Popular (BPOP) 10-K 2 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 23, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	BPOP
Entity Registrant Name	POPULAR INC
Entity Central Index Key	763901
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		103,640,031
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$3,451,838,200

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CON

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash And Due From Banks	$381,095	$423,211
Money Market Investments [Abstract]
Federal funds sold	0	5,055
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell	151,134	175,965
Time deposits with other banks	1,671,252	677,433
Total money market investments	1,822,386	858,453
Trading Securities [Abstract]
Pledged securities with creditors' right to repledge	80,945	308,978
Other trading securities	57,582	30,765
Available For Sale Securities Abstract
Pledged securities with creditors' right to repledge	1,020,529	1,286,839
Other investment securities available-for-sale	4,294,630	4,007,961
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	103,170	140,496
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	161,906	181,752
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	106,104	110,426
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Loans held-in-portfolio	19,498,286	21,704,010
Covered Loans	2,542,662	2,984,427
Less- Unearned Income	93,835	92,144
Allowance for loan losses	601,792	640,555
Total loans held-in-portfolio, net	21,345,321	23,955,738
FDIC loss share asset	591,706	948,608
FDIC Indemnification Asset Net	542,454	909,414
Premises and equipment, net	494,581	519,516
Accrued income receivable	121,818	131,536
Mortgage servicing assets, at fair value	148,694	161,099
Other Assets	1,646,443	1,687,558
Goodwill	465,676	647,757
Other intangible assets	37,595	45,132
Total assets	33,096,695	35,749,333
Deposits Abstract
Non-interest bearing	5,783,748	5,922,682
Interest bearing	19,023,787	20,788,463
Total deposits	24,807,535	26,711,145
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase	1,271,657	1,659,292
Other short-term borrowings	21,200	401,200
Notes Payable	1,711,828	1,584,754
Other liabilities	1,012,029	766,792
Total liabilities	28,829,313	31,123,183
Stockholders Equity Abstract
Preferred stock	50,160	50,160
Common stock	1,036	1,034
Surplus	4,196,458	4,170,152
Accumulated deficit	253,717	594,430
Treasury stock	-4,117	-881
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-229,872	-188,745	[1]
Total stockholders' equity	4,267,382	4,626,150
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	33,096,695	35,749,333
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Deposits Abstract
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	5,064	0
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Other real estate owned	135,500	135,501
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Covered Loans	2,542,662	2,984,427
Other real estate owned	$130,266	$168,007
[1]	All amounts presented are net of tax.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CON1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	$94,199	$120,688
Realizable Value Of Other Investment Securities	$165,024	$184,526
Preferred stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	2,006,391	2,006,391
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	2,006,391	2,006,391
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock Shares Authorized	170,000,000	170,000,000
Common Stock Shares Issued	103,614,553	103,435,967
Common Stock Shares Outstanding	103,476,847	103,397,699
Treasury stock - at cost, shares	137,706	38,268

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	$263,369	$602,563	$408,941
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	-40,629	-37,054	-21,198
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Other taxes	25,700
Amortization of intangibles	9,434	9,883	10,072
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Net (Loss) Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stock	-317,213	595,604	241,552
Net (Loss) Income per Common Share - Basic	($3.08)	$5.80	$2.36
Net (Loss) Income per Common Share - Diluted	($3.08)	$5.78	$2.35
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Interest income:
Loans	1,478,750	1,481,096	1,449,227
Money market investments	4,224	3,464	3,703
Investment securities	132,631	141,807	168,632
Trading account securities	17,938	21,573	22,824
Total interest income	1,633,543	1,647,940	1,644,386
Interest Expense Abstract
Deposits	105,087	124,857	167,765
Short-term borrowings	67,376	38,430	46,802
Long-term debt	516,008	140,079	148,192
Total interest expense	688,471	303,366	362,759
Net interest income	945,072	1,344,574	1,281,627
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	674,938	738,468	884,554
Service charges on deposit accounts	158,637	162,870	171,226
Other service fees	225,265	229,351	232,515
Mortgage banking activities	30,615	71,657	84,771
Net Gain Loss And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	-870	7,966	-1,707
Trading Gains (Losses)	4,358	-13,483	4,478
Gain Loss On Sales Of Loans Net	40,591	-52,708	-29,414
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	-40,629	-37,054	-21,198
FDIC loss share (expense) income	-103,024	-82,051	-56,211
Other operating income	71,572	504,465	127,029
Total non-interest income	386,515	791,013	511,489
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Personnel costs	418,679	428,697	434,333
Net occupancy expenses	86,707	86,651	84,687
Equipment Expense	48,917	46,028	43,618
Other taxes	56,918	58,028	49,844
Professional fees	282,055	278,127	271,008
Communication	25,684	25,385	25,687
Business promotion	54,016	59,453	60,784
FDIC deposit insurance	40,307	56,728	82,065
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	532	3,388	25,196
Other real estate owned (O R E O) expenses	49,611	79,658	28,823
Other operating expenses	95,373	91,876	100,783
Amortization of intangibles	8,160	7,971	8,161
Restructuring Charges	26,725	0	0
Total operating expenses	1,193,684	1,221,990	1,214,989
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	-132,231	307,491	181,054
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Net (loss) income from continuing operations - Basic	($1.88)	$5.41	$1.99
Net (loss) income from continuing operations - Diluted	($1.88)	$5.39	$1.98
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	223,999	536,710	322,234
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	46,135	69,396	74,839
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Net interest income	61,352	88,006
Provision for loan losses	-6,764	-3,543
Other operating income	27,823	19,556
Total non-interest income	61,652	19,556
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Personnel costs	36,675	33,170
Net occupancy expenses	3,086	12,680
Professional fees	15,642	11,153
Other operating expenses	10,834	13,593
Total operating expenses	252,748	70,596
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax	($122,980)	$40,509	$37,818
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations - Basic	($1.20)	$0.39	$0.37
Net loss (income) from discontinued operations - Diluted	($1.20)	$0.39	$0.37

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	1-for-10

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Net Income	($313,490)		$599,327		$245,275
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-4,451	[1]	-4,822	[1]	-2,448
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (loss)	7,718	[1]	0	[1]	0
Adjustment of pension and postretirement benefit plans	-160,679		174,578		-39,978
Amortization of net losses	-8,505		24,674		25,159
Prior service cost	3,800		0		-200
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale arising during the period	57,401		-221,043		-59,484
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available-for-sale included in net income (loss)	870		-2,110		1,707
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	-6,613		2,286		-13,509
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on cash flow hedges included in net income (loss)	6,091		-1,839		14,119
Other comprehensive income before tax	-104,368		-28,276		-74,634
Income tax (expense) benefit	63,241		-57,601		14,314
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-41,127		-85,877		-60,320
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	($354,617)		$513,450		$184,955
[1]	All amounts presented are net of tax.

Tax_Effect_Allocated_to_Each_C

Tax Effect Allocated to Each Component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Adjustment of pension and postretirement benefit plans	$62,664	($70,306)	$12,279
Amortization of net losses	3,317	-7,402	-7,108
Amortization of prior service cost	-1,482	0	60
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale arising during the period- tax effect	-1,414	19,924	9,280
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on securities available-for-sale included in net income (loss)	-48	317	-13
Unrealized net (gains) losses on cash flow hedges	2,579	-850	4,052
Reclassification adjustment for net gains (losses) included in net income	-2,375	716	-4,236
Income tax (expense) benefit	$63,241	($57,601)	$14,314

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock Member	Preferred Stock Member	Additional Paid In Capital Member	Retained Earnings Member	Treasury Stock Member	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$3,918,753	$1,026	$50,160	$4,123,898	($212,726)	($1,057)	($42,548)
Net Income	245,275				245,275
Issuance of stock	9,402	6		9,396
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	0
Dividends Abstract
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash	-3,723				-3,723
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued	1,063					1,063
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method	-450					-450
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Parent	-60,320						-60,320
Transfers To Statutory Reserve	0			17,000	-17,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	4,110,000	1,032	50,160	4,150,294	11,826	-444	-102,868
Net Income	599,327				599,327
Issuance of stock	6,860	2		6,858
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	0
Dividends Abstract
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash	-3,723				-3,723
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued	33					33
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method	-470					-470
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Parent	-85,877						-85,877
Transfers To Statutory Reserve	0			13,000	-13,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	4,626,150	1,034	50,160	4,170,152	594,430	-881	-188,745
Net Income	-313,490				-313,490
Issuance of stock	5,394	2		5,392
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	-3,000			-3,000
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation And Exercise Of Stock Options	414			414
Dividends Abstract
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash	-3,723				-3,723
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued	36					36
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method	-3,272					-3,272
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Parent	-41,127						-41,127
Transfers To Statutory Reserve	0			23,500	-23,500
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$4,267,382	$1,036	$50,160	$4,196,458	$253,717	($4,117)	($229,872)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	1-for-10

Disclosure_of_Changes_in_Numbe

Disclosure of Changes in Number of Shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Treasury stock - at cost, shares	-137,706	-38,268	-23,497
Common Stock - Outstanding	103,476,847	103,397,699	103,169,806
Common Stock Member
Beginning balance	103,435,967	103,193,303	102,634,640
Issuance of stock	178,586	242,664	558,663
Ending balance	103,614,553	103,435,967	103,193,303
Preferred Stock Member
Ending balance	2,006,391	2,006,391	2,006,391

Disclosure_of_Changes_in_Numbe1

Disclosure of Changes in Number of Shares (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	1-for-10

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	($313,490)	$599,327	$245,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses	263,369	602,563	408,941
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	186,511	0	0
Amortization of intangibles	9,434	9,883	10,072
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment	47,137	48,162	46,736
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	278,576	-79,004	-37,899
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	24,683	11,403	17,406
FDIC loss share (income) expense	103,024	82,051	56,211
Amortization Of Prepaid F D I C Assesment	0	0	32,778
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	40,629	37,054	21,198
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	-39,578	-42,873	-73,478
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	43,512	-288,754	-135,491
Loss (gain) on: [Abstract]
Disposition of premises and equipment	-1,716	-3,392	-8,619
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	870	-2,110	1,707
Gain Loss On Sales Of Loans Net Including Mortgage Banking Activities	-88,724	22,411	-48,765
Sale of stock in equity method investee	0	-416,113	0
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets	0	0	-2,545
Gains Losses On Sales Of Other Real Estate	28,005	50,740	-4,511
Disposal of discontinued business	-38,355	0	0
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale	-308,600	-390,018	-417,108
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	123,375	218,379	325,014
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale	-753,312	-1,049,474	-1,233,240
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	1,105,374	1,430,835	1,387,910
Accrued income receivable	9,719	-5,809	-519
Other assets	132,500	2,827	-19,390
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest payable	-707	-2,466	-9,164
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	-10,171	10,635	-40,241
Other liabilities	30,937	-26,952	1,848
Total adjustments	1,186,492	219,978	278,851
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	873,002	819,305	524,126
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net increase in money market investments	-963,933	227,127	290,594
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Available-for-sale	-2,001,940	-2,257,976	-1,843,922
Held-to-maturity	-1,000	-250	-25,792
Other	-110,010	-178,093	-212,419
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Available-for-sale	1,722,650	1,823,474	1,636,723
Held-to-maturity	39,962	4,632	9,751
Other	92,752	181,784	206,856
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available-for-sale	310,210	5,438	52,058
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Investments	37,104	0	0
Net repayments on loans	775,900	680,819	629,006
Proceeds from sale of loans	355,145	333,021	68,396
Acquisition of loan portfolios	-389,067	-1,592,603	-1,357,628
Net Payments From FDIC Under Loss Sharing Agreements	256,498	396,223	462,016
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross	-6,330	0	0
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital	0	491	151,196
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee	0	481,377	0
Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business	-205,895	0	0
Mortgage servicing rights purchased	0	-45	-2,231
Acquisition of premises and equipment	-51,046	-38,573	-54,899
Proceeds from sale of: [Abstract]
Premises and equipment	14,337	10,090	19,841
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets	0	0	1,026
Foreclosed assets	150,115	226,063	206,070
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	25,452	302,999	236,642
Net increase (decrease) in: [Abstract]
Deposits	109,015	-323,404	-969,596
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase	-387,635	-357,460	-124,345
Other short-term borrowings	-380,000	-235,000	340,000
Payments of notes payable	-1,059,290	-332,031	-214,898
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable	781,905	106,739	106,923
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,394	6,860	9,402
Dividends paid	-3,723	-3,723	-3,723
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	-3,000	0	0
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	-3,236	-437	-450
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-940,570	-1,138,456	-856,687
Net (decrease) increase in cash and due from banks	-42,116	-16,152	-95,919
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	423,211	439,363	535,282
Cash and due from banks at end of period	381,095	423,211	439,363
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses	-6,764	-3,543
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	186,511	0
Mortgage Banking Activities [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	($24,683)	($11,403)	($17,406)

Nature_of_operations_and_basis

Nature of operations and basis of presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature Of Operations	Note 1 – Nature of operations and basis of presentation
	Nature of Operations
	Popular, Inc. (the “Corporation”) is a diversified, publicly owned financial holding company subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Corporation has operations in Puerto Rico, the United States and the Caribbean. In Puerto Rico, the Corporation provides commercial and retail banking services, including mortgage loan originations, through its principal banking subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (“BPPR”), as well as investment banking, broker-dealer, auto and equipment leasing and financing, and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries. In the U.S. mainland, the Corporation operates Banco Popular North America (“BPNA”), including its wholly-owned subsidiary E-LOAN. BPNA focuses efforts and resources on the core community banking business. BPNA operates branches in New York, New Jersey and South Florida. E-LOAN markets deposit accounts under its name for the benefit of BPNA. Refer to Note 4 for discussion of the sales of the Illinois, Central Florida and California regional operations during the year ended December 31, 2014. The BPNA branches operate under the name of Popular Community Bank. Note 45 to the consolidated financial statements presents information about the Corporation's business segments.
	On April 30, 2010, BPPR entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) to acquire certain assets and assume certain deposits and liabilities of Westernbank Puerto Rico (“Westernbank”), a Puerto Rico state-chartered bank headquartered in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (the “Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction”). Westernbank was a wholly-owned commercial bank subsidiary of W Holding Company, Inc. and operated in Puerto Rico. Refer to Note 13 – FDIC loss share assets and true-up payment obligation, to these consolidated financial statements for detailed information on this business combination.
	Basis of Presentation
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 and 2013 consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements to conform with the 2014 presentation. As discussed in Note 4, current and prior periods presented in the consolidated statement of operations as well as the related note disclosures covering income and expense amounts have been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of the discontinued operations for comparative purposes. The consolidated statement of financial condition and related note disclosure for prior periods do not reflect the reclassification of BPNA's assets and liabilities to discontinued operations.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recorded an out-of-period adjustment to correct an error in the amortization expense of the FDIC indemnification asset recorded during the years 2012 and 2013. The FDIC indemnity asset amortization for the year ended December 31, 2014, included a benefit of approximately $12.5 million to reverse the impact of accelerated amortization expense recorded during prior periods. This amount will be recognized as expense over the remaining portion of the Loss Sharing Agreement that expires in the quarter ending June 30, 2015. After evaluating the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the error and the out-of-period adjustment to the Corporation's financial results, management has determined that the misstatement and the out-of-period adjustment are not material to the 2012, 2013 and 2014 financial statements, respectively.

Summary_of_significant_account

Summary of significant accounting policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies Text Block	Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies
	The accounting and financial reporting policies of Popular, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and with prevailing practices within the financial services industry.
	The following is a description of the most significant of these policies:
	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Popular, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In accordance with the consolidation guidance for variable interest entities, the Corporation would also consolidate any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which it has a controlling financial interest; and therefore, it is the primary beneficiary. Assets held in a fiduciary capacity are not assets of the Corporation and, accordingly, are not included in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	Unconsolidated investments, in which there is at least 20% ownership, are generally accounted for by the equity method which the Corporation exercises significant influence, with earnings recorded in other operating income. These investments are included in other assets and the Corporation's proportionate share of income or loss is included in other operating income. Those investments in which there is less than 20% ownership, are generally carried under the cost method of accounting, unless significant influence is exercised. Under the cost method, the Corporation recognizes income when dividends are received. Limited partnerships are accounted for by the equity method unless the investor's interest is so “minor” that the limited partner may have virtually no influence over partnership operating and financial policies.
	Statutory business trusts that are wholly-owned by the Corporation and are issuers of trust preferred securities are not consolidated in the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.
	On May 29, 2012, the Corporation effected a 1-for-10 reverse split of its common stock. All share and per share information in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been adjusted to retroactively reflect the 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
	Discontinued Operations
	Components of the Corporation that will be disposed of by sale, where the Corporation does not have a significant continuing involvement in the operations after the disposal, are accounted for as discontinued operations. The results of operations of the discontinued operations exclude allocations of corporate overhead. Refer to Note 4 - Discontinued Operations, for additional information on the discontinued operations.
	Business combinations
	Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method. Under this method, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date are measured at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquisition date is the date the acquirer obtains control. Also, assets or liabilities arising from noncontractual contingencies are measured at their acquisition date at fair value only if it is more likely than not that they meet the definition of an asset or liability. Adjustments subsequently made to the provisional amounts recorded on the acquisition date as a result of new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date but were known to the Corporation after acquisition will be made retroactively during a measurement period not to exceed one year. Furthermore, acquisition-related restructuring costs that do not meet certain criteria of exit or disposal activities are expensed as incurred. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Changes in income tax valuation allowances for acquired deferred tax assets are recognized in earnings subsequent to the measurement period as an adjustment to income tax expense. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or a liability is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved. The changes in fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in earnings unless the arrangement is a hedging instrument for which changes are initially recognized in other comprehensive income.
	There were no significant business combinations during 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	Deconsolidation of a subsidiary
	The Corporation accounts for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary when it ceases to have a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary. Accordingly, it recognizes a gain or loss in results of operations measured as the difference between the sum of the fair value of the consideration received, the fair value of any retained non-controlling investment in the former subsidiary and the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest in the former subsidiary, as compared with the carrying amount of the former subsidiary's assets and liabilities.
	Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2013 and 2012 consolidated financial statements to conform with the 2014 presentation. Such reclassifications did not have an effect on previously reported statement of operations and of cash flows.
	Fair value measurements
	The Corporation determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value framework established in the guidance for Fair Value Measurements in ASC Subtopic 820-10, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value which are (1) quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets, (2) observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data, and (3) unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values.
	The guidance in ASC Subtopic 820-10 also addresses measuring fair value in situations where markets are inactive and transactions are not orderly. Transactions or quoted prices for assets and liabilities may not be determinative of fair value when transactions are not orderly, and thus, may require adjustments to estimate fair value. Price quotes based on transactions that are not orderly should be given little, if any, weight in measuring fair value. Price quotes based on transactions that are orderly shall be considered in determining fair value, and the weight given is based on facts and circumstances. If sufficient information is not available to determine if price quotes are based on orderly transactions, less weight should be given to the price quote relative to other transactions that are known to be orderly.
	Covered assets
	Assets subject to loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, including certain loans and other real estate properties, are labeled “covered” on the consolidated statements of financial condition and throughout the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction, except for credit cards, are considered “covered loans” because the Corporation will be reimbursed for 80% of any future losses on these loans subject to the terms of the FDIC loss sharing agreements.
	Investment securities
	Investment securities are classified in four categories and accounted for as follows:
	Debt securities that the Corporation has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as securities held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. The Corporation may not sell or transfer held-to-maturity securities without calling into question its intent to hold other debt securities to maturity, unless a nonrecurring or unusual event that could not have been reasonably anticipated has occurred. An investment in debt securities is considered impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost. For other-than-temporary impairments the Corporation assesses if it has both the intent and the ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in its fair value to its amortized cost. For other-than-temporary impairment not related to a credit loss (defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) for a held-to-maturity security is recognized in other comprehensive loss and amortized over the remaining life of the debt security. The amortized cost basis for a debt security is adjusted by the credit loss amount of other-than-temporary impairments.
	Debt and equity securities classified as trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in non-interest income.
	Debt and equity securities (equity securities with readily available fair value) not classified as either securities held-to-maturity or trading securities, and which have a readily available fair value, are classified as securities available-for-sale and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The specific identification method is used to determine realized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, which are included in net gains or losses on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities in the consolidated statements of operations. Declines in the value of debt and equity securities that are considered other-than-temporary reduce the value of the asset, and the estimated loss is recorded in non-interest income. For debt securities, the Corporation assesses whether (a) it has the intent to sell the debt security, or (b) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, an other-than-temporary impairment on the security is recognized. In instances in which a determination is made that a credit loss (defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) exists but the entity does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis (i.e., the amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss), the impairment is separated into (a) the amount of the total impairment related to the credit loss, and (b) the amount of the total impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in the statement of operations. The amount of the total impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive loss. The other-than-temporary impairment analyses for both debt and equity securities are performed on a quarterly basis.
	Investments in equity or other securities that do not have readily available fair values are classified as other investment securities in the consolidated statements of financial condition, and are subject to impairment testing, if applicable. These securities are stated at the lower of cost or realizable value. The source of this value varies according to the nature of the investment, and is primarily obtained by the Corporation from valuation analyses prepared by third-parties or from information derived from financial statements available for the corresponding venture capital and mutual funds. Stock that is owned by the Corporation to comply with regulatory requirements, such as Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, is included in this category, and their realizable value equals their cost.
	The amortization of premiums is deducted and the accretion of discounts is added to net interest income based on the interest method over the outstanding period of the related securities. The cost of securities sold is determined by specific identification. Net realized gains or losses on sales of investment securities and unrealized loss valuation adjustments considered other-than-temporary, if any, on securities available-for-sale, held-to-maturity and other investment securities are determined using the specific identification method and are reported separately in the consolidated statements of operations. Purchases and sales of securities are recognized on a trade date basis.
	Derivative financial instruments
	All derivatives are recognized on the statements of financial condition at fair value. The Corporation's policy is not to offset the fair value amounts recognized for multiple derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement nor to offset the fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (a payable) arising from the same master netting arrangement as the derivative instruments.
	When the Corporation enters into a derivative contract, the derivative instrument is designated as either a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or as a free-standing derivative instrument. For a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment attributable to the hedged risk are recorded in current period earnings. For a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the extent that it is effective, are recorded net of taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to net income (loss) in the same period(s) that the hedged transaction impacts earnings. The ineffective portion of cash flow hedges is immediately recognized in current earnings. For free-standing derivative instruments, changes in fair values are reported in current period earnings.
	Prior to entering a hedge transaction, the Corporation formally documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivative instruments that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the statements of financial condition or to specific forecasted transactions or firm commitments along with a formal assessment, at both inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, as to the effectiveness of the derivative instrument in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the derivative instrument is not highly effective as a hedge, a derivative expires, is sold, terminated, when it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur or when it is determined that is no longer appropriate. When hedge accounting is discontinued the derivative continues to be carried at fair value with changes in fair value included in earnings.
	For non-exchange traded contracts, fair value is based on dealer quotes, pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques for which the determination of fair may require significant management judgment or estimation.
	The fair value of derivative instruments considers the risk of non-performance by the counterparty or the Corporation, as applicable.
	The Corporation obtains or pledges collateral in connection with its derivative activities when applicable under the agreement.
	Loans
	Loans are classified as loans held-in-portfolio when management has the intent and ability to hold the loan for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. The foreseeable future is a management judgment which is determined based upon the type of loan, business strategies, current market conditions, balance sheet management and liquidity needs. Management's view of the foreseeable future may change based on changes in these conditions. When a decision is made to sell or securitize a loan that was not originated or initially acquired with the intent to sell or securitize, the loan is reclassified from held-in-portfolio into held-for-sale. Due to changing market conditions or other strategic initiatives, management's intent with respect to the disposition of the loan may change, and accordingly, loans previously classified as held-for-sale may be reclassified into held-in-portfolio. Loans transferred between loans held-for-sale and held-in-portfolio classifications are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value at the date of transfer.
	Purchased loans are accounted at fair value upon acquisition.
	Loans held-for-sale are stated at the lower of cost or fair value, cost being determined based on the outstanding loan balance less unearned income, and fair value determined, generally in the aggregate. Fair value is measured based on current market prices for similar loans, outstanding investor commitments, prices of recent sales or discounted cash flow analyses which utilize inputs and assumptions which are believed to be consistent with market participants' views. The cost basis also includes consideration of deferred origination fees and costs, which are recognized in earnings at the time of sale. Upon reclassification to held-for-sale, credit related fair value adjustments are recorded as a reduction in the allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”). To the extent that the loan's reduction in value has not already been provided for in the allowance for loan losses, an additional loan loss provision is recorded. Subsequent to reclassification to held-for-sale, the amount, by which cost exceeds fair value, if any, is accounted for as a valuation allowance with changes therein included in the determination of net income (loss) for the period in which the change occurs.
	Loans held-in-portfolio are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, and premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Fees collected and costs incurred in the origination of new loans are deferred and amortized using the interest method or a method which approximates the interest method over the term of the loan as an adjustment to interest yield.
	The past due status of a loan is determined in accordance with its contractual repayment terms. Furthermore, loans are reported as past due when either interest or principal remains unpaid for 30 days or more in accordance with its contractual repayment terms.
	Non-accrual loans are those loans on which the accrual of interest is discontinued. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, all previously accrued and unpaid interest is charged against income and the loan is accounted for either on a cash-basis method or on the cost-recovery method. Loans designated as non-accruing are returned to accrual status when the Corporation expects repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest.
	Recognition of interest income on commercial and construction loans is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in arrears on payments of principal or interest or when other factors indicate that the collection of principal and interest is doubtful. The impaired portion of secured loan past due as to principal and interest is charged-off not later than 365 days past due. However, in the case of a collateral dependent loan individually evaluated for impairment, the excess of the recorded investment over the fair value of the collateral (portion deemed uncollectible) is generally promptly charged-off, but in any event, not later than the quarter following the quarter in which such excess was first recognized. Commercial unsecured loans are charged-off no later than 180 days past due. Recognition of interest income on mortgage loans is generally discontinued when loans are 90 days or more in arrears on payments of principal or interest. The impaired portion of a mortgage loan is charged-off when the loan is 180 days past due. The Corporation discontinues the recognition of interest on residential mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) when 18-months delinquent as to principal or interest. The principal repayment on these loans is insured. Recognition of interest income on closed-end consumer loans and home equity lines of credit is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in arrears on payments of principal or interest. Income is generally recognized on open-end consumer loans, except for home equity lines of credit, until the loans are charged-off. Recognition of interest income for lease financing is ceased when loans are 90 days or more in arrears. Closed-end consumer loans and leases are charged-off when they are 120 days in arrears. Open-end (revolving credit) consumer loans are charged-off when 180 days in arrears. Commercial and consumer overdrafts are generally charged-off no later than 60 days past their due date.
	Purchased impaired loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are not considered non-performing and continue to have an accretable yield as long as there is a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected. Also, loans charged-off against the non-accretable difference established in purchase accounting are not reported as charge-offs. Charge-offs on loans accounted under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are recorded only to the extent that losses exceed the non-accretable difference established with purchase accounting.
	A loan classified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is typically in non-accrual status at the time of the modification. The TDR loan continues in non-accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated a willingness and ability to make the restructured loan payments (at least six months of sustained performance after the modification (or one year for loans providing for quarterly or semi-annual payments)) and management has concluded that it is probable that the borrower would not be in payment default in the foreseeable future.
	Lease financing
	The Corporation leases passenger and commercial vehicles and equipment to individual and corporate customers. The finance method of accounting is used to recognize revenue on lease contracts that meet the criteria specified in the guidance for leases in ASC Topic 840. Aggregate rentals due over the term of the leases less unearned income are included in finance lease contracts receivable. Unearned income is amortized using a method which results in approximate level rates of return on the principal amounts outstanding. Finance lease origination fees and costs are deferred and amortized over the average life of the lease as an adjustment to the interest yield.
	Revenue for other leases is recognized as it becomes due under the terms of the agreement.
	Loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted transaction
	Loans acquired in a business acquisition are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses is not recorded at the acquisition date.
	The Corporation applied the guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-30 to all loans acquired in Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction (including loans that do not meet scope of ASC Subtopic 310-30), except for credit cards and revolving lines of credit that were expressly scoped out from the application of this guidance since they continued to have revolving privileges after acquisition. Management used its judgment in evaluating factors impacting expected cash flows and probable loss assumptions, including the quality of the loan portfolio, portfolio concentrations, distressed economic conditions, quality of underwriting standards of the acquired institution, reductions in collateral real estate values, among other considerations that could also impact the expected cash inflows on the loans.
	Loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 represent loans showing evidence of credit deterioration and that it is probable, at the date of acquisition, that the Corporation would not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. Generally, acquired loans that meet the definition for nonaccrual status fall within the Corporation's definition of impaired loans under ASC Subtopic 310-30. Also, based on the fair value determined for the acquired portfolio, acquired loans that did not meet the definition of nonaccrual status also resulted in the recognition of a significant discount attributable to credit quality. Accordingly, an election was made by the Corporation to apply the accretable yield method (expected cash flow model of ASC Subtopic 310-30), as a loan with credit deterioration and impairment, instead of the standard loan discount accretion guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20, for the loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction. These loans are disclosed as a loan that was acquired with credit deterioration and impairment.
	Under ASC Subtopic 310-30, the covered loans acquired from the FDIC were aggregated into pools based on loans that had common risk characteristics. Each loan pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flows. Characteristics considered in pooling loans in the FDIC-assisted transaction included loan type, interest rate type, accruing status, amortization type, rate index and source type. Once the pools are defined, the Corporation maintains the integrity of the pool of multiple loans accounted for as a single asset.
	Under ASC Subtopic 310-30, the difference between the undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition and the fair value in the loans, or the “accretable yield,” is recognized as interest income using the effective yield method over the estimated life of the loan if the timing and amount of the future cash flows of the pool is reasonably estimable. The non-accretable difference represents the difference between contractually required principal and interest and the cash flows expected to be collected. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date are recognized as interest income prospectively. Decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses.
	The fair value discount of lines of credit with revolving privileges that are accounted for pursuant to the guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20 represents the difference between the contractually required loan payment receivable in excess of the initial investment in the loan. This discount is accreted into interest income over the life of the loan if the loan is in accruing status. Any cash flows collected in excess of the carrying amount of the loan are recognized in earnings at the time of collection. The carrying amount of lines of credit with revolving privileges, which are accounted pursuant to the guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20, are subject to periodic review to determine the need for recognizing an allowance for loan losses.
	Allowance for loan losses
	The Corporation follows a systematic methodology to establish and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses to provide for inherent losses in the loan portfolio. This methodology includes the consideration of factors such as current economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans. The provision for loan losses charged to current operations is based on this methodology. Loan losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan losses.
	The Corporation's assessment of the allowance for loan losses is determined in accordance with the guidance of loss contingencies in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan impairment guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35. Also, the Corporation determines the allowance for loan losses on purchased impaired loans and purchased loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 by analogy, by evaluating decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date.
	The accounting guidance provides for the recognition of a loss allowance for groups of homogeneous loans. The determination for general reserves of the allowance for loan losses includes the following principal factors:
	Base net loss rates, which are based on the moving average of annualized net loss rates computed over a 3-year historical loss period for the commercial and construction loan portfolios, and an 18-month period for the consumer and mortgage loan portfolios.  The base net loss rates are applied by loan type and by legal entity.
	Recent loss trend adjustment, which replaces the base loss rate with a 12-month average loss rate, when these trends are higher than the respective base loss rates. The objective of this adjustment is to allow for a more recent loss trend to be captured and reflected in the ALLL estimation process. As part of the annual review of the components of the ALLL models, as discussed in the following paragraphs and implemented as of June 30, 2014, the Corporation eliminated the use of caps in the recent loss trend adjustment for the consumer and mortgage portfolios, among other enhancements. For the period ended December 31, 2013, the recent loss trend adjustment caps for the consumer and mortgage portfolios were triggered in only one portfolio segment within the Puerto Rico consumer portfolio. Management assessed the impact of the applicable cap through a review of qualitative factors that specifically considered the drivers of recent loss trends and changes to the portfolio composition. The related effect of the aforementioned cap was immaterial for the overall level of the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses for the Puerto Rico Consumer portfolio.
For the period ended December 31, 2014, 50% (December 31, 2013 - 27%) of the ALLL for BPPR non-covered loan portfolios utilized the recent loss trend adjustment instead of the base loss. The effect of replacing the base loss with the recent loss trend adjustment was mainly concentrated in the commercial multi-family, commercial and industrial, personal and auto loan portfolios for 2014, and in the commercial multi-family, mortgage, and leasing portfolios for 2013.
For the period ended December 31, 2014, 21% (December 31, 2013 - 29%) of the ALLL for BPNA loan portfolios utilized the recent loss trend adjustment instead of the base loss. The effect of replacing the base loss with the recent loss trend adjustment was mainly concentrated in the commercial multi-family, commercial and industrial and legacy loan portfolios for 2014 and in the commercial multi-family, commercial real estate non-owner occupied and commercial and industrial portfolios for 2013.
Environmental factors, which include credit and macroeconomic indicators such as unemployment rate, economic activity index and delinquency rates, adopted to account for current market conditions that are likely to cause estimated credit losses to differ from historical losses. The Corporation reflects the effect of these environmental factors on each loan group as an adjustment that, as appropriate, increases the historical loss rate applied to each group. Environmental factors provide updated perspective on credit and economic conditions. Regression analysis is used to select these indicators and quantify the effect on the general reserve of the allowance for loan losses.
During the second quarter of 2014, management completed the annual review of the components of the ALLL models. As part of this review management updated core metrics and revised certain components related to the estimation process for evaluating the adequacy of the general reserve of the allowance for loan losses. These enhancements to the ALLL methodology, which are described in the paragraphs below, were implemented as of June 30, 2014 and resulted in a net decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $18.7 million for the non-covered portfolio and a net increase to the allowance for loan losses of $0.8 million for the covered portfolio.
Management made the following principal enhancements to the methodology during the second quarter of 2014:
Annual review and recalibration of the environmental factors adjustment. The environmental factor adjustments are developed by performing regression analyses on selected credit and economic indicators for each applicable loan segment. During the second quarter of 2014, the environmental factor models used to account for changes in current credit and macroeconomic conditions were reviewed and recalibrated based on the latest applicable trends. Management also revised the application of environmental factors to the historical loss rates to consider last 12 month trends of the applicable credit and macroeconomic indicators applied as an incremental adjustment to account for emerging risks not necessarily considered in the historical loss rates.
The combined effect of the aforementioned recalibration and enhancements to the environmental factors adjustment resulted in a decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $17 million at June 30, 2014, of which $14.1 million related to the non-covered BPPR segment and $3.7 million related to the BPNA segment, offset in part by a $0.8 million increase in the BPPR covered segment.
Increased the historical look-back period for determining the recent loss trend adjustment for consumer and mortgage loans. The Corporation increased the look-back period for assessing recent trends applicable to the determination of consumer and mortgage loan net charge-offs from 6 months to 12 months and eliminated the use of caps. Previously, the Corporation used a recent loss trend adjustment based on 6 months of net charge-offs up to a determined cap. Given the current overall consumer and mortgage credit quality improvements, management concluded that a 12-month look-back period for the recent loss trend adjustment aligns the Corporation's allowance for loan losses methodology to current credit quality trends while limiting excessive pro-cyclicality given the longer look-back period analysis, thus, eliminating the aforementioned caps.
The combined effect of the aforementioned enhancements to the recent loss trend adjustment resulted in a decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $1 million at June 30, 2014, of which $0.9 million related to the non-covered BPPR segment and $0.1 million related to the BPNA segment.
According to the loan impairment accounting guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35, a loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the principal and/or interest are not going to be collected according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Current information and events include “environmental” factors, e.g. existing industry, geographical, economic and political factors. Probable means the future event or events which will confirm the loss or impairment of the loan is likely to occur.
The Corporation defines commercial and construction impaired loans as borrowers with total debt greater than or equal to $1 million with 90 days or more past due, as well as all loans whose terms have been modified in a trouble debt restructuring (“TDRs”). In addition, larger commercial and construction loans ($1 million and over) that exhibit probable or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review and thus evaluated for impairment. Commercial and construction loans that originally met the Corporation's threshold for impairment identification in a prior period, but due to charge-offs or payments are currently below the $1 million threshold and are still 90 days past due, except for TDRs, are accounted for under the Corporation's general reserve methodology. Although the accounting codification guidance for specific impairment of a loan excludes large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment (e.g. mortgage and consumer loans), it specifically requires that loan modifications considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) be analyzed under its provisions. An allowance for loan impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of an impaired loan exceeds the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective rate, the observable market price of the loan, if available, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The fair value of the collateral is generally based on appraisals. Appraisals may be adjusted due to their age, and the type, location, and condition of the property or area or general market conditions to reflect the expected change in value between the effective date of the appraisal and the impairment measurement date. The Corporation requests updated appraisal reports from pre-approved appraisers for loans that are considered impaired following the Corporation's reappraisals policy. This policy requires updated appraisals for loans secured by real estate (including construction loans) either annually or every two years depending on the total exposure of the borrower. As a general procedure, the Corporation internally reviews appraisals as part of the underwriting and approval process and also for credits considered impaired.
Troubled debt restructurings
A restructuring constitutes a TDR when the Corporation separately concludes that both of the following conditions exist: 1) the restructuring constitute a concession and 2) the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. The concessions stem from an agreement between the creditor and the debtor or are imposed by law or a court. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection. A concession has been granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Corporation does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest accrued at the original contract rate. If the payment of principal is dependent on the value of collateral, the current value of the collateral is taken into consideration in determining the amount of principal to be collected; therefore, all factors that changed are considered to determine if a concession was granted, including the change in the fair value of the underlying collateral that may be used to repay the loan. Classification of loan modifications as TDRs involves a degree of judgment. Indicators that the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties which are considered include: (i) the borrower is currently in default on any of its debt or it is probable that the borrower would be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification; (ii) the borrower has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy; (iii) there is significant doubt as to whether the borrower will continue to be a going concern; (iv) the borrower has securities that have been delisted, are in the process of being delisted, or are under threat of being delisted from an exchange; (v) based on estimates and projections that only encompass the borrower's current business capabilities, it is forecasted that the entity-specific cash flows will be insufficient to service the debt (both interest and principal) in accordance with the contractual terms of the existing agreement through maturity; and (vi) absent the current modification, the borrower cannot obtain funds from sources other than the existing creditors at an effective interest rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for a non-troubled debtor. The identification of TDRs is critical in the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loans classified as TDRs may be excluded from TDR status if performance under the restructured terms exists for a reasonable period (at least twelve months of sustained performance) and the loan yields a market rate.
A loan may be restructured in a troubled debt restructuring into two (or more) loan agreements, for example, Note A and Note B. Note A represents the portion of the original loan principal amount that is expected to be fully collected along with contractual interest. Note B represents the portion of the original loan that may be considered uncollectible and charged-off, but the obligation is not forgiven to the borrower. Note A may be returned to accrual status provided all of the conditions for a TDR to be returned to accrual status are met. The modified loans are considered TDRs and thus, are evaluated under the framework of ASC Section 310-10-35 as long as the loans are not part of a pool of loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30.
Refer to Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional qualitative information on TDRs and the Corporation's determination of the allowance for loan losses.
Reserve for unfunded commitments
The reserve for unfunded commitments is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to unfunded credit facilities and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The determination of the adequacy of the reserve is based upon an evaluation of the unfunded credit facilities. Net adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
FDIC loss share indemnification asset and true-up payment obligation (contingent consideration)
The FDIC loss share indemnification asset was initially recorded at fair value. Fair value was estimated using projected cash flows related to the loss sharing agreements.
The FDIC loss share indemnification asset for loss share agreements is measured separately from the related covered assets as it is not contractually embedded in the assets and is not transferable with the assets should the assets be sold.
The FDIC loss share indemnification asset is recognized on the same basis as the assets subject to loss share protection. As such, for covered loans accounted pursuant to ASC Subtopic 310-30, decreases in expected reimbursements from the FDIC due to improvements in expected cash flows to be received from borrowers, are recognized in non-interest income prospectively over the life of the FDIC loss sharing agreements. For covered loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-20, as the loan discount recorded as of the acquisition date was accreted into income, a reduction of the related indemnification asset was recorded as a reduction in non-interest income. Increases in expected reimbursements from the FDIC are recognized in non-interest income in the same period that the allowance for credit losses for the related loans is recognized.
The amortization or accretion due to discounting of the loss share asset and changes in expected loss sharing reimbursements is included in non-interest income, particularly in the category of FDIC loss share income (expense).
The true-up payment obligation associated with the loss share agreements is accounted for at fair value in accordance with ASC Section 805-30-25-6 as it is considered contingent consideration. The true-up payment obligation is included as part of other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Any changes in the carrying value of the obligation are included in the category of FDIC loss share income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations.
Refer to Note 13 for additional information on the FDIC loss share indemnification asset and true-up payment obligation.
Transfers and servicing of financial assets
The transfer of an entire financial asset, a group of entire financial assets, or a participating interest in an entire financial asset in which the Corporation surrenders control over the assets is accounted for as a sale if all of the following conditions set forth in ASC Topic 860 are met: (1) the assets must be isolated from creditors of the transferor, (2) the transferee must obtain the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the transferor cannot maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. When the Corporation transfers financial assets and the transfer fails any one of these criteria, the Corporation is prevented from derecognizing the transferred financial assets and the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing. For federal and Puerto Rico income tax purposes, the Corporation treats the transfers of loans which do not qualify as “true sales” under the applicable accounting guidance, as sales, recognizing a deferred tax asset or liability on the transaction.
For transfers of financial assets that satisfy the conditions to be accounted for as sales, the Corporation derecognizes all assets sold; recognizes all assets obtained and liabilities incurred in consideration as proceeds of the sale, including servicing assets and servicing liabilities, if applicable; initially measures at fair value assets obtained and liabilities incurred in a sale; and recognizes in earnings any gain or loss on the sale.
The guidance on transfer of financial assets requires a true sale analysis of the treatment of the transfer under state law as if the Corporation was a debtor under the bankruptcy code. A true sale legal analysis includes several legally relevant factors, such as the nature and level of recourse to the transferor, and the nature of retained interests in the loans sold. The analytical conclusion as to a true sale is never absolute and unconditional, but contains qualifications based on the inherent equitable powers of a bankruptcy court, as well as the unsettled state of the common law. Once the legal isolation test has been met, other factors concerning the nature and extent of the transferor's control over the transferred assets are taken into account in order to determine whether derecognition of assets is warranted.
The Corporation sells mortgage loans to the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) in the normal course of business and retains the servicing rights. The GNMA programs under which the loans are sold allow the Corporation to repurchase individual delinquent loans that meet certain criteria. At the Corporation's option, and without GNMA's prior authorization, the Corporation may repurchase the delinquent loan for an amount equal to 100% of the remaining principal balance of the loan. Once the Corporation has the unconditional ability to repurchase the delinquent loan, the Corporation is deemed to have regained effective control over the loan and recognizes the loan on its balance sheet as well as an offsetting liability, regardless of the Corporation's intent to repurchase the loan.
Servicing assets
The Corporation periodically sells or securitizes loans while retaining the obligation to perform the servicing of such loans. In addition, the Corporation may purchase or assume the right to service loans originated by others. Whenever the Corporation undertakes an obligation to service a loan, management assesses whether a servicing asset or liability should be recognized. A servicing asset is recognized whenever the compensation for servicing is expected to more than adequately compensate the servicer for performing the servicing. Likewise, a servicing liability would be recognized in the event that servicing fees to be received are not expected to adequately compensate the Corporation for its expected cost. Mortgage servicing assets recorded at fair value are separately presented on the consolidated statements of financial condition.
All separately recognized servicing assets are initially recognized at fair value. For subsequent measurement of servicing rights, the Corporation has elected the fair value method for mortgage loans servicing rights (“MSRs”) while all other servicing assets, particularly those related to Small Business Administration (“SBA”) commercial loans, follow the amortization method. Under the fair value measurement method, MSRs are recorded at fair value each reporting period, and changes in fair value are reported in mortgage banking activities in the consolidated statement of operations. Under the amortization method, servicing assets are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated servicing income, and assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting period. Contractual servicing fees including ancillary income and late fees, as well as fair value adjustments, and impairment losses, if any, are reported in mortgage banking activities in the consolidated statement of operations. Loan servicing fees, which are based on a percentage of the principal balances of the loans serviced, are credited to income as loan payments are collected.
The fair value of servicing rights is estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.
For purposes of evaluating and measuring impairment of capitalized servicing assets that are accounted under the amortization method, the amount of impairment recognized, if any, is the amount by which the capitalized servicing assets per stratum exceed their estimated fair value. Temporary impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance with changes included in results of operations for the period in which the change occurs. If it is later determined that all or a portion of the temporary impairment no longer exists for a particular stratum, the valuation allowance is reduced through a recovery in earnings. Any fair value in excess of the cost basis of the servicing asset for a given stratum is not recognized. Servicing rights subsequently accounted under the amortization method are also reviewed for other-than-temporary impairment. When the recoverability of an impaired servicing asset accounted under the amortization method is determined to be remote, the unrecoverable portion of the valuation allowance is applied as a direct write-down to the carrying value of the servicing rights, precluding subsequent recoveries.
Premises and equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each type of asset. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Costs of maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Costs of renewals and betterments are capitalized. When assets are disposed of, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in earnings as realized or incurred, respectively.
The Corporation capitalizes interest cost incurred in the construction of significant real estate projects, which consist primarily of facilities for its own use or intended for lease. The amount of interest cost capitalized is to be an allocation of the interest cost incurred during the period required to substantially complete the asset. The interest rate for capitalization purposes is to be based on a weighted average rate on the Corporation's outstanding borrowings, unless there is a specific new borrowing associated with the asset. Interest cost capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was not significant.
The Corporation has operating lease arrangements primarily associated with the rental of premises to support its branch network or for general office space. Certain of these arrangements are non-cancellable and provide for rent escalations and renewal options. Rent expense on non-cancellable operating leases with scheduled rent increases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Impairment of long-lived assets
The Corporation evaluates for impairment its long-lived assets to be held and used, and long-lived assets to be disposed of, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Restructuring costs
A liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity is recognized and measured initially at its fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred. If future service is required for employees to receive the one-time termination benefit, the liability is initially measured at its fair value as of the termination date and recognized over the future service period.
Other real estate
Other real estate, received in satisfaction of a loan, is recorded at fair value less estimated costs of disposal. The amount by which the carrying amount of the loan exceeds the fair value less cost to sell is recorded as a charge against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, any losses in the carrying value arising from periodic re-evaluations of the properties, and any gains or losses on the sale of these properties are credited or charged to expense in the period incurred and are included as a component of other operating expenses. The cost of maintaining and operating such properties is expensed as incurred.
Updated appraisals or third-party broker price opinions of value (“BPO”) are obtained to adjust the value of the other real estate assets. The frequency depends on the loan type and total credit exposure. The appraisal for a commercial or construction other real estate property with a book value greater than $1 million is updated annually and if lower than $1 million it is updated every two years. For residential mortgage properties, the Corporation requests third-party BPOs or appraisals, generally on an annual basis.
Appraisals may be adjusted due to age, collateral inspections, property profiles, or general market conditions. The adjustments applied are based upon internal information such as other appraisals for the type of properties and/or loss severity information that can provide historical trends in the real estate market, and may change from time to time based on market conditions.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill is recognized when the purchase price is higher than the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate possible impairment using a two-step process at each reporting unit level. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired and the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If needed, the second step consists of comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. In determining the fair value of a reporting unit, the Corporation generally uses a combination of methods, which include market price multiples of comparable companies and the discounted cash flow analysis. Goodwill impairment losses are recorded as part of operating expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.
Other intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life are not amortized, but are tested for impairment using a one-step process which compares the fair value with the carrying amount of the asset. In determining that an intangible asset has an indefinite life, the Corporation considers expected cash inflows and legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic and other factors, which could limit the intangible asset's useful life.
Other identifiable intangible assets with a finite useful life, mainly core deposits, are amortized using various methods over the periods benefited, which range from 4 to 10 years. These intangibles are evaluated periodically for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairments on intangible assets with a finite useful life are evaluated under the guidance for impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.
Assets sold / purchased under agreements to repurchase / resell
Repurchase and resell agreements are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are carried at the amounts at which the assets will be subsequently reacquired or resold as specified in the respective agreements.
It is the Corporation's policy to take possession of securities purchased under agreements to resell. However, the counterparties to such agreements maintain effective control over such securities, and accordingly those securities are not reflected in the Corporation's consolidated statements of financial condition. The Corporation monitors the fair value of the underlying securities as compared to the related receivable, including accrued interest.
It is the Corporation's policy to maintain effective control over assets sold under agreements to repurchase; accordingly, such securities continue to be carried on the consolidated statements of financial condition.
The Corporation may require counterparties to deposit additional collateral or return collateral pledged, when appropriate.
Software
Capitalized software is stated at cost, less accumulated amortization. Capitalized software includes purchased software and capitalizable application development costs associated with internally-developed software. Amortization, computed on a straight-line method, is charged to operations over the estimated useful life of the software. Capitalized software is included in “Other assets” in the consolidated statement of financial condition.
Guarantees, including indirect guarantees of indebtedness of others
The Corporation, as a guarantor, recognizes at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. Refer to Note 30 to the consolidated financial statements for further disclosures on guarantees.
Treasury stock
Treasury stock is recorded at cost and is carried as a reduction of stockholders' equity in the consolidated statements of financial condition. At the date of retirement or subsequent reissue, the treasury stock account is reduced by the cost of such stock. At retirement, the excess of the cost of the treasury stock over its par value is recorded entirely to surplus. At reissuance, the difference between the consideration received upon issuance and the specific cost is charged or credited to surplus.
Income Recognition – Insurance agency business
Commissions and fees are recognized when related policies are effective. Additional premiums and rate adjustments are recorded as they occur. Contingent commissions are recorded on the accrual basis when the amount to be received is notified by the insurance company. Commission income from advance business is deferred. An allowance is created for expected adjustments to commissions earned relating to policy cancellations.
Income Recognition – Investment banking revenues and commissions
Investment banking revenue is recorded as follows: underwriting fees at the time the underwriting is completed and income is reasonably determinable; corporate finance advisory fees as earned, according to the terms of the specific contracts; and sales commissions on a trade-date basis. Commission income and expenses related to customers' securities transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis.
Foreign exchange
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars using prevailing rates of exchange at the end of the period. Revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated using weighted average rates for the period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustment from operations for which the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, except for highly inflationary environments in which the effects are included in other operating expenses.
The Corporation holds interests in Centro Financiero BHD León, S.A. (“BHD León”) in the Dominican Republic. The business of BHD León is mainly conducted in their country's foreign currency. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustment from these operations is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss. During 2014, BHD León entered into a merger agreement with Grupo Financiero León, as part of this transaction BHD León issued additional stock which had a dilutive effect of Popular's equity participation. Refer to note 18, Other Assets, for additional information. Therefore, a pro rata portion of the accumulated translation adjustment component of the equity attributable to this equity method investment was recognized as a loss through earnings.
During 2013, the Corporation sold its investment in Tarjetas y Transacciones en Red Tranred, C.A. (formerly EVERTEC DE VENEZUELA, C.A.) which was written-down during 2011 as the Corporation determined to wind-down those operations.
Refer to the disclosure of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in the Note 29 for the outstanding balances of the foreign currency translation adjustments at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Income taxes
The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Corporation's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined for differences between financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. The computation is based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The guidance for income taxes requires a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not (defined as a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed periodically by the Corporation based on the more likely than not realization threshold criterion. In the assessment for a valuation allowance, appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets. This assessment considers, among other matters, all sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax asset, including the future reversal of existing temporary differences, the future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, taxable income in carryback years and tax-planning strategies. In making such assessments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.
The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Corporation's financial statements or tax returns and future profitability. The Corporation's accounting for deferred tax consequences represents management's best estimate of those future events.
Positions taken in the Corporation's tax returns may be subject to challenge by the taxing authorities upon examination. Uncertain tax positions are initially recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions are both initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. Interest on income tax uncertainties is classified within income tax expense in the statement of operations; while the penalties, if any, are accounted for as other operating expenses.
The Corporation accounts for the taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis (excluded from revenues).
Income tax expense or benefit for the year is allocated among continuing operations, discontinued operations, and other comprehensive income, as applicable. The amount allocated to continuing operations is the tax effect of the pretax income or loss from continuing operations that occurred during the year, plus or minus income tax effects of (a) changes in circumstances that cause a change in judgment about the realization of deferred tax assets in future years, (b) changes in tax laws or rates, (c) changes in tax status, and (d) tax-deductible dividends paid to shareholders, subject to certain exceptions.
Employees' retirement and other postretirement benefit plans
Pension costs are computed on the basis of accepted actuarial methods and are charged to current operations. Net pension costs are based on various actuarial assumptions regarding future experience under the plan, which include costs for services rendered during the period, interest costs and return on plan assets, as well as deferral and amortization of certain items such as actuarial gains or losses. The funding policy is to contribute to the plan as necessary to provide for services to date and for those expected to be earned in the future. To the extent that these requirements are fully covered by assets in the plan, a contribution may not be made in a particular year.
The cost of postretirement benefits, which is determined based on actuarial assumptions and estimates of the costs of providing these benefits in the future, is accrued during the years that the employee renders the required service.
The guidance for compensation retirement benefits of ASC Topic 715 requires the recognition of the funded status of each defined pension benefit plan, retiree health care and other postretirement benefit plans on the statement of financial condition.
Stock-based compensation
The Corporation opted to use the fair value method of recording stock-based compensation as described in the guidance for employee share plans in ASC Subtopic 718-50.
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The presentation of comprehensive income (loss) is included in separate consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Net income (loss) per common share
Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) adjusted for preferred stock dividends, including undeclared or unpaid dividends if cumulative, and charges or credits related to the extinguishment of preferred stock or induced conversions of preferred stock, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income per common share take into consideration the weighted average common shares adjusted for the effect of stock options, restricted stock and warrants on common stock, using the treasury stock method.
Statement of cash flows
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and amounts due from banks.

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New accounting pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block]	Note 3 – New accounting pronouncements
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2015-01, Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items (“ASU 2015-01”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2015-01 in January 2015, which eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. Presently, an event or transaction is presumed to be an ordinary and usual activity of the reporting entity unless evidence clearly supports the classification as an extraordinary item. If an event or transaction meets the criteria for extraordinary classification, an entity is required to segregate the extraordinary item from the results of ordinary operations and show the item separately in the income statement, net of tax, after income from continuing operations. The entity is also required to disclose applicable income taxes and either present or disclose earnings-per-share data applicable to the extraordinary item.
	Eliminating the concept of extraordinary items will save time and reduce costs for preparers because they will not have to assess whether a particular event or transaction event is extraordinary. This will alleviate uncertainty for preparers, auditors, and regulators because auditors and regulators no longer will need to evaluate whether a preparer treated an unusual and/or infrequent item appropriately.
	The presentation and disclosure guidance for items that are unusual in nature and occur infrequently will be retained and will be expanded to include items that are both unusual in nature and infrequently occurring.
	The amendments of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 31, 2015. The amendments may be applied prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted provided is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition, results of operations or presentation and disclosures.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-17, Business Combination (Topic 805): Pushdown Accounting (“ASU 2014-17”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-17 in November 2014, which provides an acquired entity with an option to apply pushdown accounting to its separate financial statements upon occurrence of an event in which an acquirer obtains control of the acquired entity. An acquired entity may elect the option to apply pushdown accounting in the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurs. An acquired entity should determine whether to elect to apply pushdown accounting for each individual change-in-control event in which an acquirer obtains control of the acquired entity. If pushdown accounting is not applied in the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurs, an acquired entity will have the option to elect to apply pushdown accounting in a subsequent reporting period to the acquired entity's most recent change-in-control event.
	An election to apply pushdown accounting in a reporting period after the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurred should be considered a change in accounting principle. If pushdown accounting is applied to an individual change-in-control event, the election is irrevocable.
	If an acquired entity elects the option to apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statements, it should disclose information in the current reporting period that enables users of financial statements to evaluate the effect of pushdown accounting.
	The amendments in this ASU are effective on November 18, 2014. After the effective date, an acquired entity can make an election to apply the guidance to future change-in-control events or to its most recent change-in-control event.
	The provisions of this ASU did not had a material effect on the consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-16, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share is more Akin to Debt or to Equity (“ASU 2014-16”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-16 in November 2014, which intends to eliminate the use of different methods in practice and thereby reduce existing diversity under GAAP in the accounting for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share. An entity should determine the nature of the host contract by considering the economic characteristics and risks of the entire hybrid financial instrument, including the embedded derivative feature that is being evaluated for separate accounting from the host contract. In evaluating the stated and implied substantive terms and features, the existence or omission of any single term or feature does not necessarily determine the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract. Although an individual term or feature may weigh more heavily in the evaluation on the basis of facts and circumstances, an entity should use judgment based on an evaluation of all relevant terms and features.
	The amendment in this ASU does not change the current criteria in GAAP for determining when separation of certain embedded derivative features in a hybrid financial instrument is required. An entity will continue to evaluate whether the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative feature are clearly and closely related to those of the host contract, among other relevant criteria.
	The amendments in the ASU are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning in the first quarter of 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The effects of initially adopting the amendments of this ASU should be applied on a modified retrospective basis to existing hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the amendments are effective. Retrospective application is permitted to all relevant prior periods.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-15 in August 2014, which provides guidance in GAAP about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide the related footnote disclosures. These amendments should reduce diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosures.
	In connection with preparing financial statements for each annual and interim reporting period, an entity's management should evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable).
	When management identifies conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern, management should consider whether its plans that are intended to mitigate those relevant conditions or events will alleviate the substantial doubt. The mitigating effect of management's plans should be considered only to the extent that (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented and, if so, (2) it is probable that the plans will mitigate the conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.
	The amendments in this Update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition, results of operations or presentation and disclosures.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-14, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (“ASU 2014-14”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-14 in August 2014, which intends to resolve the diversity in practice related to how creditors classify government-guaranteed mortgage loans, including FHA or VA guaranteed loans, upon foreclosure. Some creditors reclassify those loans to real estate consistent with other foreclosed loans that do not have guarantees; others reclassify the loans to receivables. This ASU address the classification of certain foreclosed mortgage loans held by creditors that are either fully or partially guaranteed under government programs.
	The amendments of the ASU require that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if the following conditions are met:
	The loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure.
	At the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim.
	At the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed.
	Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance expected to be recovered from the guarantor.
	The amendments in the ASU are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning in the first quarter of 2015. The amendments of this ASU can be applied using either a prospective transition method or a modified retrospective transition method. For prospective transition, an entity should apply the amendments in this Update to foreclosures that occur after the date of adoption. For modified retrospective transition, an entity should apply the amendments in this Update by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the annual period of adoption. Prior periods should not be adjusted. However, a reporting entity must apply the same method of transition as elected under ASU 2014-04.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations or presentation and disclosures.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-13, Consolidation (Topic 810): Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financial Entity (“ASU 2014-13”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-13 in August 2014, which intends to clarify that when a reporting entity that consolidates a collateralized financing entity may elect to measure the financial assets and the financial liabilities of that collateralized financing entity using either the measurement alternative included in this Update or Topic 820 on fair value measurement. When the measurement alternative is not elected, the amendments of this Update clarify that the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities of the consolidated collateralized financing entity should be measured using the requirements of Topic 820 and any differences in the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities of that entity should be reflected in earnings and attributed to the reporting entity in the consolidated statement of income.
	When a reporting entity elects the measurement alternative included in this Update for a collateralized financing entity, the reporting entity should measure both the financial assets and the financial liabilities of that entity in its consolidated financial statements using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities.
	The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2016. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period. The amendments of this ASU can be applied using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the annual period of adoption. A reporting entity also may apply the amendments retrospectively to all relevant prior periods beginning with the annual period in which the amendments of ASU 2009-17 were initially adopted.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (“ASU 2014-12”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-12 in June 2014, which intends to resolve the diverse accounting treatment of awards with a performance target that could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period. That is, the employee would be eligible to vest in the award regardless of whether the employee is rendering service on the date the performance target is achieved.
	The amendments of the ASU require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award.
	Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period.
	The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments of this ASU can be applied (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (b) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets outstanding at the beginning of the period of adoption and to all new or modified awards thereafter.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures (“ASU 2014-11”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-11 in June 2014, which requires two accounting changes. First, the amendments in this Update change the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions to secured borrowing accounting. Second, for repurchase financing arrangements, the amendments require separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement.
	The amendments in this Update require disclosures for certain transactions comprising (1) a transfer of a financial asset accounted for as a sale and (2) an agreement with the same transferee entered into in contemplation of the initial transfer that results in the transferor retaining substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the transferred financial asset throughout the term of the transaction.
	The accounting changes in this ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2015. Early adoption is prohibited. An entity is required to present changes in accounting for transactions outstanding on the effective date as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606); (“ASU 2014-09”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-09 in May 2014, which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develop a common revenue standard that would (1) remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements, (2) provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues, (3) improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets, (4) provide more useful information to users of financial statement through improved disclosure requirements and (5) simplify the preparation of financial statements by reducing the number of requirements to which an entity must refer. ASU 2014-09 amends the ASC Codification and creates a new Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
	The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
	In addition, the new guidance requires disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Qualitative and quantitative information is required about contract with customers, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the cost to obtain or fulfill a contract.
	The amendments in this ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2017. Early adoption is not permitted.
	The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on the presentation and disclosures in its consolidated financial statements.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposal of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-08 in April 2014, which changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization's operations and financial results. Examples include a disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business, or a major equity investment.
	In addition, the new guidance requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will include more information about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations.
	The new guidance also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. This disclosure will provide information about the ongoing trends in the reporting organization's results from continuing operations.
	The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2015. Early adoption is permitted.
	The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statement of financial condition or result of operations, though will require additional disclosures in the event that the Corporation reclassifies assets and liabilities to discontinued operations after the effective date of this pronouncement.
	FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-04, Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors (SubTopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (“ASU 2014-04”)
	The FASB issued ASU 2014-04 in January 2014 which clarifies when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of a residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized.
	The amendments of this ASU clarify that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either: a) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure; or b) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement.
The amendment of this guidance requires interim and annual disclosures of both the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction.
ASU 2014-04 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. The amendments in this ASU can be elected using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted.
The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Disclosure Text Block	Note 4 – Discontinued operations
	On April 22, 2014, BPNA, the Corporation's U.S. mainland banking subsidiary, entered into definitive agreements to sell its California, Illinois and Central Florida regional operations to three different buyers.
	During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Corporation recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $186.5 million, related to the goodwill allocated, on a relative fair value basis, to these operations. However, this non-cash charge had no impact on the Corporation's tangible capital or regulatory capital ratios. Refer to Note 20, for additional information on the goodwill impairment charge.
	On August 8, 2014, BPNA completed the sale of its Illinois regional operations. As part of the transaction, BPNA sold its 12 branches in the Chicago metropolitan area, including $562 million in loans, and $726 million in deposits, each as of July 31, 2014. The transaction resulted in a net gain of $24.6 million.
	On September 15, 2014, BPNA completed the sale of its Central Florida regional operations. As part of the transaction, BPNA sold its 9 branches in the Central Florida area, including $104 million in loans and $217 million in deposits, each as of August 31, 2014. The transaction resulted in a net gain of $1.2 million.
	On November 8, 2014, the Corporation completed the sale of the California regional operations. The Corporation sold 20 branches and transferred $1.1 billion in loans and $1.1 billion in deposits to Banc of California National Association, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc. The transaction resulted in a net gain of $8.1 million, net of transaction costs. The Corporation agreed to provide, subject to certain limitations, customary indemnification to the purchaser, including with respect to certain pre-closing liabilities and violations of representations and warranties. The Corporation also agreed to indemnify the purchaser for up to 1.5% of credit losses on transferred loans for a period of two years after the closing. Pursuant to this indemnification provision, the Corporation's maximum exposure is approximately $16 million. The Corporation recognized a reserve of approximately $2.2 million, representing its best estimate of the loss that would be incurred in connection with this indemnification.
	In connection with these transactions, the Corporation is relocating certain back office operations to Puerto Rico and New York. The Corporation incurred restructuring charges of $26.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. Additional restructuring charges amounting to approximately $22.0 million are expected to be incurred in the year 2015, comprised of $13.0 million in personnel related costs and $9.0 million in lease cancelations and other restructuring costs. Refer to Note 5, for restructuring charges incurred during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The regional operations sold constituted a business, as defined in ASC 805-10-55. Accordingly, the decision to sell these businesses resulted in the discontinuance of each of these respective operations and classification as held-for-sale. For financial reporting purposes, the results of the discontinued operations are presented as “Assets / Liabilities from discontinued operations” in the consolidated statement of condition and “(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax” in the consolidated statement of operations. As required by ASC 205-20, current and prior periods presented in the consolidated statement of operations as well as the related note disclosures covering income and expense amounts have been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of the discontinued operations for comparative purposes. The consolidated statement of financial condition and related note disclosure for prior periods do not reflect the reclassification of these assets and liabilities to discontinued operations.
	After the sale of these three regions, at December 31, 2014, there were no assets held within the discontinued operations. Liabilities within discontinued operations were $5.1 million, which includes the indemnity reserve of $2.2 million related to the California regional sale, as mentioned above, in addition to accruals for legal and professional fees.
	The following table provides the components of net income (loss) from the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Net interest income	$	61,352	$	88,006
	Provision (reversal) for loan losses		-6,764		-3,543
	Net gain on sale of regions		33,829		-
	Other non-interest income		27,823		19,556
	Total non-interest income		61,652		19,556
	Operating expenses:
	Personnel costs		36,675		33,170
	Net occupancy expenses		3,086		12,680
	Professional fees		15,642		11,153
	Goodwill impairment charge		186,511		-
	Other operating expenses		10,834		13,593
	Total operating expenses		252,748		70,596
	Net (loss) income from discontinued operations	$	-122,980	$	40,509

Restructuring_plan

Restructuring plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure Text Block	Note 5 – Restructuring plan
	As discussed in Note 4, in connection with the sale of the operations of the California, Illinois and Central Florida regions, the Corporation is relocating certain back office operations, previously conducted in these regions, to Puerto Rico and New York. The Corporation has undertaken a restructuring plan (the “PCB Restructuring Plan”) to eliminate and re-locate employment positions, terminate contracts and incur other costs associated with moving the operations to Puerto Rico and New York. The Corporation estimates that it will incur restructuring charges of approximately $49 million, of which approximately $27 million were incurred during 2014 and $22 million are expected to be incurred in 2015, comprised of $13.0 million in personnel related costs and $9.0 million in lease cancellations and other restructuring costs.
	Full-time equivalent employees at the California, Illinois and Central Florida regions were 37 as of December 31, 2014, compared with 365 as of December 31, 2013. Some of the employees at these regions were transferred to the acquiring entities. The remaining employees at these regions are expected to be transferred to other areas of the Corporation's U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico operations or depart by mid-2015.
	The following table details the expenses recorded by the Corporation that were associated with the PCB Restructuring Plan:
			Year ended
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14
	Personnel costs	$	17,516
	Net occupancy expenses		3,905
	Equipment expenses		457
	Professional fees		3,133
	Other operating expenses		1,714
	Total restructuring costs	$	26,725
	The following table presents the activity in the reserve for the restructuring costs associated with the PCB Restructuring Plan:
	(In thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2014	$	-
	Charges expensed during the period		14,785
	Payments made during the period		-1,249
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	13,536

Restrictions_on_cash_and_due_f

Restrictions on cash and due from banks and certain securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents [Text Block]	Note 6 - Restrictions on cash and due from banks and certain securities
	The Corporation's banking subsidiaries, BPPR and BPNA, are required by federal and state regulatory agencies to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “Fed”) or other banks. Those required average reserve balances amounted to $ 1.0 billion at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $992 million). Cash and due from banks, as well as other short-term, highly liquid securities, are used to cover the required average reserve balances.
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation held $45 million in restricted assets in the form of funds deposited in money market accounts, trading account securities and investment securities available for sale (December 31, 2013 - $44 million). The amounts held in trading account securities and investment securities available for sale consist primarily of restricted assets held for the Corporation's non-qualified retirement plans and fund deposits guaranteeing possible liens or encumbrances over the title of insured properties.

Securities_purchased_under_agr

Securities purchased under agreements to resell	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell [Text Block]	Note 7 - Securities purchased under agreements to resell
	The securities purchased underlying the agreements to resell were delivered to, and are held by, the Corporation. The counterparties to such agreements maintain effective control over such securities. The Corporation is permitted by contract to repledge the securities, and has agreed to resell to the counterparties the same or substantially similar securities at the maturity of the agreements.
	The fair value of the collateral securities held by the Corporation on these transactions at December 31, was as follows:
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Repledged	$	145,866	$	189,308
	Not repledged		33,258		20,734
	Total	$	179,124	$	210,042
	The repledged securities were used as underlying securities for repurchase agreement transactions.

Pledged_assets

Pledged assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Pledged Assets [Text Block]	Note 8 – Pledged assets
	Certain securities and loans were pledged to secure public and trust deposits, assets sold under agreements to repurchase, other borrowings and credit facilities available, derivative positions, and loan servicing agreements. The classification and carrying amount of the Corporation's pledged assets, in which the secured parties are not permitted to sell or repledge the collateral, were as follows:
		December 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	$	1,700,820	$	1,638,558
	Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost		60,515		35,000
	Loans held-for-sale measured at lower of cost or fair value		-		363
	Loans held-in-portfolio covered under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC		480,441		407,257
	Loans held-in-portfolio not covered under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC		8,820,204		9,108,984
	Total pledged assets	$	11,061,980	$	11,190,162
	Pledged securities that the creditor has the right by custom or contract to repledge are presented separately on the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation had $ 0.7 billion in investment securities available-for-sale and $ 0.7 billion in loans that served as collateral to secure public funds (December 31, 2013 - $ 1.0 billion and $ 0.5 billion, respectively).
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation's banking subsidiaries had short-term and long-term credit facilities authorized with the Federal Home Loan Bank system (the “FHLB”) aggregating to $3.7 billion (December 31, 2013 - $3.0 billion). Refer to Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements for borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities. At December 31, 2014, the credit facilities authorized with the FHLB were collateralized by $ 4.5 billion in loans held-in-portfolio (December 31, 2013 - $ 4.5 billion). Also, at December 31, 2014, the Corporation's banking subsidiaries had a borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve (“Fed”) discount window of $2.1 billion, which remained unused as of such date (December 31, 2013 - $3.4 billion). The amount available under these credit facilities with the Fed is dependent upon the balance of loans and securities pledged as collateral. At December 31, 2014, the credit facilities with the Fed discount window were collateralized by $ 4.1 billion in loans held-in-portfolio (December 31, 2013 - $ 4.5 billion). These pledged assets are included in the above table and were not reclassified and separately reported in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	In addition, at December 31, 2014, there were no trade receivables from brokers and counterparties pledged to secure repurchase agreements ($69 million as of December 31, 2013).

Investment_securities

Investment securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Available For Sale Securities Member
Investments [Abstract]
Investment [Text Block]	Note 9 – Investment securities available-for-sale
	The following table presents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate fair value, weighted average yield and contractual maturities of investment securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
			At December 31, 2014
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	U.S. Treasury securities
		After 1 to 5 years	$	698,003	$	2,226	$	75	$	700,154	1.14	%
	Total U.S. Treasury securities			698,003		2,226		75		700,154	1.14
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities
		Within 1 year		42,140		380		-		42,520	1.61
		After 1 to 5 years		1,603,245		1,168		9,936		1,594,477	1.26
		After 5 to 10 years		67,373		58		2,271		65,160	1.72
		After 10 years		23,000		-		184		22,816	3.18
	Total obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities			1,735,758		1,606		12,391		1,724,973	1.31
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		Within 1 year		2,765		17		-		2,782	3.83
		After 1 to 5 years		1,024		38		-		1,062	8.4
		After 5 to 10 years		22,552		2		2,331		20,223	5.82
		After 10 years		48,823		40		11,218		37,645	6.22
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions			75,164		97		13,549		61,712	6.04
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 1 to 5 years		3,687		87		-		3,774	2.66
		After 5 to 10 years		25,202		985		-		26,187	2.93
		After 10 years		1,905,763		13,109		38,803		1,880,069	2.03
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			1,934,652		14,181		38,803		1,910,030	2.04
	Mortgage-backed securities
		After 1 to 5 years		27,339		1,597		-		28,936	4.68
		After 5 to 10 years		147,182		7,314		1		154,495	3.51
		After 10 years		676,567		45,047		683		720,931	3.93
	Total mortgage-backed securities			851,088		53,958		684		904,362	3.88
	Equity securities (without contractual maturity)			1,351		1,271		-		2,622	5.03
	Other
		After 1 to 5 years		9,277		10		-		9,287	1.69
		After 5 to 10 years		1,957		62		-		2,019	3.63
	Total other			11,234		72		-		11,306	2.03
	Total investment securities available-for-sale		$	5,307,250	$	73,411	$	65,502	$	5,315,159	2.04	%
			At December 31, 2013
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	U.S. Treasury securities
		After 1 to 5 years	$	26,474	$	2,008	$	-	$	28,482	3.85	%
	Total U.S. Treasury securities			26,474		2,008		-		28,482	3.85
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities
		Within 1 year		25,021		39		-		25,060	1.85
		After 1 to 5 years		1,087,453		1,678		12,715		1,076,416	1.26
		After 5 to 10 years		528,611		100		21,742		506,969	1.52
		After 10 years		23,000		-		2,240		20,760	3.12
	Total obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities			1,664,085		1,817		36,697		1,629,205	1.38
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		After 1 to 5 years		6,228		45		85		6,188	4.64
		After 5 to 10 years		23,147		-		1,978		21,169	6.33
		After 10 years		48,803		29		9,812		39,020	5.84
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
		subdivisions		78,178		74		11,875		66,377	5.89
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 1 to 5 years		5,131		101		-		5,232	1.79
		After 5 to 10 years		31,613		921		-		32,534	2.98
		After 10 years		2,438,021		18,532		76,023		2,380,530	2.05
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			2,474,765		19,554		76,023		2,418,296	2.06
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - private label
		After 10 years		509		4		-		513	3.78
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - private label			509		4		-		513	3.78
Mortgage-backed securities
	Within 1 year		419		24		-		443	3.14
	After 1 to 5 years		15,921		833		-		16,754	4.5
	After 5 to 10 years		62,373		3,058		1,214		64,217	4.12
	After 10 years		1,007,733		50,807		4,313		1,054,227	3.93
Total mortgage-backed securities			1,086,446		54,722		5,527		1,135,641	3.95
Equity securities (without contractual maturity)			3,178		1,109		171		4,116	4.06
Other
	After 1 to 5 years		9,638		-		141		9,497	1.68
	After 10 years		2,604		69		-		2,673	3.61
Total other			12,242		69		141		12,170	2.09
Total investment securities available-for-sale		$	5,345,877	$	79,357	$	130,434	$	5,294,800	2.3	%
The weighted average yield on investment securities available-for-sale is based on amortized cost; therefore, it does not give effect to changes in fair value.
Securities not due on a single contractual maturity date, such as mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, are classified in the period of final contractual maturity. The expected maturities of collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage-backed securities and certain other securities may differ from their contractual maturities because they may be subject to prepayments or may be called by the issuer.
The following table presents the aggregate amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2014 by contractual maturity.
(In thousands)		Amortized cost		Fair value
Within 1 year	$	44,905	$	45,302
After 1 to 5 years		2,342,575		2,337,690
After 5 to 10 years		264,266		268,084
After 10 years		2,654,153		2,661,461
Total		5,305,899		5,312,537
Equity securities		1,351		2,622
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	5,307,250	$	5,315,159
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation sold U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations with an approximate amortized cost of $311.1 million (2013 – equity securities with an approximate amortized cost of $3.3 million). The proceeds from these sales were $ 310.2 million (2013 - $ 5.4 million). Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	Years ended December 31,
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
Gross realized gains	$	4,461	$	2,110	$	65
Gross realized losses		-5,331		-		-1,684
Net realized (losses) gains on sale of investment securities available-for-sale	$	-870	$	2,110	$	-1,619
The following tables present the Corporation's fair value and gross unrealized losses of investment securities available-for-sale, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2014, and 2013.
		At December 31, 2014
		Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
				Gross				Gross				Gross
		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
U.S. Treasury securities		$	49,465	$	75	$	-	$	-	$	49,465	$	75
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities			888,325		6,866		429,835		5,525		1,318,160		12,391
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
	subdivisions		14,419		3,031		41,084		10,518		55,503		13,549
Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			539,658		13,774		733,814		25,029		1,273,472		38,803
Mortgage-backed securities			457		4		25,486		680		25,943		684
Total investment securities available-for-sale in an
	unrealized loss position	$	1,492,324	$	23,750	$	1,230,219	$	41,752	$	2,722,543	$	65,502
		At December 31, 2013
		Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
				Gross				Gross				Gross
		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities		$	1,326,866	$	32,457	$	69,257	$	4,240	$	1,396,123	$	36,697
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
	subdivisions		54,256		11,685		8,330		190		62,586		11,875
Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			1,567,654		70,378		96,676		5,645		1,664,330		76,023
Mortgage-backed securities			105,455		4,762		7,225		765		112,680		5,527
Equity securities			1,657		171		-		-		1,657		171
Other			-		-		9,497		141		9,497		141
Total investment securities available-for-sale in an
	unrealized loss position	$	3,055,888	$	119,453	$	190,985	$	10,981	$	3,246,873	$	130,434
As of December 31, 2014, the available-for-sale investment portfolio reflects gross unrealized losses of approximately $66 million, driven by U.S. Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, obligations from the U.S. Government sponsored entities, and obligations of the Puerto Rico Government and its political subdivisions. As part of its analysis for all US Agencies' securities, management considers the U.S. Agency guarantee.
In February 2014, the three principal nationally recognized rating agencies (Moody's Investor Services, Standard and Poor's and Fitch Ratings) downgraded the general-obligation bonds of the Commonwealth and other obligations of Puerto Rico instrumentalities to non-investment grade categories, citing concerns about financial flexibility and a reduced capacity to borrow in the financial markets. In July 2014, the Puerto Rico general obligations were further downgraded by the rating agencies, after the Commonwealth enacted a law that allowed certain Puerto Rico public corporations to restructure their debt.
On February 12, 2015, S&P further downgraded the debt rating of the Commonwealth general obligation bonds and of various public instrumentalities. S&P stated that, in their view, Puerto Rico's current economic and financial trajectory is now more susceptible to adverse financial, economic and market conditions that could ultimately impair the Commonwealth's ability to fund services and its debt commitments. S&P also cited implementation risk with respect to the value-added tax and expressed concern that, while higher taxes could improve the budget balance, there could be potential negative economic implications. On February 19, 2015, Moody's also downgraded its debt ratings for the Commonwealth general obligation bonds and of various public instrumentalities, citing similar concerns as S&P. The portfolio of obligations of the Puerto Rico Government is comprised of securities with specific sources of income or revenues identified for repayments. The Corporation performs periodic credit quality reviews on these issuers.
Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary (“OTTI”) declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the value of a debt security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized for anticipated credit losses. Also, for equity securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired, the excess of the security's carrying value over its fair value at the evaluation date is accounted for as a loss in the results of operations. The OTTI analysis requires management to consider various factors, which include, but are not limited to: (1) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, (2) the financial condition of the issuer or issuers, (3) actual collateral attributes, (4) the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments, (5) any rating changes by a rating agency, (6) adverse conditions specifically related to the security, industry, or a geographic area, and (7) management's intent to sell the debt security or whether it is more likely than not that the Corporation would be required to sell the debt security before a forecasted recovery occurs.
At December 31, 2014, management performed its quarterly analysis of all debt securities in an unrealized loss position. Based on the analyses performed, management concluded that no individual debt security was other-than-temporarily impaired as of such date. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation did not have the intent to sell debt securities in an unrealized loss position and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will have to sell the investment securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost basis.
The following table states the name of issuers, and the aggregate amortized cost and fair value of the securities of such issuer (includes available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities), in which the aggregate amortized cost of such securities exceeds 10% of stockholders' equity. This information excludes securities backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Investments in obligations issued by a state of the U.S. and its political subdivisions and agencies, which are payable and secured by the same source of revenue or taxing authority, other than the U.S. Government, are considered securities of a single issuer.
		2014				2013
(In thousands)	Amortized cost		Fair value		Amortized cost		Fair value
FNMA	$	1,746,807	$	1,736,987	$	2,318,171	$	2,266,610
FHLB		737,149		732,894		336,933		326,220
Freddie Mac		1,117,865		1,112,485		1,434,346		1,418,216
Held To Maturity Securities Member
Investments [Abstract]
Investment [Text Block]	Note 10 – Investment securities held-to-maturity
	The following tables present the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate fair value, weighted average yield and contractual maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
			At December 31, 2014
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		Within 1 year	$	2,740	$	-	$	8	$	2,732	5.84	%
		After 1 to 5 years		12,830		-		764		12,066	5.95
		After 5 to 10 years		21,325		-		6,003		15,322	6.09
		After 10 years		64,678		3,342		5,543		62,477	2.22
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions			101,573		3,342		12,318		92,597	3.6
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 5 to 10 years		97		5		-		102	5.45
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			97		5		-		102	5.45
	Other
		Within 1 year		250		-		-		250	1.33
		After 1 to 5 years		1,250		-		-		1,250	1.1
	Total other			1,500		-		-		1,500	1.14
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity		$	103,170	$	3,347	$	12,318	$	94,199	3.57	%
			At December 31, 2013
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		Within 1 year	$	12,570	$	-	$	12	$	12,558	2.06	%
		After 1 to 5 years		12,060		-		984		11,076	5.91
		After 5 to 10 years		20,015		-		5,251		14,764	6.06
		After 10 years		69,236		257		13,179		56,314	2.43
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions			113,881		257		19,426		94,712	3.4
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 10 years		115		7		-		122	5.45
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			115		7		-		122	5.45
	Other
		Within 1 year		26,000		-		645		25,355	3.41
		After 1 to 5 years		500		-		1		499	1.33
	Total other			26,500		-		646		25,854	3.37
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity		$	140,496	$	264	$	20,072	$	120,688	3.4	%
	Securities not due on a single contractual maturity date, such as collateralized mortgage obligations, are classified in the period of final contractual maturity. The expected maturities of collateralized mortgage obligations and certain other securities may differ from their contractual maturities because they may be subject to prepayments or may be called by the issuer.
	The following table presents the aggregate amortized cost and fair value of investments securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2014 by contractual maturity.
	(In thousands)		Amortized cost		Fair value
	Within 1 year	$	2,990	$	2,982
	After 1 to 5 years		14,080		13,316
	After 5 to 10 years		21,422		15,424
	After 10 years		64,678		62,477
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity	$	103,170	$	94,199
	The following tables present the Corporation's fair value and gross unrealized losses of investment securities held-to-maturity, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			At December 31, 2014
			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
					Gross				Gross				Gross
			Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
	(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		$	373	$	2	$	45,969	$	12,316	$	46,342	$	12,318
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity in an unrealized
		loss position	$	373	$	2	$	45,969	$	12,316	$	46,342	$	12,318
			At December 31, 2013
			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
					Gross				Gross				Gross
			Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
	(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		$	60,028	$	12,180	$	13,044	$	7,246	$	73,072	$	19,426
	Other			24,604		646		-		-		24,604		646
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity in an unrealized
		loss position	$	84,632	$	12,826	$	13,044	$	7,246	$	97,676	$	20,072
As indicated in Note 9 to these consolidated financial statements, management evaluates investment securities for OTTI declines in fair value on a quarterly basis.
The “Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions” classified as held-to-maturity at December 31, 2014 are primarily associated with securities issued by municipalities of Puerto Rico and are generally not rated by a credit rating agency. This includes $61 million of securities issued by three municipalities of Puerto Rico that are payable from the real and personal property taxes collected within such municipalities. These bonds have seniority to the payment of operating cost and expenses of the municipality. The portfolio also includes approximately $41 million in securities for which the underlying source of payment is not the central government, but in which it provides a guarantee in the event of default. In February 2014, the three principal nationally recognized rating agencies (Moody's Investor Services, Standard and Poor's and Fitch Ratings) downgraded the general-obligation bonds of the Commonwealth and other obligations of Puerto Rico instrumentalities to non-investment grade categories, citing concerns about financial flexibility and a reduced capacity to borrow in the financial markets. In July 2014, the Puerto Rico general obligations were further downgraded by the rating agencies, after the Commonwealth enacted a law that allowed certain Puerto Rico public corporations to restructure their debt.
On February 12, 2015, S&P further downgraded the debt rating of the Commonwealth general obligation bonds and of various public instrumentalities. S&P stated that, in their view, Puerto Rico's current economic and financial trajectory is now more susceptible to adverse financial, economic and market conditions that could ultimately impair the Commonwealth's ability to fund services and its debt commitments. S&P also cited implementation risk with respect to the value-added tax and expressed concern that, while higher taxes could improve the budget balance, there could be potential negative economic implications. On February 19, 2015, Moody's also downgraded its debt ratings for the Commonwealth general obligation bonds and of various public instrumentalities, citing similar concerns as S&P.
The Corporation performs periodic credit quality reviews on these issuers. The Corporation does not have the intent to sell securities held-to-maturity and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will have to sell these investment securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost basis.

Loans

Loans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 – Loans
	Covered loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction, except for lines of credit with revolving privileges, are accounted for by the Corporation in accordance with ASC Subtopic 310-30. Under ASC Subtopic 310-30, the acquired loans were aggregated into pools based on similar characteristics. Each loan pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flows. The covered loans which are accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 by the Corporation are not considered non-performing and will continue to have an accretable yield as long as there is a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected. The Corporation measures additional losses for this portfolio when it is probable the Corporation will be unable to collect all cash flows expected at acquisition plus additional cash flows expected to be collected arising from changes in estimates after acquisition. Lines of credit with revolving privileges that were acquired as part of the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction are accounted for under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20, which requires that any differences between the contractually required loan payment receivable in excess of the Corporation's initial investment in the loans be accreted into interest income. Loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-20 are placed in non-accrual status when past due in accordance with the Corporation's non-accruing policy and any accretion of discount is discontinued.
	The risks on loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted transaction are significantly different from the risks on loans not covered under the FDIC loss sharing agreements because of the loss protection provided by the FDIC. Accordingly, the Corporation presents loans subject to the loss sharing agreements as “covered loans” in the information below and loans that are not subject to the FDIC loss sharing agreements as “non-covered loans”. The FDIC loss sharing agreements expires at the end of the quarter ending June 30, 2015 for commercial (including construction) and consumer loans, and at the end of the quarter ending June 30, 2020 for single-family residential mortgage loans, as explained in Note 13.
	For a summary of the accounting policy related to loans, interest recognition and allowance for loan losses refer to the summary of significant accounting policies included in Note 2 to these consolidated financial statements.
	The following table presents the composition of non-covered loans held-in-portfolio (“HIP”), net of unearned income, at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commercial multi-family		$	487,280	$	1,175,937
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			2,526,146		2,970,505
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			1,667,267		2,166,545
	Commercial and industrial			3,453,574		3,724,197
	Construction			251,820		206,084
	Mortgage			6,502,886		6,681,476
	Leasing			564,389		543,761
	Legacy[2]			80,818		211,135
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		1,155,229		1,185,272
		Home equity lines of credit		366,162		478,211
		Personal		1,375,452		1,349,119
		Auto		767,369		699,980
		Other		206,059		219,644
	Total loans held-in-portfolio[1]		$	19,404,451	$	21,611,866
	[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale).
	[2]	The legacy portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, construction loans and lease financings related to certain lending products exited by the
		Corporation as part of restructuring efforts carried out in prior years at the BPNA segment.
	The following table presents the composition of covered loans at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commercial real estate		$	1,511,472	$	1,710,229
	Commercial and industrial			103,309		102,575
	Construction			70,336		190,127
	Mortgage			822,986		934,373
	Consumer			34,559		47,123
	Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	2,542,662	$	2,984,427
	The following table provides a breakdown of loans held-for-sale (“LHFS”) at December 31, 2014 and 2013 by main categories.
	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Commercial	$	309		$	603
	Legacy		319			-
	Mortgage		100,166			109,823
	Consumer		5,310			-
	Total loans held-for-sale	$	106,104		$	110,426
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recorded purchases (including repurchases) of mortgage loans amounting to $574 million (2013 - $1.9 billion). For 2013, this includes two bulk purchases of $761 million in mortgage loans to financial institutions in Puerto Rico. Additionally, the Corporation recorded purchases of $92 million in consumer loans during the year ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $42 million) and purchases of $24 million in commercial loans during the year ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $15 million).
	The Corporation performed whole-loan sales involving approximately $185 million of residential mortgage loans during the year ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $661 million). During the third quarter of 2014, BPNA sold approximately $115.7 million and reclassified to held-for-sale approximately $105.0 million in classified and legacy residential mortgage and commercial loans. The 2013 activity included $435 million from the bulk sale of non-performing mortgage loans, completed during the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Also, during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation securitized approximately $675 million of mortgage loans into Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage-backed securities and $225 million of mortgage loans into Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) mortgage-backed securities, compared to $920 million and $438 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2013. The Corporation did not securitize mortgage loans into Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) mortgage-backed securities during the year ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $33 million).The Corporation sold commercial and construction loans with a book value of approximately $260 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $421 million). The sales activity for 2013 included $401 million from the bulk sale of non-performing commercial and construction loans completed during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
	Non-covered loans
	The following tables present non-covered loans held-in-portfolio by loan class that are in non-performing status or are accruing interest but are past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2014 and 2013. Accruing loans past due 90 days or more consist primarily of credit cards, FHA / VA, and other insured mortgage loans, and delinquent mortgage loans which are included in the Corporation's financial statements pursuant to GNMA's buy-back option program. Servicers of loans underlying GNMA mortgage-backed securities must report as their own assets the defaulted loans that they have the option (but not the obligation) to repurchase, even when they elect not to exercise that option. Accruing loans past due 90 days or more also include reverse mortgage loans in Puerto Rico which are guaranteed by FHA, but which are currently not accruing interest. Due to the guaranteed nature of the loans, it is the Corporation's policy to exclude these balances from non-performing assets. In addition, accruing loans past due 90 days or more include residential conventional loans purchased from another financial institution that, although delinquent, the Corporation has received timely payment from the seller / servicer, and, in some instances, have partial guarantees under recourse agreements. However, residential conventional loans purchased from another financial institution, which are in the process of foreclosure, are classified as non-performing mortgage loans.
	At December 31, 2014
				Puerto Rico				U.S. mainland				Popular, Inc.
					Accruing				Accruing				Accruing
			Non-accrual		loans past-due		Non-accrual		loans past-due			Non-accrual	loans past-due
	(In thousands)		loans		90 days or more		loans		90 days or more			loans	90 days or more
	Commercial multi-family		$	2,199	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,199	$	-
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			33,452		-		-		-		33,452		-
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			92,648		-		805		-		93,453		-
	Commercial and industrial			129,611		494		1,510		-		131,121		494
	Construction			13,812		-		-		-		13,812		-
	Mortgage[2][3]			295,629		426,387		9,284		-		304,913		426,387
	Leasing			3,102		-		-		-		3,102		-
	Legacy			-		-		1,545		-		1,545		-
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		-		20,368		449		-		449		20,368
		Home equity lines of credit		-		21		4,090		-		4,090		21
		Personal		25,678		10		1,410		-		27,088		10
		Auto		11,387		-		-		-		11,387		-
		Other		3,865		682		7		-		3,872		682
	Total[1]		$	611,383	$	447,962	$	19,100	$	-	$	630,483	$	447,962
	[1] For purposes of this table non-performing loans exclude $ 19 million in non-performing loans held-for-sale.
[2] Non-covered loans of $59 million accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are excluded from the above table as they are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method, in which these loans will accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loans using estimated cash flow analysis.
[3] It is the Corporation's policy to report delinquent residential mortgage loans insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA as accruing loans past due 90 days or more as opposed to non-performing since the principal repayment is insured. These balances include $125 million of residential mortgage loans in Puerto Rico insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA that are no longer accruing interest as of December 31, 2014. Furthermore, the Corporation has approximately $66 million in reverse mortgage loans in Puerto Rico which are guaranteed by FHA, but which are currently not accruing interest. Due to the guaranteed nature of the loans, it is the Corporation's policy to exclude these balances from non-performing assets.
At December 31, 2013
			Puerto Rico				U.S. mainland				Popular, Inc.
				Accruing				Accruing				Accruing
		Non-accrual		loans past-due		Non-accrual		loans past-due			Non-accrual	loans past-due
(In thousands)		loans		90 days or more		loans		90 days or more			loans	90 days or more
Commercial multi-family		$	4,944	$	-	$	20,894	$	-	$	25,838	$	-
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			41,959		-		42,413		-		84,372		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied			83,441		-		23,507		-		106,948		-
Commercial and industrial			55,753		556		6,142		-		61,895		556
Construction			18,108		-		5,663		-		23,771		-
Mortgage[2][3]			206,389		395,645		26,292		-		232,681		395,645
Leasing			3,495		-		-		-		3,495		-
Legacy			-		-		15,050		-		15,050		-
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		20,313		486		-		486		20,313
	Home equity lines of credit		-		147		8,632		-		8,632		147
	Personal		17,054		54		1,591		-		18,645		54
	Auto		10,562		-		2		-		10,564		-
	Other		5,550		585		21		-		5,571		585
Total[1]		$	447,255	$	417,300	$	150,693	$	-	$	597,948	$	417,300
[1] For purposes of this table non-performing loans exclude $ 1 million in non-performing loans held-for-sale.
[2] Non-covered loans by $43 million accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are excluded from the above table as they are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method, in which these loans will accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loans using estimated cash flow analysis.
[3] It is the Corporation's policy to report delinquent residential mortgage loans insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA as accruing loans past due 90 days or more as opposed to non-performing since the principal repayment is insured. These balances include $115 million of residential mortgage loans in Puerto Rico insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA that are no longer accruing interest as of December 31, 2013. Furthermore, the Corporation has approximately $50 million in reverse mortgage loans in Puerto Rico which are guaranteed by FHA, but which are currently not accruing interest. Due to the guaranteed nature of the loans, it is the Corporation's policy to exclude these balances from non-performing assets.
The following tables present loans by past due status at December 31, 2014 and 2013 for non-covered loans held-in-portfolio (net of unearned income).
31-Dec-14
Puerto Rico
			Past due													Non-covered
		30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					loans HIP
(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current		Puerto Rico
Commercial multi-family		$	221		$	69		$	2,199		$	2,489		$	77,588	$	80,077
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			9,828			121			33,452			43,401			1,970,178		2,013,579
Commercial real estate owner occupied			8,954			7,709			92,648			109,311			1,364,051		1,473,362
Commercial and industrial			18,498			5,269			130,105			153,872			2,653,913		2,807,785
Construction			2,497			-			13,812			16,309			143,075		159,384
Mortgage			304,319			167,219			780,678			1,252,216			4,198,285		5,450,501
Leasing			6,779			1,246			3,102			11,127			553,262		564,389
Consumer:
	Credit cards		13,715			9,290			20,368			43,373			1,096,791		1,140,164
	Home equity lines of credit		137			159			21			317			13,083		13,400
	Personal		13,479			6,646			25,688			45,813			1,216,720		1,262,533
	Auto		34,238			8,397			11,387			54,022			713,274		767,296
	Other		1,009			209			4,547			5,765			199,879		205,644
Total		$	413,674		$	206,334		$	1,118,007		$	1,738,015		$	14,200,099	$	15,938,114
31-Dec-14
U.S. mainland
			Past due
		30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					Loans HIP
(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current		U.S. mainland
Commercial multi-family		$	87		$	376		$	-		$	463		$	406,740	$	407,203
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			1,478			-			-			1,478			511,089		512,567
Commercial real estate owner occupied			45			3,631			805			4,481			189,424		193,905
Commercial and industrial			1,133			123			1,510			2,766			643,023		645,789
Construction			810			-			-			810			91,626		92,436
Mortgage			29,582			8,646			9,284			47,512			1,004,873		1,052,385
Legacy			929			1,931			1,545			4,405			76,413		80,818
Consumer:
	Credit cards		314			246			449			1,009			14,056		15,065
	Home equity lines of credit		5,036			1,025			4,090			10,151			342,611		352,762
	Personal		2,476			893			1,410			4,779			108,140		112,919
	Auto		-			-			-			-			73		73
	Other		10			4			7			21			394		415
Total		$	41,900		$	16,875		$	19,100		$	77,875		$	3,388,462	$	3,466,337
31-Dec-14
Popular, Inc.
			Past due													Non-covered
		30-59			60-89			90 days			Total						loans HIP
(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current			Popular, Inc.
Commercial multi-family		$	308		$	445		$	2,199		$	2,952		$	484,328	$	487,280
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			11,306			121			33,452			44,879			2,481,267		2,526,146
Commercial real estate owner occupied			8,999			11,340			93,453			113,792			1,553,475		1,667,267
Commercial and industrial			19,631			5,392			131,615			156,638			3,296,936		3,453,574
Construction			3,307			-			13,812			17,119			234,701		251,820
Mortgage			333,901			175,865			789,962			1,299,728			5,203,158		6,502,886
Leasing			6,779			1,246			3,102			11,127			553,262		564,389
Legacy			929			1,931			1,545			4,405			76,413		80,818
Consumer:
	Credit cards		14,029			9,536			20,817			44,382			1,110,847		1,155,229
	Home equity lines of credit		5,173			1,184			4,111			10,468			355,694		366,162
	Personal		15,955			7,539			27,098			50,592			1,324,860		1,375,452
	Auto		34,238			8,397			11,387			54,022			713,347		767,369
	Other		1,019			213			4,554			5,786			200,273		206,059
Total		$	455,574		$	223,209		$	1,137,107		$	1,815,890		$	17,588,561	$	19,404,451
31-Dec-13
Puerto Rico
			Past due													Non-covered
			30-59			60-89			90 days		Total					loans HIP
(In thousands)			days			days			or more		past due			Current		Puerto Rico
Commercial multi-family		$	446		$	-		$	4,944		$	5,390		$	77,013	$	82,403
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			13,889			349			41,959			56,197			1,808,021		1,864,218
Commercial real estate owner occupied			13,725			8,318			83,441			105,484			1,501,019		1,606,503
Commercial and industrial			9,960			4,463			56,309			70,732			2,841,734		2,912,466
Construction			2,329			-			18,108			20,437			140,734		161,171
Mortgage			316,663			154,882			645,444			1,116,989			4,283,690		5,400,679
Leasing			7,457			1,607			3,495			12,559			531,202		543,761
Consumer:
	Credit cards		13,797			9,991			20,313			44,101			1,125,520		1,169,621
	Home equity lines of credit		133			53			147			333			14,845		15,178
	Personal		12,897			6,794			17,108			36,799			1,177,085		1,213,884
	Auto		31,340			9,361			10,562			51,263			648,228		699,491
	Other		1,834			859			6,135			8,828			209,636		218,464
Total		$	424,470		$	196,677		$	907,965		$	1,529,112		$	14,358,727	$	15,887,839
31-Dec-13
U.S. mainland
			Past due
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					Loans HIP
(In thousands)			days			days			or more			past due			Current		U.S. mainland
Commercial multi-family		$	3,621		$	1,675		$	20,894		$	26,190		$	1,067,344	$	1,093,534
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			4,255			-			42,413			46,668			1,059,619		1,106,287
Commercial real estate owner occupied			657			8,452			23,507			32,616			527,426		560,042
Commercial and industrial			2,331			2,019			6,142			10,492			801,239		811,731
Construction			-			-			5,663			5,663			39,250		44,913
Mortgage			30,713			9,630			26,292			66,635			1,214,162		1,280,797
Legacy			9,079			2,098			15,050			26,227			184,908		211,135
Consumer:
	Credit cards		285			200			486			971			14,680		15,651
	Home equity lines of credit		2,794			2,198			8,632			13,624			449,409		463,033
	Personal		3,196			826			1,591			5,613			129,622		135,235
	Auto		11			-			2			13			476		489
	Other		43			50			21			114			1,066		1,180
Total		$	56,985		$	27,148		$	150,693		$	234,826		$	5,489,201	$	5,724,027
31-Dec-13
Popular, Inc.
			Past due													Non-covered
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total				loans HIP
(In thousands)			days			days			or more			past due		Current		Popular, Inc.
Commercial multi-family		$	4,067		$	1,675		$	25,838		$	31,580		$	1,144,357	$	1,175,937
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			18,144			349			84,372			102,865			2,867,640		2,970,505
Commercial real estate owner occupied			14,382			16,770			106,948			138,100			2,028,445		2,166,545
Commercial and industrial			12,291			6,482			62,451			81,224			3,642,973		3,724,197
Construction			2,329			-			23,771			26,100			179,984		206,084
Mortgage			347,376			164,512			671,736			1,183,624			5,497,852		6,681,476
Leasing			7,457			1,607			3,495			12,559			531,202		543,761
Legacy			9,079			2,098			15,050			26,227			184,908		211,135
Consumer:
	Credit cards		14,082			10,191			20,799			45,072			1,140,200		1,185,272
	Home equity lines of credit		2,927			2,251			8,779			13,957			464,254		478,211
	Personal		16,093			7,620			18,699			42,412			1,306,707		1,349,119
	Auto		31,351			9,361			10,564			51,276			648,704		699,980
	Other		1,877			909			6,156			8,942			210,702		219,644
Total		$	481,455		$	223,825		$	1,058,658		$	1,763,938		$	19,847,928	$	21,611,866
The following table provides a breakdown of loans held-for-sale (“LHFS”) in non-performing status at December 31, 2014 and 2013 by main categories.
(In thousands)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
Commercial	$	309		$	603
Mortgage		14,041			489
Consumer		4,549			-
Total	$	18,899		$	1,092
The outstanding principal balance of non-covered loans accounted pursuant to ASC Subtopic 310-30, net of amounts charged off by the Corporation, amounted to $243 million at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $197 million). At December 31, 2014, none of the acquired non-covered loans accounted under ASC Subtopic 310-30 were considered non-performing loans. Therefore, interest income, through accretion of the difference between the carrying amount of the loans and the expected cash flows, was recognized on all acquired loans.
Changes in the carrying amount and the accretable yield for the non-covered loans accounted pursuant to the ASC Subtopic 310-30, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
Activity in the accretable yield - Non-covered loans ASC 310-30
		For the years ended
(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
Beginning balance		$	49,398	$	-
Additions			19,190		60,805
Accretion			-10,074		-7,396
Change in expected cash flows			57,790		-4,011
Ending balance		$	116,304	$	49,398
Carrying amount of non-covered loans accounted for pursuant to ASC 310-30
		For the years ended
(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
Beginning balance		$	173,659	$	-
Additions			58,799		195,283
Accretion			10,074		7,396
Collections and charge-offs			-29,769		-29,020
Ending balance		$	212,763	$	173,659
	Allowance for loan losses ASC 310-30 non-covered loans		-16,159		-14,536
Ending balance, net of allowance for loan losses		$	196,604	$	159,123
The components of the net financing leases receivable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
(In thousands)			2014		2013
Total minimum lease payments		$	497,895	$	493,022
Estimated residual value of leased property			149,079		134,198
Deferred origination costs, net of fees			8,727		7,773
	Less - Unearned financing income		89,552		88,230
Net minimum lease payments			566,149		546,763
	Less - Allowance for loan losses		7,184		10,737
Net minimum lease payments, net of allowance for loan losses		$	558,965	$	536,026
At December 31, 2014, future minimum lease payments are expected to be received as follows:
(In thousands)
2015	$	127,901
2016		112,768
2017		99,531
2018		83,518
2019 and thereafter		74,177
Total	$	497,895
Covered loans
The following table presents covered loans in non-performing status and accruing loans past-due 90 days or more by loan class at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
			31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
			Non-accrual		Accruing loans past		Non-accrual		Accruing loans past
(In thousands)			loans		due 90 days or more		loans		due 90 days or more
Commercial real estate			$	8,810	$	-	$	8,345	$	-
Commercial and industrial				1,142		-		7,335		456
Construction				2,770		-		11,872		-
Mortgage				4,376		28		1,739		69
Consumer				735		-		90		112
Total[1]			$	17,833	$	28	$	29,381	$	637
[1] Covered loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are excluded from the above table as they are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method, in which these loans will accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loans using estimated cash flow analyses.
The following tables present loans by past due status at December 31, 2014 and 2013 for covered loans held-in-portfolio. The information considers covered loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-20 and ASC Subtopic 310-30.
31-Dec-14
			Past due
		30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					Covered
(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current		loans HIP
Commercial real estate		$	98,559		$	12,597		$	291,010		$	402,166		$	1,109,306	$	1,511,472
Commercial and industrial			512			7			7,756			8,275			95,034		103,309
Construction			-			384			58,665			59,049			11,287		70,336
Mortgage			45,764			23,531			143,140			212,435			610,551		822,986
Consumer			1,884			747			2,532			5,163			29,396		34,559
Total covered loans		$	146,719		$	37,266		$	503,103		$	687,088		$	1,855,574	$	2,542,662
31-Dec-13
			Past due
			30-59		60-89			90 days			Total					Covered
(In thousands)			days		days			or more			past due				Current	loans HIP
Commercial real estate		$	42,898		$	8,745		$	374,301		$	425,944		$	1,284,285	$	1,710,229
Commercial and industrial			1,584			349			16,318			18,251			84,324		102,575
Construction			399			-			178,007			178,406			11,721		190,127
Mortgage			50,222			23,384			165,030			238,636			695,737		934,373
Consumer			2,588			1,328			4,200			8,116			39,007		47,123
Total covered loans		$	97,691		$	33,806		$	737,856		$	869,353		$	2,115,074	$	2,984,427
The carrying amount of the covered loans consisted of loans determined to be impaired at the time of acquisition, which are accounted for in accordance with ASC Subtopic 310-30 (“credit impaired loans”), and loans that were considered to be performing at the acquisition date, accounted for by analogy to ASC Subtopic 310-30 (“non-credit impaired loans”), as detailed in the following table.
	31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	Carrying amount						Carrying amount
(In thousands)		Non-credit impaired loans		Credit impaired loans		Total		Non-credit impaired loans		Credit impaired loans		Total
Commercial real estate	$	1,392,482	$	90,202	$	1,482,684	$	1,483,331	$	149,341	$	1,632,672
Commercial and industrial		57,059		2,197		59,256		55,192		3,069		58,261
Construction		32,836		32,409		65,245		71,864		104,356		176,220
Mortgage		764,148		45,829		809,977		862,878		59,483		922,361
Consumer		25,617		1,393		27,010		35,810		2,623		38,433
Carrying amount		2,272,142		172,030		2,444,172		2,509,075		318,872		2,827,947
Allowance for loan losses		-52,798		-26,048		-78,846		-57,594		-36,321		-93,915
Carrying amount, net of allowance	$	2,219,344	$	145,982	$	2,365,326	$	2,451,481	$	282,551	$	2,734,032
The outstanding principal balance of covered loans accounted pursuant to ASC Subtopic 310-30, net of amounts charged off by the Corporation, amounted to $3.1 billion at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $3.8 billion). At December 31, 2014, none of the acquired loans from the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 were considered non-performing loans. Therefore, interest income, through accretion of the difference between the carrying amount of the loans and the expected cash flows, was recognized on all acquired loans.
Changes in the carrying amount and the accretable yield for the covered loans accounted pursuant to the ASC Subtopic 310-30, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, were as follows:
		Activity in the accretable yield
		Covered loans ASC 310-30
		For the years ended
		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
			Non-credit		Credit				Non-credit		Credit
			impaired		impaired				impaired		impaired
(In thousands)			loans		loans		Total		loans		loans		Total
Beginning balance		$	1,297,725	$	11,480	$	1,309,205	$	1,446,381	$	5,288	$	1,451,669
Accretion			-268,063		-16,409		-284,472		-268,005		-11,703		-279,708
Change in expected cash flows			236,090		10,514		246,604		119,349		17,895		137,244
Ending balance		$	1,265,752	$	5,585	$	1,271,337	$	1,297,725	$	11,480	$	1,309,205
		Carrying amount of loans accounted for pursuant to ASC 310-30
		For the years ended
		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
			Non-credit		Credit				Non-credit		Credit
			impaired		impaired				impaired		impaired
(In thousands)			loans		loans		Total		loans		loans		Total
Beginning balance		$	2,509,075	$	318,872	$	2,827,947	$	3,051,964	$	439,795	$	3,491,759
Accretion			268,063		16,409		284,472		268,005		11,703		279,708
Collections and charge offs			-504,996		-163,251		-668,247		-810,894		-132,626		-943,520
Ending balance		$	2,272,142	$	172,030	$	2,444,172	$	2,509,075	$	318,872	$	2,827,947
Allowance for loan losses
	ASC 310-30 covered loans		-52,798		-26,048		-78,846		-57,594		-36,321		-93,915
Ending balance, net of ALLL		$	2,219,344	$	145,982	$	2,365,326	$	2,451,481	$	282,551	$	2,734,032
The Corporation accounts for lines of credit with revolving privileges under the accounting guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20, which requires that any differences between the contractually required loans payment receivable in excess of the initial investment in the loans be accreted into interest income over the life of the loans, if the loan is accruing interest. Covered loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-20 amounted to $0.1 billion at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $0.2 billion).

