Astoria Financial 10-Q 7 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000910322	'
Trading Symbol	'AF	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	99,554,933
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Cash and due from banks	$145,435	$121,950
Available-for-sale securities:	'	'
Encumbered	105,101	105,234
Unencumbered	287,338	296,456
Total available-for-sale securities	392,439	401,690
Held-to-maturity securities, fair value of $1,950,622 and $1,811,122, respectively:	'	'
Encumbered	1,130,960	1,150,315
Unencumbered	829,970	699,211
Total held-to-maturity securities	1,960,930	1,849,526
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost	150,288	152,207
Loans held-for-sale, net	7,204	7,375
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	186,312	'
Loans receivable	12,061,622	12,442,066
Allowance for loan losses	-118,600	-139,000
Loans receivable, net	11,943,022	12,303,066
Mortgage servicing rights, net	11,804	12,800
Accrued interest receivable	38,080	37,926
Premises and equipment, net	111,126	112,530
Goodwill	185,151	185,151
Bank owned life insurance	426,420	423,375
Real estate owned, net	44,144	42,636
Other assets	139,710	143,490
Total assets	15,742,065	15,793,722
Deposits:	'	'
Savings	2,371,896	2,493,899
Money market	2,172,452	1,972,136
NOW and demand deposit	2,151,980	2,097,478
Certificates of deposit	2,963,043	3,291,797
Total deposits	9,659,371	9,855,310
Federal funds purchased	410,000	335,000
Reverse repurchase agreements	1,100,000	1,100,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances	2,442,000	2,454,000
Other borrowings, net	248,426	248,161
Mortgage escrow funds	127,686	109,458
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	177,189	172,280
Total liabilities	14,164,672	14,274,209
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized: Series C (150,000 shares authorized; and 135,000 shares issued and outstanding)	129,796	129,796
Common stock, $0.01 par value (200,000,000 shares authorized; 166,494,888 shares issued; and 99,554,814 and 98,841,960 shares outstanding, respectively)	1,665	1,665
Additional paid-in capital	893,341	894,297
Retained earnings	1,966,082	1,930,026
Treasury stock (66,940,074 and 67,652,928 shares, at cost, respectively)	-1,383,290	-1,398,021
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-30,201	-38,250
Total stockholders' equity	1,577,393	1,519,513
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$15,742,065	$15,793,722

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin1

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Held-to-maturity securities, fair value (in dollars)	$1,950,622	$1,811,122
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	166,494,888	166,494,888
Common stock, shares outstanding	99,554,814	98,841,960
Treasury stock, shares	66,940,074	67,652,928
Series C Preferred Stock	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	150,000	150,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	135,000	135,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	135,000	135,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Interest income:	'	'	'	'
Residential mortgage loans	$62,294	$73,629	$127,248	$153,836
Multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans	43,347	40,390	86,737	79,013
Consumer and other loans	2,085	2,208	4,171	4,436
Mortgage-backed and other securities	14,116	11,857	27,793	22,756
Interest-earning cash accounts	80	70	149	125
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock	1,458	1,620	3,291	3,649
Total interest income	123,380	129,774	249,389	263,815
Interest expense:	'	'	'	'
Deposits	12,823	15,689	26,052	33,010
Borrowings	24,783	29,184	49,593	61,872
Total interest expense	37,606	44,873	75,645	94,882
Net interest income	85,774	84,901	173,744	168,933
Provision for loan losses (credited) charged to operations	-5,742	4,526	-4,111	13,652
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	91,516	80,375	177,855	155,281
Non-interest income:	'	'	'	'
Customer service fees	9,030	9,122	18,050	18,168
Other loan fees	647	468	1,255	990
Gain on sales of securities	'	2,057	'	2,057
Mortgage banking income, net	610	3,396	1,410	8,172
Income from bank owned life insurance	2,139	2,103	4,128	4,239
Other	1,419	1,436	2,671	3,234
Total non-interest income	13,845	18,582	27,514	36,860
General and administrative:	'	'	'	'
Compensation and benefits	34,415	33,385	67,803	65,383
Occupancy, equipment and systems	17,793	16,862	35,967	36,647
Federal deposit insurance premium	7,277	9,009	15,846	19,193
Advertising	2,438	2,811	4,150	4,151
Extinguishment of debt	'	4,266	'	4,266
Other	9,670	8,064	18,050	16,308
Total non-interest expense	71,593	74,397	141,816	145,948
Income before income tax expense	33,768	24,560	63,553	46,193
Income tax expense	11,468	8,895	9,704	16,676
Net income	22,300	15,665	53,849	29,517
Preferred stock dividends	2,194	2,827	4,388	2,827
Net income available to common shareholders	$20,106	$12,838	$49,461	$26,690
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.20	$0.13	$0.50	$0.27
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.20	$0.13	$0.50	$0.27
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	98,275,886	97,021,334	98,191,434	96,848,989
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	98,275,886	97,021,334	98,191,434	96,848,989

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Net income	$22,300	$15,665	$53,849	$29,517
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale:	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities arising during the period	4,699	-6,733	7,692	-6,603
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities included in net income	'	-1,332	'	-1,332
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale	4,699	-8,065	7,692	-7,935
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits included in net income	161	542	296	1,169
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits included in net income	31	35	61	69
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,891	-7,488	8,049	-6,697
Comprehensive income	$27,191	$8,177	$61,898	$22,820

Consolidated_Statement_of_Chan

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,519,513	$129,796	$1,665	$894,297	$1,930,026	($1,398,021)	($38,250)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	53,849	'	'	'	53,849	'	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	8,049	'	'	'	'	'	8,049
Dividends on preferred stock ($32.50 per share)	-4,388	'	'	'	-4,388	'	'
Dividends on common stock ($0.08 per share)	-7,947	'	'	'	-7,947	'	'
Sales of treasury stock (301,834 shares)	4,064	'	'	'	-2,174	6,238	'
Restricted stock grants (429,346 shares)	'	'	'	-5,422	-3,450	8,872	'
Forfeitures of restricted stock (18,326 shares)	'	'	'	220	159	-379	'
Stock-based compensation	4,253	'	'	4,246	7	'	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$1,577,393	$129,796	$1,665	$893,341	$1,966,082	($1,383,290)	($30,201)

Consolidated_Statement_of_Chan1

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Dividends on preferred stock (in dollars per share)	$32.50
Dividends on common stock (in dollars per share)	$0.08
Sale of treasury stock (in shares)	301,834
Restricted stock grants, shares	429,346
Forfeitures of restricted stock, shares	18,326

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$53,849	$29,517
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Net amortization on loans	5,678	11,750
Net amortization on securities and borrowings	4,701	9,635
Provision for loan and real estate losses (credited) charged to operations	-3,287	14,437
Depreciation and amortization	5,804	5,786
Net gain on sales of loans and securities	-816	-7,587
Net gain on dispositions of premises and equipment	'	-15
Other asset impairment charges	'	35
Mortgage servicing rights amortization and valuation allowance adjustments, net	1,437	-627
Originations of loans held-for-sale	-40,957	-177,579
Proceeds from sales and principal repayments of loans held-for-sale	41,650	227,304
Stock-based compensation and allocation of ESOP stock	4,253	8,528
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable	-154	912
Bank owned life insurance income and insurance proceeds received, net	-3,045	-1,055
(Increase) decrease in other assets	-54	646
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities	5,461	-9,130
Net cash provided by operating activities	74,520	112,557
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Originations of loans receivable	-726,125	-1,226,225
Loan purchases through third parties	-72,375	-163,266
Principal payments on loans receivable	937,327	1,884,516
Proceeds from sales of delinquent and non-performing loans	1,310	14,874
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity	-276,388	-646,066
Purchases of securities available-for-sale	'	-126,975
Principal payments on securities held-to-maturity	161,171	445,030
Principal payments on securities available-for-sale	20,194	67,745
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale	0	41,640
Net redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock	1,919	22,456
Redemption of Astoria Capital Trust I common securities	'	3,866
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned, net	29,314	23,742
Purchases of premises and equipment	-4,400	-3,287
Net cash provided by investing activities	71,947	338,050
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Net decrease in deposits	-195,939	-198,626
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings with original terms of three months or less	163,000	-73,000
Repayments of borrowings with original terms greater than three months	-100,000	-278,866
Net increase in mortgage escrow funds	18,228	13,615
Proceeds from sales of treasury stock	4,064	'
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	'	135,000
Cash payments for preferred stock issuance costs	'	-5,111
Cash dividends paid to stockholders	-12,335	-7,835
Net tax benefit shortfall from stock-based compensation	'	-1,326
Net cash used in financing activities	-122,982	-416,149
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	23,485	34,458
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	121,950	121,473
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	145,435	155,931
Supplemental disclosures:	'	'
Interest paid	75,519	98,884
Income taxes paid	6,741	9,521
Additions to real estate owned	31,646	17,749
Loans transferred to held-for-sale	$187,769	$14,684

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	1.              Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Astoria Financial Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Astoria Bank (formerly known as Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association) and its subsidiaries, referred to as Astoria Bank, and AF Insurance Agency, Inc.  As used in this quarterly report, “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Astoria Financial Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial condition as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our results of operations and other comprehensive income/loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, changes in our stockholders’ equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.  In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities for the consolidated statements of financial condition as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and amounts of revenues, expenses and other comprehensive income/loss in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income/loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.  The results of operations and other comprehensive income/loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations and other comprehensive income/loss to be expected for the remainder of the year.  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.
	These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our December 31, 2013 audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	Change in New York State Tax Legislation
	New York State, or NYS, tax legislation was signed into law on March 31, 2014.  While the law generally becomes effective in 2015, the nature of the changes resulted in the recording of certain deferred tax assets in the first quarter of 2014.  In recent years, we have been subject to taxation in NYS under an alternative taxation method.  The new legislation, among other things, removes that alternative method.  Further, the new law (1) requires that we will be taxed in a manner that we believe may result in an increase in our tax expense beginning in 2015 and (2) caused us to recognize temporary differences and net operating loss carry-forward benefits in 2014 which we were unable to recognize previously.  The result of this legislative change was an increase in our net deferred tax asset with a corresponding reduction in income tax expense of $11.5 million in the 2014 first quarter.

Securities

Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Securities	'
Securities	'
	2.              Securities
	The following tables set forth the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at the dates indicated.
			At June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Amortized			Gross			Gross				Estimated
			Cost			Unrealized			Unrealized				Fair
						Gains			Losses				Value
	Available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE (1) issuance REMICs and CMOs (2)		$	274,136		$	3,834		$	(2,384	)		$	275,586
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		6,427			47			(1		)		6,473
	GSE pass-through certificates		14,384			526			(5		)		14,905
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		294,947			4,407			(2,390		)		296,964
	Obligations of GSEs		98,678			—			(3,206		)		95,472
	Fannie Mae stock		15			—			(12		)		3
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	393,640		$	4,407		$	(5,608	)		$	392,439
	Held-to-maturity:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	1,495,672		$	14,526		$	(19,594	)		$	1,490,604
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		3,040			45			(7		)		3,078
	GSE pass-through certificates		273,622			1,718			(4,826		)		270,514
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		1,772,334			16,289			(24,427		)		1,764,196
	Multi-family mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs		97,108			580			(52		)		97,636
	Obligations of GSEs		90,932			77			(2,775		)		88,234
	Other		556			—			—				556
	Total securities held-to-maturity		$	1,960,930		$	16,946		$	(27,254	)		$	1,950,622
	(1)     Government-sponsored enterprise
	(2)     Real estate mortgage investment conduits and collateralized mortgage obligations
			At December 31, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Amortized			Gross			Gross				Estimated
			Cost			Unrealized			Unrealized				Fair
						Gains			Losses				Value
	Available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	292,131		$	1,077		$	(7,134	)		$	286,074
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		7,516			57			(1		)		7,572
	GSE pass-through certificates		16,120			770			(2		)		16,888
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		315,767			1,904			(7,137		)		310,534
	Obligations of GSEs		98,675			—			(7,522		)		91,153
	Fannie Mae stock		15			—			(12		)		3
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	414,457		$	1,904		$	(14,671	)		$	401,690
	Held-to-maturity:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	1,474,506		$	12,877		$	(33,925	)		$	1,453,458
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		3,833			61			(10		)		3,884
	GSE pass-through certificates		282,473			85			(10,089		)		272,469
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		1,760,812			13,023			(44,024		)		1,729,811
	Obligations of GSEs		88,128			—			(7,403		)		80,725
	Other		586			—			—				586
	Total securities held-to-maturity		$	1,849,526		$	13,023		$	(51,427	)		$	1,811,122
	The following tables set forth the estimated fair values of securities with gross unrealized losses at the dates indicated, segregated between securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer at the dates indicated.
		At June 30, 2014
		Less Than Twelve Months						Twelve Months or Longer						Total
	(In Thousands)	Estimated			Gross			Estimated			Gross			Estimated		Gross
		Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
					Losses						Losses					Losses
	Available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	—		$	—		$	124,418		$	-2,384		$	124,418	$	(2,384	)
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	—			—			118			-1			118		(1		)
	GSE pass-through certificates	301			-4			68			-1			369		(5		)
	Obligations of GSEs	—			—			95,472			-3,206			95,472		(3,206		)
	Fannie Mae stock	—			—			3			-12			3		(12		)
Total temporarily impaired securities available-for-sale	$	301		$	-4		$	220,079		$	-5,604		$	220,380	$	(5,608	)
Held-to-maturity:
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	206,646		$	-1,577		$	501,931		$	-18,017		$	708,577	$	(19,594	)
Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	299			-7			—			—			299		(7		)
GSE pass-through certificates	28			-1			173,574			-4,825			173,602		(4,826		)
Multi-family mortgage-backed securities:
GSE issuance REMICs	19,779			-52			—			—			19,779		(52		)
Obligations of GSEs	—			—			78,157			-2,775			78,157		(2,775		)
Total temporarily impaired securities held-to-maturity	$	226,752		$	-1,637		$	753,662		$	-25,617		$	980,414	$	(27,254	)
	At December 31, 2013
	Less Than Twelve Months						Twelve Months or Longer						Total
(In Thousands)	Estimated			Gross			Estimated			Gross			Estimated		Gross
	Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
				Losses						Losses					Losses
Available-for-sale:
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	243,149		$	-7,134		$	—		$	—		$	243,149	$	(7,134	)
Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	—			—			132			-1			132		(1		)
GSE pass-through certificates	172			-1			70			-1			242		(2		)
Obligations of GSEs	91,153			-7,522			—			—			91,153		(7,522		)
Fannie Mae stock	—			—			3			-12			3		(12		)
Total temporarily impaired securities available-for-sale	$	334,474		$	-14,657		$	205		$	-14		$	334,679	$	(14,671	)
Held-to-maturity:
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	719,715		$	-25,611		$	151,581		$	-8,314		$	871,296	$	(33,925	)
Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	392			-10			—			—			392		(10		)
GSE pass-through certificates	230,795			-10,088			28			-1			230,823		(10,089		)
Obligations of GSEs	80,725			-7,403			—			—			80,725		(7,403		)
Total temporarily impaired securities held-to-maturity	$	1,031,627		$	-43,112		$	151,609		$	-8,315		$	1,183,236	$	(51,427	)
We held 84 securities which had an unrealized loss at June 30, 2014 and 109 at December 31, 2013.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, substantially all of the securities in an unrealized loss position had a fixed interest rate and the cause of the temporary impairment was directly related to the change in interest rates.  We generally view changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as temporary, which is consistent with our experience.  None of the unrealized losses are related to credit losses.  Therefore, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the impairments were deemed temporary based on (1) the direct relationship of the decline in fair value to movements in interest rates, (2) the estimated remaining life and high credit quality of the investments and (3) the fact that we had no intention to sell these securities and it was not more likely than not that we would be required to sell these securities before their anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis and we expected to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security.
There were no sales of securities from the available-for-sale portfolio during the six months ended June 30, 2014.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, proceeds from sales of securities from the available-for-sale portfolio totaled $41.6 million, resulting in gross realized gains totaling $2.1 million.
At June 30, 2014, available-for-sale debt securities excluding mortgage-backed securities had an amortized cost of $98.7 million, a fair value of $95.5 million and contractual maturities in 2021 and 2022.  At June 30, 2014, held-to-maturity debt securities excluding mortgage-backed securities had an amortized cost of $91.5 million, a fair value of $88.8 million and contractual maturities in 2016 through 2023.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to prepay or call obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
At June 30, 2014, we held securities with an amortized cost of $189.6 million which are callable within one year and at various times thereafter.
The balance of accrued interest receivable for securities totaled $6.4 million at June 30, 2014 and $6.3 million at December 31, 2013.

NonPerforming_Residential_Mort

Non-Performing Residential Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Non-Performing Residential Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale	'
Non-Performing Residential Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale	'
	3.     Non-Performing Residential Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale
	At June 30, 2014, we designated certain non-accrual one-to-four family, or residential, mortgage loans held in our loans receivable portfolio, substantially all of which were 90 days or more past due, as loans held-for-sale.  In connection with designating this pool of loans as held-for-sale, the pool was written down from its recorded investment of $195.0 million to its estimated fair value of $186.3 million through a loan charge-off of $8.7 million against the allowance for loan losses.

