East West Bancorp (EWBC) 10-Q 8 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'EAST WEST BANCORP INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001069157	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	143,388,292
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,246,044	$895,820
Short-term investments	286,130	257,473
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,275,000	1,300,000
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (with amortized cost of $2,534,163 at June 30, 2014 and $2,786,490 in 2013)	2,529,652	2,733,797
Loans held for sale	450,864	204,970
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $246,468 in 2014 and $241,930 in 2013)	18,025,711	15,412,715
Covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $4,880 in 2014 and $7,745 in 2013)	1,803,090	2,187,898
Total loans receivable, net	19,828,801	17,600,613
FDIC indemnification asset, net	'	74,708
Other real estate owned, net	42,458	18,900
Other real estate owned covered, net	24,779	21,373
Total other real estate owned	67,237	40,273
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost	37,731	62,330
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost	54,217	48,333
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	181,943	164,776
Premises and equipment, net	183,498	177,710
Accrued interest receivable	100,323	116,314
Due from customers on acceptances	27,237	21,236
Premiums on deposits acquired, net	50,389	46,920
Goodwill	458,467	337,438
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	99,817	112,650
Other assets	679,755	534,707
TOTAL	27,557,105	24,730,068
Customer deposit accounts:	'	'
Noninterest-bearing	6,889,950	5,821,899
Interest-bearing	15,985,139	14,591,019
Total deposits	22,875,089	20,412,918
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	316,156	315,092
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,005,211	995,000
Payable to FDIC, net	24,337	-74,708
Bank acceptances outstanding	27,237	21,236
Long-term debt	235,732	226,868
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	372,319	394,729
Total liabilities	24,856,081	22,365,843
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 163,488,203 and 163,098,008 shares issued in 2014 and 2013, respectively; 143,389,155 and 137,630,896 shares outstanding in 2014 and 2013, respectively	163	163
Additional paid in capital	1,661,549	1,571,670
Retained earnings	1,468,889	1,360,130
Treasury stock, at cost - 20,099,048 shares in 2014 and 25,467,112 shares in 2013	-427,042	-537,279
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-2,535	-30,459
Total stockholders' equity	2,701,024	2,364,225
TOTAL	$27,557,105	$24,730,068

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	$2,534,163	$2,786,490
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, allowance for loan losses	246,468	241,930
Covered loans, allowance for loan losses	$4,880	$7,745
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	163,488,203	163,098,008
Common stock, shares outstanding	143,389,155	137,630,896
Treasury stock, shares	20,099,048	25,467,112

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable, including fees	$269,484	$234,290	$531,055	$451,449
Investment securities	12,490	9,594	24,766	19,804
Securities purchased under resale agreements	4,559	5,435	9,412	10,964
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	773	1,021	1,896	1,550
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	782	721	1,530	1,441
Due from banks and short-term investments	6,354	4,292	11,956	8,568
Total interest and dividend income	294,442	255,353	580,615	493,776
INTEREST EXPENSE	'	'	'	'
Customer deposit accounts	15,569	15,738	31,451	32,592
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	1,015	1,047	2,060	2,086
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	10,189	10,217	20,267	20,746
Long-term debt	1,219	707	2,421	1,417
Total interest expense	27,992	27,709	56,199	56,841
Net interest income before provision for loan losses	266,450	227,644	524,416	436,935
Provision for loan losses, excluding covered loans	8,944	8,277	16,898	7,515
(Reversal of) provision for loan losses on covered loans	-944	723	-1,965	5,812
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	258,450	218,644	509,483	423,608
NONINTEREST INCOME (LOSS)	'	'	'	'
Changes in FDIC indemnification asset and receivable/payable	-57,558	-47,905	-111,192	-79,804
Branch fees	9,519	8,119	18,965	15,773
Net gains on sales of investment securities	671	5,345	4,089	10,922
Net gains on sales of fixed assets	180	228	360	352
Letters of credit fees and commissions	6,099	5,426	12,266	10,488
Foreign exchange income	2,841	3,649	3,530	5,985
Ancillary loan fees	2,521	2,634	4,993	4,686
Income from life insurance policies	881	900	2,032	1,868
Net gains (losses) on sales of loans	6,793	-354	12,989	-260
Other operating income	13,108	9,604	22,107	15,537
Total noninterest loss	-14,945	-12,354	-29,861	-14,453
NONINTEREST EXPENSE	'	'	'	'
Compensation and employee benefits	55,081	42,026	114,358	87,757
Occupancy and equipment expense	16,534	13,706	32,385	27,514
Amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and other investments	12,851	5,064	18,815	9,347
Amortization of premiums on deposits acquired	2,624	2,375	5,124	4,784
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments	5,812	3,875	11,514	7,657
Loan related (income) expenses	-1,098	3,573	1,477	7,157
Other real estate owned expense (gains on sale)	783	-1,188	2,117	-2,172
Legal expense	9,104	5,467	12,903	9,911
Data processing	2,940	2,200	11,140	4,637
Deposit related expenses	1,956	1,516	3,660	3,090
Consulting expense	2,328	1,003	3,377	1,457
Other operating expenses	18,984	14,803	35,456	29,636
Total noninterest expense	127,899	94,420	252,326	190,775
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	115,606	111,870	227,296	218,380
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	31,618	37,855	66,567	72,274
NET INCOME	83,988	74,015	160,729	146,106
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS	'	1,714	'	3,428
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$83,988	$72,301	$160,729	$142,678
EARNINGS PER SHARE AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	'	'	'	'
BASIC (in dollars per share)	$0.59	$0.52	$1.13	$1.03
DILUTED (in dollars per share)	$0.58	$0.52	$1.12	$1.03
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING	'	'	'	'
BASIC (in shares)	143,187	137,536	142,578	137,592
DILUTED (in shares)	143,689	137,816	143,158	141,573
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share)	$0.18	$0.15	$0.36	$0.30

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'		'		'		'
Net income	$83,988		$74,015		$160,729		$146,106
Unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale:	'		'		'		'
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period	14,895		-24,770		30,317		-20,029
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income	-389	[1]	-3,100	[1]	-2,372	[1]	-6,335	[1]
Net unrealized (losses) gains on other investments	-4		7		-21		17
Other comprehensive income (loss)	14,502		-27,863		27,924		-26,347
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$98,490		$46,152		$188,653		$119,759
[1]	The pretax amount is reported in net gains on sales of investment securities in the consolidated statements of operations.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Additional Paid In Capital Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	$2,382,122	$83,027	$157	$1,464,739	$1,151,828	($322,298)	$4,669
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	146,106	'	'	'	146,106	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-26,347	'	'	'	'	'	-26,347
Stock compensation costs	5,898	'	'	5,898	'	'	'
Tax benefit from stock compensation plans, net	2,803	'	'	2,803	'	'	'
Issuance of 390,195 and 245,261 shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements for the period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	1,150	'	'	1,150	'	'	'
Cancellation of 12,959 and 44,793 shares of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock for the period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	'	'	'	804	'	-804	'
202,070 and 356,426 shares of restricted stock surrendered due to employee tax liability for the period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	-8,667	'	'	'	'	-8,667	'
Preferred stock dividends	-3,428	'	'	'	-3,428	'	'
Common stock dividends	-41,694	'	'	'	-41,694	'	'
Conversion of 85,710 shares of Series A preferred stock into 5,594,080 shares of common stock	'	-83,027	6	83,021	'	'	'
Purchase of 8,026,807 shares of treasury stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Program	-199,992	'	'	'	'	-199,992	'
BALANCE at Jun. 30, 2013	2,257,951	'	163	1,558,415	1,252,812	-531,761	-21,678
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	2,364,225	'	163	1,571,670	1,360,130	-537,279	-30,459
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	160,729	'	'	'	160,729	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	27,924	'	'	'	'	'	27,924
Stock compensation costs	6,745	'	'	6,745	'	'	'
Tax benefit from stock compensation plans, net	3,787	'	'	3,787	'	'	'
Issuance of 390,195 and 245,261 shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements for the period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	1,207	'	'	1,207	'	'	'
Cancellation of 12,959 and 44,793 shares of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock for the period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	'	'	'	241	'	-241	'
202,070 and 356,426 shares of restricted stock surrendered due to employee tax liability for the period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	-7,308	'	'	'	'	-7,308	'
Common stock dividends	-51,970	'	'	'	-51,970	'	'
Issuance of 5,583,093 shares pursuant to MetroCorp acquisition	190,830	'	'	73,044	'	117,786	'
Warrant acquired pursuant to MetroCorp acquisition	4,855	'	'	4,855	'	'	'
BALANCE at Jun. 30, 2014	$2,701,024	'	$163	$1,661,549	$1,468,889	($427,042)	($2,535)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements, shares	390,195	245,261
Cancellation of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock, shares	12,959	44,793
Restricted stock surrendered due to employee tax liability, shares	202,070	356,426
Purchase of treasury stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Program, shares	'	8,026,807
Issuance of shares pursuant to MetroCorp acquisition, shares	5,583,093	'
Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible	'	'
Conversion of Series A preferred stock, shares	'	85,710
Converted shares of common stock, shares	'	5,594,080

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net income	$160,729	$146,106
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	50,135	46,785
(Accretion) of discount and amortization of premiums, net	-113,327	-104,247
Changes in FDIC indemnification asset and receivable/payable	111,192	79,804
Stock compensation costs	6,745	5,898
Tax benefit from stock compensation plans, net	-3,787	-2,803
Provision for loan losses	14,933	13,327
Impairment on other real estate owned	539	2,153
Net gain on sales of investment securities, loans and other assets	-20,941	-16,512
Originations and purchases of loans held for sale	-86,312	-71,572
Proceeds from sales and net change in loans held for sale	109,241	11,155
Net proceeds from FDIC shared-loss agreements	2,367	42,494
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets	-11,754	50,275
Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities	-171,084	-43,579
Other net operating activities	-1,165	-1,548
Total adjustments	-113,218	11,630
Net cash provided by operating activities	47,511	157,736
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Acquisitions, net of cash paid	138,465	'
Net (increase) decrease in:	'	'
Loans	-1,581,763	-679,359
Short-term investments	-28,657	35,940
Purchases of:	'	'
Securities purchased under resale agreements	-475,000	-300,000
Investment securities available-for-sale	-250,607	-699,650
Loans receivable	-1,817	-466,715
Premises and equipment	-5,859	-10,328
Investments in affordable housing partnerships and other investments	-43,195	-16,683
Proceeds from sale of:	'	'
Investment securities available-for-sale	351,842	325,721
Loans receivable	149,409	55,129
Loans held for sale originated for investment	206,569	'
Other real estate owned	20,943	38,677
Repayments, maturities and redemptions of investment securities available-for-sale	207,746	262,074
Paydowns, maturities and termination of securities purchased under resale agreements	500,000	300,000
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock	27,309	21,136
Surrender of life insurance policies	49,111	'
Other net investing activities	-5,525	244
Net cash used in investing activities	-741,029	-1,133,814
Net increase (decrease) in:	'	'
Deposits	1,143,322	972,853
Short-term borrowings	'	-20,000
Proceeds from:	'	'
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements	1,207	1,150
Payment for:	'	'
Termination of securities purchased under resale agreements	-15,000	'
Repayment of FHLB advances	-10,000	'
Repayment of long-term debt	-20,310	'
Repurchase of vested shares due to employee tax liability	-7,308	-8,667
Repurchase of shares of treasury stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Plan	'	-199,992
Cash dividends	-51,956	-44,961
Tax benefit from stock compensation plans, net	3,787	2,803
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,043,742	703,186
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	350,224	-272,892
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	895,820	1,323,106
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	1,246,044	1,050,214
Cash paid during the period for:	'	'
Interest	56,357	58,336
Income tax payments, net of refunds	221,355	92,096
Noncash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Loans transferred to loans held for sale, net	460,828	19,125
Transfers to other real estate owned	38,048	29,782
Issuance of stock related to acquisition	190,830	'
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock	'	83,027
Loans to facilitate sales of other real estate owned	'	$139

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of East West Bancorp, Inc. (referred to herein on an unconsolidated basis as “East West” and on a consolidated basis as the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, East West Bank and subsidiaries (“East West Bank” or the “Bank”) and East West Insurance Services, Inc. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. East West also has six wholly-owned subsidiaries that are statutory business trusts (the “Trusts”), one of which was the result of the acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. during the first quarter of 2014 as discussed in Note 3 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, the Trusts are not consolidated into East West Bancorp, Inc.
	The interim consolidated financial statements, presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), are unaudited and reflect all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods. All adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. Results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Events subsequent to the consolidated balance sheet date have been evaluated through the date the financial statements are issued for inclusion in the accompanying financial statements. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report.
	Certain prior year balances and notes have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

RECENT_ACCOUNTING_STANDARDS

RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	'
RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	'
	NOTE 2 — RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects. ASU 2014-10 permits reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the amortization in the income statement as a component of income tax expense.  ASU 2014-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and if elected, should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. ASU 2014-04 clarifies when an in—substance repossession or foreclosure occurs that would require a transfer of mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate properties to other real estate owned. The standard permits the use of either a modified retrospective or prospective transition method.  ASU 2014-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

BUSINESS_COMBINATION

BUSINESS COMBINATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
BUSINESS COMBINATION	'
BUSINESS COMBINATION	'
	NOTE 3 — BUSINESS COMBINATION
	On January 17, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. (“MetroCorp”) parent of MetroBank, N.A. and Metro United Bank. MetroCorp, headquartered in Houston, Texas, operated 19 branch locations within Texas and California under its two banks. The Company acquired MetroCorp to further expand its presence, primarily in Texas, within the markets of Houston and Dallas, and in California, within the San Diego market. The purchase consideration was satisfied two thirds in East West Bancorp stock and one third in cash. The fair value of the consideration transferred in the acquisition of MetroCorp was $291.4 million, which consisted of 5,583,093 shares of East West Bancorp common stock fair valued at $190.8 million at the date of acquisition and $89.4 million in cash, $2.4 million of additional cash to MetroCorp stock option holders and a MetroCorp warrant, fair valued at $8.8 million, assumed by the Bank.
	Goodwill from the acquisition represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and is not deductible for tax purposes. As a result of the business combination, the Company recorded goodwill of $121.0 million.
	The total fair value of assets acquired was $1.70 billion, which included $230.3 million in cash and due from banks, $64.3 million in investment securities available for sale, $2.7 million in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, $1.19 billion in loans receivable, $8.6 million in fixed assets, $8.6 million in premiums on deposits acquired, $9.4 million in other real estate owned (“OREO”), $30.0 million in bank owned life insurance, $13.0 million in deferred tax assets and $16.7 million in other assets. The total fair value of liabilities acquired was $1.41 billion, which included $1.32 billion in deposits, $10.0 million in FHLB advances, $25.9 million in repurchase agreements, $29.1 million in junior subordinated debt and $22.7 million in other liabilities. The assets and liabilities, both tangible and intangible, were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the January 17, 2014 acquisition date. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. We have included the financial results of the business combinations in the consolidated statement of income beginning on the acquisition date.

FAIR_VALUE

FAIR VALUE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
FAIR VALUE	'
FAIR VALUE	'
	NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market and income approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy noted below. The hierarchy is based on the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices available in active markets and the lowest priority to data lacking transparency. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	·         Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments that are highly liquid, observable and actively traded in over-the-counter markets. Level 1 financial instruments typically include U.S. Treasury securities.
	·         Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable and can be corroborated by market data. Level 2 financial instruments typically include U.S. government debt and agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal securities, corporate debt securities, single issuer trust preferred securities, foreign exchange options, foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps and caps.
	·         Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value is not solely based on observable market inputs and requires management judgment or estimation. This category typically includes pooled trust preferred securities, loans with a fair value adjustment, OREO and derivatives payable.
	The Company records investment securities available-for-sale, derivative liabilities, foreign exchange options, interest rate swaps and caps and foreign exchange contracts at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain other assets such as loans with a fair value adjustment, other real estate owned, loans held for sale, goodwill, premiums on acquired deposits and other investments are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Nonrecurring fair value measurements typically involve assets that are periodically evaluated for impairment and for which any impairment is recorded in the period in which the remeasurement is performed.
	In determining the appropriate hierarchy levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of assets and liabilities that are subject to fair value disclosure. The following tables present both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement. There were no transfers for assets measured on a recurring basis in and out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the first six months of 2014 and 2013.
		Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
		as of June 30, 2014
					Quoted Prices in			Significant
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable
		June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
		2014			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
		(In thousands)
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	449,312		$	449,312		$	—		$	—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	438,599			—			438,599			—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	111,757			—			111,757			—
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	797,966			—			797,966			—
	Municipal securities	289,479			—			289,479			—
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	57,206			—			57,206			—
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,463			—			51,463			—
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	210,870			—			210,870			—
	Non-investment grade	16,579			—			8,662			7,917
	Other securities	106,421			—			106,421			—
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,529,652		$	449,312		$	2,072,423		$	7,917
	Foreign exchange options	$	6,049		$	—		$	6,049		$	—
	Interest rate swaps and caps	30,233			—			30,233			—
	Foreign exchange contracts	4,499			—			4,499			—
	Derivative liabilities	(48,388		)	—			(45,026		)	(3,362		)
		Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
		as of December 31, 2013
					Quoted Prices in			Significant
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable
		December 31,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
		2013			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
		(In thousands)
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	491,632		$	491,632		$	—		$	—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	394,323			—			394,323			—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	178,870			—			178,870			—
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	885,237			—			885,237			—
	Municipal securities	280,979			—			280,979			—
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	46,327			—			46,327			—
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,617			—			51,617			—
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	309,995			—			309,995			—
	Non-investment grade	15,101			—			8,730			6,371
	Other securities	79,716			—			79,716			—
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,733,797		$	491,632		$	2,235,794		$	6,371
	Foreign exchange options	$	6,290		$	—		$	6,290		$	—
	Interest rate swaps and caps	28,078			—			28,078			—
	Foreign exchange contracts	6,181			—			6,181			—
	Derivative liabilities	(50,262		)	—			(46,607		)	(3,655		)
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs include certain loans and OREO. The inputs and assumptions for nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements for certain loans and OREO include adjustments to external and internal appraisals for changes in the market, assumptions by appraiser embedded into appraisals, probability weighting of broker price opinions, and management’s adjustments for other relevant factors and market trends.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
	as of and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
				Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
	Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
	Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Three Months Ended
	June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
	2014			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2014
	(In thousands)
Non-covered loans:
Total residential	$	17,908		$	—		$	—		$	17,908		$	413
Total commercial real estate	22,758			—			—			22,758			1,865
Total commercial and industrial	9,837			—			—			9,837			(9,642		)
Total consumer	—			—			—			—			—
Total non-covered loans	$	50,503		$	—		$	—		$	50,503		$	(7,364	)
Non-covered OREO	$	676		$	—		$	—		$	676		$	—
Covered OREO (1)	$	4,009		$	—		$	—		$	4,009		$	(69	)
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
	as of and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
				Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
	Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
	Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Three Months Ended
	June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
	2013			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2013
	(In thousands)
Non-covered loans:
Total residential	$	22,012		$	—		$	—		$	22,012		$	(838	)
Total commercial real estate	35,349			—			—			35,349			(1,320		)
Total commercial and industrial	9,203			—			—			9,203			674
Total consumer	372			—			—			372			4
Total non-covered loans	$	66,936		$	—		$	—		$	66,936		$	(1,480	)
Non-covered OREO	$	435		$	—		$	—		$	435		$	(18	)
Covered OREO (1)	$	7,500		$	—		$	—		$	7,500		$	(1,000	)
(1)       Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company’s liability for losses is 20% of the $69 thousand in losses, or $14 thousand, and 20% of the $1.0 million in losses, or $200 thousand, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
	as of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
				Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
	Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
	Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Six Months Ended
	June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
	2014			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2014
	(In thousands)
Non-covered loans:
Total residential	$	9,800		$	—		$	—		$	9,800		$	27
Total commercial real estate	22,333			—			—			22,333			1,376
Total commercial and industrial	8,941			—			—			8,941			(11,705		)
Total consumer	—			—			—			—			—
Total non-covered loans	$	41,074		$	—		$	—		$	41,074		$	(10,302	)
Non-covered OREO	$	676		$	—		$	—		$	676		$	(74	)
Covered OREO (1)	$	4,009		$	—		$	—		$	4,009		$	(521	)
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
	as of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
				Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
	Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
	Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Six Months Ended
	June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
	2013			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2013
	(In thousands)
Non-covered loans:
Total residential	$	19,971		$	—		$	—		$	19,971		$	(1,274	)
Total commercial real estate	30,397			—			—			30,397			(3,422		)
Total commercial and industrial	9,723			—			—			9,723			(1,492		)
Total consumer	293			—			—			293			(112		)
Total non-covered loans	$	60,384		$	—		$	—		$	60,384		$	(6,300	)
Non-covered OREO	$	13,238		$	—		$	—		$	13,238		$	(1,403	)
Covered OREO (1)	$	11,030		$	—		$	—		$	11,030		$	(1,126	)
(1)       Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company’s liability for losses is 20% of the $521 thousand in losses, or $104 thousand, and 20% of the $1.1 million in losses, or $225 thousand, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively
At each reporting period, all assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3. The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset and liability categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
	Investment Securities
	Available-for-Sale
	Corporate Debt
	Securities
	Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Opening balance, April 1, 2014	$	6,717		$	(3,398	)
Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
Included in earnings	—			36
Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	1,209			—
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
Purchases	—			—
Issues	—			—
Sales	—			—
Settlements	(9		)	—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
Closing balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,917		$	(3,362	)
Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2014	$	—		$	(36	)
	Investment Securities
	Available-for-Sale
	Corporate Debt
	Securities
	Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Opening balance, April 1, 2013	$	5,284		$	(3,233	)
Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
Included in earnings	—			(24		)
Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	239			—
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
Purchases	—			—
Issues	—			—
Sales	—			—
Settlements	(6		)	—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
Closing balance, June 30, 2013	$	5,517		$	(3,257	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2013	$	—		$	24
(1)       Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.
(2)       Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(3)       Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.
	Investment Securities
	Available-for-Sale
	Corporate Debt
	Securities
	Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014	$	6,371		$	(3,655	)
Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
Included in earnings	—			293
Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	1,643			—
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
Purchases	—			—
Issues	—			—
Sales	—			—
Settlements	(97		)	—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
Closing balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,917		$	(3,362	)
Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2014	$	—		$	(293	)
	Investment Securities
	Available-for-Sale
	Corporate Debt
	Securities
	Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013	$	4,800		$	(3,052	)
Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
Included in earnings	—			(205		)
Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	788			—
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
Purchases	—			—
Issues	—			—
Sales	—			—
Settlements	(71		)	—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
Closing balance, June 30, 2013	$	5,517		$	(3,257	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2013	$	—		$	205
(1)       Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.
(2)       Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(3)       Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.
Valuation Methodologies
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale — The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities and by comparison to and/or average of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has reviewed the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values.
The Company’s Level 3 available-for-sale securities include four pooled trust preferred securities. The fair values of these investment securities represent less than 1% of the total available-for-sale investment securities. The fair values of the pooled trust preferred securities have traditionally been based on the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers since broker quotes in an active market are given the highest priority. As a result of the continued illiquidity in the pooled trust preferred securities market, it is the Company’s view that current broker prices (which are typically non-binding) on certain pooled trust preferred securities are not representative of the fair value of these securities. As such, the Company considered what weight, if any, to place on transactions that are not orderly when estimating fair value.
For the pooled trust preferred securities, the fair value was derived based on discounted cash flow analyses (the income method) prepared by management. In order to determine the appropriate discount rate used in calculating fair values derived from the income method for the pooled trust preferred securities, the Company has made assumptions using an exit price approach related to the implied rate of return which have been adjusted for general changes in market rates, estimated changes in credit risk and liquidity risk premium, specific nonperformance, and default experience in the collateral underlying the securities. Significant increases (decreases) in any of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the probability of default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for credit risk and liquidity risk. The actual Level 3 unobservable assumption rates used as of June 30, 2014 include: a constant prepayment rate of 0% for year 1-5 and 1% thereafter, a constant default rate of 1.2% for year 1-5 and 0.75% thereafter, and a recovery assumption of 0% for existing deferrals/defaults and 15% for future deferrals with a recovery lag of 60 months. Losses arising during the period from other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”), if any, are recognized in noninterest income. There were no OTTI on pooled trust preferred securities, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
Derivative Liabilities — The Company’s derivative liabilities include derivatives payable that fall within Level 3 and all other derivative liabilities which fall within Level 2. The derivatives payable are recorded in conjunction with certain certificates of deposit (“host instrument”). These CDs pay interest based on changes in the Chinese currency Renminbi (“RMB”), and are included in interest-bearing deposits on the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these embedded derivatives is based on discounted cash flow approach. The payable is divided by the portion under FDIC insurance coverage and the non-insured portion. For the FDIC insured portion the Company applied a risk premium comparable to an agency security risk premium. For the non-insured portion, the Company considered its own credit risk in determining the valuation by applying a risk premium based on our institutional credit rating.  Total credit valuation adjustments on derivative liabilities were $933 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Increases (decreases), if any, of those inputs in isolation would result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement. The valuation of the derivatives payable falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy since the significant inputs used in deriving the fair value of these derivative contracts are not directly observable. The actual Level 3 unobservable input used as of June 30, 2014 was a credit risk adjustment with a range of 0.68% to 0.71%. The Level 2 derivative liabilities are mostly comprised of the offsetting interest rate swaps and caps with other counterparties. Refer to “Interest Rate Swaps and Caps” within this footnote for complete discussion.
Foreign Exchange Options — The Company entered into foreign exchange option contracts with major investment firms. The settlement amount is determined based upon the performance of the Chinese currency RMB relative to the U.S. Dollar (“USD”) over the 5-year term of the contract. The performance amount is computed based on the average quarterly value of the RMB compared to the USD as compared to the initial value. The fair value of the derivative contract is provided by third parties and is determined based on the change in the RMB and the volatility of the option over the life of the agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate, currency rate and time remaining to maturity. The Company’s consideration of the counterparty’s credit risk resulted in a nominal adjustment to the valuation of the foreign exchange options for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The valuation of the option contract falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.
Interest Rate Swaps and Caps — The Company entered into interest rate swap and cap contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against interest rate swap and cap products offered to bank customers. This product allows borrowers to lock in attractive intermediate and long-term interest rates by entering into an interest rate swap or cap contract with the Company, resulting in the customer obtaining a synthetic fixed rate loan. The Company has also entered interest rate swap contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against certificates of deposit issued. This product allows the Company to lock in attractive floating rate funding. The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is based on a discounted cash flow approach. The counterparty’s credit risk is considered in the valuation of the interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2014. The valuation of the interest rate swaps and caps falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.
Foreign Exchange Contracts — The Company entered into short-term foreign exchange contracts to purchase/sell foreign currencies at set rates in the future. These contracts economically hedge against foreign exchange rate fluctuations. The Company enters into contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against foreign exchange products offered to bank customers. These products allow customers to hedge the foreign exchange risk of their deposits and loans denominated in foreign currencies. The Company assumes minimal foreign exchange rate risk as the contract with the customer and the contract with the institutional party mirror each other. The fair value is determined at each reporting period based on the change in the foreign exchange rate. Given the short-term nature of the contracts, the counterparties’ credit risks are considered nominal and resulted in no adjustments to the valuation of the short-term foreign exchange contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The valuation of the contract falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.
The Company also entered into long-term foreign exchange contracts to purchase/sell foreign currencies at set rates in the future. The fair value is determined at each reporting period based on the change in the foreign exchange rate. The Company’s consideration of the counterparty’s credit risk resulted in a nominal adjustment to the valuation of the long-term foreign exchange contract for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The valuation of the contract falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.
Loans — The Company evaluates loan impairment according to the provisions of ASC 310-10-35, Receivables-Overall-Subsequent Measurement, for all portfolios other than the homogenous consumer portfolio. Under ASC 310-10-35, loans are considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as an expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, less costs to sell. If the present value or the value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment of the loan and the loan is classified as nonperforming and uncollectible, the deficiency is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Loans that are considered impaired are specifically excluded from the quarterly migration analysis when determining the amount of the general valuation allowance for loan losses required for the period.
The Company’s impaired loans are generally measured using the fair value of the underlying collateral, which is determined based on the most recent valuation information received. Appraisals are obtained from third party appraisers and reviewed by management. Evaluations are obtained from third-parties or prepared internally and are also reviewed by management. Similarly, updated appraisals and evaluations are obtained on a regular basis or as necessary. Further, on a quarterly basis, all appraisals and evaluations of nonperforming assets are reviewed to assess the current carrying value and to ensure that the current carrying value is appropriate. In calculating the discount to be applied to an appraisal or evaluation, if necessary, the Company considers the location of collateral, the property type, and third party comparable sales. If it is assessed by management that the current value is not appropriate, adjustments to the carrying value will be calculated and a charge-off or a specific valuation allowance may be recorded to reduce the loan to the appropriate adjusted carrying value. The fair values may be adjusted as needed based on factors such as the Company’s historical knowledge and changes in market conditions from the time of valuation. Impaired loans and consumer homogenous loans with fair value adjustments are classified as Level 3 assets in the fair value hierarchy.
Other Real Estate Owned — The Company’s OREO represents properties acquired through foreclosure or through full or partial satisfaction of loans receivable, which are recorded at estimated fair value less cost to sell at the time of foreclosure and at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell subsequent to acquisition. The fair values of OREO properties are based on third party appraisals, broker price opinions or accepted written offers. These valuations are reviewed and approved by the Company’s appraisal department, credit review department, or OREO department. Updated appraisals and evaluations are obtained on a regular basis or at least annually. Further, on a quarterly basis, all appraisals and evaluations of nonperforming assets are reviewed to assess the current carrying value and to ensure that the current carrying value is appropriate. In calculating the discount to be applied to an appraisal or evaluation, if necessary, the Company considers the location of collateral, the property type, and third party comparable sales. If it is assessed by management that the current value is not appropriate, adjustments to the carrying value will be calculated and a charge-off may be taken to reduce the OREO to the appropriate adjusted carrying value. The fair values may be adjusted as needed based on factors such as the Company’s historical knowledge and changes in market conditions from the time of valuation. OREO properties are classified as Level 3 assets in the fair value hierarchy.
Loans Held for Sale — The Company’s loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. These loans are mainly comprised of student loans as of June 30, 2014.  Loans held for sale as of December 31, 2013 are comprised of student loans.  The fair value of loans held for sale is derived from current market prices and comparative current sales. As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. Loans held for sale are classified as Level 2 assets in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Carrying			Estimated			Carrying			Estimated
	Amount			Fair Value			Amount			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,246,044		$	1,246,044		$	895,820		$	895,820
Short-term investments	286,130			286,130			257,473			257,473
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,275,000			1,266,730			1,300,000			1,279,406
Investment securities available-for-sale	2,529,652			2,529,652			2,733,797			2,733,797
Loans held for sale	450,864			462,397			204,970			212,469
Loans receivable, net	19,828,801			19,211,124			17,600,613			16,741,674
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731			37,731			62,330			62,330
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217			54,217			48,333			48,333
Accrued interest receivable	100,323			100,323			116,314			116,314
Foreign exchange options	6,049			6,049			6,290			6,290
Interest rate swaps and caps	30,233			30,233			28,078			28,078
Foreign exchange contracts	4,499			4,499			6,181			6,181
Financial Liabilities:
Customer deposit accounts:
Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474			16,643,474			14,588,570			14,588,570
Time deposits	6,231,615			6,212,638			5,824,348			5,791,659
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	316,156			337,621			315,092			308,521
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,005,211			1,128,491			995,000			1,134,774
Accrued interest payable	11,020			11,020			11,178			11,178
Long-term debt	235,732			204,101			226,868			184,415
Derivative liabilities	48,388			48,388			50,262			50,262
The following tables show the level in the fair value hierarchy for the estimated fair values of financial instruments that are not already on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	June 30, 2014
	Estimated
	Fair Value
	Measurements			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,246,044		$	1,246,044		$	—		$	—
Short-term investments	286,130			—			286,130			—
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,266,730			—			1,266,730			—
Loans held for sale	462,397			—			462,397			—
Loans receivable, net	19,211,124			—			—			19,211,124
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731			—			37,731			—
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217			—			54,217			—
Accrued interest receivable	100,323			—			100,323			—
Financial Liabilities:
Customer deposit accounts:
Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474			—			16,643,474			—
Time deposits	6,212,638			—			—			6,212,638
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	337,621			—			337,621			—
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,128,491			—			1,128,491			—
Accrued interest payable	11,020			—			11,020			—
Long-term debt	204,101			—			204,101			—
	December 31, 2013
	Estimated
	Fair Value
	Measurements			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	895,820		$	895,820		$	—		$	—
Short-term investments	257,473			—			257,473			—
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,279,406			—			1,279,406			—
Loans held for sale	212,469			—			212,469			—
Loans receivable, net	16,741,674			—			—			16,741,674
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	62,330			—			62,330			—
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	48,333			—			48,333			—
Accrued interest receivable	116,314			—			116,314			—
Financial Liabilities:
Customer deposit accounts:
Demand, savings and money market deposits	14,588,570			—			14,588,570			—
Time deposits	5,791,659			—			—			5,791,659
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	308,521			—			308,521			—
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,134,774			—			1,134,774			—
Accrued interest payable	11,178			—			11,178			—
Long-term debt	184,415			—			184,415			—
The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value are explained below:
Cash and Cash Equivalents — The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Due to the short-term nature, the estimated fair value is considered to be within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Short-Term Investments — The fair values of short-term investments generally approximate their book values due to their short maturities. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements — Securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of 90 days or less are included in cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of more than 90 days is estimated by discounting the cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates utilizing estimated market discount rates. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale — The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities and by comparison to and/or average of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has reviewed the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. For pooled trust preferred securities, fair values are based on discounted cash flow analyses. Due to the unobservable inputs used within the discounted cash flow analysis, the estimate for pooled trust preferred securities is considered to be within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The remainder of the portfolio is classified within Level 1 and Level 2, as discussed earlier in this footnote.
Loans Held for Sale — The fair value of loans held for sale is derived from current market prices and comparative current sales. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Loans Receivable, net (includes covered and non-covered loans) — The fair value of loans is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach considered for an entry price value. The discount rate is derived from the associated yield curve plus spreads, and reflects the offering rates in the market for loans with similar financial characteristics. No adjustments have been made for changes in credit within any of the loan portfolios. It is management’s opinion that the allowance for loan losses pertaining to performing and nonperforming loans results in a fair valuation of credit for such loans. Due to the unobservable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Federal Reserve Bank Stock — The carrying amount approximates fair value, as the stock may be sold back to the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank at carrying value. The valuation of these investments is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as the restrictions and value of the investments are the same for all financial institutions which are required to hold these investments.
Accrued Interest Receivable — The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value, these instruments are considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign Exchange Options — The fair value of the derivative contracts is provided by third parties and is determined based on the change in the RMB and the volatility of the option over the life of the agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate, and time remaining to maturity. We also consider the counterparty’s credit risk in determining the fair value. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Interest Rate Swaps and Caps — The fair value of the interest rate swap and cap contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach. The Company also considered the counterparty’s credit risk in determining the fair value. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign Exchange Contracts — The fair value of foreign exchange contracts is determined based on the change in foreign exchange rate. We also consider the counterparty’s credit risk in determining the fair value. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Customer Deposit Accounts — The carrying amounts approximate fair value for demand and interest checking deposits, savings deposits, and certain money market accounts as the amounts are payable on demand at the reporting date. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value, these instruments are considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. For time deposits, the cash flows are based on the contractual runoff and are discounted by the Bank’s current offering rates plus spread. Due to the unobservable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances — The fair value of FHLB advances was estimated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, using rates currently offered by the FHLB of San Francisco for advances with similar remaining maturities at each reporting date. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements — For securities sold under repurchase agreements with original maturities of 90 days or less, the carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, most of the securities sold under repurchase agreements are long-term in nature and the fair values of securities sold under repurchase agreements are calculated by discounting future cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates, utilizing estimated market discount rates, and taking into consideration the call features of each instrument. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Accrued Interest Payable — The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value, these instruments are considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Long-Term Debt — The fair values of long-term debt are estimated by discounting the cash flows through maturity based on current market rates the Bank would pay for new issuances. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of these instruments, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Derivative Liabilities — The Company’s derivative liabilities include “derivatives payable” and all other derivative liabilities. The Company’s derivatives payable are recorded in conjunction with certain certificates of deposit (“host instrument”). These CDs pay interest based on changes in RMB, as designated. The fair value of derivatives payable is estimated using the discounted cash flow approach. Additionally, we considered our own credit risk in determining the valuation. The other derivative liabilities are mostly comprised of the off-setting interest rate swaps and caps. The fair value of the interest rate swap and cap contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach. The Company also considered the counterparty’s credit risk in determining the fair value. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of the interest rate swaps and caps within derivative liabilities, the estimate is considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Due to the unobservable nature of the inputs used in deriving the estimated fair value of derivatives payable within derivative liabilities, this estimate is considered to be within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of each reporting date. Although we are not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date, and therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	NOTE 5 — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of income related to restricted stock awards reduced income before taxes by $3.6 million and $6.7 million, respectively, and net income by $2.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively.
	In comparison, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of income related to both stock options and restricted stock awards reduced income before taxes by $3.4 million and $5.9 million, respectively, and net income by $2.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively.
	The Company received $283 thousand and $537 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in cash proceeds from stock option exercises. The net tax benefit recognized in equity for stock compensation plans was $3.8 million and $2.8 million for the six months ended, June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	As of June 30, 2014, there are 3,723,456 shares available to be issued, subject to the Company’s current 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended.
	Stock Options
	The Company issues fixed stock options to certain employees, officers, and directors. Stock options are issued at the current market price on the date of grant with a three-year or four-year vesting period and contractual terms of 7 or 10 years. The Company issues new shares upon the exercise of stock options.
	A summary of activity for the Company’s stock options as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 is presented below:
							Weighted
				Weighted			Average		Aggregate
				Average			Remaining		Intrinsic
				Exercise			Contractual		Value
		Shares		Price			Term		(In thousands)
	Outstanding at beginning of period	406,731		$	26.72
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	(13,415	)	21.09
	Expired	(130,514	)	38.76
	Outstanding at end of period	262,802		$	21.03		0.65 years		$	3,667
	Vested or expected to vest at end of period	262,802		$	21.03		0.65 years		$	3,667
	Exercisable at end of period	262,802		$	21.03		0.65 years		$	3,667
	All outstanding stock options were vested prior to December 31, 2013.
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: 1) the expected term (estimated period of time outstanding) of stock options granted is estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees; 2) the expected volatility is based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option’s expected term; 3) the expected dividend yield is based on the Company’s prevailing dividend rate at the time of grant; and 4) the risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury strips in effect at the time of grant equal to the stock option’s expected term. The Company did not issue any stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, information related to stock options is presented as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period (1)	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
	Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands)	$	—		$	297		$	194		$	424
	Total fair value of options vested (in thousands) (2)	N/A			N/A			N/A			$	363
	(1)       The Company did not issue any stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	(2)       Stock options were fully vested during the first quarter of 2013.
	As of March 31, 2013, all stock options are fully vested and all compensation cost related to stock options have been recognized.
	Restricted Stock Awards
	In addition to stock options, the Company also grants restricted stock awards to directors, officers and employees. The restricted stock awards fully vest after three to five years of continued employment from the date of grant. Some of the awards are also subject to achievement of certain established financial goals. The Company becomes entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the restricted stock when the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Restricted stock awards are forfeited if officers and employees terminate prior to the lapsing of restrictions or if established financial goals are not achieved. The Company records forfeitures of issued restricted stock as treasury share repurchases.
	A summary of the activity for the Company’s time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2014, including changes during the six months then ended, is presented below:
		June 30, 2014
		Restricted Stock Awards
		Time-Based					Performance-Based
				Weighted					Weighted
				Average					Average
		Shares		Price			Shares		Price
	Outstanding at beginning of period	438,508		$	17.79		956,707		$	23.74
	Granted	12,010		31.64			603,697		36.85
	Vested	(153,279	)	11.18			(340,781	)	23.52
	Forfeited	(17,446	)	19.92			(28,535	)	27.22
	Outstanding at end of period	279,793		$	21.87		1,191,088		$	30.36
	Restricted stock awards are valued at the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of award. The weighted average fair values of time-based restricted stock awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $31.64 and $24.30, respectively. The weighted average fair values of performance-based restricted stock awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $36.85 and $25.25, respectively. The total fair value of time-based restricted stock awards vested for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $587 thousand and $772 thousand, respectively. The total fair value of time-based restricted stock awards vested for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $5.3 million and $17.1 million, respectively. There were no performance-based restricted stock awards vested during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013. The total fair value of performance-based restricted stock awards vested during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $12.6 million and $4.3 million, respectively.
	As of June 30, 2014, total unrecognized compensation cost related to time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards amounted to $2.6 million and $28.8 million, respectively. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years and 2.3 years, respectively.