Allowance_for_loan_losses

Allowance for loan losses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance [Abstract]
Allowance for loan losses	Note 12 – Allowance for loan losses
	The Corporation follows a systematic methodology to establish and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses to provide for inherent losses in the loan portfolio. This methodology includes the consideration of factors such as current economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans. The provision for loan losses charged to current operations is based on this methodology. Loan losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan losses.
	The Corporation's assessment of the allowance for loan losses is determined in accordance with the guidance of loss contingencies in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan impairment guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35. Also, the Corporation determines the allowance for loan losses on purchased impaired loans and purchased loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 by analogy, by evaluating decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date.
	The accounting guidance provides for the recognition of a loss allowance for groups of homogeneous loans. The determination for general reserves of the allowance for loan losses includes the following principal factors:
	Base net loss rates, which are based on the moving average of annualized net loss rates computed over a 3-year historical loss period for the commercial and construction loan portfolios, and an 18-month period for the consumer and mortgage loan portfolios.  The base net loss rates are applied by loan type and by legal entity.
	Recent loss trend adjustment, which replaces the base loss rate with a 12-month average loss rate, when these trends are higher than the respective base loss rates. The objective of this adjustment is to allow for a more recent loss trend to be captured and reflected in the ALLL estimation process. As part of the annual review of the components of the ALLL models, as discussed in the following paragraphs and implemented as of June 30, 2014, the Corporation eliminated the use of caps in the recent loss trend adjustment for the consumer and mortgage portfolios, among other enhancements. For the period ended December 31, 2013, the recent loss trend adjustment caps for the consumer and mortgage portfolios were triggered in only one portfolio segment within the Puerto Rico consumer portfolio. Management assessed the impact of the applicable cap through a review of qualitative factors that specifically considered the drivers of recent loss trends and changes to the portfolio composition. The related effect of the aforementioned cap was immaterial for the overall level of the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses for the Puerto Rico Consumer portfolio.
	For the period ended December 31, 2014, 50% (December 31, 2013, 27%) of the ALLL for BPPR non-covered loan portfolios utilized the recent loss trend adjustment instead of the base loss. The effect of replacing the base loss with the recent loss trend adjustment was mainly concentrated in the commercial multi-family, commercial and industrial, personal and auto loan portfolios for 2014, and in commercial multi-family, mortgage and leasing portfolios for 2013.
	For the period ended December 31, 2014, 21% (December 31, 2013, 29%) of the ALLL for BPNA loan portfolios utilized the recent loss trend adjustment instead of the base loss. The effect of replacing the base loss with the recent loss trend adjustment was mainly concentrated in the commercial multi-family, commercial and industrial and legacy loan portfolios for 2014 and in the commercial multi-family, commercial real estate non-owner occupied, commercial and industrial loan portfolios for 2013.
	Environmental factors, which include credit and macroeconomic indicators such as unemployment rate, economic activity index and delinquency rates, adopted to account for current market conditions that are likely to cause estimated credit losses to differ from historical losses. The Corporation reflects the effect of these environmental factors on each loan group as an adjustment that, as appropriate, increases the historical loss rate applied to each group. Environmental factors provide updated perspective on credit and economic conditions. Regression analysis is used to select these indicators and quantify the effect on the general reserve of the allowance for loan losses.
	During the second quarter of 2014, management completed the annual review of the components of the ALLL models. As part of this review management updated core metrics and revised certain components related to the estimation process for evaluating the adequacy of the general reserve of the allowance for loan losses. These enhancements to the ALLL methodology, which are described in the paragraphs below, were implemented as of June 30, 2014 and resulted in a net decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $18.7 million for the non-covered portfolio and a net increase to the allowance for loan losses of $0.8 million for the covered portfolio.
	Management made the following principal enhancements to the methodology during the second quarter of 2014:
	Annual review and recalibration of the environmental factors adjustment. The environmental factor adjustments are developed by performing regression analyses on selected credit and economic indicators for each applicable loan segment. During the second quarter of 2014, the environmental factor models used to account for changes in current credit and macroeconomic conditions were reviewed and recalibrated based on the latest applicable trends. Management also revised the application of environmental factors to the historical loss rates to consider last 12 month trends of the applicable credit and macroeconomic indicators applied as an incremental adjustment to account for emerging risks not necessarily considered in the historical loss rates.
	The combined effect of the aforementioned recalibration and enhancements to the environmental factors adjustment resulted in a decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $17 million at June 30, 2014, of which $14.1 million related to the non-covered BPPR segment and $3.7 million related to the BPNA segment, offset in part by a $0.8 million increase in the BPPR covered segment.
	Increased the historical look-back period for determining the recent loss trend adjustment for consumer and mortgage loans. The Corporation increased the look-back period for assessing recent trends applicable to the determination of consumer and mortgage loan net charge-offs from 6 months to 12 months and eliminated the use of caps. Previously, the Corporation used a recent loss trend adjustment based on 6 months of net charge-offs up to a determined cap. Given the current overall consumer and mortgage credit quality improvements, management concluded that a 12-month look-back period for the recent loss trend adjustment aligns the Corporation's allowance for loan losses methodology to current credit quality trends while limiting excessive pro-cyclicality given the longer look-back period analysis, thus, eliminating the aforementioned caps.
	The combined effect of the aforementioned enhancements to the recent loss trend adjustment resulted in a decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $1 million at June 30, 2014, of which $0.9 million related to the non-covered BPPR segment and $0.1 million related to the BPNA segment.
	The following tables present the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Puerto Rico - Non-covered loans
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance		$	128,150		$	5,095		$	130,330		$	10,622		$	152,578		$	426,775
		Provision (reversal of provision)		112,821			-3,121			34,530			470			98,149			242,849
		Charge-offs		-70,402			-1,722			-45,389			-6,028			-122,400			-245,941
		Recoveries		31,020			5,231			1,389			2,067			25,745			65,452
	Ending balance		$	201,589		$	5,483		$	120,860		$	7,131		$	154,072		$	489,135
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Puerto Rico - Covered loans
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance		$	42,198		$	19,491		$	36,006		$	-		$	4,397		$	102,092
		Provision (reversal of provision)		21,579			15,397			13,384			-			-4,225			46,135
		Charge-offs		-34,741			-36,223			-9,156			-			2,589			-77,531
		Recoveries		1,835			8,537			714			-			291			11,377
	Ending balance		$	30,871		$	7,202		$	40,948		$	-		$	3,052		$	82,073
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	U.S. Mainland - Continuing Operations
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance			$	24,930		$	214		$	26,599		$	11,335		$	19,205		$	82,283
		Allowance transferred from discontinued operations			7,984			-			-			-			-			7,984
		Provision (reversal of provision)			-2,979			736			-15,410			-8,611			7,414			-18,850
		Charge-offs			-16,628			-			-3,517			-8,071			-15,948			-44,164
		Recoveries			15,523			237			2,321			17,141			3,783			39,005
		Net write-down related to loans transferred to LHFS			-19,182			-			-7,531			-8,850			-111			-35,674
	Ending balance			$	9,648		$	1,187		$	2,462		$	2,944		$	14,343		$	30,584
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	U.S. Mainland - Discontinued Operations
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance			$	21,902		$	33		$	-		$	2,369		$	5,101		$	29,405
		Allowance transferred to continuing operations			-7,984			-			-			-			-			-7,984
		Provision (reversal of provision)			-2,831			-226			-			-1,812			-1,895			-6,764
		Charge-offs			-2,995			-			-			-557			-900			-4,452
		Recoveries			8,283			220			-			1,400			94			9,997
		Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations			-16,375			-27			-			-1,400			-2,400			-20,202
	Ending balance			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy		Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance			$	217,180		$	24,833		$	192,935		$	13,704	$	10,622		$	181,281		$	640,555
		Provision (reversal of provision)			128,590			12,786			32,504			-10,423		470			99,443			263,370
		Charge-offs			-124,766			-37,945			-58,062			-8,628		-6,028			-136,659			-372,088
		Recoveries			56,661			14,225			4,424			18,541		2,067			29,913			125,831
	Net write-down related to loans transferred to LHFS			-19,182			-			-7,531			-8,850		-			-111			-35,674
	Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations			-16,375			-27			-			-1,400		-			-2,400			-20,202
Ending balance			$	242,108		$	13,872		$	164,270		$	2,944	$	7,131		$	171,467		$	601,792
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Puerto Rico - Non-covered loans
(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance		$	217,615		$	5,862		$	119,027		$	2,894		$	99,899		$	445,297
	Provision (reversal of provision)		157,433			-7,563			258,541			11,234			128,239			547,884
	Charge-offs		-112,266			-6,757			-49,418			-6,034			-113,616			-288,091
	Recoveries		26,665			15,399			1,682			2,528			38,056			84,330
	Net write-downs related to loans sold		-161,297			-1,846			-199,502			-			-			-362,645
Ending balance		$	128,150		$	5,095		$	130,330		$	10,622		$	152,578		$	426,775
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Puerto Rico - Covered Loans
(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance		$	72,060		$	9,946		$	20,914		$	-		$	5,986		$	108,906
	Provision (reversal of provision)		-2,255			43,653			25,706			-			2,292			69,396
	Charge-offs		-28,422			-39,730			-10,679			-			-3,952			-82,783
	Recoveries		815			5,622			65			-			71			6,573
Ending balance		$	42,198		$	19,491		$	36,006		$	-		$	4,397		$	102,092
For the year ended December 31, 2013
U.S. Mainland - Continuing Operations
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance			$	37,554		$	1,196		$	30,348		$	29,070		$	26,383		$	124,551
	Provision (reversal of provision)			-3,440			-982			4,054			-21,632			10,826			-11,174
	Charge-offs			-26,116			-			-10,156			-17,423			-21,622			-75,317
	Recoveries			16,932			-			2,353			21,320			3,618			44,223
Ending balance			$	24,930		$	214		$	26,599		$	11,335		$	19,205		$	82,283
For the year ended December 31, 2013
U.S. Mainland - Discontinued Operations
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance			$	42,513		$	371		$	-		$	4,032		$	4,937		$	51,853
	Provision (reversal of provision)			-6,427			-338			-			-349			3,571			-3,543
	Charge-offs			-29,954			-			-			-5,105			-3,898			-38,957
	Recoveries			15,770			-			-			3,791			491			20,052
Ending balance			$	21,902		$	33		$	-		$	2,369		$	5,101		$	29,405
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Commercial		Construction		Mortgage		Legacy		Leasing		Consumer		Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance			$	369,742	$	17,375	$	170,289	$	33,102	$	2,894	$	137,205	$	730,607
	Provision (reversal of provision)			145,311		34,770		288,301		-21,981		11,234		144,928		602,563
	Charge-offs			-196,758		-46,487		-70,253		-22,528		-6,034		-143,088		-485,148
	Recoveries			60,182		21,021		4,100		25,111		2,528		42,236		155,178
	Net write-down related to loans sold			-161,297		-1,846		-199,502		-		-		-		-362,645
Ending balance			$	217,180	$	24,833	$	192,935	$	13,704	$	10,622	$	181,281	$	640,555
The following table provides the activity in the allowance for loan losses related to covered loans accounted for pursuant to ASC Subtopic 310-30.
	ASC 310-30 Covered loans
	For the years ended
(In thousands)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
Balance at beginning of period	$	93,915		$	95,407
Provision for loan losses		48,559			58,858
Net charge-offs		-63,628			-60,350
Balance at end of period	$	78,846		$	93,915
The following tables present information at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 regarding loan ending balances and the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and whether such loans and the allowance pertains to loans individually or collectively evaluated for impairment.
At December 31, 2014
Puerto Rico
(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL non-covered loans		$	64,736		$	363		$	45,838		$	770		$	27,796		$	139,503
General ALLL non-covered loans			136,853			5,120			75,022			6,361			126,276			349,632
ALLL - non-covered loans			201,589			5,483			120,860			7,131			154,072			489,135
Specific ALLL covered loans			5			-			-			-			-			5
General ALLL covered loans			30,866			7,202			40,948			-			3,052			82,068
ALLL - covered loans			30,871			7,202			40,948			-			3,052			82,073
Total ALLL		$	232,460		$	12,685		$	161,808		$	7,131		$	157,124		$	571,208
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired non-covered loans		$	356,911		$	13,268		$	431,569		$	3,023		$	115,759		$	920,530
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans		6,017,892			146,116			5,018,932			561,366			3,273,278			15,017,584
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio			6,374,803			159,384			5,450,501			564,389			3,389,037			15,938,114
Impaired covered loans			4,487			2,419			-			-			-			6,906
Covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans		1,610,294			67,917			822,986			-			34,559			2,535,756
Covered loans held-in-portfolio			1,614,781			70,336			822,986			-			34,559			2,542,662
Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	7,989,584		$	229,720		$	6,273,487		$	564,389		$	3,423,596		$	18,480,776
At December 31, 2014
U.S. Mainland
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL			$	-		$	-		$	273		$	-		$	365		$	638
General ALLL				9,648			1,187			2,189			2,944			13,978			29,946
Total ALLL			$	9,648		$	1,187		$	2,462		$	2,944		$	14,343		$	30,584
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired loans			$	250		$	-		$	4,255		$	-		$	1,973		$	6,478
Loans held-in-portfolio,
	excluding impaired loans			1,759,214			92,436			1,048,130			80,818			479,261			3,459,859
Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	1,759,464		$	92,436		$	1,052,385		$	80,818		$	481,234		$	3,466,337
At December 31, 2014
Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy		Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL non-covered loans			$	64,736		$	363		$	46,111		$	-	$	770		$	28,161		$	140,141
General ALLL non-covered loans				146,501			6,307			77,211			2,944		6,361			140,254			379,578
ALLL - non-covered loans				211,237			6,670			123,322			2,944		7,131			168,415			519,719
Specific ALLL covered loans				5			-			-			-		-			-			5
General ALLL covered loans				30,866			7,202			40,948			-		-			3,052			82,068
ALLL - covered loans				30,871			7,202			40,948			-		-			3,052			82,073
Total ALLL			$	242,108		$	13,872		$	164,270		$	2,944	$	7,131		$	171,467		$	601,792
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired non-covered loans			$	357,161		$	13,268		$	435,824		$	-	$	3,023		$	117,732		$	927,008
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans			7,777,106			238,552			6,067,062			80,818		561,366			3,752,539			18,477,443
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio				8,134,267			251,820			6,502,886			80,818		564,389			3,870,271			19,404,451
Impaired covered loans				4,487			2,419			-			-		-			-			6,906
Covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans			1,610,294			67,917			822,986			-		-			34,559			2,535,756
Covered loans held-in-portfolio				1,614,781			70,336			822,986			-		-			34,559			2,542,662
Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	9,749,048		$	322,156		$	7,325,872		$	80,818	$	564,389		$	3,904,830		$	21,947,113
At December 31, 2013
Puerto Rico
(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL non-covered loans		$	16,409		$	177		$	38,034		$	1,053		$	29,920		$	85,593
General ALLL non-covered loans			111,741			4,918			92,296			9,569			122,658			341,182
ALLL - non-covered loans			128,150			5,095			130,330			10,622			152,578			426,775
Specific ALLL covered loans			153			140			-			-			-			293
General ALLL covered loans			42,045			19,351			36,006			-			4,397			101,799
ALLL - covered loans			42,198			19,491			36,006			-			4,397			102,092
Total ALLL		$	170,348		$	24,586		$	166,336		$	10,622		$	156,975		$	528,867
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired non-covered loans		$	245,380		$	16,823		$	399,347		$	2,893		$	125,342		$	789,785
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans		6,220,210			144,348			5,001,332			540,868			3,191,296			15,098,054
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio			6,465,590			161,171			5,400,679			543,761			3,316,638			15,887,839
Impaired covered loans			20,945			-			-			-			-			20,945
Covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans		1,791,859			190,127			934,373			-			47,123			2,963,482
Covered loans held-in-portfolio			1,812,804			190,127			934,373			-			47,123			2,984,427
Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	8,278,394		$	351,298		$	6,335,052		$	543,761		$	3,363,761		$	18,872,266
At December 31, 2013
U.S. Mainland
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL			$	-		$	-		$	17,633		$	-		$	280		$	17,913
General ALLL				46,832			247			8,966			13,704			24,026			93,775
Total ALLL			$	46,832		$	247		$	26,599		$	13,704		$	24,306		$	111,688
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired loans			$	52,136		$	5,663		$	52,726		$	6,045		$	2,361		$	118,931
Loans held-in-portfolio,
	excluding impaired loans			3,519,459			39,250			1,228,071			205,090			613,227			5,605,097
Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	3,571,595		$	44,913		$	1,280,797		$	211,135		$	615,588		$	5,724,028
At December 31, 2013
Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy		Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL non-covered loans			$	16,409		$	177		$	55,667		$	-	$	1,053		$	30,200		$	103,506
General ALLL non-covered loans				158,573			5,165			101,262			13,704		9,569			146,684			434,957
ALLL - non-covered loans				174,982			5,342			156,929			13,704		10,622			176,884			538,463
Specific ALLL covered loans				153			140			-			-		-			-			293
General ALLL covered loans				42,045			19,351			36,006			-		-			4,397			101,799
ALLL - covered loans				42,198			19,491			36,006			-		-			4,397			102,092
Total ALLL			$	217,180		$	24,833		$	192,935		$	13,704	$	10,622		$	181,281		$	640,555
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired non-covered loans			$	297,516		$	22,486		$	452,073		$	6,045	$	2,893		$	127,703		$	908,716
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans			9,739,669			183,598			6,229,403			205,090		540,868			3,804,523			20,703,151
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio				10,037,185			206,084			6,681,476			211,135		543,761			3,932,226			21,611,867
Impaired covered loans				20,945			-			-			-		-			-			20,945
Covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans			1,791,859			190,127			934,373			-		-			47,123			2,963,482
Covered loans held-in-portfolio				1,812,804			190,127			934,373			-		-			47,123			2,984,427
Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	11,849,989		$	396,211		$	7,615,849		$	211,135	$	543,761		$	3,979,349		$	24,596,294
Impaired loans
The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
31-Dec-14
Puerto Rico
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal			Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance			allowance
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	$	50,324	$	53,154	$	5,182	$	7,929	$	7,929	$	58,253	$	61,083	$	5,182
Commercial real estate owner occupied		114,163		127,855		16,770		14,897		16,110		129,060		143,965		16,770
Commercial and industrial		145,633		148,204		42,784		23,965		31,722		169,598		179,926		42,784
Construction		2,575		7,980		363		10,693		28,994		13,268		36,974		363
Mortgage		395,911		426,502		45,838		35,658		39,248		431,569		465,750		45,838
Leasing		3,023		3,023		770		-		-		3,023		3,023		770
Consumer:
Credit cards		41,477		41,477		8,023		-		-		41,477		41,477		8,023
Personal		71,825		71,825		19,410		-		-		71,825		71,825		19,410
Auto		1,932		1,932		262		-		-		1,932		1,932		262
Other		525		525		101		-		-		525		525		101
Covered loans		2,419		7,500		5		4,487		4,487		6,906		11,987		5
Total Puerto Rico	$	829,807	$	889,977	$	139,508	$	97,629	$	128,490	$	927,436	$	1,018,467	$	139,508
31-Dec-14
U.S. mainland [1]
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
Commercial and industrial	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	250	$	250	$	250	$	250	$	-
Mortgage		3,049		3,443		273		1,206		2,306		4,255		5,749		273
Consumer:
HELOCs		1,095		1,095		362		791		791		1,886		1,886		362
Other		3		3		3		84		-		87		3		3
Total U.S. mainland	$	4,147	$	4,541	$	638	$	2,331	$	3,347	$	6,478	$	7,888	$	638
[1] Excludes impaired loans from discontinued operations.
31-Dec-14
Popular, Inc.
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	$	50,324	$	53,154	$	5,182	$	7,929	$	7,929	$	58,253	$	61,083	$	5,182
Commercial real estate owner occupied		114,163		127,855		16,770		14,897		16,110		129,060		143,965		16,770
Commercial and industrial		145,633		148,204		42,784		24,215		31,972		169,848		180,176		42,784
Construction		2,575		7,980		363		10,693		28,994		13,268		36,974		363
Mortgage		398,960		429,945		46,111		36,864		41,554		435,824		471,499		46,111
Leasing		3,023		3,023		770		-		-		3,023		3,023		770
Consumer:
Credit cards		41,477		41,477		8,023		-		-		41,477		41,477		8,023
HELOCs		1,095		1,095		362		791		791		1,886		1,886		362
Personal		71,825		71,825		19,410		-		-		71,825		71,825		19,410
Auto		1,932		1,932		262		-		-		1,932		1,932		262
Other		528		528		104		84		-		612		528		104
Covered loans		2,419		7,500		5		4,487		4,487		6,906		11,987		5
Total Popular, Inc.	$	833,954	$	894,518	$	140,146	$	99,960	$	131,837	$	933,914	$	1,026,355	$	140,146
31-Dec-13
Puerto Rico
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal			Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance			allowance
Commercial multi-family	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	3,405	$	6,942	$	3,405	$	6,942	$	-
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		19,120		19,407		2,368		47,245		55,397		66,365		74,804		2,368
Commercial real estate owner occupied		55,826		74,420		6,473		33,749		47,545		89,575		121,965		6,473
Commercial and industrial		30,370		33,152		7,568		55,665		68,141		86,035		101,293		7,568
Construction		2,324		9,047		177		14,499		36,951		16,823		45,998		177
Mortgage		358,437		376,393		38,034		40,910		45,181		399,347		421,574		38,034
Leasing		2,893		2,893		1,053		-		-		2,893		2,893		1,053
Consumer:
Credit cards		45,015		45,015		8,344		-		-		45,015		45,015		8,344
Personal		78,475		78,475		21,313		-		-		78,475		78,475		21,313
Auto		1,354		1,354		171		-		-		1,354		1,354		171
Other		498		498		92		-		-		498		498		92
Covered loans		12,837		17,538		293		8,108		10,063		20,945		27,601		293
Total Puerto Rico	$	607,149	$	658,192	$	85,886	$	203,581	$	270,220	$	810,730	$	928,412	$	85,886
31-Dec-13
U.S. mainland
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
Commercial multi-family	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	7,668	$	10,870	$	7,668	$	10,870	$	-
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		-		-		-		27,016		37,393		27,016		37,393		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied		-		-		-		15,624		19,910		15,624		19,910		-
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		1,828		1,828		1,828		1,828		-
Construction		-		-		-		5,663		5,663		5,663		5,663		-
Mortgage		46,192		50,570		17,633		6,534		8,513		52,726		59,083		17,633
Legacy		-		-		-		6,045		8,715		6,045		8,715		-
Consumer:
HELOCs		-		-		-		198		198		198		198		-
Auto		-		-		-		88		88		88		88		-
Other		2,075		2,075		280		-		-		2,075		2,075		280
Total U.S. mainland	$	48,267	$	52,645	$	17,913	$	70,664	$	93,178	$	118,931	$	145,823	$	17,913
31-Dec-13
Popular, Inc.
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
Commercial multi-family	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	11,073	$	17,812	$	11,073	$	17,812	$	-
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		19,120		19,407		2,368		74,261		92,790		93,381		112,197		2,368
Commercial real estate owner occupied		55,826		74,420		6,473		49,373		67,455		105,199		141,875		6,473
Commercial and industrial		30,370		33,152		7,568		57,493		69,969		87,863		103,121		7,568
Construction		2,324		9,047		177		20,162		42,614		22,486		51,661		177
Mortgage		404,629		426,963		55,667		47,444		53,694		452,073		480,657		55,667
Legacy		-		-		-		6,045		8,715		6,045		8,715		-
Leasing		2,893		2,893		1,053		-		-		2,893		2,893		1,053
Consumer:
Credit cards		45,015		45,015		8,344		-		-		45,015		45,015		8,344
HELOCs		-		-		-		198		198		198		198		-
Personal		78,475		78,475		21,313		-		-		78,475		78,475		21,313
Auto		1,354		1,354		171		88		88		1,442		1,442		171
Other		2,573		2,573		372		-		-		2,573		2,573		372
Covered loans		12,837		17,538		293		8,108		10,063		20,945		27,601		293
Total Popular, Inc.	$	655,416	$	710,837	$	103,799	$	274,245	$	363,398	$	929,661	$	1,074,235	$	103,799
The following tables present the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Puerto Rico						U.S. Mainland [1]						Popular, Inc.
	Average			Interest			Average			Interest			Average			Interest
	recorded			income			recorded			income			recorded			income
(In thousands)	investment			recognized			investment			recognized			investment			recognized
Commercial multi-family	$	1,539		$	-		$	2,657		$	-		$	4,196		$	-
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		70,154			2,719			9,264			-			79,418			2,719
Commercial real estate owner occupied		114,893			3,994			5,778			-			120,671			3,994
Commercial and industrial		130,940			7,852			955			-			131,895			7,852
Construction		18,418			-			1,133			-			19,551			-
Mortgage		415,188			19,319			33,686			1,187			448,874			20,506
Legacy		-			-			2,920			-			2,920			-
Leasing		2,747			-			-			-			2,747			-
Consumer:
Credit cards		42,345			-			-			-			42,345			-
HELOCs		-			-			1,768			-			1,768			-
Personal		74,593			-			-			-			74,593			-
Auto		1,884			-			52			-			1,936			-
Other		748			-			452			-			1,200			-
Covered loans		8,763			469			-			-			8,763			469
Total Popular, Inc.	$	882,212		$	34,353		$	58,665		$	1,187		$	940,877		$	35,540
[1] Excludes impaired loans from discontinued operations.
For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Puerto Rico						U.S. Mainland						Popular, Inc.
	Average			Interest			Average			Interest			Average			Interest
	recorded			income			recorded			income			recorded			income
(In thousands)	investment			recognized			investment			recognized			investment			recognized
Commercial multi-family	$	8,356		$	259		$	7,493		$	120		$	15,849		$	379
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		58,773			2,225			36,688			223			95,461			2,448
Commercial real estate owner occupied		125,091			2,956			19,024			150			144,115			3,106
Commercial and industrial		102,408			4,206			2,328			15			104,736			4,221
Construction		31,491			-			5,821			-			37,312			-
Mortgage		461,534			25,610			53,137			1,955			514,671			27,565
Legacy		-			-			12,957			-			12,957			-
Leasing		3,822			-			-			-			3,822			-
Consumer:
Credit cards		40,044			-			-			-			40,044			-
HELOCs		-			-			199			-			199			-
Personal		82,687			-			-			-			82,687			-
Auto		1,003			-			89			-			1,092			-
Other		417			-			2,260			-			2,677			-
Covered loans		42,791			1,245			-			-			42,791			1,245
Total Popular, Inc.	$	958,417		$	36,501		$	139,996		$	2,463		$	1,098,413		$	38,964
Modifications
Troubled debt restructurings related to non-covered loan portfolios amounted to $ 1.1 billion at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $ 1.0 billion). The amount of outstanding commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing receivables whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings amounted $5 million related to the commercial loan portfolio and $1 million related to the construction loan portfolio at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $3 million and $0, respectively).
A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession.
Commercial and industrial loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, term extensions, and converting evergreen revolving credit lines to long-term loans. Commercial real estate (“CRE”), which includes multifamily, owner-occupied and non-owner occupied CRE, and construction loans modified in a TDR often involve reducing the interest rate for a limited period of time or the remaining term of the loan, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or reductions in the payment plan. Construction loans modified in a TDR may also involve extending the interest-only payment period.
Residential mortgage loans modified in a TDR are primarily comprised of loans where monthly payments are lowered to accommodate the borrowers' financial needs for a period of time, normally five years to ten years. After the lowered monthly payment period ends, the borrower reverts back to paying principal and interest per the original terms with the maturity date adjusted accordingly.
Home equity loans modifications are made infrequently and are not offered if the Corporation also holds the first mortgage. Home equity loans modifications are uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of each borrower. Automobile loans modified in a TDR are primarily comprised of loans where the Corporation has lowered monthly payments by extending the term. Credit cards modified in a TDR are primarily comprised of loans where monthly payments are lowered to accommodate the borrowers' financial needs for a period of time, normally up to 24 months.
As part of its NPL reduction strategy and in order to expedite the resolution of delinquent construction and commercial loans, commencing in 2012, the Corporation routinely enters into liquidation agreements with borrowers and guarantors through the regular legal process, bankruptcy procedures and in certain occasions, out of court transactions. These liquidation agreements, in general, contemplate the following conditions: (1) consent to judgment by the borrowers and guarantors; (2) acknowledgement by the borrower of the debt, its liquidity and maturity; and (3) acknowledgment of the default in payments. The contractual interest rate is not reduced and continues to accrue during the term of the agreement. At the end of the period, the borrower is obligated to remit all amounts due or be subject to the Corporation's exercise of its foreclosure rights and further collection efforts. Likewise, the borrower's failure to make stipulated payments will grant the Corporation the ability to exercise its foreclosure rights. This strategy tends to expedite the foreclosure process, resulting in a more effective and efficient collection process. Although in general, these liquidation agreements do not contemplate the forgiveness of principal or interest as debtor is required to cover all outstanding amounts when the agreement becomes due, it could be construed that the Corporation has granted a concession by temporarily accepting a payment schedule that is different from the contractual payment schedule. Accordingly, loans under these program agreements are considered TDRs.
Loans modified in a TDR that are not accounted pursuant to ASC Subtopic 310-30 are typically already in non-accrual status at the time of the modification and partial charge-offs have in some cases already been taken against the outstanding loan balance. The TDR loan continues in non-accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated a willingness and ability to make the restructured loan payments (generally at least six months of sustained performance after the modification (or one year for loans providing for quarterly or semi-annual payments)) and management has concluded that it is probable that the borrower would not be in payment default in the foreseeable future.
Loans modified in a TDR may have the financial effect to the Corporation of increasing the specific allowance for loan losses associated with the loan. Consumer and residential mortgage loans modified under the Corporation's loss mitigation programs that are determined to be TDRs are individually evaluated for impairment based on an analysis of discounted cash flows.
For consumer and mortgage loans that are modified with regard to payment terms and which constitute TDRs, the discounted cash flow value method is used as the impairment valuation is more appropriately calculated based on the ongoing cash flow from the individuals rather than the liquidation of the asset. The computations give consideration to probability of defaults and loss-given-foreclosure on the related estimated cash flows.
Commercial and construction loans that have been modified as part of loss mitigation efforts are evaluated individually for impairment. The vast majority of the Corporation's modified commercial loans are measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral, as these are normally considered as collateral dependent loans. The Corporation may also measure commercial loans at their estimated realizable values determined by discounting the expected future cash flows. Construction loans that have been modified are also accounted for as collateral dependent loans. The Corporation determines the fair value measurement dependent upon its exit strategy for the particular asset(s) acquired in foreclosure.
The following tables present the non-covered and covered loans classified as TDRs according to their accruing status at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Popular, Inc.
	Non-Covered Loans
	December 31, 2014 [1]						31-Dec-13
(In thousands)		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total
Commercial	$	153,380	$	150,069	$	303,449	$	109,462	$	80,140	$	189,602
Construction		453		5,488		5,941		425		10,865		11,290
Legacy		-		-		-		-		949		949
Mortgage		556,346		116,465		672,811		535,357		82,786		618,143
Leases		775		2,248		3,023		270		2,623		2,893
Consumer		107,530		14,848		122,378		116,719		10,741		127,460
Total	$	818,484	$	289,118	$	1,107,602	$	762,233	$	188,104	$	950,337
[1] Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.
	Popular, Inc.
	Covered Loans
	31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
(In thousands)		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total
Commercial	$	1,689	$	3,257	$	4,946	$	7,389	$	10,017	$	17,406
Construction		-		2,419		2,419		-		3,464		3,464
Mortgage		3,629		3,990		7,619		146		189		335
Consumer		26		5		31		221		22		243
Total	$	5,344	$	9,671	$	15,015	$	7,756	$	13,692	$	21,448
The following tables present the loan count by type of modification for those loans modified in a TDR during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Puerto Rico
For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		8		-		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied	25		12		-		-
Commercial and industrial	37		43		-		-
Construction	-		4		-		-
Mortgage	52		61		413		142
Leasing	-		15		48		-
Consumer:
Credit cards	1,070		-		-		653
Personal	955		71		-		6
Auto	-		13		5		-
Other	103		-		-		2
Total	2,247		227		466		803
U.S. mainland
For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
Mortgage	-		-		18		-
Consumer:
HELOCs	5		-		-		-
Total	5		-		18		-
Popular, Inc.
For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		8		-		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied	25		12		-		-
Commercial and industrial	37		43		-		-
Construction	-		4		-		-
Mortgage	52		61		431		142
Leasing	-		15		48		-
Consumer:
Credit cards	1,070		-		-		653
HELOCs	5		-		-		-
Personal	955		71		-		6
Auto	-		13		5		-
Other	103		-		-		2
Total	2,252		227		484		803
Puerto Rico
For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		5		-		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied	6		4		-		45
Commercial and industrial	23		13		-		10
Mortgage	22		42		341		17
Leasing	-		22		23		-
Consumer:
Credit cards	1,107		-		-		989
Personal	923		22		-		6
Auto	-		11		-		-
Other	71		-		-		4
Total	2,157		119		364		1,071
U.S. mainland
For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	-		2		4		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied	-		1		1		-
Commercial and industrial	-		1		-		-
Mortgage	1		1		26		-
Consumer:
Total	1		5		31		-
Popular, Inc.
For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		7		4		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied	6		5		1		45
Commercial and industrial	23		14		-		10
Mortgage	23		43		367		17
Leasing	-		22		23		-
Consumer:
Credit cards	1,107		-		-		989
Personal	923		22		-		6
Auto	-		11		-		-
Other	71		-		-		4
Total	2,158		124		395		1,071
The following tables present by class, quantitative information related to loans modified as TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Puerto Rico
For the year ended December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	13	$	17,565	$	17,645	$	-865
Commercial real estate owner occupied	37		48,403		47,754		2,002
Commercial and industrial	80		130,818		129,561		6,728
Construction	4		11,358		11,485		-570
Mortgage	668		98,771		98,031		4,292
Leasing	63		1,628		1,632		361
Consumer:
Credit cards	1,723		14,207		16,193		2,584
Personal	1,032		17,814		17,881		3,935
Auto	18		278		289		16
Other	105		325		319		57
Total	3,743	$	341,167	$	340,790	$	18,540
U.S. mainland
For the year ended December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
Mortgage	18	$	2,342	$	2,603	$	364
Consumer:
HELOCs	5		251		250		67
Total	23	$	2,593	$	2,853	$	431
Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.
Popular, Inc.
For the year ended December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	13	$	17,565	$	17,645	$	-865
Commercial real estate owner occupied	37		48,403		47,754		2,002
Commercial and industrial	80		130,818		129,561		6,728
Construction	4		11,358		11,485		-570
Mortgage	686		101,113		100,634		4,656
Leasing	63		1,628		1,632		361
Consumer:
Credit cards	1,723		14,207		16,193		2,584
HELOCs	5		251		250		67
Personal	1,032		17,814		17,881		3,935
Auto	18		278		289		16
Other	105		325		319		57
Total	3,766	$	343,760	$	343,643	$	18,971
Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.
Puerto Rico
For the year ended December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	10	$	10,729	$	9,194	$	-7
Commercial real estate owner occupied	55		29,975		25,629		-1,047
Commercial and industrial	46		15,947		14,855		-253
Mortgage	422		72,899		76,839		8,869
Leasing	45		928		900		271
Consumer:
Credit cards	2,096		16,622		19,810		2,380
Personal	951		15,474		15,507		3,864
Auto	11		122		199		15
Other	75		267		264		36
Total	3,711	$	162,963	$	163,197	$	14,128
U.S. mainland
For the year ended December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	6	$	4,798	$	4,552	$	-65
Commercial real estate owner occupied	2		1,263		836		-144
Commercial and industrial	1		2,125		1,060		-216
Mortgage	28		3,240		3,395		1,099
Consumer:
Total	37	$	11,426	$	9,843	$	674
Popular, Inc.
For the year ended December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	16	$	15,527	$	13,746	$	-72
Commercial real estate owner occupied	57		31,238		26,465		-1,191
Commercial and industrial	47		18,072		15,915		-469
Mortgage	450		76,139		80,234		9,968
Leasing	45		928		900		271
Consumer:
Credit cards	2,096		16,622		19,810		2,380
Personal	951		15,474		15,507		3,864
Auto	11		122		199		15
Other	75		267		264		36
Total	3,748	$	174,389	$	173,040	$	14,802
During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, six loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $10.1 million and six loans of $165 million, respectively, were restructured into multiple notes (“Note A / B split”).  The Corporation recorded $2.1 million charge-offs as part of those loan restructurings during the year ended December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $26.6 million).  The restructuring of those loans was made after analyzing the borrowers' capacity to repay the debt, collateral and ability to perform under the modified terms. The recorded investment on those commercial TDRs amounted to approximately $2.9 million at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $130 million) with a related allowance for loan losses amounting to approximately $166 thousand (December 31, 2013 - $64 million).
The following tables present by class, TDRs that were subject to payment default and that had been modified as a TDR during the twelve months preceding the default date. Payment default is defined as a restructured loan becoming 90 days past due after being modified, foreclosed or charged-off, whichever occurs first. The recorded investment at December 31, 2014 is inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs since the modification date. Loans modified as a TDR that were fully paid down, charged-off or foreclosed upon by period end are not reported.
Puerto Rico
Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2014
(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	3	$	433
Commercial real estate owner occupied	5		1,191
Commercial and industrial	5		609
Construction	1		952
Mortgage	125		22,819
Leasing	8		72
Consumer:
Credit cards	465		4,176
Personal	101		1,331
Auto	14		255
Total [1]	727	$	31,838
[1] Excludes loans for which the Corporation has entered into liquidation agreements with borrowers and guarantors and is accepting payments which differ from the contractual payment schedule. The Corporation considers these as defaulted loans and does not intent to return them to accrual status.
U.S. mainland
Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2014
(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	1	$	907
Mortgage	1		110
Total	2	$	1,017
Popular, Inc.
Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2014
(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	4	$	1,340
Commercial real estate owner occupied	5		1,191
Commercial and industrial	5		609
Construction	1		952
Mortgage	126		22,929
Leasing	8		72
Consumer:
Credit cards	465		4,176
Personal	101		1,331
Auto	14		255
Total	729	$	32,855
Puerto Rico
Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2013
(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
Commercial real estate owner occupied	5	$	5,733
Commercial and industrial	6		1,838
Mortgage	208		32,734
Leasing	18		279
Consumer:
Credit cards	623		5,955
Personal	134		1,862
Auto	6		145
Other	2		21
Total [1]	1,002	$	48,567
[1] Exclude loans for which the Corporation has entered into liquidation agreements with borrowers and guarantors and is accepting payments which differ from the contractual payment schedule. The Corporation considers these as defaulted loans and does not intent to return them to accrual status.
U.S. mainland
Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2013
(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	3	$	2,554
Consumer:
Total	3	$	2,554
Popular, Inc.
Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2013
(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	3	$	2,554
Commercial real estate owner occupied	5		5,733
Commercial and industrial	6		1,838
Mortgage	208		32,734
Leasing	18		279
Consumer:
Credit cards	623		5,955
Personal	134		1,862
Auto	6		145
Other	2		21
Total	1,005	$	51,121
Commercial, consumer and mortgage loans modified in a TDR are closely monitored for delinquency as an early indicator of possible future default.  If loans modified in a TDR subsequently default, the Corporation evaluates the loan for possible further impairment.  The allowance for loan losses may be increased or partial charge-offs may be taken to further write-down the carrying value of the loan.
Credit Quality
The Corporation has defined a dual risk rating system to assign a rating to all credit exposures, particularly for the commercial and construction loan portfolios. Risk ratings in the aggregate provide the Corporation's management the asset quality profile for the loan portfolio. The dual risk rating system provides for the assignment of ratings at the obligor level based on the financial condition of the borrower, and at the credit facility level based on the collateral supporting the transaction. The Corporation's consumer and mortgage loans are not subject to the dual risk rating system. Consumer and mortgage loans are classified substandard or loss based on their delinquency status. All other consumer and mortgage loans that are not classified as substandard or loss would be considered “unrated”.
The Corporation's obligor risk rating scales range from rating 1 (Excellent) to rating 14 (Loss). The obligor risk rating reflects the risk of payment default of a borrower in the ordinary course of business.
Pass Credit Classifications:
Pass (Scales 1 through 8) – Loans classified as pass have a well defined primary source of repayment very likely to be sufficient, with no apparent risk, strong financial position, minimal operating risk, profitability, liquidity and capitalization better than industry standards.
Watch (Scale 9) – Loans classified as watch have acceptable business credit, but borrower's operations, cash flow or financial condition evidence more than average risk, requires above average levels of supervision and attention from Loan Officers.
Special Mention (Scale 10) - Loans classified as special mention have potential weaknesses that deserve management's close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Corporation's credit position at some future date.
Adversely Classified Classifications:
Substandard (Scales 11 and 12) - Loans classified as substandard are deemed to be inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans classified as such have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful (Scale 13) - Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make the collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Loss (Scale 14) - Uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this asset even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.
Risk ratings scales 10 through 14 conform to regulatory ratings. The assignment of the obligor risk rating is based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debts such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.
The Corporation periodically reviews loans classified as watch or worse, to evaluate if they are properly classified, and to determine impairment, if any. The frequency of these reviews will depend on the amount of the aggregate outstanding debt, and the risk rating classification of the obligor. In addition, during the renewal process of applicable credit facilities, the Corporation evaluates the corresponding loan grades.
Loans classified as pass credits are excluded from the scope of the review process described above until: (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Corporation for a modification.  In these circumstances, the credit facilities are specifically evaluated to assign the appropriate risk rating classification.
The Corporation has a Credit Process Review Group within the Corporate Credit Risk Management Division (“CCRMD”), which performs annual comprehensive credit process reviews of several middle markets, construction, asset-based and corporate banking lending groups in BPPR. This group evaluates the credit risk profile of each originating unit along with each unit's credit administration effectiveness, including the assessment of the risk rating representative of the current credit quality of the loans, and the evaluation of collateral documentation. The monitoring performed by this group contributes to assess compliance with credit policies and underwriting standards, determine the current level of credit risk, evaluate the effectiveness of the credit management process and identify control deficiencies that may arise in the credit-granting process. Based on its findings, the Credit Process Review Group recommends corrective actions, if necessary, that help in maintaining a sound credit process. CCRMD has contracted an outside loan review firm to perform the credit process reviews for the portfolios of commercial and construction loans in the U.S. mainland operations. The CCRMD participates in defining the review plan with the outside loan review firm and actively participates in the discussions of the results of the loan reviews with the business units. The CCRMD may periodically review the work performed by the outside loan review firm. CCRMD reports the results of the credit process reviews to the Risk Management Committee of the Corporation's Board of Directors.
The following table presents the outstanding balance, net of unearned income, of non-covered loans held-in-portfolio based on the Corporation's assignment of obligor risk ratings as defined at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
31-Dec-14
				Special										Pass/
(In thousands)		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Loss		Sub-total		Unrated		Total
Puerto Rico[1]
Commercial multi-family		$	2,306	$	5,021	$	3,186	$	-	$	-	$	10,513	$	69,564	$	80,077
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			171,771		144,104		169,900		-		-		485,775		1,527,804		2,013,579
Commercial real estate owner occupied			212,236		144,536		306,014		3,595		-		666,381		806,981		1,473,362
Commercial and industrial			421,332		367,834		272,880		849		255		1,063,150		1,744,635		2,807,785
	Total Commercial		807,645		661,495		751,980		4,444		255		2,225,819		4,148,984		6,374,803
Construction			4,612		6,204		16,908		-		-		27,724		131,660		159,384
Mortgage			-		-		218,680		-		-		218,680		5,231,821		5,450,501
Leasing			-		-		3,102		-		-		3,102		561,287		564,389
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		21,070		-		-		21,070		1,119,094		1,140,164
	HELOCs		-		-		8,186		-		7		8,193		5,207		13,400
	Personal		-		-		8,380		-		77		8,457		1,254,076		1,262,533
	Auto		-		-		11,348		-		40		11,388		755,908		767,296
	Other		-		-		2,130		-		1,735		3,865		201,779		205,644
	Total Consumer		-		-		51,114		-		1,859		52,973		3,336,064		3,389,037
Total Puerto Rico		$	812,257	$	667,699	$	1,041,784	$	4,444	$	2,114	$	2,528,298	$	13,409,816	$	15,938,114
U.S. mainland[2]
Commercial multi-family		$	11,283	$	6,818	$	13,653	$	-	$	-	$	31,754	$	375,449	$	407,203
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			17,424		8,745		13,446		-		-		39,615		472,952		512,567
Commercial real estate owner occupied			24,284		4,707		4,672		-		-		33,663		160,242		193,905
Commercial and industrial			5,357		2,548		7,988		-		-		15,893		629,896		645,789
	Total Commercial		58,348		22,818		39,759		-		-		120,925		1,638,539		1,759,464
Construction			-		-		-		-		-		-		92,436		92,436
Mortgage			-		-		23,100		-		-		23,100		1,029,285		1,052,385
Legacy			7,902		2,491		9,204		-		-		19,597		61,221		80,818
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		-		-		-		-		15,065		15,065
	HELOCs		-		-		2,457		-		1,632		4,089		348,673		352,762
	Personal		-		-		571		-		835		1,406		111,513		112,919
	Auto		-		-		-		-		-		-		73		73
	Other		-		-		7		-		-		7		408		415
	Total Consumer		-		-		3,035		-		2,467		5,502		475,732		481,234
Total U.S. mainland		$	66,250	$	25,309	$	75,098	$	-	$	2,467	$	169,124	$	3,297,213	$	3,466,337
Popular, Inc.
Commercial multi-family		$	13,589	$	11,839	$	16,839	$	-	$	-	$	42,267	$	445,013	$	487,280
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			189,195		152,849		183,346		-		-		525,390		2,000,756		2,526,146
Commercial real estate owner occupied			236,520		149,243		310,686		3,595		-		700,044		967,223		1,667,267
Commercial and industrial			426,689		370,382		280,868		849		255		1,079,043		2,374,531		3,453,574
	Total Commercial		865,993		684,313		791,739		4,444		255		2,346,744		5,787,523		8,134,267
Construction			4,612		6,204		16,908		-		-		27,724		224,096		251,820
Mortgage			-		-		241,780		-		-		241,780		6,261,106		6,502,886
Legacy			7,902		2,491		9,204		-		-		19,597		61,221		80,818
Leasing			-		-		3,102		-		-		3,102		561,287		564,389
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		21,070		-		-		21,070		1,134,159		1,155,229
	HELOCs		-		-		10,643		-		1,639		12,282		353,880		366,162
	Personal		-		-		8,951		-		912		9,863		1,365,589		1,375,452
	Auto		-		-		11,348		-		40		11,388		755,981		767,369
	Other		-		-		2,137		-		1,735		3,872		202,187		206,059
	Total Consumer		-		-		54,149		-		4,326		58,475		3,811,796		3,870,271
Total Popular, Inc.		$	878,507	$	693,008	$	1,116,882	$	4,444	$	4,581	$	2,697,422	$	16,707,029	$	19,404,451
The following table presents the weighted average obligor risk rating at December 31, 2014 for those classifications that consider a range of rating scales.
Weighted average obligor risk rating					(Scales 11 and 12)								(Scales 1 through 8)
Puerto Rico:[1]						Substandard									Pass
Commercial multi-family							11.69								5.63
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11.2								6.83
Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.28								6.96
Commercial and industrial							11.48								6.89
	Total Commercial						11.33								6.87
Construction							11.82								7.43
U.S. mainland:[2]						Substandard									Pass
Commercial multi-family							11								7.24
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11								6.83
Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.17								7.04
Commercial and industrial							11.09								6.29
	Total Commercial						11.04								6.74
Construction							-								7.76
Legacy							11.11								7.7
[1]	Excludes covered loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction.
[2]	Excludes discontinued operations.
31-Dec-13
				Special										Pass/
(In thousands)		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Loss		Sub-total		Unrated		Total
Puerto Rico[1]
Commercial multi-family		$	2,477	$	4,453	$	2,343	$	-	$	-	$	9,273	$	73,130	$	82,403
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			230,847		156,189		115,435		-		112		502,583		1,361,635		1,864,218
Commercial real estate owner occupied			231,705		134,577		305,565		-		-		671,847		934,656		1,606,503
Commercial and industrial			727,647		192,404		214,531		68		446		1,135,096		1,777,370		2,912,466
	Total Commercial		1,192,676		487,623		637,874		68		558		2,318,799		4,146,791		6,465,590
Construction			6,895		1,788		25,722		2,250		-		36,655		124,516		161,171
Mortgage			-		-		169,239		-		-		169,239		5,231,440		5,400,679
Leasing			-		-		3,495		-		-		3,495		540,266		543,761
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		21,044		-		-		21,044		1,148,577		1,169,621
	HELOCs		-		-		665		-		2,426		3,091		12,087		15,178
	Personal		-		-		7,483		-		141		7,624		1,206,260		1,213,884
	Auto		-		-		10,407		-		155		10,562		688,929		699,491
	Other		-		-		2,019		-		3,531		5,550		212,914		218,464
	Total Consumer		-		-		41,618		-		6,253		47,871		3,268,767		3,316,638
Total Puerto Rico		$	1,199,571	$	489,411	$	877,948	$	2,318	$	6,811	$	2,576,059	$	13,311,780	$	15,887,839
U.S. mainland
Commercial multi-family		$	73,481	$	11,459	$	62,346	$	-	$	-	$	147,286	$	946,248	$	1,093,534
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			75,094		29,442		160,001		-		-		264,537		841,750		1,106,287
Commercial real estate owner occupied			56,515		15,845		75,508		-		-		147,868		412,174		560,042
Commercial and industrial			11,657		11,822		46,307		-		-		69,786		741,945		811,731
	Total Commercial		216,747		68,568		344,162		-		-		629,477		2,942,117		3,571,594
Construction			-		-		20,885		-		-		20,885		24,028		44,913
Mortgage			-		-		26,292		-		-		26,292		1,254,505		1,280,797
Legacy			14,948		11,593		42,622		-		-		69,163		141,972		211,135
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		486		-		-		486		15,165		15,651
	HELOCs		-		-		3,317		-		5,315		8,632		454,401		463,033
	Personal		-		-		1,005		-		569		1,574		133,661		135,235
	Auto		-		-		-		-		2		2		487		489
	Other		-		-		20		-		1		21		1,159		1,180
	Total Consumer		-		-		4,828		-		5,887		10,715		604,873		615,588
Total U.S. mainland		$	231,695	$	80,161	$	438,789	$	-	$	5,887	$	756,532	$	4,967,495	$	5,724,027
Popular, Inc.
Commercial multi-family		$	75,958	$	15,912	$	64,689	$	-	$	-	$	156,559	$	1,019,378	$	1,175,937
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			305,941		185,631		275,436		-		112		767,120		2,203,385		2,970,505
Commercial real estate owner occupied			288,220		150,422		381,073		-		-		819,715		1,346,830		2,166,545
Commercial and industrial			739,304		204,226		260,838		68		446		1,204,882		2,519,315		3,724,197
	Total Commercial		1,409,423		556,191		982,036		68		558		2,948,276		7,088,908		10,037,184
Construction			6,895		1,788		46,607		2,250		-		57,540		148,544		206,084
Mortgage			-		-		195,531		-		-		195,531		6,485,945		6,681,476
Legacy			14,948		11,593		42,622		-		-		69,163		141,972		211,135
Leasing			-		-		3,495		-		-		3,495		540,266		543,761
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		21,530		-		-		21,530		1,163,742		1,185,272
	HELOCs		-		-		3,982		-		7,741		11,723		466,488		478,211
	Personal		-		-		8,488		-		710		9,198		1,339,921		1,349,119
	Auto		-		-		10,407		-		157		10,564		689,416		699,980
	Other		-		-		2,039		-		3,532		5,571		214,073		219,644
	Total Consumer		-		-		46,446		-		12,140		58,586		3,873,640		3,932,226
Total Popular, Inc.		$	1,431,266	$	569,572	$	1,316,737	$	2,318	$	12,698	$	3,332,591	$	18,279,275	$	21,611,866
The following table presents the weighted average obligor risk rating at December 31, 2013 for those classifications that consider a range of rating scales.
Weighted average obligor risk rating					(Scales 11 and 12)								(Scales 1 through 8)
Puerto Rico:[1]						Substandard									Pass
Commercial multi-family							11.33								5.31
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11.38								6.73
Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.31								6.89
Commercial and industrial							11.34								6.63
	Total Commercial						11.33								6.71
Construction							11.63								7.86
U.S. mainland:						Substandard									Pass
Commercial multi-family							11.34								7.08
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11.27								6.89
Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.31								7.04
Commercial and industrial							11.09								6.53
	Total Commercial						11.27								6.89
Construction							11.27								7.64
Legacy							11.24								7.72
[1]	Excludes covered loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction.

FDIC_loss_share_asset_and_true

FDIC loss share asset and true up payment obligation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
FDIC loss share asset	Note 13 – FDIC loss share asset and true-up payment obligation
	In connection with the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction, BPPR entered into loss share agreements with the FDIC with respect to the covered loans and other real estate owned. Pursuant to the terms of the loss share agreements, the FDIC's obligation to reimburse BPPR for losses with respect to covered assets begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The FDIC reimburses BPPR for 80% of losses with respect to covered assets, and BPPR reimburses the FDIC for 80% of recoveries with respect to losses for which the FDIC paid 80% reimbursement under loss share agreements. The loss share agreement applicable to single-family residential mortgage loans provides for FDIC loss and recoveries sharing for ten years expiring at the end of the quarter ending June 30, 2020. The loss share agreement applicable to commercial (including construction) and consumer loans provides for FDIC loss sharing for five years expiring at the end of the quarter ending June 30, 2015 and BPPR reimbursement to the FDIC for eight years expiring at the end of the quarter ending June 30, 2018, in each case, on the same terms and conditions as described above.
	The following table sets forth the activity in the FDIC loss share asset for the periods presented.
				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year		$	948,608	$	1,399,098	$	1,915,128
	Amortization of loss share indemnification asset			-189,959		-161,635		-129,676
	Reversal of accelerated amortization			12,492		-		-
	Credit impairment losses to be covered under loss sharing agreements			32,038		60,454		58,187
	Reimbursable expenses			58,117		50,985		30,771
	Decrease due to reciprocal accounting on amortization of contingent liability
		on unfunded commitments		-		-473		-969
	Payments from FDIC under loss sharing agreements			-269,397		-396,223		-462,016
	Recoveries on covered assets, including rental income on OREOs, subject to
	Other adjustments attributable to FDIC loss sharing agreements			-193		-3,598		-12,327
	Balance at end of period			591,706		948,608		1,399,098
	Balance due to the FDIC for recoveries on covered assets			-49,252		-39,194		-16,763
	Net balance of indemnity asset and amounts due from the FDIC		$	542,454	$	909,414	$	1,382,335
	As discussed in Note 1, the FDIC indemnity asset amortization for the year ended December 31, 2014 included a benefit of approximately $12.5 million to reverse the impact of accelerated amortization expense recorded in prior periods. This amount will be recognized as expense over the remaining portion of the loss sharing agreement that expires in the quarter ending June 30, 2015.
	During 2014, the Corporation revised its analysis of expected cash flows which resulted in a net decrease in estimated credit losses, which was driven mainly by certain commercial loan pools. Though this will have a positive impact on the Corporation's interest accretion in future periods, the carrying value of the indemnification asset was amortized to reflect lower levels of expected losses. This amortization is recognized over the shorter of the remaining life of the loan pools, which had an average life of approximately six years, or the indemnification asset, which expires at June 30, 2015, for commercial, construction and consumer loans and June 30, 2020 for single-family residential mortgage loans.
	The following table presents the weighted average life of the loan portfolios subject to the FDIC loss sharing agreement at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
		Weighted Average Life
		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commercial	5.87	years	6.43	years
	Consumer	5.76		3.13
	Construction	0.99		1.3
	Mortgage	7.3		6.91
	As part of the loss share agreement, BPPR agreed to make a true-up payment obligation (the “true-up payment”) to the FDIC on the date that is 45 days following the last day (the “true-up measurement date”) of the final shared loss month, or upon the final disposition of all covered assets under the loss sharing agreements in the event losses on the loss sharing agreements fail to reach expected levels. The estimated fair value of such true-up payment obligation is recorded as contingent consideration, which is included in the caption of other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Under the loss sharing agreements, BPPR will pay to the FDIC 50% of the excess, if any, of: (i) 20% of the intrinsic loss estimate of $4.6 billion (or $925 million)(as determined by the FDIC) less (ii) the sum of: (A) 25% of the asset discount (per bid) (or ($1.1 billion)); plus (B) 25% of the cumulative shared-loss payments (defined as the aggregate of all of the payments made or payable to BPPR minus the aggregate of all of the payments made or payable to the FDIC); plus (C) the sum of the period servicing amounts for every consecutive twelve-month period prior to and ending on the true-up measurement date in respect of each of the loss sharing agreements during which the loss sharing provisions of the applicable loss sharing agreement is in effect (defined as the product of the simple average of the principal amount of shared loss loans and shared loss assets at the beginning and end of such period times 1%).
	The following table provides the fair value and the undiscounted amount of the true-up payment obligation at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Carrying amount (fair value)	$	129,304		$	127,513
	Undiscounted amount	$	187,238		$	185,372
	The loss share agreements contain specific terms and conditions regarding the management of the covered assets that BPPR must follow in order to receive reimbursement on losses from the FDIC. Under the loss share agreements, BPPR must:
	manage and administer the covered assets and collect and effect charge-offs and recoveries with respect to such covered assets in a manner consistent with its usual and prudent business and banking practices and, with respect to single family shared-loss loans, the procedures (including collection procedures) customarily employed by BPPR in servicing and administering mortgage loans for its own account and the servicing procedures established by FNMA or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), as in effect from time to time, and in accordance with accepted mortgage servicing practices of prudent lending institutions;
	exercise its best judgment in managing, administering and collecting amounts on covered assets and effecting charge-offs with respect to the covered assets;
	use commercially reasonable efforts to maximize recoveries with respect to losses on single family shared-loss assets and best efforts to maximize collections with respect to commercial shared-loss assets;
	retain sufficient staff to perform the duties under the loss share agreements;
	adopt and implement accounting, reporting, record-keeping and similar systems with respect to the commercial shared-loss assets;
	comply with the terms of the modification guidelines approved by the FDIC or another federal agency for any single-family shared-loss loan;
	provide notice with respect to proposed transactions pursuant to which a third party or affiliate will manage, administer or collect any commercial shared-loss assets;
	file monthly and quarterly certificates with the FDIC specifying the amount of losses, charge-offs and recoveries; and
	maintain books and records sufficient to ensure and document compliance with the terms of the loss share agreements.
	Refer to Note 31, Commitment and Contingencies, for additional information on the settlement of the arbitration proceedings with the FDIC regarding the commercial loss share agreement.
				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year		$	948,608	$	1,399,098	$	1,915,128
	Amortization of loss share indemnification asset			-189,959		-161,635		-129,676
	Reversal of accelerated amortization			12,492		-		-
	Credit impairment losses to be covered under loss sharing agreements			32,038		60,454		58,187
	Reimbursable expenses			58,117		50,985		30,771
	Decrease due to reciprocal accounting on amortization of contingent liability
		on unfunded commitments		-		-473		-969
	Payments from FDIC under loss sharing agreements			-269,397		-396,223		-462,016
	Recoveries on covered assets, including rental income on OREOs, subject to
	Other adjustments attributable to FDIC loss sharing agreements			-193		-3,598		-12,327
	Balance at end of period			591,706		948,608		1,399,098
	Balance due to the FDIC for recoveries on covered assets			-49,252		-39,194		-16,763
	Net balance of indemnity asset and amounts due from the FDIC		$	542,454	$	909,414	$	1,382,335

Mortgage_banking_activities

Mortgage banking activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Mortgage Banking Activities [Text BLock]	Note 14 – Mortgage banking activities
	Income from mortgage banking activities includes mortgage servicing fees earned in connection with administering residential mortgage loans and valuation adjustments on mortgage servicing rights. It also includes gain on sales and securitizations of residential mortgage loans and trading gains and losses on derivative contracts used to hedge the Corporation's securitization activities. In addition, lower-of-cost-or-market valuation adjustments to residential mortgage loans held for sale, if any, are recorded as part of the mortgage banking activities.
	The following table presents the components of mortgage banking activities:
			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Mortgage servicing fees, net of fair value adjustments:
		Mortgage servicing fees	$	41,761	$	45,465	$	48,156
		Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustments		-24,683		-11,403		-17,406
	Total mortgage servicing fees, net of fair value adjustments			17,078		34,062		30,750
	Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation on loans held for sale			31,213		26,719		76,181
	Trading account profit (loss) :
		Unrealized (losses) gains on outstanding derivative positions		-726		746		304
		Realized (losses) gains on closed derivative positions		-16,950		10,130		-22,464
	Total trading account (loss) profit			-17,676		10,876		-22,160
	Total mortgage banking activities		$	30,615	$	71,657	$	84,771

Transfers_of_financial_assets_

Transfers of financial assets and mortgage servicing assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Abstract]
Transfers And Servicing Of Financial Assets [Text Block]	Note 15 – Transfers of financial assets and servicing assets
	The Corporation typically transfers conforming residential mortgage loans in conjunction with GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC securitization transactions whereby the loans are exchanged for cash or securities and servicing rights. The securities issued through these transactions are guaranteed by the corresponding agency and, as such, under seller/service agreements the Corporation is required to service the loans in accordance with the agencies' servicing guidelines and standards. Substantially, all mortgage loans securitized by the Corporation in GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC securities have fixed rates and represent conforming loans. As seller, the Corporation has made certain representations and warranties with respect to the originally transferred loans and, in the past, has sold certain loans with credit recourse to a government-sponsored entity, namely FNMA. Refer to Note 30 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of such arrangements.
	No liabilities were incurred as a result of these securitizations during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 because they did not contain any credit recourse arrangements. The Corporation recorded a net gain of $32.8 million and $37.3 million, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 related to the residential mortgage loan securitized.
	The following tables present the initial fair value of the assets obtained as proceeds from residential mortgage loans securitized during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Proceeds obtained during the year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Initial fair value
	Assets
	Trading account securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA		-	$	674,557		-	$	674,557
	Mortgage-backed securities - FNMA		-		225,047		-		225,047
	Total trading account securities		-	$	899,604		-	$	899,604
	Mortgage servicing rights		-		-	$	11,560	$	11,560
	Total		-	$	899,604	$	11,560	$	911,164
			Proceeds obtained during the year ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Initial fair value
	Assets
	Investments securities available for sale:
	Trading account securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA		-	$	919,980		-	$	919,980
	Mortgage-backed securities - FNMA		-		438,236		-		438,236
	Mortgage-backed securities - FHLMC		-		33,378		-		33,378
	Total trading account securities		-	$	1,391,594		-	$	1,391,594
	Mortgage servicing rights		-		-	$	17,639	$	17,639
	Total		-	$	1,391,594	$	17,639	$	1,409,233
	During the year ended December 31, 2014 the Corporation retained servicing rights on whole loan sales involving approximately $86 million in principal balance outstanding (2013 - $152 million), with net realized gains of approximately $3.2 million (2013 - $5.3 million). All loan sales performed during the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were without credit recourse agreements.
	The Corporation recognizes as assets the rights to service loans for others, whether these rights are purchased or result from asset transfers such as sales and securitizations. These mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) are measured at fair value.
	The Corporation uses a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of MSRs. The discounted cash flow model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, prepayment and late fees, among other considerations. Prepayment speeds are adjusted for the Corporation's loan characteristics and portfolio behavior.
	The following table presents the changes in MSRs measured using the fair value method for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Residential MSRs
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Fair value at beginning of period		$	161,099	$	154,430
	Purchases			-		45
	Servicing from securitizations or asset transfers			12,583		19,262
	Changes due to payments on loans[1]			-15,887		-22,556
	Reduction due to loan repurchases			-2,759		-3,871
	Changes in fair value due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions			-6,127		15,024
	Other disposals			-215		-1,235
	Fair value at end of period		$	148,694	$	161,099
	[1]	Represents the change due to collection / realization of expected cash flow over time.
	Residential mortgage loans serviced for others were $15.6 billion at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $16.3 billion).
	Net mortgage servicing fees, a component of mortgage banking activities in the consolidated statements of operations, include the changes from period to period in the fair value of the MSRs, including changes due to collection / realization of expected cash flows. Mortgage servicing fees, excluding fair value adjustments, for the year ended December 31, 2014 amounted to $41.8 million (2013 - $45.5 million; 2012 - $48.2 million). The banking subsidiaries receive servicing fees based on a percentage of the outstanding loan balance. At December 31, 2014, those weighted average mortgage servicing fees were 0.26% (2013 – 0.27%). Under these servicing agreements, the banking subsidiaries do not generally earn significant prepayment penalty fees on the underlying loans serviced.
	The section below includes information on assumptions used in the valuation model of the MSRs, originated and purchased.
	Key economic assumptions used in measuring the servicing rights derived from loans securitized or sold by the Corporation during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Years ended
		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Prepayment speed	6.1	%	6.6	%
	Weighted average life	16.4	years	15.2	years
	Discount rate (annual rate)	10.8	%	11	%
	Key economic assumptions used to estimate the fair value of MSRs derived from sales and securitizations of mortgage loans performed by the banking subsidiaries and the sensitivity to immediate changes in those assumptions at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Originated MSRs
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014			2013
	Fair value of servicing rights		$	110,534		$	115,753
	Weighted average life			11.7	years		12.5	years
	Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)			8.6	%		8	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-4,089		$	-3,763
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-7,995		$	-7,459
	Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)			11.5	%		11.6	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-4,492		$	-4,930
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-8,701		$	-9,595
	The banking subsidiaries also own servicing rights purchased from other financial institutions. The fair value of purchased MSRs, their related valuation assumptions and the sensitivity to immediate changes in those assumptions at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Purchased MSRs
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014			2013
Fair value of servicing rights		$	38,160		$	45,346
Weighted average life			11	years		10.9	years
Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)			9.1	%		9.2	%
	Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-1,620		$	-1,969
	Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-2,924		$	-3,478
Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)			10.7	%		10.8	%
	Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-1,603		$	-2,073
	Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-2,877		$	-3,655
The sensitivity analyses presented in the tables above for servicing rights are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures indicate, changes in fair value based on a 10 and 20 percent variation in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the sensitivity tables included herein, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments and increased credit losses), which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.
At December 31, 2014, the Corporation serviced $2.1 billion (2013 - $2.5 billion) in residential mortgage loans with credit recourse to the Corporation.
Under the GNMA securitizations, the Corporation, as servicer, has the right to repurchase (but not the obligation), at its option and without GNMA's prior authorization, any loan that is collateral for a GNMA guaranteed mortgage-backed security when certain delinquency criteria are met. At the time that individual loans meet GNMA's specified delinquency criteria and are eligible for repurchase, the Corporation is deemed to have regained effective control over these loans if the Corporation was the pool issuer. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation had recorded $81 million in mortgage loans on its consolidated statements of financial condition related to this buy-back option program (2013 - $48 million). As long as the Corporation continues to service the loans that continue to be collateral in a GNMA guaranteed mortgage-backed security, the MSR is recognized by the Corporation. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation repurchased approximately $145 million of mortgage loans under the GNMA buy-back option program (2013 - $209 million). The determination to repurchase these loans was based on the economic benefits of the transaction, which results in a reduction of the servicing costs for these severely delinquent loans, mostly related to principal and interest advances. Furthermore, due to their guaranteed nature, the risk associated with the loans is minimal. The Corporation places these loans under its loss mitigation programs and once brought back to current status, these may be either retained in portfolio or re-sold in the secondary market.
The Corporation also has the rights to service a portfolio of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) commercial loans. The SBA servicing rights are measured at the lower of cost or fair value method. The following table presents the activity in the SBA servicing rights for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. During 2014 and 2013, the Corporation did not execute any sale of SBA loans.
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	440	$	695
Amortization		-180		-255
Balance at end of year	$	260	$	440
Fair value at end of year	$	1,016	$	1,609
SBA loans serviced for others were $427 million at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $451 million).
In 2014 weighted average servicing fees on the SBA serviced loans were approximately 1.00% (2013 - 1.02%).
Key economic assumptions used to estimate the fair value of SBA loans and the sensitivity to immediate changes in those assumptions were as follows:
	SBA Loans
(In thousands)			2014			2013
Carrying amount of retained interests		$	260		$	440
Fair value of retained interests		$	1,016		$	1,609
Weighted average life			2.8	years		3	years
Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)			7.9	%		7.2	%
	Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-18		$	-27
	Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-38		$	-56
Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)			13	%		13	%
	Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-28		$	-46
	Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-57		$	-94
Quantitative information about delinquencies, net credit losses, and components of securitized financial assets and other assets managed together with them by the Corporation, including its own loan portfolio, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, are disclosed in the following tables. Loans securitized/sold represent loans in which the Corporation has continuing involvement in the form of credit recourse.
2014
(In thousands)		Total principal amount of loans, net of unearned		Principal amount 60 days or more past due		Net credit losses (recoveries)
Loans (owned and managed):
Commercial	$	8,134,576	$	278,326	$	53,990
Construction		251,820		13,812		-3,746
Legacy		81,137		3,476		-892
Lease financing		564,389		4,348		3,961
Mortgage		8,741,757		1,164,513		54,041
Consumer		3,875,581		99,595		109,737
Covered loans		2,542,662		540,369		66,154
Less:
Loans securitized / sold		-2,138,705		-183,876		-1,314
Loans held-for-sale		-106,104		-19,878		-35,674
Loans held-in-portfolio	$	21,947,113	$	1,900,685	$	246,257
2013
(In thousands)		Total principal amount of loans, net of unearned		Principal amount 60 days or more past due		Net credit losses (recoveries)
Loans (owned and managed):
Commercial	$	10,037,787	$	305,488	$	270,266
Construction		206,084		23,771		-6,796
Legacy		211,135		17,148		-2,583
Lease financing		543,761		5,102		3,506
Mortgage		9,315,454		1,033,419		260,682
Consumer		3,932,226		95,329		96,971
Covered loans		2,984,427		771,662		76,210
Less:
Loans securitized / sold		-2,524,155		-196,590		-5,641
Loans held-for-sale		-110,426		-1,184		-362,645
Loans held-in-portfolio	$	24,596,293	$	2,054,145	$	329,970

Premises_and_equipment

Premises and equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 16 - Premises and equipment
	The premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization as follows:
	(In thousands)	Useful life in years		2014		2013
	Land		$	115,176	$	110,453
	Buildings	Oct-50		483,983		500,474
	Equipment	10-Feb		290,444		305,814
	Leasehold improvements	10-Mar		69,443		86,020
				843,870		892,308
	Less - Accumulated depreciation
	and amortization			475,162		488,497
	Subtotal			368,708		403,811
	Construction in progress			10,697		5,252
	Total premises and equipment, net		$	494,581	$	519,516
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment for the year 2014 was $47.1 million (2013 -$48.2 million; 2012 - $46.7 million), of which $23.8 million (2013 - $24.8 million; 2012 - $24.2 million) was charged to occupancy expense and $23.3 million (2013 - $23.4 million; 2012 - $22.5 million) was charged to equipment, communications and other operating expenses. Occupancy expense is net of rental income of $28.1 million (2013 - $26.6 million; 2012 - $22.9 million).

Other_Real_Estate_Owned

Other Real Estate Owned	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Real Estate [Abstract]
Real Estate Owned [Text Block]	Note 17 – Other real estate owned
	The following tables present the other real estate owned activity, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
		For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Non-covered	Non-covered	Covered	Covered
		OREO	OREO	OREO	OREO
	(In thousands)	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Total
	Balance at beginning of period	$48,649	$86,852	$120,215	$47,792	$303,508
	Write-downs in value	-7,112	-3,628	-26,657	-4,969	-42,366
	Additions	16,200	65,300	55,582	21,769	158,851
	Sales	-20,042	-49,618	-59,219	-19,028	-147,907
	Other adjustments	1,288	-2,389	-4,527	-692	-6,320
	Ending balance	$38,983	$96,517	$85,394	$44,872	$265,766
		For the year ended December 31, 2013
		Non-covered	Non-covered	Covered	Covered
		OREO	OREO	OREO	OREO
	(In thousands)	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Total
	Balance at beginning of period	$135,862	$130,982	$99,398	$39,660	$405,902
	Write-downs in value	-11,377	-9,525	-18,857	-4,102	-43,861
	Additions	32,175	82,985	87,800	30,037	232,997
	Sales	-108,254	-118,596	-48,447	-17,720	-293,017
	Other adjustments	243	1,006	321	-83	1,487
	Ending balance	$48,649	$86,852	$120,215	$47,792	$303,508
		For the year ended December 31, 2012
		Non-covered	Non-covered	Covered	Covered
		OREO	OREO	OREO	OREO
	(In thousands)	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Total
	Balance at beginning of period	$90,230	$82,267	$77,776	$31,359	$281,632
	Write-downs in value	-13,727	-10,823	-7,466	-767	-32,783
	Additions	110,947	108,312	60,920	23,195	303,374
	Sales	-51,422	-46,091	-32,022	-13,122	-142,657
	Other adjustments	-166	-2,683	190	-1,005	-3,664
	Ending balance	$135,862	$130,982	$99,398	$39,660	$405,902

Other_assets

Other assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other assets	Note 18 − Other assets
	The caption of other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition consists of the following major categories:
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Net deferred tax assets (net of valuation allowance)	$	812,819	$	761,768
	Investments under the equity method		225,625		197,006
	Bank-owned life insurance program		-		228,805
	Prepaid FDIC insurance assessment		360		383
	Prepaid taxes		198,120		91,504
	Other prepaid expenses		83,719		67,108
	Derivative assets		25,362		34,710
	Trades receivables from brokers and counterparties		66,949		71,680
	Others		233,489		234,594
	Total other assets	$	1,646,443	$	1,687,558
	On February 1, 2014, BHD, the Corporation's equity method investee based in the Dominican Republic, completed a merger transaction in which it acquired the net assets of Centro Financiero León. Centro Financiero León was the holding company of Banco León, the fourth largest bank in terms of assets in the Dominican Republic. In connection with the transaction, BHD issued additional shares which diluted the Corporation's equity participation from 19.99% to 15.79%. As a result of this transaction, the Corporation recognized a net gain of $14.2 million during the first quarter of 2014, due to BHD's increase in net assets. The gain was partially offset by approximately $7.7 million resulting from the reclassification from other comprehensive income into earnings of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment due to the reduction in the Corporation's ownership percentage. As of December 31, 2014, the Corporation had a 15.82% equity participation and continues to have significant influence over BHD León. Accordingly, this investment is accounted for under the equity method and is evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances indicate that a decrease in value of the investment has occurred that is other than temporary.
	On September 25, 2014, BPNA surrendered its bank owned life insurance contracts, which had a balance of $231.2 million at the time of the transaction. BPNA received approximately $231.4 million in satisfaction of its surrender request. The transaction resulted in a gain of $0.1 million.
	Prepaid taxes at December 31, 2014 include payments of $45 million in income taxes in connection with the Closing Agreement signed with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury on June 30, 2014, and $25.7 million of unamortized corporate personal property tax and municipal tax paid during the second quarter of 2014.

Investments_in_equity_investee

Investments in equity investees	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures Abstract
Equity Method Investments Disclosure Text Block	Note 19 - Investments in equity investees
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recorded pre-tax earnings of $39.6 million, from its equity investments, compared to $42.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The carrying value of the Corporation's equity method investments was $226 million and $197 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table presents aggregated summarized financial information of the Corporation's equity method investees:
	Years ended December 31,			2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
	Operating results:
		Total revenues	$	715,966	$	1,302,637	$	796,185
		Total expenses		343,100		1,024,713		570,450
		Income tax (benefit) expense		43,993		39,301		-36,914
	Net income		$	328,873	$	238,623	$	262,649
	At December 31,					2014		2013
	(in thousands)
	Balance Sheet:
		Total assets			$	7,421,225	$	5,987,802
		Total liabilities			$	5,182,478	$	4,036,484
	Summarized financial information for these investees may be presented on a lag, due to the unavailability of information for the investees, at the respective balance sheet dates.

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_

Goodwill and other intangible assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 20 – Goodwill and other intangible assets
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, allocated by reportable segments and corporate group, were as follows (refer to Note 45 for the definition of the Corporation's reportable segments):
	2014
						Purchase		Goodwill written off
		Balance at		Goodwill on		accounting		related to discontinued				Balance at
	(In thousands)	1-Jan-14		acquisition		adjustments		operations			Other	December 31,2014
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	4,430	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	250,109
	Banco Popular North America		402,078		-		-		-186,511		-		215,567
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	647,757	$	4,430	$	-	$	-186,511	$	-	$	465,676
	2013
						Purchase
		Balance at		Goodwill on		accounting				Balance at
	(In thousands)	1-Jan-13		acquisition		adjustments		Other		31-Dec-13
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	245,679
	Banco Popular North America		402,078		-		-		-		402,078
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	647,757	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	647,757
	The goodwill acquired during 2014 of $4.4 million was related to the acquisition of an insurance benefits business.
	Goodwill Impairment Test
	As discussed in Note 4, Discontinued Operations, on April 22, 2014, BPNA entered into definitive agreements to sell its regional operations in California, Illinois and Central Florida to three different buyers. In connection with the transactions, the Corporation is relocating certain back office operations to Puerto Rico and New York. During the second quarter of 2014, the assets and liabilities for those regions were reclassified as held-for-sale in accordance with ASC 360-10-45. As a result of the reclassification, and in accordance with ASC 350-20-40, BPNA allocated a proportionate share of the goodwill balance to the discontinued businesses on a relative fair value basis and performed an impairment test for the goodwill allocated to each of the discontinued operations as well as for retained business, each as a separate reporting unit. This allocation of goodwill and related impairment analysis resulted in an impairment charge of $186.5 million during the second quarter of 2014. The goodwill impairment charge is a non-cash charge that did not have an impact on the Corporation's tangible capital or regulatory capital ratios. The goodwill impairment analysis of the retained portion of the BPNA operations resulted in no impairment as of June 30, 2014.
	The methodology used to determine the relative value of the regions sold and the retained portion of the BPNA reporting unit for purpose of the goodwill allocation among these reporting units takes into consideration the fair value estimates resulting from a combination of: (1) the average price to tangible book multiple based on a regression analysis of the projected return on equity for comparable companies, (2) the average price to revenue multiple based on a regression analysis of the projected revenue margin for comparable companies, and (3) the average price to earnings multiple based on comparable companies. After allocating the carrying amount of goodwill to the regions sold and the retained portion, the Corporation performed the goodwill impairment test of ASC 350-20 to each region sold and to the retained business reporting unit. The fair value of each region was based on the transaction price agreed with the buyers as part of the step 2 of the goodwill impairment analysis. This fair value was compared to the fair value of the assets and liabilities sold including any unrecognized intangible asset. The goodwill impairment analysis of the regions sold indicated that all the goodwill allocated to each region sold was impaired, and accordingly, the Corporation recorded an impairment charge of $186.5 million during the second quarter of 2014.
	The following table presents the gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by reportable segments.
	31-Dec-14
		Balance at				Balance at		Balance at				Balance at
		January 1,		Accumulated		January 1,		December 31,		Accumulated		December 31,
		2014		impairment		2014		2014		impairment		2014
	(In thousands)	(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)		(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	-	$	245,679	$	250,109	$	-	$	250,109
	Banco Popular North America		566,489		164,411		402,078		379,978		164,411		215,567
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	812,168	$	164,411	$	647,757	$	630,087	$	164,411	$	465,676
	31-Dec-13
		Balance at				Balance at		Balance at				Balance at
		January 1,		Accumulated		January 1,		December 31,		Accumulated		December 31,
		2013		impairment		2013		2013		impairment		2013
	(In thousands)	(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)		(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	-	$	245,679	$	245,679	$	-	$	245,679
	Banco Popular North America		566,489		164,411		402,078		566,489		164,411		402,078
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	812,168	$	164,411	$	647,757	$	812,168	$	164,411	$	647,757
	The accumulated impairment losses in the BPNA reportable segment are associated with E-LOAN.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Corporation had $ 6 million of identifiable intangible assets, with indefinite useful lives, mostly associated with E-LOAN's trademark.
	The following table reflects the components of other intangible assets subject to amortization:
				Gross						Net
				Carrying			Accumulated			Carrying
	(In thousands)			Amount			Amortization			Value
	31-Dec-14
		Core deposits		$	50,679		$	32,006		$	18,673
		Other customer relationships			19,452			6,644			12,808
	Total other intangible assets			$	70,131		$	38,650		$	31,481
	31-Dec-13
		Core deposits		$	77,885		$	51,737		$	26,148
		Other customer relationships			17,555			4,712			12,843
		Other intangibles			135			107			28
	Total other intangible assets			$	95,575		$	56,556		$	39,019
	During the year ended 2014 the Corporation acquired $1.9 million in other customer relationships intangible assets related to the purchase of the above mentioned insurance benefits business, which are to be amortized to operating expenses over a 5-year period. During the year ended 2013, the Corporation recognized $720 thousand of other customer relationship intangible assets associated with the purchase of a dwelling and flood insurance portfolio.
	Core deposits and other intangibles with gross amount of $27 million became fully amortized during 2014 and, as such, their gross amount and accumulated amortization were eliminated from the tabular disclosure presented in the preceding table.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recognized $ 8.2 million in amortization expense related to other intangible assets with definite useful lives (2013 - $ 8.0 million; 2012 - $ 8.2 million).
	The following table presents the estimated amortization of the intangible assets with definite useful lives for each of the following periods:
	(In thousands)
	Year 2015	$	7,607
	Year 2016		7,322
	Year 2017		4,574
	Year 2018		4,481
	Year 2019		4,285
	Results of the Goodwill Impairment Test
	The Corporation's goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets having an indefinite useful life are tested for impairment at least annually and on a more frequent basis if events or circumstances indicate impairment could have taken place. Such events could include, among others, a significant adverse change in the business climate, an adverse action by a regulator, an unanticipated change in the competitive environment and a decision to change the operations or dispose of a reporting unit.
Under applicable accounting standards, goodwill impairment analysis is a two-step test. The first step of the goodwill impairment test involves comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired; however, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step must be performed. The second step involves calculating an implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which the first step indicated possible impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination, which is the excess of the fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in the first step, over the aggregate fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles (including any unrecognized intangible assets, such as unrecognized core deposits and trademark) as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the price paid to acquire the reporting unit. The Corporation estimates the fair values of the assets and liabilities of a reporting unit, consistent with the requirements of the fair value measurements accounting standard, which defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of the assets and liabilities reflects market conditions, thus volatility in prices could have a material impact on the determination of the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill at the impairment test date. The adjustments to measure the assets, liabilities and intangibles at fair value are for the purpose of measuring the implied fair value of goodwill and such adjustments are not reflected in the consolidated statement of financial condition. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss recognized cannot exceed the amount of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit, and the loss establishes a new basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted under applicable accounting standards.
The Corporation performed the annual goodwill impairment evaluation for the entire organization during the third quarter of 2014 using July 31, 2014 as the annual evaluation date. The reporting units utilized for this evaluation were those that are one level below the business segments, which are the legal entities within the reportable segment. The Corporation assigns goodwill to the reporting units when carrying out a business combination.
In determining the fair value of a reporting unit, the Corporation generally uses a combination of methods, including market price multiples of comparable companies and transactions, as well as discounted cash flow analysis. Management evaluates the particular circumstances of each reporting unit in order to determine the most appropriate valuation methodology. The Corporation evaluates the results obtained under each valuation methodology to identify and understand the key value drivers in order to ascertain that the results obtained are reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. Elements considered include current market and economic conditions, developments in specific lines of business, and any particular features in the individual reporting units.
The computations require management to make estimates and assumptions. Critical assumptions that are used as part of these evaluations include:
a selection of comparable publicly traded companies, based on nature of business, location and size;
a selection of comparable acquisition and capital raising transactions;
the discount rate applied to future earnings, based on an estimate of the cost of equity;
the potential future earnings of the reporting unit; and
the market growth and new business assumptions.
For purposes of the market comparable approach, valuations were determined by calculating average price multiples of relevant value drivers from a group of companies that are comparable to the reporting unit being analyzed and applying those price multiples to the value drivers of the reporting unit. Multiples used are minority based multiples and thus, no control premium adjustment is made to the comparable companies market multiples. While the market price multiple is not an assumption, a presumption that it provides an indicator of the value of the reporting unit is inherent in the valuation. The determination of the market comparables also involves a degree of judgment.
For purposes of the discounted cash flows (“DCF”) approach, the valuation is based on estimated future cash flows. The financial projections used in the DCF valuation analysis for each reporting unit are based on the most recent (as of the valuation date) financial projections presented to the Corporation's Asset / Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”). The growth assumptions included in these projections are based on management's expectations for each reporting unit's financial prospects considering economic and industry conditions as well as particular plans of each entity (i.e. restructuring plans, de-leveraging, etc.). The cost of equity used to discount the cash flows was calculated using the Ibbotson Build-Up Method and ranged from 12.15% to 16.83% for the 2014 analysis. The Ibbotson Build-Up Method builds up a cost of equity starting with the rate of return of a “risk-free” asset (20-year U.S. Treasury note) and adds to it additional risk elements such as equity risk premium, size premium and industry risk premium. The resulting discount rates were analyzed in terms of reasonability given the current market conditions and adjustments were made when necessary.
For BPNA reporting unit, the average estimated fair value calculated in Step 1, using all valuation methodologies exceeded BPNA's equity value by approximately $205 million in the July 31, 2014 annual test. Accordingly, there is no indication of impairment of goodwill recorded in BPNA at July 31, 2014 and there is no need for a Step 2 analysis. BPNA failed Step 1 in the annual test as of July 31, 2013 requiring the completion of Step 2. The results of the Step 2 indicated that the implied fair value of goodwill exceeded the goodwill carrying value at July 31, 2013 resulting in no goodwill impairment.
For the BPPR reporting unit, the average estimated fair value calculated in Step 1 using all valuation methodologies exceeded BPPR's equity value by approximately $337 million in the July 31, 2014 annual test as compared with approximately $387 million at July 31, 2013. This result indicates there would be no indication of impairment on the goodwill recorded in BPPR at July 31, 2014. The goodwill balance of BPPR and BPNA, as legal entities, represented approximately 95% of the Corporation's total goodwill balance as of the July 31, 2014 valuation date.
Furthermore, as part of the analyses, management performed a reconciliation of the aggregate fair values determined for the reporting units to the market capitalization of Popular, Inc. concluding that the fair value results determined for the reporting units in the July 31, 2014 annual assessment were reasonable.
The goodwill impairment evaluation process requires the Corporation to make estimates and assumptions with regard to the fair value of the reporting units. Actual values may differ significantly from these estimates. Such differences could result in future impairment of goodwill that would, in turn, negatively impact the Corporation's results of operations and the reporting units where the goodwill is recorded. Declines in the Corporation's market capitalization could increase the risk of goodwill impairment in the future.
Management monitors events or changes in circumstances between annual tests to determine if these events or changes in circumstances would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, other than goodwill, the Corporation had $ 6 million of identifiable intangible assets, with indefinite useful lives, mostly associated with E-LOAN'S trademark.
The valuation of the E-LOAN trademark was performed using the “relief-from-royalty” valuation approach. The basis of the “relief-from-royalty” method is that, by virtue of having ownership of the trademark, the Corporation is relieved from having to pay a royalty, usually expressed as a percentage of revenue, for the use of trademark. The main attributes involved in the valuation of this intangible asset include the royalty rate, revenue projections that benefit from the use of this intangible, after-tax royalty savings derived from the ownership of the intangible, and the discount rate to apply to the projected benefits to arrive at the present value of this intangible. Since estimates are an integral part of this trademark impairment analysis, changes in these estimates could have a significant impact on the calculated fair value. There were no impairments recognized during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 related to E-LOAN's trademark.

Deposits

Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deposit Liabilities Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 21 – Deposits
	Total interest bearing deposits as of the end of the periods presented consisted of:
				December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Savings accounts		$	6,737,370	$	6,839,126
	NOW, money market and other interest bearing demand deposits			4,811,972		5,637,985
	Total savings, NOW, money market and other interest bearing demand deposits			11,549,342		12,477,111
	Certificates of deposit:
		Under $100,000		4,211,180		5,101,711
		$100,000 and over		3,263,265		3,209,641
	Total certificates of deposit			7,474,445		8,311,352
	Total interest bearing deposits		$	19,023,787	$	20,788,463
	A summary of certificates of deposit by maturity at December 31, 2014 follows:
	(In thousands)
	2015	$	5,011,262
	2016		958,246
	2017		572,706
	2018		363,691
	2019		495,931
	2020 and thereafter		72,609
	Total certificates of deposit	$	7,474,445
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation had brokered deposits amounting to $ 1.9 billion (2013 - $ 2.4 billion).
	The aggregate amount of overdrafts in demand deposit accounts that were reclassified to loans was $9 million at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $10 million).

Federal_funds_purchased_and_as

Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Federal Funds Purchased And Assets Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase [Text Block]	Note 22 – Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase
	The following table summarizes certain information on federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	(Dollars in thousands)		2014			2013
	Federal funds purchased		$	100,000		$	-
	Assets sold under agreements to repurchase			1,171,657			1,659,292
	Total federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase		$	1,271,657		$	1,659,292
	Maximum aggregate balance outstanding at any month-end		$	2,208,213		$	2,269,565
	Average monthly aggregate balance outstanding		$	1,732,199		$	1,842,879
	Weighted average interest rate:
		For the year		3.85	%		1.92	%
		At December 31		0.62	%		2.07	%
	The repurchase agreements outstanding at December 31, 2014 were collateralized by $ 1.0 billion in investment securities available for sale and $ 81 million in trading securities, compared with $ 1.3 billion in investment securities available for sale, $ 309 million in trading securities and $ 70 million in securities sold not yet delivered classified as other assets at December 31, 2013. It is the Corporation's policy to maintain effective control over assets sold under agreements to repurchase; accordingly, such securities continue to be carried on the consolidated statement of financial condition.
	In addition, there were repurchase agreements outstanding collateralized by $ 146 million at December 31, 2014 and $ 189 million at December 31, 2013, in securities purchased underlying agreements to resell to which the Corporation has the right to repledge. It is the Corporation's policy to take possession of securities purchased under agreements to resell. However, the counterparties to such agreements maintain effective control over such securities, and accordingly are not reflected in the Corporation's consolidated statements of financial condition.
	The following table presents the liability associated with the repurchase transactions (including accrued interest), their maturities and weighted average interest rates. Also, it includes the carrying value and approximate market value of the collateral (including accrued interest) at December 31, 2014 and 2013. The information excludes repurchase agreement transactions which were collateralized with securities or other assets held-for-trading purposes or which have been obtained under agreements to resell.
			2014								2013
						Carrying		Market	Repurchase liability weighted					Carrying		Market	Repurchase liability weighted
			Repurchase			value of		value of	average		Repurchase			value of		value of	average
	(Dollars in thousands)			liability		collateral		collateral	interest rate			liability		collateral		collateral	interest rate
	Obligations of U.S. government
		sponsored entities
		Within 30 days	$	210,292	$	220,229	$	220,229	0.36	%	$	64,109	$	67,721	$	67,721	0.23	%
		After 30 to 90 days		25,765		27,349		27,349	0.34			-		-		-	-
		After 90 days		420,602		448,992		448,992	0.44			156,092		177,031		177,031	4.89
	Total obligations of U.S. government
		sponsored entities		656,659		696,570		696,570	0.41			220,201		244,752		244,752	3.53
	Mortgage-backed securities
		Within 30 days		3,227		3,612		3,612	0.4			23,998		26,591		26,591	0.46
		After 90 days		166,226		183,782		183,782	1.25			240,313		286,166		286,166	3.61
	Total mortgage-backed securities			169,453		187,394		187,394	1.23			264,311		312,757		312,757	3.32
	Collateralized mortgage obligations
		Within 30 days		15,277		19,087		19,087	0.27			235,306		267,120		267,120	0.39
		After 30 to 90 days		55,427		59,472		59,472	0.56			103,754		114,643		114,643	0.44
		After 90 days		71,448		78,683		78,683	0.6			322,881		370,197		370,197	4.24
	Total collateralized mortgage
		obligations		142,152		157,242		157,242	0.55			661,941		751,960		751,960	2.28
	Total		$	968,264	$	1,041,206	$	1,041,206	0.57	%	$	1,146,453	$	1,309,469	$	1,309,469	2.76	%

Other_short_term_borrowings

Other short term borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-term Debt [Text Block]	Note 23 – Other short-term borrowings
	The following table presents a breakdown of other short-term borrowings at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Advances with the FHLB paying interest at maturity, at fixed rate of 0.39% (2013 - 0.44%)	$	20,000	$	400,000
	Others		1,200		1,200
	Total other short-term borrowings	$	21,200	$	401,200
	The maximum aggregate balance outstanding at any month-end was approximately $ 801 million (2013 - $ 1,226 million). The weighted average interest rate of other short-term borrowings at December 31, 2014 was 0.36% (2013 – 0.38%). The average aggregate balance outstanding during the year was approximately $ 154 million (2013 - $729 million). The weighted average interest rate during the year was 0.44% (2013 – 0.41%).
	Note 24 presents additional information with respect to available credit facilities.

Notes_payable

Notes payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Notes Payable [Text Block]	Note 24 – Notes payable
	Notes payable outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, consisted of the following:
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Advances with the FHLB maturing from 2015 to 2021 paying interest at monthly fixed
		rates ranging from 0.45% to 4.19% ( 2013 - 0.27% to 4.19%)	$	802,198	$	589,229
	Unsecured senior debt securities maturing on 2019 paying interest semiannually
		at a fixed rate of 7.00%		450,000		-
	Term notes paying interest semiannually at fixed rate of 7.47%			-		675
	Term notes paying interest monthly at a floating rate of 3.00% over the
		10-year U.S. Treasury note rate [1][1]		-		14
	Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (related to trust preferred securities)
		maturing from 2027 to 2034 with fixed interest rates ranging from 6.125% to 8.327%
		(Refer to Note 26)		439,800		439,800
	Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (related to trust preferred
		securities) ($936,000 less discount of $404,460 at December 31, 2013) with no
		stated maturity and a contractual fixed interest rate of 5.00% until, but excluding
		December 5, 2013 and 9.00% thereafter (Refer to Note 26)		-		531,540
	Others			19,830		23,496
	Total notes payable		$	1,711,828	$	1,584,754
	[1]	The 10-year U.S. Treasury note key index rate at December 31, 2013 was 3.03%.
	During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Corporation received approval from the Federal Reserve System to repay the $935 million in TARP Capital Purchase Program funds. On July 2, 2014, the Corporation completed the repayment of these funds, which were partially funded with $400 million from the proceeds of the issuance of its $450 million aggregate principal amount of 7% Senior Notes due on 2019, which settled on July 1, 2014. Accordingly, during the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Corporation accelerated the related amortization of $414.1 million of discount and deferred costs, which is reflected as interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations. Refer to additional information on Note 26 - Trust Preferred Securities.
	The following table presents the aggregate amounts by contractual maturities of notes payable at December 31, 2014.
	Year	(In thousands)
	2015	$	328,917
	2016		250,966
	2017		82,983
	2018		106,934
	2019		463,270
	Later years		478,758
	Total notes payable	$	1,711,828
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation had borrowing facilities available with the FHLB whereby the Corporation could borrow up to $3.7 billion based on the assets pledged with the FHLB at that date (2013 - $3.0 billion). The FHLB advances at December 31, 2014 are collateralized with mortgage and commercial loans, and do not have restrictive covenants or callable features. The maximum borrowing capacity is dependent on certain computations as determined by the FHLB, which consider the amount and type of assets available for collateral.
	Also, the Corporation has a borrowing facility at the discount window of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. At December 31, 2014, the borrowing capacity at the discount window approximated $2.1 billion (2013 - $3.4 billion), which remained unused at December 31, 2014 and 2013. The facility is a collateralized source of credit that is highly reliable even under difficult market conditions.

Offsetting_of_financial_assets

Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Offsetting Assets Liabilities [Text Block]	Note 25 – Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities
	The following tables present the potential effect of rights of setoff associated with the Corporation's recognized financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	As of December 31, 2014
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Received			Cash Collateral Received	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	25,361	$	-	$	25,361	$	320	$	-	$	-	$	25,041
	Reverse repurchase agreements		151,134		-		151,134		-		151,134		-		-
	Total	$	176,495	$	-	$	176,495	$	320	$	151,134	$	-	$	25,041
	As of December 31, 2014
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Pledged			Cash Collateral Pledged	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	23,032	$	-	$	23,032	$	320	$	8,781	$	-	$	13,931
	Repurchase agreements		1,171,657		-		1,171,657		-		1,171,657		-		-
	Total	$	1,194,689	$	-	$	1,194,689	$	320	$	1,180,438	$	-	$	13,931
	As of December 31, 2013
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Received			Cash Collateral Received	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	34,793	$	-	$	34,793	$	1,220	$	-	$	-	$	33,573
	Reverse repurchase agreements		175,965		-		175,965		-		175,965		-		-
	Total	$	210,758	$	-	$	210,758	$	1,220	$	175,965	$	-	$	33,573
	As of December 31, 2013
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Pledged			Cash Collateral Received	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	32,378	$	-	$	32,378	$	1,220	$	14,003	$	-	$	17,155
	Repurchase agreements		1,659,292		-		1,659,292		-		1,659,292		-		-
	Total	$	1,691,670	$	-	$	1,691,670	$	1,220	$	1,673,295	$	-	$	17,155
	The Corporation's derivatives are subject to agreements which allow a right of set-off with each respective counterparty. In addition, the Corporation's Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements have a right of set-off with the respective counterparty under the supplemental terms of the Master Repurchase Agreements. In an event of default each party has a right of set-off against the other party for amounts owed in the related agreement and any other amount or obligation owed in respect of any other agreement or transaction between them.

Trust_preferred_securities

Trust preferred securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Trust Preferred Securities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 26 – Trust preferred securities
	At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, statutory trusts established by the Corporation (BanPonce Trust I, Popular Capital Trust I, Popular North America Capital Trust I and Popular Capital Trust II) had issued trust preferred securities (also referred to as “capital securities”) to the public. The proceeds from such issuances, together with the proceeds of the related issuances of common securities of the trusts (the “common securities”), were used by the trusts to purchase junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (the “junior subordinated debentures”) issued by the Corporation. In August 2009, the Corporation established the Popular Capital Trust III for the purpose of exchanging the shares of Series C preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury at the time for trust preferred securities issued by this trust. In connection with this exchange, the trust used the Series C preferred stock, together with the proceeds of issuance and sale of common securities of the trust, to purchase junior subordinated debentures issued by the Corporation. As further explained below, the Popular Capital Trust III was dissolved following the repurchase of their capital securities on July 2, 2014.
	The sole assets of the trusts consisted of the junior subordinated debentures of the Corporation and the related accrued interest receivable. These trusts are not consolidated by the Corporation pursuant to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
	The junior subordinated debentures are included by the Corporation as notes payable in the consolidated statements of financial condition, while the common securities issued by the issuer trusts are included as other investment securities. The common securities of each trust are wholly-owned, or indirectly wholly-owned, by the Corporation.
	The following table presents financial data pertaining to the different trusts at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	(Dollars in thousands)			As of December 31, 2014
											Popular
			BanPonce				Popular			North America					Popular
	Issuer		Trust I			Capital Trust I				Capital Trust I				Capital Trust Il
	Capital securities		$	52,865			$	181,063			$	91,651			$	101,023
	Distribution rate			8.327	%			6.7	%			6.564	%			6.125	%
	Common securities		$	1,637			$	5,601			$	2,835			$	3,125
	Junior subordinated debentures
		aggregate liquidation amount	$	54,502			$	186,664			$	94,486			$	104,148
	Stated maturity date		February				November				September				December
			2027				2033				2034				2034
	Reference notes			[1],[3],[6]				[2],[4],[5]				[1],[3],[5]				[2],[4],[5]
	(Dollars in thousands)			As of December 31, 2013
											Popular
			BanPonce				Popular			North America					Popular			Popular
	Issuer		Trust I			Capital Trust I				Capital Trust I				Capital Trust Il				Capital Trust III
	Capital securities		$	52,865			$	181,063			$	91,651			$	101,023		$	935,000
	Distribution rate			8.327	%			6.7	%			6.564	%			6.125	%		5.000% until,
																		but excluding
																			December 5,
																			2013 and
																			9.000% thereafter
	Common securities		$	1,637			$	5,601			$	2,835			$	3,125		$	1,000
	Junior subordinated debentures
		aggregate liquidation amount	$	54,502			$	186,664			$	94,486			$	104,148		$	936,000
	Stated maturity date		February				November				September				December			Perpetual
			2027				2033				2034				2034
	Reference notes			[1],[3],[6]				[2],[4],[5]				[1],[3],[5]				[2],[4],[5]			[2],[4],[7],[8]
	[1] Statutory business trust that is wholly-owned by Popular North America and indirectly wholly-owned by the Corporation.
	[2] Statutory business trust that is wholly-owned by the Corporation.
	[3] The obligations of PNA under the junior subordinated debentures and its guarantees of the capital securities under the trust are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the Corporation to the extent set forth in the applicable guarantee agreement.
	[4] These capital securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the Corporation to the extent set forth in the applicable guarantee agreement.
	[5] The Corporation has the right, subject to any required prior approval from the Federal Reserve, to redeem after certain dates or upon the occurrence of certain events mentioned below, the junior subordinated debentures at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. The maturity of the junior subordinated debentures may be shortened at the option of the Corporation prior to their stated maturity dates (i) on or after the stated optional redemption dates stipulated in the agreements, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at any time within 90 days following the occurrence and during the continuation of a tax event, an investment company event or a capital treatment event as set forth in the indentures relating to the capital securities, in each case subject to regulatory approval.
	[6] Same as [5] above, except that the investment company event does not apply for early redemption.
	[7] The debentures are perpetual and may be redeemed by Popular at any time, subject to the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
	[8] Carrying value of junior subordinated debentures of $ 532 million at December 31, 2013 ($ 936 million aggregate liquidation amount, net of $ 404 million discount).

Stockholders_equity

Stockholders' equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 27 – Stockholders' equity
	The Corporation has 30,000,000 shares of authorized preferred stock that may be issued in one or more series, and the shares of each series shall have such rights and preferences as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors when authorizing the issuance of that particular series. The Corporation's shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of:
	6.375% non-cumulative monthly income preferred stock, 2003 Series A, no par value, liquidation preference value of $25 per share. Holders on record of the 2003 Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or an authorized committee thereof, out of funds legally available, non-cumulative cash dividends at the annual rate per share of 6.375% of their liquidation preference value, or $0.1328125 per share per month. These shares of preferred stock are perpetual, nonconvertible, have no preferential rights to purchase any securities of the Corporation and are redeemable solely at the option of the Corporation with the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The redemption price per share is $25.00. The shares of 2003 Series A Preferred Stock have no voting rights, except for certain rights in instances when the Corporation does not pay dividends for a defined period. These shares are not subject to any sinking fund requirement. Cash dividends declared and paid on the 2003 Series A Preferred Stock amounted to $ 1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Outstanding shares of 2003 Series A Preferred Stock amounted to 885,726 at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	8.25% non-cumulative monthly income preferred stock, 2008 Series B, no par value, liquidation preference value of $25 per share. The shares of 2008 Series B Preferred Stock were issued in May 2008. Holders of record of the 2008 Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or an authorized committee thereof, out of funds legally available, non-cumulative cash dividends at the annual rate per share of 8.25% of their liquidation preferences, or $0.171875 per share per month. These shares of preferred stock are perpetual, nonconvertible, have no preferential rights to purchase any securities of the Corporation and are redeemable solely at the option of the Corporation with the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System beginning on May 28, 2013. The redemption price per share is $25.50 from May 28, 2013 through May 28, 2014, $25.25 from May 28, 2014 through May 28, 2015 and $25.00 from May 28, 2015 and thereafter. Cash dividends declared and paid on the 2008 Series B Preferred Stock amounted to $ 2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Outstanding shares of 2008 Series B Preferred Stock amounted to 1,120,665 at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	As part of the Series C Preferred Stock transaction with the U.S. Treasury effected on December 5, 2008, the Corporation issued to the U.S. Treasury a warrant to purchase 2,093,284 shares of the Corporation's common stock at an exercise price of $67 per share. On July 23, 2014, the Corporation completed the repurchase of the outstanding warrant at a repurchase price of $3.0 million. With the completion of this transaction, the Corporation completed its exit from the TARP Capital Purchase Program.
	The Corporation's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (the “NASDAQ”) under the symbol BPOP. The Corporation voluntarily delisted its 2003 Series A and 2008 Series B Preferred Stock from the NASDAQ effective October 8, 2009.
	On May 29, 2012, the Corporation effected a 1-for-10 reverse split of its common stock previously approved by the Corporation's stockholders on April 27, 2012. Upon the effectiveness of the reverse split, each 10 shares of authorized and outstanding common stock were reclassified and combined into one new share of common stock. Popular, Inc.'s common stock began trading on a split-adjusted basis on May 30, 2012. All share and per share information in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
	In connection with the reverse stock split, the Corporation amended its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reduce the number of shares of its authorized common stock from 1,700,000,000 to 170,000,000.
	The reverse stock split did not affect the par value of a share of the Corporation's common stock.
	At the effective date of the reverse stock split, the stated capital attributable to common stock on the Corporation's consolidated statement of financial condition was reduced by dividing the amount of the stated capital prior to the reverse stock split by 10, and the additional paid-in capital (surplus) was credited with the amount by which the stated capital was reduced. This was also reflected retroactively for prior periods presented in the financial statements.
	The Corporation's common stock ranks junior to all series of preferred stock as to dividend rights and / or as to rights on liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation. Dividends on each series of preferred stocks are payable if declared. The Corporation's ability to declare or pay dividends on, or purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, its common stock is subject to certain restrictions in the event that the Corporation fails to pay or set aside full dividends on the preferred stock for the latest dividend period. The ability of the Corporation to pay dividends in the future is limited by regulatory requirements and approval, the Corporation's agreements with the U.S. Treasury, legal availability of funds, recent and projected financial results, capital levels and liquidity of the Corporation, general business conditions and other factors deemed relevant by the Corporation's Board of Directors.
	During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 the Corporation did not declare dividends on its common stock.
	The Banking Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico requires that a minimum of 10% of BPPR's net income for the year be transferred to a statutory reserve account until such statutory reserve equals the total of paid-in capital on common and preferred stock. Any losses incurred by a bank must first be charged to retained earnings and then to the reserve fund. Amounts credited to the reserve fund may not be used to pay dividends without the prior consent of the Puerto Rico Commissioner of Financial Institutions. The failure to maintain sufficient statutory reserves would preclude BPPR from paying dividends. BPPR's statutory reserve fund amounted to $ 469 million at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $ 445 million; 2012 - $ 432 million). During 2014, $ 24 million was transferred to the statutory reserve account (2013 - $ 13 million, 2012 - $ 17 million). BPPR was in compliance with the statutory reserve requirement in 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Regulatory_capital_requirement

Regulatory capital requirements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Text Block]	Note 28 – Regulatory capital requirements
	The Corporation and its banking subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory capital requirements imposed by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can lead to certain mandatory and additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Corporation's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under US GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, and reporting standards. The Corporation's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weighting, and other factors.
	Rules adopted by the federal banking agencies, as applicable to the Corporation and its banking subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014, provide that a depository institution will be deemed to be well capitalized if it maintained a leverage ratio of at least 5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6% and a total risk-based ratio of at least 10%. Management has determined that at December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Corporation exceeded all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, BPPR and BPNA were well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. At December 31, 2014, management believes that there were no conditions or events since the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve that could have changed the institution's category.
	The Corporation has been designated by the Federal Reserve Board as a Financial Holding Company (“FHC”) and is eligible to engage in certain financial activities permitted under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999.
	The following tables present the Corporation's risk-based capital and leverage ratios at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
			Actual				Capital adequacy minimum requirement
	(Dollars in thousands)		Amount	Ratio			Amount	Ratio
			2014
	Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,122,238	19.41	%	$	1,698,712	8	%
	BPPR		2,973,500	17			1,399,664	8
	BPNA		1,216,065	35.77			271,952	8
	Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	3,849,891	18.13	%	$	849,356	4	%
	BPPR		2,749,051	15.71			699,832	4
	BPNA		1,182,899	34.8			135,976	4
	Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
	Corporation	$	3,849,891	11.94	%	$	967,505	3	%
							1,290,007	4
	BPPR		2,749,051	10.63			775,566	3
							1,034,089	4
	BPNA		1,182,899	20.01			177,376	3
							236,502	4
			Actual				Capital adequacy minimum requirement
	(Dollars in thousands)		Amount	Ratio			Amount	Ratio
			2013
	Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,761,555	20.42	%	$	1,865,494	8	%
	BPPR		2,607,018	14.76			1,413,292	8
	BPNA		1,400,740	25.47			439,908	8
	Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,464,742	19.15	%	$	932,747	4	%
	BPPR		2,381,347	13.48			706,646	4
	BPNA		1,331,471	24.21			219,954	4
	Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,464,742	12.85	%	$	1,042,384	3	%
							1,389,845	4
	BPPR		2,381,347	9.21			775,562	3
							1,034,083	4
	BPNA		1,331,471	15.92			250,931	3
							334,575	4
	The following table presents the minimum amounts and ratios for the Corporation's banks to be categorized as well-capitalized under prompt corrective action.
			2014				2013
	(Dollars in thousands)		Amount	Ratio			Amount	Ratio
	Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	BPPR	$	1,749,580	10	%	$	1,766,615	10	%
	BPNA		339,939	10			549,885	10
	Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	BPPR	$	1,049,748	6	%	$	1,059,969	6	%
	BPNA		203,964	6			329,931	6
	Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
	BPPR	$	1,292,611	5	%	$	1,292,604	5	%
	BPNA		295,627	5			418,219	5
	In 2013, the Federal Reserve issued final Basel III capital rules that require banking organizations subject to the standardized approach, such as the Corporation and its banking subsidiaries, to meet revised minimum regulatory capital ratios beginning January 1, 2015, and begin the transition period for the revised definitions of regulatory capital and the revised regulatory capital adjustments and deductions, as well as comply with the standardized approach for determining risk-weighted assets.
	Furthermore, the final Basel III capital rules require the phase out of non-qualifying Tier 1 capital instruments such as trust preferred securities. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation had $427 million in trust preferred securities outstanding. Beginning on January 1, 2015, approximately $320 million in principal amount of the trust preferred securities will no longer qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment, but instead will qualify for Tier 2 capital treatment. The Corporation anticipates that, by January 1, 2016, all $427 million of its outstanding trust preferred securities will lose Tier 1 capital treatment, and will be reclassified to Tier 2 capital.
	Beginning January 1, 2016, the Basel III final rules introduce a phase-in capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets that is effectively layered on top of the minimum capital risk-based ratios, which places restrictions on the amount of retained earnings that may be used for distributions or discretionary bonus payments as risk-based capital ratios approach their respective “adequately capitalized minimums.”
	The following table presents the capital requirements for a standardized approach banking organization under Basel III final rules.
						Minimum Capital Plus Capital Conservation Buffer
		Minimum Capital		Well-Capitalized		2016		2017		2018		2019
	Common Equity Tier 1 to Risk-Weighted Assets	4.5	%	6.5	%	5.125	%	5.75	%	6.375	%	7	%
	Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets	6		8		6.625		7.25		7.875		8.5
	Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets	8		10		8.625		9.25		9.875		10.5
	Leverage Ratio	4		5		N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A

Other_comprehensive_income_los

Other comprehensive income (loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	Note 29 – Other comprehensive loss
	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013
			Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [1]
					Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)					2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency translation		Beginning Balance		$	-36,099	$	-31,277	$	-28,829
			Other comprehensive gain (loss) before
				reclassifications		-4,451		-4,822		-2,448
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive gain (loss)		7,718		-		-
			Net change			3,267		-4,822		-2,448
			Ending balance		$	-32,832	$	-36,099	$	-31,277
	Adjustment of pension and
		postretirement benefit plans	Beginning Balance		$	-104,302	$	-225,846	$	-216,058
			Other comprehensive (loss) income before
				reclassifications		-98,015		104,272		-27,699
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive (loss) income for amortization
				of net losses		-5,188		17,272		18,051
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive (loss) income for amortization
				of prior service cost		2,318		-		-140
			Net change			-100,885		121,544		-9,788
			Ending balance		$	-205,187	$	-104,302	$	-225,846
	Unrealized net holding gains
		(losses) on investments	Beginning Balance		$	-48,344	$	154,568	$	203,078
			Other comprehensive gain (loss) before
				reclassifications		55,987		-201,119		-50,204
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive income		822		-1,793		1,694
			Net change			56,809		-202,912		-48,510
			Ending balance		$	8,465	$	-48,344	$	154,568
	Unrealized net gains (losses)
		on cash flow hedges	Beginning Balance		$	-	$	-313	$	-739
			Other comprehensive (loss) income before
				reclassifications		-4,034		1,436		-9,457
			Amounts reclassified from other accumulated other
				comprehensive (loss) income		3,716		-1,123		9,883
			Net change			-318		313		426
			Ending balance		$	-318	$	-	$	-313
			Total		$	-229,872	$	-188,745	$	-102,868
	[1] All amounts presented are net of tax.
			Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
			Affected Line Item in the		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		Consolidated Statements of Operations		2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency translation
		Cumulative translation adjustment
		reclassified into earnings	Other operating income		$	-7,718	$	-	$	-
			Total before tax			-7,718		-		-
			Income tax (expense) benefit			-		-		-
			Total net of tax		$	-7,718	$	-	$	-
	Adjustment of pension and postretirement benefit plans
		Amortization of net losses	Personnel costs		$	8,505	$	-24,674	$	-25,159
		Amortization of prior service cost	Personnel costs			-3,800		-		200
			Total before tax			4,705		-24,674		-24,959
			Income tax benefit			-1,835		7,402		7,048
			Total net of tax		$	2,870	$	-17,272	$	-17,911
	Unrealized holding gains on investments
		Realized gain (loss) on sale of securities	Net gain (loss) on sale and valuation adjustments
				of investment securities	$	-870	$	2,110	$	-1,707
			Total before tax			-870		2,110		-1,707
			Income tax benefit (expense)			48		-317		13
			Total net of tax		$	-822	$	1,793	$	-1,694
	Unrealized net losses on cash flow hedges
	Forward contracts	Mortgage banking activities		$	-6,091	$	1,839	$	-14,119
		Total before tax			-6,091		1,839		-14,119
		Income tax benefit (expense)			2,375		-716		4,236
		Total net of tax		$	-3,716	$	1,123	$	-9,883
		Total reclassification adjustments, net of tax		$	-9,386	$	-14,356	$	-29,488

Guarantees

Guarantees	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]
Guarantees Text Block	Note 30 – Guarantees
	The Corporation has obligations upon the occurrence of certain events under financial guarantees provided in certain contractual agreements as summarized below.
	The Corporation issues financial standby letters of credit and has risk participation in standby letters of credit issued by other financial institutions, in each case to guarantee the performance of various customers to third parties. If the customers failed to meet its financial or performance obligation to the third party under the terms of the contract, then, upon their request, the Corporation would be obligated to make the payment to the guaranteed party. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation recorded a liability of $0.4 million (December 31, 2013 - $0.4 million), which represents the unamortized balance of the obligations undertaken in issuing the guarantees under the standby letters of credit. In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 460, the Corporation recognizes at fair value the obligation at inception of the standby letters of credit. The fair value approximates the fee received from the customer for issuing such commitments. These fees are deferred and are recognized over the commitment period. The contracts amount in standby letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, shown in Note 31, represent the maximum potential amount of future payments that the Corporation could be required to make under the guarantees in the event of nonperformance by the customers. These standby letters of credit are used by the customers as a credit enhancement and typically expire without being drawn upon. The Corporation's standby letters of credit are generally secured, and in the event of nonperformance by the customers, the Corporation has rights to the underlying collateral provided, which normally includes cash, marketable securities, real estate, receivables, and others. Management does not anticipate any material losses related to these instruments.
	Also, the Corporation securitized mortgage loans into guaranteed mortgage-backed securities subject to lifetime credit recourse on the loans that serve as collateral for the mortgage-backed securities. Also, from time to time, the Corporation may sell, in bulk sale transactions, residential mortgage loans and Small Business Administration (“SBA”) commercial loans subject to credit recourse or to certain representations and warranties from the Corporation to the purchaser. These representations and warranties may relate, for example, to borrower creditworthiness, loan documentation, collateral, prepayment and early payment defaults. The Corporation may be required to repurchase the loans under the credit recourse agreements or representation and warranties.
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation serviced $2.1 billion (December 31, 2013 - $2.5 billion) in residential mortgage loans subject to credit recourse provisions, principally loans associated with FNMA and FHLMC residential mortgage loan securitization programs. In the event of any customer default, pursuant to the credit recourse provided, the Corporation is required to repurchase the loan or reimburse the third party investor for the incurred loss. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Corporation would be required to make under the recourse arrangements in the event of nonperformance by the borrowers is equivalent to the total outstanding balance of the residential mortgage loans serviced with recourse and interest, if applicable. During 2014, the Corporation repurchased approximately $ 89 million of unpaid principal balance in mortgage loans subject to the credit recourse provisions (2013 - $ 126 million). In the event of nonperformance by the borrower, the Corporation has rights to the underlying collateral securing the mortgage loan. The Corporation suffers losses on these loans when the proceeds from a foreclosure sale of the property underlying a defaulted mortgage loan are less than the outstanding principal balance of the loan plus any uncollected interest advanced and the costs of holding and disposing the related property. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation's liability established to cover the estimated credit loss exposure related to loans sold or serviced with credit recourse amounted to $ 59 million (December 31, 2013 - $ 41 million). The following table shows the changes in the Corporation's liability of estimated losses from these credit recourses agreements, included in the consolidated statements of financial condition during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Balance as of beginning of period	$	41,463	$	51,673
	Provision for recourse liability		41,312		21,793
	Net charge-offs / terminations		-23,337		-32,003
	Balance as of end of period	$	59,438	$	41,463
	The probable losses to be absorbed under the credit recourse arrangements are recorded as a liability when the loans are sold and are updated by accruing or reversing expense (categorized in the line item “adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold” in the consolidated statements of operations) throughout the life of the loan, as necessary, when additional relevant information becomes available. The methodology used to estimate the recourse liability is a function of the recourse arrangements given and considers a variety of factors, which include actual defaults and historical loss experience, foreclosure rate, estimated future defaults and the probability that a loan would be delinquent. Statistical methods are used to estimate the recourse liability. Expected loss rates are applied to different loan segmentations. The expected loss, which represents the amount expected to be lost on a given loan, considers the probability of default and loss severity. The probability of default represents the probability that a loan in good standing would become 90 days delinquent within the following twelve-month period. Regression analysis quantifies the relationship between the default event and loan-specific characteristics, including credit scores, loan-to-value ratios, and loan aging, among others.
	When the Corporation sells or securitizes mortgage loans, it generally makes customary representations and warranties regarding the characteristics of the loans sold. The Corporation's mortgage operations in Puerto Rico group conforming mortgage loans into pools which are exchanged for FNMA and GNMA mortgage-backed securities, which are generally sold to private investors, or are sold directly to FNMA or other private investors for cash. As required under the government agency programs, quality review procedures are performed by the Corporation to ensure that asset guideline qualifications are met. To the extent the loans do not meet specified characteristics, the Corporation may be required to repurchase such loans or indemnify for losses and bear any subsequent loss related to the loans. Repurchases under BPPR's representation and warranty arrangements in which the Corporation is obligated to repurchase the loans amounted to approximately $ 2.2 million in unpaid principal balance with losses amounting to $ 1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 ($ 4.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2013). A substantial amount of these loans reinstate to performing status or have mortgage insurance, and thus the ultimate losses on the loans are not deemed significant.
	As discussed on Note 4 – Discontinued Operations, on November 8, 2014, the Corporation completed the sale of the California regional operations. In connection with this transaction, the Corporation agreed to provide, subject to certain limitations, customary indemnification to the purchaser, including with respect to certain pre-closing liabilities and violations of representations and warranties. The Corporation also agreed to indemnify the purchaser for up to 1.5% of credit losses on transferred loans for a period of two years after the closing. Pursuant to this indemnification provision, the Corporation's maximum exposure is approximately $16.0 million. The Corporation recognized a reserve of approximately $2.2 million, representing its best estimate of the loss that would be incurred in connection with this indemnification. This reserve is included within the liabilities from discontinued operations.
	During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Corporation established a reserve for certain specific representation and warranties made in connection with BPPR's sale of non-performing mortgage loans. The purchaser's sole remedy under the indemnity clause is to seek monetary damages from BPPR, for a maximum of $16.3 million. BPPR recognized a reserve of approximately $3.0 million, representing its best estimate of the loss that would be incurred in connection with this indemnification. BPPR's obligations under this clause end one year after the closing except to any claim asserted prior to such termination date. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation has a reserve balance of $2.8 million to cover claims received from the purchaser, which are currently being evaluated.
	During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Corporation established a reserve for certain specific representation and warranties made in connection with BPPR's sale of commercial and construction loans, and commercial and single family real estate owned. The purchaser's sole remedy under the indemnity clause is to seek monetary damages from BPPR, for a maximum of $18.0 million. BPPR is not required to repurchase any of the assets. BPPR recognized a reserve of approximately $10.7 million, representing its best estimate of the loss that would be incurred in connection with this indemnification. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Corporation released $2.0 million based on an evaluation of claims received under this clause. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation has a reserve balance of $7.4 million to cover claims received from the purchaser, which are currently being evaluated.
	The following table presents the changes in the Corporation's liability for estimated losses associated with the indemnifications and representations and warranties related to loans sold by BPPR for during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	(In thousands)		2014			2013
	Balance as of beginning of period	$	19,277		$	7,587
	Additions for new sales		-			13,747
	Provision (reversal) for representation and warranties		-712			-332
	Net charge-offs		-2,606			-1,725
	Balance as of end of period	$	15,959		$	19,277
	In addition, at December 31, 2014, the Corporation has reserves for customary representation and warranties related to loans sold by its U.S. subsidiary E-LOAN prior to 2009. These loans had been sold to investors on a servicing released basis subject to certain representation and warranties. Although the risk of loss or default was generally assumed by the investors, the Corporation made certain representations relating to borrower creditworthiness, loan documentation and collateral, which if not correct, may result in requiring the Corporation to repurchase the loans or indemnify investors for any related losses associated to these loans. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation's reserve for estimated losses from such representation and warranty arrangements amounted to $ 5 million, which was included as part of other liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial condition (December 31, 2013 - $ 7 million). E-LOAN is no longer originating and selling loans since the subsidiary ceased these activities in 2008 and most of the outstanding agreements with major counterparties were settled during 2010 and 2011.
	Servicing agreements relating to the mortgage-backed securities programs of FNMA and GNMA, and to mortgage loans sold or serviced to certain other investors, including FHLMC, require the Corporation to advance funds to make scheduled payments of principal, interest, taxes and insurance, if such payments have not been received from the borrowers. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation serviced $15.6 billion in mortgage loans for third-parties, including the loans serviced with credit recourse (December 31, 2013 - $16.3 billion). The Corporation generally recovers funds advanced pursuant to these arrangements from the mortgage owner, from liquidation proceeds when the mortgage loan is foreclosed or, in the case of FHA/VA loans, under the applicable FHA and VA insurance and guarantees programs. However, in the meantime, the Corporation must absorb the cost of the funds it advances during the time the advance is outstanding. The Corporation must also bear the costs of attempting to collect on delinquent and defaulted mortgage loans. In addition, if a defaulted loan is not cured, the mortgage loan would be canceled as part of the foreclosure proceedings and the Corporation would not receive any future servicing income with respect to that loan. At December 31, 2014, the outstanding balance of funds advanced by the Corporation under such mortgage loan servicing agreements was approximately $36 million (December 31, 2013 - $29 million). To the extent the mortgage loans underlying the Corporation's servicing portfolio experience increased delinquencies, the Corporation would be required to dedicate additional cash resources to comply with its obligation to advance funds as well as incur additional administrative costs related to increases in collection efforts.
	Popular, Inc. Holding Company (“PIHC”) fully and unconditionally guarantees certain borrowing obligations issued by certain of its wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries amounting to $ 0.2 billion at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $ 0.2 billion). In addition, at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, PIHC fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis $ 0.4 billion and $ 1.4 billion, respectively, of capital securities (trust preferred securities) issued by wholly-owned issuing trust entities to the extent set forth in the applicable guarantee agreement. Refer to Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on the trust preferred securities.
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Balance as of beginning of period	$	41,463	$	51,673
	Provision for recourse liability		41,312		21,793
	Net charge-offs / terminations		-23,337		-32,003
	Balance as of end of period	$	59,438	$	41,463