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses	'
Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses	'
	4.              Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses
	The following tables set forth the composition of our loans receivable portfolio, and an aging analysis by accruing and non-accrual loans, by segment and class at the dates indicated.
		At June 30, 2014
		Past Due
		30-59			60-89			90 Days			Total
	(In Thousands)	Days			Days			or More			Past Due			Current			Total
	Accruing loans:
	Mortgage loans (gross):
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	$	18,647		$	5,809		$	—		$	24,456		$	1,040,211		$	1,064,667
	Full documentation amortizing	30,266			7,717			—			37,983			5,111,329			5,149,312
	Reduced documentation interest-only	24,048			5,559			—			29,607			618,429			648,036
	Reduced documentation amortizing	8,466			3,362			—			11,828			368,120			379,948
	Total residential	81,427			22,447			—			103,874			7,138,089			7,241,963
	Multi-family	2,009			3,549			—			5,558			3,564,810			3,570,368
	Commercial real estate	181			498			—			679			853,757			854,436
	Total mortgage loans	83,617			26,494			—			110,111			11,556,656			11,666,767
	Consumer and other loans (gross):
	Home equity lines of credit	2,820			505			—			3,325			179,769			183,094
	Other	114			19			—			133			50,238			50,371
	Total consumer and other loans	2,934			524			—			3,458			230,007			233,465
	Total accruing loans	$	86,551		$	27,018		$	—		$	113,569		$	11,786,663		$	11,900,232
	Non-accrual loans:
	Mortgage loans (gross):
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	$	1,761		$	177		$	5,565		$	7,503		$	20,046		$	27,549
	Full documentation amortizing	381			—			6,542			6,923			6,454			13,377
	Reduced documentation interest-only	1,747			579			8,066			10,392			26,150			36,542
	Reduced documentation amortizing	657			232			1,550			2,439			2,804			5,243
	Total residential	4,546			988			21,723			27,257			55,454			82,711
	Multi-family	82			—			10,324			10,406			2,834			13,240
	Commercial real estate	1,454			1,569			438			3,461			4,551			8,012
	Total mortgage loans	6,082			2,557			32,485			41,124			62,839			103,963
	Consumer and other loans (gross):
	Home equity lines of credit	—			—			5,648			5,648			79			5,727
	Other	—			—			37			37			—			37
	Total consumer and other loans	—			—			5,685			5,685			79			5,764
	Total non-accrual loans	$	6,082		$	2,557		$	38,170		$	46,809		$	62,918		$	109,727
	Total loans:
	Mortgage loans (gross):
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	$	20,408		$	5,986		$	5,565		$	31,959		$	1,060,257		$	1,092,216
	Full documentation amortizing	30,647			7,717			6,542			44,906			5,117,783			5,162,689
	Reduced documentation interest-only	25,795			6,138			8,066			39,999			644,579			684,578
	Reduced documentation amortizing	9,123			3,594			1,550			14,267			370,924			385,191
	Total residential	85,973			23,435			21,723			131,131			7,193,543			7,324,674
	Multi-family	2,091			3,549			10,324			15,964			3,567,644			3,583,608
	Commercial real estate	1,635			2,067			438			4,140			858,308			862,448
	Total mortgage loans	89,699			29,051			32,485			151,235			11,619,495			11,770,730
	Consumer and other loans (gross):
	Home equity lines of credit	2,820			505			5,648			8,973			179,848			188,821
	Other	114			19			37			170			50,238			50,408
	Total consumer and other loans	2,934			524			5,685			9,143			230,086			239,229
	Total loans	$	92,633		$	29,575		$	38,170		$	160,378		$	11,849,581		$	12,009,959
	Net unamortized premiums and deferred loan origination costs																51,663
	Loans receivable																12,061,622
	Allowance for loan losses																(118,600		)
	Loans receivable, net																$	11,943,022
		At December 31, 2013
		Past Due
		30-59			60-89			90 Days			Total
	(In Thousands)	Days			Days			or More			Past Due			Current			Total
	Accruing loans:
Mortgage loans (gross):
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	$	27,291		$	5,220		$	—		$	32,511		$	1,249,462		$	1,281,973
Full documentation amortizing	31,189			7,415			151			38,755			5,325,944			5,364,699
Reduced documentation interest-only	22,635			5,208			—			27,843			693,660			721,503
Reduced documentation amortizing	8,993			2,311			—			11,304			352,322			363,626
Total residential	90,108			20,154			151			110,413			7,621,388			7,731,801
Multi-family	12,740			970			—			13,710			3,270,206			3,283,916
Commercial real estate	1,729			1,690			233			3,652			801,690			805,342
Total mortgage loans	104,577			22,814			384			127,775			11,693,284			11,821,059
Consumer and other loans (gross):
Home equity lines of credit	3,000			1,321			—			4,321			189,540			193,861
Other	177			19			—			196			39,644			39,840
Total consumer and other loans	3,177			1,340			—			4,517			229,184			233,701
Total accruing loans	$	107,754		$	24,154		$	384		$	132,292		$	11,922,468		$	12,054,760
Non-accrual loans:
Mortgage loans (gross):
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	$	2,185		$	582		$	78,271		$	81,038		$	19,190		$	100,228
Full documentation amortizing	1,327			653			41,934			43,914			10,844			54,758
Reduced documentation interest-only	2,065			579			87,910			90,554			27,604			118,158
Reduced documentation amortizing	617			425			26,112			27,154			5,177			32,331
Total residential	6,194			2,239			234,227			242,660			62,815			305,475
Multi-family	1,104			357			9,054			10,515			2,024			12,539
Commercial real estate	930			—			921			1,851			5,773			7,624
Total mortgage loans	8,228			2,596			244,202			255,026			70,612			325,638
Consumer and other loans (gross):
Home equity lines of credit	—			—			5,916			5,916			32			5,948
Other	—			—			32			32			—			32
Total consumer and other loans	—			—			5,948			5,948			32			5,980
Total non-accrual loans	$	8,228		$	2,596		$	250,150		$	260,974		$	70,644		$	331,618
Total loans:
Mortgage loans (gross):
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	$	29,476		$	5,802		$	78,271		$	113,549		$	1,268,652		$	1,382,201
Full documentation amortizing	32,516			8,068			42,085			82,669			5,336,788			5,419,457
Reduced documentation interest-only	24,700			5,787			87,910			118,397			721,264			839,661
Reduced documentation amortizing	9,610			2,736			26,112			38,458			357,499			395,957
Total residential	96,302			22,393			234,378			353,073			7,684,203			8,037,276
Multi-family	13,844			1,327			9,054			24,225			3,272,230			3,296,455
Commercial real estate	2,659			1,690			1,154			5,503			807,463			812,966
Total mortgage loans	112,805			25,410			244,586			382,801			11,763,896			12,146,697
Consumer and other loans (gross):
Home equity lines of credit	3,000			1,321			5,916			10,237			189,572			199,809
Other	177			19			32			228			39,644			39,872
Total consumer and other loans	3,177			1,340			5,948			10,465			229,216			239,681
Total loans	$	115,982		$	26,750		$	250,534		$	393,266		$	11,993,112		$	12,386,378
Net unamortized premiums and deferred loan origination costs																55,688
Loans receivable																12,442,066
Allowance for loan losses																(139,000		)
Loans receivable, net																$	12,303,066
As discussed in Note 3, at June 30, 2014, we designated a pool of non-accrual residential mortgage loans, substantially all of which were 90 days or more past due, as held-for-sale.  The pool is carried in our consolidated statement of financial condition as non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale at its estimated fair value of $186.3 million at June 30, 2014 and is therefore not included in loans receivable and related disclosures and tables as of June 30, 2014.  In connection with the designation of the pool of loans as held-for-sale, we recorded a loan charge-off of $8.7 million against the allowance for loan losses, to write down the pool of loans from its recorded investment of $195.0 million to its estimated fair value, and a loan loss release of $5.7 million, included in the provision for loan losses credited to operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, reflecting reserves previously established in our allowance for loan losses that were no longer deemed necessary following the designation of the pool of loans as held-for-sale.
We segment our residential mortgage loan portfolio by interest-only and amortizing loans, full documentation and reduced documentation loans and origination time periods and analyze our historical loss experience and delinquency levels and trends of these segments.  We analyze multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans by portfolio, geographic location and origination time periods.  We analyze our consumer and other loan portfolio by home equity lines of credit, commercial loans, revolving credit lines and installment loans and perform similar historical loss analyses.
We analyze our historical loss experience over twelve, fifteen, eighteen and twenty-four month periods.  The loss history used in calculating our quantitative allowance coverage percentages varies based on loan type.  Also, for a particular loan type we may not have sufficient loss history to develop a reasonable estimate of loss and consider our loss experience for other, similar loan types and may evaluate those losses over a longer period than two years.  Additionally, multi-family and commercial real estate loss experience may be adjusted based on the composition of the losses (loan sales, short sales and partial charge-offs).  Our evaluation of loss experience factors considers trends in such factors over the prior two years for substantially all of the loan portfolio, with the exception of multi-family and commercial real estate loans originated after 2010, for which our evaluation includes detailed modeling techniques.  We update our historical loss analyses quarterly and evaluate the need to modify our quantitative allowances as a result of our updated charge-off and loss analyses.  We also consider qualitative factors with the purpose of assessing the adequacy of the overall allowance for loan losses as well as the allocation of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio.
Allowance adequacy calculations are adjusted quarterly, based on the results of our quantitative and qualitative analyses, to reflect our current estimates of the amount of probable losses inherent in our loan portfolio in determining our allowance for loan losses.  Allocations of the allowance to each loan category are adjusted quarterly to reflect probable inherent losses using the same quantitative and qualitative analyses used in connection with the overall allowance adequacy calculations.  The portion of the allowance allocated to each loan category does not represent the total available to absorb losses which may occur within the loan category, since the total allowance for loan losses is available for losses applicable to the entire loan portfolio.
The following tables set forth the changes in our allowance for loan losses by loan receivable segment for the periods indicated.
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Mortgage Loans															Consumer
(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
						Family					Real Estate					Loans
Balance at April 1, 2014		$	74,717				$	34,578				$	14,698				$	10,007			$	134,000
Provision (credited) charged to operations		(9,132		)			2,686					735					(31		)		(5,742		)
Charge-offs		(12,834		)			(270		)			—					(527		)		(13,631		)
Recoveries		3,801					81					—					91				3,973
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	56,552				$	37,075				$	15,433				$	9,540			$	118,600
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Mortgage Loans															Consumer
(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
						Family					Real Estate					Loans
Balance at January 1, 2014		$	80,337				$	36,703				$	13,136				$	8,824			$	139,000
Provision (credited) charged to operations		(12,608		)			1,274					5,273					1,950				(4,111		)
Charge-offs		(16,927		)			(1,139		)			(2,976		)			(1,424		)		(22,466		)
Recoveries		5,750					237					—					190				6,177
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	56,552				$	37,075				$	15,433				$	9,540			$	118,600
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Mortgage Loans															Consumer
(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
						Family					Real Estate					Loans
Balance at April 1, 2013		$	91,546				$	33,952				$	12,395				$	6,357			$	144,250
Provision (credited) charged to operations		(9,077		)			7,461					4,785					1,357				4,526
Charge-offs		(6,459		)			(597		)			(826		)			(222		)		(8,104		)
Recoveries		2,778					49					288					113				3,228
Balance at June 30, 2013		$	78,788				$	40,865				$	16,642				$	7,605			$	143,900
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Mortgage Loans															Consumer
(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
						Family					Real Estate					Loans
Balance at January 1, 2013		$	89,267				$	35,514				$	14,404				$	6,316			$	145,501
Provision (credited) charged to operations		(171		)			7,652					3,970					2,201				13,652
Charge-offs		(14,772		)			(3,538		)			(2,020		)			(1,128		)		(21,458		)
Recoveries		4,464					1,237					288					216				6,205
Balance at June 30, 2013		$	78,788				$	40,865				$	16,642				$	7,605			$	143,900
The following table sets forth the balances of our residential interest-only mortgage loans at June 30, 2014 by the period in which such loans are scheduled to enter their amortization period.
(In Thousands)	Recorded
	Investment
Amortization scheduled to begin in:
Twelve months or less	$	381,032
Thirteen to twenty-four months	668,564
Twenty-five to thirty-six months	431,858
Over thirty-six months	295,340
Total	$	1,776,794
The following tables set forth the balances of our residential mortgage and consumer and other loan receivable segments by class and credit quality indicator at the dates indicated.
	At June 30, 2014
	Residential Mortgage Loans																			Consumer and Other Loans
	Full Documentation										Reduced Documentation									Home Equity
(In Thousands)	Interest-only					Amortizing					Interest-only					Amortizing				Lines of Credit					Other
Performing		$	1,064,667				$	5,149,312				$	648,036				$	379,948			$	183,094			$	50,371
Non-performing:
Current or past due less than 90 days		21,984					6,835					28,476					3,693				79				—
Past due 90 days or more		5,565					6,542					8,066					1,550				5,648				37
Total		$	1,092,216				$	5,162,689				$	684,578				$	385,191			$	188,821			$	50,408
	At December 31, 2013
	Residential Mortgage Loans																			Consumer and Other Loans
	Full Documentation										Reduced Documentation									Home Equity
(In Thousands)	Interest-only					Amortizing					Interest-only					Amortizing				Lines of Credit					Other
Performing		$	1,281,973				$	5,364,548				$	721,503				$	363,626			$	193,861			$	39,840
Non-performing:
Current or past due less than 90 days		21,957					12,824					30,248					6,219				32				—
Past due 90 days or more		78,271					42,085					87,910					26,112				5,916				32
Total		$	1,382,201				$	5,419,457				$	839,661				$	395,957			$	199,809			$	39,872
The following table sets forth the balances of our multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator at the dates indicated.
	At June 30, 2014										At December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Multi-Family					Commercial					Multi-Family					Commercial
						Real Estate										Real Estate
Not criticized		$	3,526,105				$	816,216				$	3,209,786				$	759,114
Criticized:
Special mention		17,261					9,937					14,063					9,760
Substandard		40,242					36,295					72,606					44,092
Doubtful		—					—					—					—
Total		$	3,583,608				$	862,448				$	3,296,455				$	812,966
The following tables set forth the balances of our loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed in determining the allowance for loan losses at the dates indicated.
	At June 30, 2014
	Mortgage Loans											Consumer
(In Thousands)	Residential			Multi-			Commercial					and Other			Total
				Family			Real Estate					Loans
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	177,038		$	48,551			$	20,162			$	5,323		$	251,074
Collectively evaluated for impairment	7,147,636			3,535,057				842,286				233,906			11,758,885
Total loans	$	7,324,674		$	3,583,608			$	862,448			$	239,229		$	12,009,959
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,853		$	5,234			$	2,599			$	3,882		$	19,568
Collectively evaluated for impairment	48,699			31,841				12,834				5,658			99,032
Total allowance for loan losses	$	56,552		$	37,075			$	15,433			$	9,540		$	118,600
	At December 31, 2013
	Mortgage Loans											Consumer
(In Thousands)	Residential			Multi-			Commercial					and Other			Total
				Family			Real Estate					Loans
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	311,930		$	52,538			$	20,054			$	—		$	384,522
Collectively evaluated for impairment	7,725,346			3,243,917				792,912				239,681			12,001,856
Total loans	$	8,037,276		$	3,296,455			$	812,966			$	239,681		$	12,386,378
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	18,352		$	2,877			$	302			$	—		$	21,531
Collectively evaluated for impairment	61,985			33,826				12,834				8,824			117,469
Total allowance for loan losses	$	80,337		$	36,703			$	13,136			$	8,824		$	139,000
The following table summarizes information related to our impaired loans by segment and class at the dates indicated.
	At June 30, 2014																			At December 31, 2013
(In Thousands)	Unpaid					Recorded					Related					Net				Unpaid				Recorded			Related				Net
	Principal					Investment					Allowance					Investment				Principal				Investment			Allowance				Investment
	Balance																			Balance
With an allowance recorded:
Mortgage loans:
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only		$	62,967				$	53,351				$	(2,339	)			$	51,012			$	142,659			$	109,877		$	(6,019	)	$	103,858
Full documentation amortizing		32,725					30,784					(1,065		)			29,719				41,136				36,091			(2,458		)	33,633
Reduced documentation interest-only		94,276					79,733					(3,721		)			76,012				183,280				140,357			(7,673		)	132,684
Reduced documentation amortizing		14,208					13,170					(728		)			12,442				30,660				25,605			(2,202		)	23,403
Multi-family		42,981					36,983					(5,234		)			31,749				19,748				19,748			(2,877		)	16,871
Commercial real estate		26,967					20,162					(2,599		)			17,563				5,790				5,790			(302		)	5,488
Consumer and other loans:
Home equity lines of credit		5,607					5,323					(3,882		)			1,441				—				—			—			—
Without an allowance recorded:
Mortgage loans:
Multi-family		12,647					11,568					—					11,568				39,871				32,790			—			32,790
Commercial real estate		—					—					—					—				19,988				14,264			—			14,264
Total impaired loans		$	292,378				$	251,074				$	(19,568	)			$	231,506			$	483,132			$	384,522		$	(21,531	)	$	362,991
The following tables set forth the average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to our impaired loans by segment and class for the periods indicated.
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014															2013
(In Thousands)	Average					Interest					Cash Basis					Average				Interest				Cash Basis
	Recorded					Income					Interest					Recorded				Income				Interest
	Investment					Recognized					Income					Investment				Recognized				Income
With an allowance recorded:
Mortgage loans:
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only		$	105,897				$	618				$	608				$	103,076			$	608			$	630
Full documentation amortizing		41,213					307					306					27,316				171				173
Reduced documentation interest-only		132,784					1,087					1,083					150,542				992				1,018
Reduced documentation amortizing		24,981					134					138					25,243				209				210
Multi-family		37,277					364					380					16,380				180				195
Commercial real estate		21,232					262					274					8,586				139				147
Consumer and other loans:
Home equity lines of credit		5,067					3					7					—				—				—
Without an allowance recorded:
Mortgage loans:
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only		—					—					—					19,119				96				91
Full documentation amortizing		913					—					—					6,153				17				15
Multi-family		11,782					136					137					32,404				346				389
Commercial real estate		—					—					—					11,137				51				134
Total impaired loans		$	381,146				$	2,911				$	2,933				$	399,956			$	2,809			$	3,002
	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014															2013
(In Thousands)	Average					Interest					Cash Basis					Average				Interest				Cash Basis
	Recorded					Income					Interest					Recorded				Income				Interest
	Investment					Recognized					Income					Investment				Recognized				Income
With an allowance recorded:
Mortgage loans:
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only		$	107,224				$	1,222				$	1,244				$	102,934			$	1,157			$	1,262
Full documentation amortizing		39,505					653					645					27,615				289				305
Reduced documentation interest-only		135,308					2,163					2,146					149,207				1,897				2,042
Reduced documentation amortizing		25,189					265					263					25,870				297				322
Multi-family		31,434					730					764					17,488				373				380
Commercial real estate		16,084					462					559					9,335				240				264
Consumer and other loans:
Home equity lines of credit		5,030					13					21					—				—				—
Without an allowance recorded:
Mortgage loans:
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only		—					—					—					19,244				166				170
Full documentation amortizing		609					—					—					5,861				67				65
Reduced documentation interest-only		—					—					—					2,781				—				—
Multi-family		18,785					274					275					33,740				745				796
Commercial real estate		4,755					—					—					10,028				225				259
Total impaired loans		$	383,923				$	5,782				$	5,917				$	404,103			$	5,456			$	5,865
The following tables set forth information about our mortgage loans receivable by segment and class at June 30, 2014 and 2013 which were modified in a troubled debt restructuring, or TDR, during the periods indicated.
	Modifications During the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014									2013
(Dollars In Thousands)	Number			Pre-			Recorded			Number			Pre-			Recorded
	of Loans			Modification			Investment at			of Loans			Modification			Investment at
				Recorded			June 30, 2014						Recorded			June 30, 2013
				Investment									Investment
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	7			$	2,940		$	2,939		6			$	1,296		$	1,295
Full documentation amortizing	—			—			—			3			721			718
Reduced documentation interest-only	4			1,278			1,277			8			2,702			2,702
Reduced documentation amortizing	—			—			—			3			1,342			1,321
Multi-family	1			357			357			—			—			—
Commercial real estate	1			254			251			2			2,416			2,359
Total	13			$	4,829		$	4,824		22			$	8,477		$	8,395
	Modifications During the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014									2013
(Dollars In Thousands)	Number			Pre-			Recorded			Number			Pre-			Recorded
	of Loans			Modification			Investment at			of Loans			Modification			Investment at
				Recorded			June 30, 2014						Recorded			June 30, 2013
				Investment									Investment
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	18			$	7,797		$	7,374		11			$	2,451		$	2,450
Full documentation amortizing	3			519			489			5			1,501			1,506
Reduced documentation interest-only	8			2,301			2,290			19			6,135			6,111
Reduced documentation amortizing	2			317			262			6			2,084			2,045
Multi-family	2			1,060			946			3			2,784			2,465
Commercial real estate	2			913			892			3			3,955			3,698
Total	35			$	12,907		$	12,253		47			$	18,910		$	18,275
The following table sets forth information about our mortgage loans receivable by segment and class at June 30, 2014 and 2013 which were modified in a TDR during the twelve month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and had a payment default subsequent to the modification during the periods indicated.
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,												For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014						2013						2014						2013
(Dollars In Thousands)	Number			Recorded			Number			Recorded			Number			Recorded			Number		Recorded
	of Loans			Investment at			of Loans			Investment at			of Loans			Investment at			of Loans		Investment at
				June 30, 2014						June 30, 2013						June 30, 2014					June 30, 2013
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	—			$	—		11			$	2,915		2			$	399		18		$	4,554
Full documentation amortizing	2			447			9			2,668			2			447			9		2,668
Reduced documentation interest-only	1			579			19			6,369			3			889			24		8,157
Reduced documentation amortizing	1			93			3			483			1			93			5		885
Commercial real estate	1			1,569			—			—			1			1,569			—		—
Total	5			$	2,688		42			$	12,435		9			$	3,397		56		$	16,264
For additional information regarding our loans receivable and allowance for loan losses, see “Asset Quality” and “Critical Accounting Policies” in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” or “MD&A.”

