Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania (RBPAA) 10-Q 12 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	ROYAL BANCSHARES OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
Entity Central Index Key	922,487
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Class A - Common stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		27,828,849
Class B - Common stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,928,289

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$ 14,711	$ 9,642
Interest bearing deposits	9,506	21,148
Total cash and cash equivalents	24,217	30,790
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	230,612	250,368
Other investment, at cost	2,250	2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock	2,545	2,622
Loans and leases ("LHFI")	471,216	415,132
Less allowance for loan and lease losses	9,806	11,708
Net loans and leases	461,410	403,424
Bank owned life insurance	16,008	15,636
Accrued interest receivable	4,336	5,270
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	8,844	9,779
Premises and equipment, net	5,202	5,201
Other assets	6,487	7,213
Total assets	761,911	732,553
Deposits
Non-interest bearing	76,949	73,665
Interest bearing	476,815	456,760
Total deposits	553,764	530,425
Short-term borrowings	9,000
Long-term borrowings	82,084	92,426
Subordinated debentures	25,774	25,774
Accrued interest payable	2,168	726
Other liabilities	21,375	20,596
Total liabilities	694,165	669,947
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	18,856
Additional paid in capital	110,502	110,697
Accumulated deficit	(111,278)	(115,864)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,120)	(2,492)
Treasury stock - at cost, shares of Class A, 377,771 and 398,365 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	(5,283)	(5,571)
Total Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. shareholders’ equity	67,270	62,219
Noncontrolling interest	476	387
Total equity	67,746	62,606
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	761,911	732,553
Class A - Common stock
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Common stock	56,400	56,400
Total equity	56,400	56,400
Class B - Common stock
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. equity:
Common stock	193	193
Total equity	$ 193	$ 193

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 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
Class A - Common stock
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)	377,771	398,365
Class B - Common stock
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 Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Interest Income
Loans and leases, including fees	$ 6,456	$ 5,451	$ 17,878	$ 15,925
Investment securities AFS	1,334	1,734	4,250	5,610
Deposits in banks	8	6	21	16
Total Interest Income	7,798	7,191	22,149	21,551
Interest Expense
Deposits	968	900	2,796	2,712
Short-term borrowings	5	1	5	13
Long-term borrowings	663	722	1,997	2,145
Total Interest Expense	1,636	1,623	4,798	4,870
Net Interest Income	6,162	5,568	17,351	16,681
Credit for loan and lease losses	(216)	(51)	(1,382)	(765)
Net Interest Income after Credit for Loan and Lease Losses	6,378	5,619	18,733	17,446
Non-interest Income
Service charges and fees	298	248	832	779
Net gains on sales of loans and leases		80		223
Net gains on sales of other real estate owned	123	173	769	633
Gain on sale of premises and equipment		107		107
Income from bank owned life insurance	124	129	372	384
Net gains on the sale of AFS investment securities	80	238	652	330
Other income	75	229	205	336
Total Non-interest Income	700	1,204	2,830	2,792
Non-interest Expense
Employee salaries and benefits	2,655	2,704	7,825	7,505
Occupancy and equipment	736	614	2,212	1,865
Professional and legal fees	380	570	1,314	1,562
OREO expenses and impairment	386	154	1,140	892
Pennsylvania Shares Tax	113	138	338	406
FDIC and state assessments	158	261	533	770
Communications and data processing	214	166	607	485
Provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures	(68)	14	282	5
Directors' fees	114	129	349	360
Marketing and advertising	38	86	185	325
Insurance	78	89	244	289
Loan collection expense	138	70	273	227
Other operating expenses	423	380	1,175	1,037
Total Non-interest Expense	5,365	5,375	16,477	15,728
Income Before Tax (Benefit) Expense	1,713	1,448	5,086	4,510
Net Income	1,713	1,448	5,086	4,510
Less Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	179	25	500	212
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	1,534	1,423	4,586	4,298
Less Preferred Stock Series A Accumulated Dividend and Accretion	434	152	1,287	1,644
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$ 1,100	$ 1,271	$ 3,299	$ 2,654
Per Common Share Data
Net Income - Basic and Diluted	$ 0.04	$ 0.05	$ 0.11	$ 0.15

Statements of Consolidated Comp

Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income		$ 1,713	$ 1,448	$ 5,086	$ 4,510
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax effect		1,190	(80)	1,320	4,469
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income (1)	[1]	52	157	430	218
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities, net of tax		1,138	(237)	890	4,251
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization (2)	[2]	(17)	(18)	(51)	(56)
Unrecognized benefit obligation, net of tax		17	18	51	56
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, net of tax effect		(282)		(467)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		839	(219)	372	4,307
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total		2,552	1,229	5,458	8,817
Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		179	25	500	212
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.		$ 2,373	$ 1,204	$ 4,958	$ 8,605
[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 Chang

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	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]	Class A - Common stock	Class B - Common stock	Total
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)			4,298			212			4,510
Other comprehensive income, net of reclassifications and taxes				4,307					4,307
Distributions to non controlling interests						(208)			(208)
Common stock conversion from Class B to Class A			(121)				$ 127	$ (6)
Common stock conversion from Class B to Class A (in shares)							64	(55)
Redemption of 11,551 shares of preferred stock	11,551	2,392							13,943
Accretion of discount on preferred stock	457		(457)
Common shares issued		(13,333)					$ 33,333		20,000
Common stock issued (in shares)							16,666
Treasury shares issued for compensation		(463)			$ 541				78
Treasury shares issued for compensation (in shares)					25,498
Other adjustment to additional paid in capital		(28)							(28)
Stock option expense		12							12
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	18,856	111,095	(116,676)	(1,815)	$ (5,795)	275	$ 56,400	$ 193	62,533
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014							28,200	1,932
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)			4,586			500			5,086
Other comprehensive income, net of reclassifications and taxes				372					372
Distributions to non controlling interests						(411)			(411)
Treasury shares issued for compensation		(252)			$ 288				36
Treasury shares issued for compensation (in shares)					(20,594)
Stock option expense		57							57
Balance at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 18,856	$ 110,502	$ (111,278)	$ (2,120)	$ (5,283)	$ 476	$ 56,400	$ 193	$ 67,746
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2015							28,200	1,932

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	$ 4,586	$ 4,298
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	459	348
Stock compensation expense	57	12
Credit for loan and lease losses	(1,382)	(765)
Impairment charge for OREO	659	399
Net amortization of AFS investment securities	1,164	1,495
Net accretion on loans	(471)	(303)
Net gains on sales of premises and equipment		(107)
Gains on sales of loans and leases		(223)
Net gains on sales of OREO	(769)	(633)
Net gains on sales of investment securities	(652)	(330)
Income from bank owned life insurance	(372)	(384)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in accrued interest receivable	934	1,500
Decrease in other assets	275	(16)
Decrease in accrued interest payable	1,442	1,340
Decrease in other liabilities	779	(1,334)
Net cash provided by operating activities	6,709	5,297
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS investment securities	28,084	33,272
Proceeds from sales of AFS investment securities	33,653	55,290
Purchase of AFS investment securities	(41,134)	(40,150)
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock	77	526
Proceeds from sales of loans and leases		3,838
Net increase in loans	(59,106)	(37,001)
Additions to OREO	(418)	(1,292)
Proceeds from the sales of premises and equipment		303
Purchase of premises and equipment	(460)	(872)
Proceeds from sales of OREO	4,436	3,548
Net cash provided by investing activities	(34,868)	17,462
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in demand and NOW accounts	19,915	3,854
Increase (decrease) in money market and savings accounts	18,079	(952)
Decrease in certificates of deposit	(14,655)	(16,080)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	9,000
Repayments of short-term borrowings		(10,000)
Repayments of long-term borrowings	(10,342)	(341)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(411)	(208)
Issuance of common stock, net		20,000
Redemption of preferred stock		(13,943)
Net cash used in financing activities	21,586	(17,670)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(6,573)	5,089
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	30,790	16,844
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	24,217	21,933
Supplemental Disclosure
Interest paid	3,356	3,530
Transfers to OREO	3,968	1,998
OREO Transfers to Loans	$ 995
Transfers to LHFS		$ 3,187

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 and nine month periods ended September 30, 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 was 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. In June 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-10, Technical Corrections and Improvements (“ASU 2015-10”). The amendments in ASU 2015-10 affect a wide variety of Topics in the Codification and will apply to all reporting entities within the scope of the affected accounting guidance. ASU 2015-10 includes amendments to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. Additionally, some of the amendments will make the Codification easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies, providing needed clarifications, and improving the presentation of guidance in the Codification. The amendments in ASU 2015-10 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier adoption is permitted , including adoption in an interim period. All other amendments in ASU 2015-10 are effective upon the issuance of ASU 2015-10. The adoption of ASU 2015-10 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Regulatory Matters and Signific

Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 $8.3 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 three quarters of 2015, we received approval from the Federal Reserve Bank and paid the respective quarterly interest payments on the trust preferred securities in March, June, and September 2015.