Commitments_and_contingencies

Commitments and contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure Text Block	Note 31 – Commitments and contingencies
	Off-balance sheet risk
	The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of its customers. These financial instruments include loan commitments, letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	The Corporation's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written is represented by the contractual notional amounts of those instruments. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making these commitments and conditional obligations as it does for those reflected on the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	Financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk, whose contract amounts represent potential credit risk as of the end of the periods presented were as follows:
	(In thousands)			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commitments to extend credit:
		Credit card lines	$	4,450,284	$	4,594,676
		Commercial lines of credit		2,415,843		2,569,377
		Other unused credit commitments		269,225		326,874
	Commercial letters of credit			2,820		3,059
	Standby letters of credit			46,362		78,948
	Commitments to originate or fund mortgage loans			25,919		47,722
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation maintained a reserve of approximately $13 million for potential losses associated with unfunded loan commitments related to commercial and consumer lines of credit, as compared to $7 million at December 31, 2013.
	Other commitments
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation also maintained other non-credit commitments for approximately $9 million, primarily for the acquisition of other investments, as compared to $10 million at December 31, 2013.
	Business concentration
	Since the Corporation's business activities are currently concentrated primarily in Puerto Rico, its results of operations and financial condition are dependent upon the general trends of the Puerto Rico economy and, in particular, the residential and commercial real estate markets. The concentration of the Corporation's operations in Puerto Rico exposes it to greater risk than other banking companies with a wider geographic base.  Its asset and revenue composition by geographical area is presented in Note 45 to the consolidated financial statements.
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation's direct exposure to the Puerto Rico government and its instrumentalities and municipalities amounted to $ 1.0 billion, of which approximately $ 811 million is outstanding ($ 1.2 billion and $ 950 million at December 31, 2013). Of the amount outstanding, $ 689 million consists of loans and $ 122 million are securities ($ 789 million and $ 161 million at December 31, 2013). Of this amount, $ 336 million represents obligations from the Government of Puerto Rico and public corporations that are either collateralized loans or obligations that have a specific source of income or revenues identified for their repayment ($ 527 million at December 31, 2013). Some of these obligations consist of senior and subordinated loans to public corporations that obtain revenues from rates charged for services or products, such as public utilities. Public corporations have varying degrees of independence from the central Government and many receive appropriations or other payments from it. The remaining $ 475 million represents obligations from various municipalities in Puerto Rico for which, in most cases, the good faith, credit and unlimited taxing power of the applicable municipality has been pledged to their repayment ($ 423 million at December 31, 2013). These municipalities are required by law to levy special property taxes in such amounts as shall be required for the payment of all of its general obligation bonds and loans. These loans have seniority to the payment of operating cost and expenses of the municipality.
	In addition, at December 31, 2014, the Corporation had $370 million in indirect exposure to loans or securities that are payable by non-governmental entities, but which carry a government guarantee to cover any shortfall in collateral in the event of borrower default ($360 million at December 31, 2013). These included $289 million in residential mortgage loans that are guaranteed by the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (December 31, 2013 - $274 million). These mortgage loans are secured by the underlying properties and the guarantees serve to cover shortfalls in collateral in the event of a borrower default. Also, the Corporation had $49 million in Puerto Rico pass-through housing bonds backed by FNMA, GNMA or residential loans CMO's, and $32 million of industrial development notes ($52 million and $34 million at December 31, 2013).
	Other contingencies
	As indicated in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements, as part of the loss sharing agreements related to the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction, the Corporation agreed to make a true-up payment to the FDIC on the date that is 45 days following the last day of the final shared loss month, or upon the final disposition of all covered assets under the loss sharing agreements in the event losses on the loss sharing agreements fail to reach expected levels. The fair value of the true-up payment obligation was estimated at $ 129 million at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $ 128 million).
	Legal Proceedings
	The nature of Popular's business ordinarily results in a certain number of claims, litigation, investigations, and legal and administrative cases and proceedings. When the Corporation determines it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted, it vigorously defends itself. The Corporation will consider the settlement of cases (including cases where it has meritorious defenses) when, in management's judgment, it is in the best interest of both the Corporation and its shareholders to do so.
	On at least a quarterly basis, Popular assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. For matters where it is probable that the Corporation will incur a material loss and the amount can be reasonably estimated, the Corporation establishes an accrual for the loss. Once established, the accrual is adjusted on at least a quarterly basis as appropriate to reflect any relevant developments. For matters where a material loss is not probable or the amount of the loss cannot be estimated, no accrual is established.
	In certain cases, exposure to loss exists in excess of the accrual to the extent such loss is reasonably possible, but not probable. Management believes and estimates that the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses (with respect to those matters where such limits may be determined, in excess of amounts accrued), for current legal proceedings ranges from $0 to approximately $39 million as of December 31, 2014. For certain other cases, management cannot reasonably estimate the possible loss at this time. Any estimate involves significant judgment, given the varying stages of the proceedings (including the fact that many of them are currently in preliminary stages), the existence of multiple defendants in several of the current proceedings whose share of liability has yet to be determined, the numerous unresolved issues in many of the proceedings, and the inherent uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such proceedings. Accordingly, management's estimate will change from time-to-time, and actual losses may be more or less than the current estimate.
	While the final outcome of legal proceedings is inherently uncertain, based on information currently available, advice of counsel, and available insurance coverage, management believes that the amount it has already accrued is adequate and any incremental liability arising from the Corporation's legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial position as a whole. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the Corporation's consolidated financial position in a particular period.
	Ongoing Class Action Litigation
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (“BPPR”) and Banco Popular North America (“BPNA”) are currently defendants in various class action lawsuits:
	On November 21, 2012, BPNA was served with a putative class action complaint captioned Josefina Valle, et al. v. Popular Community Bank, filed in the New York State Supreme Court (New York County). Plaintiffs, existing BPNA customers, allege among other things that BPNA has engaged in unfair and deceptive acts and trade practices in connection with the assessment of overdraft fees and payment processing on consumer deposit accounts. The complaint further alleges that BPNA improperly disclosed its consumer overdraft policies and, additionally, that the overdraft rates and fees assessed by BPNA violate New York's usury laws. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, including punitive damages, interest, disbursements, and attorneys' fees and costs.
	BPNA removed the case to federal court (S.D.N.Y.) and plaintiffs subsequently filed a motion to remand the action to state court, which the Court granted on August 6, 2013. A motion to dismiss was filed on September 9, 2013. On October 25, 2013, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint seeking to limit the putative class to New York account holders. A motion to dismiss the amended complaint was filed in February 2014. In August 2014, the Court entered an order granting in part BPNA's motion to dismiss. The sole surviving claim relates to BPNA's item processing policy. On September 10, 2014, plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint to correct certain deficiencies noted in the court's decision and order.  BPNA subsequently filed a motion in opposition to plaintiff's motion for leave to amend and further sought to compel arbitration. The matter has been stayed pending a ruling on such motions.
	Between December 2013 and January 2014, BPPR, BPNA and Popular, Inc., along with two executive officers, were served with a putative class action complaint captioned Neysha Quiles et al. v. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico et al. Plaintiffs essentially alleged that they and others, who have been employed by the Defendants as “bank tellers” and other similarly titled positions, were generally paid only for scheduled work time, rather than time actually worked. The Complaint sought to maintain a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) on behalf of all individuals who were employed or were currently employed by the Defendants in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, and Illinois as hourly paid, non-exempt, bank tellers or other similarly titled positions at any time during the past three years and alleged the following claims under the FLSA against all Defendants: (i) failure to pay overtime premiums; and (ii) that the failure to pay was willful. Similar claims were brought under Puerto Rico law on behalf of all individuals who were employed or are currently employed by BPPR in Puerto Rico as hourly paid, non-exempt, bank tellers or other similarly titled positions at any time during the past three years. On January 31, 2014, the Popular defendants filed an answer to the complaint. On February 24, 2014, the parties reached an agreement to dismiss the complaint against BPNA and the named BPNA executive officer without prejudice. On January 9, 2015, plaintiffs submitted a motion for conditional class certification, which BPPR opposed. On February 18, 2015, the Court entered an order whereby it granted plaintiffs' request for conditional certification of the FLSA action.
	On May 5, 2014, a putative class action captioned Nora Fernandez, et al. v. UBS, et al. was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of investors in 23 Puerto Rico closed-end investment companies against various UBS entities, BPPR and Popular Securities. UBS Financial Services Incorporated of Puerto Rico is the sponsor and co-sponsor of all 23 funds, while BPPR was co-sponsor, together with UBS, of nine (9) of those funds. The plaintiffs allege breach of fiduciary duties, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract against all defendants. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, including disgorgement of fees and attorneys' fees. On May 30, 2014, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their class action in the SDNY and on that same date, they filed a virtually identical complaint in the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico (USDC-PR) and requested that the case be consolidated with the matter of In re: UBS Financial Services Securities Litigation, a class action currently pending before the USDC-PR in which neither BPPR nor Popular Securities are parties. The UBS defendants filed an opposition to the consolidation request and moved to transfer the case back to the SDNY on the ground that the relevant agreements between the parties contain a choice of forum clause, with New York as the selected forum. The Popular defendants joined this motion. By order dated January 30, 2015, the court denied the plaintiffs' motion to consolidate. The motion to transfer remains pending to date.
	On May 6, 2014, a putative class action captioned David Alvarez, et al. v. Banco Popular North America was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles. Plaintiffs generally assert that BPNA has engaged in purported violations of §2954.8(a) of the California Civil Code and §17200 et seq. of the California Business Professions Code, which allegedly require financial institutions that make loans secured by certain types of real property located within the state of California to pay interest to borrowers on impound account deposits at a statutory rate of not less than two percent (2%). Plaintiffs maintain that BPNA has not paid interest on such deposits and demand that BPNA be enjoined from engaging in further violations of these provisions and pay an unspecified amount of damages sufficient to repay the unpaid interest on these deposits. PHH Corporation, which acquired the loans at issue in this complaint, has tentatively agreed to indemnify and tender a defense on behalf of BPNA. The court recently entered an order staying all substantive activity, including any responsive pleading, until the initial conference scheduled for August 22, 2014. The parties have subsequently reached an agreement in principle. The settlement terms – which do not contemplate a payment by BPNA – are currently being negotiated.
	On October 7, 2014, BPNA was served with a putative class action complaint captioned Josefina Valle, et al. v. BPNA, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint names the same plaintiffs who filed the above-described overdraft fee class action suit. Plaintiffs allege, among other things, that BPNA engages in unfair and deceptive acts and trade practices relative to the assessment of ATM fees on ATM transactions initialed at Allpoint branded ATMs. The complaint further alleges that BPNA is in violation of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E with respect to ATM fees. On December 2, 2014, BPNA filed a motion to compel arbitration, which plaintiffs opposed. On February 2, 2015, the court entered an opinion and order granting defendant's motion to compel arbitration. On February 23, 2015, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit demanding that the court reverse the district court's ruling.
	On October 3, 2014, BPNA received notice of a potential class action submitted by two former assistant branch managers. The purported action alleges various wage and hour violations arising from what they contend is an improper job classification under the FLSA and applicable state law equivalents.  In December 2014, BPNA accepted plaintiffs' offer to mediate this dispute, and mediation took place on February 19, 2015. As a result of the mediation, the parties entered into an agreement in principle to settle this claim. Under the terms of the agreement in principle, subject to certain customary conditions including court approval of a final settlement agreement in consideration for the full settlement and release of all defendants, defendant will pay the amount of $800,000.
	Other Matters
	The volatility in prices and declines in value that Puerto Rico municipal bonds and closed-end investment companies that invest primarily in Puerto Rico municipal bonds have experienced since August 2013 have led to regulatory inquiries, customer complaints and arbitrations for most broker-dealers in Puerto Rico, including Popular Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation (“Popular Securities”).  Popular Securities has received customer complaints and is named as a respondent (among other broker-dealers) in 39 arbitration proceedings with aggregate claimed damages of approximately $99 million, including one arbitration with claimed damages of $78 million in which two other Puerto Rico broker-dealers are co-defendants.  The proceedings are in their early stages and it is the view of the Corporation that Popular Securities has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted. An adverse result in the matters described above could have a material and adverse effect on Popular Securities.
	Also, as previously disclosed, in February 2014, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) notified Popular Securities that it was conducting an examination of broker-dealers in Puerto Rico, including Popular Securities, with respect to the sale of Puerto Rico municipal bonds and closed-end investment companies that invest primarily in Puerto Rico municipal bonds. In December 2014, FINRA and Popular Securities reached a definitive agreement, in the form of an Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (“AWC”) Letter, in connection with the latter's purported violations of NASD Rules 3010(a) and (B) and FINRA Rule 2010. Without admitting or denying those allegations, Popular Securities agreed to the payment of a $125,000 fine.
	Other Significant Proceedings
	As described under “Note 13 – FDIC loss share asset and true-up payment obligation”, in connection with the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction, on April 30, 2010, BPPR entered into loss share agreements with the FDIC with respect to the covered loans and other real estate owned that it acquired in the transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the loss share agreements, the FDIC's obligation to reimburse BPPR for losses with respect to covered assets begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The FDIC reimburses BPPR for 80% of losses with respect to covered assets, and BPPR reimburses the FDIC for 80% of recoveries with respect to losses for which the FDIC paid 80% reimbursement under those loss share agreements. The loss share agreements contain specific terms and conditions regarding the management of the covered assets that BPPR must follow in order to receive reimbursement for losses from the FDIC. BPPR believes that it has complied with such terms and conditions. The loss share agreement applicable to the commercial late stage real-estate-collateral-dependent loans described below provides for loss sharing by the FDIC through the quarter ending June 30, 2015 and for reimbursement to the FDIC through the quarter ending June 30, 2018.
	For the quarters ended June 30, 2010 through March 31, 2012, BPPR received reimbursement for loss-share claims submitted to the FDIC, including charge-offs for certain commercial late stage real-estate-collateral-dependent loans and OREO calculated in accordance with BPPR's charge-off policy for non-covered assets. When BPPR submitted its shared-loss claim in connection with the June 30, 2012 quarter, however, the FDIC refused to reimburse BPPR for a portion of the claim because of a difference related to the methodology for the computation of charge-offs for certain commercial late stage real-estate-collateral-dependent loans and OREO. In accordance with the terms of the commercial loss share agreement, BPPR applied a methodology for charge-offs for late stage real-estate-collateral-dependent loans that conforms to its regulatory supervisory criteria and is calculated in accordance with BPPR's charge-off policy for non-covered assets. The FDIC stated that it believed that BPPR should use a different methodology for those charge-offs. Notwithstanding the FDIC's refusal to reimburse BPPR for certain shared-loss claims, BPPR had continued to calculate shared-loss claims for quarters subsequent to June 30, 2012 in accordance with its charge-off policy for non-covered assets.
	BPPR's loss share agreements with the FDIC specify that disputes can be submitted to arbitration before a review board under the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. On July 31, 2013, BPPR filed a statement of claims with the American Arbitration Association requesting that the review board determine certain matters relating to the loss-share claims under its commercial loss share agreement with the FDIC, including that the review board award BPPR the amounts owed under its unpaid quarterly certificates. The statement of claim also included requests for reimbursement of certain valuation adjustments for discounts to appraised values, costs to sell troubled assets and other items.   The review board was comprised of one arbitrator appointed by BPPR, one arbitrator appointed by the FDIC and a third arbitrator selected by agreement of those arbitrators.
	On October 17, 2014, BPPR and the FDIC settled all claims and counterclaims that had been submitted to the review board.  The settlement provides for an agreed valuation methodology for reimbursement of charge-offs for late stage real-estate-collateral-dependent loans and resulting OREO.  Although the terms of the settlement could delay the timing of reimbursement of certain loss-share claims from the FDIC, the settlement is not expected to have a material adverse impact on BPPR's current estimate of expected reimbursable losses for the covered portfolio through the end of the commercial loss share agreement in the quarter ending June 30, 2015.
	As of December 31, 2014, BPPR had unreimbursed losses and expenses of $299.4 million under the commercial loss share agreement with the FDIC.   On January 16, 2015, BPPR received reimbursement of $130.2 million from the FDIC covering claims filed prior to December 31, 2014.  Taking into consideration this payment and claims submitted through that date, the total unreimbursed losses totaled $169.2 million, of which $30.1 million was submitted to the FDIC on January 30, 2015.  BPPR continues to work on processing claims, including those which had previously not been reimbursed by the FDIC and expects to complete this process before the expiration of BPPR's ability to submit claims under the commercial loss share agreement in the quarter ending June 30, 2015.  After giving effect to the claim submitted on January 30, 2015, the amount of claims pending to be submitted for reimbursement to the FDIC amounted to $139.1 million.
	Pending Disputes with the FDIC
	On November 25, 2014, the FDIC notified BPPR that it (a) would not reimburse BPPR under the commercial loss share agreement for a $66.6 million loss claim on eight related real estate loans that BPPR restructured and consolidated (collectively, the “Disputed Asset”), and (b) would no longer treat the Disputed Asset as a “Shared-Loss Asset” under the commercial loss share agreement. The FDIC alleged that BPPR's restructure and modification of the underlying loans did not constitute a “Permitted Amendment” under the commercial loss share agreement, thereby causing the bank to breach Article III of the commercial loss share agreement.
	BPPR disagrees with the FDIC's determinations relating to the Disputed Asset, and accordingly, on December 19, 2014, delivered to the FDIC a notice of dispute under the commercial loss share agreement.
	The commercial loss share agreement provides that certain disputes be submitted to arbitration before a review board, to include two party-appointed members, under the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. BPPR and the FDIC have agreed that, if they are not able to resolve their disputes concerning the Disputed Asset through negotiation prior to March 13, 2015, they will name their respective party-appointed members of the review board on March 16, 2015.
	To the extent we are not able to successfully resolve this matter through negotiation or the arbitration process described above, a write-off in the amount of approximately $53.3 million of the aforementioned pending claims would be recorded.
	In addition, in November and December 2014, BPPR proposed separate portfolio sales to the FDIC. The FDIC has refused to consent to either sale, stating that those sales did not represent best efforts to maximize collections on Shared-Loss Assets under the commercial loss share agreement. We dispute that characterization, and negotiations are continuing.
	No assurance can be given that we will receive reimbursement from the FDIC with respect to the foregoing items, which could require us to make a material adjustment to the value of our loss share asset and the related true up payment obligation to the FDIC and could have a material adverse effect on our financial results for the period in which such adjustment is taken.
	The loss sharing agreement applicable to single-family residential mortgage loans provides for FDIC loss sharing and BPPR reimbursement to the FDIC for ten years (ending on June 30, 2020), and the loss sharing agreement applicable to commercial and other assets provides for FDIC loss sharing and BPPR reimbursement to the FDIC for five years (ending on June 30, 2015), with additional recovery sharing for three years thereafter. As of December 31, 2014, the carrying value of covered loans approximated $2.5 billion, of which approximately 64% pertained to commercial loans, 3% to construction loans, 32% to mortgage loans and 1% to consumer loans. To the extent that estimated losses on covered loans are not realized before the expiration of the applicable loss sharing agreement, such losses would not be subject to reimbursement from the FDIC and, accordingly, would require us to make a material reduction in the value of our loss share asset and the related true up payment obligation to the FDIC and could have a material adverse effect on our financial results for the period in which such adjustment is taken.

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Non-consolidated variable interest entities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Disclosure Of Variable Interest Entities [Text Block]	Note 32 – Non-consolidated variable interest entities
	The Corporation is involved with four statutory trusts which it established to issue trust preferred securities to the public. Also, it established Popular Capital Trust III for the purpose of exchanging Series C preferred stock shares held by the U.S. Treasury for trust preferred securities issued by this trust. These trusts are deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”) since the equity investors at risk have no substantial decision-making rights. The Corporation does not hold any variable interest in the trusts, and therefore, cannot be the trusts' primary beneficiary. Furthermore, the Corporation concluded that it did not hold a controlling financial interest in these trusts since the decisions of the trusts are predetermined through the trust documents and the guarantee of the trust preferred securities is irrelevant since in substance the sponsor is guaranteeing its own debt.
	Also, the Corporation is involved with various special purpose entities mainly in guaranteed mortgage securitization transactions, including GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC. These special purpose entities are deemed to be VIEs since they lack equity investments at risk. The Corporation's continuing involvement in these guaranteed loan securitizations includes owning certain beneficial interests in the form of securities as well as the servicing rights retained. The Corporation is not required to provide additional financial support to any of the variable interest entities to which it has transferred the financial assets. The mortgage-backed securities, to the extent retained, are classified in the Corporation's consolidated statements of financial condition as available-for-sale or trading securities. The Corporation concluded that, essentially, these entities (FNMA, GNMA, and FHLMC) control the design of their respective VIEs, dictate the quality and nature of the collateral, require the underlying insurance, set the servicing standards via the servicing guides and can change them at will, and can remove a primary servicer with cause, and without cause in the case of FNMA and FHLMC. Moreover, through their guarantee obligations, agencies (FNMA, GNMA, and FHLMC) have the obligation to absorb losses that could be potentially significant to the VIE.
	ASU 2009-17 requires that an ongoing primary beneficiary assessment should be made to determine whether the Corporation is the primary beneficiary of any of the VIEs it is involved with. The conclusion on the assessment of these trusts and guaranteed mortgage securitization transactions has not changed since their initial evaluation. The Corporation concluded that it is still not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs, and therefore, these VIEs are not required to be consolidated in the Corporation's financial statements at December 31, 2014.
	The Corporation holds variable interests in these VIEs in the form of agency mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, including those securities originated by the Corporation and those acquired from third parties. Additionally, the Corporation holds agency mortgage-backed securities, agency collateralized mortgage obligations and private label collateralized mortgage obligations issued by third party VIEs in which it has no other form of continuing involvement. Refer to Note 35 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the debt securities outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, which are classified as available-for-sale and trading securities in the Corporation's consolidated statement of financial condition. In addition, the Corporation may retain the right to service the transferred loans in those government-sponsored special purpose entities (“SPEs”) and may also purchase the right to service loans in other government-sponsored SPEs that were transferred to those SPEs by a third-party. Pursuant to ASC Subtopic 810-10, the servicing fees that the Corporation receives for its servicing role are considered variable interests in the VIEs since the servicing fees are subordinated to the principal and interest that first needs to be paid to the mortgage-backed securities' investors and to the guaranty fees that need to be paid to the federal agencies.
	The following table presents the carrying amount and classification of the assets related to the Corporation's variable interests in non-consolidated VIEs and the maximum exposure to loss as a result of the Corporation's involvement as servicer with non-consolidated VIEs at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Assets
	Servicing assets:
		Mortgage servicing rights	$	103,828	$	113,437
	Total servicing assets		$	103,828	$	113,437
	Other assets:
		Servicing advances	$	8,974	$	1,416
	Total other assets		$	8,974	$	1,416
	Total assets		$	112,802	$	114,853
	Maximum exposure to loss		$	112,802	$	114,853
	The size of the non-consolidated VIEs, in which the Corporation has a variable interest in the form of servicing fees, measured as the total unpaid principal balance of the loans, amounted to $9.0 billion at December 31, 2014 ($9.2 billion at December 31, 2013).
	Maximum exposure to loss represents the maximum loss, under a worst case scenario, that would be incurred by the Corporation, as servicer for the VIEs, assuming all loans serviced are delinquent and that the value of the Corporation's interests and any associated collateral declines to zero, without any consideration of recovery. The Corporation determined that the maximum exposure to loss includes the fair value of the MSRs and the assumption that the servicing advances at December 31, 2014 and 2013 will not be recovered. The agency debt securities are not included as part of the maximum exposure to loss since they are guaranteed by the related agencies.
	In September of 2011, BPPR sold construction and commercial real estate loans with a fair value of $148 million, and most of which were non-performing, to a newly created joint venture, PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC. The joint venture is majority owned by Caribbean Property Group (“CPG”), Goldman Sachs & Co. and East Rock Capital LLC. The joint venture was created for the limited purpose of acquiring the loans from BPPR; servicing the loans through a third-party servicer; ultimately working out, resolving and/or foreclosing the loans; and indirectly owning, operating, constructing, developing, leasing and selling any real properties acquired by the joint venture through deed in lieu of foreclosure, foreclosure, or by resolution of any loan.
	BPPR provided financing to the joint venture for the acquisition of the loans in an amount equal to the sum of 57% of the purchase price of the loans, or $84 million, and $2 million of closing costs, for a total acquisition loan of $86 million (the “acquisition loan”). The acquisition loan has a 5-year maturity and bears a variable interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 300 basis points and is secured by a pledge of all of the acquiring entity's assets. In addition, BPPR provided the joint venture with a non-revolving advance facility (the “advance facility”) of $68.5 million to cover unfunded commitments and costs-to-complete related to certain construction projects, and a revolving working capital line (the “working capital line”) of $20 million to fund certain operating expenses of the joint venture. Cash proceeds received by the joint venture are first used to cover debt service payments for the acquisition loan, advance facility, and the working capital line described above which must be paid in full before proceeds can be used for other purposes. The distributable cash proceeds are determined based on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the respective equity ownership percentages. BPPR's equity interest in the joint venture ranks pari-passu with those of other parties involved. As part of the transaction executed in September 2011, BPPR received $ 48 million in cash and a 24.9% equity interest in the joint venture. The Corporation is not required to provide any other financial support to the joint venture.
	BPPR accounted for this transaction as a true sale pursuant to ASC Subtopic 860-10 and thus recognized the cash received, its equity investment in the joint venture, and the acquisition loan provided to the joint venture and derecognized the loans sold.
	The Corporation has determined that PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC is a VIE but it is not the primary beneficiary. All decisions are made by CPG (or an affiliate thereof) (the “Manager”), except for certain limited material decisions which would require the unanimous consent of all members. The Manager is authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the joint venture any and all documents, contracts, certificates, agreements and instruments, and to take any action deemed necessary in the benefit of the joint venture. Also, the Manager delegates the day-to-day management and servicing of the loans to CPG Island Servicing, LLC, an affiliate of CPG, which contracted a sub-servicer, but has the responsibility to oversee such servicing responsibilities.
	The Corporation holds variable interests in this VIE in the form of the 24.9% equity interest and the financing provided to the joint venture. The equity interest is accounted for using the equity method of accounting pursuant to ASC Subtopic 323-10.
	The initial fair value of the Corporation's equity interest in the joint venture was determined based on the fair value of the loans and real estate owned transferred to the joint venture of $148 million which represented the purchase price of the loans agreed by the parties and was an arm's-length transaction between market participants in accordance with ASC Topic 820, reduced by the acquisition loan provided by BPPR to the joint venture, for a total net equity of $63 million. Accordingly, the 24.9% equity interest held by the Corporation was valued at $16 million. Thus, the fair value of the equity interest is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement since the inputs were based on observable market inputs.
	The following table presents the carrying amount and classification of the assets related to the Corporation's variable interests in the non-consolidated VIE, PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC and its maximum exposure to loss at December 31:
	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Assets
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
		Acquisition loan	$	-	$	3,233
		Working capital line advances		426		390
		Advance facility advances		4,226		16,024
	Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	4,652	$	19,647
	Accrued interest receivable		$	22	$	65
	Other assets:
		Investment in PRLP 2011 Holdings LLC	$	23,650	$	26,596
	Total assets		$	28,324	$	46,308
	Deposits		$	-2,685	$	-3,621
	Total liabilities		$	-2,685	$	-3,621
	Total net assets		$	25,639	$	42,687
	Maximum exposure to loss		$	25,639	$	42,687
	The Corporation determined that the maximum exposure to loss under a worst case scenario at December 31, 2014 would be not recovering the carrying amount of the acquisition loan, the advances on the advance facility and working capital line, if any, and the equity interest held by the Corporation, net of the deposits.
	On March 25, 2013, BPPR completed a sale of assets with a book value of $509.0 million, of which $500.6 million were in non-performing status, comprised of commercial and construction loans, and commercial and single family real estate owned, with a combined unpaid principal balance on loans and appraised value of other real estate owned of approximately $987.0 million to a newly created joint venture, PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC. The joint venture is majority owned by Caribbean Property Group LLC (“CPG”) and certain affiliates of Perella Weinberg Partners'Asset Based Value Strategy. The joint venture was created for the limited purpose of acquiring the loans from BPPR; servicing the loans through a third-party servicer; ultimately working out, resolving and/or foreclosing the loans; and indirectly owning, operating, constructing, developing, leasing and selling any real properties acquired by the joint venture through deed in lieu of foreclosure, foreclosure, or by resolution of any loan.
	BPPR provided financing to the joint venture for the acquisition of the assets in an amount equal to the sum of 57% of the purchase price of the assets, and closing costs, for a total acquisition loan of $182.4 million (the “acquisition loan”). The acquisition loan has a 5-year maturity and bears a variable interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 300 basis points and is secured by a pledge of all of the acquiring entity's assets. In addition, BPPR provided the joint venture with a non-revolving advance facility (the “advance facility”) of $35.0 million to cover unfunded commitments and costs-to-complete related to certain construction projects, and a revolving working capital line (the “working capital line”) of $30.0 million to fund certain operating expenses of the joint venture. Cash proceeds received by the joint venture are first used to cover debt service payments for the acquisition loan, advance facility, and the working capital line described above which must be paid in full before proceeds can be used for other purposes. The distributable cash proceeds are determined based on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the respective equity ownership percentages. BPPR's equity interest in the joint venture ranks pari-passu with those of other parties involved. As part of the transaction executed in March 2013, BPPR received $92.3 million in cash and a 24.9% equity interest in the joint venture. The Corporation is not required to provide any other financial support to the joint venture.
	BPPR accounted for this transaction as a true sale pursuant to ASC Subtopic 860-10 and thus recognized the cash received, its equity investment in the joint venture, and the acquisition loan provided to the joint venture and derecognized the loans and real estate owned sold.
	The Corporation has determined that PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC is a VIE but the Corporation is not the primary beneficiary. All decisions are made by CPG (or an affiliate thereof) (the “Manager”), except for certain limited material decisions which would require the unanimous consent of all members. The Manager is authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the joint venture any and all documents, contracts, certificates, agreements and instruments, and to take any action deemed necessary in the benefit of the joint venture. Also, the Manager delegates the day-to-day management and servicing of the loans to PR Asset Portfolio Servicing International, LLC, an affiliate of CPG.
	The initial fair value of the Corporation's equity interest in the joint venture was determined based on the fair value of the loans and real estate owned transferred to the joint venture of $306 million which represented the purchase price of the loans agreed by the parties and was an arm's-length transaction between market participants in accordance with ASC Topic 820, reduced by the acquisition loan provided by BPPR to the joint venture, for a total net equity of $124 million. Accordingly, the 24.9% equity interest held by the Corporation was valued at $31 million. Thus, the fair value of the equity interest is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement since the inputs were based on observable market inputs.
	The Corporation holds variable interests in this VIE in the form of the 24.9% equity interest (the “Investment in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC”) and the financing provided to the joint venture. The equity interest is accounted for under the equity method of accounting pursuant to ASC Subtopic 323-10.
	The following table presents the carrying amount and classification of the assets and liabilities related to the Corporation's variable interests in the non-consolidated VIE, PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC, and its maximum exposure to loss at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Assets
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
		Acquisition loan	$	97,193	$	157,660
		Advances under the working capital line		990		1,196
		Advances under the advance facility		12,460		1,427
	Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	110,643	$	160,283
	Accrued interest receivable		$	314	$	436
	Other assets:
		Investment in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	31,374	$	30,478
	Total assets		$	142,331	$	191,197
	Deposits		$	-12,960	$	-20,808
	Total liabilities		$	-12,960	$	-20,808
	Total net assets		$	129,371	$	170,389
	Maximum exposure to loss		$	129,371	$	170,389
	The Corporation determined that the maximum exposure to loss under a worst case scenario at December 31, 2014 would be not recovering the carrying amount of the acquisition loan, the advances on the advance facility and working capital line, if any, and the equity interest held by the Corporation, net of deposits.

Derivative_instruments_and_hed

Derivative instruments and hedging activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 33 – Derivative instruments and hedging activities
	The use of derivatives is incorporated as part of the Corporation's overall interest rate risk management strategy to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings and cash flows that are caused by interest rate volatility. The Corporation's goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain balance sheet assets and liabilities so that the net interest income is not materially affected by movements in interest rates. The Corporation uses derivatives in its trading activities to facilitate customer transactions, and as a means of risk management. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged fixed and variable interest rate assets and liabilities will appreciate or depreciate in fair value. The effect of this unrealized appreciation or depreciation is expected to be substantially offset by the Corporation's gains or losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to these hedged assets and liabilities. As a matter of policy, the Corporation does not use highly leveraged derivative instruments for interest rate risk management.
	By using derivative instruments, the Corporation exposes itself to credit and market risk. If a counterparty fails to fulfill its performance obligations under a derivative contract, the Corporation's credit risk will equal the fair value of the derivative asset. Generally, when the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this indicates that the counterparty owes the Corporation, thus creating a repayment risk for the Corporation. To manage the level of credit risk, the Corporation deals with counterparties of good credit standing, enters into master netting agreements whenever possible and, when appropriate, obtains collateral. On the other hand, when the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, the Corporation owes the counterparty and, therefore, the fair value of derivatives liabilities incorporates nonperformance risk or the risk that the obligation will not be fulfilled.
	The credit risk attributed to the counterparty's nonperformance risk is incorporated in the fair value of the derivatives. Additionally, as required by the fair value measurements guidance, the fair value of the Corporation's own credit standing is considered in the fair value of the derivative liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2014, inclusion of the credit risk in the fair value of the derivatives resulted in loss of $0.1 million (2013 – gain of $ 0.5 million; 2012 –loss of $ 0.5 million) from the Corporation's credit standing adjustment and a gain of $1.2 million (2013 – gain of $ 1.0 million; 2012 – gain of $3.4 million) from the assessment of the counterparties' credit risk.
	Market risk is the adverse effect that a change in interest rates, currency exchange rates, or implied volatility rates might have on the value of a financial instrument. The Corporation manages the market risk associated with interest rates and, to a limited extent, with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by establishing and monitoring limits for the types and degree of risk that may be undertaken.
	Pursuant to the Corporation's accounting policy, the fair value of derivatives is not offset with the amounts for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral. At December 31, 2014, the amount recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral under master netting agreements was $15 million and no amount was recognized for the obligation to return cash collateral (December 31, 2013 - $ 19 million and no amount, respectively).
	Certain of the Corporation's derivative instruments include financial covenants tied to the corresponding banking subsidiary's well-capitalized status and credit rating. These agreements could require exposure collateralization, early termination or both. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with contingent features that were in a liability position at December 31, 2014 was $9 million (December 31, 2013 - $ 15 million). Based on the contractual obligations established on these derivative instruments, the Corporation has fully collateralized these positions by pledging collateral of $15 million at December 31, 2014 (December 31, 2013 - $ 19 million).
	Financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges or non-hedging derivatives outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
			Notional amount				Derivative assets					Derivative liabilities
							Statement of		Fair value at			Statement of		Fair value at
			At December 31,				condition		December 31,			condition		December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		classification		2014		2013	classification		2014		2013
	Derivatives designated as
	hedging instruments:
	Forward contracts	$	92,850	$	-		Other assets	$	-	$	-	Other liabilities	$	551	$	-
	Total derivatives designated
	as hedging instruments	$	92,850	$	-			$	-	$	-		$	551	$	-
	Derivatives not designated
	as hedging instruments:
	Forward contracts	$	-	$	129,600		Trading account securities	$	-	$	83	Other liabilities	$	-	$	20
	Forward contracts		-		152,800		Other assets		-		658	Other liabilities		-		25
	Interest rate swaps		237,576		283,440		Other assets		8,418		13,289	Other liabilities		9,102		15,196
	Foreign currency forward contracts		745		-		Other assets		16		-	Other liabilities		11		-
	Interest rate caps		96,046		97,338		Other assets		320		1,192	Other liabilities		320		1,192
	Indexed options on deposits		86,712		85,729		Other assets		16,608		19,571	-		-		-
	Bifurcated embedded options		83,244		83,087		-		-		-	Interest bearing deposits		13,048		15,945
	Total derivatives not
	designated as
	hedging instruments:	$	504,323	$	831,994			$	25,362	$	34,793		$	22,481	$	32,378
	Total derivative assets
	and liabilities	$	597,173	$	831,994			$	25,362	$	34,793		$	23,032	$	32,378
	Cash Flow Hedges
	The Corporation utilizes forward contracts to hedge the sale of mortgage-backed securities with duration terms over one month. Interest rate forwards are contracts for the delayed delivery of securities, which the seller agrees to deliver on a specified future date at a specified price or yield. These forward contracts are hedging a forecasted transaction and thus qualify for cash flow hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) corresponding to these forward contracts is expected to be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months. These contracts have a maximum remaining maturity of 82 days at December 31, 2014.
	For cash flow hedges, net gains (losses) on derivative contracts that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to current period earnings are included in the line item in which the hedged item is recorded and during the period in which the forecasted transaction impacts earnings, as presented in the tables below.
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)		Classification in the statement of operations of the net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion, ineffective portion, and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)		Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	Forward contracts	$	-6,613	Mortgage banking activities	$	-6,091	$	-109
	Total	$	-6,613		$	-6,091	$	-109
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)		Classification in the statement of operations of the net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion, ineffective portion, and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)		Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	Forward contracts	$	2,286	Mortgage banking activities	$	1,839	$	577
	Total	$	2,286		$	1,839	$	577
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)		Classification in the statement of operations of the net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion, ineffective portion, and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)		Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	Forward contracts	$	-13,509	Mortgage banking activities	$	14,119	$	-44
	Total	$	-13,509		$	14,119	$	-44
	Fair Value Hedges
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no derivatives designated as fair value hedges.
	Non-Hedging Activities
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recognized a loss of $ 8.5 million (2013 – gain of $ 11.1 million; 2012 – loss of $ 4.8 million) related to its non-hedging derivatives, as detailed in the table below.
		Amount of Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
			Year ended		Year ended		Year ended
		Classification of Net Gain (Loss)	December 31,		December 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	Recognized in Income on Derivatives	2014		2013		2012
	Forward contracts	Mortgage banking activities	$	-10,876	$	9,039	$	-8,046
	Interest rate swaps	Other operating income		1,223		965		2,953
	Foreign currency forward contracts	Other operating income		8		18		31
	Foreign currency forward contracts	Interest expense		5		-1		-5
	Indexed options on deposits	Interest expense		2,815		5,296		1,965
	Bifurcated embedded options	Interest expense		-1,666		-4,230		-1,735
	Total		$	-8,491	$	11,087	$	-4,837
	Forward Contracts
	The Corporation has forward contracts to sell mortgage-backed securities, which are accounted for as trading derivatives. Changes in their fair value are recognized in mortgage banking activities.
	Interest Rates Swaps and Foreign Currency and Exchange Rate Commitments
In addition to using derivative instruments as part of its interest rate risk management strategy, the Corporation also utilizes derivatives, such as interest rate swaps and foreign exchange forward contracts, in its capacity as an intermediary on behalf of its customers. The Corporation minimizes its market risk and credit risk by taking offsetting positions under the same terms and conditions with credit limit approvals and monitoring procedures. Market value changes on these swaps and other derivatives are recognized in earnings in the period of change.
Interest Rate Caps and Floors
The Corporation enters into interest rate caps and floors as an intermediary on behalf of its customers and simultaneously takes offsetting positions under the same terms and conditions, thus minimizing its market and credit risks.
Index and Embedded Options
The Corporation offers certain customers' deposits whose return are tied to the performance of the Standard and Poor's (“S&P 500”) stock market indexes, and other deposits whose returns are tied to other stock market indexes or other equity securities performance. The Corporation bifurcated the related options embedded within these customers' deposits from the host contract in accordance with ASC Subtopic 815-15. In order to limit the Corporation's exposure to changes in these indexes, the Corporation purchases index options which returns are tied to the same indexes from major broker dealer companies in the over the counter market. Accordingly, the embedded options and the related index options are marked-to-market through earnings.

Related_party_transactions

Related party transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 34 – Related party transactions
	The Corporation grants loans to its directors, executive officers and certain related individuals or organizations in the ordinary course of business. The activity and balance of these loans were as follows:
				Executive
	(In thousands)			Officers			Directors			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	4,947		$	108,207		$	113,154
	New loans			239			40,827			41,066
	Payments			-301			-51,720			-52,021
	Other changes			24,828			-30,473			-5,645
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	29,713		$	66,841		$	96,554
	New loans			1,163			74,327			75,490
	Payments			-1,318			-17,161			-18,479
	Other changes			4,529			-			4,529
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	34,087		$	124,007		$	158,094
	The amounts reported as “other changes” in the activity for 2013 include items such as changes in the status of those who are considered related parties and a reclassification of a loan acquired as part of the Westernbank acquisition with a carrying value of $25 million as a loan related to an executive officer instead of to a director. This loan was previously classified as related to a director because both a former director (who ceased being a director in 2013) and an executive officer were related parties of the borrower entity.
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation's banking subsidiaries held deposits from related parties, excluding EVERTEC, Inc. (“EVERTEC”) amounting to $ 24 million (2013 - $ 20 million).
	Related party transactions with EVERTEC, as an affiliate
	The Corporation has an investment in EVERTEC, Inc. (“EVERTEC”), which provides various processing and information technology services to the Corporation and its subsidiaries and gives BPPR access to the ATH network owned and operated by EVERTEC. As of December 31, 2014, the Corporation's stake in EVERTEC was 14.96%.The Corporation continues to have significant influence over EVERTEC. Accordingly, the investment in EVERTEC is accounted for under the equity method and is evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances indicate that a decrease in value of the investment has occurred that is other than temporary.
	The Corporation received $4.7 million in dividend distributions during the year ended December 31, 2014 from its investments in EVERTEC's holding company (December 31, 2013 - $4.4 million). The Corporation's equity in EVERTEC is presented in the table which follows and is included as part of “other assets” in the consolidated statement of financial condition.
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Equity investment in EVERTEC	$	25,146		$	19,931
	The Corporation had the following financial condition balances outstanding with EVERTEC at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Items that represent liabilities to the Corporation are presented with parenthesis.
	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	Accounts receivable (Other assets)	$	5,065	$	8,634
	Deposits		-15,481		-14,289
	Accounts payable (Other liabilities)		-15,511		-15,862
	Net total	$	-25,927	$	-21,517
	The Corporation's proportionate share of income or loss from EVERTEC is included in other operating income in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table presents the Corporation's proportionate share of EVERTEC's income (loss) and changes in stockholders' equity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014			2013		2012
	Share of income (loss) from investment in EVERTEC	$	10,536		$	-3,762	$	38,461
	Share of other changes in EVERTEC's stockholders' equity		381			18,965		-187
	Share of EVERTEC's changes in equity recognized in income	$	10,917		$	15,203	$	38,274
	The following tables present the impact of transactions and service payments between the Corporation and EVERTEC (as an affiliate) and their impact on the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Items that represent expenses to the Corporation are presented with parenthesis.
		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		Category
	Interest income on loan to EVERTEC	$	-	$	2,490	$	3,373	Interest income
	Interest income on investment securities issued by EVERTEC		-		1,269		3,850	Interest income
	Interest expense on deposits		-67		-128		-267	Interest expense
	ATH and credit cards interchange income from services to EVERTEC		26,646		25,571		25,188	Other service fees
	Debt prepayment penalty paid by EVERTEC		-		5,856		-	Net gain (loss) and valuation adjustments on investment securities
	Consulting fee paid by EVERTEC		-		9,854		-	Other operating income
	Rental income charged to EVERTEC		6,874		6,560		6,647	Net occupancy
	Processing fees on services provided by EVERTEC		-154,839		-155,521		-150,677	Professional fees
	Other services provided to EVERTEC		1,012		843		751	Other operating expenses
	Total	$	-120,374	$	-103,206	$	-111,135
	EVERTEC has a letter of credit issued by BPPR, for an amount of $3.6 million at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $3.6 million). The Corporation also agreed to maintain outstanding this letter of credit for a 5-year period which expires on September 30, 2015. EVERTEC and the Corporation entered into a Reimbursement Agreements, in which EVERTEC will reimburse the Corporation for any losses incurred by the Corporation in connection with the performance bonds and the letter of credit. Possible losses resulting from these agreements are considered insignificant.
	PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC
	As indicated in Note 32 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation holds a 24.9% equity interest in PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC and currently provides certain financing to the joint venture as well as holds certain deposits from the entity.
	The Corporation's equity in PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC is presented in the table which follows and is included as part of “other assets” in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Equity investment in PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC	$	23,650		$	26,596
	The Corporation had the following financial condition balances outstanding with PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	Loans	$	4,652	$	19,647
	Accrued interest receivable		22		65
	Deposits (non-interest bearing)		-2,685		-3,621
	Net total	$	1,989	$	16,091
	The Corporation's proportionate share of income or loss from PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC is included in other operating income in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table presents the Corporation's proportionate share of income (loss) from PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Share of (loss) income from the equity investment in PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC	$	-2,947	$	3,347	$	7,128
	The following table presents transactions between the Corporation and PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC and their impact on the Corporation's results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		Category
Interest income on loan to PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC	$	425	$	1,162	$	2,688	Interest income
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC
As indicated in Note 32 to the consolidated financial statements, effective March 2013 the Corporation holds a 24.9% equity interest in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC and currently provides certain financing to the joint venture as well as holds certain deposits from the entity.
The Corporation's equity in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC is presented in the table which follows and is included as part of “other assets” in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
Equity investment in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	31,374		$	30,478
The Corporation had the following financial condition balances outstanding with PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC, at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(In thousands)	31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
Loans	$	110,643	$	160,283
Accrued interest receivable		314		436
Deposits		-12,960		-20,808
Net total	$	97,997	$	139,911
The Corporation's proportionate share of income or loss from PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC is included in other operating income in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table presents the Corporation's proportionate share of income (loss) from PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC for years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Years ended December 31,
(In thousands)	2014				2013
Share of income from the equity investment in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	745		$	-1,979
The following table presents transactions between the Corporation and PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC and their impact on the Corporation's results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Years ended December 31,
(In thousands)	2014			2013		Category
Interest income on loan to PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	4,340		$	2,966	Interest income
Servicing fee paid by PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC		70			150	Other service fees
Total	$	4,410		$	3,116

Fair_value_measurement

Fair value measurement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 35 –Fair value measurement
	ASC Subtopic 820-10 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels in order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and disclosures. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:
	Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Corporation has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation on these instruments does not necessitate a significant degree of judgment since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily available in an active market.
	Level 2 - Quoted prices other than those included in Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
	Level 3 - Inputs are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs reflect the Corporation's own assumptions about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	The Corporation maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the observable inputs be used when available. Fair value is based upon quoted market prices when available. If listed prices or quotes are not available, the Corporation employs internally-developed models that primarily use market-based inputs including yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, and credit curves, among others. Valuation adjustments are limited to those necessary to ensure that the financial instrument's fair value is adequately representative of the price that would be received or paid in the marketplace. These adjustments include amounts that reflect counterparty credit quality, the Corporation's credit standing, constraints on liquidity and unobservable parameters that are applied consistently.
	The estimated fair value may be subjective in nature and may involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment for certain financial instruments. Changes in the underlying assumptions used in calculating fair value could significantly affect the results.
	Fair Value on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
	The following fair value hierarchy tables present information about the Corporation's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and on a nonrecurring basis in periods subsequent to initial recognition for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
	At December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	-	$	700,154	$	-	$	700,154
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities		-		1,724,973		-		1,724,973
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		-		61,712		-		61,712
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies		-		1,910,030		-		1,910,030
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		903,037		1,325		904,362
	Equity securities		323		2,299		-		2,622
	Other		-		11,306		-		11,306
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	323	$	5,313,511	$	1,325	$	5,315,159
	Trading account securities, excluding derivatives:
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions	$	-	$	7,954	$	-	$	7,954
	Collateralized mortgage obligations		-		261		1,375		1,636
	Mortgage-backed securities - federal agencies		-		104,463		6,229		110,692
	Other		-		16,682		1,563		18,245
	Total trading account securities	$	-	$	129,360	$	9,167	$	138,527
	Mortgage servicing rights	$	-	$	-	$	148,694	$	148,694
	Derivatives		-		25,362		-		25,362
	Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	323	$	5,468,233	$	159,186	$	5,627,742
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-	$	-23,032	$	-	$	-23,032
	Contingent consideration		-		-		-133,634		-133,634
	Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	-	$	-23,032	$	-133,634	$	-156,666
	At December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	-	$	28,482	$	-	$	28,482
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities		-		1,629,205		-		1,629,205
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		-		66,377		-		66,377
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies		-		2,418,296		-		2,418,296
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - private label		-		513		-		513
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		1,129,118		6,523		1,135,641
	Equity securities		412		3,704		-		4,116
	Other		-		12,170		-		12,170
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	412	$	5,287,865	$	6,523	$	5,294,800
	Trading account securities, excluding derivatives:
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions	$	-	$	7,586	$	-	$	7,586
	Collateralized mortgage obligations		-		426		1,423		1,849
	Mortgage-backed securities - federal agencies		-		302,952		9,799		312,751
	Other		-		15,545		1,929		17,474
	Total trading account securities	$	-	$	326,509	$	13,151	$	339,660
	Mortgage servicing rights	$	-	$	-	$	161,099	$	161,099
	Derivatives		-		34,793		-		34,793
	Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	412	$	5,649,167	$	180,773	$	5,830,352
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-	$	-32,378	$	-	$	-32,378
	Contingent consideration		-		-		-128,299		-128,299
	Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	-	$	-32,378	$	-128,299	$	-160,677
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
NONRECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Assets											Write-downs
	Loans[1]	$	-	$	-	$	71,750	$	71,750	$	-15,405
	Loans held-for-sale[2]		-		-		21,609		21,609		-38
	Other real estate owned[3]		-		6,610		86,520		93,130		-42,366
	Other foreclosed assets[3]		-		-		1,368		1,368		-1,622
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis		$	-	$	6,610	$	181,247	$	187,857	$	-59,431
1] Relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment was measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Section 310-10-35. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount
[2] Relates to lower of cost or fair value adjustments on loans held-for-sale and loans transferred from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[3] Represents the fair value of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were written down to their fair value. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
Year ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
NONRECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Assets											Write-downs
	Loans[1]	$	-	$	-	$	25,673	$	25,673	$	-21,348
	Loans held-for-sale[2]		-		-		-		-		-364,820
	Other real estate owned[3]		-		2,849		84,732		87,581		-43,861
	Other foreclosed assets[3]		-		-		638		638		-617
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis		$	-	$	2,849	$	111,043	$	113,892	$	-430,646
[1] Relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment was measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Section 310-10-35.Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[2] Relates to lower of cost or fair value adjustments on loans held-for-sale and loans transferred from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[3] Represents the fair value of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were written down to their fair value. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
Year ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
NONRECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Assets										Write-downs
Loans[1]	$	-	$	-	$	10,445	$	10,445	$	-23,972
Loans held-for-sale[2]		-		-		93,429		93,429		-43,937
Other real estate owned[3]		-		-		111,425		111,425		-32,783
Other foreclosed assets[3]		-		-		128		128		-360
Long-lived assets held-for-sale[4]		-		-		-		-		-123
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	$	-	$	-	$	215,427	$	215,427	$	-101,175
[3] Represents the fair value of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were written down to their fair value. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[1] Relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment was measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Section 310-10-35. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[2] Relates to lower of cost or fair value adjustments on loans held-for-sale and loans transferred from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[4] Represents the fair value of long-lived assets held-for-sale that were written down to their fair value.
The following tables present the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
	Year ended December 31, 2014
		MBS						Other
		classified		CMOs				securities
		as investment		classified		MBS		classified
		securities		as trading		classified as		as trading		Mortgage
		available-		account		trading account		account		servicing		Total		Contingent		Total
(In thousands)		for-sale		securities		securities		securities		rights		assets		consideration		liabilities
Balance at January 1, 2014		$	6,523	$	1,423	$	9,799	$	1,929	$	161,099	$	180,773	$	-128,299	$	-128,299
Gains (losses) included in earnings			-31		-11		-165		-366		-24,773		-25,346		-1,791		-1,791
Gains (losses) included in OCI			-249		-		-		-		-		-249		-		-
Additions			-		270		805		-		12,583		13,658		-4,330		-4,330
Sales			-4,350		-		-2,110		-		-		-6,460		-		-
Settlements			-568		-307		-2,100		-		-215		-3,190		786		786
Balance at December 31, 2014		$	1,325	$	1,375	$	6,229	$	1,563	$	148,694	$	159,186	$	-133,634	$	-133,634
Changes in unrealized gains
	(losses) included in earnings
	relating to assets still held
	at December 31, 2014	$	-	$	-7	$	-72	$	-144	$	-6,120	$	-6,343	$	-1,791	$	-1,791
	Year ended December 31, 2013
		MBS						Other
		classified		CMOs				securities
		as investment		classified		MBS		classified
		securities		as trading		classified as		as trading		Mortgage
		available-		account		trading account		account		servicing		Total		Contingent		Total
(In thousands)		for-sale		securities		securities		securities		rights		assets		consideration		liabilities
Balance at January 1, 2013		$	7,070	$	2,499	$	11,817	$	2,240	$	154,430	$	178,056	$	-112,002	$	-112,002
Gains (losses) included in earnings			-7		-18		-39		-311		-11,403		-11,778		-16,297		-16,297
Gains (losses) included in OCI			-40		-		-		-		-		-40		-		-
Additions			-		25		859		-		19,307		20,191		-		-
Sales			-		-802		-100		-		-		-902		-		-
Settlements			-500		-281		-2,738		-		-1,235		-4,754		-		-
Balance at December 31, 2013		$	6,523	$	1,423	$	9,799	$	1,929	$	161,099	$	180,773	$	-128,299	$	-128,299
Changes in unrealized gains
	(losses) included in earnings
	relating to assets still held
	at December 31, 2013	$	-	$	-4	$	159	$	14	$	15,024	$	15,193	$	-16,297	$	-16,297
	Year ended December 31, 2012
		MBS						Other
		classified		CMOs				securities
		as investment		classified		MBS		classified
		securities		as trading		classified as		as trading		Mortgage
		available-		account		trading account		account		servicing		Total		Contingent		Total
(In thousands)		for-sale		securities		securities		securities		rights		assets		consideration		liabilities
Balance at January 1, 2012		$	7,435	$	2,808	$	21,777	$	4,036	$	151,323	$	187,379	$	-99,762	$	-99,762
Gains (losses) included in earnings			-6		30		680		-123		-17,406		-16,825		-12,600		-12,600
Gains (losses) included in OCI			66		-		-		-		-		66		-		-
Additions			-		608		6,499		2,116		20,726		29,949		-		-
Sales			-		-250		-9,824		-1,834		-103		-12,011		-		-
Settlements			-425		-697		-2,104		-1,955		-110		-5,291		360		360
Transfers into Level 3			-		-		2,405		-		-		2,405		-		-
Transfers out of Level 3			-		-		-7,616		-		-		-7,616		-		-
Balance at December 31, 2012		$	7,070	$	2,499	$	11,817	$	2,240	$	154,430	$	178,056	$	-112,002	$	-112,002
Changes in unrealized gains
	(losses) included in earnings
	relating to assets still held
	at December 31, 2012	$	-	$	23	$	-165	$	-333	$	8,130	$	7,655	$	-13,347	$	-13,347
There were no transfers in and/or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. There were no transfers in and/or out of Level 1 for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2012. There were $ 2 million in transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 and $8 million in transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2012. The transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 of trading mortgage-backed securities were the result of a change in valuation technique to a matrix pricing model, based on indicative prices provided by brokers. The transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 of trading mortgage-backed securities resulted from observable market data becoming available for these securities. The Corporation's policy is to recognize transfers as of the end of the reporting period.
Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 for Level 3 assets and liabilities included in the previous tables are reported in the consolidated statement of operations as follows:
		2014				2013				2012
		Total		Changes in unrealized		Total		Changes in unrealized		Total		Changes in unrealized
		gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)
		included		relating to assets still		included		relating to assets still		included		relating to assets still
(In thousands)		in earnings		held at reporting date		in earnings		held at reporting date		in earnings		held at reporting date
Interest income		$	-31	$	-	$	-7	$	-	$	-6	$	-
FDIC loss share (expense)
	income		-1,791		-1,791		-15,994		-15,994		-13,178		-13,178
Mortgage banking activities			-24,773		-6,120		-11,403		15,024		-17,406		8,130
Trading account (loss) profit			-542		-223		-368		169		587		-475
Other operating income			-		-		-303		-303		578		-169
Total		$	-27,137	$	-8,134	$	-28,075	$	-1,104	$	-29,425	$	-5,692
The following table includes quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used to derive the fair value of Level 3 instruments, excluding those instruments for which the unobservable inputs were not developed by the Corporation such as prices of prior transactions and/or unadjusted third-party pricing sources.
			Fair value
			at December 31,
(In thousands)			2014	Valuation technique	Unobservable inputs	Weighted average (range)
CMO's - trading		$	1,375	Discounted cash flow model	Weighted average life	2.2 years (0.6 - 4.8 years)
					Yield	4.0% (1.3% - 4.7%)
					Constant prepayment rate	23.9% (19.5% - 27.9%)
Other - trading		$	769	Discounted cash flow model	Weighted average life	5.5	years
					Yield	12.1	%
					Constant prepayment rate	10.8	%
Mortgage servicing rights		$	148,694	Discounted cash flow model	Prepayment speed	8.7% (5.3% - 22.7%)
					Weighted average life	11.5 years (4.4 - 18.8 years)
					Discount rate	11.3% (9.5% - 15.0%)
Contingent consideration		$	-133,634	Discounted cash flow model	Credit loss rate on covered loans	7.3% (0.0% - 100.0%)
					Risk premium component
					of discount rate	5	%
Loans held-in-portfolio		$	71,090[1]	External appraisal	Haircut applied on
					external appraisals	26.6% (20.0% - 30.0%)
Other real estate owned		$	29,715[2]	External appraisal	Haircut applied on
					external appraisals	12.5% (10.0% - 30.0%)
Other foreclosed assets		$	1,354[3]	External appraisal	Haircut applied on
					external appraisals	3.3% (1.0% - 6.0%)
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation's collateralized mortgage obligations and interest-only collateralized mortgage obligation (reported as “other”), which are classified in the “trading” category, are yield, constant prepayment rate, and weighted average life. Significant increases (decreases) in any of those inputs in isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the constant prepayment rate will generate a directionally opposite change in the weighted average life. For example, as the average life is reduced by a higher constant prepayment rate, a lower yield will be realized, and when there is a reduction in the constant prepayment rate, the average life of these collateralized mortgage obligations will extend, thus resulting in a higher yield. These particular financial instruments are valued internally by the Corporation's investment banking and broker-dealer unit utilizing internal valuation techniques. The unobservable inputs incorporated into the internal discounted cash flow models used to derive the fair value of collateralized mortgage obligations and interest-only collateralized mortgage obligation (reported as “other”), which are classified in the “trading” category, are reviewed by the Corporation's Corporate Treasury unit on a quarterly basis. In the case of Level 3 financial instruments which fair value is based on broker quotes, the Corporation's Corporate Treasury unit reviews the inputs used by the broker-dealers for reasonableness utilizing information available from other published sources and validates that the fair value measurements were developed in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The Corporate Treasury unit also substantiates the inputs used by validating the prices with other broker-dealers, whenever possible.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation's mortgage servicing rights are constant prepayment rates and discount rates. Increases in interest rates may result in lower prepayments. Discount rates vary according to products and / or portfolios depending on the perceived risk. Increases in discount rates result in a lower fair value measurement. The Corporation's Corporate Comptroller's unit is responsible for determining the fair value of MSRs, which is based on discounted cash flow methods based on assumptions developed by an external service provider, except for prepayment speeds, which are adjusted internally for the local market based on historical experience. The Corporation's Corporate Treasury unit validates the economic assumptions developed by the external service provider on a quarterly basis. In addition, an analytical review of prepayment speeds is performed quarterly by the Corporate Comptroller's unit. Significant variances in prepayment speeds are investigated by the Corporate Treasury unit. The Corporation's MSR Committee analyzes changes in fair value measurements of MSRs and approves the valuation assumptions at each reporting period. Changes in valuation assumptions must also be approved by the MSR Committee. The fair value of MSRs are compared with those of the external service provider on a quarterly basis in order to validate if the fair values are within the materiality thresholds established by management to monitor and investigate material deviations. Back-testing is performed to compare projected cash flows with actual historical data to ascertain the reasonability of the projected net cash flow results.
Following is a description of the Corporation's valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value. The disclosure requirements exclude certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts of the financial instruments disclosed do not represent management's estimate of the underlying value of the Corporation.
Trading Account Securities and Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
U.S. Treasury securities: The fair value of U.S. Treasury securities is based on yields that are interpolated from the constant maturity treasury curve. These securities are classified as Level 2.
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities: The Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities include U.S. agency securities, which fair value is based on an active exchange market and on quoted market prices for similar securities. The U.S. agency securities are classified as Level 2.
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions: Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions include municipal bonds. The bonds are segregated and the like characteristics divided into specific sectors. Market inputs used in the evaluation process include all or some of the following: trades, bid price or spread, two sided markets, quotes, benchmark curves including but not limited to Treasury benchmarks, LIBOR and swap curves, market data feeds such as those obtained from municipal market sources, discount and capital rates, and trustee reports. The municipal bonds are classified as Level 2.
Mortgage-backed securities: Certain agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) are priced based on a bond's theoretical value derived from similar bonds defined by credit quality and market sector. Their fair value incorporates an option adjusted spread. The agency MBS are classified as Level 2. Other agency MBS such as GNMA Puerto Rico Serials are priced using an internally-prepared pricing matrix with quoted prices from local brokers dealers. These particular MBS are classified as Level 3.
Collateralized mortgage obligations: Agency and private-label collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) are priced based on a bond's theoretical value derived from similar bonds defined by credit quality and market sector and for which fair value incorporates an option adjusted spread. The option adjusted spread model includes prepayment and volatility assumptions, ratings (whole loans collateral) and spread adjustments. These CMOs are classified as Level 2. Other CMOs, due to their limited liquidity, are classified as Level 3 due to the insufficiency of inputs such as broker quotes, executed trades, credit information and cash flows.
Equity securities: Equity securities with quoted market prices obtained from an active exchange market are classified as Level 1. Other equity securities that do not trade in highly liquid markets are classified as Level 2.
Corporate securities and debentures from a not-for-profit organization (included as “other” in the “available-for-sale” category): Given that the quoted prices are for similar instruments, these securities are classified as Level 2.
Corporate securities, commercial paper, mutual funds, and other equity securities (included as “other” in the “trading account securities” category): Quoted prices for these security types are obtained from broker dealers. Given that the quoted prices are for similar instruments or do not trade in highly liquid markets, these securities are classified as Level 2. The important variables in determining the prices of Puerto Rico tax-exempt mutual fund shares are net asset value, dividend yield and type of assets in the fund. All funds trade based on a relevant dividend yield taking into consideration the aforementioned variables. In addition, demand and supply also affect the price. Corporate securities that trade less frequently or are in distress are classified as Level 3.
Mortgage servicing rights
Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. MSRs are priced internally using a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including portfolio characteristics, prepayments assumptions, discount rates, delinquency and foreclosure rates, late charges, other ancillary revenues, cost to service and other economic factors. Prepayment speeds are adjusted for the Corporation's loan characteristics and portfolio behavior. Due to the unobservable nature of certain valuation inputs, the MSRs are classified as Level 3.
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and indexed options are traded in over-the-counter active markets. These derivatives are indexed to an observable interest rate benchmark, such as LIBOR or equity indexes, and are priced using an income approach based on present value and option pricing models using observable inputs. Other derivatives are liquid and have quoted prices, such as forward contracts or “to be announced securities” (“TBAs”). All of these derivatives are classified as Level 2. The non-performance risk is determined using internally-developed models that consider the collateral held, the remaining term, and the creditworthiness of the entity that bears the risk, and uses available public data or internally-developed data related to current spreads that denote their probability of default.
Contingent consideration liability
The fair value of the true-up payment obligation (contingent consideration) to the FDIC as it relates to the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction was estimated using projected cash flows related to the loss sharing agreements at the true-up measurement date. It took into consideration the intrinsic loss estimate, asset premium/discount, cumulative shared loss payments, and the cumulative servicing amount related to the loan portfolio. Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of the formula established in the loss share agreements for determining the true-up payment.
On a quarterly basis, management evaluates and revises the estimated credit loss rates that are used to determine expected cash flows on the covered loan pools. The expected credit losses on the loan pools are used to determine the loss share cash flows expected to be paid to the FDIC when the true-up payment is due.
The true-up payment obligation was discounted using a term rate consistent with the time remaining until the payment is due.  The discount rate was an estimate of the sum of the risk-free benchmark rate for the term remaining before the true-up payment is due and a risk premium to account for the credit risk profile of BPPR.  The risk premium was calculated based on a 12-month trailing average spread of the yields on corporate bonds with credit ratings similar to BPPR.
Loans held-in-portfolio considered impaired under ASC Section 310-10-35 that are collateral dependent
The impairment is measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Section 310-10-35, and which could be subject to internal adjustments based on the age of the appraisal. Currently, the associated loans considered impaired are classified as Level 3.
Loans measured at fair value pursuant to lower of cost or fair value adjustments
Loans measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis pursuant to lower of cost or fair value were priced based on secondary market prices and discounted cash flow models which incorporate internally-developed assumptions for prepayments and credit loss estimates. These loans are classified as Level 3.
Other real estate owned and other foreclosed assets
Other real estate owned includes real estate properties securing mortgage, consumer, and commercial loans. Other foreclosed assets include automobiles securing auto loans. The fair value of foreclosed assets may be determined using an external appraisal, broker price opinion, internal valuation or binding offer. The majority of these foreclosed assets are classified as Level 3 since they are subject to internal adjustments. Certain foreclosed assets which are measured based on binding offers are classified as Level 2.

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Fair value of financial instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Disclosure Text Block	Note 36 – Fair value of financial instruments
	The fair value of financial instruments is the amount at which an asset or obligation could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on the type of financial instrument and relevant market information. Many of these estimates involve various assumptions and may vary significantly from amounts that could be realized in actual transactions.
	The information about the estimated fair values of financial instruments presented hereunder excludes all nonfinancial instruments and certain other specific items.
	For those financial instruments with no quoted market prices available, fair values have been estimated using present value calculations or other valuation techniques, as well as management's best judgment with respect to current economic conditions, including discount rates, estimates of future cash flows, and prepayment assumptions.
	The fair values reflected herein have been determined based on the prevailing interest rate environment at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, as applicable. In different interest rate environments, fair value estimates can differ significantly, especially for certain fixed rate financial instruments. In addition, the fair values presented do not attempt to estimate the value of the Corporation's fee generating businesses and anticipated future business activities, that is, they do not represent the Corporation's value as a going concern. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Corporation.
	Following is a description of the Corporation's valuation methodologies and inputs used to estimate the fair values for each class of financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value, but for which the fair value is disclosed. The disclosure requirements exclude certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts of the financial instruments disclosed do not represent management's estimate of the underlying value of the Corporation. For a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used to estimate the fair value for each class of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, refer to Note 35.
	Cash and due from banks
	Cash and due from banks include cash on hand, cash items in process of collection, and non-interest bearing deposits due from other financial institutions. The carrying amount of cash and due from banks is a reasonable estimate of its fair value. Cash and due from banks are classified as Level 1.
	Money market investments
	Investments in money market instruments include highly liquid instruments with an average maturity of three months or less. For this reason, they carry a low risk of changes in value as a result of changes in interest rates, and the carrying amount approximates their fair value.  Money market investments include federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell, time deposits with other banks, and cash balances, including those held at the Federal Reserve. These money market investments are classified as Level 2, except for cash balances which generate interest, including those held at the Federal Reserve, which are classified as Level 1.
	Investment securities held-to-maturity
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions: Municipal bonds include Puerto Rico public municipalities debt and bonds collateralized by second mortgages under the Home Purchase Stimulus Program. Puerto Rico public municipalities debt was valued internally based on benchmark treasury notes and a credit spread derived from comparable Puerto Rico government trades and recent issuances. Puerto Rico public municipalities debt is classified as Level 3. Given that the fair value of municipal bonds collateralized by second mortgages was based on internal yield and prepayment speed assumptions, these municipal bonds are classified as Level 3.
	Agency collateralized mortgage obligation: The fair value of the agency collateralized mortgage obligation (“CMO”), which is guaranteed by GNMA, was based on internal yield and prepayment speed assumptions. This agency CMO is classified as Level 3.
	Other: Other securities include foreign and corporate debt. Given that the fair value was based on quoted prices for similar instruments, foreign debt is classified as Level 2. The fair value of corporate debt, which is collateralized by municipal bonds of Puerto Rico, was internally derived from benchmark treasury notes and a credit spread based on comparable Puerto Rico government trades, similar securities, and/or recent issuances. Corporate debt is classified as Level 3.
	Other investment securities
	Federal Home Loan Bank capital stock: Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) capital stock represents an equity interest in the FHLB of New York. It does not have a readily determinable fair value because its ownership is restricted and it lacks a market. Since the excess stock is repurchased by the FHLB at its par value, the carrying amount of FHLB capital stock approximates fair value. Thus, these stocks are classified as Level 2.
	Federal Reserve Bank capital stock: Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) capital stock represents an equity interest in the FRB of New York. It does not have a readily determinable fair value because its ownership is restricted and it lacks a market. Since the canceled stock is repurchased by the FRB for the amount of the cash subscription paid, the carrying amount of FRB capital stock approximates fair value. Thus, these stocks are classified as Level 2.
	Trust preferred securities: These securities represent the equity-method investment in the common stock of these trusts. Book value is the same as fair value for these securities since the fair value of the junior subordinated debentures is the same amount as the fair value of the trust preferred securities issued to the public. The equity-method investment in the common stock of these trusts is classified as Level 2, except for that of Popular Capital Trust III (Troubled Asset Relief Program) which is classified as Level 3. Refer to Note 26 for additional information on these trust preferred securities.
	Other investments: Other investments include private equity method investments and Visa Class B common stock held by the Corporation. Since there are no observable market values, private equity method investments are classified as Level 3. The Visa Class B common stock was priced by applying the quoted price of Visa Class A common stock, net of a liquidity adjustment, to the as converted number of Class A common shares since these Class B common shares are restricted and not convertible to Class A common shares until pending litigation is resolved. Thus, these stocks are classified as Level 3.
	Loans held-for-sale
	The fair value of certain impaired loans held-for-sale was based on a discounted cash flow model that assumes that no principal payments are received prior to the effective average maturity date, that the outstanding unpaid principal balance is reduced by a monthly net loss rate, and that the remaining unpaid principal balance is received as a lump sum principal payment at the effective average maturity date. The remaining unpaid principal balance expected to be received, which is based on the prior 12-month cash payment experience of these loans and their expected collateral recovery, was discounted using the interest rate currently offered to clients for the origination of comparable loans. These loans were classified as Level 3. As of December 31, 2014, no loans were valued under this methodology. For loans held-for-sale originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market, its fair value was determined using similar characteristics of loans and secondary market prices assuming the conversion to mortgage-backed securities. Given that the valuation methodology uses internal assumptions based on loan level data, these loans are classified as Level 3. The fair value of certain other loans held-for-sale is based on bids received from potential buyers; binding offers; or external appraisals, net of internal adjustments and estimated costs to sell. Loans held-for-sale based on binding offers are classified as Level 2. Loans held-for-sale based on indicative offers and/or external appraisals are classified as Level 3.
	Loans held-in-portfolio
	The fair values of the loans held-in-portfolio have been determined for groups of loans with similar characteristics. Loans were segregated by type such as commercial, construction, residential mortgage, consumer, and credit cards. Each loan category was further segmented based on loan characteristics, including interest rate terms, credit quality and vintage. Generally, fair values were estimated based on an exit price by discounting expected cash flows for the segmented groups of loans using a discount rate that considers interest, credit and expected return by market participant under current market conditions. Additionally, prepayment, default and recovery assumptions have been applied in the mortgage loan portfolio valuations. Generally accepted accounting principles do not require a fair valuation of the lease financing portfolio, therefore it is included in the loans total at its carrying amount. Loans held-in-portfolio are classified as Level 3.
	FDIC loss share asset
	Fair value of the FDIC loss share asset was estimated using projected net losses related to the loss sharing agreements, which are expected to be reimbursed by the FDIC. The projected net losses were discounted using the U.S. Government agency curve. The loss share asset is classified as Level 3.
	Deposits
	Demand deposits: The fair value of demand deposits, which have no stated maturity, was calculated based on the amount payable on demand as of the respective dates. These demand deposits include non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings, NOW, and money market accounts. Thus, these deposits are classified as Level 2.
	Time deposits: The fair value of time deposits was calculated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows using interest rates being offered on time deposits with similar maturities. The non-performance risk was determined using internally-developed models that consider, where applicable, the collateral held, amounts insured, the remaining term, and the credit premium of the institution. For certain 5-year certificates of deposit in which customers may withdraw their money anytime with no penalties or charges, the fair value of these certificates of deposit incorporate an early cancellation estimate based on historical experience. Time deposits are classified as Level 2.
	Assets sold under agreements to repurchase
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (structured and non-structured): Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with short-term maturities approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of those instruments. Resell and repurchase agreements with long-term maturities were valued using discounted cash flows based on the three-month LIBOR. In determining the non-performance credit risk valuation adjustment, the collateralization levels of these long-term securities sold under agreements to repurchase were considered. In the case of callable structured repurchase agreements, the callable feature is not considered when determining the fair value of those repurchase agreements, since there is a remote possibility, based on forward rates, that the investor will call back these agreements before maturity since it is not expected that the interest rates would rise more than the specified interest rate of these agreements. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (structured and non-structured) are classified as Level 2.
	Other short-term borrowings
	The carrying amount of other short-term borrowings approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments or because they carry interest rates which approximate market. Thus, these other short-term borrowings are classified as Level 2.
	Notes payable
	FHLB advances: The fair value of FHLB advances was based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows over their contractual term. In determining the non-performance credit risk valuation adjustment, the collateralization levels of these advances were considered. These advances are classified as Level 2.
	Medium-term notes: The fair value of publicly-traded medium-term notes was determined using recent trades of similar transactions. Publicly-traded medium-term notes are classified as Level 2. The fair value of non-publicly traded debt was based on remaining contractual cash outflows, discounted at a rate commensurate with the non-performance credit risk of the Corporation, which is subjective in nature. Non-publicly traded debt is classified as Level 3.
	Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (related to trust preferred securities): The fair value of junior subordinated interest debentures was determined using recent trades of similar transactions. Thus, these junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures are classified as Level 2.
	Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (Troubled Asset Relief Program): The fair value of junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures was based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows over their contractual term. The discount rate was based on the rate at which a similar security was priced in the open market. Thus, these junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures are classified as Level 3.
	Others: The other category includes capital lease obligations. Generally accepted accounting principles do not require a fair valuation of capital lease obligations, therefore; it is included at its carrying amount. Capital lease obligations are classified as Level 3.
	Commitments to extend credit and letters of credit
	Commitments to extend credit were valued using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements. For those commitments where a future stream of fees is charged, the fair value was estimated by discounting the projected cash flows of fees on commitments. Since the fair value of commitments to extend credit varies depending on the undrawn amount of the credit facility, fees are subject to constant change, and cash flows are dependent on the creditworthiness of borrowers, commitments to extend credit are classified as Level 3. The fair value of letters of credit was based on fees currently charged on similar agreements. Given that the fair value of letters of credit constantly vary due to fees being subject to constant change and whether the fees are received depends on the creditworthiness of the account parties, letters of credit are classified as Level 3.
	The following tables present the carrying or notional amounts, as applicable, and estimated fair values for financial instruments with their corresponding level in the fair value hierarchy.
			31-Dec-14
			Carrying
	(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and due from banks		$	381,095	$	381,095	$	-	$	-	$	381,095
	Money market investments			1,822,386		1,671,477		150,909		-		1,822,386
	Trading account securities, excluding
		derivatives[1]		138,527		-		129,360		9,167		138,527
	Investment securities available-for-sale[1]			5,315,159		323		5,313,511		1,325		5,315,159
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
		Obligations of Puerto Rico, States
		and political subdivisions		101,573		-		-		92,597		92,597
		Collateralized mortgage
		obligation-federal agency		97		-		-		102		102
		Other		1,500		-		1,500		-		1,500
	Total investment securities
		held-to-maturity	$	103,170	$	-	$	1,500	$	92,699	$	94,199
	Other investment securities:
		FHLB stock	$	66,773	$	-	$	66,773	$	-	$	66,773
		FRB stock		80,025		-		80,025		-		80,025
		Trust preferred securities		13,197		-		12,197		1,000		13,197
		Other investments		1,911		-		-		5,028		5,028
	Total other investment securities		$	161,906	$	-	$	158,995	$	6,028	$	165,023
Loans held-for-sale		$	106,104	$	-	$	27,074	$	87,862	$	114,936
Loans not covered under loss sharing
	agreement with the FDIC		18,884,732		-		-		18,079,609		18,079,609
Loans covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC		2,460,589		-		-		2,947,909		2,947,909
FDIC loss share asset			542,454		-		-		481,420		481,420
Mortgage servicing rights			148,694		-		-		148,694		148,694
Derivatives			25,362		-		25,362		-		25,362
		31-Dec-14
		Carrying
(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits:
	Demand deposits	$	17,333,090	$	-	$	17,333,090	$	-	$	17,333,090
	Time deposits		7,474,445		-		7,512,683		-		7,512,683
Total deposits		$	24,807,535	$	-	$	24,845,773	$	-	$	24,845,773
Assets sold under agreements to
	repurchase:
	Securities sold under agreements
	to repurchase	$	1,271,657	$	-	$	1,269,398	$	-	$	1,269,398
Total assets sold under agreements to
	repurchase	$	1,271,657	$	-	$	1,269,398	$	-	$	1,269,398
Other short-term borrowings[2]		$	21,200	$	-	$	20,200	$	1,000	$	21,200
Notes payable:
	FHLB advances		802,198		-		814,877		-		814,877
	Unsecured senior debt securities		450,000		-		460,530		-		460,530
	Junior subordinated deferrable
	interest debentures (related to
	trust preferred securities)		439,800		-		379,400		-		379,400
	Junior subordinated deferrable
	interest debentures (Troubled
	Others		19,830		-		-		19,830		19,830
Total notes payable		$	1,711,828	$	-	$	1,654,807	$	19,830	$	1,674,637
Derivatives		$	23,032	$	-	$	23,032	$	-	$	23,032
Contingent consideration		$	133,634	$	-	$	-	$	133,634	$	133,634
(In thousands)			Notional amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Commitments to extend credit		$	7,135,352	$	-	$	-	$	1,716	$	1,716
Letters of credit			49,182		-		-		486		486
[1] Refer to Note 35 to the consolidated financial statements for the fair value by class of financial asset and its hierarchy level.
[2] Refer to Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements for the composition of short-term borrowings.
		31-Dec-13
		Carrying
(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks		$	423,211	$	423,211	$	-	$	-	$	423,211
Money market investments			858,453		677,033		181,420		-		858,453
Trading account securities, excluding
	derivatives[1]		339,660		-		326,509		13,151		339,660
Investment securities available-for-sale[1]			5,294,800		412		5,287,865		6,523		5,294,800
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States
	and political subdivisions		113,881		-		-		94,712		94,712
	Collateralized mortgage
	obligation-federal agency		115		-		-		122		122
	Other		26,500		-		1,500		24,354		25,854
Total investment securities
	held-to-maturity	$	140,496	$	-	$	1,500	$	119,188	$	120,688
Other investment securities:
	FHLB stock	$	85,245	$	-	$	85,245	$	-	$	85,245
	FRB stock		80,385		-		80,385		-		80,385
	Trust preferred securities		14,197		-		13,197		1,000		14,197
	Other investments		1,925		-		-		4,699		4,699
Total other investment securities		$	181,752	$	-	$	178,827	$	5,699	$	184,526
Loans held-for-sale		$	110,426	$	-	$	3,155	$	109,405	$	112,560
Loans not covered under loss sharing
	agreement with the FDIC		21,073,403		-		-		19,070,337		19,070,337
Loans covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC		2,882,335		-		-		3,404,128		3,404,128
FDIC loss share asset			948,608		-		-		837,131		837,131
Mortgage servicing rights			161,099		-		-		161,099		161,099
Derivatives			34,793		-		34,793		-		34,793
		31-Dec-13
		Carrying
(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits:
	Demand deposits	$	18,399,793	$	-	$	18,399,793	$	-	$	18,399,793
	Time deposits		8,311,352		-		8,367,410		-		8,367,410
Total deposits		$	26,711,145	$	-	$	26,767,203	$	-	$	26,767,203
Assets sold under agreements to
	repurchase:
	Securities sold under agreements
	to repurchase	$	1,021,102	$	-	$	1,025,628	$	-	$	1,025,628
	Structured repurchase agreements		638,190		-		694,422		-		694,422
Total assets sold under agreements to
	repurchase	$	1,659,292	$	-	$	1,720,050	$	-	$	1,720,050
Other short-term borrowings[2]		$	401,200	$	-	$	401,200	$	-	$	401,200
Notes payable:
	FHLB advances		589,229		-		604,976		-		604,976
	Medium-term notes		689		-		-		716		716
	Junior subordinated deferrable
	interest debentures (related to
	trust preferred securities)		439,800		-		348,222		-		348,222
	Junior subordinated deferrable
	interest debentures (Troubled
	Asset Relief Program)		531,540		-		-		1,006,638		1,006,638
	Others		23,496		-		-		23,496		23,496
Total notes payable		$	1,584,754	$	-	$	953,198	$	1,030,850	$	1,984,048
Derivatives		$	32,378	$	-	$	32,378	$	-	$	32,378
Contingent consideration		$	128,299	$	-	$	-	$	128,299	$	128,299
(In thousands)			Notional amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Commitments to extend credit		$	7,490,927	$	-	$	-	$	2,571	$	2,571
Letters of credit			82,007		-		-		901		901
[1] Refer to Note 35 to the consolidated financial statements for the fair value by class of financial asset and its hierarchy level.
[2] Refer to Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements for the composition of short-term borrowings.

Employee_benefits

Employee benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure Text Block	Note 37 – Employee benefits
	Pension and benefit restoration plans
	Certain employees of BPPR are covered by non-contributory defined benefit pension plans. Pension benefits are based on age, years of credited service, and final average compensation.
	BPPR's non-contributory, defined benefit retirement plan are currently closed to new hires and the accrual of benefits are frozen to all participants. The retirement plan's benefit formula is based on a percentage of average final compensation and years of service as of the plan freeze date. Normal retirement age under the retirement plans is age 65 with 5 years of service. Pension costs are funded in accordance with minimum funding standards under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). Benefits under the BPPR retirement plan are subject to the U.S. and PR Internal Revenue Code limits on compensation and benefits. Benefits under restoration plans restore benefits to selected employees that are limited under the retirement plan due to U.S. and PR Internal Revenue Code limits and a compensation definition that excludes amounts deferred pursuant to nonqualified arrangements. The freeze applied to the restoration plan as well.
	During 2013 the Corporation offered a Lump Sum Distribution to terminated vested participants whose deferred pension has a current value of up to $40 thousand. The acceptance of this offer was voluntary and relieved the Corporation of all future obligations related to the terminated vested participants who accepted the offer. Approximately 1,859 participants were eligible to elect the Lump Sum Distribution and 1,081 participants accepted the offer.
	The Corporation's funding policy is to make annual contributions to the plans, when necessary, in amounts which fully provide for all benefits as they become due under the plans.
	The Corporation's pension fund investment strategy is to invest in a prudent manner for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants. A well defined internal structure has been established to develop and implement a risk-controlled investment strategy that is targeted to produce a total return that, when combined with the bank's contributions to the fund, will maintain the fund's ability to meet all required benefit obligations. Risk is controlled through diversification of asset types, such as investments in domestic and international equities and fixed income.
	Equity investments include various types of stock and index funds. Also, this category includes Popular, Inc.'s common stock. Fixed income investments include U.S. Government securities and other U.S. agencies' obligations, corporate bonds, mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities and index funds, among others. A designated committee periodically reviews the performance of the pension plans' investments and assets allocation. The Trustee and the money managers are allowed to exercise investment discretion, subject to limitations established by the pension plans' investment policies. The plans forbid money managers to enter into derivative transactions, unless approved by the Trustee.
	The overall expected long-term rate-of-return-on-assets assumption reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation. The assumption has been determined by reflecting expectations regarding future rates of return for the plan assets, with consideration given to the distribution of the investments by asset class and historical rates of return for each individual asset class. This process is reevaluated at least on an annual basis and if market, actuarial and economic conditions change, adjustments to the rate of return may come into place.
	The plans' target allocation based on market value for years 2014 and 2013, by asset category, is summarized in the table below.
		Minimum allotment		Maximum allotment
	Equity	0	%	70	%
	Debt securities	0	%	100	%
	Cash and cash equivalents	0	%	100	%
	The following table presents the composition of the assets of the pension and benefit restoration plans.
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Obligations of the U.S. Government and its agencies	$	210,549	$	198,992
	Corporate bonds and debentures		50,708		43,885
	Equity securities		241,458		238,792
	Index fund - equity		27,888		33,347
	Foreign commingled trust fund		9,998		-
	Foreign equity fund		79,666		87,336
	Foreign index fund		29,643		43,711
	Commodity fund		13,480		16,451
	Mortgage-backed securities		12,913		12,950
	Private equity investments		546		922
	Cash and cash equivalents		18,834		27,456
	Accrued investment income		1,557		1,640
	Total assets	$	697,240	$	705,482
	Until September 30, 2013 certain assets of the plans were maintained, for investment purposes only in a Master Trust (the “Master Trust”). Neither the pension or benefit restoration plan had any interest in the specific assets of the Master Trust, but maintained beneficial interests in such assets. The Master Trust was managed by the Trust Division of BPPR and by several investment managers.
	At December 31, 2012, the pension and restoration plans' interest in the net assets of the Master Trust was 100%. At September 30, 2013 the Master Trust was dissolved and all the investments were allocated to the plans based on their relative interest on the net assets of the Master Trust.
	The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the plans' assets at fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
			2014								2013
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Obligations of the U.S. Government and its agencies	$	-	$	210,549	$	-	$	210,549	$	-	$	198,992	$	-	$	198,992
	Corporate bonds and debentures		-		50,708		-		50,708		-		43,885		-		43,885
	Equity securities		241,458		-		-		241,458		238,792		-		-		238,792
	Index fund - equity		27,888		-		-		27,888		33,347		-		-		33,347
	Foreign commingled trust fund		-		9,998		-		9,998		-		-		-		-
	Foreign equity fund		-		79,666		-		79,666		-		87,336		-		87,336
	Foreign index fund		-		29,643		-		29,643		-		43,711		-		43,711
	Commodity fund		-		13,480		-		13,480		-		16,451		-		16,451
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		12,913		-		12,913		-		12,950		-		12,950
	Private equity investments		-		-		546		546		-		-		922		922
	Cash and cash equivalents		18,834		-		-		18,834		27,456		-		-		27,456
	Accrued investment income		-		-		1,557		1,557		-		-		1,640		1,640
	Total assets	$	288,180	$	406,957	$	2,103	$	697,240	$	299,595	$	403,325	$	2,562	$	705,482
	The closing prices reported in the active markets in which the securities are traded are used to value the investments.
	Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for investments measured at fair value:
	Obligations of U.S. Government and its agencies - The fair value of Obligations of U.S. Government and agencies obligations is based on an active exchange market and is based on quoted market prices for similar securities. These securities are classified as Level 2. U.S. agency structured notes are priced based on a bond's theoretical value from similar bonds defined by credit quality and market sector and for which the fair value incorporates an option adjusted spread in deriving their fair value. These securities are classified as Level 2.
	Corporate bonds and debentures - Corporate bonds and debentures are valued at fair value at the closing price reported in the active market in which the bond is traded. These securities are classified as Level 2.
	Equity securities - Equity securities with quoted market prices obtained from an active exchange market and high liquidity are classified as Level 1.
	Equity index funds - Equity with quoted market prices obtained from an active exchange market and high liquidity are classified as Level 1.
	Foreign commingled trust fund- are collective investment funds that are valued at the net asset value (NAV) of shares held by the plan at year end. These securities are classified as Level 2.
	Index funds – Fixed income, foreign equity, foreign index and commodity funds are valued at the net asset value (NAV) of shares held by the plan at year end. These securities are classified as Level 2.
	Mortgage-backed securities - Certain agency mortgage and other asset backed securities (“MBS”) are priced based on a bond's theoretical value from similar bonds defined by credit quality and market sector. Their fair value incorporates an option adjusted spread. The agency MBS are classified as Level 2.
	Private equity investments - Private equity investments include an investment in a private equity fund. The fund value is recorded at its net asset value (NAV) which is affected by the changes in the fair market value of the investments held in the fund. This fund is classified as Level 3.
	Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of the fair value since it is available on demand or due to their short-term maturity.
	Accrued investment income – Given the short-term nature of these assets, their carrying amount approximates fair value. Since there is a lack of observable inputs related to instrument specific attributes, these are reported as Level 3.
	The preceding valuation methods may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the plan believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
	The following table presents the change in Level 3 assets measured at fair value.
	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Balance at beginning of year		$	2,562	$	2,848
	Actual return on plan assets:
	Change in unrealized (loss) gain relating to instruments still held at the reporting date		-459		-286
	Actual return on plan assets (gain (loss)) relating to instruments sold during the year		-		-
Settlements			-		-
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3			-		-
Balance at end of year		$	2,103	$	2,562
There were no transfers in and/or out of Level 3 for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. There were no transfers in and/or out of Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Information on the shares of common stock held by the pension and restoration plans is provided in the table that follows.
		2014		2013
Shares of Popular, Inc. common stock		274,572		274,572
Fair value of shares of Popular, Inc. common stock	$	9,349,177	$	7,888,454
Dividends paid on shares of Popular, Inc. common stock held by the plan	$	-	$	-
The following table sets forth the aggregate status of the plans and the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	653,396	$	751,605	$	36,096	$	40,051
Interest cost		29,844		27,863		1,659		1,493
Actuarial (gain) loss		131,610		-76,997		6,238		-4,169
Benefits paid		-37,035		-49,075		-1,329		-1,279
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	777,815	$	653,396	$	42,664	$	36,096
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	671,299	$	625,519	$	34,183	$	30,616
Actual return on plan assets		28,501		94,855		1,570		4,795
Employer contributions		-		-		51		51
Benefits paid		-37,035		-49,075		-1,329		-1,279
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	662,765	$	671,299	$	34,475	$	34,183
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net loss	$	289,233	$	147,677	$	13,588	$	6,928
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL)	$	289,233	$	147,677	$	13,588	$	6,928
Reconciliation of net assets (liabilities):
Net liabilities at beginning of year	$	17,903	$	-126,086	$	-1,912	$	-9,434
Amount recognized in AOCL at beginning of year, pre-tax		147,677		297,765		6,928		15,055
Amount prepaid at beginning of year		165,580		171,679		5,016		5,621
Net periodic benefit income (cost)		8,603		-6,099		332		-656
Contributions		-		-		51		51
Amount prepaid at end of year		174,183		165,580		5,399		5,016
Amount recognized in AOCL		-289,233		-147,677		-13,588		-6,928
Net assets (liabilities) at end of year	$	-115,050	$	17,903	$	-8,189	$	-1,912
The table below presents a breakdown of the plans' assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
Non-current assets	$	-	$	17,903	$	0	$	504
Current liabilities		-		-		173		51
Non-current liabilities		115,050		-		8,016		2,365
The following table presents the funded status of the plans at year end December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Pension Plan					Tax Qualified Restoration Plan			Benefit Restoration Plan
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	-777,815	$	-653,396	$	-39,768	$	-33,679	$	-2,896	$	-2,416
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		662,765		671,299		34,475		34,183		-		-
Funded status at year end	$	-115,050	$	17,903	$	-5,293	$	504	$	-2,896	$	-2,416
The following table presents the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”), pre-tax, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
(In thousands)			Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
			2014		2013		2014		2013
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of year		$	147,677	$	297,765	$	6,928	$	15,055
Increase (decrease) in AOCL:
Recognized during the year:
	Amortization of actuarial losses		-8,074		-21,452		-431		-1,330
Occurring during the year:
	Net actuarial (gains) losses		149,630		-128,636		7,091		-6,797
Total (decrease) increase in AOCL			141,556		-150,088		6,660		-8,127
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of year		$	289,233	$	147,677	$	13,588	$	6,928
The following table presents the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2015.
(In thousands)		Pension plan		Benefit restoration plans
Net loss	$	17,859	$	1,244
The following table presents information for plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.
		Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
Projected benefit obligation	$	777,815	$	-	$	42,664	$	2,416
Accumulated benefit obligation		777,815		-		42,664		2,416
Fair value of plan assets		662,765		-		34,475		-
The following table presents information for plans with an accumulated benefits obligation less than plan assets.
		Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
Projected benefit obligation	$	-	$	653,396	$	-	$	33,680
Accumulated benefit obligation		-		653,396		-		33,680
Fair value of plan assets		-		671,299		-		34,183
The actuarial assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations at year end were as follows:
		Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
		2014		2013		2014		2013
Discount rate		3.9	%	4.7	%	3.9	%	4.7	%
The following table presents the actuarial assumptions used to determine the components of net periodic benefit cost.
		Pension plan						Benefit restoration plans
		2014		2013		2012		2014		2013		2012
Discount rate		4.7	%	3.8	%	4.4	%	4.7	%	3.8	%	4.4	%
Expected return on plan assets		7.25	%	7.25	%	7.6	%	7.25	%	7.25	%	7.6	%
The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit cost.
		Pension plan						Benefit restoration plans
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012		2014		2013		2012
Interest cost	$	29,844	$	27,863	$	29,981	$	1,659	$	1,493	$	1,572
Expected return on plan assets		-46,521		-43,216		-39,240		-2,422		-2,167		-2,105
Recognized net actuarial loss		8,074		21,452		21,703		431		1,330		1,294
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	$	-8,603	$	6,099	$	12,444	$	-332	$	656	$	761
The Corporation expects to pay the following contributions to the benefit plans during 2015.
(In thousands)			2015
Pension plan		$	-
Benefit restoration plans		$	173
Benefit payments projected to be made from the pension and benefit restoration plans are presented in the table below.
(In thousands)		Pension plan		Benefit restoration plans
2015	$	36,977	$	1,763
2016		37,473		1,914
2017		38,129		2,058
2018		38,786		2,161
2019		39,483		2,304
2020 - 2024		205,506		12,126
Postretirement health care benefits
In addition to providing pension benefits, BPPR provides certain health care benefits for certain retired employees. Regular employees of BPPR, hired before February 1, 2000, may become eligible for health care benefits, provided they reach retirement age while working for BPPR.
The Corporation amended the postretirement health care benefits plan effective January 1, 2014 to increase the participant's share of the plan cost. The postretirement health care benefit obligation as of December 31, 2013 reflects such amendments to the plan.
The following table presents the status of the Corporation's unfunded postretirement health care benefit plan and the related amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
(In thousands)			2014		2013
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of the year		$	145,732	$	183,611
Service cost			1,457		2,257
Interest cost			6,846		6,848
Amendments			-		-18,670
Benefits paid			-5,688		-7,066
Actuarial (gain) loss			13,471	$	-21,248
Benefit obligation end of year		$	161,818		145,732
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net prior service cost		$	-14,870	$	-18,670
Net loss			25,817		12,346
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss		$	10,947	$	-6,324
Reconciliation of net liability:
Net liability at beginning of year		$	-145,732	$	-183,611
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of year, pre-tax			-6,324		35,486
Amount accrued at beginning of year			-152,056		-148,125
Net periodic benefit cost			-4,503		-10,997
Contributions			5,688		7,066
Amount accrued at end of year			-150,871		-152,056
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)			-10,947		6,324
Net liability at end of year		$	-161,818	$	-145,732
The table below presents a breakdown of the liability associated with the postretirement health care benefit plan.
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Current liabilities	$	5,820	$	6,199
Non-current liabilities		155,998		139,532
The following table presents the funded status of the postretirement health care benefit plan at year end December 31, 2014 and 2013.
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	-161,818	$	-145,732
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		-		-
Funded status at year end		-161,818		-145,732
The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), pre-tax, for the postretirement health care benefit plan.
(In thousands)			2014		2013
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at beginning of year		$	-6,324	$	35,486
Increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive loss :
Recognized during the year:
	Prior service credit		3,800		-
	Amortization of actuarial losses		-		-1,892
Occurring during the year:
	Prior service cost (credit)		-		-18,670
	Net actuarial (gains) losses		13,471		-21,248
Total increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive loss			17,271		-41,810
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at end of year		$	10,947	$	-6,324
The following table presents the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the postretirement health care benefit plan during 2015.
(In thousands)		2015
Net prior service credit	$	-3,800
Net loss	$	996
The following table presents the components of net periodic postretirement health care benefit cost.
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
Service cost	$	1,457	$	2,257	$	2,190
Interest cost		6,846		6,848		7,801
Amortization of prior service credit		-3,800		-		-200
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)		-		1,892		2,162
Net periodic benefit cost	$	4,503	$	10,997	$	11,953
The following tables present the discount rate and assumed health care cost trend rates used to determine the benefit obligation and the net periodic benefit cost for the postretirement health care benefit plan.
To determine benefit obligation:		2014		2013
Discount rate		4	%	4.8	%
Initial health care cost trend rates		7	%	7.5	%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate		5	%	5	%
Year that the ultimate trend rate is reached		2019		2019
To determine net periodic benefit cost:		2014		2013		2012
Discount rate		4.8	%	3.8	%	4.4	%
Initial health care cost trend rates:
	Medicare Advantage plans	7.5	%	6.5	%	25	%
	All other plans	7.5		6.5		7
Ultimate health care cost trend rate		5	%	5	%	5	%
Year that the ultimate trend rate is reached		2019		2016		2016
Assumed health care trend rates generally have a significant effect on the amounts reported for a health care plan. The following table presents the effects of changes in the assumed health care cost trend rates.
		1-percentage point		1-percentage point
(In thousands)		increase		decrease
Effect on total service cost and interest cost components	$	290	$	-363
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	$	8,449	$	-9,955
The following table presents information for the postretirement health care benefit plan with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Projected benefit obligation	$	161,818	$	145,732
Accumulated benefit obligation		161,818		145,732
Fair value of plan assets		-		-
The Corporation expects to contribute $5.8 million to the postretirement benefit plan in 2015 to fund current benefit payment requirements.
Benefit payments projected to be made on the postretirement health care benefit plan are presented in the following table.
(In thousands)
2015	$	5,820
2016		5,998
2017		6,290
2018		6,565
2019		6,844
2020 - 2024		37,668
Savings plans
The Corporation also provides defined contribution savings plans pursuant to Section 1081.01(d) of the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code and Section 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, for substantially all the employees of the Corporation. Investments in the plans are participant-directed, and employer matching contributions are determined based on the specific provisions of each plan. Employees are fully vested in the employer's contribution after five years of service. Effective March 20, 2009, the savings plans were amended to suspend the employer matching contribution to the plan. This matching contribution was restored on April 2013. The cost of providing these benefits in the year ended December 31, 2014 was $5.0 million (2013 - $3.6 million).
The plans held 1,820,318 (2013 – 1,939,089) shares of common stock of the Corporation with a market value of approximately $62.0 million at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $55.7 million).

Net_income_loss_per_common_sha

Net income (loss) per common share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Text Block	Note 38 – Net (loss) income per common share
	The following table sets forth the computation of net (loss) income per common share (“EPS”), basic and diluted, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	(In thousands, except per share information)		2014		2013		2012
	Net (loss) income from continuing operations	$	-190,510	$	558,818	$	207,457
	Net (loss) income from discontinued operations		-122,980		40,509		37,818
	Preferred stock dividends		-3,723		-3,723		-3,723
	Net (loss) income applicable to common stock	$	-317,213	$	595,604	$	241,552
	Average common shares outstanding		102,848,792		102,693,685		102,429,755
	Average potential dilutive common shares		-		367,790		223,855
	Average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution		102,848,792		103,061,475		102,653,610
	Basic EPS from continuing operations	$	-1.88	$	5.41	$	1.99
	Basic EPS from discontinued operations	$	-1.2	$	0.39	$	0.37
	Total Basic EPS	$	-3.08	$	5.8	$	2.36
	Diluted EPS from continuing operations	$	-1.88	$	5.39	$	1.98
	Diluted EPS from discontinued operations	$	-1.2	$	0.39	$	0.37
	Total Diluted EPS	$	-3.08	$	5.78	$	2.35
	Potential common shares consist of common stock issuable under the assumed exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards using the treasury stock method. This method assumes that the potential common shares are issued and the proceeds from exercise, in addition to the amount of compensation cost attributed to future services, are used to purchase common stock at the exercise date. The difference between the number of potential shares issued and the shares purchased is added as incremental shares to the actual number of shares outstanding to compute diluted earnings per share. Warrants, stock options, and restricted stock awards that result in lower potential shares issued than shares purchased under the treasury stock method are not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share since their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect in earnings per common share.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, there were 45,205 weighted average antidilutive stock options outstanding (2013 – 102,389; 2012 – 165,342). For the year ended December 31, 2014, the corporation has 628,009 unvested restricted stocks outstanding that were antidilutive.

Rental_expense_and_commitments

Rental expense and commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 39 – Rental expense and commitments
	At December 31, 2014, the Corporation was obligated under a number of non-cancelable leases for land, buildings, and equipment which require rentals as follows:
	Year		Minimum payments[1]
			(In thousands)
	2015	$	56,129
	2016		27,699
	2017		22,225
	2018		18,537
	2019		16,603
	Later years		114,379
		$	255,572
	[1] Minimum payments have not been reduced by minimum non-cancelable sublease rentals due in the future of $3.7 million at December 31, 2014.
	Total rental expense for all operating leases, except those with terms of a month or less that were not renewed, for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $ 35.0 million (2013 - $ 40.3 million; 2012 - $ 44.3 million), which is included in net occupancy, equipment and communication expenses, according to their nature.

Other_service_fees

Other service fees	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other service fees	Note 40 – Other service fees
	The following table presents the major categories of other service fees for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012
	Debit card fees	$	43,146	$	41,912	$	43,528
	Insurance fees		54,158		52,309		51,363
	Credit card fees		67,639		65,727		61,071
	Sale and administration of investment products		27,711		35,272		37,766
	Trust fees		18,209		17,285		16,353
	Processing fees		-		-		6,330
	Other fees		14,402		16,846		16,104
	Total other service fees	$	225,265	$	229,351	$	232,515

FDIC_loss_share_expense_income

FDIC loss share (expense) income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
FDIC loss share (expense) income	Note 41 – FDIC loss share expense
	The caption of FDIC loss share (expense) income in the consolidated statements of operations consists of the following major categories:
				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Amortization of loss share indemnification asset		$	-189,959	$	-161,635	$	-129,676
	Reversal of accelerated amortization in prior periods			12,492		-		-
	80% mirror accounting on credit impairment losses[1]			32,038		60,454		58,187
	80% mirror accounting on reimbursable expenses			58,117		50,985		30,771
	80% mirror accounting on recoveries on covered assets, including rental income
		on OREOs, subject to reimbursement to the FDIC		-13,124		-16,057		-2,979
	80% mirror accounting on amortization of contingent liability
		on unfunded commitments		-		-473		-969
	Change in true-up payment obligation			-1,791		-15,993		-13,178
	Other			-797		668		1,633
	Total FDIC loss share expense		$	-103,024	$	-82,051	$	-56,211
	[1] Reductions in expected cash flows for ASC 310-30 loans, which may impact the provision for loan losses, may consider reductions in both principal and interest cash flow expectations. The amount covered under the FDIC loss sharing agreements for interest not collected from borrowers is limited under the agreements (approximately 90 days); accordingly, these amounts are not subject fully to the 80% mirror accounting.
	As discussed in Note 1, the FDIC indemnity asset amortization for the year ended December 31, 2014 included a benefit of approximately $12.5 million to reverse the impact of accelerated amortization expense recorded in prior periods. This amount will be recognized as expense over the remaining portion of the Loss Sharing Agreement that expires in the quarter ending June 30, 2015.
	During 2014, the Corporation revised its analysis of expected cash flows which resulted in a net decrease in estimated credit losses, which was driven mainly by commercial loan pools. Though this will have a positive impact on the Corporation's interest accretion in future periods, the carrying value of the indemnification asset was amortized to reflect lower levels of expected losses. This amortization is recognized over the shorter of the remaining life of the loan pools, which had an average life of approximately six years, or the indemnification asset, which expires at June 30, 2015, for commercial, construction and consumer loans and June 30, 2020 for single-family residential mortgage loans.

Stockbased_compensation

Stock-based compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block]	Note 42 - Stock-based compensation
	The Corporation maintained a Stock Option Plan (the “Stock Option Plan”), which permitted the granting of incentive awards in the form of qualified stock options, incentive stock options, or non-statutory stock options of the Corporation. In April 2004, the Corporation's shareholders adopted the Popular, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), which replaced and superseded the Stock Option Plan. The adoption of the Incentive Plan did not alter the original terms of the grants made under the Stock Option Plan prior to the adoption of the Incentive Plan.
	Stock Option Plan
	Employees and directors of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries were eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan. The Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee of the Board had the absolute discretion to determine the individuals that were eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan. This plan provided for the issuance of Popular, Inc.'s common stock at a price equal to its fair market value at the grant date, subject to certain plan provisions. The shares are to be made available from authorized but unissued shares of common stock or treasury stock. The Corporation's policy has been to use authorized but unissued shares of common stock to cover each grant. The maximum option term is ten years from the date of grant. Unless an option agreement provides otherwise, all options granted are 20% exercisable after the first year and an additional 20% is exercisable after each subsequent year, subject to an acceleration clause at termination of employment due to retirement.
		(Not in thousands)
	Exercise price per share					Options outstanding	Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding		Weighted-average remaining life of options outstanding in years	Options exercisable (fully vested)	Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable
				$	272	44,797	$	272	0.12	44,797	$	272
	There was no intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	The following table summarizes the stock option activity and related information:
	(Not in thousands)	Options outstanding		Weighted-average exercise price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012	206,946	$	207.83
	Granted	-		-
	Exercised	-		-
	Forfeited	-		-
	Expired	-45,960		155.68
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	160,986	$	222.71
	Granted	-		-
	Exercised	-		-
	Forfeited	-		-
	Expired	-60,549		171.42
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	100,437	$	253.64
	Granted	-		-
	Exercised	-		-
	Forfeited	-		-
	Expired	-55,640		238.85
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	44,797	$	272
	There was no stock option expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Incentive Plan
	The Incentive Plan permits the granting of incentive awards in the form of Annual Incentive Awards, Long-term Performance Unit Awards, Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Units or Performance Shares. Participants in the Incentive Plan are designated by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (or its delegate as determined by the Board). Employees and directors of the Corporation and/or any of its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the Incentive Plan.
	Under the Incentive Plan, the Corporation has issued restricted shares, which become vested based on the employees' continued service with Popular. Unless otherwise stated in an agreement, the compensation cost associated with the shares of restricted stock is determined based on a two-prong vesting schedule. The first part is vested ratably over five years commencing at the date of grant and the second part is vested at termination of employment after attainment of 55 years of age and 10 years of service. The vesting schedule for restricted shares granted on 2014 was modified as follows, the first part ratably over four years commencing at the date of the grant and the second part is vested at termination of employment after attainment of 55 years of age and 10 years of service or 60 years of age and 5 years of service. The four year vesting part is accelerated at termination of employment after attaining 55 years of age and 10 years of service or 60 years of age and 5 years of service. The five-year vesting part is accelerated at termination of employment after attaining 55 years of age and 10 years of service. The restricted shares granted, consistent with the requirements of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Interim Final Rule, vest in two years from grant date.
	The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity under the Incentive Plan for members of management.
	(Not in thousands)	Restricted stock		Weighted-average grant date fair value
	Non-vested at January 1, 2012	241,934	$	31.98
	Granted	359,427		17.72
	Vested	-96,353		37.61
	Forfeited	-13,785		26.59
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012	491,223	$	20.59
	Granted	229,131		28.2
	Vested	-131,324		31.23
	Forfeited	-3,783		24.63
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013	585,247	$	21.16
	Granted	365,831		29.86
	Vested	-311,078		19.02
	Forfeited	-11,991		29.33
	Non-vested at December 31, 2014	628,009	$	27.13
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, 365,831 shares of restricted stock (2013 - 229,131; 2012 - 359,427) were awarded to management under the Incentive Plan, from which 162,332 shares (2013 - 165,304; 2012 - 253,170) were awarded to management consistent with the requirements of the TARP Interim Final Rule.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recognized $ 6.8 million of restricted stock expense related to management incentive awards, with a tax benefit of $ 1.1 million (2013 - $ 5.3 million, with a tax benefit of $ 1.7 million; 2012 - $ 4.3 million, with a tax benefit of $ 1.1 million). During the year ended December 31, 2014, the fair market value of the restricted stock vested was $5.8 million at grant date and $9.0 million at vesting date. This triggers a shortfall, net of windfalls, of $1.2 million of which $0.4 million was recorded as a windfall pool in additional paid in capital. No windfall pool was recorded for the remaining $0.8 million due to the valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset that was recorded as an additional income tax expense at the applicable income tax rate. No income tax expense was recorded for the U.S. employees due to the valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset. The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards to members of management at December 31, 2014 was $ 10.1 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
	The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity under the Incentive Plan for members of the Board of Directors:
	(Not in thousands)	Restricted stock		Weighted-average grant date fair value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2012	-		-
	Granted	41,174	$	16.37
	Vested	-41,174		16.37
	Forfeited	-		-
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012	-		-
	Granted	20,930	$	29.43
	Vested	-20,930		29.43
	Forfeited	-		-
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013	-		-
	Granted	23,135	$	30.43
	Vested	-23,135		30.43
	Forfeited	-		-
	Non-vested at December 31, 2014	-		-
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation granted 23,135 shares of restricted stock to members of the Board of Directors of Popular, Inc., which became vested at grant date (2013 - 20,930; 2012 – 41,174). During this period, the Corporation recognized $0.5 million of restricted stock expense related to these restricted stock grants, with a tax benefit of $57 thousand (2013 - $0.5 million, with a tax benefit of $0.2 million; 2012 - $0.4 million, with a tax benefit of $0.1 million). The fair value at vesting date of the restricted stock vested during the year ended December 31, 2014 for directors was $0.7 million.