Earnings_Per_Common_Share

Earnings Per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Common Share	'
Earnings Per Common Share	'
	5.     Earnings Per Common Share
	The following table is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per common share, or EPS.
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
	(In Thousands, Except Share Data)	2014				2013				2014				2013
	Net income	$	22,300			$	15,665			$	53,849			$	29,517
	Preferred stock dividends	(2,194			)	(2,827			)	(4,388			)	(2,827			)
	Net income available to common shareholders	20,106				12,838				49,461				26,690
	Income allocated to participating securities	(232			)	(154			)	(552			)	(314			)
	Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	19,874			$	12,684			$	48,909			$	26,376
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	98,275,886				97,021,334				98,191,434				96,848,989
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units (1) (2)	—				—				—				—
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	98,275,886				97,021,334				98,191,434				96,848,989
	Basic EPS	$		0.2		$		0.13		$		0.5		$		0.27
	Diluted EPS	$		0.2		$		0.13		$		0.5		$		0.27
	(1)     Excludes options to purchase 1,011,219 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2014; options to purchase 1,949,670 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013; options to purchase 1,030,651 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2014; and options to purchase 2,387,763 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
	(2)     Excludes 803,318 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2014; 421,752 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013; 731,973 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2014; and 361,152 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 because the performance conditions have not been satisfied.

Other_Comprehensive_IncomeLoss

Other Comprehensive Income/Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income/Loss	'
Other Comprehensive Income/Loss	'
	6.     Other Comprehensive Income/Loss
	The following tables set forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related tax effects, at the dates indicated and the changes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	(In Thousands)		At			Other			At
			March 31, 2014			Comprehensive			June 30, 2014
						Income
	Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale		$	(1,373	)	$	4,699		$	3,326
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(30,465		)	161			(30,304		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,254		)	31			(3,223		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(35,092	)	$	4,891		$	(30,201	)
	(In Thousands)		At						At
			December 31, 2013			Other			June 30, 2014
						Comprehensive
						Income
	Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale		$	(4,366	)	$	7,692		$	3,326
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(30,600		)	296			(30,304		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,284		)	61			(3,223		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(38,250	)	$	8,049		$	(30,201	)
	(In Thousands)		At						At
			March 31, 2013			Other			June 30, 2013
						Comprehensive
						(Loss) Income
	Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale		$	7,581		$	(8,065	)	$	(484	)
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(76,488		)	542			(75,946		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,392		)	35			(3,357		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(72,299	)	$	(7,488	)	$	(79,787	)
	(In Thousands)		At			Other			At
			December 31, 2012			Comprehensive			June 30, 2013
						(Loss) Income
	Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale		$	7,451		$	(7,935	)	$	(484	)
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(77,115		)	1,169			(75,946		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,426		)	69			(3,357		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(73,090	)	$	(6,697	)	$	(79,787	)
	The following tables set forth the components of other comprehensive income/loss for the periods indicated.
		For the Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax			After Tax
			Amount			Expense			Amount
	Net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period		$	7,263		$	(2,564	)	$	4,699
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		249			(88		)	161
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		48			(17		)	31
	Other comprehensive income		$	7,560		$	(2,669	)	$	4,891
			For the Six Months Ended
			June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax			After Tax
			Amount			Expense			Amount
	Net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period		$	11,891		$	(4,199	)	$	7,692
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		457			(161		)	296
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		95			(34		)	61
	Other comprehensive income		$	12,443		$	(4,394	)	$	8,049
			For the Three Months Ended
			June 30, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax Benefit			After Tax
			Amount			(Expense)			Amount
	Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:
	Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period		$	(10,396	)	$	3,663		$	(6,733	)
	Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities included in net income		(2,057		)	725			(1,332		)
	Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale		(12,453		)	4,388			(8,065		)
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		838			(296		)	542
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		53			(18		)	35
	Other comprehensive loss		$	(11,562	)	$	4,074		$	(7,488	)
		For the Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax Benefit			After Tax
Amount			(Expense)			Amount
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:
Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period		$	(10,196	)	$	3,593		$	(6,603	)
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities included in net income		(2,057		)	725			(1,332		)
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale		(12,253		)	4,318			(7,935		)
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		1,805			(636		)	1,169
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		106			(37		)	69
Other comprehensive loss		$	(10,342	)	$	3,645		$	(6,697	)
The following tables set forth information about amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to, and the affected line items in, the consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated.
(In Thousands)		For the			For the			Income Statement
		Three Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Line Item
		June 30, 2014			June 30, 2013
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities		$	—		$	2,057		Gain on sales of securities
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss (1)		(249		)	(838		)	Compensation and benefits
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost (1)		(48		)	(53		)	Compensation and benefits
Total reclassifications, before tax		(297		)	1,166
Income tax effect		105			(411		)	Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax		$	(192	)	$	755		Net income
(In Thousands)		For the			For the			Income Statement
		Six Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Line Item
		June 30, 2014			June 30, 2013
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities		$	—		$	2,057		Gain on sales of securities
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss (1)		(457		)	(1,805		)	Compensation and benefits
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost (1)		(95		)	(106		)	Compensation and benefits
Total reclassifications, before tax		(552		)	146
Income tax effect		195			(52		)	Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax		$	(357	)	$	94		Net income
-1	These other comprehensive income/loss components are included in the computations of net periodic (benefit) cost for our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plan. See Note 7 for additional details.

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Postre

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
	7.              Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
	The following tables set forth information regarding the components of net periodic (benefit) cost for our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plan for the periods indicated.
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Three Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	(In Thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	402		$	471
	Interest cost	2,592			2,365			243			289
	Expected return on plan assets	(3,709		)	(3,189		)	—			—
	Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	342			790			(93		)	48
	Amortization of prior service cost	48			53			—			—
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(727	)	$	19		$	552		$	808
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		For the Six Months Ended						For the Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	(In Thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	621		$	789
	Interest cost	5,225			4,775			465			640
	Expected return on plan assets	(7,422		)	(6,377		)	—			—
	Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	701			1,569			(244		)	236
	Amortization of prior service cost	95			106			—			—
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(1,401	)	$	73		$	842		$	1,665