Investment Securities

Investment Securities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Investment Securities [Abstract]
Investment Securities	Note 3. Investment Securities The carrying value and fair value of investment securities available-for-sale (“AFS”) at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: As of September 30, 2015 Included in OCI* Gross Gross Amortized unrealized unrealized (In thousands) cost gains losses Fair value U.S. government agencies $ $ $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency Corporate bonds — Municipal bonds Other securities Common stocks — — Total available for sale $ $ $ $ As of December 31, 2014 Included in OCI* Gross Gross Amortized unrealized unrealized (In thousands) cost gains losses Fair value U.S. government agencies $ $ — $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency Corporate bonds Municipal bonds Other securities — Common stocks — Total available for sale $ $ $ $ *Other comprehensive income The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at September 30, 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 September 30, 2015 Amortized (In thousands) cost Fair value Within 1 year $ — $ — After 1 but within 5 years After 5 but within 10 years After 10 years Mortgage-backed securities-residential Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency Total available for sale debt securities No contractual maturity Total available for sale securities $ $ Proceeds from the sales of AFS investments during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $9.2 million and $19.3 million , respectively. Proceeds from the sales of AFS investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $33.7 million and $ 55.3 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 For the nine months ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross realized gains $ $ $ $ Gross realized losses Net realized gains $ $ $ $ The tables below indicate the length of time individual AFS securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : September 30, 2015 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 $ — $ — — $ $ $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency — — — Municipal bonds — — — Other securities — — — Total available for sale $ $ $ $ $ $ December 31, 2014 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 $ — $ — — $ $ $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency — — — Corporate bonds Municipal bonds Total available for sale $ $ $ $ $ $ We evaluate declines in the fair value of securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis. We assess 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 three quarters of 2015 and 2014. There was no credit-related impairment losses on debt securities held at September 30, 2015 September 30, 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 September 30, 2015 , we had six U.S. Agency securities with a fair value of $ 19 .1 million and gross unrealized losses of $ 239 ,000. All six bonds had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer at September 30, 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 September 30, 2015 . Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government sponsored enterprises: As of September 30, 2015 , we had one mortgage-backed security with a fair value of $ 2.7 million and a gross unrealized loss of $15,000 . This mortgage-backed security has been in an unrealized loss position for 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 September 30, 2015 . U.S. government issued or sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations (“Agency CMOs”): As of September 30, 2015 , we had 14 Agency CMOs with a fair value of $4 2 . 0 million and gross unrealized losses of $ 488 ,000. Nine of the Agency CMOs have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer and the remaining five 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 September 30, 2015 . Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“Non-agency CMOs”): As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had one non-agency CMO with a fair value of $ 1.2 million and a gross unrealized loss of $8,000. The bond has been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The Company does not intend to sell this security before recovery of its cost basis, and it is not more likely than not that the Company 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 September 30, 2015 . Corporate bonds: As of September 30, 2015 , we had two corporate bonds with a fair value of $ 1 .5 million and a gross unrealized gain of $20,000 . Municipal bonds: As of September 30, 201 5, we had four municipal bonds with a fair value $ 3.6 million and gross unrealized losses of $19,000 . All four of the municipal bonds have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. 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 September 30, 2015 . Other securities: As of September 30, 2015 , we had five 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 September 30, 2015 , one of the private equity fund investments had a fair value of $235,000 and an unrealized loss of $24,000 . OTTI charges were recorded in a prior period on this fund. Management concluded that there was no additional impairment on this investment as of September 30, 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Loans and Leases [Abstract]
Loans and Leases	Note 4. Loans and Leases Major classifications of loans are as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Commercial real estate $ $ Construction and land development Commercial and industrial Multi-family Residential real estate Leases Tax certificates Consumer Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ 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 classification which includes currently performing credits that are beginning to demonstrate above average risk through declining earnings, strained cash flows, increased leverage and/or weakening market fundamentals. This class may also include new loan originations which warrant approval but may contain certain risks that require closer than usual monitoring and supervision, such as construction loans; · 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 are assigned an initial loan risk rating by the Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”). The initial loan risk rating is approved by another member of executive management or by the appropriate loan committee approving the loan request. 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 September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . As of September 30, 2015 (In thousands) Pass Pass-Watch Special Mention Substandard Non-accrual Total Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ $ $ Construction and land development — — Commercial and industrial Multi-family — — Residential real estate — — — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ $ $ $ As of December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Pass Pass-Watch Special Mention Substandard Non-accrual Total Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ $ $ Construction and land development — — Commercial and industrial Multi-family — — Residential real estate — — — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ $ $ $ The following tables present an aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio classification at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . As of September 30, 2015 30-59 Days 60-89 Days Accruing (In thousands) Past Due Past Due 90+ Days Non-accrual Current Total Commercial real estate $ — $ $ — $ $ $ Construction and land development — — — Commercial and industrial — Multi-family — — — — Residential real estate — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ — $ $ $ 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 $ $ $ — $ $ $ Construction and land development — — — Commercial and industrial — Multi-family — — — — Residential real estate — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ — $ $ $ If interest had accrued on non-accrual loans, such income would have been approximately $142,000 and $539,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , respectively, and $290,000 and $830,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Impaired Loans Total cash collected on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $5.9 million and $5.0 million respectively, of which $4.8 million and $4.5 million was credited to the principal balance outstanding on such loans, respectively. Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) The following table details our TDRs that are on an accrual status and non-accrual status at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . As of September 30, 2015 Non- Number of Accrual Accrual (In thousands) loans Status Status Total TDRs Commercial real estate $ $ — $ Construction and land development — Commercial and industrial — Residential real estate — Total $ $ $ As of December 31, 2014 Non- Number of Accrual Accrual (In thousands) loans Status Status Total TDRs Commercial real estate $ $ — $ Construction and land development Commercial and industrial Residential real estate — Total $ $ $ At September 30, 2015 , the one construction and land development TDR, cited in the above table, was not in compliance with its restructured terms due to payment defaults. We did not classify any loan modifications as TDRs during the first three quarters of 2015. The following table presents restructured loans that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 . Modifications by type for the nine months ended September 30, 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 $ — $ $ — $ $ $ $ Total $ — $ $ — $ $ $ $ We may obtain physical possession of real estate collateralizing residential mortgage loans or home equity loans through or in lieu of, foreclosure. As of September 30, 2015, we have a foreclosed residential real estate property with a carrying value of $40,000 as a result of physical possession. In addition, as of September 30, 2015, we had residential mortgage loans with a carrying value of $ 228,000 collateralized by residential real estate property for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Lo

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2015 , December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014 . Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses As of and for the three months ended September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — — — — Recoveries — — — — — (Credit) provision Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ $ — $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — Recoveries — — — (Credit) provision Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ $ — $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Loans Evaluated for Impairment At September 30, 2015 Construction Commercial and land Commercial Multi- Residential Tax real estate development and industrial family real estate Leases certificates Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Loans Evaluated for Impairment As of and 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — Recoveries — — — — (Credit) provision Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ $ — $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Loan Balances Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses As of and for the three months ended September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — — — — Recoveries — — — — — Provision (credit) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses As of and for the nine months ended September 30 , 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — — Recoveries — — — — Provision (credit) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Loans Evaluated for Impairment At September 30, 2014 Construction Commercial and land Commercial Multi- Residential Tax real estate development and industrial family real estate Leases certificates Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ The following tables detail the loans that were evaluated for impairment by loan classification at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . At September 30, 2015 Unpaid principal Recorded Related (In thousands) balance investment allowance With no related allowance recorded: Commercial real estate $ $ $ — Commercial and industrial — Tax certificates — Total: $ $ $ — With an allowance recorded: Construction and land development $ $ $ Residential real estate Leasing Tax certificates Total: $ $ $ 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 $ $ $ — $ $ Construction and land development — Commercial and industrial — Tax certificates — — Total: $ $ $ — $ $ With an allowance recorded: Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ $ — Construction and land development — — — — Commercial and industrial — Residential real estate — Leases — Tax certificates — Total: $ $ $ $ $ — The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the related interest income recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . For the three months ended September 30, 2015 For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 Average Interest Average Interest recorded income recorded income (In thousands) investment recognized investment recognized Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ Construction and land development — — Commercial and industrial Residential real estate — — Leasing — — Tax certificates — — Total: $ $ $ $ For the three months ended September 30, 2014 For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 Average Interest Average Interest recorded income recorded income (In thousands) investment recognized investment recognized Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ Construction and land development Commercial and industrial Residential real estate — — Leasing — — Tax certificates — — Total: $ $ $ $

Other Real Estate Owned

Other Real Estate Owned	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Other Real Estate Owned [Abstract]
Other real estate owned	Note 6. Other Real Estate Owned At September 30, 2015, OREO wa s comprised of five real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of foreclosure in settlement of loans and 70 real estate properties acquired through foreclosure related to tax liens. Set forth below are tables which detail the changes in OREO from January 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 and January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 . For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (In thousands) Loans Tax Liens Total Beginning balance $ $ $ Net proceeds from sales Net gains on sales Transfers in Cash additions — Transfer to loans — Impairment charge Ending balance $ $ $ For the year ended December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Loans Tax Liens Total Beginning balance $ $ $ Net proceeds from sales Net gain on sales Transfers in — Cash additions — Impairment charge Ending balance $ $ $ At September 30, 2015 , OREO was comprised of $319,000 in land, $ 8.4 million in tax liens, and $69,000 in residential real estate related to a condominium construction project in Minneapolis, Minnesota in which the Company is a participant and a single family home. The properties acquired through the tax lien portfolio were primarily located in New Jersey.

