Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania (RBPAA) 10-Q 13 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	ROYAL BANCSHARES OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
Entity Central Index Key	922487
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		27,818,286
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,931,692

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$9,883,000	$9,642,000
Interest bearing deposits	31,735,000	21,148,000
Total cash and cash equivalents	41,618,000	30,790,000
Available-for-sale Securities	227,762,000	250,368,000
Other investment, at cost	2,250,000	2,250,000
Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock	2,622,000	2,622,000
Loans and leases ("LHFI")	418,686,000	415,132,000
Less allowance for loan and lease losses	10,897,000	11,708,000
Net loans and leases	407,789,000	403,424,000
Bank owned life insurance	15,762,000	15,636,000
Accrued interest receivable	4,873,000	5,270,000
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	10,541,000	9,779,000
Premises and equipment, net	5,125,000	5,201,000
Other assets	6,863,000	7,213,000
Total assets	725,205,000	732,553,000
Deposits
Non-interest bearing	76,808,000	73,665,000
Interest bearing	443,478,000	456,760,000
Total deposits	520,286,000	530,425,000
Long-term borrowings	92,312,000	92,426,000
Subordinated debentures	25,774,000	25,774,000
Accrued interest payable	1,270,000	726,000
Other liabilities	20,492,000	20,596,000
Total liabilities	660,134,000	669,947,000
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Preferred stock, Series A perpetual, $1,000 liquidation value, 500,000 shares authorized, 18,856 shares outstanding	18,856,000	18,856,000
Additional paid in capital	110,529,000	110,697,000
Accumulated deficit	-114,273,000	-115,864,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,658,000	-2,492,000
Treasury stock - at cost, shares of Class A, 383,403 and 398,365 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	-5,361,000	-5,571,000
Total Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. shareholders’ equity	64,686,000	62,219,000
Noncontrolling interest	385,000	387,000
Total equity	65,071,000	62,606,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	725,205,000	732,553,000
Common Class A [Member]
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Common stock	56,400,000	56,400,000
Total equity	56,400,000	56,400,000
Common Class B [Member]
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Common stock	193,000	193,000
Total equity	$193,000	$193,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Preferred stock, liquidation value (in dollars per share)	$1,000	$1,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	18,856	18,856
Common Class A [Member]
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$2	$2
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	28,200,269	28,200,269
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	383,403	398,365
Common Class B [Member]
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	3,000,000	3,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,931,692	1,931,692

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Interest Income
Loans and leases, including fees	$5,699	$5,224
Investment securities AFS	1,576	1,922
Deposits in banks	5	5
Total Interest Income	7,280	7,151
Interest Expense
Deposits	908	913
Short-term borrowings		5
Long-term borrowings	663	707
Total Interest Expense	1,571	1,625
Net Interest Income	5,709	5,526
Credit for loan and lease losses	-580	-639
Net Interest Income after Credit for Loan and Lease Losses	6,289	6,165
Non-interest Income
Service charges and fees	195	313
Net gains on sales of loans and leases		137
Net gains on sales of other real estate owned	280	129
Income from bank owned life insurance	126	129
Net gains on the sale of AFS investment securities	187
Other income	59	64
Total Non-interest Income	847	772
Non-interest Expense
Employee salaries and benefits	2,611	2,380
Occupancy and equipment	756	630
Professional and legal fees	423	603
OREO expenses and impairment	322	286
Pennsylvania shares tax	113	275
FDIC and state assessments	193	255
Communications and data processing	200	153
Provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures	127	79
Directors' fees	118	121
Marketing and advertising	45	116
Insurance	78	110
Other operating expenses	389	314
Total Non-interest Expense	5,375	5,322
Income Before Tax (Benefit) Expense	1,761	1,615
Net Income	1,761	1,615
Less Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	170	117
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	1,591	1,498
Less Preferred Stock Series A Accumulated Dividend and Accretion	424	664
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$1,167	$834
Per Common Share Data
Net Income - Basic and Diluted	$0.04	$0.06

Statements_of_Consolidated_Com

Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$1,761		$1,615
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax effect	1,095		2,197
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income (1)	123	[1]
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities, net of tax	972		2,197
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization (2)	-17	[2]	-18	[2]
Unrecognized benefit obligation, net of tax	-17		-18
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, net of tax effect	-121
Other comprehensive income (loss)	834		2,215
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,595		3,830
Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	170		117
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	$2,425		$3,713
[1]	Gross amounts are included in net gains on the sale of AFS investment securities on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 15. C
[2]	Gross amounts are included in salaries and benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 15. Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Consolidated_Statement_of_Chan

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Preferred Stock Series A [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$29,950	$127,299	($120,396)	($6,122)	($6,336)	$271	$22,940	$199	$47,805
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013							11,470	1,987
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)			1,498			117			1,615
Other comprehensive income, net of reclassifications and taxes				2,215					2,215
Distributions to non controlling interests						-53			-53
Common stock conversion from Class B to Class A			-35				37	-2
Common stock conversion from Class B to Class A (in shares)							19	-16
Accretion of discount on preferred stock	148		-148
Treasury shares issued for compensation		-192			214				22
Stock option expense		1							1
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	30,098	127,108	-119,081	-3,907	-6,122	335	22,977	197	51,605
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014							11,489	1,971
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	18,856	110,697	-115,864	-2,492	-5,571	387	56,400	193	62,606
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014							28,200	1,932
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)			1,591			170			1,761
Other comprehensive income, net of reclassifications and taxes				834					834
Distributions to non controlling interests						-172			-172
Common stock issued (in shares)							5,000,000
Treasury shares issued for compensation		-184			210				26
Stock option expense		16							16
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$18,856	$110,529	($114,273)	($1,658)	($5,361)	$385	$56,400	$193	$65,071
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015							28,200	1,932

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income	$1,591	$1,498
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	145	96
Stock compensation expense	16	1
Credit for loan and lease losses	-580	-639
Impairment charge for OREO	130	175
Net amortization of AFS investment securities	410	555
Net accretion on loans	-110	-104
Gains on sales of loans and leases		-137
Net gains on sales of OREO	-280	-129
Net gains on sales of investment securities	-187
Income from bank owned life insurance	-126	-129
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in accrued interest receivable	397	379
Decrease in other assets	-277	331
Decrease in accrued interest payable	544	470
Decrease in other liabilities	-104	-668
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,569	1,699
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS investment securities	8,226	10,466
Proceeds from sales of AFS investment securities	18,698
Purchase of AFS investment securities	-2,884	-11,341
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock		200
Proceeds from sales of loans and leases		1,798
Net increase in loans	-4,762	5,063
Additions to OREO	-173
Purchase of premises and equipment	-69	-215
Proceeds from sales of OREO	648	875
Net cash provided by investing activities	19,684	6,846
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in demand and NOW accounts	857	5,783
Increase (decrease) in money market and savings accounts	-7,455	6,865
Decrease in certificates of deposit	-3,541	-8,980
Repayments of short-term borrowings		-5,000
Repayments of long-term borrowings	-114	-114
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	-172	-53
Net cash used in financing activities	-10,425	-1,499
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,828	7,046
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	30,790	16,844
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	41,618	23,890
Supplemental Disclosure
Interest paid	1,027	1,155
Transfers to OREO	$1,087	$672

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Financial Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. (“Royal Bancshares”, the “Company”, “We” or “Our”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Royal Investments of Delaware, Inc., including Royal Investments of Delaware, Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Royal Preferred, LLC, and Royal Bank America (“Royal Bank”), including Royal Bank’s subsidiaries, Royal Real Estate of Pennsylvania, Inc., Royal Investments America, LLC, RBA Property LLC, Narberth Property Acquisition LLC, Rio Marina LLC, and Royal Tax Lien Services, LLC (“RTL”).  Royal Bank also has an 80% and 60% ownership interest in Crusader Servicing Corporation (“CSC”) and Royal Bank America Leasing, LP, respectively. The two Delaware trusts, Royal Bancshares Capital Trust I and Royal Bancshares Capital Trust II are not consolidated per requirements under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, “Consolidation” (“ASC Topic 810”). These consolidated financial statements reflect the historical information of the Company. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Applications of the principles in our preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.  These estimates and assumptions are based on information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. The interim financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods.  These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.  The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	Reclassifications
	Certain items in the 2014 consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation format.  There was no effect on net income for the periods presented herein as a result of the reclassification.
	Accounting Policies Recently Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements
	In January 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables (Topic 310): Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40) Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (“ASU 2014-04”). ASC Topic 310 includes guidance that states that a creditor should reclassify a collateralized mortgage loan such that the loan should be derecognized and the collateral asset recognized when it determines that there has been in substance a repossession or foreclosure by the creditor, that is, the creditor receives physical possession of the debtor’s assets regardless of whether formal foreclosure proceedings take place. However, the terms in substance a repossession or foreclosure and physical possession are not defined in the accounting literature and there is diversity about when a creditor should derecognize the loan receivable and recognize the real estate property. That diversity has been highlighted by recent extended foreclosure timelines and processes related to residential real estate properties.
	The objectives in ASU 2014-04 are intended to reduce diversity in practice by clarifying when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. Holding foreclosed real estate property presents different operational and economic risk to creditors compared with holding an impaired loan. Therefore, consistency in the timing of loan derecognition and presentation of foreclosed real estate properties is of qualitative significance to users of the creditor’s financial statements. Additionally, the disclosure of the amount of foreclosed residential real estate properties and of the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties that are in the process of foreclosure is expected to provide decision-useful information to many users of the creditor’s financial statements. The amendments in ASU 2014-04 are effective for public companies for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments in ASU 2014-04 using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method.  Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-04 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12,  Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (“ASU 2014-12”).  The amendments in ASU 2014-12 require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. A reporting entity should apply existing guidance in Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, as it relates to awards with performance conditions that affect vesting to account for such awards. The performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. The amendments in ASU 2014-12 are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments in this ASU either: (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date; or (b) 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. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”). The amendments in ASU 2015-03 require that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. ASU 2015-03 is consistent with FASB Concepts Statement No.6, Elements of Financial Statements, which states that debt issuance costs are similar to a debt discount and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs would not be affected by the amendments in this ASU. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2015-03 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. Earlier adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Regulatory_Matters_and_Signifi

Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties [Abstract]
Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties	Note 2.Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties
	Federal Reserve Agreement
	In March 2010, we agreed to enter into a written agreement (the “Federal Reserve Agreement”) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (the “Federal Reserve Bank”).  In July 2013, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System terminated the enforcement action under the Federal Reserve Agreement, and it was replaced with an informal non-public agreement, a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”), with the Federal Reserve Bank, effective July 17, 2013.  Included in this MOU are certain continued reporting requirements and a requirement that we receive the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Director of Banking Supervision and Regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System prior to declaring or paying any dividends on our capital stock, making interest payments related to our outstanding trust preferred securities or subordinate securities, incurring or guaranteeing certain debt with an original maturity date greater than one year, and purchasing or redeeming any shares of stock. The MOU will remain in effect until stayed, modified, terminated or suspended in writing by the Federal Reserve Bank.
	Dividend and Interest Restrictions
	Due to the MOU, our ability to obtain lines of credit, to receive attractive collateral treatment from funding sources, and to pursue all attractive funding alternatives in this current low interest rate environment could be impacted and thereby limit liquidity alternatives. On August 13, 2009, the Company’s Board suspended the regular quarterly cash dividends on the 30,407 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.  We made the decision to suspend the preferred cash dividends in order to support the liquidity position of Royal Bank.  The dividend in arrears on the outstanding 18,856 shares of Series A preferred stock is approximately $7.1 million and includes additional dividends on arrearages.  In the event we declared the preferred dividend in arrears our equity and capital ratios would be negatively affected; however, they would remain above the required minimum ratios.
	Under the MOU, we may not declare or pay any dividends on our capital stock or make interest payments related to our outstanding trust preferred securities or subordinate securities without the prior written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Director of the Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. During the first quarter of 2015, we received approval from the Federal Reserve Bank and paid the first quarter interest payment on the trust preferred securities in March 2015.

Investment_Securities

Investment Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investment Securities [Abstract]
Investment Securities	Note 3.Investment Securities
	The carrying value and fair value of investment securities available-for-sale (“AFS”) at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	As of March 31, 2015				Included in OCI*
					Gross			Gross
		Amortized			unrealized			unrealized
	(In thousands)	cost			gains			losses		Fair value
	U.S. government agencies	$	26,124		$	—		$	-405	$	25,719
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,835			409			-37		20,207
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		150,014			3,135			-544		152,605
	Non-agency		3,484			44			—		3,528
	Corporate bonds		11,595			199			-16		11,778
	Municipal bonds		10,101			148			-16		10,233
	Other securities		2,654			1,031			-19		3,666
	Common stocks		26			—			—		26
	Total available for sale	$	223,833		$	4,966		$	-1,037	$	227,762
	As of December 31, 2014				Included in OCI*
					Gross			Gross
		Amortized			unrealized			unrealized
	(In thousands)	cost			gains			losses		Fair value
	U.S. government agencies	$	26,123		$	—		$	-834	$	25,289
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		22,073			375			-61		22,387
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		167,711			2,350			-1,084		168,977
	Non-agency		3,738			7			-14		3,731
	Corporate bonds		15,617			144			-34		15,727
	Municipal bonds		10,117			91			-35		10,173
	Other securities		2,684			1,350			—		4,034
	Common stocks		33			17			—		50
	Total available for sale	$	248,096		$	4,334		$	-2,062	$	250,368
	*Other comprehensive income
	The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		As of March 31, 2015
		Amortized
	(In thousands)	cost			Fair value
	Within 1 year	$	1,000		$	1,012
	After 1 but within 5 years		12,399			12,400
	After 5 but within 10 years		25,309			25,325
	After 10 years		9,112			8,993
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,835			20,207
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		150,014			152,605
	Non-agency		3,484			3,528
	Total available for sale debt securities		221,153			224,070
	No contractual maturity		2,680			3,692
	Total available for sale securities	$	223,833		$	227,762
	Proceeds from the sales of AFS investments during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were $18.7 million and $0 million, respectively. The following table summarizes gross realized gains and losses on the sale of securities recognized in earnings in the periods indicated:
			For the three months ended
			March 31,
	(In thousands)		2015			2014
	Gross realized gains		$	187		$	—
	Gross realized losses			—			—
	Net realized gains (losses)		$	187		$	—
	The tables below indicate the length of time individual AFS securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
	31-Mar-15	Less than 12 months								12 months or longer					Total
					Gross				Number			Gross		Number			Gross		Number
					unrealized				of			unrealized		of			unrealized		of
	(In thousands)	Fair value			losses				positions	Fair value		losses		positions	Fair value		losses		positions
	U.S. government agencies	$	—		$	—			—	$	25,719	$	-405	8	$	25,719	$	-405	8
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		—			—			—		2,859		-37	1		2,859		-37	1
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		11,216			-36			4		28,775		-508	9		39,991		-544	13
	Corporate bonds		1,995			-5			2		989		-11	1		2,984		-16	3
	Municipal bonds		2,073			-15			2		1,005		-1	1		3,078		-16	3
Other securities		240			-19			1		—		—	—		240		-19	1
Total available for sale	$	15,524		$	-75			9	$	59,347	$	-962	20	$	74,871	$	-1,037	29
31-Dec-14	Less than 12 months								12 months or longer					Total
				Gross				Number			Gross		Number			Gross		Number
				unrealized				of			unrealized		of			unrealized		of
(In thousands)	Fair value			losses				positions	Fair value		losses		positions	Fair value		losses		positions
U.S. government agencies	$	—		$	—			—	$	25,289	$	-834	8	$	25,289	$	-834	8
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		—			—			—		8,913		-61	3		8,913		-61	3
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		36,757			-204			12		38,798		-880	12		75,555		-1,084	24
Non-agency		1,432			-14			1		—		—	—		1,432		-14	1
Corporate bonds		8,054			-25			5		991		-9	1		9,045		-34	6
Municipal bonds		1,639			-7			2		3,079		-28	4		4,718		-35	6
Total available for sale	$	47,882		$	-250			20	$	77,070	$	-1,812	28	$	124,952	$	-2,062	48
We evaluate declines in the fair value of securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis.  We assesses whether OTTI is present when the fair value of a security is less than its amortized cost.  Under ASC Topic 320, OTTI is considered to have occurred with respect to debt securities (1) if an entity intends to sell the security; (2) if it is more likely than not an entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) the present value of the expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis. We did not record OTTI charges to earnings during the first quarter of 2015 and 2014.  There was no credit-related impairment losses on debt securities held at March 31, 2015 or March 31, 2014 for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income.
For all debt security types discussed below the fair value is based on prices provided by brokers and safekeeping custodians.
U.S. government-sponsored agencies (“U.S. Agency”):  As of March 31, 2015, we had 8 U.S. Agency securities with a fair value of $25.7 million and gross unrealized losses of $405,000.  All 8 bonds had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer at March 31, 2015. Management believes that the unrealized losses on these debt securities are a function of changes in investment spreads.  Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. We do not intend to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis and have not determined that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis.  Therefore, management has determined that these securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015.
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government sponsored enterprises: As of March 31, 2015, we had one mortgage-backed security with a fair value of $2.9 million and a gross unrealized loss of $37,000.  This mortgage-backed security had been in an unrealized loss position of twelve months or longer. The unrealized loss is attributable to a combination of factors, including relative changes in interest rates since the time of purchase. The contractual cash flows for this security is guaranteed by a U.S. government-sponsored enterprise. Based on its assessment of these factors, management believes that the unrealized loss on this debt security is a function of changes in investment spreads and interest rate movements and not as a result of changes in credit quality.  Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of this security. We do not intend to sell this security before recovery of its cost basis and have not determined that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell this security before recovery of its cost basis.  Therefore, management has determined that this security is not other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015.
U.S. government issued or sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations (“Agency CMOs”):  As of March 31, 2015, we had 13 Agency CMOs with a fair value of $40.0 million and gross unrealized losses of $544,000.  Nine of the Agency CMOs have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer and the remaining 4 Agency CMOs have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months.  The unrealized loss is attributable to a combination of factors, including relative changes in interest rates since the time of purchase.  The contractual cash flows for these securities are guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. Based on its assessment of these factors, management believes that the unrealized losses on these debt securities are a function of changes in investment spreads and interest rate movements and not as a result of changes in credit quality.  Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. We do not intend to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis and have not determined that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis.  Therefore, management has determined that these securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015.
Corporate bonds:  As of March 31, 2015, we had three corporate bonds with a fair value of $3.0 million and gross unrealized losses of $16,000.  One of the corporate bonds had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer and two bonds had been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. These bonds are investment grade.  Our unrealized losses in investments in these corporate bonds represent interest rate risk and not credit risk of the underlying issuers. Management also considered (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost, (2) our intent to hold or sell the security, (3) the financial condition and results of the issuer including changes in capital, (4) the credit rating of the issuer, (5) analysts’ earnings estimates, (6) industry trends specific to the security, and (7) timing of debt maturity and status of debt payments.  Based on the analysis, there was no credit-related loss on the bonds.  Because we do not intend to sell the corporate bonds and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the bonds before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, we do not consider any of the three bonds to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015.
Municipal bonds:  As of March 31, 2015, we had three municipal bonds with a fair value $3.1 million and gross unrealized losses of $16,000.  Two of the municipal bonds had been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and one municipal bond had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer. Because we do not intend to sell the bonds and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the bonds before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, we do not consider the bonds to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015.
Other securities:  As of March 31, 2015, we had six investments in private equity funds which were predominantly invested in real estate.  In determining whether or not OTTI exists, we review the funds’ financials, asset values, and near-term projections.  At March 31, 2015,  one of the private equity fund investments had a fair value of $240,000 and an unrealized loss of $19,000.  OTTI charges were recorded in a prior period on this fund.  Management concluded that there was no additional impairment on this investment as of March 31, 2015.
We will continue to monitor these investments to determine if the discounted cash flow analysis, continued negative trends, market valuations or credit defaults result in impairment that is other than temporary.