Stock_Incentive_Plans

Stock Incentive Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock Incentive Plans	'
Stock Incentive Plans	'
	8.              Stock Incentive Plans
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, 396,840 shares of restricted common stock were granted to select officers under the 2005 Re-designated, Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan for Officers and Employees of Astoria Financial Corporation, or the 2005 Employee Stock Plan, of which 128,830 shares vest on December 15, 2014, 129,430 shares vest on December 14, 2015, 130,630 shares vest on December 14, 2016 and 7,950 shares were forfeited as of June 30, 2014.  In the event the grantee terminates his/her employment due to death or disability, or in the event we experience a change in control, as defined and specified in the 2005 Employee Stock Plan, all restricted common stock granted pursuant to such plan immediately vests.  Also, during the six months ended June 30, 2014, 395,900 performance-based restricted stock units were granted to select officers under the 2005 Employee Stock Plan of which 387,800 units remain outstanding at June 30, 2014.  Each restricted stock unit granted represents a right, under the 2005 Employee Stock Plan, to receive one share of our common stock in the future, subject to meeting certain criteria.  The restricted stock units have specified performance objectives within a specified performance measurement period and no voting or dividend rights prior to vesting and delivery of shares.  The performance measurement period for these restricted stock units is the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 and the vest date is February 1, 2017.  Shares will be issued on the vest date at either 125%, 100%, 75%, 50% or 0% of units granted based on actual performance during the performance measurement period.  However, in the event of a change in control during the performance measurement period, the restricted stock units will vest on the change in control date and shares will be issued at 100% of units granted.  Absent a change in control, if a grantee’s employment terminates prior to December 31, 2016 all restricted stock units will be forfeited.  In the event a grantee’s employment terminates during the period on or after December 31, 2016 through February 1, 2017 due to death, disability, retirement or a change in control, the grantee will remain entitled to the shares otherwise earned.  On May 21, 2014, our shareholders approved the 2014 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan for Officers and Employees of Astoria Financial Corporation, or the 2014 Plan, which amended and restated the 2005 Employee Stock Plan as of that date, or the Effective Date.  The 2014 Plan authorizes 3,250,000 shares of common stock for future grants to officers and employees on and after the Effective Date.  In addition, immediately prior to the approval of the 2014 Plan, there remained 507,925 shares available for future grants under the 2005 Employee Stock Plan which were carried over to the 2014 Plan.  Accordingly, at June 30, 2014, 3,757,925 shares of common stock remain available for future grants under the 2014 Plan and no further grants may be made under the 2005 Employee Stock Plan.
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, 32,506 shares of restricted common stock were granted to directors under the Astoria Financial Corporation 2007 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, as amended, of which 28,148 remain outstanding at June 30, 2014 and vest 100% in February 2017, although awards immediately vest upon death, disability, mandatory retirement, involuntary termination or a change in control, as such terms are defined in the plan.
	The following table summarizes restricted common stock and performance-based restricted stock unit activity in our stock incentive plans for the six months ended June 30, 2014.
		Restricted Common Stock					Restricted Stock Units
		Number of			Weighted Average		Number of			Weighted Average
		Shares			Grant Date Fair Value		Units			Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested at January 1, 2014		781,644		$  11.46			409,100		$   9.22
	Granted		429,346		12.63			395,900		12.14
	Vested		(26,668	)	(12.22	)		—		—
	Forfeited		(18,326	)	(11.99	)		(15,700	)	(10.73	)
	Unvested at June 30, 2014		1,165,996		11.87			789,300		10.65
	Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and totaled $1.4 million, net of taxes of $790,000, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and $2.8 million, net of taxes of $1.5 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  Stock-based compensation expense totaled $1.1 million, net of taxes of $613,000, for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and $2.2 million, net of taxes of $1.2 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  At June 30, 2014, pre-tax compensation cost related to all nonvested awards of restricted common stock and restricted stock units not yet recognized totaled $14.7 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.1 years, which excludes $1.8 million of pre-tax compensation cost related to 65,000 shares of performance-based restricted common stock and 100,375 performance-based restricted stock units, for which compensation cost will begin to be recognized when the achievement of the performance conditions becomes probable.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	9.              Fair Value Measurements
	We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  We group our assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:
	·	Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
	·	Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
	·	Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.
	We base our fair values on the estimated 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, with additional considerations when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased and on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly.  We maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	Our securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity.  Additionally, in connection with our mortgage banking activities we have commitments to fund loans held-for-sale and commitments to sell loans, which are considered free-standing derivative financial instruments, the fair values of which are not material to our financial condition or results of operations.
	The following tables set forth the carrying values of our assets measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at the dates indicated.
		Carrying Value at June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Total			Level 1			Level 2
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	275,586		$	—		$	275,586
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		6,473			—			6,473
	GSE pass-through certificates		14,905			—			14,905
	Obligations of GSEs		95,472			—			95,472
	Fannie Mae stock		3			3			—
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	392,439		$	3		$	392,436
		Carrying Value at December 31, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Total			Level 1			Level 2
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	286,074		$	—		$	286,074
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		7,572			—			7,572
	GSE pass-through certificates		16,888			—			16,888
	Obligations of GSEs		91,153			—			91,153
	Fannie Mae stock		3			3			—
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	401,690		$	3		$	401,687
	The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
	Residential mortgage-backed securities
	Residential mortgage-backed securities comprised 76% of our securities available-for-sale portfolio at June 30, 2014 and 77% at December 31, 2013.  The fair values for these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service.  Our pricing service uses various modeling techniques to determine pricing for our mortgage-backed securities, including option pricing and discounted cash flow models.  The inputs to these models include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, monthly payment information and collateral performance.  GSE securities, for which an active market exists for similar securities making observable inputs readily available, comprised 98% of our available-for-sale residential mortgage-backed securities portfolio at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	We review changes in the pricing service fair values from month to month taking into consideration changes in market conditions including changes in mortgage spreads, changes in treasury yields and changes in generic pricing on fifteen and thirty year securities.  Significant month over month price changes are analyzed further using discounted cash flow models and, on occasion, third party quotes.  Based upon our review of the prices provided by our pricing service, the estimated fair values incorporate observable market inputs commonly used by buyers and sellers of these types of securities at the measurement date in orderly transactions between market participants, and, as such, are classified as Level 2.
	Obligations of GSEs
	Obligations of GSEs comprised 24% of our securities available-for-sale portfolio at June 30, 2014 and 23% at December 31, 2013 and consisted of debt securities issued by GSEs.  The fair values for these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service.  Our pricing service gathers information from market sources and integrates relative credit information, observed market movements and sector news into their pricing applications and models.  Spread scales, representing credit risk, are created and are based on the new issue market, secondary trading and dealer quotes.  Option adjusted spread, or OAS, models are incorporated to adjust spreads of issues that have early redemption features.  Based upon our review of the prices provided by our pricing service, the estimated fair values incorporate observable market inputs commonly used by buyers and sellers of these types of securities at the measurement date in orderly transactions between market participants, and, as such, are classified as Level 2.
	Fannie Mae stock
	The fair value of the Fannie Mae stock in our available-for-sale securities portfolio is obtained from quoted market prices for identical instruments in active markets and, as such, is classified as Level 1.
	Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	From time to time, we may be required to record at fair value assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as mortgage servicing rights, or MSR, loans receivable, certain assets held-for-sale and real estate owned, or REO.  These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or impairment write-downs of individual assets.
	The following table sets forth the carrying values of those of our assets which were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at the dates indicated.  The fair value measurements for all of these assets fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
			Carrying Value
	(In Thousands)		At June 30, 2014		At December 31, 2013
	Loans held-for-sale, net		$        958		$        791
	Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale		186,312		—
	Impaired loans		138,637		271,408
	MSR, net		11,804		12,800
	REO, net		22,309		27,101
	Total		$ 360,020		$ 312,100
	The following table provides information regarding the losses recognized on our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for the periods indicated.
			For the Six Months Ended
			June 30,
	(In Thousands)		2014		2013
	Loans held-for-sale, net (1)		$      150		$      858
	Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale (1)		8,656		—
	Impaired loans (2)		2,220		13,449
	MSR, net (3)		123		—
	REO, net (4)		1,888		1,177
	Total		$ 13,037		$ 15,484
	(1)      Losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses in the case of a write-down upon the reclassification of a loan to held-for-sale. Losses subsequent to the reclassification of a loan to held-for-sale are charged to other non-interest income.
	(2)      Losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses.
	(3)      Losses are charged to mortgage banking income, net.
	(4)      Losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses in the case of a write-down upon the transfer of a loan to REO. Losses subsequent to the transfer of a loan to REO are charged to REO expense which is a component of other non-interest expense.
	The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
Loans held-for-sale, net
Included in loans held-for-sale, net, are non-performing loans held-for-sale for which fair values are estimated through either preliminary bids from potential purchasers of the loans or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral discounted for factors necessary to solicit acceptable bids, and adjusted as necessary based on management’s experience with sales of similar types of loans and, as such, are classified as Level 3.  All of the non-performing loans held-for-sale included in loans held-for-sale, net, at June 30, 2014 and substantially all of the non-performing loans held-for-sale at December 31, 2013 were multi-family mortgage loans.
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale
The fair value of non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale was estimated based upon estimated proceeds expected to be received for the pool of loans in a bulk sale transaction and, as such, are classified as Level 3.  All of these loans were in non-accrual status and substantially all were 90 days or more past due at June 30, 2014.  The estimated costs to sell were immaterial to the estimated fair value.
Loans receivable, net (impaired loans)
Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment.  A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans were comprised of 71% residential mortgage loans, 27% multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans and 2% home equity lines of credit at June 30, 2014 and 81% residential mortgage loans and 19% multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans at December 31, 2013.  Impaired loans for which a fair value adjustment was recognized were comprised of 67% residential mortgage loans, 32% multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans and 1% home equity lines of credit at June 30, 2014 and 83% residential mortgage loans and 17% multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans at December 31, 2013.  Our impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are generally carried at the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated selling costs.
We obtain updated estimates of collateral values on residential mortgage loans at 180 days past due and earlier in certain instances, including for loans to borrowers who have filed for bankruptcy, and, to the extent the loans remain delinquent, annually thereafter.  Updated estimates of collateral value on residential loans are obtained primarily through automated valuation models.  Additionally, our loan servicer performs property inspections to monitor and manage the collateral on our residential loans when they become 45 days past due and monthly thereafter until the foreclosure process is complete.  We obtain updated estimates of collateral value using third party appraisals on non-performing multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans when the loans initially become non-performing and annually thereafter and multi-family and commercial real estate loans modified in a TDR at the time of the modification and annually thereafter.  Appraisals on multi-family and commercial real estate loans are reviewed by our internal certified appraisers.  Adjustments to final appraised values obtained from independent third party appraisers and automated valuation models are not made.  The fair values of impaired loans cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the loan and, as such, are classified as Level 3.
MSR, net
The right to service loans for others is generally obtained through the sale of residential mortgage loans with servicing retained.  MSR are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value.  The estimated fair value of MSR is obtained through independent third party valuations through an analysis of future cash flows, incorporating estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing income, servicing costs, default rates and other market driven data, including the market’s perception of future interest rate movements and, as such, are classified as Level 3.  At June 30, 2014, our MSR were valued based on expected future cash flows considering a weighted average discount rate of 9.49%, a weighted average constant prepayment rate on mortgages of 11.90% and a weighted average life of 5.9 years.  At December 31, 2013, our MSR were valued based on expected future cash flows considering a weighted average discount rate of 9.45%, a weighted average constant prepayment rate on mortgages of 10.52% and a weighted average life of 6.3 years.  Management reviews the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of MSR to ensure they reflect current and anticipated market conditions.
REO, net
REO represents real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, substantially all of which were residential properties at June 30, 2014 and all of which were residential properties at December 31, 2013, and is carried, net of allowances for losses, at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs.  The fair value of REO is estimated through current appraisals, in conjunction with a drive-by inspection and comparison of the REO property with similar properties in the area by either a licensed appraiser or real estate broker.  As these properties are actively marketed, estimated fair values are periodically adjusted by management to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are classified as Level 3.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Quoted market prices available in formal trading marketplaces are typically the best evidence of the fair value of financial instruments.  In many cases, financial instruments we hold are not bought or sold in formal trading marketplaces.  Accordingly, fair values are derived or estimated based on a variety of valuation techniques in the absence of quoted market prices.  Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any possible tax ramifications, estimated transaction costs, or any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a certain portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics and other such factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.  For these reasons and others, the estimated fair value disclosures presented herein do not represent our entire underlying value.  As such, readers are cautioned in using this information for purposes of evaluating our financial condition and/or value either alone or in comparison with any other company.
The following tables set forth the carrying values and estimated fair values of our financial instruments which are carried on the consolidated statements of financial condition at either cost or at lower of cost or fair value in accordance with GAAP, and are not measured or recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at the dates indicated.
			At June 30, 2014
			Carrying			Estimated Fair Value
(In Thousands)			Value			Total			Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Securities held-to-maturity			$	1,960,930		$	1,950,622		$	1,950,622	$	—
FHLB-NY stock			150,288			150,288			150,288		—
Loans held-for-sale, net (1)			7,204			7,309			—		7,309
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale (1)			186,312			186,312			—		186,312
Loans receivable, net (1)			11,943,022			12,113,353			—		12,113,353
MSR, net (1)			11,804			11,809			—		11,809
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits			9,659,371			9,710,042			9,710,042		—
Borrowings, net			4,200,426			4,432,877			4,432,877		—
			At December 31, 2013
			Carrying			Estimated Fair Value
(In Thousands)			Value			Total			Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Securities held-to-maturity			$	1,849,526		$	1,811,122		$	1,811,122	$	—
FHLB-NY stock			152,207			152,207			152,207		—
Loans held-for-sale, net (1)			7,375			7,436			—		7,436
Loans receivable, net (1)			12,303,066			12,480,533			—		12,480,533
MSR, net (1)			12,800			12,804			—		12,804
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits			9,855,310			9,922,631			9,922,631		—
Borrowings, net			4,137,161			4,376,336			4,376,336		—
(1)         Includes assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
The following is a description of the methods and assumptions used to estimate fair values of our financial instruments which are not measured or recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.
Securities held-to-maturity
The fair values for substantially all of our securities held-to-maturity are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service using similar methods and assumptions as used for our securities available-for-sale which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, or FHLB-NY, stock
The fair value of FHLB-NY stock is based on redemption at par value.
Loans held-for-sale, net
Included in loans held-for-sale, net, are fifteen and thirty year fixed rate residential mortgage loans originated for sale that conform to GSE guidelines (conforming loans) for which fair values are estimated using an option-based pricing methodology designed to take into account interest rate volatility, which has a significant effect on the value of the options and structural features embedded in loans.  This methodology involves generating simulated interest rates, calculating the OAS of a mortgage-backed security whose price is known, which serves as a benchmark price, and using the benchmark OAS to estimate the pricing for similar mortgage instruments whose prices are not known.
Loans receivable, net
Fair values of loans are estimated using an option-based pricing methodology designed to take into account interest rate volatility, which has a significant effect on the value of the options and structural features embedded in loans.  This pricing methodology involves generating simulated interest rates, calculating the OAS of a mortgage-backed security whose price is known, which serves as a benchmark price, and using the benchmark OAS to estimate the pricing for similar mortgage instruments whose prices are not known.
This technique of estimating fair value is extremely sensitive to the assumptions and estimates used.  While we have attempted to use assumptions and estimates which are the most reflective of the loan portfolio and the current market, a greater degree of subjectivity is inherent in determining these fair values than for fair values obtained from formal trading marketplaces.  In addition, our valuation method for loans, which is consistent with accounting guidance, does not fully incorporate an exit price approach to fair value.
Deposits
The fair values of deposits with no stated maturity, such as savings, money market and NOW and demand deposit accounts, are equal to the amount payable on demand.  The fair values of certificates of deposit are based on discounted contractual cash flows using the weighted average remaining life of the portfolio discounted by the corresponding LIBOR Swap Curve.
Borrowings, net
The fair values of borrowings are based upon third party dealers’ estimated market values which are reviewed by management quarterly using an OAS model.
Outstanding commitments
Outstanding commitments include commitments to extend credit and unadvanced lines of credit for which fair values were estimated based on an analysis of the interest rates and fees currently charged to enter into similar transactions.  The fair values of these commitments are immaterial to our financial condition.

Litigation

Litigation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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	10.       Litigation
	In the ordinary course of our business, we are routinely made a defendant in or a party to pending or threatened legal actions or proceedings which, in some cases, seek substantial monetary damages from or other forms of relief against us.  In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, we believe it unlikely that such actions or proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
	City of New York Notice of Determination
	By “Notice of Determination” dated September 14, 2010 and August 26, 2011, the City of New York has notified us of alleged tax deficiencies in the amount of $13.3 million, including interest and penalties, related to our 2006 through 2008 tax years.  The deficiencies relate to our operation of two subsidiaries of Astoria Bank, Fidata Service Corp., or Fidata, and Astoria Federal Mortgage Corp., or AF Mortgage.  We disagree with the assertion of the tax deficiencies.  Hearings in this matter were held before the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal, or the NYC Tax Appeals Tribunal, in March and April 2013.  The NYC Tax Appeals Tribunal is not expected to render a decision in this matter until the 2014 fourth quarter.  At this time, management believes it is more likely than not that we will succeed in refuting the City of New York’s position, although defense costs may be significant.  Accordingly, no liability or reserve has been recognized in our consolidated statement of financial condition at June 30, 2014 with respect to this matter.
	No assurance can be given as to whether or to what extent we will be required to pay the amount of the tax deficiencies asserted by the City of New York, whether additional tax will be assessed for years subsequent to 2008, that this matter will not be costly to oppose, that this matter will not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations or that, ultimately, any such impact will not be material.

Impact_of_Accounting_Standards

Impact of Accounting Standards and Interpretations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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	11.       Impact of Accounting Standards and Interpretations
	In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, 2014-01, “Investments — Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323) Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects,” which applies to all reporting entities that invest in flow-through limited liability entities that manage or invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for the low-income housing tax credit.  Currently under GAAP, a reporting entity that invests in a qualified affordable housing project may elect to account for that investment using the effective yield method if all of the conditions are met.  For those investments that are not accounted for using the effective yield method, GAAP requires that they be accounted for under either the equity method or the cost method.  Certain of the conditions required to be met to use the effective yield method were restrictive and thus prevented many such investments from qualifying for the use of the effective yield method.  The amendments in this update modify the conditions that a reporting entity must meet to be eligible to use a method other than the equity or cost methods to account for qualified affordable housing project investments. If the modified conditions are met, the amendments permit an entity to use the proportional amortization method to amortize the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the amount of tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognize the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit).  Additionally, the amendments introduce new recurring disclosures about all investments in qualified affordable housing projects irrespective of the method used to account for the investments.   The amendments in ASU 2014-01 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2014.  Early adoption is permitted.  This guidance will not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, “Receivables — Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40) Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,” which applies to all creditors who obtain physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan in satisfaction of a receivable.  The amendments in this update clarify when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs and requires disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by a creditor and (2) 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.  The amendments in ASU 2014-04 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2014.  Early adoption is permitted and entities can elect to adopt a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method.  This guidance will not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, “Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) — Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures” which applies to all entities that enter into repurchase-to-maturity transactions or repurchase financings (reverse repurchase agreements or securities sold under agreements to repurchase).  The amendments in this update change the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings (a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty) to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements.  In addition, the amendments in this update require an entity to disclose information on transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements and provide disclosures to increase transparency about the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings.  The amendments in ASU 2014-11 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2014.  Early application for a public business entity is prohibited.  All of our repurchase agreements (reverse repurchase agreements) are accounted for as secured borrowings.  Therefore, this guidance will not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 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,” which applies to all entities that grant their employees share-based payments in which the terms of the award provide that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after the requisite service period.  The amendments in this update 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.  The amendments in ASU 2014-12 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 and may be applied either prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date, or retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter.  Early adoption is permitted. This guidance will not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations as the terms of our share-based payment awards do not provide that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after the requisite service period.

Securities_Tables

Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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Schedule of amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity	'
			At June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Amortized			Gross			Gross				Estimated
			Cost			Unrealized			Unrealized				Fair
						Gains			Losses				Value
	Available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE (1) issuance REMICs and CMOs (2)		$	274,136		$	3,834		$	(2,384	)		$	275,586
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		6,427			47			(1		)		6,473
	GSE pass-through certificates		14,384			526			(5		)		14,905
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		294,947			4,407			(2,390		)		296,964
	Obligations of GSEs		98,678			—			(3,206		)		95,472
	Fannie Mae stock		15			—			(12		)		3
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	393,640		$	4,407		$	(5,608	)		$	392,439
	Held-to-maturity:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	1,495,672		$	14,526		$	(19,594	)		$	1,490,604
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		3,040			45			(7		)		3,078
	GSE pass-through certificates		273,622			1,718			(4,826		)		270,514
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		1,772,334			16,289			(24,427		)		1,764,196
	Multi-family mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs		97,108			580			(52		)		97,636
	Obligations of GSEs		90,932			77			(2,775		)		88,234
	Other		556			—			—				556
	Total securities held-to-maturity		$	1,960,930		$	16,946		$	(27,254	)		$	1,950,622
	(1)     Government-sponsored enterprise
	(2)     Real estate mortgage investment conduits and collateralized mortgage obligations
			At December 31, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Amortized			Gross			Gross				Estimated
			Cost			Unrealized			Unrealized				Fair
						Gains			Losses				Value
	Available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	292,131		$	1,077		$	(7,134	)		$	286,074
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		7,516			57			(1		)		7,572
	GSE pass-through certificates		16,120			770			(2		)		16,888
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		315,767			1,904			(7,137		)		310,534
	Obligations of GSEs		98,675			—			(7,522		)		91,153
	Fannie Mae stock		15			—			(12		)		3
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	414,457		$	1,904		$	(14,671	)		$	401,690
	Held-to-maturity:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	1,474,506		$	12,877		$	(33,925	)		$	1,453,458
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		3,833			61			(10		)		3,884
	GSE pass-through certificates		282,473			85			(10,089		)		272,469
	Total residential mortgage-backed securities		1,760,812			13,023			(44,024		)		1,729,811
	Obligations of GSEs		88,128			—			(7,403		)		80,725
	Other		586			—			—				586
	Total securities held-to-maturity		$	1,849,526		$	13,023		$	(51,427	)		$	1,811,122
Schedule of estimated fair values of securities with gross unrealized losses in continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and for twelve months or longer	'
		At June 30, 2014
		Less Than Twelve Months						Twelve Months or Longer						Total
	(In Thousands)	Estimated			Gross			Estimated			Gross			Estimated		Gross
		Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
					Losses						Losses					Losses
	Available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	—		$	—		$	124,418		$	-2,384		$	124,418	$	(2,384	)
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	—			—			118			-1			118		(1		)
	GSE pass-through certificates	301			-4			68			-1			369		(5		)
	Obligations of GSEs	—			—			95,472			-3,206			95,472		(3,206		)
	Fannie Mae stock	—			—			3			-12			3		(12		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities available-for-sale	$	301		$	-4		$	220,079		$	-5,604		$	220,380	$	(5,608	)
	Held-to-maturity:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	206,646		$	-1,577		$	501,931		$	-18,017		$	708,577	$	(19,594	)
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	299			-7			—			—			299		(7		)
	GSE pass-through certificates	28			-1			173,574			-4,825			173,602		(4,826		)
	Multi-family mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs	19,779			-52			—			—			19,779		(52		)
	Obligations of GSEs	—			—			78,157			-2,775			78,157		(2,775		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities held-to-maturity	$	226,752		$	-1,637		$	753,662		$	-25,617		$	980,414	$	(27,254	)
		At December 31, 2013
		Less Than Twelve Months						Twelve Months or Longer						Total
	(In Thousands)	Estimated			Gross			Estimated			Gross			Estimated		Gross
		Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
					Losses						Losses					Losses
	Available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	243,149		$	-7,134		$	—		$	—		$	243,149	$	(7,134	)
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	—			—			132			-1			132		(1		)
	GSE pass-through certificates	172			-1			70			-1			242		(2		)
	Obligations of GSEs	91,153			-7,522			—			—			91,153		(7,522		)
	Fannie Mae stock	—			—			3			-12			3		(12		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities available-for-sale	$	334,474		$	-14,657		$	205		$	-14		$	334,679	$	(14,671	)
	Held-to-maturity:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	$	719,715		$	-25,611		$	151,581		$	-8,314		$	871,296	$	(33,925	)
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	392			-10			—			—			392		(10		)
	GSE pass-through certificates	230,795			-10,088			28			-1			230,823		(10,089		)
	Obligations of GSEs	80,725			-7,403			—			—			80,725		(7,403		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities held-to-maturity	$	1,031,627		$	-43,112		$	151,609		$	-8,315		$	1,183,236	$	(51,427	)