Deposits

Deposits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Deposits [Abstract]
Deposits	Note 7. Deposits Our deposit composition as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is presented below: September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Noninterest-bearing checking $ $ NOW Interest-bearing brokered deposits — Money Market Savings Time deposits (over $100) Time deposits (under $100) Total deposits $ $

Borrowings and Subordinated Deb

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2015 , Royal Bank had $212.6 million of available borrowing capacity at the FHLB, which is based on qualifying collateral. Total advances from the FHLB were $54.0 million and $55.0 million at September 30, 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 September 30, 2015 , investment securities with a market value of $34.0 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 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Advances maturing in 2015 $ % $ % 2016 % % 2017 % % 2018 % % Total FHLB borrowings $ $ 2. Other borrowings We have a note payable with PNC Bank (“PNC”) at September 30, 2015 in the amount of $2.1 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 September 30, 2015 was 0.35% . At September 30, 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 $20.0 million in lines of credit with a with two local financial institutions, of which $0 wa s outstanding at September 30, 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 2.49% at September 30, 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, June, and September of 2015.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 of an FHLB advance, which is scheduled to mature in June 2016 and will continue to rollover through the swap expiration of June 2021. 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 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 were as follows: As of September 30, 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 $ $ Other liabilities June 24, 2021 Total: $ $ 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 $ $ Other liabilities June 24, 2021 Total: $ $ For the three months ended September 30, 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 $ Not Applicable $ — Total: $ $ — For the nine months ended September 30, 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 $ Not Applicable $ — Total: $ $ — 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 $ Not Applicable $ — Total: $ $ —

Commitments, Contingencies, and

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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: September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk: Open-end lines of credit $ $ Commitments to extend credit Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written 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

Shareholders’ Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 U.S. Department of the Treasury (“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’ rights 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 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 s 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 at a price of $1.20 per share 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, a pproximately $3.5 million of the Series A Preferred stock dividend in arrears was eliminated. As of September 30, 2015 , the Series A Preferred stock dividend in arrears, which includes additional dividends on arrearages, was approximately $8.3 million and has not been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. In the event we declared the preferred dividend in arrears 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 Requirements

Regulatory Capital Requirements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 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 regulatory accounting principles (“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 September 30, 2015 and the previous 20 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 September 30, 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) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) $ % $ % $ % Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % $ % 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 nine months ended (In thousands) September 30, 2015 RAP net income $ Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest U.S. GAAP net income $ At September 30, 2015 As reported As adjusted under RAP for U.S. GAAP Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) % % Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) % % The tables below reflect the Company’s capital ratios: At September 30, 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) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) $ % $ % N/A N/A Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % N/A N/A The Company has filed the Consolidated Financial Statements for Bank Holding Companies-FR Y-9C (“FR Y-9C”) as of September 30, 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 nine months ended (In thousands) September 30, 2015 U.S. GAAP net income $ Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest RAP net income $ At September 30, 2015 As reported As adjusted under U.S. GAAP for RAP Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) % % Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) % %

Pension Plan

Pension Plan	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 included the following components: For the three months ended For the nine months ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ $ $ $ Interest cost Amortization of prior service cost Amortization of actuarial loss Net periodic benefit cost $ $ $ $ We have unfunded pension plan obligations of $15.4 million as of September 30, 2015 compared to $15.3 million at December 31, 2014 . We plan to fund a substantial portion of the pension plan obligations through existing Company owned life insurance policies.

Earnings Per Common Share

Earnings Per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Income (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract]
Earnings 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 if-converted method. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , 269,743 and 285,097 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. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, 168,907 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 September 30, 2015 Income Average shares Per share (In thousands, except for per share data) (numerator) (denominator) Amount Basic EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Diluted EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Three months ended September 30, 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 $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Income Average shares Per share (In thousands, except for per share data) (numerator) (denominator) Amount Basic EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Diluted EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 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 $ $

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 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. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 Tax Before tax expense Net of tax (In thousands) amount (benefit) amount Unrealized gains on investment securities: Unrealized holding gains arising during period $ $ $ Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income Unrealized gains on investment securities Unrecognized benefit obligation expense: Less reclassification adjustment for amortization — Unrecognized benefit obligation — Unrealized loss on derivative instrument Other comprehensive income, net $ $ $ For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 Tax Before tax expense Net of tax (In thousands) amount (benefit) amount Unrealized gains on investment securities: Unrealized holding gains arising during period $ $ $ Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income Unrealized gains on investment securities Unrecognized benefit obligation expense: Reclassification adjustment for amortization Unrecognized benefit obligation Other comprehensive income, net $ $ $ The other components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Unrecognized benefit obligation $ $ Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS investments Unrealized loss on derivative instrument Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ $

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 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. Our interest rate swap is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and is classified as Level 2 due to the readily observable market data. Level 3 securities include investments in five private equity funds which are predominantly invested in real estate. T he 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 and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 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 September 30, 2015 Assets Inputs Inputs (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Assets: Investment securities available for sale U.S. government agencies $ — $ $ — $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies — — Non-agency — — Corporate bonds — — Municipal bonds — — Other securities — — Common stocks — — Total investment securities available for sale $ $ $ $ Liabilities: Derivative instruments Interest rate swaps $ — $ $ — $ 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: Investment securities available for sale U.S. government agencies $ — $ $ — $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies — — Non-agency — — Corporate bonds — — Municipal bonds — — Other securities — — Common stocks — — Total investment securities available for sale $ $ $ $ Liabilities: Derivative instruments Interest rate swaps $ — $ $ — $ 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 : (In thousands) Other securities Investment Securities Available for Sale 2015 2014 Beginning balance July 1, $ $ Total gains/(losses) - (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings-gain on sale Included in other comprehensive income Purchases — Sales and calls Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 — — Ending balance September 30, $ $ (In thousands) Other securities Investment Securities Available for Sale 2015 2014 Beginning balance January 1, $ $ Total gains/(losses) - (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings-gain on sale Included in other comprehensive income Purchases Sales and calls Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 — — Ending balance September 30, $ $ 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 2015 Assets Inputs Inputs (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Assets Impaired loans and leases $ — $ — $ $ Other real estate owned — — 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 $ — $ — $ $ Other real estate owned — — 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 September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements As of September 30, 2015 Valuation Range (In thousands) Fair Value Techniques Unobservable Input (Weighted Average) Impaired loans and leases $ Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -62.3% (-28.7%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses - -23.2% (-6.6%) Other real estate owned Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -84.2% (-30.2%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses -14.7% (-3.6%) 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 $ Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -20.0% (-20.0%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses - -24.0% (-7.8%) Other real estate owned Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -68.6% (-14.5%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses - -14.7% (-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 September 30, 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. 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 September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Fair Value Measurements At September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ — $ — Investment securities available for sale Other investment — — Federal Home Loan Bank stock — — Loans, net — — Accrued interest receivable — — Financial Liabilities: Demand deposits — — NOW and money markets — — Interest-bearing brokered deposits Savings — — Time deposits — — Short-term borrowings — — Long-term borrowings — — Subordinated debt — — Accrued interest payable — — Derivative Instruments: Interest rate swaps — — 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 $ $ $ $ — $ — Investment securities available for sale Other investment — — Federal Home Loan Bank stock — — Loans, net — — Accrued interest receivable — — Financial Liabilities: Demand deposits — — NOW and money markets — — Savings — — Time deposits — — Long-term borrowings — — Subordinated debt — — Accrued interest payable — — Derivative Instruments: Interest rate swaps — — 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.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended September 30, 2015 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income (expense) $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ — $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $ Three months ended September 30, 2014 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income (expense) $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 2014 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $ Interest income earned by the community banking segment related to the tax liens segment was approximately $189,000 and $256,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and $629,000 and $840,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively .

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , FHLB stock totaled $ 2.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively. 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 September 30, 2015 .