Loans_and_Leases

Loans and Leases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Loans and Leases [Abstract]
Loans and Leases	Note 4.Loans and Leases
	Major classifications of LHFI are as follows:
			March 31,			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2015			2014
	Commercial real estate		$	194,277		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			18,610			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			83,240			76,489
	Multi-family			17,594			13,823
	Residential real estate			43,416			42,992
	Leases			53,473			51,583
	Tax certificates			5,608			7,191
	Consumer			2,468			2,354
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	418,686		$	415,132
	We use a nine point grading risk classification system commonly used in the financial services industry as the credit quality indicator.  The first four classifications are rated Pass.  The riskier classifications include Pass-Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk rating is related to the underlying credit quality and probability of default.  These risk ratings are used in the calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses.
		·		Pass: includes credits that demonstrate a low probability of default;
		·		Pass-watch: a warning classification which includes credits that are beginning to demonstrate above average risk through declining earnings, strained cash flows, increased leverage and/or weakening market fundamentals;
		·		Special mention: includes credits that have potential weaknesses that if left uncorrected could weaken the credit or result in inadequate protection of our position at some future date. While potentially weak, credits in this classification are marginally acceptable and loss of principal or interest is not anticipated;
		·		Substandard accrual: includes credits that exhibit a well-defined weakness which currently jeopardizes the repayment of debt and liquidation of collateral even though they are currently performing. These credits are characterized by the distinct possibility that we may incur a loss in the future if these weaknesses are not corrected;
		·		Non-accrual (substandard non-accrual, doubtful, loss): includes credits that demonstrate serious problems to the point that it is probable that interest and principal will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
	All loans, at the time of presentation to the appropriate loan committee, are assigned an initial loan risk rating by the Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”). From time to time, and at the general direction of any of the various loan committees, the ratings may be changed based on the findings of that committee. Items considered in assigning ratings include the financial strength of the borrower and/or guarantors, the type of collateral, the collateral lien position, the type of loan and loan structure, any potential risk inherent in the specific loan type, higher than normal monitoring of the loan or any other factor deemed appropriate by any of the various committees for changing the rating of the loan. Any such change in rating is reflected in the minutes of that committee.
	The following tables present risk ratings for each loan portfolio classification at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, excluding LHFS.
	As of March 31, 2015
	(In thousands)		Pass			Pass-Watch			Special Mention			Substandard			Non-accrual			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	153,647		$	34,902		$	2,170		$	320		$	3,238		$	194,277
	Construction and land development			3,044			14,942			—			—			624			18,610
	Commercial and industrial			57,043			15,105			5,314			3,333			2,445			83,240
	Multi-family			16,781			300			513			—			—			17,594
	Residential real estate			42,427			—			—			—			989			43,416
	Leases			52,933			294			24			—			222			53,473
	Tax certificates			4,774			—			—			—			834			5,608
	Consumer			2,387			81			—			—			—			2,468
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	333,036		$	65,624		$	8,021		$	3,653		$	8,352		$	418,686
	As of December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Pass			Pass-Watch			Special Mention			Substandard			Non-accrual			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	140,045		$	27,229		$	2,512		$	1,568		$	3,684		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			12,861			32,165			—			—			636			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			60,500			8,527			1,608			3,337			2,517			76,489
	Multi-family			12,995			310			518			—			—			13,823
	Residential real estate			42,033			—			—			—			959			42,992
	Leases			51,113			152			1			—			317			51,583
	Tax certificates			5,491			—			—			—			1,700			7,191
	Consumer			2,194			160			—			—			—			2,354
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	327,232		$	68,543		$	4,639		$	4,905		$	9,813		$	415,132
	The following tables present an aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio classification at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, excluding LHFS.
	As of March 31, 2015		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Accruing
	(In thousands)		Past Due			Past Due			90+ Days			Non-accrual			Current			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	2,773		$	503		$	—		$	3,238		$	187,763		$	194,277
	Construction and land development			—			—			—			624			17,986			18,610
	Commercial and industrial			125			428			—			2,445			80,242			83,240
	Multi-family			199			—			—			—			17,395			17,594
	Residential real estate			183			—			—			989			42,244			43,416
	Leases			24			222			—			222			53,005			53,473
	Tax certificates			—			—			—			834			4,774			5,608
	Consumer			—			—			—			—			2,468			2,468
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	3,304		$	1,153		$	—		$	8,352		$	405,877		$	418,686
	As of December 31, 2014		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Accruing
	(In thousands)		Past Due			Past Due			90+ Days			Non-accrual			Current			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	311		$	533		$	—		$	3,684		$	170,510		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			—			—			—			636			45,026			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			92			449			—			2,517			73,431			76,489
	Multi-family			—			—			—			—			13,823			13,823
	Residential real estate			165			162			—			959			41,706			42,992
	Leases			152			1			—			317			51,113			51,583
	Tax certificates			—			—			—			1,700			5,491			7,191
Consumer			—			—			—			—			2,354			2,354
Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	720		$	1,145		$	—		$	9,813		$	403,454		$	415,132
If interest had accrued on non-accrual loans, such income would have been approximately $204,000 and $275,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Impaired Loans
Total cash collected on impaired loans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $1.3 million and $2.0 million respectively, of which $1.1 million and $1.7 million was credited to the principal balance outstanding on such loans, respectively.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following table details our TDRs that are on an accrual status and non-accrual status at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
		As of March 31, 2015
							Non-
		Number of		Accrual			Accrual
(In thousands)		loans		Status			Status			Total TDRs
Commercial real estate		3		$	2,863		$	—		$	2,863
Construction and land development		2			—			624			624
Commercial and industrial		5			3,637			1,398			5,035
Residential real estate		1			—			100			100
Total		11		$	6,500		$	2,122		$	8,622
		As of December 31, 2014
							Non-
		Number of		Accrual			Accrual
(In thousands)		loans		Status			Status			Total TDRs
Commercial real estate		2		$	2,856		$	—		$	2,856
Construction and land development		3			47			636			683
Commercial and industrial		6			3,670			1,448			5,118
Residential real estate		1			—			102			102
Total		12		$	6,573		$	2,186		$	8,759
At March 31, 2015, all of the TDRs were in compliance with their restructured terms. We did not classify any loan modifications as TDRs during the first quarter of 2015. The following table presents restructured loans that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
		Modifications by type for the three months ended March 31, 2014
																			Pre-		Post-
																			Modification		Modification
																			Outstanding		Outstanding
		Number of											Combination						Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)		loans		Rate			Term			Payment			of types			Total			Investment		Investment
Commercial and industrial		2		$	—		$	45		$	—		$	28		$	73		$	73	$	73
Total		2		$	—		$	45		$	—		$	28		$	73		$	73	$	73

Allowance_for_Loan_and_Lease_L

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Abstract]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses	Note 5.Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
	The following tables present the detail of the allowance and the loan portfolio disaggregated by loan portfolio classification as of March 31, 2015,  December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014.
	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	Beginning balance	$	4,452	$	2,292	$	1,780	$	285	$	616	$	1,429	$	667	$	38	$	149	$	11,708
	Charge-offs		—		—		-340		—		—		-103		-425		—		—		-868
	Recoveries		350		248		1		—		8		11		19		—		—		637
	(Credit) provision		83		-1,464		594		60		41		41		81		-4		-12		-580
	Ending balance	$	4,885	$	1,076	$	2,035	$	345	$	665	$	1,378	$	342	$	34	$	137	$	10,897
	Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	231	$	80	$	1	$	—	$	30	$	36	$	8	$	—	$	—	$	386
	Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	4,654	$	996	$	2,034	$	345	$	635	$	1,342	$	334	$	34	$	137	$	10,511
	Loans Held for Investment and Evaluated for Impairment
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	LHFI
	Ending balance	$	194,277	$	18,610	$	83,240	$	17,594	$	43,416	$	53,473	$	5,608	$	2,468	$	—	$	418,686
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	6,327	$	624	$	5,650	$	—	$	989	$	77	$	834	$	—	$	—	$	14,501
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	187,950	$	17,986	$	77,590	$	17,594	$	42,427	$	53,396	$	4,774	$	2,468	$	—	$	404,185
	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Loans Held for Investment
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	Beginning balance	$	5,498	$	2,316	$	3,006	$	402	$	473	$	1,223	$	555	$	15	$	183	$	13,671
	Charge-offs		-354		-172		-452		—		—		-793		-350		—		—		-2,121
	Recoveries		—		940		27		—		15		42		1		—		—		1,025
	(Credit) provision		-692		-792		-801		-117		128		957		461		23		-34		-867
	Ending balance	$	4,452	$	2,292	$	1,780	$	285	$	616	$	1,429	$	667	$	38	$	149	$	11,708
	Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	200	$	—	$	301	$	—	$	28	$	80	$	432	$	—	$	—	$	1,041
	Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	4,252	$	2,292	$	1,479	$	285	$	588	$	1,349	$	235	$	38	$	149	$	10,667
	LHFI
	Ending balance	$	175,038	$	45,662	$	76,489	$	13,823	$	42,992	$	51,583	$	7,191	$	2,354	$	—	$	415,132
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	6,795	$	683	$	5,846	$	—	$	959	$	95	$	1,700	$	—	$	—	$	16,078
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	168,243	$	44,979	$	70,643	$	13,823	$	42,033	$	51,488	$	5,491	$	2,354	$	—	$	399,054
	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	Beginning balance	$	5,498	$	2,316	$	3,006	$	402	$	473	$	1,223	$	555	$	15	$	183	$	13,671
	Charge-offs		-350		—		-452		—		—		-118		-265		—		—		-1,185
	Recoveries		—		—		4		—		2		13		—		—		—		19
	Provision (credit)		-220		-53		-696		-1		15		239		97		2		-22		-639
	Ending balance	$	4,928	$	2,263	$	1,862	$	401	$	490	$	1,357	$	387	$	17	$	161	$	11,866
	Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	22	$	116	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	138
	Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	4,928	$	2,263	$	1,862	$	401	$	468	$	1,241	$	387	$	17	$	161	$	11,728
	Loans Held for Investment and Evaluated for Impairment
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	LHFI
	Ending balance	$	150,111	$	45,751	$	68,664	$	11,876	$	26,465	$	43,644	$	11,182	$	965	$	—	$	358,658
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	4,800	$	3,446	$	6,630	$	—	$	746	$	139	$	1,137	$	—	$	—	$	16,898
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	145,311	$	42,305	$	62,034	$	11,876	$	25,719	$	43,505	$	10,045	$	965	$	—	$	341,760
	The following tables detail the LHFI that were evaluated for impairment by loan classification at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
		At March 31, 2015
		Unpaid
		principal		Recorded		Related
(In thousands)	balance		investment		allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	5,486	$	5,447	$	—
Construction and land development		289		254		—
Commercial and industrial		5,575		5,270		—
Tax certificates		988		550		—
Total:	$	12,338	$	11,521	$	—
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	1,130	$	880	$	231
Construction and land development		546		370		80
Commercial and industrial		2,500		380		1
Residential real estate		1,041		989		30
Leasing		77		77		36
Tax certificates		4,336		284		8
Total:	$	9,630	$	2,980	$	386
	At and for the year ended December 31, 2014
	Unpaid						Average		Interest
	principal		Recorded		Related		recorded		income
(In thousands)	balance		investment		allowance		investment		recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	6,632	$	6,113	$	—	$	5,089	$	98
Construction and land development		894		683		—		2,233		71
Commercial and industrial		5,358		5,118		—		5,786		208
Tax certificates		1,120		890		—		867		—
Total:	$	14,004	$	12,804	$	—	$	13,975	$	377
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	926	$	682	$	200	$	529	$	—
Construction and land development		—		—		—		145		—
Commercial and industrial		2,500		728		301		688		—
Residential real estate		1,068		959		28		864		—
Leases		95		95		80		108		—
Tax certificates		4,835		810		432		145		—
Total:	$	9,424	$	3,274	$	1,041	$	2,479	$	—
The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired LHFI and the related interest income recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015
	Average		Interest
	recorded		income
(In thousands)	investment		recognized
Commercial real estate	$	6,643	$	167
Construction and land development		642		—
Commercial and industrial		5,779		49
Residential real estate		962		—
Leasing		68		—
Tax certificates		1,104		—
Total:	$	15,198	$	216
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
	Average		Interest
	recorded		income
(In thousands)	investment		recognized
Commercial real estate	$	5,192	$	31
Construction and land development		3,706		14
Commercial and industrial		7,406		56
Residential real estate		710		—
Leasing		163		—
Tax certificates		590		—
Total:	$	17,767	$	101

Other_Real_Estate_Owned

Other Real Estate Owned	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Real Estate Owned [Abstract]
Other real estate owned	Note 6.Other Real Estate Owned
	At March 31, 2015, OREO is comprised of three real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of foreclosure in settlement of loans and 85 real estate properties acquired through foreclosure related to tax liens.  Set forth below are tables which detail the changes in OREO from December 31, 2014 to March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
		For the three months ended March 31, 2015
	(In thousands)	Loans		Tax Liens		Total
	Beginning balance	$	349	$	9,430	$	9,779
	Net proceeds from sales		-26		-622		-648
	Net gains on sales		5		275		280
	Transfers in		—		1,087		1,087
	Cash additions		—		173		173
	Impairment charge		—		-130		-130
	Ending balance	$	328	$	10,213	$	10,541
		For the year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Loans		Tax Liens		Total
	Beginning balance	$	1,725	$	7,892	$	9,617
	Net proceeds from sales		-1,336		-2,970		-4,306
	Net gain on sales		59		684		743
	Transfers in		—		2,919		2,919
	Cash additions		—		1,330		1,330
	Impairment charge		-99		-425		-524
	Ending balance	$	349	$	9,430	$	9,779
	At March 31, 2015, OREO was comprised of $229,000 in land, $10.2 million in tax liens, and residential real estate related to a condominium construction project in Minneapolis, Minnesota in which the Company is a participant with a fair value of $99,000.  The properties acquired through the tax lien portfolio were primarily located in New Jersey.