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES

INVESTMENT SECURITIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
INVESTMENT SECURITIES	'
INVESTMENT SECURITIES	'
	NOTE 6 — INVESTMENT SECURITIES
	The following tables present the amortized cost and fair value by major categories of available-for-sale securities:
				Gross			Gross			Estimated
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Value
		(In thousands)
	As of June 30, 2014
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	450,149	$	791		$	(1,628	)	$	449,312
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	441,747		938			(4,086		)	438,599
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	112,607		513			(1,363		)	111,757
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	798,915		8,108			(9,057		)	797,966
	Municipal securities	289,200		4,926			(4,647		)	289,479
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	57,065		557			(416		)	57,206
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,000		463			—			51,463
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	211,144		1,172			(1,446		)	210,870
	Non-investment grade	19,953		131			(3,505		)	16,579
	Other securities	102,383		4,542			(504		)	106,421
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,534,163	$	22,141		$	(26,652	)	$	2,529,652
	As of December 31, 2013
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	495,053	$	201		$	(3,622	)	$	491,632
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	406,807		242			(12,726		)	394,323
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	182,257		1,062			(4,449		)	178,870
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	892,435		7,729			(14,927		)	885,237
	Municipal securities	297,390		1,122			(17,533		)	280,979
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	48,129		—			(1,802		)	46,327
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,000		617			—			51,617
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	312,726		613			(3,344		)	309,995
	Non-investment grade	20,668		62			(5,629		)	15,101
	Other securities	80,025		555			(864		)	79,716
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,786,490	$	12,203		$	(64,896	)	$	2,733,797
	The Company did not have any investment securities held-to-maturity as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities and by comparison to and/or average of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the pricing service quotes and the broker quotes received from third parties to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company assesses whether the prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of observable market inputs including comparable trades, the yield curve, spreads and, when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon available market data, the price received from third parties is adjusted accordingly.
	Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations that utilize inputs that may be difficult to corroborate with observable market based data. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.
	There were no OTTI credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The OTTI credit losses mainly relate to the pooled trust preferred securities recorded in prior periods. The following table shows the Company’s rollforward of the amount related to OTTI credit losses for the periods ended:
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		June 30,					June 30,
		2014		2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	115,511	$	115,511		$	115,511		$	115,511
	Addition of other-than-temporary impairment that was not previously recognized	—		—			—			—
	Additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized	—		—			—			—
	Reduction for securities sold	—		—			—			—
	Ending balance	$	115,511	$	115,511		$	115,511		$	115,511
	The Company recorded $671 thousand and $5.3 million of gross gains from the sales of investment securities during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The tax expense on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale amounted to $282 thousand and $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Total net proceeds for these sales were $21.6 million and $128.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded $4.2 million of gross gains and $127 thousand of gross losses resulting in a net income statement impact of $4.1 million of gains on sales of investment securities. The gross $127 thousand of losses resulted from the investment securities acquired from MetroCorp which were sold immediately after the acquisition closed. In comparison, the Company recorded $10.9 million of gross gains and no gross losses on sales of investment securities during the six months ended June 30, 2013. The tax expense on the sales of investment securities available-for-sale amounted to $1.7 million and $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Total net proceeds for these sales were $351.8 million and $325.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following tables present the Company’s investment portfolio’s gross unrealized losses and related fair values, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
		(In thousands)
	As of June 30, 2014
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	30,630	$	(40	)	$	184,740		$	(1,588	)	$	215,370	$	(1,628	)
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	33,829		(882		)	171,913			(3,204		)	205,742		(4,086		)
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	23,683		(513		)	43,550			(850		)	67,233		(1,363		)
Residential mortgage-backed securities	205,095		(1,992		)	306,292			(7,065		)	511,387		(9,057		)
Municipal securities	3,949		(15		)	138,062			(4,632		)	142,011		(4,647		)
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade	—		—			14,485			(416		)	14,485		(416		)
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade	19,943		(57		)	89,752			(1,389		)	109,695		(1,446		)
Non-investment grade	—		—			14,660			(3,505		)	14,660		(3,505		)
Other securities	16,160		(440		)	2,904			(64		)	19,064		(504		)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	333,289	$	(3,939	)	$	966,358		$	(22,713	)	$	1,299,647	$	(26,652	)
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More						Total
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2013
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	337,248	$	(3,622	)	$	—		$	—		$	337,248	$	(3,622	)
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	387,097		(12,726		)	—			—			387,097		(12,726		)
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	114,754		(3,280		)	16,065			(1,169		)	130,819		(4,449		)
Residential mortgage-backed securities	502,285		(10,570		)	92,540			(4,357		)	594,825		(14,927		)
Municipal securities	173,782		(10,765		)	47,892			(6,768		)	221,674		(17,533		)
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade	46,328		(1,802		)	—			—			46,328		(1,802		)
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade	193,482		(1,538		)	79,442			(1,806		)	272,924		(3,344		)
Non-investment grade	—		—			14,422			(5,629		)	14,422		(5,629		)
Other securities	48,098		(864		)	—			—			48,098		(864		)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,803,074	$	(45,167	)	$	250,361		$	(19,729	)	$	2,053,435	$	(64,896	)
Unrealized Losses
The majority of the total unrealized losses related to securities are related to residential agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal securities and government sponsored debt securities. As of June 30, 2014, residential agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal securities and government sponsored debt securities represented 32%, 11% and 17% of the total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, residential agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal securities, and government sponsored debt securities represented approximately 32%, 10% and 14% of the total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio, respectively. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their current amortized cost basis. As such, the Company does not deem any of the securities as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 to be other-than-temporarily impaired.
As of June 30, 2014, there were 37 securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months include 22 residential agency mortgage-backed securities, 3 U.S. Treasury securities, 5 commercial agency mortgage-backed securities, 2 municipal securities, 2 government sponsored debt securities, 1 investment grade corporate debt securities and 2 other securities. These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated.
As of June 30, 2014, there were 168 securities, not including the 37 securities above, that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. These securities are comprised of 79 municipal securities with a total fair value of $138.1 million, 44 residential agency mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of $306.3 million, 5 government sponsored debt securities with a fair value of $171.9 million, 2 other residential mortgage-backed securities with a total fair value of $14.5 million, 6 investment grade corporate debt securities with a fair value of $89.8 million, 4 non-investment grade corporate debt securities with a fair value of $14.7 million, 9 commercial agency mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of $43.6 million, 18 U.S. Treasury securities with a fair value of $184.7 million, and 1 other security with a fair value of $2.9 million. The unrealized losses on these securities are primarily attributed to yield curve movement, together with the widened liquidity spread and credit spread. The issuers of these securities have not, to our knowledge, established any cause for default on these securities. These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated.
As of December 31, 2013, there were 65 securities which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. These securities are comprised of 32 municipal securities with a total fair value of $47.9 million, 21 residential agency mortgage-backed securities with a total fair value of $92.5 million, 5 trust preferred securities with a total fair value of $14.4 million, 4 investment grade corporate debt securities with a total fair value of $79.4 million and 3 commercial agency mortgage-backed securities with a total fair value of $16.1 million. As of December 31, 2013, there were also 239 securities, not including the 65 securities above, which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months include 94 municipal securities, 55 residential agency mortgage-backed securities, 33 U.S. Treasury securities, 19 commercial agency mortgage-backed securities, 16 government sponsored debt securities, 8 investment grade corporate debt securities, 5 other residential mortgage-backed securities and 9 other securities.  These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated.
Investment Securities Maturities
The scheduled maturities of investment securities at June 30, 2014 are presented as follows:
	Amortized		Estimated
	Cost		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Due within one year	$	457,710	$	451,738
Due after one year through five years	557,768		558,346
Due after five years through ten years	549,307		553,528
Due after ten years	969,378		966,040
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,534,163	$	2,529,652
Actual maturities of mortgage-backed securities can differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations. In addition, such factors as prepayments and interest rates may affect the yields on the carrying values of mortgage-backed securities.

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING	'
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING	'
	NOTE 7 — DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING
	The following table presents the fair values and balance sheet classification of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The valuation methodology of derivative instruments is disclosed in Note 4 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
		June 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Notional			Derivative			Derivative			Notional			Derivative			Derivative
		Amount			Assets (1)			Liabilities (1)			Amount			Assets (1)			Liabilities (1)
		(In thousands)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	$	135,000		$	—		$	11,157		$	135,000		$	—		$	16,906
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	135,000		$	—		$	11,157		$	135,000		$	—		$	16,906
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange options	$	85,614		$	6,049		$	3,362		$	85,614		$	6,290		$	3,655
	Interest rate swaps and caps	2,109,922			30,233			29,573			1,915,474			28,078			26,352
	Foreign exchange contracts	476,700			4,499			4,296			440,848			6,181			3,349
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	2,672,236		$	40,781		$	37,231		$	2,441,936		$	40,549		$	33,356
	(1)       Derivative assets, which are a component of other assets, include the estimated settlement of the derivative asset position. Derivative liabilities, which are a component of other liabilities and deposits, include the estimated settlement of the derivative liability position.
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
	Interest Rate Swaps on Certificates of Deposit — The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of certain fixed rate certificates of deposit due to changes in the benchmark interest rate, London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”). Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the receipt of fixed rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. The interest rate swaps and the associated certificates of deposit have the same maturity dates.
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total notional amount of the interest rate swaps on the certificates of deposit was $135.0 million. The fair value of the interest rate swaps amounted to a $11.2 million and $16.9 million liability, respectively, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recognized a net increase of $538 thousand and $339 thousand, respectively, in expense related to hedge ineffectiveness.  In addition, the Company recognized a net increase to interest expense of $2.0 million and $4.0 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, related to net settlements on the derivatives.
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
	Foreign Exchange Options — During 2010, the Company entered into foreign exchange option contracts with major brokerage firms to economically hedge against currency exchange rate fluctuations in a certificate of deposit product available to bank customers. This product, which has a term of 5 years, pays interest based on the performance of the Chinese currency Renminbi (“RMB”) relative to the USD. Under ASC 815, a certificate of deposit that pays interest based on changes in currency exchange rates is a hybrid instrument with an embedded derivative that must be accounted for separately from the host contract (i.e., the certificate of deposit). In accordance with ASC 815, both the embedded derivative instruments and the freestanding foreign exchange option contracts are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statements of income.
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 the notional amount of the foreign exchange options totaled $85.6 million. The fair values of the foreign exchange options and embedded derivative liability for these contracts amounted to a $6.0 million asset and a $3.4 million liability as of June 30, 2014. The fair values of the foreign exchange options and embedded derivative liability for these contracts amounted to a $6.3 million asset and a $3.7 million liability as of December 31, 2013.
	Interest Rate Swaps and Caps — The Company enters into interest rate derivatives including interest rate swap and caps with its customers allowing them to hedge against the risk of rising interest rates on their variable rate loans. To economically hedge against interest rate risks in offering such products, the Company also enters into mirror interest rate contracts with institutional counterparties.  Thus, the Company does not assume any interest rate risk since the contracts mirror each other. As of June 30, 2014, the total notional amounts of the interest rate swaps and caps, including mirror transactions, with the institutional counterparties and the bank customers totaled a $2.11 billion asset and a $2.11 billion liability. In comparison, as of December 31, 2013, the total notional amounts of the interest rate swaps and caps, including mirror transactions, with the institutional counterparties and the bank customers totaled a $1.92 billion asset and a $1.92 billion liability. The interest rate contracts are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statements of income.
	The fair values of the interest rate swap and cap contracts with the institutional counterparties and the bank customers amounted to a $30.2 million asset and a $29.6 million liability, as of June 30, 2014. The fair values of the interest rate swap and cap contracts with the institutional counterparty and the bank customers amounted to a $28.1 million asset and a $26.4 million liability, as of December 31, 2013.
	Foreign Exchange Contracts — The Company enters into short-term foreign exchange forward contracts on a regular basis to economically hedge against foreign exchange rate fluctuations. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the notional amount of the short-term foreign exchange contracts totaled $462.8 million and $426.0 million, respectively. The fair values of the short-term foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $4.3 million asset and a $4.1 million liability, as of June 30, 2014. The fair values of the short-term foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $6.0 million asset and a $3.2 million liability, as of December 31, 2013. The gross aggregate value of the short-term foreign exchange contracts by counterparty was a liability of $923 thousand as of June 30, 2014 and an asset of $1.5 million as of December 31, 2013.
	The Company also entered into long-term foreign exchange contracts to purchase/sell foreign currencies at set rates in the future. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the notional amount of the long-term foreign exchange contracts totaled $13.9 million and $14.8 million, respectively. The fair values of the long-term foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $188 thousand asset and a $203 thousand liability, as of June 30, 2014. The fair values of the long-term foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $200 thousand asset and a $183 thousand liability, as of December 31, 2013.
	The table below presents the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Location in		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		Consolidated		June 30,						June 30,
		Statements of Income		2014			2013			2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	Interest expense		$	3,045		$	(3,810	)	$	5,750		$	(4,715	)
		Total net income (expense)		$	3,045		$	(3,810	)	$	5,750		$	(4,715	)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign exchange options	Noninterest income		173			97			54			238
	Foreign exchange options	Noninterest expense		(3		)	(1		)	(2		)	6
	Interest rate swaps and caps	Noninterest income		(130		)	1,864			(1,066		)	2,080
	Foreign exchange contracts	Noninterest income		(500		)	(719		)	(2,629		)	(762		)
		Total net (expense) income		$	(460	)	$	1,241		$	(3,643	)	$	1,562
	Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features — The Company has agreements with some of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.
	The Company also has agreements with some of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well/adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and the Company would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements. Similarly, the Company could be required to settle its obligations under certain of its agreements if the Company was issued a notice of prompt corrective action.
	Balance Sheet Offsetting — The Company has entered into agreements with all counterparty financial institutions, which include master netting agreements.  However, the Company elects to account for all derivatives with counterparty institutions on a gross basis, excluding certain foreign exchange options which are not under agreements that include master netting terms. The Company has also entered into securities purchased under resale agreements (“resale agreements”), and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”) which have master netting agreements that allow for the netting of collateral positions. These repurchase and resale agreements of securities are not eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet.
	The following tables show the gross derivatives, resale agreements and repurchase agreements in the consolidated balance sheets and for each the respective collateral received or pledged in the form of other financial instruments, which are generally marketable securities. The collateral amounts in these tables are limited to the outstanding balances of the related asset or liability (after netting is applied); thus instances of overcollateralization are not shown. All of the assets and liabilities in the following tables were transacted under master netting arrangements that contain a conditional right of offset, such as close-out netting, upon default. Collateral accepted or pledged in resale and repurchase agreements with other financial institutions also may be sold or re-pledged by the secured party, but is usually delivered to and held by third party trustees.
		As of June 30, 2014
		(In thousands)
								Net Amounts of
					Gross Amounts			Assets Presented			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
		Gross Amounts			Offset in the			in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Assets	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral			Net Amount
		Assets			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments			Received
	Derivatives	$	9,711		$	—		$	9,711		$	(5,122	)	$	(4,589	)(1)	$	—
	Resale Agreements	$	1,275,000		$	—		$	1,275,000		$	(475,000	)	$	(800,000	)(2)	$	—
								Net Amounts of
					Gross Amounts			Liabilities			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
		Gross Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Liabilities	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral Posted			Net Amount
		Liabilities			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments
	Derivatives	$	40,459		$	—		$	40,459		$	(5,122	)	$	(35,337	)(3)	$	—
	Repurchase Agreements	$	1,005,211		$	—		$	1,005,211		$	(475,000	)	$	(530,211	)(4)	$	—
		As of December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
								Net Amounts of
				Gross Amounts			Assets Presented			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
	Gross Amounts			Offset in the			in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
Assets	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral			Net Amount
	Assets			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments			Received
Derivatives	$	16,043		$	—		$	16,043		$	(11,363	)	$	(4,680	)(1)	$	—
Resale Agreements	$	1,400,000		$	—		$	1,400,000		$	(495,000	)	$	(905,000	)(2)	$	—
							Net Amounts of
				Gross Amounts			Liabilities			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
	Gross Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
Liabilities	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral Posted			Net Amount
	Liabilities			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments
Derivatives	$	33,849		$	—		$	33,849		$	(11,363	)	$	(22,486	)(3)	$	—
Repurchase Agreements	$	995,000		$	—		$	995,000		$	(495,000	)	$	(500,000	)(4)	$	—
(1)       Represents cash and securities received against derivative assets with the same counterparty that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. Includes approximately $3.6 million of cash collateral received as of June 30, 2014.
(2)       Represents the fair value of securities the Company has received under resale agreements, limited for table presentation purposes to the amount of the recognized asset due from each counterparty.
(3)       Represents cash and securities pledged against derivative liabilities with the same counterparty that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. Includes approximately $7.5 million and $187 thousand of cash collateral posted as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
(4)       Represents the fair value of securities the Company has pledged under repurchase agreements, limited for table presentation purposes to the amount of the recognized liability owed to each counterparty.

