Note 3 - Loans (Details) - Allowance for Loan Losses (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses - balance	$ 31,776	$ 31,104	$ 30,344
Provision (benefit) for loan losses	(6,021)	13,935	21,000
Charge-offs	(2,442)	(14,843)	(21,269)
Recoveries	1,783	1,580	1,029
Allowance for credit losses - balance	$ 25,096	$ 31,776	$ 31,104

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Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Provision

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A valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible.

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Amount of recovery of financing receivables doubtful of collection that were previously charged off.

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Amount of direct write-downs of financing receivables charged against the allowance.

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