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance1

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses	'
Schedule of composition of loans receivable portfolio and an aging analysis by accruing and non-accrual loans and by segment and class	'
		At June 30, 2014
		Past Due
		30-59			60-89			90 Days			Total
	(In Thousands)	Days			Days			or More			Past Due			Current			Total
	Accruing loans:
	Mortgage loans (gross):
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	$	18,647		$	5,809		$	—		$	24,456		$	1,040,211		$	1,064,667
	Full documentation amortizing	30,266			7,717			—			37,983			5,111,329			5,149,312
	Reduced documentation interest-only	24,048			5,559			—			29,607			618,429			648,036
	Reduced documentation amortizing	8,466			3,362			—			11,828			368,120			379,948
	Total residential	81,427			22,447			—			103,874			7,138,089			7,241,963
	Multi-family	2,009			3,549			—			5,558			3,564,810			3,570,368
	Commercial real estate	181			498			—			679			853,757			854,436
	Total mortgage loans	83,617			26,494			—			110,111			11,556,656			11,666,767
	Consumer and other loans (gross):
	Home equity lines of credit	2,820			505			—			3,325			179,769			183,094
	Other	114			19			—			133			50,238			50,371
	Total consumer and other loans	2,934			524			—			3,458			230,007			233,465
	Total accruing loans	$	86,551		$	27,018		$	—		$	113,569		$	11,786,663		$	11,900,232
	Non-accrual loans:
	Mortgage loans (gross):
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	$	1,761		$	177		$	5,565		$	7,503		$	20,046		$	27,549
	Full documentation amortizing	381			—			6,542			6,923			6,454			13,377
	Reduced documentation interest-only	1,747			579			8,066			10,392			26,150			36,542
	Reduced documentation amortizing	657			232			1,550			2,439			2,804			5,243
	Total residential	4,546			988			21,723			27,257			55,454			82,711
	Multi-family	82			—			10,324			10,406			2,834			13,240
	Commercial real estate	1,454			1,569			438			3,461			4,551			8,012
	Total mortgage loans	6,082			2,557			32,485			41,124			62,839			103,963
	Consumer and other loans (gross):
	Home equity lines of credit	—			—			5,648			5,648			79			5,727
	Other	—			—			37			37			—			37
	Total consumer and other loans	—			—			5,685			5,685			79			5,764
	Total non-accrual loans	$	6,082		$	2,557		$	38,170		$	46,809		$	62,918		$	109,727
	Total loans:
	Mortgage loans (gross):
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	$	20,408		$	5,986		$	5,565		$	31,959		$	1,060,257		$	1,092,216
	Full documentation amortizing	30,647			7,717			6,542			44,906			5,117,783			5,162,689
	Reduced documentation interest-only	25,795			6,138			8,066			39,999			644,579			684,578
	Reduced documentation amortizing	9,123			3,594			1,550			14,267			370,924			385,191
	Total residential	85,973			23,435			21,723			131,131			7,193,543			7,324,674
	Multi-family	2,091			3,549			10,324			15,964			3,567,644			3,583,608
	Commercial real estate	1,635			2,067			438			4,140			858,308			862,448
	Total mortgage loans	89,699			29,051			32,485			151,235			11,619,495			11,770,730
	Consumer and other loans (gross):
	Home equity lines of credit	2,820			505			5,648			8,973			179,848			188,821
	Other	114			19			37			170			50,238			50,408
	Total consumer and other loans	2,934			524			5,685			9,143			230,086			239,229
	Total loans	$	92,633		$	29,575		$	38,170		$	160,378		$	11,849,581		$	12,009,959
	Net unamortized premiums and deferred loan origination costs																51,663
	Loans receivable																12,061,622
	Allowance for loan losses																(118,600		)
	Loans receivable, net																$	11,943,022
		At December 31, 2013
		Past Due
		30-59			60-89			90 Days			Total
	(In Thousands)	Days			Days			or More			Past Due			Current			Total
	Accruing loans:
	Mortgage loans (gross):
	Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	$	27,291		$	5,220		$	—		$	32,511		$	1,249,462		$	1,281,973
Full documentation amortizing	31,189			7,415			151			38,755			5,325,944			5,364,699
Reduced documentation interest-only	22,635			5,208			—			27,843			693,660			721,503
Reduced documentation amortizing	8,993			2,311			—			11,304			352,322			363,626
Total residential	90,108			20,154			151			110,413			7,621,388			7,731,801
Multi-family	12,740			970			—			13,710			3,270,206			3,283,916
Commercial real estate	1,729			1,690			233			3,652			801,690			805,342
Total mortgage loans	104,577			22,814			384			127,775			11,693,284			11,821,059
Consumer and other loans (gross):
Home equity lines of credit	3,000			1,321			—			4,321			189,540			193,861
Other	177			19			—			196			39,644			39,840
Total consumer and other loans	3,177			1,340			—			4,517			229,184			233,701
Total accruing loans	$	107,754		$	24,154		$	384		$	132,292		$	11,922,468		$	12,054,760
Non-accrual loans:
Mortgage loans (gross):
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	$	2,185		$	582		$	78,271		$	81,038		$	19,190		$	100,228
Full documentation amortizing	1,327			653			41,934			43,914			10,844			54,758
Reduced documentation interest-only	2,065			579			87,910			90,554			27,604			118,158
Reduced documentation amortizing	617			425			26,112			27,154			5,177			32,331
Total residential	6,194			2,239			234,227			242,660			62,815			305,475
Multi-family	1,104			357			9,054			10,515			2,024			12,539
Commercial real estate	930			—			921			1,851			5,773			7,624
Total mortgage loans	8,228			2,596			244,202			255,026			70,612			325,638
Consumer and other loans (gross):
Home equity lines of credit	—			—			5,916			5,916			32			5,948
Other	—			—			32			32			—			32
Total consumer and other loans	—			—			5,948			5,948			32			5,980
Total non-accrual loans	$	8,228		$	2,596		$	250,150		$	260,974		$	70,644		$	331,618
Total loans:
Mortgage loans (gross):
Residential:
Full documentation interest-only	$	29,476		$	5,802		$	78,271		$	113,549		$	1,268,652		$	1,382,201
Full documentation amortizing	32,516			8,068			42,085			82,669			5,336,788			5,419,457
Reduced documentation interest-only	24,700			5,787			87,910			118,397			721,264			839,661
Reduced documentation amortizing	9,610			2,736			26,112			38,458			357,499			395,957
Total residential	96,302			22,393			234,378			353,073			7,684,203			8,037,276
Multi-family	13,844			1,327			9,054			24,225			3,272,230			3,296,455
Commercial real estate	2,659			1,690			1,154			5,503			807,463			812,966
Total mortgage loans	112,805			25,410			244,586			382,801			11,763,896			12,146,697
Consumer and other loans (gross):
Home equity lines of credit	3,000			1,321			5,916			10,237			189,572			199,809
Other	177			19			32			228			39,644			39,872
Total consumer and other loans	3,177			1,340			5,948			10,465			229,216			239,681
Total loans	$	115,982		$	26,750		$	250,534		$	393,266		$	11,993,112		$	12,386,378
Net unamortized premiums and deferred loan origination costs																55,688
Loans receivable																12,442,066
Allowance for loan losses																(139,000		)
Loans receivable, net																$	12,303,066
Schedule of changes in allowance for loan losses by loan receivable segment	'
		For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Mortgage Loans															Consumer
	(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
							Family					Real Estate					Loans
	Balance at April 1, 2014		$	74,717				$	34,578				$	14,698				$	10,007			$	134,000
	Provision (credited) charged to operations		(9,132		)			2,686					735					(31		)		(5,742		)
	Charge-offs		(12,834		)			(270		)			—					(527		)		(13,631		)
	Recoveries		3,801					81					—					91				3,973
	Balance at June 30, 2014		$	56,552				$	37,075				$	15,433				$	9,540			$	118,600
		For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Mortgage Loans															Consumer
	(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
							Family					Real Estate					Loans
	Balance at January 1, 2014		$	80,337				$	36,703				$	13,136				$	8,824			$	139,000
	Provision (credited) charged to operations		(12,608		)			1,274					5,273					1,950				(4,111		)
	Charge-offs		(16,927		)			(1,139		)			(2,976		)			(1,424		)		(22,466		)
	Recoveries		5,750					237					—					190				6,177
	Balance at June 30, 2014		$	56,552				$	37,075				$	15,433				$	9,540			$	118,600
		For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Mortgage Loans															Consumer
	(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
							Family					Real Estate					Loans
	Balance at April 1, 2013		$	91,546				$	33,952				$	12,395				$	6,357			$	144,250
	Provision (credited) charged to operations		(9,077		)			7,461					4,785					1,357				4,526
	Charge-offs		(6,459		)			(597		)			(826		)			(222		)		(8,104		)
	Recoveries		2,778					49					288					113				3,228
	Balance at June 30, 2013		$	78,788				$	40,865				$	16,642				$	7,605			$	143,900
		For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Mortgage Loans															Consumer
	(In Thousands)	Residential					Multi-					Commercial					and Other					Total
							Family					Real Estate					Loans
	Balance at January 1, 2013		$	89,267				$	35,514				$	14,404				$	6,316			$	145,501
	Provision (credited) charged to operations		(171		)			7,652					3,970					2,201				13,652
	Charge-offs		(14,772		)			(3,538		)			(2,020		)			(1,128		)		(21,458		)
	Recoveries		4,464					1,237					288					216				6,205
	Balance at June 30, 2013		$	78,788				$	40,865				$	16,642				$	7,605			$	143,900
Schedule of balances of residential interest-only mortgage loans by scheduled amortization period	'
	(In Thousands)	Recorded
		Investment
	Amortization scheduled to begin in:
	Twelve months or less	$	381,032
	Thirteen to twenty-four months	668,564
	Twenty-five to thirty-six months	431,858
	Over thirty-six months	295,340
	Total	$	1,776,794
Schedule of balances of loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed	'
		At June 30, 2014
		Mortgage Loans											Consumer
	(In Thousands)	Residential			Multi-			Commercial					and Other			Total
					Family			Real Estate					Loans
	Loans:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	177,038		$	48,551			$	20,162			$	5,323		$	251,074
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	7,147,636			3,535,057				842,286				233,906			11,758,885
	Total loans	$	7,324,674		$	3,583,608			$	862,448			$	239,229		$	12,009,959
	Allowance for loan losses:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,853		$	5,234			$	2,599			$	3,882		$	19,568
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	48,699			31,841				12,834				5,658			99,032
	Total allowance for loan losses	$	56,552		$	37,075			$	15,433			$	9,540		$	118,600
		At December 31, 2013
		Mortgage Loans											Consumer
	(In Thousands)	Residential			Multi-			Commercial					and Other			Total
					Family			Real Estate					Loans
	Loans:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	311,930		$	52,538			$	20,054			$	—		$	384,522
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	7,725,346			3,243,917				792,912				239,681			12,001,856
	Total loans	$	8,037,276		$	3,296,455			$	812,966			$	239,681		$	12,386,378
	Allowance for loan losses:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	18,352		$	2,877			$	302			$	—		$	21,531
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	61,985			33,826				12,834				8,824			117,469
	Total allowance for loan losses	$	80,337		$	36,703			$	13,136			$	8,824		$	139,000
Summary of information related to impaired loans by segment and class	'
		At June 30, 2014																			At December 31, 2013
	(In Thousands)	Unpaid					Recorded					Related					Net				Unpaid				Recorded			Related				Net
		Principal					Investment					Allowance					Investment				Principal				Investment			Allowance				Investment
		Balance																			Balance
	With an allowance recorded:
	Mortgage loans:
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only		$	62,967				$	53,351				$	(2,339	)			$	51,012			$	142,659			$	109,877		$	(6,019	)	$	103,858
	Full documentation amortizing		32,725					30,784					(1,065		)			29,719				41,136				36,091			(2,458		)	33,633
	Reduced documentation interest-only		94,276					79,733					(3,721		)			76,012				183,280				140,357			(7,673		)	132,684
	Reduced documentation amortizing		14,208					13,170					(728		)			12,442				30,660				25,605			(2,202		)	23,403
	Multi-family		42,981					36,983					(5,234		)			31,749				19,748				19,748			(2,877		)	16,871
	Commercial real estate		26,967					20,162					(2,599		)			17,563				5,790				5,790			(302		)	5,488
	Consumer and other loans:
	Home equity lines of credit		5,607					5,323					(3,882		)			1,441				—				—			—			—
	Without an allowance recorded:
	Mortgage loans:
	Multi-family		12,647					11,568					—					11,568				39,871				32,790			—			32,790
	Commercial real estate		—					—					—					—				19,988				14,264			—			14,264
	Total impaired loans		$	292,378				$	251,074				$	(19,568	)			$	231,506			$	483,132			$	384,522		$	(21,531	)	$	362,991
Schedule of information related to average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans	'
		For the Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014															2013
	(In Thousands)	Average					Interest					Cash Basis					Average				Interest				Cash Basis
		Recorded					Income					Interest					Recorded				Income				Interest
		Investment					Recognized					Income					Investment				Recognized				Income
	With an allowance recorded:
	Mortgage loans:
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only		$	105,897				$	618				$	608				$	103,076			$	608			$	630
	Full documentation amortizing		41,213					307					306					27,316				171				173
	Reduced documentation interest-only		132,784					1,087					1,083					150,542				992				1,018
	Reduced documentation amortizing		24,981					134					138					25,243				209				210
	Multi-family		37,277					364					380					16,380				180				195
	Commercial real estate		21,232					262					274					8,586				139				147
	Consumer and other loans:
	Home equity lines of credit		5,067					3					7					—				—				—
	Without an allowance recorded:
	Mortgage loans:
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only		—					—					—					19,119				96				91
	Full documentation amortizing		913					—					—					6,153				17				15
	Multi-family		11,782					136					137					32,404				346				389
	Commercial real estate		—					—					—					11,137				51				134
	Total impaired loans		$	381,146				$	2,911				$	2,933				$	399,956			$	2,809			$	3,002
		For the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014															2013
	(In Thousands)	Average					Interest					Cash Basis					Average				Interest				Cash Basis
		Recorded					Income					Interest					Recorded				Income				Interest
		Investment					Recognized					Income					Investment				Recognized				Income
	With an allowance recorded:
	Mortgage loans:
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only		$	107,224				$	1,222				$	1,244				$	102,934			$	1,157			$	1,262
	Full documentation amortizing		39,505					653					645					27,615				289				305
	Reduced documentation interest-only		135,308					2,163					2,146					149,207				1,897				2,042
	Reduced documentation amortizing		25,189					265					263					25,870				297				322
	Multi-family		31,434					730					764					17,488				373				380
	Commercial real estate		16,084					462					559					9,335				240				264
	Consumer and other loans:
	Home equity lines of credit		5,030					13					21					—				—				—
	Without an allowance recorded:
	Mortgage loans:
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only		—					—					—					19,244				166				170
	Full documentation amortizing		609					—					—					5,861				67				65
	Reduced documentation interest-only		—					—					—					2,781				—				—
	Multi-family		18,785					274					275					33,740				745				796
	Commercial real estate		4,755					—					—					10,028				225				259
	Total impaired loans		$	383,923				$	5,782				$	5,917				$	404,103			$	5,456			$	5,865
Restructured Loans	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Schedule of information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'
		Modifications During the Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
	(Dollars In Thousands)	Number			Pre-			Recorded			Number			Pre-			Recorded
		of Loans			Modification			Investment at			of Loans			Modification			Investment at
					Recorded			June 30, 2014						Recorded			June 30, 2013
					Investment									Investment
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	7			$	2,940		$	2,939		6			$	1,296		$	1,295
	Full documentation amortizing	—			—			—			3			721			718
	Reduced documentation interest-only	4			1,278			1,277			8			2,702			2,702
	Reduced documentation amortizing	—			—			—			3			1,342			1,321
	Multi-family	1			357			357			—			—			—
	Commercial real estate	1			254			251			2			2,416			2,359
	Total	13			$	4,829		$	4,824		22			$	8,477		$	8,395
		Modifications During the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
	(Dollars In Thousands)	Number			Pre-			Recorded			Number			Pre-			Recorded
		of Loans			Modification			Investment at			of Loans			Modification			Investment at
					Recorded			June 30, 2014						Recorded			June 30, 2013
					Investment									Investment
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	18			$	7,797		$	7,374		11			$	2,451		$	2,450
	Full documentation amortizing	3			519			489			5			1,501			1,506
	Reduced documentation interest-only	8			2,301			2,290			19			6,135			6,111
	Reduced documentation amortizing	2			317			262			6			2,084			2,045
	Multi-family	2			1,060			946			3			2,784			2,465
	Commercial real estate	2			913			892			3			3,955			3,698
	Total	35			$	12,907		$	12,253		47			$	18,910		$	18,275
Defaulted Loans	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Schedule of information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'
		For the Three Months Ended June 30,												For the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014						2013						2014						2013
	(Dollars In Thousands)	Number			Recorded			Number			Recorded			Number			Recorded			Number		Recorded
		of Loans			Investment at			of Loans			Investment at			of Loans			Investment at			of Loans		Investment at
					June 30, 2014						June 30, 2013						June 30, 2014					June 30, 2013
	Residential:
	Full documentation interest-only	—			$	—		11			$	2,915		2			$	399		18		$	4,554
	Full documentation amortizing	2			447			9			2,668			2			447			9		2,668
	Reduced documentation interest-only	1			579			19			6,369			3			889			24		8,157
	Reduced documentation amortizing	1			93			3			483			1			93			5		885
	Commercial real estate	1			1,569			—			—			1			1,569			—		—
	Total	5			$	2,688		42			$	12,435		9			$	3,397		56		$	16,264
Performing, non-performing credit quality indicator	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Schedule of loan receivable segments by class and credit quality indicator	'
		At June 30, 2014
		Residential Mortgage Loans																			Consumer and Other Loans
		Full Documentation										Reduced Documentation									Home Equity
	(In Thousands)	Interest-only					Amortizing					Interest-only					Amortizing				Lines of Credit					Other
	Performing		$	1,064,667				$	5,149,312				$	648,036				$	379,948			$	183,094			$	50,371
	Non-performing:
	Current or past due less than 90 days		21,984					6,835					28,476					3,693				79				—
	Past due 90 days or more		5,565					6,542					8,066					1,550				5,648				37
	Total		$	1,092,216				$	5,162,689				$	684,578				$	385,191			$	188,821			$	50,408
		At December 31, 2013
		Residential Mortgage Loans																			Consumer and Other Loans
		Full Documentation										Reduced Documentation									Home Equity
	(In Thousands)	Interest-only					Amortizing					Interest-only					Amortizing				Lines of Credit					Other
	Performing		$	1,281,973				$	5,364,548				$	721,503				$	363,626			$	193,861			$	39,840
	Non-performing:
	Current or past due less than 90 days		21,957					12,824					30,248					6,219				32				—
	Past due 90 days or more		78,271					42,085					87,910					26,112				5,916				32
	Total		$	1,382,201				$	5,419,457				$	839,661				$	395,957			$	199,809			$	39,872
Criticized, Not Criticized	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses disclosures	'
Schedule of loan receivable segments by class and credit quality indicator	'
		At June 30, 2014										At December 31, 2013
	(In Thousands)	Multi-Family					Commercial					Multi-Family					Commercial
							Real Estate										Real Estate
	Not criticized		$	3,526,105				$	816,216				$	3,209,786				$	759,114
	Criticized:
	Special mention		17,261					9,937					14,063					9,760
	Substandard		40,242					36,295					72,606					44,092
	Doubtful		—					—					—					—
	Total		$	3,583,608				$	862,448				$	3,296,455				$	812,966

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Common Share	'
Reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per common share	'
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
	(In Thousands, Except Share Data)	2014				2013				2014				2013
	Net income	$	22,300			$	15,665			$	53,849			$	29,517
	Preferred stock dividends	(2,194			)	(2,827			)	(4,388			)	(2,827			)
	Net income available to common shareholders	20,106				12,838				49,461				26,690
	Income allocated to participating securities	(232			)	(154			)	(552			)	(314			)
	Net income allocated to common shareholders	$	19,874			$	12,684			$	48,909			$	26,376
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	98,275,886				97,021,334				98,191,434				96,848,989
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units (1) (2)	—				—				—				—
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	98,275,886				97,021,334				98,191,434				96,848,989
	Basic EPS	$		0.2		$		0.13		$		0.5		$		0.27
	Diluted EPS	$		0.2		$		0.13		$		0.5		$		0.27
	(1)     Excludes options to purchase 1,011,219 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2014; options to purchase 1,949,670 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013; options to purchase 1,030,651 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2014; and options to purchase 2,387,763 shares of common stock which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
	(2)     Excludes 803,318 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2014; 421,752 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013; 731,973 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2014; and 361,152 unvested restricted stock units which were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013 because the performance conditions have not been satisfied.