Income_taxes

Income taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure Text Block	Note 43 – Income taxes
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, are summarized in the following table.
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Puerto Rico	$	7,814	$	27,118	$	108,090
	Federal and States		6,953		10,309		998
	Subtotal		14,767		37,427		109,088
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	Puerto Rico		12,569		-90,796		-138,632
	Federal and States		2,861		-491		3,141
	Valuation allowance-Initial recognition		8,034		-		-
	Adjustment for enacted changes in income tax laws		20,048		-197,467		-
	Subtotal		43,512		-288,754		-135,491
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	58,279	$	-251,327	$	-26,403
	The reasons for the difference between the income tax expense (benefit) applicable to income before provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory tax rate in Puerto Rico, were as follows:
				2014				2013				2012
	(In thousands)			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income
	Computed income tax at statutory rates		$	-51,570	39	%	$	135,720	39	%	$	65,662	30	%
	Benefit of net tax exempt interest income			-55,862	43			-36,993	-11			-25,540	-12
	Effect of income subject to preferential
		tax rate [1]		-21,909	18			-137,793	-40			-78,132	-36
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance			-4,281	3			-32,990	-9			166	-
	Non-deductible expenses [2]			178,219	-135			32,115	9			23,093	11
	Difference in tax rates due to multiple
		jurisdictions		-14,178	10			-12,029	-3			-6,034	-3
	Initial adjustment in deferred tax due to
		change in tax rate		20,048	-16			-197,467	-57			-	-
	Recognition of tax benefits from previous
	Unrecognized tax benefits			-3,601	3			-7,727	-2			-8,985	-4
	Others			11,413	-9			5,837	2			3,367	2
	Income tax expense (benefit)		$	58,279	-44	%	$	-251,327	-72	%	$	-26,403	-12	%
	[1] Includes the impact of the Closing Agreement with the P.R. Treasury signed in June 2012, the tax expense related to a gain on the sale of EVERTEC shares and income from investments in subsidiaries subject to preferential tax rates and the Closing Agreement with the P.R. Treasury signed in 2014.
	[2] For the year ended December 31, 2014, includes approximately $161.5 million of amortization of the discount and deferred cost associated with the TARP funds, which are not deductible.
	On July 1, 2014, the Government of Puerto Rico approved certain amendments to the Internal Revenue Code, which, among other things, changed the income tax rate for capital gains from 15% to 20%. As a result, the Corporation recognized an income tax expense of $20.0 million mainly related to the deferred tax liability associated with the portfolio acquired from Westernbank.
	During the second quarter of 2014 the Corporation entered into a Closing Agreement with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. The Agreement, among other matters, was related to the income tax treatment of certain charge-offs related to the loans acquired from Westernbank as part of the FDIC assisted transaction in the year 2010. As a result of the Agreement, the Corporation recorded a tax benefit of $23.4 million due to a reduction in the deferred tax liability associated with the Westernbank loan portfolio. Additionally, in connection with this Closing, the Corporation made an estimated tax payment of $45 million which will be used as a credit to offset future income tax liabilities.
	In addition, as further discussed below, during 2014 an initial valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset of approximately $8.0 million was recorded at the Holding Company, due to the difference in the tax treatment of the interest expense related to the TARP funds and the newly issued $450 million of senior notes, bearing interest at 7%.
	The results for the year ended December 31, 2013 reflect a tax benefit of $197.5 million, and a corresponding increase in the net deferred tax assets of the Puerto Rico operations as a result of the increase in the marginal tax rate from 30% to 39%. On June 30, 2013 the Governor of Puerto Rico signed Act Number 40 which includes several amendments to the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code. Among the most significant changes applicable to corporations was the increase in the marginal tax rate from 30% to 39% effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. In addition, the Corporation recorded an income tax benefit of $146.4 million in connection with the loss generated on the Puerto Rico operations by the sales of non-performing assets that took place during the year 2013 and a tax expense of $23.7 million related to the gain realized on the sale of a portion of EVERTEC's shares which was taxable at a preferential tax rate according to Act Number 73 of May 28, 2008, known as “Economic Incentives Act for the Development of Puerto Rico”.
	The results for the year ended December 31, 2012 reflect a tax benefit of $72.9 million, related to the reduction of the deferred tax liability on the estimated gains for tax purposes related to the loans acquired from Westernbank (the “Acquired Loans”). In June 2012, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury (the “P.R. Treasury”) and the Corporation entered into a Closing Agreement (the “Closing Agreement”) to clarify that the Acquired Loans are a capital asset and any gain resulting from such loans will be taxed at the capital gain tax rate instead of the ordinary income tax rate, thus reducing the deferred tax liability on the estimated gain and recognizing an income tax benefit for accounting purposes.
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their tax bases. Significant components of the Corporation's deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 were as follows:
	(In thousands)			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Deferred tax assets:
	Tax credits available for carryforward		$	12,056	$	8,195
	Net operating loss and other carryforward available			1,261,413		1,269,523
	Postretirement and pension benefits			111,677		51,742
	Deferred loan origination fees			7,720		7,164
	Allowance for loan losses			710,666		760,956
	Deferred gains			7,500		9,313
	Accelerated depreciation			7,915		7,577
	Intercompany deferred gains			2,988		3,235
	Other temporary differences			27,755		34,443
		Total gross deferred tax assets		2,149,690		2,152,148
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Differences between the assigned values and the tax basis of assets and liabilities
		recognized in purchase business combinations		37,804		37,938
	FDIC-assisted transaction			81,335		79,381
	Unrealized net gain on trading and available-for-sale securities			20,817		3,822
	Other temporary differences			18,093		13,387
		Total gross deferred tax liabilities		158,049		134,528
	Valuation allowance			1,212,748		1,257,977
	Net deferred tax asset		$	778,893	$	759,643
	The net deferred tax asset shown in the table above at December 31, 2014 is reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition as $ 813 million in net deferred tax assets (in the “other assets” caption) (2013 - $ 762 million in deferred tax asset in the “other assets” caption) and $34 million in deferred tax liabilities (in the “other liabilities” caption) (2013 - $2 million in deferred tax liabilities in the “other liabilities” caption), reflecting the aggregate deferred tax assets or liabilities of individual tax-paying subsidiaries of the Corporation.
	Included as part of the other carryforwards available are $47.2 million related to contributions to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico qualified pension plan and $57.8 million of other net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) primarily related to the loss on sale of non-performing assets that have no expiration date since they were realize through a single member limited liability company with partnership election. Additionally, the deferred tax asset related to the NOLs outstanding at December 31, 2014 expires as follows:
	(In thousands)
	2016	$	-
2017	$	3,312
2018		14,928
2019		1
2020		-
2021		76
2022		971
2023		1,248
2024		10,963
2027		51,452
2028		511,561
2029		198,224
2030		197,090
2031		139,512
2032		25,276
2033		1,757
	$	1,156,371
A deferred tax asset should be reduced by a valuation allowance if based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance should be sufficient to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The determination of whether a deferred tax asset is realizable is based on weighting all available evidence, including both positive and negative evidence. The realization of deferred tax assets, including carryforwards and deductible temporary differences, depends upon the existence of sufficient taxable income of the same character during the carryback or carryforward period. The analysis considers all sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax asset, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, taxable income in prior carryback years and tax-planning strategies.
The Corporations maintains a valuation allowance on its deferred tax asset for the U.S. operations, since in consideration of the requirement of ASC 740 management considered that it is more likely than not that all of this deferred tax asset will not be realized. For purposes of assessing the realization of the deferred tax assets in the U.S. mainland management evaluates and weights all available positive and negative evidence. The Corporation's U.S. mainland operations are no longer in a cumulative loss position for the three-year period ended December 31, 2014 taking into account taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences (“adjusted book income”). This represents positive evidence within management's evaluation. The book income for the years 2013 and 2014 was significantly impacted by a reversal of the loan loss provision due to the improved credit quality of the loan portfolios. However, the U.S. mainland operations did not report taxable income for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, although it did report taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2014. Future realization of the deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character within the carryforward period available under the tax law. The lack of a sustained level of taxable income together with the uncertainties regarding the estimate of future normalized level of profitability and cost savings related to the restructure represents strong negative evidence within management's evaluation. This determination is updated each quarter and adjusted as any changes arise. After weighting of all positive and negative evidence management concluded, as of the reporting date, that it is more likely than not that the Corporation will not be able to realize any portion of the deferred tax assets related to the U.S. mainland operations, considering the criteria of ASC Topic 740. If the Corporation is able to meet its operating targets in the U.S. and the results of the reorganization yield the expected results, this would be considered positive evidence within management's evaluation which could outweigh the negative evidence and result in the realization of a portion of the fully reserved deferred tax asset recorded at PCB.
At December 31, 2014, the Corporation's net deferred tax assets related to its Puerto Rico operations amounted to $812 million.
The Corporation's Puerto Rico Banking operation is not in a cumulative loss position and has sustained profitability for the three year period ended December 31, 2014, exclusive of the loss generated on the sales of non performing assets that took place in 2013 which is not a continuing condition of the operations. This is considered a strong piece of objectively verifiable positive evidence that out weights any negative evidence considered by management in the evaluation of the realization of the deferred tax asset. Based on this evidence and management's estimate of future taxable income, the Corporation has concluded that it is more likely than not that such net deferred tax asset of the Puerto Rico Banking operations will be realized.
The Holding Company operation is not in a cumulative loss position for the three year period ended December 31, 2014. However, after the payment of TARP, the interest expense that will be paid on the newly issued $450 million subordinated notes which partially funded the repayment of TARP funds in 2014, bearing interest at 7%, will be tax deductible contrary to the interest expense payable on the note issued to the U.S. Treasury under TARP. Based on this new fact pattern the Holding Company is expecting to have losses for income tax purposes exclusive of reversing temporary differences. Since as required by ASC 740 the historical information should be supplemented by all currently available information about future years, the expected losses in future years is considered by management a strong negative evidence that will suggest that income in future years will be insufficient to support the realization of all deferred tax asset. After weighting of all positive and negative evidence management concluded, as of the reporting date, that it is more likely than not that the Holding Company will not be able to realize any portion of the deferred tax assets, considering the criteria of ASC Topic 740. Accordingly, a valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset of $17.8 million was recorded during the year 2014.
Under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are treated as separate taxable entities and are not entitled to file consolidated tax returns. The Code provides a dividends-received deduction of 100% on dividends received from “controlled” subsidiaries subject to taxation in Puerto Rico and 85% on dividends received from other taxable domestic corporations.
The Corporation's federal income tax provision for 2014 was $7.0 million (2013 – $4.4 million; 2012 – $ 4.4 million). The intercompany settlement of taxes paid is based on tax sharing agreements which generally allocate taxes to each entity based on a separate return basis.
The following table presents a reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits.
(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	13.4
Additions for tax positions related to 2013		1.2
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years		0.9
Reduction as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		-5.7
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	9.8
Additions for tax positions related to 2014		1.1
Reduction as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		-2.5
Reduction for tax positions of prior years		-0.4
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	8
At December 31, 2014, the total amount of interest recognized in the statement of financial condition approximated $3.1 million (2013 - $3.6 million). The total interest expense recognized during 2014 was $540 thousand (2013 - $1.4 million). Management determined that, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there was no need to accrue for the payment of penalties. The Corporation's policy is to report interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense, while the penalties, if any, are reported in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
After consideration of the effect on U.S. federal tax of unrecognized U.S. state tax benefits, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including U.S. and Puerto Rico that, if recognized, would affect the Corporation's effective tax rate, was approximately $9.8 million at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $11.9 million).
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts for current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax returns due to the statute of limitations, changes in management's judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examinations, litigation and legislative activity, and the addition or elimination of uncertain tax positions.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in Puerto Rico, the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. states and political subdivisions, and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2014, the following years remain subject to examination: U.S. Federal jurisdiction – 2011 through 2014 and Puerto Rico – 2010 through 2014. The Corporation anticipates a reduction in the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months, which could amount to approximately $6.7 million.
			2014				2013				2012
(In thousands)			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income
Computed income tax at statutory rates		$	-51,570	39	%	$	135,720	39	%	$	65,662	30	%
Benefit of net tax exempt interest income			-55,862	43			-36,993	-11			-25,540	-12
Effect of income subject to preferential
	tax rate [1]		-21,909	18			-137,793	-40			-78,132	-36
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance			-4,281	3			-32,990	-9			166	-
Non-deductible expenses [2]			178,219	-135			32,115	9			23,093	11
Difference in tax rates due to multiple
	jurisdictions		-14,178	10			-12,029	-3			-6,034	-3
Initial adjustment in deferred tax due to
	change in tax rate		20,048	-16			-197,467	-57			-	-
Recognition of tax benefits from previous
Unrecognized tax benefits			-3,601	3			-7,727	-2			-8,985	-4
Others			11,413	-9			5,837	2			3,367	2
Income tax expense (benefit)		$	58,279	-44	%	$	-251,327	-72	%	$	-26,403	-12	%
[1] Includes the impact of the Closing Agreement with the P.R. Treasury signed in June 2012, the tax expense related to a gain on the sale of EVERTEC shares and income from investments in subsidiaries subject to preferential tax rates and the Closing Agreement with the P.R. Treasury signed in 2014.
[2] For the year ended December 31, 2014, includes approximately $161.5 million of amortization of the discount and deferred cost associated with the TARP funds, which are not deductible.

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Supplemental disclosure on the consolidated statements of cash flows	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 44 – Supplemental disclosure on the consolidated statements of cash flows
	Additional disclosures on cash flow information and non-cash activities for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are listed in the following table:
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Income taxes paid		$	54,520	$	51,047	$	189,468
	Interest paid			696,631		318,342		388,250
	Non-cash activities:
	Loans transferred to other real estate		$	154,358	$	228,009	$	294,993
	Loans transferred to other property			38,958		33,997		25,685
	Total loans transferred to foreclosed assets			193,316		262,006		320,678
	Transfers from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale			2,161,669		448,143		141,378
	Transfers from loans held-for-sale to loans held-in-portfolio			41,293		27,016		10,325
	Loans securitized into investment securities[1]			899,604		1,391,594		1,330,743
	Trades receivables from brokers and counterparties			66,949		71,680		137,542
	Trades payable to brokers and counterparties			2,000		3,576		3,581
	Recognition of mortgage servicing rights on securitizations or asset transfers			12,583		19,262		18,495
	Loans sold to a joint venture in exchange for an acquisition
	loan and an equity interest in the joint venture			-		194,514		-
	[1]	Includes loans securitized into trading securities and subsequently sold before year end.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014 BPNA completed the sale of its Illinois, Central Florida and California regional operations. As part of these transactions, BPNA made a net cash disbursement of $206.0 million for consideration of the assets and liabilities sold, as follows:
	(In thousands)				31-Dec-14
	Loans held-for-sale			$	1,739,101
	Premises and equipment, net				16,223
	Other assets				16,853
	Deposits				-2,009,816
	Other liabilities				-6,611
	Net liabilities sold			$	-244,250

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Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 45 – Segment reporting
	The Corporation's corporate structure consists of two reportable segments – Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Banco Popular North America. These reportable segments pertain only to the continuing operations of Popular, Inc. As previously indicated in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the regional operations in California, Illinois and Central Florida were classified as discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2014.
	Management determined the reportable segments based on the internal reporting used to evaluate performance and to assess where to allocate resources. The segments were determined based on the organizational structure, which focuses primarily on the markets the segments serve, as well as on the products and services offered by the segments.
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico:
	Given that Banco Popular de Puerto Rico constitutes a significant portion of the Corporation's results of operations and total assets at December 31, 2014, additional disclosures are provided for the business areas included in this reportable segment, as described below:
	Commercial banking represents the Corporation's banking operations conducted at BPPR, which are targeted mainly to corporate, small and middle size businesses. It includes aspects of the lending and depository businesses, as well as other finance and advisory services. BPPR allocates funds across business areas based on duration matched transfer pricing at market rates. This area also incorporates income related with the investment of excess funds, as well as a proportionate share of the investment function of BPPR.
	Consumer and retail banking represents the branch banking operations of BPPR which focus on retail clients. It includes the consumer lending business operations of BPPR, as well as the lending operations of Popular Auto and Popular Mortgage. Popular Auto focuses on auto and lease financing, while Popular Mortgage focuses principally on residential mortgage loan originations. The consumer and retail banking area also incorporates income related with the investment of excess funds from the branch network, as well as a proportionate share of the investment function of BPPR.
	Other financial services include the trust and asset management service units of BPPR, the brokerage and investment banking operations of Popular Securities, and the insurance agency and reinsurance businesses of Popular Insurance, Popular Insurance V.I., Popular Risk Services, and Popular Life Re. Most of the services that are provided by these subsidiaries generate profits based on fee income.
	Banco Popular North America:
	Banco Popular North America's reportable segment consists of the banking operations of BPNA, E-LOAN, Popular Equipment Finance, Inc. and Popular Insurance Agency, U.S.A. BPNA operates through a retail branch network in the U.S. mainland under the name of Popular Community Bank, while E-LOAN supports BPNA's deposit gathering through its online platform. All direct lending activities at E-LOAN were ceased during the fourth quarter of 2008. Popular Equipment Finance, Inc. also holds a running-off loan portfolio as this subsidiary ceased originating loans during 2009. Popular Insurance Agency, U.S.A. offers investment and insurance services across the BPNA branch network.
	The Corporate group consists primarily of the holding companies: Popular, Inc., Popular North America, Popular International Bank and certain of the Corporation's investments accounted for under the equity method, including EVERTEC and Centro Financiero BHD, S.A. The Corporate group also includes the expenses of certain corporate areas that are identified as critical to the organization: Finance, Risk Management and Legal.
	The accounting policies of the individual operating segments are the same as those of the Corporation. Transactions between reportable segments are primarily conducted at market rates, resulting in profits that are eliminated for reporting consolidated results of operations.
	The tables that follow present the results of operations and total assets by reportable segments:
	31-Dec-14
			Banco Popular		Banco Popular		Intersegment
	(In thousands)		de Puerto Rico		North America		Eliminations
	Net interest income	$	1,288,889	$	157,701	$	-
	Provision (reversal of provision) for loan losses		289,184		-18,850		-
	Non-interest income		283,251		64,319		-
	Amortization of intangibles		7,351		809		-
	Depreciation expense		39,062		6,617		-
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		-		532		-
	Other operating expenses		884,289		184,369		-
	Income tax expense		77,973		3,101		-
	Net income	$	274,281	$	45,442	$	-
	Segment assets	$	27,384,169	$	5,503,433	$	-17,972
	31-Dec-14
			Reportable
	(In thousands)		Segments		Corporate		Eliminations		Total Popular, Inc.
	Net interest income (expense)	$	1,446,590	$	-501,518	$	-	$	945,072
	Provision (reversal of provision) for loan losses		270,334		-200		-		270,134
	Non-interest income		347,570		41,695		-2,750		386,515
	Amortization of intangibles		8,160		-		-		8,160
	Depreciation expense		45,679		648		-		46,327
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		532		-		-		532
	Other operating expenses		1,068,658		72,759		-2,752		1,138,665
	Income tax expense (benefit)		81,074		-22,796		1		58,279
	Net income (loss)	$	319,723	$	-510,234	$	1	$	-190,510
	Segment assets	$	32,869,630	$	4,937,372	$	-4,710,307	$	33,096,695
	31-Dec-13
			Banco Popular		Banco Popular		Intersegment
	(In thousands)		de Puerto Rico		North America		Eliminations
	Net interest income	$	1,260,537	$	192,265	$	-
	Provision for loan losses		616,883		-11,175		-
	Non-interest income		281,894		36,252		-
	Amortization of intangibles		7,162		809		-
	Depreciation expense		38,282		6,839		-
	Other operating expenses		943,444		153,207		-
	Income tax (benefit) expense		-236,898		2,795		-
	Net income	$	173,558	$	76,042	$	-
	Segment assets	$	26,883,073	$	8,724,784	$	-24,609
	31-Dec-13
			Reportable
	(In thousands)		Segments		Corporate		Eliminations		Total Popular, Inc.
	Net interest income (expense)	$	1,452,802	$	-108,228	$	-	$	1,344,574
	Provision for loan losses		605,708		398		-		606,106
	Non-interest income		318,146		475,663		-2,796		791,013
	Amortization of intangibles		7,971		-		-		7,971
	Depreciation expense		45,121		643		-		45,764
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		-		3,388		-		3,388
	Other operating expenses		1,096,651		70,997		-2,781		1,164,867
	Income tax benefit		-234,103		-17,082		-142		-251,327
	Net income	$	249,600	$	309,091	$	127	$	558,818
	Segment assets	$	35,583,248	$	5,495,498	$	-5,329,413	$	35,749,333
31-Dec-12
		Banco Popular		Banco Popular		Intersegment
(In thousands)		de Puerto Rico		North America		Eliminations
Net interest income	$	1,199,210	$	186,680	$	-
Provision for loan losses		356,496		40,173		-
Non-interest income		401,417		37,141		-
Amortization of intangibles		7,351		810		-
Depreciation expense		37,321		5,785		-
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		25,196		-		-
Other operating expenses		903,677		165,133		-
Income tax expense		-20,245		3,745		-
Net income	$	290,831	$	8,175	$	-
Segment assets	$	27,600,235	$	8,651,790	$	-31,792
31-Dec-12
		Reportable
(In thousands)		Segments		Corporate		Eliminations		Total Popular, Inc.
Net interest income (expense)	$	1,385,890	$	-104,750	$	487	$	1,281,627
Provision for loan losses		396,669		404		-		397,073
Non-interest income		438,558		76,156		-3,225		511,489
Amortization of intangibles		8,161		-		-		8,161
Depreciation expense		43,106		1,258		-		44,364
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		25,196		-		-		25,196
Other operating expenses		1,068,810		71,579		-3,121		1,137,268
Income tax expense (benefit)		-16,500		-9,945		42		-26,403
Net income (loss)	$	299,006	$	-91,890	$	341	$	207,457
Segment assets	$	36,220,233	$	5,308,327	$	-5,021,025	$	36,507,535
Additional disclosures with respect to the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico reportable segment are as follows:
31-Dec-14
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
				Consumer		Other				Total Banco
		Commercial		and Retail		Financial				Popular de
(In thousands)		Banking		Banking		Services		Eliminations		Puerto Rico
Net interest income	$	521,957	$	757,721	$	9,207	$	4	$	1,288,889
Provision for loan losses		138,213		150,971		-		-		289,184
Non-interest (expense) income		3,534		181,117		98,794		-194		283,251
Amortization of intangibles		4		6,836		511		-		7,351
Depreciation expense		16,407		21,551		1,104		-		39,062
Other operating expenses		254,146		562,345		67,992		-194		884,289
Income tax expense		22,899		38,825		16,249		-		77,973
Net income	$	93,822	$	158,310	$	22,145	$	4	$	274,281
Segment assets	$	10,267,633	$	18,895,974	$	591,955	$	-2,371,393	$	27,384,169
31-Dec-13
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
				Consumer		Other				Total Banco
		Commercial		and Retail		Financial				Popular de
(In thousands)		Banking		Banking		Services		Eliminations		Puerto Rico
Net interest income	$	493,836	$	757,039	$	9,662	$	-	$	1,260,537
Provision for loan losses		180,228		436,655		-		-		616,883
Non-interest (expense) income		-41,362		224,080		99,243		-67		281,894
Amortization of intangibles		4		6,837		321		-		7,162
Depreciation expense		16,083		20,981		1,218		-		38,282
Other operating expenses		296,319		578,903		68,289		-67		943,444
Income tax (benefit) expense		-66,747		-182,471		12,320		-		-236,898
Net income	$	26,587	$	120,214	$	26,757	$	-	$	173,558
Segment assets	$	10,803,992	$	18,083,293	$	576,299	$	-2,580,511	$	26,883,073
31-Dec-12
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
				Consumer		Other				Total Banco
		Commercial		and Retail		Financial				Popular de
(In thousands)		Banking		Banking		Services		Eliminations		Puerto Rico
Net interest income	$	424,467	$	762,857	$	11,882	$	4	$	1,199,210
Provision for loan losses		149,597		206,899		-		-		356,496
Non-interest income		19,426		269,190		112,949		-148		401,417
Amortization of intangibles		13		6,833		505		-		7,351
Depreciation expense		16,840		19,522		959		-		37,321
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		8,037		17,159		-		-		25,196
Other operating expenses		279,358		555,797		68,670		-148		903,677
Income tax expense		-33,068		-1,460		14,281		2		-20,245
Net income	$	23,116	$	227,297	$	40,416	$	2	$	290,831
Segment assets	$	12,770,793	$	19,668,009	$	632,676	$	-5,471,243	$	27,600,235
Additional disclosures with respect to the Banco Popular North America reportable segments are as follows:
31-Dec-14
Banco Popular North America
		Banco Popular						Total Banco Popular North
(In thousands)		North America		E-LOAN		Eliminations		America
Net interest income	$	154,806	$	2,895	$	-	$	157,701
Reversal of provision for loan losses		-16,416		-2,434		-		-18,850
Non-interest income		61,982		2,337		-		64,319
Amortization of intangibles		809		-		-		809
Depreciation expense		6,617		-		-		6,617
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		532		-		-		532
Other operating expenses		181,452		2,917		-		184,369
Income tax expense		3,101		-		-		3,101
Net income	$	40,693	$	4,749	$	-	$	45,442
Net income ( loss)	$	6,222,580	$	255,757	$	-974,904	$	5,503,433
31-Dec-13
Banco Popular North America
								Total Banco
		Banco Popular						Popular North
(In thousands)		North America		E-LOAN		Eliminations		America
Net interest income	$	189,229	$	3,036	$	-	$	192,265
(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses		-13,998		2,823		-		-11,175
Non-interest income		35,833		419		-		36,252
Amortization of intangibles		809		-		-		809
Depreciation expense		6,839		-		-		6,839
Other operating expenses		150,767		2,440		-		153,207
Income tax expense		4,012		-1,217		-		2,795
Net income (loss)	$	76,633	$	-591	$	-	$	76,042
Segment assets	$	9,453,934	$	315,712	$	-1,044,862	$	8,724,784
31-Dec-12
Banco Popular North America
								Total Banco
		Banco Popular						Popular North
(In thousands)		North America		E-LOAN		Eliminations		America
Net interest income	$	183,222	$	3,458	$	-	$	186,680
Provision for loan losses		24,973		15,200		-		40,173
Non-interest income		34,026		3,115		-		37,141
Amortization of intangibles		810		-		-		810
Depreciation expense		5,785		-		-		5,785
Other operating expenses		162,309		2,824		-		165,133
Income tax expense		3,745		-		-		3,745
Net income (loss)	$	19,626	$	-11,451	$	-	$	8,175
Segment assets	$	9,378,779	$	367,362	$	-1,094,351	$	8,651,790
Geographic Information
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
Revenues:[1]
Puerto Rico	$	1,024,416	$	1,838,657	$	1,492,796
United States		223,264		218,295		202,177
Other		83,907		78,635		98,143
Total consolidated revenues	$	1,331,587	$	2,135,587	$	1,793,116
[1] Total revenues include net interest income (expense), service charges on deposit accounts, other service fees, mortgage banking activities, net gain (loss) and valuation adjustments on investment securities, trading account (loss) profit, net (loss) gain on sale of loans and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale, adjustments to indemnity reserves on loans sold, FDIC loss share (expense) income and other operating income.
Selected Balance Sheet Information
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
Puerto Rico
Total assets	$	26,276,561	$	25,714,758	$	26,582,248
Loans		17,704,170		18,107,764		18,484,977
Deposits		20,365,445		19,730,408		19,984,830
United States
Total assets	$	5,689,604	$	8,897,535	$	8,816,143
Loans		3,568,564		5,839,115		5,852,705
Deposits		3,442,084		6,007,159		6,049,168
Other
Total assets	$	1,130,530	$	1,137,040	$	1,109,144
Loans		780,483		759,840		755,950
Deposits [1]		1,000,006		973,578		966,615
[1] Represents deposits from BPPR operations located in the US and British Virgin Islands.

Subsequent_events

Subsequent events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Subsequent events [Text Block]	Note 46 ─ Subsequent events
	Subsequent events are events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. The effects of subsequent events and transactions are recognized in the financial statements when they provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the balance sheet date. The Corporation has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to December 31, 2014.
	On February 27, 2015, the Corporation's Puerto Rico banking subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (“BPPR”), in an alliance with co-bidders, including the Corporation's U.S. mainland banking subsidiary, Banco Popular North America, doing business as Popular Community Bank (“PCB”), had acquired certain assets and all deposits (other than certain brokered deposits) of Doral Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver.
	Under the FDIC's bidding format, BPPR was the lead bidder and party to the purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC covering all assets and deposits to be acquired by it and its alliance co-bidders. BPPR entered into back to back purchase and assumption agreements with the alliance co-bidders for the transferred assets and deposits.
	After taking into account the transfers to the unaffiliated alliance co-bidders, BPPR and PCB together assumed approximately $2.3 billion in deposits and acquired approximately $1.8 billion in performing commercial and residential loans, including:
	BPPR assumed approximately $612 million in deposits associated with eight of the 18 Puerto Rico branches of Doral Bank and approximately $431 million from its online deposit platform, and approximately $848 million in performing Puerto Rico residential and commercial loans. BPPR purchased the loans at an aggregate discount of 4.71% or $40 million and paid an aggregate premium of 0.93% or $10 million for the deposits it assumed.
	PCB assumed approximately $1.3 billion in deposits in three New York branches of Doral Bank, and acquired approximately $931 million in performing commercial loans primarily in the New York metropolitan area. PCB purchased the loans at an aggregate premium of 0.57% or $5 million and paid an aggregate premium of 1.99% or $ 25 million for the deposits it assumed.
	In addition, on February 27, 2015, the FDIC, as Receiver for Doral Bank, awarded BPPR the mortgage servicing rights for a loan portfolio of approximately $5 billion in unpaid principal balance, for a purchase price currently estimated at $48.6 million. The transfers of the mortgage servicing rights are subject to a number of specified closing conditions, including the consent of each of Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a form acceptable to BPPR, and other customary closing conditions. The transfers are expected to close within the next 60 days, subject to the conditions described above.
	There is no loss-sharing arrangement with the FDIC on the acquired assets.
	The other co-bidders that formed part of the alliance led by BPPR are FirstBank Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Centennial Bank, Conway, Arkansas; and an affiliate of J.C. Flowers III LP. In connection with the transaction, FirstBank acquired 10 Doral Bank branches in Puerto Rico with approximately $625 million in deposits and $325 million in residential loans from BPPR; Centennial Bank acquired five Doral Bank branches in Florida (all outside of PCB's area of focus in the state) with approximately $466 million in deposits and $42 million in loans from BPPR; and an affiliate of J.C. Flowers III LP acquired approximately $316 million in commercial real estate loans in the United States from BPPR. BPPR has entered into customary transition service agreements with each of the alliance co-bidders.
	The transaction was completed based on December 31, 2014 balances and is subject to customary true-up and purchase accounting adjustments through the date of the close. The $1.8 billion in loans and $2.3 billion in deposits acquired by Popular in the transaction did not include any non-performing assets and do not enjoy a loss sharing agreement with the FDIC.

Popular_Inc_Holding_company_on

Popular, Inc. (Holding company only) financial information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 47 - Popular, Inc. (holding company only) financial information
	The following condensed financial information presents the financial position of Popular, Inc. Holding Company only at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014.
	Condensed Statements of Condition
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	ASSETS
	Cash and due from banks (includes $20,269 due from bank subsidiary (2013 - $10,411))	$	20,448	$	10,595
	Money market investments		19,747		18,721
	Trading account securities		1,640		1,353
	Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value		231		204
	Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (2012 - includes $185,000 in subordinated
	Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value (includes $8,725 in common
	securities from statutory trusts (2013 - $9,725))[1]		9,850		10,850
	Investment in BPPR and subsidiaries, at equity		3,389,529		3,127,745
	Investment in Popular North America and subsidiaries, at equity		1,221,670		1,511,335
	Investment in other non-bank subsidiaries, at equity		267,667		217,486
	Advances to subsidiaries		53,769		519,500
	Loans to affiliates		-		-
	Other loans		1,717		1,592
	Less - Allowance for loan losses		41		304
	Premises and equipment		2,512		2,135
	Investment in equity method investees		47,837		41,248
	Other assets (includes $867 due from subsidiaries and affiliate (2013 - $1,085))		20,845		25,947
	Total assets	$	5,057,421	$	5,488,407
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Notes payable	$	740,812	$	822,351
	Other liabilities (includes $4,583 due to subsidiaries and affiliate (2013 - $929))		49,226		39,906
	Stockholders’ equity		4,267,383		4,626,150
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	5,057,421	$	5,488,407
	[1] Refer to Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements for information on the statutory trusts.
	Condensed Statements of Operations
				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Income:
		Dividends from subsidiaries	$	-	$	37,000	$	5,000
		Interest income (includes $1,829 due from subsidiaries and affiliates (2013 - $17,551;
		2012 - $22,891))		1,931		17,793		23,038
		Earnings from investments in equity method investees		12,291		17,308		40,505
		Other operating income		-		425,968		1,461
		Gain on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities		-		7,966		-
		Trading account (loss) profit		-40		161		214
	Total income			14,182		506,196		70,218
	Expenses:
		Interest expense		492,657		101,245		95,898
		(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses		-200		398		404
		Operating expenses (include expenses for services provided by subsidiaries and affiliate
		of $6,882 (2013 - $8,412; 2012 - $9,487)), net of reimbursement by subsidiaries for services
		provided by parent of $67,021 (2013 - $60,402; 2012 - $58,577)		1,633		700		1,705
	Total expenses			494,090		102,343		98,007
	(Loss) income before income taxes and equity in undistributed
		earnings of subsidiaries		-479,908		403,853		-27,789
	Income taxes			5,580		1,412		1,702
	(Loss) income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries			-485,488		402,441		-29,491
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries			294,978		156,377		236,948
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			-190,510		558,818		207,457
	Equity in undistributed (losses) earnings of discontinued operations			-122,980		40,509		37,818
	Net (loss) income		$	-313,490	$	599,327	$	245,275
	Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		$	-354,617	$	513,450	$	184,955
	Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
					Year ended December 31,
	(In thousands)				2014		2013		2012
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net (loss) income			$	-313,490	$	599,327	$	245,275
	Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in
	operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
		and dividends from subsidiaries		-171,998		-196,886		-274,766
	(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses			-200		398		404
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and deferred fees			404,461		30,467		29,058
	Earnings from investments under the equity method			-12,291		-17,308		-40,505
	Deferred income tax (benefit) expense			8,203		-10,937		-14,109
	(Gain) loss on:
		Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities		-		-2,110		-
		Sale of stock in equity method investee		-		-416,113		-
	Net (increase) decrease in:
		Trading securities		-288		-94		-1,259
		Other assets		4,736		7,747		9,351
	Net increase (decrease) in:
		Interest payable		7,066		2,704		-
		Other liabilities		-180		-5,507		2,581
Total adjustments				239,509		-607,639		-289,245
Net cash used in operating activities				-73,981		-8,312		-43,970
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net (increase) decrease in money market investments			-1,026		-147		23,665
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and redemptions of investment securities:
		Available-for-sale		-		35,000		-
		Other		1,000		-		-
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
		Available-for-sale		-		5,438		-
	Capital contribution to subsidiaries			-100,000		-272,500		-103,500
	Net decrease (increase) in advances to subsidiaries and affiliates			465,731		-234,014		-36,400
	Net (originations) repayments on other loans			-279		269		138
	Return of capital from equity method investments			210,000		-		150,194
	Proceeds from sale of stock in equity method investee			-		481,377		-
	Acquisition of premises and equipment			-1,075		-352		-691
	Proceeds from sale of:
		Premises and equipment		48		33		73
Net cash provided by investing activities				574,399		15,104		33,479
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Payments of notes payable and subordinated notes			-936,000		-		-
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable			450,000		-		-
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock			5,394		6,860		9,402
	Dividends paid			-3,723		-3,723		-3,723
	Repurchase of TARP-related warrants			-3,000		-		-
	Net payments for repurchase of common stock			-3,236		-437		-450
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities				-490,565		2,700		5,229
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks				9,853		9,492		-5,262
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period				10,595		1,103		6,365
Cash and due from banks at end of period			$	20,448	$	10,595	$	1,103
Popular, Inc. (parent company only) received dividend distributions from its direct equity method investees amounting to $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013 - $4 million).
Notes payable include junior subordinated debentures issued by the Corporation that are associated to capital securities issued by the Popular Capital Trust I, Popular Capital Trust II and Popular Capital Trust III and medium-term notes. Refer to Note 26 for a description of significant provisions related to these junior subordinated debentures. The following table presents the aggregate amounts by contractual maturities of notes payable at December 31, 2014:
Year		(In thousands)
2015	$	-
2016		-
2017		-
2018		-
2019		450,000
Later years		290,812
Subtotal		740,812
Total	$	740,812

Condensed_consolidating_financ

Condensed consolidating financial information of guarantor and issuers of registered guaranteed securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]	Note 48 – Condensed consolidating financial information of guarantor and issuers of registered guaranteed securities
	The following condensed consolidating financial information presents the financial position of Popular, Inc. Holding Company (“PIHC”) (parent only), Popular North America, Inc. (“PNA”) and all other subsidiaries of the Corporation at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and cash flows for periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	PNA is an operating, wholly-owned subsidiary of PIHC and is the holding company of its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Equity One, Inc. and Banco Popular North America (“BPNA”), including BPNA's wholly-owned subsidiaries Popular Equipment Finance, Inc., Popular Insurance Agency, U.S.A., and E-LOAN, Inc.
	PIHC fully and unconditionally guarantees all registered debt securities issued by PNA.
	Popular International Bank, Inc. (“PIBI”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIHC and is the holding company of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Popular Insurance V.I., Inc. In July 2013, the Corporation completed the sale of Tarjetas y Transacciones en Red Tranred,C.A., which was a wholly owned subsidiary of PIBI. Effective January 1, 2012, PNA, which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIBI prior to that date, became a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of PIHC after an internal reorganization. Since the internal reorganization, PIBI is no longer a bank holding company and is no longer a potential issuer of the Corporation's debt securities. PIBI has no outstanding registered debt securities that would also be guaranteed by PIHC.
	A potential source of income for PIHC consists of dividends from BPPR and BPNA. Under existing federal banking regulations any dividend from BPPR or BPNA to the PIHC could be made if the total of all dividends declared by each entity during the calendar year would not exceed the total of its net income for that year, as defined by the Federal Reserve Board, combined with its retained net income for the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus or to a fund for the retirement of any preferred stock. At December 31, 2014, BPPR could have declared a dividend of approximately $542 million (December 31, 2013 - $504 million). On October 20, 2014, the Memorandum of Understanding (the “FRB-NY MOU”) entered into on July 20, 2011 among Popular, Inc., BPPR, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the ”FRB-NY”) and the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico was terminated. The FRB-NY MOU provided, among other things, for the Corporation to take steps to improve its credit risk management practices and asset quality, and for the Corporation to develop strategic plans to improve earnings and to develop capital plans. The FRB-NY MOU also required the Corporation to obtain approval from the applicable FRB-NY MOU counterparties prior to, among other things, declaring or paying dividends, purchasing or redeeming any shares of its stock, consummating acquisitions or mergers, or making any distributions on its trust preferred securities or subordinated debentures. On January 9, 2015, another Memorandum of Understanding entered into among BPNA, the FRB-NY and the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “NYSDFS”), effective on July 25, 2011, was also terminated. This Memorandum of Understanding provided that BPNA could not declare dividends without the approval of the FRB-NY and the NYSDFS.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Financial Condition
			At December 31, 2014
									All other
				Popular Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
	Assets:
	Cash and due from banks			$	20,448	$	608		$	380,890		$	-20,851		$	381,095
	Money market investments				19,747		357			1,803,639			-1,357			1,822,386
	Trading account securities, at fair value				1,640		-			136,887			-			138,527
	Investment securities available-for-sale, at
		fair value			231		-			5,314,928			-			5,315,159
	Investment securities held-to-maturity, at
		amortized cost			-		-			103,170			-			103,170
	Other investment securities, at lower of cost
		or realizable value			9,850		4,492			147,564			-			161,906
	Investment in subsidiaries				4,878,866		1,353,616			-			-6,232,482			-
	Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or
		fair value			-		-			106,104			-			106,104
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
		Loans not covered under loss sharing
		agreements with the FDIC			55,486		-			19,496,569			-53,769			19,498,286
		Loans covered under loss sharing
		agreements with the FDIC			-		-			2,542,662			-			2,542,662
		Less - Unearned income			-		-			93,835			-			93,835
		Allowance for loan losses			41		-			601,751			-			601,792
		Total loans held-in-portfolio, net			55,445		-			21,343,645			-53,769			21,345,321
	FDIC loss share asset				-		-			542,454			-			542,454
	Premises and equipment, net				2,512		-			492,069			-			494,581
	Other real estate not covered under loss
		sharing agreements with the FDIC			90		-			135,410			-			135,500
	Other real estate covered under loss
		sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			130,266			-			130,266
	Accrued income receivable				75		112			121,657			-26			121,818
	Mortgage servicing assets, at fair value				-		-			148,694			-			148,694
	Other assets				67,962		26,514			1,570,094			-18,127			1,646,443
	Goodwill				-		-			465,677			-1			465,676
	Other intangible assets				555		-			37,040			-			37,595
	Total assets			$	5,057,421	$	1,385,699		$	32,980,188		$	-6,326,613		$	33,096,695
	Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Liabilities:
	Deposits:
		Non-interest bearing		$	-	$	-		$	5,804,599		$	-20,851		$	5,783,748
		Interest bearing			-		-			19,025,144			-1,357			19,023,787
		Total deposits			-		-			24,829,743			-22,208			24,807,535
	Federal funds purchased and assets
		sold under agreements to repurchase			-		-			1,271,657			-			1,271,657
	Other short-term borrowings				-		8,169			66,800			-53,769			21,200
	Notes payable				740,812		148,988			822,028			-			1,711,828
	Other liabilities				49,226		6,872			974,147			-18,216			1,012,029
	Liabilities from discontinued operations				-		-			5,064			-			5,064
	Total liabilities				790,038		164,029			27,969,439			-94,193			28,829,313
	Stockholders' equity:
	Preferred stock				50,160		-			-			-			50,160
	Common stock				1,036		2			56,307			-56,309			1,036
	Surplus				4,187,931		4,269,208			5,931,161			-10,191,842			4,196,458
	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)				262,244		-3,043,476			-747,702			3,782,651			253,717
	Treasury stock, at cost				-4,116		-			-1			-			-4,117
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss,
	net of tax			-229,872		-4,064			-229,016			233,080			-229,872
Total stockholders' equity				4,267,383		1,221,670			5,010,749			-6,232,420			4,267,382
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$	5,057,421	$	1,385,699		$	32,980,188		$	-6,326,613		$	33,096,695
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Financial Condition
		At December 31, 2013
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Assets:
Cash and due from banks			$	10,595	$	616		$	422,967		$	-10,967		$	423,211
Money market investments				18,721		4,804			839,732			-4,804			858,453
Trading account securities, at fair value				1,353		-			338,390			-			339,743
Investment securities available-for-sale, at
	fair value			204		-			5,294,596			-			5,294,800
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at
	amortized cost			-		-			140,496			-			140,496
Other investment securities, at lower of cost
	or realizable value			10,850		4,492			166,410			-			181,752
Investment in subsidiaries				4,856,566		1,670,809			-			-6,527,375			-
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or
	fair value			-		-			110,426			-			110,426
Loans held-in-portfolio:
	Loans not covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC			521,092		-			21,702,418			-519,500			21,704,010
	Loans covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC			-		-			2,984,427			-			2,984,427
	Less - Unearned income			-		-			92,144			-			92,144
	Allowance for loan losses			304		-			640,251			-			640,555
	Total loans held-in-portfolio, net			520,788		-			23,954,450			-519,500			23,955,738
FDIC loss share asset				-		-			948,608			-			948,608
Premises and equipment, net				2,135		-			517,381			-			519,516
Other real estate not covered under loss
	sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			135,501			-			135,501
Other real estate covered under loss
	sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			168,007			-			168,007
Accrued income receivable				64		114			131,368			-10			131,536
Mortgage servicing assets, at fair value				-		-			161,099			-			161,099
Other assets				66,577		19,407			1,642,760			-41,186			1,687,558
Goodwill				-		-			647,757			-			647,757
Other intangible assets				554		-			44,578			-			45,132
Total assets			$	5,488,407	$	1,700,242		$	35,664,526		$	-7,103,842		$	35,749,333
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
	Non-interest bearing		$	-	$	-		$	5,933,649		$	-10,967		$	5,922,682
	Interest bearing			-		-			20,793,267			-4,804			20,788,463
	Total deposits			-		-			26,726,916			-15,771			26,711,145
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase				-		-			1,659,292			-			1,659,292
Other short-term borrowings				-		-			920,700			-519,500			401,200
Notes payable				822,351		149,663			612,740			-			1,584,754
Other liabilities				39,906		39,245			728,899			-41,258			766,792
Total liabilities				862,257		188,908			30,648,547			-576,529			31,123,183
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock				50,160		-			-			-			50,160
Common stock				1,034		2			56,079			-56,081			1,034
Surplus				4,161,625		4,479,208			6,056,774			-10,527,455			4,170,152
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)				602,957		-2,940,509			-907,972			3,839,954			594,430
Treasury stock, at cost				-881		-			-			-			-881
Accumulated other comprehensive
	loss, net of tax			-188,745		-27,367			-188,902			216,269			-188,745
Total stockholders' equity				4,626,150		1,511,334			5,015,979			-6,527,313			4,626,150
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$	5,488,407	$	1,700,242		$	35,664,526		$	-7,103,842		$	35,749,333
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
				Year ended December 31, 2014
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Interest and dividend income:
	Loans		$	1,294		$	-		$	1,478,658		$	-1,202		$	1,478,750
	Money market investments			20			7			4,219			-22			4,224
	Investment securities			617			322			131,692			-			132,631
	Trading account securities			-			-			17,938			-			17,938
	Total interest and dividend income			1,931			329			1,632,507			-1,224			1,633,543
Interest expense:
	Deposits			-			-			105,095			-8			105,087
	Short-term borrowings			-			405			68,187			-1,216			67,376
	Long-term debt			492,657			10,826			12,525			-			516,008
	Total interest expense			492,657			11,231			185,807			-1,224			688,471
Net interest (expense) income				-490,726			-10,902			1,446,700			-			945,072
Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				-200			-			224,199			-			223,999
Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			46,135			-			46,135
Net interest (expense) income
	after provision for loan losses			-490,526			-10,902			1,176,366			-			674,938
Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			158,637			-			158,637
Other service fees				-			-			228,006			-2,741			225,265
Mortgage banking activities				-			-			30,615			-			30,615
Net loss and valuation adjustments on
	investment securities			-			-			-870			-			-870
Trading account (loss) profit				-40			-			4,398			-			4,358
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation
	adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			40,591			-			40,591
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
	on loans sold			-			-			-40,629			-			-40,629
FDIC loss share expense				-			-			-103,024			-			-103,024
Other operating income (loss)				12,291			-16			59,306			-9			71,572
	Total non-interest income (loss)			12,251			-16			377,030			-2,750			386,515
Operating expenses:
Personnel costs				39,457			-			379,222			-			418,679
Net occupancy expenses				3,952			-			82,755			-			86,707
Equipment expenses				3,764			-			45,153			-			48,917
Other taxes				1,019			-			55,899			-			56,918
Professional fees				14,963			1,119			266,202			-229			282,055
Communications				496			-			25,188			-			25,684
Business promotion				1,731			-			52,285			-			54,016
FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			40,307			-			40,307
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			-			532			-			532
Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				6			-			49,605			-			49,611
Other operating expenses				-63,755			435			161,216			-2,523			95,373
Amortization of intangibles				-			-			8,160			-			8,160
Restructuring costs				-			-			26,725			-			26,725
	Total operating expenses			1,633			1,554			1,193,249			-2,752			1,193,684
(Loss) income before income tax
	and equity in earnings of subsidiaries			-479,908			-12,472			360,147			2			-132,231
Income tax expense				5,580			-			52,698			1			58,279
(Loss) income before equity in
	earnings of subsidiaries			-485,488			-12,472			307,449			1			-190,510
Equity in undistributed earnings of
	subsidiaries			294,978			32,484			-			-327,462			-
(Loss) Income from continuing operations				-190,510			20,012			307,449			-327,461			-190,510
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			-122,980			-			-122,980
Equity in undistributed losses of
	discontinued operations			-122,980			-122,980			-			245,960			-
Net (Loss) Income			$	-313,490		$	-102,968		$	184,469		$	-81,501		$	-313,490
Comprehensive (loss) income , net of tax			$	-354,617		$	-79,665		$	144,355		$	-64,690		$	-354,617
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
				Year ended December 31, 2013
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Interest and dividend income:
	Dividend income from subsidiaries		$	37,000		$	-		$	-		$	-37,000		$	-
	Loans			4,543			-			1,478,526			-1,973			1,481,096
	Money market investments			127			5			3,462			-130			3,464
	Investment securities			13,123			322			139,427			-11,065			141,807
	Trading account securities			-			-			21,573			-			21,573
	Total interest and dividend income			54,793			327			1,642,988			-50,168			1,647,940
Interest expense:
	Deposits			-			-			124,862			-5			124,857
	Short-term borrowings			-			974			39,555			-2,099			38,430
	Long-term debt			101,245			24,249			25,650			-11,065			140,079
	Total interest expense			101,245			25,223			190,067			-13,169			303,366
Net interest (expense) income				-46,452			-24,896			1,452,921			-36,999			1,344,574
Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				398			-			536,312			-			536,710
Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			69,396			-			69,396
Net interest (expense) income
	after provision for loan losses			-46,850			-24,896			847,213			-36,999			738,468
Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			162,870			-			162,870
Other service fees				-			-			232,148			-2,797			229,351
Mortgage banking activities				-			-			71,657			-			71,657
Net gain and valuation adjustments on
	investment securities			7,966			-			-			-			7,966
Trading account profit (loss)				161			-			-13,644			-			-13,483
Net loss on sale of loans, including valuation
	adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			-52,708			-			-52,708
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
	on loans sold			-			-			-37,054			-			-37,054
FDIC loss share expense				-			-			-82,051			-			-82,051
Other operating income				443,276			4,012			57,177			-			504,465
	Total non-interest income			451,403			4,012			338,395			-2,797			791,013
Operating expenses:
Personnel costs				31,086			-			397,611			-			428,697
Net occupancy expenses				3,685			2			82,964			-			86,651
Equipment expenses				4,084			-			41,944			-			46,028
Other taxes				413			-			57,615			-			58,028
Professional fees				13,099			72			265,181			-225			278,127
Communications				421			-			24,964			-			25,385
Business promotion				1,838			-			57,615			-			59,453
FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			56,728			-			56,728
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			3,388			-			-			3,388
Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				-			-			79,658			-			79,658
Other operating expenses				-53,926			434			147,923			-2,555			91,876
Amortization of intangibles				-			-			7,971			-			7,971
	Total operating expenses			700			3,896			1,220,174			-2,780			1,221,990
Income (loss) before income tax
	and equity in earnings of subsidiaries			403,853			-24,780			-34,566			-37,016			307,491
Income tax expense (benefit)				1,412			-1,710			-250,887			-142			-251,327
Income (loss) before equity in
	earnings of subsidiaries			402,441			-23,070			216,321			-36,874			558,818
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries				156,377			54,417			-			-210,794			-
Income from continuing operations				558,818			31,347			216,321			-247,668			558,818
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			40,509			-			40,509
Equity in undistributed losses of
	discontinued operations			40,509			40,509			-			-81,018			-
Net Income			$	599,327		$	71,856		$	256,830		$	-328,686		$	599,327
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			$	513,450		$	-5,897		$	173,754		$	-167,857		$	513,450
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
				Year ended December 31, 2012
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Interest and Dividend Income:
	Dividend income from subsidiaries		$	5,000		$	-		$	-		$	-5,000		$	-
	Loans			6,733			-			1,445,886			-3,392			1,449,227
	Money market investments			14			25			3,707			-43			3,703
	Investment securities			16,291			322			163,179			-11,160			168,632
	Trading account securities			-			-			22,824			-			22,824
	Total interest and dividend income			28,038			347			1,635,596			-19,595			1,644,386
Interest Expense:
	Deposits			-			-			167,790			-25			167,765
	Short-term borrowings			6			151			50,055			-3,410			46,802
	Long-term debt			95,892			32,183			31,765			-11,648			148,192
	Total interest expense			95,898			32,334			249,610			-15,083			362,759
Net interest (expense) income				-67,860			-31,987			1,385,986			-4,512			1,281,627
Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				404			-			321,830			-			322,234
Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			74,839			-			74,839
Net interest (expense) income
	after provision for loan losses			-68,264			-31,987			989,317			-4,512			884,554
Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			171,226			-			171,226
Other service fees				-			-			235,739			-3,224			232,515
Mortgage banking activities				-			-			84,771			-			84,771
Net gain and valuation adjustments on
	investment securities			-			-			-1,707			-			-1,707
Trading account profit				214			-			4,264			-			4,478
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation
	adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			-29,414			-			-29,414
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
	on loans sold			-			-			-21,198			-			-21,198
FDIC loss share (expense) income				-			-			-56,211			-			-56,211
Other operating income (loss)				41,966			707			84,356			-			127,029
	Total non-interest income (loss)			42,180			707			471,826			-3,224			511,489
Operating Expenses:
Personnel costs				29,779			-			404,554			-			434,333
Net occupancy expenses				3,434			3			81,250			-			84,687
Equipment expenses				3,831			-			39,787			-			43,618
Other taxes				2,209			-			47,635			-			49,844
Professional fees				11,042			42			260,680			-756			271,008
Communications				464			-			25,223			-			25,687
Business promotion				1,823			-			58,961			-			60,784
FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			82,065			-			82,065
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			-			25,196			-			25,196
Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				-			-			28,823			-			28,823
Other operating expenses				-50,877			441			153,584			-2,365			100,783
Amortization of intangibles				-			-			8,161			-			8,161
	Total operating expenses			1,705			486			1,215,919			-3,121			1,214,989
(Loss) income before income tax and
	equity in earnings of subsidiaries			-27,789			-31,766			245,224			-4,615			181,054
Income tax expense (benefit)				1,702			-			-28,147			42			-26,403
(Loss) income before equity in
	earnings of subsidiaries			-29,491			-31,766			273,371			-4,657			207,457
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses)
	of subsidiaries			236,948			-4,935			-			-232,013			0
Income (loss) from continuing operations			$	207,457		$	-36,701		$	273,371		$	-236,670		$	207,457
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			37,818			-			37,818
Equity in undistributed earnings of
	discontinued operations			37,818			37,818			-			-75,636			-
Net income				245,275			$1,117			311,189			-312,306			245,275
Comprehensive income, net of tax			$	184,955	$		-5,444		$	248,507		$	-243,063		$	184,955
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
						Year ended December 31, 2014
										All other
						Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income					$	-313,490	$	-102,968	$	184,469	$	-81,501	$	-313,490
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net
	cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries					-171,998		90,496		-		81,502		-
	(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses					-200		-		263,569		-		263,369
	Goodwill impairment losses					-		-		186,511		-		186,511
	Amortization of intangibles					-		-		9,434		-		9,434
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and
		equipment				648		-		46,489		-		47,137
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization
		of premiums and deferred fees				404,461		-		-125,885		-		278,576
	Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		24,683		-		24,683
	FDIC loss share expense					-		-		103,024		-		103,024
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
		loans sold				-		-		40,629		-		40,629
	Earnings from investments under the
		equity method				-12,291		16		-27,303		-		-39,578
	Deferred income tax expense					8,203		-		35,308		1		43,512
	Loss (gain) on:
			Disposition of premises and equipment			1		-		-1,717		-		-1,716
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
				securities		-		-		870		-		870
			Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
				loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		-88,724		-		-88,724
			Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		28,005		-		28,005
			Disposal of discontinued business			-		-		-38,355		-		-38,355
	Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-308,600		-		-308,600
	Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		123,375		-		123,375
	Net originations on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-753,312		-		-753,312
	Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities			-288		-		1,105,662		-		1,105,374
			Accrued income receivable			-12		2		9,712		17		9,719
			Other assets			4,099		-7,124		158,585		-23,060		132,500
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable			7,066		20		-7,776		-17		-707
			Pension and other postretirement benefits
				obligations		-		-		-10,171		-		-10,171
			Other liabilities			-180		-32,391		40,449		23,059		30,937
Total adjustments						239,509		51,019		814,462		81,502		1,186,492
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-73,981		-51,949		998,931		1		873,002
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net (increase) decrease in money market investments					-1,026		4,447		-963,907		-3,447		-963,933
	Purchases of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		-2,001,940		-		-2,001,940
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		-1,000		-		-1,000
			Other			-		-		-110,010		-		-110,010
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
		redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		1,722,650		-		1,722,650
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		39,962		-		39,962
			Other			1,000		-		91,752		-		92,752
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available for sale			-		-		310,210		-		310,210
			Other			-		-		37,104		-		37,104
	Net repayments on loans					465,452		-		776,179		-465,731		775,900
	Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		355,145		-		355,145
	Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-389,067		-		-389,067
	Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
		agreements				-		-		256,498		-		256,498
	Cash paid related to business acquisitions					-		-		-6,330		-		-6,330
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-100,000		-		-		100,000		-
	Return of capital from wholly-owned subsidiaries					210,000		250,000		-		-460,000		-
	Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business					-		-		-205,895		-		-205,895
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-1,075		-		-49,971		-		-51,046
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			48		-		14,289		-		14,337
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		150,115		-		150,115
Net cash provided by investing activities						574,399		254,447		25,784		-829,178		25,452
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		115,453		-6,438		109,015
			Federal funds purchased and assets sold
				under agreements to repurchase		-		-		-387,635		-		-387,635
			Other short-term borrowings			-		8,169		-853,900		465,731		-380,000
	Payments of notes payable					-936,000		-675		-122,615		-		-1,059,290
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					450,000		-		331,905		-		781,905
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					5,394		-		-		-		5,394
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Repurchase of TARP-related warrants					-3,000		-		-		-		-3,000
	Net payments for repurchase of common stock					-3,236		-		-		-		-3,236
	Return of capital to parent company					-		-210,000		-250,000		460,000		-
	Capital contribution from parent					-		-		100,000		-100,000		-
Net cash used in financing activities						-490,565		-202,506		-1,066,792		819,293		-940,570
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks						9,853		-8		-42,077		-9,884		-42,116
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						10,595		616		422,967		-10,967		423,211
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	20,448	$	608	$	380,890	$	-20,851	$	381,095
The Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows include the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities associated with discontinued operations.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
						Year ended December 31, 2013
										All other
						Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income					$	599,327	$	71,856	$	256,830	$	-328,686	$	599,327
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries					-196,886		-94,926		-		291,812		-
	Provision for loan losses					398		-		602,165		-		602,563
	Amortization of intangibles					-		-		9,883		-		9,883
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and
		equipment				641		2		47,519		-		48,162
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization
		of premiums and deferred fees				30,467		444		-109,915		-		-79,004
	Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		11,403		-		11,403
	FDIC loss share expense					-		-		82,051		-		82,051
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
		loans sold				-		-		37,054		-		37,054
	Earnings from investments under the equity
		method				-17,308		-3,946		-21,619		-		-42,873
	Deferred income tax benefit					-10,937		-1,710		-275,965		-142		-288,754
	Loss (gain) on:
			Disposition of premises and equipment			49		-66		-3,375		-		-3,392
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
				securities		-2,110		-		-		-		-2,110
			Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
				loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		22,411		-		22,411
			Sale of stock in equity method investee			-416,113		-		-		-		-416,113
			Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		50,740		-		50,740
	Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-390,018		-		-390,018
	Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		218,379		-		218,379
	Net originations on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-1,049,474		-		-1,049,474
	Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities			-94		-		1,430,929		-		1,430,835
			Accrued income receivable			1,612		-2		-7,104		-315		-5,809
			Other assets			5,445		-1,818		-3,027		2,227		2,827
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable			2,704		-506		-4,663		-1		-2,466
			Pension and other postretirement benefits
				obligations		-		-		10,635		-		10,635
			Other liabilities			-5,507		-2,370		-17,179		-1,896		-26,952
Total adjustments						-607,639		-104,898		640,830		291,685		219,978
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-8,312		-33,042		897,660		-37,001		819,305
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net (increase) decrease in money market investments					-147		-3,937		227,274		3,937		227,127
	Purchases of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		-2,257,976		-		-2,257,976
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		-250		-		-250
			Other			-		-		-178,093		-		-178,093
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
		redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			35,000		-		1,788,474		-		1,823,474
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		4,632		-		4,632
			Other			-		-		181,784		-		181,784
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available for sale			5,438		-		-		-		5,438
	Net (originations) repayments on loans					-233,745		-		625,364		289,200		680,819
	Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		333,021		-		333,021
	Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-1,592,603		-		-1,592,603
	Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
		agreements				-		-		396,223		-		396,223
	Return of capital from equity method investments					-		491		-		-		491
	Proceeds from sale of sale of stock in
		equity method investee				481,377		-		-		-		481,377
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-272,500		-		-		272,500		-
	Mortgage servicing rights purchased					-		-		-45		-		-45
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-352		-		-38,221		-		-38,573
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			33		180		9,877		-		10,090
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		226,063		-		226,063
Net cash provided by investing activities						15,104		-3,266		-274,476		565,637		302,999
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		-310,417		-12,987		-323,404
			Assets sold under agreements to
				repurchase		-		-		-357,460		-		-357,460
			Other short-term borrowings			-		-		54,200		-289,200		-235,000
	Payments of notes payable					-		-236,200		-95,831		-		-332,031
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					-		-		106,739		-		106,739
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					6,860		-		-		-		6,860
	Dividends paid to parent company					-		-		-37,000		37,000		-
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Net payments for repurchase of common stock					-437		-		-		-		-437
	Capital contribution from parent					-		272,500		-		-272,500		-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities						2,700		36,300		-639,769		-537,687		-1,138,456
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks						9,492		-8		-16,585		-9,051		-16,152
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						1,103		624		439,552		-1,916		439,363
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	10,595	$	616	$	422,967	$	-10,967	$	423,211
The Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows include the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities associated with discontinued operations.
						Year ended December 31, 2012
										All other
						Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income					$	245,275	$	1,117	$	311,189	$	-312,306	$	245,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries					-274,766		-32,883		-		307,649		-
	Provision for loan losses					404		-		408,537		-		408,941
	Amortization of intangibles					-		-		10,072		-		10,072
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and													-
		equipment				653		3		46,080		-		46,736
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization
		of premiums and deferred fees				29,058		112		-66,582		-487		-37,899
	Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		17,406		-		17,406
	FDIC loss share expense					-		-		56,211		-		56,211
	Amortization of prepaid FDIC assessment					-		-		32,778		-		32,778
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
		loans sold				-		-		21,198		-		21,198
	Earnings from investments under the equity
		method				-40,505		-706		-32,267		-		-73,478
	Deferred income tax benefit					-14,109		-		-121,424		42		-135,491
	Loss (gain) on:
			Disposition of premises and equipment			2		-		-8,621		-		-8,619
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
				securities		-		-		1,707		-		1,707
			Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
				loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		-48,765		-		-48,765
			Sale of other assets			-		-		-2,545		-		-2,545
			Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		-4,511		-		-4,511
	Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-417,108		-		-417,108
	Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		325,014		-		325,014
	Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-1,233,240		-		-1,233,240
	Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities			-1,259		-		1,389,169		-		1,387,910
			Accrued income receivable			-163		-		-405		49		-519
			Other assets			8,859		313		-11,972		-16,590		-19,390
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable			-		-126		-9,091		53		-9,164
			Pension and other postretirement benefits
				obligations		-		-		-40,241		-		-40,241
			Other liabilities			2,581		-25		-473		-235		1,848
Total adjustments						-289,245		-33,312		310,927		290,481		278,851
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-43,970		-32,195		622,116		-21,825		524,126
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net decrease (increase) in money market investments					23,665		-315		290,990		-23,746		290,594
	Purchases of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		-1,843,922		-		-1,843,922
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		-25,792		-		-25,792
			Other			-		-		-212,419		-		-212,419
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
		redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		1,636,723		-		1,636,723
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		9,751		-		9,751
			Other			-		-		206,856		-		206,856
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available for sale			-		-		52,058		-		52,058
	Net (disbursements) repayments on loans					-36,262		-		628,963		36,305		629,006
	Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		68,396		-		68,396
	Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-1,357,628		-		-1,357,628
	Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
		agreements				-		-		462,016		-		462,016
	Return of capital from equity method investments					150,194		1,002		-		-		151,196
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-103,500		-		-		103,500		-
	Mortgage servicing rights purchased					-		-		-2,231		-		-2,231
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-691		-		-54,208		-		-54,899
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			73		-		19,768		-		19,841
			Other productive assets			-		-		1,026		-		1,026
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		206,070		-		206,070
Net cash provided by investing activities						33,479		687		86,417		116,059		236,642
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		-991,097		21,501		-969,596
			Assets sold under agreements to
				repurchase		-		-		-148,405		24,060		-124,345
			Other short-term borrowings			-		-30,500		406,900		-36,400		340,000
	Payments of notes payable					-		-41,800		-173,098		-		-214,898
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					-		-		106,923		-		106,923
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					9,402		-		-		-		9,402
	Dividends paid to parent company					-		-		-5,000		5,000		-
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Payments for repurchase of common stock					-450		-		-		-		-450
	Capital contribution from parent					-		103,500		-		-103,500		-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities						5,229		31,200		-803,777		-89,339		-856,687
Net decrease in cash and due from banks						-5,262		-308		-95,244		4,895		-95,919
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						6,365		932		534,796		-6,811		535,282
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	1,103	$	624	$	439,552	$	-1,916	$	439,363

Nature_of_operations_and_basis1

Nature of operations and basis of presentation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Nature Of Operations [Policy Text Block]	Nature of Operations
	Popular, Inc. (the “Corporation”) is a diversified, publicly owned financial holding company subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Corporation has operations in Puerto Rico, the United States and the Caribbean. In Puerto Rico, the Corporation provides commercial and retail banking services, including mortgage loan originations, through its principal banking subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (“BPPR”), as well as investment banking, broker-dealer, auto and equipment leasing and financing, and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries. In the U.S. mainland, the Corporation operates Banco Popular North America (“BPNA”), including its wholly-owned subsidiary E-LOAN. BPNA focuses efforts and resources on the core community banking business. BPNA operates branches in New York, New Jersey and South Florida. E-LOAN markets deposit accounts under its name for the benefit of BPNA. Refer to Note 4 for discussion of the sales of the Illinois, Central Florida and California regional operations during the year ended December 31, 2014. The BPNA branches operate under the name of Popular Community Bank. Note 45 to the consolidated financial statements presents information about the Corporation's business segments.
	On April 30, 2010, BPPR entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) to acquire certain assets and assume certain deposits and liabilities of Westernbank Puerto Rico (“Westernbank”), a Puerto Rico state-chartered bank headquartered in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (the “Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction”). Westernbank was a wholly-owned commercial bank subsidiary of W Holding Company, Inc. and operated in Puerto Rico. Refer to Note 13 – FDIC loss share assets and true-up payment obligation, to these consolidated financial statements for detailed information on this business combination.
Basis Of Presentation Policies [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 and 2013 consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements to conform with the 2014 presentation. As discussed in Note 4, current and prior periods presented in the consolidated statement of operations as well as the related note disclosures covering income and expense amounts have been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of the discontinued operations for comparative purposes. The consolidated statement of financial condition and related note disclosure for prior periods do not reflect the reclassification of BPNA's assets and liabilities to discontinued operations.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recorded an out-of-period adjustment to correct an error in the amortization expense of the FDIC indemnification asset recorded during the years 2012 and 2013. The FDIC indemnity asset amortization for the year ended December 31, 2014, included a benefit of approximately $12.5 million to reverse the impact of accelerated amortization expense recorded during prior periods. This amount will be recognized as expense over the remaining portion of the Loss Sharing Agreement that expires in the quarter ending June 30, 2015. After evaluating the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the error and the out-of-period adjustment to the Corporation's financial results, management has determined that the misstatement and the out-of-period adjustment are not material to the 2012, 2013 and 2014 financial statements, respectively.

Summary_of_significant_account1

Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Popular, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In accordance with the consolidation guidance for variable interest entities, the Corporation would also consolidate any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which it has a controlling financial interest; and therefore, it is the primary beneficiary. Assets held in a fiduciary capacity are not assets of the Corporation and, accordingly, are not included in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	Unconsolidated investments, in which there is at least 20% ownership, are generally accounted for by the equity method which the Corporation exercises significant influence, with earnings recorded in other operating income. These investments are included in other assets and the Corporation's proportionate share of income or loss is included in other operating income. Those investments in which there is less than 20% ownership, are generally carried under the cost method of accounting, unless significant influence is exercised. Under the cost method, the Corporation recognizes income when dividends are received. Limited partnerships are accounted for by the equity method unless the investor's interest is so “minor” that the limited partner may have virtually no influence over partnership operating and financial policies.
	Statutory business trusts that are wholly-owned by the Corporation and are issuers of trust preferred securities are not consolidated in the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.
	On May 29, 2012, the Corporation effected a 1-for-10 reverse split of its common stock. All share and per share information in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been adjusted to retroactively reflect the 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Business combinations
	Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method. Under this method, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date are measured at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquisition date is the date the acquirer obtains control. Also, assets or liabilities arising from noncontractual contingencies are measured at their acquisition date at fair value only if it is more likely than not that they meet the definition of an asset or liability. Adjustments subsequently made to the provisional amounts recorded on the acquisition date as a result of new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date but were known to the Corporation after acquisition will be made retroactively during a measurement period not to exceed one year. Furthermore, acquisition-related restructuring costs that do not meet certain criteria of exit or disposal activities are expensed as incurred. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Changes in income tax valuation allowances for acquired deferred tax assets are recognized in earnings subsequent to the measurement period as an adjustment to income tax expense. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or a liability is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved. The changes in fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in earnings unless the arrangement is a hedging instrument for which changes are initially recognized in other comprehensive income.
	There were no significant business combinations during 2014, 2013 or 2012.
Deconsolidation Of Subsidiary [Policy Text Block]	Deconsolidation of a subsidiary
	The Corporation accounts for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary when it ceases to have a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary. Accordingly, it recognizes a gain or loss in results of operations measured as the difference between the sum of the fair value of the consideration received, the fair value of any retained non-controlling investment in the former subsidiary and the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest in the former subsidiary, as compared with the carrying amount of the former subsidiary's assets and liabilities.
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Discontinued Operations
	Components of the Corporation that will be disposed of by sale, where the Corporation does not have a significant continuing involvement in the operations after the disposal, are accounted for as discontinued operations. The results of operations of the discontinued operations exclude allocations of corporate overhead. Refer to Note 4 - Discontinued Operations, for additional information on the discontinued operations.
Reclassifications [Text Block]	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2013 and 2012 consolidated financial statements to conform with the 2014 presentation. Such reclassifications did not have an effect on previously reported statement of operations and of cash flows.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value measurements
	The Corporation determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value framework established in the guidance for Fair Value Measurements in ASC Subtopic 820-10, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value which are (1) quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets, (2) observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data, and (3) unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values.
	The guidance in ASC Subtopic 820-10 also addresses measuring fair value in situations where markets are inactive and transactions are not orderly. Transactions or quoted prices for assets and liabilities may not be determinative of fair value when transactions are not orderly, and thus, may require adjustments to estimate fair value. Price quotes based on transactions that are not orderly should be given little, if any, weight in measuring fair value. Price quotes based on transactions that are orderly shall be considered in determining fair value, and the weight given is based on facts and circumstances. If sufficient information is not available to determine if price quotes are based on orderly transactions, less weight should be given to the price quote relative to other transactions that are known to be orderly.
Covered Assets [Policy Text Block]	Covered assets
	Assets subject to loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, including certain loans and other real estate properties, are labeled “covered” on the consolidated statements of financial condition and throughout the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction, except for credit cards, are considered “covered loans” because the Corporation will be reimbursed for 80% of any future losses on these loans subject to the terms of the FDIC loss sharing agreements.
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investment securities
	Investment securities are classified in four categories and accounted for as follows:
	The amortization of premiums is deducted and the accretion of discounts is added to net interest income based on the interest method over the outstanding period of the related securities. The cost of securities sold is determined by specific identification. Net realized gains or losses on sales of investment securities and unrealized loss valuation adjustments considered other-than-temporary, if any, on securities available-for-sale, held-to-maturity and other investment securities are determined using the specific identification method and are reported separately in the consolidated statements of operations. Purchases and sales of securities are recognized on a trade date basis.
	Debt securities that the Corporation has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as securities held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. The Corporation may not sell or transfer held-to-maturity securities without calling into question its intent to hold other debt securities to maturity, unless a nonrecurring or unusual event that could not have been reasonably anticipated has occurred. An investment in debt securities is considered impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost. For other-than-temporary impairments the Corporation assesses if it has both the intent and the ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in its fair value to its amortized cost. For other-than-temporary impairment not related to a credit loss (defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) for a held-to-maturity security is recognized in other comprehensive loss and amortized over the remaining life of the debt security. The amortized cost basis for a debt security is adjusted by the credit loss amount of other-than-temporary impairments.
	Debt and equity securities classified as trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in non-interest income.
	Debt and equity securities (equity securities with readily available fair value) not classified as either securities held-to-maturity or trading securities, and which have a readily available fair value, are classified as securities available-for-sale and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The specific identification method is used to determine realized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, which are included in net gains or losses on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities in the consolidated statements of operations. Declines in the value of debt and equity securities that are considered other-than-temporary reduce the value of the asset, and the estimated loss is recorded in non-interest income. For debt securities, the Corporation assesses whether (a) it has the intent to sell the debt security, or (b) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, an other-than-temporary impairment on the security is recognized. In instances in which a determination is made that a credit loss (defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) exists but the entity does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis (i.e., the amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss), the impairment is separated into (a) the amount of the total impairment related to the credit loss, and (b) the amount of the total impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in the statement of operations. The amount of the total impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive loss. The other-than-temporary impairment analyses for both debt and equity securities are performed on a quarterly basis.
	Investments in equity or other securities that do not have readily available fair values are classified as other investment securities in the consolidated statements of financial condition, and are subject to impairment testing, if applicable. These securities are stated at the lower of cost or realizable value. The source of this value varies according to the nature of the investment, and is primarily obtained by the Corporation from valuation analyses prepared by third-parties or from information derived from financial statements available for the corresponding venture capital and mutual funds. Stock that is owned by the Corporation to comply with regulatory requirements, such as Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, is included in this category, and their realizable value equals their cost.
Marketable Securities, Held-to-maturity Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Debt securities that the Corporation has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as securities held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. The Corporation may not sell or transfer held-to-maturity securities without calling into question its intent to hold other debt securities to maturity, unless a nonrecurring or unusual event that could not have been reasonably anticipated has occurred. An investment in debt securities is considered impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost. For other-than-temporary impairments the Corporation assesses if it has both the intent and the ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in its fair value to its amortized cost. For other-than-temporary impairment not related to a credit loss (defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) for a held-to-maturity security is recognized in other comprehensive loss and amortized over the remaining life of the debt security. The amortized cost basis for a debt security is adjusted by the credit loss amount of other-than-temporary impairments.
Marketable Securities, Trading Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Debt and equity securities classified as trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in non-interest income.
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Debt and equity securities (equity securities with readily available fair value) not classified as either securities held-to-maturity or trading securities, and which have a readily available fair value, are classified as securities available-for-sale and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The specific identification method is used to determine realized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, which are included in net gains or losses on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities in the consolidated statements of operations. Declines in the value of debt and equity securities that are considered other-than-temporary reduce the value of the asset, and the estimated loss is recorded in non-interest income. For debt securities, the Corporation assesses whether (a) it has the intent to sell the debt security, or (b) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, an other-than-temporary impairment on the security is recognized. In instances in which a determination is made that a credit loss (defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) exists but the entity does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis (i.e., the amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss), the impairment is separated into (a) the amount of the total impairment related to the credit loss, and (b) the amount of the total impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in the statement of operations. The amount of the total impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive loss. The other-than-temporary impairment analyses for both debt and equity securities are performed on a quarterly basis.
Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments in equity or other securities that do not have readily available fair values are classified as other investment securities in the consolidated statements of financial condition, and are subject to impairment testing, if applicable. These securities are stated at the lower of cost or realizable value. The source of this value varies according to the nature of the investment, and is primarily obtained by the Corporation from valuation analyses prepared by third-parties or from information derived from financial statements available for the corresponding venture capital and mutual funds. Stock that is owned by the Corporation to comply with regulatory requirements, such as Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, is included in this category, and their realizable value equals their cost.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Derivative financial instruments
	All derivatives are recognized on the statements of financial condition at fair value. The Corporation's policy is not to offset the fair value amounts recognized for multiple derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement nor to offset the fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (a payable) arising from the same master netting arrangement as the derivative instruments.
	When the Corporation enters into a derivative contract, the derivative instrument is designated as either a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or as a free-standing derivative instrument. For a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment attributable to the hedged risk are recorded in current period earnings. For a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the extent that it is effective, are recorded net of taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to net income (loss) in the same period(s) that the hedged transaction impacts earnings. The ineffective portion of cash flow hedges is immediately recognized in current earnings. For free-standing derivative instruments, changes in fair values are reported in current period earnings.
	Prior to entering a hedge transaction, the Corporation formally documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivative instruments that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the statements of financial condition or to specific forecasted transactions or firm commitments along with a formal assessment, at both inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, as to the effectiveness of the derivative instrument in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the derivative instrument is not highly effective as a hedge, a derivative expires, is sold, terminated, when it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur or when it is determined that is no longer appropriate. When hedge accounting is discontinued the derivative continues to be carried at fair value with changes in fair value included in earnings.
	For non-exchange traded contracts, fair value is based on dealer quotes, pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques for which the determination of fair may require significant management judgment or estimation.
	The fair value of derivative instruments considers the risk of non-performance by the counterparty or the Corporation, as applicable.
	The Corporation obtains or pledges collateral in connection with its derivative activities when applicable under the agreement
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]	When the Corporation enters into a derivative contract, the derivative instrument is designated as either a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or as a free-standing derivative instrument. For a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment attributable to the hedged risk are recorded in current period earnings. For a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the extent that it is effective, are recorded net of taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to net income (loss) in the same period(s) that the hedged transaction impacts earnings. The ineffective portion of cash flow hedges is immediately recognized in current earnings. For free-standing derivative instruments, changes in fair values are reported in current period earnings.
	Prior to entering a hedge transaction, the Corporation formally documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivative instruments that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the statements of financial condition or to specific forecasted transactions or firm commitments along with a formal assessment, at both inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, as to the effectiveness of the derivative instrument in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the derivative instrument is not highly effective as a hedge, a derivative expires, is sold, terminated, when it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur or when it is determined that is no longer appropriate. When hedge accounting is discontinued the derivative continues to be carried at fair value with changes in fair value included in earnings.
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Loans
	Loans are classified as loans held-in-portfolio when management has the intent and ability to hold the loan for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. The foreseeable future is a management judgment which is determined based upon the type of loan, business strategies, current market conditions, balance sheet management and liquidity needs. Management's view of the foreseeable future may change based on changes in these conditions. When a decision is made to sell or securitize a loan that was not originated or initially acquired with the intent to sell or securitize, the loan is reclassified from held-in-portfolio into held-for-sale. Due to changing market conditions or other strategic initiatives, management's intent with respect to the disposition of the loan may change, and accordingly, loans previously classified as held-for-sale may be reclassified into held-in-portfolio. Loans transferred between loans held-for-sale and held-in-portfolio classifications are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value at the date of transfer.
	Purchased loans are accounted at fair value upon acquisition.
	Loans held-for-sale are stated at the lower of cost or fair value, cost being determined based on the outstanding loan balance less unearned income, and fair value determined, generally in the aggregate. Fair value is measured based on current market prices for similar loans, outstanding investor commitments, prices of recent sales or discounted cash flow analyses which utilize inputs and assumptions which are believed to be consistent with market participants' views. The cost basis also includes consideration of deferred origination fees and costs, which are recognized in earnings at the time of sale. Upon reclassification to held-for-sale, credit related fair value adjustments are recorded as a reduction in the allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”). To the extent that the loan's reduction in value has not already been provided for in the allowance for loan losses, an additional loan loss provision is recorded. Subsequent to reclassification to held-for-sale, the amount, by which cost exceeds fair value, if any, is accounted for as a valuation allowance with changes therein included in the determination of net income (loss) for the period in which the change occurs.
	Loans held-in-portfolio are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, and premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Fees collected and costs incurred in the origination of new loans are deferred and amortized using the interest method or a method which approximates the interest method over the term of the loan as an adjustment to interest yield.
	The past due status of a loan is determined in accordance with its contractual repayment terms. Furthermore, loans are reported as past due when either interest or principal remains unpaid for 30 days or more in accordance with its contractual repayment terms.
	Non-accrual loans are those loans on which the accrual of interest is discontinued. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, all previously accrued and unpaid interest is charged against income and the loan is accounted for either on a cash-basis method or on the cost-recovery method. Loans designated as non-accruing are returned to accrual status when the Corporation expects repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest.
	Recognition of interest income on commercial and construction loans is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in arrears on payments of principal or interest or when other factors indicate that the collection of principal and interest is doubtful. The impaired portion of secured loan past due as to principal and interest is charged-off not later than 365 days past due. However, in the case of a collateral dependent loan individually evaluated for impairment, the excess of the recorded investment over the fair value of the collateral (portion deemed uncollectible) is generally promptly charged-off, but in any event, not later than the quarter following the quarter in which such excess was first recognized. Commercial unsecured loans are charged-off no later than 180 days past due. Recognition of interest income on mortgage loans is generally discontinued when loans are 90 days or more in arrears on payments of principal or interest. The impaired portion of a mortgage loan is charged-off when the loan is 180 days past due. The Corporation discontinues the recognition of interest on residential mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) when 18-months delinquent as to principal or interest. The principal repayment on these loans is insured. Recognition of interest income on closed-end consumer loans and home equity lines of credit is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in arrears on payments of principal or interest. Income is generally recognized on open-end consumer loans, except for home equity lines of credit, until the loans are charged-off. Recognition of interest income for lease financing is ceased when loans are 90 days or more in arrears. Closed-end consumer loans and leases are charged-off when they are 120 days in arrears. Open-end (revolving credit) consumer loans are charged-off when 180 days in arrears. Commercial and consumer overdrafts are generally charged-off no later than 60 days past their due date.
	Purchased impaired loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are not considered non-performing and continue to have an accretable yield as long as there is a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected. Also, loans charged-off against the non-accretable difference established in purchase accounting are not reported as charge-offs. Charge-offs on loans accounted under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are recorded only to the extent that losses exceed the non-accretable difference established with purchase accounting.
	A loan classified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is typically in non-accrual status at the time of the modification. The TDR loan continues in non-accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated a willingness and ability to make the restructured loan payments (at least six months of sustained performance after the modification (or one year for loans providing for quarterly or semi-annual payments)) and management has concluded that it is probable that the borrower would not be in payment default in the foreseeable future.
Loans and Leases Receivable, Lease Financing, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Lease financing
	The Corporation leases passenger and commercial vehicles and equipment to individual and corporate customers. The finance method of accounting is used to recognize revenue on lease contracts that meet the criteria specified in the guidance for leases in ASC Topic 840. Aggregate rentals due over the term of the leases less unearned income are included in finance lease contracts receivable. Unearned income is amortized using a method which results in approximate level rates of return on the principal amounts outstanding. Finance lease origination fees and costs are deferred and amortized over the average life of the lease as an adjustment to the interest yield.
	Revenue for other leases is recognized as it becomes due under the terms of the agreement.
Loans Acquired In F D I C Assisted Transaction [Policy Text Block]	Loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted transaction
	Loans acquired in a business acquisition are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses is not recorded at the acquisition date.
	The Corporation applied the guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-30 to all loans acquired in Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction (including loans that do not meet scope of ASC Subtopic 310-30), except for credit cards and revolving lines of credit that were expressly scoped out from the application of this guidance since they continued to have revolving privileges after acquisition. Management used its judgment in evaluating factors impacting expected cash flows and probable loss assumptions, including the quality of the loan portfolio, portfolio concentrations, distressed economic conditions, quality of underwriting standards of the acquired institution, reductions in collateral real estate values, among other considerations that could also impact the expected cash inflows on the loans.
	Loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 represent loans showing evidence of credit deterioration and that it is probable, at the date of acquisition, that the Corporation would not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. Generally, acquired loans that meet the definition for nonaccrual status fall within the Corporation's definition of impaired loans under ASC Subtopic 310-30. Also, based on the fair value determined for the acquired portfolio, acquired loans that did not meet the definition of nonaccrual status also resulted in the recognition of a significant discount attributable to credit quality. Accordingly, an election was made by the Corporation to apply the accretable yield method (expected cash flow model of ASC Subtopic 310-30), as a loan with credit deterioration and impairment, instead of the standard loan discount accretion guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20, for the loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction. These loans are disclosed as a loan that was acquired with credit deterioration and impairment.
	Under ASC Subtopic 310-30, the covered loans acquired from the FDIC were aggregated into pools based on loans that had common risk characteristics. Each loan pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flows. Characteristics considered in pooling loans in the FDIC-assisted transaction included loan type, interest rate type, accruing status, amortization type, rate index and source type. Once the pools are defined, the Corporation maintains the integrity of the pool of multiple loans accounted for as a single asset.
	Under ASC Subtopic 310-30, the difference between the undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition and the fair value in the loans, or the “accretable yield,” is recognized as interest income using the effective yield method over the estimated life of the loan if the timing and amount of the future cash flows of the pool is reasonably estimable. The non-accretable difference represents the difference between contractually required principal and interest and the cash flows expected to be collected. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date are recognized as interest income prospectively. Decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses.
	The fair value discount of lines of credit with revolving privileges that are accounted for pursuant to the guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20 represents the difference between the contractually required loan payment receivable in excess of the initial investment in the loan. This discount is accreted into interest income over the life of the loan if the loan is in accruing status. Any cash flows collected in excess of the carrying amount of the loan are recognized in earnings at the time of collection. The carrying amount of lines of credit with revolving privileges, which are accounted pursuant to the guidance of ASC Subtopic 310-20, are subject to periodic review to determine the need for recognizing an allowance for loan losses.
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block]	Allowance for loan losses
	The Corporation follows a systematic methodology to establish and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses to provide for inherent losses in the loan portfolio. This methodology includes the consideration of factors such as current economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans. The provision for loan losses charged to current operations is based on this methodology. Loan losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan losses.
	The Corporation's assessment of the allowance for loan losses is determined in accordance with the guidance of loss contingencies in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan impairment guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35. Also, the Corporation determines the allowance for loan losses on purchased impaired loans and purchased loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 by analogy, by evaluating decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date.
	The accounting guidance provides for the recognition of a loss allowance for groups of homogeneous loans. The determination for general reserves of the allowance for loan losses includes the following principal factors:
	Base net loss rates, which are based on the moving average of annualized net loss rates computed over a 3-year historical loss period for the commercial and construction loan portfolios, and an 18-month period for the consumer and mortgage loan portfolios.  The base net loss rates are applied by loan type and by legal entity.
	Recent loss trend adjustment, which replaces the base loss rate with a 12-month average loss rate, when these trends are higher than the respective base loss rates. The objective of this adjustment is to allow for a more recent loss trend to be captured and reflected in the ALLL estimation process. As part of the annual review of the components of the ALLL models, as discussed in the following paragraphs and implemented as of June 30, 2014, the Corporation eliminated the use of caps in the recent loss trend adjustment for the consumer and mortgage portfolios, among other enhancements. For the period ended December 31, 2013, the recent loss trend adjustment caps for the consumer and mortgage portfolios were triggered in only one portfolio segment within the Puerto Rico consumer portfolio. Management assessed the impact of the applicable cap through a review of qualitative factors that specifically considered the drivers of recent loss trends and changes to the portfolio composition. The related effect of the aforementioned cap was immaterial for the overall level of the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses for the Puerto Rico Consumer portfolio.
	For the period ended December 31, 2014, 50% (December 31, 2013 - 27%) of the ALLL for BPPR non-covered loan portfolios utilized the recent loss trend adjustment instead of the base loss. The effect of replacing the base loss with the recent loss trend adjustment was mainly concentrated in the commercial multi-family, commercial and industrial, personal and auto loan portfolios for 2014, and in the commercial multi-family, mortgage, and leasing portfolios for 2013.
	For the period ended December 31, 2014, 21% (December 31, 2013 - 29%) of the ALLL for BPNA loan portfolios utilized the recent loss trend adjustment instead of the base loss. The effect of replacing the base loss with the recent loss trend adjustment was mainly concentrated in the commercial multi-family, commercial and industrial and legacy loan portfolios for 2014 and in the commercial multi-family, commercial real estate non-owner occupied and commercial and industrial portfolios for 2013.
	Environmental factors, which include credit and macroeconomic indicators such as unemployment rate, economic activity index and delinquency rates, adopted to account for current market conditions that are likely to cause estimated credit losses to differ from historical losses. The Corporation reflects the effect of these environmental factors on each loan group as an adjustment that, as appropriate, increases the historical loss rate applied to each group. Environmental factors provide updated perspective on credit and economic conditions. Regression analysis is used to select these indicators and quantify the effect on the general reserve of the allowance for loan losses.
	During the second quarter of 2014, management completed the annual review of the components of the ALLL models. As part of this review management updated core metrics and revised certain components related to the estimation process for evaluating the adequacy of the general reserve of the allowance for loan losses. These enhancements to the ALLL methodology, which are described in the paragraphs below, were implemented as of June 30, 2014 and resulted in a net decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $18.7 million for the non-covered portfolio and a net increase to the allowance for loan losses of $0.8 million for the covered portfolio.
	Management made the following principal enhancements to the methodology during the second quarter of 2014:
	Annual review and recalibration of the environmental factors adjustment. The environmental factor adjustments are developed by performing regression analyses on selected credit and economic indicators for each applicable loan segment. During the second quarter of 2014, the environmental factor models used to account for changes in current credit and macroeconomic conditions were reviewed and recalibrated based on the latest applicable trends. Management also revised the application of environmental factors to the historical loss rates to consider last 12 month trends of the applicable credit and macroeconomic indicators applied as an incremental adjustment to account for emerging risks not necessarily considered in the historical loss rates.
	The combined effect of the aforementioned recalibration and enhancements to the environmental factors adjustment resulted in a decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $17 million at June 30, 2014, of which $14.1 million related to the non-covered BPPR segment and $3.7 million related to the BPNA segment, offset in part by a $0.8 million increase in the BPPR covered segment.
	Increased the historical look-back period for determining the recent loss trend adjustment for consumer and mortgage loans. The Corporation increased the look-back period for assessing recent trends applicable to the determination of consumer and mortgage loan net charge-offs from 6 months to 12 months and eliminated the use of caps. Previously, the Corporation used a recent loss trend adjustment based on 6 months of net charge-offs up to a determined cap. Given the current overall consumer and mortgage credit quality improvements, management concluded that a 12-month look-back period for the recent loss trend adjustment aligns the Corporation's allowance for loan losses methodology to current credit quality trends while limiting excessive pro-cyclicality given the longer look-back period analysis, thus, eliminating the aforementioned caps.
	The combined effect of the aforementioned enhancements to the recent loss trend adjustment resulted in a decrease to the allowance for loan losses of $1 million at June 30, 2014, of which $0.9 million related to the non-covered BPPR segment and $0.1 million related to the BPNA segment.
	According to the loan impairment accounting guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35, a loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the principal and/or interest are not going to be collected according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Current information and events include “environmental” factors, e.g. existing industry, geographical, economic and political factors. Probable means the future event or events which will confirm the loss or impairment of the loan is likely to occur.
	The Corporation defines commercial and construction impaired loans as borrowers with total debt greater than or equal to $1 million with 90 days or more past due, as well as all loans whose terms have been modified in a trouble debt restructuring (“TDRs”). In addition, larger commercial and construction loans ($1 million and over) that exhibit probable or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review and thus evaluated for impairment. Commercial and construction loans that originally met the Corporation's threshold for impairment identification in a prior period, but due to charge-offs or payments are currently below the $1 million threshold and are still 90 days past due, except for TDRs, are accounted for under the Corporation's general reserve methodology. Although the accounting codification guidance for specific impairment of a loan excludes large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment (e.g. mortgage and consumer loans), it specifically requires that loan modifications considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) be analyzed under its provisions. An allowance for loan impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of an impaired loan exceeds the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective rate, the observable market price of the loan, if available, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The fair value of the collateral is generally based on appraisals. Appraisals may be adjusted due to their age, and the type, location, and condition of the property or area or general market conditions to reflect the expected change in value between the effective date of the appraisal and the impairment measurement date. The Corporation requests updated appraisal reports from pre-approved appraisers for loans that are considered impaired following the Corporation's reappraisals policy. This policy requires updated appraisals for loans secured by real estate (including construction loans) either annually or every two years depending on the total exposure of the borrower. As a general procedure, the Corporation internally reviews appraisals as part of the underwriting and approval process and also for credits considered impaired.
Loans and Leases Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructuring Policy [Policy Text Block]	Troubled debt restructurings
	A restructuring constitutes a TDR when the Corporation separately concludes that both of the following conditions exist: 1) the restructuring constitute a concession and 2) the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. The concessions stem from an agreement between the creditor and the debtor or are imposed by law or a court. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection. A concession has been granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Corporation does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest accrued at the original contract rate. If the payment of principal is dependent on the value of collateral, the current value of the collateral is taken into consideration in determining the amount of principal to be collected; therefore, all factors that changed are considered to determine if a concession was granted, including the change in the fair value of the underlying collateral that may be used to repay the loan. Classification of loan modifications as TDRs involves a degree of judgment. Indicators that the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties which are considered include: (i) the borrower is currently in default on any of its debt or it is probable that the borrower would be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification; (ii) the borrower has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy; (iii) there is significant doubt as to whether the borrower will continue to be a going concern; (iv) the borrower has securities that have been delisted, are in the process of being delisted, or are under threat of being delisted from an exchange; (v) based on estimates and projections that only encompass the borrower's current business capabilities, it is forecasted that the entity-specific cash flows will be insufficient to service the debt (both interest and principal) in accordance with the contractual terms of the existing agreement through maturity; and (vi) absent the current modification, the borrower cannot obtain funds from sources other than the existing creditors at an effective interest rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for a non-troubled debtor. The identification of TDRs is critical in the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loans classified as TDRs may be excluded from TDR status if performance under the restructured terms exists for a reasonable period (at least twelve months of sustained performance) and the loan yields a market rate.
	A loan may be restructured in a troubled debt restructuring into two (or more) loan agreements, for example, Note A and Note B. Note A represents the portion of the original loan principal amount that is expected to be fully collected along with contractual interest. Note B represents the portion of the original loan that may be considered uncollectible and charged-off, but the obligation is not forgiven to the borrower. Note A may be returned to accrual status provided all of the conditions for a TDR to be returned to accrual status are met. The modified loans are considered TDRs and thus, are evaluated under the framework of ASC Section 310-10-35 as long as the loans are not part of a pool of loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30.
	Refer to Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional qualitative information on TDRs and the Corporation's determination of the allowance for loan losses.
Reserve For Unfunded Commitments [Policy Text Block]	Reserve for unfunded commitments
	The reserve for unfunded commitments is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to unfunded credit facilities and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The determination of the adequacy of the reserve is based upon an evaluation of the unfunded credit facilities. Net adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
F D I C Loss Share Indemnification Asset And True Up Payment [Policy Text Block]	FDIC loss share indemnification asset and true-up payment obligation (contingent consideration)
	The FDIC loss share indemnification asset was initially recorded at fair value. Fair value was estimated using projected cash flows related to the loss sharing agreements.
	The FDIC loss share indemnification asset for loss share agreements is measured separately from the related covered assets as it is not contractually embedded in the assets and is not transferable with the assets should the assets be sold.
	The FDIC loss share indemnification asset is recognized on the same basis as the assets subject to loss share protection. As such, for covered loans accounted pursuant to ASC Subtopic 310-30, decreases in expected reimbursements from the FDIC due to improvements in expected cash flows to be received from borrowers, are recognized in non-interest income prospectively over the life of the FDIC loss sharing agreements. For covered loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-20, as the loan discount recorded as of the acquisition date was accreted into income, a reduction of the related indemnification asset was recorded as a reduction in non-interest income. Increases in expected reimbursements from the FDIC are recognized in non-interest income in the same period that the allowance for credit losses for the related loans is recognized.
	The amortization or accretion due to discounting of the loss share asset and changes in expected loss sharing reimbursements is included in non-interest income, particularly in the category of FDIC loss share income (expense).
	The true-up payment obligation associated with the loss share agreements is accounted for at fair value in accordance with ASC Section 805-30-25-6 as it is considered contingent consideration. The true-up payment obligation is included as part of other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Any changes in the carrying value of the obligation are included in the category of FDIC loss share income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Refer to Note 13 for additional information on the FDIC loss share indemnification asset and true-up payment obligation.
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Transfers and servicing of financial assets
	The transfer of an entire financial asset, a group of entire financial assets, or a participating interest in an entire financial asset in which the Corporation surrenders control over the assets is accounted for as a sale if all of the following conditions set forth in ASC Topic 860 are met: (1) the assets must be isolated from creditors of the transferor, (2) the transferee must obtain the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the transferor cannot maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. When the Corporation transfers financial assets and the transfer fails any one of these criteria, the Corporation is prevented from derecognizing the transferred financial assets and the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing. For federal and Puerto Rico income tax purposes, the Corporation treats the transfers of loans which do not qualify as “true sales” under the applicable accounting guidance, as sales, recognizing a deferred tax asset or liability on the transaction.
	For transfers of financial assets that satisfy the conditions to be accounted for as sales, the Corporation derecognizes all assets sold; recognizes all assets obtained and liabilities incurred in consideration as proceeds of the sale, including servicing assets and servicing liabilities, if applicable; initially measures at fair value assets obtained and liabilities incurred in a sale; and recognizes in earnings any gain or loss on the sale.
	The guidance on transfer of financial assets requires a true sale analysis of the treatment of the transfer under state law as if the Corporation was a debtor under the bankruptcy code. A true sale legal analysis includes several legally relevant factors, such as the nature and level of recourse to the transferor, and the nature of retained interests in the loans sold. The analytical conclusion as to a true sale is never absolute and unconditional, but contains qualifications based on the inherent equitable powers of a bankruptcy court, as well as the unsettled state of the common law. Once the legal isolation test has been met, other factors concerning the nature and extent of the transferor's control over the transferred assets are taken into account in order to determine whether derecognition of assets is warranted.
	The Corporation sells mortgage loans to the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) in the normal course of business and retains the servicing rights. The GNMA programs under which the loans are sold allow the Corporation to repurchase individual delinquent loans that meet certain criteria. At the Corporation's option, and without GNMA's prior authorization, the Corporation may repurchase the delinquent loan for an amount equal to 100% of the remaining principal balance of the loan. Once the Corporation has the unconditional ability to repurchase the delinquent loan, the Corporation is deemed to have regained effective control over the loan and recognizes the loan on its balance sheet as well as an offsetting liability, regardless of the Corporation's intent to repurchase the loan.
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Servicing of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Servicing assets
	The Corporation periodically sells or securitizes loans while retaining the obligation to perform the servicing of such loans. In addition, the Corporation may purchase or assume the right to service loans originated by others. Whenever the Corporation undertakes an obligation to service a loan, management assesses whether a servicing asset or liability should be recognized. A servicing asset is recognized whenever the compensation for servicing is expected to more than adequately compensate the servicer for performing the servicing. Likewise, a servicing liability would be recognized in the event that servicing fees to be received are not expected to adequately compensate the Corporation for its expected cost. Mortgage servicing assets recorded at fair value are separately presented on the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	All separately recognized servicing assets are initially recognized at fair value. For subsequent measurement of servicing rights, the Corporation has elected the fair value method for mortgage loans servicing rights (“MSRs”) while all other servicing assets, particularly those related to Small Business Administration (“SBA”) commercial loans, follow the amortization method. Under the fair value measurement method, MSRs are recorded at fair value each reporting period, and changes in fair value are reported in mortgage banking activities in the consolidated statement of operations. Under the amortization method, servicing assets are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated servicing income, and assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting period. Contractual servicing fees including ancillary income and late fees, as well as fair value adjustments, and impairment losses, if any, are reported in mortgage banking activities in the consolidated statement of operations. Loan servicing fees, which are based on a percentage of the principal balances of the loans serviced, are credited to income as loan payments are collected.
	The fair value of servicing rights is estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.
	For purposes of evaluating and measuring impairment of capitalized servicing assets that are accounted under the amortization method, the amount of impairment recognized, if any, is the amount by which the capitalized servicing assets per stratum exceed their estimated fair value. Temporary impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance with changes included in results of operations for the period in which the change occurs. If it is later determined that all or a portion of the temporary impairment no longer exists for a particular stratum, the valuation allowance is reduced through a recovery in earnings. Any fair value in excess of the cost basis of the servicing asset for a given stratum is not recognized. Servicing rights subsequently accounted under the amortization method are also reviewed for other-than-temporary impairment. When the recoverability of an impaired servicing asset accounted under the amortization method is determined to be remote, the unrecoverable portion of the valuation allowance is applied as a direct write-down to the carrying value of the servicing rights, precluding subsequent recoveries.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Premises and equipment
	Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each type of asset. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Costs of maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Costs of renewals and betterments are capitalized. When assets are disposed of, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in earnings as realized or incurred, respectively.
	The Corporation capitalizes interest cost incurred in the construction of significant real estate projects, which consist primarily of facilities for its own use or intended for lease. The amount of interest cost capitalized is to be an allocation of the interest cost incurred during the period required to substantially complete the asset. The interest rate for capitalization purposes is to be based on a weighted average rate on the Corporation's outstanding borrowings, unless there is a specific new borrowing associated with the asset. Interest cost capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was not significant.
	The Corporation has operating lease arrangements primarily associated with the rental of premises to support its branch network or for general office space. Certain of these arrangements are non-cancellable and provide for rent escalations and renewal options. Rent expense on non-cancellable operating leases with scheduled rent increases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of long-lived assets
	The Corporation evaluates for impairment its long-lived assets to be held and used, and long-lived assets to be disposed of, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restructuring costs
	A liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity is recognized and measured initially at its fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred. If future service is required for employees to receive the one-time termination benefit, the liability is initially measured at its fair value as of the termination date and recognized over the future service period.
Loans and Leases Receivable, Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Other real estate
	Other real estate, received in satisfaction of a loan, is recorded at fair value less estimated costs of disposal. The amount by which the carrying amount of the loan exceeds the fair value less cost to sell is recorded as a charge against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, any losses in the carrying value arising from periodic re-evaluations of the properties, and any gains or losses on the sale of these properties are credited or charged to expense in the period incurred and are included as a component of other operating expenses. The cost of maintaining and operating such properties is expensed as incurred.
	Updated appraisals or third-party broker price opinions of value (“BPO”) are obtained to adjust the value of the other real estate assets. The frequency depends on the loan type and total credit exposure. The appraisal for a commercial or construction other real estate property with a book value greater than $1 million is updated annually and if lower than $1 million it is updated every two years. For residential mortgage properties, the Corporation requests third-party BPOs or appraisals, generally on an annual basis.
	Appraisals may be adjusted due to age, collateral inspections, property profiles, or general market conditions. The adjustments applied are based upon internal information such as other appraisals for the type of properties and/or loss severity information that can provide historical trends in the real estate market, and may change from time to time based on market conditions.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill and other intangible assets
	Goodwill is recognized when the purchase price is higher than the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate possible impairment using a two-step process at each reporting unit level. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired and the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If needed, the second step consists of comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. In determining the fair value of a reporting unit, the Corporation generally uses a combination of methods, which include market price multiples of comparable companies and the discounted cash flow analysis. Goodwill impairment losses are recorded as part of operating expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.
	Other intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life are not amortized, but are tested for impairment using a one-step process which compares the fair value with the carrying amount of the asset. In determining that an intangible asset has an indefinite life, the Corporation considers expected cash inflows and legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic and other factors, which could limit the intangible asset's useful life.
	Other identifiable intangible assets with a finite useful life, mainly core deposits, are amortized using various methods over the periods benefited, which range from 4 to 10 years. These intangibles are evaluated periodically for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairments on intangible assets with a finite useful life are evaluated under the guidance for impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.
Repurchase and Resale Agreements Policy [Policy Text Block]	Assets sold / purchased under agreements to repurchase / resell
	Repurchase and resell agreements are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are carried at the amounts at which the assets will be subsequently reacquired or resold as specified in the respective agreements.
	It is the Corporation's policy to take possession of securities purchased under agreements to resell. However, the counterparties to such agreements maintain effective control over such securities, and accordingly those securities are not reflected in the Corporation's consolidated statements of financial condition. The Corporation monitors the fair value of the underlying securities as compared to the related receivable, including accrued interest.
	It is the Corporation's policy to maintain effective control over assets sold under agreements to repurchase; accordingly, such securities continue to be carried on the consolidated statements of financial condition.
	The Corporation may require counterparties to deposit additional collateral or return collateral pledged, when appropriate.
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Software
	Capitalized software is stated at cost, less accumulated amortization. Capitalized software includes purchased software and capitalizable application development costs associated with internally-developed software. Amortization, computed on a straight-line method, is charged to operations over the estimated useful life of the software. Capitalized software is included in “Other assets” in the consolidated statement of financial condition.
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]	Guarantees, including indirect guarantees of indebtedness of others
	The Corporation, as a guarantor, recognizes at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. Refer to Note 30 to the consolidated financial statements for further disclosures on guarantees.
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]	Treasury stock
	Treasury stock is recorded at cost and is carried as a reduction of stockholders' equity in the consolidated statements of financial condition. At the date of retirement or subsequent reissue, the treasury stock account is reduced by the cost of such stock. At retirement, the excess of the cost of the treasury stock over its par value is recorded entirely to surplus. At reissuance, the difference between the consideration received upon issuance and the specific cost is charged or credited to surplus.
Revenue Recognition, Premiums Earned, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Recognition – Insurance agency business
	Commissions and fees are recognized when related policies are effective. Additional premiums and rate adjustments are recorded as they occur. Contingent commissions are recorded on the accrual basis when the amount to be received is notified by the insurance company. Commission income from advance business is deferred. An allowance is created for expected adjustments to commissions earned relating to policy cancellations.
Investment Banking Fees, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Recognition – Investment banking revenues and commissions
	Investment banking revenue is recorded as follows: underwriting fees at the time the underwriting is completed and income is reasonably determinable; corporate finance advisory fees as earned, according to the terms of the specific contracts; and sales commissions on a trade-date basis. Commission income and expenses related to customers' securities transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign exchange
	Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars using prevailing rates of exchange at the end of the period. Revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated using weighted average rates for the period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustment from operations for which the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, except for highly inflationary environments in which the effects are included in other operating expenses.
	The Corporation holds interests in Centro Financiero BHD León, S.A. (“BHD León”) in the Dominican Republic. The business of BHD León is mainly conducted in their country's foreign currency. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustment from these operations is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss. During 2014, BHD León entered into a merger agreement with Grupo Financiero León, as part of this transaction BHD León issued additional stock which had a dilutive effect of Popular's equity participation. Refer to note 18, Other Assets, for additional information. Therefore, a pro rata portion of the accumulated translation adjustment component of the equity attributable to this equity method investment was recognized as a loss through earnings.
	During 2013, the Corporation sold its investment in Tarjetas y Transacciones en Red Tranred, C.A. (formerly EVERTEC DE VENEZUELA, C.A.) which was written-down during 2011 as the Corporation determined to wind-down those operations.
	Refer to the disclosure of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in the Note 29 for the outstanding balances of the foreign currency translation adjustments at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income taxes
	The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Corporation's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined for differences between financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. The computation is based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
	The guidance for income taxes requires a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not (defined as a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed periodically by the Corporation based on the more likely than not realization threshold criterion. In the assessment for a valuation allowance, appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets. This assessment considers, among other matters, all sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax asset, including the future reversal of existing temporary differences, the future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, taxable income in carryback years and tax-planning strategies. In making such assessments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.
	The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Corporation's financial statements or tax returns and future profitability. The Corporation's accounting for deferred tax consequences represents management's best estimate of those future events.
	Positions taken in the Corporation's tax returns may be subject to challenge by the taxing authorities upon examination. Uncertain tax positions are initially recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions are both initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. Interest on income tax uncertainties is classified within income tax expense in the statement of operations; while the penalties, if any, are accounted for as other operating expenses.
	The Corporation accounts for the taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis (excluded from revenues).
	Income tax expense or benefit for the year is allocated among continuing operations, discontinued operations, and other comprehensive income, as applicable. The amount allocated to continuing operations is the tax effect of the pretax income or loss from continuing operations that occurred during the year, plus or minus income tax effects of (a) changes in circumstances that cause a change in judgment about the realization of deferred tax assets in future years, (b) changes in tax laws or rates, (c) changes in tax status, and (d) tax-deductible dividends paid to shareholders, subject to certain exceptions.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Employees' retirement and other postretirement benefit plans
	Pension costs are computed on the basis of accepted actuarial methods and are charged to current operations. Net pension costs are based on various actuarial assumptions regarding future experience under the plan, which include costs for services rendered during the period, interest costs and return on plan assets, as well as deferral and amortization of certain items such as actuarial gains or losses. The funding policy is to contribute to the plan as necessary to provide for services to date and for those expected to be earned in the future. To the extent that these requirements are fully covered by assets in the plan, a contribution may not be made in a particular year.
	The cost of postretirement benefits, which is determined based on actuarial assumptions and estimates of the costs of providing these benefits in the future, is accrued during the years that the employee renders the required service.
	The guidance for compensation retirement benefits of ASC Topic 715 requires the recognition of the funded status of each defined pension benefit plan, retiree health care and other postretirement benefit plans on the statement of financial condition.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Method of Measuring Compensation	Stock-based compensation The Corporation opted to use the fair value method of recording stock-based compensation as described in the guidance for employee share plans in ASC Subtopic 718-50.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Comprehensive income (loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The presentation of comprehensive income (loss) is included in separate consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Net income (loss) per common share
	Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) adjusted for preferred stock dividends, including undeclared or unpaid dividends if cumulative, and charges or credits related to the extinguishment of preferred stock or induced conversions of preferred stock, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income per common share take into consideration the weighted average common shares adjusted for the effect of stock options, restricted stock and warrants on common stock, using the treasury stock method.
Statement Of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block]	Statement of cash flows
	For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and amounts due from banks.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures Text Block			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Net interest income	$	61,352	$	88,006
	Provision (reversal) for loan losses		-6,764		-3,543
	Net gain on sale of regions		33,829		-
	Other non-interest income		27,823		19,556
	Total non-interest income		61,652		19,556
	Operating expenses:
	Personnel costs		36,675		33,170
	Net occupancy expenses		3,086		12,680
	Professional fees		15,642		11,153
	Goodwill impairment charge		186,511		-
	Other operating expenses		10,834		13,593
	Total operating expenses		252,748		70,596
	Net (loss) income from discontinued operations	$	-122,980	$	40,509

Restructuring_plan_Tables

Restructuring plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table Text Block]			Year ended
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14
	Personnel costs	$	17,516
	Net occupancy expenses		3,905
	Equipment expenses		457
	Professional fees		3,133
	Other operating expenses		1,714
	Total restructuring costs	$	26,725
Schedule For The Activity In The Reserve For The PCB Restructuring Plan [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2014	$	-
	Charges expensed during the period		14,785
	Payments made during the period		-1,249
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	13,536

Securities_purchased_under_agr1

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Repledged	$	145,866	$	189,308
	Not repledged		33,258		20,734
	Total	$	179,124	$	210,042

Pledged_assets_Tables

Pledged assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Table Text Block]		December 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	$	1,700,820	$	1,638,558
	Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost		60,515		35,000
	Loans held-for-sale measured at lower of cost or fair value		-		363
	Loans held-in-portfolio covered under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC		480,441		407,257
	Loans held-in-portfolio not covered under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC		8,820,204		9,108,984
	Total pledged assets	$	11,061,980	$	11,190,162