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET	'
COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET	'
	NOTE 8 — COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET
	Covered Assets
	Covered assets consist of loans receivable and OREO that were acquired in the Washington First International Bank (“WFIB”) Acquisition on June 11, 2010 and in the United Commercial Bank (“UCB”) Acquisition on November 6, 2009 for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements (the “shared-loss agreements”) with the FDIC. The shared-loss agreements covered over 99% of the loans originated by WFIB and all of the loans originated by UCB, excluding the loans originated by UCB in China under its United Commercial Bank China (Limited) subsidiary. The Company shares in the losses, which began with the first dollar of loss incurred, on covered assets under the shared-loss agreements.
	Pursuant to the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company 80% of eligible losses for both UCB and WFIB with respect to covered assets. For the UCB covered assets, the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 95% of eligible losses in excess of $2.05 billion. The Company has a corresponding obligation to reimburse the FDIC for 80% or 95%, as applicable, of eligible recoveries with respect to covered assets. The commercial loan shared-loss agreement and single-family residential mortgage loan shared-loss agreement are in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions of these agreements continue on and are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.
	The commercial loan shared-loss agreements related to the UCB and WFIB acquisitions will terminate on November 6, 2014 and June 11, 2015, respectively. The single-family residential mortgage loan shared-loss agreements carry expiration dates of November 6, 2019 and June 11, 2020 for UCB and WFIB, respectively. Upon the completion of these agreements, any losses on loans left in the portfolio will belong solely to the Company. However, due to the performance of the covered loan portfolio, the Company does not expect the expiration of these agreements to have a material impact.
	Forty-five days following the 10th anniversary of the respective acquisition date, the Company will be required to pay to the FDIC a calculated amount, based on the specific thresholds of losses not being reached. The calculation of this potential liability as stated in the shared-loss agreements is 50% of the excess, if any of (i) 20% of the Intrinsic Loss Estimate less (ii) the sum of (a) 25% of the asset discount plus (b) 25% of the Cumulative Shared-Loss Payments plus (c) the Cumulative Servicing Amount, if net losses on covered assets subject to the stated threshold are not reached. The Company recorded a liability related to both UCB and WFIB shared-loss agreements of $90.0 million and $74.7 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	The Company’s covered loan portfolio consists of (1) purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans and (2) covered advances drawn down on existing commitment lines acquired, subsequent to the UCB and WFIB acquisition dates (covered advances).  PCI covered loans represent acquired loans, which the Company elected to account for in accordance with ASC 310-30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality” (“ASC 310-30”).  As of the respective acquisition dates, the UCB and WFIB loan portfolios included unfunded commitments for commercial lines of credit, construction draws and other lending activity. These commitments are covered under the shared-loss agreements.  However, the covered advances are not accounted for under ASC 310-30.
	At acquisition, loans were pooled and accounted for at fair value, which represents the discounted value of the expected cash flows of the loan portfolio. Nonaccretable difference represents the Company’s estimate of the expected credit losses, which was considered in determining the fair value of the loans as of the respective acquisition dates. In estimating nonaccretable difference, the Company (a) calculated the contractual amount and timing of undiscounted principal and interest payments (the “undiscounted contractual cash flows”) and (b) estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal and interest payments (the “undiscounted expected cash flows”).  In the determination of contractual cash flows and cash flows expected to be collected, the Company assumed no prepayments on the PCI nonaccrual loan pools since we do not anticipate any significant prepayments on credit impaired loans. For the PCI accrual loans for single-family, multifamily and commercial real estate, the Company utilized a recognized third party vendor to obtain prepayment speeds. As the prepayment rates for the construction, land, and commercial and consumer loan pools have historically been low, the Company applied the prepayment assumptions of the current portfolio using internal modeling. The difference between the undiscounted contractual cash flows and the undiscounted expected cash flows is the nonaccretable difference. The amount by which the undiscounted expected cash flows exceed the estimated fair value (the “accretable yield”) is accreted into interest income over the life of the loans.
	The following tables present the composition of the covered loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Residential:
	Residential single-family	$	259,438		$	290,095
	Residential multifamily	361,472			403,508
	Total residential	620,910			693,603
	Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
	Commercial and industrial real estate	895,140			1,103,530
	Construction and land	73,216			163,833
	Total CRE	968,356			1,267,363
	Other Loans:
	Commercial business	331,117			426,621
	Other consumer	68,944			73,973
	Total other loans	400,061			500,594
	Total covered loans receivable	1,989,327		-1	2,461,560		-2
	Covered discount	(181,357		)	(265,917		)
	Net valuation of loans	1,807,970			2,195,643
	Allowance on covered loans	(4,880		)	(7,745		)
	Total covered loans, net	$	1,803,090		$	2,187,898
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	252,205	-1	$	320,185	-2
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,555,765			1,875,458
		$	1,807,970		$	2,195,643
	(1)       Includes $252.2 million of covered advances comprised of $202.5 million, $29.0 million, $11.7 million and $9.0 million of commercial and industrial, consumer, residential and commercial real estate loans, respectively.
	(2)       Includes $320.2 million of covered advances comprised of $230.6 million, $46.7 million, $30.9 million and $12.0 million of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.
	Credit Quality Indicators
	Covered loans acquired are subject to the Bank’s internal and external credit review and monitoring. The same credit quality indicators are reviewed for the covered portfolio as the non-covered portfolio, to enable the monitoring of the borrower’s credit and the likelihood of repayment.
	Loans are risk rated based on analysis of the current state of the borrower’s credit quality. The analysis of credit quality includes a review of all repayment sources, the borrower’s current financial and liquidity status and all other relevant information. The Company utilizes an eight grade risk rating system, where a higher grade represents a higher level of credit risk. The eight grade risk rating system can be generally classified by the following categories: Pass, Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk ratings reflect the relative strength of the repayment sources. Refer to Note 9 for a full discussion of risk ratings.
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the majority of the PCI covered loan portfolio was performing better than expected from the day one valuation. As a result, the Company reduced the nonaccretable difference due to the improved performance of the portfolio.  By decreasing the nonaccretable discount, the overall accretable yield will increase, thus increasing the interest income recognized over the remaining life of the loans. This reduction was primarily due to loan paydowns.  However, the Company has experienced some credit deterioration in certain PCI covered loan pools. Based on the Company’s estimates of cash flows expected to be collected, the Company may establish an allowance for the PCI covered pool of loans, with a charge to income through the provision for loan losses, where appropriate.  As of June 30, 2014, the Company has established an allowance of $1.2 million on $66.3 million of PCI covered loans. As of December 31, 2013, an allowance of $2.2 million was established on $129.7 million of PCI covered loans. The allowance balances for both periods were allocated mainly to the PCI covered commercial real estate loans. With respect to the covered advances, losses are estimated collectively for groups of loans with similar characteristics. Refer to Note 9 for a discussion on the Company’s allowance for loan losses methodology.
	The following tables present a summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses on the PCI covered loans and the covered advances for the periods indicated.
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Covered			PCI Covered						Covered			PCI Covered
		Advances			Loans			Total			Advances			Loans		Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	4,316		$	2,202		$	6,518		$	8,118		$	1,992	$	10,110
	Provision for (reversal of) loan losses	70			(1,014		)	(944		)	186			537		723
	Charge-offs	(694		)	—			(694		)	(1,204		)	—		(1,204		)
	Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,692		-1	—			3,692		-1	7,100		-2	—		7,100
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			1,188			1,188			—			2,529		2,529
	Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Covered			PCI Covered						Covered			PCI Covered
		Advances			Loans			Total			Advances			Loans		Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	5,476		$	2,269		$	7,745		$	5,153		$	—	$	5,153
	(Reversal of) provision for loan losses	(884		)	(1,081		)	(1,965		)	3,283			2,529		5,812
	Charge-offs	(900		)	—			(900		)	(1,336		)	—		(1,336		)
	Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,692		-1	—			3,692		-1	7,100		-2	—		7,100
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			1,188			1,188			—			2,529		2,529
Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
(1)       $2.6 million, $666 thousand, $282 thousand and $167 thousand of allowance for loan losses are allocated to commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.
(2)       $4.1 million, $2.4 million, $407 thousand and $174 thousand of allowance for loan losses are allocated to commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.
The following tables present the credit risk rating categories for the covered loans by portfolio segments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
				Special
	Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
	(In thousands)
June 30, 2014
Residential:
Residential single-family	$	252,121		$	757		$	6,560		$	—		$	259,438
Residential multifamily	327,990			786			32,696			—			361,472
Total residential	580,111			1,543			39,256			—			620,910
Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
Commercial and industrial real estate	755,244			3,255			130,173			6,468			895,140
Construction and land	25,628			9,235			37,461			892			73,216
Total CRE	780,872			12,490			167,634			7,360			968,356
Other Loans:
Commercial business	282,018			7,171			41,928			—			331,117
Other consumer	67,320			100			1,524			—			68,944
Total other loans	349,338			7,271			43,452			—			400,061
Total principal balance	$	1,710,321		$	21,304		$	250,342		$	7,360		$	1,989,327
				Special
	Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2013
Residential:
Residential single-family	$	281,246		$	733		$	8,116		$	—		$	290,095
Residential multifamily	373,024			785			29,699			—			403,508
Total residential	654,270			1,518			37,815			—			693,603
Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
Commercial and industrial real estate	857,376			27,851			211,835			6,468			1,103,530
Construction and land	41,847			9,472			111,616			898			163,833
Total CRE	899,223			37,323			323,451			7,366			1,267,363
Other Loans:
Commercial business	378,086			4,635			43,797			103			426,621
Other consumer	72,053			128			1,792			—			73,973
Total other loans	450,139			4,763			45,589			103			500,594
Total principal balance	$	2,003,632		$	43,604		$	406,855		$	7,469		$	2,461,560
Credit Risk and Concentration
At each respective acquisition date, the covered loans were grouped into pools of loans with similar characteristics and risk factors per ASC 310-30. The pools were first developed based on loan categories and performance status. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, UCB covered loans comprised approximately 94% of total covered loans. In respect of the UCB acquisition, the loans were further segregated among the former UCB domestic, Hong Kong and China portfolios, representing three general geographic regions. The Company evaluated the make-up of geographic regions within the construction, land, and multi-family loan portfolios and further segregated these pools into distressed and non-distressed regions, based on the Company’s historical experience with real estate loans within the non-covered portfolio. As of the UCB acquisition date, 64%, 10% and 11% of the UCB portfolio were located in California, Hong Kong and New York, respectively. This assessment was factored into the day one valuation and discount applied to the loans. As such, geographic concentration risk is considered in the covered loan discount.
Covered Nonperforming Assets
The following table presents the Company’s covered nonperforming assets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	June 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Covered nonaccrual loans(1) (2) (3)	$	86,771		$	126,895
Other real estate owned covered, net	24,779			21,373
Total covered nonperforming assets	$	111,550		$	148,268
(1)       Covered nonaccrual loans include loans that meet the criteria for nonaccrual but have a yield accreted through interest income under ASC 310-30.  All losses on covered loans are 80% reimbursed by the FDIC.
(2)       Net of discount.
(3)       Includes $14.3 million and $17.7 million of covered advances as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively; and $72.5 million and $109.2 million of PCI loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no accruing covered loans that were past due 90 days or more.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following tables present the Company’s troubled debt restructurings for the periods indicated:
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	73,234		$	141,923		$	116,007		$	157,736
Additions	704			3,709			787			25,793
Transfers to covered OREO	—			—			(1,230		)	—
Charge-offs	(500		)	(3,762		)	(1,323		)	(7,466		)
Paydowns/ Reductions	(13,414		)	(21,622		)	(54,217		)	(55,815		)
Balance at end of period	$	60,024		$	120,248		$	60,024		$	120,248
Covered Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)
Covered OREO balances were $24.8 million and $21.4 million, net of valuation adjustments of $465 thousand and $2.4 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Approximately 26%, 24% and 22% of the covered OREO were located in Massachusetts, California and Washington, respectively, as of June 30, 2014.  Approximately 31% of covered OREO were each located in California and Massachusetts as of December 31, 2013.  During the first six months of 2014, 10 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $19.6 million were added through foreclosure. During the first six months of 2014, we sold 10 covered OREO properties for total proceeds of $17.7 million resulting in a total net gain on sale of $2.0 million.
Accretable Yield
The following tables summarize the changes in the accretable yield for the PCI covered loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	424,005		$	503,476		$	461,545		$	556,986
Additions	—			—			—			—
Accretion	(64,114		)	(84,811		)	(125,304		)	(166,438		)
Changes in expected cash flows	27,236			40,052			50,886			68,169
Balance at end of period	$	387,127		$	458,717		$	387,127		$	458,717
The excess of cash flows expected to be collected over the initial fair value of the PCI loans is referred to as the accretable yield and is accreted into interest income using an effective yield method over the remaining life of the acquired loans. The accretable yield will change due to:
·       estimate of the remaining life of acquired loans which may change the amount of future interest income;
·       estimate of the amount of contractually required principal and interest payments over the estimated life that will not be collected (the nonaccretable difference); and
·       indices for acquired loans with variable rates of interest.
During the second quarter of 2014, the estimate of the amount of contractually required principal and interest payments over the estimated life that will not be collected (the nonaccretable difference) was reduced as the losses on certain loan pools were evaluated and determined to be lower than expected. As a result of the reduction in the nonaccretable yield, the accretable yield increased, as did the amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset. Consequently, $19.6 million and $38.6 million were reclassified from non-accretable yield to accretable yield due to changes in loss rate assumptions, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. In comparison, $26.0 million and $39.5 million were reclassified from non-accretable yield to accretable yield due to changes in loss rate assumptions, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. Due to ongoing improvement in credit quality of the remaining covered loans, the accrued liability to the FDIC increased during the second quarter of 2014.
From December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $353.7 million of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, or charged-off. Interest income was adjusted by $51.1 million related to payoffs and removals offset by charge-offs.
From December 31, 2012 to June 30, 2013, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $392.7 million of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, transferred to covered OREO or charged-off. Interest income was adjusted by $74.3 million related to payoffs and removals offset by charge-offs.
FDIC Indemnification Asset/(Net Payable to FDIC)
Due to the reductions of the nonaccretable difference on the UCB and WFIB covered loan portfolios, the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the shared-loss agreements has decreased. The Company is amortizing the difference between the recorded amount of the FDIC indemnification asset and the expected reimbursement from the FDIC over the life of the indemnification asset, in line with the improved accretable yield as discussed above. Due to the estimated losses from the covered portfolio and the corresponding expected payments from the FDIC, the Company recorded an FDIC indemnification asset of $27.6 million as of March 31, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, due to the ongoing improvement in credit quality of the covered portfolio, the Company recorded a net liability to the FDIC of $24.3 million.  The following table presents a summary of the FDIC indemnification asset/(net payable to FDIC) for the periods indicated.
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	27,552		$	276,834		$	74,708		$	316,313
Amortization	(29,303		)	(12,696		)	(57,793		)	(21,382		)
Reductions (1)	(14,111		)	(28,820		)	(25,953		)	(52,055		)
Estimate of FDIC repayment (2)	(8,475		)	(15,376		)	(15,299		)	(22,934		)
Balance at end of period	$	(24,337	)	$	219,942		$	(24,337	)	$	219,942
(1)       Reductions relate to charge-offs, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales which result in a corresponding reduction of the indemnification asset.
(2)       This represents the change in the calculated estimate the Company will be required to pay the FDIC at the end of the FDIC loss share agreements, due to lower thresholds of losses.
FDIC Receivable
As of June 30, 2014, the FDIC shared-loss receivable was $15.7 million as compared to $30.3 million as of December 31, 2013. This receivable represents current reimbursable amounts from the FDIC, under the FDIC shared-loss agreements that have not yet been received. These reimbursable amounts include net charge-offs, loan related expenses and OREO-related expenses. Consequently, 100% of the loan related and OREO expenses are recorded as noninterest expense, 80% of any reimbursable expense is recorded as noninterest income, netting to the 20% of actual expense paid by the Company. The FDIC also shares in 80% of recoveries received. Thus, the FDIC receivable is reduced when we receive payment from the FDIC as well as when recoveries occur. The FDIC shared-loss receivable is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
The following tables present a summary of the activity in the FDIC receivable for the periods indicated:
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	19,644		$	46,762		$	30,261		$	73,091
Net (reduction) addition due to recovery or eligible expense/loss	(5,669		)	8,967			(12,147		)	16,528
Payments to (received from) the FDIC	1,772			(8,604		)	(2,367		)	(42,494		)
Balance at end of period	$	15,747		$	47,125		$	15,747		$	47,125

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES	'
NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES	'
	NOTE 9 — NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
	The following table presents the composition of loans receivable, excluding covered loans (“non-covered loans”) as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	3,316,581		$	3,192,875
	Multifamily	1,133,146			992,434
	Total residential	4,449,727			4,185,309
	Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
	Income producing	5,358,710			4,301,030
	Construction	233,105			140,186
	Land	206,488			143,861
	Total CRE	5,798,303			4,585,077
	Commercial and Industrial (“C&I”):
	Commercial business	5,956,607			4,637,056
	Trade finance	716,696			723,137
	Total C&I	6,673,303			5,360,193
	Consumer:
	Student loans	139,736			679,220
	Other consumer	1,216,699			868,518
	Total consumer	1,356,435			1,547,738
	Total loans receivable, excluding covered loans (1)	18,277,768			15,678,317
	Unearned fees, premiums, and discounts, net	(5,589		)	(23,672		)
	Allowance for loan losses, excluding covered loans	(246,468		)	(241,930		)
	Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	$	18,025,711		$	15,412,715
	(1)                   Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.
	Accrued interest on covered and non-covered loans receivable amounted to $79.5 million and $94.5 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, covered and non-covered loans receivable totaling $12.98 billion and $10.57 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank.
	The Bank offers adjustable rate (“ARM”) first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four unit residential properties located in its primary lending areas.  The Bank offers ARM single-family loan programs with one-year or three-year initial fixed periods.  The Bank offered in 2013 and prior years, a low documentation program for single family residential loans.  These loans require a large down payment and a low loan to value ratio, typically 60% or less.  These loans have historically experienced low delinquency and default rates.  A majority of the single family residential loan originations in 2013 were originated under this program.  In 2014, this program was modified to require not only a large down payment, but additional income or asset information to determine the borrower’s ability to repay.  The Bank originated $229.8 million and $413.4 million in new residential single-family loans during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Bank originated $411.4 million and $676.5 million, respectively, in new residential single-family loans.
	The Bank also offers ARM home equity lines of credit (“HELOC”) secured by one-to-four unit residential properties located in its primary lending areas.  The program is a low documentation program that requires low loan to value ratios, typically 60% or less.  These loans have historically experienced low delinquency and default rates. The Bank originated $244.5 million and $195.4 million in new HELOCs during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Bank originated $493.4 million and $284.6 million, respectively, in new HELOCs.
	In addition, the Bank offers ARM residential multifamily loan programs. The Bank originated $154.7 million and $104.2 million in new multifamily residential loans during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Bank primarily offers ARM multifamily loan programs that have six-month, three-year, or five-year initial fixed periods.  In addition to residential lending, the Bank’s lending activities also include CRE, commercial and industrial, and consumer lending.  The Bank’s CRE lending activities include loans to finance income-producing properties, construction and land loans.  The Bank’s C&I lending activities include commercial business financing for small and middle-market businesses in a wide spectrum of industries.  Included in commercial business loans are loans for working capital, accounts receivable lines, inventory lines, small business administration loans and lease financing.  The Bank also offers a variety of international trade finance services and products, including letters of credit, revolving lines of credit, import loans, bankers’ acceptances, working capital lines, domestic purchase financing and pre-export financing.  Consumer loans are primarily comprised of fully guaranteed student loans, home equity lines of credit, auto loans and insurance premium financing loans.
	All of the loans that the Bank originates are subject to its underwriting guidelines and loan origination standards. Management believes that the Bank’s underwriting criteria and procedures adequately consider the unique risks which may come from these products. The Bank conducts a variety of quality control procedures and periodic audits to ensure compliance with its origination standards, including criteria for lending and legal requirements.
	Credit Risk and Concentrations — The Company has a concentration of real estate loans in California.  As of June 30, 2014, the Company had $5.80 billion in non-covered commercial real estate loans and $4.45 billion in non-covered residential loans, of which approximately 80% are secured by real properties located in California.  Deterioration in the real estate market generally, including residential and commercial real estate, could result in additional loan charge-offs and provisions for loan losses in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, net income and capital. In addition, although most of the Company’s trade finance loans relate to trade with Asian countries and the majority of our loans are made to companies domiciled in the United States. A substantial portion of this business involves California based customers engaged in import and export activities.  The Company also offers export-import financing to various domestic and foreign customers. Certain trade finance loans may be guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States or the Export-Import Bank of China.
	Purchased Loans — During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company purchased approximately $86.3 million of student loans. These loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education.
	Acquired Loans — In January 2014, the Company acquired $1.19 billion of loans through its acquisition of MetroCorp, as discussed in Note 3 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  As of the acquisition date, approximately 6% of the acquired loans were credit impaired and accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30. As of June 30, 2014, there were $58.9 million PCI loans acquired from MetroCorp.
	Loans Held for Sale — Loans held for sale totaled $450.9 million and $205.0 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair value is derived from current market prices. As of June 30, 2014, the majority of the loans held for sale were student loans, which are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education.  During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, net loans receivable of $27.0 million and $460.8 million were reclassified to loans held for sale. These loans were purchased by the Company with the intent to be held for investment; however, subsequent to their purchase, the Company’s intent for these loans changed and they were consequently reclassified to loans held for sale. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $190.5 million and $326.3 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, resulting in net gains of $5.0 million and $8.5 million, respectively. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, resulting in net gains of $1 thousand.  There were no sales of loans held for sale for the three months ended June 30, 2013.
	Credit Quality Indicators
	Loans are risk rated based on analysis of the current state of the borrower’s credit quality. The analysis of credit quality includes a review of all repayment sources, the borrower’s current payment performance/delinquency, current financial and liquidity status and all other relevant information.  For single family residential loans, payment performance/delinquency is the driving indicator for the risk ratings. However, the risk ratings remain the overall credit quality indicator for the Company as well as the credit quality indicator utilized for estimating the appropriate allowance for loan losses. The Company utilizes an eight grade risk rating system, where a higher grade represents a higher level of credit risk. The eight grade risk rating system can be generally classified by the following categories: Pass, Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk ratings reflect the relative strength of the repayment sources.
	Pass and Watch loans are generally considered to have sufficient sources of repayment in order to repay the loan in full in accordance with all terms and conditions. These borrowers may have some credit risk that requires monitoring, but full repayment is expected. Special Mention loans are considered to have potential weaknesses that warrant closer attention by management. Special Mention is considered a transitory grade. If any potential weaknesses are resolved, the loan is upgraded to a Pass or Watch grade. If negative trends in the borrower’s financial status or other information is presented that indicates the repayment sources may become inadequate, the loan is downgraded to a Substandard grade. Substandard loans are considered to have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the full and timely repayment of the loan. Substandard loans have a distinct possibility of loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Additionally, when management has assessed a potential for loss but a distinct possibility of loss is not recognizable, the loan is still classified as Substandard. Doubtful loans have insufficient sources of repayment and a high probability of loss. Loss loans are considered to be uncollectible and of such little value that they are no longer considered bankable assets. These internal risk ratings are reviewed routinely and adjusted due to changes in borrower status and likelihood of loan repayment.
	The following tables present the credit risk rating categories for the non-covered loans by portfolio segment as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
					Special
		Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
		(In thousands)
	June 30, 2014
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	3,297,111		$	7,708		$	11,762		$	—		$	3,316,581
	Multifamily	1,075,296			—			57,850			—			1,133,146
	CRE:
	Income producing	5,056,988			74,904			225,774			1,044			5,358,710
	Construction	220,057			6,160			6,888			—			233,105
	Land	178,005			6,438			22,045			—			206,488
	C&I:
	Commercial business	5,627,827			101,399			226,993			388			5,956,607
	Trade finance	650,525			53,821			12,350			—			716,696
	Consumer:
	Student loans	136,553			643			2,540			—			139,736
	Other consumer	1,213,739			368			2,592			—			1,216,699
	Total	$	17,456,101		$	251,441		$	568,794		$	1,432		$	18,277,768
					Special
		Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
		(In thousands)
	December 31, 2013
Residential:
Single-family	$	3,167,337		$	8,331		$	17,207		$	—		$	3,192,875
Multifamily	923,697			1,634			67,103			—			992,434
CRE:
Income producing	4,032,269			56,752			212,009			—			4,301,030
Construction	127,138			6,160			6,888			—			140,186
Land	116,000			9,304			18,557			—			143,861
C&I:
Commercial business	4,400,847			92,315			143,894			—			4,637,056
Trade finance	681,345			22,099			19,693			—			723,137
Consumer:
Student loans	677,094			445			1,681			—			679,220
Other consumer	865,752			244			2,522			—			868,518
Total	$	14,991,479		$	197,284		$	489,554		$	—		$	15,678,317
Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
The following tables below present an aging analysis of the Company’s non-covered loans and loans held for sale, segregated by portfolio segment, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Accruing			Accruing			Total			Nonaccrual			Nonaccrual			Total
	Loans			Loans			Accruing			Loans Less			Loans			Nonaccrual			Current
	30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Past Due			Than 90 Days			90 or More			Past Due			Accruing
	Past Due			Past Due			Loans			Past Due			Days Past Due			Loans			Loans			Total
	(In thousands)
June 30, 2014
Residential:
Single-family	$	8,223		$	743		$	8,966		$	2,844		$	5,637		$	8,481		$	3,299,134		$	3,316,581
Multifamily	4,514			932			5,446			14,385			11,113			25,498			1,102,202			1,133,146
CRE:
Income producing	18,072			7,619			25,691			31,025			12,121			43,146			5,289,873			5,358,710
Construction	—			—			—			—			6,888			6,888			226,217			233,105
Land	2,125			96			2,221			1,467			5,970			7,437			196,830			206,488
C&I:
Commercial business	3,047			4,590			7,637			7,600			16,151			23,751			5,925,219			5,956,607
Trade finance	—			—			—			—			222			222			716,474			716,696
Consumer:
Student loans	599			643			1,242			—			2,540			2,540			135,954			139,736
Other consumer	1,798			11			1,809			2			957			959			1,213,931			1,216,699
Loans held for sale	—			—			—			—			—			—			450,864			450,864
Total (1)	$	38,378		$	14,634		$	53,012		$	57,323		$	61,599		$	118,922		$	18,556,698		18,728,632
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																						(5,589		)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale																						$	18,723,043
(1)                     Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.
	Accruing			Accruing			Total			Nonaccrual			Nonaccrual			Total
	Loans			Loans			Accruing			Loans Less			Loans			Nonaccrual			Current
	30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Past Due			Than 90 Days			90 or More			Past Due			Accruing
	Past Due			Past Due			Loans			Past Due			Days Past Due			Loans			Loans			Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2013
Residential:
Single-family	$	4,694		$	922		$	5,616		$	—		$	11,218		$	11,218		$	3,176,041		$	3,192,875
Multifamily	8,580			531			9,111			19,661			7,972			27,633			955,690			992,434
CRE:
Income producing	12,746			1,798			14,544			13,924			22,549			36,473			4,250,013			4,301,030
Construction	—			—			—			—			6,888			6,888			133,298			140,186
Land	—			—			—			265			3,223			3,488			140,373			143,861
C&I:
Commercial business	3,428			6,259			9,687			6,437			15,486			21,923			4,605,446			4,637,056
Trade finance	—			—			—			—			909			909			722,228			723,137
Consumer:
Student loans	541			445			986			—			1,681			1,681			676,553			679,220
Other consumer	293			1			294			175			1,263			1,438			866,786			868,518
Loans held for sale	—			—			—			—			—			—			204,970			204,970
Total	$	30,282		$	9,956		$	40,238		$	40,462		$	71,189		$	111,651		$	15,731,398		15,883,287
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																						(23,672		)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale																						$	15,859,615
Loans 90 or more days past due are generally placed on nonaccrual status, at which point interest accrual is discontinued and all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. Additionally, loans that are not 90 or more days past due but have identified deficiencies, including delinquent troubled debt restructurings, are also placed on nonaccrual status.
Troubled debt restructurings
A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a modification of the terms of a loan when the lender, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including a below-market change in the stated interest rate, reduction in the loan balance or accrued interest, extension of the maturity date with a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate or note splits referred to as A/B notes. In A/B note restructurings, the original note is bifurcated into two notes where the A note represents the portion of the original loan which allows for acceptable loan-to-value and debt coverage on the collateral and is expected to be collected in full and the B note represents the portion of the original loan where there is a shortfall in value and is fully charged-off. The A/B note balance is comprised of the A note balances only. A notes are not disclosed as TDRs in subsequent years after the year of restructuring if the restructuring agreement specifies an interest rate equal to or greater than the rate that the Bank was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk, the loan is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement and has demonstrated a period of sustained performance under the modified terms.
TDRs may be designated as performing or nonperforming. A TDR may be designated as performing if the loan has demonstrated sustained performance under the modified terms. The period of sustained performance may include the periods prior to modification if prior performance met or exceeded the modified terms. A loan will remain on nonaccrual status until the borrower demonstrates a sustained period of performance, generally six consecutive months of payments. The Company had $66.2 million and $71.8 million in total performing restructured loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Nonperforming restructured loans were $25.7 million and $11.1 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Included as TDRs were $3.4 million and $4.3 million of performing A/B notes as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The following tables summarize new TDR modifications on non-covered loans portfolio and include the financial effects of these modifications for the periods presented.
	Loans Modified as TDRs During the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014											2013
			Pre-Modification			Post-Modification								Pre-Modification			Post-Modification
	Number		Outstanding			Outstanding						Number		Outstanding			Outstanding
	of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial			of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial
	Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)			Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)
	($ in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	1		$	1,032		$	1,030		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Multifamily	1		$	2,513		$	2,973		$	—		1		$	1,093		$	1,093		$	—
CRE:
Income producing	2		$	5,318		$	5,254		$	—		4		$	23,167		$	22,934		$	102
Construction	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Land	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
C&I:
Commercial business	2		$	1,165		$	1,155		$	563		3		$	1,204		$	1,201		$	86
Trade finance	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Consumer:
Student loans	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Other consumer	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Loans Modified as TDRs During the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014											2013
			Pre-Modification			Post-Modification								Pre-Modification			Post-Modification
	Number		Outstanding			Outstanding						Number		Outstanding			Outstanding
	of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial			of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial
	Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)			Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)
	($ in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	4		$	6,855		$	5,105		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Multifamily	1		$	2,513		$	2,973		$	—		1		$	1,093		$	1,093		$	—
CRE:
Income producing	2		$	5,318		$	5,254		$	—		4		$	23,167		$	22,934		$	102
Construction	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Land	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
C&I:
Commercial business	7		$	2,886		$	2,828		$	1,811		4		$	1,246		$	1,241		$	86
Trade finance	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Consumer:
Student loans	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Other consumer	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		1		$	651		$	649		$	—
(1)                     Includes subsequent payments after modification and reflects the balance as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
(2)                     The financial impact includes charge-offs and specific reserves recorded at modification date.
Potential TDRs are individually evaluated and the type of restructuring is selected based on the loan type and the circumstances of the borrower’s financial difficulty in order to maximize the Bank’s recovery. Residential TDRs were restructured through extensions, interest rate reductions, principal deferments, and other modified terms, for a total of $8.1 million as of June 30, 2014. Commercial real estate TDRs were restructured through principal and interest reductions and principal, for a total of $5.3 million as of June 30, 2014. Commercial and industrial TDRs were restructured through extensions, principal deferment, and other modified terms, for a total of $2.8 million as of June 30, 2014. These modifications had an impact of a reduction or deferment of principal and/or interest collected over the life of the loan, and/or an extended time period of collection of principal and/or interest.
Modifications of residential TDRs primarily included A/B note splits, which result in a partial charge-off or loss for the Bank at the modification date. Residential TDRs modified using A/B note splits totaled $1.1 million as of June 30, 2013. Commercial real estate TDRs were primarily modified through, A/B note splits, forbearance of payments and principal and/or interest deferment, for a total of $22.9 million as of June 30, 2013. Modifications of commercial and industrial TDRs were restructured through principal and interest reduction, for a total of $1.2 million as of June 30, 2013. Consumer TDRs were restructured through maturity extensions, for a total of $649 thousand as of June 30, 2013.
Performing TDRs at June 30, 2014 were comprised of $17.4 million in residential loans, $31.6 million in commercial real estate loans, $16.4 million in commercial and industrial loans, and $758 thousand in consumer loans. Performing TDRs at December 31, 2013 were comprised of $37.6 million in commercial real estate loans, $17.4 million in residential loans, $16.7 million in commercial and industrial loans and $108 thousand in consumer loans. Nonperforming TDRs at June 30, 2014 were comprised of $9.0 million in residential loans, $11.3 million in commercial real estate loans, $5.4 million in commercial and industrial loans and no consumer loans. Nonperforming TDRs at December 31, 2013 were comprised of $3.6 million in residential loans, $3.4 million in commercial real estate loans, $3.5 million in commercial and industrial loans, and $639 thousand in consumer loans.
	Loans Modified as TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted
	During the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014					2013
	Number of		Recorded			Number of		Recorded
	Contracts		Investment			Contracts		Investment
	($ in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	—		$	—		1		$	105
Multifamily	—		$	—		—		$	—
CRE:
Income producing	—		$	—		—		$	—
Construction	—		$	—		—		$	—
Land	—		$	—		—		$	—
C&I:
Commercial business	1		$	500		—		$	—
Trade finance	—		$	—		—		$	—
Consumer:
Student loans	—		$	—		—		$	—
Other consumer	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Loans Modified as TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted
	During the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014					2013
	Number of		Recorded			Number of		Recorded
	Contracts		Investment			Contracts		Investment
	($ in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	—		$	—		3		$	2,935
Multifamily	—		$	—		—		$	—
CRE:
Income producing	1		$	2,730		—		$	—
Construction	—		$	—		—		$	—
Land	—		$	—		—		$	—
C&I:
Commercial business	1		$	500		2		$	500
Trade finance	—		$	—		—		$	—
Consumer:
Student loans	—		$	—		—		$	—
Other consumer	—		$	—		—		$	—
TDRs are included in the impaired loan quarterly valuation allowance process. See the sections below Impaired Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses for the complete discussion. All portfolio segments of TDRs are reviewed for necessary specific reserves in the same manner as impaired loans of the same portfolio segment which have not been identified as TDRs. The modification of the terms of each TDR is considered in the current impairment analysis of the respective TDR. For all portfolio segments of delinquent TDRs, when the restructured loan is uncollectible and its fair value is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. If the loan is a performing TDR, the deficiency is included in the specific allowance, as appropriate. As of June 30, 2014, the allowance for loan losses associated with TDRs was $14.9 million for performing TDRs and $3.0 million for nonperforming TDRs. As of December 31, 2013, the allowance for loan losses associated with TDRs was $13.0 million for performing TDRs and $836 thousand for nonperforming TDRs.
Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments of principal or interest due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Bank’s loans are grouped into heterogeneous and homogeneous (mostly consumer loans) categories. Classified loans (graded Substandard or Doubtful) in the heterogeneous category are selected and evaluated for impairment on an individual basis. The Bank considers loans individually reviewed to be impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as an expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, less costs to sell. When the value of an impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan and the loan is classified as nonperforming and uncollectible, the deficiency is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Impaired loans exclude the homogenous consumer loan portfolio which is evaluated collectively for impairment. Impaired loans include non-covered loans held for investment on nonaccrual status, regardless of the collateral coverage, and loans modified in a TDR.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, impaired non-covered loans totaled $169.0 million and $183.5 million, respectively. Impaired non-covered loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are set forth in the following tables.
				Recorded			Recorded
	Unpaid			Investment			Investment			Total
	Principal			With No			With			Recorded			Related
	Balance			Allowance			Allowance			Investment (1)			Allowance
	(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2014
Residential:
Single-family	$	16,220		$	13,427		$	1,067		$	14,494		$	192
Multifamily	39,108			27,617			9,139			36,756			1,185
CRE:
Income producing	65,663			39,638			18,135			57,773			2,555
Construction	6,888			6,888			—			6,888			—
Land	17,059			4,217			7,865			12,082			1,991
C&I:
Commercial business	54,236			10,497			29,182			39,679			18,645
Trade finance	529			256			273			529			273
Consumer:
Other consumer	763			763			—			763			—
Total	$	200,466		$	103,303		$	65,661		$	168,964		$	24,841
				Recorded			Recorded
	Unpaid			Investment			Investment			Total
	Principal			With No			With			Recorded			Related
	Balance			Allowance			Allowance			Investment (1)			Allowance
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2013
Residential:
Single-family	$	15,814		$	13,585		$	1,588		$	15,173		$	207
Multifamily	43,821			30,899			10,215			41,114			1,339
CRE:
Income producing	73,777			39,745			25,523			65,268			5,976
Construction	6,888			6,888			—			6,888			—
Land	17,390			4,372			7,908			12,280			2,082
C&I:
Commercial business	48,482			10,850			27,487			38,337			13,787
Trade finance	2,771			438			752			1,190			752
Consumer:
Student loans	1,749			1,681			—			1,681			—
Other consumer	1,945			1,546			—			1,546			—
Total	$	212,637		$	110,004		$	73,473		$	183,477		$	24,143
(1)       Excludes $14.3 million and $17.7 million of covered non-accrual loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, accounted for under ASC 310-10, of which some loans have additional partial balances accounted for under ASC 310-30.
The following tables provide the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans by portfolio segment:
	Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
	June 30,												June 30,
	2014						2013						2014						2013
	Average			Recognized			Average			Recognized			Average			Recognized			Average			Recognized
	recorded			interest			recorded			interest			recorded			interest			recorded			interest
	investment			income (1)			investment			income (1)			investment			income (1)			investment			income (1)
	(In thousands)												(In thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	$	15,131		$	65		$	11,219		$	38		$	14,034		$	115		$	11,497		$	77
Multifamily	36,683			184			45,230			247			36,817			360			45,407			456
CRE:
Income producing	59,121			303			57,105			1,529			59,917			627			58,098			1,738
Construction	6,888			—			6,888			—			6,888			—			6,888			—
Land	12,128			75			13,231			124			12,179			149			13,285			247
C&I:
Commercial business	41,592			211			23,448			59			42,682			414			24,200			104
Trade finance	546			4			2,052			4			559			8			2,367			7
Consumer:
Other consumer	755			13			1,555			7			752			14			1,597			14
Total impaired loans (excluding PCI)	$	172,844		$	855		$	160,728		$	2,008		$	173,828		$	1,687		$	163,339		$	2,643
(1)       Includes interest recognized on accruing TDRs.  Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are generally reflected as a reduction of principal and not as interest income.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance consists of specific reserves and a general reserve. The Bank’s loans fall into heterogeneous and homogeneous (mostly consumer loans) categories. Impaired loans are subject to specific reserves. Loans in the homogeneous category, as well as non-impaired loans in the heterogeneous category, are evaluated as part of the general reserve. The general reserve is calculated by utilizing both quantitative and qualitative factors. There are different qualitative risks for the loans in each portfolio segment. As of June 30, 2014, the Residential and CRE segments’ predominant risk characteristic is the collateral and the geographic location of the property collateralizing the loan. The risk is qualitatively assessed based on the change in the real estate market in those geographic areas. The C&I segment’s predominant risk characteristics are the global cash flows of the borrowers and guarantors, and economic and market conditions. Consumer loans, excluding the student loan portfolio guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education, are largely comprised of home equity lines of credit, for which the predominant risk characteristic is the real estate collateral securing the loans.
Our methodology to determine the overall appropriateness of the allowance is based on a classification migration model and qualitative considerations. The migration analysis examines pools of loans having similar characteristics and analyzes their loss rates over a historical period. We utilize historical loss factors derived from trends and losses associated with each pool over a specified period of time. Based on this process, we assign loss factors to each loan grade within each pool of loans. Loss rates derived by the migration model are based predominantly on historical loss trends that may not be entirely indicative of the actual or inherent loss potential. As such, we utilize qualitative and environmental factors as adjusting mechanisms to supplement the historical results of the classification migration model. Qualitative considerations include, but are not limited to, prevailing economic or market conditions, relative risk profiles of various loan segments, volume concentrations, growth trends, delinquency and nonaccrual status, problem loan trends, and geographic concentrations. Qualitative and environmental factors are reflected as percentage adjustments and are added to the historical loss rates derived from the classified asset migration model to determine the appropriate allowance for each loan pool.
When determined uncollectible, it is the Company’s policy to promptly charge-off the difference in the outstanding loan balance and the fair value of the collateral. Recoveries are recorded when payment is received on loans that were previously charged-off through the allowance for loan losses. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one segment of the loan portfolio does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other segments.
The following tables present a summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses on the non-covered loans for the periods indicated.
	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Beginning balance	$	47,827		$	62,739		$	124,201		$	10,851		$	—		$	245,618
Provision for loan losses	(2,046		)	(1,376		)	10,784			753			829			8,944
Provision allocation for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			(829		)	(829		)
Charge-offs	(61		)	(1,314		)(1)	(6,899		)	(2		)	—			(8,276		)
Recoveries	63			551			393			4			—			1,011
Net recoveries/(charge-offs)	2			(763		)	(6,506		)	2			—			(7,265		)
Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
Ending balance allocated to:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,377		$	4,546		$	18,918		$	—		$	—		$	24,841
Collectively evaluated for impairment	44,406			55,684			109,561			11,606						221,257
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			370			—			—			—			370
Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
Beginning balance	$	46,880		$	72,958		$	102,346		$	6,612		$	—		$	228,796
Provision for loan losses	704			(426		)	6,241			2,190			(432		)	8,277
Provision allocation for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			432			432
Charge-offs	(550		)	(762		)	(3,816		)	(865		)	—			(5,993		)
Recoveries	303			1,060			605			—			—			1,968
Net (charge-offs)/recoveries	(247		)	298			(3,211		)	(865		)	—			(4,025		)
Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
Ending balance allocated to:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,508		$	7,931		$	3,708		$	—		$	—		$	13,147
Collectively evaluated for impairment	45,829			64,899			101,668			7,937			—			220,333
Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Beginning balance	$	50,717		$	64,677		$	115,184		$	11,352		$	—		$	241,930
Provision for loan losses	(4,790		)	(3,823		)	24,215			252			1,044			16,898
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			(1,044		)	(1,044		)
Charge-offs	(343		)	(1,634		)(1)	(12,224		)	(5		)	—			(14,206		)
Recoveries	199			1,380			1,304			7			—			2,890
Net (charge-offs)/recoveries	(144		)	(254		)	(10,920		)	2			—			(11,316		)
Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
Ending balance allocated to:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,377		$	4,546		$	18,918		$	—		$	—		$	24,841
Collectively evaluated for impairment	44,406			55,684			109,561			11,606			—			221,257
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			370			—			—			—			370
Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Beginning balance	$	49,349		$	69,856		$	105,376		$	4,801		$	—		$	229,382
Provision for loan losses	(2,222		)	3,392			3,941			3,552			(1,148		)	7,515
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			1,148			1,148
Charge-offs	(861		)	(1,767		)	(5,077		)	(1,211		)	—			(8,916		)
Recoveries	1,071			1,349			1,136			795			—			4,351
Net recoveries/(charge-offs)	210			(418		)	(3,941		)	(416		)	—			(4,565		)
Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
Ending balance allocated to:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,508		$	7,931		$	3,708		$	—		$	—		$	13,147
Collectively evaluated for impairment	45,829			64,899			101,668			7,937			—			220,333
Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
(1)                   Includes charge-off of $523 thousand relating to PCI loans acquired from MetroCorp.
The Company’s recorded investments in total non-covered loans receivable as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology is as follows:
	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Total
	(In thousands)
June 30, 2014
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	51,250		$	76,743		$	40,208		$	763		$	168,964
Collectively evaluated for impairment	4,397,218			5,665,843			6,631,178			1,355,672			18,049,911
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,259			55,717			1,917			—			58,893
Ending balance	$	4,449,727		$	5,798,303		$	6,673,303		$	1,356,435		$	18,277,768
	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2013
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	56,287		$	84,436		$	39,527		$	3,227		$	183,477
Collectively evaluated for impairment	4,129,022			4,500,641			5,320,666			1,544,511			15,494,840
Ending balance	$	4,185,309		$	4,585,077		$	5,360,193		$	1,547,738		$	15,678,317
Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments, Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures and Recourse Provisions
The allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to these unfunded credit facilities. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the unfunded credit facilities including an assessment of the probability of commitment usage, credit risk factors for loans outstanding to these same customers, and the terms and expiration dates of the unfunded credit facilities. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions amounted to $12.3 million and $11.3 million, respectively. Net adjustments to the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions are included in the provision for loan losses.
Loans serviced for others amounted to $1.21 billion and $1.35 billion at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. These represent loans that have either been sold or securitized for which the Bank continues to provide servicing or has limited recourse. The majority of these loans are residential and CRE at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Of the total allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions, $2.6 million and $3.2 million pertain to these loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Accretable Yield
The following tables summarize the changes in the accretable yield for the PCI loans acquired from MetroCorp for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.
	Three			Six
	Months Ended			Months Ended
	June 30, 2014
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	6,452		$	—
Additions	—			6,745
Accretion	(1,509		)	(2,265		)
Changes in expected cash flows	824			1,287
Balance at end of period	$	5,767		$	5,767