Deposits

Deposits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Deposits [Abstract]
Deposits	Note 7.Deposits
	Our deposit composition as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		March 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2015		2014
	Demand	$	76,808	$	73,665
	NOW		44,229		46,515
	Money Market		157,378		166,224
	Savings		20,112		18,721
	Time deposits (over $100)		87,811		87,209
	Time deposits (under $100)		133,948		138,091
	Total deposits	$	520,286	$	530,425

Borrowings_and_Subordinated_De

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures	Note 8.Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
		1		Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank
	As of March 31, 2015, Royal Bank had $187.9 million of available borrowing capacity at the FHLB, which is based on qualifying collateral.  Total advances from the FHLB were $55.0 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.  The advances and the line of credit are collateralized by FHLB stock, government agency securities and mortgage-backed securities.  As of March 31, 2015, investment securities with a market value of $38.6 million were pledged as collateral to the FHLB.
	Presented below are the Company’s FHLB borrowings allocated by the year in which they mature with their corresponding weighted average rates:
			As of				As of
			31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
	(Dollars in thousands)		Amount		Rate		Amount		Rate
	Advances maturing in
	2015		$	10,000	0.71	%	$	10,000	0.71	%
	2016			10,000	1.11	%		10,000	1.11	%
	2017			25,000	1.46	%		25,000	1.46	%
	2018			10,000	2.01	%		10,000	2.01	%
	Total FHLB borrowings		$	55,000			$	55,000
		2		Other borrowings
	We have a note payable with PNC Bank (“PNC”) at March 31, 2015 in the amount of $2.3 million compared to $2.4 million at December 31, 2014.  The note’s maturity date is August 25, 2016.  The interest rate is a variable rate equal to one month LIBOR + 15 basis points and adjusts monthly.  The interest rate at March 31, 2015 was 0.32%.
	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had additional borrowings of $35.0 million from PNC which will mature on January 7, 2018.  These borrowings have a weighted average interest rate of 3.65%. The note payable and the borrowings are secured by government agency securities and mortgage-backed securities.
	Royal Bank has an additional $10.0 million line of credit with a local financial institution, of which $0 is outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
		3		Subordinated debentures
	We have outstanding $25.0 million of Trust Preferred Securities issued through two Delaware trust affiliates, Royal Bancshares Capital Trust I (“Trust I”) and Royal Bancshares Capital Trust II (“Trust II”) (collectively, the “Trusts”).  We issued an aggregate principal amount of $12.9 million of floating rate junior subordinated debt securities to Trust I and an aggregate principal amount of $12.9 million of fixed/floating rate junior subordinated debt securities to Trust II.  Both debt securities bear an interest rate of 2.42% at March 31, 2015, and reset quarterly at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%.
	Each of Trust I and Trust II issued an aggregate principal amount of $12.5 million of capital securities initially bearing fixed and/or fixed/floating interest rates corresponding to the debt securities held by each trust to an unaffiliated investment vehicle and issued an aggregate principal amount of $387,000 of common securities bearing fixed and/or fixed/floating interest rates corresponding to the debt securities held by each trust to the Company.  We have fully and unconditionally guaranteed all of the obligations of the Trusts, including any distributions and payments on liquidation or redemption of the capital securities.
	Under the MOU as described in “Note 2 — Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company and its non-bank subsidiaries may not make any distributions of interest, principal, or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities without the prior written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Director of the Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.  We received approval and paid the required interest payment in March of 2015.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITY	Note 9.Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity
	In the fourth quarter of 2014, we entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement to hedge the risk of variability in cash flows attributable to changes in the 3 month LIBOR rate. This particular hedging objective was to reduce the interest rate risk associated with our forecasted issuances of 3 month fixed rate debt arising from a rollover strategy. This derivative was used as part of the asset/liability management process, is linked to a specific liability, and has a high correlation between the contract and the underlying item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedge period. The derivative was designated as a cash flow hedge with the change in fair value recorded as an adjustment through other comprehensive income (loss) until the underlying forecasted transactions occur, at which time the deferred gains and losses are recognized in earnings.
	The effects of the derivative instrument on the Consolidated Financial Statements for March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
		As of March 31, 2015
		Notional
		Contract				Balance Sheet		Expiration
	(In thousands)	Amount		Fair Value		Location		Date
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	15,000	$	-467	Other liabilities		24-Jun-21
	Total:	$	15,000	$	-467
		As of December 31, 2014
		Notional
		Contract				Balance Sheet		Expiration
	(In thousands)	Amount		Fair Value		Location		Date
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	15,000	$	-187	Other liabilities		24-Jun-21
	Total:	$	15,000	$	-187
		For the three months ended March 31, 2015
		Amount of Loss		Location of Loss		Amount of Loss
		Recognized		Recognized		Recognized
			in OCI	in Income		in Income
		on Derivatives		on Derivatives		on Derivatives
	(In thousands)	(Effective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	-308	Not Applicable		$	—
	Total:	$	-308			$	—
		For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Amount of Loss		Location of Loss		Amount of Loss
		Recognized		Recognized		Recognized
			in OCI	in Income		in Income
		on Derivatives		on Derivatives		on Derivatives
	(In thousands)	(Effective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	-187	Not Applicable		$	—
	Total:	$	-187			$	—

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations	Note 10.Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations
	We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they become payable. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.  The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement we have in particular classes of financial instruments.
	Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.  We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance-sheet instruments.
	The contract amounts are as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2015		2014
	Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
	Open-end lines of credit	$	44,411	$	48,929
	Commitments to extend credit		11,330		6,430
	Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written		144		371
	Legal Proceedings
	From time to time, we are a party to routine legal proceedings within the normal course of business.  Such routine legal proceedings in the aggregate are believed by management to be immaterial to our financial condition or results of operations.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholdersb Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 11.Shareholders’ Equity
		1	Preferred Stock
	On February 20, 2009, as part of the Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”) established by the Treasury, we issued to Treasury 30,407 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, without par value per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), and a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share.  In conjunction with the purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock, Treasury received a warrant to purchase 1,104,370 shares of our Class A common stock.  The aggregate purchase price for the Series A Preferred Stock and warrant was $30.4 million in cash.  The Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and originally paid cumulative dividends at a rate of 5% per annum.  In February 2014, the cumulative dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock increased to 9% per annum.  The Series A Preferred Stock may generally be redeemed by the Company at any time following consultation with its primary banking regulators.  The warrant issued to Treasury has a 10-year term and is immediately exercisable upon its issuance, with an exercise price, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, equal to $4.13 per share of the common stock.  As a result of the shareholders’ right offering described below, the number of warrants to purchase the Company’s Class A common stock adjusted to 1,368,040 and the warrant exercise price decreased to $3.33 per share of the common stock.
	We received approval from the Federal Reserve Bank to bid up to $14.0 million, which was raised in a private placement, to purchase shares of the Series A Preferred Stock in an auction of such shares to be conducted by the Treasury.  The auction closed on June 19, 2014.  The Series A Preferred Stock was priced in the auction at $1,207.11 per share for all 30,407 shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding. We were allocated 11,551 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for repurchase at the clearing price of $1,207.11. Closing for the sale of the Series A Preferred Stock by the Treasury, including the repurchase of 11,551 shares of Series A Preferred Stock by the Company, occurred on July 2, 2014. As part of this redemption, we eliminated nearly $3.5 million in preferred dividend in arrears.
		2	Common Stock
	Our Class A common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RBPAA.  There is no market for our Class B common stock.  The Class B shares may not be transferred in any manner except to the holder’s immediate family.  Class B shares may be converted to Class A shares at the rate of 1.15 to 1.  Shareholders are entitled to one vote for each Class A share and ten votes for each Class B share held.  Holders of either class of common stock are entitled to conversion equivalent per share dividends when declared.
	To fund the purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock, as described above, we sold 11,666,667 shares of our Class A common stock in a private placement transaction at a price of $1.20 per share.  Additionally, during the third quarter of 2014, we conducted a shareholder rights offering to existing shareholders to limit their ownership dilution from the sale of Class A common stock to the other investors in the private placement. We issued approximately 5.0 million shares and received gross proceeds of approximately $6.0 million.
		3	Payment of Dividends
	Under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law, the Company may pay dividends only if it is solvent and would not be rendered insolvent by the dividend payment. There are also restrictions set forth in the Pennsylvania Banking Code of 1965 (the “Code”) and in the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDIA”) affecting the payment of dividends to the Company by Royal Bank.  Under the Code, no dividends may be paid by a bank except from “accumulated net earnings” (generally retained earnings).  In addition, dividends paid by Royal Bank to the Company would be prohibited if the effect thereof would cause Royal Bank’s capital to be reduced below applicable minimum capital requirements.
	On August 13, 2009, the Company’s Board suspended the regular quarterly cash dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock.  The Company’s Board took this action in consultation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia as required by regulatory policy guidance.  In February 2014, the preferred cumulative dividend rate prospectively increased to 9% per annum.  As a result of the Company’s repurchase of 11,551 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, approximately $3.5 million of the Series A Preferred stock dividend in arrears was eliminated. As of March 31, 2015, the Series A Preferred stock dividend in arrears, which includes additional dividends on arrearages, was approximately $7.1 million and has not been recognized in the consolidated financial statements.  In the event we declared the preferred dividend our capital ratios would be negatively affected; however, they would remain above the required minimum ratios.  Under the Federal Reserve Bank MOU as described in “Note 2 — Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company may not declare or pay any dividends without the prior written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Director of the Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Regulatory_Capital_Requirement

Regulatory Capital Requirements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Regulatory Capital Requirements	Note 12.Regulatory Capital Requirements
	The Company and Royal Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the our financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s and Royal Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
	In July 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies adopted final rules to revise the agencies’ capital adequacy guidelines and prompt corrective action rules, which were designed to enhance such requirements and implement the revised standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, commonly referred to as Basel III. The July 2013 final rules generally implement higher minimum capital requirements, add a new common equity tier 1 capital requirement, and establish criteria that instruments must meet to be considered common equity tier 1 capital, additional tier 1 capital or tier 2 capital. The new minimum capital to risk-adjusted assets requirements are a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% (6.5% to be considered “well capitalized”) and a tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0%, increased from 4.0% (and increased from 6.0% to 8.0% to be considered “well capitalized”); the total capital ratio remains at 8.0% under the new rules (10.0% to be considered “well capitalized”).
	Under the new rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions (including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers), a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer comprised of common equity tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements in an amount greater than 2.5% of total risk-weighted assets. The new minimum capital requirements were effective on January 1, 2015. The capital contribution buffer requirements phase in over a three-year period beginning January 1, 2016. As of March 31, 2015, the Company and Royal Bank satisfied the criteria for a well-capitalized institution.
	In connection with a prior bank regulatory examination, the FDIC concluded, based upon its interpretation of the Call Report instructions and under RAP, that income from Royal Bank’s tax lien business should be recognized on a cash basis, not an accrual basis.  Royal Bank’s current accrual method is in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  Royal Bank disagrees with the FDIC’s conclusion and filed the Call Report for March 31, 2015 and the previous 18 quarters in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  The change in the method of revenue recognition for the tax lien business for regulatory accounting purposes affects Royal Bank’s and the Company’s capital ratios as shown below.  The resolution of this matter will be decided by additional joint regulatory agency guidance which includes the Federal Reserve Bank, the FDIC, and the OCC.
	The table below sets forth Royal Bank’s capital ratios under RAP based on the FDIC’s interpretation of the Call Report instructions:
		At March 31, 2015
											To be well capitalized
							For capital				under prompt corrective
		Actual					adequacy purposes				action provision
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	80,591		16.22	%	$	39,745	8.00	%	$	49,681	10.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	74,323		14.96	%	$	29,809	6.00	%	$	39,745	8.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	$	74,323		10.34	%	$	28,765	4.00	%	$	35,957	5.00	%
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$	73,937		10.62	%	$	22,356	4.50	%	$	32,293	6.50	%
	The tables below reflect the adjustments to the net income as well as the capital ratios for Royal Bank under U.S. GAAP:
		For the three
		months ended
	(In thousands)	31-Mar-15
	RAP net loss	$	-1,192
	Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest		2,790
	U.S. GAAP net income	$	1,598
		At March 31, 2015
		As reported		As adjusted
		under RAP		for U.S. GAAP
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	16.22	%	16.70	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	14.96	%	15.44	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	10.34	%	10.69	%
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	10.62	%	11.12	%
	The tables below reflect the Company’s capital ratios:
		At March 31, 2015
												To be well capitalized
							For capital					under the Federal
		Actual					adequacy purposes				Reserve's regulations
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	97,591		19.44	%	$	40,150	8.00	%	$	50,188	10.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	88,485		17.63	%	$	30,113	6.00	%	$	30,113	6.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	$	88,485		12.17	%	$	29,075	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$	47,019		9.37	%	$	22,585	4.50	%		N/A	N/A
	The Company has filed the Consolidated Financial Statements for Bank Holding Companies-FR Y-9C (“FR Y-9C”) as of March 31, 2015 consistent with U.S. GAAP and the FR Y-9C instructions.  In the event that a similar adjustment for RAP purposes would be required by the Federal Reserve on the holding company level, the adjusted ratios are shown in the table below.
		For the three
		months ended
	(In thousands)	31-Mar-15
	U.S. GAAP net income	$	1,591
	Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest		-2,790
	RAP net loss	$	-1,199
		At March 31, 2015
		As reported		As adjusted
		under U.S. GAAP		for RAP
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	19.44	%	18.98	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	17.63	%	16.98	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	12.17	%	11.70	%
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	9.37	%	8.85	%

Pension_Plan

Pension Plan	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Pension Plan [Abstract]
Pension Plan	Note 13.Pension Plan
	We have a noncontributory nonqualified defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Plan”) covering certain eligible employees.  Our Pension Plan provides retirement benefits under pension trust agreements.  The benefits are based on years of service and the employee’s compensation during the highest three consecutive years during the last 10 years of employment.
	Net periodic defined benefit pension expense for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 included the following components:
		For the three months ended
		March 31,
	(In thousands)	2015		2014
	Service cost	$	16	$	15
	Interest cost		134		155
	Amortization of prior service cost		23		22
	Amortization of actuarial loss		47		32
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	220	$	224
	We have unfunded pension plan obligations of $15.4 million as of March 31, 2015 compared to $15.3 million at December 31, 2014.  We plan to fund the pension plan obligations through existing Company owned life insurance policies.

Earnings_Per_Common_Share

Earnings Per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract]
Income (Loss) Per Common Share	Note 14.Earnings Per Common Share
	We follow the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share” (“ASC Topic 260”).  Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.  We have two classes of common stock currently outstanding. The classes are A and B, of which one share of Class B is convertible into 1.15 shares of Class A.  Diluted EPS takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock using the treasury stock method. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014,  317,735 and 201,914 options to purchase shares of common stock, respectively, were anti-dilutive in the computation of diluted EPS, as the exercise price exceeded average market price in each of those periods.  Additionally warrants to purchase 1,368,040 shares of Class A common stock were also anti-dilutive.
	Basic and diluted EPS are calculated as follows:
		Three months ended  March 31, 2015
		Income		Average shares	Per share
	(In thousands, except for per share data)	(numerator)		(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS
	Income available to common shareholders	$	1,167	30,036	$	0.04
	Diluted EPS
	Income available to common shareholders	$	1,167	30,042	$	0.04
		Three months ended  March 31, 2014
		Income		Average shares	Per share
	(In thousands, except for per share data)	(numerator)		(denominator)	Amount
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Income available to common shareholders	$	834	13,316	$	0.06

Comprehensive_Income_Loss

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	Note 15.Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	FASB ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income” (“ASC Topic 220”), requires the reporting of all changes in equity during the reporting period except investments from and distributions to shareholders.  Net income (loss) is a component of comprehensive income (loss) with all other components referred to in the aggregate as other comprehensive income.  Unrealized gains and losses on AFS securities is an example of another comprehensive income (loss) component.
		Three months ended  March 31, 2015
				Tax
		Before tax		expense		Net of tax
	(In thousands)	amount		(benefit)		amount
	Unrealized gains on investment securities:
	Unrealized holding gains arising during period	$	1,844	$	749	$	1,095
	Less reclassification adjustment for gains
	realized in net income		187		64		123
	Unrealized gains on investment securities		1,657		685		972
	Unrecognized benefit obligation expense:
	Less reclassification adjustment for amortization		-17		—		-17
	Unrecognized benefit obligation		-17		—		-17
	Unrealized loss on derivative instrument		-280		-159		-121
	Other comprehensive income, net	$	1,360	$	526	$	834
		Three months ended  March 31, 2014
				Tax
		Before tax		expense		Net of tax
	(In thousands)	amount		(benefit)		amount
	Unrealized gains on investment securities:
	Unrealized holding gains arising during period	$	3,165	$	968	$	2,197
	Unrealized gains on investment securities		3,165		968		2,197
	Unrecognized benefit obligation expense:
	Less reclassification adjustment for amortization		-28		-10		-18
	Unrecognized benefit obligation		28		10		18
	Other comprehensive income, net	$	3,193	$	978	$	2,215