Investment_securities_Tables

Investment securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Available For Sale Securities Text Block			At December 31, 2014
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	U.S. Treasury securities
		After 1 to 5 years	$	698,003	$	2,226	$	75	$	700,154	1.14	%
	Total U.S. Treasury securities			698,003		2,226		75		700,154	1.14
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities
		Within 1 year		42,140		380		-		42,520	1.61
		After 1 to 5 years		1,603,245		1,168		9,936		1,594,477	1.26
		After 5 to 10 years		67,373		58		2,271		65,160	1.72
		After 10 years		23,000		-		184		22,816	3.18
	Total obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities			1,735,758		1,606		12,391		1,724,973	1.31
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		Within 1 year		2,765		17		-		2,782	3.83
		After 1 to 5 years		1,024		38		-		1,062	8.4
		After 5 to 10 years		22,552		2		2,331		20,223	5.82
		After 10 years		48,823		40		11,218		37,645	6.22
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions			75,164		97		13,549		61,712	6.04
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 1 to 5 years		3,687		87		-		3,774	2.66
		After 5 to 10 years		25,202		985		-		26,187	2.93
		After 10 years		1,905,763		13,109		38,803		1,880,069	2.03
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			1,934,652		14,181		38,803		1,910,030	2.04
	Mortgage-backed securities
		After 1 to 5 years		27,339		1,597		-		28,936	4.68
		After 5 to 10 years		147,182		7,314		1		154,495	3.51
		After 10 years		676,567		45,047		683		720,931	3.93
	Total mortgage-backed securities			851,088		53,958		684		904,362	3.88
	Equity securities (without contractual maturity)			1,351		1,271		-		2,622	5.03
	Other
		After 1 to 5 years		9,277		10		-		9,287	1.69
		After 5 to 10 years		1,957		62		-		2,019	3.63
	Total other			11,234		72		-		11,306	2.03
	Total investment securities available-for-sale		$	5,307,250	$	73,411	$	65,502	$	5,315,159	2.04	%
			At December 31, 2013
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	U.S. Treasury securities
		After 1 to 5 years	$	26,474	$	2,008	$	-	$	28,482	3.85	%
	Total U.S. Treasury securities			26,474		2,008		-		28,482	3.85
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities
		Within 1 year		25,021		39		-		25,060	1.85
		After 1 to 5 years		1,087,453		1,678		12,715		1,076,416	1.26
		After 5 to 10 years		528,611		100		21,742		506,969	1.52
		After 10 years		23,000		-		2,240		20,760	3.12
	Total obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities			1,664,085		1,817		36,697		1,629,205	1.38
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		After 1 to 5 years		6,228		45		85		6,188	4.64
		After 5 to 10 years		23,147		-		1,978		21,169	6.33
		After 10 years		48,803		29		9,812		39,020	5.84
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
		subdivisions		78,178		74		11,875		66,377	5.89
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 1 to 5 years		5,131		101		-		5,232	1.79
		After 5 to 10 years		31,613		921		-		32,534	2.98
		After 10 years		2,438,021		18,532		76,023		2,380,530	2.05
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			2,474,765		19,554		76,023		2,418,296	2.06
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - private label
		After 10 years		509		4		-		513	3.78
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - private label			509		4		-		513	3.78
	Mortgage-backed securities
		Within 1 year		419		24		-		443	3.14
	After 1 to 5 years		15,921		833		-		16,754	4.5
	After 5 to 10 years		62,373		3,058		1,214		64,217	4.12
	After 10 years		1,007,733		50,807		4,313		1,054,227	3.93
Total mortgage-backed securities			1,086,446		54,722		5,527		1,135,641	3.95
Equity securities (without contractual maturity)			3,178		1,109		171		4,116	4.06
Other
	After 1 to 5 years		9,638		-		141		9,497	1.68
	After 10 years		2,604		69		-		2,673	3.61
Total other			12,242		69		141		12,170	2.09
Total investment securities available-for-sale		$	5,345,877	$	79,357	$	130,434	$	5,294,800	2.3	%
Schedule Of Aggregate Amortized Cost And Fair Value Of Afs By Contractual Maturity [TableTextBlock]	(In thousands)		Amortized cost		Fair value
	Within 1 year	$	44,905	$	45,302
	After 1 to 5 years		2,342,575		2,337,690
	After 5 to 10 years		264,266		268,084
	After 10 years		2,654,153		2,661,461
	Total		5,305,899		5,312,537
	Equity securities		1,351		2,622
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	5,307,250	$	5,315,159
Schedule Of Realized Gains Losses [Table Text Block]		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Gross realized gains	$	4,461	$	2,110	$	65
	Gross realized losses		-5,331		-		-1,684
	Net realized (losses) gains on sale of investment securities available-for-sale	$	-870	$	2,110	$	-1,619
Investments In Debt And Marketable Equity Securities And Certain Trading Assets Disclosure Text Block			2014				2013
	(In thousands)	Amortized cost		Fair value		Amortized cost		Fair value
	FNMA	$	1,746,807	$	1,736,987	$	2,318,171	$	2,266,610
	FHLB		737,149		732,894		336,933		326,220
	Freddie Mac		1,117,865		1,112,485		1,434,346		1,418,216
Held To Maturity Securities Text Block			At December 31, 2014
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		Within 1 year	$	2,740	$	-	$	8	$	2,732	5.84	%
		After 1 to 5 years		12,830		-		764		12,066	5.95
		After 5 to 10 years		21,325		-		6,003		15,322	6.09
		After 10 years		64,678		3,342		5,543		62,477	2.22
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions			101,573		3,342		12,318		92,597	3.6
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 5 to 10 years		97		5		-		102	5.45
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			97		5		-		102	5.45
	Other
		Within 1 year		250		-		-		250	1.33
		After 1 to 5 years		1,250		-		-		1,250	1.1
	Total other			1,500		-		-		1,500	1.14
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity		$	103,170	$	3,347	$	12,318	$	94,199	3.57	%
			At December 31, 2013
					Gross		Gross				Weighted
			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair		average
	(In thousands)		cost		gains		losses		value		yield
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
		Within 1 year	$	12,570	$	-	$	12	$	12,558	2.06	%
		After 1 to 5 years		12,060		-		984		11,076	5.91
		After 5 to 10 years		20,015		-		5,251		14,764	6.06
		After 10 years		69,236		257		13,179		56,314	2.43
	Total obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions			113,881		257		19,426		94,712	3.4
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies
		After 10 years		115		7		-		122	5.45
	Total collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			115		7		-		122	5.45
	Other
		Within 1 year		26,000		-		645		25,355	3.41
		After 1 to 5 years		500		-		1		499	1.33
	Total other			26,500		-		646		25,854	3.37
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity		$	140,496	$	264	$	20,072	$	120,688	3.4	%
Schedule Of Aggregate Amortized Cost And Fair Value Of Htms By Contractual Maturity [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)		Amortized cost		Fair value
	Within 1 year	$	2,990	$	2,982
	After 1 to 5 years		14,080		13,316
	After 5 to 10 years		21,422		15,424
	After 10 years		64,678		62,477
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity	$	103,170	$	94,199
Available For Sale Securities Member
Schedule Of Unrealized Loss On Investments Table Text Block			At December 31, 2014
			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
					Gross				Gross				Gross
			Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
	(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
	U.S. Treasury securities		$	49,465	$	75	$	-	$	-	$	49,465	$	75
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities			888,325		6,866		429,835		5,525		1,318,160		12,391
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
		subdivisions		14,419		3,031		41,084		10,518		55,503		13,549
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			539,658		13,774		733,814		25,029		1,273,472		38,803
	Mortgage-backed securities			457		4		25,486		680		25,943		684
	Total investment securities available-for-sale in an
		unrealized loss position	$	1,492,324	$	23,750	$	1,230,219	$	41,752	$	2,722,543	$	65,502
			At December 31, 2013
			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
					Gross				Gross				Gross
			Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
	(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities		$	1,326,866	$	32,457	$	69,257	$	4,240	$	1,396,123	$	36,697
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
		subdivisions		54,256		11,685		8,330		190		62,586		11,875
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies			1,567,654		70,378		96,676		5,645		1,664,330		76,023
	Mortgage-backed securities			105,455		4,762		7,225		765		112,680		5,527
	Equity securities			1,657		171		-		-		1,657		171
	Other			-		-		9,497		141		9,497		141
	Total investment securities available-for-sale in an
		unrealized loss position	$	3,055,888	$	119,453	$	190,985	$	10,981	$	3,246,873	$	130,434
Held To Maturity Securities Member
Schedule Of Unrealized Loss On Investments Table Text Block			At December 31, 2014
			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
					Gross				Gross				Gross
			Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
	(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		$	373	$	2	$	45,969	$	12,316	$	46,342	$	12,318
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity in an unrealized
		loss position	$	373	$	2	$	45,969	$	12,316	$	46,342	$	12,318
			At December 31, 2013
			Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
					Gross				Gross				Gross
			Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized		Fair		unrealized
	(In thousands)		value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		$	60,028	$	12,180	$	13,044	$	7,246	$	73,072	$	19,426
	Other			24,604		646		-		-		24,604		646
	Total investment securities held-to-maturity in an unrealized
		loss position	$	84,632	$	12,826	$	13,044	$	7,246	$	97,676	$	20,072

Loans_Tables

Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Net Financing Leases [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Total minimum lease payments		$	497,895	$	493,022
	Estimated residual value of leased property			149,079		134,198
	Deferred origination costs, net of fees			8,727		7,773
		Less - Unearned financing income		89,552		88,230
	Net minimum lease payments			566,149		546,763
		Less - Allowance for loan losses		7,184		10,737
	Net minimum lease payments, net of allowance for loan losses		$	558,965	$	536,026
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)
	2015	$	127,901
	2016		112,768
	2017		99,531
	2018		83,518
	2019 and thereafter		74,177
	Total	$	497,895
A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member] | SOP Non-Covered Loans [Member]
Accretable Yield For Acquired Loans [Table Text Block]
	Activity in the accretable yield - Non-covered loans ASC 310-30
			For the years ended
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Beginning balance		$	49,398	$	-
	Additions			19,190		60,805
	Accretion			-10,074		-7,396
	Change in expected cash flows			57,790		-4,011
	Ending balance		$	116,304	$	49,398
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Table Text Block]	Carrying amount of non-covered loans accounted for pursuant to ASC 310-30
			For the years ended
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Beginning balance		$	173,659	$	-
	Additions			58,799		195,283
	Accretion			10,074		7,396
	Collections and charge-offs			-29,769		-29,020
	Ending balance		$	212,763	$	173,659
		Allowance for loan losses ASC 310-30 non-covered loans		-16,159		-14,536
	Ending balance, net of allowance for loan losses		$	196,604	$	159,123
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Covered Loans Held In Portfolio [Table Text Block]
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commercial real estate		$	1,511,472	$	1,710,229
	Commercial and industrial			103,309		102,575
	Construction			70,336		190,127
	Mortgage			822,986		934,373
	Consumer			34,559		47,123
	Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	2,542,662	$	2,984,427
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Non Accrual Status [Table Text Block]				31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
				Non-accrual		Accruing loans past		Non-accrual		Accruing loans past
	(In thousands)			loans		due 90 days or more		loans		due 90 days or more
	Commercial real estate			$	8,810	$	-	$	8,345	$	-
	Commercial and industrial				1,142		-		7,335		456
	Construction				2,770		-		11,872		-
	Mortgage				4,376		28		1,739		69
	Consumer				735		-		90		112
	Total[1]			$	17,833	$	28	$	29,381	$	637
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member]
Disclosure Of Carrying Amount Of Loans Acquired In F D I C Assisted Transaction [Table Text Block]		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
		Carrying amount						Carrying amount
	(In thousands)		Non-credit impaired loans		Credit impaired loans		Total		Non-credit impaired loans		Credit impaired loans		Total
	Commercial real estate	$	1,392,482	$	90,202	$	1,482,684	$	1,483,331	$	149,341	$	1,632,672
	Commercial and industrial		57,059		2,197		59,256		55,192		3,069		58,261
	Construction		32,836		32,409		65,245		71,864		104,356		176,220
	Mortgage		764,148		45,829		809,977		862,878		59,483		922,361
	Consumer		25,617		1,393		27,010		35,810		2,623		38,433
	Carrying amount		2,272,142		172,030		2,444,172		2,509,075		318,872		2,827,947
	Allowance for loan losses		-52,798		-26,048		-78,846		-57,594		-36,321		-93,915
	Carrying amount, net of allowance	$	2,219,344	$	145,982	$	2,365,326	$	2,451,481	$	282,551	$	2,734,032
Accretable Yield For Acquired Loans [Table Text Block]			Activity in the accretable yield
			Covered loans ASC 310-30
			For the years ended
			31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
				Non-credit		Credit				Non-credit		Credit
				impaired		impaired				impaired		impaired
	(In thousands)			loans		loans		Total		loans		loans		Total
	Beginning balance		$	1,297,725	$	11,480	$	1,309,205	$	1,446,381	$	5,288	$	1,451,669
	Accretion			-268,063		-16,409		-284,472		-268,005		-11,703		-279,708
	Change in expected cash flows			236,090		10,514		246,604		119,349		17,895		137,244
	Ending balance		$	1,265,752	$	5,585	$	1,271,337	$	1,297,725	$	11,480	$	1,309,205
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Table Text Block]			Carrying amount of loans accounted for pursuant to ASC 310-30
			For the years ended
			31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
				Non-credit		Credit				Non-credit		Credit
				impaired		impaired				impaired		impaired
	(In thousands)			loans		loans		Total		loans		loans		Total
	Beginning balance		$	2,509,075	$	318,872	$	2,827,947	$	3,051,964	$	439,795	$	3,491,759
	Accretion			268,063		16,409		284,472		268,005		11,703		279,708
	Collections and charge offs			-504,996		-163,251		-668,247		-810,894		-132,626		-943,520
	Ending balance		$	2,272,142	$	172,030	$	2,444,172	$	2,509,075	$	318,872	$	2,827,947
	Allowance for loan losses
		ASC 310-30 covered loans		-52,798		-26,048		-78,846		-57,594		-36,321		-93,915
	Ending balance, net of ALLL		$	2,219,344	$	145,982	$	2,365,326	$	2,451,481	$	282,551	$	2,734,032
Loans Held For Investment [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Schedule Of Financing Receivables Non Accrual Status [Table Text Block]	At December 31, 2014
				Puerto Rico				U.S. mainland				Popular, Inc.
					Accruing				Accruing				Accruing
			Non-accrual		loans past-due		Non-accrual		loans past-due			Non-accrual	loans past-due
	(In thousands)		loans		90 days or more		loans		90 days or more			loans	90 days or more
	Commercial multi-family		$	2,199	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,199	$	-
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			33,452		-		-		-		33,452		-
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			92,648		-		805		-		93,453		-
	Commercial and industrial			129,611		494		1,510		-		131,121		494
	Construction			13,812		-		-		-		13,812		-
	Mortgage[2][3]			295,629		426,387		9,284		-		304,913		426,387
	Leasing			3,102		-		-		-		3,102		-
	Legacy			-		-		1,545		-		1,545		-
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		-		20,368		449		-		449		20,368
		Home equity lines of credit		-		21		4,090		-		4,090		21
		Personal		25,678		10		1,410		-		27,088		10
		Auto		11,387		-		-		-		11,387		-
		Other		3,865		682		7		-		3,872		682
	Total[1]		$	611,383	$	447,962	$	19,100	$	-	$	630,483	$	447,962
	At December 31, 2013
				Puerto Rico				U.S. mainland				Popular, Inc.
					Accruing				Accruing				Accruing
			Non-accrual		loans past-due		Non-accrual		loans past-due			Non-accrual	loans past-due
	(In thousands)		loans		90 days or more		loans		90 days or more			loans	90 days or more
	Commercial multi-family		$	4,944	$	-	$	20,894	$	-	$	25,838	$	-
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			41,959		-		42,413		-		84,372		-
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			83,441		-		23,507		-		106,948		-
	Commercial and industrial			55,753		556		6,142		-		61,895		556
	Construction			18,108		-		5,663		-		23,771		-
	Mortgage[2][3]			206,389		395,645		26,292		-		232,681		395,645
	Leasing			3,495		-		-		-		3,495		-
	Legacy			-		-		15,050		-		15,050		-
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		-		20,313		486		-		486		20,313
		Home equity lines of credit		-		147		8,632		-		8,632		147
		Personal		17,054		54		1,591		-		18,645		54
		Auto		10,562		-		2		-		10,564		-
		Other		5,550		585		21		-		5,571		585
	Total[1]		$	447,255	$	417,300	$	150,693	$	-	$	597,948	$	417,300
Past Due Financing Receivables Table Text Block	31-Dec-14
	Puerto Rico
				Past due													Non-covered
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					loans HIP
	(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current		Puerto Rico
	Commercial multi-family		$	221		$	69		$	2,199		$	2,489		$	77,588	$	80,077
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			9,828			121			33,452			43,401			1,970,178		2,013,579
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			8,954			7,709			92,648			109,311			1,364,051		1,473,362
	Commercial and industrial			18,498			5,269			130,105			153,872			2,653,913		2,807,785
	Construction			2,497			-			13,812			16,309			143,075		159,384
	Mortgage			304,319			167,219			780,678			1,252,216			4,198,285		5,450,501
	Leasing			6,779			1,246			3,102			11,127			553,262		564,389
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		13,715			9,290			20,368			43,373			1,096,791		1,140,164
		Home equity lines of credit		137			159			21			317			13,083		13,400
		Personal		13,479			6,646			25,688			45,813			1,216,720		1,262,533
		Auto		34,238			8,397			11,387			54,022			713,274		767,296
		Other		1,009			209			4,547			5,765			199,879		205,644
	Total		$	413,674		$	206,334		$	1,118,007		$	1,738,015		$	14,200,099	$	15,938,114
	31-Dec-14
	U.S. mainland
				Past due
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					Loans HIP
	(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current		U.S. mainland
	Commercial multi-family		$	87		$	376		$	-		$	463		$	406,740	$	407,203
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			1,478			-			-			1,478			511,089		512,567
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			45			3,631			805			4,481			189,424		193,905
	Commercial and industrial			1,133			123			1,510			2,766			643,023		645,789
	Construction			810			-			-			810			91,626		92,436
	Mortgage			29,582			8,646			9,284			47,512			1,004,873		1,052,385
	Legacy			929			1,931			1,545			4,405			76,413		80,818
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		314			246			449			1,009			14,056		15,065
		Home equity lines of credit		5,036			1,025			4,090			10,151			342,611		352,762
		Personal		2,476			893			1,410			4,779			108,140		112,919
		Auto		-			-			-			-			73		73
		Other		10			4			7			21			394		415
	Total		$	41,900		$	16,875		$	19,100		$	77,875		$	3,388,462	$	3,466,337
	31-Dec-14
	Popular, Inc.
				Past due													Non-covered
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total						loans HIP
	(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current			Popular, Inc.
	Commercial multi-family		$	308		$	445		$	2,199		$	2,952		$	484,328	$	487,280
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			11,306			121			33,452			44,879			2,481,267		2,526,146
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			8,999			11,340			93,453			113,792			1,553,475		1,667,267
	Commercial and industrial			19,631			5,392			131,615			156,638			3,296,936		3,453,574
	Construction			3,307			-			13,812			17,119			234,701		251,820
	Mortgage			333,901			175,865			789,962			1,299,728			5,203,158		6,502,886
	Leasing			6,779			1,246			3,102			11,127			553,262		564,389
	Legacy			929			1,931			1,545			4,405			76,413		80,818
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		14,029			9,536			20,817			44,382			1,110,847		1,155,229
		Home equity lines of credit		5,173			1,184			4,111			10,468			355,694		366,162
		Personal		15,955			7,539			27,098			50,592			1,324,860		1,375,452
		Auto		34,238			8,397			11,387			54,022			713,347		767,369
		Other		1,019			213			4,554			5,786			200,273		206,059
	Total		$	455,574		$	223,209		$	1,137,107		$	1,815,890		$	17,588,561	$	19,404,451
	31-Dec-13
	Puerto Rico
				Past due													Non-covered
				30-59			60-89			90 days		Total					loans HIP
	(In thousands)			days			days			or more		past due			Current		Puerto Rico
	Commercial multi-family		$	446		$	-		$	4,944		$	5,390		$	77,013	$	82,403
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			13,889			349			41,959			56,197			1,808,021		1,864,218
Commercial real estate owner occupied			13,725			8,318			83,441			105,484			1,501,019		1,606,503
Commercial and industrial			9,960			4,463			56,309			70,732			2,841,734		2,912,466
Construction			2,329			-			18,108			20,437			140,734		161,171
Mortgage			316,663			154,882			645,444			1,116,989			4,283,690		5,400,679
Leasing			7,457			1,607			3,495			12,559			531,202		543,761
Consumer:
	Credit cards		13,797			9,991			20,313			44,101			1,125,520		1,169,621
	Home equity lines of credit		133			53			147			333			14,845		15,178
	Personal		12,897			6,794			17,108			36,799			1,177,085		1,213,884
	Auto		31,340			9,361			10,562			51,263			648,228		699,491
	Other		1,834			859			6,135			8,828			209,636		218,464
Total		$	424,470		$	196,677		$	907,965		$	1,529,112		$	14,358,727	$	15,887,839
31-Dec-13
U.S. mainland
			Past due
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					Loans HIP
(In thousands)			days			days			or more			past due			Current		U.S. mainland
Commercial multi-family		$	3,621		$	1,675		$	20,894		$	26,190		$	1,067,344	$	1,093,534
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			4,255			-			42,413			46,668			1,059,619		1,106,287
Commercial real estate owner occupied			657			8,452			23,507			32,616			527,426		560,042
Commercial and industrial			2,331			2,019			6,142			10,492			801,239		811,731
Construction			-			-			5,663			5,663			39,250		44,913
Mortgage			30,713			9,630			26,292			66,635			1,214,162		1,280,797
Legacy			9,079			2,098			15,050			26,227			184,908		211,135
Consumer:
	Credit cards		285			200			486			971			14,680		15,651
	Home equity lines of credit		2,794			2,198			8,632			13,624			449,409		463,033
	Personal		3,196			826			1,591			5,613			129,622		135,235
	Auto		11			-			2			13			476		489
	Other		43			50			21			114			1,066		1,180
Total		$	56,985		$	27,148		$	150,693		$	234,826		$	5,489,201	$	5,724,027
31-Dec-13
Popular, Inc.
			Past due													Non-covered
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total				loans HIP
(In thousands)			days			days			or more			past due		Current		Popular, Inc.
Commercial multi-family		$	4,067		$	1,675		$	25,838		$	31,580		$	1,144,357	$	1,175,937
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			18,144			349			84,372			102,865			2,867,640		2,970,505
Commercial real estate owner occupied			14,382			16,770			106,948			138,100			2,028,445		2,166,545
Commercial and industrial			12,291			6,482			62,451			81,224			3,642,973		3,724,197
Construction			2,329			-			23,771			26,100			179,984		206,084
Mortgage			347,376			164,512			671,736			1,183,624			5,497,852		6,681,476
Leasing			7,457			1,607			3,495			12,559			531,202		543,761
Legacy			9,079			2,098			15,050			26,227			184,908		211,135
Consumer:
	Credit cards		14,082			10,191			20,799			45,072			1,140,200		1,185,272
	Home equity lines of credit		2,927			2,251			8,779			13,957			464,254		478,211
	Personal		16,093			7,620			18,699			42,412			1,306,707		1,349,119
	Auto		31,351			9,361			10,564			51,276			648,704		699,980
	Other		1,877			909			6,156			8,942			210,702		219,644
Total		$	481,455		$	223,825		$	1,058,658		$	1,763,938		$	19,847,928	$	21,611,866
Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable Text Block
	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commercial multi-family		$	487,280	$	1,175,937
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			2,526,146		2,970,505
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			1,667,267		2,166,545
	Commercial and industrial			3,453,574		3,724,197
	Construction			251,820		206,084
	Mortgage			6,502,886		6,681,476
	Leasing			564,389		543,761
	Legacy[2]			80,818		211,135
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		1,155,229		1,185,272
		Home equity lines of credit		366,162		478,211
		Personal		1,375,452		1,349,119
		Auto		767,369		699,980
		Other		206,059		219,644
	Total loans held-in-portfolio[1]		$	19,404,451	$	21,611,866
Loans Held For Investment [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Past Due Financing Receivables Table Text Block	31-Dec-14
				Past due
			30-59			60-89			90 days			Total					Covered
	(In thousands)		days			days			or more			past due			Current		loans HIP
	Commercial real estate		$	98,559		$	12,597		$	291,010		$	402,166		$	1,109,306	$	1,511,472
	Commercial and industrial			512			7			7,756			8,275			95,034		103,309
	Construction			-			384			58,665			59,049			11,287		70,336
	Mortgage			45,764			23,531			143,140			212,435			610,551		822,986
	Consumer			1,884			747			2,532			5,163			29,396		34,559
	Total covered loans		$	146,719		$	37,266		$	503,103		$	687,088		$	1,855,574	$	2,542,662
	31-Dec-13
				Past due
				30-59		60-89			90 days			Total					Covered
	(In thousands)			days		days			or more			past due				Current	loans HIP
	Commercial real estate		$	42,898		$	8,745		$	374,301		$	425,944		$	1,284,285	$	1,710,229
	Commercial and industrial			1,584			349			16,318			18,251			84,324		102,575
	Construction			399			-			178,007			178,406			11,721		190,127
	Mortgage			50,222			23,384			165,030			238,636			695,737		934,373
	Consumer			2,588			1,328			4,200			8,116			39,007		47,123
	Total covered loans		$	97,691		$	33,806		$	737,856		$	869,353		$	2,115,074	$	2,984,427
Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Loans Held For Sale In Non Performing Status [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Commercial	$	309		$	603
	Mortgage		14,041			489
	Consumer		4,549			-
	Total	$	18,899		$	1,092
Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable Text Block	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Commercial	$	309		$	603
	Legacy		319			-
	Mortgage		100,166			109,823
	Consumer		5,310			-
	Total loans held-for-sale	$	106,104		$	110,426

Allowance_for_loan_losses_Tabl

Allowance for loan losses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance Movement [Table Text Block]	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Puerto Rico - Non-covered loans
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance		$	128,150		$	5,095		$	130,330		$	10,622		$	152,578		$	426,775
		Provision (reversal of provision)		112,821			-3,121			34,530			470			98,149			242,849
		Charge-offs		-70,402			-1,722			-45,389			-6,028			-122,400			-245,941
		Recoveries		31,020			5,231			1,389			2,067			25,745			65,452
	Ending balance		$	201,589		$	5,483		$	120,860		$	7,131		$	154,072		$	489,135
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Puerto Rico - Covered loans
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance		$	42,198		$	19,491		$	36,006		$	-		$	4,397		$	102,092
		Provision (reversal of provision)		21,579			15,397			13,384			-			-4,225			46,135
		Charge-offs		-34,741			-36,223			-9,156			-			2,589			-77,531
		Recoveries		1,835			8,537			714			-			291			11,377
	Ending balance		$	30,871		$	7,202		$	40,948		$	-		$	3,052		$	82,073
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	U.S. Mainland - Continuing Operations
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance			$	24,930		$	214		$	26,599		$	11,335		$	19,205		$	82,283
		Allowance transferred from discontinued operations			7,984			-			-			-			-			7,984
		Provision (reversal of provision)			-2,979			736			-15,410			-8,611			7,414			-18,850
		Charge-offs			-16,628			-			-3,517			-8,071			-15,948			-44,164
		Recoveries			15,523			237			2,321			17,141			3,783			39,005
		Net write-down related to loans transferred to LHFS			-19,182			-			-7,531			-8,850			-111			-35,674
	Ending balance			$	9,648		$	1,187		$	2,462		$	2,944		$	14,343		$	30,584
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	U.S. Mainland - Discontinued Operations
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance			$	21,902		$	33		$	-		$	2,369		$	5,101		$	29,405
		Allowance transferred to continuing operations			-7,984			-			-			-			-			-7,984
		Provision (reversal of provision)			-2,831			-226			-			-1,812			-1,895			-6,764
		Charge-offs			-2,995			-			-			-557			-900			-4,452
		Recoveries			8,283			220			-			1,400			94			9,997
		Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations			-16,375			-27			-			-1,400			-2,400			-20,202
	Ending balance			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy		Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance			$	217,180		$	24,833		$	192,935		$	13,704	$	10,622		$	181,281		$	640,555
		Provision (reversal of provision)			128,590			12,786			32,504			-10,423		470			99,443			263,370
		Charge-offs			-124,766			-37,945			-58,062			-8,628		-6,028			-136,659			-372,088
		Recoveries			56,661			14,225			4,424			18,541		2,067			29,913			125,831
		Net write-down related to loans transferred to LHFS			-19,182			-			-7,531			-8,850		-			-111			-35,674
		Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations			-16,375			-27			-			-1,400		-			-2,400			-20,202
	Ending balance			$	242,108		$	13,872		$	164,270		$	2,944	$	7,131		$	171,467		$	601,792
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Puerto Rico - Non-covered loans
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Beginning balance		$	217,615		$	5,862		$	119,027		$	2,894		$	99,899		$	445,297
		Provision (reversal of provision)		157,433			-7,563			258,541			11,234			128,239			547,884
		Charge-offs		-112,266			-6,757			-49,418			-6,034			-113,616			-288,091
		Recoveries		26,665			15,399			1,682			2,528			38,056			84,330
		Net write-downs related to loans sold		-161,297			-1,846			-199,502			-			-			-362,645
	Ending balance		$	128,150		$	5,095		$	130,330		$	10,622		$	152,578		$	426,775
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Puerto Rico - Covered Loans
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance		$	72,060		$	9,946		$	20,914		$	-		$	5,986		$	108,906
	Provision (reversal of provision)		-2,255			43,653			25,706			-			2,292			69,396
	Charge-offs		-28,422			-39,730			-10,679			-			-3,952			-82,783
	Recoveries		815			5,622			65			-			71			6,573
Ending balance		$	42,198		$	19,491		$	36,006		$	-		$	4,397		$	102,092
For the year ended December 31, 2013
U.S. Mainland - Continuing Operations
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance			$	37,554		$	1,196		$	30,348		$	29,070		$	26,383		$	124,551
	Provision (reversal of provision)			-3,440			-982			4,054			-21,632			10,826			-11,174
	Charge-offs			-26,116			-			-10,156			-17,423			-21,622			-75,317
	Recoveries			16,932			-			2,353			21,320			3,618			44,223
Ending balance			$	24,930		$	214		$	26,599		$	11,335		$	19,205		$	82,283
For the year ended December 31, 2013
U.S. Mainland - Discontinued Operations
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance			$	42,513		$	371		$	-		$	4,032		$	4,937		$	51,853
	Provision (reversal of provision)			-6,427			-338			-			-349			3,571			-3,543
	Charge-offs			-29,954			-			-			-5,105			-3,898			-38,957
	Recoveries			15,770			-			-			3,791			491			20,052
Ending balance			$	21,902		$	33		$	-		$	2,369		$	5,101		$	29,405
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Commercial		Construction		Mortgage		Legacy		Leasing		Consumer		Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance			$	369,742	$	17,375	$	170,289	$	33,102	$	2,894	$	137,205	$	730,607
	Provision (reversal of provision)			145,311		34,770		288,301		-21,981		11,234		144,928		602,563
	Charge-offs			-196,758		-46,487		-70,253		-22,528		-6,034		-143,088		-485,148
	Recoveries			60,182		21,021		4,100		25,111		2,528		42,236		155,178
	Net write-down related to loans sold			-161,297		-1,846		-199,502		-		-		-		-362,645
Ending balance			$	217,180	$	24,833	$	192,935	$	13,704	$	10,622	$	181,281	$	640,555
Schedule Of Credit Losses Related To Financing Receivables Current And Noncurrent Table Text Block		ASC 310-30 Covered loans
		For the years ended
	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Balance at beginning of period	$	93,915		$	95,407
	Provision for loan losses		48,559			58,858
	Net charge-offs		-63,628			-60,350
	Balance at end of period	$	78,846		$	93,915
Allowance For Credit Losses On Financing Receivables Table Text Block	At December 31, 2014
	Puerto Rico
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Specific ALLL non-covered loans		$	64,736		$	363		$	45,838		$	770		$	27,796		$	139,503
	General ALLL non-covered loans			136,853			5,120			75,022			6,361			126,276			349,632
	ALLL - non-covered loans			201,589			5,483			120,860			7,131			154,072			489,135
	Specific ALLL covered loans			5			-			-			-			-			5
	General ALLL covered loans			30,866			7,202			40,948			-			3,052			82,068
	ALLL - covered loans			30,871			7,202			40,948			-			3,052			82,073
	Total ALLL		$	232,460		$	12,685		$	161,808		$	7,131		$	157,124		$	571,208
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
	Impaired non-covered loans		$	356,911		$	13,268		$	431,569		$	3,023		$	115,759		$	920,530
	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
		excluding impaired loans		6,017,892			146,116			5,018,932			561,366			3,273,278			15,017,584
	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio			6,374,803			159,384			5,450,501			564,389			3,389,037			15,938,114
	Impaired covered loans			4,487			2,419			-			-			-			6,906
	Covered loans held-in-portfolio
		excluding impaired loans		1,610,294			67,917			822,986			-			34,559			2,535,756
	Covered loans held-in-portfolio			1,614,781			70,336			822,986			-			34,559			2,542,662
	Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	7,989,584		$	229,720		$	6,273,487		$	564,389		$	3,423,596		$	18,480,776
	At December 31, 2014
	U.S. Mainland
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Specific ALLL			$	-		$	-		$	273		$	-		$	365		$	638
	General ALLL				9,648			1,187			2,189			2,944			13,978			29,946
	Total ALLL			$	9,648		$	1,187		$	2,462		$	2,944		$	14,343		$	30,584
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
	Impaired loans			$	250		$	-		$	4,255		$	-		$	1,973		$	6,478
	Loans held-in-portfolio,
		excluding impaired loans			1,759,214			92,436			1,048,130			80,818			479,261			3,459,859
	Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	1,759,464		$	92,436		$	1,052,385		$	80,818		$	481,234		$	3,466,337
	At December 31, 2014
	Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy		Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Specific ALLL non-covered loans			$	64,736		$	363		$	46,111		$	-	$	770		$	28,161		$	140,141
	General ALLL non-covered loans				146,501			6,307			77,211			2,944		6,361			140,254			379,578
	ALLL - non-covered loans				211,237			6,670			123,322			2,944		7,131			168,415			519,719
	Specific ALLL covered loans				5			-			-			-		-			-			5
	General ALLL covered loans				30,866			7,202			40,948			-		-			3,052			82,068
	ALLL - covered loans				30,871			7,202			40,948			-		-			3,052			82,073
	Total ALLL			$	242,108		$	13,872		$	164,270		$	2,944	$	7,131		$	171,467		$	601,792
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
	Impaired non-covered loans			$	357,161		$	13,268		$	435,824		$	-	$	3,023		$	117,732		$	927,008
	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
		excluding impaired loans			7,777,106			238,552			6,067,062			80,818		561,366			3,752,539			18,477,443
	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio				8,134,267			251,820			6,502,886			80,818		564,389			3,870,271			19,404,451
	Impaired covered loans				4,487			2,419			-			-		-			-			6,906
	Covered loans held-in-portfolio
		excluding impaired loans			1,610,294			67,917			822,986			-		-			34,559			2,535,756
	Covered loans held-in-portfolio				1,614,781			70,336			822,986			-		-			34,559			2,542,662
	Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	9,749,048		$	322,156		$	7,325,872		$	80,818	$	564,389		$	3,904,830		$	21,947,113
	At December 31, 2013
	Puerto Rico
	(In thousands)		Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Leasing			Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Specific ALLL non-covered loans		$	16,409		$	177		$	38,034		$	1,053		$	29,920		$	85,593
	General ALLL non-covered loans			111,741			4,918			92,296			9,569			122,658			341,182
	ALLL - non-covered loans			128,150			5,095			130,330			10,622			152,578			426,775
	Specific ALLL covered loans			153			140			-			-			-			293
	General ALLL covered loans			42,045			19,351			36,006			-			4,397			101,799
	ALLL - covered loans			42,198			19,491			36,006			-			4,397			102,092
Total ALLL		$	170,348		$	24,586		$	166,336		$	10,622		$	156,975		$	528,867
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired non-covered loans		$	245,380		$	16,823		$	399,347		$	2,893		$	125,342		$	789,785
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans		6,220,210			144,348			5,001,332			540,868			3,191,296			15,098,054
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio			6,465,590			161,171			5,400,679			543,761			3,316,638			15,887,839
Impaired covered loans			20,945			-			-			-			-			20,945
Covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans		1,791,859			190,127			934,373			-			47,123			2,963,482
Covered loans held-in-portfolio			1,812,804			190,127			934,373			-			47,123			2,984,427
Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	8,278,394		$	351,298		$	6,335,052		$	543,761		$	3,363,761		$	18,872,266
At December 31, 2013
U.S. Mainland
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL			$	-		$	-		$	17,633		$	-		$	280		$	17,913
General ALLL				46,832			247			8,966			13,704			24,026			93,775
Total ALLL			$	46,832		$	247		$	26,599		$	13,704		$	24,306		$	111,688
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired loans			$	52,136		$	5,663		$	52,726		$	6,045		$	2,361		$	118,931
Loans held-in-portfolio,
	excluding impaired loans			3,519,459			39,250			1,228,071			205,090			613,227			5,605,097
Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	3,571,595		$	44,913		$	1,280,797		$	211,135		$	615,588		$	5,724,028
At December 31, 2013
Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Commercial			Construction			Mortgage			Legacy		Leasing			Consumer			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Specific ALLL non-covered loans			$	16,409		$	177		$	55,667		$	-	$	1,053		$	30,200		$	103,506
General ALLL non-covered loans				158,573			5,165			101,262			13,704		9,569			146,684			434,957
ALLL - non-covered loans				174,982			5,342			156,929			13,704		10,622			176,884			538,463
Specific ALLL covered loans				153			140			-			-		-			-			293
General ALLL covered loans				42,045			19,351			36,006			-		-			4,397			101,799
ALLL - covered loans				42,198			19,491			36,006			-		-			4,397			102,092
Total ALLL			$	217,180		$	24,833		$	192,935		$	13,704	$	10,622		$	181,281		$	640,555
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Impaired non-covered loans			$	297,516		$	22,486		$	452,073		$	6,045	$	2,893		$	127,703		$	908,716
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans			9,739,669			183,598			6,229,403			205,090		540,868			3,804,523			20,703,151
Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio				10,037,185			206,084			6,681,476			211,135		543,761			3,932,226			21,611,867
Impaired covered loans				20,945			-			-			-		-			-			20,945
Covered loans held-in-portfolio
	excluding impaired loans			1,791,859			190,127			934,373			-		-			47,123			2,963,482
Covered loans held-in-portfolio				1,812,804			190,127			934,373			-		-			47,123			2,984,427
Total loans held-in-portfolio			$	11,849,989		$	396,211		$	7,615,849		$	211,135	$	543,761		$	3,979,349		$	24,596,294
Finance Receivables Individually Evaluated For Impairment Table [Text Block]	31-Dec-14
	Puerto Rico
		Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
		Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
				Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
		Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal			Related
	(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance			allowance
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	$	50,324	$	53,154	$	5,182	$	7,929	$	7,929	$	58,253	$	61,083	$	5,182
	Commercial real estate owner occupied		114,163		127,855		16,770		14,897		16,110		129,060		143,965		16,770
	Commercial and industrial		145,633		148,204		42,784		23,965		31,722		169,598		179,926		42,784
	Construction		2,575		7,980		363		10,693		28,994		13,268		36,974		363
	Mortgage		395,911		426,502		45,838		35,658		39,248		431,569		465,750		45,838
	Leasing		3,023		3,023		770		-		-		3,023		3,023		770
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		41,477		41,477		8,023		-		-		41,477		41,477		8,023
	Personal		71,825		71,825		19,410		-		-		71,825		71,825		19,410
	Auto		1,932		1,932		262		-		-		1,932		1,932		262
	Other		525		525		101		-		-		525		525		101
	Covered loans		2,419		7,500		5		4,487		4,487		6,906		11,987		5
	Total Puerto Rico	$	829,807	$	889,977	$	139,508	$	97,629	$	128,490	$	927,436	$	1,018,467	$	139,508
	31-Dec-14
	U.S. mainland [1]
		Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
		Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
				Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
		Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
	(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
	Commercial and industrial	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	250	$	250	$	250	$	250	$	-
	Mortgage		3,049		3,443		273		1,206		2,306		4,255		5,749		273
	Consumer:
	HELOCs		1,095		1,095		362		791		791		1,886		1,886		362
	Other		3		3		3		84		-		87		3		3
	Total U.S. mainland	$	4,147	$	4,541	$	638	$	2,331	$	3,347	$	6,478	$	7,888	$	638
	[1] Excludes impaired loans from discontinued operations.
	31-Dec-14
	Popular, Inc.
		Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
		Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
				Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
		Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
	(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	$	50,324	$	53,154	$	5,182	$	7,929	$	7,929	$	58,253	$	61,083	$	5,182
	Commercial real estate owner occupied		114,163		127,855		16,770		14,897		16,110		129,060		143,965		16,770
	Commercial and industrial		145,633		148,204		42,784		24,215		31,972		169,848		180,176		42,784
	Construction		2,575		7,980		363		10,693		28,994		13,268		36,974		363
	Mortgage		398,960		429,945		46,111		36,864		41,554		435,824		471,499		46,111
	Leasing		3,023		3,023		770		-		-		3,023		3,023		770
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		41,477		41,477		8,023		-		-		41,477		41,477		8,023
	HELOCs		1,095		1,095		362		791		791		1,886		1,886		362
	Personal		71,825		71,825		19,410		-		-		71,825		71,825		19,410
	Auto		1,932		1,932		262		-		-		1,932		1,932		262
	Other		528		528		104		84		-		612		528		104
	Covered loans		2,419		7,500		5		4,487		4,487		6,906		11,987		5
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	833,954	$	894,518	$	140,146	$	99,960	$	131,837	$	933,914	$	1,026,355	$	140,146
	31-Dec-13
	Puerto Rico
		Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
		Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
				Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
		Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal			Related
	(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance			allowance
	Commercial multi-family	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	3,405	$	6,942	$	3,405	$	6,942	$	-
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		19,120		19,407		2,368		47,245		55,397		66,365		74,804		2,368
Commercial real estate owner occupied		55,826		74,420		6,473		33,749		47,545		89,575		121,965		6,473
Commercial and industrial		30,370		33,152		7,568		55,665		68,141		86,035		101,293		7,568
Construction		2,324		9,047		177		14,499		36,951		16,823		45,998		177
Mortgage		358,437		376,393		38,034		40,910		45,181		399,347		421,574		38,034
Leasing		2,893		2,893		1,053		-		-		2,893		2,893		1,053
Consumer:
Credit cards		45,015		45,015		8,344		-		-		45,015		45,015		8,344
Personal		78,475		78,475		21,313		-		-		78,475		78,475		21,313
Auto		1,354		1,354		171		-		-		1,354		1,354		171
Other		498		498		92		-		-		498		498		92
Covered loans		12,837		17,538		293		8,108		10,063		20,945		27,601		293
Total Puerto Rico	$	607,149	$	658,192	$	85,886	$	203,581	$	270,220	$	810,730	$	928,412	$	85,886
31-Dec-13
U.S. mainland
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
Commercial multi-family	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	7,668	$	10,870	$	7,668	$	10,870	$	-
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		-		-		-		27,016		37,393		27,016		37,393		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied		-		-		-		15,624		19,910		15,624		19,910		-
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		1,828		1,828		1,828		1,828		-
Construction		-		-		-		5,663		5,663		5,663		5,663		-
Mortgage		46,192		50,570		17,633		6,534		8,513		52,726		59,083		17,633
Legacy		-		-		-		6,045		8,715		6,045		8,715		-
Consumer:
HELOCs		-		-		-		198		198		198		198		-
Auto		-		-		-		88		88		88		88		-
Other		2,075		2,075		280		-		-		2,075		2,075		280
Total U.S. mainland	$	48,267	$	52,645	$	17,913	$	70,664	$	93,178	$	118,931	$	145,823	$	17,913
31-Dec-13
Popular, Inc.
	Impaired Loans – With an						Impaired Loans
	Allowance						With No Allowance				Impaired Loans - Total
			Unpaid						Unpaid				Unpaid
	Recorded		principal		Related		Recorded		principal		Recorded		principal		Related
(In thousands)	investment		balance		allowance		investment		balance		investment		balance		allowance
Commercial multi-family	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	11,073	$	17,812	$	11,073	$	17,812	$	-
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		19,120		19,407		2,368		74,261		92,790		93,381		112,197		2,368
Commercial real estate owner occupied		55,826		74,420		6,473		49,373		67,455		105,199		141,875		6,473
Commercial and industrial		30,370		33,152		7,568		57,493		69,969		87,863		103,121		7,568
Construction		2,324		9,047		177		20,162		42,614		22,486		51,661		177
Mortgage		404,629		426,963		55,667		47,444		53,694		452,073		480,657		55,667
Legacy		-		-		-		6,045		8,715		6,045		8,715		-
Leasing		2,893		2,893		1,053		-		-		2,893		2,893		1,053
Consumer:
Credit cards		45,015		45,015		8,344		-		-		45,015		45,015		8,344
HELOCs		-		-		-		198		198		198		198		-
Personal		78,475		78,475		21,313		-		-		78,475		78,475		21,313
Auto		1,354		1,354		171		88		88		1,442		1,442		171
Other		2,573		2,573		372		-		-		2,573		2,573		372
Covered loans		12,837		17,538		293		8,108		10,063		20,945		27,601		293
Total Popular, Inc.	$	655,416	$	710,837	$	103,799	$	274,245	$	363,398	$	929,661	$	1,074,235	$	103,799
Impaired Loans Average Investment Interest Income Table [Text Block]	For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Puerto Rico						U.S. Mainland [1]						Popular, Inc.
		Average			Interest			Average			Interest			Average			Interest
		recorded			income			recorded			income			recorded			income
	(In thousands)	investment			recognized			investment			recognized			investment			recognized
	Commercial multi-family	$	1,539		$	-		$	2,657		$	-		$	4,196		$	-
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		70,154			2,719			9,264			-			79,418			2,719
	Commercial real estate owner occupied		114,893			3,994			5,778			-			120,671			3,994
	Commercial and industrial		130,940			7,852			955			-			131,895			7,852
	Construction		18,418			-			1,133			-			19,551			-
	Mortgage		415,188			19,319			33,686			1,187			448,874			20,506
	Legacy		-			-			2,920			-			2,920			-
	Leasing		2,747			-			-			-			2,747			-
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		42,345			-			-			-			42,345			-
	HELOCs		-			-			1,768			-			1,768			-
	Personal		74,593			-			-			-			74,593			-
	Auto		1,884			-			52			-			1,936			-
	Other		748			-			452			-			1,200			-
	Covered loans		8,763			469			-			-			8,763			469
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	882,212		$	34,353		$	58,665		$	1,187		$	940,877		$	35,540
	[1] Excludes impaired loans from discontinued operations.
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
		Puerto Rico						U.S. Mainland						Popular, Inc.
		Average			Interest			Average			Interest			Average			Interest
		recorded			income			recorded			income			recorded			income
	(In thousands)	investment			recognized			investment			recognized			investment			recognized
	Commercial multi-family	$	8,356		$	259		$	7,493		$	120		$	15,849		$	379
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		58,773			2,225			36,688			223			95,461			2,448
	Commercial real estate owner occupied		125,091			2,956			19,024			150			144,115			3,106
	Commercial and industrial		102,408			4,206			2,328			15			104,736			4,221
	Construction		31,491			-			5,821			-			37,312			-
	Mortgage		461,534			25,610			53,137			1,955			514,671			27,565
	Legacy		-			-			12,957			-			12,957			-
	Leasing		3,822			-			-			-			3,822			-
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		40,044			-			-			-			40,044			-
	HELOCs		-			-			199			-			199			-
	Personal		82,687			-			-			-			82,687			-
	Auto		1,003			-			89			-			1,092			-
	Other		417			-			2,260			-			2,677			-
	Covered loans		42,791			1,245			-			-			42,791			1,245
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	958,417		$	36,501		$	139,996		$	2,463		$	1,098,413		$	38,964
Troubled Debt Restructurings Loan Count By Type Of Modification Table [Text Block]	Puerto Rico
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		8		-		-
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	25		12		-		-
	Commercial and industrial	37		43		-		-
	Construction	-		4		-		-
	Mortgage	52		61		413		142
	Leasing	-		15		48		-
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	1,070		-		-		653
	Personal	955		71		-		6
	Auto	-		13		5		-
	Other	103		-		-		2
	Total	2,247		227		466		803
	U.S. mainland
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
	Mortgage	-		-		18		-
	Consumer:
	HELOCs	5		-		-		-
	Total	5		-		18		-
	Popular, Inc.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		8		-		-
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	25		12		-		-
	Commercial and industrial	37		43		-		-
	Construction	-		4		-		-
	Mortgage	52		61		431		142
	Leasing	-		15		48		-
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	1,070		-		-		653
	HELOCs	5		-		-		-
	Personal	955		71		-		6
	Auto	-		13		5		-
	Other	103		-		-		2
	Total	2,252		227		484		803
	Puerto Rico
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
		Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		5		-		-
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	6		4		-		45
	Commercial and industrial	23		13		-		10
	Mortgage	22		42		341		17
	Leasing	-		22		23		-
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	1,107		-		-		989
	Personal	923		22		-		6
	Auto	-		11		-		-
	Other	71		-		-		4
	Total	2,157		119		364		1,071
	U.S. mainland
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
		Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	-		2		4		-
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	-		1		1		-
	Commercial and industrial	-		1		-		-
	Mortgage	1		1		26		-
	Consumer:
	Total	1		5		31		-
	Popular, Inc.
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
		Reduction in interest rate		Extension of maturity date		Combination of reduction in interest rate and extension of maturity date		Other
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	5		7		4		-
Commercial real estate owner occupied	6		5		1		45
Commercial and industrial	23		14		-		10
Mortgage	23		43		367		17
Leasing	-		22		23		-
Consumer:
Credit cards	1,107		-		-		989
Personal	923		22		-		6
Auto	-		11		-		-
Other	71		-		-		4
Total	2,158		124		395		1,071
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	Puerto Rico
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	13	$	17,565	$	17,645	$	-865
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	37		48,403		47,754		2,002
	Commercial and industrial	80		130,818		129,561		6,728
	Construction	4		11,358		11,485		-570
	Mortgage	668		98,771		98,031		4,292
	Leasing	63		1,628		1,632		361
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	1,723		14,207		16,193		2,584
	Personal	1,032		17,814		17,881		3,935
	Auto	18		278		289		16
	Other	105		325		319		57
	Total	3,743	$	341,167	$	340,790	$	18,540
	U.S. mainland
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
	Mortgage	18	$	2,342	$	2,603	$	364
	Consumer:
	HELOCs	5		251		250		67
	Total	23	$	2,593	$	2,853	$	431
	Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.
	Popular, Inc.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	13	$	17,565	$	17,645	$	-865
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	37		48,403		47,754		2,002
	Commercial and industrial	80		130,818		129,561		6,728
	Construction	4		11,358		11,485		-570
	Mortgage	686		101,113		100,634		4,656
	Leasing	63		1,628		1,632		361
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	1,723		14,207		16,193		2,584
	HELOCs	5		251		250		67
	Personal	1,032		17,814		17,881		3,935
	Auto	18		278		289		16
	Other	105		325		319		57
	Total	3,766	$	343,760	$	343,643	$	18,971
	Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.
	Puerto Rico
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	10	$	10,729	$	9,194	$	-7
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	55		29,975		25,629		-1,047
	Commercial and industrial	46		15,947		14,855		-253
	Mortgage	422		72,899		76,839		8,869
	Leasing	45		928		900		271
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	2,096		16,622		19,810		2,380
	Personal	951		15,474		15,507		3,864
	Auto	11		122		199		15
	Other	75		267		264		36
	Total	3,711	$	162,963	$	163,197	$	14,128
	U.S. mainland
	For the year ended December 31, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	6	$	4,798	$	4,552	$	-65
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	2		1,263		836		-144
	Commercial and industrial	1		2,125		1,060		-216
	Mortgage	28		3,240		3,395		1,099
	Consumer:
	Total	37	$	11,426	$	9,843	$	674
	Popular, Inc.
For the year ended December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Loan count	Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		Increase (decrease) in the allowance for loan losses as a result of modification
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	16	$	15,527	$	13,746	$	-72
Commercial real estate owner occupied	57		31,238		26,465		-1,191
Commercial and industrial	47		18,072		15,915		-469
Mortgage	450		76,139		80,234		9,968
Leasing	45		928		900		271
Consumer:
Credit cards	2,096		16,622		19,810		2,380
Personal	951		15,474		15,507		3,864
Auto	11		122		199		15
Other	75		267		264		36
Total	3,748	$	174,389	$	173,040	$	14,802
T D R Loans Subsequent Default Table [Text Block]	Puerto Rico
	Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2014
	(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	3	$	433
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	5		1,191
	Commercial and industrial	5		609
	Construction	1		952
	Mortgage	125		22,819
	Leasing	8		72
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	465		4,176
	Personal	101		1,331
	Auto	14		255
	Total [1]	727	$	31,838
	[1] Excludes loans for which the Corporation has entered into liquidation agreements with borrowers and guarantors and is accepting payments which differ from the contractual payment schedule. The Corporation considers these as defaulted loans and does not intent to return them to accrual status.
	U.S. mainland
	Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2014
	(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	1	$	907
	Mortgage	1		110
	Total	2	$	1,017
	Popular, Inc.
	Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2014
	(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	4	$	1,340
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	5		1,191
	Commercial and industrial	5		609
	Construction	1		952
	Mortgage	126		22,929
	Leasing	8		72
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	465		4,176
	Personal	101		1,331
	Auto	14		255
	Total	729	$	32,855
	Puerto Rico
	Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2013
	(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	5	$	5,733
	Commercial and industrial	6		1,838
	Mortgage	208		32,734
	Leasing	18		279
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	623		5,955
	Personal	134		1,862
	Auto	6		145
	Other	2		21
	Total [1]	1,002	$	48,567
	[1] Exclude loans for which the Corporation has entered into liquidation agreements with borrowers and guarantors and is accepting payments which differ from the contractual payment schedule. The Corporation considers these as defaulted loans and does not intent to return them to accrual status.
	U.S. mainland
	Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2013
	(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	3	$	2,554
	Consumer:
	Total	3	$	2,554
	Popular, Inc.
	Defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2013
	(Dollars In thousands)	Loan count	Recorded investment as of first default date
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied	3	$	2,554
	Commercial real estate owner occupied	5		5,733
	Commercial and industrial	6		1,838
	Mortgage	208		32,734
	Leasing	18		279
	Consumer:
Credit cards	623		5,955
Personal	134		1,862
Auto	6		145
Other	2		21
Total	1,005	$	51,121
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators Table Text Block	31-Dec-14
					Special										Pass/
	(In thousands)		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Loss		Sub-total		Unrated		Total
	Puerto Rico[1]
	Commercial multi-family		$	2,306	$	5,021	$	3,186	$	-	$	-	$	10,513	$	69,564	$	80,077
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			171,771		144,104		169,900		-		-		485,775		1,527,804		2,013,579
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			212,236		144,536		306,014		3,595		-		666,381		806,981		1,473,362
	Commercial and industrial			421,332		367,834		272,880		849		255		1,063,150		1,744,635		2,807,785
		Total Commercial		807,645		661,495		751,980		4,444		255		2,225,819		4,148,984		6,374,803
	Construction			4,612		6,204		16,908		-		-		27,724		131,660		159,384
	Mortgage			-		-		218,680		-		-		218,680		5,231,821		5,450,501
	Leasing			-		-		3,102		-		-		3,102		561,287		564,389
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		-		-		21,070		-		-		21,070		1,119,094		1,140,164
		HELOCs		-		-		8,186		-		7		8,193		5,207		13,400
		Personal		-		-		8,380		-		77		8,457		1,254,076		1,262,533
		Auto		-		-		11,348		-		40		11,388		755,908		767,296
		Other		-		-		2,130		-		1,735		3,865		201,779		205,644
		Total Consumer		-		-		51,114		-		1,859		52,973		3,336,064		3,389,037
	Total Puerto Rico		$	812,257	$	667,699	$	1,041,784	$	4,444	$	2,114	$	2,528,298	$	13,409,816	$	15,938,114
	U.S. mainland[2]
	Commercial multi-family		$	11,283	$	6,818	$	13,653	$	-	$	-	$	31,754	$	375,449	$	407,203
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			17,424		8,745		13,446		-		-		39,615		472,952		512,567
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			24,284		4,707		4,672		-		-		33,663		160,242		193,905
	Commercial and industrial			5,357		2,548		7,988		-		-		15,893		629,896		645,789
		Total Commercial		58,348		22,818		39,759		-		-		120,925		1,638,539		1,759,464
	Construction			-		-		-		-		-		-		92,436		92,436
	Mortgage			-		-		23,100		-		-		23,100		1,029,285		1,052,385
	Legacy			7,902		2,491		9,204		-		-		19,597		61,221		80,818
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		-		-		-		-		-		-		15,065		15,065
		HELOCs		-		-		2,457		-		1,632		4,089		348,673		352,762
		Personal		-		-		571		-		835		1,406		111,513		112,919
		Auto		-		-		-		-		-		-		73		73
		Other		-		-		7		-		-		7		408		415
		Total Consumer		-		-		3,035		-		2,467		5,502		475,732		481,234
	Total U.S. mainland		$	66,250	$	25,309	$	75,098	$	-	$	2,467	$	169,124	$	3,297,213	$	3,466,337
	Popular, Inc.
	Commercial multi-family		$	13,589	$	11,839	$	16,839	$	-	$	-	$	42,267	$	445,013	$	487,280
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			189,195		152,849		183,346		-		-		525,390		2,000,756		2,526,146
	Commercial real estate owner occupied			236,520		149,243		310,686		3,595		-		700,044		967,223		1,667,267
	Commercial and industrial			426,689		370,382		280,868		849		255		1,079,043		2,374,531		3,453,574
		Total Commercial		865,993		684,313		791,739		4,444		255		2,346,744		5,787,523		8,134,267
	Construction			4,612		6,204		16,908		-		-		27,724		224,096		251,820
	Mortgage			-		-		241,780		-		-		241,780		6,261,106		6,502,886
	Legacy			7,902		2,491		9,204		-		-		19,597		61,221		80,818
	Leasing			-		-		3,102		-		-		3,102		561,287		564,389
	Consumer:
		Credit cards		-		-		21,070		-		-		21,070		1,134,159		1,155,229
		HELOCs		-		-		10,643		-		1,639		12,282		353,880		366,162
		Personal		-		-		8,951		-		912		9,863		1,365,589		1,375,452
		Auto		-		-		11,348		-		40		11,388		755,981		767,369
		Other		-		-		2,137		-		1,735		3,872		202,187		206,059
		Total Consumer		-		-		54,149		-		4,326		58,475		3,811,796		3,870,271
	Total Popular, Inc.		$	878,507	$	693,008	$	1,116,882	$	4,444	$	4,581	$	2,697,422	$	16,707,029	$	19,404,451
	The following table presents the weighted average obligor risk rating at December 31, 2014 for those classifications that consider a range of rating scales.
	Weighted average obligor risk rating					(Scales 11 and 12)								(Scales 1 through 8)
	Puerto Rico:[1]						Substandard									Pass
	Commercial multi-family							11.69								5.63
	Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11.2								6.83
	Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.28								6.96
	Commercial and industrial							11.48								6.89
		Total Commercial						11.33								6.87
	Construction							11.82								7.43
U.S. mainland:[2]						Substandard									Pass
Commercial multi-family							11								7.24
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11								6.83
Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.17								7.04
Commercial and industrial							11.09								6.29
	Total Commercial						11.04								6.74
Construction							-								7.76
Legacy							11.11								7.7
31-Dec-13
				Special										Pass/
(In thousands)		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Loss		Sub-total		Unrated		Total
Puerto Rico[1]
Commercial multi-family		$	2,477	$	4,453	$	2,343	$	-	$	-	$	9,273	$	73,130	$	82,403
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			230,847		156,189		115,435		-		112		502,583		1,361,635		1,864,218
Commercial real estate owner occupied			231,705		134,577		305,565		-		-		671,847		934,656		1,606,503
Commercial and industrial			727,647		192,404		214,531		68		446		1,135,096		1,777,370		2,912,466
	Total Commercial		1,192,676		487,623		637,874		68		558		2,318,799		4,146,791		6,465,590
Construction			6,895		1,788		25,722		2,250		-		36,655		124,516		161,171
Mortgage			-		-		169,239		-		-		169,239		5,231,440		5,400,679
Leasing			-		-		3,495		-		-		3,495		540,266		543,761
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		21,044		-		-		21,044		1,148,577		1,169,621
	HELOCs		-		-		665		-		2,426		3,091		12,087		15,178
	Personal		-		-		7,483		-		141		7,624		1,206,260		1,213,884
	Auto		-		-		10,407		-		155		10,562		688,929		699,491
	Other		-		-		2,019		-		3,531		5,550		212,914		218,464
	Total Consumer		-		-		41,618		-		6,253		47,871		3,268,767		3,316,638
Total Puerto Rico		$	1,199,571	$	489,411	$	877,948	$	2,318	$	6,811	$	2,576,059	$	13,311,780	$	15,887,839
U.S. mainland
Commercial multi-family		$	73,481	$	11,459	$	62,346	$	-	$	-	$	147,286	$	946,248	$	1,093,534
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			75,094		29,442		160,001		-		-		264,537		841,750		1,106,287
Commercial real estate owner occupied			56,515		15,845		75,508		-		-		147,868		412,174		560,042
Commercial and industrial			11,657		11,822		46,307		-		-		69,786		741,945		811,731
	Total Commercial		216,747		68,568		344,162		-		-		629,477		2,942,117		3,571,594
Construction			-		-		20,885		-		-		20,885		24,028		44,913
Mortgage			-		-		26,292		-		-		26,292		1,254,505		1,280,797
Legacy			14,948		11,593		42,622		-		-		69,163		141,972		211,135
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		486		-		-		486		15,165		15,651
	HELOCs		-		-		3,317		-		5,315		8,632		454,401		463,033
	Personal		-		-		1,005		-		569		1,574		133,661		135,235
	Auto		-		-		-		-		2		2		487		489
	Other		-		-		20		-		1		21		1,159		1,180
	Total Consumer		-		-		4,828		-		5,887		10,715		604,873		615,588
Total U.S. mainland		$	231,695	$	80,161	$	438,789	$	-	$	5,887	$	756,532	$	4,967,495	$	5,724,027
Popular, Inc.
Commercial multi-family		$	75,958	$	15,912	$	64,689	$	-	$	-	$	156,559	$	1,019,378	$	1,175,937
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied			305,941		185,631		275,436		-		112		767,120		2,203,385		2,970,505
Commercial real estate owner occupied			288,220		150,422		381,073		-		-		819,715		1,346,830		2,166,545
Commercial and industrial			739,304		204,226		260,838		68		446		1,204,882		2,519,315		3,724,197
	Total Commercial		1,409,423		556,191		982,036		68		558		2,948,276		7,088,908		10,037,184
Construction			6,895		1,788		46,607		2,250		-		57,540		148,544		206,084
Mortgage			-		-		195,531		-		-		195,531		6,485,945		6,681,476
Legacy			14,948		11,593		42,622		-		-		69,163		141,972		211,135
Leasing			-		-		3,495		-		-		3,495		540,266		543,761
Consumer:
	Credit cards		-		-		21,530		-		-		21,530		1,163,742		1,185,272
	HELOCs		-		-		3,982		-		7,741		11,723		466,488		478,211
	Personal		-		-		8,488		-		710		9,198		1,339,921		1,349,119
	Auto		-		-		10,407		-		157		10,564		689,416		699,980
	Other		-		-		2,039		-		3,532		5,571		214,073		219,644
	Total Consumer		-		-		46,446		-		12,140		58,586		3,873,640		3,932,226
Total Popular, Inc.		$	1,431,266	$	569,572	$	1,316,737	$	2,318	$	12,698	$	3,332,591	$	18,279,275	$	21,611,866
The following table presents the weighted average obligor risk rating at December 31, 2013 for those classifications that consider a range of rating scales.
Weighted average obligor risk rating					(Scales 11 and 12)								(Scales 1 through 8)
Puerto Rico:[1]						Substandard									Pass
Commercial multi-family							11.33								5.31
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11.38								6.73
Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.31								6.89
Commercial and industrial							11.34								6.63
	Total Commercial						11.33								6.71
Construction							11.63								7.86
U.S. mainland:						Substandard									Pass
Commercial multi-family							11.34								7.08
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied							11.27								6.89
Commercial real estate owner occupied							11.31								7.04
Commercial and industrial							11.09								6.53
	Total Commercial						11.27								6.89
Construction							11.27								7.64
Legacy							11.24								7.72
Non Covered Loans [Member]
Schedule Of Breakdown Between Accrual And Nonaccrual Status Of Troubled Debt Restructurings [Table Text Block]		Popular, Inc.
		Non-Covered Loans
		December 31, 2014 [1]						31-Dec-13
	(In thousands)		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total
	Commercial	$	153,380	$	150,069	$	303,449	$	109,462	$	80,140	$	189,602
	Construction		453		5,488		5,941		425		10,865		11,290
	Legacy		-		-		-		-		949		949
	Mortgage		556,346		116,465		672,811		535,357		82,786		618,143
	Leases		775		2,248		3,023		270		2,623		2,893
	Consumer		107,530		14,848		122,378		116,719		10,741		127,460
	Total	$	818,484	$	289,118	$	1,107,602	$	762,233	$	188,104	$	950,337
	[1] Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Schedule Of Breakdown Between Accrual And Nonaccrual Status Of Troubled Debt Restructurings [Table Text Block]		Popular, Inc.
		Covered Loans
		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	(In thousands)		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total		Accruing		Non-Accruing		Total
	Commercial	$	1,689	$	3,257	$	4,946	$	7,389	$	10,017	$	17,406
	Construction		-		2,419		2,419		-		3,464		3,464
	Mortgage		3,629		3,990		7,619		146		189		335
	Consumer		26		5		31		221		22		243
	Total	$	5,344	$	9,671	$	15,015	$	7,756	$	13,692	$	21,448

FDIC_loss_share_asset_and_true1

FDIC loss share asset and true up payment obligation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FDIC Indemnification Asset Roll Forward [Table Text Block]				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year		$	948,608	$	1,399,098	$	1,915,128
	Amortization of loss share indemnification asset			-189,959		-161,635		-129,676
	Reversal of accelerated amortization			12,492		-		-
	Credit impairment losses to be covered under loss sharing agreements			32,038		60,454		58,187
	Reimbursable expenses			58,117		50,985		30,771
	Decrease due to reciprocal accounting on amortization of contingent liability
		on unfunded commitments		-		-473		-969
	Payments from FDIC under loss sharing agreements			-269,397		-396,223		-462,016
	Recoveries on covered assets, including rental income on OREOs, subject to
	Other adjustments attributable to FDIC loss sharing agreements			-193		-3,598		-12,327
	Balance at end of period			591,706		948,608		1,399,098
	Balance due to the FDIC for recoveries on covered assets			-49,252		-39,194		-16,763
	Net balance of indemnity asset and amounts due from the FDIC		$	542,454	$	909,414	$	1,382,335
				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year		$	948,608	$	1,399,098	$	1,915,128
	Amortization of loss share indemnification asset			-189,959		-161,635		-129,676
	Reversal of accelerated amortization			12,492		-		-
	Credit impairment losses to be covered under loss sharing agreements			32,038		60,454		58,187
	Reimbursable expenses			58,117		50,985		30,771
	Decrease due to reciprocal accounting on amortization of contingent liability
		on unfunded commitments		-		-473		-969
	Payments from FDIC under loss sharing agreements			-269,397		-396,223		-462,016
	Recoveries on covered assets, including rental income on OREOs, subject to
	Other adjustments attributable to FDIC loss sharing agreements			-193		-3,598		-12,327
	Balance at end of period			591,706		948,608		1,399,098
	Balance due to the FDIC for recoveries on covered assets			-49,252		-39,194		-16,763
	Net balance of indemnity asset and amounts due from the FDIC		$	542,454	$	909,414	$	1,382,335
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member]
Weighted Average Life Of Loan Subject To F D I C Agreement [Table Text Block]		Weighted Average Life
		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commercial	5.87	years	6.43	years
	Consumer	5.76		3.13
	Construction	0.99		1.3
	Mortgage	7.3		6.91
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Carrying amount (fair value)	$	129,304		$	127,513
	Undiscounted amount	$	187,238		$	185,372

Mortgage_banking_activities_Ta

Mortgage banking activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Mortgage Banking Activities [Table Text Block]
			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Mortgage servicing fees, net of fair value adjustments:
		Mortgage servicing fees	$	41,761	$	45,465	$	48,156
		Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustments		-24,683		-11,403		-17,406
	Total mortgage servicing fees, net of fair value adjustments			17,078		34,062		30,750
	Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation on loans held for sale			31,213		26,719		76,181
	Trading account profit (loss) :
		Unrealized (losses) gains on outstanding derivative positions		-726		746		304
		Realized (losses) gains on closed derivative positions		-16,950		10,130		-22,464
	Total trading account (loss) profit			-17,676		10,876		-22,160
	Total mortgage banking activities		$	30,615	$	71,657	$	84,771

Transfers_of_financial_assets_1

Transfers of financial assets and mortgage servicing assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Securitizations Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale [Text Block]			Proceeds obtained during the year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Initial fair value
	Assets
	Trading account securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA		-	$	674,557		-	$	674,557
	Mortgage-backed securities - FNMA		-		225,047		-		225,047
	Total trading account securities		-	$	899,604		-	$	899,604
	Mortgage servicing rights		-		-	$	11,560	$	11,560
	Total		-	$	899,604	$	11,560	$	911,164
			Proceeds obtained during the year ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Initial fair value
	Assets
	Investments securities available for sale:
	Trading account securities:
	Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA		-	$	919,980		-	$	919,980
	Mortgage-backed securities - FNMA		-		438,236		-		438,236
	Mortgage-backed securities - FHLMC		-		33,378		-		33,378
	Total trading account securities		-	$	1,391,594		-	$	1,391,594
	Mortgage servicing rights		-		-	$	17,639	$	17,639
	Total		-	$	1,391,594	$	17,639	$	1,409,233
Schedule Of Servicing Assets At Fair Value Text Block	Residential MSRs
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Fair value at beginning of period		$	161,099	$	154,430
	Purchases			-		45
	Servicing from securitizations or asset transfers			12,583		19,262
	Changes due to payments on loans[1]			-15,887		-22,556
	Reduction due to loan repurchases			-2,759		-3,871
	Changes in fair value due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions			-6,127		15,024
	Other disposals			-215		-1,235
	Fair value at end of period		$	148,694	$	161,099
	[1]	Represents the change due to collection / realization of expected cash flow over time.
Schedule Of Assumptions For Fair Value On Securitization Date Of Interests Continued To Be Held By Transferor Servicing Assets Or Servicing Liabilities Text Block		Years ended
		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Prepayment speed	6.1	%	6.6	%
	Weighted average life	16.4	years	15.2	years
	Discount rate (annual rate)	10.8	%	11	%
Schedule of Servicing Assets at Amortized Value [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Balance at beginning of year	$	440	$	695
	Amortization		-180		-255
	Balance at end of year	$	260	$	440
	Fair value at end of year	$	1,016	$	1,609
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table Text Block]	2014
	(In thousands)		Total principal amount of loans, net of unearned		Principal amount 60 days or more past due		Net credit losses (recoveries)
	Loans (owned and managed):
	Commercial	$	8,134,576	$	278,326	$	53,990
	Construction		251,820		13,812		-3,746
	Legacy		81,137		3,476		-892
	Lease financing		564,389		4,348		3,961
	Mortgage		8,741,757		1,164,513		54,041
	Consumer		3,875,581		99,595		109,737
	Covered loans		2,542,662		540,369		66,154
	Less:
	Loans securitized / sold		-2,138,705		-183,876		-1,314
	Loans held-for-sale		-106,104		-19,878		-35,674
	Loans held-in-portfolio	$	21,947,113	$	1,900,685	$	246,257
	2013
	(In thousands)		Total principal amount of loans, net of unearned		Principal amount 60 days or more past due		Net credit losses (recoveries)
	Loans (owned and managed):
	Commercial	$	10,037,787	$	305,488	$	270,266
	Construction		206,084		23,771		-6,796
	Legacy		211,135		17,148		-2,583
	Lease financing		543,761		5,102		3,506
	Mortgage		9,315,454		1,033,419		260,682
	Consumer		3,932,226		95,329		96,971
	Covered loans		2,984,427		771,662		76,210
	Less:
	Loans securitized / sold		-2,524,155		-196,590		-5,641
	Loans held-for-sale		-110,426		-1,184		-362,645
	Loans held-in-portfolio	$	24,596,293	$	2,054,145	$	329,970
Originated Mortgage Servicing Rights M S R [Member]
Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets		Originated MSRs
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014			2013
	Fair value of servicing rights		$	110,534		$	115,753
	Weighted average life			11.7	years		12.5	years
	Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)			8.6	%		8	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-4,089		$	-3,763
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-7,995		$	-7,459
	Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)			11.5	%		11.6	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-4,492		$	-4,930
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-8,701		$	-9,595
Purchased Mortgage Servicing Rights M S R [Member]
Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets		Purchased MSRs
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014			2013
	Fair value of servicing rights		$	38,160		$	45,346
	Weighted average life			11	years		10.9	years
	Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)			9.1	%		9.2	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-1,620		$	-1,969
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-2,924		$	-3,478
	Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)			10.7	%		10.8	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-1,603		$	-2,073
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-2,877		$	-3,655
Serviced Small Business Administration Commercial Loans [Member]
Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets		SBA Loans
	(In thousands)			2014			2013
	Carrying amount of retained interests		$	260		$	440
	Fair value of retained interests		$	1,016		$	1,609
	Weighted average life			2.8	years		3	years
	Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)			7.9	%		7.2	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-18		$	-27
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-38		$	-56
	Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)			13	%		13	%
		Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	$	-28		$	-46
		Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	$	-57		$	-94

Premises_and_equipment_Tables

Premises and equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)	Useful life in years		2014		2013
	Land		$	115,176	$	110,453
	Buildings	Oct-50		483,983		500,474
	Equipment	10-Feb		290,444		305,814
	Leasehold improvements	10-Mar		69,443		86,020
				843,870		892,308
	Less - Accumulated depreciation
	and amortization			475,162		488,497
	Subtotal			368,708		403,811
	Construction in progress			10,697		5,252
	Total premises and equipment, net		$	494,581	$	519,516

Other_Real_Estate_Owned_Tables

Other Real Estate Owned (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Real Estate Owned Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
		For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Non-covered	Non-covered	Covered	Covered
		OREO	OREO	OREO	OREO
	(In thousands)	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Total
	Balance at beginning of period	$48,649	$86,852	$120,215	$47,792	$303,508
	Write-downs in value	-7,112	-3,628	-26,657	-4,969	-42,366
	Additions	16,200	65,300	55,582	21,769	158,851
	Sales	-20,042	-49,618	-59,219	-19,028	-147,907
	Other adjustments	1,288	-2,389	-4,527	-692	-6,320
	Ending balance	$38,983	$96,517	$85,394	$44,872	$265,766
		For the year ended December 31, 2013
		Non-covered	Non-covered	Covered	Covered
		OREO	OREO	OREO	OREO
	(In thousands)	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Total
	Balance at beginning of period	$135,862	$130,982	$99,398	$39,660	$405,902
	Write-downs in value	-11,377	-9,525	-18,857	-4,102	-43,861
	Additions	32,175	82,985	87,800	30,037	232,997
	Sales	-108,254	-118,596	-48,447	-17,720	-293,017
	Other adjustments	243	1,006	321	-83	1,487
	Ending balance	$48,649	$86,852	$120,215	$47,792	$303,508
		For the year ended December 31, 2012
		Non-covered	Non-covered	Covered	Covered
		OREO	OREO	OREO	OREO
	(In thousands)	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Commercial/ Construction	Mortgage	Total
	Balance at beginning of period	$90,230	$82,267	$77,776	$31,359	$281,632
	Write-downs in value	-13,727	-10,823	-7,466	-767	-32,783
	Additions	110,947	108,312	60,920	23,195	303,374
	Sales	-51,422	-46,091	-32,022	-13,122	-142,657
	Other adjustments	-166	-2,683	190	-1,005	-3,664
	Ending balance	$135,862	$130,982	$99,398	$39,660	$405,902

Other_assets_Tables

Other assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Other Assets Table Text Block	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Net deferred tax assets (net of valuation allowance)	$	812,819	$	761,768
	Investments under the equity method		225,625		197,006
	Bank-owned life insurance program		-		228,805
	Prepaid FDIC insurance assessment		360		383
	Prepaid taxes		198,120		91,504
	Other prepaid expenses		83,719		67,108
	Derivative assets		25,362		34,710
	Trades receivables from brokers and counterparties		66,949		71,680
	Others		233,489		234,594
	Total other assets	$	1,646,443	$	1,687,558

Investment_in_equity_investees

Investment in equity investees (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Equity Method Investees [Table Text Block]	Years ended December 31,			2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
	Operating results:
		Total revenues	$	715,966	$	1,302,637	$	796,185
		Total expenses		343,100		1,024,713		570,450
		Income tax (benefit) expense		43,993		39,301		-36,914
	Net income		$	328,873	$	238,623	$	262,649
	At December 31,					2014		2013
	(in thousands)
	Balance Sheet:
		Total assets			$	7,421,225	$	5,987,802
		Total liabilities			$	5,182,478	$	4,036,484

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_1

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segments and Corporate Group	2014
						Purchase		Goodwill written off
		Balance at		Goodwill on		accounting		related to discontinued				Balance at
	(In thousands)	1-Jan-14		acquisition		adjustments		operations			Other	December 31,2014
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	4,430	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	250,109
	Banco Popular North America		402,078		-		-		-186,511		-		215,567
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	647,757	$	4,430	$	-	$	-186,511	$	-	$	465,676
	2013
						Purchase
		Balance at		Goodwill on		accounting				Balance at
	(In thousands)	1-Jan-13		acquisition		adjustments		Other		31-Dec-13
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	245,679
	Banco Popular North America		402,078		-		-		-		402,078
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	647,757	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	647,757
	31-Dec-14
		Balance at				Balance at		Balance at				Balance at
		January 1,		Accumulated		January 1,		December 31,		Accumulated		December 31,
		2014		impairment		2014		2014		impairment		2014
	(In thousands)	(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)		(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	-	$	245,679	$	250,109	$	-	$	250,109
	Banco Popular North America		566,489		164,411		402,078		379,978		164,411		215,567
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	812,168	$	164,411	$	647,757	$	630,087	$	164,411	$	465,676
	31-Dec-13
		Balance at				Balance at		Balance at				Balance at
		January 1,		Accumulated		January 1,		December 31,		Accumulated		December 31,
		2013		impairment		2013		2013		impairment		2013
	(In thousands)	(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)		(gross amounts)		losses		(net amounts)
	Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	$	245,679	$	-	$	245,679	$	245,679	$	-	$	245,679
	Banco Popular North America		566,489		164,411		402,078		566,489		164,411		402,078
	Total Popular, Inc.	$	812,168	$	164,411	$	647,757	$	812,168	$	164,411	$	647,757
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class Text Block				Gross						Net
				Carrying			Accumulated			Carrying
	(In thousands)			Amount			Amortization			Value
	31-Dec-14
		Core deposits		$	50,679		$	32,006		$	18,673
		Other customer relationships			19,452			6,644			12,808
	Total other intangible assets			$	70,131		$	38,650		$	31,481
	31-Dec-13
		Core deposits		$	77,885		$	51,737		$	26,148
		Other customer relationships			17,555			4,712			12,843
		Other intangibles			135			107			28
	Total other intangible assets			$	95,575		$	56,556		$	39,019
Schedule Of Expected Amortization Expense Table Text Block	(In thousands)
	Year 2015	$	7,607
	Year 2016		7,322
	Year 2017		4,574
	Year 2018		4,481
	Year 2019		4,285

Deposits_Tables

Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Interest Bearing Deposits Table [Text Block]				December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Savings accounts		$	6,737,370	$	6,839,126
	NOW, money market and other interest bearing demand deposits			4,811,972		5,637,985
	Total savings, NOW, money market and other interest bearing demand deposits			11,549,342		12,477,111
	Certificates of deposit:
		Under $100,000		4,211,180		5,101,711
		$100,000 and over		3,263,265		3,209,641
	Total certificates of deposit			7,474,445		8,311,352
	Total interest bearing deposits		$	19,023,787	$	20,788,463
Summary Of Certificates Of Deposit By Maturity Disclosures Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)
	2015	$	5,011,262
	2016		958,246
	2017		572,706
	2018		363,691
	2019		495,931
	2020 and thereafter		72,609
	Total certificates of deposit	$	7,474,445

Federal_funds_purchased_and_as1

Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Fed Funds Purchased And Assets Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Table [Text Block]	(Dollars in thousands)		2014			2013
	Federal funds purchased		$	100,000		$	-
	Assets sold under agreements to repurchase			1,171,657			1,659,292
	Total federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase		$	1,271,657		$	1,659,292
	Maximum aggregate balance outstanding at any month-end		$	2,208,213		$	2,269,565
	Average monthly aggregate balance outstanding		$	1,732,199		$	1,842,879
	Weighted average interest rate:
		For the year		3.85	%		1.92	%
		At December 31		0.62	%		2.07	%
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block]			2014								2013
						Carrying		Market	Repurchase liability weighted					Carrying		Market	Repurchase liability weighted
			Repurchase			value of		value of	average		Repurchase			value of		value of	average
	(Dollars in thousands)			liability		collateral		collateral	interest rate			liability		collateral		collateral	interest rate
	Obligations of U.S. government
		sponsored entities
		Within 30 days	$	210,292	$	220,229	$	220,229	0.36	%	$	64,109	$	67,721	$	67,721	0.23	%
		After 30 to 90 days		25,765		27,349		27,349	0.34			-		-		-	-
		After 90 days		420,602		448,992		448,992	0.44			156,092		177,031		177,031	4.89
	Total obligations of U.S. government
		sponsored entities		656,659		696,570		696,570	0.41			220,201		244,752		244,752	3.53
	Mortgage-backed securities
		Within 30 days		3,227		3,612		3,612	0.4			23,998		26,591		26,591	0.46
		After 90 days		166,226		183,782		183,782	1.25			240,313		286,166		286,166	3.61
	Total mortgage-backed securities			169,453		187,394		187,394	1.23			264,311		312,757		312,757	3.32
	Collateralized mortgage obligations
		Within 30 days		15,277		19,087		19,087	0.27			235,306		267,120		267,120	0.39
		After 30 to 90 days		55,427		59,472		59,472	0.56			103,754		114,643		114,643	0.44
		After 90 days		71,448		78,683		78,683	0.6			322,881		370,197		370,197	4.24
	Total collateralized mortgage
		obligations		142,152		157,242		157,242	0.55			661,941		751,960		751,960	2.28
	Total		$	968,264	$	1,041,206	$	1,041,206	0.57	%	$	1,146,453	$	1,309,469	$	1,309,469	2.76	%

Other_shortterm_borrowings_Tab

Other short-term borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Advances with the FHLB paying interest at maturity, at fixed rate of 0.39% (2013 - 0.44%)	$	20,000	$	400,000
	Others		1,200		1,200
	Total other short-term borrowings	$	21,200	$	401,200

Notes_Payable_Tables

Notes Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Notes Payable [Table Text Block]
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Advances with the FHLB maturing from 2015 to 2021 paying interest at monthly fixed
		rates ranging from 0.45% to 4.19% ( 2013 - 0.27% to 4.19%)	$	802,198	$	589,229
	Unsecured senior debt securities maturing on 2019 paying interest semiannually
		at a fixed rate of 7.00%		450,000		-
	Term notes paying interest semiannually at fixed rate of 7.47%			-		675
	Term notes paying interest monthly at a floating rate of 3.00% over the
		10-year U.S. Treasury note rate [1][1]		-		14
	Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (related to trust preferred securities)
		maturing from 2027 to 2034 with fixed interest rates ranging from 6.125% to 8.327%
		(Refer to Note 26)		439,800		439,800
	Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (related to trust preferred
		securities) ($936,000 less discount of $404,460 at December 31, 2013) with no
		stated maturity and a contractual fixed interest rate of 5.00% until, but excluding
		December 5, 2013 and 9.00% thereafter (Refer to Note 26)		-		531,540
	Others			19,830		23,496
	Total notes payable		$	1,711,828	$	1,584,754
	[1]	The 10-year U.S. Treasury note key index rate at December 31, 2013 was 3.03%.
Maturity Distribution Of Debt Securities [Text Block]	Year	(In thousands)
	2015	$	328,917
	2016		250,966
	2017		82,983
	2018		106,934
	2019		463,270
	Later years		478,758
	Total notes payable	$	1,711,828

Offsetting_of_financial_assets1

Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Offsetting Assets Table [Text Block]	As of December 31, 2014
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Received			Cash Collateral Received	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	25,361	$	-	$	25,361	$	320	$	-	$	-	$	25,041
	Reverse repurchase agreements		151,134		-		151,134		-		151,134		-		-
	Total	$	176,495	$	-	$	176,495	$	320	$	151,134	$	-	$	25,041
	As of December 31, 2013
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Received			Cash Collateral Received	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	34,793	$	-	$	34,793	$	1,220	$	-	$	-	$	33,573
	Reverse repurchase agreements		175,965		-		175,965		-		175,965		-		-
	Total	$	210,758	$	-	$	210,758	$	1,220	$	175,965	$	-	$	33,573
Offsetting Liabilities Table [Text Block]	As of December 31, 2014
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Pledged			Cash Collateral Pledged	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	23,032	$	-	$	23,032	$	320	$	8,781	$	-	$	13,931
	Repurchase agreements		1,171,657		-		1,171,657		-		1,171,657		-		-
	Total	$	1,194,689	$	-	$	1,194,689	$	320	$	1,180,438	$	-	$	13,931
	As of December 31, 2013
								Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Securities Collateral Pledged			Cash Collateral Received	Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	32,378	$	-	$	32,378	$	1,220	$	14,003	$	-	$	17,155
	Repurchase agreements		1,659,292		-		1,659,292		-		1,659,292		-		-
	Total	$	1,691,670	$	-	$	1,691,670	$	1,220	$	1,673,295	$	-	$	17,155

Trust_preferred_securities_Tab

Trust preferred securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Financial Data Pertaining To Different Trusts Table [Text Block]	(Dollars in thousands)			As of December 31, 2014
											Popular
			BanPonce				Popular			North America					Popular
	Issuer		Trust I			Capital Trust I				Capital Trust I				Capital Trust Il
	Capital securities		$	52,865			$	181,063			$	91,651			$	101,023
	Distribution rate			8.327	%			6.7	%			6.564	%			6.125	%
	Common securities		$	1,637			$	5,601			$	2,835			$	3,125
	Junior subordinated debentures
		aggregate liquidation amount	$	54,502			$	186,664			$	94,486			$	104,148
	Stated maturity date		February				November				September				December
			2027				2033				2034				2034
	Reference notes			[1],[3],[6]				[2],[4],[5]				[1],[3],[5]				[2],[4],[5]
	(Dollars in thousands)			As of December 31, 2013
											Popular
			BanPonce				Popular			North America					Popular			Popular
	Issuer		Trust I			Capital Trust I				Capital Trust I				Capital Trust Il				Capital Trust III
	Capital securities		$	52,865			$	181,063			$	91,651			$	101,023		$	935,000
	Distribution rate			8.327	%			6.7	%			6.564	%			6.125	%		5.000% until,
																		but excluding
																			December 5,
																			2013 and
																			9.000% thereafter
	Common securities		$	1,637			$	5,601			$	2,835			$	3,125		$	1,000
	Junior subordinated debentures
		aggregate liquidation amount	$	54,502			$	186,664			$	94,486			$	104,148		$	936,000
	Stated maturity date		February				November				September				December			Perpetual
			2027				2033				2034				2034
	Reference notes			[1],[3],[6]				[2],[4],[5]				[1],[3],[5]				[2],[4],[5]			[2],[4],[7],[8]

Regulatory_capital_requirement1

Regulatory capital requirements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table Text Block]			Actual				Capital adequacy minimum requirement
	(Dollars in thousands)		Amount	Ratio			Amount	Ratio
			2014
	Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,122,238	19.41	%	$	1,698,712	8	%
	BPPR		2,973,500	17			1,399,664	8
	BPNA		1,216,065	35.77			271,952	8
	Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	3,849,891	18.13	%	$	849,356	4	%
	BPPR		2,749,051	15.71			699,832	4
	BPNA		1,182,899	34.8			135,976	4
	Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
	Corporation	$	3,849,891	11.94	%	$	967,505	3	%
							1,290,007	4
	BPPR		2,749,051	10.63			775,566	3
							1,034,089	4
	BPNA		1,182,899	20.01			177,376	3
							236,502	4
			Actual				Capital adequacy minimum requirement
	(Dollars in thousands)		Amount	Ratio			Amount	Ratio
			2013
	Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,761,555	20.42	%	$	1,865,494	8	%
	BPPR		2,607,018	14.76			1,413,292	8
	BPNA		1,400,740	25.47			439,908	8
	Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,464,742	19.15	%	$	932,747	4	%
	BPPR		2,381,347	13.48			706,646	4
	BPNA		1,331,471	24.21			219,954	4
	Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
	Corporation	$	4,464,742	12.85	%	$	1,042,384	3	%
							1,389,845	4
	BPPR		2,381,347	9.21			775,562	3
							1,034,083	4
	BPNA		1,331,471	15.92			250,931	3
							334,575	4
Schedule Of Minimum Amount And Ratios To Be Categorized As Well Capitalized [Table Text Block]			2014				2013
	(Dollars in thousands)		Amount	Ratio			Amount	Ratio
	Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	BPPR	$	1,749,580	10	%	$	1,766,615	10	%
	BPNA		339,939	10			549,885	10
	Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
	BPPR	$	1,049,748	6	%	$	1,059,969	6	%
	BPNA		203,964	6			329,931	6
	Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
	BPPR	$	1,292,611	5	%	$	1,292,604	5	%
	BPNA		295,627	5			418,219	5
Schedule of Basel 3 Requirements [Table Text Block]						Minimum Capital Plus Capital Conservation Buffer
		Minimum Capital		Well-Capitalized		2016		2017		2018		2019
	Common Equity Tier 1 to Risk-Weighted Assets	4.5	%	6.5	%	5.125	%	5.75	%	6.375	%	7	%
	Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets	6		8		6.625		7.25		7.875		8.5
	Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets	8		10		8.625		9.25		9.875		10.5
	Leverage Ratio	4		5		N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A

Other_comprehensive_income_los1

Other comprehensive income (loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]			Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [1]
					Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)					2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency translation		Beginning Balance		$	-36,099	$	-31,277	$	-28,829
			Other comprehensive gain (loss) before
				reclassifications		-4,451		-4,822		-2,448
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive gain (loss)		7,718		-		-
			Net change			3,267		-4,822		-2,448
			Ending balance		$	-32,832	$	-36,099	$	-31,277
	Adjustment of pension and
		postretirement benefit plans	Beginning Balance		$	-104,302	$	-225,846	$	-216,058
			Other comprehensive (loss) income before
				reclassifications		-98,015		104,272		-27,699
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive (loss) income for amortization
				of net losses		-5,188		17,272		18,051
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive (loss) income for amortization
				of prior service cost		2,318		-		-140
			Net change			-100,885		121,544		-9,788
			Ending balance		$	-205,187	$	-104,302	$	-225,846
	Unrealized net holding gains
		(losses) on investments	Beginning Balance		$	-48,344	$	154,568	$	203,078
			Other comprehensive gain (loss) before
				reclassifications		55,987		-201,119		-50,204
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive income		822		-1,793		1,694
			Net change			56,809		-202,912		-48,510
			Ending balance		$	8,465	$	-48,344	$	154,568
	Unrealized net gains (losses)
		on cash flow hedges	Beginning Balance		$	-	$	-313	$	-739
			Other comprehensive (loss) income before
				reclassifications		-4,034		1,436		-9,457
			Amounts reclassified from other accumulated other
				comprehensive (loss) income		3,716		-1,123		9,883
			Net change			-318		313		426
			Ending balance		$	-318	$	-	$	-313
			Total		$	-229,872	$	-188,745	$	-102,868
	[1] All amounts presented are net of tax.
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]			Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
			Affected Line Item in the		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		Consolidated Statements of Operations		2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency translation
		Cumulative translation adjustment
		reclassified into earnings	Other operating income		$	-7,718	$	-	$	-
			Total before tax			-7,718		-		-
			Income tax (expense) benefit			-		-		-
			Total net of tax		$	-7,718	$	-	$	-
	Adjustment of pension and postretirement benefit plans
		Amortization of net losses	Personnel costs		$	8,505	$	-24,674	$	-25,159
		Amortization of prior service cost	Personnel costs			-3,800		-		200
			Total before tax			4,705		-24,674		-24,959
			Income tax benefit			-1,835		7,402		7,048
			Total net of tax		$	2,870	$	-17,272	$	-17,911
	Unrealized holding gains on investments
		Realized gain (loss) on sale of securities	Net gain (loss) on sale and valuation adjustments
				of investment securities	$	-870	$	2,110	$	-1,707
			Total before tax			-870		2,110		-1,707
			Income tax benefit (expense)			48		-317		13
			Total net of tax		$	-822	$	1,793	$	-1,694
	Unrealized net losses on cash flow hedges
		Forward contracts	Mortgage banking activities		$	-6,091	$	1,839	$	-14,119
			Total before tax			-6,091		1,839		-14,119
			Income tax benefit (expense)			2,375		-716		4,236
			Total net of tax		$	-3,716	$	1,123	$	-9,883
			Total reclassification adjustments, net of tax		$	-9,386	$	-14,356	$	-29,488

Guarantees_Tables

Guarantees (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Guarantee Member
Credit Recourse Agreements Reserve Table [Text Block]			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Balance as of beginning of period	$	41,463	$	51,673
	Provision for recourse liability		41,312		21,793
	Net charge-offs / terminations		-23,337		-32,003
	Balance as of end of period	$	59,438	$	41,463
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Balance as of beginning of period	$	41,463	$	51,673
	Provision for recourse liability		41,312		21,793
	Net charge-offs / terminations		-23,337		-32,003
	Balance as of end of period	$	59,438	$	41,463
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Indemnification Guarantee Member
Indemnifications and Representations and Warranties Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)		2014			2013
	Balance as of beginning of period	$	19,277		$	7,587
	Additions for new sales		-			13,747
	Provision (reversal) for representation and warranties		-712			-332
	Net charge-offs		-2,606			-1,725
	Balance as of end of period	$	15,959		$	19,277

Commitments_and_contingencies_

Commitments and contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Fair Value Off Balance Sheet Risks Text Block
	(In thousands)			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Commitments to extend credit:
		Credit card lines	$	4,450,284	$	4,594,676
		Commercial lines of credit		2,415,843		2,569,377
		Other unused credit commitments		269,225		326,874
	Commercial letters of credit			2,820		3,059
	Standby letters of credit			46,362		78,948
	Commitments to originate or fund mortgage loans			25,919		47,722

Nonconsolidated_variable_inter1

Non-consolidated variable interest entities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fnma Gnma Fhlmc Vie [Member]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities Text Block	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Assets
	Servicing assets:
		Mortgage servicing rights	$	103,828	$	113,437
	Total servicing assets		$	103,828	$	113,437
	Other assets:
		Servicing advances	$	8,974	$	1,416
	Total other assets		$	8,974	$	1,416
	Total assets		$	112,802	$	114,853
	Maximum exposure to loss		$	112,802	$	114,853
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities Text Block	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Assets
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
		Acquisition loan	$	-	$	3,233
		Working capital line advances		426		390
		Advance facility advances		4,226		16,024
	Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	4,652	$	19,647
	Accrued interest receivable		$	22	$	65
	Other assets:
		Investment in PRLP 2011 Holdings LLC	$	23,650	$	26,596
	Total assets		$	28,324	$	46,308
	Deposits		$	-2,685	$	-3,621
	Total liabilities		$	-2,685	$	-3,621
	Total net assets		$	25,639	$	42,687
	Maximum exposure to loss		$	25,639	$	42,687
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities Text Block	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Assets
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
		Acquisition loan	$	97,193	$	157,660
		Advances under the working capital line		990		1,196
		Advances under the advance facility		12,460		1,427
	Total loans held-in-portfolio		$	110,643	$	160,283
	Accrued interest receivable		$	314	$	436
	Other assets:
		Investment in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	31,374	$	30,478
	Total assets		$	142,331	$	191,197
	Deposits		$	-12,960	$	-20,808
	Total liabilities		$	-12,960	$	-20,808
	Total net assets		$	129,371	$	170,389
	Maximum exposure to loss		$	129,371	$	170,389

Recovered_Sheet1

Derivative Instruments and hedging activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]			Notional amount				Derivative assets					Derivative liabilities
							Statement of		Fair value at			Statement of		Fair value at
			At December 31,				condition		December 31,			condition		December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		classification		2014		2013	classification		2014		2013
	Derivatives designated as
	hedging instruments:
	Forward contracts	$	92,850	$	-		Other assets	$	-	$	-	Other liabilities	$	551	$	-
	Total derivatives designated
	as hedging instruments	$	92,850	$	-			$	-	$	-		$	551	$	-
	Derivatives not designated
	as hedging instruments:
	Forward contracts	$	-	$	129,600		Trading account securities	$	-	$	83	Other liabilities	$	-	$	20
	Forward contracts		-		152,800		Other assets		-		658	Other liabilities		-		25
	Interest rate swaps		237,576		283,440		Other assets		8,418		13,289	Other liabilities		9,102		15,196
	Foreign currency forward contracts		745		-		Other assets		16		-	Other liabilities		11		-
	Interest rate caps		96,046		97,338		Other assets		320		1,192	Other liabilities		320		1,192
	Indexed options on deposits		86,712		85,729		Other assets		16,608		19,571	-		-		-
	Bifurcated embedded options		83,244		83,087		-		-		-	Interest bearing deposits		13,048		15,945
	Total derivatives not
	designated as
	hedging instruments:	$	504,323	$	831,994			$	25,362	$	34,793		$	22,481	$	32,378
	Total derivative assets
	and liabilities	$	597,173	$	831,994			$	25,362	$	34,793		$	23,032	$	32,378
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)		Classification in the statement of operations of the net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion, ineffective portion, and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)		Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	Forward contracts	$	-6,613	Mortgage banking activities	$	-6,091	$	-109
	Total	$	-6,613		$	-6,091	$	-109
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)		Classification in the statement of operations of the net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion, ineffective portion, and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)		Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	Forward contracts	$	2,286	Mortgage banking activities	$	1,839	$	577
	Total	$	2,286		$	1,839	$	577
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)		Classification in the statement of operations of the net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion, ineffective portion, and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)		Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	Forward contracts	$	-13,509	Mortgage banking activities	$	14,119	$	-44
	Total	$	-13,509		$	14,119	$	-44
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Included in Trading Activities [Table Text Block]		Amount of Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
			Year ended		Year ended		Year ended
		Classification of Net Gain (Loss)	December 31,		December 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	Recognized in Income on Derivatives	2014		2013		2012
	Forward contracts	Mortgage banking activities	$	-10,876	$	9,039	$	-8,046
	Interest rate swaps	Other operating income		1,223		965		2,953
	Foreign currency forward contracts	Other operating income		8		18		31
	Foreign currency forward contracts	Interest expense		5		-1		-5
	Indexed options on deposits	Interest expense		2,815		5,296		1,965
	Bifurcated embedded options	Interest expense		-1,666		-4,230		-1,735
	Total		$	-8,491	$	11,087	$	-4,837

Related_party_transactions_wit

Related party transactions with affiliated company (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]				Executive
	(In thousands)			Officers			Directors			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	4,947		$	108,207		$	113,154
	New loans			239			40,827			41,066
	Payments			-301			-51,720			-52,021
	Other changes			24,828			-30,473			-5,645
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	29,713		$	66,841		$	96,554
	New loans			1,163			74,327			75,490
	Payments			-1,318			-17,161			-18,479
	Other changes			4,529			-			4,529
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	34,087		$	124,007		$	158,094
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule Equity Method Investments Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Equity investment in PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC	$	23,650		$	26,596
Proportionate Share Of Income Loss And Changes In Stockholders Equity TableTextBlock			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Share of (loss) income from the equity investment in PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC	$	-2,947	$	3,347	$	7,128
Income Statement Data Resulting From Related Party Transactions Table [Text Block]			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		Category
	Interest income on loan to PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC	$	425	$	1,162	$	2,688	Interest income
Balance Sheet Data Resulting From Related Party Transactions Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	Loans	$	4,652	$	19,647
	Accrued interest receivable		22		65
	Deposits (non-interest bearing)		-2,685		-3,621
	Net total	$	1,989	$	16,091
E V E R T E C Inc [Member]
Schedule Equity Method Investments Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Equity investment in EVERTEC	$	25,146		$	19,931
Proportionate Share Of Income Loss And Changes In Stockholders Equity TableTextBlock			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014			2013		2012
	Share of income (loss) from investment in EVERTEC	$	10,536		$	-3,762	$	38,461
	Share of other changes in EVERTEC's stockholders' equity		381			18,965		-187
	Share of EVERTEC's changes in equity recognized in income	$	10,917		$	15,203	$	38,274
Income Statement Data Resulting From Related Party Transactions Table [Text Block]		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		Category
	Interest income on loan to EVERTEC	$	-	$	2,490	$	3,373	Interest income
	Interest income on investment securities issued by EVERTEC		-		1,269		3,850	Interest income
	Interest expense on deposits		-67		-128		-267	Interest expense
	ATH and credit cards interchange income from services to EVERTEC		26,646		25,571		25,188	Other service fees
	Debt prepayment penalty paid by EVERTEC		-		5,856		-	Net gain (loss) and valuation adjustments on investment securities
	Consulting fee paid by EVERTEC		-		9,854		-	Other operating income
	Rental income charged to EVERTEC		6,874		6,560		6,647	Net occupancy
	Processing fees on services provided by EVERTEC		-154,839		-155,521		-150,677	Professional fees
	Other services provided to EVERTEC		1,012		843		751	Other operating expenses
	Total	$	-120,374	$	-103,206	$	-111,135
Balance Sheet Data Resulting From Related Party Transactions Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	Accounts receivable (Other assets)	$	5,065	$	8,634
	Deposits		-15,481		-14,289
	Accounts payable (Other liabilities)		-15,511		-15,862
	Net total	$	-25,927	$	-21,517
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Schedule Equity Method Investments Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Equity investment in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	31,374		$	30,478
Proportionate Share Of Income Loss And Changes In Stockholders Equity TableTextBlock			Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013
	Share of income from the equity investment in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	745		$	-1,979
Income Statement Data Resulting From Related Party Transactions Table [Text Block]		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013		Category
	Interest income on loan to PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC	$	4,340		$	2,966	Interest income
	Servicing fee paid by PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC		70			150	Other service fees
	Total	$	4,410		$	3,116
Balance Sheet Data Resulting From Related Party Transactions Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Loans	$	110,643	$	160,283
	Accrued interest receivable		314		436
	Deposits		-12,960		-20,808
	Net total	$	97,997	$	139,911

Fair_value_measurement_Tables

Fair value measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Table Text Block	At December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	-	$	700,154	$	-	$	700,154
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities		-		1,724,973		-		1,724,973
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		-		61,712		-		61,712
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies		-		1,910,030		-		1,910,030
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		903,037		1,325		904,362
	Equity securities		323		2,299		-		2,622
	Other		-		11,306		-		11,306
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	323	$	5,313,511	$	1,325	$	5,315,159
	Trading account securities, excluding derivatives:
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions	$	-	$	7,954	$	-	$	7,954
	Collateralized mortgage obligations		-		261		1,375		1,636
	Mortgage-backed securities - federal agencies		-		104,463		6,229		110,692
	Other		-		16,682		1,563		18,245
	Total trading account securities	$	-	$	129,360	$	9,167	$	138,527
	Mortgage servicing rights	$	-	$	-	$	148,694	$	148,694
	Derivatives		-		25,362		-		25,362
	Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	323	$	5,468,233	$	159,186	$	5,627,742
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-	$	-23,032	$	-	$	-23,032
	Contingent consideration		-		-		-133,634		-133,634
	Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	-	$	-23,032	$	-133,634	$	-156,666
	At December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	-	$	28,482	$	-	$	28,482
	Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities		-		1,629,205		-		1,629,205
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions		-		66,377		-		66,377
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - federal agencies		-		2,418,296		-		2,418,296
	Collateralized mortgage obligations - private label		-		513		-		513
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		1,129,118		6,523		1,135,641
	Equity securities		412		3,704		-		4,116
	Other		-		12,170		-		12,170
	Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	412	$	5,287,865	$	6,523	$	5,294,800
	Trading account securities, excluding derivatives:
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions	$	-	$	7,586	$	-	$	7,586
	Collateralized mortgage obligations		-		426		1,423		1,849
	Mortgage-backed securities - federal agencies		-		302,952		9,799		312,751
	Other		-		15,545		1,929		17,474
	Total trading account securities	$	-	$	326,509	$	13,151	$	339,660
	Mortgage servicing rights	$	-	$	-	$	161,099	$	161,099
	Derivatives		-		34,793		-		34,793
	Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	412	$	5,649,167	$	180,773	$	5,830,352
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-	$	-32,378	$	-	$	-32,378
	Contingent consideration		-		-		-128,299		-128,299
	Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	-	$	-32,378	$	-128,299	$	-160,677
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	NONRECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets											Write-downs
		Loans[1]	$	-	$	-	$	71,750	$	71,750	$	-15,405
		Loans held-for-sale[2]		-		-		21,609		21,609		-38
		Other real estate owned[3]		-		6,610		86,520		93,130		-42,366
		Other foreclosed assets[3]		-		-		1,368		1,368		-1,622
	Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis		$	-	$	6,610	$	181,247	$	187,857	$	-59,431
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	NONRECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets											Write-downs
		Loans[1]	$	-	$	-	$	25,673	$	25,673	$	-21,348
		Loans held-for-sale[2]		-		-		-		-		-364,820
		Other real estate owned[3]		-		2,849		84,732		87,581		-43,861
		Other foreclosed assets[3]		-		-		638		638		-617
	Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis		$	-	$	2,849	$	111,043	$	113,892	$	-430,646
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	NONRECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets										Write-downs
	Loans[1]	$	-	$	-	$	10,445	$	10,445	$	-23,972
	Loans held-for-sale[2]		-		-		93,429		93,429		-43,937
	Other real estate owned[3]		-		-		111,425		111,425		-32,783
	Other foreclosed assets[3]		-		-		128		128		-360
	Long-lived assets held-for-sale[4]		-		-		-		-		-123
	Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	$	-	$	-	$	215,427	$	215,427	$	-101,175
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31, 2014
			MBS						Other
			classified		CMOs				securities
			as investment		classified		MBS		classified
			securities		as trading		classified as		as trading		Mortgage
			available-		account		trading account		account		servicing		Total		Contingent		Total
	(In thousands)		for-sale		securities		securities		securities		rights		assets		consideration		liabilities
	Balance at January 1, 2014		$	6,523	$	1,423	$	9,799	$	1,929	$	161,099	$	180,773	$	-128,299	$	-128,299
	Gains (losses) included in earnings			-31		-11		-165		-366		-24,773		-25,346		-1,791		-1,791
	Gains (losses) included in OCI			-249		-		-		-		-		-249		-		-
	Additions			-		270		805		-		12,583		13,658		-4,330		-4,330
	Sales			-4,350		-		-2,110		-		-		-6,460		-		-
	Settlements			-568		-307		-2,100		-		-215		-3,190		786		786
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	1,325	$	1,375	$	6,229	$	1,563	$	148,694	$	159,186	$	-133,634	$	-133,634
	Changes in unrealized gains
		(losses) included in earnings
		relating to assets still held
		at December 31, 2014	$	-	$	-7	$	-72	$	-144	$	-6,120	$	-6,343	$	-1,791	$	-1,791
		Year ended December 31, 2013
			MBS						Other
			classified		CMOs				securities
			as investment		classified		MBS		classified
			securities		as trading		classified as		as trading		Mortgage
			available-		account		trading account		account		servicing		Total		Contingent		Total
	(In thousands)		for-sale		securities		securities		securities		rights		assets		consideration		liabilities
	Balance at January 1, 2013		$	7,070	$	2,499	$	11,817	$	2,240	$	154,430	$	178,056	$	-112,002	$	-112,002
	Gains (losses) included in earnings			-7		-18		-39		-311		-11,403		-11,778		-16,297		-16,297
	Gains (losses) included in OCI			-40		-		-		-		-		-40		-		-
	Additions			-		25		859		-		19,307		20,191		-		-
	Sales			-		-802		-100		-		-		-902		-		-
	Settlements			-500		-281		-2,738		-		-1,235		-4,754		-		-
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	6,523	$	1,423	$	9,799	$	1,929	$	161,099	$	180,773	$	-128,299	$	-128,299
	Changes in unrealized gains
		(losses) included in earnings
		relating to assets still held
		at December 31, 2013	$	-	$	-4	$	159	$	14	$	15,024	$	15,193	$	-16,297	$	-16,297
		Year ended December 31, 2012
			MBS						Other
			classified		CMOs				securities
			as investment		classified		MBS		classified
			securities		as trading		classified as		as trading		Mortgage
			available-		account		trading account		account		servicing		Total		Contingent		Total
	(In thousands)		for-sale		securities		securities		securities		rights		assets		consideration		liabilities
	Balance at January 1, 2012		$	7,435	$	2,808	$	21,777	$	4,036	$	151,323	$	187,379	$	-99,762	$	-99,762
	Gains (losses) included in earnings			-6		30		680		-123		-17,406		-16,825		-12,600		-12,600
	Gains (losses) included in OCI			66		-		-		-		-		66		-		-
	Additions			-		608		6,499		2,116		20,726		29,949		-		-
	Sales			-		-250		-9,824		-1,834		-103		-12,011		-		-
	Settlements			-425		-697		-2,104		-1,955		-110		-5,291		360		360
	Transfers into Level 3			-		-		2,405		-		-		2,405		-		-
	Transfers out of Level 3			-		-		-7,616		-		-		-7,616		-		-
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	7,070	$	2,499	$	11,817	$	2,240	$	154,430	$	178,056	$	-112,002	$	-112,002
	Changes in unrealized gains
		(losses) included in earnings
		relating to assets still held
		at December 31, 2012	$	-	$	23	$	-165	$	-333	$	8,130	$	7,655	$	-13,347	$	-13,347
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]			2014				2013				2012
			Total		Changes in unrealized		Total		Changes in unrealized		Total		Changes in unrealized
			gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)		gains (losses)
			included		relating to assets still		included		relating to assets still		included		relating to assets still
	(In thousands)		in earnings		held at reporting date		in earnings		held at reporting date		in earnings		held at reporting date
	Interest income		$	-31	$	-	$	-7	$	-	$	-6	$	-
	FDIC loss share (expense)
		income		-1,791		-1,791		-15,994		-15,994		-13,178		-13,178
	Mortgage banking activities			-24,773		-6,120		-11,403		15,024		-17,406		8,130
	Trading account (loss) profit			-542		-223		-368		169		587		-475
	Other operating income			-		-		-303		-303		578		-169
	Total		$	-27,137	$	-8,134	$	-28,075	$	-1,104	$	-29,425	$	-5,692
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]				Fair value
				at December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014	Valuation technique	Unobservable inputs	Weighted average (range)
	CMO's - trading		$	1,375	Discounted cash flow model	Weighted average life	2.2 years (0.6 - 4.8 years)
						Yield	4.0% (1.3% - 4.7%)
						Constant prepayment rate	23.9% (19.5% - 27.9%)
	Other - trading		$	769	Discounted cash flow model	Weighted average life	5.5	years
						Yield	12.1	%
						Constant prepayment rate	10.8	%
	Mortgage servicing rights		$	148,694	Discounted cash flow model	Prepayment speed	8.7% (5.3% - 22.7%)
						Weighted average life	11.5 years (4.4 - 18.8 years)
						Discount rate	11.3% (9.5% - 15.0%)
	Contingent consideration		$	-133,634	Discounted cash flow model	Credit loss rate on covered loans	7.3% (0.0% - 100.0%)
						Risk premium component
						of discount rate	5	%
	Loans held-in-portfolio		$	71,090[1]	External appraisal	Haircut applied on
						external appraisals	26.6% (20.0% - 30.0%)
	Other real estate owned		$	29,715[2]	External appraisal	Haircut applied on
						external appraisals	12.5% (10.0% - 30.0%)
	Other foreclosed assets		$	1,354[3]	External appraisal	Haircut applied on
						external appraisals	3.3% (1.0% - 6.0%)

Fair_value_of_financial_instru1

Fair value of financial instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Text Block			31-Dec-14
			Carrying
	(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and due from banks		$	381,095	$	381,095	$	-	$	-	$	381,095
	Money market investments			1,822,386		1,671,477		150,909		-		1,822,386
	Trading account securities, excluding
		derivatives[1]		138,527		-		129,360		9,167		138,527
	Investment securities available-for-sale[1]			5,315,159		323		5,313,511		1,325		5,315,159
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
		Obligations of Puerto Rico, States
		and political subdivisions		101,573		-		-		92,597		92,597
		Collateralized mortgage
		obligation-federal agency		97		-		-		102		102
		Other		1,500		-		1,500		-		1,500
	Total investment securities
		held-to-maturity	$	103,170	$	-	$	1,500	$	92,699	$	94,199
	Other investment securities:
		FHLB stock	$	66,773	$	-	$	66,773	$	-	$	66,773
		FRB stock		80,025		-		80,025		-		80,025
		Trust preferred securities		13,197		-		12,197		1,000		13,197
		Other investments		1,911		-		-		5,028		5,028
	Total other investment securities		$	161,906	$	-	$	158,995	$	6,028	$	165,023
	Loans held-for-sale		$	106,104	$	-	$	27,074	$	87,862	$	114,936
	Loans not covered under loss sharing
		agreement with the FDIC		18,884,732		-		-		18,079,609		18,079,609
	Loans covered under loss sharing
		agreements with the FDIC		2,460,589		-		-		2,947,909		2,947,909
	FDIC loss share asset			542,454		-		-		481,420		481,420
	Mortgage servicing rights			148,694		-		-		148,694		148,694
	Derivatives			25,362		-		25,362		-		25,362
			31-Dec-14
			Carrying
	(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
	Financial Liabilities:
	Deposits:
		Demand deposits	$	17,333,090	$	-	$	17,333,090	$	-	$	17,333,090
		Time deposits		7,474,445		-		7,512,683		-		7,512,683
	Total deposits		$	24,807,535	$	-	$	24,845,773	$	-	$	24,845,773
	Assets sold under agreements to
		repurchase:
		Securities sold under agreements
		to repurchase	$	1,271,657	$	-	$	1,269,398	$	-	$	1,269,398
	Total assets sold under agreements to
		repurchase	$	1,271,657	$	-	$	1,269,398	$	-	$	1,269,398
	Other short-term borrowings[2]		$	21,200	$	-	$	20,200	$	1,000	$	21,200
	Notes payable:
		FHLB advances		802,198		-		814,877		-		814,877
		Unsecured senior debt securities		450,000		-		460,530		-		460,530
		Junior subordinated deferrable
		interest debentures (related to
		trust preferred securities)		439,800		-		379,400		-		379,400
		Junior subordinated deferrable
		interest debentures (Troubled
		Others		19,830		-		-		19,830		19,830
	Total notes payable		$	1,711,828	$	-	$	1,654,807	$	19,830	$	1,674,637
	Derivatives		$	23,032	$	-	$	23,032	$	-	$	23,032
	Contingent consideration		$	133,634	$	-	$	-	$	133,634	$	133,634
	(In thousands)			Notional amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
	Commitments to extend credit		$	7,135,352	$	-	$	-	$	1,716	$	1,716
	Letters of credit			49,182		-		-		486		486
			31-Dec-13
			Carrying
	(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks		$	423,211	$	423,211	$	-	$	-	$	423,211
Money market investments			858,453		677,033		181,420		-		858,453
Trading account securities, excluding
	derivatives[1]		339,660		-		326,509		13,151		339,660
Investment securities available-for-sale[1]			5,294,800		412		5,287,865		6,523		5,294,800
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	Obligations of Puerto Rico, States
	and political subdivisions		113,881		-		-		94,712		94,712
	Collateralized mortgage
	obligation-federal agency		115		-		-		122		122
	Other		26,500		-		1,500		24,354		25,854
Total investment securities
	held-to-maturity	$	140,496	$	-	$	1,500	$	119,188	$	120,688
Other investment securities:
	FHLB stock	$	85,245	$	-	$	85,245	$	-	$	85,245
	FRB stock		80,385		-		80,385		-		80,385
	Trust preferred securities		14,197		-		13,197		1,000		14,197
	Other investments		1,925		-		-		4,699		4,699
Total other investment securities		$	181,752	$	-	$	178,827	$	5,699	$	184,526
Loans held-for-sale		$	110,426	$	-	$	3,155	$	109,405	$	112,560
Loans not covered under loss sharing
	agreement with the FDIC		21,073,403		-		-		19,070,337		19,070,337
Loans covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC		2,882,335		-		-		3,404,128		3,404,128
FDIC loss share asset			948,608		-		-		837,131		837,131
Mortgage servicing rights			161,099		-		-		161,099		161,099
Derivatives			34,793		-		34,793		-		34,793
		31-Dec-13
		Carrying
(In thousands)		amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits:
	Demand deposits	$	18,399,793	$	-	$	18,399,793	$	-	$	18,399,793
	Time deposits		8,311,352		-		8,367,410		-		8,367,410
Total deposits		$	26,711,145	$	-	$	26,767,203	$	-	$	26,767,203
Assets sold under agreements to
	repurchase:
	Securities sold under agreements
	to repurchase	$	1,021,102	$	-	$	1,025,628	$	-	$	1,025,628
	Structured repurchase agreements		638,190		-		694,422		-		694,422
Total assets sold under agreements to
	repurchase	$	1,659,292	$	-	$	1,720,050	$	-	$	1,720,050
Other short-term borrowings[2]		$	401,200	$	-	$	401,200	$	-	$	401,200
Notes payable:
	FHLB advances		589,229		-		604,976		-		604,976
	Medium-term notes		689		-		-		716		716
	Junior subordinated deferrable
	interest debentures (related to
	trust preferred securities)		439,800		-		348,222		-		348,222
	Junior subordinated deferrable
	interest debentures (Troubled
	Asset Relief Program)		531,540		-		-		1,006,638		1,006,638
	Others		23,496		-		-		23,496		23,496
Total notes payable		$	1,584,754	$	-	$	953,198	$	1,030,850	$	1,984,048
Derivatives		$	32,378	$	-	$	32,378	$	-	$	32,378
Contingent consideration		$	128,299	$	-	$	-	$	128,299	$	128,299
(In thousands)			Notional amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Commitments to extend credit		$	7,490,927	$	-	$	-	$	2,571	$	2,571
Letters of credit			82,007		-		-		901		901

Employee_benefits_Tables

Employee benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets Table Text Block		Minimum allotment		Maximum allotment
	Equity	0	%	70	%
	Debt securities	0	%	100	%
	Cash and cash equivalents	0	%	100	%
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Obligations of the U.S. Government and its agencies	$	210,549	$	198,992
	Corporate bonds and debentures		50,708		43,885
	Equity securities		241,458		238,792
	Index fund - equity		27,888		33,347
	Foreign commingled trust fund		9,998		-
	Foreign equity fund		79,666		87,336
	Foreign index fund		29,643		43,711
	Commodity fund		13,480		16,451
	Mortgage-backed securities		12,913		12,950
	Private equity investments		546		922
	Cash and cash equivalents		18,834		27,456
	Accrued investment income		1,557		1,640
	Total assets	$	697,240	$	705,482
			2014								2013
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Obligations of the U.S. Government and its agencies	$	-	$	210,549	$	-	$	210,549	$	-	$	198,992	$	-	$	198,992
	Corporate bonds and debentures		-		50,708		-		50,708		-		43,885		-		43,885
	Equity securities		241,458		-		-		241,458		238,792		-		-		238,792
	Index fund - equity		27,888		-		-		27,888		33,347		-		-		33,347
	Foreign commingled trust fund		-		9,998		-		9,998		-		-		-		-
	Foreign equity fund		-		79,666		-		79,666		-		87,336		-		87,336
	Foreign index fund		-		29,643		-		29,643		-		43,711		-		43,711
	Commodity fund		-		13,480		-		13,480		-		16,451		-		16,451
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		12,913		-		12,913		-		12,950		-		12,950
	Private equity investments		-		-		546		546		-		-		922		922
	Cash and cash equivalents		18,834		-		-		18,834		27,456		-		-		27,456
	Accrued investment income		-		-		1,557		1,557		-		-		1,640		1,640
	Total assets	$	288,180	$	406,957	$	2,103	$	697,240	$	299,595	$	403,325	$	2,562	$	705,482
Schedule Of Effect Of Significant Unobservable Inputs Changes In Plan Assets Table Text Block	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Balance at beginning of year		$	2,562	$	2,848
	Actual return on plan assets:
		Change in unrealized (loss) gain relating to instruments still held at the reporting date		-459		-286
		Actual return on plan assets (gain (loss)) relating to instruments sold during the year		-		-
	Settlements			-		-
	Transfers in and / or out of Level 3			-		-
	Balance at end of year		$	2,103	$	2,562
Schedule Of Information Popular Inc Shares Of Common Stock Held By The Plans [Table Text Block]			2014		2013
	Shares of Popular, Inc. common stock		274,572		274,572
	Fair value of shares of Popular, Inc. common stock	$	9,349,177	$	7,888,454
	Dividends paid on shares of Popular, Inc. common stock held by the plan	$	-	$	-
Schedule Of Aggregate Status Of The Plans And The Amounts Recognized In The Consolidated Financial Statements [Table Text Block]			Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	653,396	$	751,605	$	36,096	$	40,051
	Interest cost		29,844		27,863		1,659		1,493
	Actuarial (gain) loss		131,610		-76,997		6,238		-4,169
	Benefits paid		-37,035		-49,075		-1,329		-1,279
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	777,815	$	653,396	$	42,664	$	36,096
	Change in fair value of plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	671,299	$	625,519	$	34,183	$	30,616
	Actual return on plan assets		28,501		94,855		1,570		4,795
	Employer contributions		-		-		51		51
	Benefits paid		-37,035		-49,075		-1,329		-1,279
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	662,765	$	671,299	$	34,475	$	34,183
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Net loss	$	289,233	$	147,677	$	13,588	$	6,928
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL)	$	289,233	$	147,677	$	13,588	$	6,928
	Reconciliation of net assets (liabilities):
	Net liabilities at beginning of year	$	17,903	$	-126,086	$	-1,912	$	-9,434
	Amount recognized in AOCL at beginning of year, pre-tax		147,677		297,765		6,928		15,055
	Amount prepaid at beginning of year		165,580		171,679		5,016		5,621
	Net periodic benefit income (cost)		8,603		-6,099		332		-656
	Contributions		-		-		51		51
	Amount prepaid at end of year		174,183		165,580		5,399		5,016
	Amount recognized in AOCL		-289,233		-147,677		-13,588		-6,928
	Net assets (liabilities) at end of year	$	-115,050	$	17,903	$	-8,189	$	-1,912
Schedule Of Breakdown Of Pension And Restoration Plans Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]			Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Non-current assets	$	-	$	17,903	$	0	$	504
	Current liabilities		-		-		173		51
	Non-current liabilities		115,050		-		8,016		2,365
Schedule Of Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets Table Text Block			Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Projected benefit obligation	$	777,815	$	-	$	42,664	$	2,416
	Accumulated benefit obligation		777,815		-		42,664		2,416
	Fair value of plan assets		662,765		-		34,475		-
Schedule Of Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine The Benefit Obligation [Table Text Block]			Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Discount rate		3.9	%	4.7	%	3.9	%	4.7	%
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]			Pension plan						Benefit restoration plans
			2014		2013		2012		2014		2013		2012
	Discount rate		4.7	%	3.8	%	4.4	%	4.7	%	3.8	%	4.4	%
	Expected return on plan assets		7.25	%	7.25	%	7.6	%	7.25	%	7.25	%	7.6	%
Schedule Of Employer Contribution To Benefit Plan [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)			2015
	Pension plan		$	-
	Benefit restoration plans		$	173
Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations Table Text Block	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of the year		$	145,732	$	183,611
	Service cost			1,457		2,257
	Interest cost			6,846		6,848
	Amendments			-		-18,670
	Benefits paid			-5,688		-7,066
	Actuarial (gain) loss			13,471	$	-21,248
	Benefit obligation end of year		$	161,818		145,732
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Net prior service cost		$	-14,870	$	-18,670
	Net loss			25,817		12,346
	Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss		$	10,947	$	-6,324
	Reconciliation of net liability:
	Net liability at beginning of year		$	-145,732	$	-183,611
	Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of year, pre-tax			-6,324		35,486
	Amount accrued at beginning of year			-152,056		-148,125
	Net periodic benefit cost			-4,503		-10,997
	Contributions			5,688		7,066
	Amount accrued at end of year			-150,871		-152,056
	Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)			-10,947		6,324
	Net liability at end of year		$	-161,818	$	-145,732
Schedule Of Breakdown Postretirement Health Care Benefit Plan Liabilities [Table Text Block]
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Current liabilities	$	5,820	$	6,199
	Non-current liabilities		155,998		139,532
Schedule Of Discount Rate Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates Used To Determined The Benefit Obligation And Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Table Text Block]	To determine benefit obligation:		2014		2013
	Discount rate		4	%	4.8	%
	Initial health care cost trend rates		7	%	7.5	%
	Ultimate health care cost trend rate		5	%	5	%
	Year that the ultimate trend rate is reached		2019		2019
	To determine net periodic benefit cost:		2014		2013		2012
	Discount rate		4.8	%	3.8	%	4.4	%
	Initial health care cost trend rates:
		Medicare Advantage plans	7.5	%	6.5	%	25	%
		All other plans	7.5		6.5		7
	Ultimate health care cost trend rate		5	%	5	%	5	%
	Year that the ultimate trend rate is reached		2019		2016		2016
Schedule Of Effect Of One Percentage Point Change In Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]			1-percentage point		1-percentage point
	(In thousands)		increase		decrease
	Effect on total service cost and interest cost components	$	290	$	-363
	Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	$	8,449	$	-9,955
Schedule Of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Less Than Plan Assets [Table Text Block]			Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Projected benefit obligation	$	-	$	653,396	$	-	$	33,680
	Accumulated benefit obligation		-		653,396		-		33,680
	Fair value of plan assets		-		671,299		-		34,183
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table Text Block	(In thousands)			Pension plan				Benefit restoration plans
				2014		2013		2014		2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of year		$	147,677	$	297,765	$	6,928	$	15,055
	Increase (decrease) in AOCL:
	Recognized during the year:
		Amortization of actuarial losses		-8,074		-21,452		-431		-1,330
	Occurring during the year:
		Net actuarial (gains) losses		149,630		-128,636		7,091		-6,797
	Total (decrease) increase in AOCL			141,556		-150,088		6,660		-8,127
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of year		$	289,233	$	147,677	$	13,588	$	6,928
Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized Table Text Block	(In thousands)		Pension plan		Benefit restoration plans
	Net loss	$	17,859	$	1,244
Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs Table Text Block			Pension plan						Benefit restoration plans
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012		2014		2013		2012
	Interest cost	$	29,844	$	27,863	$	29,981	$	1,659	$	1,493	$	1,572
	Expected return on plan assets		-46,521		-43,216		-39,240		-2,422		-2,167		-2,105
	Recognized net actuarial loss		8,074		21,452		21,703		431		1,330		1,294
	Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	$	-8,603	$	6,099	$	12,444	$	-332	$	656	$	761
Schedule Of Expected Benefit Payments Table Text Block	(In thousands)		Pension plan		Benefit restoration plans
	2015	$	36,977	$	1,763
	2016		37,473		1,914
	2017		38,129		2,058
	2018		38,786		2,161
	2019		39,483		2,304
	2020 - 2024		205,506		12,126
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table Text Block	(In thousands)			2014		2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at beginning of year		$	-6,324	$	35,486
	Increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive loss :
	Recognized during the year:
		Prior service credit		3,800		-
		Amortization of actuarial losses		-		-1,892
	Occurring during the year:
		Prior service cost (credit)		-		-18,670
		Net actuarial (gains) losses		13,471		-21,248
	Total increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive loss			17,271		-41,810
	Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at end of year		$	10,947	$	-6,324
Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized Table Text Block	(In thousands)		2015
	Net prior service credit	$	-3,800
	Net loss	$	996
Schedule Of Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets Table Text Block	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Projected benefit obligation	$	161,818	$	145,732
	Accumulated benefit obligation		161,818		145,732
	Fair value of plan assets		-		-
Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs Table Text Block	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Service cost	$	1,457	$	2,257	$	2,190
	Interest cost		6,846		6,848		7,801
	Amortization of prior service credit		-3,800		-		-200
	Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)		-		1,892		2,162
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	4,503	$	10,997	$	11,953
Schedule Of Expected Benefit Payments Table Text Block	(In thousands)
	2015	$	5,820
	2016		5,998
	2017		6,290
	2018		6,565
	2019		6,844
	2020 - 2024		37,668
Schedule of Net Funded Status	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	-161,818	$	-145,732
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		-		-
	Funded status at year end		-161,818		-145,732
Pensions And Benefit Restoration Plans [Member]
Schedule of Net Funded Status		Pension Plan					Tax Qualified Restoration Plan			Benefit Restoration Plan
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	-777,815	$	-653,396	$	-39,768	$	-33,679	$	-2,896	$	-2,416
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		662,765		671,299		34,475		34,183		-		-
	Funded status at year end	$	-115,050	$	17,903	$	-5,293	$	504	$	-2,896	$	-2,416

Net_income_per_common_share_Ta

Net income per common share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table Text Block
	(In thousands, except per share information)		2014		2013		2012
	Net (loss) income from continuing operations	$	-190,510	$	558,818	$	207,457
	Net (loss) income from discontinued operations		-122,980		40,509		37,818
	Preferred stock dividends		-3,723		-3,723		-3,723
	Net (loss) income applicable to common stock	$	-317,213	$	595,604	$	241,552
	Average common shares outstanding		102,848,792		102,693,685		102,429,755
	Average potential dilutive common shares		-		367,790		223,855
	Average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution		102,848,792		103,061,475		102,653,610
	Basic EPS from continuing operations	$	-1.88	$	5.41	$	1.99
	Basic EPS from discontinued operations	$	-1.2	$	0.39	$	0.37
	Total Basic EPS	$	-3.08	$	5.8	$	2.36
	Diluted EPS from continuing operations	$	-1.88	$	5.39	$	1.98
	Diluted EPS from discontinued operations	$	-1.2	$	0.39	$	0.37
	Total Diluted EPS	$	-3.08	$	5.78	$	2.35

Rental_expense_and_commitments1

Rental expense and commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases Table Text Block	Year		Minimum payments[1]
			(In thousands)
	2015	$	56,129
	2016		27,699
	2017		22,225
	2018		18,537
	2019		16,603
	Later years		114,379
		$	255,572

Other_service_fees_Tables

Other service fees (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Other Service Fees Table [Text Block]	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012
	Debit card fees	$	43,146	$	41,912	$	43,528
	Insurance fees		54,158		52,309		51,363
	Credit card fees		67,639		65,727		61,071
	Sale and administration of investment products		27,711		35,272		37,766
	Trust fees		18,209		17,285		16,353
	Processing fees		-		-		6,330
	Other fees		14,402		16,846		16,104
	Total other service fees	$	225,265	$	229,351	$	232,515

FDIC_loss_share_expense_income1

FDIC loss share (expense) income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
F D I C Loss Share Expense Income Table [Text Block]				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Amortization of loss share indemnification asset		$	-189,959	$	-161,635	$	-129,676
	Reversal of accelerated amortization in prior periods			12,492		-		-
	80% mirror accounting on credit impairment losses[1]			32,038		60,454		58,187
	80% mirror accounting on reimbursable expenses			58,117		50,985		30,771
	80% mirror accounting on recoveries on covered assets, including rental income
		on OREOs, subject to reimbursement to the FDIC		-13,124		-16,057		-2,979
	80% mirror accounting on amortization of contingent liability
		on unfunded commitments		-		-473		-969
	Change in true-up payment obligation			-1,791		-15,993		-13,178
	Other			-797		668		1,633
	Total FDIC loss share expense		$	-103,024	$	-82,051	$	-56,211
	[1] Reductions in expected cash flows for ASC 310-30 loans, which may impact the provision for loan losses, may consider reductions in both principal and interest cash flow expectations. The amount covered under the FDIC loss sharing agreements for interest not collected from borrowers is limited under the agreements (approximately 90 days); accordingly, these amounts are not subject fully to the 80% mirror accounting.