AFFORDABLE_HOUSING_PARTNERSHIP

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS	'
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS	'
	NOTE 10 —AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
	The Company invests in certain limited partnerships that are formed to develop and operate apartment complexes designed as high-quality affordable housing for lower income tenants throughout the United States. The Company’s ownership amount in each limited partnership varies. Each of the partnerships must meet the regulatory requirements for affordable housing for a minimum 15-year compliance period to fully utilize the tax credits. The Company is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, not required to consolidate these entities. Depending on the ownership percentage and the influence the Company has on the limited partnership, the Company uses either the equity method or cost method of accounting. If the partnerships cease to qualify during the compliance period, the credits may be denied for any period in which the projects are not in compliance and a portion of the credits previously taken may be subject to recapture with interest. The balance of the investments in these entities was $181.9 million and $164.8 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The Company also invests in certain limited partnerships that qualify for Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) credits or that qualify for other types of tax credits. The Community Reinvestment Act encourages banks to meet the credit needs of their communities for housing and other purposes, particularly in neighborhoods with low or moderate incomes. The balance of CRA and other investments was $90.7 million and $70.2 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
	The Company has unfunded commitments related to the affordable housing and other investments that are payable on demand. Total unfunded commitments for these investments were $86.6 million and $73.1 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and are recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	NOTE 11 — GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Goodwill
	The carrying amount of goodwill as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $458.5 million and $337.4 million, respectively. Goodwill increased by $121.0 million as a result of the acquisition of MetroCorp on January 17, 2014 as discussed in Note 3 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of December 31, or more frequently as events occur, or as current circumstances and conditions warrant. The Company records impairment write-downs as charges to noninterest expense and adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill. Subsequent reversals of goodwill impairment are prohibited.
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s market capitalization based on total outstanding common shares was $5.02 billion and its total stockholders’ equity was $2.70 billion. The Company performed its annual impairment test as of December 31, 2013 to determine whether and to what extent, if any, recorded goodwill was impaired. The analysis compared the fair value of each of the reporting units, including goodwill, to the respective carrying amounts. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit, then further testing for goodwill impairment is performed.
	Premiums on Acquired Deposits
	Premiums on acquired deposits represent the intangible value of depositor relationships resulting from deposit liabilities assumed in various acquisitions. These intangibles are tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently as events occur, or as current circumstances and conditions warrant. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the gross carrying amount of premiums on acquired deposits was $108.8 million and $100.2 million, respectively. A premium on acquired deposits of $8.6 million was recorded due to the acquisition of MetroCorp as discussed in further detail in Note 3 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accumulated amortization totaled $58.4 million and $53.3 million, respectively.
	The Company amortizes premiums on acquired deposits based on the projected useful lives of the related deposits. Amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits was $2.6 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits was $5.1 million and $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table provides the estimated future amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits for the succeeding five years and thereafter:
		Amount
		(In thousands)
	Estimated Amortization Expense of Premiums on Acquired Deposits
	Six Months Ending December 31, 2014	$	5,080
	Year Ending December 31, 2015	9,234
	Year Ending December 31, 2016	8,086
	Year Ending December 31, 2017	6,935
	Year Ending December 31, 2018	5,883
	Thereafter	15,171
	Total	$	50,389

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	NOTE 12 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Credit Extensions — In the normal course of business, the Company has various outstanding commitments to extend credit that are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, undisbursed loan commitments amounted to $4.40 billion and $4.02 billion, respectively. Commercial and standby letters of credit amounted to $1.13 billion and $1.16 billion as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Guarantees — From time to time, the Company sells or securitizes loans with recourse in the ordinary course of business. For loans that have been sold or securitized with recourse, the recourse component is considered a guarantee. When the Company sells or securitizes a loan with recourse, it commits to stand ready to perform if the loan defaults and to make payments to remedy the default. As of June 30, 2014, total loans sold or securitized with recourse amounted to $294.2 million and were comprised of $38.1 million in single-family loans with full recourse and $256.1 million in multifamily loans with limited recourse. In comparison, total loans sold or securitized with recourse amounted to $338.8 million at December 31, 2013, which comprised of $42.2 million in single-family loans with full recourse and $296.6 million in multifamily loans with limited recourse. The recourse provision on multifamily loans varies by loan sale and is limited to 4% of the top loss on the underlying loans. The Company’s recourse reserve related to loan sales and securitizations totaled $2.6 million as of June 30, 2014 and $3.2 million as of December 31, 2013, and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company continues to experience minimal losses from the single-family and multifamily loan portfolios.
	The Company also sells or securitizes loans without recourse that may have to be subsequently repurchased if a defect that occurred during the loan origination process results in a violation of a representation or warranty made in connection with the securitization or sale of the loan. When a loan that is sold or securitized to an investor without recourse fails to perform according to its contractual terms, the investor will typically review the loan file to determine whether defects in the origination process occurred and if such defects give rise to a violation of a representation or warranty made to the investor in connection with the sale or securitization. If such a defect is identified, the Company may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor for losses sustained. If there are no such defects, the Company has no commitment to repurchase the loan. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amount of loans sold without recourse totaled $735.9 million and $818.2 million, respectively. Total loans securitized without recourse amounted to $177.7 million and $193.8 million, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The loans sold or securitized without recourse represent the unpaid principal balance of the Company’s loans serviced for others portfolio.
	Litigation — Neither the Company nor the Bank is involved in any material legal proceedings at June 30, 2014. Certain lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are pending against us or our affiliates. Where appropriate, we establish reserves in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. The outcome of litigation and other legal and regulatory matters is inherently uncertain, and it is possible that one or more of the legal or regulatory matters, if any, currently pending or threatened could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, consolidated financial position, and/or results of operations.
	Other Commitments — The Company has commitments to invest in affordable housing funds, and other investments qualifying for community reinvestment credits and other tax credits. These commitments are payable on demand. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, these commitments were $86.6 million and $73.1 million, respectively. These commitments are recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_AND_EARNIN

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	NOTE 13 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Series A Preferred Stock Offering — In April 2008, the Company issued 200,000 shares of 8% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A”), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company received $194.1 million of additional Tier 1 qualifying capital, after deducting stock issuance costs. On May 1, 2013, the Company exercised its mandatory conversion right related to all the outstanding shares of its Series A preferred stock. At the conversion date, the remaining 85,710 shares of outstanding Series A Preferred Stock were converted to 5,594,080 shares of common stock.
	MetroCorp Acquisition — On January 17, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of MetroCorp. The final consideration included 5,583,093 shares of East West common stock and $89.4 million of cash.  Prior to the acquisition, MetroCorp had an outstanding warrant to purchase 771,429 shares of its common stock.  After acquisition and as of June 30, 2014, the rights of the warrant holder were converted into the right to acquire 230,282 shares of the Company’s common stock.
	Stock Repurchase Program — On July 17, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to $100.0 million of its common stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares under this program during the three and six months period ended June 30, 2014.  In comparison, the Company repurchased 8,026,807 shares at a weighted average price of $24.89 per share for a total cost of $200.0 million as of June 30, 2013.
	Quarterly Dividends — In April 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly common stock cash dividends of $0.18 per share payable on or about May 19, 2014 to shareholders of record on May 2, 2014. Cash dividends totaling $26.0 million and $52.0 million were paid to the Company’s common shareholders during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.
	Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) — The number of shares outstanding at June 30, 2014 was 143,389,155. Certain of the Company’s instruments containing rights to nonforfeitable dividends granted in stock-based payment transactions are considered participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, have been included in the earnings allocations in computing basic and diluted EPS under the two-class method. Basic EPS was computed by dividing net income, net of income allocated to participating securities, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period, net of treasury shares and including vested but unissued shares and share units. The computation of diluted EPS reflects the additional dilutive effect of stock options and unvested stock awards
	The following table sets forth earnings per share calculations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	83,988
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	—
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(119		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	83,869		143,187		$	0.59
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			75
	Restricted stock units	51			284
	Convertible preferred stock	—			—
	Warrants	—			143
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	83,920		143,689		$	0.58
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	74,015
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	(1,714		)
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(400		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	71,901		137,536		$	0.52
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			59
	Restricted stock units	33			221
	Convertible preferred stock	—			—
	Warrants	—			—
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	71,934		137,816		$	0.52
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	160,729
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	—
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(287		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	160,442		142,578		$	1.13
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			77
	Restricted stock units	129			359
	Convertible preferred stock	—			—
	Warrants	—			144
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	160,571		143,158		$	1.12
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	146,106
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	(3,428		)
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(988		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	141,690		137,592		$	1.03
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			55
	Restricted stock units	68			227
	Convertible preferred stock	3,428			3,699
	Warrants	—			—
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	145,186		141,573		$	1.03
The following average outstanding stock options and restricted stock units for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because including them would have had an antidilutive effect.
	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Convertible preferred stock	—		1,841		—		—
Stock options	—		159		40		214
Restricted stock units	2		6		61		4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income — As of June 30, 2014, total accumulated other comprehensive loss was $2.6 million which includes the following components: net unrealized loss on securities available for sale of $2.6 million and unrealized gain on other investments of $58 thousand. As of December 31, 2013, total accumulated other comprehensive loss was $30.5 million which includes the following components: net unrealized loss on securities available for sale of $30.5 million and unrealized gains on other investments of $79 thousand.
The cumulative other comprehensive income (loss) balances were as follows:
	2014									2013
							Cumulative									Cumulative
	Investment						Other			Investment						Other
	Securities			Other			Comprehensive			Securities			Other			Comprehensive
	Available-for-Sale			Investments			Income			Available-for-Sale			Investments			Income
	(In thousands)									(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Balance, beginning of the period	$	(17,099	)	$	62		$	(17,037	)	$	6,149		$	36		$	6,185
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	14,895			(4		)	14,891			(24,770		)	7			(24,763		)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	(389		)	—			$	(389	)	(3,100		)	—			(3,100		)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	14,506			(4		)	14,502			(27,870		)	7			(27,863		)
Balance, end of the period	$	(2,593	)	$	58		$	(2,535	)	$	(21,721	)	$	43		$	(21,678	)
Six Months Ended June 30,
Balance, beginning of the period	$	(30,538	)	79			$	(30,459	)	$	4,643		$	26		$	4,669
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	30,317			(21		)	30,296			(20,029		)	17			(20,012		)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	(2,372		)	—			(2,372		)	(6,335		)	—			(6,335		)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	27,945			(21		)	27,924			(26,364		)	17			(26,347		)
Balance, end of the period	$	(2,593	)	$	58		$	(2,535	)	$	(21,721	)	$	43		$	(21,678	)
The components of other comprehensive income (loss), reclassifications to net income by income statement line item and the related tax effects were as follows:
	2014									2013
				Tax									Tax
	Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax			Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax
Three Months Ended June 30,	Amount			or Benefit			Amount			Amount			or Benefit			Amount
	(In thousands)									(In thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	$	25,681		$	(10,786	)	$	14,895		$	(42,707	)	$	17,937		$	(24,770	)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (1)	(671		)	282			(389		)	(5,345		)	2,245			(3,100		)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	25,010			(10,504		)	14,506			(48,052		)	20,182			(27,870		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on other investments
Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during period	(7		)	3			(4		)	12			(5		)	7
Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in income	—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	25,003		$	(10,501	)	$	14,502		$	(48,040	)	$	20,177		$	(27,863	)
				Tax									Tax
	Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax			Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax
Six Months Ended June 30,	Amount			or Benefit			Amount			Amount			or Benefit			Amount
	(In thousands)									(In thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	$	52,271		$	(21,954	)	$	30,317		$	(34,533	)	$	14,504		$	(20,029	)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (1)	(4,089		)	1,717			(2,372		)	(10,922		)	4,587			(6,335		)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	48,182			(20,237		)	27,945			(45,455		)	19,091			(26,364		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on other investments
Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during period	(36		)	15			(21		)	29			(12		)	17
Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in income	—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	48,146		$	(20,222	)	$	27,924		$	(45,426	)	$	19,079		$	(26,347	)
(1)                   The pretax amount is reported in net gains on sales of investment securities in the consolidated statements of operations.

BUSINESS_SEGMENTS

BUSINESS SEGMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
BUSINESS SEGMENTS	'
BUSINESS SEGMENTS	'
	NOTE 14 — BUSINESS SEGMENTS
	The Company utilizes an internal reporting system to measure the performance of various operating segments within the Bank and the Company overall. We have identified three operating segments for purposes of management reporting: 1) Retail Banking; 2) Commercial Banking; and 3) Other. These three business divisions meet the criteria of an operating segment: the segment engages in business activities from which it earns revenues and incurs expenses, and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision-maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial information is available. The acquisition of MetroCorp has been reflected in the three business operating segments as applicable, as of June 30, 2014.
	The Retail Banking segment focuses primarily on retail operations through the Bank’s branch network. The Commercial Banking segment, which includes commercial real estate, primarily generates commercial loans through the efforts of the commercial lending offices located in the Bank’s northern and southern California production offices. Furthermore, the Company’s Commercial Banking segment also offers a wide variety of international finance and trade services and products. The remaining centralized functions, including treasury activities and eliminations of intersegment amounts, have been aggregated and included in the Other segment, which provides broad administrative support to the two core segments.
	The Company’s funds transfer pricing assumptions are intended to promote core deposit growth and to reflect the current risk profiles of various loan categories within the credit portfolio. Transfer pricing assumptions and methodologies are reviewed at least annually to ensure that the Company’s process is reflective of current market conditions. The transfer pricing process is formulated with the goal of incenting loan and deposit growth that is consistent with the Company’s overall growth objectives as well as to provide a reasonable and consistent basis for the measurement of the Company’s business segments and product net interest margins. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Operating segment results are based on the Company’s internal management reporting process, which reflects assignments and allocations of capital, certain operating and administrative costs, and the provision for loan losses. Net interest income is based on the Company’s internal funds transfer pricing system, which assigns a cost of funds or a credit for funds to assets or liabilities based on their type, maturity or repricing characteristics. Noninterest income and noninterest expense, including depreciation and amortization, directly attributable to a segment are assigned to that business. Indirect costs, including overhead expense, are allocated to the segments based on several factors, including, but not limited to, full-time equivalent employees, loan volume, and deposit volume. The provision for credit losses is allocated based on actual charge-offs for the period as well as average loan balances for each segment during the period. The Company evaluates overall performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes excluding nonrecurring gains and losses.
	Changes in our management structure or reporting methodologies may result in changes in the measurement of operating segment results. Results for prior periods are generally restated for comparability for changes in management structure or reporting methodologies unless it is not deemed practicable to do so.
	The following tables present the operating results and other key financial measures for the individual operating segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	99,792		$	181,880		$	12,770		$	294,442
	Charge for funds used	(23,854		)	(34,281		)	(9,929		)	(68,064		)
	Interest spread on funds used	75,938			147,599			2,841			226,378
	Interest expense	(11,950		)	(3,421		)	(12,621		)	(27,992		)
	Credit on funds provided	54,139			8,983			4,942			68,064
	Interest spread on funds provided	42,189			5,562			(7,679		)	40,072
	Net interest income (loss)	$	118,127		$	153,161		$	(4,838	)	$	266,450
	Provision for loan losses	$	(440	)	$	8,440		$	—		$	8,000
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion	4,096			(1,286		)	19,508			22,318
	Goodwill	354,163			104,304			—			458,467
	Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	45,691			73,987			(4,072		)	115,606
	Segment assets	$	7,822,020		$	14,177,634		$	5,557,451		$	27,557,105
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	93,928		$	147,168		$	14,257		$	255,353
	Charge for funds used	(17,901		)	(27,883		)	156			(45,628		)
	Interest spread on funds used	76,027			119,285			14,413			209,725
	Interest expense	(11,708		)	(3,940		)	(12,061		)	(27,709		)
	Credit on funds provided	36,022			5,711			3,895			45,628
	Interest spread on funds provided	24,314			1,771			(8,166		)	17,919
	Net interest income	$	100,341		$	121,056		$	6,247		$	227,644
	Provision for loan losses	$	2,886		$	6,114		$	—		$	9,000
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion	5,865			3,445			14,602			23,912
	Goodwill	320,566			16,872			—			337,438
	Segment pre-tax profit	32,493			65,514			13,863			111,870
	Segment assets	$	7,035,908		$	10,903,753		$	5,368,745		$	23,308,406
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	198,517		$	350,956		$	31,142		$	580,615
	Charge for funds used	(48,150		)	(66,098		)	(14,312		)	(128,560		)
	Interest spread on funds used	150,367			284,858			16,830			452,055
	Interest expense	(23,661		)	(6,701		)	(25,837		)	(56,199		)
	Credit on funds provided	102,332			17,419			8,809			128,560
	Interest spread on funds provided	78,671			10,718			(17,028		)	72,361
	Net interest income (loss)	$	229,038		$	295,576		$	(198	)	$	524,416
	Provision for loan losses	$	2,212		$	12,721		$	—		$	14,933
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion	6,667			(4,614		)	33,801			35,854
	Goodwill	354,163			104,304			—			458,467
	Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	88,022			148,718			(9,444		)	227,296
	Segment assets	$	7,822,020		$	14,177,634		$	5,557,451		$	27,557,105
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	176,767		$	287,228		$	29,781		$	493,776
	Charge for funds used	(37,885		)	(55,956		)	9,429			(84,412		)
	Interest spread on funds used	138,882			231,272			39,210			409,364
	Interest expense	(24,353		)	(8,317		)	(24,171		)	(56,841		)
	Credit on funds provided	68,418			9,334			6,660			84,412
Interest spread on funds provided	44,065			1,017			(17,511		)	27,571
Net interest income	$	182,947		$	232,289		$	21,699		$	436,935
Provision for loan losses	$	6,566		$	6,761		$	—		$	13,327
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	8,286			626			29,997			38,909
Goodwill	320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit	51,420			132,195			34,765			218,380
Segment assets	$	7,035,908		$	10,903,753		$	5,368,745		$	23,308,406

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	NOTE 15 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Dividend Payout
	In July 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share on the Company’s common stock payable on or about August 15, 2014 to shareholders of record as of August 1, 2014.

