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Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Assets	$ 421		$ 445
Derivative Liabilities	1,311		659
Interest rate swaps	(890)		(214)
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Derivative Instruments Designated As Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Asset derivatives fair value designated as hedging instruments	1		9
Asset derivatives balance sheet location designated	Other Assets		Other Assets
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Assets	1		9
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments Designated As Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Asset derivatives fair value designated as hedging instruments	420		436
Liability derivatives fair value designated as hedging instruments	967		202
Asset derivatives balance sheet location designated	Other Assets		Other Assets
Liability derivatives balance sheet location designated	Other Liabilities		Other Liabilities
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Asset derivatives fair value not designated as hedging instruments	0		0
Liability derivatives balance sheet location not designated	Other Liabilities	Other Liabilities
Liability derivatives fair value not designated as hedging instruments	344		457
Derivative Assets	420		436
Derivative Liabilities	(895)		0
Interest rate swaps	$ (344)		$ (214)

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