Stockbased_compensation_Tables

Stock-based compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range Text Block		(Not in thousands)
	Exercise price per share					Options outstanding	Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding		Weighted-average remaining life of options outstanding in years	Options exercisable (fully vested)	Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable
				$	272	44,797	$	272	0.12	44,797	$	272
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table Text Block	(Not in thousands)	Options outstanding		Weighted-average exercise price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012	206,946	$	207.83
	Granted	-		-
	Exercised	-		-
	Forfeited	-		-
	Expired	-45,960		155.68
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	160,986	$	222.71
	Granted	-		-
	Exercised	-		-
	Forfeited	-		-
	Expired	-60,549		171.42
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	100,437	$	253.64
	Granted	-		-
	Exercised	-		-
	Forfeited	-		-
	Expired	-55,640		238.85
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	44,797	$	272
Management Member
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	(Not in thousands)	Restricted stock		Weighted-average grant date fair value
	Non-vested at January 1, 2012	241,934	$	31.98
	Granted	359,427		17.72
	Vested	-96,353		37.61
	Forfeited	-13,785		26.59
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012	491,223	$	20.59
	Granted	229,131		28.2
	Vested	-131,324		31.23
	Forfeited	-3,783		24.63
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013	585,247	$	21.16
	Granted	365,831		29.86
	Vested	-311,078		19.02
	Forfeited	-11,991		29.33
	Non-vested at December 31, 2014	628,009	$	27.13
Director Member
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	(Not in thousands)	Restricted stock		Weighted-average grant date fair value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2012	-		-
	Granted	41,174	$	16.37
	Vested	-41,174		16.37
	Forfeited	-		-
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012	-		-
	Granted	20,930	$	29.43
	Vested	-20,930		29.43
	Forfeited	-		-
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013	-		-
	Granted	23,135	$	30.43
	Vested	-23,135		30.43
	Forfeited	-		-
	Non-vested at December 31, 2014	-		-

Income_taxes_Tables

Income taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Puerto Rico	$	7,814	$	27,118	$	108,090
	Federal and States		6,953		10,309		998
	Subtotal		14,767		37,427		109,088
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	Puerto Rico		12,569		-90,796		-138,632
	Federal and States		2,861		-491		3,141
	Valuation allowance-Initial recognition		8,034		-		-
	Adjustment for enacted changes in income tax laws		20,048		-197,467		-
	Subtotal		43,512		-288,754		-135,491
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	58,279	$	-251,327	$	-26,403
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Table Text Block	(In thousands)			31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Deferred tax assets:
	Tax credits available for carryforward		$	12,056	$	8,195
	Net operating loss and other carryforward available			1,261,413		1,269,523
	Postretirement and pension benefits			111,677		51,742
	Deferred loan origination fees			7,720		7,164
	Allowance for loan losses			710,666		760,956
	Deferred gains			7,500		9,313
	Accelerated depreciation			7,915		7,577
	Intercompany deferred gains			2,988		3,235
	Other temporary differences			27,755		34,443
		Total gross deferred tax assets		2,149,690		2,152,148
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Differences between the assigned values and the tax basis of assets and liabilities
		recognized in purchase business combinations		37,804		37,938
	FDIC-assisted transaction			81,335		79,381
	Unrealized net gain on trading and available-for-sale securities			20,817		3,822
	Other temporary differences			18,093		13,387
		Total gross deferred tax liabilities		158,049		134,528
	Valuation allowance			1,212,748		1,257,977
	Net deferred tax asset		$	778,893	$	759,643
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	(In thousands)
	2016	$	-
	2017	$	3,312
	2018		14,928
	2019		1
	2020		-
	2021		76
	2022		971
	2023		1,248
	2024		10,963
	2027		51,452
	2028		511,561
	2029		198,224
	2030		197,090
	2031		139,512
	2032		25,276
	2033		1,757
		$	1,156,371
Summary Of Income Tax Contingencies Text Block	(In millions)
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	13.4
	Additions for tax positions related to 2013		1.2
	Additions for tax positions taken in prior years		0.9
	Reduction as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		-5.7
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	9.8
	Additions for tax positions related to 2014		1.1
	Reduction as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		-2.5
	Reduction for tax positions of prior years		-0.4
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	8
PUERTO RICO
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Table Text Block				2014				2013				2012
	(In thousands)			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income
	Computed income tax at statutory rates		$	-51,570	39	%	$	135,720	39	%	$	65,662	30	%
	Benefit of net tax exempt interest income			-55,862	43			-36,993	-11			-25,540	-12
	Effect of income subject to preferential
		tax rate [1]		-21,909	18			-137,793	-40			-78,132	-36
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance			-4,281	3			-32,990	-9			166	-
	Non-deductible expenses [2]			178,219	-135			32,115	9			23,093	11
	Difference in tax rates due to multiple
		jurisdictions		-14,178	10			-12,029	-3			-6,034	-3
	Initial adjustment in deferred tax due to
		change in tax rate		20,048	-16			-197,467	-57			-	-
	Recognition of tax benefits from previous
	Unrecognized tax benefits			-3,601	3			-7,727	-2			-8,985	-4
	Others			11,413	-9			5,837	2			3,367	2
	Income tax expense (benefit)		$	58,279	-44	%	$	-251,327	-72	%	$	-26,403	-12	%
				2014				2013				2012
	(In thousands)			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income			Amount	% of pre-tax income
	Computed income tax at statutory rates		$	-51,570	39	%	$	135,720	39	%	$	65,662	30	%
	Benefit of net tax exempt interest income			-55,862	43			-36,993	-11			-25,540	-12
	Effect of income subject to preferential
		tax rate [1]		-21,909	18			-137,793	-40			-78,132	-36
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance			-4,281	3			-32,990	-9			166	-
	Non-deductible expenses [2]			178,219	-135			32,115	9			23,093	11
	Difference in tax rates due to multiple
		jurisdictions		-14,178	10			-12,029	-3			-6,034	-3
	Initial adjustment in deferred tax due to
		change in tax rate		20,048	-16			-197,467	-57			-	-
	Recognition of tax benefits from previous
	Unrecognized tax benefits			-3,601	3			-7,727	-2			-8,985	-4
	Others			11,413	-9			5,837	2			3,367	2
	Income tax expense (benefit)		$	58,279	-44	%	$	-251,327	-72	%	$	-26,403	-12	%

Supplemental_disclosure_on_the1

Supplemental disclosure on the consolidated statements of cash flows (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures Table Text Block
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Income taxes paid		$	54,520	$	51,047	$	189,468
	Interest paid			696,631		318,342		388,250
	Non-cash activities:
	Loans transferred to other real estate		$	154,358	$	228,009	$	294,993
	Loans transferred to other property			38,958		33,997		25,685
	Total loans transferred to foreclosed assets			193,316		262,006		320,678
	Transfers from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale			2,161,669		448,143		141,378
	Transfers from loans held-for-sale to loans held-in-portfolio			41,293		27,016		10,325
	Loans securitized into investment securities[1]			899,604		1,391,594		1,330,743
	Trades receivables from brokers and counterparties			66,949		71,680		137,542
	Trades payable to brokers and counterparties			2,000		3,576		3,581
	Recognition of mortgage servicing rights on securitizations or asset transfers			12,583		19,262		18,495
	Loans sold to a joint venture in exchange for an acquisition
	loan and an equity interest in the joint venture			-		194,514		-
	[1]	Includes loans securitized into trading securities and subsequently sold before year end.
Net Cash Disbursement BPNA Sale [Table Text Block]
	(In thousands)				31-Dec-14
	Loans held-for-sale			$	1,739,101
	Premises and equipment, net				16,223
	Other assets				16,853
	Deposits				-2,009,816
	Other liabilities				-6,611
	Net liabilities sold			$	-244,250

Segment_reporting_Tables

Segment reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment Text Block	31-Dec-14
			Banco Popular		Banco Popular		Intersegment
	(In thousands)		de Puerto Rico		North America		Eliminations
	Net interest income	$	1,288,889	$	157,701	$	-
	Provision (reversal of provision) for loan losses		289,184		-18,850		-
	Non-interest income		283,251		64,319		-
	Amortization of intangibles		7,351		809		-
	Depreciation expense		39,062		6,617		-
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		-		532		-
	Other operating expenses		884,289		184,369		-
	Income tax expense		77,973		3,101		-
	Net income	$	274,281	$	45,442	$	-
	Segment assets	$	27,384,169	$	5,503,433	$	-17,972
	31-Dec-14
			Reportable
	(In thousands)		Segments		Corporate		Eliminations		Total Popular, Inc.
	Net interest income (expense)	$	1,446,590	$	-501,518	$	-	$	945,072
	Provision (reversal of provision) for loan losses		270,334		-200		-		270,134
	Non-interest income		347,570		41,695		-2,750		386,515
	Amortization of intangibles		8,160		-		-		8,160
	Depreciation expense		45,679		648		-		46,327
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		532		-		-		532
	Other operating expenses		1,068,658		72,759		-2,752		1,138,665
	Income tax expense (benefit)		81,074		-22,796		1		58,279
	Net income (loss)	$	319,723	$	-510,234	$	1	$	-190,510
	Segment assets	$	32,869,630	$	4,937,372	$	-4,710,307	$	33,096,695
	31-Dec-13
			Banco Popular		Banco Popular		Intersegment
	(In thousands)		de Puerto Rico		North America		Eliminations
	Net interest income	$	1,260,537	$	192,265	$	-
	Provision for loan losses		616,883		-11,175		-
	Non-interest income		281,894		36,252		-
	Amortization of intangibles		7,162		809		-
	Depreciation expense		38,282		6,839		-
	Other operating expenses		943,444		153,207		-
	Income tax (benefit) expense		-236,898		2,795		-
	Net income	$	173,558	$	76,042	$	-
	Segment assets	$	26,883,073	$	8,724,784	$	-24,609
	31-Dec-13
			Reportable
	(In thousands)		Segments		Corporate		Eliminations		Total Popular, Inc.
	Net interest income (expense)	$	1,452,802	$	-108,228	$	-	$	1,344,574
	Provision for loan losses		605,708		398		-		606,106
	Non-interest income		318,146		475,663		-2,796		791,013
	Amortization of intangibles		7,971		-		-		7,971
	Depreciation expense		45,121		643		-		45,764
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		-		3,388		-		3,388
	Other operating expenses		1,096,651		70,997		-2,781		1,164,867
	Income tax benefit		-234,103		-17,082		-142		-251,327
	Net income	$	249,600	$	309,091	$	127	$	558,818
	Segment assets	$	35,583,248	$	5,495,498	$	-5,329,413	$	35,749,333
	31-Dec-12
			Banco Popular		Banco Popular		Intersegment
	(In thousands)		de Puerto Rico		North America		Eliminations
	Net interest income	$	1,199,210	$	186,680	$	-
	Provision for loan losses		356,496		40,173		-
	Non-interest income		401,417		37,141		-
	Amortization of intangibles		7,351		810		-
	Depreciation expense		37,321		5,785		-
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt		25,196		-		-
	Other operating expenses		903,677		165,133		-
	Income tax expense		-20,245		3,745		-
	Net income	$	290,831	$	8,175	$	-
	Segment assets	$	27,600,235	$	8,651,790	$	-31,792
31-Dec-12
		Reportable
(In thousands)		Segments		Corporate		Eliminations		Total Popular, Inc.
Net interest income (expense)	$	1,385,890	$	-104,750	$	487	$	1,281,627
Provision for loan losses		396,669		404		-		397,073
Non-interest income		438,558		76,156		-3,225		511,489
Amortization of intangibles		8,161		-		-		8,161
Depreciation expense		43,106		1,258		-		44,364
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		25,196		-		-		25,196
Other operating expenses		1,068,810		71,579		-3,121		1,137,268
Income tax expense (benefit)		-16,500		-9,945		42		-26,403
Net income (loss)	$	299,006	$	-91,890	$	341	$	207,457
Segment assets	$	36,220,233	$	5,308,327	$	-5,021,025	$	36,507,535
31-Dec-14
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
				Consumer		Other				Total Banco
		Commercial		and Retail		Financial				Popular de
(In thousands)		Banking		Banking		Services		Eliminations		Puerto Rico
Net interest income	$	521,957	$	757,721	$	9,207	$	4	$	1,288,889
Provision for loan losses		138,213		150,971		-		-		289,184
Non-interest (expense) income		3,534		181,117		98,794		-194		283,251
Amortization of intangibles		4		6,836		511		-		7,351
Depreciation expense		16,407		21,551		1,104		-		39,062
Other operating expenses		254,146		562,345		67,992		-194		884,289
Income tax expense		22,899		38,825		16,249		-		77,973
Net income	$	93,822	$	158,310	$	22,145	$	4	$	274,281
Segment assets	$	10,267,633	$	18,895,974	$	591,955	$	-2,371,393	$	27,384,169
31-Dec-13
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
				Consumer		Other				Total Banco
		Commercial		and Retail		Financial				Popular de
(In thousands)		Banking		Banking		Services		Eliminations		Puerto Rico
Net interest income	$	493,836	$	757,039	$	9,662	$	-	$	1,260,537
Provision for loan losses		180,228		436,655		-		-		616,883
Non-interest (expense) income		-41,362		224,080		99,243		-67		281,894
Amortization of intangibles		4		6,837		321		-		7,162
Depreciation expense		16,083		20,981		1,218		-		38,282
Other operating expenses		296,319		578,903		68,289		-67		943,444
Income tax (benefit) expense		-66,747		-182,471		12,320		-		-236,898
Net income	$	26,587	$	120,214	$	26,757	$	-	$	173,558
Segment assets	$	10,803,992	$	18,083,293	$	576,299	$	-2,580,511	$	26,883,073
31-Dec-12
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
				Consumer		Other				Total Banco
		Commercial		and Retail		Financial				Popular de
(In thousands)		Banking		Banking		Services		Eliminations		Puerto Rico
Net interest income	$	424,467	$	762,857	$	11,882	$	4	$	1,199,210
Provision for loan losses		149,597		206,899		-		-		356,496
Non-interest income		19,426		269,190		112,949		-148		401,417
Amortization of intangibles		13		6,833		505		-		7,351
Depreciation expense		16,840		19,522		959		-		37,321
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		8,037		17,159		-		-		25,196
Other operating expenses		279,358		555,797		68,670		-148		903,677
Income tax expense		-33,068		-1,460		14,281		2		-20,245
Net income	$	23,116	$	227,297	$	40,416	$	2	$	290,831
Segment assets	$	12,770,793	$	19,668,009	$	632,676	$	-5,471,243	$	27,600,235
31-Dec-14
Banco Popular North America
		Banco Popular						Total Banco Popular North
(In thousands)		North America		E-LOAN		Eliminations		America
Net interest income	$	154,806	$	2,895	$	-	$	157,701
Reversal of provision for loan losses		-16,416		-2,434		-		-18,850
Non-interest income		61,982		2,337		-		64,319
Amortization of intangibles		809		-		-		809
Depreciation expense		6,617		-		-		6,617
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		532		-		-		532
Other operating expenses		181,452		2,917		-		184,369
Income tax expense		3,101		-		-		3,101
Net income	$	40,693	$	4,749	$	-	$	45,442
Net income ( loss)	$	6,222,580	$	255,757	$	-974,904	$	5,503,433
31-Dec-13
Banco Popular North America
								Total Banco
		Banco Popular						Popular North
(In thousands)		North America		E-LOAN		Eliminations		America
Net interest income	$	189,229	$	3,036	$	-	$	192,265
(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses		-13,998		2,823		-		-11,175
Non-interest income		35,833		419		-		36,252
Amortization of intangibles		809		-		-		809
Depreciation expense		6,839		-		-		6,839
Other operating expenses		150,767		2,440		-		153,207
Income tax expense		4,012		-1,217		-		2,795
Net income (loss)	$	76,633	$	-591	$	-	$	76,042
Segment assets	$	9,453,934	$	315,712	$	-1,044,862	$	8,724,784
31-Dec-12
Banco Popular North America
								Total Banco
		Banco Popular						Popular North
(In thousands)		North America		E-LOAN		Eliminations		America
Net interest income	$	183,222	$	3,458	$	-	$	186,680
Provision for loan losses		24,973		15,200		-		40,173
Non-interest income		34,026		3,115		-		37,141
Amortization of intangibles		810		-		-		810
Depreciation expense		5,785		-		-		5,785
Other operating expenses		162,309		2,824		-		165,133
Income tax expense		3,745		-		-		3,745
Net income (loss)	$	19,626	$	-11,451	$	-	$	8,175
Segment assets	$	9,378,779	$	367,362	$	-1,094,351	$	8,651,790
Schedule Of Revenues And Selected Balance Sheet Information By Geographic Area Table [TextBlock]	Geographic Information
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Revenues:[1]
	Puerto Rico	$	1,024,416	$	1,838,657	$	1,492,796
	United States		223,264		218,295		202,177
	Other		83,907		78,635		98,143
	Total consolidated revenues	$	1,331,587	$	2,135,587	$	1,793,116
	Selected Balance Sheet Information
	(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
	Puerto Rico
	Total assets	$	26,276,561	$	25,714,758	$	26,582,248
	Loans		17,704,170		18,107,764		18,484,977
	Deposits		20,365,445		19,730,408		19,984,830
	United States
	Total assets	$	5,689,604	$	8,897,535	$	8,816,143
	Loans		3,568,564		5,839,115		5,852,705
	Deposits		3,442,084		6,007,159		6,049,168
	Other
	Total assets	$	1,130,530	$	1,137,040	$	1,109,144
	Loans		780,483		759,840		755,950
	Deposits [1]		1,000,006		973,578		966,615
	[1] Represents deposits from BPPR operations located in the US and British Virgin Islands.

Popular_Inc_Holding_company_on1

Popular, Inc. (Holding company only) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Financial Condition
			At December 31, 2014
									All other
				Popular Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
	Assets:
	Cash and due from banks			$	20,448	$	608		$	380,890		$	-20,851		$	381,095
	Money market investments				19,747		357			1,803,639			-1,357			1,822,386
	Trading account securities, at fair value				1,640		-			136,887			-			138,527
	Investment securities available-for-sale, at
		fair value			231		-			5,314,928			-			5,315,159
	Investment securities held-to-maturity, at
		amortized cost			-		-			103,170			-			103,170
	Other investment securities, at lower of cost
		or realizable value			9,850		4,492			147,564			-			161,906
	Investment in subsidiaries				4,878,866		1,353,616			-			-6,232,482			-
	Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or
		fair value			-		-			106,104			-			106,104
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
		Loans not covered under loss sharing
		agreements with the FDIC			55,486		-			19,496,569			-53,769			19,498,286
		Loans covered under loss sharing
		agreements with the FDIC			-		-			2,542,662			-			2,542,662
		Less - Unearned income			-		-			93,835			-			93,835
		Allowance for loan losses			41		-			601,751			-			601,792
		Total loans held-in-portfolio, net			55,445		-			21,343,645			-53,769			21,345,321
	FDIC loss share asset				-		-			542,454			-			542,454
	Premises and equipment, net				2,512		-			492,069			-			494,581
	Other real estate not covered under loss
		sharing agreements with the FDIC			90		-			135,410			-			135,500
	Other real estate covered under loss
		sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			130,266			-			130,266
	Accrued income receivable				75		112			121,657			-26			121,818
	Mortgage servicing assets, at fair value				-		-			148,694			-			148,694
	Other assets				67,962		26,514			1,570,094			-18,127			1,646,443
	Goodwill				-		-			465,677			-1			465,676
	Other intangible assets				555		-			37,040			-			37,595
	Total assets			$	5,057,421	$	1,385,699		$	32,980,188		$	-6,326,613		$	33,096,695
	Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Liabilities:
	Deposits:
		Non-interest bearing		$	-	$	-		$	5,804,599		$	-20,851		$	5,783,748
		Interest bearing			-		-			19,025,144			-1,357			19,023,787
		Total deposits			-		-			24,829,743			-22,208			24,807,535
	Federal funds purchased and assets
		sold under agreements to repurchase			-		-			1,271,657			-			1,271,657
	Other short-term borrowings				-		8,169			66,800			-53,769			21,200
	Notes payable				740,812		148,988			822,028			-			1,711,828
	Other liabilities				49,226		6,872			974,147			-18,216			1,012,029
	Liabilities from discontinued operations				-		-			5,064			-			5,064
	Total liabilities				790,038		164,029			27,969,439			-94,193			28,829,313
	Stockholders' equity:
	Preferred stock				50,160		-			-			-			50,160
	Common stock				1,036		2			56,307			-56,309			1,036
	Surplus				4,187,931		4,269,208			5,931,161			-10,191,842			4,196,458
	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)				262,244		-3,043,476			-747,702			3,782,651			253,717
	Treasury stock, at cost				-4,116		-			-1			-			-4,117
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss,
		net of tax			-229,872		-4,064			-229,016			233,080			-229,872
	Total stockholders' equity				4,267,383		1,221,670			5,010,749			-6,232,420			4,267,382
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$	5,057,421	$	1,385,699		$	32,980,188		$	-6,326,613		$	33,096,695
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Financial Condition
			At December 31, 2013
									All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Assets:
Cash and due from banks			$	10,595	$	616		$	422,967		$	-10,967		$	423,211
Money market investments				18,721		4,804			839,732			-4,804			858,453
Trading account securities, at fair value				1,353		-			338,390			-			339,743
Investment securities available-for-sale, at
	fair value			204		-			5,294,596			-			5,294,800
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at
	amortized cost			-		-			140,496			-			140,496
Other investment securities, at lower of cost
	or realizable value			10,850		4,492			166,410			-			181,752
Investment in subsidiaries				4,856,566		1,670,809			-			-6,527,375			-
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or
	fair value			-		-			110,426			-			110,426
Loans held-in-portfolio:
	Loans not covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC			521,092		-			21,702,418			-519,500			21,704,010
	Loans covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC			-		-			2,984,427			-			2,984,427
	Less - Unearned income			-		-			92,144			-			92,144
	Allowance for loan losses			304		-			640,251			-			640,555
	Total loans held-in-portfolio, net			520,788		-			23,954,450			-519,500			23,955,738
FDIC loss share asset				-		-			948,608			-			948,608
Premises and equipment, net				2,135		-			517,381			-			519,516
Other real estate not covered under loss
	sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			135,501			-			135,501
Other real estate covered under loss
	sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			168,007			-			168,007
Accrued income receivable				64		114			131,368			-10			131,536
Mortgage servicing assets, at fair value				-		-			161,099			-			161,099
Other assets				66,577		19,407			1,642,760			-41,186			1,687,558
Goodwill				-		-			647,757			-			647,757
Other intangible assets				554		-			44,578			-			45,132
Total assets			$	5,488,407	$	1,700,242		$	35,664,526		$	-7,103,842		$	35,749,333
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
	Non-interest bearing		$	-	$	-		$	5,933,649		$	-10,967		$	5,922,682
	Interest bearing			-		-			20,793,267			-4,804			20,788,463
	Total deposits			-		-			26,726,916			-15,771			26,711,145
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase				-		-			1,659,292			-			1,659,292
Other short-term borrowings				-		-			920,700			-519,500			401,200
Notes payable				822,351		149,663			612,740			-			1,584,754
Other liabilities				39,906		39,245			728,899			-41,258			766,792
Total liabilities				862,257		188,908			30,648,547			-576,529			31,123,183
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock				50,160		-			-			-			50,160
Common stock				1,034		2			56,079			-56,081			1,034
Surplus				4,161,625		4,479,208			6,056,774			-10,527,455			4,170,152
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)				602,957		-2,940,509			-907,972			3,839,954			594,430
Treasury stock, at cost				-881		-			-			-			-881
Accumulated other comprehensive
	loss, net of tax			-188,745		-27,367			-188,902			216,269			-188,745
Total stockholders' equity				4,626,150		1,511,334			5,015,979			-6,527,313			4,626,150
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$	5,488,407	$	1,700,242		$	35,664,526		$	-7,103,842		$	35,749,333
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
					Year ended December 31, 2014
									All other
				Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
	Interest and dividend income:
		Loans		$	1,294		$	-		$	1,478,658		$	-1,202		$	1,478,750
		Money market investments			20			7			4,219			-22			4,224
		Investment securities			617			322			131,692			-			132,631
		Trading account securities			-			-			17,938			-			17,938
		Total interest and dividend income			1,931			329			1,632,507			-1,224			1,633,543
	Interest expense:
		Deposits			-			-			105,095			-8			105,087
		Short-term borrowings			-			405			68,187			-1,216			67,376
		Long-term debt			492,657			10,826			12,525			-			516,008
		Total interest expense			492,657			11,231			185,807			-1,224			688,471
	Net interest (expense) income				-490,726			-10,902			1,446,700			-			945,072
	Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				-200			-			224,199			-			223,999
	Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			46,135			-			46,135
	Net interest (expense) income
		after provision for loan losses			-490,526			-10,902			1,176,366			-			674,938
	Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			158,637			-			158,637
	Other service fees				-			-			228,006			-2,741			225,265
	Mortgage banking activities				-			-			30,615			-			30,615
	Net loss and valuation adjustments on
		investment securities			-			-			-870			-			-870
	Trading account (loss) profit				-40			-			4,398			-			4,358
	Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation
		adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			40,591			-			40,591
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
		on loans sold			-			-			-40,629			-			-40,629
	FDIC loss share expense				-			-			-103,024			-			-103,024
	Other operating income (loss)				12,291			-16			59,306			-9			71,572
		Total non-interest income (loss)			12,251			-16			377,030			-2,750			386,515
	Operating expenses:
	Personnel costs				39,457			-			379,222			-			418,679
	Net occupancy expenses				3,952			-			82,755			-			86,707
	Equipment expenses				3,764			-			45,153			-			48,917
	Other taxes				1,019			-			55,899			-			56,918
	Professional fees				14,963			1,119			266,202			-229			282,055
	Communications				496			-			25,188			-			25,684
	Business promotion				1,731			-			52,285			-			54,016
	FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			40,307			-			40,307
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			-			532			-			532
	Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				6			-			49,605			-			49,611
	Other operating expenses				-63,755			435			161,216			-2,523			95,373
	Amortization of intangibles				-			-			8,160			-			8,160
	Restructuring costs				-			-			26,725			-			26,725
		Total operating expenses			1,633			1,554			1,193,249			-2,752			1,193,684
	(Loss) income before income tax
		and equity in earnings of subsidiaries			-479,908			-12,472			360,147			2			-132,231
	Income tax expense				5,580			-			52,698			1			58,279
	(Loss) income before equity in
		earnings of subsidiaries			-485,488			-12,472			307,449			1			-190,510
	Equity in undistributed earnings of
		subsidiaries			294,978			32,484			-			-327,462			-
	(Loss) Income from continuing operations				-190,510			20,012			307,449			-327,461			-190,510
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			-122,980			-			-122,980
	Equity in undistributed losses of
		discontinued operations			-122,980			-122,980			-			245,960			-
	Net (Loss) Income			$	-313,490		$	-102,968		$	184,469		$	-81,501		$	-313,490
	Comprehensive (loss) income , net of tax			$	-354,617		$	-79,665		$	144,355		$	-64,690		$	-354,617
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
					Year ended December 31, 2013
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Interest and dividend income:
	Dividend income from subsidiaries		$	37,000		$	-		$	-		$	-37,000		$	-
	Loans			4,543			-			1,478,526			-1,973			1,481,096
	Money market investments			127			5			3,462			-130			3,464
	Investment securities			13,123			322			139,427			-11,065			141,807
	Trading account securities			-			-			21,573			-			21,573
	Total interest and dividend income			54,793			327			1,642,988			-50,168			1,647,940
Interest expense:
	Deposits			-			-			124,862			-5			124,857
	Short-term borrowings			-			974			39,555			-2,099			38,430
	Long-term debt			101,245			24,249			25,650			-11,065			140,079
	Total interest expense			101,245			25,223			190,067			-13,169			303,366
Net interest (expense) income				-46,452			-24,896			1,452,921			-36,999			1,344,574
Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				398			-			536,312			-			536,710
Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			69,396			-			69,396
Net interest (expense) income
	after provision for loan losses			-46,850			-24,896			847,213			-36,999			738,468
Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			162,870			-			162,870
Other service fees				-			-			232,148			-2,797			229,351
Mortgage banking activities				-			-			71,657			-			71,657
Net gain and valuation adjustments on
	investment securities			7,966			-			-			-			7,966
Trading account profit (loss)				161			-			-13,644			-			-13,483
Net loss on sale of loans, including valuation
	adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			-52,708			-			-52,708
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
	on loans sold			-			-			-37,054			-			-37,054
FDIC loss share expense				-			-			-82,051			-			-82,051
Other operating income				443,276			4,012			57,177			-			504,465
	Total non-interest income			451,403			4,012			338,395			-2,797			791,013
Operating expenses:
Personnel costs				31,086			-			397,611			-			428,697
Net occupancy expenses				3,685			2			82,964			-			86,651
Equipment expenses				4,084			-			41,944			-			46,028
Other taxes				413			-			57,615			-			58,028
Professional fees				13,099			72			265,181			-225			278,127
Communications				421			-			24,964			-			25,385
Business promotion				1,838			-			57,615			-			59,453
FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			56,728			-			56,728
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			3,388			-			-			3,388
Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				-			-			79,658			-			79,658
Other operating expenses				-53,926			434			147,923			-2,555			91,876
Amortization of intangibles				-			-			7,971			-			7,971
	Total operating expenses			700			3,896			1,220,174			-2,780			1,221,990
Income (loss) before income tax
	and equity in earnings of subsidiaries			403,853			-24,780			-34,566			-37,016			307,491
Income tax expense (benefit)				1,412			-1,710			-250,887			-142			-251,327
Income (loss) before equity in
	earnings of subsidiaries			402,441			-23,070			216,321			-36,874			558,818
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries				156,377			54,417			-			-210,794			-
Income from continuing operations				558,818			31,347			216,321			-247,668			558,818
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			40,509			-			40,509
Equity in undistributed losses of
	discontinued operations			40,509			40,509			-			-81,018			-
Net Income			$	599,327		$	71,856		$	256,830		$	-328,686		$	599,327
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			$	513,450		$	-5,897		$	173,754		$	-167,857		$	513,450
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
				Year ended December 31, 2012
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Interest and Dividend Income:
	Dividend income from subsidiaries		$	5,000		$	-		$	-		$	-5,000		$	-
	Loans			6,733			-			1,445,886			-3,392			1,449,227
	Money market investments			14			25			3,707			-43			3,703
	Investment securities			16,291			322			163,179			-11,160			168,632
	Trading account securities			-			-			22,824			-			22,824
	Total interest and dividend income			28,038			347			1,635,596			-19,595			1,644,386
Interest Expense:
	Deposits			-			-			167,790			-25			167,765
	Short-term borrowings			6			151			50,055			-3,410			46,802
	Long-term debt			95,892			32,183			31,765			-11,648			148,192
	Total interest expense			95,898			32,334			249,610			-15,083			362,759
Net interest (expense) income				-67,860			-31,987			1,385,986			-4,512			1,281,627
Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				404			-			321,830			-			322,234
Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			74,839			-			74,839
Net interest (expense) income
	after provision for loan losses			-68,264			-31,987			989,317			-4,512			884,554
Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			171,226			-			171,226
Other service fees				-			-			235,739			-3,224			232,515
Mortgage banking activities				-			-			84,771			-			84,771
Net gain and valuation adjustments on
	investment securities			-			-			-1,707			-			-1,707
Trading account profit				214			-			4,264			-			4,478
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation
	adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			-29,414			-			-29,414
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
	on loans sold			-			-			-21,198			-			-21,198
FDIC loss share (expense) income				-			-			-56,211			-			-56,211
Other operating income (loss)				41,966			707			84,356			-			127,029
	Total non-interest income (loss)			42,180			707			471,826			-3,224			511,489
Operating Expenses:
Personnel costs				29,779			-			404,554			-			434,333
Net occupancy expenses				3,434			3			81,250			-			84,687
Equipment expenses				3,831			-			39,787			-			43,618
Other taxes				2,209			-			47,635			-			49,844
Professional fees				11,042			42			260,680			-756			271,008
Communications				464			-			25,223			-			25,687
Business promotion				1,823			-			58,961			-			60,784
FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			82,065			-			82,065
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			-			25,196			-			25,196
Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				-			-			28,823			-			28,823
Other operating expenses				-50,877			441			153,584			-2,365			100,783
Amortization of intangibles				-			-			8,161			-			8,161
	Total operating expenses			1,705			486			1,215,919			-3,121			1,214,989
(Loss) income before income tax and
	equity in earnings of subsidiaries			-27,789			-31,766			245,224			-4,615			181,054
Income tax expense (benefit)				1,702			-			-28,147			42			-26,403
(Loss) income before equity in
	earnings of subsidiaries			-29,491			-31,766			273,371			-4,657			207,457
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses)
	of subsidiaries			236,948			-4,935			-			-232,013			0
Income (loss) from continuing operations			$	207,457		$	-36,701		$	273,371		$	-236,670		$	207,457
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			37,818			-			37,818
Equity in undistributed earnings of
	discontinued operations			37,818			37,818			-			-75,636			-
Net income				245,275			$1,117			311,189			-312,306			245,275
Comprehensive income, net of tax			$	184,955	$		-5,444		$	248,507		$	-243,063		$	184,955
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]							Year ended December 31, 2014
											All other
							Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net (loss) income					$	-313,490	$	-102,968	$	184,469	$	-81,501	$	-313,490
	Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net
		cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
		Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries					-171,998		90,496		-		81,502		-
		(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses					-200		-		263,569		-		263,369
		Goodwill impairment losses					-		-		186,511		-		186,511
		Amortization of intangibles					-		-		9,434		-		9,434
		Depreciation and amortization of premises and
			equipment				648		-		46,489		-		47,137
		Net accretion of discounts and amortization
			of premiums and deferred fees				404,461		-		-125,885		-		278,576
		Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		24,683		-		24,683
		FDIC loss share expense					-		-		103,024		-		103,024
		Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
			loans sold				-		-		40,629		-		40,629
		Earnings from investments under the
			equity method				-12,291		16		-27,303		-		-39,578
		Deferred income tax expense					8,203		-		35,308		1		43,512
		Loss (gain) on:
				Disposition of premises and equipment			1		-		-1,717		-		-1,716
				Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
					securities		-		-		870		-		870
				Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
					loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		-88,724		-		-88,724
				Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		28,005		-		28,005
				Disposal of discontinued business			-		-		-38,355		-		-38,355
		Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-308,600		-		-308,600
		Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		123,375		-		123,375
		Net originations on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-753,312		-		-753,312
		Net (increase) decrease in:
				Trading securities			-288		-		1,105,662		-		1,105,374
				Accrued income receivable			-12		2		9,712		17		9,719
				Other assets			4,099		-7,124		158,585		-23,060		132,500
		Net increase (decrease) in:
				Interest payable			7,066		20		-7,776		-17		-707
				Pension and other postretirement benefits
					obligations		-		-		-10,171		-		-10,171
				Other liabilities			-180		-32,391		40,449		23,059		30,937
	Total adjustments						239,509		51,019		814,462		81,502		1,186,492
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-73,981		-51,949		998,931		1		873,002
	Cash flows from investing activities:
		Net (increase) decrease in money market investments					-1,026		4,447		-963,907		-3,447		-963,933
		Purchases of investment securities:
				Available-for-sale			-		-		-2,001,940		-		-2,001,940
				Held-to-maturity			-		-		-1,000		-		-1,000
				Other			-		-		-110,010		-		-110,010
		Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
			redemptions of investment securities:
				Available-for-sale			-		-		1,722,650		-		1,722,650
				Held-to-maturity			-		-		39,962		-		39,962
				Other			1,000		-		91,752		-		92,752
		Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
				Available for sale			-		-		310,210		-		310,210
				Other			-		-		37,104		-		37,104
		Net repayments on loans					465,452		-		776,179		-465,731		775,900
		Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		355,145		-		355,145
		Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-389,067		-		-389,067
		Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
			agreements				-		-		256,498		-		256,498
	Cash paid related to business acquisitions					-		-		-6,330		-		-6,330
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-100,000		-		-		100,000		-
	Return of capital from wholly-owned subsidiaries					210,000		250,000		-		-460,000		-
	Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business					-		-		-205,895		-		-205,895
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-1,075		-		-49,971		-		-51,046
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			48		-		14,289		-		14,337
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		150,115		-		150,115
Net cash provided by investing activities						574,399		254,447		25,784		-829,178		25,452
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		115,453		-6,438		109,015
			Federal funds purchased and assets sold
				under agreements to repurchase		-		-		-387,635		-		-387,635
			Other short-term borrowings			-		8,169		-853,900		465,731		-380,000
	Payments of notes payable					-936,000		-675		-122,615		-		-1,059,290
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					450,000		-		331,905		-		781,905
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					5,394		-		-		-		5,394
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Repurchase of TARP-related warrants					-3,000		-		-		-		-3,000
	Net payments for repurchase of common stock					-3,236		-		-		-		-3,236
	Return of capital to parent company					-		-210,000		-250,000		460,000		-
	Capital contribution from parent					-		-		100,000		-100,000		-
Net cash used in financing activities						-490,565		-202,506		-1,066,792		819,293		-940,570
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks						9,853		-8		-42,077		-9,884		-42,116
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						10,595		616		422,967		-10,967		423,211
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	20,448	$	608	$	380,890	$	-20,851	$	381,095
The Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows include the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities associated with discontinued operations.
						Year ended December 31, 2013
										All other
						Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income					$	599,327	$	71,856	$	256,830	$	-328,686	$	599,327
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries					-196,886		-94,926		-		291,812		-
	Provision for loan losses					398		-		602,165		-		602,563
	Amortization of intangibles					-		-		9,883		-		9,883
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and
		equipment				641		2		47,519		-		48,162
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization
		of premiums and deferred fees				30,467		444		-109,915		-		-79,004
	Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		11,403		-		11,403
	FDIC loss share expense					-		-		82,051		-		82,051
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
		loans sold				-		-		37,054		-		37,054
	Earnings from investments under the equity
		method				-17,308		-3,946		-21,619		-		-42,873
	Deferred income tax benefit					-10,937		-1,710		-275,965		-142		-288,754
	Loss (gain) on:
			Disposition of premises and equipment			49		-66		-3,375		-		-3,392
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
				securities		-2,110		-		-		-		-2,110
			Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
				loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		22,411		-		22,411
			Sale of stock in equity method investee			-416,113		-		-		-		-416,113
			Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		50,740		-		50,740
	Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-390,018		-		-390,018
	Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		218,379		-		218,379
	Net originations on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-1,049,474		-		-1,049,474
	Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities			-94		-		1,430,929		-		1,430,835
			Accrued income receivable			1,612		-2		-7,104		-315		-5,809
			Other assets			5,445		-1,818		-3,027		2,227		2,827
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable			2,704		-506		-4,663		-1		-2,466
			Pension and other postretirement benefits
				obligations		-		-		10,635		-		10,635
			Other liabilities			-5,507		-2,370		-17,179		-1,896		-26,952
Total adjustments						-607,639		-104,898		640,830		291,685		219,978
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-8,312		-33,042		897,660		-37,001		819,305
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net (increase) decrease in money market investments					-147		-3,937		227,274		3,937		227,127
	Purchases of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		-2,257,976		-		-2,257,976
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		-250		-		-250
			Other			-		-		-178,093		-		-178,093
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
		redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			35,000		-		1,788,474		-		1,823,474
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		4,632		-		4,632
			Other			-		-		181,784		-		181,784
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available for sale			5,438		-		-		-		5,438
	Net (originations) repayments on loans					-233,745		-		625,364		289,200		680,819
	Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		333,021		-		333,021
	Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-1,592,603		-		-1,592,603
	Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
		agreements				-		-		396,223		-		396,223
	Return of capital from equity method investments					-		491		-		-		491
	Proceeds from sale of sale of stock in
		equity method investee				481,377		-		-		-		481,377
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-272,500		-		-		272,500		-
	Mortgage servicing rights purchased					-		-		-45		-		-45
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-352		-		-38,221		-		-38,573
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			33		180		9,877		-		10,090
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		226,063		-		226,063
Net cash provided by investing activities						15,104		-3,266		-274,476		565,637		302,999
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		-310,417		-12,987		-323,404
			Assets sold under agreements to
				repurchase		-		-		-357,460		-		-357,460
			Other short-term borrowings			-		-		54,200		-289,200		-235,000
	Payments of notes payable					-		-236,200		-95,831		-		-332,031
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					-		-		106,739		-		106,739
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					6,860		-		-		-		6,860
	Dividends paid to parent company					-		-		-37,000		37,000		-
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Net payments for repurchase of common stock					-437		-		-		-		-437
	Capital contribution from parent					-		272,500		-		-272,500		-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities						2,700		36,300		-639,769		-537,687		-1,138,456
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks						9,492		-8		-16,585		-9,051		-16,152
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						1,103		624		439,552		-1,916		439,363
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	10,595	$	616	$	422,967	$	-10,967	$	423,211
The Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows include the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities associated with discontinued operations.
						Year ended December 31, 2012
										All other
						Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income					$	245,275	$	1,117	$	311,189	$	-312,306	$	245,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries					-274,766		-32,883		-		307,649		-
	Provision for loan losses					404		-		408,537		-		408,941
	Amortization of intangibles					-		-		10,072		-		10,072
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and													-
		equipment				653		3		46,080		-		46,736
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization
		of premiums and deferred fees				29,058		112		-66,582		-487		-37,899
	Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		17,406		-		17,406
	FDIC loss share expense					-		-		56,211		-		56,211
	Amortization of prepaid FDIC assessment					-		-		32,778		-		32,778
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
		loans sold				-		-		21,198		-		21,198
	Earnings from investments under the equity
		method				-40,505		-706		-32,267		-		-73,478
	Deferred income tax benefit					-14,109		-		-121,424		42		-135,491
	Loss (gain) on:
			Disposition of premises and equipment			2		-		-8,621		-		-8,619
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
				securities		-		-		1,707		-		1,707
			Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
				loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		-48,765		-		-48,765
			Sale of other assets			-		-		-2,545		-		-2,545
			Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		-4,511		-		-4,511
	Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-417,108		-		-417,108
	Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		325,014		-		325,014
	Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-1,233,240		-		-1,233,240
	Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities			-1,259		-		1,389,169		-		1,387,910
			Accrued income receivable			-163		-		-405		49		-519
			Other assets			8,859		313		-11,972		-16,590		-19,390
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable			-		-126		-9,091		53		-9,164
			Pension and other postretirement benefits
				obligations		-		-		-40,241		-		-40,241
			Other liabilities			2,581		-25		-473		-235		1,848
Total adjustments						-289,245		-33,312		310,927		290,481		278,851
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-43,970		-32,195		622,116		-21,825		524,126
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net decrease (increase) in money market investments					23,665		-315		290,990		-23,746		290,594
	Purchases of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		-1,843,922		-		-1,843,922
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		-25,792		-		-25,792
			Other			-		-		-212,419		-		-212,419
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
		redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		1,636,723		-		1,636,723
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		9,751		-		9,751
			Other			-		-		206,856		-		206,856
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available for sale			-		-		52,058		-		52,058
	Net (disbursements) repayments on loans					-36,262		-		628,963		36,305		629,006
	Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		68,396		-		68,396
	Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-1,357,628		-		-1,357,628
	Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
		agreements				-		-		462,016		-		462,016
	Return of capital from equity method investments					150,194		1,002		-		-		151,196
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-103,500		-		-		103,500		-
	Mortgage servicing rights purchased					-		-		-2,231		-		-2,231
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-691		-		-54,208		-		-54,899
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			73		-		19,768		-		19,841
			Other productive assets			-		-		1,026		-		1,026
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		206,070		-		206,070
Net cash provided by investing activities						33,479		687		86,417		116,059		236,642
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		-991,097		21,501		-969,596
			Assets sold under agreements to
				repurchase		-		-		-148,405		24,060		-124,345
			Other short-term borrowings			-		-30,500		406,900		-36,400		340,000
	Payments of notes payable					-		-41,800		-173,098		-		-214,898
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					-		-		106,923		-		106,923
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					9,402		-		-		-		9,402
	Dividends paid to parent company					-		-		-5,000		5,000		-
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Payments for repurchase of common stock					-450		-		-		-		-450
	Capital contribution from parent					-		103,500		-		-103,500		-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities						5,229		31,200		-803,777		-89,339		-856,687
Net decrease in cash and due from banks						-5,262		-308		-95,244		4,895		-95,919
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						6,365		932		534,796		-6,811		535,282
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	1,103	$	624	$	439,552	$	-1,916	$	439,363
Maturity Distribution Of Debt Securities [Text Block]	Year	(In thousands)
	2015	$	328,917
	2016		250,966
	2017		82,983
	2018		106,934
	2019		463,270
	Later years		478,758
	Total notes payable	$	1,711,828
Parent Company [Member]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Condensed Statements of Condition
			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014		2013
	ASSETS
	Cash and due from banks (includes $20,269 due from bank subsidiary (2013 - $10,411))	$	20,448	$	10,595
	Money market investments		19,747		18,721
	Trading account securities		1,640		1,353
	Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value		231		204
	Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (2012 - includes $185,000 in subordinated
	Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value (includes $8,725 in common
	securities from statutory trusts (2013 - $9,725))[1]		9,850		10,850
	Investment in BPPR and subsidiaries, at equity		3,389,529		3,127,745
	Investment in Popular North America and subsidiaries, at equity		1,221,670		1,511,335
	Investment in other non-bank subsidiaries, at equity		267,667		217,486
	Advances to subsidiaries		53,769		519,500
	Loans to affiliates		-		-
	Other loans		1,717		1,592
	Less - Allowance for loan losses		41		304
	Premises and equipment		2,512		2,135
	Investment in equity method investees		47,837		41,248
	Other assets (includes $867 due from subsidiaries and affiliate (2013 - $1,085))		20,845		25,947
	Total assets	$	5,057,421	$	5,488,407
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Notes payable	$	740,812	$	822,351
	Other liabilities (includes $4,583 due to subsidiaries and affiliate (2013 - $929))		49,226		39,906
	Stockholders’ equity		4,267,383		4,626,150
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	5,057,421	$	5,488,407
	[1] Refer to Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements for information on the statutory trusts.
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Condensed Statements of Operations
				Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)			2014		2013		2012
	Income:
		Dividends from subsidiaries	$	-	$	37,000	$	5,000
		Interest income (includes $1,829 due from subsidiaries and affiliates (2013 - $17,551;
		2012 - $22,891))		1,931		17,793		23,038
		Earnings from investments in equity method investees		12,291		17,308		40,505
		Other operating income		-		425,968		1,461
		Gain on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities		-		7,966		-
		Trading account (loss) profit		-40		161		214
	Total income			14,182		506,196		70,218
	Expenses:
		Interest expense		492,657		101,245		95,898
		(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses		-200		398		404
		Operating expenses (include expenses for services provided by subsidiaries and affiliate
		of $6,882 (2013 - $8,412; 2012 - $9,487)), net of reimbursement by subsidiaries for services
		provided by parent of $67,021 (2013 - $60,402; 2012 - $58,577)		1,633		700		1,705
	Total expenses			494,090		102,343		98,007
	(Loss) income before income taxes and equity in undistributed
		earnings of subsidiaries		-479,908		403,853		-27,789
	Income taxes			5,580		1,412		1,702
	(Loss) income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries			-485,488		402,441		-29,491
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries			294,978		156,377		236,948
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			-190,510		558,818		207,457
	Equity in undistributed (losses) earnings of discontinued operations			-122,980		40,509		37,818
	Net (loss) income		$	-313,490	$	599,327	$	245,275
	Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		$	-354,617	$	513,450	$	184,955
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
					Year ended December 31,
	(In thousands)				2014		2013		2012
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net (loss) income			$	-313,490	$	599,327	$	245,275
	Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in
		operating activities:
		Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
			and dividends from subsidiaries		-171,998		-196,886		-274,766
		(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses			-200		398		404
		Net accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and deferred fees			404,461		30,467		29,058
		Earnings from investments under the equity method			-12,291		-17,308		-40,505
		Deferred income tax (benefit) expense			8,203		-10,937		-14,109
		(Gain) loss on:
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities		-		-2,110		-
			Sale of stock in equity method investee		-		-416,113		-
		Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities		-288		-94		-1,259
			Other assets		4,736		7,747		9,351
		Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable		7,066		2,704		-
			Other liabilities		-180		-5,507		2,581
	Total adjustments				239,509		-607,639		-289,245
	Net cash used in operating activities				-73,981		-8,312		-43,970
	Cash flows from investing activities:
		Net (increase) decrease in money market investments			-1,026		-147		23,665
		Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale		-		35,000		-
			Other		1,000		-		-
		Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale		-		5,438		-
		Capital contribution to subsidiaries			-100,000		-272,500		-103,500
		Net decrease (increase) in advances to subsidiaries and affiliates			465,731		-234,014		-36,400
		Net (originations) repayments on other loans			-279		269		138
		Return of capital from equity method investments			210,000		-		150,194
		Proceeds from sale of stock in equity method investee			-		481,377		-
		Acquisition of premises and equipment			-1,075		-352		-691
		Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment		48		33		73
	Net cash provided by investing activities				574,399		15,104		33,479
	Cash flows from financing activities:
		Payments of notes payable and subordinated notes			-936,000		-		-
		Proceeds from issuance of notes payable			450,000		-		-
		Proceeds from issuance of common stock			5,394		6,860		9,402
		Dividends paid			-3,723		-3,723		-3,723
		Repurchase of TARP-related warrants			-3,000		-		-
		Net payments for repurchase of common stock			-3,236		-437		-450
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities				-490,565		2,700		5,229
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks				9,853		9,492		-5,262
	Cash and due from banks at beginning of period				10,595		1,103		6,365
	Cash and due from banks at end of period			$	20,448	$	10,595	$	1,103
Maturity Distribution Of Debt Securities [Text Block]	Year		(In thousands)
	2015	$	-
	2016		-
	2017		-
	2018		-
	2019		450,000
	Later years		290,812
	Subtotal		740,812
	Total	$	740,812

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Condensed consolidating financial information of guarantor and issuers of registered guaranteed securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Financial Condition
			At December 31, 2014
									All other
				Popular Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
	Assets:
	Cash and due from banks			$	20,448	$	608		$	380,890		$	-20,851		$	381,095
	Money market investments				19,747		357			1,803,639			-1,357			1,822,386
	Trading account securities, at fair value				1,640		-			136,887			-			138,527
	Investment securities available-for-sale, at
		fair value			231		-			5,314,928			-			5,315,159
	Investment securities held-to-maturity, at
		amortized cost			-		-			103,170			-			103,170
	Other investment securities, at lower of cost
		or realizable value			9,850		4,492			147,564			-			161,906
	Investment in subsidiaries				4,878,866		1,353,616			-			-6,232,482			-
	Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or
		fair value			-		-			106,104			-			106,104
	Loans held-in-portfolio:
		Loans not covered under loss sharing
		agreements with the FDIC			55,486		-			19,496,569			-53,769			19,498,286
		Loans covered under loss sharing
		agreements with the FDIC			-		-			2,542,662			-			2,542,662
		Less - Unearned income			-		-			93,835			-			93,835
		Allowance for loan losses			41		-			601,751			-			601,792
		Total loans held-in-portfolio, net			55,445		-			21,343,645			-53,769			21,345,321
	FDIC loss share asset				-		-			542,454			-			542,454
	Premises and equipment, net				2,512		-			492,069			-			494,581
	Other real estate not covered under loss
		sharing agreements with the FDIC			90		-			135,410			-			135,500
	Other real estate covered under loss
		sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			130,266			-			130,266
	Accrued income receivable				75		112			121,657			-26			121,818
	Mortgage servicing assets, at fair value				-		-			148,694			-			148,694
	Other assets				67,962		26,514			1,570,094			-18,127			1,646,443
	Goodwill				-		-			465,677			-1			465,676
	Other intangible assets				555		-			37,040			-			37,595
	Total assets			$	5,057,421	$	1,385,699		$	32,980,188		$	-6,326,613		$	33,096,695
	Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Liabilities:
	Deposits:
		Non-interest bearing		$	-	$	-		$	5,804,599		$	-20,851		$	5,783,748
		Interest bearing			-		-			19,025,144			-1,357			19,023,787
		Total deposits			-		-			24,829,743			-22,208			24,807,535
	Federal funds purchased and assets
		sold under agreements to repurchase			-		-			1,271,657			-			1,271,657
	Other short-term borrowings				-		8,169			66,800			-53,769			21,200
	Notes payable				740,812		148,988			822,028			-			1,711,828
	Other liabilities				49,226		6,872			974,147			-18,216			1,012,029
	Liabilities from discontinued operations				-		-			5,064			-			5,064
	Total liabilities				790,038		164,029			27,969,439			-94,193			28,829,313
	Stockholders' equity:
	Preferred stock				50,160		-			-			-			50,160
	Common stock				1,036		2			56,307			-56,309			1,036
	Surplus				4,187,931		4,269,208			5,931,161			-10,191,842			4,196,458
	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)				262,244		-3,043,476			-747,702			3,782,651			253,717
	Treasury stock, at cost				-4,116		-			-1			-			-4,117
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss,
		net of tax			-229,872		-4,064			-229,016			233,080			-229,872
	Total stockholders' equity				4,267,383		1,221,670			5,010,749			-6,232,420			4,267,382
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$	5,057,421	$	1,385,699		$	32,980,188		$	-6,326,613		$	33,096,695
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Financial Condition
			At December 31, 2013
									All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Assets:
Cash and due from banks			$	10,595	$	616		$	422,967		$	-10,967		$	423,211
Money market investments				18,721		4,804			839,732			-4,804			858,453
Trading account securities, at fair value				1,353		-			338,390			-			339,743
Investment securities available-for-sale, at
	fair value			204		-			5,294,596			-			5,294,800
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at
	amortized cost			-		-			140,496			-			140,496
Other investment securities, at lower of cost
	or realizable value			10,850		4,492			166,410			-			181,752
Investment in subsidiaries				4,856,566		1,670,809			-			-6,527,375			-
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or
	fair value			-		-			110,426			-			110,426
Loans held-in-portfolio:
	Loans not covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC			521,092		-			21,702,418			-519,500			21,704,010
	Loans covered under loss sharing
	agreements with the FDIC			-		-			2,984,427			-			2,984,427
	Less - Unearned income			-		-			92,144			-			92,144
	Allowance for loan losses			304		-			640,251			-			640,555
	Total loans held-in-portfolio, net			520,788		-			23,954,450			-519,500			23,955,738
FDIC loss share asset				-		-			948,608			-			948,608
Premises and equipment, net				2,135		-			517,381			-			519,516
Other real estate not covered under loss
	sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			135,501			-			135,501
Other real estate covered under loss
	sharing agreements with the FDIC			-		-			168,007			-			168,007
Accrued income receivable				64		114			131,368			-10			131,536
Mortgage servicing assets, at fair value				-		-			161,099			-			161,099
Other assets				66,577		19,407			1,642,760			-41,186			1,687,558
Goodwill				-		-			647,757			-			647,757
Other intangible assets				554		-			44,578			-			45,132
Total assets			$	5,488,407	$	1,700,242		$	35,664,526		$	-7,103,842		$	35,749,333
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
	Non-interest bearing		$	-	$	-		$	5,933,649		$	-10,967		$	5,922,682
	Interest bearing			-		-			20,793,267			-4,804			20,788,463
	Total deposits			-		-			26,726,916			-15,771			26,711,145
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase				-		-			1,659,292			-			1,659,292
Other short-term borrowings				-		-			920,700			-519,500			401,200
Notes payable				822,351		149,663			612,740			-			1,584,754
Other liabilities				39,906		39,245			728,899			-41,258			766,792
Total liabilities				862,257		188,908			30,648,547			-576,529			31,123,183
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock				50,160		-			-			-			50,160
Common stock				1,034		2			56,079			-56,081			1,034
Surplus				4,161,625		4,479,208			6,056,774			-10,527,455			4,170,152
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)				602,957		-2,940,509			-907,972			3,839,954			594,430
Treasury stock, at cost				-881		-			-			-			-881
Accumulated other comprehensive
	loss, net of tax			-188,745		-27,367			-188,902			216,269			-188,745
Total stockholders' equity				4,626,150		1,511,334			5,015,979			-6,527,313			4,626,150
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$	5,488,407	$	1,700,242		$	35,664,526		$	-7,103,842		$	35,749,333
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
					Year ended December 31, 2014
									All other
				Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
	Interest and dividend income:
		Loans		$	1,294		$	-		$	1,478,658		$	-1,202		$	1,478,750
		Money market investments			20			7			4,219			-22			4,224
		Investment securities			617			322			131,692			-			132,631
		Trading account securities			-			-			17,938			-			17,938
		Total interest and dividend income			1,931			329			1,632,507			-1,224			1,633,543
	Interest expense:
		Deposits			-			-			105,095			-8			105,087
		Short-term borrowings			-			405			68,187			-1,216			67,376
		Long-term debt			492,657			10,826			12,525			-			516,008
		Total interest expense			492,657			11,231			185,807			-1,224			688,471
	Net interest (expense) income				-490,726			-10,902			1,446,700			-			945,072
	Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				-200			-			224,199			-			223,999
	Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			46,135			-			46,135
	Net interest (expense) income
		after provision for loan losses			-490,526			-10,902			1,176,366			-			674,938
	Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			158,637			-			158,637
	Other service fees				-			-			228,006			-2,741			225,265
	Mortgage banking activities				-			-			30,615			-			30,615
	Net loss and valuation adjustments on
		investment securities			-			-			-870			-			-870
	Trading account (loss) profit				-40			-			4,398			-			4,358
	Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation
		adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			40,591			-			40,591
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
		on loans sold			-			-			-40,629			-			-40,629
	FDIC loss share expense				-			-			-103,024			-			-103,024
	Other operating income (loss)				12,291			-16			59,306			-9			71,572
		Total non-interest income (loss)			12,251			-16			377,030			-2,750			386,515
	Operating expenses:
	Personnel costs				39,457			-			379,222			-			418,679
	Net occupancy expenses				3,952			-			82,755			-			86,707
	Equipment expenses				3,764			-			45,153			-			48,917
	Other taxes				1,019			-			55,899			-			56,918
	Professional fees				14,963			1,119			266,202			-229			282,055
	Communications				496			-			25,188			-			25,684
	Business promotion				1,731			-			52,285			-			54,016
	FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			40,307			-			40,307
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			-			532			-			532
	Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				6			-			49,605			-			49,611
	Other operating expenses				-63,755			435			161,216			-2,523			95,373
	Amortization of intangibles				-			-			8,160			-			8,160
	Restructuring costs				-			-			26,725			-			26,725
		Total operating expenses			1,633			1,554			1,193,249			-2,752			1,193,684
	(Loss) income before income tax
		and equity in earnings of subsidiaries			-479,908			-12,472			360,147			2			-132,231
	Income tax expense				5,580			-			52,698			1			58,279
	(Loss) income before equity in
		earnings of subsidiaries			-485,488			-12,472			307,449			1			-190,510
	Equity in undistributed earnings of
		subsidiaries			294,978			32,484			-			-327,462			-
	(Loss) Income from continuing operations				-190,510			20,012			307,449			-327,461			-190,510
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			-122,980			-			-122,980
	Equity in undistributed losses of
		discontinued operations			-122,980			-122,980			-			245,960			-
	Net (Loss) Income			$	-313,490		$	-102,968		$	184,469		$	-81,501		$	-313,490
	Comprehensive (loss) income , net of tax			$	-354,617		$	-79,665		$	144,355		$	-64,690		$	-354,617
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
					Year ended December 31, 2013
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Interest and dividend income:
	Dividend income from subsidiaries		$	37,000		$	-		$	-		$	-37,000		$	-
	Loans			4,543			-			1,478,526			-1,973			1,481,096
	Money market investments			127			5			3,462			-130			3,464
	Investment securities			13,123			322			139,427			-11,065			141,807
	Trading account securities			-			-			21,573			-			21,573
	Total interest and dividend income			54,793			327			1,642,988			-50,168			1,647,940
Interest expense:
	Deposits			-			-			124,862			-5			124,857
	Short-term borrowings			-			974			39,555			-2,099			38,430
	Long-term debt			101,245			24,249			25,650			-11,065			140,079
	Total interest expense			101,245			25,223			190,067			-13,169			303,366
Net interest (expense) income				-46,452			-24,896			1,452,921			-36,999			1,344,574
Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				398			-			536,312			-			536,710
Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			69,396			-			69,396
Net interest (expense) income
	after provision for loan losses			-46,850			-24,896			847,213			-36,999			738,468
Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			162,870			-			162,870
Other service fees				-			-			232,148			-2,797			229,351
Mortgage banking activities				-			-			71,657			-			71,657
Net gain and valuation adjustments on
	investment securities			7,966			-			-			-			7,966
Trading account profit (loss)				161			-			-13,644			-			-13,483
Net loss on sale of loans, including valuation
	adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			-52,708			-			-52,708
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
	on loans sold			-			-			-37,054			-			-37,054
FDIC loss share expense				-			-			-82,051			-			-82,051
Other operating income				443,276			4,012			57,177			-			504,465
	Total non-interest income			451,403			4,012			338,395			-2,797			791,013
Operating expenses:
Personnel costs				31,086			-			397,611			-			428,697
Net occupancy expenses				3,685			2			82,964			-			86,651
Equipment expenses				4,084			-			41,944			-			46,028
Other taxes				413			-			57,615			-			58,028
Professional fees				13,099			72			265,181			-225			278,127
Communications				421			-			24,964			-			25,385
Business promotion				1,838			-			57,615			-			59,453
FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			56,728			-			56,728
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			3,388			-			-			3,388
Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				-			-			79,658			-			79,658
Other operating expenses				-53,926			434			147,923			-2,555			91,876
Amortization of intangibles				-			-			7,971			-			7,971
	Total operating expenses			700			3,896			1,220,174			-2,780			1,221,990
Income (loss) before income tax
	and equity in earnings of subsidiaries			403,853			-24,780			-34,566			-37,016			307,491
Income tax expense (benefit)				1,412			-1,710			-250,887			-142			-251,327
Income (loss) before equity in
	earnings of subsidiaries			402,441			-23,070			216,321			-36,874			558,818
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries				156,377			54,417			-			-210,794			-
Income from continuing operations				558,818			31,347			216,321			-247,668			558,818
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			40,509			-			40,509
Equity in undistributed losses of
	discontinued operations			40,509			40,509			-			-81,018			-
Net Income			$	599,327		$	71,856		$	256,830		$	-328,686		$	599,327
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			$	513,450		$	-5,897		$	173,754		$	-167,857		$	513,450
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
				Year ended December 31, 2012
								All other
			Popular, Inc.		PNA			subsidiaries and			Elimination			Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)			Holding Co.		Holding Co.			eliminations			entries			Consolidated
Interest and Dividend Income:
	Dividend income from subsidiaries		$	5,000		$	-		$	-		$	-5,000		$	-
	Loans			6,733			-			1,445,886			-3,392			1,449,227
	Money market investments			14			25			3,707			-43			3,703
	Investment securities			16,291			322			163,179			-11,160			168,632
	Trading account securities			-			-			22,824			-			22,824
	Total interest and dividend income			28,038			347			1,635,596			-19,595			1,644,386
Interest Expense:
	Deposits			-			-			167,790			-25			167,765
	Short-term borrowings			6			151			50,055			-3,410			46,802
	Long-term debt			95,892			32,183			31,765			-11,648			148,192
	Total interest expense			95,898			32,334			249,610			-15,083			362,759
Net interest (expense) income				-67,860			-31,987			1,385,986			-4,512			1,281,627
Provision for loan losses- non-covered loans				404			-			321,830			-			322,234
Provision for loan losses- covered loans				-			-			74,839			-			74,839
Net interest (expense) income
	after provision for loan losses			-68,264			-31,987			989,317			-4,512			884,554
Service charges on deposit accounts				-			-			171,226			-			171,226
Other service fees				-			-			235,739			-3,224			232,515
Mortgage banking activities				-			-			84,771			-			84,771
Net gain and valuation adjustments on
	investment securities			-			-			-1,707			-			-1,707
Trading account profit				214			-			4,264			-			4,478
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation
	adjustments on loans held-for-sale			-			-			-29,414			-			-29,414
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves
	on loans sold			-			-			-21,198			-			-21,198
FDIC loss share (expense) income				-			-			-56,211			-			-56,211
Other operating income (loss)				41,966			707			84,356			-			127,029
	Total non-interest income (loss)			42,180			707			471,826			-3,224			511,489
Operating Expenses:
Personnel costs				29,779			-			404,554			-			434,333
Net occupancy expenses				3,434			3			81,250			-			84,687
Equipment expenses				3,831			-			39,787			-			43,618
Other taxes				2,209			-			47,635			-			49,844
Professional fees				11,042			42			260,680			-756			271,008
Communications				464			-			25,223			-			25,687
Business promotion				1,823			-			58,961			-			60,784
FDIC deposit insurance				-			-			82,065			-			82,065
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				-			-			25,196			-			25,196
Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses				-			-			28,823			-			28,823
Other operating expenses				-50,877			441			153,584			-2,365			100,783
Amortization of intangibles				-			-			8,161			-			8,161
	Total operating expenses			1,705			486			1,215,919			-3,121			1,214,989
(Loss) income before income tax and
	equity in earnings of subsidiaries			-27,789			-31,766			245,224			-4,615			181,054
Income tax expense (benefit)				1,702			-			-28,147			42			-26,403
(Loss) income before equity in
	earnings of subsidiaries			-29,491			-31,766			273,371			-4,657			207,457
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses)
	of subsidiaries			236,948			-4,935			-			-232,013			0
Income (loss) from continuing operations			$	207,457		$	-36,701		$	273,371		$	-236,670		$	207,457
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax				-			-			37,818			-			37,818
Equity in undistributed earnings of
	discontinued operations			37,818			37,818			-			-75,636			-
Net income				245,275			$1,117			311,189			-312,306			245,275
Comprehensive income, net of tax			$	184,955	$		-5,444		$	248,507		$	-243,063		$	184,955
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]							Year ended December 31, 2014
											All other
							Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
	(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net (loss) income					$	-313,490	$	-102,968	$	184,469	$	-81,501	$	-313,490
	Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net
		cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
		Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries					-171,998		90,496		-		81,502		-
		(Reversal of provision) provision for loan losses					-200		-		263,569		-		263,369
		Goodwill impairment losses					-		-		186,511		-		186,511
		Amortization of intangibles					-		-		9,434		-		9,434
		Depreciation and amortization of premises and
			equipment				648		-		46,489		-		47,137
		Net accretion of discounts and amortization
			of premiums and deferred fees				404,461		-		-125,885		-		278,576
		Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		24,683		-		24,683
		FDIC loss share expense					-		-		103,024		-		103,024
		Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
			loans sold				-		-		40,629		-		40,629
		Earnings from investments under the
			equity method				-12,291		16		-27,303		-		-39,578
		Deferred income tax expense					8,203		-		35,308		1		43,512
		Loss (gain) on:
				Disposition of premises and equipment			1		-		-1,717		-		-1,716
				Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
					securities		-		-		870		-		870
				Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
					loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		-88,724		-		-88,724
				Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		28,005		-		28,005
				Disposal of discontinued business			-		-		-38,355		-		-38,355
		Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-308,600		-		-308,600
		Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		123,375		-		123,375
		Net originations on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-753,312		-		-753,312
		Net (increase) decrease in:
				Trading securities			-288		-		1,105,662		-		1,105,374
				Accrued income receivable			-12		2		9,712		17		9,719
				Other assets			4,099		-7,124		158,585		-23,060		132,500
		Net increase (decrease) in:
				Interest payable			7,066		20		-7,776		-17		-707
				Pension and other postretirement benefits
					obligations		-		-		-10,171		-		-10,171
				Other liabilities			-180		-32,391		40,449		23,059		30,937
	Total adjustments						239,509		51,019		814,462		81,502		1,186,492
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-73,981		-51,949		998,931		1		873,002
	Cash flows from investing activities:
		Net (increase) decrease in money market investments					-1,026		4,447		-963,907		-3,447		-963,933
		Purchases of investment securities:
				Available-for-sale			-		-		-2,001,940		-		-2,001,940
				Held-to-maturity			-		-		-1,000		-		-1,000
				Other			-		-		-110,010		-		-110,010
		Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
			redemptions of investment securities:
				Available-for-sale			-		-		1,722,650		-		1,722,650
				Held-to-maturity			-		-		39,962		-		39,962
				Other			1,000		-		91,752		-		92,752
		Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
				Available for sale			-		-		310,210		-		310,210
				Other			-		-		37,104		-		37,104
		Net repayments on loans					465,452		-		776,179		-465,731		775,900
		Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		355,145		-		355,145
		Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-389,067		-		-389,067
		Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
			agreements				-		-		256,498		-		256,498
	Cash paid related to business acquisitions					-		-		-6,330		-		-6,330
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-100,000		-		-		100,000		-
	Return of capital from wholly-owned subsidiaries					210,000		250,000		-		-460,000		-
	Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business					-		-		-205,895		-		-205,895
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-1,075		-		-49,971		-		-51,046
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			48		-		14,289		-		14,337
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		150,115		-		150,115
Net cash provided by investing activities						574,399		254,447		25,784		-829,178		25,452
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		115,453		-6,438		109,015
			Federal funds purchased and assets sold
				under agreements to repurchase		-		-		-387,635		-		-387,635
			Other short-term borrowings			-		8,169		-853,900		465,731		-380,000
	Payments of notes payable					-936,000		-675		-122,615		-		-1,059,290
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					450,000		-		331,905		-		781,905
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					5,394		-		-		-		5,394
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Repurchase of TARP-related warrants					-3,000		-		-		-		-3,000
	Net payments for repurchase of common stock					-3,236		-		-		-		-3,236
	Return of capital to parent company					-		-210,000		-250,000		460,000		-
	Capital contribution from parent					-		-		100,000		-100,000		-
Net cash used in financing activities						-490,565		-202,506		-1,066,792		819,293		-940,570
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks						9,853		-8		-42,077		-9,884		-42,116
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						10,595		616		422,967		-10,967		423,211
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	20,448	$	608	$	380,890	$	-20,851	$	381,095
The Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows include the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities associated with discontinued operations.
						Year ended December 31, 2013
										All other
						Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income					$	599,327	$	71,856	$	256,830	$	-328,686	$	599,327
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries					-196,886		-94,926		-		291,812		-
	Provision for loan losses					398		-		602,165		-		602,563
	Amortization of intangibles					-		-		9,883		-		9,883
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and
		equipment				641		2		47,519		-		48,162
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization
		of premiums and deferred fees				30,467		444		-109,915		-		-79,004
	Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		11,403		-		11,403
	FDIC loss share expense					-		-		82,051		-		82,051
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
		loans sold				-		-		37,054		-		37,054
	Earnings from investments under the equity
		method				-17,308		-3,946		-21,619		-		-42,873
	Deferred income tax benefit					-10,937		-1,710		-275,965		-142		-288,754
	Loss (gain) on:
			Disposition of premises and equipment			49		-66		-3,375		-		-3,392
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
				securities		-2,110		-		-		-		-2,110
			Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
				loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		22,411		-		22,411
			Sale of stock in equity method investee			-416,113		-		-		-		-416,113
			Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		50,740		-		50,740
	Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-390,018		-		-390,018
	Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		218,379		-		218,379
	Net originations on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-1,049,474		-		-1,049,474
	Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities			-94		-		1,430,929		-		1,430,835
			Accrued income receivable			1,612		-2		-7,104		-315		-5,809
			Other assets			5,445		-1,818		-3,027		2,227		2,827
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable			2,704		-506		-4,663		-1		-2,466
			Pension and other postretirement benefits
				obligations		-		-		10,635		-		10,635
			Other liabilities			-5,507		-2,370		-17,179		-1,896		-26,952
Total adjustments						-607,639		-104,898		640,830		291,685		219,978
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-8,312		-33,042		897,660		-37,001		819,305
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net (increase) decrease in money market investments					-147		-3,937		227,274		3,937		227,127
	Purchases of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		-2,257,976		-		-2,257,976
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		-250		-		-250
			Other			-		-		-178,093		-		-178,093
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
		redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			35,000		-		1,788,474		-		1,823,474
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		4,632		-		4,632
			Other			-		-		181,784		-		181,784
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available for sale			5,438		-		-		-		5,438
	Net (originations) repayments on loans					-233,745		-		625,364		289,200		680,819
	Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		333,021		-		333,021
	Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-1,592,603		-		-1,592,603
	Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
		agreements				-		-		396,223		-		396,223
	Return of capital from equity method investments					-		491		-		-		491
	Proceeds from sale of sale of stock in
		equity method investee				481,377		-		-		-		481,377
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-272,500		-		-		272,500		-
	Mortgage servicing rights purchased					-		-		-45		-		-45
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-352		-		-38,221		-		-38,573
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			33		180		9,877		-		10,090
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		226,063		-		226,063
Net cash provided by investing activities						15,104		-3,266		-274,476		565,637		302,999
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		-310,417		-12,987		-323,404
			Assets sold under agreements to
				repurchase		-		-		-357,460		-		-357,460
			Other short-term borrowings			-		-		54,200		-289,200		-235,000
	Payments of notes payable					-		-236,200		-95,831		-		-332,031
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					-		-		106,739		-		106,739
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					6,860		-		-		-		6,860
	Dividends paid to parent company					-		-		-37,000		37,000		-
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Net payments for repurchase of common stock					-437		-		-		-		-437
	Capital contribution from parent					-		272,500		-		-272,500		-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities						2,700		36,300		-639,769		-537,687		-1,138,456
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks						9,492		-8		-16,585		-9,051		-16,152
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						1,103		624		439,552		-1,916		439,363
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	10,595	$	616	$	422,967	$	-10,967	$	423,211
The Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows include the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities associated with discontinued operations.
						Year ended December 31, 2012
										All other
						Popular, Inc.		PNA		subsidiaries		Elimination		Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)						Holding Co.		Holding Co.		and eliminations		entries		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income					$	245,275	$	1,117	$	311,189	$	-312,306	$	245,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries					-274,766		-32,883		-		307,649		-
	Provision for loan losses					404		-		408,537		-		408,941
	Amortization of intangibles					-		-		10,072		-		10,072
	Depreciation and amortization of premises and													-
		equipment				653		3		46,080		-		46,736
	Net accretion of discounts and amortization
		of premiums and deferred fees				29,058		112		-66,582		-487		-37,899
	Fair value adjustments on mortgage servicing rights					-		-		17,406		-		17,406
	FDIC loss share expense					-		-		56,211		-		56,211
	Amortization of prepaid FDIC assessment					-		-		32,778		-		32,778
	Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on
		loans sold				-		-		21,198		-		21,198
	Earnings from investments under the equity
		method				-40,505		-706		-32,267		-		-73,478
	Deferred income tax benefit					-14,109		-		-121,424		42		-135,491
	Loss (gain) on:
			Disposition of premises and equipment			2		-		-8,621		-		-8,619
			Sale and valuation adjustments of investment
				securities		-		-		1,707		-		1,707
			Sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on
				loans held for sale and mortgage banking activities		-		-		-48,765		-		-48,765
			Sale of other assets			-		-		-2,545		-		-2,545
			Sale of foreclosed assets, including write-downs			-		-		-4,511		-		-4,511
	Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale					-		-		-417,108		-		-417,108
	Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale					-		-		325,014		-		325,014
	Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale					-		-		-1,233,240		-		-1,233,240
	Net (increase) decrease in:
			Trading securities			-1,259		-		1,389,169		-		1,387,910
			Accrued income receivable			-163		-		-405		49		-519
			Other assets			8,859		313		-11,972		-16,590		-19,390
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Interest payable			-		-126		-9,091		53		-9,164
			Pension and other postretirement benefits
				obligations		-		-		-40,241		-		-40,241
			Other liabilities			2,581		-25		-473		-235		1,848
Total adjustments						-289,245		-33,312		310,927		290,481		278,851
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities						-43,970		-32,195		622,116		-21,825		524,126
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Net decrease (increase) in money market investments					23,665		-315		290,990		-23,746		290,594
	Purchases of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		-1,843,922		-		-1,843,922
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		-25,792		-		-25,792
			Other			-		-		-212,419		-		-212,419
	Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
		redemptions of investment securities:
			Available-for-sale			-		-		1,636,723		-		1,636,723
			Held-to-maturity			-		-		9,751		-		9,751
			Other			-		-		206,856		-		206,856
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities:
			Available for sale			-		-		52,058		-		52,058
	Net (disbursements) repayments on loans					-36,262		-		628,963		36,305		629,006
	Proceeds from sale of loans					-		-		68,396		-		68,396
	Acquisition of loan portfolios					-		-		-1,357,628		-		-1,357,628
	Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing
		agreements				-		-		462,016		-		462,016
	Return of capital from equity method investments					150,194		1,002		-		-		151,196
	Capital contribution to subsidiary					-103,500		-		-		103,500		-
	Mortgage servicing rights purchased					-		-		-2,231		-		-2,231
	Acquisition of premises and equipment					-691		-		-54,208		-		-54,899
	Proceeds from sale of:
			Premises and equipment			73		-		19,768		-		19,841
			Other productive assets			-		-		1,026		-		1,026
			Foreclosed assets			-		-		206,070		-		206,070
Net cash provided by investing activities						33,479		687		86,417		116,059		236,642
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net increase (decrease) in:
			Deposits			-		-		-991,097		21,501		-969,596
			Assets sold under agreements to
				repurchase		-		-		-148,405		24,060		-124,345
			Other short-term borrowings			-		-30,500		406,900		-36,400		340,000
	Payments of notes payable					-		-41,800		-173,098		-		-214,898
	Proceeds from issuance of notes payable					-		-		106,923		-		106,923
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					9,402		-		-		-		9,402
	Dividends paid to parent company					-		-		-5,000		5,000		-
	Dividends paid					-3,723		-		-		-		-3,723
	Payments for repurchase of common stock					-450		-		-		-		-450
	Capital contribution from parent					-		103,500		-		-103,500		-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities						5,229		31,200		-803,777		-89,339		-856,687
Net decrease in cash and due from banks						-5,262		-308		-95,244		4,895		-95,919
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period						6,365		932		534,796		-6,811		535,282
Cash and due from banks at end of period					$	1,103	$	624	$	439,552	$	-1,916	$	439,363

Nature_of_operations_and_basis2

Nature of operations and basis of presentation (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Organization, Consolidation And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Reversal of accelerated FDIC Indemnification Asset, Accretion of Discount	$12,492	$0	$0

Summary_of_significant_account2

Summary of significant accounting policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum Ownership Amount To Be Accounted As Equity Method	at least 20% ownership
Maximum Ownership Amount To Be Accounted As Cost Method	less than 20% ownership
Period Of Unpaid Interest Or Principal For Loans Reported As Past Due	unpaid for 30 days or more
Period In Arrears On Payments Of Principal Or Interest For Discontinuation Of Recognition Of Interest Income On Commercial And Construction Loans	90 days or more in arrears
Period Of Past Due Principal And Interest For Charging Off The Impaired Portion Of Secured Loans	not later than 365 days past due
Time Period Past Due For Charging Off Commercial Unsecured Loans	no later than 180 days past due
Time Period In Arrears For Discontinuing Interest Income Recognition On Mortgage Loans	90 days or more in arrears
Time Period Past Due For Charging Off The Impaired Portion Of Mortgage Loans	180 days past due
Time Period In Arrears For Discontinuing Interest Income Recognition On Close End Consumer Loans And Home Equity Lines Of Credit	90 days or more in arrears
Time Period In Arrears For Discontinuing Interest Income Recognition On Lease Financing	90 days or more in arrears
Time Period In Arrears For Charging Off Close End Consumer Loans And Leases	120 days in arrears
Time Period In Arrears For Charging Off Open End Consumer Loans	180 days in arrears
Time Period Past Due For Charging Off Consumer Overdrafts	no later than 60 days past their due date
Period Of Sustained Performance To Discontinue Non Accrual Status	at least six months
Period Of Sustained Performance To Discontinue Non Accrual Status For Loans Providing Quarterly Or Semi Annual Payments	one year
Percent Of Remaining Principal Balance Of Delinquent Loan Repurchase Allowed	100% of the remaining principal balance of the loan
Book Value Of O R E O Appraisals Updated Annually	greater than $1 million
Book Value Of O R E O Appraisals Updated Every Two Years	lower than $1 million
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	1-for-10
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments			-17
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Increased Look Back Period For Determining Recent Loss Trend Adjustment For Consumer And Mortgage Loans			-1
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net Impact Revisions			0.8
Non Covered Loans [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net Impact Revisions			18.7
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Loss Sharing Agreement Allocation Percentage	80.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments			0.8
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment Percentage	50.00%	27.00%
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments			-14.1
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Increased Look Back Period For Determining Recent Loss Trend Adjustment For Consumer And Mortgage Loans			-0.9
Banco Popular North America [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment Percentage	21.00%	29.00%
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments			-3.7
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Increased Look Back Period For Determining Recent Loss Trend Adjustment For Consumer And Mortgage Loans			-0.1
Maximum Member
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	10 years 0 months 0 days
Minimum Member
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	4 years 0 months 0 days
Mortgage Consumer Portfolios [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Historical Loss Period			18-months
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment		6-months	12-months
Commercial Construction Portfolios [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Historical Loss Period			3-year
Commercial Construction Legacy Portfolios [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment			12-months
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Loan
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Impaired Commitment To Lend	1	0
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Loan
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Impaired Commitment To Lend	5	3
E V E R T E C Inc [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	14.96%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Loss Sharing Agreement Allocation Percentage	80.00%
Centro Financiero BHD [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	15.82%	19.99%		15.79%

Discontinued_Operations_Compon

Discontinued Operations - Components of net (loss) income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses		$263,369	$602,563	$408,941
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	186,500	186,511	0	0
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net interest income		61,352	88,006
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses		-6,764	-3,543
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax		33,829	0
Other operating income		27,823	19,556
Non interest Income		61,652	19,556
Personnel costs		36,675	33,170
Occupancy Net		3,086	12,680
Professional fees		15,642	11,153
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed		186,511	0
Other operating expenses		10,834	13,593
Total operating expenses		252,748	70,596
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax, Total		($122,980)	$40,509

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	$186,500,000	$186,511,000	$0	$0
Loans held-for-sale		106,104,000	110,426,000		106,104,000
Deposits		24,807,535,000	26,711,145,000		24,807,535,000
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax		33,829,000	0
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed		186,511,000	0
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation		5,064,000	0		5,064,000
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation		0	0		0
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] | Illinois region sale of August 8, 2014 [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax		24,600,000
Branches Sold							12
Loans held-for-sale							562,000,000
Deposits							726,000,000
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] | Central Florida region sale of September 15, 2014 [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax		1,200,000
Branches Sold								9
Loans held-for-sale								104,000,000
Deposits								217,000,000
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] | California region sale of November 8, 2014 [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax					8,100,000
Branches Sold		20			20
Loans held-for-sale		1,100,000,000			1,100,000,000
Deposits		1,100,000,000			1,100,000,000
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] | California region sale of November 8, 2014 [Member] | Indemnification Guarantee Member
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Maximum Amount Of Future Payments Under Guarantee Percentage					1.5
Guarantee Obligations Term					two years
GuaranteeObligationsOriginAndPurpose					The Corporation also agreed to indemnify the purchaser for up to 1.5% of credit losses on transferred loans for a period of two years after the closing. Pursuant to this indemnification provision, the Corporation’s maximum exposure is approximately $16 million.
Maximum Amount Of Future Payments Under Gurantee		16,000,000			16,000,000
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance		2,200,000			2,200,000
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges		26,725,000	0	0
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Restructuring Charges Member
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Estimate Of Restructuring Charges To Be Incurred	49,000,000					22,000,000
Estimate Of Severance Retention And Other Payments To Be Incurred						13,000,000
Estimate Of Operational Set Up Cost And Lease Cancellations To Be Incurred						$9,000,000

Restructuring_plan_Detail

Restructuring plan (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Personnel costs	$418,679	$428,697	$434,333
Net occupancy expenses	86,707	86,651	84,687
Equipment Expense	48,917	46,028	43,618
Professional fees	282,055	278,127	271,008
Other operating expenses	95,373	91,876	100,783
Restructuring Charges	26,725	0	0
Restructuring Charges Member
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Personnel costs	17,516
Net occupancy expenses	3,905
Equipment Expense	457
Professional fees	3,133
Other operating expenses	$1,714

Activity_in_the_reserve_for_re

Activity in the reserve for restructuring costs (Detail) (Restructuring Charges Member, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Charges Member
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$0
Restructuring Reserve Expense	14,785
Restructuring and Related Cost Incurred Cost	-1,249
Restructuring Reserve	$13,536

Restructuring_plan_Additional_

Restructuring plan - Additional information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Entity Number Of Employees	37	365
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$26,725,000	$0	$0
Restructuring Charges Member | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Estimate Of Restructuring Charges To Be Incurred				49,000,000	22,000,000
Estimate Of Severance Retention And Other Payments To Be Incurred					13,000,000
Estimate Of Operational Set Up Cost And Lease Cancellations To Be Incurred					$9,000,000

Restrictions_on_cash_and_due_f1

Restrictions on cash and due from banks and certain securities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Average Reserve Required With Federal Reserve Bank	$1,000	$992
Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents	$45	$44

Securities_purchased_under_agr2

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell [Line Items]
Repledged	$145,866	$189,308
Not repledged	33,258	20,734
Total	$179,124	$210,042

Classification_and_carrying_am

Classification and carrying amount of pledged assets, in which the secured parties are not permitted to sell or repledge the collateral (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Total pledged assets	$11,061,980	$11,190,162
Available For Sale Securities Member
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Pledged Assets in which the Secured Parties are Not Permitted to Sell or Repledge the Collateral	1,700,820	1,638,558
Held To Maturity Securities Member
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Pledged Assets in which the Secured Parties are Not Permitted to Sell or Repledge the Collateral	60,515	35,000
Loans Held For Sale [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Pledged Assets in which the Secured Parties are Not Permitted to Sell or Repledge the Collateral	0	363
Loans Held For Investment [Member] | Covered Loans [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Pledged Assets in which the Secured Parties are Not Permitted to Sell or Repledge the Collateral	480,441	407,257
Loans Held For Investment [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Pledged Assets in which the Secured Parties are Not Permitted to Sell or Repledge the Collateral	$8,820,204	$9,108,984

Pledged_assets_Additional_Info

Pledged assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Loans Receivable, for Other Arrangements	$700,000,000	$500,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Amount Of Available Unused Funds	3,700,000,000	3,000,000,000
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Amount Eligible to be Repledged by Counterparty	0	69,000,000
Federal Reserve Bank Advances [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity	2,100,000,000	3,400,000,000
Securities Investment Member
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Financial Instruments served as collateral to secure debt obligations	700,000,000	1,000,000,000
Loans Held For Investment [Member]
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Loans Receivable, for Other Arrangements	4,100,000,000	4,500,000,000
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Loans Receivable, for Federal Home Loan Bank Debt	$4,500,000,000	$4,500,000,000

Amortized_cost_gross_unrealize

Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate fair value, weighted average yield and contractual maturities of investment securities available-for-sale (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$5,307,250	$5,345,877
Gross Unrealized Gains	73,411	79,357
Gross Unrealized Losses	65,502	130,434
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	5,315,159	5,294,800
Weighted Average Yield	2.04%	2.30%
Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	44,905
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	45,302
More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,342,575
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	2,337,690
More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	264,266
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	268,084
More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,654,153
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	2,661,461
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	698,003	26,474
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,226	2,008
Gross Unrealized Losses	75	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	700,154	28,482
Weighted Average Yield	1.14%	3.85%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	698,003	26,474
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,226	2,008
Gross Unrealized Losses	75	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	700,154	28,482
Weighted Average Yield	1.14%	3.85%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,735,758	1,664,085
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,606	1,817
Gross Unrealized Losses	12,391	36,697
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	1,724,973	1,629,205
Weighted Average Yield	1.31%	1.38%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	42,140	25,021
Gross Unrealized Gains	380	39
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	42,520	25,060
Weighted Average Yield	1.61%	1.85%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,603,245	1,087,453
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,168	1,678
Gross Unrealized Losses	9,936	12,715
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	1,594,477	1,076,416
Weighted Average Yield	1.26%	1.26%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	67,373	528,611
Gross Unrealized Gains	58	100
Gross Unrealized Losses	2,271	21,742
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	65,160	506,969
Weighted Average Yield	1.72%	1.52%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	23,000	23,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	184	2,240
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	22,816	20,760
Weighted Average Yield	3.18%	3.12%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	75,164	78,178
Gross Unrealized Gains	97	74
Gross Unrealized Losses	13,549	11,875
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	61,712	66,377
Weighted Average Yield	6.04%	5.89%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,765	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	17	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	2,782	0
Weighted Average Yield	3.83%	0.00%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,024	6,228
Gross Unrealized Gains	38	45
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	85
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	1,062	6,188
Weighted Average Yield	8.40%	4.64%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	22,552	23,147
Gross Unrealized Gains	2	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	2,331	1,978
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	20,223	21,169
Weighted Average Yield	5.82%	6.33%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	48,823	48,803
Gross Unrealized Gains	40	29
Gross Unrealized Losses	11,218	9,812
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	37,645	39,020
Weighted Average Yield	6.22%	5.84%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,934,652	2,474,765
Gross Unrealized Gains	14,181	19,554
Gross Unrealized Losses	38,803	76,023
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	1,910,030	2,418,296
Weighted Average Yield	2.04%	2.06%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	3,687	5,131
Gross Unrealized Gains	87	101
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	3,774	5,232
Weighted Average Yield	2.66%	1.79%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	25,202	31,613
Gross Unrealized Gains	985	921
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	26,187	32,534
Weighted Average Yield	2.93%	2.98%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,905,763	2,438,021
Gross Unrealized Gains	13,109	18,532
Gross Unrealized Losses	38,803	76,023
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	1,880,069	2,380,530
Weighted Average Yield	2.03%	2.05%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	509
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	4
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	513
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	3.78%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	509
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	4
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	513
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	3.78%
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	851,088	1,086,446
Gross Unrealized Gains	53,958	54,722
Gross Unrealized Losses	684	5,527
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	904,362	1,135,641
Weighted Average Yield	3.88%	3.95%
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	419
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	24
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	443
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	3.14%
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	27,339	15,921
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,597	833
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	28,936	16,754
Weighted Average Yield	4.68%	4.50%
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	147,182	62,373
Gross Unrealized Gains	7,314	3,058
Gross Unrealized Losses	1	1,214
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	154,495	64,217
Weighted Average Yield	3.51%	4.12%
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	676,567	1,007,733
Gross Unrealized Gains	45,047	50,807
Gross Unrealized Losses	683	4,313
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	720,931	1,054,227
Weighted Average Yield	3.93%	3.93%
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,351	3,178
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,271	1,109
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	171
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	2,622	4,116
Weighted Average Yield	5.03%	4.06%
Other Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	11,234	12,242
Gross Unrealized Gains	72	69
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	141
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	11,306	12,170
Weighted Average Yield	2.03%	2.09%
Other Securities [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Other Securities [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	9,277	9,638
Gross Unrealized Gains	10	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	141
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	9,287	9,497
Weighted Average Yield	1.69%	1.68%
Other Securities [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,957	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	62	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	2,019	0
Weighted Average Yield	3.63%	0.00%
Other Securities [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	2,604
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	69
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value	$0	$2,673
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	3.61%

Aggregate_Amortized_Cost_and_F

Aggregate Amortized Cost and Fair Value of AFS by Contractual Maturity (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$5,307,250	$5,345,877
Available For Sale Securities	5,315,159	5,294,800
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,351	3,178
Available For Sale Securities	2,622	4,116
Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	44,905
Available For Sale Securities	45,302
More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	2,342,575
Available For Sale Securities	2,337,690
More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	264,266
Available For Sale Securities	268,084
More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	2,654,153
Available For Sale Securities	2,661,461
Subtotal Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,305,899
Available For Sale Securities	$5,312,537

Realized_gains_and_losses_on_i

Realized gains and losses on investments securities available-for-sale (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	$4,461	$2,110	$65
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses	-5,331	0	-1,684
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)	($870)	$2,110	($1,619)

Fair_value_and_gross_unrealize

Fair value and gross unrealized losses of investment securities available-for-sale, aggregated by investment category and length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	$1,492,324	$3,055,888
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	23,750	119,453
12 months or more Fair Value	1,230,219	190,985
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	41,752	10,981
Total Fair Value	2,722,543	3,246,873
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	65,502	130,434
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	49,465
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	75
12 months or more Fair Value	0
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Total Fair Value	49,465
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	75
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	888,325	1,326,866
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	6,866	32,457
12 months or more Fair Value	429,835	69,257
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	5,525	4,240
Total Fair Value	1,318,160	1,396,123
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	12,391	36,697
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	14,419	54,256
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	3,031	11,685
12 months or more Fair Value	41,084	8,330
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	10,518	190
Total Fair Value	55,503	62,586
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	13,549	11,875
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	539,658	1,567,654
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	13,774	70,378
12 months or more Fair Value	733,814	96,676
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	25,029	5,645
Total Fair Value	1,273,472	1,664,330
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	38,803	76,023
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	0	0
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
12 months or more Fair Value	0	0
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Fair Value	0	0
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	457	105,455
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	4	4,762
12 months or more Fair Value	25,486	7,225
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	680	765
Total Fair Value	25,943	112,680
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	684	5,527
Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	0	1,657
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	171
12 months or more Fair Value	0	0
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Fair Value	0	1,657
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	171
Other Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	0	0
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
12 months or more Fair Value	0	9,497
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0	141
Total Fair Value	0	9,497
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	$0	$141

Name_of_issuers_and_the_aggreg

Name of issuers, and the aggregate amortized cost and fair value of the securities of such issuer, in which the aggregate amortized cost exceeds 10% of stockholders' equity (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations FNMA Member
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$1,746,807	$2,318,171
Fair Value	1,736,987	2,266,610
Federal Home Loan Bank Certificates And Obligations FHLB Member
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	737,149	336,933
Fair Value	732,894	326,220
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates And Obligations FHLMC Member
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,117,865	1,434,346
Fair Value	$1,112,485	$1,418,216

Investment_securities_availabl

Investment securities available- for-sale - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Proceeds from the sale of investment securities available-for-sale	$310,210,000	$5,438,000	$52,058,000
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	65,502,000	130,434,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,307,250,000	5,345,877,000
AFS securities sold [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$311,100,000	$3,300,000

Amortized_cost_gross_unrealize1

Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate fair value, weighted average yield and contractual maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$103,170	$140,496
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,347	264
Gross Unrealized Losses	12,318	20,072
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	94,199	120,688
Weighted Average Yield	3.57%	3.40%
Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,990
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	2,982
More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	14,080
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	13,316
More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	21,422
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	15,424
More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	64,678
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	62,477
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Treasury Securities [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	97	115
Gross Unrealized Gains	5	7
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	102	122
Weighted Average Yield	5.45%	5.45%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	97
Gross Unrealized Gains	5
Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	102
Weighted Average Yield	5.45%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	115
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	7
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	122
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	5.45%
Other Securities [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,500	26,500
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	646
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	1,500	25,854
Weighted Average Yield	1.14%	3.37%
Other Securities [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	250	26,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	645
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	250	25,355
Weighted Average Yield	1.33%	3.41%
Other Securities [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,250	500
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	1
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	1,250	499
Weighted Average Yield	1.10%	1.33%
Other Securities [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Other Securities [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	0	0
Weighted Average Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	101,573	113,881
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,342	257
Gross Unrealized Losses	12,318	19,426
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	92,597	94,712
Weighted Average Yield	3.60%	3.40%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,740	12,570
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	8	12
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	2,732	12,558
Weighted Average Yield	5.84%	2.06%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	12,830	12,060
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	764	984
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	12,066	11,076
Weighted Average Yield	5.95%	5.91%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	21,325	20,015
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	6,003	5,251
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	15,322	14,764
Weighted Average Yield	6.09%	6.06%
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	64,678	69,236
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,342	257
Gross Unrealized Losses	5,543	13,179
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	$62,477	$56,314
Weighted Average Yield	2.22%	2.43%

Aggregate_Amortized_Cost_and_F1

Aggregate Amortized Cost and Fair Value of HTMS by Contractual Maturity (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$103,170	$140,496
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	94,199	120,688
Within One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,990
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	2,982
More Than One And Within Five Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	14,080
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	13,316
More Than Five And Within Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	21,422
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	15,424
More Than Ten Years From Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	64,678
Investment securities held-to-maturity, fair value	$62,477

Fair_value_and_gross_unrealize1

Fair value and gross unrealized losses of investment securities held-to-maturity, aggregated by investment category and length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	$373	$84,632
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	2	12,826
12 months or more Fair Value	45,969	13,044
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	12,316	7,246
Total Fair Value	46,342	97,676
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	12,318	20,072
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	373	60,028
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	2	12,180
12 months or more Fair Value	45,969	13,044
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	12,316	7,246
Total Fair Value	46,342	73,072
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	12,318	19,426
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	0
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0
12 months or more Fair Value	0
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Total Fair Value	0
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	0	0
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
12 months or more Fair Value	0	0
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Fair Value	0	0
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	0	0
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
12 months or more Fair Value	0	0
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Fair Value	0	0
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Other Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair Value	0	24,604
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	646
12 months or more Fair Value	0	0
12 months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Fair Value	0	24,604
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	$0	$646

Investments_heldtomaturityAddi

Investments held-to-maturity-Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$103,170	$140,496
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	101,573	113,881
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Munis Payable From Real and Personal Property Taxes [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	61,000
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Munis Not Guaranteed By Puerto Rico Central Government [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$41,000

Composition_of_loans_heldinpor

Composition of loans held-in-portfolio-noncovered loans (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	$19,404,451	[1]	$21,611,866	[1]
Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	487,280		1,175,937
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	2,526,146		2,970,505
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	1,667,267		2,166,545
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,453,574		3,724,197
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	251,820		206,084
Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	6,502,886		6,681,476
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389		543,761
Legacy [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818	[2]	211,135	[2]
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,870,271		3,932,226
Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	1,155,229		1,185,272
Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	366,162		478,211
Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	1,375,452		1,349,119
Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	767,369		699,980
Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	$206,059		$219,644
[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale. (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale.)
[2]	The legacy portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, construction loans and lease financings related to certain lending products exited by the Corporation as part of restructuring efforts carried out in prior years at the BPNA segment.

Composition_of_loans_heldinpor1

Composition of loans held-in-portfolio (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, unearned income	$93,835	$92,144
Loans held-for-sale	$106,104	$110,426

Composition_of_loans_heldinpor2

Composition of loans held-in-portfolio-covered loans (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Covered Loans	$2,542,662	$2,984,427
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Covered Loans	1,511,472	1,710,229
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Covered Loans	103,309	102,575
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Covered Loans	70,336	190,127
Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Covered Loans	822,986	934,373
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Covered Loans	$34,559	$47,123

Loans_heldforsale_by_main_loan

Loans held-for-sale, by main loan categories (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	$106,104	$110,426
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	309	603
Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	100,166	109,823
Legacy [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	319	0
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	$5,310	$0

Loans_in_nonperforming_status_

Loans in non-performing status and accruing loans past-due 90 days or more by loan class (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	$18,899		$1,092
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	14,041		489
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	4,549		0
Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	630,483	[1]	597,948	[2]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	447,962	[1]	417,300	[2]
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	2,199		25,838
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	33,452		84,372
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	93,453		106,948
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	131,121		61,895
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	494		556
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	13,812		23,771
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	304,913	[3],[4]	232,681	[5],[6]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	426,387	[3],[4]	395,645	[5],[6]
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	3,102		3,495
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	1,545		15,050
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	449		486
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	20,368		20,313
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	4,090		8,632
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	21		147
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	27,088		18,645
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	10		54
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	11,387		10,564
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	3,872		5,571
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	682		585
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	611,383	[1]	447,255	[2]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	447,962	[1]	417,300	[2]
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	2,199		4,944
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	33,452		41,959
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	92,648		83,441
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	129,611		55,753
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	494		556
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	13,812		18,108
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	295,629	[3],[4]	206,389	[5],[6]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	426,387	[3],[4]	395,645	[5],[6]
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	3,102		3,495
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	20,368		20,313
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	21		147
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	25,678		17,054
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	10		54
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	11,387		10,562
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	3,865		5,550
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	682		585
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	19,100	[1]	150,693	[2]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0	[1]	0	[2]
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		20,894
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		42,413
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	805		23,507
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	1,510		6,142
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		5,663
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	9,284	[3],[4]	26,292	[5],[6]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0	[3],[4]	0	[5],[6]
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	1,545		15,050
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	449		486
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	4,090		8,632
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	1,410		1,591
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	0		2
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Non Covered Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	7		21
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	$0		$0
[1]	For purposes of this table non-performing loans exclude $ 19 million in non-performing loans held-for-sale.
[2]	For purposes of this table non-performing loans exclude $ 1 million in non-performing loans held-for-sale.
[3]	Non-covered loans of $59 million accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are excluded from the above table as they are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method, in which these loans will accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loans using estimated cash flow analysis.
[4]	It is the Corporationbs policy to report delinquent residential mortgage loans insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA as accruing loans past due 90 days or more as opposed to non-performing since the principal repayment is insured. These balances include $125 million of residential mortgage loans in Puerto Rico insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA that are no longer accruing interest as of December 31, 2014. Furthermore, the Corporation has approximately $66 million in reverse mortgage loans in Puerto Rico which are guaranteed by FHA, but which are currently not accruing interest. Due to the guaranteed nature of the loans, it is the Corporationbs policy to exclude these balances from non-performing assets.
[5]	Non-covered loans by $43 million accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are excluded from the above table as they are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method, in which these loans will accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loans using estimated cash flow analysis.
[6]	It is the Corporationbs policy to report delinquent residential mortgage loans insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA as accruing loans past due 90 days or more as opposed to non-performing since the principal repayment is insured. These balances include $115 million of residential mortgage loans in Puerto Rico insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA that are no longer accruing interest as of December 31, 2013. Furthermore, the Corporation has approximately $50 million in reverse mortgage loans in Puerto Rico which are guaranteed by FHA, but which are currently not accruing interest. Due to the guaranteed nature of the loans, it is the Corporationbs policy to exclude these balances from non-performing assets.

