Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NET INCOME	$ 36,853	$ 49,851	$ 28,008
Securities:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities	(50,883)	20,988	22,751
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income	(7,121)	(12,981)	(13,104)
Net change in non-credit related other than temporary impairment	95	(612)	0
Income taxes	22,119	(2,750)	(3,374)
Other comprehensive income (loss) on securities	(35,790)	4,645	6,273
Derivatives used in cash flow hedging relationships:
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	754	(2,204)	(6,053)
Reclassification adjustment for net losses on derivatives realized in net income	2,069	1,984	1,996
Income taxes	(1,010)	69	1,414
Other comprehensive income (loss) on cash flow hedges	1,813	(151)	(2,643)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(33,977)	4,494	3,630
Comprehensive income	2,876	54,345	31,638
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(64)	(59)	36
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HEARTLAND	$ 2,812	$ 54,286	$ 31,674