Other_Comprehensive_IncomeLoss1

Other Comprehensive Income/Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income/Loss	'
Components of and Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss net of tax	'
	(In Thousands)		At			Other			At
			March 31, 2014			Comprehensive			June 30, 2014
						Income
	Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale		$	(1,373	)	$	4,699		$	3,326
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(30,465		)	161			(30,304		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,254		)	31			(3,223		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(35,092	)	$	4,891		$	(30,201	)
	(In Thousands)		At						At
			December 31, 2013			Other			June 30, 2014
						Comprehensive
						Income
	Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale		$	(4,366	)	$	7,692		$	3,326
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(30,600		)	296			(30,304		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,284		)	61			(3,223		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(38,250	)	$	8,049		$	(30,201	)
	(In Thousands)		At						At
			March 31, 2013			Other			June 30, 2013
						Comprehensive
						(Loss) Income
	Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale		$	7,581		$	(8,065	)	$	(484	)
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(76,488		)	542			(75,946		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,392		)	35			(3,357		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(72,299	)	$	(7,488	)	$	(79,787	)
	(In Thousands)		At			Other			At
			December 31, 2012			Comprehensive			June 30, 2013
						(Loss) Income
	Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale		$	7,451		$	(7,935	)	$	(484	)
	Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(77,115		)	1,169			(75,946		)
	Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits		(3,426		)	69			(3,357		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(73,090	)	$	(6,697	)	$	(79,787	)
Schedule of components of other comprehensive income/loss	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax			After Tax
			Amount			Expense			Amount
	Net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period		$	7,263		$	(2,564	)	$	4,699
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		249			(88		)	161
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		48			(17		)	31
	Other comprehensive income		$	7,560		$	(2,669	)	$	4,891
			For the Six Months Ended
			June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax			After Tax
			Amount			Expense			Amount
	Net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period		$	11,891		$	(4,199	)	$	7,692
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		457			(161		)	296
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		95			(34		)	61
	Other comprehensive income		$	12,443		$	(4,394	)	$	8,049
			For the Three Months Ended
			June 30, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax Benefit			After Tax
			Amount			(Expense)			Amount
	Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:
	Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period		$	(10,396	)	$	3,663		$	(6,733	)
	Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities included in net income		(2,057		)	725			(1,332		)
	Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale		(12,453		)	4,388			(8,065		)
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		838			(296		)	542
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		53			(18		)	35
	Other comprehensive loss		$	(11,562	)	$	4,074		$	(7,488	)
		For the Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Before Tax			Tax Benefit			After Tax
			Amount			(Expense)			Amount
	Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:
	Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period		$	(10,196	)	$	3,593		$	(6,603	)
	Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities included in net income		(2,057		)	725			(1,332		)
	Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale		(12,253		)	4,318			(7,935		)
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income		1,805			(636		)	1,169
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income		106			(37		)	69
	Other comprehensive loss		$	(10,342	)	$	3,645		$	(6,697	)
Information about amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of income	'
	(In Thousands)		For the			For the			Income Statement
			Three Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Line Item
			June 30, 2014			June 30, 2013
	Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities		$	—		$	2,057		Gain on sales of securities
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss (1)		(249		)	(838		)	Compensation and benefits
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost (1)		(48		)	(53		)	Compensation and benefits
	Total reclassifications, before tax		(297		)	1,166
	Income tax effect		105			(411		)	Income tax expense
	Total reclassifications, net of tax		$	(192	)	$	755		Net income
	(In Thousands)		For the			For the			Income Statement
			Six Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Line Item
			June 30, 2014			June 30, 2013
	Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities		$	—		$	2,057		Gain on sales of securities
	Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss (1)		(457		)	(1,805		)	Compensation and benefits
	Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost (1)		(95		)	(106		)	Compensation and benefits
	Total reclassifications, before tax		(552		)	146
	Income tax effect		195			(52		)	Income tax expense
	Total reclassifications, net of tax		$	(357	)	$	94		Net income
	-1	These other comprehensive income/loss components are included in the computations of net periodic (benefit) cost for our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plan. See Note 7 for additional details.

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Postre1

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
Schedule of net periodic (benefit) cost for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plan	'
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Three Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	(In Thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	402		$	471
	Interest cost	2,592			2,365			243			289
	Expected return on plan assets	(3,709		)	(3,189		)	—			—
	Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	342			790			(93		)	48
	Amortization of prior service cost	48			53			—			—
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(727	)	$	19		$	552		$	808
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		For the Six Months Ended						For the Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	(In Thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	621		$	789
	Interest cost	5,225			4,775			465			640
	Expected return on plan assets	(7,422		)	(6,377		)	—			—
	Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	701			1,569			(244		)	236
	Amortization of prior service cost	95			106			—			—
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(1,401	)	$	73		$	842		$	1,665

Stock_Incentive_Plans_Tables

Stock Incentive Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock Incentive Plans	'
Schedule of restricted common stock and performance based restricted stock unit in stock incentive plans	'
		Restricted Common Stock					Restricted Stock Units
		Number of			Weighted Average		Number of			Weighted Average
		Shares			Grant Date Fair Value		Units			Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested at January 1, 2014		781,644		$  11.46			409,100		$   9.22
	Granted		429,346		12.63			395,900		12.14
	Vested		(26,668	)	(12.22	)		—		—
	Forfeited		(18,326	)	(11.99	)		(15,700	)	(10.73	)
	Unvested at June 30, 2014		1,165,996		11.87			789,300		10.65

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements	'
Schedule of carrying values of assets measured at estimated fair value on recurring basis and level within the fair value hierarchy	'
		Carrying Value at June 30, 2014
	(In Thousands)		Total			Level 1			Level 2
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	275,586		$	—		$	275,586
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		6,473			—			6,473
	GSE pass-through certificates		14,905			—			14,905
	Obligations of GSEs		95,472			—			95,472
	Fannie Mae stock		3			3			—
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	392,439		$	3		$	392,436
		Carrying Value at December 31, 2013
	(In Thousands)		Total			Level 1			Level 2
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Residential mortgage-backed securities:
	GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		$	286,074		$	—		$	286,074
	Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs		7,572			—			7,572
	GSE pass-through certificates		16,888			—			16,888
	Obligations of GSEs		91,153			—			91,153
	Fannie Mae stock		3			3			—
	Total securities available-for-sale		$	401,690		$	3		$	401,687
Schedule of carrying values of assets measured at fair value on non-recurring basis which fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy	'
			Carrying Value
	(In Thousands)		At June 30, 2014		At December 31, 2013
	Loans held-for-sale, net		$        958		$        791
	Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale		186,312		—
	Impaired loans		138,637		271,408
	MSR, net		11,804		12,800
	REO, net		22,309		27,101
	Total		$ 360,020		$ 312,100
Schedule of losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on non-recurring basis	'
			For the Six Months Ended
			June 30,
	(In Thousands)		2014		2013
	Loans held-for-sale, net (1)		$      150		$      858
	Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale (1)		8,656		—
	Impaired loans (2)		2,220		13,449
	MSR, net (3)		123		—
	REO, net (4)		1,888		1,177
	Total		$ 13,037		$ 15,484
	(1)      Losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses in the case of a write-down upon the reclassification of a loan to held-for-sale. Losses subsequent to the reclassification of a loan to held-for-sale are charged to other non-interest income.
	(2)      Losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses.
	(3)      Losses are charged to mortgage banking income, net.
	(4)      Losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses in the case of a write-down upon the transfer of a loan to REO. Losses subsequent to the transfer of a loan to REO are charged to REO expense which is a component of other non-interest expense.
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments	'
				At June 30, 2014
				Carrying			Estimated Fair Value
	(In Thousands)			Value			Total			Level 2		Level 3
	Financial Assets:
	Securities held-to-maturity			$	1,960,930		$	1,950,622		$	1,950,622	$	—
	FHLB-NY stock			150,288			150,288			150,288		—
	Loans held-for-sale, net (1)			7,204			7,309			—		7,309
	Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale (1)			186,312			186,312			—		186,312
	Loans receivable, net (1)			11,943,022			12,113,353			—		12,113,353
	MSR, net (1)			11,804			11,809			—		11,809
	Financial Liabilities:
	Deposits			9,659,371			9,710,042			9,710,042		—
	Borrowings, net			4,200,426			4,432,877			4,432,877		—
				At December 31, 2013
				Carrying			Estimated Fair Value
	(In Thousands)			Value			Total			Level 2		Level 3
	Financial Assets:
	Securities held-to-maturity			$	1,849,526		$	1,811,122		$	1,811,122	$	—
	FHLB-NY stock			152,207			152,207			152,207		—
	Loans held-for-sale, net (1)			7,375			7,436			—		7,436
	Loans receivable, net (1)			12,303,066			12,480,533			—		12,480,533
	MSR, net (1)			12,800			12,804			—		12,804
	Financial Liabilities:
	Deposits			9,855,310			9,922,631			9,922,631		—
	Borrowings, net			4,137,161			4,376,336			4,376,336		—
	(1)         Includes assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation	'
Increase in net deferred tax asset due to the effects of the New York State tax legislation	$11.50
Reduction in income tax expense due to the effects of the New York State tax legislation	$11.50

Securities_Details

Securities (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	$393,640	$414,457
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gains	4,407	1,904
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5,608	-14,671
Total available-for-sale securities	392,439	401,690
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	1,960,930	1,849,526
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	16,946	13,023
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-27,254	-51,427
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	1,950,622	1,811,122
Residential mortgage-backed securities	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	294,947	315,767
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gains	4,407	1,904
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,390	-7,137
Total available-for-sale securities	296,964	310,534
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	1,772,334	1,760,812
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	16,289	13,023
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-24,427	-44,024
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	1,764,196	1,729,811
Residential MBS GSE issuance REMICs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	274,136	292,131
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gains	3,834	1,077
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,384	-7,134
Total available-for-sale securities	275,586	286,074
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	1,495,672	1,474,506
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	14,526	12,877
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-19,594	-33,925
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	1,490,604	1,453,458
Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	6,427	7,516
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gains	47	57
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1	-1
Total available-for-sale securities	6,473	7,572
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	3,040	3,833
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	45	61
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-7	-10
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	3,078	3,884
GSE pass-through certificates	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	14,384	16,120
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gains	526	770
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5	-2
Total available-for-sale securities	14,905	16,888
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	273,622	282,473
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,718	85
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-4,826	-10,089
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	270,514	272,469
Multifamily MBS GSE issuance REMICs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	97,108	'
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	580	'
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-52	'
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	97,636	'
Obligations of GSEs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	98,678	98,675
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses	-3,206	-7,522
Total available-for-sale securities	95,472	91,153
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	90,932	88,128
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	77	'
Held-to-maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,775	-7,403
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	88,234	80,725
Fannie Mae stock	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	15	15
Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses	-12	-12
Total available-for-sale securities	3	3
Other	'	'
Securities	'	'
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	556	586
Held-to-maturity, estimated fair value	$556	$586

Securities_Details_2

Securities (Details 2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	$301	$334,474
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	-4	-14,657
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	220,079	205
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5,604	-14
Available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	220,380	334,679
Available-for-sale, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5,608	-14,671
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	226,752	1,031,627
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,637	-43,112
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	753,662	151,609
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-25,617	-8,315
Held-to-maturity, Total, Estimated Fair Value	980,414	1,183,236
Held-to-maturity, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-27,254	-51,427
Residential MBS GSE issuance REMICs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	'	243,149
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	-7,134
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	124,418	'
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,384	'
Available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	124,418	243,149
Available-for-sale, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,384	-7,134
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	206,646	719,715
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,577	-25,611
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	501,931	151,581
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-18,017	-8,314
Held-to-maturity, Total, Estimated Fair Value	708,577	871,296
Held-to-maturity, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-19,594	-33,925
Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	118	132
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1	-1
Available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	118	132
Available-for-sale, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1	-1
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	299	392
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	-7	-10
Held-to-maturity, Total, Estimated Fair Value	299	392
Held-to-maturity, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-7	-10
GSE pass-through certificates	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	301	172
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	-4	-1
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	68	70
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1	-1
Available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	369	242
Available-for-sale, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5	-2
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	28	230,795
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1	-10,088
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	173,574	28
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-4,825	-1
Held-to-maturity, Total, Estimated Fair Value	173,602	230,823
Held-to-maturity, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-4,826	-10,089
Multifamily MBS GSE issuance REMICs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	19,779	'
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	-52	'
Held-to-maturity, Total, Estimated Fair Value	19,779	'
Held-to-maturity, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-52	'
Obligations of GSEs	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	'	91,153
Available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	-7,522
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	95,472	'
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-3,206	'
Available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	95,472	91,153
Available-for-sale, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-3,206	-7,522
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	'	80,725
Held-to-maturity, Less Than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	-7,403
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	78,157	'
Held-to-maturity, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,775	'
Held-to-maturity, Total, Estimated Fair Value	78,157	80,725
Held-to-maturity, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,775	-7,403
Fannie Mae stock	'	'
Securities	'	'
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Estimated Fair Value	3	3
Available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses	-12	-12
Available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	3	3
Available-for-sale, Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	($12)	($12)

Securities_Details_3

Securities (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
		item		item
Securities	'	'	'	'
Number of securities held with unrealized loss	'	84	'	109
Proceeds from sales of securities from the available-for-sale portfolio	'	$0	$41,640,000	'
Gross realized gains from sale of available for sale securities	2,057,000	'	2,057,000	'
Total available-for-sale securities	'	392,439,000	'	401,690,000
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	'	1,960,930,000	'	1,849,526,000
Held-to-maturity, fair value	'	1,950,622,000	'	1,811,122,000
Callable securities, amortized cost	'	189,600,000	'	'
Accrued interest receivable for securities	'	6,400,000	'	6,300,000
Available-for-sale debt securities, excluding mortgage-backed securities	'	'	'	'
Securities	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost	'	98,700,000	'	'
Total available-for-sale securities	'	95,500,000	'	'
Held-to-maturity debt securities, excluding mortgage-backed securities	'	'	'	'
Securities	'	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity, amortized cost	'	91,500,000	'	'
Held-to-maturity, fair value	'	$88,800,000	'	'

NonPerforming_Residential_Mort1

Non-Performing Residential Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	$186,312,000	'	$186,312,000	'
Amount of loan charge-off	13,631,000	8,104,000	22,466,000	21,458,000
Residential | Non-performing loans held-for-sale, net	'	'	'	'
Loans held-for-sale, recorded investment	195,000,000	'	195,000,000	'
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	186,300,000	'	186,300,000	'
Amount of loan charge-off	'	'	$8,700,000	'