Loans_in_nonperforming_status_1

Loans in non-performing status and accruing loans past-due 90 days or more by loan class (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	$106,104		$110,426
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	19,404,451	[1]	21,611,866	[1]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Nonaccrual Status	18,899		1,092
Reverse Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	66,000		50,000
Residential Mortgage Loans Insured By FHA [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	125,000		115,000
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	100,166		109,823
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	6,502,886		6,681,476
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Nonaccrual Status	14,041		489
Mortgages [Member] | SOP Non-Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	59,000		43,000
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	$19,000		$1,000
[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale. (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale.)

Loans_by_past_due_status_for_n

Loans by past due status for non-covered loans held-in-portfolio (Net of unearned income) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	$19,404,451	[1]	$21,611,866	[1]
Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	487,280		1,175,937
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	2,526,146		2,970,505
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,667,267		2,166,545
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	3,453,574		3,724,197
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	251,820		206,084
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	6,502,886		6,681,476
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389		543,761
Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818	[2]	211,135	[2]
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	3,870,271		3,932,226
Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,155,229		1,185,272
Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	366,162		478,211
Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,375,452		1,349,119
Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	767,369		699,980
Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	206,059		219,644
Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	455,574		481,455
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	223,209		223,825
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	1,137,107		1,058,658
Total Past Due	1,815,890		1,763,938
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	17,588,561		19,847,928
Loans held-in-portfolio	19,404,451		21,611,866
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	308		4,067
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	445		1,675
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	2,199		25,838
Total Past Due	2,952		31,580
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	484,328		1,144,357
Loans held-in-portfolio	487,280		1,175,937
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	11,306		18,144
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	121		349
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	33,452		84,372
Total Past Due	44,879		102,865
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	2,481,267		2,867,640
Loans held-in-portfolio	2,526,146		2,970,505
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	8,999		14,382
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	11,340		16,770
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	93,453		106,948
Total Past Due	113,792		138,100
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,553,475		2,028,445
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,667,267		2,166,545
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	19,631		12,291
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	5,392		6,482
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	131,615		62,451
Total Past Due	156,638		81,224
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	3,296,936		3,642,973
Loans held-in-portfolio	3,453,574		3,724,197
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	3,307		2,329
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	13,812		23,771
Total Past Due	17,119		26,100
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	234,701		179,984
Loans held-in-portfolio	251,820		206,084
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	333,901		347,376
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	175,865		164,512
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	789,962		671,736
Total Past Due	1,299,728		1,183,624
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	5,203,158		5,497,852
Loans held-in-portfolio	6,502,886		6,681,476
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	6,779		7,457
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	1,246		1,607
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	3,102		3,495
Total Past Due	11,127		12,559
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	553,262		531,202
Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389		543,761
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	929		9,079
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	1,931		2,098
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	1,545		15,050
Total Past Due	4,405		26,227
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	76,413		184,908
Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818		211,135
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	14,029		14,082
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	9,536		10,191
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	20,817		20,799
Total Past Due	44,382		45,072
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,110,847		1,140,200
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,155,229		1,185,272
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	5,173		2,927
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	1,184		2,251
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	4,111		8,779
Total Past Due	10,468		13,957
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	355,694		464,254
Loans held-in-portfolio	366,162		478,211
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	15,955		16,093
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	7,539		7,620
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	27,098		18,699
Total Past Due	50,592		42,412
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,324,860		1,306,707
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,375,452		1,349,119
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	34,238		31,351
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	8,397		9,361
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	11,387		10,564
Total Past Due	54,022		51,276
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	713,347		648,704
Loans held-in-portfolio	767,369		699,980
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	1,019		1,877
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	213		909
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	4,554		6,156
Total Past Due	5,786		8,942
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	200,273		210,702
Loans held-in-portfolio	206,059		219,644
PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	15,938,114	[3]	15,887,839	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	80,077	[3]	82,403	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	2,013,579	[3]	1,864,218	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,473,362	[3]	1,606,503	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	2,807,785	[3]	2,912,466	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	159,384	[3]	161,171	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	5,450,501	[3]	5,400,679	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389	[3]	543,761	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	3,389,037	[3]	3,316,638	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	413,674		424,470
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	206,334		196,677
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	1,118,007		907,965
Total Past Due	1,738,015		1,529,112
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	14,200,099		14,358,727
Loans held-in-portfolio	15,938,114		15,887,839
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	221		446
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	69		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	2,199		4,944
Total Past Due	2,489		5,390
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	77,588		77,013
Loans held-in-portfolio	80,077		82,403
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	9,828		13,889
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	121		349
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	33,452		41,959
Total Past Due	43,401		56,197
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,970,178		1,808,021
Loans held-in-portfolio	2,013,579		1,864,218
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	8,954		13,725
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	7,709		8,318
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	92,648		83,441
Total Past Due	109,311		105,484
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,364,051		1,501,019
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,473,362		1,606,503
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	18,498		9,960
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	5,269		4,463
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	130,105		56,309
Total Past Due	153,872		70,732
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	2,653,913		2,841,734
Loans held-in-portfolio	2,807,785		2,912,466
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	2,497		2,329
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	13,812		18,108
Total Past Due	16,309		20,437
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	143,075		140,734
Loans held-in-portfolio	159,384		161,171
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	304,319		316,663
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	167,219		154,882
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	780,678		645,444
Total Past Due	1,252,216		1,116,989
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	4,198,285		4,283,690
Loans held-in-portfolio	5,450,501		5,400,679
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	6,779		7,457
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	1,246		1,607
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	3,102		3,495
Total Past Due	11,127		12,559
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	553,262		531,202
Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389		543,761
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	13,715		13,797
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	9,290		9,991
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	20,368		20,313
Total Past Due	43,373		44,101
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,096,791		1,125,520
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,140,164		1,169,621
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	137		133
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	159		53
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	21		147
Total Past Due	317		333
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	13,083		14,845
Loans held-in-portfolio	13,400		15,178
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	13,479		12,897
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	6,646		6,794
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	25,688		17,108
Total Past Due	45,813		36,799
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,216,720		1,177,085
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,262,533		1,213,884
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	34,238		31,340
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	8,397		9,361
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	11,387		10,562
Total Past Due	54,022		51,263
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	713,274		648,228
Loans held-in-portfolio	767,296		699,491
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	1,009		1,834
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	209		859
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	4,547		6,135
Total Past Due	5,765		8,828
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	199,879		209,636
Loans held-in-portfolio	205,644		218,464
UNITED STATES
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	3,466,337	[4]	5,724,027
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	407,203	[4]	1,093,534
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	512,567	[4]	1,106,287
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	193,905	[4]	560,042
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	645,789	[4]	811,731
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	92,436	[4]	44,913
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,052,385	[4]	1,280,797
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818	[4]	211,135
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio	481,234	[4]	615,588
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	41,900		56,985
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	16,875		27,148
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	19,100		150,693
Total Past Due	77,875		234,826
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	3,388,462		5,489,201
Loans held-in-portfolio	3,466,337		5,724,027
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	87		3,621
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	376		1,675
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	0		20,894
Total Past Due	463		26,190
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	406,740		1,067,344
Loans held-in-portfolio	407,203		1,093,534
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	1,478		4,255
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	0		42,413
Total Past Due	1,478		46,668
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	511,089		1,059,619
Loans held-in-portfolio	512,567		1,106,287
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	45		657
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	3,631		8,452
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	805		23,507
Total Past Due	4,481		32,616
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	189,424		527,426
Loans held-in-portfolio	193,905		560,042
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	1,133		2,331
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	123		2,019
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	1,510		6,142
Total Past Due	2,766		10,492
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	643,023		801,239
Loans held-in-portfolio	645,789		811,731
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	810		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	0		5,663
Total Past Due	810		5,663
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	91,626		39,250
Loans held-in-portfolio	92,436		44,913
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	29,582		30,713
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	8,646		9,630
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	9,284		26,292
Total Past Due	47,512		66,635
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,004,873		1,214,162
Loans held-in-portfolio	1,052,385		1,280,797
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	929		9,079
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	1,931		2,098
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	1,545		15,050
Total Past Due	4,405		26,227
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	76,413		184,908
Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818		211,135
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	314		285
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	246		200
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	449		486
Total Past Due	1,009		971
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	14,056		14,680
Loans held-in-portfolio	15,065		15,651
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	5,036		2,794
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	1,025		2,198
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	4,090		8,632
Total Past Due	10,151		13,624
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	342,611		449,409
Loans held-in-portfolio	352,762		463,033
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	2,476		3,196
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	893		826
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	1,410		1,591
Total Past Due	4,779		5,613
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	108,140		129,622
Loans held-in-portfolio	112,919		135,235
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	0		11
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	0		2
Total Past Due	0		13
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	73		476
Loans held-in-portfolio	73		489
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	10		43
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	4		50
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	7		21
Total Past Due	21		114
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	394		1,066
Loans held-in-portfolio	$415		$1,180
[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale. (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale.)
[2]	The legacy portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, construction loans and lease financings related to certain lending products exited by the Corporation as part of restructuring efforts carried out in prior years at the BPNA segment.
[3]	Excludes covered loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction.
[4]	B Excludes discontinued operations.

Loans_heldforsale_in_nonperfor

Loans held-for-sale in non-performing status (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	$18,899	$1,092
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	309	603
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	14,041	489
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	$4,549	$0

Changes_in_the_accretable_yiel

Changes in the accretable yield for the acquired Non-Covered loans (Detail) (SOP Non-Covered Loans [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
SOP Non-Covered Loans [Member]
Accretable yield
Beginning Balance	$49,398	$0
Additions	19,190	60,805
Accretion	-10,074	-7,396
Change In Expected Cash Flows	57,790	-4,011
Ending Balance	116,304	49,398
Carrying amount of loans
Beginning Balance	173,659	0
Additions	58,799	195,283
Accretion	10,074	7,396
Collections	-29,769	-29,020
Ending Balance	212,763	173,659
Less: Allowance for loan losses	16,159	14,536
Carrying amount, net of allowance	$196,604	$159,123

Components_of_Net_Financing_Le

Components of Net Financing Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Components Net Financing Leases [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	$497,895	$493,022
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Unguaranteed Residual Values of Leased Property	149,079	134,198
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Initial Direct Costs	8,727	7,773
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Deferred Income	89,552	88,230
Capital Leases, Investment In Direct Financing Leases	566,149	546,763
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Allowance for Uncollectible Minimum Lease Payments	7,184	10,737
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Total	$558,965	$536,026

Future_minimum_lease_payments_

Future minimum lease payments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Minimum Lease Payments [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current	$127,901
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years	112,768
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years	99,531
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years	83,518
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Due Thereafter	74,177
Total Minimum Lease Payments	$497,895	$493,022

Covered_loans_in_nonperforming

Covered loans in non-performing status and accruing loans past-due 90 days or more by loan class (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	$18,899		$1,092
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	14,041		489
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	4,549		0
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	17,833	[1]	29,381	[1]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	28	[1]	637	[1]
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	8,810		8,345
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	1,142		7,335
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		456
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	2,770		11,872
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	0		0
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	4,376		1,739
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	28		69
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Non-accrual loans	735		90
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due And Still Accruing	$0		$112
[1]	Covered loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are excluded from the above table as they are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method, in which these loans will accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loans using estimated cash flow analyses.

Covered_loans_past_due_status_

Covered loans past due status (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Covered Loans	$2,542,662	$2,984,427
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Covered Loans	103,309	102,575
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Covered Loans	70,336	190,127
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Covered Loans	822,986	934,373
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Covered Loans	34,559	47,123
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	146,719	97,691
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	37,266	33,806
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	503,103	737,856
Total Past Due	687,088	869,353
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,855,574	2,115,074
Covered Loans	2,542,662	2,984,427
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	98,559	42,898
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	12,597	8,745
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	291,010	374,301
Total Past Due	402,166	425,944
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	1,109,306	1,284,285
Covered Loans	1,511,472	1,710,229
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	512	1,584
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	7	349
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	7,756	16,318
Total Past Due	8,275	18,251
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	95,034	84,324
Covered Loans	103,309	102,575
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	0	399
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	384	0
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	58,665	178,007
Total Past Due	59,049	178,406
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	11,287	11,721
Covered Loans	70,336	190,127
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	45,764	50,222
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	23,531	23,384
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	143,140	165,030
Total Past Due	212,435	238,636
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	610,551	695,737
Covered Loans	822,986	934,373
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 59 Days Past Due	1,884	2,588
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 60 To 89 Days Past Due	747	1,328
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	2,532	4,200
Total Past Due	5,163	8,116
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current	29,396	39,007
Covered Loans	$34,559	$47,123

Carrying_amount_of_loans_accou

Carrying amount of loans accounted for pursuant to ASC310-30 (Detail) (Westernbank Puerto Rico [Member], Acquired Loans In An F D I C Assisted Transaction [Member], Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member], A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	$2,444,172	$2,827,947	$3,491,759
Less: Allowance for loan losses	-78,846	-93,915
Carrying amount, net of allowance	2,365,326	2,734,032
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	1,482,684	1,632,672
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	59,256	58,261
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	65,245	176,220
Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	809,977	922,361
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	27,010	38,433
Performing Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	2,272,142	2,509,075	3,051,964
Less: Allowance for loan losses	-52,798	-57,594
Carrying amount, net of allowance	2,219,344	2,451,481
Performing Financing Receivable Member | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	1,392,482	1,483,331
Performing Financing Receivable Member | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	57,059	55,192
Performing Financing Receivable Member | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	32,836	71,864
Performing Financing Receivable Member | Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	764,148	862,878
Performing Financing Receivable Member | Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	25,617	35,810
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	172,030	318,872	439,795
Less: Allowance for loan losses	-26,048	-36,321
Carrying amount, net of allowance	145,982	282,551
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	90,202	149,341
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	2,197	3,069
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	32,409	104,356
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member | Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	45,829	59,483
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member | Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Not Accounted For As Debt Securities Carrying Amount	$1,393	$2,623

Changes_in_the_accretable_yiel1

Changes in the accretable yield for the acquired loans in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction (Detail) (Westernbank Puerto Rico [Member], Acquired Loans In An F D I C Assisted Transaction [Member], Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member], A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accretable yield
Beginning Balance	$1,309,205	$1,451,669
Accretion	-284,472	-279,708
Change In Expected Cash Flows	246,604	137,244
Ending Balance	1,271,337	1,309,205
Carrying amount of loans
Beginning Balance	2,827,947	3,491,759
Accretion	284,472	279,708
Collections	-668,247	-943,520
Ending Balance	2,444,172	2,827,947
Less: Allowance for loan losses	-78,846	-93,915
Carrying amount, net of allowance	2,365,326	2,734,032
Performing Financing Receivable Member
Accretable yield
Beginning Balance	1,297,725	1,446,381
Accretion	-268,063	-268,005
Change In Expected Cash Flows	236,090	119,349
Ending Balance	1,265,752	1,297,725
Carrying amount of loans
Beginning Balance	2,509,075	3,051,964
Accretion	268,063	268,005
Collections	-504,996	-810,894
Ending Balance	2,272,142	2,509,075
Less: Allowance for loan losses	-52,798	-57,594
Carrying amount, net of allowance	2,219,344	2,451,481
Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member
Accretable yield
Beginning Balance	11,480	5,288
Accretion	-16,409	-11,703
Change In Expected Cash Flows	10,514	17,895
Ending Balance	5,585	11,480
Carrying amount of loans
Beginning Balance	318,872	439,795
Accretion	16,409	11,703
Collections	-163,251	-132,626
Ending Balance	172,030	318,872
Less: Allowance for loan losses	-26,048	-36,321
Carrying amount, net of allowance	$145,982	$282,551

Loans_Additional_Information_D

Loans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
Sale Non Performing Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial Construction Loans Sold	$401,000,000
Residential Mortgage
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Residential Mortgage Loans Sold		185,000,000	661,000,000
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds		911,164,000	1,409,233,000
Residential Mortgage | Sale Non Performing Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Residential Mortgage Loans Sold				435,000,000
Residential Mortgage | Trading Account Assets[Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds		899,604,000	1,391,594,000
Residential Mortgage | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Government National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations GNMA Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds		674,557,000	919,980,000
Residential Mortgage | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations FNMA Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds		225,047,000	438,236,000
Residential Mortgage | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates And Obligations FHLMC Member
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds		0	33,378,000
Other Commercial And Construction Loans Sold Domain [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial Construction Loans Sold		260,000,000	421,000,000
Bulk Sale Bpna [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Reclassification To Held For Sale					105,000,000
Loans Sold					115,700,000
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Purchase of Loans		92,000,000	42,000,000
Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Purchase of Loans		574,000,000	1,900,000,000
Commercial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Purchase of Loans		24,000,000	15,000,000
Westernbank Puerto Rico [Member] | A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member] | Acquired Loans In An F D I C Assisted Transaction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality		100,000,000	200,000,000
Westernbank Puerto Rico [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member] | Acquired Loans In An F D I C Assisted Transaction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Outstanding principal balance of SOP loans		3,100,000,000	3,800,000,000
SOP Non-Covered Loans [Member] | A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Outstanding principal balance of SOP loans		243,000,000	197,000,000
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Purchase of Loans			$761,000,000

Allowance_Movement_Detail

Allowance Movement (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$640,555	$730,607
Provision for loan losses	263,370	602,563
Charge-offs	-372,088	-485,148
Recoveries	125,831	155,178
Net write-down related to loans sold	-35,674	-362,645
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-20,202
Balance at end of period	601,792	640,555
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for loan losses	270,134	606,106	397,073
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	519,719	538,463
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	82,073	102,092
PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	571,208	528,867
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	426,775	445,297
Provision for loan losses	242,849	547,884
Charge-offs	-245,941	-288,091
Recoveries	65,452	84,330
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	-362,645
Balance at end of period	489,135	426,775
PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	102,092	108,906
Provision for loan losses	46,135	69,396
Charge-offs	-77,531	-82,783
Recoveries	11,377	6,573
Balance at end of period	82,073	102,092
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	30,584	111,688
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	82,283	124,551
Provision for loan losses	-18,850	-11,174
Allowance transferred from discontinued operations	7,984
Charge-offs	-44,164	-75,317
Recoveries	39,005	44,223
Net write-down related to loans sold	-35,674	0
Balance at end of period	30,584	82,283
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	29,405	51,853
Provision for loan losses	-6,764	-3,543
Allowance Transferred To Continuing Operations	-7,984
Charge-offs	-4,452	-38,957
Recoveries	9,997	20,052
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-20,202
Balance at end of period	0	29,405
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	217,180	369,742
Provision for loan losses	128,590	145,311
Charge-offs	-124,766	-196,758
Recoveries	56,661	60,182
Net write-down related to loans sold	-19,182	-161,297
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-16,375
Balance at end of period	242,108	217,180
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	211,237	174,982
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	30,871	42,198
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	232,460	170,348
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	128,150	217,615
Provision for loan losses	112,821	157,433
Charge-offs	-70,402	-112,266
Recoveries	31,020	26,665
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	-161,297
Balance at end of period	201,589	128,150
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	42,198	72,060
Provision for loan losses	21,579	-2,255
Charge-offs	-34,741	-28,422
Recoveries	1,835	815
Balance at end of period	30,871	42,198
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	9,648	46,832
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	24,930	37,554
Provision for loan losses	-2,979	-3,440
Allowance transferred from discontinued operations	7,984
Charge-offs	-16,628	-26,116
Recoveries	15,523	16,932
Net write-down related to loans sold	-19,182	0
Balance at end of period	9,648	24,930
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	21,902	42,513
Provision for loan losses	-2,831	-6,427
Allowance Transferred To Continuing Operations	-7,984
Charge-offs	-2,995	-29,954
Recoveries	8,283	15,770
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-16,375
Balance at end of period	0	21,902
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	24,833	17,375
Provision for loan losses	12,786	34,770
Charge-offs	-37,945	-46,487
Recoveries	14,225	21,021
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	-1,846
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-27
Balance at end of period	13,872	24,833
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	6,670	5,342
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	7,202	19,491
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	12,685	24,586
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	5,095	5,862
Provision for loan losses	-3,121	-7,563
Charge-offs	-1,722	-6,757
Recoveries	5,231	15,399
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	-1,846
Balance at end of period	5,483	5,095
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	19,491	9,946
Provision for loan losses	15,397	43,653
Charge-offs	-36,223	-39,730
Recoveries	8,537	5,622
Balance at end of period	7,202	19,491
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	1,187	247
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	214	1,196
Provision for loan losses	736	-982
Allowance transferred from discontinued operations	0
Charge-offs	0	0
Recoveries	237	0
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	0
Balance at end of period	1,187	214
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	33	371
Provision for loan losses	-226	-338
Allowance Transferred To Continuing Operations	0
Charge-offs	0	0
Recoveries	220	0
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-27
Balance at end of period	0	33
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	192,935	170,289
Provision for loan losses	32,504	288,301
Charge-offs	-58,062	-70,253
Recoveries	4,424	4,100
Net write-down related to loans sold	-7,531	-199,502
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	0
Balance at end of period	164,270	192,935
Mortgages [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	123,322	156,929
Mortgages [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	40,948	36,006
Mortgages [Member] | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	161,808	166,336
Mortgages [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	130,330	119,027
Provision for loan losses	34,530	258,541
Charge-offs	-45,389	-49,418
Recoveries	1,389	1,682
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	-199,502
Balance at end of period	120,860	130,330
Mortgages [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	36,006	20,914
Provision for loan losses	13,384	25,706
Charge-offs	-9,156	-10,679
Recoveries	714	65
Balance at end of period	40,948	36,006
Mortgages [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	2,462	26,599
Mortgages [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	26,599	30,348
Provision for loan losses	-15,410	4,054
Allowance transferred from discontinued operations	0
Charge-offs	-3,517	-10,156
Recoveries	2,321	2,353
Net write-down related to loans sold	-7,531	0
Balance at end of period	2,462	26,599
Mortgages [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	0	0
Provision for loan losses	0	0
Allowance Transferred To Continuing Operations	0
Charge-offs	0	0
Recoveries	0	0
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	0
Balance at end of period	0	0
Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	13,704	33,102
Provision for loan losses	-10,423	-21,981
Charge-offs	-8,628	-22,528
Recoveries	18,541	25,111
Net write-down related to loans sold	-8,850	0
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-1,400
Balance at end of period	2,944	13,704
Legacy [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	2,944	13,704
Legacy [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Legacy [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	2,944	13,704
Legacy [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	11,335	29,070
Provision for loan losses	-8,611	-21,632
Allowance transferred from discontinued operations	0
Charge-offs	-8,071	-17,423
Recoveries	17,141	21,320
Net write-down related to loans sold	-8,850	0
Balance at end of period	2,944	11,335
Legacy [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	2,369	4,032
Provision for loan losses	-1,812	-349
Allowance Transferred To Continuing Operations	0
Charge-offs	-557	-5,105
Recoveries	1,400	3,791
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-1,400
Balance at end of period	0	2,369
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	10,622	2,894
Provision for loan losses	470	11,234
Charge-offs	-6,028	-6,034
Recoveries	2,067	2,528
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	0
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	0
Balance at end of period	7,131	10,622
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	7,131	10,622
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	7,131	10,622
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	10,622	2,894
Provision for loan losses	470	11,234
Charge-offs	-6,028	-6,034
Recoveries	2,067	2,528
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	0
Balance at end of period	7,131	10,622
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	0	0
Provision for loan losses	0	0
Charge-offs	0	0
Recoveries	0	0
Balance at end of period	0	0
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	181,281	137,205
Provision for loan losses	99,443	144,928
Charge-offs	-136,659	-143,088
Recoveries	29,913	42,236
Net write-down related to loans sold	-111	0
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-2,400
Balance at end of period	171,467	181,281
Consumer [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	168,415	176,884
Consumer [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	3,052	4,397
Consumer [Member] | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	157,124	156,975
Consumer [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	152,578	99,899
Provision for loan losses	98,149	128,239
Charge-offs	-122,400	-113,616
Recoveries	25,745	38,056
Net write-down related to loans sold	0	0
Balance at end of period	154,072	152,578
Consumer [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	4,397	5,986
Provision for loan losses	-4,225	2,292
Charge-offs	2,589	-3,952
Recoveries	291	71
Balance at end of period	3,052	4,397
Consumer [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	14,343	24,306
Consumer [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	19,205	26,383
Provision for loan losses	7,414	10,826
Allowance transferred from discontinued operations	0
Charge-offs	-15,948	-21,622
Recoveries	3,783	3,618
Net write-down related to loans sold	-111	0
Balance at end of period	14,343	19,205
Consumer [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	5,101	4,937
Provision for loan losses	-1,895	3,571
Allowance Transferred To Continuing Operations	0
Charge-offs	-900	-3,898
Recoveries	94	491
Net write-downs related to loans transferred to discontinued operations	-2,400
Balance at end of period	$0	$5,101

Activity_in_Allowance_for_Loan

Activity in Allowance for Loan Losses Related to ASC 310-30 Acquired Loans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$640,555	$730,607
Provision for loan losses	263,370	602,563
Charge-offs	-372,088	-485,148
Recoveries	125,831	155,178
Net write-down related to loans sold	-35,674	-362,645
Net Write Downs Related To Loans Transferred To Discontinued Operations	-20,202
Balance at end of period	601,792	640,555
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance at end of period	82,073	102,092
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | A S C Subtopic 31030 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	93,915	95,407
Provision for loan losses	48,559	58,858
Charge-offs	-63,628	-60,350
Balance at end of period	$78,846	$93,915

Allowance_for_loan_losses_endi

Allowance for loan losses ending balance and the loan balance by portfolio segments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	$601,792		$640,555		$730,607
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	19,404,451	[1]	21,611,866	[1]
Covered Loans	2,542,662		2,984,427
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	21,947,113		24,596,294
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	140,141		103,506
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	379,578		434,957
Allowance for loan losses	519,719		538,463
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	927,008		908,716
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	18,477,443		20,703,151
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	19,404,451		21,611,867
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	5		293
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	82,068		101,799
Allowance for loan losses	82,073		102,092
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	6,906		20,945
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,535,756		2,963,482
Covered Loans	2,542,662		2,984,427
PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	571,208		528,867
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	15,938,114	[2]	15,887,839	[2]
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	18,480,776		18,872,266
PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	139,503		85,593
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	349,632		341,182
Allowance for loan losses	489,135		426,775		445,297
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	920,530		789,785
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	15,017,584		15,098,054
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	15,938,114		15,887,839
PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	5		293
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	82,068		101,799
Allowance for loan losses	82,073		102,092		108,906
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	6,906		20,945
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,535,756		2,963,482
Covered Loans	2,542,662		2,984,427
UNITED STATES
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,466,337	[3]	5,724,027
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	638		17,913
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	29,946		93,775
Allowance for loan losses	30,584		111,688
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	6,478		118,931
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,459,859		5,605,097
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,466,337		5,724,028
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	242,108		217,180		369,742
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	8,134,267		10,037,184
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	9,749,048		11,849,989
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	64,736		16,409
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	146,501		158,573
Allowance for loan losses	211,237		174,982
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	357,161		297,516
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	7,777,106		9,739,669
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	8,134,267		10,037,185
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	5		153
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	30,866		42,045
Allowance for loan losses	30,871		42,198
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	4,487		20,945
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,610,294		1,791,859
Covered Loans	1,614,781		1,812,804
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	232,460		170,348
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	6,374,803	[2]	6,465,590	[2]
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	7,989,584		8,278,394
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	64,736		16,409
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	136,853		111,741
Allowance for loan losses	201,589		128,150		217,615
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	356,911		245,380
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,017,892		6,220,210
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	6,374,803		6,465,590
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	5		153
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	30,866		42,045
Allowance for loan losses	30,871		42,198		72,060
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	4,487		20,945
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,610,294		1,791,859
Covered Loans	1,614,781		1,812,804
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | UNITED STATES
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	1,759,464	[3]	3,571,594
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	9,648		46,832
Allowance for loan losses	9,648		46,832
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	250		52,136
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,759,214		3,519,459
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	1,759,464		3,571,595
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	13,872		24,833		17,375
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	251,820		206,084
Covered Loans	70,336		190,127
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	322,156		396,211
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	363		177
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,307		5,165
Allowance for loan losses	6,670		5,342
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	13,268		22,486
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	238,552		183,598
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	251,820		206,084
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		140
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	7,202		19,351
Allowance for loan losses	7,202		19,491
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	2,419		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	67,917		190,127
Covered Loans	70,336		190,127
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	12,685		24,586
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	159,384	[2]	161,171	[2]
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	229,720		351,298
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	363		177
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	5,120		4,918
Allowance for loan losses	5,483		5,095		5,862
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	13,268		16,823
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	146,116		144,348
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	159,384		161,171
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		140
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	7,202		19,351
Allowance for loan losses	7,202		19,491		9,946
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	2,419		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	67,917		190,127
Covered Loans	70,336		190,127
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | UNITED STATES
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	92,436	[3]	44,913
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,187		247
Allowance for loan losses	1,187		247
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		5,663
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	92,436		39,250
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	92,436		44,913
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	164,270		192,935		170,289
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	6,502,886		6,681,476
Covered Loans	822,986		934,373
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	7,325,872		7,615,849
Mortgages [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	46,111		55,667
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	77,211		101,262
Allowance for loan losses	123,322		156,929
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	435,824		452,073
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,067,062		6,229,403
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	6,502,886		6,681,476
Mortgages [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	40,948		36,006
Allowance for loan losses	40,948		36,006
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	822,986		934,373
Covered Loans	822,986		934,373
Mortgages [Member] | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	161,808		166,336
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	5,450,501	[2]	5,400,679	[2]
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	6,273,487		6,335,052
Mortgages [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	45,838		38,034
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	75,022		92,296
Allowance for loan losses	120,860		130,330		119,027
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	431,569		399,347
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	5,018,932		5,001,332
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	5,450,501		5,400,679
Mortgages [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	40,948		36,006
Allowance for loan losses	40,948		36,006		20,914
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	822,986		934,373
Covered Loans	822,986		934,373
Mortgages [Member] | UNITED STATES
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	1,052,385	[3]	1,280,797
Mortgages [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	273		17,633
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,189		8,966
Allowance for loan losses	2,462		26,599
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	4,255		52,726
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,048,130		1,228,071
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	1,052,385		1,280,797
Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	2,944		13,704		33,102
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818	[4]	211,135	[4]
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	80,818		211,135
Legacy [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,944		13,704
Allowance for loan losses	2,944		13,704
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		6,045
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	80,818		205,090
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818		211,135
Legacy [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	0		0
Allowance for loan losses	0		0
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	0		0
Covered Loans	0		0
Legacy [Member] | UNITED STATES
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818	[3]	211,135
Legacy [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,944		13,704
Allowance for loan losses	2,944		13,704
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		6,045
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	80,818		205,090
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	80,818		211,135
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	7,131		10,622		2,894
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389		543,761
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	564,389		543,761
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	770		1,053
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,361		9,569
Allowance for loan losses	7,131		10,622
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	3,023		2,893
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	561,366		540,868
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389		543,761
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	0		0
Allowance for loan losses	0		0
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	0		0
Covered Loans	0		0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	7,131		10,622
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389	[2]	543,761	[2]
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	564,389		543,761
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	770		1,053
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,361		9,569
Allowance for loan losses	7,131		10,622		2,894
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	3,023		2,893
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	561,366		540,868
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	564,389		543,761
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	0		0
Allowance for loan losses	0		0		0
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	0		0
Covered Loans	0		0
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	171,467		181,281		137,205
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,870,271		3,932,226
Covered Loans	34,559		47,123
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	3,904,830		3,979,349
Consumer [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	28,161		30,200
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	140,254		146,684
Allowance for loan losses	168,415		176,884
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	117,732		127,703
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,752,539		3,804,523
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,870,271		3,932,226
Consumer [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,052		4,397
Allowance for loan losses	3,052		4,397
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	34,559		47,123
Covered Loans	34,559		47,123
Consumer [Member] | PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Allowance for loan losses	157,124		156,975
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,389,037	[2]	3,316,638	[2]
Loans and Leases Receivable Covered And Not Covered Total Net Of Unearned Income	3,423,596		3,363,761
Consumer [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	27,796		29,920
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	126,276		122,658
Allowance for loan losses	154,072		152,578		99,899
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	115,759		125,342
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,273,278		3,191,296
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	3,389,037		3,316,638
Consumer [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,052		4,397
Allowance for loan losses	3,052		4,397		5,986
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	34,559		47,123
Covered Loans	34,559		47,123
Consumer [Member] | UNITED STATES
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	481,234	[3]	615,588
Consumer [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Roll Forward
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	365		280
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	13,978		24,026
Allowance for loan losses	14,343		24,306
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Ending balance: loans individually evaluated for impairment	1,973		2,361
Ending balance: loans collectively evaluated for impairment	479,261		613,227
Non-covered Loans held-in-portfolio	$481,234		$615,588
[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale. (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale.)
[2]	Excludes covered loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction.
[3]	B Excludes discontinued operations.
[4]	The legacy portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, construction loans and lease financings related to certain lending products exited by the Corporation as part of restructuring efforts carried out in prior years at the BPNA segment.

Disclosures_related_to_loans_i

Disclosures related to loans individually evaluated for impairment (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	$140,146		$103,799
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	99,960		274,245
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	833,954		655,416
Recorded Investment	933,914		929,661
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	131,837		363,398
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	894,518		710,837
Unpaid Principal Balance	1,026,355		1,074,235
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	5		293
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	4,487		8,108
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	2,419		12,837
Recorded Investment	6,906		20,945
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	4,487		10,063
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	7,500		17,538
Unpaid Principal Balance	11,987		27,601
PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	139,508		85,886
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	97,629		203,581
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	829,807		607,149
Recorded Investment	927,436		810,730
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	128,490		270,220
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	889,977		658,192
Unpaid Principal Balance	1,018,467		928,412
PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	5		293
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	4,487		8,108
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	2,419		12,837
Recorded Investment	6,906		20,945
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	4,487		10,063
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	7,500		17,538
Unpaid Principal Balance	11,987		27,601
UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	638	[1]	17,913
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	2,331	[1]	70,664
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	4,147	[1]	48,267
Recorded Investment	6,478	[1]	118,931
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	3,347	[1]	93,178
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	4,541	[1]	52,645
Unpaid Principal Balance	7,888	[1]	145,823
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		11,073
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Recorded Investment	0		11,073
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		17,812
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0		17,812
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		3,405
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Recorded Investment	0		3,405
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		6,942
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0		6,942
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	7,668
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	7,668
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	10,870
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	10,870
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	5,182		2,368
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	7,929		74,261
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	50,324		19,120
Recorded Investment	58,253		93,381
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	7,929		92,790
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	53,154		19,407
Unpaid Principal Balance	61,083		112,197
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	5,182		2,368
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	7,929		47,245
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	50,324		19,120
Recorded Investment	58,253		66,365
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	7,929		55,397
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	53,154		19,407
Unpaid Principal Balance	61,083		74,804
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	27,016
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	27,016
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	37,393
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	37,393
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	16,770		6,473
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	14,897		49,373
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	114,163		55,826
Recorded Investment	129,060		105,199
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	16,110		67,455
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	127,855		74,420
Unpaid Principal Balance	143,965		141,875
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	16,770		6,473
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	14,897		33,749
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	114,163		55,826
Recorded Investment	129,060		89,575
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	16,110		47,545
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	127,855		74,420
Unpaid Principal Balance	143,965		121,965
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	15,624
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	15,624
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	19,910
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	19,910
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	42,784		7,568
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	24,215		57,493
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	145,633		30,370
Recorded Investment	169,848		87,863
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	31,972		69,969
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	148,204		33,152
Unpaid Principal Balance	180,176		103,121
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	42,784		7,568
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	23,965		55,665
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	145,633		30,370
Recorded Investment	169,598		86,035
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	31,722		68,141
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	148,204		33,152
Unpaid Principal Balance	179,926		101,293
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	250	[1]	1,828
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	250	[1]	1,828
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	250	[1]	1,828
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	250	[1]	1,828
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	363		177
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	10,693		20,162
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	2,575		2,324
Recorded Investment	13,268		22,486
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	28,994		42,614
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	7,980		9,047
Unpaid Principal Balance	36,974		51,661
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	363		177
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	10,693		14,499
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	2,575		2,324
Recorded Investment	13,268		16,823
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	28,994		36,951
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	7,980		9,047
Unpaid Principal Balance	36,974		45,998
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	5,663
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	5,663
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	5,663
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	5,663
Mortgages [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	46,111		55,667
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	36,864		47,444
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	398,960		404,629
Recorded Investment	435,824		452,073
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	41,554		53,694
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	429,945		426,963
Unpaid Principal Balance	471,499		480,657
Mortgages [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	45,838		38,034
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	35,658		40,910
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	395,911		358,437
Recorded Investment	431,569		399,347
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	39,248		45,181
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	426,502		376,393
Unpaid Principal Balance	465,750		421,574
Mortgages [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	273	[1]	17,633
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,206	[1]	6,534
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	3,049	[1]	46,192
Recorded Investment	4,255	[1]	52,726
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	2,306	[1]	8,513
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	3,443	[1]	50,570
Unpaid Principal Balance	5,749	[1]	59,083
Legacy [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		6,045
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Recorded Investment	0		6,045
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		8,715
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0		8,715
Legacy [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	6,045
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	6,045
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	8,715
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	8,715
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	770		1,053
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	3,023		2,893
Recorded Investment	3,023		2,893
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	3,023		2,893
Unpaid Principal Balance	3,023		2,893
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	770		1,053
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	3,023		2,893
Recorded Investment	3,023		2,893
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	3,023		2,893
Unpaid Principal Balance	3,023		2,893
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	8,023		8,344
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	41,477		45,015
Recorded Investment	41,477		45,015
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	41,477		45,015
Unpaid Principal Balance	41,477		45,015
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	8,023		8,344
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	41,477		45,015
Recorded Investment	41,477		45,015
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	41,477		45,015
Unpaid Principal Balance	41,477		45,015
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	362		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	791		198
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,095		0
Recorded Investment	1,886		198
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	791		198
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,095		0
Unpaid Principal Balance	1,886		198
Consumer Loan [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	362	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	791	[1]	198
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,095	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	1,886	[1]	198
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	791	[1]	198
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,095	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	1,886	[1]	198
Consumer Loan [Member] | Personal [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	19,410		21,313
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	71,825		78,475
Recorded Investment	71,825		78,475
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	71,825		78,475
Unpaid Principal Balance	71,825		78,475
Consumer Loan [Member] | Personal [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	19,410		21,313
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	71,825		78,475
Recorded Investment	71,825		78,475
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	71,825		78,475
Unpaid Principal Balance	71,825		78,475
Consumer Loan [Member] | Personal [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	262		171
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		88
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,932		1,354
Recorded Investment	1,932		1,442
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		88
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,932		1,354
Unpaid Principal Balance	1,932		1,442
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	262		171
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,932		1,354
Recorded Investment	1,932		1,354
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,932		1,354
Unpaid Principal Balance	1,932		1,354
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	88
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Recorded Investment	0	[1]	88
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	88
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	88
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	104		372
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	84		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	528		2,573
Recorded Investment	612		2,573
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	528		2,573
Unpaid Principal Balance	528		2,573
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | PUERTO RICO | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	101		92
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	525		498
Recorded Investment	525		498
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	525		498
Unpaid Principal Balance	525		498
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | UNITED STATES | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Related Allowance	3	[1]	280
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	84	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	3	[1]	2,075
Recorded Investment	87	[1]	2,075
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	3	[1]	2,075
Unpaid Principal Balance	$3	[1]	$2,075
[1]	Excludes impaired loans from discontinued operations.

Average_recorded_investment_an

Average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	$940,877		$1,098,413
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	35,540		38,964
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	8,763		42,791
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	469		1,245
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	4,196		15,849
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		379
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	79,418		95,461
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	2,719		2,448
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	120,671		144,115
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	3,994		3,106
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	131,895		104,736
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	7,852		4,221
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	19,551		37,312
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
Mortgages [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	448,874		514,671
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	20,506		27,565
Legacy [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	2,920		12,957
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	2,747		3,822
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	42,345		40,044
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	1,768		199
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Personal [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	74,593		82,687
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	1,936		1,092
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	1,200		2,677
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	882,212		958,417
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	34,353		36,501
PUERTO RICO | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	8,763		42,791
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	469		1,245
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	1,539		8,356
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		259
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	70,154		58,773
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	2,719		2,225
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	114,893		125,091
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	3,994		2,956
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	130,940		102,408
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	7,852		4,206
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	18,418		31,491
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	415,188		461,534
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	19,319		25,610
PUERTO RICO | Legacy [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	2,747		3,822
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	42,345		40,044
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loan [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loan [Member] | Personal [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	74,593		82,687
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	1,884		1,003
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	748		417
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0		0
UNITED STATES
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	58,665	[1]	139,996
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	1,187	[1]	2,463
UNITED STATES | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	2,657	[1]	7,493
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	120
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	9,264	[1]	36,688
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	223
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	5,778	[1]	19,024
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	150
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	955	[1]	2,328
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	15
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	1,133	[1]	5,821
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	33,686	[1]	53,137
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	1,187	[1]	1,955
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	2,920	[1]	12,957
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loan [Member] | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	1,768	[1]	199
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loan [Member] | Personal [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	52	[1]	89
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	0	[1]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loan [Member] | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average Recorded Investment	452	[1]	2,260
Impaired Financing Receivable Interest Income Accrual Method	$0	[1]	$0
[1]	Excludes impaired loans from discontinued operations.

Troubled_debt_restructuring_ac

Troubled debt restructuring according to their accruing status (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Non Covered Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	$1,107,602	[1]	$950,337
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	303,449	[1]	189,602
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Construction [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	5,941	[1]	11,290
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	0	[1]	949
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	672,811	[1]	618,143
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	3,023	[1]	2,893
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	122,378	[1]	127,460
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	15,015		21,448
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	4,946		17,406
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Construction [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	2,419		3,464
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	7,619		335
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	31		243
Non Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	289,118	[1]	188,104
Non Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	150,069	[1]	80,140
Non Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Construction [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	5,488	[1]	10,865
Non Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	0	[1]	949
Non Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	116,465	[1]	82,786
Non Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	2,248	[1]	2,623
Non Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	14,848	[1]	10,741
Non Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	9,671		13,692
Non Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	3,257		10,017
Non Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Construction [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	2,419		3,464
Non Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	3,990		189
Non Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	5		22
Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	818,484	[1]	762,233
Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	153,380	[1]	109,462
Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Construction [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	453	[1]	425
Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0
Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	556,346	[1]	535,357
Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	775	[1]	270
Accrual [Member] | Non Covered Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	107,530	[1]	116,719
Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	5,344		7,756
Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	1,689		7,389
Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Construction [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	0		0
Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	3,629		146
Accrual [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment	$26		$221
[1]	Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.

Troubled_debt_restructurings_l

Troubled debt restructurings loan count by type of modification (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	loans	loans
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	2,252	2,158
Extension of Maturity Date	227	124
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	484	395
Other Modifications	803	1,071
Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	5	5
Extension of Maturity Date	8	7
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	4
Other Modifications	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	25	6
Extension of Maturity Date	12	5
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	1
Other Modifications	0	45
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	37	23
Extension of Maturity Date	43	14
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	10
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	4	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	52	23
Extension of Maturity Date	61	43
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	431	367
Other Modifications	142	17
Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	15	22
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	48	23
Other Modifications	0	0
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	1,070	1,107
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	653	989
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	5	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	955	923
Extension of Maturity Date	71	22
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	6	6
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	13	11
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	5	0
Other Modifications	0	0
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	103	71
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	2	4
PUERTO RICO
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	2,247	2,157
Extension of Maturity Date	227	119
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	466	364
Other Modifications	803	1,071
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	5	5
Extension of Maturity Date	8	5
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	25	6
Extension of Maturity Date	12	4
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	45
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	37	23
Extension of Maturity Date	43	13
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	10
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	4	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	52	22
Extension of Maturity Date	61	42
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	413	341
Other Modifications	142	17
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	15	22
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	48	23
Other Modifications	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	1,070	1,107
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	653	989
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	955	923
Extension of Maturity Date	71	22
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	6	6
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	13	11
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	5	0
Other Modifications	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	103	71
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	2	4
UNITED STATES
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	5	1
Extension of Maturity Date	0	5
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	18	31
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	2
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	4
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	1
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	1
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	1
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	1
Extension of Maturity Date	0	1
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	18	26
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	5	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Reduction In Interest Rate	0	0
Extension of Maturity Date	0	0
Combination Interest Rate Reduction Maturity Date Extension	0	0
Other Modifications	0	0

Quantitative_information_by_lo

Quantitative information by loan class for loans modified as T D R (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	loans	loans
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	3,766	3,748
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	$343,760	$174,389
Post Modification Recorded Investment	343,643	173,040
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	18,971	14,802
Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	13	16
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	17,565	15,527
Post Modification Recorded Investment	17,645	13,746
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	-865	-72
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	37	57
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	48,403	31,238
Post Modification Recorded Investment	47,754	26,465
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	2,002	-1,191
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	80	47
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	130,818	18,072
Post Modification Recorded Investment	129,561	15,915
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	6,728	-469
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	4	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	11,358	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	11,485	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	-570	0
Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	686	450
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	101,113	76,139
Post Modification Recorded Investment	100,634	80,234
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	4,656	9,968
Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	63	45
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	1,628	928
Post Modification Recorded Investment	1,632	900
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	361	271
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	1,723	2,096
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	14,207	16,622
Post Modification Recorded Investment	16,193	19,810
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	2,584	2,380
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	5	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	251	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	250	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	67	0
Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	1,032	951
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	17,814	15,474
Post Modification Recorded Investment	17,881	15,507
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	3,935	3,864
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	18	11
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	278	122
Post Modification Recorded Investment	289	199
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	16	15
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	105	75
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	325	267
Post Modification Recorded Investment	319	264
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	57	36
PUERTO RICO
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	3,743	3,711
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	341,167	162,963
Post Modification Recorded Investment	340,790	163,197
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	18,540	14,128
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	13	10
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	17,565	10,729
Post Modification Recorded Investment	17,645	9,194
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	-865	-7
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	37	55
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	48,403	29,975
Post Modification Recorded Investment	47,754	25,629
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	2,002	-1,047
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	80	46
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	130,818	15,947
Post Modification Recorded Investment	129,561	14,855
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	6,728	-253
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	4	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	11,358	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	11,485	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	-570	0
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	668	422
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	98,771	72,899
Post Modification Recorded Investment	98,031	76,839
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	4,292	8,869
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	63	45
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	1,628	928
Post Modification Recorded Investment	1,632	900
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	361	271
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	1,723	2,096
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	14,207	16,622
Post Modification Recorded Investment	16,193	19,810
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	2,584	2,380
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	1,032	951
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	17,814	15,474
Post Modification Recorded Investment	17,881	15,507
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	3,935	3,864
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	18	11
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	278	122
Post Modification Recorded Investment	289	199
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	16	15
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	105	75
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	325	267
Post Modification Recorded Investment	319	264
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	57	36
UNITED STATES
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	23	37
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	2,593	11,426
Post Modification Recorded Investment	2,853	9,843
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	431	674
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	6
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	4,798
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	4,552
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	-65
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	2
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	1,263
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	836
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	-144
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	1
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	2,125
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	1,060
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	-216
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	18	28
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	2,342	3,240
Post Modification Recorded Investment	2,603	3,395
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	364	1,099
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	5	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	251	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	250	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	67	0
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	0	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number Of Contracts	0	0
Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Post Modification Recorded Investment	0	0
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Write-down	$0	$0

T_D_R_that_subsequently_defaul

T D R that subsequently defaulted (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
	loans		loans
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	729		1,005
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	$32,855		$51,121
Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	4		3
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	1,340		2,554
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	5		5
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	1,191		5,733
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	5		6
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	609		1,838
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	1		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	952		0
Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	126		208
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	22,929		32,734
Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	8		18
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	72		279
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	465		623
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	4,176		5,955
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	101		134
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	1,331		1,862
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	14		6
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	255		145
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		2
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		21
PUERTO RICO
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	727	[1]	1,002	[1]
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	31,838	[1]	48,567	[1]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	3		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	433		0
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	5		5
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	1,191		5,733
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	5		6
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	609		1,838
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	1		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	952		0
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	125		208
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	22,819		32,734
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	8		18
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	72		279
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	465		623
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	4,176		5,955
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	101		134
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	1,331		1,862
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	14		6
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	255		145
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		2
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		21
UNITED STATES
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	2		3
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	1,017		2,554
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	1		3
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	907		2,554
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	1		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	110		0
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	0		0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period [Line Items]
Modifications Number of Contracts that Default	0		0
Financing Receivable Modifications That Defaulted	$0		$0
[1]	Excludes loans for which the Corporation has entered into liquidation agreements with borrowers and guarantors and is accepting payments which differ from the contractual payment schedule. The Corporation considers these as defaulted loans and does not intent to return them to accrual status.

Credit_quality_indicators_of_n

Credit quality indicators of non-covered loans held-in-portfolio based obligor risk ratings (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	$19,404,451	[1]	$21,611,866	[1]
Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	878,507		1,431,266
Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	693,008		569,572
Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,116,882		1,316,737
Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,444		2,318
Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,581		12,698
Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,697,422		3,332,591
Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	16,707,029		18,279,275
Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	487,280		1,175,937
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	13,589		75,958
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	11,839		15,912
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	16,839		64,689
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	42,267		156,559
Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	445,013		1,019,378
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,526,146		2,970,505
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	189,195		305,941
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	152,849		185,631
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	183,346		275,436
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		112
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	525,390		767,120
Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,000,756		2,203,385
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,667,267		2,166,545
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	236,520		288,220
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	149,243		150,422
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	310,686		381,073
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,595		0
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	700,044		819,715
Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	967,223		1,346,830
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,453,574		3,724,197
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	426,689		739,304
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	370,382		204,226
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	280,868		260,838
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	849		68
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	255		446
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,079,043		1,204,882
Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,374,531		2,519,315
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	8,134,267		10,037,184
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	865,993		1,409,423
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	684,313		556,191
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	791,739		982,036
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,444		68
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	255		558
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,346,744		2,948,276
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	5,787,523		7,088,908
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	251,820		206,084
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,612		6,895
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	6,204		1,788
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	16,908		46,607
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		2,250
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	27,724		57,540
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	224,096		148,544
Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	6,502,886		6,681,476
Mortgages [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Mortgages [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Mortgages [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	241,780		195,531
Mortgages [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Mortgages [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Mortgages [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	241,780		195,531
Mortgages [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	6,261,106		6,485,945
Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	80,818	[2]	211,135	[2]
Legacy [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	7,902		14,948
Legacy [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,491		11,593
Legacy [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	9,204		42,622
Legacy [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Legacy [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Legacy [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	19,597		69,163
Legacy [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	61,221		141,972
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	564,389		543,761
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,102		3,495
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,102		3,495
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	561,287		540,266
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,870,271		3,932,226
Consumer [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	54,149		46,446
Consumer [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,326		12,140
Consumer [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	58,475		58,586
Consumer [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,811,796		3,873,640
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,155,229		1,185,272
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	21,070		21,530
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	21,070		21,530
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,134,159		1,163,742
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	366,162		478,211
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	10,643		3,982
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,639		7,741
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	12,282		11,723
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	353,880		466,488
Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,375,452		1,349,119
Personal [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Personal [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Personal [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	8,951		8,488
Personal [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Personal [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	912		710
Personal [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	9,863		9,198
Personal [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,365,589		1,339,921
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	767,369		699,980
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	11,348		10,407
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	40		157
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	11,388		10,564
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	755,981		689,416
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	206,059		219,644
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,137		2,039
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0		0
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,735		3,532
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,872		5,571
Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	202,187		214,073
PUERTO RICO
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	15,938,114	[3]	15,887,839	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	812,257	[3]	1,199,571	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	667,699	[3]	489,411	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,041,784	[3]	877,948	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,444	[3]	2,318	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,114	[3]	6,811	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,528,298	[3]	2,576,059	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	13,409,816	[3]	13,311,780	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	80,077	[3]	82,403	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,306	[3]	2,477	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	5,021	[3]	4,453	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,186	[3]	2,343	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.69	[3]	11.33	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	10,513	[3]	9,273	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	69,564	[3]	73,130	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	5.63	[3]	5.31	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,013,579	[3]	1,864,218	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	171,771	[3]	230,847	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	144,104	[3]	156,189	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	169,900	[3]	115,435	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.2	[3]	11.38	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	112	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	485,775	[3]	502,583	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,527,804	[3]	1,361,635	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	6.83	[3]	6.73	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,473,362	[3]	1,606,503	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	212,236	[3]	231,705	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	144,536	[3]	134,577	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	306,014	[3]	305,565	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.28	[3]	11.31	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,595	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	666,381	[3]	671,847	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	806,981	[3]	934,656	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	6.96	[3]	6.89	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,807,785	[3]	2,912,466	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	421,332	[3]	727,647	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	367,834	[3]	192,404	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	272,880	[3]	214,531	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.48	[3]	11.34	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	849	[3]	68	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	255	[3]	446	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,063,150	[3]	1,135,096	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,744,635	[3]	1,777,370	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	6.89	[3]	6.63	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	6,374,803	[3]	6,465,590	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	807,645	[3]	1,192,676	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	661,495	[3]	487,623	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	751,980	[3]	637,874	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.33	[3]	11.33	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,444	[3]	68	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	255	[3]	558	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,225,819	[3]	2,318,799	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,148,984	[3]	4,146,791	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	6.87	[3]	6.71	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	159,384	[3]	161,171	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,612	[3]	6,895	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	6,204	[3]	1,788	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	16,908	[3]	25,722	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.82	[3]	11.63	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	2,250	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	27,724	[3]	36,655	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	131,660	[3]	124,516	[3]
Weighted average obligor risk rating	7.43	[3]	7.86	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	5,450,501	[3]	5,400,679	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	218,680	[3]	169,239	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	218,680	[3]	169,239	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Mortgages [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	5,231,821	[3]	5,231,440	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	564,389	[3]	543,761	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,102	[3]	3,495	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,102	[3]	3,495	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	561,287	[3]	540,266	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,389,037	[3]	3,316,638	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	51,114	[3]	41,618	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,859	[3]	6,253	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	52,973	[3]	47,871	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,336,064	[3]	3,268,767	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,140,164	[3]	1,169,621	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	21,070	[3]	21,044	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	21,070	[3]	21,044	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,119,094	[3]	1,148,577	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	13,400	[3]	15,178	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	8,186	[3]	665	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	7	[3]	2,426	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	8,193	[3]	3,091	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	5,207	[3]	12,087	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,262,533	[3]	1,213,884	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	8,380	[3]	7,483	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	77	[3]	141	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	8,457	[3]	7,624	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Personal [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,254,076	[3]	1,206,260	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	767,296	[3]	699,491	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	11,348	[3]	10,407	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	40	[3]	155	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	11,388	[3]	10,562	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	755,908	[3]	688,929	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	205,644	[3]	218,464	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,130	[3]	2,019	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[3]	0	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,735	[3]	3,531	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,865	[3]	5,550	[3]
PUERTO RICO | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	201,779	[3]	212,914	[3]
UNITED STATES
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,466,337	[4]	5,724,027
UNITED STATES | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	66,250	[4]	231,695
UNITED STATES | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	25,309	[4]	80,161
UNITED STATES | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	75,098	[4]	438,789
UNITED STATES | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,467	[4]	5,887
UNITED STATES | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	169,124	[4]	756,532
UNITED STATES | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,297,213	[4]	4,967,495
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	407,203	[4]	1,093,534
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	11,283	[4]	73,481
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	6,818	[4]	11,459
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	13,653	[4]	62,346
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11	[4]	11.34
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	31,754	[4]	147,286
UNITED STATES | Commercial Multi Family [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	375,449	[4]	946,248
Weighted average obligor risk rating	7.24	[4]	7.08
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	512,567	[4]	1,106,287
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	17,424	[4]	75,094
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	8,745	[4]	29,442
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	13,446	[4]	160,001
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11	[4]	11.27
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	39,615	[4]	264,537
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	472,952	[4]	841,750
Weighted average obligor risk rating	6.83	[4]	6.89
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	193,905	[4]	560,042
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	24,284	[4]	56,515
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,707	[4]	15,845
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,672	[4]	75,508
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.17	[4]	11.31
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	33,663	[4]	147,868
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	160,242	[4]	412,174
Weighted average obligor risk rating	7.04	[4]	7.04
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	645,789	[4]	811,731
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	5,357	[4]	11,657
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,548	[4]	11,822
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	7,988	[4]	46,307
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.09	[4]	11.09
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	15,893	[4]	69,786
UNITED STATES | Commercial And Industrial Loans [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	629,896	[4]	741,945
Weighted average obligor risk rating	6.29	[4]	6.53
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,759,464	[4]	3,571,594
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	58,348	[4]	216,747
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	22,818	[4]	68,568
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	39,759	[4]	344,162
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.04	[4]	11.27
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	120,925	[4]	629,477
UNITED STATES | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,638,539	[4]	2,942,117
Weighted average obligor risk rating	6.74	[4]	6.89
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	92,436	[4]	44,913
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	20,885
Weighted average obligor risk rating	0	[4]	11.27
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	20,885
UNITED STATES | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	92,436	[4]	24,028
Weighted average obligor risk rating	7.76	[4]	7.64
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,052,385	[4]	1,280,797
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	23,100	[4]	26,292
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	23,100	[4]	26,292
UNITED STATES | Mortgages [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,029,285	[4]	1,254,505
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	80,818	[4]	211,135
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	7,902	[4]	14,948
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,491	[4]	11,593
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	9,204	[4]	42,622
Weighted average obligor risk rating	11.11	[4]	11.24
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	19,597	[4]	69,163
UNITED STATES | Legacy [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	61,221	[4]	141,972
Weighted average obligor risk rating	7.7	[4]	7.72
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	481,234	[4]	615,588
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	3,035	[4]	4,828
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,467	[4]	5,887
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	5,502	[4]	10,715
UNITED STATES | Consumer [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	475,732	[4]	604,873
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	15,065	[4]	15,651
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	486
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	486
UNITED STATES | Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	15,065	[4]	15,165
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	352,762	[4]	463,033
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	2,457	[4]	3,317
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,632	[4]	5,315
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	4,089	[4]	8,632
UNITED STATES | Home Equity Line of Credit [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	348,673	[4]	454,401
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	112,919	[4]	135,235
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	571	[4]	1,005
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	835	[4]	569
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	1,406	[4]	1,574
UNITED STATES | Personal [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	111,513	[4]	133,661
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	73	[4]	489
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	2
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	2
UNITED STATES | Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member] | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	73	[4]	487
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	415	[4]	1,180
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Special Mention Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Substandard Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	7	[4]	20
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Doubtful Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	0
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Unlikely To Be Collected Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	0	[4]	1
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Classified Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	7	[4]	21
UNITED STATES | Consumer Other Financing Receivable Member | Pass Member
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net of unearned income	$408	[4]	$1,159
[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale. (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale.)
[2]	The legacy portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, construction loans and lease financings related to certain lending products exited by the Corporation as part of restructuring efforts carried out in prior years at the BPNA segment.
[3]	Excludes covered loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction.
[4]	B Excludes discontinued operations.

Allowance_for_loan_losses_Addi

Allowance for loan losses - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
		loans		loans
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Additional Information		Risk ratings scales 10 through 14 conform to regulatory ratings. The assignment of the obligor risk rating is based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debts such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.
Credit Card T D R Modification Time Period		24
Recorded Investment Loan Split		$10,100,000		$165,000,000
Charge Offs Included Recorded Investment Loan Split		2,100,000		26,600,000
Recorded Investment Period End		2,900,000		130,000,000
Allowance Loans Modified Loan Split		166,000		64,000,000
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments	-17,000,000
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Increased Look Back Period For Determining Recent Loss Trend Adjustment For Consumer And Mortgage Loans	-1,000,000
Loan Note Ab Split		6		6
Applicable Credit And Macroeconomic Indicators Applied As Incremental Adjustment	12-months
Banco Popular North America [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments	-3,700,000
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Increased Look Back Period For Determining Recent Loss Trend Adjustment For Consumer And Mortgage Loans	-100,000
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment Percentage		21.00%		29.00%
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment		15,015,000		21,448,000
Net Impact Revisions	800,000
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments	800,000
Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment		1,107,602,000	[1]	950,337,000
Net Impact Revisions	18,700,000
Non Covered Loans [Member] | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Recalibration And Enhancements Of The Enviromental Factors Adjustments	-14,100,000
Change Allowance For Loan Losses Increased Look Back Period For Determining Recent Loss Trend Adjustment For Consumer And Mortgage Loans	-900,000
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment Percentage		50.00%		27.00%
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment		2,419,000		3,464,000
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment		5,941,000	[1]	11,290,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment		4,946,000		17,406,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member | Non Covered Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Recorded Investment		303,449,000	[1]	189,602,000
Commercial Construction Legacy Portfolios [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment	12-months
Mortgage Consumer Portfolios [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Historical Loss Period	18-months
Recent Loss Trend Adjustment	12-months			6-months
Commercial Construction Portfolios [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Historical Loss Period	3-year
Loan | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Impaired Commitment To Lend		1,000,000		0
Loan | Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Impaired Commitment To Lend		$5,000,000		$3,000,000
[1]	Excludes TDRs from discontinued operations.

Activity_in_the_FDIC_loss_shar

Activity in the FDIC loss share indemnification asset (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Loss Share Indemnification Asset [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$948,608		$1,399,098		$1,915,128
FDIC Indemnification Asset, Acquisitions	0		0		0
Accretion of loss share indemnification asset, net	-189,959		-161,635		-129,676
Reversal of accelerated FDIC Indemnification Asset, Accretion of Discount	12,492		0		0
Credit impairment losses to be covered under loss sharing agreements	32,038	[1]	60,454	[1]	58,187	[1]
F D I C Reimbursable Expenses	58,117		50,985		30,771
Decrease due to reciprocal accounting on the discount accreation for loans and unfunded commitments accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-20	0		-473		-969
Payments (to) from the FDIC under the loss sharing agreements	-269,397		-396,223		-462,016
Other adjustments attributable to FDIC loss sharing agreements	-193		-3,598		-12,327
Ending Balance	591,706		948,608		1,399,098
Balance Due To FDIC	-49,252		-39,194		-16,763
FDIC Indemnification Asset Net	$542,454		$909,414		$1,382,335
[1]	Reductions in expected cash flows for ASC 310-30 loans, which may impact the provision for loan losses, may consider reductions in both principal and interest cash flow expectations. The amount covered under the FDIC loss sharing agreements for interest not collected from borrowers is limited under the agreements (approximately 90 days); accordingly, these amounts are not subject fully to the 80% mirror accounting.

Weighted_average_life_of_loan_

Weighted average life of loan subject to FDIC Agreement (Detail) (Covered Loans [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Loans [Member]
Loss Share Indemnification Asset [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life Of Loan Subject To F D I C Agreement	0 years 0 months 2143 days	0 years 0 months 2347 days
Consumer [Member]
Loss Share Indemnification Asset [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life Of Loan Subject To F D I C Agreement	0 years 0 months 2102 days	0 years 0 months 1142 days
Construction [Member]
Loss Share Indemnification Asset [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life Of Loan Subject To F D I C Agreement	0 years 0 months 361 days	0 years 0 months 475 days
Mortgages [Member]
Loss Share Indemnification Asset [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life Of Loan Subject To F D I C Agreement	0 years 0 months 2665 days	0 years 0 months 2522 days

Fair_value_and_the_undiscounte

Fair value and the undiscounted amount of the true-up payment obligation (Detail) (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	$129,304	$127,513
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Potential Cash Payment	$187,238	$185,372

FDIC_loss_share_Additional_Inf

FDIC loss share - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	D
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
True Up Payment Term	45
Calculation Percent Asset Discount Per Bid	$1,100,000,000
Intrinsic Loss Estimate	4,600,000,000
Servicing Amount Period Trueup Payment	twelve-month period
Reversal of accelerated FDIC Indemnification Asset, Accretion of Discount	12,492,000	0	0
Payment Percentage True Up Payment [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Fixed Percentage True Up Payment	50.00%
Intrinsic Loss Estimate Trueup Payment [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Percent Calculation Intrinsic Loss Estimate	$925,000,000
Fixed Percentage True Up Payment	20.00%
Asset Discount Trueup Payment [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Fixed Percentage True Up Payment	25.00%
Cumulative Shared Loss Payments Trueup Payment [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Fixed Percentage True Up Payment	25.00%
Servicing Percentage Trueup Payment [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Fixed Percentage True Up Payment	1.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Loss Sharing Agreement Allocation Percentage	80.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Other Consumer And Commercial Loans [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Loss Share Agreements Reimbursement Term	8
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Loss Sharing Agreement Allocation Percentage	80.00%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member] | Residential Mortgage
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Loss Sharing Term	10
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member] | Other Consumer And Commercial Loans [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Loss Sharing Term	5

Mortgage_banking_activities_De

Mortgage banking activities (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Mortgage Servicing Rights MSR Impairment Recovery	$24,683	$11,403	$17,406
Mortgage Banking Activities [Member]
Mortgage Servicing Fees Excluding Fair Value	41,761	45,465	48,156
Mortgage Servicing Rights MSR Impairment Recovery	-24,683	-11,403	-17,406
Servicing Fees Net	17,078	34,062	30,750
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale	31,213	26,719	76,181
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	-726	746	304
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives	-16,950	10,130	-22,464
Trading Gains (Losses)	-17,676	10,876	-22,160
Mortgage banking activities	$30,615	$71,657	$84,771

Initial_fair_value_of_assets_o

Initial fair value of assets obtained as proceeds from residential mortgage loans securitized (Detail) (Residential Mortgage, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	$911,164	$1,409,233
Trading Account Assets[Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	899,604	1,391,594
Trading Account Assets[Member] | Government National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations GNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	674,557	919,980
Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations FNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	225,047	438,236
Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates And Obligations FHLMC Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	33,378
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount [Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	11,560	17,639
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Government National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations GNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations FNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates And Obligations FHLMC Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount [Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	899,604	1,391,594
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	899,604	1,391,594
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Government National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations GNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	674,557	919,980
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations FNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	225,047	438,236
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates And Obligations FHLMC Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	33,378
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount [Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	11,560	17,639
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Government National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations GNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates And Obligations FNMA Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates And Obligations FHLMC Member
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount [Member]
Assets
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Asset Obtained As Proceeds	$11,560	$17,639

Changes_in_MSRs_measured_using

Changes in MSRs measured using the fair value method (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value at beginning of period	$161,099		$154,430
Purchases	0		45
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Securitizations Or Asset Transfers	12,583		19,262
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Payments On Loans	-15,887	[1]	-22,556	[1]
Reduction Due To Loan Repurchases	-2,759		-3,871
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Changes In Fair Value Resulting From Changes In Valuation Inputs Or Changes In Assumptions	-6,127		15,024
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Other Changes That Affect Balance	-215		-1,235
Fair value at end of period	$148,694		$161,099
[1]	Represents changes due to collection / realization of expected cash flows over time.

Key_economic_assumptions_used_

Key economic assumptions used in measuring the servicing rights retained at the date of the residential mortgage loan securitizations and whole loan sales by the banking subsidiaries (Detail) (Residential Mortgage)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Residential Mortgage
Assumption for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Prepayment speed	6.10%	6.60%
Weighted average life (in years)	0 years 0 months 5986 days	0 years 0 months 5548 days
Discount rate (annual rate)	10.80%	11.00%

Key_economic_assumptions_used_1

Key economic assumptions used to estimate the fair value of MSRs derived from sales and securitizations of mortgage loans performed by the banking subsidiaries (Detail) (Residential Mortgage, Originated Mortgage Servicing Rights M S R [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Residential Mortgage | Originated Mortgage Servicing Rights M S R [Member]
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]
Interests Continued To Be Held By Transferor Fair Value	$110,534	$115,753
Weighted average life (in years)	0 years 0 months 4271 days	0 years 0 months 4563 days
Servicing Assets And Servicing Liabilities At Fair Value Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Prepayment Speed	8.60%	8.00%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	-4,089	-3,763
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	-7,995	-7,459
Servicing Assets And Servicing Liabilities At Fair Value Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Discount Rate	11.50%	11.60%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	-4,492	-4,930
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	($8,701)	($9,595)

Fair_value_of_purchased_MSRs_t

Fair value of purchased MSRs, their related valuation assumptions and sensitivity to immediate changes in those assumptions (Detail) (Residential Mortgage, Purchased Mortgage Servicing Rights M S R [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Residential Mortgage | Purchased Mortgage Servicing Rights M S R [Member]
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]
Interests Continued To Be Held By Transferor Fair Value	$38,160	$45,346
Weighted average life (in years)	0 years 0 months 4015 days	0 years 0 months 3979 days
Servicing Assets And Servicing Liabilities At Fair Value Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Prepayment Speed	9.10%	9.20%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	-1,620	-1,969
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	-2,924	-3,478
Servicing Assets And Servicing Liabilities At Fair Value Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Discount Rate	10.70%	10.80%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	-1,603	-2,073
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	($2,877)	($3,655)

Activity_in_the_SBA_servicing_

Activity in the SBA servicing rights (Detail) (Commercial Loans [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Loans [Member]
Servicing Asset at Amortized Value, Balance [Roll Forward]
Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Beginning Balance	$440	$695
Servicing Asset at Amortized Value, Amortization	-180	-255
Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Ending Balance	260	440
Servicing Asset at Amortized Value, Fair Value	$1,016	$1,609

Fair_value_of_SBA_loans_and_th

Fair value of SBA loans and the sensitivity to immediate changes in those assumptions (Detail) (Commercial Loans [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Loans [Member]
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]
Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost	$260	$440
Interests Continued To Be Held By Transferor Fair Value	1,016	1,609
Weighted average life (in years)	0 years 0 months 1022 days	0 years 0 months 1095 days
Servicing Assets And Servicing Liabilities At Fair Value Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Prepayment Speed	7.90%	7.20%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	-18	-27
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change	-38	-56
Servicing Assets And Servicing Liabilities At Fair Value Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Discount Rate	13.00%	13.00%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change	-28	-46
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 20 Percent Adverse Change in Discount Rate	($57)	($94)

Quantitative_and_qualitaty_inf

Quantitative and qualitaty information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Portfolio Segment Member
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	$8,134,576	$10,037,787
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	278,326	305,488
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	53,990	270,266
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	251,820	206,084
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	13,812	23,771
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	-3,746	-6,796
Legacy [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	81,137	211,135
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	3,476	17,148
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	-892	-2,583
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment Member
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	564,389	543,761
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	4,348	5,102
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	3,961	3,506
Mortgages [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	8,741,757	9,315,454
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	1,164,513	1,033,419
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	54,041	260,682
Consumer [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	3,875,581	3,932,226
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	99,595	95,329
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	109,737	96,971
Loans Securitized Sold [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	-2,138,705	-2,524,155
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	-183,876	-196,590
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	-1,314	-5,641
Loans Held For Sale [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	-106,104	-110,426
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	-19,878	-1,184
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	-35,674	-362,645
Loans Held In Portfolio [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	21,947,113	24,596,293
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	1,900,685	2,054,145
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	246,257	329,970
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	2,542,662	2,984,427
Delinquent Amount at End of Period on Loans Managed and Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	540,369	771,662
Net Credit Losses During Period On Loans Managed And Securitized	$66,154	$76,210

Transfers_of_financial_assets_2

Transfers of financial assets and servicing rights - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Weighted average mortgage servicing fees	0.26%	0.27%
Mortgage loans related to buy-back option program	$19,498,286,000	$21,704,010,000
Weighted Average Small Business Administration Servicing Fees	1.00%	1.02%
Transfers Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale Initial Fair Value Of Liabilities Incurred	0	0
Sensitivity Analysis Of Fair Value Of Interests Continued To Be Held By Transfer or Servicing Assets Or Liabilities Description Of Objectives Methodology And Limitations	The sensitivity analyses presented in the tables above for servicing rights are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures indicate, changes in fair value based on a 10 and 20 percent variation in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the sensitivity tables included herein, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments and increased credit losses), which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.
Mortgage Banking Activities [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Mortgage Servicing Fees Excluding Fair Value	41,761,000	45,465,000	48,156,000
Loans With Recourse [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Loans serviced	2,100,000,000	2,500,000,000
Buy Back Option Program [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Mortgage loans related to buy-back option program	81,000,000	48,000,000
Repurchased Loans	145,000,000	209,000,000
Residential Mortgage
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Securitization Financial Asset For Which Transfer Is Accounted As Sale Gain Loss On Sale	32,800,000	37,300,000
Loan
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Servicing rights on whole loan sales, principal balance	86,000,000	152,000,000
Whole loans sales, net gains	3,200,000	5,300,000
Serviced Mortgage Loans [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Loans serviced	15,600,000,000	16,300,000,000
Serviced Mortgage Loans [Member] | Loans With Recourse [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Repurchased Loans	89,000,000	126,000,000
Serviced Small Business Administration Commercial Loans [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]
Loans serviced	$427,000,000	$451,000,000

Premises_and_equipment_Detail

Premises and equipment (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	843,870	$892,308
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	475,162	488,497
Property Plant And Equipment Net Excluding Construction In Progress	368,708	403,811
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	115,176	110,453
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	483,983	500,474
Building [Member] | Maximum Member
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	50 years 0 months 0 days
Building [Member] | Minimum Member
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years 0 months 0 days
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	290,444	305,814
Equipment [Member] | Maximum Member
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years 0 months 0 days
Equipment [Member] | Minimum Member
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years 0 months 0 days
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	69,443	86,020
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum Member
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years 0 months 0 days
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum Member
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years 0 months 0 days
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	10,697	$5,252

Premises_and_equipment_Additio

Premises and equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	$47.10	$48.20	$46.70
Occupancy Expense	23.8	24.8	24.2
Equipment Communications And Other Operating Expenses	23.3	23.4	22.5
Rental Income	$28.10	$26.60	$22.90

Other_Real_Estate_Owned_Detail

Other Real Estate Owned (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Real Estate Owned Rollforward [Line Items]
Other Real Estate Owned Beginning Balance	$303,508	$405,902	$281,632
Other Real Estate Owned Write Downs	-42,366	-43,861	-32,783
Other Real Estate Owned Additions	158,851	232,997	303,374
Other Real Estate Owned Sales	-147,907	-293,017	-142,657
Othe Real Estate Owned Other Adjustments	-6,320	1,487	-3,664
Other Real Estate Owned Ending Balance	265,766	303,508	405,902
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Other Real Estate Owned Rollforward [Line Items]
Other Real Estate Owned Beginning Balance	86,852	130,982	82,267
Other Real Estate Owned Write Downs	-3,628	-9,525	-10,823
Other Real Estate Owned Additions	65,300	82,985	108,312
Other Real Estate Owned Sales	-49,618	-118,596	-46,091
Othe Real Estate Owned Other Adjustments	-2,389	1,006	-2,683
Other Real Estate Owned Ending Balance	96,517	86,852	130,982
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Or Construction [Member]
Other Real Estate Owned Rollforward [Line Items]
Other Real Estate Owned Beginning Balance	48,649	135,862	90,230
Other Real Estate Owned Write Downs	-7,112	-11,377	-13,727
Other Real Estate Owned Additions	16,200	32,175	110,947
Other Real Estate Owned Sales	-20,042	-108,254	-51,422
Othe Real Estate Owned Other Adjustments	1,288	243	-166
Other Real Estate Owned Ending Balance	38,983	48,649	135,862
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Other Real Estate Owned Rollforward [Line Items]
Other Real Estate Owned Beginning Balance	47,792	39,660	31,359
Other Real Estate Owned Write Downs	-4,969	-4,102	-767
Other Real Estate Owned Additions	21,769	30,037	23,195
Other Real Estate Owned Sales	-19,028	-17,720	-13,122
Othe Real Estate Owned Other Adjustments	-692	-83	-1,005
Other Real Estate Owned Ending Balance	44,872	47,792	39,660
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Or Construction [Member]
Other Real Estate Owned Rollforward [Line Items]
Other Real Estate Owned Beginning Balance	120,215	99,398	77,776
Other Real Estate Owned Write Downs	-26,657	-18,857	-7,466
Other Real Estate Owned Additions	55,582	87,800	60,920
Other Real Estate Owned Sales	-59,219	-48,447	-32,022
Othe Real Estate Owned Other Adjustments	-4,527	321	190
Other Real Estate Owned Ending Balance	$85,394	$120,215	$99,398

Other_assets_by_major_categori

Other assets by major categories (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Net deferred tax assets (net of valuation allowance)	$812,819	$761,768
Investments under the equity method	225,625	197,006
Bank Owned Life Insurance	0	228,805
Prepaid F D I C Insurance Assessment	360	383
Prepaid Taxes	198,120	91,504
Other prepaid expenses	83,719	67,108
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362	34,710
Trades receivables from brokers and counterparties	66,949	71,680	137,542
Others	233,489	234,594
Total other assets	$1,646,443	$1,687,558

Other_Assets_Additional_Inform

Other Assets- Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax	($7,718,000)	[1]	$0	[1]	$0
Bank Owned Life Insurance	0		228,805,000
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets	0		0		-2,545,000
Taxes Other	25,700,000
PUERTO RICO | Westernbank Assets Capital Gain Treatment [Member] | Closing Agreement with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury [Member]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid	45,000,000
UNITED STATES
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Bank Owned Life Insurance						231,200,000
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets						100,000
PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities						231,400,000
Centro Financiero BHD [Member]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	15.82%		19.99%				15.79%
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax							7,700,000
Share Of Changes In Stockholders Equity							$14,200,000
[1]	All amounts presented are net of tax.

Investment_in_equity_investees1

Investment in equity investees (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Income Statement Abstract
Income Tax Expense Benefit	$58,279	($251,327)	($26,403)
Equity Method Investee Member
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Income Statement Abstract
Revenues	715,966	1,302,637	796,185
Expenses	343,100	1,024,713	570,450
Income Tax Expense Benefit	43,993	39,301	-36,914
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Net Income Loss	328,873	238,623	262,649
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Abstract
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Assets	7,421,225	5,987,802
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Liabilities	$5,182,478	$4,036,484

Investment_in_equity_method_in

Investment in equity method investees-Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Income Statement Abstract
Equity Method Investments	$225,625	$197,006
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	$39,578	$42,873	$73,478

Carrying_amount_of_goodwill_by

Carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segments and Corporate group (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		$647,757	$647,757
Goodwil, Acquired During Period		4,430	0
Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments		0	0
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	186,500	186,511	0	0
Other		0	0
Ending Balance		465,676	647,757	647,757
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed		186,511	0
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		245,679	245,679
Goodwil, Acquired During Period		4,430	0
Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments		0	0
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed		0
Other		0	0
Ending Balance		250,109	245,679
Banco Popular North America [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		402,078	402,078
Goodwil, Acquired During Period		0	0
Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments		0	0
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed		-186,511
Other		0	0
Ending Balance		$215,567	$402,078

Gross_amount_of_goodwill_and_a

Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by reportable segment and corporate group (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	$630,087	$812,168	$812,168
Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss	164,411	164,411	164,411
Goodwill (net amounts)	465,676	647,757	647,757
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	250,109	245,679	245,679
Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss	0	0	0
Goodwill (net amounts)	250,109	245,679	245,679
Banco Popular North America [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	379,978	566,489	566,489
Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss	164,411	164,411	164,411
Goodwill (net amounts)	$215,567	$402,078	$402,078

Components_of_other_intangible

Components of other intangible assets subject to amortization (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount	$70,131	$95,575
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	38,650	56,556
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	31,481	39,019
Core Deposits Member
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Core Deposits, Gross	50,679	77,885
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	32,006	51,737
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	18,673	26,148
Customer Relationships Member
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross	19,452	17,555
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	6,644	4,712
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	12,808	12,843
Other Intangible Assets Member
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	0	135
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	0	107
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$0	$28

Estimated_amortization_of_the_

Estimated amortization of the intangible assets with definite useful lives (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items]
Future Amortization Expense Year One	$7,607
Future Amortization Expense Year Two	7,322
Future Amortization Expense Year Three	4,574
Future Amortization Expense Year Four	4,481
Future Amortization Expense Year Five	$4,285

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_2

Goodwill and other intangible assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets			$6,000,000	$6,000,000
Amortization Of Intangible Assets			9,434,000	9,883,000	10,072,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			1,900,000	720,000
Cashflow Value Discount Rates Low End Of Range	12.15%
Cashflow Value Discount Rates High End Of Range	16.83%
Percentage Of Goodwill	95.00%
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed		186,500,000	186,511,000	0	0
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed			186,511,000	0
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization Of Intangible Assets			8,160,000	7,971,000	8,161,000
Fully Amortized Intangibles [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Core Deposits, Gross			27,000,000
Banco Popular North America [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Approximate Amount	205,000,000
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Approximate Amount	337,000,000					$387,000,000

Total_interest_bearing_deposit

Total interest bearing deposits (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deposit Liabilities [Line Items]
Deposits Savings Deposits	$6,737,370	$6,839,126
Deposits Negotiable Order Of Withdrawal N O W Money Market Account And Other Demand Deposits	4,811,972	5,637,985
Total savings, NOW, money market and other interest bearing demand deposits	11,549,342	12,477,111
Time Deposits Abstract
Time Deposits Less Than 100000	4,211,180	5,101,711
Time Deposits 100000 Or More	3,263,265	3,209,641
Total certificates of deposit	7,474,445	8,311,352
Total interest bearing deposits	$19,023,787	$20,788,463

Summary_of_certificates_of_dep

Summary of certificates of deposit by maturity (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deposit Liabilities [Line Items]
TimeDepositMaturitiesYearOne	$5,011,262
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Two	958,246
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Three	572,706
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Four	363,691
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Five	495,931
Time Deposit Maturities After Year Five	72,609
Total certificates of deposit	$7,474,445	$8,311,352

Deposits_Additional_Informatio

Deposits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deposit Liabilities [Line Items]
Brokered deposit	$1,900,000,000	$2,400,000,000
Deposit Liabilities Reclassified As Loans Receivable	$9,000,000	$10,000,000

Composition_of_federal_funds_p

Composition of federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Federal Funds Purchased	$100,000	$0
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase	1,171,657	1,659,292
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase	1,271,657	1,659,292
Maximum aggregate balance outstanding at any month-end	2,208,213	2,269,565
Average montly aggregate balance outstanding	$1,732,199	$1,842,879
Weighted average interest rate for the year	3.85%	1.92%
Weighted average interest rate at December 31	0.62%	2.07%

Federal_funds_purchased_and_re

Federal funds purchased and repurchase Agreements (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	$968,264	$1,146,453
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	1,041,206	1,309,469
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	1,041,206	1,309,469
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.57%	2.76%
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	656,659	220,201
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	696,570	244,752
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	696,570	244,752
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.41%	3.53%
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities | Maturity up to 30 days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	210,292	64,109
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	220,229	67,721
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	220,229	67,721
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.36%	0.23%
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	25,765	0
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	27,349	0
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	27,349	0
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.34%	0.00%
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities | Maturity over 90 days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	420,602	156,092
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	448,992	177,031
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	448,992	177,031
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.44%	4.89%
Mortgage Backed Securities Member
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	169,453	264,311
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	187,394	312,757
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	187,394	312,757
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	1.23%	3.32%
Mortgage Backed Securities Member | Maturity up to 30 days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	3,227	23,998
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	3,612	26,591
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	3,612	26,591
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.40%	0.46%
Mortgage Backed Securities Member | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	0	0
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	0	0
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	0	0
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.00%	0.00%
Mortgage Backed Securities Member | Maturity over 90 days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	166,226	240,313
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	183,782	286,166
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	183,782	286,166
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	1.25%	3.61%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	142,152	661,941
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	157,242	751,960
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	157,242	751,960
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.55%	2.28%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member | Maturity up to 30 days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	15,277	235,306
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	19,087	267,120
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	19,087	267,120
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.27%	0.39%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	55,427	103,754
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	59,472	114,643
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	59,472	114,643
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.56%	0.44%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member | Maturity over 90 days [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseRepurchaseLiability	71,448	322,881
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseCarryingAmounts	78,683	370,197
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseMarketValue	$78,683	$370,197
AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRate	0.60%	4.24%

Federal_funds_purchased_and_as2

Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral	$1,020,529,000	$1,286,839,000
Trading Securities Pledged as Collateral	80,945,000	308,978,000
Pledged Assets Separately Reported Other Assets Pledged As Collateral At Fair Value	0	70,000,000
Federal Funds Sold And Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Pledged As Collateral	146,000,000	189,000,000
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral	$1,000,000,000	$1,300,000,000

Other_shortterm_borrowings_Det

Other short-term borrowings (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Advances with the FHLB paying interest at maturity	$20,000	$400,000
Others	1,200	1,200
Total other short-term borrowings	$21,200	$401,200

Other_shortterm_borrowings_Par

Other short-term borrowings (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Interest Rate Range From	0.39%	0.44%
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Interest Rate Range To	0.39%	0.44%

Other_shortterm_borrowings_Add

Other short-term borrowings- Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount	$801	$1,226
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.36%	0.38%
Short-term Debt, Average Outstanding Amount	$154	$729
Short Term Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate During Year	0.44%	0.41%

Notes_payable_Detail

Notes payable (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Others	$19,830			$23,496
Notes Payable	1,711,828			1,584,754
Fixed Rate 045 To 419 Percent Advances Due 2015 To 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances Long Term	802,198			589,229
Fixed Rate 700 Percent Notes Due July 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Long Term Notes	450,000		450,000	0
Fixed Rate 747 Percent Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable	0			675
Floating Rate 300 Percent Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable	0	[1]		14	[1]
Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	439,800			439,800
Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	$0			$531,540
[1]	The 10-year U.S. Treasury note key index rate at December 31, 2013 was 3.03%.

Notes_payable_Parenthetical_De

Notes payable (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Interest Rate Range From	0.39%	0.44%
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Interest Rate Range To	0.39%	0.44%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		16.00%
Debt Instrument Interest U S Treasury Note Rate		3.03%
Fixed Rate 045 To 419 Percent Advances Due 2015 To 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Due Date Earliest	2015
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Due Date Last	2021
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Interest Rate Range From	0.45%	0.27%
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances General Debt Obligations Disclosures Interest Rate Range To	4.19%	4.19%
Fixed Rate 700 Percent Notes Due July 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage	7.00%
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range Start	2019
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range End	2019
Fixed Rate 747 Percent Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage		7.47%
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range Start		2014
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range End		2014
Floating Rate 300 Percent Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instruments Maturity Date		paying interest monthly at a floating rate of 3.00% over the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rate
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range Start		2014
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range End		2014
Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, interest rate range minimum	6.13%
Notes payable, interest rate range maximum	8.33%
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range Start	2027
Notes Payable Maturity Date Range End	2034
Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, gross		936,000,000
Notes payable, maturities	no stated maturity
Notes Payable, interest rate term	a fixed interest rate of 5.00% until, but excluding December 5, 2013 and 9.00% thereafter
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount		404,460,000
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount And Fee Amount			$414,100,000

Notes_payable_Additional_Infor

Notes payable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, General Debt Obligations, Disclosures, Maximum Amount Available	$3,700,000,000		$3,000,000,000
Amount Used From Proceeds Of Issuance Of Debt		400,000,000
Popular Capital Trust I I I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities		935,000,000
Fixed Rate 700 Percent Notes Due July 2019 [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Senior Long Term Notes	450,000,000	450,000,000	0
Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount And Fee Amount		414,100,000
Federal Reserve Bank Advances [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity	$2,100,000,000		$3,400,000,000

Borrowings_by_contractual_matu

Borrowings by contractual maturities (Detail) (Long-term Debt [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year One	$328,917
Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Two	250,966
Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Three	82,983
Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Four	106,934
Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Five	463,270
Later years	478,758
Debt With No Stated Maturity	0
Borrowed Funds	$1,711,828

Offsetting_of_financial_assets2

Offsetting of financial assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Before Netting Agreements	$25,361	$34,793
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	25,361	34,793
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability Not Offset	320	1,220
Derivative Collateral Obligation To Return Securities	0	0
Derivative Collateral Obligation to Return Cash That Not Exceed Net Amount Presented	0	0
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Amount Offset Against Collateral	25,041	33,573
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Amount Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Gross	151,134	175,965
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Liability	0	0
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed	151,134	175,965
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Not Offset	0	0
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Collateral Obligation To Return Securities	151,134	175,965
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Collateral Obligation To Return Cash	0	0
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Amount Offset Against Collateral, Total	0	0
Offsetting Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed [Abstract]
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed Gross	176,495	210,758
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed Liability	0	0
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed	176,495	210,758
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed Liability Not Offset	320	1,220
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed Collateral Obligation To Return Securities	151,134	175,965
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed Collateral Obligation To Return Cash	0	0
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell Securities Borrowed Amount Offset Against Collateral	$25,041	$33,573

Offsetting_of_financial_liabil

Offsetting of financial liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	$23,032	$32,378
Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	23,032	32,378
Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset Not Offset	320	1,220
Derivative Collateral Right To Reclaim Securities	8,781	14,003
Derivative Collateral Rigth to Reclaim Cash That Not Exceed Net Amount Presented	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral, Total	13,931	17,155
Securities Borrowed Amount Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Gross	1,171,657	1,659,292
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Asset	0	0
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Offsetting	1,171,657	1,659,292
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Collateral Right To Reclaim Securities	1,171,657	1,659,292
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Not Offset	0	0
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Collateral Right To Reclaim Cash	0	0
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Offsetting Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned [Abstract]
Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned Gross	1,194,689	1,691,670
Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned	1,194,689	1,691,670
Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned Asset Not Offset	320	1,220
Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned Collateral Right To Reclaim Securities	1,180,438	1,673,295
Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned Collateral Right To Reclaim Cash	0	0
Derivative Liability Securities Sold Under Agreements To Resell Securities Loaned Amount Offset Against Collateral	$13,931	$17,155

Offsetting_of_financial_assets3

Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Offsetting [Line Items]
Derivative Asset Liabilities Setoff Rights Description	The Corporation’s derivatives are subject to agreements which allow a right of set-off with each respective counterparty.
Securities Purchased Sold Under Agreements To Resell Setoff Rights Description	In addition, the Corporation’s Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements have a right of set-off with the respective counterparty under the supplemental terms of the Master Repurchase Agreements. In an event of default each party has a right of set-off against the other party for amounts owed in the related agreement and any other amount or obligation owed in respect of any other agreement or transaction between them.

Financial_data_pertaining_to_t

Financial data pertaining to the different trusts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014
Popular Capital Trust I I I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities					$935,000
Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Mandatory Redemption [Member] | Banponce Trust I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities	52,865	[1],[2],[3]	52,865	[1],[2],[3]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms	8.327	[1],[2],[3]	8.327	[1],[2],[3]
Common securities	1,637	[1],[2],[3]	1,637	[1],[2],[3]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	54,502	[1],[2],[3]	54,502	[1],[2],[3]
Stated maturity date	Feb-27	[1],[2],[3]	Feb-27	[1],[2],[3]
Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Mandatory Redemption [Member] | Popular Capital Trust I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities	181,063	[4],[5],[6]	181,063	[4],[5],[6]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms	6.700	[4],[5],[6]	6.700	[4],[5],[6]
Common securities	5,601	[4],[5],[6]	5,601	[4],[5],[6]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	186,664	[4],[5],[6]	186,664	[4],[5],[6]
Stated maturity date	Nov-33	[4],[5],[6]	2033 November	[4],[5],[6]
Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Mandatory Redemption [Member] | Popular North America Capital Trust I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities	91,651	[1],[2],[6]	91,651	[1],[2],[6]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms	6.564	[1],[2],[6]	6.564	[1],[2],[6]
Common securities	2,835	[1],[2],[6]	2,835	[1],[2],[6]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	94,486	[1],[2],[6]	94,486	[1],[2],[6]
Stated maturity date	Sep-34	[1],[2],[6]	Sep-34	[1],[2],[6]
Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Mandatory Redemption [Member] | Popular Capital Trust I I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities	101,023	[4],[5],[6]	101,023	[4],[5],[6]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms	6.125	[4],[5],[6]	6.125	[4],[5],[6]
Common securities	3,125	[4],[5],[6]	3,125	[4],[5],[6]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	104,148	[4],[5],[6]	104,148	[4],[5],[6]
Stated maturity date	Dec-34	[4],[5],[6]	Dec-34	[4],[5],[6]
Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Mandatory Redemption [Member] | Popular Capital Trust I I I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities			935,000	[4],[5],[7]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms			5.000% until, but excluding December 5, 2013 and 9.000% thereafter	[4],[5],[7]
Common securities			1,000	[4],[5],[7]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount			$936,000	[4],[5],[7]
Stated maturity date			Perpetual	[4],[5],[7]
[1]	Statutory business trust that is wholly-owned by Popular North America and indirectly wholly-owned by the Corporation.
[2]	The obligations of PNA under the junior subordinated debentures and its guarantees of the capital securities under the trust are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the Corporation to the extent set forth in the applicable guarantee agreement.
[3]	Same as [5] above, except that the investment company event does not apply for early redemption.
[4]	Statutory business trust that is wholly-owned by the Corporation.
[5]	These capital securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the Corporation to the extent set forth in the applicable guarantee agreement.
[6]	The Corporation has the right, subject to any required prior approval from the Federal Reserve, to redeem after certain dates or upon the occurrence of certain events mentioned below, the junior subordinated debentures at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. The maturity of the junior subordinated debentures may be shortened at the option of the Corporation prior to their stated maturity dates (i) on or after the stated optional redemption dates stipulated in the agreements, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at any time within 90 days following the occurrence and during the continuation of a tax event, an investment company event or a capital treatment event as set forth in the indentures relating to the capital securities, in each case subject to regulatory approval.
[7]	The debentures are perpetual and may be redeemed by Popular at any time, subject to the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Financial_data_pertaining_to_t1

Financial data pertaining to the different trusts (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Redemption Price Percent Of Principal Amount	100.00%
Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Redemption Price Description	the junior subordinated debentures at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption
Junior subordinates debentures, carrying value	$0	$531,540
Junior subordinates debentures, aggregate liquidation amount		936,000
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount		$404,460

Trust_preferred_securities_Add

Trust preferred securities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum Percentage Of Restricted Core Capital To All Core Capital That May Be Included In Tier One Capital	25.00%
Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Phase Out Provision Of Dodd Frank Act	$427,000,000
Percent Of Non Qualifying Capital Instruments Allowed For Tier I Capital In 2015	25.00%
Percent Of Non Qualifying Capital Instruments Allowed For Tier I Capital In 2016	0.00%
Amount Of Trust Preferred Securities That Exceeds Core Capital Elements Limitation	0
Liquidation Amount Of Capital Securities	1,000
Popular Capital Trust I I I [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities		935,000,000
Popular Capital Trust I I I [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Mandatory Redemption [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust Preferred Securities			935,000,000	[1],[2],[3]
Common securities			1,000,000	[1],[2],[3]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount			936,000,000	[1],[2],[3]
Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount			404,460,000
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount And Fee Amount		414,100,000
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount			$936,000,000
[1]	Statutory business trust that is wholly-owned by the Corporation.
[2]	These capital securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the Corporation to the extent set forth in the applicable guarantee agreement.
[3]	The debentures are perpetual and may be redeemed by Popular at any time, subject to the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Stockholders_equity_Additional

Stockholders' equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Puerto Rico Laws Restrictions On Banks Net Income	a minimum of 10% of BPPR’s net income
Equity Restrictions	$469,000,000	$445,000,000	$432,000,000
Transfers To Statutory Reserve	0	0	0
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$0	$0	$0
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share	$25
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	3,000,000	0	0
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash	-3,723,000	-3,723,000	-3,723,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	2,006,391	2,006,391
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split	On May 29, 2012, the Corporation effected a 1-for-10 reverse split of its common stock previously approved by the Corporation’s stockholders on April 27, 2012. Upon the effectiveness of the reverse split, each 10 shares of authorized and outstanding common stock were reclassified and combined into one new share of common stock. Popular, Inc.’s common stock began trading on a split-adjusted basis on May 30, 2012. All share and per share information in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
Preferred stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common Stock Shares Authorized	170,000,000	170,000,000	1,700,000,000
Additional Paid In Capital Member
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Transfers To Statutory Reserve	23,500,000	13,000,000	17,000,000
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	3,000,000
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$25
Preferred Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$0.13
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	6.38%
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash	1,400,000	1,400,000	1,400,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	885,726	885,726	885,726
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$25
Preferred Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$0.17
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	8.25%
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash	$2,300,000	$2,300,000	$2,300,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1,120,665	1,120,665	1,120,665
Series B Preferred Stock [Member] | May 28, 2013 through May 28, 2014 [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share	$25.50
Series B Preferred Stock [Member] | May 28, 2014 through May 28, 2015 [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share	$25.25
Series B Preferred Stock [Member] | May 28, 2015 And Thereafter [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share	$25
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Warrant Or Right Expiration Term	10-year term
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights	2,093,284
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	$67

Corporations_riskbased_capital

Corporation's risk-based capital and leverage ratios (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Corporate [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital	$4,122,238	$4,761,555
Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	19.41%	20.42%
Tier One Risk Based Capital	3,849,891	4,464,742
Tier One Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	18.13%	19.15%
Tier One Leverage Capital	3,849,891	4,464,742
Tier One Leverage Capital to Average Assets	11.94%	12.85%
Corporate [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Total Capital [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	1,698,712	1,865,494
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	8.00%	8.00%
Corporate [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Risk Weighted Asset [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	849,356	932,747
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	4.00%	4.00%
Corporate [Member] | Capital Adecuacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Average Asset 3 [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	967,505	1,042,384
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	3.00%	3.00%
Corporate [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Average Asset 4 [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	1,290,007	1,389,845
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	4.00%	4.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital	2,973,500	2,607,018
Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	17.00%	14.76%
Tier One Risk Based Capital	2,749,051	2,381,347
Tier One Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	15.71%	13.48%
Tier One Leverage Capital	2,749,051	2,381,347
Tier One Leverage Capital to Average Assets	10.63%	9.21%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Total Capital [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	1,399,664	1,413,292
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	8.00%	8.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Risk Weighted Asset [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	699,832	706,646
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	4.00%	4.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Capital Adecuacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Average Asset 3 [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	775,566	775,562
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	3.00%	3.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Average Asset 4 [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	1,034,089	1,034,083
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	4.00%	4.00%
Banco Popular North America [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital	1,216,065	1,400,740
Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	35.77%	25.47%
Tier One Risk Based Capital	1,182,899	1,331,471
Tier One Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	34.80%	24.21%
Tier One Leverage Capital	1,182,899	1,331,471
Tier One Leverage Capital to Average Assets	20.01%	15.92%
Banco Popular North America [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Total Capital [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	271,952	439,908
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	8.00%	8.00%
Banco Popular North America [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Risk Weighted Asset [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	135,976	219,954
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	4.00%	4.00%
Banco Popular North America [Member] | Capital Adecuacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Average Asset 3 [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	177,376	250,931
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	3.00%	3.00%
Banco Popular North America [Member] | Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Tier I Capital To Average Asset 4 [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	$236,502	$334,575
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	4.00%	4.00%

Minimum_amounts_and_ratios_to_

Minimum amounts and ratios to be categorized as well-capitalized (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	10.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	5.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$1,749,580	$1,766,615
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	10.00%	10.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	1,049,748	1,059,969
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%	6.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	1,292,611	1,292,604
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	5.00%	5.00%
Banco Popular North America [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	339,939	549,885
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	10.00%	10.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	203,964	329,931
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%	6.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$295,627	$418,219
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	5.00%	5.00%

Capital_Requirements_Basel_3_D

Capital Requirements Basel 3 (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	10.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	5.00%
Basel III [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier 1 Common Equity to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.50%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	8.00%
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	10.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	5.00%
Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement [Member] | Basel III [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier 1 Common Equity to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	4.50%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	8.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	4.00%
Capital Adequacy Minimum Requirement Plus Capital Conservation Buffer [Member] | Basel III [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier 1 Common Equity to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets		7.00%	6.38%	5.75%	5.13%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets		8.50%	7.88%	7.25%	6.63%
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets		10.50%	9.88%	9.25%	8.63%

Regulatory_capital_requirement2

Regulatory capital requirements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets		10.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets		6.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets		5.00%
Trust Preferred Securities Subject To Phase Out Provision Of Dodd Frank Act		$427
Basel III [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets		10.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets		8.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets		5.00%
Trust Preferred Securities That Will Qualify for Tier 2 Treatment	$427	$320
Capital Conservation Buffer		2.50%

Disclosure_of_accumulated_othe

Disclosure of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign Currency Abstract
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	($36,099)	[1]	($31,277)	[1]	($28,829)
Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Gain Loss Arising During Period Net Of Tax	-4,451	[1]	-4,822	[1]	-2,448
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (loss)	7,718	[1]	0	[1]	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total	3,267	[1]	-4,822	[1]	-2,448
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Ending Balance	-32,832	[1]	-36,099	[1]	-31,277	[1]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans And Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure Abstract
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	-104,302	[1]	-225,846	[1]	-216,058
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Before Reclassification Adjustments And Tax	-98,015		104,272		-27,699
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Amortization Adjustment From A O C I Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans For Net Prior Service Cost Credit Net Of Tax	-5,188	[1]	17,272	[1]	18,051
Other Comprehensive IncomeLoss Reclassification AdjustmentFrom A O C I Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans For Net Gain Loss Net Of Tax	2,318	[1]	0	[1]	-140
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total	-100,885	[1]	121,544	[1]	-9,788
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax, Ending Balance	-205,187	[1]	-104,302	[1]	-225,846	[1]
Unrealized Gain Loss On Investments Abstract
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	-48,344	[1]	154,568	[1]	203,078
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Before Reclassification Adjustments	55,987	[1]	-201,119	[1]	-50,204
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I For Sale Of Securities Net Of Tax	822	[1]	-1,793	[1]	1,694
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total	56,809	[1]	-202,912	[1]	-48,510
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Ending Balance	8,465	[1]	-48,344	[1]	154,568	[1]
Unrealized net gain (losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	0	[1]	-313	[1]	-739
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Arising During Period	-4,034	[1]	1,436	[1]	-9,457
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I On Derivatives Net Of Tax	3,716	[1]	-1,123	[1]	9,883
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total	-318	[1]	313	[1]	426
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Ending Balance	-318	[1]	0	[1]	-313	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($229,872)		($188,745)	[1]	($102,868)
[1]	All amounts presented are net of tax.

Reclassification_out_of_accumu

Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (loss)	$7,718	[1]	$0	[1]	$0
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279		-251,327		-26,403
Net Income	-313,490		599,327		245,275
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net Income	-9,386		-14,356		-29,488
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest	4,705		-24,674		-24,959
Income Tax Expense Benefit	-1,835		7,402		7,048
Net Income	2,870		-17,272		-17,911
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Gains Losses [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Personnel costs	8,505		-24,674		-25,159
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Personnel costs	-3,800		0		200
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain Loss [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest	-870		2,110		-1,707
Income Tax Expense Benefit	48		-317		13
Net Income	-822		1,793		-1,694
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain Loss [Member] | Realized Gain Loss On Sale Of Investments Securities [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net Gain Loss And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	-870		2,110		-1,707
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest	-6,091		1,839		-14,119
Income Tax Expense Benefit	2,375		-716		4,236
Net Income	-3,716		1,123		-9,883
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Mortgage banking activities	-6,091		1,839		-14,119
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Translation Adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest	-7,718		0		0
Income Tax Expense Benefit	0		0		0
Net Income	-7,718		0		0
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Translation Adjustment | Cumulative Translation Adjustment Reclassified Into Earnings [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Noninterest Income Other Operating Income	($7,718)		$0		$0
[1]	All amounts presented are net of tax.

Changes_in_the_Corporations_li

Changes in the Corporation's liability of estimated losses from credit recourses agreements (Detail) (Financial Guarantee Member, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Guarantee Member
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Balance as of beginning of period	$41,463	$51,673
Provision	41,312	21,793
Net charge-offs / terminations	-23,337	-32,003
Balance as of end of period	$59,438	$41,463

Changes_in_the_Corporations_li1

Changes in the Corporation's liability of estimated losses associated with customary respresentations and warranties related to loans sold by BPPR (Detail) (Indemnification Guarantee Member, Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Indemnification Guarantee Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Balance as of beginning of period	$19,277	$7,587
Additions for new sales	0	13,747
Provision (reversal) for representations and warranties	-712	-332
Net charge-offs / terminations	-2,606	-1,725
Balance as of end of period	$15,959	$19,277

Guarantees_Additional_Informat

Guarantees - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Funds Advanced To Investors Under Servicing Agreements	$36,000,000	$29,000,000	$36,000,000
Parent Company [Member] | Debt Securities Payable Member
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantees, unamortized balance of the obligations	200,000,000	200,000,000	200,000,000
Loans With Recourse [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Qualitative And Quantitative Information Assets Or Liabilities For Transferors Continuing Involvement In Securitization Or Assetbacked Financing Arrangement Principal Amounts Outstanding	2,100,000,000	2,500,000,000	2,100,000,000
Serviced Mortgage Loans [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Qualitative And Quantitative Information Assets Or Liabilities For Transferors Continuing Involvement In Securitization Or Assetbacked Financing Arrangement Principal Amounts Outstanding	15,600,000,000	16,300,000,000	15,600,000,000
Serviced Mortgage Loans [Member] | Loans With Recourse [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Repurchased Loans	89,000,000	126,000,000
Serviced Mortgage Loans [Member] | Puerto Rico Banking Subsidiaries Loans Serviced Under Representation Warranties [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Repurchased Loans	2,200,000	4,700,000
Losses Recorded From Reps Warrants Repurchases	1,700,000	1,000,000
Financial Standby Letter Of Credit Member
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantees, unamortized balance of the obligations	400,000	400,000	400,000
Indemnification Guarantee Member | California region sale of November 8, 2014 [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance	2,200,000		2,200,000
Maximum Amount Of Future Payments Under Gurantee	16,000,000		16,000,000
Guarantee Obligations Term			two years
Maximum Amount Of Future Payments Under Guarantee Percentage			1.5
GuaranteeObligationsOriginAndPurpose			The Corporation also agreed to indemnify the purchaser for up to 1.5% of credit losses on transferred loans for a period of two years after the closing. Pursuant to this indemnification provision, the Corporation’s maximum exposure is approximately $16 million.
Indemnification Guarantee Member | E Loan [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance	5,000,000	7,000,000	5,000,000
Indemnification Guarantee Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance	15,959,000	19,277,000	15,959,000			7,587,000
Valuation Allowance and Reseves Due To Loan Sales With Reps And Warrants	0	13,747,000
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Other Accounts	-712,000	-332,000
Indemnification Guarantee Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Bulk Sale Of Non Performing Assets March 2013 [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance	7,400,000		7,400,000
Maximum Amount Of Future Payments Under Gurantee				18,000,000
Valuation Allowance and Reseves Due To Loan Sales With Reps And Warrants				10,700,000
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Other Accounts				2,000,000
Indemnification Guarantee Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Bulk Sale Of Non Performing Mortgage Loans June 2013 [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance	2,800,000		2,800,000
Maximum Amount Of Future Payments Under Gurantee					16,300,000
Guarantee Obligations Term					one year
Valuation Allowance and Reseves Due To Loan Sales With Reps And Warrants					3,000,000
Guarantee Type, Other [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Underlying Other Member
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantees, unamortized balance of the obligations	400,000,000	1,400,000,000	400,000,000
Financial Guarantee Member
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance	59,438,000	41,463,000	59,438,000			51,673,000
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Other Accounts	$41,312,000	$21,793,000

Financial_instruments_with_off

Financial instruments with off-Balance Sheet credit risk, whose contract amounts represent potential credit risk (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments To Extend Credit Member | Credit Card [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure Offbalance Sheet Risks Face Amount Asset	$4,450,284	$4,594,676
Commitments To Extend Credit Member | Commercial Line Of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure Offbalance Sheet Risks Face Amount Asset	2,415,843	2,569,377
Commitments To Extend Credit Member | Other Loan Commitments [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure Offbalance Sheet Risks Face Amount Asset	269,225	326,874
Commercial Letters Of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure Offbalance Sheet Risks Face Amount Asset	2,820	3,059
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure Offbalance Sheet Risks Face Amount Asset	46,362	78,948
Mortgage Loan Commitments [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure Offbalance Sheet Risks Face Amount Asset	$25,919	$47,722

Commitments_and_contingencies_1

Commitments and contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 16, 2015	Jan. 30, 2015
	D
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount	$9,000,000		$10,000,000
True Up Payment Term	45
F D I C Indemnification Asset Cash Payments Received	-269,397,000		-396,223,000		-462,016,000
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	19,404,451,000	[1]	21,611,866,000	[1]
Write-off	-372,088,000		-485,148,000
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	2,542,662,000		2,984,427,000
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	1,511,472,000		1,710,229,000
Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	251,820,000		206,084,000
Write-off	-37,945,000		-46,487,000
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	70,336,000		190,127,000
Mortgages [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	6,502,886,000		6,681,476,000
Write-off	-58,062,000		-70,253,000
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	822,986,000		934,373,000
Consumer [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	3,870,271,000		3,932,226,000
Write-off	-136,659,000		-143,088,000
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	34,559,000		47,123,000
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	2,542,662,000		2,984,427,000
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	70,336,000		190,127,000
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	822,986,000		934,373,000
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	34,559,000		47,123,000
Minimum Member
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Range Of Possible Loss Portion Not Accrued	0
Maximum Member
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Range Of Possible Loss Portion Not Accrued	39,000,000
Parent Company [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered	0		0
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	129,304,000		127,513,000
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Arbitration With F D I C Regarding Reimbursement For Westernbank Loans [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
F D I C Indemnification Asset Cash Payments Received						130,200,000
Total Unreimbursed F D I C Shared Loss Claims	299,400,000					169,200,000
Unreimbursed Claims Submitted to the FDIC							30,100,000
Unreimbursed Claims Yet To Be Submitted To The FDIC							139,100,000
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Pending Dispute With the FDIC of November 25, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Write-off	53,300,000
Loss Claim Disputed Amount	66,600,000
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Ratio Of Loan Type Portfolio To Total Loan Portfolio	64.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Construction Financing Receivable Member
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Ratio Of Loan Type Portfolio To Total Loan Portfolio	3.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Ratio Of Loan Type Portfolio To Total Loan Portfolio	32.00%
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Ratio Of Loan Type Portfolio To Total Loan Portfolio	1.00%
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Government | PR Government Indirect Exposure [Member] | Housing Bonds backed by GNMA, FNMA or residential CMOs
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Concentration Of Risk Credit Facilities	49,000,000		52,000,000
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Government | PR Government Indirect Exposure [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Concentration Of Risk Credit Facilities	32,000,000		34,000,000
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Outstanding Balance [Member] | Government | PR Government Direct Exposure [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Concentration Of Risk Credit Facilities	811,026,000		950,055,000
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	689,045,000		788,932,000
Investments	121,981,000		161,123,000
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Outstanding Balance [Member] | Government | PR Government Direct Exposure [Member] | From PR Government And Public Corporations [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Concentration Of Risk Credit Facilities	336,459,000		527,283,000
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Outstanding Balance [Member] | Government | PR Government Direct Exposure [Member] | From Municipalities [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Concentration Of Risk Credit Facilities	474,567,000		422,772,000
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Outstanding Balance [Member] | Government | PR Government Indirect Exposure [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Consumer, Mortgage with PRHA	289,000,000		274,000,000
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Total [Member] | Government | PR Government Direct Exposure [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Concentration Of Risk Credit Facilities	1,017,088,000		1,216,238,000
Credit Concentration Risk Member | Total [Member] | Government | PR Government Indirect Exposure [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Concentration Of Risk Credit Facilities	370,000,000		360,000,000
Commitments To Extend Credit Member
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Reserve of potential losses associated with unfunded loan commitments	13,000,000		7,000,000
Potential Class Action Lawsuit Of Improper Job Classification [Member] | Bpna [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement Amount	800,000
Multiple Arbitration Proceedings Against Popular Securities And Two Other PR Broker Dealers [Member] | Popular Securities [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Aggregate Claims Damages Sought	99,000,000
Loss Contingency Claim Of One Single Arbitration Case	78,000,000
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investigation Of PR Broker Dealers [Member] | Popular Securities [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Fine Agreed To Be Paid Amount	$125,000
[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale. (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale.)