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 and nine month periods ended September 30, 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 was 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. In June 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-10, Technical Corrections and Improvements (“ASU 2015-10”). The amendments in ASU 2015-10 affect a wide variety of Topics in the Codification and will apply to all reporting entities within the scope of the affected accounting guidance. ASU 2015-10 includes amendments to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. Additionally, some of the amendments will make the Codification easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies, providing needed clarifications, and improving the presentation of guidance in the Codification. The amendments in ASU 2015-10 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier adoption is permitted , including adoption in an interim period. All other amendments in ASU 2015-10 are effective upon the issuance of ASU 2015-10. The adoption of ASU 2015-10 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Investment Securities (Tables)

Investment Securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Investment Securities [Abstract]
Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of available-for-sale investment securities	As of September 30, 2015 Included in OCI* Gross Gross Amortized unrealized unrealized (In thousands) cost gains losses Fair value U.S. government agencies $ $ $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency Corporate bonds — Municipal bonds Other securities Common stocks — — Total available for sale $ $ $ $ As of December 31, 2014 Included in OCI* Gross Gross Amortized unrealized unrealized (In thousands) cost gains losses Fair value U.S. government agencies $ $ — $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency Corporate bonds Municipal bonds Other securities — Common stocks — Total available for sale $ $ $ $ *Other comprehensive income
Amortized cost and fair value of investment securities, by contractual maturity	As of September 30, 2015 Amortized (In thousands) cost Fair value Within 1 year $ — $ — After 1 but within 5 years After 5 but within 10 years After 10 years Mortgage-backed securities-residential Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency Total available for sale debt securities No contractual maturity Total available for sale securities $ $
Gross realized gains and losses realized on sale of securities	For the three months ended For the nine months ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross realized gains $ $ $ $ Gross realized losses Net realized gains $ $ $ $
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position	September 30, 2015 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 $ — $ — — $ $ $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency — — — Municipal bonds — — — Other securities — — — Total available for sale $ $ $ $ $ $ December 31, 2014 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 $ — $ — — $ $ $ $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies Non-agency — — — Corporate bonds Municipal bonds Total available for sale $ $ $ $ $ $

Loans and Leases (Tables)

Loans and Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Loans and Leases [Abstract]
Major classifications of loans held for investment	September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Commercial real estate $ $ Construction and land development Commercial and industrial Multi-family Residential real estate Leases Tax certificates Consumer Total loans, net of unearned income $ $
Risk ratings for loan portfolio segment	As of September 30, 2015 (In thousands) Pass Pass-Watch Special Mention Substandard Non-accrual Total Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ $ $ Construction and land development — — Commercial and industrial Multi-family — — Residential real estate — — — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ $ $ $ As of December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Pass Pass-Watch Special Mention Substandard Non-accrual Total Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ $ $ Construction and land development — — Commercial and industrial Multi-family — — Residential real estate — — — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ $ $ $
Aging analysis of past due payments for loan portfolio segment	As of September 30, 2015 30-59 Days 60-89 Days Accruing (In thousands) Past Due Past Due 90+ Days Non-accrual Current Total Commercial real estate $ — $ $ — $ $ $ Construction and land development — — — Commercial and industrial — Multi-family — — — — Residential real estate — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ — $ $ $ 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 $ $ $ — $ $ $ Construction and land development — — — Commercial and industrial — Multi-family — — — — Residential real estate — Leases — Tax certificates — — — Consumer — — — — Total loans, net of unearned income $ $ $ — $ $ $
Troubled debt restructurings that are on an accrual status and a non-accrual status	As of September 30, 2015 Non- Number of Accrual Accrual (In thousands) loans Status Status Total TDRs Commercial real estate $ $ — $ Construction and land development — Commercial and industrial — Residential real estate — Total $ $ $ As of December 31, 2014 Non- Number of Accrual Accrual (In thousands) loans Status Status Total TDRs Commercial real estate $ $ — $ Construction and land development Commercial and industrial Residential real estate — Total $ $ $
Newly restructured loans		Modifications by type for the nine months ended September 30, 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 $ — $ $ — $ $ $ $ Total $ — $ $ — $ $ $ $

Allowance for Loan and Lease 29

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 As of and for the three months ended September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — — — — Recoveries — — — — — (Credit) provision Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ $ — $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — Recoveries — — — (Credit) provision Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ $ — $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Loans Evaluated for Impairment At September 30, 2015 Construction Commercial and land Commercial Multi- Residential Tax real estate development and industrial family real estate Leases certificates Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Loans Evaluated for Impairment As of and 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — Recoveries — — — — (Credit) provision Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ $ — $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Loan Balances Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses As of and for the three months ended September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — — — — Recoveries — — — — — Provision (credit) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses As of and for the nine months ended September 30 , 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Charge-offs — — — — — Recoveries — — — — Provision (credit) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Loans Evaluated for Impairment At September 30, 2014 Construction Commercial and land Commercial Multi- Residential Tax real estate development and industrial family real estate Leases certificates Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) Ending balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $ Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ — $ $ $ $ — $ — $ Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — $
Financing receivable evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment	The following tables detail the loans that were evaluated for impairment by loan classification at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . At September 30, 2015 Unpaid principal Recorded Related (In thousands) balance investment allowance With no related allowance recorded: Commercial real estate $ $ $ — Commercial and industrial — Tax certificates — Total: $ $ $ — With an allowance recorded: Construction and land development $ $ $ Residential real estate Leasing Tax certificates Total: $ $ $ 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 $ $ $ — $ $ Construction and land development — Commercial and industrial — Tax certificates — — Total: $ $ $ — $ $ With an allowance recorded: Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ $ — Construction and land development — — — — Commercial and industrial — Residential real estate — Leases — Tax certificates — Total: $ $ $ $ $ — The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the related interest income recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . For the three months ended September 30, 2015 For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 Average Interest Average Interest recorded income recorded income (In thousands) investment recognized investment recognized Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ Construction and land development — — Commercial and industrial Residential real estate — — Leasing — — Tax certificates — — Total: $ $ $ $ For the three months ended September 30, 2014 For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 Average Interest Average Interest recorded income recorded income (In thousands) investment recognized investment recognized Commercial real estate $ $ $ $ Construction and land development Commercial and industrial Residential real estate — — Leasing — — Tax certificates — — Total: $ $ $ $

Other Real Estate Owned (Tables

Other Real Estate Owned (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Other Real Estate Owned [Abstract]
Details of changes in other real estate owned	For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (In thousands) Loans Tax Liens Total Beginning balance $ $ $ Net proceeds from sales Net gains on sales Transfers in Cash additions — Transfer to loans — Impairment charge Ending balance $ $ $ For the year ended December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Loans Tax Liens Total Beginning balance $ $ $ Net proceeds from sales Net gain on sales Transfers in — Cash additions — Impairment charge Ending balance $ $ $

Deposits (Tables)

Deposits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Deposits [Abstract]
Deposits summary	September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Noninterest-bearing checking $ $ NOW Interest-bearing brokered deposits — Money Market Savings Time deposits (over $100) Time deposits (under $100) Total deposits $ $

Borrowings and Subordinated D32

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Advances maturing in 2015 $ % $ % 2016 % % 2017 % % 2018 % % Total FHLB borrowings $ $

Derivative Instruments and He33

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap, designated as cash flow hedge, effects of derivative in balance sheet	As of September 30, 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 $ $ Other liabilities June 24, 2021 Total: $ $
Interest rate swap, designated as cash flow hedge, effects of derivative in OCI	For the three months ended September 30, 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 $ Not Applicable $ — Total: $ $ — For the nine months ended September 30, 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 $ Not Applicable $ — Total: $ $ — 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 $ Not Applicable $ — Total: $ $ —

Commitments, Contingencies, a34

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations [Abstract]
Contracts of financial instruments represent credit risk	September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk: Open-end lines of credit $ $ Commitments to extend credit Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written

Regulatory Capital Requiremen35

Regulatory Capital Requirements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Royal Bank's capital ratios	At September 30, 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) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) $ % $ % $ % Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % $ %
Adjustments to net loss as well as the capital ratios	For the nine months ended (In thousands) September 30, 2015 RAP net income $ Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest U.S. GAAP net income $ At September 30, 2015 As reported As adjusted under RAP for U.S. GAAP Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) % % Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) % %
Company capital ratios	At September 30, 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) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % $ % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) $ % $ % N/A N/A Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) $ % $ % N/A N/A
Adjustment to Company's capital ratio under RAP	For the nine months ended (In thousands) September 30, 2015 U.S. GAAP net income $ Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest RAP net income $ At September 30, 2015 As reported As adjusted under U.S. GAAP for RAP Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) % % Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) % % Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) % %

Pension Plan (Tables)

Pension Plan (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Pension Plan [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	For the three months ended For the nine months ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ $ $ $ Interest cost Amortization of prior service cost Amortization of actuarial loss Net periodic benefit cost $ $ $ $

Earnings Per Common Share (Tabl

Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Income (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earning per share	Basic and diluted EPS are calculated as follows: Three months ended September 30, 2015 Income Average shares Per share (In thousands, except for per share data) (numerator) (denominator) Amount Basic EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Diluted EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Three months ended September 30, 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 $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Income Average shares Per share (In thousands, except for per share data) (numerator) (denominator) Amount Basic EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Diluted EPS Income available to common shareholders $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 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 $ $

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Ta

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 Tax Before tax expense Net of tax (In thousands) amount (benefit) amount Unrealized gains on investment securities: Unrealized holding gains arising during period $ $ $ Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income Unrealized gains on investment securities Unrecognized benefit obligation expense: Less reclassification adjustment for amortization — Unrecognized benefit obligation — Unrealized loss on derivative instrument Other comprehensive income, net $ $ $ For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 Tax Before tax expense Net of tax (In thousands) amount (benefit) amount Unrealized gains on investment securities: Unrealized holding gains arising during period $ $ $ Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income Unrealized gains on investment securities Unrecognized benefit obligation expense: Reclassification adjustment for amortization Unrecognized benefit obligation Other comprehensive income, net $ $ $
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	September 30, December 31, (In thousands) 2015 2014 Unrecognized benefit obligation $ $ Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS investments Unrealized loss on derivative instrument Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ $