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance2

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	$92,633	'	$115,982	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	29,575	'	26,750	'	'	'
90 Days or More	38,170	'	250,534	'	'	'
Total Past Due	160,378	'	393,266	'	'	'
Current	11,849,581	'	11,993,112	'	'	'
Total loans	12,009,959	'	12,386,378	'	'	'
Net unamortized premiums and deferred loan origination costs	51,663	'	55,688	'	'	'
Loans receivable	12,061,622	'	12,442,066	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	-118,600	-134,000	-139,000	-143,900	-144,250	-145,501
Loans receivable, net	11,943,022	'	12,303,066	'	'	'
Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	86,551	'	107,754	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	27,018	'	24,154	'	'	'
90 Days or More	'	'	384	'	'	'
Total Past Due	113,569	'	132,292	'	'	'
Current	11,786,663	'	11,922,468	'	'	'
Total loans	11,900,232	'	12,054,760	'	'	'
Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	6,082	'	8,228	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	2,557	'	2,596	'	'	'
90 Days or More	38,170	'	250,150	'	'	'
Total Past Due	46,809	'	260,974	'	'	'
Current	62,918	'	70,644	'	'	'
Total loans	109,727	'	331,618	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	2,934	'	3,177	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	524	'	1,340	'	'	'
90 Days or More	5,685	'	5,948	'	'	'
Total Past Due	9,143	'	10,465	'	'	'
Current	230,086	'	229,216	'	'	'
Total loans	239,229	'	239,681	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	-9,540	-10,007	-8,824	-7,605	-6,357	-6,316
Consumer and Other Loans | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	2,934	'	3,177	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	524	'	1,340	'	'	'
Total Past Due	3,458	'	4,517	'	'	'
Current	230,007	'	229,184	'	'	'
Total loans	233,465	'	233,701	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
90 Days or More	5,685	'	5,948	'	'	'
Total Past Due	5,685	'	5,948	'	'	'
Current	79	'	32	'	'	'
Total loans	5,764	'	5,980	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans | Home equity lines of credit	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	2,820	'	3,000	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	505	'	1,321	'	'	'
90 Days or More	5,648	'	5,916	'	'	'
Total Past Due	8,973	'	10,237	'	'	'
Current	179,848	'	189,572	'	'	'
Total loans	188,821	'	199,809	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans | Home equity lines of credit | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	2,820	'	3,000	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	505	'	1,321	'	'	'
Total Past Due	3,325	'	4,321	'	'	'
Current	179,769	'	189,540	'	'	'
Total loans	183,094	'	193,861	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans | Home equity lines of credit | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
90 Days or More	5,648	'	5,916	'	'	'
Total Past Due	5,648	'	5,916	'	'	'
Current	79	'	32	'	'	'
Total loans	5,727	'	5,948	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans | Other Loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	114	'	177	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	19	'	19	'	'	'
90 Days or More	37	'	32	'	'	'
Total Past Due	170	'	228	'	'	'
Current	50,238	'	39,644	'	'	'
Total loans	50,408	'	39,872	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans | Other Loans | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	114	'	177	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	19	'	19	'	'	'
Total Past Due	133	'	196	'	'	'
Current	50,238	'	39,644	'	'	'
Total loans	50,371	'	39,840	'	'	'
Consumer and Other Loans | Other Loans | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
90 Days or More	37	'	32	'	'	'
Total Past Due	37	'	32	'	'	'
Total loans	37	'	32	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross)	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	89,699	'	112,805	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	29,051	'	25,410	'	'	'
90 Days or More	32,485	'	244,586	'	'	'
Total Past Due	151,235	'	382,801	'	'	'
Current	11,619,495	'	11,763,896	'	'	'
Total loans	11,770,730	'	12,146,697	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	83,617	'	104,577	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	26,494	'	22,814	'	'	'
90 Days or More	'	'	384	'	'	'
Total Past Due	110,111	'	127,775	'	'	'
Current	11,556,656	'	11,693,284	'	'	'
Total loans	11,666,767	'	11,821,059	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	6,082	'	8,228	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	2,557	'	2,596	'	'	'
90 Days or More	32,485	'	244,202	'	'	'
Total Past Due	41,124	'	255,026	'	'	'
Current	62,839	'	70,612	'	'	'
Total loans	103,963	'	325,638	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	85,973	'	96,302	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	23,435	'	22,393	'	'	'
90 Days or More	21,723	'	234,378	'	'	'
Total Past Due	131,131	'	353,073	'	'	'
Current	7,193,543	'	7,684,203	'	'	'
Total loans	7,324,674	'	8,037,276	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	-56,552	-74,717	-80,337	-78,788	-91,546	-89,267
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	81,427	'	90,108	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	22,447	'	20,154	'	'	'
90 Days or More	'	'	151	'	'	'
Total Past Due	103,874	'	110,413	'	'	'
Current	7,138,089	'	7,621,388	'	'	'
Total loans	7,241,963	'	7,731,801	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	4,546	'	6,194	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	988	'	2,239	'	'	'
90 Days or More	21,723	'	234,227	'	'	'
Total Past Due	27,257	'	242,660	'	'	'
Current	55,454	'	62,815	'	'	'
Total loans	82,711	'	305,475	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Full documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	20,408	'	29,476	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	5,986	'	5,802	'	'	'
90 Days or More	5,565	'	78,271	'	'	'
Total Past Due	31,959	'	113,549	'	'	'
Current	1,060,257	'	1,268,652	'	'	'
Total loans	1,092,216	'	1,382,201	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Full documentation interest-only loans | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	18,647	'	27,291	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	5,809	'	5,220	'	'	'
Total Past Due	24,456	'	32,511	'	'	'
Current	1,040,211	'	1,249,462	'	'	'
Total loans	1,064,667	'	1,281,973	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Full documentation interest-only loans | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	1,761	'	2,185	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	177	'	582	'	'	'
90 Days or More	5,565	'	78,271	'	'	'
Total Past Due	7,503	'	81,038	'	'	'
Current	20,046	'	19,190	'	'	'
Total loans	27,549	'	100,228	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Full documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	30,647	'	32,516	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	7,717	'	8,068	'	'	'
90 Days or More	6,542	'	42,085	'	'	'
Total Past Due	44,906	'	82,669	'	'	'
Current	5,117,783	'	5,336,788	'	'	'
Total loans	5,162,689	'	5,419,457	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Full documentation amortizing loans | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	30,266	'	31,189	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	7,717	'	7,415	'	'	'
90 Days or More	'	'	151	'	'	'
Total Past Due	37,983	'	38,755	'	'	'
Current	5,111,329	'	5,325,944	'	'	'
Total loans	5,149,312	'	5,364,699	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Full documentation amortizing loans | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	381	'	1,327	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	'	'	653	'	'	'
90 Days or More	6,542	'	41,934	'	'	'
Total Past Due	6,923	'	43,914	'	'	'
Current	6,454	'	10,844	'	'	'
Total loans	13,377	'	54,758	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Reduced documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	25,795	'	24,700	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	6,138	'	5,787	'	'	'
90 Days or More	8,066	'	87,910	'	'	'
Total Past Due	39,999	'	118,397	'	'	'
Current	644,579	'	721,264	'	'	'
Total loans	684,578	'	839,661	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Reduced documentation interest-only loans | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	24,048	'	22,635	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	5,559	'	5,208	'	'	'
Total Past Due	29,607	'	27,843	'	'	'
Current	618,429	'	693,660	'	'	'
Total loans	648,036	'	721,503	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Reduced documentation interest-only loans | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	1,747	'	2,065	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	579	'	579	'	'	'
90 Days or More	8,066	'	87,910	'	'	'
Total Past Due	10,392	'	90,554	'	'	'
Current	26,150	'	27,604	'	'	'
Total loans	36,542	'	118,158	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Reduced documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	9,123	'	9,610	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	3,594	'	2,736	'	'	'
90 Days or More	1,550	'	26,112	'	'	'
Total Past Due	14,267	'	38,458	'	'	'
Current	370,924	'	357,499	'	'	'
Total loans	385,191	'	395,957	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Reduced documentation amortizing loans | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	8,466	'	8,993	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	3,362	'	2,311	'	'	'
Total Past Due	11,828	'	11,304	'	'	'
Current	368,120	'	352,322	'	'	'
Total loans	379,948	'	363,626	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential | Reduced documentation amortizing loans | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	657	'	617	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	232	'	425	'	'	'
90 Days or More	1,550	'	26,112	'	'	'
Total Past Due	2,439	'	27,154	'	'	'
Current	2,804	'	5,177	'	'	'
Total loans	5,243	'	32,331	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	2,091	'	13,844	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	3,549	'	1,327	'	'	'
90 Days or More	10,324	'	9,054	'	'	'
Total Past Due	15,964	'	24,225	'	'	'
Current	3,567,644	'	3,272,230	'	'	'
Total loans	3,583,608	'	3,296,455	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	-37,075	-34,578	-36,703	-40,865	-33,952	-35,514
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	2,009	'	12,740	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	3,549	'	970	'	'	'
Total Past Due	5,558	'	13,710	'	'	'
Current	3,564,810	'	3,270,206	'	'	'
Total loans	3,570,368	'	3,283,916	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	82	'	1,104	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	'	'	357	'	'	'
90 Days or More	10,324	'	9,054	'	'	'
Total Past Due	10,406	'	10,515	'	'	'
Current	2,834	'	2,024	'	'	'
Total loans	13,240	'	12,539	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	1,635	'	2,659	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	2,067	'	1,690	'	'	'
90 Days or More	438	'	1,154	'	'	'
Total Past Due	4,140	'	5,503	'	'	'
Current	858,308	'	807,463	'	'	'
Total loans	862,448	'	812,966	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	-15,433	-14,698	-13,136	-16,642	-12,395	-14,404
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate | Accruing loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	181	'	1,729	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	498	'	1,690	'	'	'
90 Days or More	'	'	233	'	'	'
Total Past Due	679	'	3,652	'	'	'
Current	853,757	'	801,690	'	'	'
Total loans	854,436	'	805,342	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate | Non-accrual loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	1,454	'	930	'	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	1,569	'	'	'	'	'
90 Days or More	438	'	921	'	'	'
Total Past Due	3,461	'	1,851	'	'	'
Current	4,551	'	5,773	'	'	'
Total loans	$8,012	'	$7,624	'	'	'

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance3

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	$186,312,000	'	$186,312,000	'
Amount of loan charge-off	13,631,000	8,104,000	22,466,000	21,458,000
Provision (credited) charged to operations	-5,742,000	4,526,000	-4,111,000	13,652,000
Length of period one over which the historical loss experience is analyzed	'	'	'12 months	'
Length of period two over which the historical loss experience is analyzed	'	'	'15 months	'
Length of period three over which the historical loss experience is analyzed	'	'	'18 months	'
Length of period four over which the historical loss experience is analyzed	'	'	'24 months	'
Minimum length of period over which the historical loss experience is analyzed for a particular loan type that may not have sufficient loss history	'	'	'2 years	'
Extended prior period over which loss experience factors are evaluated to consider trends for the majority of loan portfolio	'	'	'2 years	'
Residential | Non-performing loans held-for-sale, net	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	186,300,000	'	186,300,000	'
Amount of loan charge-off	'	'	8,700,000	'
Loans held-for-sale, recorded investment	195,000,000	'	195,000,000	'
Provision (credited) charged to operations	'	'	($5,700,000)	'

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance4

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$134,000	$144,250	$139,000	$145,501
Provision (credited) charged to operations	-5,742	4,526	-4,111	13,652
Charge-offs	-13,631	-8,104	-22,466	-21,458
Recoveries	3,973	3,228	6,177	6,205
Balance at the end of the period	118,600	143,900	118,600	143,900
Consumer and Other Loans	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	10,007	6,357	8,824	6,316
Provision (credited) charged to operations	-31	1,357	1,950	2,201
Charge-offs	-527	-222	-1,424	-1,128
Recoveries	91	113	190	216
Balance at the end of the period	9,540	7,605	9,540	7,605
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	74,717	91,546	80,337	89,267
Provision (credited) charged to operations	-9,132	-9,077	-12,608	-171
Charge-offs	-12,834	-6,459	-16,927	-14,772
Recoveries	3,801	2,778	5,750	4,464
Balance at the end of the period	56,552	78,788	56,552	78,788
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	34,578	33,952	36,703	35,514
Provision (credited) charged to operations	2,686	7,461	1,274	7,652
Charge-offs	-270	-597	-1,139	-3,538
Recoveries	81	49	237	1,237
Balance at the end of the period	37,075	40,865	37,075	40,865
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate	'	'	'	'
Loans receivable and allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	14,698	12,395	13,136	14,404
Provision (credited) charged to operations	735	4,785	5,273	3,970
Charge-offs	'	-826	-2,976	-2,020
Recoveries	'	288	'	288
Balance at the end of the period	$15,433	$16,642	$15,433	$16,642

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance5

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 4) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total loans	$12,009,959	$12,386,378
Residential Mortgage Loans | Interest-only loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Twelve months or less	381,032	'
Thirteen to twenty-four months	668,564	'
Twenty-five to thirty-six months	431,858	'
Over thirty-six months	295,340	'
Total loans	$1,776,794	'

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance6

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 5) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	$12,009,959	$12,386,378
Past due 90 days or more	38,170	250,534
Consumer and Other Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	239,229	239,681
Past due 90 days or more	5,685	5,948
Consumer and Other Loans | Home equity lines of credit	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	188,821	199,809
Past due 90 days or more	5,648	5,916
Consumer and Other Loans | Other Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	50,408	39,872
Past due 90 days or more	37	32
Mortgage Loans (Gross)	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	11,770,730	12,146,697
Past due 90 days or more	32,485	244,586
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	7,324,674	8,037,276
Past due 90 days or more	21,723	234,378
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Full Documentation Interest-only Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	1,092,216	1,382,201
Past due 90 days or more	5,565	78,271
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Full Documentation Amortizing Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	5,162,689	5,419,457
Past due 90 days or more	6,542	42,085
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced Documentation Interest-only Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	684,578	839,661
Past due 90 days or more	8,066	87,910
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced Documentation Amortizing Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	385,191	395,957
Past due 90 days or more	1,550	26,112
Performing | Consumer and Other Loans | Home equity lines of credit	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	183,094	193,861
Performing | Consumer and Other Loans | Other Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	50,371	39,840
Performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Full Documentation Interest-only Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	1,064,667	1,281,973
Performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Full Documentation Amortizing Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	5,149,312	5,364,548
Performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced Documentation Interest-only Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	648,036	721,503
Performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced Documentation Amortizing Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Total	379,948	363,626
Non-performing | Consumer and Other Loans | Home equity lines of credit	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Current or past due less than 90 days	79	32
Past due 90 days or more	5,648	5,916
Non-performing | Consumer and Other Loans | Other Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Past due 90 days or more	37	32
Non-performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Full Documentation Interest-only Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Current or past due less than 90 days	21,984	21,957
Past due 90 days or more	5,565	78,271
Non-performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Full Documentation Amortizing Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Current or past due less than 90 days	6,835	12,824
Past due 90 days or more	6,542	42,085
Non-performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced Documentation Interest-only Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Current or past due less than 90 days	28,476	30,248
Past due 90 days or more	8,066	87,910
Non-performing | Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced Documentation Amortizing Loans	'	'
Recorded Investment	'	'
Current or past due less than 90 days	3,693	6,219
Past due 90 days or more	$1,550	$26,112

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance7

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 6) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	$12,009,959	$12,386,378
Mortgage Loans (Gross)	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	11,770,730	12,146,697
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	3,583,608	3,296,455
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family | Not criticized	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	3,526,105	3,209,786
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family | Special mention	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	17,261	14,063
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family | Substandard	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	40,242	72,606
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	862,448	812,966
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate | Not criticized	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	816,216	759,114
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate | Special mention	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	9,937	9,760
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate | Substandard	'	'
Balances of multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan receivable segments by credit quality indicator	'	'
Total	$36,295	$44,092

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance8

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 7) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balances of our loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed in determining the allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$251,074	'	$384,522	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	11,758,885	'	12,001,856	'	'	'
Total loans	12,009,959	'	12,386,378	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	19,568	'	21,531	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	99,032	'	117,469	'	'	'
Total allowance for loan losses	118,600	134,000	139,000	143,900	144,250	145,501
Consumer and Other Loans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balances of our loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed in determining the allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	5,323	'	'	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	233,906	'	239,681	'	'	'
Total loans	239,229	'	239,681	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	3,882	'	'	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	5,658	'	8,824	'	'	'
Total allowance for loan losses	9,540	10,007	8,824	7,605	6,357	6,316
Mortgage Loans (Gross)	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balances of our loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed in determining the allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total loans	11,770,730	'	12,146,697	'	'	'
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Residential	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balances of our loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed in determining the allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	177,038	'	311,930	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	7,147,636	'	7,725,346	'	'	'
Total loans	7,324,674	'	8,037,276	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	7,853	'	18,352	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	48,699	'	61,985	'	'	'
Total allowance for loan losses	56,552	74,717	80,337	78,788	91,546	89,267
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Multi-Family	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balances of our loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed in determining the allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	48,551	'	52,538	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,535,057	'	3,243,917	'	'	'
Total loans	3,583,608	'	3,296,455	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	5,234	'	2,877	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	31,841	'	33,826	'	'	'
Total allowance for loan losses	37,075	34,578	36,703	40,865	33,952	35,514
Mortgage Loans (Gross) | Commercial Real Estate	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balances of our loans receivable and the related allowance for loan loss allocation by segment and by the impairment methodology followed in determining the allowance for loan losses	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	20,162	'	20,054	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	842,286	'	792,912	'	'	'
Total loans	862,448	'	812,966	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	2,599	'	302	'	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment, allowance for loan losses	12,834	'	12,834	'	'	'
Total allowance for loan losses	$15,433	$14,698	$13,136	$16,642	$12,395	$14,404

Loans_Receivable_and_Allowance9

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 8) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance	$292,378	$483,132
Recorded Investment	251,074	384,522
Related Allowance	-19,568	-21,531
Net Investment	231,506	362,991
Consumer and other loans | Home equity lines of credit	'	'
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans with an allowance recorded	5,607	'
Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	5,323	'
Related Allowance	-3,882	'
Net Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	1,441	'
Mortgage loans | Residential | Full documentation interest-only loans	'	'
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans with an allowance recorded	62,967	142,659
Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	53,351	109,877
Related Allowance	-2,339	-6,019
Net Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	51,012	103,858
Mortgage loans | Residential | Full documentation amortizing loans	'	'
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans with an allowance recorded	32,725	41,136
Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	30,784	36,091
Related Allowance	-1,065	-2,458
Net Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	29,719	33,633
Mortgage loans | Residential | Reduced documentation interest-only loans	'	'
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans with an allowance recorded	94,276	183,280
Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	79,733	140,357
Related Allowance	-3,721	-7,673
Net Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	76,012	132,684
Mortgage loans | Residential | Reduced documentation amortizing loans	'	'
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans with an allowance recorded	14,208	30,660
Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	13,170	25,605
Related Allowance	-728	-2,202
Net Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	12,442	23,403
Mortgage loans | Multi-Family	'	'
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans with an allowance recorded	42,981	19,748
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans without an allowance recorded	12,647	39,871
Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	36,983	19,748
Recorded Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	11,568	32,790
Related Allowance	-5,234	-2,877
Net Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	31,749	16,871
Net Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	11,568	32,790
Mortgage loans | Commercial Real Estate	'	'
Financing receivable, impaired	'	'
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans with an allowance recorded	26,967	5,790
Unpaid Principal Balance, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	19,988
Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	20,162	5,790
Recorded Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	14,264
Related Allowance	-2,599	-302
Net Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	17,563	5,488
Net Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	$14,264