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Note 16.Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Under FASB ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC Topic 820”), fair values are based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When available, management uses quoted market prices to determine fair value.  If quoted prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuation techniques such as matrix pricing or other models that use, where possible, current market-based or independently sourced market parameters, such as interest rates. If observable market-based inputs are not available, we use unobservable inputs to determine appropriate valuation adjustments using discounted cash flow methodologies.
	Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of our financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique.  Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts we could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated.  The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective period end and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates.  As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each period-end.
	ASC Topic 820 provides guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability has significantly declined and for identifying circumstances when a transaction is not orderly. ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value.  The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC Topic 820 are as follows:
	Level 1:	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
	Level 2:	Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 includes debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently then exchange-traded instruments. Valuation techniques include matrix pricing which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices.
	Level 3:	Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).
	A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  We did not have transfers of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
	Items Measured on a Recurring Basis
	Our available for sale investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.
	Fair value for Level 1 securities are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges.  Level 1 securities include common stocks.
	Level 2 securities include obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies and debt securities with quoted prices, which are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments, whose value is determined using matrix pricing with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.  The prices were obtained from third party vendors.  This category generally includes our mortgage-backed securities and CMOs issued by U.S. government and government-sponsored agencies, non-agency CMOs, and corporate and municipal bonds.
	Level 3 securities include investments in seven private equity funds which are predominantly invested in real estate.  The value of the private equity funds are derived from the funds’ financials and K-1 filings.  We also review the funds’ asset values and its near-term projections.
	For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
			Fair Value Measurements Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other			Significant
			Identical		Observable			Unobservable
	As of March 31, 2015		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
	Assets:
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. government agencies		$	—	$	25,719		$	—		$	25,719
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential			—		20,207			—			20,207
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies			—		152,605			—			152,605
	Non-agency			—		3,528			—			3,528
	Corporate bonds			—		11,778			—			11,778
	Municipal bonds			—		10,233			—			10,233
	Other securities			—		—			3,666			3,666
	Common stocks			26		—			—			26
	Total investment securities available for sale		$	26	$	224,070		$	3,666		$	227,762
	Liabilities:
	Derivative instruments
	Interest rate swaps		$	—	$	467		$	—		$	467
			Fair Value Measurements Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other			Significant
			Identical		Observable			Unobservable
	As of December 31, 2014		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. government agencies		$	—	$	25,289		$	—		$	25,289
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential			—		22,387			—			22,387
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies			—		168,977			—			168,977
	Non-agency			—		3,731			—			3,731
	Corporate bonds			—		15,727			—			15,727
	Municipal bonds			—		10,173			—			10,173
	Other securities			—		—			4,034			4,034
	Common stocks			50		—			—			50
	Total investment securities available for sale		$	50	$	246,284		$	4,034		$	250,368
	Liabilities:
	Derivative instruments
	Interest rate swaps		$	—	$	187		$	—		$	187
	The following tables present additional information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
	(In thousands)		Other securities
	Investment Securities Available for Sale		2015		2014
	Beginning balance January 1,		$	4,034	$	4,625
	Total gains/(losses) - (realized/unrealized):
	Included in earnings-gain on sale			62		—
	Included in other comprehensive income			-339		284
Purchases			4		—
Sales and calls			-95		-129
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			—		—
Ending balance March 31,		$	3,666	$	4,780
Items Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis
Non-accrual loans and TDRs are evaluated for impairment on an individual basis under FASB ASC Topic 310 “Receivables”.  The impairment analysis includes current collateral values, known relevant factors that may affect loan collectability, and risks inherent in different kinds of lending.  When the collateral value or discounted cash flows less costs to sell is less than the carrying value of the loan a specific reserve (valuation allowance) is established. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. OREO is carried at the lower of cost or fair value.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the real estate.  Additionally, for collateral acquired from tax liens, fair value may be established using brokers opinions due to their lower carrying value.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.
For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements Using:
		Quoted Prices
		in Active		Significant
		Markets for		Other			Significant
		Identical		Observable			Unobservable
As of March 31, 2015		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
Assets
Impaired loans and leases		$	—	$	—		$	2,611		$	2,611
Other real estate owned			—		—			3,758			3,758
		Fair Value Measurements Using:
		Quoted Prices
		in Active		Significant
		Markets for		Other			Significant
		Identical		Observable			Unobservable
As of December 31, 2014		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
Assets
Impaired loans and leases		$	—	$	—		$	2,812		$	2,812
Other real estate owned			—		—			3,418			3,418
The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which we have utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
As of March 31, 2015				Valuation				Range
(In thousands)		Fair Value		Techniques		Unobservable Input		(Weighted Average)
Impaired loans and leases		$	2,611	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-40.00%		(-24.6%)
				collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses		0.0%	-	-24.00%		(-7.7%)
Other real estate owned			3,758	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-73.30%		(-13.3%)
				collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses				-14.70%		(-14.7%)
		Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
As of December 31, 2014				Valuation				Range
(In thousands)		Fair Value		Techniques		Unobservable Input		(Weighted Average)
Impaired loans and leases		$	2,812	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-20.00%		(-20.0%)
				collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses		0.0%	-	-24.00%		(-7.8%)
Other real estate owned			3,418	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-68.60%		(-14.5%)
				collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses		0.0%	-	-14.70%		(-14.7%)
	-1		Appraisals may be adjusted for qualitative factors such as interior condition of the property and liquidation expenses.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of our financial instruments at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of our assets and liabilities.  Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between  our disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.  The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial instruments that are measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are discussed above.
Cash and cash equivalents (carried at cost):
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.
Securities:
Management uses quoted market prices to determine fair value of securities (level 1).  If quoted prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuation techniques such as matrix pricing or other models that use, where possible, current market-based or independently sourced market parameters, such as interest rates (level 2). If observable market-based inputs are not available, we use unobservable inputs to determine appropriate valuation adjustments by reviewing the private equities funds’ financials and K-1 filings (level 3).
Other Investment (carried at cost):
This investment includes the Solomon Hess SBA Loan Fund, which we invested in to partially satisfy Royal Bank’s community reinvestment requirement.  Shares in this fund are not publicly traded and therefore have no readily determinable fair market value.  An investor can have its investment in the Fund redeemed for the balance of its capital account at any quarter end with 60 days notice to the Fund.  The investment in this Fund is recorded at cost.  We do not record this investment at fair value on a recurring basis, as this investment’s carrying amount approximates fair value.
Restricted investment in bank stock (carried at cost):
The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.
Loans receivable (carried at cost):
The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans.  Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal.   Generally, for variable rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
Impaired loans (generally carried at fair value):
Impaired loans are accounted for under ASC Topic 310. Impaired loans are those in which we have measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based on the expected proceeds.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.
Accrued interest receivable and payable (carried at cost):
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
Deposit liabilities (carried at cost):
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
Short-term borrowings (carried at cost):
The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.
Long-term debt (carried at cost):
Fair values of FHLB advances and other long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.  These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.
Subordinated debt (carried at cost):
Fair values of junior subordinated debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on market rates currently offered on such debt with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.
Derivative instruments:
We have contracted with a third party vendor to provide periodic valuations for its interest rate derivatives to determine the fair value of its interest rate swaps. The vendor utilizes standard valuation methodologies applicable to interest rate derivatives such as discounted cash flow analysis and extensions of the Black-Scholes model. Such valuations are based upon readily observable market data and are therefore considered Level 2 valuations by the Company.
Off-balance sheet financial instruments (disclosed at cost):
Fair values of our off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account, the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  They are not shown in the table because the amounts are immaterial.
The tables below indicate the fair value of our financial instruments at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
							Fair Value Measurements
							At March 31, 2015
							Quoted Prices
							in Active			Significant
							Markets for			Other			Significant
							Identical			Observable			Unobservable
		Carrying		Estimated			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
(In thousands)		amount		fair value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	41,618	$	41,618		$	41,618		$	—		$	—
Investment securities available for sale			227,762		227,762			26			224,070			3,666
Other investment			2,250		2,250			—			—			2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock			2,622		2,622			—			—			2,622
Loans, net			407,789		404,770			—			—			404,770
Accrued interest receivable			4,873		4,873			—			4,873			—
Financial Liabilities:
Demand deposits			76,808		76,808			—			76,808			—
NOW and money markets			201,607		201,607			—			201,607			—
Savings			20,112		20,112			—			20,112			—
Time deposits			221,759		219,851			—			219,851			—
Long-term borrowings			92,312		89,652			—			89,652			—
Subordinated debt			25,774		25,649			—			25,649			—
Accrued interest payable			1,270		1,270			—			1,270			—
Derivative Instruments:
Interest rate swaps			467		467			—			467			—
							Fair Value Measurements
							At December 31, 2014
							Quoted Prices
							in Active			Significant
							Markets for			Other			Significant
							Identical			Observable			Unobservable
		Carrying		Estimated			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
(In thousands)		amount		fair value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	30,790	$	30,790		$	30,790		$	—		$	—
Investment securities available for sale			250,368		250,368			50			246,284			4,034
Other investment			2,250		2,250			—			—			2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock			2,622		2,622			—			—			2,622
Loans, net			403,424		400,979			—			—			400,979
Accrued interest receivable			5,270		5,270			—			5,270			—
Financial Liabilities:
Demand deposits			73,665		73,665			—			73,665			—
NOW and money markets			212,739		212,739			—			212,739			—
Savings			18,721		18,721			—			18,721			—
Time deposits			225,300		223,788			—			223,788			—
Long-term borrowings			92,426		90,022			—			90,022			—
Subordinated debt			25,774		25,091			—			25,091			—
Accrued interest payable			726		726			—			726			—
Derivative Instruments:
Interest rate swaps			187		187			—			187			—
Limitations
The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments.  Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.
These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.  Further, the foregoing estimates may not reflect the actual amount that could be realized if all or substantially all of the financial instruments were offered for sale.  This is due to the fact that no market exists for a sizable portion of the loan, deposit and off balance sheet instruments.
In addition, the fair value estimates are based on existing on-and-off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to value anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Other significant assets that are not considered financial assets include premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.
Finally, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments.  This lack of uniform valuation methodologies introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.

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Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 17.Segment Information
	FASB ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” (“ASC Topic 280”) established standards for public business enterprises to report information about operating segments in their annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in subsequent interim financial reports issued to shareholders.  It also established standards for related disclosure about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers.  Operating segments are components of an enterprise, which are evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision makers in deciding how to allocate and assess resources and performance.  Our chief operating decision makers are the CEO and the CFO. We have identified our reportable operating segments as “Community Banking” and “Tax Liens”.
	Community banking
	Our community banking segment, which includes Royal Bank, consists of commercial and retail banking and equipment leasing. The community banking business segment is managed as a single strategic unit which generates revenue from a variety of products and services provided by Royal Bank and Royal Bank Leasing.  For example, commercial lending is dependent upon the ability of Royal Bank to fund cash needed to make loans with retail deposits and other borrowings and to manage interest rate and credit risk.
	Tax liens
	At March 31, 2015, Royal Bank’s tax liens segment includes its 80% and 100% ownership interest in CSC and RTL, respectively. Our tax liens segment consisted of purchasing delinquent tax certificates from local municipalities at auction and then processing those liens to either encourage the property holder to pay off the lien, or to foreclose and sell the property.  The tax liens segment earns income based on interest rates (determined at auction) and penalties assigned by the municipality along with gains on sale of foreclosed properties. CSC has been liquidating its assets under an orderly, long term plan.  RTL ceased acquiring tax certificates at public auctions in 2010.
	The following table presents selected financial information for reportable business segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
		Three months ended  March 31, 2015
		Community
	(In thousands)	Banking		Tax Liens		Consolidated
	Total assets	$	706,252	$	18,953	$	725,205
	Total deposits	$	520,286	$	—	$	520,286
	Interest income	$	7,037	$	243	$	7,280
	Interest expense		1,344		227		1,571
	Net interest income	$	5,693	$	16	$	5,709
	(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses		-661		81		-580
	Total non-interest income		517		330		847
	Total non-interest expense		4,855		520		5,375
	Income tax expense (benefit)		—		—		—
	Net income (loss)	$	2,016	$	-255	$	1,761
	Noncontrolling interest	$	189	$	-19	$	170
	Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares	$	1,827	$	-236	$	1,591
		Three months ended  March 31, 2014
		Community
	(In thousands)	Banking		Tax Liens		Consolidated
	Total assets	$	709,911	$	24,499	$	734,410
	Total deposits	$	532,632	$	—	$	532,632
	Interest income	$	6,796	$	355	$	7,151
	Interest expense		1,320		305		1,625
	Net interest income	$	5,476	$	50	$	5,526
	(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses		-737		98		-639
	Total non-interest income		566		206		772
	Total non-interest expense		4,937		385		5,322
	Income tax expense (benefit)		—		—		—
	Net income (loss)	$	1,842	$	-227	$	1,615
	Noncontrolling interest	$	156	$	-39	$	117
	Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares	$	1,686	$	-188	$	1,498
	Interest income earned by the community banking segment related to the tax liens segment was approximately $227,000 and $305,000 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014,  respectively.

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Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	Note 18.Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
	As a member of the FHLB, we are required to purchase and hold stock in the FHLB to satisfy membership and borrowing requirements.  The stock can only be sold to the FHLB or to another member institution, and all sales of FHLB stock must be at par. As a result of these restrictions, there is no active market for the FHLB stock. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, FHLB stock totaled $2.6 million.
	FHLB stock is held as a long-term investment and its value is determined based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value. We evaluate impairment quarterly. The decision of whether impairment exists is a matter of judgment that reflects management’s view of the FHLB’s long-term performance, which includes factors such as the following: (1) its operating performance, (2) the severity and duration of declines in the fair value of its net assets related to its capital stock amount, (3) its liquidity position, and (4) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the FHLB.  Based on the capital adequacy and the liquidity position of the FHLB, management believes that the par value of its investment in FHLB stock will be recovered.  Accordingly, there is no other-than-temporary impairment related to the carrying amount of our FHLB stock as of March 31, 2015.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Financial Presentation	Basis of Financial Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. (“Royal Bancshares”, the “Company”, “We” or “Our”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Royal Investments of Delaware, Inc., including Royal Investments of Delaware, Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Royal Preferred, LLC, and Royal Bank America (“Royal Bank”), including Royal Bank’s subsidiaries, Royal Real Estate of Pennsylvania, Inc., Royal Investments America, LLC, RBA Property LLC, Narberth Property Acquisition LLC, Rio Marina LLC, and Royal Tax Lien Services, LLC (“RTL”).  Royal Bank also has an 80% and 60% ownership interest in Crusader Servicing Corporation (“CSC”) and Royal Bank America Leasing, LP, respectively. The two Delaware trusts, Royal Bancshares Capital Trust I and Royal Bancshares Capital Trust II are not consolidated per requirements under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, “Consolidation” (“ASC Topic 810”). These consolidated financial statements reflect the historical information of the Company. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Applications of the principles in our preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.  These estimates and assumptions are based on information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. The interim financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods.  These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.  The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications
	Certain items in the 2014 consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation format.  There was no effect on net income for the periods presented herein as a result of the reclassification.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Accounting Policies Recently Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements
	In January 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables (Topic 310): Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40) Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (“ASU 2014-04”). ASC Topic 310 includes guidance that states that a creditor should reclassify a collateralized mortgage loan such that the loan should be derecognized and the collateral asset recognized when it determines that there has been in substance a repossession or foreclosure by the creditor, that is, the creditor receives physical possession of the debtor’s assets regardless of whether formal foreclosure proceedings take place. However, the terms in substance a repossession or foreclosure and physical possession are not defined in the accounting literature and there is diversity about when a creditor should derecognize the loan receivable and recognize the real estate property. That diversity has been highlighted by recent extended foreclosure timelines and processes related to residential real estate properties.
	The objectives in ASU 2014-04 are intended to reduce diversity in practice by clarifying when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. Holding foreclosed real estate property presents different operational and economic risk to creditors compared with holding an impaired loan. Therefore, consistency in the timing of loan derecognition and presentation of foreclosed real estate properties is of qualitative significance to users of the creditor’s financial statements. Additionally, the disclosure of the amount of foreclosed residential real estate properties and of the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties that are in the process of foreclosure is expected to provide decision-useful information to many users of the creditor’s financial statements. The amendments in ASU 2014-04 are effective for public companies for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments in ASU 2014-04 using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method.  Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-04 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12,  Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (“ASU 2014-12”).  The amendments in ASU 2014-12 require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. A reporting entity should apply existing guidance in Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, as it relates to awards with performance conditions that affect vesting to account for such awards. The performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. The amendments in ASU 2014-12 are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments in this ASU either: (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date; or (b) 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. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”). The amendments in ASU 2015-03 require that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. ASU 2015-03 is consistent with FASB Concepts Statement No.6, Elements of Financial Statements, which states that debt issuance costs are similar to a debt discount and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs would not be affected by the amendments in this ASU. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2015-03 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. Earlier adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Investment_Securities_Tables

