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Securities (Other securities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
FHLB $ 12.5us-gaap_FederalHomeLoanBankStock $ 14.3us-gaap_FederalHomeLoanBankStock
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises    
Investment [Line Items]    
Percentage of mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises 91.00%htlf_PercentageOfHeartlandsMortgageBackedSecuritiesIssuedByUsGovernmentSponsoredEnterprises
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