Fair Value of Financial Instr39

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2015 Assets Inputs Inputs (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Assets: Investment securities available for sale U.S. government agencies $ — $ $ — $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies — — Non-agency — — Corporate bonds — — Municipal bonds — — Other securities — — Common stocks — — Total investment securities available for sale $ $ $ $ Liabilities: Derivative instruments Interest rate swaps $ — $ $ — $ 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: Investment securities available for sale U.S. government agencies $ — $ $ — $ Mortgage-backed securities-residential — — Collateralized mortgage obligations: Issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies — — Non-agency — — Corporate bonds — — Municipal bonds — — Other securities — — Common stocks — — Total investment securities available for sale $ $ $ $ Liabilities: Derivative instruments Interest rate swaps $ — $ $ — $
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 July 1, $ $ Total gains/(losses) - (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings-gain on sale Included in other comprehensive income Purchases — Sales and calls Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 — — Ending balance September 30, $ $ (In thousands) Other securities Investment Securities Available for Sale 2015 2014 Beginning balance January 1, $ $ Total gains/(losses) - (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings-gain on sale Included in other comprehensive income Purchases Sales and calls Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 — — Ending balance September 30, $ $
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 September 30, 2015 Assets Inputs Inputs (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Assets Impaired loans and leases $ — $ — $ $ Other real estate owned — — 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 $ — $ — $ $ Other real estate owned — —
Schedule of quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on nonrecurring basis	Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements As of September 30, 2015 Valuation Range (In thousands) Fair Value Techniques Unobservable Input (Weighted Average) Impaired loans and leases $ Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -62.3% (-28.7%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses - -23.2% (-6.6%) Other real estate owned Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -84.2% (-30.2%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses -14.7% (-3.6%) 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 $ Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -20.0% (-20.0%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses - -24.0% (-7.8%) Other real estate owned Appraisal of Appraisal adjustments - -68.6% (-14.5%) collateral (1) Liquidation expenses - -14.7% (-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 September 30, 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 $ $ $ $ — $ — Investment securities available for sale Other investment — — Federal Home Loan Bank stock — — Loans, net — — Accrued interest receivable — — Financial Liabilities: Demand deposits — — NOW and money markets — — Interest-bearing brokered deposits Savings — — Time deposits — — Short-term borrowings — — Long-term borrowings — — Subordinated debt — — Accrued interest payable — — Derivative Instruments: Interest rate swaps — — 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 $ $ $ $ — $ — Investment securities available for sale Other investment — — Federal Home Loan Bank stock — — Loans, net — — Accrued interest receivable — — Financial Liabilities: Demand deposits — — NOW and money markets — — Savings — — Time deposits — — Long-term borrowings — — Subordinated debt — — Accrued interest payable — — Derivative Instruments: Interest rate swaps — —

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Selected segment information and reconciliations to consolidated financial information	Three months ended September 30, 2015 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income (expense) $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ — $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $ Three months ended September 30, 2014 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income (expense) $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $ Nine months ended September 30, 2014 Community (In thousands) Banking Tax Liens Consolidated Total assets $ $ $ Total deposits $ $ — $ Interest income $ $ $ Interest expense Net interest income $ $ $ (Credit) provision for loan and lease losses Total non-interest income Total non-interest expense Income tax expense — — — Net income (loss) $ $ $ Noncontrolling interest $ $ $ Net income (loss) attributable to Royal Bancshares $ $ $

Summary of Significant Accoun41

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015trust
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 Signif42

Regulatory Matters and Significant Risks or Uncertainties - Dividend and Interest Restrictions (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 13, 2009	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 19, 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		$ 8,300,000

Investment Securities (Details)

Investment Securities (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)item	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)item	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)item
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	$ 226,981		$ 226,981		$ 248,096
Gross unrealized gains	4,424		4,424		4,334
Gross unrealized losses	(793)		(793)		(2,062)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	230,612		230,612		250,368
Amortized cost [Abstract]
After 1 but within 5 years	8,085		8,085
After 5 but within 10 years	20,354		20,354
After 10 years	9,113		9,113
Total available for sale debt securities	224,757		224,757
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	2,224		2,224
Total available for sale securities	226,981		226,981		248,096
Fair value [Abstract]
After 1 but within 5 years	8,080		8,080
After 5 but within 10 years	20,382		20,382
After 10 years	9,037		9,037
Total available for sale debt securities	227,589		227,589
No contractual maturity	3,023		3,023
Fair value	230,612		230,612		250,368
Proceeds from sales of AFS investment securities	9,200	$ 19,300	33,653	$ 55,290
Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of securities recognized in earnings [Abstract]
Gross realized gains	104	446	676	1,143
Gross realized losses	(24)	(208)	(24)	(813)
Net realized gains	80	$ 238	652	$ 330
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	20,229		20,229		47,882
12 months or longer, Fair value	48,544		48,544		77,070
Total, Fair value	68,773		68,773		124,952
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	(64)		(64)		(250)
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	(729)		(729)		(1,812)
Total, Gross unrealized losses	$ (793)		$ (793)		$ (2,062)
Less than 12 months, number of positions | item	11		11		20
12 months or longer, number of positions | item	16		16		28
Total , number of positions | item	27		27		48
Fair value	$ 230,612		$ 230,612		$ 250,368
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | item	11		11		20
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months | item	16		16		28
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	$ 26,126		$ 26,126		$ 26,123
Gross unrealized gains	20		20
Gross unrealized losses	(239)		(239)		(834)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	25,907		25,907		25,289
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	26,126		26,126		26,123
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	25,907		25,907		25,289
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
12 months or longer, Fair value	19,149		19,149		25,289
Total, Fair value	19,149		19,149		25,289
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	(239)		(239)		(834)
Total, Gross unrealized losses	$ (239)		$ (239)		$ (834)
12 months or longer, number of positions | item	6		6		8
Total , number of positions | item	6		6		8
Fair value	$ 25,907		$ 25,907		$ 25,289
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months | item	6		6		8
Mortgage-backed Securities-residential [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	$ 14,184		$ 14,184		$ 22,073
Gross unrealized gains	249		249		375
Gross unrealized losses	(15)		(15)		(61)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	14,418		14,418		22,387
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Available for sale securities Debt maturities, amortized cost basis	14,184		14,184
Total available for sale securities	14,184		14,184		22,073
Fair value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	14,418		14,418
Fair value	14,418		14,418		22,387
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
12 months or longer, Fair value	2,691		2,691		8,913
Total, Fair value	2,691		2,691		8,913
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	(15)		(15)		(61)
Total, Gross unrealized losses	$ (15)		$ (15)		$ (61)
12 months or longer, number of positions | item	1		1		3
Total , number of positions | item	1		1		3
Fair value	$ 14,418		$ 14,418		$ 22,387
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months | item	1		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	$ 170,111		$ 170,111		$ 167,711
Gross unrealized gains	3,122		3,122		2,350
Gross unrealized losses	(488)		(488)		(1,084)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	172,745		172,745		168,977
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Available for sale securities Debt maturities, amortized cost basis	170,111		170,111
Total available for sale securities	170,111		170,111		167,711
Fair value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	172,745		172,745
Fair value	172,745		172,745		168,977
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	15,253		15,253		36,757
12 months or longer, Fair value	26,704		26,704		38,798
Total, Fair value	41,957		41,957		75,555
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	(13)		(13)		(204)
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses	(475)		(475)		(880)
Total, Gross unrealized losses	$ (488)		$ (488)		$ (1,084)
Less than 12 months, number of positions | item	5		5		12
12 months or longer, number of positions | item	9		9		12
Total , number of positions | item	14		14		24
Fair value	$ 172,745		$ 172,745		$ 168,977
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | item	5		5		12
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months | item	9		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	$ 2,910		$ 2,910		$ 3,738
Gross unrealized gains	25		25		7
Gross unrealized losses	(8)		(8)		(14)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	2,927		2,927		3,731
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Available for sale securities Debt maturities, amortized cost basis	2,910		2,910
Total available for sale securities	2,910		2,910		3,738
Fair value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	2,927		2,927
Fair value	2,927		2,927		3,731
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	1,184		1,184		1,432
Total, Fair value	1,184		1,184		1,432
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	(8)		(8)		(14)
Total, Gross unrealized losses	$ (8)		$ (8)		$ (14)
Less than 12 months, number of positions | item	1		1		1
Total , number of positions | item	1		1		1
Fair value	$ 2,927		$ 2,927		$ 3,731
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | item	1		1		1
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	$ 1,500		$ 1,500		$ 15,617
Gross unrealized gains	20		20		144
Gross unrealized losses					(34)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	1,520		1,520		15,727
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	1,500		1,500		15,617
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	1,520		1,520		15,727
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value					8,054
12 months or longer, Fair value					991
Total, Fair value					9,045
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses					(25)
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses					(9)
Total, Gross unrealized losses					$ (34)
Less than 12 months, number of positions | item					5
12 months or longer, number of positions | item					1
Total , number of positions | item					6
Fair value	1,520		1,520		$ 15,727
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | item					5
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months | item					1
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	9,926		9,926		$ 10,117
Gross unrealized gains	165		165		91
Gross unrealized losses	(19)		(19)		(35)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	10,072		10,072		10,173
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	9,926		9,926		10,117
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	10,072		10,072		10,173
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	3,557		3,557		1,639
12 months or longer, Fair value					3,079
Total, Fair value	3,557		3,557		4,718
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	(19)		(19)		(7)
12 months or longer, Gross unrealized losses					(28)
Total, Gross unrealized losses	$ (19)		$ (19)		$ (35)
Less than 12 months, number of positions | item	4		4		2
12 months or longer, number of positions | item					4
Total , number of positions | item	4		4		6
Fair value	$ 10,072		$ 10,072		$ 10,173
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | item	4		4		2
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months | item					4
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	$ 2,198		$ 2,198		$ 2,684
Gross unrealized gains	823		823		1,350
Gross unrealized losses	(24)		(24)
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	2,997		2,997		4,034
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	2,198		2,198		2,684
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	2,997		2,997		4,034
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, Fair value	235		235
Total, Fair value	235		235
Less than 12 months, Gross unrealized losses	(24)		(24)
Total, Gross unrealized losses	$ (24)		$ (24)
Less than 12 months, number of positions | item	1		1
Total , number of positions | item	1		1
Fair value	$ 2,997		$ 2,997		4,034
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | item	1		1
Common Stock [Member]
Carrying value and fair value of available for sale investment securities [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	$ 26		$ 26		33
Gross unrealized gains					17
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	26		26		50
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Total available for sale securities	26		26		33
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair value	26		26		50
Available for sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Fair value	$ 26		$ 26		$ 50

