Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance [Abstract]

Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance

13. Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded pre-tax charges for loan losses related to mortgage loans sold of approximately $5,100, $6,200 and $200, respectively. Included in the Mortgage Banking segment’s “Accounts payable and other liabilities” line item on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets is a mortgage loan loss allowance equal to approximately $12,850 and $8,200 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.