Investment Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investment Securities [Abstract]
Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of available-for-sale investment securities
	As of March 31, 2015				Included in OCI*
					Gross			Gross
		Amortized			unrealized			unrealized
	(In thousands)	cost			gains			losses		Fair value
	U.S. government agencies	$	26,124		$	—		$	-405	$	25,719
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,835			409			-37		20,207
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		150,014			3,135			-544		152,605
	Non-agency		3,484			44			—		3,528
	Corporate bonds		11,595			199			-16		11,778
	Municipal bonds		10,101			148			-16		10,233
	Other securities		2,654			1,031			-19		3,666
	Common stocks		26			—			—		26
	Total available for sale	$	223,833		$	4,966		$	-1,037	$	227,762
	As of December 31, 2014				Included in OCI*
					Gross			Gross
		Amortized			unrealized			unrealized
	(In thousands)	cost			gains			losses		Fair value
	U.S. government agencies	$	26,123		$	—		$	-834	$	25,289
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		22,073			375			-61		22,387
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		167,711			2,350			-1,084		168,977
	Non-agency		3,738			7			-14		3,731
	Corporate bonds		15,617			144			-34		15,727
	Municipal bonds		10,117			91			-35		10,173
	Other securities		2,684			1,350			—		4,034
	Common stocks		33			17			—		50
	Total available for sale	$	248,096		$	4,334		$	-2,062	$	250,368
	*Other comprehensive income
Amortized cost and fair value of investment securities, by contractual maturity
		As of March 31, 2015
		Amortized
	(In thousands)	cost			Fair value
	Within 1 year	$	1,000		$	1,012
	After 1 but within 5 years		12,399			12,400
	After 5 but within 10 years		25,309			25,325
	After 10 years		9,112			8,993
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,835			20,207
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		150,014			152,605
	Non-agency		3,484			3,528
	Total available for sale debt securities		221,153			224,070
	No contractual maturity		2,680			3,692
	Total available for sale securities	$	223,833		$	227,762
Gross realized gains and losses realized on sale of securities
			For the three months ended
			March 31,
	(In thousands)		2015			2014
	Gross realized gains		$	187		$	—
	Gross realized losses			—			—
	Net realized gains (losses)		$	187		$	—
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position
	31-Mar-15	Less than 12 months								12 months or longer					Total
					Gross				Number			Gross		Number			Gross		Number
					unrealized				of			unrealized		of			unrealized		of
	(In thousands)	Fair value			losses				positions	Fair value		losses		positions	Fair value		losses		positions
	U.S. government agencies	$	—		$	—			—	$	25,719	$	-405	8	$	25,719	$	-405	8
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		—			—			—		2,859		-37	1		2,859		-37	1
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		11,216			-36			4		28,775		-508	9		39,991		-544	13
	Corporate bonds		1,995			-5			2		989		-11	1		2,984		-16	3
	Municipal bonds		2,073			-15			2		1,005		-1	1		3,078		-16	3
	Other securities		240			-19			1		—		—	—		240		-19	1
	Total available for sale	$	15,524		$	-75			9	$	59,347	$	-962	20	$	74,871	$	-1,037	29
	31-Dec-14	Less than 12 months								12 months or longer					Total
					Gross				Number			Gross		Number			Gross		Number
					unrealized				of			unrealized		of			unrealized		of
	(In thousands)	Fair value			losses				positions	Fair value		losses		positions	Fair value		losses		positions
	U.S. government agencies	$	—		$	—			—	$	25,289	$	-834	8	$	25,289	$	-834	8
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential		—			—			—		8,913		-61	3		8,913		-61	3
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies		36,757			-204			12		38,798		-880	12		75,555		-1,084	24
	Non-agency		1,432			-14			1		—		—	—		1,432		-14	1
	Corporate bonds		8,054			-25			5		991		-9	1		9,045		-34	6
	Municipal bonds		1,639			-7			2		3,079		-28	4		4,718		-35	6
	Total available for sale	$	47,882		$	-250			20	$	77,070	$	-1,812	28	$	124,952	$	-2,062	48

Loans_and_Leases_Tables

Loans and Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Loans and Leases [Abstract]
Major classifications of loans held for investment
			March 31,			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2015			2014
	Commercial real estate		$	194,277		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			18,610			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			83,240			76,489
	Multi-family			17,594			13,823
	Residential real estate			43,416			42,992
	Leases			53,473			51,583
	Tax certificates			5,608			7,191
	Consumer			2,468			2,354
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	418,686		$	415,132
Risk ratings for loan portfolio segment
	As of March 31, 2015
	(In thousands)		Pass			Pass-Watch			Special Mention			Substandard			Non-accrual			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	153,647		$	34,902		$	2,170		$	320		$	3,238		$	194,277
	Construction and land development			3,044			14,942			—			—			624			18,610
	Commercial and industrial			57,043			15,105			5,314			3,333			2,445			83,240
	Multi-family			16,781			300			513			—			—			17,594
	Residential real estate			42,427			—			—			—			989			43,416
	Leases			52,933			294			24			—			222			53,473
	Tax certificates			4,774			—			—			—			834			5,608
	Consumer			2,387			81			—			—			—			2,468
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	333,036		$	65,624		$	8,021		$	3,653		$	8,352		$	418,686
	As of December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Pass			Pass-Watch			Special Mention			Substandard			Non-accrual			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	140,045		$	27,229		$	2,512		$	1,568		$	3,684		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			12,861			32,165			—			—			636			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			60,500			8,527			1,608			3,337			2,517			76,489
	Multi-family			12,995			310			518			—			—			13,823
	Residential real estate			42,033			—			—			—			959			42,992
	Leases			51,113			152			1			—			317			51,583
	Tax certificates			5,491			—			—			—			1,700			7,191
	Consumer			2,194			160			—			—			—			2,354
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	327,232		$	68,543		$	4,639		$	4,905		$	9,813		$	415,132
Aging analysis of past due payments for loan portfolio segment
	As of March 31, 2015		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Accruing
	(In thousands)		Past Due			Past Due			90+ Days			Non-accrual			Current			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	2,773		$	503		$	—		$	3,238		$	187,763		$	194,277
	Construction and land development			—			—			—			624			17,986			18,610
	Commercial and industrial			125			428			—			2,445			80,242			83,240
	Multi-family			199			—			—			—			17,395			17,594
	Residential real estate			183			—			—			989			42,244			43,416
	Leases			24			222			—			222			53,005			53,473
	Tax certificates			—			—			—			834			4,774			5,608
	Consumer			—			—			—			—			2,468			2,468
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	3,304		$	1,153		$	—		$	8,352		$	405,877		$	418,686
	As of December 31, 2014		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Accruing
	(In thousands)		Past Due			Past Due			90+ Days			Non-accrual			Current			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	311		$	533		$	—		$	3,684		$	170,510		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			—			—			—			636			45,026			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			92			449			—			2,517			73,431			76,489
	Multi-family			—			—			—			—			13,823			13,823
	Residential real estate			165			162			—			959			41,706			42,992
	Leases			152			1			—			317			51,113			51,583
	Tax certificates			—			—			—			1,700			5,491			7,191
	Consumer			—			—			—			—			2,354			2,354
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	720		$	1,145		$	—		$	9,813		$	403,454		$	415,132
Troubled debt restructurings that are on an accrual status and a non-accrual status
			As of March 31, 2015
								Non-
			Number of		Accrual			Accrual
	(In thousands)		loans		Status			Status			Total TDRs
	Commercial real estate		3		$	2,863		$	—		$	2,863
	Construction and land development		2			—			624			624
	Commercial and industrial		5			3,637			1,398			5,035
	Residential real estate		1			—			100			100
	Total		11		$	6,500		$	2,122		$	8,622
			As of December 31, 2014
								Non-
			Number of		Accrual			Accrual
	(In thousands)		loans		Status			Status			Total TDRs
	Commercial real estate		2		$	2,856		$	—		$	2,856
	Construction and land development		3			47			636			683
	Commercial and industrial		6			3,670			1,448			5,118
	Residential real estate		1			—			102			102
	Total		12		$	6,573		$	2,186		$	8,759
Newly restructured loans	Note 4.Loans and Leases
	Major classifications of LHFI are as follows:
			March 31,			December 31,
	(In thousands)		2015			2014
	Commercial real estate		$	194,277		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			18,610			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			83,240			76,489
	Multi-family			17,594			13,823
	Residential real estate			43,416			42,992
	Leases			53,473			51,583
	Tax certificates			5,608			7,191
	Consumer			2,468			2,354
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	418,686		$	415,132
	We use a nine point grading risk classification system commonly used in the financial services industry as the credit quality indicator.  The first four classifications are rated Pass.  The riskier classifications include Pass-Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk rating is related to the underlying credit quality and probability of default.  These risk ratings are used in the calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses.
		·		Pass: includes credits that demonstrate a low probability of default;
		·		Pass-watch: a warning classification which includes credits that are beginning to demonstrate above average risk through declining earnings, strained cash flows, increased leverage and/or weakening market fundamentals;
		·		Special mention: includes credits that have potential weaknesses that if left uncorrected could weaken the credit or result in inadequate protection of our position at some future date. While potentially weak, credits in this classification are marginally acceptable and loss of principal or interest is not anticipated;
		·		Substandard accrual: includes credits that exhibit a well-defined weakness which currently jeopardizes the repayment of debt and liquidation of collateral even though they are currently performing. These credits are characterized by the distinct possibility that we may incur a loss in the future if these weaknesses are not corrected;
		·		Non-accrual (substandard non-accrual, doubtful, loss): includes credits that demonstrate serious problems to the point that it is probable that interest and principal will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
	All loans, at the time of presentation to the appropriate loan committee, are assigned an initial loan risk rating by the Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”). From time to time, and at the general direction of any of the various loan committees, the ratings may be changed based on the findings of that committee. Items considered in assigning ratings include the financial strength of the borrower and/or guarantors, the type of collateral, the collateral lien position, the type of loan and loan structure, any potential risk inherent in the specific loan type, higher than normal monitoring of the loan or any other factor deemed appropriate by any of the various committees for changing the rating of the loan. Any such change in rating is reflected in the minutes of that committee.
	The following tables present risk ratings for each loan portfolio classification at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, excluding LHFS.
	As of March 31, 2015
	(In thousands)		Pass			Pass-Watch			Special Mention			Substandard			Non-accrual			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	153,647		$	34,902		$	2,170		$	320		$	3,238		$	194,277
	Construction and land development			3,044			14,942			—			—			624			18,610
	Commercial and industrial			57,043			15,105			5,314			3,333			2,445			83,240
	Multi-family			16,781			300			513			—			—			17,594
	Residential real estate			42,427			—			—			—			989			43,416
	Leases			52,933			294			24			—			222			53,473
	Tax certificates			4,774			—			—			—			834			5,608
	Consumer			2,387			81			—			—			—			2,468
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	333,036		$	65,624		$	8,021		$	3,653		$	8,352		$	418,686
	As of December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Pass			Pass-Watch			Special Mention			Substandard			Non-accrual			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	140,045		$	27,229		$	2,512		$	1,568		$	3,684		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			12,861			32,165			—			—			636			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			60,500			8,527			1,608			3,337			2,517			76,489
	Multi-family			12,995			310			518			—			—			13,823
	Residential real estate			42,033			—			—			—			959			42,992
	Leases			51,113			152			1			—			317			51,583
	Tax certificates			5,491			—			—			—			1,700			7,191
	Consumer			2,194			160			—			—			—			2,354
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	327,232		$	68,543		$	4,639		$	4,905		$	9,813		$	415,132
	The following tables present an aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio classification at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, excluding LHFS.
	As of March 31, 2015		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Accruing
	(In thousands)		Past Due			Past Due			90+ Days			Non-accrual			Current			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	2,773		$	503		$	—		$	3,238		$	187,763		$	194,277
	Construction and land development			—			—			—			624			17,986			18,610
	Commercial and industrial			125			428			—			2,445			80,242			83,240
	Multi-family			199			—			—			—			17,395			17,594
	Residential real estate			183			—			—			989			42,244			43,416
	Leases			24			222			—			222			53,005			53,473
	Tax certificates			—			—			—			834			4,774			5,608
	Consumer			—			—			—			—			2,468			2,468
	Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	3,304		$	1,153		$	—		$	8,352		$	405,877		$	418,686
	As of December 31, 2014		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Accruing
	(In thousands)		Past Due			Past Due			90+ Days			Non-accrual			Current			Total
	Commercial real estate		$	311		$	533		$	—		$	3,684		$	170,510		$	175,038
	Construction and land development			—			—			—			636			45,026			45,662
	Commercial and industrial			92			449			—			2,517			73,431			76,489
	Multi-family			—			—			—			—			13,823			13,823
	Residential real estate			165			162			—			959			41,706			42,992
	Leases			152			1			—			317			51,113			51,583
	Tax certificates			—			—			—			1,700			5,491			7,191
Consumer			—			—			—			—			2,354			2,354
Total LHFI, net of unearned income		$	720		$	1,145		$	—		$	9,813		$	403,454		$	415,132
If interest had accrued on non-accrual loans, such income would have been approximately $204,000 and $275,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Impaired Loans
Total cash collected on impaired loans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $1.3 million and $2.0 million respectively, of which $1.1 million and $1.7 million was credited to the principal balance outstanding on such loans, respectively.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following table details our TDRs that are on an accrual status and non-accrual status at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
		As of March 31, 2015
							Non-
		Number of		Accrual			Accrual
(In thousands)		loans		Status			Status			Total TDRs
Commercial real estate		3		$	2,863		$	—		$	2,863
Construction and land development		2			—			624			624
Commercial and industrial		5			3,637			1,398			5,035
Residential real estate		1			—			100			100
Total		11		$	6,500		$	2,122		$	8,622
		As of December 31, 2014
							Non-
		Number of		Accrual			Accrual
(In thousands)		loans		Status			Status			Total TDRs
Commercial real estate		2		$	2,856		$	—		$	2,856
Construction and land development		3			47			636			683
Commercial and industrial		6			3,670			1,448			5,118
Residential real estate		1			—			102			102
Total		12		$	6,573		$	2,186		$	8,759
At March 31, 2015, all of the TDRs were in compliance with their restructured terms. We did not classify any loan modifications as TDRs during the first quarter of 2015. The following table presents restructured loans that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
		Modifications by type for the three months ended March 31, 2014
																			Pre-		Post-
																			Modification		Modification
																			Outstanding		Outstanding
		Number of											Combination						Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)		loans		Rate			Term			Payment			of types			Total			Investment		Investment
Commercial and industrial		2		$	—		$	45		$	—		$	28		$	73		$	73	$	73
Total		2		$	—		$	45		$	—		$	28		$	73		$	73	$	73