Loans and Leases - Major classi

Loans and Leases - Major classifications of LHFI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$ 397,176	$ 471,216	$ 415,132
Proceeds from sales of loans and leases	3,838
Commercial real estate [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	164,522	210,883	175,038
Construction and land development [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	41,676	38,864	45,662
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	70,743	82,414	76,489
Multi-family [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	16,893	15,222	13,823
Residential real estate [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	44,261	54,025	42,992
Leases [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	48,588	61,954	51,583
Tax certificates [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	8,230	5,294	7,191
Consumer [Member]
Major classifications of loans held for investment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$ 2,263	$ 2,560	$ 2,354

Loans and Leases - Risk Ratings

Loans and Leases - Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$ 471,216	$ 415,132	$ 397,176
Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	210,883	175,038	164,522
Construction and land development [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	38,864	45,662	41,676
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	82,414	76,489	70,743
Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	15,222	13,823	16,893
Residential real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	54,025	42,992	44,261
Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	61,954	51,583	48,588
Tax certificates [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	5,294	7,191	8,230
Consumer [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,560	2,354	$ 2,263
Pass [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	375,794	327,232
Pass [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	172,882	140,045
Pass [Member] | Construction and land development [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	5,305	12,861
Pass [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	62,930	60,500
Pass [Member] | Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	14,439	12,995
Pass [Member] | Residential real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	53,107	42,033
Pass [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	60,576	51,113
Pass [Member] | Tax certificates [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	4,088	5,491
Pass [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,467	2,194
Pass Watch [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	84,140	68,543
Pass Watch [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	35,298	27,229
Pass Watch [Member] | Construction and land development [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	33,269	32,165
Pass Watch [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	14,668	8,527
Pass Watch [Member] | Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	278	310
Pass Watch [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	534	152
Pass Watch [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	93	160
Special Mention [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	3,402	4,639
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	1,340	2,512
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	1,449	1,608
Special Mention [Member] | Multi-family [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	505	518
Special Mention [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	108	1
Substandard [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,782	4,905
Substandard [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	312	1,568
Substandard [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	2,470	3,337
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	5,098	9,813
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	1,051	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	290	636
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Commercial and industrial [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	897	2,517
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Residential real estate [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	918	959
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Leases [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	736	317
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Tax certificates [Member]
Risk Ratings for Each Loan Portfolio Segment [Abstract]
Total LHFI, net of unearned income	$ 1,206	$ 1,700

Loans and Leases - Aging Analys

Loans and Leases - Aging Analysis of Past Due Payments for Each Loan Portfolio Segment (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	$ 5,098,000		$ 5,098,000		$ 9,813,000
Current	463,009,000		463,009,000		403,454,000
Total	471,216,000	$ 397,176,000	471,216,000	$ 397,176,000	415,132,000
Interest income lost on non-accrual loans	142,000	290,000	539,000	830,000
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	1,715,000		1,715,000		720,000
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	1,394,000		1,394,000		1,145,000
Commercial real estate [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	1,051,000		1,051,000		3,684,000
Current	208,849,000		208,849,000		170,510,000
Total	210,883,000	164,522,000	210,883,000	164,522,000	175,038,000
Commercial real estate [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due					311,000
Commercial real estate [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	983,000		983,000		533,000
Construction and land development [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	290,000		290,000		636,000
Current	38,574,000		38,574,000		45,026,000
Total	38,864,000	41,676,000	38,864,000	41,676,000	45,662,000
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	897,000		897,000		2,517,000
Current	80,669,000		80,669,000		73,431,000
Total	82,414,000	70,743,000	82,414,000	70,743,000	76,489,000
Commercial and industrial [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	657,000		657,000		92,000
Commercial and industrial [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	191,000		191,000		449,000
Multi-family [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Current	15,222,000		15,222,000		13,823,000
Total	15,222,000	16,893,000	15,222,000	16,893,000	13,823,000
Residential real estate [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	918,000		918,000		959,000
Current	52,471,000		52,471,000		41,706,000
Total	54,025,000	44,261,000	54,025,000	44,261,000	42,992,000
Residential real estate [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	524,000		524,000		165,000
Residential real estate [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	112,000		112,000		162,000
Leases [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	736,000		736,000		317,000
Current	60,576,000		60,576,000		51,113,000
Total	61,954,000	48,588,000	61,954,000	48,588,000	51,583,000
Leases [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	534,000		534,000		152,000
Leases [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	108,000		108,000		1,000
Tax certificates [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Non-accrual	1,206,000		1,206,000		1,700,000
Current	4,088,000		4,088,000		5,491,000
Total	5,294,000	8,230,000	5,294,000	8,230,000	7,191,000
Consumer [Member]
Aging analysis of past due payments for each loan portfolio segment [Abstract]
Current	2,560,000		2,560,000		2,354,000
Total	$ 2,560,000	$ 2,263,000	$ 2,560,000	$ 2,263,000	$ 2,354,000

Loans and Leases - Impaired Loa

Loans and Leases - Impaired Loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Impaired Loans [Abstract]
Cash collected on non accrual and impaired loan			$ 5,900	$ 5,000
Amount credited to principal balance outstanding			4,800	4,500
Summary of impaired loans [Abstract]
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance	$ 2,049		2,049		$ 3,274
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance	8,069		8,069		12,804
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans	322		322		$ 1,041
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average investment in impaired loans and leases	10,622	$ 15,531	13,077	16,602
Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans and leases	$ 174	$ 96	$ 471	$ 292

Loans and Leases - Troubled Deb

Loans and Leases - Troubled Debt Restructuring (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)contract	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)loan	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)loan
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan		9,000	12
Total TDRs		$ 5,925,000	$ 8,759,000
Financing Receivable New Modifications for the Period [Abstract]
Number of loans | contract	3
Term	$ 233,000
Combination of types	28,000
Total	261,000
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	262,000
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 262,000
Mortgage Loans in Process of Foreclosure, Amount		228,000
Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		5,540,000	6,573,000
Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		$ 385,000	$ 2,186,000
Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan		3,000	3
Total TDRs		$ 2,818,000	$ 2,883,000
Commercial real estate [Member] | Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		$ 2,818,000	$ 2,883,000
Construction and land development [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan		1,000	3
Total TDRs		$ 95,000	$ 683,000
Construction and land development [Member] | Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs			47,000
Construction and land development [Member] | Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		$ 95,000	$ 636,000
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan		4,000	5
Total TDRs		$ 2,722,000	$ 5,091,000
Financing Receivable New Modifications for the Period [Abstract]
Number of loans | contract	3
Term	$ 233,000
Combination of types	28,000
Total	261,000
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	262,000
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 262,000
Commercial and industrial [Member] | Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		$ 2,722,000	3,643,000
Commercial and industrial [Member] | Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs			$ 1,448,000
Residential real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan		1,000	1
Total TDRs		$ 290,000	$ 102,000
Residential real estate [Member] | Non Accrual Status [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Total TDRs		$ 290,000	$ 102,000

