Note 3 - Loans (Detail) - Summary of interest foregone on non-accrual loans and loans classified as TDR: (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Interest income that would have been recognized had the loans performed in accordance with their original terms	$ 9,026	$ 9,654	$ 9,460
Less: Interest income included in the results of operations	1,692	2,126	2,018
Total foregone interest	$ 7,334	$ 7,528	$ 7,442

The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the period on troubled debt restructurings and nonaccrual loans, if the loans had been current in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period or since origination, if held for part of the period.

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