Carrying_amount_and_classifica

Carrying amount and classification of assets related to the Corporation's variable interests in non-consolidated VIEs and maximum exposure to loss (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	$28,324	$46,308
Liabilities	-2,685	-3,621
Net assets	25,639	42,687
Variable Interest Entity Entity Maximum Loss Exposure Amount	25,639	42,687
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	142,331	191,197
Liabilities	-12,960	-20,808
Net assets	129,371	170,389
Variable Interest Entity Entity Maximum Loss Exposure Amount	129,371	170,389
Fnma Gnma Fhlmc Vie [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	112,802	114,853
Variable Interest Entity Entity Maximum Loss Exposure Amount	112,802	114,853
Loan | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	4,652	19,647
Loan | PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	110,643	160,283
Acquisition Loan [Member] | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	0	3,233
Acquisition Loan [Member] | PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	97,193	157,660
Advances Working Capital Line [Member] | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	426	390
Advances Working Capital Line [Member] | PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	990	1,196
Advances Advance Facility [Member] | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	4,226	16,024
Advances Advance Facility [Member] | PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	12,460	1,427
Accrued Income Receivable [Member] | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Net assets	22	65
Accrued Income Receivable [Member] | PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	314	436
Other Assets Member | Fnma Gnma Fhlmc Vie [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	8,974	1,416
Other Advances [Member] | Fnma Gnma Fhlmc Vie [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	8,974	1,416
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	23,650	26,596
Equity Method Investments [Member] | PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	31,374	30,478
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount [Member] | Fnma Gnma Fhlmc Vie [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	103,828	113,437
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] | Fnma Gnma Fhlmc Vie [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Assets	103,828	113,437
Deposits Member | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Liabilities	-2,685	-3,621
Deposits Member | PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Liabilities	($12,960)	($20,808)

Nonconsolidated_variable_inter2

Non-consolidated variable interest entities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	24.90%		24.90%
Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets	$16
Loans Receivable, Description of Variable Rate Basis	5-year maturity and bears a variable interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 300 basis points
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Size of VIE	In September of 2011, BPPR sold construction and commercial real estate loans with a fair value of $148 million
Purchase Price Of Loans	57.00%
Financed Closing Costs	2
Carrying Amount Of Acquisition Loan Before Financed Closing Costs	84
Carrying Amount Of Acquisition Loan After Financed Closing Costs	86
Total Working Capital Line	20
Total Advance Facility	68.5
Cash Received From Investee	48
Net Equity Of Investee	63
Fair Value Of Assets Sold	148
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage		24.90%	24.90%
Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets		31
Loans Receivable, Description of Variable Rate Basis		5-year maturity and bears a variable interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 300 basis points
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Size of VIE		On March 25, 2013, BPPR completed a sale of assets with a book value of $509.0 million, of which $500.6 million were in non-performing status
Purchase Price Of Loans		57.00%
Carrying Amount Of Acquisition Loan After Financed Closing Costs		182.4
Total Working Capital Line		30
Total Advance Facility		35
Cash Received From Investee		92.3
Net Equity Of Investee		124
Fair Value Of Assets Sold		306
Assets Sold		509
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member] | Nonperforming Financing Receivable Member
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets Sold		500.6
Fnma Gnma Fhlmc Vie [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement			9,000	$9,200

Cash_flow_hedges_and_nonhedgin

Cash flow hedges and non-hedging derivatives outstanding (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$597,173	$831,994
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362	34,710
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	23,032	32,378
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362	34,793
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	92,850	0
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	551	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	504,323	831,994
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362	34,793
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	22,481	32,378
Forward Contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Other Assets Member
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	92,850	0
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Forward Contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Other Liabilities Member
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	551	0
Forward Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets Member | Ineffective Forward Contracts [Member]
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	152,800
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	658
Forward Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member]
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	129,600
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	83
Forward Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities Member
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	0	20
Forward Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities Member | Ineffective Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	0	25
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets Member
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	237,576	283,440
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	8,418	13,289
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities Member
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	9,102	15,196
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets Member
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	96,046	97,338
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	320	1,192
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities Member
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	320	1,192
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets Member
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	745	0
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	16	0
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities Member
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	11	0
Equity Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	0	0
Equity Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets Member
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	86,712	85,729
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	16,608	19,571
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Notional Amount Of Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	83,244	83,087
Derivative Asset Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest-bearing Deposits [Member]
Derivative Liability Fair Value Net [Abstract]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability	$13,048	$15,945

Cash_flow_hedges_Detail

Cash flow hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	($6,613)	$2,286	($13,509)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-6,091	1,839	14,119
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	-109	577	-44
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Income Statement Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI	Mortgage banking activities	Mortgage banking activities	Mortgage banking activities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	-6,613	2,286	-13,509
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-6,091	1,839	14,119
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	($109)	$577	($44)

Nonhedging_activities_Detail

Non-hedging activities (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	($8,491)	$11,087	($4,837)
Forward Contracts [Member] | Trading Gains Losses [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	-10,876	9,039	-8,046
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	1,223	965	2,953
Credit Default Swap [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	0	0	0
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	8	18	31
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Interest Expense Member
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	5	-1	-5
Equity Swap [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	2,815	5,296	1,965
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] | Interest Expense Member
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	($1,666)	($4,230)	($1,735)

Derivative_instruments_and_hed1

Derivative instruments and hedging activities- Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Credit Risk	By using derivative instruments, the Corporation exposes itself to credit and market risk. If a counterparty fails to fulfill its performance obligations under a derivative contract, the Corporation’s credit risk will equal the fair value of the derivative asset. Generally, when the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this indicates that the counterparty owes the Corporation, thus creating a repayment risk for the Corporation. To manage the level of credit risk, the Corporation deals with counterparties of good credit standing, enters into master netting agreements whenever possible and, when appropriate, obtains collateral. On the other hand, when the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, the Corporation owes the counterparty and, therefore, the fair value of derivatives liabilities incorporates nonperformance risk or the risk that the obligation will not be fulfilled.
Derivatives, Offsetting Fair Value Amounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Pursuant to the Corporation's accounting policy, the fair value of derivatives is not offset with the amounts for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral.
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value	$9,000,000	$15,000,000
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value	15,000,000	19,000,000
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value	0	0
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Cash Flow Hedge	0 years 0 months 82 days
Fair Value Hedges At Fair Value Net	0	0
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net	-8,491,000	11,087,000	-4,837,000
Derivative Credit Risk Valuation Adjustment, Derivative Assets	-100,000	500,000	-500,000
Derivative Credit Risk Valuation Adjustment, Derivative Liabilities	1,200,000	1,000,000	3,400,000
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash	15,000,000	19,000,000
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash	$0	$0

Related_party_transactions_tab

Related party transactions table (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Beginning of period	$96,554	$113,154
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	75,490	41,066
Related Party Transactions Payments	-18,479	-52,021
Related Party Transaction Other Changes	4,529	-5,645
End of period	158,094	96,554
Management Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Beginning of period	29,713	4,947
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	1,163	239
Related Party Transactions Payments	-1,318	-301
Related Party Transaction Other Changes	4,529	24,828
End of period	34,087	29,713
Director Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Beginning of period	66,841	108,207
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	74,327	40,827
Related Party Transactions Payments	-17,161	-51,720
Related Party Transaction Other Changes	0	-30,473
End of period	$124,007	$66,841

Corporations_equity_in_Evertec

Corporation's equity in Evertec (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$225,625	$197,006
E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | Gross [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$25,146	$19,931

Financial_Condition_accounts_o

Financial Condition accounts outstanding with EVERTEC (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits	$24,000	$20,000
E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100%
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total	-25,927	-21,517
E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Deposits Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits	-15,481	-14,289
E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Other Assets Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Related Parties	5,065	8,634
E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Other Liabilities Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable (Other liabilities)	($15,511)	($15,862)

Proportionate_share_of_income_

Proportionate share of income (loss) and changes in stockholder's equity from EVERTEC (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Total	$39,578	$42,873	$73,478
E V E R T E C Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Share Of Income From The Investments	10,536	-3,762	38,461
Share Of Changes In Stockholders Equity	381	18,965	-187
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Total	$10,917	$15,203	$38,274

Transaction_and_service_paymen

Transaction and service payment and their impact on the results of operations between the Corporation and EVERTEC (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$75,490	$41,066
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Loans Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest Income Related Party	0	2,490	3,373
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Securities Investment Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest Income Related Party	0	1,269	3,850
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Deposits Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest Expense Related Party	-67	-128	-267
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Other Fee Revenue [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Revenues From Transactions With Related Party	26,646	25,571	25,188
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Net Gain Loss And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Revenues From Transactions With Related Party	0	5,856	0
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Other Income [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Revenues From Transactions With Related Party	0	9,854	0
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Rental Income [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Revenues From Transactions With Related Party	6,874	6,560	6,647
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Processing Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	-154,839	-155,521	-150,677
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Other Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	1,012	843	751
Equity Method Investee Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | 100% | Total [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	($120,374)	($103,206)	($111,135)

Corporations_equity_in_PRLP_20

Corporation's equity in PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$225,625	$197,006
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member] | Gross [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$23,650	$26,596

Financial_Condition_accounts_o1

Financial Condition accounts outstanding with PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits	$24,000	$20,000
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member] | 100%
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total	1,989	16,091
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member] | 100% | Loan
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Loans	4,652	19,647
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member] | 100% | Deposits Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits	-2,685	-3,621
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member] | 100% | Other Assets Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Related Parties	$22	$65

Proportionate_share_of_income_1

Proportionate share of income (loss) from PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC minority interest (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	$39,578	$42,873	$73,478
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	($2,947)	$3,347	$7,128

Impact_on_the_results_of_opera

Impact on the results of operations of transactions between the Corporation and PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC (Detail) (Loans Member, 100%, Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Loans Member | 100% | Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest Income Related Party	$425	$1,162	$2,688

Corporations_equity_in_PR_Asse

Corporation's equity in PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$225,625	$197,006
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member] | Gross [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$31,374	$30,478

Financial_Condition_accounts_o2

Financial Condition accounts outstanding with PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits	$24,000	$20,000
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member] | 100% | Loan
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Loans	110,643	160,283
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member] | 100% | Deposits Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits	-12,960	-20,808
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member] | 100% | Other Assets Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Related Parties	314	436
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member] | 100% | Total [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Assets, Net	$97,997	$139,911

Proportionate_share_of_income_2

Proportionate share of income (loss) from PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC minority interest (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	$39,578	$42,873	$73,478
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	$745	($1,979)

Impact_on_the_results_of_opera1

Impact on the results of operations of transactions between the Corporation and PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC (Detail) (100%, PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Revenues From Transactions With Related Party	$4,410	$3,116
Loans Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Revenues From Transactions With Related Party	4,340	2,966
Other Fee Revenue [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Revenues From Transactions With Related Party	$70	$150

Related_party_transactions_wit1

Related party transactions with affiliated company - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 05, 2014	Apr. 10, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2006
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Other Changes	$4,529,000	($5,645,000)
Related Party Deposit Liabilities	24,000,000	20,000,000
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Write Offs	-372,088,000	-485,148,000
Prlp2011 Holdings Llc Joint Venture [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	24.90%					24.90%
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	24.90%						24.90%
Donations [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Expenses From Transactions With Related Party	700,000	700,000
Related Party Residencial Mortgage Loan Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties	900,000							800,000
Related Party With Secretary Of The Board Of Directors Of Popular [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Professional fees	700,000	1,100,000
Related Party With Corporation Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Professional fees	3,800,000
Lease Income From Related Party	700,000
Trustee Fees	100,000
Related Party With Corporation Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer [Member] | Commercial Loans [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Professional fees	600,000
Related Party With Executive Vice President [Member] | Secured With Undeveloped Land [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	33.00%
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties	400,000
Related Party With Executive Vice President [Member] | Payable From The Proceeds Of Sale Of Residential Units [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties	100,000
Related Party With Executive Vice President [Member] | Commercial Loans [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties	700,000
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Write Offs	400,000
Book Value	300,000
Related Party With Shareholder Of Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate Price Parcel Of Land Sold				2,700,000	5,300,000
Parcel Of Land				2
Real Estate Properties Sold To Affiliates			5
Payments From Real Estate Properties Sold To Affiliates			16,700,000
E V E R T E C Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage	14.96%
Equity method investments, distributions	4,700,000	4,400,000
E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | Deposits Member | Scenario Actual Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Deposit Liabilities	-15,481,000	-14,289,000
Westernbank Acquisition Loan Related [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction Other Changes	25,000,000
Performance Guarantee [Member] | E V E R T E C Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Guarantee Obligations Term	5-year period
Financial Standby Letter Of Credit Member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Guarantee Obligations Current Carrying Value	400,000	400,000
Financial Standby Letter Of Credit Member | E V E R T E C Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Guarantee Obligations Current Carrying Value	$3,600,000	$3,600,000

Assets_and_liabilities_measure

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	$5,315,159		$5,294,800
Trading Securities	138,527		339,743
Mortgage servicing rights	148,694		161,099		154,430
Derivatives	25,362		34,710
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	700,154		28,482
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,724,973		1,629,205
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	61,712		66,377
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,910,030		2,418,296
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		513
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	904,362		1,135,641
Equity Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	2,622		4,116
Other Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	11,306		12,170
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	323	[1]	412	[1]
Trading Securities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Mortgage servicing rights	0		0
Derivatives	0		0
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	5,313,511	[1]	5,287,865	[1]
Trading Securities	129,360	[1]	326,509	[1]
Mortgage servicing rights	0		0
Derivatives	25,362		34,793
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	23,032		32,378
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,325	[1]	6,523	[1]
Trading Securities	9,167	[1]	13,151	[1]
Mortgage servicing rights	148,694		161,099
Derivatives	0		0
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	133,634		128,299
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	5,315,159		5,294,800
Trading Securities	138,527		339,660
Mortgage servicing rights	148,694		161,099
Derivatives	25,362		34,793
Total	5,627,742		5,830,352
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	-23,032		-32,378
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	-133,634		-128,299
Total	-156,666		-160,677
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	700,154		28,482
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,724,973		1,629,205
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	61,712		66,377
Trading Securities	7,954		7,586
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,910,030		2,418,296
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		513
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	904,362		1,135,641
Trading Securities	110,692		312,751
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	2,622		4,116
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	11,306		12,170
Trading Securities	18,245		17,474
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member
Assets
Trading Securities	1,636		1,849
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	323		412
Trading Securities	0		0
Mortgage servicing rights	0		0
Derivatives	0		0
Total	323		412
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	0		0
Total	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Trading Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Trading Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	323		412
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Trading Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member
Assets
Trading Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	5,313,511		5,287,865
Trading Securities	129,360		326,509
Mortgage servicing rights	0		0
Derivatives	25,362		34,793
Total	5,468,233		5,649,167
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	23,032		-32,378
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	0		0
Total	-23,032		-32,378
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	700,154		28,482
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,724,973		1,629,205
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	61,712		66,377
Trading Securities	7,954		7,586
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,910,030		2,418,296
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		513
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	903,037		1,129,118
Trading Securities	104,463		302,952
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	2,299		3,704
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	11,306		12,170
Trading Securities	16,682		15,545
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member
Assets
Trading Securities	261		426
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,325		6,523
Trading Securities	9,167		13,151
Mortgage servicing rights	148,694		161,099
Derivatives	0		0
Total	159,186		180,773
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	-133,634		-128,299
Total	-133,634		-128,299
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Trading Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	1,325		6,523
Trading Securities	6,229		9,799
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Trading Securities	1,563		1,929
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member
Assets
Trading Securities	$1,375		$1,423
[1]	Refer to Note 35 to the consolidated financial statements for the fair value by class of financial asset and its hierarchy level.

Assets_measured_at_fair_value_

Assets measured at fair value on nonrecurring basis (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	$0		$0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	27,074		3,155
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale	87,862		109,405
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans	71,750	[1]	25,673	[1]	10,445	[1]
Loans held-for-sale	21,609	[2]	0	[2]	93,429	[2]
Other real estate owned	93,130	[3]	87,581	[3]	111,425	[3]
Other Repossessed Assets	1,368	[3]	638	[3]	128	[3]
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived			0		0	[4]
Total	187,857		113,892		215,427
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Loans held-for-sale	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Other real estate owned	0	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]
Other Repossessed Assets	0	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived			0		0	[4]
Total	0		0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Loans held-for-sale	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Other real estate owned	6,610	[3]	2,849	[3]	0	[3]
Other Repossessed Assets	0	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived			0		0	[4]
Total	6,610		2,849		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans	71,750	[1]	25,673	[1]	10,445	[1]
Loans held-for-sale	21,609	[2]	0	[2]	93,429	[2]
Other real estate owned	86,520	[3]	84,732	[3]	111,425	[3]
Other Repossessed Assets	1,368	[3]	638	[3]	128	[3]
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived			0		0	[4]
Total	181,247		111,043		215,427
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Write Down [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans	-15,405	[1]	-21,348	[1]	-23,972	[1]
Loans held-for-sale	-38	[2]	-364,820	[2]	-43,937	[2]
Other real estate owned	-42,366	[3]	-43,861	[3]	-32,783	[3]
Other Repossessed Assets	-1,622	[3]	-617	[3]	-360	[3]
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived			0		-123	[4]
Total	($59,431)		($430,646)		($101,175)
[1]	Relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment was measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Section 310-10-35. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[2]	Relates to lower of cost or fair value adjustments on loans held-for-sale and loans transferred from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[3]	Represents the fair value of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were written down to their fair value. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[4]	Represents the fair value of long-lived assets held-for-sale that were written down to their fair value.

Changes_in_level_3_assets_and_

Changes in level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$180,773	$178,056	$187,379
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-25,346	-11,778	-16,825
Gains (losses) included in OCI	-249	-40	66
Issuances			0
Additions	13,658	20,191	29,949
Sales	-6,460	-902	-12,011
Settlements	-3,190	-4,754	-5,291
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	2,405
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	-7,616
Ending Balance	159,186	180,773	178,056
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-6,343	15,193	7,655
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	-128,299	-112,002	-99,762
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-1,791	-16,297	-12,600
Gains (losses) included in OCI	0	0	0
Initial fair value on acquisition		0	0
Additions	-4,330	0	0
Sales	0	0	0
Settlements	786	0	360
Transfer into Level 3	0	0	0
Transfer out of Level 3	0	0	0
Ending Balance	-133,634	-128,299	-112,002
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-1,791	-16,297	-13,347
Other Liabilities Member | Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Contingent Liability [Member]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	-128,299	-112,002	-99,762
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-1,791	-16,297	-12,600
Gains (losses) included in OCI	0	0	0
Initial fair value on acquisition		0	0
Additions	-4,330	0	0
Sales	0	0	0
Settlements	786	0	360
Transfer into Level 3	0	0	0
Transfer out of Level 3		0	0
Ending Balance	-133,634	-128,299	-112,002
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-1,791	-16,297	-13,347
Available For Sale Securities Member | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	6,523	7,070	7,435
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-31	-7	-6
Gains (losses) included in OCI	-249	-40	66
Issuances			0
Additions	0	0	0
Sales	-4,350	0	0
Settlements	-568	-500	-425
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0
Ending Balance	1,325	6,523	7,070
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	0	0	0
Trading Account Assets[Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	9,799	11,817	21,777
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-165	-39	680
Gains (losses) included in OCI	0	0	0
Issuances			0
Additions	805	859	6,499
Sales	-2,110	-100	-9,824
Settlements	-2,100	-2,738	-2,104
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	2,405
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	-7,616
Ending Balance	6,229	9,799	11,817
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-72	159	-165
Trading Account Assets[Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	1,423	2,499	2,808
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-11	-18	30
Gains (losses) included in OCI	0	0	0
Issuances			0
Additions	270	25	608
Sales	0	-802	-250
Settlements	-307	-281	-697
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0
Ending Balance	1,375	1,423	2,499
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-7	-4	23
Trading Account Assets[Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	1,929	2,240	4,036
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-366	-311	-123
Gains (losses) included in OCI	0	0	0
Issuances			0
Additions	0	0	2,116
Sales	0	0	-1,834
Settlements	0	0	-1,955
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0
Ending Balance	1,563	1,929	2,240
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-144	14	-333
Mortgage Servicing Rights Member
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	161,099	154,430	151,323
Gains (Losses) included in earnings	-24,773	-11,403	-17,406
Gains (losses) included in OCI	0	0	0
Issuances			0
Additions	12,583	19,307	20,726
Sales	0	0	-103
Settlements	-215	-1,235	-110
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0
Ending Balance	148,694	161,099	154,430
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-6,120	15,024	8,130
Mortgage Servicing Rights Member | Other Liabilities Member
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Transfer out of Level 3	$0

Gains_and_losses_realized_and_

Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings for level 3 assets and liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Abstract
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	($25,346)	($11,778)	($16,825)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	-1,791	-16,297	-12,600
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-6,343	15,193	7,655
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-1,791	-16,297	-13,347
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	-27,137	-28,075	-29,425
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss Total	-8,134	-1,104	-5,692
Interest Income Member
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Abstract
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	-31	-7	-6
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	0	0	0
Mortgage Banking Activities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Abstract
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	-24,773	-11,403	-17,406
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-6,120	15,024	8,130
Trading Gains Losses [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Abstract
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	-542	-368	587
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-223	169	-475
F D I C Loss Share Expense Income [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Abstract
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	-1,791	-15,994	-13,178
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	-1,791	-15,994	-13,178
Other Income [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Abstract
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	0	-303	578
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss	$0	($303)	($169)

Quantitative_inputs_level_3_De

Quantitative inputs level 3 (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading Securities	$138,527		$339,743
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099		154,430
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading Securities	138,527		339,660
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	-133,634		-128,299
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	71,750	[1]	25,673	[1]	10,445	[1]
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	93,130	[2]	87,581	[2]	111,425	[2]
Other Foreclosed Assets	1,368	[2]	638	[2]	128	[2]
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Contingent Liability [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	-133,634
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	Discounted cash flow model
Unobservable Inputs	Credit loss rate on covered loans of discount rate Risk premium component
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Credit Loss Rate	7.3% (0.0% - 100.0%)
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Contingent Liability [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Risk Premium [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Discount Rate Weighted Average And Range	5.0
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	Discounted cash flow model
Unobservable Inputs	Prepayment speed Weighted average life Discount rate
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Weighted Average Life And Range	11.5 years (4.4 - 18.8 years)
Fair Value Inputs Prepayment Weighted Average And Range	8.7% (5.3% - 22.7%)
Fair Value Inputs Discount Rate Weighted Average And Range	11.3% (9.5% - 15.0%)
Loan | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	71,090	[3]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	External appraisal
Unobservable Inputs	Haircut applied on external appraisals
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Haircut External Appraisal	26.6% (20.0% - 30.0%)
Real Estate Acquired in Satisfaction of Debt [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	29,715	[4]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	External appraisal
Unobservable Inputs	Haircut applied on external appraisals
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Haircut External Appraisal	12.5% (10.0% - 30.0%)
Other Foreclosed Acquired In Satisfaction Of Debt [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Foreclosed Assets	1,354	[5]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	External appraisal
Unobservable Inputs	external appraisals Haircut applied on
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Haircut External Appraisal	3.3% (1.0% - 6.0%)
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading Securities	1,636		1,849
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Member | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading Securities	1,375
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	Discounted cash flow model
Unobservable Inputs	Weighted average life Yield Constant prepayment rate
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Weighted Average Life And Range	2.2 years (0.6 - 4.8 years)
Fair Value Inputs Prepayment Weighted Average And Range	23.9% (19.5% - 27.9%)
Fair Value Inputs Yield	4.0% (1.3% - 4.7%)
Other Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading Securities	18,245		17,474
Other Securities [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Internal Valuation Technique [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading Securities	$769
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	Discounted cash flow model
Unobservable Inputs	Weighted average life Yield Constant prepayment rate
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Weighted Average Life And Range	5.5
Fair Value Inputs Prepayment Rate	10.80%
Fair Value Inputs Yield	12.1
[1]	Relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment was measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Section 310-10-35. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[2]	Represents the fair value of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were written down to their fair value. Costs to sell are excluded from the reported fair value amount.
[3]	Loans held-in-portfolio in which haircuts were not applied to external appraisals were excluded from this table.
[4]	Other real estate owned in which haircuts were not applied to external appraisals were excluded from this table.
[5]	Other foreclosed assets in which haircuts were not applied to external appraisals were excluded from this table.

Fair_value_measurement_Additio

Fair value measurement - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, transfers out of Level 3	$0	$0	($7,616)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3	0	0	2,405
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3	0	0	0
Mortgage Servicing Rights Member
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3	0	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Sensitivity Analysis, Description	The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s mortgage servicing rights are constant prepayment rates and discount rates. Increases in interest rates may result in lower prepayments. Discount rates vary according to products and / or portfolios depending on the perceived risk. Increases in discount rates result in a lower fair value measurement.
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Processes, Description	The Corporation’s Corporate Comptroller’s unit is responsible for determining the fair value of MSRs, which is based on discounted cash flow methods based on assumptions developed by an external service provider, except for prepayment speeds, which are adjusted internally for the local market based on historical experience. The Corporation’s Corporate Treasury unit validates the economic assumptions developed by the external service provider on a quarterly basis. In addition, an analytical review of prepayment speeds is performed quarterly by the Corporate Comptroller’s unit. Significant variances in prepayment speeds are investigated by the Corporate Treasury unit. The Corporation’s MSR Committee analyzes changes in fair value measurements of MSRs and approves the valuation assumptions at each reporting period. Changes in valuation assumptions must also be approved by the MSR Committee. The fair value of MSRs are compared with those of the external service provider on a quarterly basis in order to validate if the fair values are within the materiality thresholds established by management to monitor and investigate material deviations. Back-testing is performed to compare projected cash flows with actual historical data to ascertain the reasonability of the projected net cash flow results.
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Trading Account Assets[Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, transfers out of Level 3	0	0	-7,616
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3	$0	$0	$2,405
Fair Value Measurements, Sensitivity Analysis, Description	The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s collateralized mortgage obligations and interest-only collateralized mortgage obligation (reported as “other”), which are classified in the “trading” category, are yield, constant prepayment rate, and weighted average life. Significant increases (decreases) in any of those inputs in isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the constant prepayment rate will generate a directionally opposite change in the weighted average life. For example, as the average life is reduced by a higher constant prepayment rate, a lower yield will be realized, and when there is a reduction in the constant prepayment rate, the average life of these collateralized mortgage obligations will extend, thus resulting in a higher yield
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Processes, Description	These particular financial instruments are valued internally by the Corporation’s investment banking and broker-dealer unit utilizing internal valuation techniques. The unobservable inputs incorporated into the internal discounted cash flow models used to derive the fair value of collateralized mortgage obligations and interest-only collateralized mortgage obligation (reported as “other”), which are classified in the “trading” category, are reviewed by the Corporation’s Corporate Treasury unit on a quarterly basis. In the case of Level 3 financial instruments which fair value is based on broker quotes, the Corporation’s Corporate Treasury unit reviews the inputs used by the broker-dealers for reasonableness utilizing information available from other published sources and validates that the fair value measurements were developed in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The Corporate Treasury unit also substantiates the inputs used by validating the prices with other broker-dealers, whenever possible.

Carrying_or_notional_amounts_a

Carrying or notional amounts and estimated fair values for financial instruments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	$381,095		$423,211		$439,363	$535,282
Money market investments	1,822,386		858,453
Trading account securities, at fair value	138,527		339,743
Available For Sale Securities	5,315,159		5,294,800
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	94,199		120,688
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099		154,430
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362		34,710
Deposits, by Type [Abstract]
Time Deposits	7,474,445		8,311,352
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Federal Funds Purchased	100,000		0
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	1,171,657		1,659,292
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Other Notes Payable	19,830		23,496
Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	439,800		439,800
Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		531,540
Fixed Rate 700 Percent Notes Due July 2019 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Senior Long Term Notes	450,000		0				450,000
Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available For Sale Securities	61,712		66,377
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	92,597		94,712
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By Private Enterprise [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available For Sale Securities	0		513
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		0
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available For Sale Securities	1,910,030		2,418,296
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	102		122
Other Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available For Sale Securities	11,306		12,170
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	1,500		25,854
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	381,095		423,211
Money market investments	1,671,477		677,033
Trading account securities, at fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Available For Sale Securities	323	[1]	412	[1]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		0
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	0		0
Federal Reserve Bank Stock	0		0
Trust Preferred Securities	0		0
Other Investments	0		0
Total other investment securities	0		0
Loans held-for-sale	0		0
FDIC loss share asset	0		0
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	0		0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Deposits, by Type [Abstract]
Demand Deposit Accounts	0		0
Time Deposits	0		0
Deposits	0		0
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	0		0
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase	0		0
Other short-term borrowings	0	[2]	0	[2]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances Long Term	0		0
Medium-term Notes	0		0
Other Notes Payable	0		0
Notes payable	0		0
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	0		0
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Commitments to extend credit	0		0
Letters of credit Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Structured Finance [Member]
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	0		0
Money market investments	150,909		181,420
Trading account securities, at fair value	129,360	[1]	326,509	[1]
Available For Sale Securities	5,313,511	[1]	5,287,865	[1]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	1,500		1,500
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	66,773		85,245
Federal Reserve Bank Stock	80,025		80,385
Trust Preferred Securities	12,197		13,197
Other Investments	0		0
Total other investment securities	158,995		178,827
Loans held-for-sale	27,074		3,155
FDIC loss share asset	0		0
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	0		0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362		34,793
Deposits, by Type [Abstract]
Demand Deposit Accounts	17,333,090		18,399,793
Time Deposits	7,512,683		8,367,410
Deposits	24,845,773		26,767,203
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	1,269,398		1,025,628
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase	1,269,398		1,720,050
Other short-term borrowings	20,200	[2]	401,200	[2]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances Long Term	814,877		604,976
Medium-term Notes	0		0
Other Notes Payable	0		0
Notes payable	1,654,807		953,198
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	23,032		32,378
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	0		0
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Commitments to extend credit	0		0
Letters of credit Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Structured Finance [Member]
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	0		694,422
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	379,400		348,222
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	1,500		1,500
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	0		0
Money market investments	0		0
Trading account securities, at fair value	9,167	[1]	13,151	[1]
Available For Sale Securities	1,325	[1]	6,523	[1]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	92,699		119,188
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	0		0
Federal Reserve Bank Stock	0		0
Trust Preferred Securities	1,000		1,000
Other Investments	5,028		4,699
Total other investment securities	6,028		5,699
Loans held-for-sale	87,862		109,405
FDIC loss share asset	481,420		837,131
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Deposits, by Type [Abstract]
Demand Deposit Accounts	0		0
Time Deposits	0		0
Deposits	0		0
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	0		0
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase	0		0
Other short-term borrowings	1,000	[2]	0	[2]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances Long Term	0		0
Medium-term Notes	0		716
Other Notes Payable	19,830		23,496
Notes payable	19,830		1,030,850
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	133,634		128,299
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Commitments to extend credit	1,716		2,571
Letters of credit Fair Value Disclosure	486		901
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Structured Finance [Member]
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		1,006,638
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	92,597		94,712
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	102		122
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	0		24,354
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	0		0
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	0		0
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	18,079,609		19,070,337
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	0		0
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	0		0
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	2,947,909		3,404,128
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	381,095		423,211
Money market investments	1,822,386		858,453
Trading account securities, at fair value	138,527	[1]	339,660	[1]
Available For Sale Securities	5,315,159	[1]	5,294,800	[1]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	103,170		140,496
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	66,773		85,245
Federal Reserve Bank Stock	80,025		80,385
Trust Preferred Securities	13,197		14,197
Other Investments	1,911		1,925
Total other investment securities	161,906		181,752
Loans held-for-sale	106,104		110,426
FDIC loss share asset	542,454		948,608
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362		34,793
Deposits, by Type [Abstract]
Demand Deposit Accounts	17,333,090		18,399,793
Time Deposits	7,474,445		8,311,352
Deposits	24,807,535		26,711,145
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	1,271,657		1,021,102
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase	1,271,657		1,659,292
Other short-term borrowings	21,200	[2]	401,200	[2]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances Long Term	802,198		589,229
Medium-term Notes	0		689
Senior Long Term Notes	450,000
Other Notes Payable	19,830		23,496
Notes payable	1,711,828		1,584,754
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	23,032		32,378
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	133,634		128,299
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Structured Finance [Member]
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	0		638,190
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	439,800		439,800
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		531,540
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	101,573		113,881
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	97		115
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Other Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	1,500		26,500
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	18,884,732		21,073,403
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	2,460,589		2,882,335
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	381,095		423,211
Money market investments	1,822,386		858,453
Trading account securities, at fair value	138,527	[1]	339,660	[1]
Available For Sale Securities	5,315,159	[1]	5,294,800	[1]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	94,199		120,688
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	66,773		85,245
Federal Reserve Bank Stock	80,025		80,385
Trust Preferred Securities	13,197		14,197
Other Investments	5,028		4,699
Total other investment securities	165,023		184,526
Loans held-for-sale	114,936		112,560
FDIC loss share asset	481,420		837,131
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	25,362		34,793
Deposits, by Type [Abstract]
Demand Deposit Accounts	17,333,090		18,399,793
Time Deposits	7,512,683		8,367,410
Deposits	24,845,773		26,767,203
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	1,269,398		1,025,628
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase	1,269,398		1,720,050
Other short-term borrowings	21,200	[2]	401,200	[2]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances Long Term	814,877		604,976
Medium-term Notes	0		716
Senior Long Term Notes	460,530
Other Notes Payable	19,830		23,496
Notes payable	1,674,637		1,984,048
Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	23,032		32,378
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability	133,634		128,299
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Commitments to extend credit	1,716		2,571
Letters of credit Fair Value Disclosure	486		901
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Structured Finance [Member]
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	0		694,422
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fixed Rate 6125 To 8327 Percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures Due 2027 To 2034 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	379,400		348,222
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fixed Rate 500 Percent Until December 2013 And 900 Percent Thereafter Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures With No Stated Maturity [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust	0		1,006,638
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Puerto Rico States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	92,597		94,712
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By U S Government Sponsored Enterprises And U S Government [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	102		122
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Other Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Fair Value	1,500		25,854
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Senior Long Term Notes	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Senior Long Term Notes	460,530
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Senior Long Term Notes	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	18,079,609		19,070,337
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Marketable Securities, Alternative [Abstract]
Loans held-in-portfolio, net	2,947,909		3,404,128
Notional Amount [Member]
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Commitments to extend credit	7,135,352		7,490,927
Letters of credit Fair Value Disclosure	$49,182		$82,007
[1]	Refer to Note 35 to the consolidated financial statements for the fair value by class of financial asset and its hierarchy level.
[2]	Refer to Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements for the composition of short-term borrowings.

Plans_target_allocation_by_ass

Plans target allocation by asset category (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum	70.00%
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum	100.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum	100.00%

Composition_of_the_assets_of_t

Composition of the assets of the pension and benefit restoration plan (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$697,240	$705,482
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	210,549	198,992
Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	50,708	43,885
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	241,458	238,792
Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	27,888	33,347
Foreign Commingled Trust Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	9,998	0
Foreign Equity Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	79,666	87,336
Foreign Index Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	29,643	43,711
Commodity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	13,480	16,451
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	12,913	12,950
Private Equity Investment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	546	922
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	18,834	27,456
Accrued Income Receivable [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$1,557	$1,640

Plan_assets_by_fair_value_hier

Plan assets by fair value hierarchy (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$697,240	$705,482
US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	210,549	198,992
Corporate bonds and debentures [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	50,708	43,885
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	241,458	238,792
Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	27,888	33,347
Foreign Commingled Trust Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	9,998	0
Foreign Equity Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	79,666	87,336
Foreign Index Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	29,643	43,711
Commodity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	13,480	16,451
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	12,913	12,950
Private Equity Investment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	546	922
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	18,834	27,456
Accrued Income Receivable [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,557	1,640
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	288,180	299,595
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate bonds and debentures [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	241,458	238,792
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	27,888	33,347
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Commingled Trust Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Equity Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Index Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Commodity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Private Equity Investment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	18,834	27,456
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Accrued Income Receivable [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	406,957	403,325
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	210,549	198,992
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate bonds and debentures [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	50,708	43,885
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Commingled Trust Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	9,998	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Equity Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	79,666	87,336
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Index Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	29,643	43,711
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Commodity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	13,480	16,451
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	12,913	12,950
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Private Equity Investment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Accrued Income Receivable [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2,103	2,562	2,848
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Corporate bonds and debentures [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Commingled Trust Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Equity Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Index Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Commodity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Private Equity Investment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	546	922
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Accrued Income Receivable [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$1,557	$1,640

Changes_in_level_3_assets_meas

Changes in level 3 assets measured at fair value (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$697,240	$705,482
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	2,562	2,848
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	-459	-286
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	2,103	2,562
Private Equity Investment [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	546	922
Private Equity Investment [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$546	$922

Information_Popular_Inc_shares

Information Popular Inc. shares of common stock held by the plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Shares of Equity Securities Issued by Employer and Related Parties Included in Plan Assets	274,572	274,572
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Employer and Related Party Securities Included in Plan Assets	$9,349,177	$7,888,454
Defined Benefit Plan Amount Of Dividends Received On Employer And Related Party Securities	$0	$0

Aggregate_status_of_the_plans_

Aggregate status of the plans and the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$697,240	$705,482
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	29,844	27,863	29,981
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	0	0
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Net loss	289,233	147,677
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	289,233	147,677	297,765
Reconciliation Of Net Liabilities Abstract:
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	17,903	-126,086
Amount prepaid (accued) at beginning of year	165,580	171,679
Net periodic benefit credit (cost)	8,603	-6,099
Amount prepaid (accrued) at end of year	174,183	165,580	171,679
Amount recognized in AOCL	-289,233	-147,677	-297,765
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-115,050	17,903	-126,086
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Change In Benefit Obligation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	653,396	751,605
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	29,844	27,863
Actuarial loss (gain)	131,610	-76,997
Benefits paid	-37,035	-49,075
Benefit obligation at end of year	777,815	653,396
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefits paid	-37,035	-49,075
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	671,299	625,519
Actual return on plan assets	28,501	94,855
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	662,765	671,299
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	1,659	1,493	1,572
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	51	51
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Net loss	13,588	6,928
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	13,588	6,928	15,055
Reconciliation Of Net Liabilities Abstract:
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-1,912	-9,434
Amount prepaid (accued) at beginning of year	5,016	5,621
Net periodic benefit credit (cost)	332	-656
Amount prepaid (accrued) at end of year	5,399	5,016	5,621
Amount recognized in AOCL	-13,588	-6,928	-15,055
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-8,189	-1,912	-9,434
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member | Change In Benefit Obligation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	36,096	40,051
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	1,659	1,493
Actuarial loss (gain)	6,238	-4,169
Benefits paid	-1,329	-1,279
Benefit obligation at end of year	42,664	36,096
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member | Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefits paid	-1,329	-1,279
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	34,183	30,616
Actual return on plan assets	1,570	4,795
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	51	51
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$34,475	$34,183

Breakdown_of_pension_and_resto

Breakdown of pension and restoration plans assets and liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent	$0	$17,903
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	115,050	0
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent	0	504
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current	173	51
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	$8,016	$2,365

Funded_Status_of_the_Plan_Deta

Funded Status of the Plan (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$697,240	$705,482
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	-115,050	17,903	-126,086
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Change In Benefit Obligation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at end of year	-777,815	-653,396	-751,605
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	662,765	671,299	625,519
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	-8,189	-1,912	-9,434
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member | Change In Benefit Obligation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at end of year	-42,664	-36,096	-40,051
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member | Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	34,475	34,183	30,616
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member | Tax Qualified Restoration Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at end of year	-39,768	-33,679
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	34,475	34,183
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	-5,293	504
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member | Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at end of year	-2,896	-2,416
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	($2,896)	($2,416)

Change_in_accumulated_other_co

Change in accumulated other comprehensive income loss (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Ocurring During Year [Abstract]
Total Increase in AOCL	$17,271	($41,810)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	289,233	147,677	297,765
Recognized During Year [Abstract]
Actuarial losses	-8,074	-21,452
Ocurring During Year [Abstract]
Net acturial losses	149,630	-128,636
Total Increase in AOCL	141,556	-150,088
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	13,588	6,928	15,055
Recognized During Year [Abstract]
Actuarial losses	-431	-1,330
Ocurring During Year [Abstract]
Net acturial losses	7,091	-6,797
Total Increase in AOCL	$6,660	($8,127)

Accumulated_other_comprehensiv

Accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net loss	$17,859
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net loss	$1,244

Accumulated_benefit_obligation

Accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	$777,815	$0
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	777,815	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	662,765	0
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	42,664	2,416
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	42,664	2,416
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	$34,475	$0

Accumulated_benefit_obligation1

Accumulated benefit obligation less than plan assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations Less Than Plan Assets Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	$0	$653,396
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations Less Than Plan Assets Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	0	653,396
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations Less Than Plan Assets Aggregate Fair Value Of Plan Assets	0	671,299
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations Less Than Plan Assets Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	0	33,680
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations Less Than Plan Assets Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	0	33,680
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations Less Than Plan Assets Aggregate Fair Value Of Plan Assets	$0	$34,183

Actuarial_assumption_used_to_d

Actuarial assumption used to determine the benefit obligation (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.90%	4.70%
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.90%	4.70%

Actuarial_assumption_used_to_d1

Actuarial assumption used to determine the components of net periodic benefit cost (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.70%	3.80%	4.40%
Expected return on plan asset	7.25%	7.25%	7.60%
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.70%	3.80%	4.40%
Expected return on plan asset	7.25%	7.25%	7.60%

Components_of_net_periodic_pen

Components of net periodic pension cost (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit	$3,800	$0	($200)
Recognized net actuarial losses	-8,505	24,674	25,159
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	29,844	27,863	29,981
Expected return on plan assets	46,521	43,216	39,240
Recognized net actuarial losses	8,074	21,452	21,703
Defined Benefit Plan Future Amortization Of Gain Loss	-8,603	6,099	12,444
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	1,659	1,493	1,572
Expected return on plan assets	2,422	2,167	2,105
Recognized net actuarial losses	431	1,330	1,294
Defined Benefit Plan Future Amortization Of Gain Loss	($332)	$656	$761

Contributions_to_the_benefit_p

Contributions to the benefit plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	$0
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	$173

Projected_benefit_payments_Det

Projected benefit payments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	$36,977
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	37,473
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	38,129
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	38,786
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	39,483
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	205,506
Other Pension Plans Defined Benefit Member
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	1,763
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	1,914
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	2,058
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	2,161
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	2,304
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$12,126

Corporation_unfunded_postretir

Corporation unfunded postretirement health care benefit plan and the related amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$145,732	$183,611
Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost	1,457	2,257	2,190
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	6,846	6,848	7,801
Amendments	0	-18,670
Benefits paid	-5,688	-7,066
Actuarial loss (gain)	13,471	-21,248
Benefit obligation at end of year	161,818	145,732	183,611
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Net prior service cost (credit)	-14,870	-18,670		-3,800
Net loss	25,817	12,346
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	10,947	-6,324	35,486
Reconciliation Of Net Liabilities Abstract:
Net liabilities at beginning of year	-145,732	-183,611
Amount prepaid (accued) at beginning of year	-152,056	-148,125
Additional benefit cost	0	0
Net periodic benefit credit (cost)	-4,503	-10,997
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	5,688	7,066
Amount prepaid (accrued) at end of year	-150,871	-152,056	-148,125
Amount recognized in AOCL	-10,947	6,324	-35,486
Net liabilities at end of year	($161,818)	($145,732)	($183,611)

Postretirement_health_care_ben

Postretirement health care benefit plan liabilities (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities	$5,820	$6,199
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	$155,998	$139,532

Funded_Status_of_the_Postretir

Funded Status of the Postretirement Health Care Benefit Plan (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Funded Status Of Postretirement Health Care Benefit Plan Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$697,240	$705,482
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Funded Status Of Postretirement Health Care Benefit Plan Table Text Block [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at end of year	-161,818	-145,732	-183,611
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Funded status at end of year	($161,818)	($145,732)	($183,611)

Changes_in_accumulated_other_c

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for postretirement plan (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015
Recognized During Year [Abstract]
Prior service cost	$3,800	$0	($200)
Ocurring During Year [Abstract]
Total Increase in AOCL	17,271	-41,810
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Recognized During Year [Abstract]
Actuarial losses	0	-1,892	-2,162
Prior service cost	-3,800	0	-200
Ocurring During Year [Abstract]
Net prior service cost (credit)	-14,870	-18,670		-3,800
Net actuarial losses	13,471	-21,248
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$10,947	($6,324)	$35,486

Postretirement_plan_expected_t

Postretirement plan expected to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net prior service cost (credit)	($3,800)	($14,870)	($18,670)
Net loss	$996

Components_of_net_periodic_pos

Components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit	$3,800	$0	($200)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost	1,457	2,257	2,190
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost	6,846	6,848	7,801
Amortization of prior service credit	-3,800	0	-200
Recognized Net Actuarial Loss	0	1,892	2,162
Defined Benefit Plan Future Amortization Of Gain Loss	$4,503	$10,997	$11,953

Discount_rate_and_assumed_heal

Discount rate and assumed health care cost trend rates used to determined benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.90%	4.70%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member] | To Determined Benefit Obligation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.00%	4.80%
Initial health care cost trend rates	7.00%	7.50%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5.00%	5.00%
Year that the ultimate trend rate is reached	2019	2019
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member] | To Determined Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.80%	3.80%	4.40%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year that the ultimate trend rate is reached	2019	2016	2016
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member] | To Determined Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member] | Medical Advantage Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Initial health care cost trend rates	7.50%	6.50%	25.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member] | To Determined Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member] | All Other Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Initial health care cost trend rates	7.50%	6.50%	7.00%

Effects_of_changes_in_assumed_

Effects of changes in assumed health care cost trend rates (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components	$290
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components	-363
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	8,449
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	($9,955)

Postretirement_health_care_ben1

Postretirement health care benefit plan with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Postretirement Health Care Benefit Plan With An Accumulated Benefit Obligation In Excess Of Plan Assets Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	$161,818	$145,732
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	161,818	145,732
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	$0	$0

Projected_benefit_payments_to_

Projected benefit payments to postretirement plan (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	$5,820
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	5,998
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	6,290
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	6,565
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	6,844
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$37,668

Employee_benefits_Additional_i

Employee benefits - Additional information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Pension And Restoration Plans Interest In Net Assets Of The Master Trust		100.00%
Number Of Employees Eligible For Lump Sum Distribution	1,859
Lump Sum Distribution Program Total Employees	1,081
Lump Sum Distribution Program Requirement	During 2013 the Corporation offered a Lump Sum Distribution to terminated vested participants whose deferred pension has a current value of up to $40 thousand.
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	$0	$0	$0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0
Pensions And Benefit Restoration Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, General Information			BPPR’s non-contributory, defined benefit retirement plan are currently closed to new hires and the accrual of benefits are frozen to all participants. The retirement plan’s benefit formula is based on a percentage of average final compensation and years of service as of the plan freeze date. Normal retirement age under the retirement plans is age 65 with 5 years of service. Pension costs are funded in accordance with minimum funding standards under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). Benefits under the BPPR retirement plan are subject to the U.S. and PR Internal Revenue Code limits on compensation and benefits. Benefits under restoration plans restore benefits to selected employees that are limited under the retirement plan due to U.S. and PR Internal Revenue Code limits and a compensation definition that excludes amounts deferred pursuant to nonqualified arrangements. The freeze applied to the restoration plan as well.
Defined Benefit Plan, Transfers Between Measurement Levels	0		0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0		0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0		0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans Estimated Future Employer Contributions In Current Fiscal Year				5,800,000
Defined Benefit Plans, General Information			In addition to providing pension benefits, BPPR provides certain health care benefits for certain retired employees. Regular employees of BPPR, hired before February 1, 2000, may become eligible for health care benefits, provided they reach retirement age while working for BPPR. The Corporation amended the postretirement health care benefits plan effective January 1, 2014 to increase the participant’s share of the plan cost. The postretirement health care benefit obligation as of December 31, 2013 reflects such amendments to the plan.
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	7,066,000		5,688,000
Savings Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Savings Plans	55,700,000		62,000,000
Savings Plans Contributions	$3,600,000		$5,000,000
Savings Plans Stocks Held	1,939,089		1,820,318

Computation_of_net_income_loss

Computation of net income (loss) per common share ("EPS"), basic and diluted (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Preferred stock dividends	($3,723)	($3,723)	($3,723)
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock	-317,213	595,604	241,552
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic	102,848,792	102,693,685	102,429,755
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	0	367,790	223,855
Average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution	102,848,792	103,061,475	102,653,610
Net (Loss) Income per Common Share - Basic	($3.08)	$5.80	$2.36
Net (Loss) Income per Common Share - Diluted	($3.08)	$5.78	$2.35
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Net (loss) income from continuing operations - Basic	($1.88)	$5.41	$1.99
Net (loss) income from continuing operations - Diluted	($1.88)	$5.39	$1.98
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax	($122,980)	$40,509	$37,818
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations - Basic	($1.20)	$0.39	$0.37
Net loss (income) from discontinued operations - Diluted	($1.20)	$0.39	$0.37

Computation_of_net_income_loss1

Computation of net income (loss) per common share ("EPS"), basic and diluted (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	1-for-10

Net_income_loss_per_common_sha1

Net income (loss) per common share - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | Management Member
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	628,009	585,247	491,223	241,934
Employee Stock Option[Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	45,205	102,389	165,342

Rental_expense_and_commitments2

Rental expense and commitments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	$56,129	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	27,699	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	22,225	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	18,537	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	16,603	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	114,379	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$255,572	[1]
[1]	Minimum payments have not been reduced by minimum non-cancelable sublease rentals due in the future of $3.7 million at December 31, 2014.

Rental_expense_and_commitments3

Rental expense and commitments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Future Minimum Sublease Rental	$3.70

Rental_expense_Additional_Info

Rental expense - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$34,992	$40,284	$44,326

Other_services_fees_by_major_c

Other services fees by major categories (Detail) (Segment, Continuing Operations [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Debit card fees	$43,146	$41,912	$43,528
Insurance Commissions And Fees	54,158	52,309	51,363
Fees And Commissions Credit Cards	67,639	65,727	61,071
Asset Management Fees	27,711	35,272	37,766
Fees And Commissions Fiduciary And Trust Activities	18,209	17,285	16,353
Processing fees	0	0	6,330
Other fees	14,402	16,846	16,104
Total other services fees	$225,265	$229,351	$232,515

FDIC_loss_share_expense_income2

FDIC loss share (expense) income (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
F D I C Loss Share Expense Income [Line Items]
(Amortization) accretion of indemnification asset	($189,959)		($161,635)		($129,676)
Reversal of accelerated FDIC Indemnification Asset, Accretion of Discount	12,492		0		0
80% mirror accounting on credit impairment losses	32,038	[1]	60,454	[1]	58,187	[1]
80% mirror accounting on reimbursable expenses	58,117		50,985		30,771
80% mirror accounting on recoveries on covered assets, including rental income on OREOs, subject to reimbursement to the FDIC	-13,124		-16,057		-2,979
80% mirror accounting on discount accretion on loans and unfunded commitments accounted for under ASC 310-20	0		-473		-969
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration Liability1	-1,791		-15,993		-13,178
Other	-797		668		1,633
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
F D I C Loss Share Expense Income [Line Items]
FDIC loss share (expense) income	($103,024)		($82,051)		($56,211)
[1]	Reductions in expected cash flows for ASC 310-30 loans, which may impact the provision for loan losses, may consider reductions in both principal and interest cash flow expectations. The amount covered under the FDIC loss sharing agreements for interest not collected from borrowers is limited under the agreements (approximately 90 days); accordingly, these amounts are not subject fully to the 80% mirror accounting.

FDIC_loss_share_expense_income3

FDIC loss share (expense) income - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
F D I C Loss Share Expense Income [Line Items]
Reversal of accelerated FDIC Indemnification Asset, Accretion of Discount	$12,492	$0	$0
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member]
F D I C Loss Share Expense Income [Line Items]
Loss Sharing Agreement Allocation Percentage	80.00%

Stock_options_outstanding_Deta

Stock options outstanding (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding	44,797	100,437	160,986	206,946
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$272	$253.64	$222.71	$207.83
$272.00
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding	44,797
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$272
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	0 years 0 months 44 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	44,797
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$272

Summary_of_stock_option_activi

Summary of stock option activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Options Outstanding
Outstanding at beginning of period	100,437	160,986	206,946
Granted	0	0	0
Exercised	0	0	0
Forfeited	0	0	0
Expired	-55,640	-60,549	-45,960
Outstanding at end of period	44,797	100,437	160,986
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Additional Disclosures Abstract
Outstanding at beginning of period	$253.64	$222.71	$207.83
Granted	$0	$0	$0
Exercised	$0	$0	$0
Forfeited	$0	$0	$0
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price	$238.85	$171.42	$155.68
Outstanding at end of period	$272	$253.64	$222.71

Summary_of_restricted_stock_ac

Summary of restricted stock activity under the incentive plan for members of management (Detail) (Restricted Stock Units RSU Member, Management Member, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | Management Member
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Roll Forward
Beginning Balance	585,247	491,223	241,934
Granted	365,831	229,131	359,427
Vested	-311,078	-131,324	-96,353
Forfeited	-11,991	-3,783	-13,785
Ending Balance	628,009	585,247	491,223
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Additional Disclosures Abstract
Non-vested at beginning of period	$21.16	$20.59	$31.98
Granted	$29.86	$28.20	$17.72
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$19.02	$31.23	$37.61
Forfeited	$29.33	$24.63	$26.59
Non-vested at end of period	$27.13	$21.16	$20.59

Summary_of_restricted_stock_ac1

Summary of restricted stock activity under the incentive plan for members of the Board of Directors (Detail) (Restricted Stock Units RSU Member, Director Member, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | Director Member
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Roll Forward
Beginning Balance	0	0	0
Granted	23,135	20,930	41,174
Vested	-23,135	-20,930	-41,174
Forfeited	0	0	0
Ending Balance	0	0	0
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Additional Disclosures Abstract
Non-vested at beginning of period	$0	$0	$0
Granted	$30.43	$29.43	$16.37
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$30.43	$29.43	$16.37
Forfeited	$0	$0	$0
Non-vested at end of period	$0	$0	$0

Stockbased_compensation_Additi

Stock-based compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Stock Option Plan Expense	$0	$0	$0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	0	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights	all options granted are 20% exercisable after the first year and an additional 20% is exercisable after each subsequent year, subject to an acceleration clause at termination of employment due to retirement. The vesting schedule for restricted shares granted on 2014 was modified as follows, the first part ratably over four years commencing at the date of the grant and the second part is vested at termination of employment after attainment of 55 years of age and 10 years of service or 60 years of age and 5 years of service.
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation And Exercise Of Stock Options	414,000
Employee Stock Option[Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period	10 years
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized	10,100,000
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition	1 year 0 months 292 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	0	0	0
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense	0	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	100,437	160,986	206,946
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	0	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	0	0	0
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Nonrecognized Windfall	800,000
Shortfall Net Of Windfall	1,200,000
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | T R P Interim Final Rule [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights	The restricted shares granted, consistent with the requirements of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Interim Final Rule, vest in two years from grant date.
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | Management Member
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period	365,831	229,131	359,427
Restricted Stock Expense	6,800,000	5,300,000	4,300,000
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense	1,100,000	1,700,000	1,100,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value	9,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights	the compensation cost associated with the shares of restricted stock is determined based on a two-prong vesting schedule. The first part is vested ratably over five years commencing at the date of grant and the second part is vested at termination of employment after attainment of 55 years of age and 10 years of service.
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | Management Member | Share Vesting On Grant Date [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value	5,800,000
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | Management Member | T R P Interim Final Rule [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period	162,332	165,304	253,170
Restricted Stock Units RSU Member | Director Member
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period	23,135	20,930	41,174
Restricted Stock Expense	500,000	500,000	400,000
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense	57,000	200,000	100,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value	700,000
Performance Based Shares [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period	0	0	0
Performance Awards [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense	0	0	0
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense	$0	$0	$0

Components_of_income_tax_expen

Components of income tax expense - (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Abstract
CurrentIncomeTaxExpense	$14,767	$37,427	$109,088
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Abstract
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit	43,512	-288,754	-135,491
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
PUERTO RICO
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Abstract
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)	7,814	27,118	108,090
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Abstract
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	12,569	-90,796	-138,632
ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetChangeInAmount	8,034	0	0
Income Tax Reconciliation Change in Deferred Tax Asset	20,048	-197,467	0
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
UNITED STATES
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Abstract
Current Federal And States Tax Expense (Benefit)	6,953	10,309	998
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Abstract
Deferred Federal And States Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$2,861	($491)	$3,141

Differences_between_income_tax

Differences between income tax expense (benefit) applicable to income before income taxes and amount computed by applying the statutory tax rate in Puerto Rico (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation Abstract
Computed income tax at statutory rates	$7,000		$4,400		$4,400
Income tax (benefit) expense	58,279		-251,327		-26,403
PUERTO RICO
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation Abstract
Computed income tax at statutory rates	-51,570		135,720		65,662
Net benefit of net tax exempt interest income	-55,862		-36,993		-25,540
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	-4,281		-32,990		166
Non-deductible expenses	178,219	[1]	32,115	[1]	23,093	[1]
Difference in tax rates due to multiple jurisdictions	-14,178		-12,029		-6,034
Income Tax Reconciliation Change in Deferred Tax Asset	20,048		-197,467		0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Period Increases Decreases	-3,601		-7,727		-8,985
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Adjustments	11,413		5,837		3,367
Income tax (benefit) expense	58,279		-251,327		-26,403
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Tax Rate Reconciliation Abstract
Computed income tax at statutory rates	39.00%		39.00%		30.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Tax Exempt Income	43.00%		-11.00%		-12.00%
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	3.00%		-9.00%		0.00%
Non-deductible expenses	-135.00%	[1]	9.00%	[1]	11.00%	[1]
Difference in tax rates due to multiple jurisdictions	10.00%		-3.00%		-3.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change In Enacted Tax Rate	-16.00%		-57.00%		0.00%
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments	3.00%		-2.00%		-4.00%
Income tax (benefit) expense	-44.00%		-72.00%		-12.00%
PUERTO RICO | Effect Of Income Subject To Preferential Tax Rate [Member]
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation Abstract
Income tax reconciliation, other deductions	($21,909)	[2],[3]	($137,793)	[2]	($78,132)	[2]
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Tax Rate Reconciliation Abstract
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Deductions Other	18.00%	[2],[3]	-40.00%	[2]	-36.00%	[2]
PUERTO RICO | State Taxes And Others [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Tax Rate Reconciliation Abstract
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Deductions Other	-9.00%		2.00%		2.00%
[1]	For the year ended December 31, 2014, includes approximately $161.5 million of amortization of the discount and deferred cost associated with the TARP funds, which are not deductible.
[2]	Includes the impact of the Closing Agreement with the P.R. Treasury signed in June 2012, the tax expense related to a gain on the sale of EVERTEC shares and income from investments in subsidiaries subject to preferential tax rates and the Closing Agreement with the P.R. Treasury signed in 2014.
[3]	For 2014, includes the impact of the Closing Agreement with the P.R. Treasury signed in June 2014.

Components_of_deferred_tax_ass

Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Tax Assets Gross Abstract
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards Other	$12,056	$8,195
Deferred Tax Asset Operating Loss Carryforwards And Other Carryforwards	1,261,413	1,269,523
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits	111,677	51,742
Allowance for loan losses	710,666	760,956
Deferred Tax Assets Depreciation	7,915	7,577
Other temporary differences	27,755	34,443
Total gross deferred tax assets	2,149,690	2,152,148
Deferred Tax Liabilities Abstract
Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Expense Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost	37,804	37,938
Deferred Tax Liabilities Parents Basis In Discontinued Operation	0	0
FDIC-assisted transaction	81,335	79,381
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments	20,817	3,822
Other temporary differences	18,093	13,387
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	158,049	134,528
Valuation allowance	1,212,748	1,257,977
Net deferred tax asset	778,893	759,643
Loans Member
Deferred Tax Assets Gross Abstract
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Income	7,720	7,164
Deferred Tax Liabilities Abstract
Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Expense Deferred Financing Costs	0	0
Sale Leaseback [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets Gross Abstract
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Income	7,500	9,313
Intercompany [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets Gross Abstract
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Income	$2,988	$3,235

Net_operating_loss_carryfoward

Net operating loss carryfowards (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	$1,156,371
Expires 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	3,312
Expires 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	14,928
Expires 2019 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	1
Expires 2021 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	76
Expires 2022 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	971
Expires 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	1,248
Expires 2024 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	10,963
Expires 2027 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	51,452
Expires 2028 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	511,561
Expires 2029 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	198,224
Expires 2030 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	197,090
Expires 2031 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	139,512
Expires 2032 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	25,276
Expires 2033 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards	$1,757

Reconciliation_of_unrecognized

Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$9.80	$13.40
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions	1.1	1.2
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions	0	0.9
Reduction as a result of lapse of statute of limitations	-2.5	-5.7
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions	-0.4	0
Ending Balance	$8	$9.80

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Net	$812,819,000	$761,768,000
Income Tax Examination Minimum Likelihood Of Tax Benefits Being Realized Upon Ultimate Settlement	50.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest On Income Taxes Accrued	3,100,000	3,600,000
Income Tax Examination Penalties Accrued	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	9,800,000	11,900,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Expected Decreases Resulting From Settlements With Taxing Authorities	6,700,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Current Interest On Income Taxes Accrued	540,000	1,400,000
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279,000	-251,327,000	-26,403,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities	158,049,000	134,528,000
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	1,212,748,000	1,257,977,000
Prepaid Taxes	198,120,000	91,504,000
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	7,000,000	4,400,000	4,400,000
Fixed Rate 700 Percent Notes Due July 2019 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Senior Long Term Notes	450,000,000	0		450,000,000
Other Liabilities Member
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liabilities	34,000,000	2,000,000
PUERTO RICO
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Marginal Income Tax Rate		39.00%	30.00%
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279,000	-251,327,000	-26,403,000
Income Tax Reconciliation Change in Deferred Tax Asset	20,048,000	-197,467,000	0
Capital Gains Tax Rate	20.00%	15.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Period Increases Decreases	-3,601,000	-7,727,000	-8,985,000
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	-51,570,000	135,720,000	65,662,000
ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetChangeInAmount	8,034,000	0	0
Dividends Received Deduction From Controlled Subsidiary Percentage	100.00%
Dividends Received Deductions From Other Taxable Domestic Corporations Percentage	85.00%
PUERTO RICO | Sale Non Performing Loans [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense Benefit		146,400,000
PUERTO RICO | Westernbank Assets Capital Gain Treatment [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Prepaid Taxes			72,900,000
PUERTO RICO | Westernbank Assets Capital Gain Treatment [Member] | Closing Agreement with the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid	45,000,000
Income Tax Expense Benefit	23,400,000
PUERTO RICO | Net [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Net	812,000,000
Banco Popular Puerto Rico Qualified Pension Plan [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Other Tax	47,200,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Other Loss Carryforwards	57,800,000
E V E R T E C Inc [Member] | Sale of stock [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense Benefit		23,700,000
Parent Company [Member] | Fixed Rate 700 Percent Notes Due July 2019 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	$17,800,000

Additional_disclosures_on_cash

Additional disclosures on cash flow information and non-cash activities (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$54,520		$51,047		$189,468
Interest Paid	696,631		318,342		388,250
Cash Flow Noncash Investing And Financing Activities Disclosure Abstract
Transfers Of Loans To Other Real Estate Owned	154,358		228,009		294,993
Transfers Of Loans To Other Property	38,958		33,997		25,685
Total loans transferred to foreclosed assets	193,316		262,006		320,678
Transfer Of Portfolio Loans And Leases To Held For Sale 1	2,161,669		448,143		141,378
Transfer Of Loans Held For Sale To Portfolio Loans 1	41,293		27,016		10,325
Noncash Transfer To Securities From Loans Resulting From Securitization	899,604	[1]	1,391,594	[1]	1,330,743	[1]
Trades receivables from brokers and counterparties	66,949		71,680		137,542
Trades Payables To Brokers And Counterparties	2,000		3,576		3,581
Recognition of mortgage servicing rights on securitizations or asset transfers	12,583		19,262		18,495
Loans sold to a joint venture in exchange for an acquisition loan and an equity interest in the join venture	$0		$194,514		$0
[1]	Includes loans securitized into trading securities and subsequently sold before year end.

Cash_disbursement_for_consider

Cash disbursement for consideration of the assets and liabilities sold (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	$106,104	$110,426
Deposits	24,807,535	26,711,145
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental [Line Items]
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	5,064	0
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] | Sale Of Illinois And Central Florida Regional Operations [Member]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental [Line Items]
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	1,739,101
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment Net	16,223
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Assets	16,853
Deposits	-2,009,816
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Liabilities	-6,611
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	($244,250)

Additional_disclosures_on_cash1

Additional disclosures on cash flow information and non-cash activities - Additional information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Additional Disclosure On Cash Flow Information And Non Cash Activities [Line Items]
Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business	($205,895)	$0	$0

Results_of_Operations_Detail

Results of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Provision for loan losses	$263,370	$602,563
Amortization of intangibles	9,434	9,883	10,072
Depreciation expense	47,137	48,162	46,736
Income tax expense	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Net Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Assets	33,096,695	35,749,333
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	945,072	1,344,574	1,281,627
Provision for loan losses	270,134	606,106	397,073
Non interest Income	386,515	791,013	511,489
Amortization of intangibles	8,160	7,971	8,161
Depreciation expense	46,327	45,764	44,364
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	532	3,388	25,196
Noninterest Expense Other	1,138,665	1,164,867	1,137,268
Income tax expense	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Assets			36,507,535
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	0	0	0
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Non interest Income	0	0	0
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation expense	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	0	0	0
Income tax expense	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	0	0
Net Income			0
Assets		-24,609	-31,792
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Total Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	1,446,590	1,452,802	1,385,890
Provision for loan losses	270,334	605,708	396,669
Non interest Income	347,570	318,146	438,558
Amortization of intangibles	8,160	7,971	8,161
Depreciation expense	45,679	45,121	43,106
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	532	0	25,196
Noninterest Expense Other	1,068,658	1,096,651	1,068,810
Income tax expense	81,074	-234,103	-16,500
Income (loss) from continuing operations	319,723	249,600
Net Income			299,006
Assets			36,220,233
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Corporate Non Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	-501,518	-108,228	-104,750
Provision for loan losses	-200	398	404
Non interest Income	41,695	475,663	76,156
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation expense	648	643	1,258
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	3,388	0
Noninterest Expense Other	72,759	70,997	71,579
Income tax expense	-22,796	-17,082	-9,945
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-510,234	309,091
Net Income			-91,890
Assets			5,308,327
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	0	0	487
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Non interest Income	-2,750	-2,796	-3,225
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation expense	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	-2,752	-2,781	-3,121
Income tax expense	1	-142	42
Income (loss) from continuing operations	1	127
Net Income			341
Assets			-5,021,025
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	1,288,889	1,260,537	1,199,210
Provision for loan losses	289,184	616,883	356,496
Non interest Income	283,251	281,894	401,417
Amortization of intangibles	7,351	7,162	7,351
Depreciation expense	39,062	38,282	37,321
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	25,196
Noninterest Expense Other	884,289	943,444	903,677
Income tax expense	77,973	-236,898	-20,245
Income (loss) from continuing operations	274,281	173,558
Net Income			290,831
Assets		26,883,073	27,600,235
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Commercial Banking [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	521,957	493,836	424,467
Provision for loan losses	138,213	180,228	149,597
Non interest Income	3,534	-41,362	19,426
Amortization of intangibles	4	4	13
Depreciation expense	16,407	16,083	16,840
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	8,037
Noninterest Expense Other	254,146	296,319	279,358
Income tax expense	22,899	-66,747	-33,068
Income (loss) from continuing operations	93,822	26,587
Net Income			23,116
Assets		10,803,992	12,770,793
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Consumer And Retail Banking [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	757,721	757,039	762,857
Provision for loan losses	150,971	436,655	206,899
Non interest Income	181,117	224,080	269,190
Amortization of intangibles	6,836	6,837	6,833
Depreciation expense	21,551	20,981	19,522
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	17,159
Noninterest Expense Other	562,345	578,903	555,797
Income tax expense	38,825	-182,471	-1,460
Income (loss) from continuing operations	158,310	120,214
Net Income			227,297
Assets		18,083,293	19,668,009
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Other Services [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	9,207	9,662	11,882
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Non interest Income	98,794	99,243	112,949
Amortization of intangibles	511	321	505
Depreciation expense	1,104	1,218	959
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	67,992	68,289	68,670
Income tax expense	16,249	12,320	14,281
Income (loss) from continuing operations	22,145	26,757
Net Income			40,416
Assets		576,299	632,676
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Elimination Corporate [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	4	0	4
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Non interest Income	-194	-67	-148
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation expense	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	-194	-67	-148
Income tax expense	0	0	2
Income (loss) from continuing operations	4	0
Net Income			2
Assets		-2,580,511	-5,471,243
Banco Popular North America [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	157,701	192,265	186,680
Provision for loan losses	-18,850	-11,175	40,173
Non interest Income	64,319	36,252	37,141
Amortization of intangibles	809	809	810
Depreciation expense	6,617	6,839	5,785
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	532	0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	184,369	153,207	165,133
Income tax expense	3,101	2,795	3,745
Income (loss) from continuing operations	45,442	76,042
Net Income			8,175
Assets		8,724,784	8,651,790
Banco Popular North America [Member] | Elimination Corporate [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	0	0	0
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Non interest Income	0	0	0
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation expense	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	0	0	0
Income tax expense	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	0	0
Net Income			0
Assets			-1,094,351
Banco Popular North America [Member] | Popular Community Bank [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	154,806	189,229	183,222
Provision for loan losses	-16,416	-13,998	24,973
Non interest Income	61,982	35,833	34,026
Amortization of intangibles	809	809	810
Depreciation expense	6,617	6,839	5,785
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	181,452	150,767	162,309
Income tax expense	3,101	4,012	3,745
Income (loss) from continuing operations	40,693	76,633
Net Income			19,626
Assets			9,378,779
Banco Popular North America [Member] | E Loan Inc [Member] | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Interest income (expense)	2,895	3,036	3,458
Provision for loan losses	-2,434	2,823	15,200
Non interest Income	2,337	419	3,115
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation expense	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		0	0
Noninterest Expense Other	2,917	2,440	2,824
Income tax expense	0	-1,217	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	4,749	-591
Net Income			-11,451
Assets			$367,362

Geographic_information_Detail

Geographic information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	$1,331,587	[1]	$2,135,587	[1]	$1,793,116
PUERTO RICO
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	1,024,416	[1]	1,838,657	[1]	1,492,796
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	223,264	[1]	218,295	[1]	202,177
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	$83,907	[1]	$78,635	[1]	$98,143
[1]	Total revenues include net interest income (expense), service charges on deposit accounts, other service fees, mortgage banking activities, net gain (loss) and valuation adjustments on investment securities, trading account (loss) profit, net (loss) gain on sale of loans and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale, adjustments to indemnity reserves on loans sold, FDIC loss share (expense) income and other operating income.

Selected_Balance_Sheet_informa

Selected Balance Sheet information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$33,096,695		$35,749,333
Deposits	24,807,535		26,711,145
PUERTO RICO
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	26,276,561		25,714,758		26,582,248
Loans	17,704,170		18,107,764		18,484,977
Deposits	20,365,445		19,730,408		19,984,830
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	5,689,604		8,897,535		8,816,143
Loans	3,568,564		5,839,115		5,852,705
Deposits	3,442,084		6,007,159		6,049,168
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	1,130,530		1,137,040		1,109,144
Loans	780,483		759,840		755,950
Deposits	$1,000,006	[1]	$973,578	[1]	$966,615
[1]	Represents deposits from BPPR operations located in the US and British Virgin Islands.

Subsequent_events_Additional_I

Subsequent events- Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	19,404,451,000	[1]	$21,611,866,000	[1]
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694,000		161,099,000		154,430,000
PUERTO RICO
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	15,938,114,000	[2]	15,887,839,000	[2]
Subsequent Event Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Acquisition Name Of Acquired Entity	Doral Bank
Business Acquisition Date Of Acquisition Agreement1	27-Feb-15
Subsequent Event Member | PUERTO RICO | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Branches	18
Subsequent Event Member | Bpna [Member] | New York [Member] | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Branches	3
Subsequent Event Member | Bpna [Member] | New York [Member] | Loans Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Assets	931,000,000
Aggregate Premium On Acquisition	5,000,000
Aggregate Premium On Acquisition Percentage	0.57%
Subsequent Event Member | Bpna [Member] | New York [Member] | Deposits Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	1,300,000,000
Aggregate Premium On Acquisition	25,000,000
Aggregate Premium On Acquisition Percentage	1.99%
Subsequent Event Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | PUERTO RICO | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Branches	8
Subsequent Event Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Loans Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Assets	848,000,000
Aggregate Discount On Acquisition	40,000,000
Aggregate Discount On Acquisition Percentage	4.71%
Loans And Leases Receivable Net Of Deferred Income	5,000,000,000
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	48,600,000
Subsequent Event Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Deposits Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	612,000,000
Aggregate Premium On Acquisition	10,000,000
Aggregate Premium On Acquisition Percentage	0.93%
Subsequent Event Member | First Bank [Member] | PUERTO RICO | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Branches	10
Subsequent Event Member | First Bank [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Loans Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Assets	325,000,000
Subsequent Event Member | First Bank [Member] | PUERTO RICO | Deposits Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	625,000,000
Subsequent Event Member | JC Flowers [Member] | United States [Member] | Loans Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	316,000,000
Subsequent Event Member | Centennial Bank [Member] | Florida [Member] | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Branches	5
Subsequent Event Member | Centennial Bank [Member] | Florida [Member] | Loans Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	42,000,000
Subsequent Event Member | Centennial Bank [Member] | Florida [Member] | Deposits Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	466,000,000
Subsequent Event Member | Popular Inc [Member] | Loans Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Assets	1,800,000,000
Subsequent Event Member | Popular Inc [Member] | Deposits Member | FDIC Assisted Partial Acquisition Of Doral Bank [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	2,300,000,000
[1]	Non-covered loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, 2014 are net of $94 million in unearned income and exclude $106 million in loans held-for-sale. (December 31, 2013 - $92 million in unearned income and $110 million in loans held-for-sale.)
[2]	Excludes covered loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction.

Statement_of_Condition_Popular

Statement of Condition- Popular, Inc. (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	$381,095		$423,211		$439,363	$535,282
Money Market Funds At Carrying Value	1,822,386		858,453
Trading Securities	138,527		339,743
Available For Sale Securities	5,315,159		5,294,800
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	161,906		181,752
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance	601,792		640,555
Premises and equipment, net	494,581		519,516
Equity Method Investments	225,625		197,006
Total assets	33,096,695		35,749,333
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Abstract
Other short-term borrowings	21,200		401,200
Notes Payable	1,711,828		1,584,754
Other liabilities	1,012,029		766,792
Total stockholders' equity	4,267,382		4,626,150		4,110,000	3,918,753
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	33,096,695		35,749,333
Popular, Inc. Holding Co.
Assets [Abstract]
Cash And Due From Banks	20,448		10,595		1,103	6,365
Money Market Funds At Carrying Value	19,747		18,721
Trading Securities	1,640		1,353
Available For Sale Securities	231		204
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	9,850	[1]	10,850	[1]
Investments In Bppr And Subsidiaries At Equity	3,389,529		3,127,745
Investments In Popular North America And Subsidiaries At Equity	1,221,670		1,511,335
Investments In Other Subsidiaries At Equity	267,667		217,486
Advances To Subsidiaries	53,769		519,500
Advances to Affiliate	0		0
Loans Gross Carrying Amount Excluding Loans To Subsidiaries And Affiliates	1,717		1,592
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance	41		304
Premises and equipment, net	2,512		2,135
Equity Method Investments	47,837		41,248
Other Assets Holding Company Only	20,845		25,947
Total assets	5,057,421		5,488,407
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Abstract
Other short-term borrowings	0		0
Notes Payable	740,812		822,351
Other liabilities	49,226		39,906
Total stockholders' equity	4,267,383		4,626,150
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	$5,057,421		$5,488,407
[1]	Refer to Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements for information on the statutory trusts.

Statement_of_Condition_Popular1

Statement of Condition- Popular, Inc. (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Popular, Inc. Holding Co., USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Popular, Inc. Holding Co.
Assets [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities Intercompany	$0	$0
Cash Due From Bank Subsidiary	20,269	10,411
Other Investment Securities From Affiliates	8,725	9,725
Other assets due from subsidiaries and affiliate	867	1,085
Other liabilities due to subsidiaries and affiliate	$4,583	$929

Statement_of_Operations_Popula

Statement of Operations- Popular, Inc. (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues [Abstract]
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	$39,578	$42,873	$73,478
Expenses [Abstract]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	263,369	602,563	408,941
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Net Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-354,617	513,450	184,955
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Revenues [Abstract]
Dividend income from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities	-870	7,966	-1,707
Trading Gains (Losses)	4,358	-13,483	4,478
Expenses [Abstract]
Interest Expense	688,471	303,366	362,759
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt	-532	-3,388	-25,196
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	-132,231	307,491	181,054
Income Tax Expense Benefit	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Income Loss Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Expenses [Abstract]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	223,999	536,710	322,234
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Expenses [Abstract]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	-6,764	-3,543
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Discontinued Operations	0	0	0
Popular, Inc. Holding Co.
Revenues [Abstract]
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	12,291	17,308	40,505
Expenses [Abstract]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	-200	398	404
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Subsidiaries	171,998	196,886	274,766
Net Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-354,617	513,450	184,955
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Revenues [Abstract]
Dividend income from subsidiaries	0	37,000	5,000
Interest Income Operating	1,931	17,793	23,038
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal			0
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments	12,291	17,308	40,505
Other Operating Income Holding Company Only	0	425,968	1,461
Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities	0	7,966	0
Trading Gains (Losses)	-40	161	214
Revenues, Total	14,182	506,196	70,218
Expenses [Abstract]
Interest Expense	492,657	101,245	95,898
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt	0	0	0
Non interest Expense Excluding Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt	1,633	700	1,705
Total Expenses	494,090	102,343	98,007
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	-479,908	403,853	-27,789
Income Tax Expense Benefit	5,580	1,412	1,702
Income Loss Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries	-485,488	402,441	-29,491
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Subsidiaries	294,978	156,377	236,948
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Expenses [Abstract]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	-200	398	404
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Expenses [Abstract]
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Discontinued Operations	($122,980)	$40,509	$37,818

Statement_of_Operations_Popula1

Statement of Operations- Popular, Inc. (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Parent Company [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Parent Company [Member]
Revenues [Abstract]
Interest income from subsidiaries and affiliate	$1,829	$17,551	$22,891
Expenses [Abstract]
Operating expenses for services by subsidiaries and affiliates	6,882	8,412	9,487
Expense reimbursement by subsidiaries for services provided by parent	$67,021	$60,402	$58,577

Statement_of_Cash_Flows_Popula

Statement of Cash Flows- Popular, Inc. (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Net Income	($313,490)	$599,327	$245,275
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	263,369	602,563	408,941
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	278,576	-79,004	-37,899
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	-39,578	-42,873	-73,478
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit	43,512	-288,754	-135,491
Loss Gain [Abstract]
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	870	-2,110	1,707
Gain Loss On Sale Of Stock In Subsidiary Or Equity Method Investee	0	-416,113	0
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	1,105,374	1,430,835	1,387,910
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Increase Decrease In Interest Payable Net	-707	-2,466	-9,164
Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities	30,937	-26,952	1,848
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	1,186,492	219,978	278,851
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	873,002	819,305	524,126
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Change In Money Market Investments	-963,933	227,127	290,594
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities	2,001,940	2,257,976	1,843,922
Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities	1,000	250	25,792
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities	1,722,650	1,823,474	1,636,723
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities	39,962	4,632	9,751
Other	92,752	181,784	206,856
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	310,210	5,438	52,058
Capital Contribution Subsidiaries		0	0
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital	0	491	151,196
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee	0	481,377	0
Acquisition of premises and equipment	-51,046	-38,573	-54,899
Proceeds From Sale [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment	14,337	10,090	19,841
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets	150,115	226,063	206,070
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities	25,452	302,999	236,642
Net Increase Decrease In [Abstract]
Increase Decrease In Federal Funds Purchased And Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Net	-387,635	-357,460	-124,345
Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt	-380,000	-235,000	340,000
Proceeds From Notes Payable	781,905	106,739	106,923
Payments of notes payable	-1,059,290	-332,031	-214,898
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,394	6,860	9,402
Dividends paid	-3,723	-3,723	-3,723
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	-3,000	0	0
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	-3,236	-437	-450
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities	-940,570	-1,138,456	-856,687
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease	-42,116	-16,152	-95,919
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	423,211	439,363	535,282
Cash and due from banks at end of period	381,095	423,211	439,363
Popular, Inc. Holding Co.
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Net Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	-171,998	-196,886	-274,766
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	-200	398	404
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	404,461	30,467	29,058
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	-12,291	-17,308	-40,505
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit	8,203	-10,937	-14,109
Loss Gain [Abstract]
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	0	-2,110	0
Gain Loss On Sale Of Stock In Subsidiary Or Equity Method Investee	0	-416,113
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	-288	-94	-1,259
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Asset Holding Company Only	4,736	7,747	9,351
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Increase Decrease In Interest Payable Net	7,066	2,704	0
Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities	-180	-5,507	2,581
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	239,509	-607,639	-289,245
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	-73,981	-8,312	-43,970
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Change In Money Market Investments	-1,026	-147	23,665
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities	0	0	0
Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities	0	35,000	0
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities	0	0	0
Other	1,000	0	0
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	0	5,438	0
Capital Contribution Subsidiaries	-100,000	-272,500	-103,500
Net Change In Advances To Subsidiaries And Affiliates	465,731	-234,014	-36,400
Proceeds From Loan Originations And Principal Collections Excluding Proceeds Collections From Subsidiaries And Affiliates	-279	269	138
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital	210,000	0	150,194
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee	0	481,377	0
Acquisition of premises and equipment	-1,075	-352	-691
Proceeds From Sale [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment	48	33	73
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets	0	0	0
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities	574,399	15,104	33,479
Net Increase Decrease In [Abstract]
Increase Decrease In Federal Funds Purchased And Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase Net	0	0	0
Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt	0	0	0
Proceeds From Notes Payable	450,000	0	0
Payments of notes payable	-936,000	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,394	6,860	9,402
Proceeds From Issuance Or Sale Of Equity			0
Dividends paid	-3,723	-3,723	-3,723
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	-3,000
Proceeds From Contributed Capital	0	0	0
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	-3,236	-437	-450
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities	-490,565	2,700	5,229
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease	9,853	9,492	-5,262
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	10,595	1,103	6,365
Cash and due from banks at end of period	$20,448	$10,595	$1,103

Notes_payable_by_contractual_m

Notes payable by contractual maturities - Popular Inc. (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Notes Payable	$1,711,828	$1,584,754
Parent Company [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Notes Payable	740,812	822,351
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt With No Stated Maturity	0
Long-term Debt [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	0
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	450,000
Later years	290,812
Debt With No Stated Maturity	0
Notes Payable	$740,812

Popular_Inc_Holding_Additional

Popular, Inc Holding- Additional Information (Details) (E V E R T E C Inc [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
E V E R T E C Inc [Member]
Parent Company [Line Items]
Equity method investments, distributions	$4.70	$4.40

Condensed_consolidating_financ2

Condensed consolidating financial information of guarantor and issuers of registered guaranteed securities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Statutory Accounting Practices Statutory Amount Available For Dividend Payments With Regulatory Approval	$542	$504
Bpna [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Statutory Accounting Practices Statutory Amount Available For Dividend Payments With Regulatory Approval	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidating_Statem

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Condition (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash And Due From Banks	$381,095		$423,211		$439,363	$535,282
Money market investments	1,822,386		858,453
Trading Securities	138,527		339,743
Available For Sale Securities	5,315,159		5,294,800
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	103,170		140,496
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	161,906		181,752
Investment in subsidiaries	0		0
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	106,104		110,426
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Loans held-in-portfolio	19,498,286		21,704,010
Covered Loans	2,542,662		2,984,427
Less- Unearned Income	93,835		92,144
Allowance for loan losses	601,792		640,555
Total loans held-in-portfolio, net	21,345,321		23,955,738
FDIC loss share asset	591,706		948,608		1,399,098	1,915,128
Premises and equipment, net	494,581		519,516
Interest Receivable	121,818		131,536
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099		154,430
Other Assets	1,646,443		1,687,558
Goodwill	465,676		647,757		647,757
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill	37,595		45,132
Total assets	33,096,695		35,749,333
Deposits Abstract
Noninterest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	5,783,748		5,922,682
Interest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	19,023,787		20,788,463
Total deposits	24,807,535		26,711,145
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase	1,271,657		1,659,292
Other short-term borrowings	21,200		401,200
Notes Payable	1,711,828		1,584,754
Other liabilities	1,012,029		766,792
Total liabilities	28,829,313		31,123,183
Stockholders Equity Abstract
Preferred stock	50,160		50,160
Common stock	1,036		1,034
Surplus	4,196,458		4,170,152
Accumulated deficit	253,717		594,430
Treasury stock	-4,117		-881
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-229,872		-188,745	[1]	-102,868
Total stockholders' equity	4,267,382		4,626,150		4,110,000	3,918,753
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	33,096,695		35,749,333
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Deposits Abstract
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	5,064		0
Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	135,500		135,501
Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Covered Loans	2,542,662		2,984,427
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	130,266		168,007
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Cash And Due From Banks	20,448		10,595		1,103	6,365
Money market investments	19,747		18,721
Trading Securities	1,640		1,353
Available For Sale Securities	231		204
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	0		0
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	9,850	[2]	10,850	[2]
Investment in subsidiaries	4,878,866		4,856,566
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	0		0
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Loans held-in-portfolio	55,486		521,092
Covered Loans	0		0
Less- Unearned Income	0		0
Allowance for loan losses	41		304
Total loans held-in-portfolio, net	55,445		520,788
FDIC loss share asset	0		0
Premises and equipment, net	2,512		2,135
Interest Receivable	75		64
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	0		0
Other Assets	67,962		66,577
Goodwill	0		0
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill	555		554
Total assets	5,057,421		5,488,407
Deposits Abstract
Noninterest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	0		0
Interest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	0		0
Total deposits	0		0
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase	0		0
Other short-term borrowings	0		0
Notes Payable	740,812		822,351
Other liabilities	49,226		39,906
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	0		0
Total liabilities	790,038		862,257
Stockholders Equity Abstract
Preferred stock	50,160		50,160
Common stock	1,036		1,034
Surplus	4,187,931		4,161,625
Accumulated deficit	262,244		602,957
Treasury stock	-4,116		-881
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-229,872		-188,745
Total stockholders' equity	4,267,383		4,626,150
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	5,057,421		5,488,407
Parent Company [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	90		0
Parent Company [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	0		0
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries Member
Assets
Cash And Due From Banks	608		616		624	932
Money market investments	357		4,804
Trading Securities	0		0
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	0		0
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	4,492		4,492
Investment in subsidiaries	1,353,616		1,670,809
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	0		0
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Loans held-in-portfolio	0		0
Covered Loans	0		0
Less- Unearned Income	0		0
Allowance for loan losses	0		0
Total loans held-in-portfolio, net	0		0
FDIC loss share asset	0		0
Premises and equipment, net	0		0
Interest Receivable	112		114
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	0		0
Other Assets	26,514		19,407
Goodwill	0		0
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill	0		0
Total assets	1,385,699		1,700,242
Deposits Abstract
Noninterest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	0		0
Interest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	0		0
Total deposits	0		0
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase	0		0
Other short-term borrowings	8,169		0
Notes Payable	148,988		149,663
Other liabilities	6,872		39,245
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	0		0
Total liabilities	164,029		188,908
Stockholders Equity Abstract
Preferred stock	0		0
Common stock	2		2
Surplus	4,269,208		4,479,208
Accumulated deficit	-3,043,476		-2,940,509
Treasury stock	0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-4,064		-27,367
Total stockholders' equity	1,221,670		1,511,334
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	1,385,699		1,700,242
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	0		0
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	0		0
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash And Due From Banks	380,890		422,967		439,552	534,796
Money market investments	1,803,639		839,732
Trading Securities	136,887		338,390
Available For Sale Securities	5,314,928		5,294,596
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	103,170		140,496
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	147,564		166,410
Investment in subsidiaries	0		0
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	106,104		110,426
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Loans held-in-portfolio	19,496,569		21,702,418
Covered Loans	2,542,662		2,984,427
Less- Unearned Income	93,835		92,144
Allowance for loan losses	601,751		640,251
Total loans held-in-portfolio, net	21,343,645		23,954,450
FDIC loss share asset	542,454		948,608
Premises and equipment, net	492,069		517,381
Interest Receivable	121,657		131,368
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	148,694		161,099
Other Assets	1,570,094		1,642,760
Goodwill	465,677		647,757
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill	37,040		44,578
Total assets	32,980,188		35,664,526
Deposits Abstract
Noninterest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	5,804,599		5,933,649
Interest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	19,025,144		20,793,267
Total deposits	24,829,743		26,726,916
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase	1,271,657		1,659,292
Other short-term borrowings	66,800		920,700
Notes Payable	822,028		612,740
Other liabilities	974,147		728,899
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	5,064		0
Total liabilities	27,969,439		30,648,547
Stockholders Equity Abstract
Preferred stock	0		0
Common stock	56,307		56,079
Surplus	5,931,161		6,056,774
Accumulated deficit	-747,702		-907,972
Treasury stock	-1		0
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-229,016		-188,902
Total stockholders' equity	5,010,749		5,015,979
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	32,980,188		35,664,526
Other Subsidiaries [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	135,410		135,501
Other Subsidiaries [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	130,266		168,007
Consolidation Eliminations Member
Assets
Cash And Due From Banks	-20,851		-10,967		-1,916	-6,811
Money market investments	-1,357		-4,804
Trading Securities	0		0
Available For Sale Securities	0		0
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	0		0
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value	0		0
Investment in subsidiaries	-6,232,482		-6,527,375
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value	0		0
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Loans held-in-portfolio	-53,769		-519,500
Covered Loans	0		0
Less- Unearned Income	0		0
Allowance for loan losses	0		0
Total loans held-in-portfolio, net	-53,769		-519,500
FDIC loss share asset	0		0
Premises and equipment, net	0		0
Interest Receivable	-26		-10
Servicing Asset At Fair Value Amount	0		0
Other Assets	-18,127		-41,186
Goodwill	-1		0
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill	0		0
Total assets	-6,326,613		-7,103,842
Deposits Abstract
Noninterest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	-20,851		-10,967
Interest Bearing Deposit Liabilities	-1,357		-4,804
Total deposits	-22,208		-15,771
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase	0		0
Other short-term borrowings	-53,769		-519,500
Notes Payable	0		0
Other liabilities	-18,216		-41,258
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation	0		0
Total liabilities	-94,193		-576,529
Stockholders Equity Abstract
Preferred stock	0		0
Common stock	-56,309		-56,081
Surplus	-10,191,842		-10,527,455
Accumulated deficit	3,782,651		3,839,954
Treasury stock	0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	233,080		216,269
Total stockholders' equity	-6,232,420		-6,527,313
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	-6,326,613		-7,103,842
Consolidation Eliminations Member | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	0		0
Consolidation Eliminations Member | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	$0		$0
[1]	All amounts presented are net of tax.
[2]	Refer to Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements for information on the statutory trusts.

Condensed_Consolidating_Statem1

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	$263,369	$602,563	$408,941
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	-40,629	-37,054	-21,198
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Taxes Other	25,700
Amortization of intangibles	9,434	9,883	10,072
Income tax expense	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Net Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-354,617	513,450	184,955
Restructuring Charges Member
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Labor And Related Expense	17,516
Occupancy Net	3,905
Equipment Expense	457
Professional fees	3,133
Other operating expenses	1,714
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Interest And Dividend Income Operating Abstract
Dividend income from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Loans	1,478,750	1,481,096	1,449,227
Money market investments	4,224	3,464	3,703
Investment securities	132,631	141,807	168,632
Trading account securities	17,938	21,573	22,824
Total interest income	1,633,543	1,647,940	1,644,386
Interest Expense Abstract
Deposits	105,087	124,857	167,765
Short-term borrowings	67,376	38,430	46,802
Interest Expense Long Term Debt	516,008	140,079	148,192
Total interest expense	688,471	303,366	362,759
Net interest income	945,072	1,344,574	1,281,627
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	674,938	738,468	884,554
Fees And Commissions Depositor Accounts	158,637	162,870	171,226
Other service fees	225,265	229,351	232,515
Mortgage banking activities	30,615	71,657	84,771
Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities	-870	7,966	-1,707
Trading account profit	4,358	-13,483	4,478
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale	40,591	-52,708	-29,414
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	-40,629	-37,054	-21,198
F D I C Loss Share Income	-103,024	-82,051	-56,211
Noninterest Income Other Operating Income	71,572	504,465	127,029
Total non-interest income	386,515	791,013	511,489
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Labor And Related Expense	418,679	428,697	434,333
Occupancy Net	86,707	86,651	84,687
Equipment Expense	48,917	46,028	43,618
Taxes Other	56,918	58,028	49,844
Professional fees	282,055	278,127	271,008
Communication	25,684	25,385	25,687
Marketing And Advertising Expense	54,016	59,453	60,784
FDIC deposit insurance	40,307	56,728	82,065
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	532	3,388	25,196
Other Real Estate Owned Expense Net Of Gain Loss On Sale Or Disposition	49,611	79,658	28,823
Other operating expenses	95,373	91,876	100,783
Amortization of intangibles	8,160	7,971	8,161
Restructuring Charges	26,725	0	0
Total operating expenses	1,193,684	1,221,990	1,214,989
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	-132,231	307,491	181,054
Income tax expense	58,279	-251,327	-26,403
Income Loss Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	223,999	536,710	322,234
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	46,135	69,396	74,839
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Net interest income	61,352	88,006
Provision for loan losses	-6,764	-3,543
Noninterest Income Other Operating Income	27,823	19,556
Total non-interest income	61,652	19,556
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Labor And Related Expense	36,675	33,170
Occupancy Net	3,086	12,680
Professional fees	15,642	11,153
Other operating expenses	10,834	13,593
Total operating expenses	252,748	70,596
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax	-122,980	40,509	37,818
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Discontinued Operations	0	0	0
Popular, Inc. Holding Co.
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	-200	398	404
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	0	0	0
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	171,998	196,886	274,766
Net Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-354,617	513,450	184,955
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Interest And Dividend Income Operating Abstract
Dividend income from subsidiaries	0	37,000	5,000
Loans	1,294	4,543	6,733
Money market investments	20	127	14
Investment securities	617	13,123	16,291
Trading account securities	0	0	0
Total interest income	1,931	54,793	28,038
Interest Expense Abstract
Deposits	0	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0	6
Interest Expense Long Term Debt	492,657	101,245	95,892
Total interest expense	492,657	101,245	95,898
Net interest income	-490,726	-46,452	-67,860
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	-490,526	-46,850	-68,264
Fees And Commissions Depositor Accounts	0	0	0
Other service fees	0	0	0
Mortgage banking activities	0	0	0
Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities	0	7,966	0
Trading account profit	-40	161	214
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	0	0	0
F D I C Loss Share Income	0	0	0
Fair value change in equity appreciation instrument	0		0
Gain on sale of processing and technology business			0
Noninterest Income Other Operating Income	12,291	443,276	41,966
Total non-interest income	12,251	451,403	42,180
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Labor And Related Expense	39,457	31,086	29,779
Occupancy Net	3,952	3,685	3,434
Equipment Expense	3,764	4,084	3,831
Taxes Other	1,019	413	2,209
Professional fees	14,963	13,099	11,042
Communication	496	421	464
Marketing And Advertising Expense	1,731	1,838	1,823
FDIC deposit insurance	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	0
Other Real Estate Owned Expense Net Of Gain Loss On Sale Or Disposition	6	0	0
Other operating expenses	-63,755	-53,926	-50,877
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Restructuring Charges	0		0
Total operating expenses	1,633	700	1,705
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	-479,908	403,853	-27,789
Income tax expense	5,580	1,412	1,702
Income Loss Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries	-485,488	402,441	-29,491
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	294,978	156,377	236,948
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-190,510	558,818	207,457
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	-200	398	404
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax	0	0	0
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Discontinued Operations	-122,980	40,509	37,818
PNA Holding Co.
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	0	0	0
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	-90,496	94,926	32,883
Net Income	-102,968	71,856	1,117
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-79,665	-5,897	-5,444
PNA Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Interest And Dividend Income Operating Abstract
Dividend income from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Loans	0	0	0
Money market investments	7	5	25
Investment securities	322	322	322
Trading account securities	0	0	0
Total interest income	329	327	347
Interest Expense Abstract
Deposits	0	0	0
Short-term borrowings	405	974	151
Interest Expense Long Term Debt	10,826	24,249	32,183
Total interest expense	11,231	25,223	32,334
Net interest income	-10,902	-24,896	-31,987
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	-10,902	-24,896	-31,987
Fees And Commissions Depositor Accounts	0	0	0
Other service fees	0	0	0
Mortgage banking activities	0	0	0
Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities	0	0	0
Trading account profit	0	0	0
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	0	0	0
F D I C Loss Share Income	0	0	0
Fair value change in equity appreciation instrument	0		0
Gain on sale of processing and technology business			0
Noninterest Income Other Operating Income	-16	4,012	707
Total non-interest income	-16	4,012	707
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Labor And Related Expense	0	0	0
Occupancy Net	0	2	3
Equipment Expense	0	0	0
Taxes Other	0	0	0
Professional fees	1,119	72	42
Communication	0	0	0
Marketing And Advertising Expense	0	0	0
FDIC deposit insurance	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	3,388	0
Other Real Estate Owned Expense Net Of Gain Loss On Sale Or Disposition	0	0	0
Other operating expenses	435	434	441
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Restructuring Charges	0		0
Total operating expenses	1,554	3,896	486
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	-12,472	-24,780	-31,766
Income tax expense	0	-1,710	0
Income Loss Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries	-12,472	-23,070	-31,766
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	32,484	54,417	-4,935
Income (loss) from continuing operations	20,012	31,347	-36,701
PNA Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
PNA Holding Co. | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
PNA Holding Co. | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax	0	0	0
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Discontinued Operations	-122,980	40,509	37,818
Other Subsidiaries
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	263,569	602,165	408,537
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	-40,629	-37,054	-21,198
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Amortization of intangibles	9,434	9,883	10,072
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Net Income	184,469	256,830	311,189
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	144,355	173,754	248,507
Other Subsidiaries | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Interest And Dividend Income Operating Abstract
Dividend income from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Loans	1,478,658	1,478,526	1,445,886
Money market investments	4,219	3,462	3,707
Investment securities	131,692	139,427	163,179
Trading account securities	17,938	21,573	22,824
Total interest income	1,632,507	1,642,988	1,635,596
Interest Expense Abstract
Deposits	105,095	124,862	167,790
Short-term borrowings	68,187	39,555	50,055
Interest Expense Long Term Debt	12,525	25,650	31,765
Total interest expense	185,807	190,067	249,610
Net interest income	1,446,700	1,452,921	1,385,986
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	1,176,366	847,213	989,317
Fees And Commissions Depositor Accounts	158,637	162,870	171,226
Other service fees	228,006	232,148	235,739
Mortgage banking activities	30,615	71,657	84,771
Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities	-870	0	-1,707
Trading account profit	4,398	-13,644	4,264
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale	40,591	-52,708	-29,414
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	-40,629	-37,054	-21,198
F D I C Loss Share Income	-103,024	-82,051	-56,211
Fair value change in equity appreciation instrument	0		0
Gain on sale of processing and technology business			0
Noninterest Income Other Operating Income	59,306	57,177	84,356
Total non-interest income	377,030	338,395	471,826
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Labor And Related Expense	379,222	397,611	404,554
Occupancy Net	82,755	82,964	81,250
Equipment Expense	45,153	41,944	39,787
Taxes Other	55,899	57,615	47,635
Professional fees	266,202	265,181	260,680
Communication	25,188	24,964	25,223
Marketing And Advertising Expense	52,285	57,615	58,961
FDIC deposit insurance	40,307	56,728	82,065
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	532	0	25,196
Other Real Estate Owned Expense Net Of Gain Loss On Sale Or Disposition	49,605	79,658	28,823
Other operating expenses	161,216	147,923	153,584
Amortization of intangibles	8,160	7,971	8,161
Restructuring Charges	26,725		0
Total operating expenses	1,193,249	1,220,174	1,215,919
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	360,147	-34,566	245,224
Income tax expense	52,698	-250,887	-28,147
Income Loss Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries	307,449	216,321	273,371
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	307,449	216,321	273,371
Other Subsidiaries | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	224,199	536,312	321,830
Other Subsidiaries | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	46,135	69,396	74,839
Other Subsidiaries | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax	-122,980	40,509	37,818
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Discontinued Operations	0	0	0
Elimination
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	0	0	0
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	-81,502	-291,812	-307,649
Net Income	-81,501	-328,686	-312,306
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax	-64,690	-167,857	-243,063
Elimination | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Interest And Dividend Income Operating Abstract
Dividend income from subsidiaries	0	-37,000	-5,000
Loans	-1,202	-1,973	-3,392
Money market investments	-22	-130	-43
Investment securities	0	-11,065	-11,160
Trading account securities	0	0	0
Total interest income	-1,224	-50,168	-19,595
Interest Expense Abstract
Deposits	-8	-5	-25
Short-term borrowings	-1,216	-2,099	-3,410
Interest Expense Long Term Debt	0	-11,065	-11,648
Total interest expense	-1,224	-13,169	-15,083
Net interest income	0	-36,999	-4,512
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	0	-36,999	-4,512
Fees And Commissions Depositor Accounts	0	0	0
Other service fees	-2,741	-2,797	-3,224
Mortgage banking activities	0	0	0
Sale and valuation adjustments of investment securities	0	0	0
Trading account profit	0	0	0
Net gain on sale of loans, including valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Adjustments To Indemnity Reserves On Loans Sold	0	0	0
F D I C Loss Share Income	0	0	0
Fair value change in equity appreciation instrument	0		0
Gain on sale of processing and technology business			0
Noninterest Income Other Operating Income	-9	0	0
Total non-interest income	-2,750	-2,797	-3,224
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Labor And Related Expense	0	0	0
Occupancy Net	0	0	0
Equipment Expense	0	0	0
Taxes Other	0	0	0
Professional fees	-229	-225	-756
Communication	0	0	0
Marketing And Advertising Expense	0	0	0
FDIC deposit insurance	0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	0
Other Real Estate Owned Expense Net Of Gain Loss On Sale Or Disposition	0	0	0
Other operating expenses	-2,523	-2,555	-2,365
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Restructuring Charges	0		0
Total operating expenses	-2,752	-2,780	-3,121
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	2	-37,016	-4,615
Income tax expense	1	-142	42
Income Loss Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries	1	-36,874	-4,657
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	-327,462	-210,794	-232,013
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-327,461	-247,668	-236,670
Elimination | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Non Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Elimination | Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Covered Under Loss Sharing Agreements With F D I C [Member]
Interest Expense Abstract
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Elimination | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Noninterest Expense Abstract
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax	0	0	0
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Losses Of Discontinued Operations	$245,960	($81,018)	($75,636)

Condensed_Consolidating_Statem2

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flow (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Net Income	($313,490)	$599,327	$245,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Provision for loan losses	263,369	602,563	408,941
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	186,511	0	0
Amortization of intangibles	9,434	9,883	10,072
Depreciation, Nonproduction	47,137	48,162	46,736
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	278,576	-79,004	-37,899
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	24,683	11,403	17,406
FDIC loss share (income) expense	103,024	82,051	56,211
Amortization Of Prepaid F D I C Assesment	0	0	32,778
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	40,629	37,054	21,198
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	-39,578	-42,873	-73,478
Stock Option Plan Expense	0	0	0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	43,512	-288,754	-135,491
Loss Gain [Abstract]
Disposition of premises and equipment	-1,716	-3,392	-8,619
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	870	-2,110	1,707
Gain Loss On Sales Of Loans Net Including Mortgage Banking Activities	-88,724	22,411	-48,765
Sale of stock in equity method investee	0	-416,113	0
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets	0	0	-2,545
Gains Losses On Sales Of Other Real Estate	28,005	50,740	-4,511
Disposal of discontinued business	-38,355	0	0
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale	-308,600	-390,018	-417,108
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	123,375	218,379	325,014
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale	-753,312	-1,049,474	-1,233,240
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	1,105,374	1,430,835	1,387,910
Accrued income receivable	9,719	-5,809	-519
Other assets	132,500	2,827	-19,390
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest payable	-707	-2,466	-9,164
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	-10,171	10,635	-40,241
Other liabilities	30,937	-26,952	1,848
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	1,186,492	219,978	278,851
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	873,002	819,305	524,126
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Change In Money Market Investments	-963,933	227,127	290,594
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Available-for-sale	-2,001,940	-2,257,976	-1,843,922
Held-to-maturity	-1,000	-250	-25,792
Other	-110,010	-178,093	-212,419
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities	1,722,650	1,823,474	1,636,723
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities	39,962	4,632	9,751
Other	92,752	181,784	206,856
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	310,210	5,438	52,058
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Investments	37,104	0	0
Net repayments on loans	775,900	680,819	629,006
Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Receivable	355,145	333,021	68,396
Acquisition of loan portfolios	-389,067	-1,592,603	-1,357,628
Net Payments From FDIC Under Loss Sharing Agreements	256,498	396,223	462,016
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross	-6,330	0	0
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital	0	491	151,196
Capital Contribution Subsidiaries		0	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee	0	481,377	0
Return Of Capital From Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	0
Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business	-205,895	0	0
Mortgage servicing rights purchased	0	-45	-2,231
Acquisition of premises and equipment	-51,046	-38,573	-54,899
Proceeds from sale of: [Abstract]
Premises and equipment	14,337	10,090	19,841
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets	0	0	1,026
Foreclosed assets	150,115	226,063	206,070
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities	25,452	302,999	236,642
Net Increase Decrease In [Abstract]
Deposits	109,015	-323,404	-969,596
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase	-387,635	-357,460	-124,345
Other short-term borrowings	-380,000	-235,000	340,000
Payments of notes payable	-1,059,290	-332,031	-214,898
Proceeds From Notes Payable	781,905	106,739	106,923
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,394	6,860	9,402
Dividends paid	-3,723	-3,723	-3,723
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	-3,000	0	0
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	-3,236	-437	-450
Return Of Capital To Parent Company	0
Proceeds From Contributions From Parent		0	0
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities	-940,570	-1,138,456	-856,687
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease	-42,116	-16,152	-95,919
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	423,211	439,363	535,282
Cash and due from banks at end of period	381,095	423,211	439,363
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses	-6,764	-3,543
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	186,511	0
Mortgage Banking Activities [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	-24,683	-11,403	-17,406
Popular, Inc. Holding Co.
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Net Income	-313,490	599,327	245,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	-171,998	-196,886	-274,766
Provision for loan losses	-200	398	404
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	0
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation, Nonproduction	648	641	653
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	404,461	30,467	29,058
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	0	0	0
FDIC loss share (income) expense	0	0	0
Amortization Of Prepaid F D I C Assesment		0	0
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	0	0	0
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	-12,291	-17,308	-40,505
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	8,203	-10,937	-14,109
Loss Gain [Abstract]
Disposition of premises and equipment	1	49	2
Early extinguishment of debt			0
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	0	-2,110	0
Gain Loss On Sales Of Loans Net Including Mortgage Banking Activities	0	0	0
Sale of stock in equity method investee	0	-416,113
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets			0
Gains Losses On Sales Of Other Real Estate	0	0	0
Disposal of discontinued business	0
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	-288	-94	-1,259
Accrued income receivable	-12	1,612	-163
Other assets	4,099	5,445	8,859
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest payable	7,066	2,704	0
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	0	0	0
Other liabilities	-180	-5,507	2,581
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	239,509	-607,639	-289,245
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	-73,981	-8,312	-43,970
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Change In Money Market Investments	-1,026	-147	23,665
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Available-for-sale	0	0	0
Held-to-maturity	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities	0	35,000	0
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities	0	0	0
Other	1,000	0	0
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	0	5,438	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Investments	0		0
Net repayments on loans	465,452	-233,745	-36,262
Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Receivable	0	0	0
Acquisition of loan portfolios	0	0	0
Net Payments From FDIC Under Loss Sharing Agreements	0	0	0
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross	0
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital	210,000	0	150,194
Net proceeds from sale of processing and technology business	0	0
Capital Contribution Subsidiaries	-100,000	-272,500	-103,500
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee	0	481,377	0
Return Of Capital From Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	210,000
Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business	0
Mortgage servicing rights purchased	0	0	0
Acquisition of premises and equipment	-1,075	-352	-691
Proceeds from sale of: [Abstract]
Premises and equipment	48	33	73
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets		0	0
Foreclosed assets	0	0	0
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities	574,399	15,104	33,479
Net Increase Decrease In [Abstract]
Deposits	0	0	0
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase	0	0	0
Other short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Payments of notes payable	-936,000	0	0
Proceeds From Notes Payable	450,000	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,394	6,860	9,402
Net proceeds from issuance of depository shares			0
Cash Dividends Paid To Parent Company	0	0	0
Dividends paid	-3,723	-3,723	-3,723
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	-3,000
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	-3,236	-437	-450
Proceeds From Contributed Capital	0	0	0
Return Of Capital To Parent Company	0
Proceeds From Contributions From Parent	0	0	0
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities	-490,565	2,700	5,229
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease	9,853	9,492	-5,262
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	10,595	1,103	6,365
Cash and due from banks at end of period	20,448	10,595	1,103
PNA Holding Co.
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Net Income	-102,968	71,856	1,117
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	90,496	-94,926	-32,883
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	0
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation, Nonproduction	0	2	3
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	0	444	112
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	0	0	0
FDIC loss share (income) expense	0	0	0
Amortization Of Prepaid F D I C Assesment		0	0
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	0	0	0
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	16	-3,946	-706
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	0	-1,710	0
Loss Gain [Abstract]
Disposition of premises and equipment	0	-66	0
Early extinguishment of debt			0
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	0	0	0
Gain Loss On Sales Of Loans Net Including Mortgage Banking Activities	0	0	0
Sale of stock in equity method investee	0	0
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets			0
Gains Losses On Sales Of Other Real Estate	0	0	0
Disposal of discontinued business	0
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	0	0	0
Accrued income receivable	2	-2	0
Other assets	-7,124	-1,818	313
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest payable	20	-506	-126
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	0	0	0
Other liabilities	-32,391	-2,370	-25
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	51,019	-104,898	-33,312
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	-51,949	-33,042	-32,195
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Change In Money Market Investments	4,447	-3,937	-315
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Available-for-sale	0	0	0
Held-to-maturity	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities	0	0	0
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Investments	0		0
Net repayments on loans	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Receivable	0	0	0
Acquisition of loan portfolios	0	0	0
Net Payments From FDIC Under Loss Sharing Agreements	0	0	0
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross	0
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital		491	1,002
Capital Contribution Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee		0
Return Of Capital From Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	250,000
Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business	0
Mortgage servicing rights purchased	0	0	0
Acquisition of premises and equipment	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of: [Abstract]
Premises and equipment	0	180	0
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets		0	0
Foreclosed assets	0	0	0
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities	254,447	-3,266	687
Net Increase Decrease In [Abstract]
Deposits	0	0	0
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase	0	0	0
Other short-term borrowings	8,169	0	-30,500
Payments of notes payable	-675	-236,200	-41,800
Proceeds From Notes Payable	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0	0
Net proceeds from issuance of depository shares			0
Cash Dividends Paid To Parent Company	0	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	0
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	0	0	0
Return Of Capital To Parent Company	-210,000
Proceeds From Contributions From Parent	0	272,500	103,500
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities	-202,506	36,300	31,200
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease	-8	-8	-308
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	616	624	932
Cash and due from banks at end of period	608	616	624
Other Subsidiaries
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Net Income	184,469	256,830	311,189
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Provision for loan losses	263,569	602,165	408,537
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	186,511
Amortization of intangibles	9,434	9,883	10,072
Depreciation, Nonproduction	46,489	47,519	46,080
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	-125,885	-109,915	-66,582
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	24,683	11,403	17,406
FDIC loss share (income) expense	103,024	82,051	56,211
Amortization Of Prepaid F D I C Assesment		0	32,778
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	40,629	37,054	21,198
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	-27,303	-21,619	-32,267
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	35,308	-275,965	-121,424
Loss Gain [Abstract]
Disposition of premises and equipment	-1,717	-3,375	-8,621
Early extinguishment of debt			0
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	870	0	1,707
Gain Loss On Sales Of Loans Net Including Mortgage Banking Activities	-88,724	22,411	-48,765
Sale of stock in equity method investee	0	0
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets			-2,545
Gains Losses On Sales Of Other Real Estate	28,005	50,740	-4,511
Disposal of discontinued business	-38,355
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale	-308,600	-390,018	-417,108
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	123,375	218,379	325,014
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale	-753,312	-1,049,474	-1,233,240
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	1,105,662	1,430,929	1,389,169
Accrued income receivable	9,712	-7,104	-405
Other assets	158,585	-3,027	-11,972
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest payable	-7,776	-4,663	-9,091
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	-10,171	10,635	-40,241
Other liabilities	40,449	-17,179	-473
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	814,462	640,830	310,927
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	998,931	897,660	622,116
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Change In Money Market Investments	-963,907	227,274	290,990
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Available-for-sale	-2,001,940	-2,257,976	-1,843,922
Held-to-maturity	-1,000	-250	-25,792
Other	-110,010	-178,093	-212,419
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities	1,722,650	1,788,474	1,636,723
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities	39,962	4,632	9,751
Other	91,752	181,784	206,856
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	310,210	0	52,058
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Investments	37,104		0
Net repayments on loans	776,179	625,364	628,963
Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Receivable	355,145	333,021	68,396
Acquisition of loan portfolios	-389,067	-1,592,603	-1,357,628
Net Payments From FDIC Under Loss Sharing Agreements	256,498	396,223	462,016
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross	-6,330
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital		0	0
Capital Contribution Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee		0
Return Of Capital From Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	0
Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business	-205,895
Mortgage servicing rights purchased	0	-45	-2,231
Acquisition of premises and equipment	-49,971	-38,221	-54,208
Proceeds from sale of: [Abstract]
Premises and equipment	14,289	9,877	19,768
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets		0	1,026
Foreclosed assets	150,115	226,063	206,070
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities	25,784	-274,476	86,417
Net Increase Decrease In [Abstract]
Deposits	115,453	-310,417	-991,097
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase	-387,635	-357,460	-148,405
Other short-term borrowings	-853,900	54,200	406,900
Payments of notes payable	-122,615	-95,831	-173,098
Proceeds From Notes Payable	331,905	106,739	106,923
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0	0
Net proceeds from issuance of depository shares			0
Cash Dividends Paid To Parent Company	0	-37,000	-5,000
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	0
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	0	0	0
Return Of Capital To Parent Company	-250,000
Proceeds From Contributions From Parent	100,000	0	0
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities	-1,066,792	-639,769	-803,777
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease	-42,077	-16,585	-95,244
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	422,967	439,552	534,796
Cash and due from banks at end of period	380,890	422,967	439,552
Elimination
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Abstract
Net Income	-81,501	-328,686	-312,306
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	81,502	291,812	307,649
Provision for loan losses	0	0	0
Goodwill Written Off Related To Business Unit To Be Disposed	0
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0
Depreciation, Nonproduction	0	0	0
Net (accretion of discounts) amortization of premiums and deferred fees	0	0	-487
Fair value adjustments of mortgage servicing rights	0	0	0
FDIC loss share (income) expense	0	0	0
Amortization Of Prepaid F D I C Assesment		0	0
Adjustments (expense) to indemnity reserves on loans sold	0	0	0
Losses (earnings) from investments under equity method	0	0	0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	1	-142	42
Loss Gain [Abstract]
Disposition of premises and equipment	0	0	0
Early extinguishment of debt			0
Net Gain Loss On Sale And Valuation Adjustments On Investment Securities	0	0	0
Gain Loss On Sales Of Loans Net Including Mortgage Banking Activities	0	0	0
Sale of stock in equity method investee	0	0
Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Assets			0
Gains Losses On Sales Of Other Real Estate	0	0	0
Disposal of discontinued business	0
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale	0	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Trading securities	0	0	0
Accrued income receivable	17	-315	49
Other assets	-23,060	2,227	-16,590
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest payable	-17	-1	53
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	0	0	0
Other liabilities	23,059	-1,896	-235
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	81,502	291,685	290,481
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities	1	-37,001	-21,825
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Abstract
Change In Money Market Investments	-3,447	3,937	-23,746
Payments To Acquire Investments Abstract
Available-for-sale	0	0	0
Held-to-maturity	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Maturity And Collections Of Investments Abstract
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities	0	0	0
Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	0	0	0
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Investments	0		0
Net repayments on loans	-465,731	289,200	36,305
Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Receivable	0	0	0
Acquisition of loan portfolios	0	0	0
Net Payments From FDIC Under Loss Sharing Agreements	0	0	0
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross	0
Proceeds From Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital		0	0
Capital Contribution Subsidiaries	100,000	272,500	103,500
Proceeds From Sale Of Stock In Equity Method Investee		0
Return Of Capital From Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	-460,000
Net cash disbursed from disposal of discontinued business	0
Mortgage servicing rights purchased	0	0	0
Acquisition of premises and equipment	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of: [Abstract]
Premises and equipment	0	0	0
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets		0	0
Foreclosed assets	0	0	0
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities	-829,178	565,637	116,059
Net Increase Decrease In [Abstract]
Deposits	-6,438	-12,987	21,501
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase	0	0	24,060
Other short-term borrowings	465,731	-289,200	-36,400
Payments of notes payable	0	0	0
Proceeds From Notes Payable	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0	0
Net proceeds from issuance of depository shares			0
Cash Dividends Paid To Parent Company	0	37,000	5,000
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Repurchase of TARP related warrants	0
Net Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock	0	0	0
Return Of Capital To Parent Company	460,000
Proceeds From Contributions From Parent	-100,000	-272,500	-103,500
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities	819,293	-537,687	-89,339
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease	-9,884	-9,051	4,895
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period	-10,967	-1,916	-6,811
Cash and due from banks at end of period	($20,851)	($10,967)	($1,916)