Allowance for Loan and Lease 49

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Changes in Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 10,036	$ 11,569	$ 11,708	$ 13,671	$ 13,671
Charge-offs	(177)	(271)	(1,639)	(1,699)	(2,121)
Recoveries	163	235	1,119	275	1,025
(Credit) provision	(216)	(51)	(1,382)	(765)	(867)
Ending balance	9,806	11,482	9,806	11,482	11,708
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	322	493	322	493	1,041
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	9,484	10,989	9,484	10,989	10,667
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	471,216	397,176	471,216	397,176	415,132
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	10,118	16,141	10,118	16,141	16,078
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	461,098	381,035	461,098	381,035	399,054
Commercial real estate [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	4,208	4,971	4,452	5,498	5,498
Charge-offs			(231)	(349)	(354)
Recoveries			351
(Credit) provision	(344)	(266)	(708)	(444)	(692)
Ending balance	3,864	4,705	3,864	4,705	4,452
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment		205		205	200
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,864	4,500	3,864	4,500	4,252
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	210,883	164,522	210,883	164,522	175,038
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	4,040	6,877	4,040	6,877	6,795
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	206,843	157,645	206,843	157,645	168,243
Construction and land development [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,358	2,033	2,292	2,316	2,316
Charge-offs	(39)		(119)		(172)
Recoveries	150	205	402	205	940
(Credit) provision	133	3	(973)	(280)	(792)
Ending balance	1,602	2,241	1,602	2,241	2,292
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	145	172	145	172
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,457	2,069	1,457	2,069	2,292
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	38,864	41,676	38,864	41,676	45,662
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	290	1,192	290	1,192	683
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	38,574	40,484	38,574	40,484	44,979
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,705	1,525	1,780	3,006	3,006
Charge-offs			(541)	(452)	(452)
Recoveries	4	12	278	23	27
(Credit) provision	(301)	(106)	(109)	(1,146)	(801)
Ending balance	1,408	1,431	1,408	1,431	1,780
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment		5		5	301
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,408	1,426	1,408	1,426	1,479
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	82,414	70,743	82,414	70,743	76,489
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	3,024	5,897	3,024	5,897	5,846
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	79,390	64,846	79,390	64,846	70,643
Multi-family [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	300	416	285	402	402
(Credit) provision	(113)	(63)	(98)	(49)	(117)
Ending balance	187	353	187	353	285
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	187	353	187	353	285
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	15,222	16,893	15,222	16,893	13,823
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	15,222	16,893	15,222	16,893	13,823
Residential real estate [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	584	690	616	473	473
Recoveries	5	5	16	11	15
(Credit) provision	67	25	24	236	128
Ending balance	656	720	656	720	616
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	28	30	28	30	28
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	628	690	628	690	588
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	54,025	44,261	54,025	44,261	42,992
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	918	983	918	983	959
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	53,107	43,278	53,107	43,278	42,033
Leases [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,405	1,352	1,429	1,223	1,223
Charge-offs	(138)	(206)	(315)	(568)	(793)
Recoveries	4	13	20	35	42
(Credit) provision	316	325	453	794	957
Ending balance	1,587	1,484	1,587	1,484	1,429
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	131	62	131	62	80
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,456	1,422	1,456	1,422	1,349
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	61,954	48,588	61,954	48,588	51,583
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	640	64	640	64	95
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	61,314	48,524	61,314	48,524	51,488
Tax certificates [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	317	408	667	555	555
Charge-offs		(65)	(433)	(330)	(350)
Recoveries			52	1	1
(Credit) provision	38	29	69	146	461
Ending balance	355	372	355	372	667
Ending balance: related to loans individually evaluated for impairment	18	19	18	19	432
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	337	353	337	353	235
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	5,294	8,230	5,294	8,230	7,191
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	1,206	1,128	1,206	1,128	1,700
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	4,088	7,102	4,088	7,102	5,491
Consumer [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	35	24	38	15	15
(Credit) provision	(6)	9	(9)	18	23
Ending balance	29	33	29	33	38
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	29	33	29	33	38
LHFI [Abstract]
Ending balance	2,560	2,263	2,560	2,263	2,354
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	2,560	2,263	2,560	2,263	2,354
Unallocated [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	124	150	149	183	183
(Credit) provision	(6)	(7)	(31)	(40)	(34)
Ending balance	118	143	118	143	149
Ending balance: related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$ 118	$ 143	$ 118	$ 143	$ 149

Allowance for Loan and Lease 50

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Loans that were Evaluated for Impairment by Loan Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	$ 14,004	$ 11,326
With an allowance recorded	9,424	6,437
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	12,804	8,069
With an allowance recorded	3,274	2,049
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	1,041	322
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	4,567
With an allowance recorded	926
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	6,113	4,040
With an allowance recorded	682
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	200
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
With an allowance recorded		546
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	683
With an allowance recorded		290
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance		145
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	5,303
With an allowance recorded	2,500
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	5,118	3,024
With an allowance recorded	728
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	301
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	1,021
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	959	918
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	28	28
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	864
Leases [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	95	640
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	95	640
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	80	131
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With an allowance recorded	108
Tax certificates [Member]
Unpaid principal balance [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	1,120	1,456
With an allowance recorded	4,835	4,230
Recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	890	1,005
With an allowance recorded	810	201
Related allowance [Abstract]
Related allowance	432	$ 18
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
With no related allowance recorded	867
With an allowance recorded	$ 145

Allowance for Loan and Lease 51

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Impaired LHFI - Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	$ 10,622	$ 15,531	$ 13,077	$ 16,602
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized	174	96	471	292
Commercial real estate [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	4,256	5,571	5,599	5,258
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized	130	33	329	65
Construction and land development [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	471	1,673	562	2,823
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized		11		68
Commercial and industrial [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	3,570	6,085	4,740	6,658
Interest income recognized [Abstract]
Interest income recognized	44	52	142	159
Residential real estate [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	927	993	952	833
Leases [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	289	75	146	112
Tax certificates [Member]
Average recorded investment [Abstract]
Average recorded investment	$ 1,109	$ 1,134	$ 1,078	$ 918

Other Real Estate Owned - Chang

Other Real Estate Owned - Changes in OREO (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)property	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)property	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Foreclosed Property [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 9,779	$ 9,617	$ 9,617
Net proceeds from sales			(4,436)	(3,548)	(4,306)
Net gains (losses) on sales	$ 123	$ 173	769	633	743
Transfers in			3,968	1,998	2,919
Cash additions			418	1,292	1,330
OREO Transfers to Loans			(995)
Impairment charge			(659)	(399)	(524)
Ending balance	$ 8,844		$ 8,844		9,779
Loans [Member]
Real Estate Owned Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of Real Estate Properties | property	5		5
Foreclosed Property [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 349	1,725	1,725
Net proceeds from sales			(1,569)		(1,336)
Net gains (losses) on sales			61		59
Transfers in			1,672
Impairment charge			(125)		(99)
Ending balance	$ 388		$ 388		349
Tax Lien [Member]
Real Estate Owned Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of Real Estate Properties | property	70		70
Foreclosed Property [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 9,430	$ 7,892	7,892
Net proceeds from sales			(2,867)		(2,970)
Net gains (losses) on sales			708		684
Transfers in			2,296		2,919
Cash additions			418		1,330
OREO Transfers to Loans			(995)
Impairment charge			(534)		(425)
Ending balance	$ 8,456		$ 8,456		$ 9,430

Other Real Estate Owned - Compo

Other Real Estate Owned - Composition and Other Information (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	$ 8,844,000	$ 9,779,000	$ 9,617,000
Loans [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	388,000	349,000	1,725,000
Loans, Land [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	319,000
Loans, Residential Real Estate [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	69,000
Tax Lien [Member]
Composition of OREO
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net	$ 8,456,000	$ 9,430,000	$ 7,892,000

Deposits (Details)

Deposits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Deposits [Abstract]
Demand	$ 76,949	$ 73,665
NOW	38,146	46,515
Money Market	164,583	166,224
Deposits, Savings Deposits	38,441	18,721
Time deposits (over $100)	85,884	87,209
Time deposits (under $100)	124,761	138,091
Brokered deposits	25,000
Total deposits	$ 553,764	$ 530,425	$ 515,786

Borrowings and Subordinated D55

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank [Abstract]
Line of credit with federal home loan bank, amount	$ 212,600
Federal Home Loan Bank, advances, general debt obligations, disclosures, collateral pledged	34,000
Amount [Abstract]
Advances maturing in 2015	9,000		$ 10,000
Advances maturing in 2016	10,000		10,000
Advances maturing in 2017	25,000		25,000
Advances maturing in 2018	10,000		10,000
Total FHLB borrowings	$ 54,000		$ 55,000
Rate [Abstract]
Advances maturing in 2015 (as a percent)	0.35%		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	$ 10,342	$ 341
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity	20,000
Notes payable [Member] | Notes Payable To PNCBank Due August2016 Member
Rate [Abstract]
Notes payable with PNC Bank	$ 2,100		$ 2,400
Description of variable rate basis on notes payable	one month LIBOR
Interest rate on notes payable (as a percent)	0.35%
Notes payable [Member] | Notes PayableTo PNCBank Due January2018 Member
Rate [Abstract]
Notes payable with PNC Bank	$ 35,000		$ 35,000
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 D56

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures , Subordinated Debentures (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)trust	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debenture owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trust	$ 25,774,000		$ 25,774,000
Number of Delaware trust affiliates | trust	2
Aggregate principal amount, common securities		$ 20,000,000
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)	2.49%
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)	2.44%
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 He57

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional contract amount	$ 15,000	$ 15,000
Derivative liabilities	(708)	(187)
Interest Rate Swap | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional contract amount	15,000	15,000
Derivative liabilities	$ (708)	$ (187)

Derivative Instruments and He58

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI	$ (282)
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI		$ (467)	$ (187)
Interest Rate Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI		$ (467)	$ (187)

Commitments, Contingencies, a59

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Unused lines of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk	$ 64,044	$ 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	23,118	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	$ 416	$ 371

Shareholders_ Equity (Details)