Allowance_for_Loan_and_Lease_L1

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Abstract]
Detail of the allowance and loan portfolio disaggregated by loan portfolio segment	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	Beginning balance	$	4,452	$	2,292	$	1,780	$	285	$	616	$	1,429	$	667	$	38	$	149	$	11,708
	Charge-offs		—		—		-340		—		—		-103		-425		—		—		-868
	Recoveries		350		248		1		—		8		11		19		—		—		637
	(Credit) provision		83		-1,464		594		60		41		41		81		-4		-12		-580
	Ending balance	$	4,885	$	1,076	$	2,035	$	345	$	665	$	1,378	$	342	$	34	$	137	$	10,897
	Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	231	$	80	$	1	$	—	$	30	$	36	$	8	$	—	$	—	$	386
	Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	4,654	$	996	$	2,034	$	345	$	635	$	1,342	$	334	$	34	$	137	$	10,511
	Loans Held for Investment and Evaluated for Impairment
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	LHFI
	Ending balance	$	194,277	$	18,610	$	83,240	$	17,594	$	43,416	$	53,473	$	5,608	$	2,468	$	—	$	418,686
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	6,327	$	624	$	5,650	$	—	$	989	$	77	$	834	$	—	$	—	$	14,501
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	187,950	$	17,986	$	77,590	$	17,594	$	42,427	$	53,396	$	4,774	$	2,468	$	—	$	404,185
	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Loans Held for Investment
	For the year ended December 31, 2014
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	Beginning balance	$	5,498	$	2,316	$	3,006	$	402	$	473	$	1,223	$	555	$	15	$	183	$	13,671
	Charge-offs		-354		-172		-452		—		—		-793		-350		—		—		-2,121
	Recoveries		—		940		27		—		15		42		1		—		—		1,025
	(Credit) provision		-692		-792		-801		-117		128		957		461		23		-34		-867
	Ending balance	$	4,452	$	2,292	$	1,780	$	285	$	616	$	1,429	$	667	$	38	$	149	$	11,708
	Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	200	$	—	$	301	$	—	$	28	$	80	$	432	$	—	$	—	$	1,041
	Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	4,252	$	2,292	$	1,479	$	285	$	588	$	1,349	$	235	$	38	$	149	$	10,667
	LHFI
	Ending balance	$	175,038	$	45,662	$	76,489	$	13,823	$	42,992	$	51,583	$	7,191	$	2,354	$	—	$	415,132
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	6,795	$	683	$	5,846	$	—	$	959	$	95	$	1,700	$	—	$	—	$	16,078
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	168,243	$	44,979	$	70,643	$	13,823	$	42,033	$	51,488	$	5,491	$	2,354	$	—	$	399,054
	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	Beginning balance	$	5,498	$	2,316	$	3,006	$	402	$	473	$	1,223	$	555	$	15	$	183	$	13,671
	Charge-offs		-350		—		-452		—		—		-118		-265		—		—		-1,185
	Recoveries		—		—		4		—		2		13		—		—		—		19
	Provision (credit)		-220		-53		-696		-1		15		239		97		2		-22		-639
	Ending balance	$	4,928	$	2,263	$	1,862	$	401	$	490	$	1,357	$	387	$	17	$	161	$	11,866
	Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	22	$	116	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	138
	Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	4,928	$	2,263	$	1,862	$	401	$	468	$	1,241	$	387	$	17	$	161	$	11,728
	Loans Held for Investment and Evaluated for Impairment
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
				Construction
		Commercial		and land		Commercial		Multi-		Residential				Tax
	(In thousands)	real estate		development		and industrial		family		real estate		Leases		certificates		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
	LHFI
	Ending balance	$	150,111	$	45,751	$	68,664	$	11,876	$	26,465	$	43,644	$	11,182	$	965	$	—	$	358,658
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	4,800	$	3,446	$	6,630	$	—	$	746	$	139	$	1,137	$	—	$	—	$	16,898
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	145,311	$	42,305	$	62,034	$	11,876	$	25,719	$	43,505	$	10,045	$	965	$	—	$	341,760
Financing receivable evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment	The following tables detail the LHFI that were evaluated for impairment by loan classification at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
		At March 31, 2015
		Unpaid
		principal		Recorded		Related
	(In thousands)	balance		investment		allowance
	With no related allowance recorded:
	Commercial real estate	$	5,486	$	5,447	$	—
	Construction and land development		289		254		—
	Commercial and industrial		5,575		5,270		—
	Tax certificates		988		550		—
	Total:	$	12,338	$	11,521	$	—
	With an allowance recorded:
	Commercial real estate	$	1,130	$	880	$	231
	Construction and land development		546		370		80
	Commercial and industrial		2,500		380		1
	Residential real estate		1,041		989		30
	Leasing		77		77		36
	Tax certificates		4,336		284		8
	Total:	$	9,630	$	2,980	$	386
		At and for the year ended December 31, 2014
		Unpaid						Average		Interest
		principal		Recorded		Related		recorded		income
	(In thousands)	balance		investment		allowance		investment		recognized
	With no related allowance recorded:
	Commercial real estate	$	6,632	$	6,113	$	—	$	5,089	$	98
	Construction and land development		894		683		—		2,233		71
	Commercial and industrial		5,358		5,118		—		5,786		208
	Tax certificates		1,120		890		—		867		—
	Total:	$	14,004	$	12,804	$	—	$	13,975	$	377
	With an allowance recorded:
	Commercial real estate	$	926	$	682	$	200	$	529	$	—
	Construction and land development		—		—		—		145		—
	Commercial and industrial		2,500		728		301		688		—
	Residential real estate		1,068		959		28		864		—
	Leases		95		95		80		108		—
	Tax certificates		4,835		810		432		145		—
	Total:	$	9,424	$	3,274	$	1,041	$	2,479	$	—
	The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired LHFI and the related interest income recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
		For the three months ended March 31, 2015
		Average		Interest
		recorded		income
	(In thousands)	investment		recognized
	Commercial real estate	$	6,643	$	167
	Construction and land development		642		—
	Commercial and industrial		5,779		49
	Residential real estate		962		—
	Leasing		68		—
	Tax certificates		1,104		—
	Total:	$	15,198	$	216
		For the three months ended March 31, 2014
		Average		Interest
		recorded		income
	(In thousands)	investment		recognized
	Commercial real estate	$	5,192	$	31
	Construction and land development		3,706		14
	Commercial and industrial		7,406		56
	Residential real estate		710		—
	Leasing		163		—
	Tax certificates		590		—
	Total:	$	17,767	$	101

Other_Real_Estate_Owned_Tables

Other Real Estate Owned (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Real Estate Owned [Abstract]
Details of changes in other real estate owned
		For the three months ended March 31, 2015
	(In thousands)	Loans		Tax Liens		Total
	Beginning balance	$	349	$	9,430	$	9,779
	Net proceeds from sales		-26		-622		-648
	Net gains on sales		5		275		280
	Transfers in		—		1,087		1,087
	Cash additions		—		173		173
	Impairment charge		—		-130		-130
	Ending balance	$	328	$	10,213	$	10,541
		For the year ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Loans		Tax Liens		Total
	Beginning balance	$	1,725	$	7,892	$	9,617
	Net proceeds from sales		-1,336		-2,970		-4,306
	Net gain on sales		59		684		743
	Transfers in		—		2,919		2,919
	Cash additions		—		1,330		1,330
	Impairment charge		-99		-425		-524
	Ending balance	$	349	$	9,430	$	9,779

Deposits_Tables

Deposits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Deposits [Abstract]
Deposits summary
		March 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2015		2014
	Demand	$	76,808	$	73,665
	NOW		44,229		46,515
	Money Market		157,378		166,224
	Savings		20,112		18,721
	Time deposits (over $100)		87,811		87,209
	Time deposits (under $100)		133,948		138,091
	Total deposits	$	520,286	$	530,425

Borrowings_and_Subordinated_De1

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
FHLB borrowings allocated by the year in which they mature with their corresponding weighted average rates
		As of				As of
		31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Rate		Amount		Rate
	Advances maturing in
	2015	$	10,000	0.71	%	$	10,000	0.71	%
	2016		10,000	1.11	%		10,000	1.11	%
	2017		25,000	1.46	%		25,000	1.46	%
	2018		10,000	2.01	%		10,000	2.01	%
	Total FHLB borrowings	$	55,000			$	55,000

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap, designated as cash flow hedge, effects of derivative in balance sheet
		As of March 31, 2015
		Notional
		Contract				Balance Sheet		Expiration
	(In thousands)	Amount		Fair Value		Location		Date
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	15,000	$	-467	Other liabilities		24-Jun-21
	Total:	$	15,000	$	-467
		As of December 31, 2014
		Notional
		Contract				Balance Sheet		Expiration
	(In thousands)	Amount		Fair Value		Location		Date
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	15,000	$	-187	Other liabilities		24-Jun-21
	Total:	$	15,000	$	-187
Interest rate swap, designated as cash flow hedge, effects of derivative in OCI
		For the three months ended March 31, 2015
		Amount of Loss		Location of Loss		Amount of Loss
		Recognized		Recognized		Recognized
			in OCI	in Income		in Income
		on Derivatives		on Derivatives		on Derivatives
	(In thousands)	(Effective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	-308	Not Applicable		$	—
	Total:	$	-308			$	—
		For the year ended December 31, 2014
		Amount of Loss		Location of Loss		Amount of Loss
		Recognized		Recognized		Recognized
			in OCI	in Income		in Income
		on Derivatives		on Derivatives		on Derivatives
	(In thousands)	(Effective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)		(Ineffective Portion)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps:
	Effective June 24, 2016	$	-187	Not Applicable		$	—
	Total:	$	-187			$	—

Commitments_Contingencies_and_1

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations [Abstract]
Contracts of financial instruments represent credit risk
		March 31,		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2015		2014
	Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
	Open-end lines of credit	$	44,411	$	48,929
	Commitments to extend credit		11,330		6,430
	Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written		144		371

Regulatory_Capital_Requirement1

Regulatory Capital Requirements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Royal Bank's capital ratios
		At March 31, 2015
											To be well capitalized
							For capital				under prompt corrective
		Actual					adequacy purposes				action provision
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	80,591		16.22	%	$	39,745	8.00	%	$	49,681	10.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	74,323		14.96	%	$	29,809	6.00	%	$	39,745	8.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	$	74,323		10.34	%	$	28,765	4.00	%	$	35,957	5.00	%
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$	73,937		10.62	%	$	22,356	4.50	%	$	32,293	6.50	%
Adjustments to net loss as well as the capital ratios
		For the three
		months ended
	(In thousands)	31-Mar-15
	RAP net loss	$	-1,192
	Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest		2,790
	U.S. GAAP net income	$	1,598
		At March 31, 2015
		As reported		As adjusted
		under RAP		for U.S. GAAP
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	16.22	%	16.70	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	14.96	%	15.44	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	10.34	%	10.69	%
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	10.62	%	11.12	%
Company capital ratios
		At March 31, 2015
												To be well capitalized
							For capital					under the Federal
		Actual					adequacy purposes				Reserve's regulations
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	97,591		19.44	%	$	40,150	8.00	%	$	50,188	10.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	88,485		17.63	%	$	30,113	6.00	%	$	30,113	6.00	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	$	88,485		12.17	%	$	29,075	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$	47,019		9.37	%	$	22,585	4.50	%		N/A	N/A
Adjustment to Company's capital ratio under RAP
		For the three
		months ended
	(In thousands)	31-Mar-15
	U.S. GAAP net income	$	1,591
	Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest		-2,790
	RAP net loss	$	-1,199
		At March 31, 2015
		As reported		As adjusted
		under U.S. GAAP		for RAP
	Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	19.44	%	18.98	%
	Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)	17.63	%	16.98	%
	Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage)	12.17	%	11.70	%
	Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	9.37	%	8.85	%

Pension_Plan_Tables

Pension Plan (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Pension Plan [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
		For the three months ended
		March 31,
	(In thousands)	2015		2014
	Service cost	$	16	$	15
	Interest cost		134		155
	Amortization of prior service cost		23		22
	Amortization of actuarial loss		47		32
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	220	$	224

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earning per share	Note 14.Earnings Per Common Share
	We follow the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share” (“ASC Topic 260”).  Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.  We have two classes of common stock currently outstanding. The classes are A and B, of which one share of Class B is convertible into 1.15 shares of Class A.  Diluted EPS takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock using the treasury stock method. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014,  317,735 and 201,914 options to purchase shares of common stock, respectively, were anti-dilutive in the computation of diluted EPS, as the exercise price exceeded average market price in each of those periods.  Additionally warrants to purchase 1,368,040 shares of Class A common stock were also anti-dilutive.
	Basic and diluted EPS are calculated as follows:
		Three months ended  March 31, 2015
		Income		Average shares	Per share
	(In thousands, except for per share data)	(numerator)		(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS
	Income available to common shareholders	$	1,167	30,036	$	0.04
	Diluted EPS
	Income available to common shareholders	$	1,167	30,042	$	0.04
		Three months ended  March 31, 2014
		Income		Average shares	Per share
	(In thousands, except for per share data)	(numerator)		(denominator)	Amount
	Basic and Diluted EPS
	Income available to common shareholders	$	834	13,316	$	0.06

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Tabl

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
		Three months ended  March 31, 2015
				Tax
		Before tax		expense		Net of tax
	(In thousands)	amount		(benefit)		amount
	Unrealized gains on investment securities:
	Unrealized holding gains arising during period	$	1,844	$	749	$	1,095
	Less reclassification adjustment for gains
	realized in net income		187		64		123
	Unrealized gains on investment securities		1,657		685		972
	Unrecognized benefit obligation expense:
	Less reclassification adjustment for amortization		-17		—		-17
	Unrecognized benefit obligation		-17		—		-17
	Unrealized loss on derivative instrument		-280		-159		-121
	Other comprehensive income, net	$	1,360	$	526	$	834
		Three months ended  March 31, 2014
				Tax
		Before tax		expense		Net of tax
	(In thousands)	amount		(benefit)		amount
	Unrealized gains on investment securities:
	Unrealized holding gains arising during period	$	3,165	$	968	$	2,197
	Unrealized gains on investment securities		3,165		968		2,197
	Unrecognized benefit obligation expense:
	Less reclassification adjustment for amortization		-28		-10		-18
	Unrecognized benefit obligation		28		10		18
	Other comprehensive income, net	$	3,193	$	978	$	2,215

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
			Fair Value Measurements Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other			Significant
			Identical		Observable			Unobservable
	As of March 31, 2015		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
	Assets:
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. government agencies		$	—	$	25,719		$	—		$	25,719
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential			—		20,207			—			20,207
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies			—		152,605			—			152,605
	Non-agency			—		3,528			—			3,528
	Corporate bonds			—		11,778			—			11,778
	Municipal bonds			—		10,233			—			10,233
	Other securities			—		—			3,666			3,666
	Common stocks			26		—			—			26
	Total investment securities available for sale		$	26	$	224,070		$	3,666		$	227,762
	Liabilities:
	Derivative instruments
	Interest rate swaps		$	—	$	467		$	—		$	467
			Fair Value Measurements Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other			Significant
			Identical		Observable			Unobservable
	As of December 31, 2014		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. government agencies		$	—	$	25,289		$	—		$	25,289
	Mortgage-backed securities-residential			—		22,387			—			22,387
	Collateralized mortgage obligations:
	Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies			—		168,977			—			168,977
	Non-agency			—		3,731			—			3,731
	Corporate bonds			—		15,727			—			15,727
	Municipal bonds			—		10,173			—			10,173
	Other securities			—		—			4,034			4,034
	Common stocks			50		—			—			50
	Total investment securities available for sale		$	50	$	246,284		$	4,034		$	250,368
	Liabilities:
	Derivative instruments
	Interest rate swaps		$	—	$	187		$	—		$	187
Additional Information About Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis, Level 3 Inputs
	(In thousands)		Other securities
	Investment Securities Available for Sale		2015		2014
	Beginning balance January 1,		$	4,034	$	4,625
	Total gains/(losses) - (realized/unrealized):
	Included in earnings-gain on sale			62		—
	Included in other comprehensive income			-339		284
	Purchases			4		—
	Sales and calls			-95		-129
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			—		—
	Ending balance March 31,		$	3,666	$	4,780
Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis
			Fair Value Measurements Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other			Significant
			Identical		Observable			Unobservable
	As of March 31, 2015		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
	Assets
	Impaired loans and leases		$	—	$	—		$	2,611		$	2,611
	Other real estate owned			—		—			3,758			3,758
			Fair Value Measurements Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other			Significant
			Identical		Observable			Unobservable
	As of December 31, 2014		Assets		Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Fair Value
	Assets
	Impaired loans and leases		$	—	$	—		$	2,812		$	2,812
	Other real estate owned			—		—			3,418			3,418
Schedule of quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on nonrecurring basis
			Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	As of March 31, 2015				Valuation				Range
	(In thousands)		Fair Value		Techniques		Unobservable Input		(Weighted Average)
	Impaired loans and leases		$	2,611	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-40.00%		(-24.6%)
					collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses		0.0%	-	-24.00%		(-7.7%)
	Other real estate owned			3,758	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-73.30%		(-13.3%)
					collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses				-14.70%		(-14.7%)
			Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	As of December 31, 2014				Valuation				Range
	(In thousands)		Fair Value		Techniques		Unobservable Input		(Weighted Average)
	Impaired loans and leases		$	2,812	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-20.00%		(-20.0%)
					collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses		0.0%	-	-24.00%		(-7.8%)
	Other real estate owned			3,418	Appraisal of		Appraisal adjustments		0.0%	-	-68.60%		(-14.5%)
					collateral (1)		Liquidation expenses		0.0%	-	-14.70%		(-14.7%)
		-1		Appraisals may be adjusted for qualitative factors such as interior condition of the property and liquidation expenses.
Fair Value by Balance Sheet Grouping Instruments
								Fair Value Measurements
								At March 31, 2015
								Quoted Prices
								in Active			Significant
								Markets for			Other			Significant
								Identical			Observable			Unobservable
			Carrying		Estimated			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		amount		fair value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	41,618	$	41,618		$	41,618		$	—		$	—
	Investment securities available for sale			227,762		227,762			26			224,070			3,666
	Other investment			2,250		2,250			—			—			2,250
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock			2,622		2,622			—			—			2,622
	Loans, net			407,789		404,770			—			—			404,770
	Accrued interest receivable			4,873		4,873			—			4,873			—
	Financial Liabilities:
	Demand deposits			76,808		76,808			—			76,808			—
	NOW and money markets			201,607		201,607			—			201,607			—
	Savings			20,112		20,112			—			20,112			—
	Time deposits			221,759		219,851			—			219,851			—
	Long-term borrowings			92,312		89,652			—			89,652			—
	Subordinated debt			25,774		25,649			—			25,649			—
	Accrued interest payable			1,270		1,270			—			1,270			—
	Derivative Instruments:
	Interest rate swaps			467		467			—			467			—
								Fair Value Measurements
								At December 31, 2014
								Quoted Prices
								in Active			Significant
								Markets for			Other			Significant
								Identical			Observable			Unobservable
			Carrying		Estimated			Assets			Inputs			Inputs
	(In thousands)		amount		fair value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Financial Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	30,790	$	30,790		$	30,790		$	—		$	—
	Investment securities available for sale			250,368		250,368			50			246,284			4,034
	Other investment			2,250		2,250			—			—			2,250
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock			2,622		2,622			—			—			2,622
	Loans, net			403,424		400,979			—			—			400,979
	Accrued interest receivable			5,270		5,270			—			5,270			—
	Financial Liabilities:
	Demand deposits			73,665		73,665			—			73,665			—
	NOW and money markets			212,739		212,739			—			212,739			—
	Savings			18,721		18,721			—			18,721			—
	Time deposits			225,300		223,788			—			223,788			—
	Long-term borrowings			92,426		90,022			—			90,022			—
	Subordinated debt			25,774		25,091			—			25,091			—
	Accrued interest payable			726		726			—			726			—
	Derivative Instruments:
	Interest rate swaps			187		187			—			187			—