FAIR_VALUE_Tables

FAIR VALUE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
FAIR VALUE	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
		Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
		as of June 30, 2014
					Quoted Prices in			Significant
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable
		June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
		2014			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
		(In thousands)
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	449,312		$	449,312		$	—		$	—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	438,599			—			438,599			—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	111,757			—			111,757			—
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	797,966			—			797,966			—
	Municipal securities	289,479			—			289,479			—
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	57,206			—			57,206			—
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,463			—			51,463			—
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	210,870			—			210,870			—
	Non-investment grade	16,579			—			8,662			7,917
	Other securities	106,421			—			106,421			—
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,529,652		$	449,312		$	2,072,423		$	7,917
	Foreign exchange options	$	6,049		$	—		$	6,049		$	—
	Interest rate swaps and caps	30,233			—			30,233			—
	Foreign exchange contracts	4,499			—			4,499			—
	Derivative liabilities	(48,388		)	—			(45,026		)	(3,362		)
		Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
		as of December 31, 2013
					Quoted Prices in			Significant
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable
		December 31,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
		2013			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
		(In thousands)
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	491,632		$	491,632		$	—		$	—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	394,323			—			394,323			—
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	178,870			—			178,870			—
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	885,237			—			885,237			—
	Municipal securities	280,979			—			280,979			—
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	46,327			—			46,327			—
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,617			—			51,617			—
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	309,995			—			309,995			—
	Non-investment grade	15,101			—			8,730			6,371
	Other securities	79,716			—			79,716			—
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,733,797		$	491,632		$	2,235,794		$	6,371
	Foreign exchange options	$	6,290		$	—		$	6,290		$	—
	Interest rate swaps and caps	28,078			—			28,078			—
	Foreign exchange contracts	6,181			—			6,181			—
	Derivative liabilities	(50,262		)	—			(46,607		)	(3,655		)
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis	'
		Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
		as of and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
					Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Three Months Ended
		June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
		2014			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2014
		(In thousands)
	Non-covered loans:
	Total residential	$	17,908		$	—		$	—		$	17,908		$	413
	Total commercial real estate	22,758			—			—			22,758			1,865
	Total commercial and industrial	9,837			—			—			9,837			(9,642		)
	Total consumer	—			—			—			—			—
	Total non-covered loans	$	50,503		$	—		$	—		$	50,503		$	(7,364	)
	Non-covered OREO	$	676		$	—		$	—		$	676		$	—
	Covered OREO (1)	$	4,009		$	—		$	—		$	4,009		$	(69	)
		Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
		as of and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
					Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Three Months Ended
		June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
		2013			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2013
		(In thousands)
	Non-covered loans:
	Total residential	$	22,012		$	—		$	—		$	22,012		$	(838	)
	Total commercial real estate	35,349			—			—			35,349			(1,320		)
	Total commercial and industrial	9,203			—			—			9,203			674
	Total consumer	372			—			—			372			4
	Total non-covered loans	$	66,936		$	—		$	—		$	66,936		$	(1,480	)
	Non-covered OREO	$	435		$	—		$	—		$	435		$	(18	)
	Covered OREO (1)	$	7,500		$	—		$	—		$	7,500		$	(1,000	)
	(1)       Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company’s liability for losses is 20% of the $69 thousand in losses, or $14 thousand, and 20% of the $1.0 million in losses, or $200 thousand, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
		Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
		as of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
					Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Six Months Ended
		June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
		2014			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2014
		(In thousands)
	Non-covered loans:
	Total residential	$	9,800		$	—		$	—		$	9,800		$	27
	Total commercial real estate	22,333			—			—			22,333			1,376
	Total commercial and industrial	8,941			—			—			8,941			(11,705		)
	Total consumer	—			—			—			—			—
	Total non-covered loans	$	41,074		$	—		$	—		$	41,074		$	(10,302	)
	Non-covered OREO	$	676		$	—		$	—		$	676		$	(74	)
	Covered OREO (1)	$	4,009		$	—		$	—		$	4,009		$	(521	)
		Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
		as of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
					Quoted Prices in			Significant						Total Gains
		Fair Value			Active Markets			Other			Significant			(Losses) for the
		Measurements			for Identical			Observable			Unobservable			Six Months Ended
		June 30,			Assets			Inputs			Inputs			June 30,
		2013			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			2013
		(In thousands)
	Non-covered loans:
	Total residential	$	19,971		$	—		$	—		$	19,971		$	(1,274	)
	Total commercial real estate	30,397			—			—			30,397			(3,422		)
	Total commercial and industrial	9,723			—			—			9,723			(1,492		)
	Total consumer	293			—			—			293			(112		)
	Total non-covered loans	$	60,384		$	—		$	—		$	60,384		$	(6,300	)
Non-covered OREO	$	13,238		$	—		$	—		$	13,238		$	(1,403	)
Covered OREO (1)	$	11,030		$	—		$	—		$	11,030		$	(1,126	)
(1)       Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company’s liability for losses is 20% of the $521 thousand in losses, or $104 thousand, and 20% of the $1.1 million in losses, or $225 thousand, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively
Reconciliation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs	'
		Investment Securities
		Available-for-Sale
		Corporate Debt
		Securities
		Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
		(In thousands)
	Opening balance, April 1, 2014	$	6,717		$	(3,398	)
	Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
	Included in earnings	—			36
	Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	1,209			—
	Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
	Purchases	—			—
	Issues	—			—
	Sales	—			—
	Settlements	(9		)	—
	Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
	Closing balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,917		$	(3,362	)
	Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2014	$	—		$	(36	)
		Investment Securities
		Available-for-Sale
		Corporate Debt
		Securities
		Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
		(In thousands)
	Opening balance, April 1, 2013	$	5,284		$	(3,233	)
	Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
	Included in earnings	—			(24		)
	Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	239			—
	Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
	Purchases	—			—
	Issues	—			—
	Sales	—			—
	Settlements	(6		)	—
	Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
	Closing balance, June 30, 2013	$	5,517		$	(3,257	)
	Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2013	$	—		$	24
	(1)       Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.
	(2)       Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
	(3)       Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.
		Investment Securities
		Available-for-Sale
		Corporate Debt
		Securities
		Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance, January 1, 2014	$	6,371		$	(3,655	)
	Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
	Included in earnings	—			293
	Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	1,643			—
	Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
	Purchases	—			—
	Issues	—			—
	Sales	—			—
	Settlements	(97		)	—
	Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
	Closing balance, June 30, 2014	$	7,917		$	(3,362	)
	Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2014	$	—		$	(293	)
		Investment Securities
		Available-for-Sale
		Corporate Debt
Securities
	Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013	$	4,800		$	(3,052	)
Total gains or (losses) for the period: (1)
Included in earnings	—			(205		)
Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized) (2)	788			—
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements (3)
Purchases	—			—
Issues	—			—
Sales	—			—
Settlements	(71		)	—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade	—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—
Closing balance, June 30, 2013	$	5,517		$	(3,257	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of June 30, 2013	$	—		$	205
(1)       Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.
(2)       Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(3)       Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.
Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments	'
		June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Estimated			Carrying			Estimated
		Amount			Fair Value			Amount			Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,246,044		$	1,246,044		$	895,820		$	895,820
	Short-term investments	286,130			286,130			257,473			257,473
	Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,275,000			1,266,730			1,300,000			1,279,406
	Investment securities available-for-sale	2,529,652			2,529,652			2,733,797			2,733,797
	Loans held for sale	450,864			462,397			204,970			212,469
	Loans receivable, net	19,828,801			19,211,124			17,600,613			16,741,674
	Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731			37,731			62,330			62,330
	Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217			54,217			48,333			48,333
	Accrued interest receivable	100,323			100,323			116,314			116,314
	Foreign exchange options	6,049			6,049			6,290			6,290
	Interest rate swaps and caps	30,233			30,233			28,078			28,078
	Foreign exchange contracts	4,499			4,499			6,181			6,181
	Financial Liabilities:
	Customer deposit accounts:
	Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474			16,643,474			14,588,570			14,588,570
	Time deposits	6,231,615			6,212,638			5,824,348			5,791,659
	Federal Home Loan Bank advances	316,156			337,621			315,092			308,521
	Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,005,211			1,128,491			995,000			1,134,774
	Accrued interest payable	11,020			11,020			11,178			11,178
	Long-term debt	235,732			204,101			226,868			184,415
	Derivative liabilities	48,388			48,388			50,262			50,262
Schedule fair value hierarchy for the estimated fair values of financial instruments	'
		June 30, 2014
		Estimated
		Fair Value
		Measurements			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		(In thousands)
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,246,044		$	1,246,044		$	—		$	—
	Short-term investments	286,130			—			286,130			—
	Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,266,730			—			1,266,730			—
	Loans held for sale	462,397			—			462,397			—
	Loans receivable, net	19,211,124			—			—			19,211,124
	Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731			—			37,731			—
	Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217			—			54,217			—
	Accrued interest receivable	100,323			—			100,323			—
	Financial Liabilities:
	Customer deposit accounts:
	Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474			—			16,643,474			—
	Time deposits	6,212,638			—			—			6,212,638
	Federal Home Loan Bank advances	337,621			—			337,621			—
	Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,128,491			—			1,128,491			—
	Accrued interest payable	11,020			—			11,020			—
	Long-term debt	204,101			—			204,101			—
		December 31, 2013
		Estimated
		Fair Value
		Measurements			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		(In thousands)
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	895,820		$	895,820		$	—		$	—
	Short-term investments	257,473			—			257,473			—
	Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,279,406			—			1,279,406			—
	Loans held for sale	212,469			—			212,469			—
	Loans receivable, net	16,741,674			—			—			16,741,674
	Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	62,330			—			62,330			—
	Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	48,333			—			48,333			—
	Accrued interest receivable	116,314			—			116,314			—
	Financial Liabilities:
	Customer deposit accounts:
	Demand, savings and money market deposits	14,588,570			—			14,588,570			—
	Time deposits	5,791,659			—			—			5,791,659
	Federal Home Loan Bank advances	308,521			—			308,521			—
	Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,134,774			—			1,134,774			—
	Accrued interest payable	11,178			—			11,178			—
	Long-term debt	184,415			—			184,415			—

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
Schedule of share-based compensation, stock options, activity	'
							Weighted
				Weighted			Average		Aggregate
				Average			Remaining		Intrinsic
				Exercise			Contractual		Value
		Shares		Price			Term		(In thousands)
	Outstanding at beginning of period	406,731		$	26.72
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	(13,415	)	21.09
	Expired	(130,514	)	38.76
	Outstanding at end of period	262,802		$	21.03		0.65 years		$	3,667
	Vested or expected to vest at end of period	262,802		$	21.03		0.65 years		$	3,667
	Exercisable at end of period	262,802		$	21.03		0.65 years		$	3,667
Schedule of share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, grants in period, grant date intrinsic value	'
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period (1)	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
	Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands)	$	—		$	297		$	194		$	424
	Total fair value of options vested (in thousands) (2)	N/A			N/A			N/A			$	363
	(1)       The Company did not issue any stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	(2)       Stock options were fully vested during the first quarter of 2013.
Schedule of share-based compensation, time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards activity	'
		June 30, 2014
		Restricted Stock Awards
		Time-Based					Performance-Based
				Weighted					Weighted
				Average					Average
		Shares		Price			Shares		Price
	Outstanding at beginning of period	438,508		$	17.79		956,707		$	23.74
	Granted	12,010		31.64			603,697		36.85
	Vested	(153,279	)	11.18			(340,781	)	23.52
	Forfeited	(17,446	)	19.92			(28,535	)	27.22
	Outstanding at end of period	279,793		$	21.87		1,191,088		$	30.36

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES_Tables

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
INVESTMENT SECURITIES	'
Schedule of amortized cost and fair value by major categories of available-for-sale securities	'
				Gross			Gross			Estimated
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Value
		(In thousands)
	As of June 30, 2014
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	450,149	$	791		$	(1,628	)	$	449,312
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	441,747		938			(4,086		)	438,599
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	112,607		513			(1,363		)	111,757
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	798,915		8,108			(9,057		)	797,966
	Municipal securities	289,200		4,926			(4,647		)	289,479
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	57,065		557			(416		)	57,206
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,000		463			—			51,463
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	211,144		1,172			(1,446		)	210,870
	Non-investment grade	19,953		131			(3,505		)	16,579
	Other securities	102,383		4,542			(504		)	106,421
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,534,163	$	22,141		$	(26,652	)	$	2,529,652
	As of December 31, 2013
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	495,053	$	201		$	(3,622	)	$	491,632
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	406,807		242			(12,726		)	394,323
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	182,257		1,062			(4,449		)	178,870
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	892,435		7,729			(14,927		)	885,237
	Municipal securities	297,390		1,122			(17,533		)	280,979
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	48,129		—			(1,802		)	46,327
	Other commercial mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	51,000		617			—			51,617
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	312,726		613			(3,344		)	309,995
	Non-investment grade	20,668		62			(5,629		)	15,101
	Other securities	80,025		555			(864		)	79,716
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,786,490	$	12,203		$	(64,896	)	$	2,733,797
Schedule of other than temporary impairment, credit losses recognized in earnings	'
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		June 30,					June 30,
		2014		2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	115,511	$	115,511		$	115,511		$	115,511
	Addition of other-than-temporary impairment that was not previously recognized	—		—			—			—
	Additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized	—		—			—			—
	Reduction for securities sold	—		—			—			—
	Ending balance	$	115,511	$	115,511		$	115,511		$	115,511
Gross unrealized losses and related fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
		(In thousands)
	As of June 30, 2014
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	30,630	$	(40	)	$	184,740		$	(1,588	)	$	215,370	$	(1,628	)
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	33,829		(882		)	171,913			(3,204		)	205,742		(4,086		)
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	23,683		(513		)	43,550			(850		)	67,233		(1,363		)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	205,095		(1,992		)	306,292			(7,065		)	511,387		(9,057		)
	Municipal securities	3,949		(15		)	138,062			(4,632		)	142,011		(4,647		)
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	—		—			14,485			(416		)	14,485		(416		)
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	19,943		(57		)	89,752			(1,389		)	109,695		(1,446		)
	Non-investment grade	—		—			14,660			(3,505		)	14,660		(3,505		)
	Other securities	16,160		(440		)	2,904			(64		)	19,064		(504		)
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	333,289	$	(3,939	)	$	966,358		$	(22,713	)	$	1,299,647	$	(26,652	)
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
		(In thousands)
	As of December 31, 2013
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	337,248	$	(3,622	)	$	—		$	—		$	337,248	$	(3,622	)
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	387,097		(12,726		)	—			—			387,097		(12,726		)
	U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities	114,754		(3,280		)	16,065			(1,169		)	130,819		(4,449		)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	502,285		(10,570		)	92,540			(4,357		)	594,825		(14,927		)
	Municipal securities	173,782		(10,765		)	47,892			(6,768		)	221,674		(17,533		)
	Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
	Investment grade	46,328		(1,802		)	—			—			46,328		(1,802		)
	Corporate debt securities:
	Investment grade	193,482		(1,538		)	79,442			(1,806		)	272,924		(3,344		)
	Non-investment grade	—		—			14,422			(5,629		)	14,422		(5,629		)
	Other securities	48,098		(864		)	—			—			48,098		(864		)
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,803,074	$	(45,167	)	$	250,361		$	(19,729	)	$	2,053,435	$	(64,896	)
Schedule maturities of investment securities	'
		Amortized		Estimated
		Cost		Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Due within one year	$	457,710	$	451,738
	Due after one year through five years	557,768		558,346
	Due after five years through ten years	549,307		553,528
	Due after ten years	969,378		966,040
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,534,163	$	2,529,652

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN1

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING	'
Fair values of derivative instruments	'
		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
		June 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Notional			Derivative			Derivative			Notional			Derivative			Derivative
		Amount			Assets (1)			Liabilities (1)			Amount			Assets (1)			Liabilities (1)
		(In thousands)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	$	135,000		$	—		$	11,157		$	135,000		$	—		$	16,906
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	135,000		$	—		$	11,157		$	135,000		$	—		$	16,906
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange options	$	85,614		$	6,049		$	3,362		$	85,614		$	6,290		$	3,655
	Interest rate swaps and caps	2,109,922			30,233			29,573			1,915,474			28,078			26,352
	Foreign exchange contracts	476,700			4,499			4,296			440,848			6,181			3,349
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	2,672,236		$	40,781		$	37,231		$	2,441,936		$	40,549		$	33,356
	(1)       Derivative assets, which are a component of other assets, include the estimated settlement of the derivative asset position. Derivative liabilities, which are a component of other liabilities and deposits, include the estimated settlement of the derivative liability position.
Gains (losses) on derivative instruments	'
		Location in		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		Consolidated		June 30,						June 30,
		Statements of Income		2014			2013			2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	Interest expense		$	3,045		$	(3,810	)	$	5,750		$	(4,715	)
		Total net income (expense)		$	3,045		$	(3,810	)	$	5,750		$	(4,715	)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign exchange options	Noninterest income		173			97			54			238
	Foreign exchange options	Noninterest expense		(3		)	(1		)	(2		)	6
	Interest rate swaps and caps	Noninterest income		(130		)	1,864			(1,066		)	2,080
	Foreign exchange contracts	Noninterest income		(500		)	(719		)	(2,629		)	(762		)
		Total net (expense) income		$	(460	)	$	1,241		$	(3,643	)	$	1,562
Schedule of gross derivatives, resale agreements, repurchase agreements and the respective collateral received or pledged in the form of other financial instruments, which are generally marketable securities	'
		As of June 30, 2014
		(In thousands)
								Net Amounts of
					Gross Amounts			Assets Presented			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
		Gross Amounts			Offset in the			in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Assets	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral			Net Amount
		Assets			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments			Received
	Derivatives	$	9,711		$	—		$	9,711		$	(5,122	)	$	(4,589	)(1)	$	—
	Resale Agreements	$	1,275,000		$	—		$	1,275,000		$	(475,000	)	$	(800,000	)(2)	$	—
								Net Amounts of
					Gross Amounts			Liabilities			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
		Gross Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Liabilities	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral Posted			Net Amount
		Liabilities			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments
	Derivatives	$	40,459		$	—		$	40,459		$	(5,122	)	$	(35,337	)(3)	$	—
	Repurchase Agreements	$	1,005,211		$	—		$	1,005,211		$	(475,000	)	$	(530,211	)(4)	$	—
		As of December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
								Net Amounts of
					Gross Amounts			Assets Presented			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
		Gross Amounts			Offset in the			in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Assets	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral			Net Amount
		Assets			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments			Received
	Derivatives	$	16,043		$	—		$	16,043		$	(11,363	)	$	(4,680	)(1)	$	—
	Resale Agreements	$	1,400,000		$	—		$	1,400,000		$	(495,000	)	$	(905,000	)(2)	$	—
								Net Amounts of
					Gross Amounts			Liabilities			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
		Gross Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the			Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Liabilities	of Recognized			Consolidated			Consolidated			Financial			Collateral Posted			Net Amount
		Liabilities			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets			Instruments
	Derivatives	$	33,849		$	—		$	33,849		$	(11,363	)	$	(22,486	)(3)	$	—
	Repurchase Agreements	$	995,000		$	—		$	995,000		$	(495,000	)	$	(500,000	)(4)	$	—
	(1)       Represents cash and securities received against derivative assets with the same counterparty that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. Includes approximately $3.6 million of cash collateral received as of June 30, 2014.
	(2)       Represents the fair value of securities the Company has received under resale agreements, limited for table presentation purposes to the amount of the recognized asset due from each counterparty.
	(3)       Represents cash and securities pledged against derivative liabilities with the same counterparty that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. Includes approximately $7.5 million and $187 thousand of cash collateral posted as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	(4)       Represents the fair value of securities the Company has pledged under repurchase agreements, limited for table presentation purposes to the amount of the recognized liability owed to each counterparty.

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN1

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET	'
Composition of covered loans	'
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Residential:
	Residential single-family	$	259,438		$	290,095
	Residential multifamily	361,472			403,508
	Total residential	620,910			693,603
	Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
	Commercial and industrial real estate	895,140			1,103,530
	Construction and land	73,216			163,833
	Total CRE	968,356			1,267,363
	Other Loans:
	Commercial business	331,117			426,621
	Other consumer	68,944			73,973
	Total other loans	400,061			500,594
	Total covered loans receivable	1,989,327		-1	2,461,560		-2
	Covered discount	(181,357		)	(265,917		)
	Net valuation of loans	1,807,970			2,195,643
	Allowance on covered loans	(4,880		)	(7,745		)
	Total covered loans, net	$	1,803,090		$	2,187,898
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	252,205	-1	$	320,185	-2
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,555,765			1,875,458
		$	1,807,970		$	2,195,643
	(1)       Includes $252.2 million of covered advances comprised of $202.5 million, $29.0 million, $11.7 million and $9.0 million of commercial and industrial, consumer, residential and commercial real estate loans, respectively.
	(2)       Includes $320.2 million of covered advances comprised of $230.6 million, $46.7 million, $30.9 million and $12.0 million of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Schedule of credit risk rating categories for the covered loans by portfolio segments	'
					Special
		Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
		(In thousands)
	June 30, 2014
	Residential:
	Residential single-family	$	252,121		$	757		$	6,560		$	—		$	259,438
	Residential multifamily	327,990			786			32,696			—			361,472
	Total residential	580,111			1,543			39,256			—			620,910
	Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
	Commercial and industrial real estate	755,244			3,255			130,173			6,468			895,140
	Construction and land	25,628			9,235			37,461			892			73,216
	Total CRE	780,872			12,490			167,634			7,360			968,356
	Other Loans:
	Commercial business	282,018			7,171			41,928			—			331,117
	Other consumer	67,320			100			1,524			—			68,944
	Total other loans	349,338			7,271			43,452			—			400,061
	Total principal balance	$	1,710,321		$	21,304		$	250,342		$	7,360		$	1,989,327
					Special
		Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
		(In thousands)
	December 31, 2013
	Residential:
	Residential single-family	$	281,246		$	733		$	8,116		$	—		$	290,095
	Residential multifamily	373,024			785			29,699			—			403,508
	Total residential	654,270			1,518			37,815			—			693,603
	Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
	Commercial and industrial real estate	857,376			27,851			211,835			6,468			1,103,530
	Construction and land	41,847			9,472			111,616			898			163,833
	Total CRE	899,223			37,323			323,451			7,366			1,267,363
	Other Loans:
	Commercial business	378,086			4,635			43,797			103			426,621
	Other consumer	72,053			128			1,792			—			73,973
	Total other loans	450,139			4,763			45,589			103			500,594
	Total principal balance	$	2,003,632		$	43,604		$	406,855		$	7,469		$	2,461,560
Covered nonperforming assets	'
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Covered nonaccrual loans(1) (2) (3)	$	86,771		$	126,895
	Other real estate owned covered, net	24,779			21,373
	Total covered nonperforming assets	$	111,550		$	148,268
	(1)       Covered nonaccrual loans include loans that meet the criteria for nonaccrual but have a yield accreted through interest income under ASC 310-30.  All losses on covered loans are 80% reimbursed by the FDIC.
	(2)       Net of discount.
	(3)       Includes $14.3 million and $17.7 million of covered advances as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively; and $72.5 million and $109.2 million of PCI loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Schedule of troubled debt restructurings loan activity	'
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	73,234		$	141,923		$	116,007		$	157,736
	Additions	704			3,709			787			25,793
	Transfers to covered OREO	—			—			(1,230		)	—
	Charge-offs	(500		)	(3,762		)	(1,323		)	(7,466		)
	Paydowns/ Reductions	(13,414		)	(21,622		)	(54,217		)	(55,815		)
	Balance at end of period	$	60,024		$	120,248		$	60,024		$	120,248
Changes in the accretable yield for the PCI covered loans	'
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	424,005		$	503,476		$	461,545		$	556,986
	Additions	—			—			—			—
	Accretion	(64,114		)	(84,811		)	(125,304		)	(166,438		)
	Changes in expected cash flows	27,236			40,052			50,886			68,169
	Balance at end of period	$	387,127		$	458,717		$	387,127		$	458,717
FDIC indemnification asset liabilities activity	'
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	27,552		$	276,834		$	74,708		$	316,313
	Amortization	(29,303		)	(12,696		)	(57,793		)	(21,382		)
	Reductions (1)	(14,111		)	(28,820		)	(25,953		)	(52,055		)
	Estimate of FDIC repayment (2)	(8,475		)	(15,376		)	(15,299		)	(22,934		)
	Balance at end of period	$	(24,337	)	$	219,942		$	(24,337	)	$	219,942
	(1)       Reductions relate to charge-offs, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales which result in a corresponding reduction of the indemnification asset.
	(2)       This represents the change in the calculated estimate the Company will be required to pay the FDIC at the end of the FDIC loss share agreements, due to lower thresholds of losses.
Summary of FDIC receivable activity	'
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	19,644		$	46,762		$	30,261		$	73,091
	Net (reduction) addition due to recovery or eligible expense/loss	(5,669		)	8,967			(12,147		)	16,528
	Payments to (received from) the FDIC	1,772			(8,604		)	(2,367		)	(42,494		)
	Balance at end of period	$	15,747		$	47,125		$	15,747		$	47,125
Covered loans	'
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses	'
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Covered			PCI Covered						Covered			PCI Covered
		Advances			Loans			Total			Advances			Loans		Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	4,316		$	2,202		$	6,518		$	8,118		$	1,992	$	10,110
	Provision for (reversal of) loan losses	70			(1,014		)	(944		)	186			537		723
	Charge-offs	(694		)	—			(694		)	(1,204		)	—		(1,204		)
	Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,692		-1	—			3,692		-1	7,100		-2	—		7,100
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			1,188			1,188			—			2,529		2,529
	Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Covered			PCI Covered						Covered			PCI Covered
		Advances			Loans			Total			Advances			Loans		Total
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	5,476		$	2,269		$	7,745		$	5,153		$	—	$	5,153
	(Reversal of) provision for loan losses	(884		)	(1,081		)	(1,965		)	3,283			2,529		5,812
	Charge-offs	(900		)	—			(900		)	(1,336		)	—		(1,336		)
	Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,692		-1	—			3,692		-1	7,100		-2	—		7,100
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			1,188			1,188			—			2,529		2,529
	Ending balance	$	3,692	-1	$	1,188		$	4,880		$	7,100	-2	$	2,529	$	9,629
	(1)       $2.6 million, $666 thousand, $282 thousand and $167 thousand of allowance for loan losses are allocated to commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.
	(2)       $4.1 million, $2.4 million, $407 thousand and $174 thousand of allowance for loan losses are allocated to commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE1