Recovered_Sheet1

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 9) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment	$381,146	$399,956	$383,923	$404,103
Interest Income Recognized	2,911	2,809	5,782	5,456
Cash Basis Interest Income	2,933	3,002	5,917	5,865
Consumer and other loans | Home equity lines of credit	'	'	'	'
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	5,067	'	5,030	'
Interest Income Recognized, Loans with an allowance recorded	3	'	13	'
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans with an allowance recorded	7	'	21	'
Mortgage loans | Residential | Full documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	105,897	103,076	107,224	102,934
Average Recorded Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	19,119	'	19,244
Interest Income Recognized, Loans with an allowance recorded	618	608	1,222	1,157
Interest Income Recognized, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	96	'	166
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans with an allowance recorded	608	630	1,244	1,262
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	91	'	170
Mortgage loans | Residential | Full documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	41,213	27,316	39,505	27,615
Average Recorded Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	913	6,153	609	5,861
Interest Income Recognized, Loans with an allowance recorded	307	171	653	289
Interest Income Recognized, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	17	'	67
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans with an allowance recorded	306	173	645	305
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	15	'	65
Mortgage loans | Residential | Reduced documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	132,784	150,542	135,308	149,207
Average Recorded Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	'	'	2,781
Interest Income Recognized, Loans with an allowance recorded	1,087	992	2,163	1,897
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans with an allowance recorded	1,083	1,018	2,146	2,042
Mortgage loans | Residential | Reduced documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	24,981	25,243	25,189	25,870
Interest Income Recognized, Loans with an allowance recorded	134	209	265	297
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans with an allowance recorded	138	210	263	322
Mortgage loans | Multi-Family	'	'	'	'
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	37,277	16,380	31,434	17,488
Average Recorded Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	11,782	32,404	18,785	33,740
Interest Income Recognized, Loans with an allowance recorded	364	180	730	373
Interest Income Recognized, Loans without an allowance recorded	136	346	274	745
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans with an allowance recorded	380	195	764	380
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans without an allowance recorded	137	389	275	796
Mortgage loans | Commercial Real Estate	'	'	'	'
Average recorded investment, interest income recognized and cash basis interest income related to impaired mortgage loans by segment and class	'	'	'	'
Average Recorded Investment, Loans with an allowance recorded	21,232	8,586	16,084	9,335
Average Recorded Investment, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	11,137	4,755	10,028
Interest Income Recognized, Loans with an allowance recorded	262	139	462	240
Interest Income Recognized, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	51	'	225
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans with an allowance recorded	274	147	559	264
Cash Basis Interest Income, Loans without an allowance recorded	'	$134	'	$259

Recovered_Sheet2

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 10) (Mortgage Loans (Gross), USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
	item	item	item	item
Information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	13	22	35	47
Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	$4,829	$8,477	$12,907	$18,910
Recorded Investment	4,824	8,395	12,253	18,275
Residential Mortgage Loans | Full documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'
Information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	7	6	18	11
Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	2,940	1,296	7,797	2,451
Recorded Investment	2,939	1,295	7,374	2,450
Residential Mortgage Loans | Full documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'
Information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	3	3	5
Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	'	721	519	1,501
Recorded Investment	'	718	489	1,506
Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'
Information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	4	8	8	19
Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	1,278	2,702	2,301	6,135
Recorded Investment	1,277	2,702	2,290	6,111
Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'
Information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	3	2	6
Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	'	1,342	317	2,084
Recorded Investment	'	1,321	262	2,045
Multi-Family	'	'	'	'
Information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	1	'	2	3
Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	357	'	1,060	2,784
Recorded Investment	357	'	946	2,465
Commercial Real Estate	'	'	'	'
Information about mortgage loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	1	2	2	3
Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	254	2,416	913	3,955
Recorded Investment	$251	$2,359	$892	$3,698

Recovered_Sheet3

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 11) (Mortgage Loans (Gross), USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
	item	item	item	item
Information about loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	5	42	9	56
Recorded Investment	$2,688	$12,435	$3,397	$16,264
Residential Mortgage Loans | Full documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'
Information about loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	11	2	18
Recorded Investment	'	2,915	399	4,554
Residential Mortgage Loans | Full documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'
Information about loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	2	9	2	9
Recorded Investment	447	2,668	447	2,668
Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced documentation interest-only loans	'	'	'	'
Information about loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	1	19	3	24
Recorded Investment	579	6,369	889	8,157
Residential Mortgage Loans | Reduced documentation amortizing loans	'	'	'	'
Information about loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	1	3	1	5
Recorded Investment	93	483	93	885
Commercial Real Estate	'	'	'	'
Information about loans receivable by segment and class modified in troubled debt restructuring	'	'	'	'
Number of Loans	1	'	1	'
Recorded Investment	$1,569	'	$1,569	'

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Deta

Earnings Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Common Share	'	'	'	'
Net income	$22,300	$15,665	$53,849	$29,517
Preferred stock dividends	-2,194	-2,827	-4,388	-2,827
Net income available to common shareholders	20,106	12,838	49,461	26,690
Income allocated to participating securities	-232	-154	-552	-314
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$19,874	$12,684	$48,909	$26,376
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	98,275,886	97,021,334	98,191,434	96,848,989
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	98,275,886	97,021,334	98,191,434	96,848,989
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)	$0.20	$0.13	$0.50	$0.27
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$0.20	$0.13	$0.50	$0.27
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock units excluded from the computation of earnings per share (in shares)	803,318	421,752	731,973	361,152
Options	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	'	'	'	'
Stock options excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	1,011,219	1,949,670	1,030,651	2,387,763

Other_Comprehensive_IncomeLoss2

Other Comprehensive Income/Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss components	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	($35,092)	($72,299)	($38,250)	($73,090)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	4,891	-7,488	8,049	-6,697
Balance at the end of the period	-30,201	-79,787	-30,201	-79,787
Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale	'	'	'	'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss components	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	-1,373	7,581	-4,366	7,451
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	4,699	-8,065	7,692	-7,935
Balance at the end of the period	3,326	-484	3,326	-484
Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits	'	'	'	'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss components	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	-30,465	-76,488	-30,600	-77,115
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	161	542	296	1,169
Balance at the end of the period	-30,304	-75,946	-30,304	-75,946
Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits	'	'	'	'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss components	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	-3,254	-3,392	-3,284	-3,426
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	31	35	61	69
Balance at the end of the period	($3,223)	($3,357)	($3,223)	($3,357)

Other_Comprehensive_IncomeLoss3

Other Comprehensive Income/Loss (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale before tax amount:	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period	$7,263	($10,396)	$11,891	($10,196)
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities included in net income	'	-2,057	'	-2,057
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale	'	-12,453	'	-12,253
Net actuarial loss adjustment on pension plans and other postretirement benefits before tax amount:	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income	249	838	457	1,805
Prior service cost adjustment on pension plans and other postretirement benefits before tax amount:	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income	48	53	95	106
Total other comprehensive income, before tax amount	7,560	-11,562	12,443	-10,342
Net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale, tax expense:	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period	-2,564	3,663	-4,199	3,593
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	'	725	'	725
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale	'	4,388	'	4,318
Net actuarial loss adjustment on pension plans and other postretirement benefits, tax expense:	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income	-88	-296	-161	-636
Prior service cost adjustment on pension plans and other postretirement benefits, tax expense:	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income	-17	-18	-34	-37
Total other comprehensive income, tax expense	-2,669	4,074	-4,394	3,645
Net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale:	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period	4,699	-6,733	7,692	-6,603
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	'	-1,332	'	-1,332
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale	4,699	-8,065	7,692	-7,935
Net actuarial loss adjustment on pension plans and other postretirement benefits:	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income	161	542	296	1,169
Prior service cost adjustment on pension plans and other postretirement benefits:	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost included in net income	31	35	61	69
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$4,891	($7,488)	$8,049	($6,697)

Other_Comprehensive_IncomeLoss4

Other Comprehensive Income/Loss (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of income	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities	'	($2,057)	'	($2,057)
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss	249	838	457	1,805
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost	48	53	95	106
Income before income tax expense	33,768	24,560	63,553	46,193
Income tax effect	-11,468	-8,895	-9,704	-16,676
Net income	22,300	15,665	53,849	29,517
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of income	'	'	'	'
Income before income tax expense	-297	1,166	-552	146
Income tax effect	105	-411	195	-52
Net income	-192	755	-357	94
Gain on sales of securities | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of income	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sales of securities	'	2,057	'	2,057
Compensation and benefits | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of income	'	'	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss	-249	-838	-457	-1,805
Reclassification adjustment for prior service cost	($48)	($53)	($95)	($106)

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Postre2

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Pension plans and other postretirement benefits	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	$2,592	$2,365	$5,225	$4,775
Expected return on plan assets	-3,709	-3,189	-7,422	-6,377
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	342	790	701	1,569
Amortization of prior service cost	48	53	95	106
Net periodic (benefit) cost	-727	19	-1,401	73
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Pension plans and other postretirement benefits	'	'	'	'
Service cost	402	471	621	789
Interest cost	243	289	465	640
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	-93	48	-244	236
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$552	$808	$842	$1,665

Stock_Incentive_Plans_Details

Stock Incentive Plans (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

21-May-14

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

21-May-14

Jun. 30, 2014

Restricted common stock

Restricted common stock

Restricted common stock and restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted common stock and performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted common stock

Performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted stock units

Performance-based restricted stock units

Employee Stock Plan, 2005 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2005 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2005 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2005 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2005 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2005 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2005 Plan

Directors Stock Plan, 2007 Plan

Directors Stock Plan, 2007 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2014 Plan

Employee Stock Plan, 2014 Plan

Vest on February 1, 2017, performance level one

Vest on February 1, 2017, performance level one

Vest on February 1, 2017, performance level two

Vest on February 1, 2017, performance level three

Vest on February 1, 2017, performance level four

Vest on February 1, 2017, performance level five

Restricted common stock

Restricted common stock

Restricted common stock

Restricted common stock

Performance-based restricted stock units

Restricted common stock

Restricted common stock

Change in control

Shares vesting in December 2014

Shares vesting in December 2015

Shares vesting in December 2016

Vesting in February 2017

Stock Incentive Plans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted common stock granted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

429,346

'

'

'

'

395,900

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

396,840

128,830

129,430

130,630

395,900

32,506

'

'

'

Vested (in shares)

'

'

'

'

26,668

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited (in shares)

'

'

'

'

18,326

'

'

'

'

15,700

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,950

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

Granted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$12.63

'

'

'

'

$12.14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

1,165,996

781,644

'

'

'

789,300

409,100

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

387,800

28,148

'

'

'

Share of common stock to be paid for each restricted stock unit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

Shares to be issued on vest date as percentage of units granted based on actual performance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

125.00%

'

100.00%

75.00%

50.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares to be issued on vesting date as a percentage of units granted in the event of change in control

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional shares authorized for future grants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,250,000

'

Shares available for future grants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

507,925

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,757,925

Stock-based compensation expense, net of taxes

$1,400,000

$1,100,000

$2,800,000

$2,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation expense, taxes

790,000

613,000

1,500,000

1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pre-tax compensation cost related to share-based compensation awards not yet recognized

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pre-tax compensation cost, weighted average recognition period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years 1 month 6 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pre-tax compensation cost related to non-vested performance-based stock awards and units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted shares or units for which compensation cost will be excluded until the achievement of the performance conditions become probable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

65,000

100,375

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock_Incentive_Plans_Details_

Stock Incentive Plans (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restricted Common Stock	'
Number of Shares	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	781,644
Granted (in shares)	429,346
Vested (in shares)	-26,668
Forfeited (in shares)	-18,326
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	1,165,996
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$11.46
Granted (in dollars per share)	$12.63
Vested (in dollars per share)	($12.22)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	($11.99)
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$11.87
Restricted Stock Units	'
Number of Shares	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	409,100
Granted (in shares)	395,900
Forfeited (in shares)	-15,700
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	789,300
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$9.22
Granted (in dollars per share)	$12.14
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	($10.73)
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$10.65

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	$392,439	$401,690
Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	392,439	401,690
Residential mortgage-backed securities	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	296,964	310,534
Residential mortgage-backed securities | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Percentage of debt securities comprising available-for-sale portfolio	76.00%	77.00%
Available-for-sale residential mortgage-backed securities portfolio which are GSE securities (as a percent)	98.00%	98.00%
Residential MBS GSE issuance REMICs	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	275,586	286,074
Residential MBS GSE issuance REMICs | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	275,586	286,074
Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	6,473	7,572
Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	6,473	7,572
GSE pass-through certificates	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	14,905	16,888
GSE pass-through certificates | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	14,905	16,888
Obligations of GSEs	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	95,472	91,153
Obligations of GSEs | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	95,472	91,153
Percentage of debt securities comprising available-for-sale portfolio	24.00%	23.00%
Fannie Mae stock	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	3	3
Fannie Mae stock | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	3	3
Level 1 | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	3	3
Level 1 | Fannie Mae stock | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	3	3
Level 2 | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	392,436	401,687
Level 2 | Residential MBS GSE issuance REMICs | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	275,586	286,074
Level 2 | Non-GSE issuance REMICs and CMOs | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	6,473	7,572
Level 2 | GSE pass-through certificates | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	14,905	16,888
Level 2 | Obligations of GSEs | Recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Total securities available-for-sale	$95,472	$91,153

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying value of assets	'	'
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	$186,312	'
Impaired loans	251,074	384,522
MSR, net	11,804	12,800
REO, net	44,144	42,636
Carrying Value	'	'
Carrying value of assets	'	'
Loans held-for-sale, net	7,204	7,375
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	186,312	'
MSR, net	11,804	12,800
Level 3	'	'
Carrying value of assets	'	'
Loans held-for-sale, net	7,309	7,436
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	186,312	'
MSR, net	11,809	12,804
Measured on a non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Carrying Value	'	'
Carrying value of assets	'	'
Loans held-for-sale, net	958	791
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	186,312	'
Impaired loans	138,637	271,408
MSR, net	11,804	12,800
REO, net	22,309	27,101
Total	$360,020	$312,100

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (Measured on a non-recurring basis, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$13,037	$15,484
Non-performing loans held-for-sale, net	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	150	858
Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	8,656	'
Impaired loans	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	2,220	13,449
MSR, net	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	123	'
REO, net	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'	'
Losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$1,888	$1,177

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail3

Fair Value Measurements (Details 4)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value	'	'
Impaired loans comprising residential mortgage loans (as a percent)	71.00%	81.00%
Impaired loans comprising multi-family and commercial real estate loans (as a percent)	27.00%	19.00%
Percentage of Impaired Loans Comprising home equity lines of credit	2.00%	'
Impaired loans for which fair value adjustment is recognized comprising residential mortgage loans (as a percent)	67.00%	83.00%
Impaired loans for which fair value adjustment is recognized comprising multi-family and commercial real estate loans (as a percent)	32.00%	17.00%
Impaired loans for which fair value adjustment is recognized comprising home equity lines of credit (as a percent)	1.00%	'
Weighted average	'	'
Valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value	'	'
Assumption to estimate fair value of servicing asset, weighted average discount rate (as a percent)	9.49%	9.45%
Assumption to estimate fair value of servicing asset, weighted average constant prepayment rate (as a percent)	11.90%	10.52%
Assumption to estimate fair value of servicing asset, weighted average life	'5 years 10 months 24 days	'6 years 3 months 18 days
Residential Mortgage Loans	'	'
Valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value	'	'
Period after which loans are individually evaluated for impairment	'180 days	'
Period past due when loan servicer performs property inspections	'45 days	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail4

Fair Value Measurements (Details 5) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mortgage loans held-for-sale

Mortgage loans held-for-sale

Total Fair Value

Total Fair Value

Level 2 Fair Value

Level 2 Fair Value

Level 3 Fair Value

Level 3 Fair Value

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Minimum

Maximum

Financial Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Securities held-to-maturity

$1,960,930

$1,849,526

'

'

$1,950,622

$1,811,122

$1,950,622

$1,811,122

'

'

$1,960,930

$1,849,526

FHLB-NY stock

150,288

152,207

'

'

150,288

152,207

150,288

152,207

'

'

150,288

152,207

Loans held-for-sale, net

'

'

'

'

7,309

7,436

'

'

7,309

7,436

7,204

7,375

Non-performing residential mortgage loans held-for-sale

186,312

'

'

'

186,312

'

'

'

186,312

'

186,312

'

Loans receivable, net

'

'

'

'

12,113,353

12,480,533

'

'

12,113,353

12,480,533

11,943,022

12,303,066

MSR, net

11,804

12,800

'

'

11,809

12,804

'

'

11,809

12,804

11,804

12,800

Mortgage loan, original term

'

'

'15 years

'30 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Financial Liabilities:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deposits

'

'

'

'

9,710,042

9,922,631

9,710,042

9,922,631

'

'

9,659,371

9,855,310

Borrowings, net

'

'

'

'

$4,432,877

$4,376,336

$4,432,877

$4,376,336

'

'

$4,200,426

$4,137,161

Litigation_Details

Litigation (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
	item
Litigation	'
Alleged tax deficiency including interest and penalties related to 2006 through 2008 tax years	$13.30
Number of subsidiaries to which alleged tax deficiencies are related	2
Liability or reserve recorded related to alleged tax deficiencies	$0