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Selected segment information and reconciliations to consolidated financial information
		Three months ended  March 31, 2015
		Community
	(In thousands)	Banking		Tax Liens		Consolidated
	Total assets	$	706,252	$	18,953	$	725,205
	Total deposits	$	520,286	$	—	$	520,286
	Interest income	$	7,037	$	243	$	7,280
	Interest expense		1,344		227		1,571
	Net interest income	$	5,693	$	16	$	5,709
	(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses		-661		81		-580
	Total non-interest income		517		330		847
	Total non-interest expense		4,855		520		5,375
	Income tax expense (benefit)		—		—		—
	Net income (loss)	$	2,016	$	-255	$	1,761
	Noncontrolling interest	$	189	$	-19	$	170
	Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares	$	1,827	$	-236	$	1,591
		Three months ended  March 31, 2014
		Community
	(In thousands)	Banking		Tax Liens		Consolidated
	Total assets	$	709,911	$	24,499	$	734,410
	Total deposits	$	532,632	$	—	$	532,632
	Interest income	$	6,796	$	355	$	7,151
	Interest expense		1,320		305		1,625
	Net interest income	$	5,476	$	50	$	5,526
	(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses		-737		98		-639
	Total non-interest income		566		206		772
	Total non-interest expense		4,937		385		5,322
	Income tax expense (benefit)		—		—		—
	Net income (loss)	$	1,842	$	-227	$	1,615
	Noncontrolling interest	$	156	$	-39	$	117
	Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares	$	1,686	$	-188	$	1,498

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	trust
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of Delaware trust affiliates	2
Royal Bank [Member] | Crusader Servicing Corporation [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total percentage of ownership interest (in hundredths)	80.00%
Royal Bank [Member] | Royal Bank America Leasing LP
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total percentage of ownership interest (in hundredths)	60.00%

Regulatory_Matters_and_Signifi1

Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties - Dividend and Interest Restrictions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 19, 2014	Aug. 13, 2009	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)			18,856	18,856
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Series A Preferred stock on which quarterly dividend suspended		$30,407
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	30,407
Preferred stock dividend in arrears			$7,100,000
Auction price (in dollars per share)	$1,207.11
Shares allocated for repurchase (in shares)	11,551

Investment_Securities_Details

Investment Securities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
	item	item
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	$223,833	$248,096
Gross unrealized gains	4,966	4,334
Gross unrealized losses	-1,037	-2,062
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	227,762	250,368
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Within 1 year	1,000
After 1 but within 5 years	12,399
After 5 but within 10 years	25,309
After 10 years	9,112
Total available for sale debt securities	221,153
No contractual maturity	2,680
Total available for sale securities	223,833	248,096
Fair value [Abstract]
Within 1 year	1,012
After 1 but within 5 years	12,400
After 5 but within 10 years	25,325
After 10 years	8,993
Total available for sale debt securities	224,070
No contractual maturity	3,692
Fair value	227,762	250,368
Proceeds from sales of AFS investment securities	18,698
Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of securities recognized in earnings [Abstract]
Gross realized gains	187
Net realized gains	187
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	15,524	47,882
12 months or longer, Fair value	59,347	77,070
Total, Fair value	74,871	124,952
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	-75	-250
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	-962	-1,812
Total, Gross unrealized losses	-1,037	-2,062
Less than 12 months, number of positions	9	20
12 months or longer, number of positions	20	28
Total , number of positions	29	48
Fair value	227,762	250,368
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months	9	20
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	20	28
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	26,124	26,123
Gross unrealized losses	-405	-834
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	25,719	25,289
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	26,124	26,123
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	25,719	25,289
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
12 months or longer, Fair value	25,719	25,289
Total, Fair value	25,719	25,289
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	-405	-834
Total, Gross unrealized losses	-405	-834
12 months or longer, number of positions	8	8
Total , number of positions	8	8
Fair value	25,719	25,289
Number of investment securities	8
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	8	8
Mortgage-backed Securities-residential [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	19,835	22,073
Gross unrealized gains	409	375
Gross unrealized losses	-37	-61
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	20,207	22,387
Amortized cost [Abstract]
No contractual maturity	19,835
Total available for sale securities	19,835	22,073
Fair value [Abstract]
No contractual maturity	20,207
Fair value	20,207	22,387
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
12 months or longer, Fair value	2,859	8,913
Total, Fair value	2,859	8,913
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	-37	-61
Total, Gross unrealized losses	-37	-61
12 months or longer, number of positions	1	3
Total , number of positions	1	3
Fair value	20,207	22,387
Number of investment securities	1
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	1	3
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, Issued or Guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	150,014	167,711
Gross unrealized gains	3,135	2,350
Gross unrealized losses	-544	-1,084
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	152,605	168,977
Amortized cost [Abstract]
No contractual maturity	150,014
Total available for sale securities	150,014	167,711
Fair value [Abstract]
No contractual maturity	152,605
Fair value	152,605	168,977
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	11,216	36,757
12 months or longer, Fair value	28,775	38,798
Total, Fair value	39,991	75,555
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	-36	-204
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	-508	-880
Total, Gross unrealized losses	-544	-1,084
Less than 12 months, number of positions	4	12
12 months or longer, number of positions	9	12
Total , number of positions	13	24
Fair value	152,605	168,977
Number of investment securities	13
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months	4	12
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	9	12
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	3,484	3,738
Gross unrealized gains	44	7
Gross unrealized losses		-14
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	3,528	3,731
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale debt securities	3,484
Total available for sale securities	3,484	3,738
Fair value [Abstract]
No contractual maturity	3,528
Fair value	3,528	3,731
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value		1,432
Total, Fair value		1,432
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses		-14
Total, Gross unrealized losses		-14
Less than 12 months, number of positions		1
Total , number of positions		1
Fair value	3,528	3,731
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months		1
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	11,595	15,617
Gross unrealized gains	199	144
Gross unrealized losses	-16	-34
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	11,778	15,727
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	11,595	15,617
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	11,778	15,727
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	1,995	8,054
12 months or longer, Fair value	989	991
Total, Fair value	2,984	9,045
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	-5	-25
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	-11	-9
Total, Gross unrealized losses	-16	-34
Less than 12 months, number of positions	2	5
12 months or longer, number of positions	1	1
Total , number of positions	3	6
Fair value	11,778	15,727
Number of investment securities	3
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months	2	5
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	1	1
Number of securities considered not to be other than temporarily impaired	3
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	10,101	10,117
Gross unrealized gains	148	91
Gross unrealized losses	-16	-35
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	10,233	10,173
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	10,101	10,117
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	10,233	10,173
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	2,073	1,639
12 months or longer, Fair value	1,005	3,079
Total, Fair value	3,078	4,718
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	-15	-7
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	-1	-28
Total, Gross unrealized losses	-16	-35
Less than 12 months, number of positions	2	2
12 months or longer, number of positions	1	4
Total , number of positions	3	6
Fair value	10,233	10,173
Number of investment securities	3
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months	2	2
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	1	4
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	2,654	2,684
Gross unrealized gains	1,031	1,350
Gross unrealized losses	-19
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	3,666	4,034
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	2,654	2,684
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	3,666	4,034
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	240
Total, Fair value	240
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	-19
Total, Gross unrealized losses	-19
Less than 12 months, number of positions	1
Total , number of positions	1
Fair value	3,666	4,034
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months	1
Number of securities invested in real estate funds	6
Number of securities recording an impairment charge	1
Common Stock [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	26	33
Gross unrealized gains		17
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	26	50
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	26	33
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	26	50
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Fair value	$26	$50

Loans_and_Leases_Major_classif

Loans and Leases - Major classifications of LHFI (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$358,658	$418,686	$415,132
Proceeds from sales of loans and leases	1,798
Commercial real estate [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	150,111	194,277	175,038
Construction and land development [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	45,751	18,610	45,662
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	68,664	83,240	76,489
Multi-family [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	11,876	17,594	13,823
Residential real estate [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	26,465	43,416	42,992
Leases [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	43,644	53,473	51,583
Tax certificates [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	11,182	5,608	7,191
Consumer [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$965	$2,468	$2,354

Loans_and_Leases_Risk_Ratings_

Loans and Leases - Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$418,686	$415,132	$358,658
Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	194,277	175,038	150,111
Construction and land development [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	18,610	45,662	45,751
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	83,240	76,489	68,664
Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	17,594	13,823	11,876
Residential real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	43,416	42,992	26,465
Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	53,473	51,583	43,644
Tax certificates [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	5,608	7,191	11,182
Consumer [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,468	2,354	965
Pass [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	333,036	327,232
Pass [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	153,647	140,045
Pass [Member] | Construction and land development [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	3,044	12,861
Pass [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	57,043	60,500
Pass [Member] | Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	16,781	12,995
Pass [Member] | Residential real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	42,427	42,033
Pass [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	52,933	51,113
Pass [Member] | Tax certificates [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	4,774	5,491
Pass [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,387	2,194
Pass Watch [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	65,624	68,543
Pass Watch [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	34,902	27,229
Pass Watch [Member] | Construction and land development [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	14,942	32,165
Pass Watch [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	15,105	8,527
Pass Watch [Member] | Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	300	310
Pass Watch [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	294	152
Pass Watch [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	81	160
Special Mention [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	8,021	4,639
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,170	2,512
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	5,314	1,608
Special Mention [Member] | Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	513	518
Special Mention [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	24	1
Substandard [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	3,653	4,905
Substandard [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	320	1,568
Substandard [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	3,333	3,337
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	8,352	9,813
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	3,238	3,684
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Construction and land development [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	624	636
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,445	2,517
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Residential real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	989	959
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	222	317
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Tax certificates [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$834	$1,700

Loans_and_Leases_Aging_Analysi

Loans and Leases - Aging Analysis of Past Due Payments for Each Loan Portfolio Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
30-59 Days Past Due	$3,304,000		$720,000
60-89 Days Past Due	1,153,000		1,145,000
Non-accrual	8,352,000		9,813,000
Current	405,877,000		403,454,000
Total	418,686,000	358,658,000	415,132,000
Interest income lost on non-accrual loans	204,000	275,000
Commercial real estate [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
30-59 Days Past Due	2,773,000		311,000
60-89 Days Past Due	503,000		533,000
Non-accrual	3,238,000		3,684,000
Current	187,763,000		170,510,000
Total	194,277,000	150,111,000	175,038,000
Construction and land development [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	624,000		636,000
Current	17,986,000		45,026,000
Total	18,610,000	45,751,000	45,662,000
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
30-59 Days Past Due	125,000		92,000
60-89 Days Past Due	428,000		449,000
Non-accrual	2,445,000		2,517,000
Current	80,242,000		73,431,000
Total	83,240,000	68,664,000	76,489,000
Multi-family [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
30-59 Days Past Due	199,000
Current	17,395,000		13,823,000
Total	17,594,000	11,876,000	13,823,000
Residential real estate [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
30-59 Days Past Due	183,000		165,000
60-89 Days Past Due			162,000
Non-accrual	989,000		959,000
Current	42,244,000		41,706,000
Total	43,416,000	26,465,000	42,992,000
Leases [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
30-59 Days Past Due	24,000		152,000
60-89 Days Past Due	222,000		1,000
Non-accrual	222,000		317,000
Current	53,005,000		51,113,000
Total	53,473,000	43,644,000	51,583,000
Tax certificates [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	834,000		1,700,000
Current	4,774,000		5,491,000
Total	5,608,000	11,182,000	7,191,000
Consumer [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Current	2,468,000		2,354,000
Total	$2,468,000	$965,000	$2,354,000

Loans_and_Leases_Impaired_Loan

Loans and Leases - Impaired Loans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Impaired Loans [Abstract]
Cash collected on non accrual and impaired loan	$1,300,000	$2,000,000
Amount credited to principal balance outstanding	1,100,000	1,700,000
Summary of impaired loans [Abstract]
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance	2,980,000		3,274,000
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance	11,521,000		12,804,000
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans	386,000		1,041,000
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average investment in impaired loans and leases	15,198,000	17,767,000
Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans and leases	$216,000	$101,000

Loans_and_Leases_Troubled_Debt

Loans and Leases - Troubled Debt Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
	loan	loan	loan
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans		11,000	12
Total TDRs		$8,622	$8,759
Financing Receivable New Modifications for the Period [Abstract]
Number of loans	2
Term	45
Combination of types	28
Total	73
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	73
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	73
Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		6,500	6,573
Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		2,122	2,186
Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans		3,000	2
Total TDRs		2,863	2,856
Commercial real estate [Member] | Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		2,863	2,856
Construction and land development [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans		2,000	3
Total TDRs		624	683
Construction and land development [Member] | Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs			47
Construction and land development [Member] | Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		624	636
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans		5,000	6
Total TDRs		5,035	5,118
Commercial and industrial [Member] | Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		3,637	3,670
Commercial and industrial [Member] | Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		1,398	1,448
Residential real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans		1,000	1
Total TDRs		100	102
Residential real estate [Member] | Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		$100	$102

Allowance_for_Loan_and_Lease_L2

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Changes in Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$11,708	$13,671	$13,671
Charge-offs	-868	-1,185	-2,121
Recoveries	637	19	1,025
(Credit) provision	-580	-639	-867
Ending balance	10,897	11,866	11,708
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	386	138	1,041
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	10,511	11,728	10,667
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	418,686	358,658	415,132
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	14,501	16,898	16,078
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	404,185	341,760	399,054
Commercial real estate [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	4,452	5,498	5,498
Charge-offs		-350	-354
Recoveries	350
(Credit) provision	83	-220	-692
Ending balance	4,885	4,928	4,452
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	231		200
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	4,654	4,928	4,252
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	194,277	150,111	175,038
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	6,327	4,800	6,795
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	187,950	145,311	168,243
Construction and land development [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	2,292	2,316	2,316
Charge-offs			-172
Recoveries	248		940
(Credit) provision	-1,464	-53	-792
Ending balance	1,076	2,263	2,292
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	80
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	996	2,263	2,292
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	18,610	45,751	45,662
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	624	3,446	683
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	17,986	42,305	44,979
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,780	3,006	3,006
Charge-offs	-340	-452	-452
Recoveries	1	4	27
(Credit) provision	594	-696	-801
Ending balance	2,035	1,862	1,780
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	1		301
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,034	1,862	1,479
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	83,240	68,664	76,489
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	5,650	6,630	5,846
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	77,590	62,034	70,643
Multi-family [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	285	402	402
(Credit) provision	60	-1	-117
Ending balance	345	401	285
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	345	401	285
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	17,594	11,876	13,823
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	17,594	11,876	13,823
Residential real estate [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	616	473	473
Recoveries	8	2	15
(Credit) provision	41	15	128
Ending balance	665	490	616
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	30	22	28
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	635	468	588
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	43,416	26,465	42,992
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	989	746	959
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	42,427	25,719	42,033
Leases [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,429	1,223	1,223
Charge-offs	-103	-118	-793
Recoveries	11	13	42
(Credit) provision	41	239	957
Ending balance	1,378	1,357	1,429
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	36	116	80
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,342	1,241	1,349
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	53,473	43,644	51,583
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	77	139	95
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	53,396	43,505	51,488
Tax certificates [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	667	555	555
Charge-offs	-425	-265	-350
Recoveries	19		1
(Credit) provision	81	97	461
Ending balance	342	387	667
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	8		432
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	334	387	235
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	5,608	11,182	7,191
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	834	1,137	1,700
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	4,774	10,045	5,491
Consumer [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	38	15	15
(Credit) provision	-4	2	23
Ending balance	34	17	38
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	34	17	38
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	2,468	965	2,354
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	2,468	965	2,354
Unallocated [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	149	183	183
(Credit) provision	-12	-22	-34
Ending balance	137	161	149
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$137	$161	$149

Allowance_for_Loan_and_Lease_L3

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Loans that were Evaluated for Impairment by Loan Segment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	$14,004	$12,338
With an allowance recorded	9,424	9,630
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	12,804	11,521
With an allowance recorded	3,274	2,980
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	1,041	386
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	13,975
With an allowance recorded	2,479
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	377
Commercial real estate [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	6,632	5,486
With an allowance recorded	926	1,130
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	6,113	5,447
With an allowance recorded	682	880
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	200	231
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	5,089
With an allowance recorded	529
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	98
Construction and land development [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	894	289
With an allowance recorded		546
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	683	254
With an allowance recorded		370
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance		80
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	2,233
With an allowance recorded	145
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	71
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	5,358	5,575
With an allowance recorded	2,500	2,500
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	5,118	5,270
With an allowance recorded	728	380
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	301	1
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	5,786
With an allowance recorded	688
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	208
Residential real estate [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	1,068	1,041
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	959	989
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	28	30
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	864
Leases [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	95	77
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	95	77
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	80	36
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	108
Tax certificates [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	1,120	988
With an allowance recorded	4,835	4,336
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	890	550
With an allowance recorded	810	284
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	432	8
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	867
With an allowance recorded	$145

Allowance_for_Loan_and_Lease_L4

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Impaired LHFI - Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	$15,198	$17,767
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized	216	101
Commercial real estate [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	6,643	5,192
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized	167	31
Construction and land development [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	642	3,706
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized		14
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	5,779	7,406
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized	49	56
Residential real estate [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	962	710
Leases [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	68	163
Tax certificates [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	$1,104	$590