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES	'
Schedule of composition of loans receivable, excluding covered loans	'
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	3,316,581		$	3,192,875
	Multifamily	1,133,146			992,434
	Total residential	4,449,727			4,185,309
	Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”):
	Income producing	5,358,710			4,301,030
	Construction	233,105			140,186
	Land	206,488			143,861
	Total CRE	5,798,303			4,585,077
	Commercial and Industrial (“C&I”):
	Commercial business	5,956,607			4,637,056
	Trade finance	716,696			723,137
	Total C&I	6,673,303			5,360,193
	Consumer:
	Student loans	139,736			679,220
	Other consumer	1,216,699			868,518
	Total consumer	1,356,435			1,547,738
	Total loans receivable, excluding covered loans (1)	18,277,768			15,678,317
	Unearned fees, premiums, and discounts, net	(5,589		)	(23,672		)
	Allowance for loan losses, excluding covered loans	(246,468		)	(241,930		)
	Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	$	18,025,711		$	15,412,715
	(1)                   Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.
Summary of credit risk rating categories for the non-covered loans	'
					Special
		Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
		(In thousands)
	June 30, 2014
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	3,297,111		$	7,708		$	11,762		$	—		$	3,316,581
	Multifamily	1,075,296			—			57,850			—			1,133,146
	CRE:
	Income producing	5,056,988			74,904			225,774			1,044			5,358,710
	Construction	220,057			6,160			6,888			—			233,105
	Land	178,005			6,438			22,045			—			206,488
	C&I:
	Commercial business	5,627,827			101,399			226,993			388			5,956,607
	Trade finance	650,525			53,821			12,350			—			716,696
	Consumer:
	Student loans	136,553			643			2,540			—			139,736
	Other consumer	1,213,739			368			2,592			—			1,216,699
	Total	$	17,456,101		$	251,441		$	568,794		$	1,432		$	18,277,768
					Special
		Pass/Watch			Mention			Substandard			Doubtful			Total
		(In thousands)
	December 31, 2013
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	3,167,337		$	8,331		$	17,207		$	—		$	3,192,875
	Multifamily	923,697			1,634			67,103			—			992,434
	CRE:
	Income producing	4,032,269			56,752			212,009			—			4,301,030
	Construction	127,138			6,160			6,888			—			140,186
	Land	116,000			9,304			18,557			—			143,861
	C&I:
	Commercial business	4,400,847			92,315			143,894			—			4,637,056
	Trade finance	681,345			22,099			19,693			—			723,137
	Consumer:
	Student loans	677,094			445			1,681			—			679,220
	Other consumer	865,752			244			2,522			—			868,518
	Total	$	14,991,479		$	197,284		$	489,554		$	—		$	15,678,317
Aging analysis of the Company's non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'
		Accruing			Accruing			Total			Nonaccrual			Nonaccrual			Total
		Loans			Loans			Accruing			Loans Less			Loans			Nonaccrual			Current
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Past Due			Than 90 Days			90 or More			Past Due			Accruing
		Past Due			Past Due			Loans			Past Due			Days Past Due			Loans			Loans			Total
		(In thousands)
	June 30, 2014
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	8,223		$	743		$	8,966		$	2,844		$	5,637		$	8,481		$	3,299,134		$	3,316,581
	Multifamily	4,514			932			5,446			14,385			11,113			25,498			1,102,202			1,133,146
	CRE:
	Income producing	18,072			7,619			25,691			31,025			12,121			43,146			5,289,873			5,358,710
	Construction	—			—			—			—			6,888			6,888			226,217			233,105
	Land	2,125			96			2,221			1,467			5,970			7,437			196,830			206,488
	C&I:
	Commercial business	3,047			4,590			7,637			7,600			16,151			23,751			5,925,219			5,956,607
	Trade finance	—			—			—			—			222			222			716,474			716,696
	Consumer:
	Student loans	599			643			1,242			—			2,540			2,540			135,954			139,736
	Other consumer	1,798			11			1,809			2			957			959			1,213,931			1,216,699
	Loans held for sale	—			—			—			—			—			—			450,864			450,864
	Total (1)	$	38,378		$	14,634		$	53,012		$	57,323		$	61,599		$	118,922		$	18,556,698		18,728,632
	Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																						(5,589		)
	Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale																						$	18,723,043
	(1)                     Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.
		Accruing			Accruing			Total			Nonaccrual			Nonaccrual			Total
		Loans			Loans			Accruing			Loans Less			Loans			Nonaccrual			Current
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Past Due			Than 90 Days			90 or More			Past Due			Accruing
		Past Due			Past Due			Loans			Past Due			Days Past Due			Loans			Loans			Total
		(In thousands)
	December 31, 2013
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	4,694		$	922		$	5,616		$	—		$	11,218		$	11,218		$	3,176,041		$	3,192,875
	Multifamily	8,580			531			9,111			19,661			7,972			27,633			955,690			992,434
	CRE:
	Income producing	12,746			1,798			14,544			13,924			22,549			36,473			4,250,013			4,301,030
	Construction	—			—			—			—			6,888			6,888			133,298			140,186
	Land	—			—			—			265			3,223			3,488			140,373			143,861
	C&I:
	Commercial business	3,428			6,259			9,687			6,437			15,486			21,923			4,605,446			4,637,056
	Trade finance	—			—			—			—			909			909			722,228			723,137
	Consumer:
	Student loans	541			445			986			—			1,681			1,681			676,553			679,220
	Other consumer	293			1			294			175			1,263			1,438			866,786			868,518
	Loans held for sale	—			—			—			—			—			—			204,970			204,970
	Total	$	30,282		$	9,956		$	40,238		$	40,462		$	71,189		$	111,651		$	15,731,398		15,883,287
	Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																						(23,672		)
	Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale																						$	15,859,615
Summary of new troubled debt restructurings modifications on non-covered loans portfolio	'
		Loans Modified as TDRs During the Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014											2013
				Pre-Modification			Post-Modification								Pre-Modification			Post-Modification
		Number		Outstanding			Outstanding						Number		Outstanding			Outstanding
		of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial			of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial
		Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)			Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)
		($ in thousands)
	Residential:
	Single-family	1		$	1,032		$	1,030		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Multifamily	1		$	2,513		$	2,973		$	—		1		$	1,093		$	1,093		$	—
	CRE:
	Income producing	2		$	5,318		$	5,254		$	—		4		$	23,167		$	22,934		$	102
	Construction	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Land	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	C&I:
	Commercial business	2		$	1,165		$	1,155		$	563		3		$	1,204		$	1,201		$	86
	Trade finance	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Consumer:
	Student loans	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Other consumer	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
		Loans Modified as TDRs During the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014											2013
				Pre-Modification			Post-Modification								Pre-Modification			Post-Modification
		Number		Outstanding			Outstanding						Number		Outstanding			Outstanding
		of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial			of		Recorded			Recorded			Financial
		Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)			Contracts		Investment			Investment (1)			Impact (2)
		($ in thousands)
	Residential:
	Single-family	4		$	6,855		$	5,105		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Multifamily	1		$	2,513		$	2,973		$	—		1		$	1,093		$	1,093		$	—
	CRE:
	Income producing	2		$	5,318		$	5,254		$	—		4		$	23,167		$	22,934		$	102
	Construction	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Land	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	C&I:
	Commercial business	7		$	2,886		$	2,828		$	1,811		4		$	1,246		$	1,241		$	86
	Trade finance	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Consumer:
	Student loans	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Other consumer	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		1		$	651		$	649		$	—
	(1)                     Includes subsequent payments after modification and reflects the balance as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
	(2)                     The financial impact includes charge-offs and specific reserves recorded at modification date.
Troubled debt restructurings that have subsequently defaulted	'
		Loans Modified as TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted
		During the Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014					2013
		Number of		Recorded			Number of		Recorded
		Contracts		Investment			Contracts		Investment
		($ in thousands)
	Residential:
	Single-family	—		$	—		1		$	105
	Multifamily	—		$	—		—		$	—
	CRE:
	Income producing	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Construction	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Land	—		$	—		—		$	—
	C&I:
	Commercial business	1		$	500		—		$	—
	Trade finance	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Consumer:
	Student loans	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Other consumer	—		$	—		—		$	—
		Loans Modified as TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted
		During the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014					2013
		Number of		Recorded			Number of		Recorded
		Contracts		Investment			Contracts		Investment
		($ in thousands)
	Residential:
	Single-family	—		$	—		3		$	2,935
	Multifamily	—		$	—		—		$	—
	CRE:
	Income producing	1		$	2,730		—		$	—
	Construction	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Land	—		$	—		—		$	—
	C&I:
	Commercial business	1		$	500		2		$	500
	Trade finance	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Consumer:
	Student loans	—		$	—		—		$	—
	Other consumer	—		$	—		—		$	—
Summary of impaired non-covered loans	'
					Recorded			Recorded
		Unpaid			Investment			Investment			Total
		Principal			With No			With			Recorded			Related
		Balance			Allowance			Allowance			Investment (1)			Allowance
		(In thousands)
	As of June 30, 2014
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	16,220		$	13,427		$	1,067		$	14,494		$	192
	Multifamily	39,108			27,617			9,139			36,756			1,185
	CRE:
	Income producing	65,663			39,638			18,135			57,773			2,555
	Construction	6,888			6,888			—			6,888			—
	Land	17,059			4,217			7,865			12,082			1,991
	C&I:
	Commercial business	54,236			10,497			29,182			39,679			18,645
	Trade finance	529			256			273			529			273
	Consumer:
	Other consumer	763			763			—			763			—
	Total	$	200,466		$	103,303		$	65,661		$	168,964		$	24,841
					Recorded			Recorded
		Unpaid			Investment			Investment			Total
		Principal			With No			With			Recorded			Related
		Balance			Allowance			Allowance			Investment (1)			Allowance
		(In thousands)
	As of December 31, 2013
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	15,814		$	13,585		$	1,588		$	15,173		$	207
	Multifamily	43,821			30,899			10,215			41,114			1,339
	CRE:
	Income producing	73,777			39,745			25,523			65,268			5,976
	Construction	6,888			6,888			—			6,888			—
	Land	17,390			4,372			7,908			12,280			2,082
	C&I:
	Commercial business	48,482			10,850			27,487			38,337			13,787
	Trade finance	2,771			438			752			1,190			752
	Consumer:
	Student loans	1,749			1,681			—			1,681			—
	Other consumer	1,945			1,546			—			1,546			—
	Total	$	212,637		$	110,004		$	73,473		$	183,477		$	24,143
	(1)       Excludes $14.3 million and $17.7 million of covered non-accrual loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, accounted for under ASC 310-10, of which some loans have additional partial balances accounted for under ASC 310-30.
Schedule of average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans by portfolio segment	'
		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
		June 30,												June 30,
		2014						2013						2014						2013
		Average			Recognized			Average			Recognized			Average			Recognized			Average			Recognized
		recorded			interest			recorded			interest			recorded			interest			recorded			interest
		investment			income (1)			investment			income (1)			investment			income (1)			investment			income (1)
		(In thousands)												(In thousands)
	Residential:
	Single-family	$	15,131		$	65		$	11,219		$	38		$	14,034		$	115		$	11,497		$	77
	Multifamily	36,683			184			45,230			247			36,817			360			45,407			456
	CRE:
	Income producing	59,121			303			57,105			1,529			59,917			627			58,098			1,738
	Construction	6,888			—			6,888			—			6,888			—			6,888			—
	Land	12,128			75			13,231			124			12,179			149			13,285			247
	C&I:
	Commercial business	41,592			211			23,448			59			42,682			414			24,200			104
	Trade finance	546			4			2,052			4			559			8			2,367			7
	Consumer:
	Other consumer	755			13			1,555			7			752			14			1,597			14
	Total impaired loans (excluding PCI)	$	172,844		$	855		$	160,728		$	2,008		$	173,828		$	1,687		$	163,339		$	2,643
	(1)       Includes interest recognized on accruing TDRs.  Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are generally reflected as a reduction of principal and not as interest income.
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Recorded investments in total non-covered loans receivable by portfolio segment, disaggregated by impairment methodology	'
		Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Total
		(In thousands)
	June 30, 2014
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	51,250		$	76,743		$	40,208		$	763		$	168,964
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	4,397,218			5,665,843			6,631,178			1,355,672			18,049,911
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,259			55,717			1,917			—			58,893
	Ending balance	$	4,449,727		$	5,798,303		$	6,673,303		$	1,356,435		$	18,277,768
		Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Total
		(In thousands)
	December 31, 2013
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	56,287		$	84,436		$	39,527		$	3,227		$	183,477
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	4,129,022			4,500,641			5,320,666			1,544,511			15,494,840
	Ending balance	$	4,185,309		$	4,585,077		$	5,360,193		$	1,547,738		$	15,678,317
Summary of the changes in the accretable yield for the PCI loans acquired from MetroCorp	'
		Three			Six
		Months Ended			Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	6,452		$	—
	Additions	—			6,745
	Accretion	(1,509		)	(2,265		)
	Changes in expected cash flows	824			1,287
	Balance at end of period	$	5,767		$	5,767
Non-covered loans	'
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses on the non-covered loans	'
		Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
		(In thousands)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Beginning balance	$	47,827		$	62,739		$	124,201		$	10,851		$	—		$	245,618
	Provision for loan losses	(2,046		)	(1,376		)	10,784			753			829			8,944
	Provision allocation for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			(829		)	(829		)
	Charge-offs	(61		)	(1,314		)(1)	(6,899		)	(2		)	—			(8,276		)
	Recoveries	63			551			393			4			—			1,011
	Net recoveries/(charge-offs)	2			(763		)	(6,506		)	2			—			(7,265		)
	Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,377		$	4,546		$	18,918		$	—		$	—		$	24,841
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	44,406			55,684			109,561			11,606						221,257
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			370			—			—			—			370
	Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
		Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
		(In thousands)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Beginning balance	$	46,880		$	72,958		$	102,346		$	6,612		$	—		$	228,796
	Provision for loan losses	704			(426		)	6,241			2,190			(432		)	8,277
	Provision allocation for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			432			432
	Charge-offs	(550		)	(762		)	(3,816		)	(865		)	—			(5,993		)
	Recoveries	303			1,060			605			—			—			1,968
	Net (charge-offs)/recoveries	(247		)	298			(3,211		)	(865		)	—			(4,025		)
	Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,508		$	7,931		$	3,708		$	—		$	—		$	13,147
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	45,829			64,899			101,668			7,937			—			220,333
	Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
		Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
		(In thousands)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Beginning balance	$	50,717		$	64,677		$	115,184		$	11,352		$	—		$	241,930
	Provision for loan losses	(4,790		)	(3,823		)	24,215			252			1,044			16,898
	Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			(1,044		)	(1,044		)
	Charge-offs	(343		)	(1,634		)(1)	(12,224		)	(5		)	—			(14,206		)
	Recoveries	199			1,380			1,304			7			—			2,890
	Net (charge-offs)/recoveries	(144		)	(254		)	(10,920		)	2			—			(11,316		)
	Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,377		$	4,546		$	18,918		$	—		$	—		$	24,841
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	44,406			55,684			109,561			11,606			—			221,257
	Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	—			370			—			—			—			370
	Ending balance	$	45,783		$	60,600		$	128,479		$	11,606		$	—		$	246,468
		Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
		(In thousands)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Beginning balance	$	49,349		$	69,856		$	105,376		$	4,801		$	—		$	229,382
	Provision for loan losses	(2,222		)	3,392			3,941			3,552			(1,148		)	7,515
	Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	—			—			—			—			1,148			1,148
	Charge-offs	(861		)	(1,767		)	(5,077		)	(1,211		)	—			(8,916		)
	Recoveries	1,071			1,349			1,136			795			—			4,351
	Net recoveries/(charge-offs)	210			(418		)	(3,941		)	(416		)	—			(4,565		)
	Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
	Ending balance allocated to:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,508		$	7,931		$	3,708		$	—		$	—		$	13,147
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	45,829			64,899			101,668			7,937			—			220,333
	Ending balance	$	47,337		$	72,830		$	105,376		$	7,937		$	—		$	233,480
	(1)                   Includes charge-off of $523 thousand relating to PCI loans acquired from MetroCorp.

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_1

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
Estimated future amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits	'
		Amount
		(In thousands)
	Estimated Amortization Expense of Premiums on Acquired Deposits
	Six Months Ending December 31, 2014	$	5,080
	Year Ending December 31, 2015	9,234
	Year Ending December 31, 2016	8,086
	Year Ending December 31, 2017	6,935
	Year Ending December 31, 2018	5,883
	Thereafter	15,171
	Total	$	50,389

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_AND_EARNIN1

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
Earnings per share calculations	'
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	83,988
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	—
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(119		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	83,869		143,187		$	0.59
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			75
	Restricted stock units	51			284
	Convertible preferred stock	—			—
	Warrants	—			143
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	83,920		143,689		$	0.58
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	74,015
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	(1,714		)
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(400		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	71,901		137,536		$	0.52
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			59
	Restricted stock units	33			221
	Convertible preferred stock	—			—
	Warrants	—			—
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	71,934		137,816		$	0.52
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	160,729
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	—
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(287		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	160,442		142,578		$	1.13
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			77
	Restricted stock units	129			359
	Convertible preferred stock	—			—
	Warrants	—			144
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	160,571		143,158		$	1.12
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Net Income			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	146,106
	Less:
	Preferred stock dividends	(3,428		)
	Earnings allocated to participating securities	(988		)
	Basic EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	141,690		137,592		$	1.03
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	—			55
	Restricted stock units	68			227
	Convertible preferred stock	3,428			3,699
	Warrants	—			—
	Diluted EPS — income allocated to common stockholders	$	145,186		141,573		$	1.03
Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS	'
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Convertible preferred stock	—		1,841		—		—
	Stock options	—		159		40		214
	Restricted stock units	2		6		61		4
Schedule of cumulative other comprehensive income (loss) balances	'
		2014									2013
								Cumulative									Cumulative
		Investment						Other			Investment						Other
		Securities			Other			Comprehensive			Securities			Other			Comprehensive
		Available-for-Sale			Investments			Income			Available-for-Sale			Investments			Income
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Balance, beginning of the period	$	(17,099	)	$	62		$	(17,037	)	$	6,149		$	36		$	6,185
	Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	14,895			(4		)	14,891			(24,770		)	7			(24,763		)
	Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	(389		)	—			$	(389	)	(3,100		)	—			(3,100		)
	Net unrealized gains (losses)	14,506			(4		)	14,502			(27,870		)	7			(27,863		)
	Balance, end of the period	$	(2,593	)	$	58		$	(2,535	)	$	(21,721	)	$	43		$	(21,678	)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Balance, beginning of the period	$	(30,538	)	79			$	(30,459	)	$	4,643		$	26		$	4,669
	Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	30,317			(21		)	30,296			(20,029		)	17			(20,012		)
	Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	(2,372		)	—			(2,372		)	(6,335		)	—			(6,335		)
	Net unrealized gains (losses)	27,945			(21		)	27,924			(26,364		)	17			(26,347		)
	Balance, end of the period	$	(2,593	)	$	58		$	(2,535	)	$	(21,721	)	$	43		$	(21,678	)
Schedule of components of other comprehensive income (loss), reclassifications to net income by income statement line item and the related tax effects	'
		2014									2013
					Tax									Tax
		Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax			Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax
	Three Months Ended June 30,	Amount			or Benefit			Amount			Amount			or Benefit			Amount
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale:
	Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	$	25,681		$	(10,786	)	$	14,895		$	(42,707	)	$	17,937		$	(24,770	)
	Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (1)	(671		)	282			(389		)	(5,345		)	2,245			(3,100		)
	Net unrealized gains (losses)	25,010			(10,504		)	14,506			(48,052		)	20,182			(27,870		)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on other investments
	Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during period	(7		)	3			(4		)	12			(5		)	7
	Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in income	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	25,003		$	(10,501	)	$	14,502		$	(48,040	)	$	20,177		$	(27,863	)
					Tax									Tax
		Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax			Before-Tax			Expense			Net-of-Tax
	Six Months Ended June 30,	Amount			or Benefit			Amount			Amount			or Benefit			Amount
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale:
	Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period	$	52,271		$	(21,954	)	$	30,317		$	(34,533	)	$	14,504		$	(20,029	)
	Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (1)	(4,089		)	1,717			(2,372		)	(10,922		)	4,587			(6,335		)
	Net unrealized gains (losses)	48,182			(20,237		)	27,945			(45,455		)	19,091			(26,364		)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on other investments
	Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during period	(36		)	15			(21		)	29			(12		)	17
	Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in income	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	48,146		$	(20,222	)	$	27,924		$	(45,426	)	$	19,079		$	(26,347	)
	(1)                   The pretax amount is reported in net gains on sales of investment securities in the consolidated statements of operations.

BUSINESS_SEGMENTS_Tables

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
BUSINESS SEGMENTS	'
Operating results and key financial measures for operating segments	'
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	99,792		$	181,880		$	12,770		$	294,442
	Charge for funds used	(23,854		)	(34,281		)	(9,929		)	(68,064		)
	Interest spread on funds used	75,938			147,599			2,841			226,378
	Interest expense	(11,950		)	(3,421		)	(12,621		)	(27,992		)
	Credit on funds provided	54,139			8,983			4,942			68,064
	Interest spread on funds provided	42,189			5,562			(7,679		)	40,072
	Net interest income (loss)	$	118,127		$	153,161		$	(4,838	)	$	266,450
	Provision for loan losses	$	(440	)	$	8,440		$	—		$	8,000
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion	4,096			(1,286		)	19,508			22,318
	Goodwill	354,163			104,304			—			458,467
	Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	45,691			73,987			(4,072		)	115,606
	Segment assets	$	7,822,020		$	14,177,634		$	5,557,451		$	27,557,105
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	93,928		$	147,168		$	14,257		$	255,353
	Charge for funds used	(17,901		)	(27,883		)	156			(45,628		)
	Interest spread on funds used	76,027			119,285			14,413			209,725
	Interest expense	(11,708		)	(3,940		)	(12,061		)	(27,709		)
	Credit on funds provided	36,022			5,711			3,895			45,628
	Interest spread on funds provided	24,314			1,771			(8,166		)	17,919
	Net interest income	$	100,341		$	121,056		$	6,247		$	227,644
	Provision for loan losses	$	2,886		$	6,114		$	—		$	9,000
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion	5,865			3,445			14,602			23,912
	Goodwill	320,566			16,872			—			337,438
	Segment pre-tax profit	32,493			65,514			13,863			111,870
	Segment assets	$	7,035,908		$	10,903,753		$	5,368,745		$	23,308,406
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	198,517		$	350,956		$	31,142		$	580,615
	Charge for funds used	(48,150		)	(66,098		)	(14,312		)	(128,560		)
	Interest spread on funds used	150,367			284,858			16,830			452,055
	Interest expense	(23,661		)	(6,701		)	(25,837		)	(56,199		)
	Credit on funds provided	102,332			17,419			8,809			128,560
	Interest spread on funds provided	78,671			10,718			(17,028		)	72,361
	Net interest income (loss)	$	229,038		$	295,576		$	(198	)	$	524,416
	Provision for loan losses	$	2,212		$	12,721		$	—		$	14,933
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion	6,667			(4,614		)	33,801			35,854
	Goodwill	354,163			104,304			—			458,467
	Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	88,022			148,718			(9,444		)	227,296
	Segment assets	$	7,822,020		$	14,177,634		$	5,557,451		$	27,557,105
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Retail			Commercial
		Banking			Banking			Other			Total
		(In thousands)
	Interest income	$	176,767		$	287,228		$	29,781		$	493,776
	Charge for funds used	(37,885		)	(55,956		)	9,429			(84,412		)
	Interest spread on funds used	138,882			231,272			39,210			409,364
	Interest expense	(24,353		)	(8,317		)	(24,171		)	(56,841		)
	Credit on funds provided	68,418			9,334			6,660			84,412
	Interest spread on funds provided	44,065			1,017			(17,511		)	27,571
	Net interest income	$	182,947		$	232,289		$	21,699		$	436,935
	Provision for loan losses	$	6,566		$	6,761		$	—		$	13,327
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion	8,286			626			29,997			38,909
	Goodwill	320,566			16,872			—			337,438
	Segment pre-tax profit	51,420			132,195			34,765			218,380
Segment assets	$	7,035,908		$	10,903,753		$	5,368,745		$	23,308,406

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_Details

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
	item
	trust
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
Number of wholly owned subsidiaries that are statutory business trusts	6
Number of acquisitions	1

BUSINESS_COMBINATION_Details

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Jan. 17, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
				MetroCorp	MetroCorp
					item
Business combination	'	'	'	'	'
Number of branches	'	'	'	'	19
Number of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	2
Percentage of purchase consideration satisfied in stock	'	'	'	66.67%	'
Percentage of purchase consideration satisfied in cash	'	'	'	33.33%	'
Fair value of the consideration transferred	'	'	'	$291,400,000	'
Consideration transferred in the acquisition (in shares)	5,583,093	'	'	5,583,093	'
Fair value of common stock issued as part of consideration transferred	190,830,000	'	'	190,800,000	'
Consideration transferred in cash	'	'	'	89,400,000	'
Additional cash given to acquiree's stock option holders as part of consideration transferred	'	'	'	2,400,000	'
Amount given for warrant's assumed as part of consideration transferred	'	'	'	8,800,000	'
Goodwill recorded as a result of the business combination	458,467,000	337,438,000	337,438,000	121,000,000	'
Fair value of assets acquired	'	'	'	1,700,000,000	'
Cash and due from banks	'	'	'	230,300,000	'
Investment securities available for sale	'	'	'	64,300,000	'
FHLB stock	'	'	'	2,700,000	'
Loans receivable	'	'	'	1,190,000,000	'
Fixed assets	'	'	'	8,600,000	'
Premiums on deposits acquired	'	'	'	8,600,000	'
OREO	'	'	'	9,400,000	'
Bank owned life insurance	'	'	'	30,000,000	'
Deferred tax assets	'	'	'	13,000,000	'
Other assets	'	'	'	16,700,000	'
Fair value of liabilities acquired	'	'	'	1,410,000,000	'
Deposits	'	'	'	1,320,000,000	'
FHLB advances	'	'	'	10,000,000	'
Repurchase agreements	'	'	'	25,900,000	'
Junior subordinated debts	'	'	'	29,100,000	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	$22,700,000	'

FAIR_VALUE_Details

FAIR VALUE (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$2,529,652		$2,733,797
U.S. Treasury securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	449,312		491,632
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	438,599		394,323
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	111,757		178,870
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	797,966		885,237
Municipal securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	289,479		280,979
Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	57,206		46,327
Other commercial mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	51,463		51,617
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	210,870		309,995
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	16,579	[1]	15,101	[1]
Other securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	106,421		79,716
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	2,529,652		2,733,797
Derivative	'		'
Derivatives liabilities	-48,388		-50,262
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Foreign exchange options	'		'
Derivative	'		'
Derivative assets	6,049		6,290
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Interest rate swaps and caps	'		'
Derivative	'		'
Derivative assets	30,233		28,078
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Foreign exchange contracts	'		'
Derivative	'		'
Foreign exchange contracts	4,499		6,181
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | U.S. Treasury securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	449,312		491,632
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	438,599		394,323
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	111,757		178,870
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	797,966		885,237
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Municipal securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	289,479		280,979
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	57,206		46,327
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Other commercial mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	51,463		51,617
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Corporate debt securities | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	210,870		309,995
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	16,579		15,101
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Other securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	106,421		79,716
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	449,312		491,632
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. Treasury securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	449,312		491,632
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	2,072,423		2,235,794
Derivative	'		'
Derivatives liabilities	-45,026		-46,607
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign exchange options	'		'
Derivative	'		'
Derivative assets	6,049		6,290
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Interest rate swaps and caps	'		'
Derivative	'		'
Derivative assets	30,233		28,078
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign exchange contracts	'		'
Derivative	'		'
Foreign exchange contracts	4,499		6,181
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	438,599		394,323
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	111,757		178,870
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	797,966		885,237
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Municipal securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	289,479		280,979
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	57,206		46,327
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Other commercial mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	51,463		51,617
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	210,870		309,995
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	8,662		8,730
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Other securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	106,421		79,716
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	7,917		6,371
Derivative	'		'
Derivatives liabilities	-3,362		-3,655
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale	'		'
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$7,917		$6,371
[1]	For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not record any OTTI.

FAIR_VALUE_Details_2

FAIR VALUE (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Percentage of eligible losses for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	80.00%		80.00%		80.00%		80.00%
Percentage of company's liability for losses under shared loss agreements	20.00%		20.00%		20.00%		20.00%
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Total gains (losses)	-7,364		-1,480		-10,302		-6,300
Covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Company's liability for losses under shared loss agreements	14		200		104		225
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Non-covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Total gains (losses)	'		-18		-74		-1,403
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Total gains (losses)	-69	[1]	-1,000	[1]	-521	[2]	-1,126	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Residential	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Total gains (losses)	413		-838		27		-1,274
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Commercial real estate	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Total gains (losses)	1,865		-1,320		1,376		-3,422
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Total gains (losses)	-9,642		674		-11,705		-1,492
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Consumer	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Total gains (losses)	'		4		'		-112
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Fair Value Measurements	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	50,503		66,936		50,503		66,936
Non-covered loans	41,074		60,384		41,074		60,384
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Non-covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered OREO	676		435		676		435
Non-covered OREO	676		13,238		676		13,238
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Covered OREO	4,009	[1]	7,500	[1]	4,009	[1]	7,500	[1]
Covered OREO	4,009	[2]	11,030	[2]	4,009	[2]	11,030	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Residential	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	17,908		22,012		17,908		22,012
Non-covered loans	9,800		19,971		9,800		19,971
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Commercial real estate	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	22,758		35,349		22,758		35,349
Non-covered loans	22,333		30,397		22,333		30,397
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	9,837		9,203		9,837		9,203
Non-covered loans	8,941		9,723		8,941		9,723
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Fair Value Measurements | Consumer	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	'		372		'		372
Non-covered loans	'		293		'		293
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	50,503		66,936		50,503		66,936
Non-covered loans	41,074		60,384		41,074		60,384
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Non-covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered OREO	676		435		676		435
Non-covered OREO	676		13,238		676		13,238
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Covered OREO	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Covered OREO	4,009	[1]	7,500	[1]	4,009	[1]	7,500	[1]
Covered OREO	4,009	[2]	11,030	[2]	4,009	[2]	11,030	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Residential	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	17,908		22,012		17,908		22,012
Non-covered loans	9,800		19,971		9,800		19,971
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Commercial real estate	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	22,758		35,349		22,758		35,349
Non-covered loans	22,333		30,397		22,333		30,397
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	9,837		9,203		9,837		9,203
Non-covered loans	8,941		9,723		8,941		9,723
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Consumer	'		'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	'		'		'		'
Non-covered loans	'		372		'		372
Non-covered loans	'		293		'		293
[1]	Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company?s liability for losses is 20% of the $69 thousand in losses, or $14 thousand, and 20% of the $1.0 million in losses, or $200 thousand, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[2]	Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company?s liability for losses is 20% of the $521 thousand in losses, or $104 thousand, and 20% of the $1.1 million in losses, or $225 thousand, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

FAIR_VALUE_Details_3

FAIR VALUE (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative Payable	'		'		'		'
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major liability categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	($3,398)		($3,233)		($3,655)		($3,052)
Total gains or (losses) for the period:	'		'		'		'
Included in earnings	36	[1]	-24	[1]	293	[1]	-205	[1]
Ending balance	-3,362		-3,257		-3,362		-3,257
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of period	-36		24		-293		205
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'		'		'		'
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)	'		'		'		'
Opening balance	6,717		5,284		6,371		4,800
Total gains or (losses) for the period:	'		'		'		'
Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized)	1,209	[1],[2]	239	[1],[2]	1,643	[1],[2]	788	[1],[2]
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements	'		'		'		'
Settlements	-9	[3]	-6	[3]	-97	[3]	-71	[3]
Closing balance	$7,917		$5,517		$7,917		$5,517
[1]	Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.
[2]	Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
[3]	Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.

FAIR_VALUE_Details_4

FAIR VALUE (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Discount cash flow | Derivative Payable	'	'	'	'
Quantitative unobservable assumptions	'	'	'	'
Total credit valuation adjustment on derivative liabilities	'	'	$933,000	'
Discount cash flow | Derivative Payable | Low end of range	'	'	'	'
Quantitative unobservable assumptions	'	'	'	'
Credit Risk Adjustment	'	'	0.68%	'
Discount cash flow | Derivative Payable | High end of range	'	'	'	'
Quantitative unobservable assumptions	'	'	'	'
Credit Risk Adjustment	'	'	0.71%	'
Trust Preferred Securities	'	'	'	'
Quantitative unobservable assumptions	'	'	'	'
Other than temporary impairment	$0	$0	$0	$0
Trust Preferred Securities | Discount cash flow	'	'	'	'
Quantitative unobservable assumptions	'	'	'	'
Constant prepayment rate for year 1-5	'	'	0.00%	'
Constant prepayment rate, thereafter	'	'	1.00%	'
Constant default rate for year 1-5	'	'	1.20%	'
Constant default rate, thereafter	'	'	0.75%	'
Recovery rate, existing deferral/defaults	'	'	0.00%	'
Recovery rate, future deferral	'	'	15.00%	'
Recovery period, future deferral	'	'	'60 months	'

FAIR_VALUE_Details_5

FAIR VALUE (Details 5)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Valuation Methodologies	'
Number of trust preferred securities included in Level 3 available-for-sale securities	4
Percentage of total available-for-sale securities represented by Level 3 available-for-sale securities, maximum	1.00%
Minimum number of quoted market prices traditionally used in determining fair value of level 3 available-for-sale securities	2
Foreign exchange options	'
Valuation Methodologies	'
Term of contract	'5 years

FAIR_VALUE_Details_6

FAIR VALUE (Details 6) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Assets:	'	'
Investment securities available-for-sale	$2,529,652	$2,733,797
Financial Liabilities:	'	'
Maximum term of maturity for securities purchased under resale agreements to be included in cash and cash equivalents	'90 days	'
Term of maturity that securities purchased under resale agreements must exceed to be included in certain fair value calculations	'90 days	'
Maximum term of maturity for carrying amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements to approximate fair value	'90 days	'
Carrying Amount	'	'
Financial Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,246,044	895,820
Short-term investments	286,130	257,473
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,275,000	1,300,000
Investment securities available-for-sale	2,529,652	2,733,797
Loans held for sale	450,864	204,970
Loans receivable, net	19,828,801	17,600,613
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731	62,330
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217	48,333
Accrued interest receivable	100,323	116,314
Foreign exchange options	6,049	6,290
Interest rate swaps and caps	30,233	28,078
Foreign exchange contracts	4,499	6,181
Financial Liabilities:	'	'
Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474	14,588,570
Time deposits	6,231,615	5,824,348
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	316,156	315,092
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,005,211	995,000
Accrued interest payable	11,020	11,178
Long-term debt	235,732	226,868
Derivatives liabilities	48,388	50,262
Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Financial Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,246,044	895,820
Short-term investments	286,130	257,473
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,266,730	1,279,406
Investment securities available-for-sale	2,529,652	2,733,797
Loans held for sale	462,397	212,469
Loans receivable, net	19,211,124	16,741,674
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731	62,330
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217	48,333
Accrued interest receivable	100,323	116,314
Foreign exchange options	6,049	6,290
Interest rate swaps and caps	30,233	28,078
Foreign exchange contracts	4,499	6,181
Financial Liabilities:	'	'
Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474	14,588,570
Time deposits	6,212,638	5,791,659
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	337,621	308,521
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,128,491	1,134,774
Accrued interest payable	11,020	11,178
Long-term debt	204,101	184,415
Derivatives liabilities	$48,388	$50,262

FAIR_VALUE_Details_7

FAIR VALUE (Details 7) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Financial Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,246,044	$895,820
Short-term investments	286,130	257,473
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,266,730	1,279,406
Loans held for sale	462,397	212,469
Loans receivable, net	19,211,124	16,741,674
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731	62,330
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217	48,333
Accrued interest receivable	100,323	116,314
Financial Liabilities:	'	'
Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474	14,588,570
Time deposits	6,212,638	5,791,659
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	337,621	308,521
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,128,491	1,134,774
Accrued interest payable	11,020	11,178
Long-term debt	204,101	184,415
Level 1	'	'
Financial Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,246,044	895,820
Level 2	'	'
Financial Assets:	'	'
Short-term investments	286,130	257,473
Securities purchased under resale agreements	1,266,730	1,279,406
Loans held for sale	462,397	212,469
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	37,731	62,330
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	54,217	48,333
Accrued interest receivable	100,323	116,314
Financial Liabilities:	'	'
Demand, savings and money market deposits	16,643,474	14,588,570
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	337,621	308,521
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,128,491	1,134,774
Accrued interest payable	11,020	11,178
Long-term debt	204,101	184,415
Level 3	'	'
Financial Assets:	'	'
Loans receivable, net	19,211,124	16,741,674
Financial Liabilities:	'	'
Time deposits	$6,212,638	$5,791,659

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
				Restricted Stock Awards	Restricted Stock Awards	Stock Options	Stock Options
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Plans	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total compensation expense, before taxes	$3,400,000	'	$5,900,000	$3,600,000	$6,700,000	'	'
Total compensation expense, net income	2,000,000	'	3,400,000	2,100,000	3,900,000	'	'
Cash proceeds from stock option exercises	'	'	'	'	'	283,000	537,000
Net tax benefit recognized in equity for stock compensation plans	'	$3,787,000	$2,803,000	'	'	'	'
Incentive shares available to be issued	'	3,723,456	'	'	'	'	'

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail1

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 2) (Stock Options, USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Summary of stock option activity	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	'	406,731	'
Exercised (in shares)	'	-13,415	'
Expired (in shares)	'	-130,514	'
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	'	262,802	'
Vested or expected to vest at end of period (in shares)	'	262,802	'
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)	'	262,802	'
Outstanding at beginning of period, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$26.72	'
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$21.09	'
Expired, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$38.76	'
Outstanding at end of period, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$21.03	'
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$21.03	'
Exercisable at end of period, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$21.03	'
Outstanding at end of period, weighted average remaining term	'	'7 months 24 days	'
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, weighted average remaining term	'	'7 months 24 days	'
Exercisable at end of period, weighted average remaining term	'	'7 months 24 days	'
Outstanding at end of period, aggregate intrinsic value	'	$3,667	'
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, aggregate intrinsic value	'	3,667	'
Exercisable at end of period, aggregate intrinsic value	'	3,667	'
Share based compensation plan, additional disclosures	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	297	194	424
Total fair value of options vested	'	'	$363
Minimum	'	'	'
Stock Options	'	'	'
Vesting period	'	'3 years	'
Contractual term of stock option grants	'	'7 years	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Stock Options	'	'	'
Vesting period	'	'4 years	'
Contractual term of stock option grants	'	'10 years	'

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail2

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Restricted Stock Awards | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Plans	'	'	'	'
Vesting period	'	'	'3 years	'
Restricted Stock Awards | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Plans	'	'	'	'
Vesting period	'	'	'5 years	'
Time-based restricted stock awards	'	'	'	'
Summary of restricted stock awards activity	'	'	'	'
Outstanding unvested at beginning of period (in shares)	'	'	438,508	'
Granted (in shares)	'	'	12,010	'
Vested (in shares)	'	'	-153,279	'
Forfeited (in shares)	'	'	-17,446	'
Outstanding unvested at end of period (in shares)	279,793	'	279,793	'
Outstanding unvested at beginning of period, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$17.79	'
Granted, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$31.64	$24.30
Vested, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$11.18	'
Forfeited, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$19.92	'
Outstanding unvested at end of period, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$21.87	'	$21.87	'
Total fair value of restricted stock awards vested	$587,000	$772,000	$5,300,000	$17,100,000
Total unrecognized stock compensation expense	2,600,000	'	2,600,000	'
Weighted average period to recognize unrecognized compensation cost	'	'	'1 year 7 months 6 days	'
Performance-based restricted stock awards	'	'	'	'
Summary of restricted stock awards activity	'	'	'	'
Outstanding unvested at beginning of period (in shares)	'	'	956,707	'
Granted (in shares)	'	'	603,697	'
Vested (in shares)	'	'	-340,781	'
Forfeited (in shares)	'	'	-28,535	'
Outstanding unvested at end of period (in shares)	1,191,088	'	1,191,088	'
Outstanding unvested at beginning of period, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$23.74	'
Granted, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$36.85	$25.25
Vested, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$23.52	'
Forfeited, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$27.22	'
Outstanding unvested at end of period, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$30.36	'	$30.36	'
Total fair value of restricted stock awards vested	0	0	12,600,000	4,300,000
Total unrecognized stock compensation expense	$28,800,000	'	$28,800,000	'
Weighted average period to recognize unrecognized compensation cost	'	'	'2 years 3 months 18 days	'

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES_Details

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	$2,534,163		$2,786,490
Gross Unrealized Gains	22,141		12,203
Gross Unrealized Losses	-26,652		-64,896
Fair Value	2,529,652		2,733,797
U.S. Treasury securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	450,149		495,053
Gross Unrealized Gains	791		201
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,628		-3,622
Fair Value	449,312		491,632
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	441,747		406,807
Gross Unrealized Gains	938		242
Gross Unrealized Losses	-4,086		-12,726
Fair Value	438,599		394,323
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	112,607		182,257
Gross Unrealized Gains	513		1,062
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,363		-4,449
Fair Value	111,757		178,870
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	798,915		892,435
Gross Unrealized Gains	8,108		7,729
Gross Unrealized Losses	-9,057		-14,927
Fair Value	797,966		885,237
Municipal securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	289,200		297,390
Gross Unrealized Gains	4,926		1,122
Gross Unrealized Losses	-4,647		-17,533
Fair Value	289,479		280,979
Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	57,065		48,129
Gross Unrealized Gains	557		'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-416		-1,802
Fair Value	57,206		46,327
Other commercial mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	51,000		51,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	463		617
Fair Value	51,463		51,617
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	211,144		312,726
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,172		613
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,446		-3,344
Fair Value	210,870		309,995
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	19,953	[1]	20,668	[1]
Gross Unrealized Gains	131	[1]	62	[1]
Gross Unrealized Losses	-3,505	[1]	-5,629	[1]
Fair Value	16,579	[1]	15,101	[1]
Other securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	102,383		80,025
Gross Unrealized Gains	4,542		555
Gross Unrealized Losses	-504		-864
Fair Value	$106,421		$79,716
[1]	For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not record any OTTI.

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES_Details_

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 2) (Investment securities available for sale, USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investment securities available for sale	'	'	'	'	'
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings	'	'	'	'	'
OTTI credit losses	$0	$0	'	'	'
Beginning balance	115,511	115,511	115,511	115,511	115,511
Ending balance	$115,511	$115,511	$115,511	$115,511	$115,511

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES_Details_1

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'	'	'	'
Gross gains on sale of investment securities	$671,000	$5,300,000	$4,200,000	$10,900,000
Gross losses on sale of investment securities	'	'	127,000	0
Tax expense on sale of investment securities	282,000	2,200,000	1,700,000	4,600,000
Net proceeds for sales of investment securities	21,600,000	128,900,000	351,800,000	325,700,000
MetroCorp	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'	'	'	'
Gross losses on sale of investment securities	'	'	$127,000	'

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES_Details_2

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 4) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	$333,289	$1,803,074
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-3,939	-45,167
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	966,358	250,361
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-22,713	-19,729
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	1,299,647	2,053,435
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-26,652	-64,896
U.S. Treasury securities	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	30,630	337,248
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-40	-3,622
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	184,740	'
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-1,588	'
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	215,370	337,248
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-1,628	-3,622
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	33,829	387,097
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-882	-12,726
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	171,913	'
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-3,204	'
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	205,742	387,097
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-4,086	-12,726
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	23,683	114,754
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-513	-3,280
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	43,550	16,065
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-850	-1,169
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	67,233	130,819
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-1,363	-4,449
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	205,095	502,285
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-1,992	-10,570
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	306,292	92,540
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-7,065	-4,357
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	511,387	594,825
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-9,057	-14,927
Municipal securities	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	3,949	173,782
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-15	-10,765
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	138,062	47,892
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-4,632	-6,768
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	142,011	221,674
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-4,647	-17,533
Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	'	46,328
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	'	-1,802
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	14,485	'
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-416	'
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	14,485	46,328
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-416	-1,802
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	19,943	193,482
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-57	-1,538
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	89,752	79,442
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-1,389	-1,806
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	109,695	272,924
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-1,446	-3,344
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	14,660	14,422
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-3,505	-5,629
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	14,660	14,422
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	-3,505	-5,629
Other securities	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale	'	'
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	16,160	48,098
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	-440	-864
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	2,904	'
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	-64	'
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	19,064	48,098
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	($504)	($864)

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES_Details_3

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 5) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
	item		item
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	$2,529,652		$2,733,797
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	168		65
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-22,713		-19,729
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	37		239
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-3,939		-45,167
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	966,358		250,361
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	797,966		885,237
Total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio (as a percent)	32.00%		32.00%
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	44		21
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-7,065		-4,357
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	22		55
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-1,992		-10,570
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	306,292		92,540
Municipal securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	289,479		280,979
Total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio (as a percent)	11.00%		10.00%
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	79		32
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-4,632		-6,768
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	2		94
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-15		-10,765
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	138,062		47,892
Trust Preferred Securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	'		5
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	'		14,400
Other securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	106,421		79,716
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	1		'
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-64		'
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	2		9
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-440		-864
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	2,904		'
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	210,870		309,995
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	6		4
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-1,389		-1,806
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	1		8
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-57		-1,538
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	89,752		79,442
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	16,579	[1]	15,101	[1]
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	4		'
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-3,505		-5,629
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	14,660		14,422
U.S. Treasury securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	449,312		491,632
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	18		'
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-1,588		'
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	3		33
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-40		-3,622
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	184,740		'
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	111,757		178,870
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	9		3
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-850		-1,169
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	5		19
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-513		-3,280
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	43,550		16,065
U.S. government agency and U.S. government sponsored enterprise debt securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	438,599		394,323
Total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio (as a percent)	17.00%		14.00%
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	5		'
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-3,204		'
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	2		16
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	-882		-12,726
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	171,913		'
Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	57,206		46,327
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	2		'
Unrealized losses in loss position for twelve months or more	-416		'
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	'		5
Unrealized losses in loss position for less than twelve months	'		-1,802
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	14,485		'
Other commercial mortgage-backed securities: | Investment grade	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	'		'
Fair value of available for sale securities	$51,463		$51,617
[1]	For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not record any OTTI.

INVESTMENT_SECURITIES_Details_4

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 6) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for sale, amortized cost basis	'
Due within one year	$457,710
Due after one year through five years	557,768
Due after five years through ten years	549,307
Due after ten years	969,378
Total investment securities available-for-sale	2,534,163
Scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for sale, estimated fair value	'
Due within one year	451,738
Due after one year through five years	558,346
Due after five years through ten years	553,528
Due after ten years	966,040
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$2,529,652

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN2

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Designated as Hedging Instrument	'		'
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	'		'
Notional amount	$135,000		$135,000
Derivative liabilities	11,157	[1]	16,906	[1]
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps	'		'
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	'		'
Notional amount	135,000		135,000
Derivative liabilities	11,157	[1]	16,906	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument	'		'
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	'		'
Notional amount	2,672,236		2,441,936
Derivative assets	40,781	[1]	40,549	[1]
Derivative liabilities	37,231	[1]	33,356	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange options	'		'
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	'		'
Notional amount	85,614		85,614
Derivative assets	6,049	[1]	6,290	[1]
Derivative liabilities	3,362	[1]	3,655	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps and caps	'		'
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	'		'
Notional amount	2,109,922		1,915,474
Derivative assets	30,233	[1]	28,078	[1]
Derivative liabilities	29,573	[1]	26,352	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange contracts	'		'
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	'		'
Notional amount	476,700		440,848
Derivative assets	4,499	[1]	6,181	[1]
Derivative liabilities	$4,296	[1]	$3,349	[1]
[1]	Derivative assets, which are a component of other assets, include the estimated settlement of the derivative asset position. Derivative liabilities, which are a component of other liabilities and deposits, include the estimated settlement of the derivative liability position.

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN3

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING (Details 2) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Counterparties assets

Counterparties assets

Counterparties liabilities

Counterparties liabilities

Foreign exchange options

Interest rate swaps and caps

Interest rate swaps and caps

Short-term foreign exchange contracts

Short-term foreign exchange contracts

Short-term foreign exchange contracts

Short-term foreign exchange contracts

Long-term foreign exchange contracts

Long-term foreign exchange contracts

Counterparties assets

Counterparties liabilities

Derivative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$462,800,000

$426,000,000

'

'

$13,900,000

$14,800,000

Net increase recognized in expense related to hedge ineffectiveness

538,000

339,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net increase to interest expense related to net settlements of derivatives

2,000,000

4,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term of contract

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount of derivative assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,110,000,000

1,920,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional amount of derivative liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,110,000,000

1,920,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of derivative asset

'

'

9,711,000

16,043,000

'

'

'

'

'

4,300,000

6,000,000

1,500,000

'

188,000

200,000

Fair value of derivative liability

'

'

'

'

$40,459,000

$33,849,000

'

'

'

$4,100,000

$3,200,000

'

$923,000

$203,000

$183,000

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN4

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Designated as Hedging Instrument	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	$3,045	($3,810)	$5,750	($4,715)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps | Interest Expense	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	3,045	-3,810	5,750	-4,715
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	-460	1,241	-3,643	1,562
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange options | Noninterest Income	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	173	97	54	238
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange options | Noninterest Expense	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	-3	-1	-2	6
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps and caps | Noninterest Income	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	-130	1,864	-1,066	2,080
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange contracts | Noninterest Income	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	($500)	($719)	($2,629)	($762)

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN5

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING (Details 4) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Liabilities, Repurchase Agreements	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	$1,005,211,000	$995,000,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Cash collateral received	3,600,000	0
Cash collateral posted	7,500,000	187,000
Counterparties assets	'	'
Assets, Derivatives	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	9,711,000	16,043,000
Net Amounts of Assets Presented	9,711,000	16,043,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset	'	'
Financial Instruments	-5,122,000	-11,363,000
Collateral Received	-4,589,000	-4,680,000
Assets, Resale Agreements	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	1,275,000,000	1,400,000,000
Net Amounts of Assets Presented	1,275,000,000	1,400,000,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset	'	'
Financial Instruments	-475,000,000	-495,000,000
Collateral Received	-800,000,000	-905,000,000
Counterparties liabilities	'	'
Liabilities, Derivatives	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	40,459,000	33,849,000
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented	40,459,000	33,849,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset	'	'
Financial Instruments	-5,122,000	-11,363,000
Collateral Posted	-35,337,000	-22,486,000
Liabilities, Repurchase Agreements	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	1,005,211,000	995,000,000
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented	1,005,211,000	995,000,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Financial Instruments	-475,000,000	-495,000,000
Collateral Posted	($530,211,000)	($500,000,000)

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN2

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
			Covered loans	Covered loans	Covered loans	Covered loans	Covered loans	Covered loans	Covered loans	Covered loans	Covered loans
					Commercial	Residential Single-family	United Commercial Bank	United Commercial Bank	United Commercial Bank	Washington First International Bank	Washington First International Bank
								Minimum	Maximum		Minimum
Schedule Of Covered Assets - disclosures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of loans receivable acquired covered by shared-loss agreements	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	99.00%
Percentage of eligible losses for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	80.00%	80.00%	'	'	'	'	80.00%	'	'	80.00%	'
Percentage of eligible losses in excess of a specified amount for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	'	'	'	'	'	'	95.00%	'	'	'	'
Amount of eligible losses over which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse a higher percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2,050,000,000	'	'	'	'
Percentage obligation to reimburse the FDIC for eligible recoveries related to covered assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	80.00%	95.00%	'	'
Term of loan shared-loss agreement	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'
Term of loss recovery provisions for loans	'	'	'	'	'8 years	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'
Number of days following the 10th anniversary of the acquisition date upon which the Company will be required to pay a calculated amount to the FDIC	'	'	'45 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of excess resulting from the calculation of liability to the FDIC	'	'	50.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of the Intrinsic Loss Estimate used in the calculation of the liability to the FDIC	'	'	20.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of the asset discount used in the calculation of the liability to the FDIC	'	'	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of the Cumulative Shared-Loss Payments used in the calculation of the liability to the FDIC	'	'	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated liability that will be due to the FDIC based on specific thresholds of losses not being reached	'	'	$90,000,000	$74,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN3

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Allowance on covered loans	($4,880)		($7,745)
Total covered loans, net	1,803,090		2,187,898
Covered loans	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	1,807,970	[1]	2,195,643	[2]
Covered discount	-181,357		-265,917
Net valuation of loans	1,807,970		2,195,643
Allowance on covered loans	-4,880		-7,745
Total covered loans, net	1,803,090		2,187,898
Collectively evaluated for impairment	252,205	[1]	320,185	[2]
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,555,765		1,875,458
Covered loans | Residential	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	620,910		693,603
Collectively evaluated for impairment	11,700		12,000
Covered loans | Residential | Residential Single-family	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	259,438		290,095
Covered loans | Residential | Residential Multifamily	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	361,472		403,508
Covered loans | Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	968,356		1,267,363
Collectively evaluated for impairment	9,000		46,700
Covered loans | Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	895,140		1,103,530
Covered loans | Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction and Land	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	73,216		163,833
Covered loans | Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	202,500		230,600
Covered loans | Consumer	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	29,000		30,900
Covered loans | Other Loans	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	400,061		500,594
Covered loans | Other Loans | Commercial Business	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	331,117		426,621
Covered loans | Other Loans | Other Consumer	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total covered loans receivable	$68,944		$73,973
[1]	Includes $252.2 million of covered advances comprising of $202.5 million, $29.0 million, $11.7 million and $9.0 million of commercial and industrial, consumer, residential and commercial real estate loans, respectively.
[2]	Includes $320.2 million of covered advances comprising of $230.6 million, $46.7 million, $30.9 million and $12.0 million of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN4

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses	($8,000)		($9,000)		($14,933)		($13,327)		'
Covered loans	'		'		'		'		'
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'		'		'		'		'
Principal balance	1,807,970	[1]	'		1,807,970	[1]	'		2,195,643	[2]
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	6,518		10,110		7,745		5,153		'
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses	-944		723		-1,965		5,812		'
Charge-offs	-694		-1,204		-900		-1,336		'
Ending balance	4,880		9,629		4,880		9,629		'
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'		'		'		'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	'
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,188		2,529		1,188		2,529		'
Ending balance	4,880		9,629		4,880		9,629		'
Covered loans | Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	'		'		'		'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	2,600		4,100		2,600		4,100		'
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	2,600		4,100		2,600		4,100		'
Covered loans | Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")	'		'		'		'		'
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'		'		'		'		'
Principal balance	968,356		'		968,356		'		1,267,363
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	666		2,400		666		2,400		'
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	666		2,400		666		2,400		'
Covered loans | Consumer	'		'		'		'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	282		407		282		407		'
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	282		407		282		407		'
Covered loans | Residential	'		'		'		'		'
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'		'		'		'		'
Principal balance	620,910		'		620,910		'		693,603
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	167		174		167		174		'
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'		'		'		'
Ending balance	167		174		167		174		'
Covered loans | Covered Advances	'		'		'		'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	4,316		8,118		5,476		5,153		'
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses	70		186		-884		3,283		'
Charge-offs	-694		-1,204		-900		-1,336		'
Ending balance	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	'
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'		'		'		'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	'
Ending balance	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	3,692	[3]	7,100	[4]	'
Covered loans | PCI Covered Loans	'		'		'		'		'
Allowance for loan losses disclosures	'		'		'		'		'
Principal balance	66,300		'		66,300		'		129,700
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	2,202		1,992		2,269		'		'
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses	-1,014		537		-1,081		2,529		'
Ending balance	1,188		2,529		1,188		2,529		'
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'		'		'		'
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,188		2,529		1,188		2,529		'
Ending balance	$1,188		$2,529		$1,188		$2,529		'
[1]	Includes $252.2 million of covered advances comprising of $202.5 million, $29.0 million, $11.7 million and $9.0 million of commercial and industrial, consumer, residential and commercial real estate loans, respectively.
[2]	Includes $320.2 million of covered advances comprising of $230.6 million, $46.7 million, $30.9 million and $12.0 million of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.
[3]	$2.6 million, $666 thousand, $282 thousand and $167 thousand of allowance for loan losses are allocated on commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.
[4]	$4.1 million, $2.4 million, $407 thousand and $174 thousand of allowance for loan losses are allocated on commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN5

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 4) (Covered loans, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	$1,807,970	[1]	$2,195,643	[2]
Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	1,710,321		2,003,632
Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	21,304		43,604
Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	250,342		406,855
Doubtful	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	7,360		7,469
Residential	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	620,910		693,603
Residential | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	580,111		654,270
Residential | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	1,543		1,518
Residential | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	39,256		37,815
Residential | Residential Single-family	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	259,438		290,095
Residential | Residential Single-family | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	252,121		281,246
Residential | Residential Single-family | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	757		733
Residential | Residential Single-family | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	6,560		8,116
Residential | Residential Multifamily	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	361,472		403,508
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	327,990		373,024
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	786		785
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	32,696		29,699
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	968,356		1,267,363
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	780,872		899,223
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	12,490		37,323
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	167,634		323,451
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Doubtful	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	7,360		7,366
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	895,140		1,103,530
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	755,244		857,376
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	3,255		27,851
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	130,173		211,835
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Doubtful	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	6,468		6,468
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction and Land	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	73,216		163,833
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction and Land | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	25,628		41,847
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction and Land | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	9,235		9,472
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction and Land | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	37,461		111,616
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction and Land | Doubtful	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	892		898
Other Loans	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	400,061		500,594
Other Loans | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	349,338		450,139
Other Loans | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	7,271		4,763
Other Loans | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	43,452		45,589
Other Loans | Doubtful	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	'		103
Other Loans | Commercial Business	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	331,117		426,621
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	282,018		378,086
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	7,171		4,635
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	41,928		43,797
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Doubtful	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	'		103
Other Loans | Other Consumer	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	68,944		73,973
Other Loans | Other Consumer | Pass/Watch	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	67,320		72,053
Other Loans | Other Consumer | Special Mention	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	100		128
Other Loans | Other Consumer | Substandard	'		'
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans	'		'
Total principal balance	$1,524		$1,792
[1]	Includes $252.2 million of covered advances comprising of $202.5 million, $29.0 million, $11.7 million and $9.0 million of commercial and industrial, consumer, residential and commercial real estate loans, respectively.
[2]	Includes $320.2 million of covered advances comprising of $230.6 million, $46.7 million, $30.9 million and $12.0 million of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, consumer and residential loans, respectively.

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN6

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 5) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 06, 2009

Nov. 06, 2009

Nov. 06, 2009

Covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-10

Covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-10

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered loans

Covered Advances

Covered Advances

PCI Covered Loans

PCI Covered Loans

Covered OREO Properties

Covered OREO Properties

Covered OREO Properties

Covered OREO Properties

Covered OREO Properties

Covered OREO Properties

Covered OREO Properties

United Commercial Bank (UCB)

United Commercial Bank (UCB)

United Commercial Bank (UCB)

United Commercial Bank (UCB)

United Commercial Bank (UCB)

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Geographic Concentration

Geographic Concentration

Geographic Concentration

Geographic Concentration

Geographic Concentration

item

Covered loans acquired from specific acquiree

Covered loans acquired from specific acquiree

Covered loans acquired from specific acquiree

California

California

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Washington

Geographic Concentration

Geographic Concentration

Geographic Concentration

California

New York

Hong Kong

Credit Risk and Concentrations

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Percentage of the entity's total covered loans acquired from a specific counterparty

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94.00%

94.00%

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Percent of total

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24.00%

31.00%

26.00%

31.00%

22.00%

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64.00%

11.00%

10.00%

Number of general geographic regions

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3

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'

Covered Nonperforming Assets

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'

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Covered nonaccrual loans

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$14,300,000

$17,700,000

$86,771,000

[1],[2],[3]

'

$86,771,000

[1],[2],[3]

'

$126,895,000

[1],[2],[3]

$14,300,000

$17,700,000

$72,500,000

$109,200,000

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Other real estate owned covered, net

24,779,000

21,373,000

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24,779,000

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24,779,000

'

21,373,000

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Total covered nonperforming assets

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'

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'

111,550,000

'

111,550,000

'

148,268,000

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Percentage of any reimbursable expense recorded as interest income under ASC 310-30

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80.00%

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80.00%

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80.00%

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Covered loans past due 90 days or more but not on nonaccrual

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0

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0

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0

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Covered nonaccrual loans

'

'

14,300,000

17,700,000

86,771,000

[1],[2],[3]

'

86,771,000

[1],[2],[3]

'

126,895,000

[1],[2],[3]

14,300,000

17,700,000

72,500,000

109,200,000

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Covered OREO balances

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24,800,000

21,400,000

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'

'

'

'

'

Number of covered OREO properties added during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate carrying value of covered OREO properties added during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net valuation adjustments included in aggregate carrying value on covered OREO properties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

465,000

2,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of covered OREO properties sold during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total proceeds value of covered OREO properties sold during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total net gains (losses) on covered OREO properties sold during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Covered TDR activity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

'

'

'

'

73,234,000

141,923,000

116,007,000

157,736,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additions

'

'

'

'

704,000

3,709,000

787,000

25,793,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transfers to covered OREO

'

'

'

'

-1,230,000

'

-1,230,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Charge-offs

'

'

'

'

-500,000

-3,762,000

-1,323,000

-7,466,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Paydowns/ Reductions

'

'

'

'

-13,414,000

-21,622,000

-54,217,000

-55,815,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

'

'

'

'

60,024,000

120,248,000

60,024,000

120,248,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Changes in the accretable yield for the covered loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

'

'

'

'

424,005,000

503,476,000

461,545,000

556,986,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accretion

'

'

'

'

-64,114,000

-84,811,000

-125,304,000

-166,438,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Changes in expected cash flows

'

'

'

'

27,236,000

40,052,000

50,886,000

68,169,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

'

'

'

'

387,127,000

458,717,000

387,127,000

458,717,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Covered assets - other disclosures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount reclassified from nonaccretable yield to accretable yield due to changes in loss rate assumptions

'

'

'

'

19,600,000

26,000,000

38,600,000

39,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of loans removed from the covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, excluding scheduled principal payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

353,700,000

392,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loan discount related to payoffs and removals of loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

$51,100,000

$74,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Covered nonaccrual loans include loans that meet the criteria for nonaccrual but have a yield accreted through interest income under ASC 310-30. All losses on covered loans are 80% reimbursed by the FDIC.

[2]

Net of discount.