Other_Real_Estate_Owned_Change

Other Real Estate Owned - Changes in OREO (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Foreclosed Property [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$9,779,000	$9,617,000	$9,617,000
Net proceeds from sales	-648,000	-875,000	-4,306,000
Net gains (losses) on sales	280,000	129,000	743,000
Transfers in	1,087,000	672,000	2,919,000
Cash additions	173,000		1,330,000
Impairment charge	-130,000	-175,000	-524,000
Ending balance	10,541,000		9,779,000
Loans [Member]
Real Estate Owned Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of Real Estate Properties	3
Foreclosed Property [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	349,000	1,725,000	1,725,000
Net proceeds from sales	-26,000		-1,336,000
Net gains (losses) on sales	5,000		59,000
Impairment charge			-99,000
Ending balance	328,000		349,000
Tax Lien [Member]
Real Estate Owned Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of Real Estate Properties	85
Foreclosed Property [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	9,430,000	7,892,000	7,892,000
Net proceeds from sales	-622,000		-2,970,000
Net gains (losses) on sales	275,000		684,000
Transfers in	1,087,000		2,919,000
Cash additions	173,000		1,330,000
Impairment charge	-130,000		-425,000
Ending balance	$10,213,000		$9,430,000

Other_Real_Estate_Owned_Compos

Other Real Estate Owned - Composition and Other Information (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	$10,541,000	$9,779,000	$9,617,000
Loans [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	328,000	349,000	1,725,000
Loans, Land [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	229,000
Loans, Residential Real Estate [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	99,000
Tax Lien [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	$10,213,000	$9,430,000	$7,892,000

Deposits_Details

Deposits (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deposits [Abstract]
Demand	$76,808	$73,665
NOW	44,229	46,515
Money Market	157,378	166,224
Deposits, Savings Deposits	20,112	18,721
Time deposits (over $100)	87,811	87,209
Time deposits (under $100)	133,948	138,091
Total deposits	$520,286	$530,425	$532,632

Borrowings_and_Subordinated_De2

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank [Abstract]
Line of credit with federal home loan bank, amount	$187,900,000
Federal Home Loan Bank, advances, general debt obligations, disclosures, collateral pledged	38,600,000
Amount [Abstract]
Advances maturing in 2015	10,000,000		10,000,000
Advances maturing in 2016	10,000,000		10,000,000
Advances maturing in 2017	25,000,000		25,000,000
Advances maturing in 2018	10,000,000		10,000,000
Total FHLB borrowings	55,000,000		55,000,000
Rate [Abstract]
Advances maturing in 2015 (as a percent)	0.71%		0.71%
Advances maturing in 2016 (as a percent)	1.11%		1.11%
Advances maturing in 2017 (as a percent)	1.46%		1.46%
Advances maturing in 2018 (as a percent)	2.01%		2.01%
Repayments of Long-term Debt	114,000	114,000
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity	10,000,000
Notes payable [Member] | Notes Payable To PNCBank Due August2016 Member
Rate [Abstract]
Notes payable with PNC Bank	2,300,000		2,400,000
Description of variable rate basis on notes payable	one month LIBOR
Interest rate on notes payable (as a percent)	0.32%
Notes payable [Member] | Notes PayableTo PNCBank Due January2018 Member
Rate [Abstract]
Notes payable with PNC Bank	$35,000,000		$35,000,000
Weighted average interest rate on other borrowings from PNC Bank (as a percent)	3.65%
Notes payable [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Notes Payable To PNCBank Due August2016 Member
Rate [Abstract]
Trust preferred securities basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	0.15%

Borrowings_and_Subordinated_De3

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures , Subordinated Debentures (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
	trust
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debenture owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trust	$25,774,000	$25,774,000
Number of Delaware trust affiliates	2
Royal Bancshares Capital Trust I [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Aggregate principal amount, common securities	387,000
Royal Bancshares Capital Trust I [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Aggregate principal amount, capital securities	12,500,000
Trust I [Member]
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debenture owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trust	12,900,000
Interest rate on notes payable (as a percent)	2.42%
Trust I [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Description of variable rate basis on notes payable	3-month LIBOR
Trust preferred securities basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	2.15%
Trust II [Member]
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debenture owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trust	$12,900,000
Interest rate on notes payable (as a percent)	2.42%
Trust II [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Description of variable rate basis on notes payable	3-month LIBOR

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Details) (Designated as Hedging Instrument, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional contract amount	$15,000	$15,000
Derivative liabilities	-467	-187
Interest Rate Swap | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional contract amount	15,000	15,000
Derivative liabilities	($467)	($187)

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Details 2) (Designated as Hedging Instrument, USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI	($308)	($187)
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI	($308)	($187)

Commitments_Contingencies_and_2

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Unused lines of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk	$44,411	$48,929
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk	11,330	6,430
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk	$144	$371

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholdersb Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 19, 2014	Jun. 20, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 20, 2009	Jul. 02, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred stock, liquidation value (in dollars per share)	$1,000			$1,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	18,856			18,856
Preferred stock cumulative dividend rate percentage for first five years (as a percent)	5.00%
Warrant To Purchase Class A Common Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Number of shares to be purchased by warrant (in shares)					1,104,370
Number of years for warrant issued to treasury	10 years
Warrants, exercise price (in dollars per share)	$4.13
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)					30,407
Preferred stock, liquidation value (in dollars per share)					1,000
Preferred stock cumulative dividend rate percentage beginning February 2014 (as a percent)							9.00%
Amount of approved purchase of preferred shares	$14
Preferred stock dividend in arrears	7.1
Share price (in dollars per share)		$1,207.11
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)		30,407
Shares allocated for repurchase (in shares)		11,551
Dividends in arrears eliminated						3.5
Common Class A [Member]
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Share price (in dollars per share)			$1.20
Common Stock [Abstract]
Number of vote for class of shares held	1
Common stock sold (in shares)	5,000,000		11,666,667
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	6
Common Class B [Member]
Common Stock [Abstract]
Number of shares received after conversion, per share	1.15
Number of vote for class of shares held	10
Scenario, Adjustment [Member] | Warrant To Purchase Class A Common Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Number of shares to be purchased by warrant (in shares)	1,368,040
Warrants, exercise price (in dollars per share)	$3.33
Capital Unit Preferred Stock And Warrant Member
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Aggregate purchase price					30.4

Regulatory_Capital_Requirement2

Regulatory Capital Requirements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
	item
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Number of previous quarters for which the call report is filed in accordance with U.S.GAAP	18
Capital actual amount under regulations [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$97,591
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	88,485
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	88,485
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	47,019
Actual Ratio Under RAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (as a percent)	19.44%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	17.63%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (as a percent)	12.17%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	9.37%
For capital adequacy purposes, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	40,150
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	30,113
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	29,075
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	22,585
For capital adequacy purposes, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	4.00%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	4.50%
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	50,188
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	30,113
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, amount
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	50,188
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	30,113
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, ratio
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%
Adjustments to net loss as well as the capital ratios [Abstract]
RAP net loss	-1,199
Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest	2,790
Net income	1,591	1,498
Actual Ratio Under US GAAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	19.44%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	17.63%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	12.17%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	9.37%
Ratios As Adjusted Under RAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	18.98%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	16.98%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	11.70%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.85%
Royal Bank [Member]
Capital actual amount under regulations [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	80,591
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	74,323
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	74,323
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	73,937
Actual Ratio Under RAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (as a percent)	16.22%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	14.96%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (as a percent)	10.34%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.62%
For capital adequacy purposes, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	39,745
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	29,809
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	28,765
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	22,356
For capital adequacy purposes, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	4.00%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	4.50%
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	49,681
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	39,745
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	35,957
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	32,293
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	5.00%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.50%
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, amount
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	49,681
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	39,745
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, ratio
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%
Adjustments to net loss as well as the capital ratios [Abstract]
RAP net loss	-1,192
Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest	2,790
Net income	$1,598
As adjusted for U.S. GAAP
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	16.70%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	15.44%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	10.69%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	11.12%

Pension_Plan_Details

Pension Plan (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plan [Abstract]
Highest consecutive years of employee compensation used to compute benefit	3 years
Years of employment used in benefit computation	10 years
Net Pension Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	$16,000	$15,000
Interest cost	134,000	155,000
Amortization of prior service cost	23,000	22,000
Amortization of actuarial loss	47,000	32,000
Net periodic benefit cost	220,000	224,000
Unfunded pension plan obligations	$15,400,000		$15,300,000

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Deta

Earnings Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
	item
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of classes of common stock outstanding	2
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator)	$1,167	$834
Average shares (denominator) (in shares)	30,036,000
Per share Amount (in dollars per share)	$0.04
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator)	1,167
Average shares (denominator) (in shares)	30,042,000
Per share Amount (in dollars per share)	$0.04
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator)	$1,167	$834
Average shares (denominator) (in shares)		13,316,000
Net Income - Basic and Diluted	$0.04	$0.06
Stock Options [Member]
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Number of antidilutive common share (in shares)	317,735	201,914
Warrant To Purchase Class A Common Stock [Member]
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Number of antidilutive common share (in shares)	1,368,040
Common Class B [Member]
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Number of shares received after conversion, per share	1.15

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Deta

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Unrealized gains on investment securities, before tax [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains arising during period, before tax	$1,844		$3,165
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, before tax	187
Unrealized gains on investment securities, before tax	1,657		3,165
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense, before tax [Abstract]
Less reclassification adjustment for amortization, before tax	-17		-28
Unrecognized benefit obligation	-17		28
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, before tax	-280
Other comprehensive income net, before tax	1,360		3,193
Unrealized gains on investment securities, tax [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains arising during period, tax	749		968
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, tax	64
Unrealized gains on investment securities, tax	685		968
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense, tax [Abstract]
Less reclassification adjustment for amortization, tax			-10
Unrecognized benefit obligation, tax			10
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, tax	-159
Other comprehensive income net, tax	526		978
Unrealized gains on investment securities [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains arising during period, net of tax	1,095		2,197
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, net of tax	123	[1]
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities, net of tax	972		2,197
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense [Abstract]
Less reclassification adjustment for amortization, net of tax	-17	[2]	-18	[2]
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense	17		18
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, net of tax	-121
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$834		$2,215
[1]	Gross amounts are included in net gains on the sale of AFS investment securities on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 15. C
[2]	Gross amounts are included in salaries and benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 15. Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	$227,762	$250,368
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	25,719	25,289
Mortgage-backed Securities-residential [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	20,207	22,387
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, Issued or Guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	152,605	168,977
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	3,528	3,731
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	11,778	15,727
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	10,233	10,173
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	3,666	4,034
Common Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	26	50
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	227,762	250,368
Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	467	187
Recurring [Member] | U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	25,719	25,289
Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities-residential [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	20,207	22,387
Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, Issued or Guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	152,605	168,977
Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	3,528	3,731
Recurring [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	11,778	15,727
Recurring [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	10,233	10,173
Recurring [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	3,666	4,034
Recurring [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	26	50
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	26	50
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	26	50
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	26	50
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	224,070	246,284
Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	467	187
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	224,070	246,284
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	467	187
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	25,719	25,289
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities-residential [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	20,207	22,387
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, Issued or Guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	152,605	168,977
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	3,528	3,731
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	11,778	15,727
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	10,233	10,173
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of investments in private equity funds	7
Investment securities available for sale	3,666	4,034
Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	3,666	4,034
Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale	$3,666	$4,034

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) (Private Equity Funds [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis Level 3 inputs [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$4,034	$4,625
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Gain Loss Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Included in earnings	62
Included in other comprehensive income	-339	284
Purchases	4
Sales and calls	-95	-129
Ending balance	$3,666	$4,780

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Measurement (Details) (Nonrecurring [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans and leases	$2,611	$2,812
Other real estate owned	3,758	3,418
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans and leases	2,611	2,812
Other real estate owned	$3,758	$3,418

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru5

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Quantitative Information (Details) (Appraisal of collateral valuation technique [Member], Level 3 [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Impaired loans and leases [Member]
Additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Impaired Loans And Leases Fair Value	$2,611	$2,812
Other real estate owned [Member]
Additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Foreclosed Properties Valued On Nonrecurring Basis	$3,758	$3,418
Maximum [Member] | Impaired loans and leases [Member]
Additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Range (Weighted Average) of Appraisal adjustments (in hundredths)	-40.00%	-20.00%
Range (Weighted Average) of Liquidation expenses (in hundredths	-24.00%	-24.00%
Maximum [Member] | Other real estate owned [Member]
Additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Range (Weighted Average) of Appraisal adjustments (in hundredths)	-73.30%	-68.60%
Range (Weighted Average) of Liquidation expenses (in hundredths	-14.70%	-14.70%
Weighted Average [Member] | Impaired loans and leases [Member]
Additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Range (Weighted Average) of Appraisal adjustments (in hundredths)	-24.60%	-20.00%
Range (Weighted Average) of Liquidation expenses (in hundredths	-7.70%	-7.80%
Weighted Average [Member] | Other real estate owned [Member]
Additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Range (Weighted Average) of Appraisal adjustments (in hundredths)	-13.30%	-14.50%
Range (Weighted Average) of Liquidation expenses (in hundredths	-14.70%	-14.70%

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru6

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Balance Sheet Grouping (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	$227,762	$250,368
Level 1 [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	41,618	30,790
Available-for-sale Securities	26	50
Level 2 [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	224,070	246,284
Accrued interest receivable	4,873	5,270
Financial Liabilities
Demand deposits	76,808	73,665
NOW and money markets	201,607	212,739
Savings	20,112	18,721
Time deposits	219,851	223,788
Long-term borrowings	89,652	90,022
Subordinated debt	25,649	25,091
Accrued interest payable	1,270	726
Level 3 [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	3,666	4,034
Other investment	2,250	2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	2,622	2,622
Loans, net	404,770	400,979
Carrying Amount [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	41,618	30,790
Available-for-sale Securities	227,762	250,368
Other investment	2,250	2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	2,622	2,622
Loans, net	407,789	403,424
Accrued interest receivable	4,873	5,270
Financial Liabilities
Demand deposits	76,808	73,665
NOW and money markets	201,607	212,739
Savings	20,112	18,721
Time deposits	221,759	225,300
Long-term borrowings	92,312	92,426
Subordinated debt	25,774	25,774
Accrued interest payable	1,270	726
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	41,618	30,790
Available-for-sale Securities	227,762	250,368
Other investment	2,250	2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	2,622	2,622
Loans, net	404,770	400,979
Accrued interest receivable	4,873	5,270
Financial Liabilities
Demand deposits	76,808	73,665
NOW and money markets	201,607	212,739
Savings	20,112	18,721
Time deposits	219,851	223,788
Long-term borrowings	89,652	90,022
Subordinated debt	25,649	25,091
Accrued interest payable	1,270	726
Interest Rate Swap | Level 2 [Member]
Financial Liabilities
Derivative Liability	467	187
Interest Rate Swap | Carrying Amount [Member]
Financial Liabilities
Derivative Liability	467	187
Interest Rate Swap | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial Liabilities
Derivative Liability	$467	$187

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Total assets	$725,205,000	$734,410,000	$732,553,000
Total deposits	520,286,000	532,632,000	530,425,000
Interest income	7,280,000	7,151,000
Interest expense	1,571,000	1,625,000
Net Interest Income	5,709,000	5,526,000
(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses	-580,000	-639,000
Total non-interest Income	847,000	772,000
Noninterest Expense	5,375,000	5,322,000
Net Income	1,761,000	1,615,000
Noncontrolling interest	170,000	117,000
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	1,591,000	1,498,000
Royal Bank [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	1,598,000
Royal Bank [Member] | Crusader Servicing Corporation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)	80.00%
Community Banking Segment [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Total assets	706,252,000	709,911,000
Total deposits	520,286,000	532,632,000
Interest income	7,037,000	6,796,000
Interest expense	1,344,000	1,320,000
Net Interest Income	5,693,000	5,476,000
(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses	-661,000	-737,000
Total non-interest Income	517,000	566,000
Noninterest Expense	4,855,000	4,937,000
Net Income	2,016,000	1,842,000
Noncontrolling interest	189,000	156,000
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	1,827,000	1,686,000
Tax Lien Segment [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Total assets	18,953,000	24,499,000
Interest income	243,000	355,000
Interest expense	227,000	305,000
Net Interest Income	16,000	50,000
(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses	81,000	98,000
Total non-interest Income	330,000	206,000
Noninterest Expense	520,000	385,000
Net Income	-255,000	-227,000
Noncontrolling interest	-19,000	-39,000
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	-236,000	-188,000
Tax Lien Segment [Member] | Royal Bank [Member] | Crusader Servicing Corporation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)	80.00%
Tax Lien Segment [Member] | Royal Bank [Member] | Royal Tax Lien [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)	100.00%
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Interest income	$227,000	$305,000

Federal_Home_Loan_Bank_Stock_D

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock [Abstract]
Total FHLB stock	$2,622	$2,622