[3]

Includes $14.3 million and $17.7 million of covered advances as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively; and $72.5 million and $109.2 million of PCI loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

COVERED_ASSETS_AND_FDIC_INDEMN7

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 6) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
FDIC indemnification asset/(Net payable to FDIC)	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$27,552	$276,834	$74,708	$316,313
Amortization	-29,303	-12,696	-57,793	-21,382
Reductions	-14,111	-28,820	-25,953	-52,055
Estimate of FDIC repayment	-8,475	-15,376	-15,299	-22,934
Balance at end of period	-24,337	219,942	-24,337	219,942
FDIC Receivable	'	'	'	'
Percentage of reimbursable expenses that are loan-related and OREO expenses that are recorded as non-interest expense	100.00%	'	100.00%	'
Percentage of actual expense paid by the Company	20.00%	'	20.00%	'
Percentage of Recoveries received	80.00%	'	80.00%	'
Percentage of any reimbursable expense recorded as noninterest income	80.00%	'	80.00%	'
FDIC receivable activity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	19,644	46,762	30,261	73,091
Net (reduction) addition due to recovery or eligible expense/loss	-5,669	8,967	-12,147	16,528
Payments to (received from) the FDIC	1,772	-8,604	-2,367	-42,494
Balance at end of period	$15,747	$47,125	$15,747	$47,125

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE2

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Allowance for non-covered loans receivable	($246,468)		($241,930)
Non-covered loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	18,025,711		15,412,715
Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	18,277,768	[1]	15,678,317	[1]
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net	-5,589		-23,672
Allowance for non-covered loans receivable	-246,468		-241,930
Non-covered loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	18,025,711		15,412,715
Residential | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	4,449,727		4,185,309
Residential | Single-family | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,316,581		3,192,875
Residential | Multifamily | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,133,146		992,434
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,798,303		4,585,077
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,358,710		4,301,030
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	233,105		140,186
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	206,488		143,861
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	6,673,303		5,360,193
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,956,607		4,637,056
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	716,696		723,137
Consumer | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,356,435		1,547,738
Consumer | Student loans | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	139,736		679,220
Consumer | Other Consumer | Non-covered loans	'		'
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	$1,216,699		$868,518
[1]	Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE3

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 2) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Minimum

Maximum

Single-family

Single-family

Single-family

Single-family

Single-family

Single-family

Multifamily

Multifamily

Multifamily

Multifamily

Multifamily

Home Equity

Home Equity

Home Equity

Home Equity

Home Equity

Home Equity

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Minimum

Maximum

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Minimum

Midrange

Maximum

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Minimum

Maximum

item

item

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

item

item

Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued interest on covered and non-covered loans receivable

$79,500,000

$94,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Covered and non-covered loans receivable pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank

12,980,000,000

10,570,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of units of residential property securing fixed and adjustable rate first mortgage loans

'

'

1

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

4

New first mortgage loans originated

'

'

'

'

$229,800,000

$413,400,000

$411,400,000

$676,500,000

'

'

$154,700,000

$104,200,000

'

'

'

$244,500,000

$195,400,000

$493,400,000

$284,600,000

'

'

Adjustable rate mortgage, term of initial fixed interest rates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'3 years

'

'

'6 months

'3 years

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loans to value ratio (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60.00%

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE4

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 3) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 17, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jan. 17, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

MetroCorp

MetroCorp

MetroCorp

Residential

Residential

Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")

Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")

Non-covered loans

Covered Loans under ASC 310-30 Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Non-covered loans

Credit Risk and Concentrations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of non-covered commercial real estate loans and non-covered residential loans secured by real properties located in California

'

'

'

80.00%

'

80.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross

'

'

'

$18,277,768,000

[1]

'

$18,277,768,000

[1]

'

$15,678,317,000

[1]

'

'

'

$4,449,727,000

$4,185,309,000

$5,798,303,000

$4,585,077,000

Purchased Loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loans purchased during the period

'

'

'

'

'

86,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquired Loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loans acquired during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,190,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquired loans accounted (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

'

'

'

'

PCI loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

Loans Held for Sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total loans held for sale

450,864,000

'

204,970,000

450,900,000

'

450,900,000

'

205,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from the sales of Loans held for sale, including loans reclassified to loans held for sale

'

'

'

190,500,000

0

326,300,000

6,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net gain from sale of loans held for sale during the period

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

8,500,000

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loans receivable reclassified to loans held for sale

$460,828,000

$19,125,000

'

$27,000,000

'

$460,828,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE5

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 4) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	item
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Number of grades in the risk rating system utilized by the company to rate credit risk of loans receivable	8		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	$18,277,768	[1]	$15,678,317	[1]
Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	17,456,101		14,991,479
Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	251,441		197,284
Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	568,794		489,554
Doubtful	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,432		'
Residential	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	4,449,727		4,185,309
Residential | Residential Single-family	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,316,581		3,192,875
Residential | Residential Single-family | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,297,111		3,167,337
Residential | Residential Single-family | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	7,708		8,331
Residential | Residential Single-family | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	11,762		17,207
Residential | Residential Multifamily	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,133,146		992,434
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,075,296		923,697
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	'		1,634
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	57,850		67,103
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,798,303		4,585,077
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,358,710		4,301,030
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,056,988		4,032,269
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	74,904		56,752
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	225,774		212,009
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Doubtful	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,044		'
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	233,105		140,186
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	220,057		127,138
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	6,160		6,160
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	6,888		6,888
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	206,488		143,861
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	178,005		116,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	6,438		9,304
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	22,045		18,557
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	6,673,303		5,360,193
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,956,607		4,637,056
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	5,627,827		4,400,847
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	101,399		92,315
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	226,993		143,894
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Doubtful	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	388		'
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	716,696		723,137
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	650,525		681,345
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	53,821		22,099
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	12,350		19,693
Consumer	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,356,435		1,547,738
Consumer | Student loans	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	139,736		679,220
Consumer | Student loans | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	136,553		677,094
Consumer | Student loans | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	643		445
Consumer | Student loans | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	2,540		1,681
Consumer | Other Consumer	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,216,699		868,518
Consumer | Other Consumer | Pass/Watch	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,213,739		865,752
Consumer | Other Consumer | Special Mention	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	368		244
Consumer | Other Consumer | Substandard	'		'
Credit Quality Indicators	'		'
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	$2,592		$2,522
[1]	Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE6

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 5) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Number of days a loan is past due and is placed on nonaccrual status	'90 days		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	$38,378	[1]	$30,282
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	14,634	[1]	9,956
Total accruing past due loans	53,012	[1]	40,238
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	57,323	[1]	40,462
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	61,599	[1]	71,189
Total nonaccrual past due loans	118,922	[1]	111,651
Current Accruing loans	18,556,698	[1]	15,731,398
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	18,728,632	[1]	15,883,287
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net	-5,589		-23,672
Recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale	18,723,043		15,859,615
Loans Held for Sale	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Current Accruing loans	450,864		204,970
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	450,864		204,970
Residential | Single-family	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	8,223		4,694
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	743		922
Total accruing past due loans	8,966		5,616
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	2,844		'
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	5,637		11,218
Total nonaccrual past due loans	8,481		11,218
Current Accruing loans	3,299,134		3,176,041
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	3,316,581		3,192,875
Residential | Multifamily	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	4,514		8,580
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	932		531
Total accruing past due loans	5,446		9,111
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	14,385		19,661
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	11,113		7,972
Total nonaccrual past due loans	25,498		27,633
Current Accruing loans	1,102,202		955,690
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	1,133,146		992,434
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	18,072		12,746
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	7,619		1,798
Total accruing past due loans	25,691		14,544
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	31,025		13,924
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	12,121		22,549
Total nonaccrual past due loans	43,146		36,473
Current Accruing loans	5,289,873		4,250,013
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	5,358,710		4,301,030
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	6,888		6,888
Total nonaccrual past due loans	6,888		6,888
Current Accruing loans	226,217		133,298
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	233,105		140,186
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	2,125		'
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	96		'
Total accruing past due loans	2,221		'
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	1,467		265
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	5,970		3,223
Total nonaccrual past due loans	7,437		3,488
Current Accruing loans	196,830		140,373
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	206,488		143,861
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	3,047		3,428
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	4,590		6,259
Total accruing past due loans	7,637		9,687
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	7,600		6,437
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	16,151		15,486
Total nonaccrual past due loans	23,751		21,923
Current Accruing loans	5,925,219		4,605,446
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	5,956,607		4,637,056
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	222		909
Total nonaccrual past due loans	222		909
Current Accruing loans	716,474		722,228
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	716,696		723,137
Consumer | Student loans	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	599		541
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	643		445
Total accruing past due loans	1,242		986
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	2,540		1,681
Total nonaccrual past due loans	2,540		1,681
Current Accruing loans	135,954		676,553
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	139,736		679,220
Consumer | Other Consumer	'		'
Aging analysis of past Due non-covered loans and loans held for sale	'		'
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	1,798		293
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	11		1
Total accruing past due loans	1,809		294
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	2		175
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	957		1,263
Total nonaccrual past due loans	959		1,438
Current Accruing loans	1,213,931		866,786
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	$1,216,699		$868,518
[1]	Loans net of ASC 310-30 discount.

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE7

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 6) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	item	Performing loan	Performing loan	Performing loan	Performing loan	Nonperforming loan	Nonperforming loan
				A/B Note Splits	A/B Note Splits
Restructured loans disclosures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of notes into which A/B notes are split	2	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of consecutive months of payments considered demonstration of sustained period of performance	'6 months	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	'	$66,200	$71,800	$3,400	$4,300	$25,700	$11,100

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE8

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 7) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
	contract		contract		contract		contract
Residential	'		'		'		'
Restructured loans disclosures	'		'		'		'
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	'		'		$8,100		'
Residential | Residential Single-family | Non-covered loans	'		'		'		'
Restructured loans disclosures	'		'		'		'
Number of contracts modified as TDRs	1		'		4		'
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	1,032		'		6,855		'
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	1,030	[1]	'		5,105	[1]	'
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Non-covered loans	'		'		'		'
Restructured loans disclosures	'		'		'		'
Number of contracts modified as TDRs	1		1		1		1
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	2,513		1,093		2,513		1,093
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	2,973	[1]	1,093	[1]	2,973	[1]	1,093	[1]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Non-covered loans	'		'		'		'
Restructured loans disclosures	'		'		'		'
Number of contracts modified as TDRs	2		4		2		4
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	5,318		23,167		5,318		23,167
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	5,254	[1]	22,934	[1]	5,254	[1]	22,934	[1]
Financial Impact	'		102	[2]	'		102	[2]
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Non-covered loans	'		'		'		'
Restructured loans disclosures	'		'		'		'
Number of contracts modified as TDRs	2		3		7		4
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	1,165		1,204		2,886		1,246
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	1,155	[1]	1,201	[1]	2,828	[1]	1,241	[1]
Financial Impact	563	[2]	86	[2]	1,811	[2]	86	[2]
Consumer | Other Consumer | Non-covered loans	'		'		'		'
Restructured loans disclosures	'		'		'		'
Number of contracts modified as TDRs	'		'		'		1
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	'		'		'		651
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance	'		'		'		$649	[1]
[1]	Includes subsequent payments after modification and reflects the balance as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
[2]	The financial impact includes charge-offs and specific reserves recorded at modification date.

NONCOVERED_LOANS_AND_ALLOWANCE9

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 8) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Performing loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	$66,200	$71,800
Nonperforming loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	25,700	11,100
A/B Note Splits | Performing loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	3,400	4,300
Residential | Performing loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	17,400	17,400
Residential | Nonperforming loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	9,000	3,600
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Performing loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	31,600	37,600
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Nonperforming loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	11,300	3,400
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Performing loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	16,400	16,700
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Nonperforming loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	5,400	3,500
Consumer | Performing loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	758	108
Consumer | Nonperforming loan	'	'
Troubled debt restructuring disclosures	'	'
Loan balance of restructured loans	$0	$639

Recovered_Sheet1

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 9) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
	Residential	Residential	Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")	Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")
	Residential Single-family	Residential Single-family	Income producing	Commercial Business	Commercial Business	Commercial Business
	contract	contract	contract	contract	contract	contract
Disclosures on loans modified as TDRs that subsequently defaulted	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of contracts modified as TDRs that subsequently defaulted	1	3	1	1	1	2
Balance of loans modified as TDRs that subsequently defaulted	$105	$2,935	$2,730	$500	$500	$500

Recovered_Sheet2

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 10) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Performing loan	'	'
Restructured loans disclosures	'	'
Allowance for troubled debt restructurings loans receivable	$14,900	$13,000
Nonperforming loan	'	'
Restructured loans disclosures	'	'
Allowance for troubled debt restructurings loans receivable	$3,000	$836

Recovered_Sheet3

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 11) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	$200,466,000		'	$200,466,000		'	$212,637,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	103,303,000		'	103,303,000		'	110,004,000
Recorded Investment With Allowance	65,661,000		'	65,661,000		'	73,473,000
Recorded investment	168,964,000	[1]	'	168,964,000	[1]	'	183,477,000	[1]
Related allowance	24,841,000		'	24,841,000		'	24,143,000
Average recorded investment	172,844,000		160,728,000	173,828,000		163,339,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	855,000		2,008,000	1,687,000		2,643,000	'
Covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-10	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Covered nonaccrual loans	14,300,000		'	14,300,000		'	17,700,000
Residential | Single-family | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	16,220,000		'	16,220,000		'	15,814,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	13,427,000		'	13,427,000		'	13,585,000
Recorded Investment With Allowance	1,067,000		'	1,067,000		'	1,588,000
Recorded investment	14,494,000	[1]	'	14,494,000	[1]	'	15,173,000	[1]
Related allowance	192,000		'	192,000		'	207,000
Average recorded investment	15,131,000		11,219,000	14,034,000		11,497,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	65,000		38,000	115,000		77,000	'
Residential | Multifamily | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	39,108,000		'	39,108,000		'	43,821,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	27,617,000		'	27,617,000		'	30,899,000
Recorded Investment With Allowance	9,139,000		'	9,139,000		'	10,215,000
Recorded investment	36,756,000	[1]	'	36,756,000	[1]	'	41,114,000	[1]
Related allowance	1,185,000		'	1,185,000		'	1,339,000
Average recorded investment	36,683,000		45,230,000	36,817,000		45,407,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	184,000		247,000	360,000		456,000	'
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	65,663,000		'	65,663,000		'	73,777,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	39,638,000		'	39,638,000		'	39,745,000
Recorded Investment With Allowance	18,135,000		'	18,135,000		'	25,523,000
Recorded investment	57,773,000	[1]	'	57,773,000	[1]	'	65,268,000	[1]
Related allowance	2,555,000		'	2,555,000		'	5,976,000
Average recorded investment	59,121,000		57,105,000	59,917,000		58,098,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	303,000		1,529,000	627,000		1,738,000	'
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	6,888,000		'	6,888,000		'	6,888,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	6,888,000		'	6,888,000		'	6,888,000
Recorded investment	6,888,000	[1]	'	6,888,000	[1]	'	6,888,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	6,888,000		6,888,000	6,888,000		6,888,000	'
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	17,059,000		'	17,059,000		'	17,390,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	4,217,000		'	4,217,000		'	4,372,000
Recorded Investment With Allowance	7,865,000		'	7,865,000		'	7,908,000
Recorded investment	12,082,000	[1]	'	12,082,000	[1]	'	12,280,000	[1]
Related allowance	1,991,000		'	1,991,000		'	2,082,000
Average recorded investment	12,128,000		13,231,000	12,179,000		13,285,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	75,000		124,000	149,000		247,000	'
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	54,236,000		'	54,236,000		'	48,482,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	10,497,000		'	10,497,000		'	10,850,000
Recorded Investment With Allowance	29,182,000		'	29,182,000		'	27,487,000
Recorded investment	39,679,000	[1]	'	39,679,000	[1]	'	38,337,000	[1]
Related allowance	18,645,000		'	18,645,000		'	13,787,000
Average recorded investment	41,592,000		23,448,000	42,682,000		24,200,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	211,000		59,000	414,000		104,000	'
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	529,000		'	529,000		'	2,771,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	256,000		'	256,000		'	438,000
Recorded Investment With Allowance	273,000		'	273,000		'	752,000
Recorded investment	529,000	[1]	'	529,000	[1]	'	1,190,000	[1]
Related allowance	273,000		'	273,000		'	752,000
Average recorded investment	546,000		2,052,000	559,000		2,367,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	4,000		4,000	8,000		7,000	'
Consumer | Other Consumer | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	763,000		'	763,000		'	1,945,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	763,000		'	763,000		'	1,546,000
Recorded investment	763,000	[1]	'	763,000	[1]	'	1,546,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	755,000		1,555,000	752,000		1,597,000	'
Interest income recognized (accrual basis)	13,000		7,000	14,000		14,000	'
Consumer | Student loans | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'	'
Impaired loans disclosures	'		'	'		'	'
Unpaid principal balance	'		'	'		'	1,749,000
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	'		'	'		'	1,681,000
Recorded investment	'		'	'		'	$1,681,000	[1]
[1]	Excludes $14.3 million and $17.7 million of covered non-accrual loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, accounted for under ASC 310-10, of which some loans have additional partial balances accounted for under ASC 310-30.

Recovered_Sheet4

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 12) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Provision for loan losses	$8,000		$9,000	$14,933		$13,327
Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance	245,618		228,796	241,930		229,382
Provision for loan losses	8,944		8,277	16,898		7,515
Provision allocation for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	-829		432	-1,044		1,148
Charge-offs	-8,276		-5,993	-14,206		-8,916
Recoveries	1,011		1,968	2,890		4,351
Net charge-offs	-7,265		-4,025	-11,316		-4,565
Ending balance	246,468		233,480	246,468		233,480
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'	'		'
Individually evaluated for impairment	24,841		13,147	24,841		13,147
Collectively evaluated for impairment	221,257		220,333	221,257		220,333
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	370		'	370		'
Ending balance	246,468		233,480	246,468		233,480
Non-covered loans | MetroCorp	'		'	'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Charge-offs	523		'	523		'
Residential | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance	47,827		46,880	50,717		49,349
Provision for loan losses	-2,046		704	-4,790		-2,222
Charge-offs	-61		-550	-343		-861
Recoveries	63		303	199		1,071
Net charge-offs	2		-247	-144		210
Ending balance	45,783		47,337	45,783		47,337
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'	'		'
Individually evaluated for impairment	1,377		1,508	1,377		1,508
Collectively evaluated for impairment	44,406		45,829	44,406		45,829
Ending balance	45,783		47,337	45,783		47,337
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance	62,739		72,958	64,677		69,856
Provision for loan losses	-1,376		-426	-3,823		3,392
Charge-offs	-1,314	[1]	-762	-1,634	[1]	-1,767
Recoveries	551		1,060	1,380		1,349
Net charge-offs	-763		298	-254		-418
Ending balance	60,600		72,830	60,600		72,830
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'	'		'
Individually evaluated for impairment	4,546		7,931	4,546		7,931
Collectively evaluated for impairment	55,684		64,899	55,684		64,899
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	370		'	370		'
Ending balance	60,600		72,830	60,600		72,830
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance	124,201		102,346	115,184		105,376
Provision for loan losses	10,784		6,241	24,215		3,941
Charge-offs	-6,899		-3,816	-12,224		-5,077
Recoveries	393		605	1,304		1,136
Net charge-offs	-6,506		-3,211	-10,920		-3,941
Ending balance	128,479		105,376	128,479		105,376
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'	'		'
Individually evaluated for impairment	18,918		3,708	18,918		3,708
Collectively evaluated for impairment	109,561		101,668	109,561		101,668
Ending balance	128,479		105,376	128,479		105,376
Consumer | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance	10,851		6,612	11,352		4,801
Provision for loan losses	753		2,190	252		3,552
Charge-offs	-2		-865	-5		-1,211
Recoveries	4		'	7		795
Net charge-offs	2		-865	2		-416
Ending balance	11,606		7,937	11,606		7,937
Ending balance allocated to:	'		'	'		'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	11,606		7,937	11,606		7,937
Ending balance	11,606		7,937	11,606		7,937
Unallocated | Non-covered loans	'		'	'		'
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward	'		'	'		'
Provision for loan losses	829		-432	1,044		-1,148
Provision allocation for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit	($829)		$432	($1,044)		$1,148
[1]	Includes charge-off of $523 thousand relating to PCI loans acquired from MetroCorp.

Recovered_Sheet5

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 13) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	$168,964	$183,477
Collectively evaluated for impairment	18,049,911	15,494,840
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	58,893	'
Ending balance	18,277,768	15,678,317
Residential	'	'
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	51,250	56,287
Collectively evaluated for impairment	4,397,218	4,129,022
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,259	'
Ending balance	4,449,727	4,185,309
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")	'	'
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	76,743	84,436
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,665,843	4,500,641
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	55,717	'
Ending balance	5,798,303	4,585,077
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")	'	'
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	40,208	39,527
Collectively evaluated for impairment	6,631,178	5,320,666
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,917	'
Ending balance	6,673,303	5,360,193
Consumer	'	'
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	763	3,227
Collectively evaluated for impairment	1,355,672	1,544,511
Ending balance	$1,356,435	$1,547,738

Recovered_Sheet6

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 14) (Non-covered loans, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Non-covered loans	'	'
Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments, Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures and Recourse Provisions	'	'
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provision	$12,300,000	$11,300,000
Off-balance sheet loans serviced for others	1,210,000,000	1,350,000,000
Portion of allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions related to off-balance sheet loans sold and securitized	$2,600,000	$3,200,000

Recovered_Sheet7

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 15) (Non-covered loans, MetroCorp, USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Non-covered loans | MetroCorp	'	'
Changes in the accretable yield for the PCI loans	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$6,452	'
Additions	'	6,745
Accretion	-1,509	-2,265
Changes in expected cash flows	824	1,287
Balance at end of period	$5,767	$5,767

AFFORDABLE_HOUSING_PARTNERSHIP1

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS	'	'
Minimum compliance period to fully utilize the tax credits	'15 years	'
Investments in affordable housing partnerships	$181.90	$164.80
Other investments in affordable housing partnerships	90.7	70.2
Total unfunded commitments for investments	$86.60	$73.10

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 17, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

MetroCorp

Premiums on acquired deposits

Premiums on acquired deposits

Premiums on acquired deposits

Premiums on acquired deposits

Premiums on acquired deposits

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

$458,467,000

$337,438,000

$458,467,000

$337,438,000

$337,438,000

'

$121,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Market capitalization

5,020,000,000

'

5,020,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total stockholders' equity

2,701,024,000

2,257,951,000

2,701,024,000

2,257,951,000

2,364,225,000

2,382,122,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Premiums on Acquired Deposits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross carrying amount of premiums on acquired deposits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

108,800,000

'

108,800,000

'

100,200,000

Intangible recorded due to the acquisition of MetroCorp

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated amortization for premiums on acquired deposits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,400,000

'

58,400,000

'

53,300,000

Amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits

2,624,000

2,375,000

5,124,000

4,784,000

'

'

'

2,624,000

2,375,000

5,124,000

4,784,000

'

Estimated Future Amortization Expense of Premiums on Acquired Deposits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Six Months Ending December 31, 2014

5,080,000

'

5,080,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Year Ending December 31, 2015

9,234,000

'

9,234,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Year Ending December 31, 2016

8,086,000

'

8,086,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Year Ending December 31, 2017

6,935,000

'

6,935,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Year Ending December 31, 2018

5,883,000

'

5,883,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Thereafter

15,171,000

'

15,171,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total

$50,389,000

'

$50,389,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
Undisbursed Loan Commitments	'	'
Credit Extensions	'	'
Loan	$4.40	$4.02
Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit	'	'
Credit Extensions	'	'
Commercial and standby letters of credit issued	$1.13	$1.16

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Commitments	'	'
Other Commitments	$86.60	$73.10
Loans Sold or Securitized with Recourse	'	'
Guarantees	'	'
Principal amount of single-family loans with full recourse sold or securitized	38.1	42.2
Principal amount of multifamily loans with limited recourse sold or securitized	256.1	296.6
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	294.2	338.8
Recourse provision limitation, maximum percentage of the top loss on the multifamily loans	4.00%	4.00%
Recourse reserve related to loan sales and securitizations totaled	2.6	3.2
Commitment to repurchase the loan	0	'
Loans Sold without Recourse	'	'
Guarantees	'	'
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	735.9	818.2
Loans Securitized without Recourse	'	'
Guarantees	'	'
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	$177.70	$193.80

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_AND_EARNIN2

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jan. 17, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jan. 17, 2014

Jan. 16, 2014

1-May-13

Apr. 30, 2008

Jul. 17, 2013

Apr. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

MetroCorp

MetroCorp

Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock

Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Class of Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares issued during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock dividend rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.00%

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock liquidation preference (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,000

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$194.10

'

'

'

'

Preferred shares converted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85,710

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock issued on conversion of convertible preferred stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,594,080

'

'

'

'

'

Final consideration (in shares)

'

'

'

5,583,093

'

5,583,093

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Final consideration in cash

'

'

'

'

'

89.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of outstanding warrants (in shares)

'

230,282

'

230,282

'

'

771,429

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock equivalent to assumed obligation of acquiree's unexercised warrant (in shares)

230,282

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of stock repurchase approved by the Board of Directors

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100

'

'

'

Purchase of treasury stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Program, shares

'

'

'

'

8,026,807

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$24.89

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total cost of repurchase of treasury shares

'

'

200

'

200

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Quarterly Dividends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend per share (in dollars per share)

'

$0.18

$0.15

$0.36

$0.30

'

'

'

'

'

$0.18

'

'

Common stock cash dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$26

$52

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_AND_EARNIN3

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	143,389,155	'	143,389,155	'	137,630,896
Earnings per share calculations	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	$83,988	$74,015	$160,729	$146,106	'
Less: Preferred stock dividends	'	-1,714	'	-3,428	'
Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities	-119	-400	-287	-988	'
Basic EPS - income allocated to common stockholders	83,869	71,901	160,442	141,690	'
Effect of dilutive securities:	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock units	51	33	129	68	'
Convertible preferred stock	'	'	'	3,428	'
Diluted EPS - income allocated to common stockholders	$83,920	$71,934	$160,571	$145,186	'
Number of Shares	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding	143,187,000	137,536,000	142,578,000	137,592,000	'
Effect of dilutive securities on weighted average shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options (in shares)	75,000	59,000	77,000	55,000	'
Restricted stock units (in shares)	284,000	221,000	359,000	227,000	'
Convertible preferred stock (in shares)	'	'	'	3,699,000	'
Warrants (in shares)	143,000	'	144,000	'	'
Total weighted average diluted shares outstanding	143,689,000	137,816,000	143,158,000	141,573,000	'
Per Share Amounts	'	'	'	'	'
Basic EPS - income allocated to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$0.59	$0.52	$1.13	$1.03	'
Diluted EPS - Income available to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$0.58	$0.52	$1.12	$1.03	'

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_AND_EARNIN4

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 3)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Convertible preferred stock	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares)	'	1,841	'	'
Stock options	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares)	'	159	40	214
Restricted stock units	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares)	2	6	61	4

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_AND_EARNIN5

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	($17,037)	$6,185	($30,459)	$4,669
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	14,891	-24,763	30,296	-20,012
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	-389	-3,100	-2,372	-6,335
Net unrealized gains (losses)	14,502	-27,863	27,924	-26,347
Balance at end of period	-2,535	-21,678	-2,535	-21,678
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale	'	'	'	'
Statement	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	-17,099	6,149	-30,538	4,643
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	14,895	-24,770	30,317	-20,029
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	-389	-3,100	-2,372	-6,335
Net unrealized gains (losses)	14,506	-27,870	27,945	-26,364
Balance at end of period	-2,593	-21,721	-2,593	-21,721
Other Investment	'	'	'	'
Statement	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	62	36	79	26
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	-4	7	-21	17
Net unrealized gains (losses)	-4	7	-21	17
Balance at end of period	$58	$43	$58	$43

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_AND_EARNIN6

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale:	'		'		'		'
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period, before-tax amount	$25,681		($42,707)		$52,271		($34,533)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, before-tax amount	-671	[1]	-5,345	[1]	-4,089	[1]	-10,922	[1]
Net unrealized gains (losses) , before-tax amount	25,010		-48,052		48,182		-45,455
Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period, before-tax amount	-7		12		-36		29
Other comprehensive income (loss), before-tax amount	25,003		-48,040		48,146		-45,426
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale:	'		'		'		'
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period, tax (expense) or benefit	-10,786		17,937		-21,954		14,504
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, tax (expense) or benefit	282	[1]	2,245	[1]	1,717	[1]	4,587	[1]
Net unrealized gains (losses) , tax (expense) or benefit	-10,504		20,182		-20,237		19,091
Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period, tax (expense) or benefit	3		-5		15		-12
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) or benefit	-10,501		20,177		-20,222		19,079
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale:	'		'		'		'
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax amount	14,895		-24,770		30,317		-20,029
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax amount	-389	[1]	-3,100	[1]	-2,372	[1]	-6,335	[1]
Net unrealized gains (losses) , net of tax amount	14,506		-27,870		27,945		-26,364
Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period, net of tax amount	-4		7		-21		17
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$14,502		($27,863)		$27,924		($26,347)
[1]	The pretax amount is reported in net gains on sales of investment securities in the consolidated statements of operations.

BUSINESS_SEGMENTS_Details

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	item
BUSINESS SEGMENTS	'
Number of operating segments	3
Number of business divisions	3
Number of segment whom broad administrative support are provided	2

BUSINESS_SEGMENTS_Details_2

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income	$294,442	$255,353	$580,615	$493,776	'
Charge for funds used	-68,064	-45,628	-128,560	-84,412	'
Interest spread on funds used	226,378	209,725	452,055	409,364	'
Interest expense	-27,992	-27,709	-56,199	-56,841	'
Credit on funds provided	68,064	45,628	128,560	84,412	'
Interest spread on funds provided	40,072	17,919	72,361	27,571	'
Net interest income (loss)	266,450	227,644	524,416	436,935	'
Provision for loan losses	8,000	9,000	14,933	13,327	'
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	22,318	23,912	35,854	38,909	'
Goodwill	458,467	337,438	458,467	337,438	337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	115,606	111,870	227,296	218,380	'
Segment assets	27,557,105	23,308,406	27,557,105	23,308,406	24,730,068
Retail Banking	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income	99,792	93,928	198,517	176,767	'
Charge for funds used	-23,854	-17,901	-48,150	-37,885	'
Interest spread on funds used	75,938	76,027	150,367	138,882	'
Interest expense	-11,950	-11,708	-23,661	-24,353	'
Credit on funds provided	54,139	36,022	102,332	68,418	'
Interest spread on funds provided	42,189	24,314	78,671	44,065	'
Net interest income (loss)	118,127	100,341	229,038	182,947	'
Provision for loan losses	-440	2,886	2,212	6,566	'
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	4,096	5,865	6,667	8,286	'
Goodwill	354,163	320,566	354,163	320,566	'
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	45,691	32,493	88,022	51,420	'
Segment assets	7,822,020	7,035,908	7,822,020	7,035,908	'
Commercial Banking	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income	181,880	147,168	350,956	287,228	'
Charge for funds used	-34,281	-27,883	-66,098	-55,956	'
Interest spread on funds used	147,599	119,285	284,858	231,272	'
Interest expense	-3,421	-3,940	-6,701	-8,317	'
Credit on funds provided	8,983	5,711	17,419	9,334	'
Interest spread on funds provided	5,562	1,771	10,718	1,017	'
Net interest income (loss)	153,161	121,056	295,576	232,289	'
Provision for loan losses	8,440	6,114	12,721	6,761	'
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	-1,286	3,445	-4,614	626	'
Goodwill	104,304	16,872	104,304	16,872	'
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	73,987	65,514	148,718	132,195	'
Segment assets	14,177,634	10,903,753	14,177,634	10,903,753	'
Other	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income	12,770	14,257	31,142	29,781	'
Charge for funds used	-9,929	156	-14,312	9,429	'
Interest spread on funds used	2,841	14,413	16,830	39,210	'
Interest expense	-12,621	-12,061	-25,837	-24,171	'
Credit on funds provided	4,942	3,895	8,809	6,660	'
Interest spread on funds provided	-7,679	-8,166	-17,028	-17,511	'
Net interest income (loss)	-4,838	6,247	-198	21,699	'
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	19,508	14,602	33,801	29,997	'
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	-4,072	13,863	-9,444	34,765	'
Segment assets	$5,557,451	$5,368,745	$5,557,451	$5,368,745	'

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Subsequent event, Dividend declared, Common stock, USD $)	Jul. 30, 2014
Subsequent event | Dividend declared | Common stock	'
Subsequent events	'
Dividend payable (in dollars per share)	$0.18