Shareholders’ Equity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jul. 01, 2014$ / sharesshares	Jun. 19, 2014$ / sharesshares	Feb. 20, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Vote$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2014$ / sharesshares	Jul. 02, 2014USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 20, 2009USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred stock, liquidation value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares					$ 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%
Common Stock [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $						$ 20,000
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) | $ / shares					$ 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) | $ / shares										$ 1,000
Preferred stock cumulative dividend rate percentage beginning February 2014 (as a percent)									9.00%
Amount of approved purchase of preferred shares | $						$ 14,000
Preferred stock dividend in arrears | $					$ 8,300
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 1,207.11
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)		30,407
Shares allocated for repurchase (in shares)		11,551
Dividends in arrears eliminated | $								$ 3,500
Class A - Common stock
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.20
Common Stock [Abstract]
Number of vote for class of shares held | Vote					1
Common stock sold (in shares)	11,666,667			5,000,000		16,666
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $				$ 6,000
Class B - Common stock
Common Stock [Abstract]
Number of shares received after conversion, per share					1.15
Number of vote for class of shares held | Vote					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) | $ / shares					$ 3.33
Capital Unit Preferred Stock And Warrant Member
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Aggregate purchase price | $										$ 30,400

Regulatory Capital Requiremen61

Regulatory Capital Requirements (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)item	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)item	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
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 | item	20		20
Capital actual amount under regulations [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 101,091		$ 101,091
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	92,664		92,664
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	92,664		92,664
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 50,057		$ 50,057
Actual Ratio Under RAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (as a percent)	18.96%		18.96%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	17.38%		17.38%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (as a percent)	12.52%		12.52%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	9.39%		9.39%
For capital adequacy purposes, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 42,643		$ 42,643
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	31,982		31,982
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	29,609		29,609
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 23,987		$ 23,987
For capital adequacy purposes, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%		8.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%		6.00%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	4.00%		4.00%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	4.50%		4.50%
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 53,304		$ 53,304
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 31,982		$ 31,982
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%		10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%		6.00%
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, amount
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 53,304		$ 53,304
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 31,982		$ 31,982
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, ratio
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%		10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%		6.00%
Adjustments to net loss as well as the capital ratios [Abstract]
RAP net loss			$ 2,378
Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest			2,208
Net income	$ 1,534	$ 1,423	$ 4,586	$ 4,298
Actual Ratio Under US GAAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	18.96%		18.96%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	17.38%		17.38%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	12.52%		12.52%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	9.39%		9.39%
Ratios As Adjusted Under RAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	18.62%		18.62%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	16.90%		16.90%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	12.16%		12.16%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	9.43%		9.43%
Royal Bank [Member]
Capital actual amount under regulations [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 84,720		$ 84,720
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	78,058		78,058
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	78,058		78,058
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 58,622		$ 58,622
Actual Ratio Under RAP [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (as a percent)	15.99%		15.99%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	14.73%		14.73%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (as a percent)	10.65%		10.65%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	11.06%		11.06%
For capital adequacy purposes, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 42,386		$ 42,386
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	31,790		31,790
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	29,307		29,307
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 23,842		$ 23,842
For capital adequacy purposes, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%		8.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.00%		6.00%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	4.00%		4.00%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	4.50%		4.50%
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, amount [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 52,983		$ 52,983
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	42,386		42,386
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage)	36,634		36,634
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 34,439		$ 34,439
To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provision, ratio [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%		10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%		8.00%
Tier I capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	5.00%		5.00%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	6.50%		6.50%
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, amount
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 52,983		$ 52,983
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$ 42,386		$ 42,386
To be well capitalized under the Federal Reserve's regulations, ratio
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	10.00%		10.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	8.00%		8.00%
Adjustments to net loss as well as the capital ratios [Abstract]
RAP net loss			$ 2,403
Tax lien adjustment, net of noncontrolling interest			2,208
Net income			$ 4,611
As adjusted for U.S. GAAP
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	16.35%		16.35%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	15.09%		15.09%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets, leverage) (in hundredths)	10.93%		10.93%
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) (in hundredths)	11.02%		11.02%

Pension Plan (Details)

Pension Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 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	$ 17	$ 15	$ 49	$ 45
Interest cost	135	155	403	466
Amortization of prior service cost	22	22	68	66
Amortization of acturial loss	46	32	140	96
Net periodic benefit cost	220	$ 224	660	$ 673
Unfunded pension plan obligations	$ 15,400		$ 15,400		$ 15,300

Earnings Per Common Share (Deta

Earnings Per Common Share (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)item$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of classes of common stock outstanding | item			2
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) | $	$ 1,100	$ 1,271	$ 3,299	$ 2,654
Average shares (denominator) (in shares)	30,043,000		30,040,000
Per share Amount (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.04		$ 0.11
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) | $	$ 1,100		$ 3,299
Average shares (denominator) (in shares)	30,074,000		30,055,000
Per share Amount (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.04		$ 0.11
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) | $	$ 1,100	$ 1,271	$ 3,299	$ 2,654
Average shares (denominator) (in shares)		27,329,000		18,042,000
Net Income - Basic and Diluted | $ / shares	$ 0.04	$ 0.05	$ 0.11	$ 0.15
Stock Options [Member]
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Number of antidilutive common share (in shares)	269,743	168,907	285,097	168,907
Warrant To Purchase Class A Common Stock [Member]
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Number of antidilutive common share (in shares)			1,368,040
Class B - Common stock
Basic and Diluted EPS [Abstract]
Number of shares received after conversion, per share			1.15

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (De

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Unrealized gains on investment securities, before tax [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains arising during period, before tax				$ 2,011	$ 6,570
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, before tax				652	330
Unrealized gains on investment securities, before tax				1,359	6,240
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense, before tax [Abstract]
Less reclassification adjustment for amortization, before tax				(51)	(85)
Unrecognized benefit obligation				(51)	85
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, before tax				(708)
Other comprehensive income net, before tax				600	6,325
Unrealized gains on investment securities, tax [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains arising during period, tax				691	2,101
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, tax				222	112
Unrealized gains on investment securities, tax				469	1,989
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense, tax [Abstract]
Less reclassification adjustment for amortization, tax					(29)
Unrecognized benefit obligation, tax					(29)
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, tax				(241)
Other comprehensive income net, tax				228	2,018
Unrealized gains on investment securities [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains arising during period, net of tax		$ 1,190	$ (80)	1,320	4,469
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, net of tax	[1]	52	157	430	218
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities, net of tax		1,138	(237)	890	4,251
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense [Abstract]
Less reclassification adjustment for amortization, net of tax	[2]	(17)	(18)	(51)	(56)
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense		(17)	(18)	(51)	(56)
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument, net of tax		(282)		(467)		$ (187)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		839	$ (219)	372	$ 4,307
Unrecognized benefit obligation		(4,076)		(4,076)		(4,025)
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS investments		2,423		2,423		1,720
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$ (2,120)		$ (2,120)		$ (2,492)
[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 Instr65

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)item	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	$ 230,612	$ 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 (“AFS”), at fair value	25,907	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	14,418	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	172,745	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	2,927	3,731
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	1,520	15,727
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	10,072	10,173
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	2,997	4,034
Common Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	26	50
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	230,612	250,368
Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	708	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	25,907	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	14,418	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	172,745	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	2,927	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	1,520	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	10,072	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	2,997	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	26	50
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	26	50
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	227,589	246,284
Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	708	187
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	227,589	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	708	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	25,907	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	14,418	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	172,745	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	2,927	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	1,520	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	$ 10,072	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 | item	5
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value	$ 2,997	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	2,997	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 (“AFS”), at fair value	$ 2,997	$ 4,034

Fair Value of Financial Instr66

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis Level 3 inputs [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 3,006	$ 4,619
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Gain Loss Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Included in earnings	4	191
Included in other comprehensive income	(9)	11
Purchases		14
Sales and calls	(4)	(445)
Ending balance	2,997	4,390	$ 2,997	$ 4,390
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			319	251
Included in other comprehensive income			(551)	299
Purchases			4	14
Sales and calls			(809)	(799)
Ending balance	$ 2,997	$ 4,390	$ 2,997	$ 4,390

Fair Value of Financial Instr67

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Measurement (Details) - Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans and leases	$ 3,657	$ 2,812
Other real estate owned	1,957	3,418
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans and leases	3,657	2,812
Other real estate owned	$ 1,957	$ 3,418

Fair Value of Financial Instr68

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Quantitative Information (Details) - Appraisal of collateral valuation technique [Member] - Level 3 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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	$ 3,657	$ 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	$ 1,957	$ 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)	(62.30%)	(20.00%)
Range (Weighted Average) of Liquidation expenses (in hundredths	(23.20%)	(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)	(84.20%)	(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)	(28.70%)	(20.00%)
Range (Weighted Average) of Liquidation expenses (in hundredths	(6.60%)	(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)	(30.20%)	(14.50%)
Range (Weighted Average) of Liquidation expenses (in hundredths	(3.60%)	(14.70%)

Fair Value of Financial Instr69

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Balance Sheet Grouping (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 230,612	$ 250,368
Level 1 [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	24,217	30,790
Available-for-sale Securities	26	50
Financial Liabilities
Short-term borrowings	9,000
Level 2 [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	227,589	246,284
Accrued interest receivable	4,336	5,270
Financial Liabilities
Demand deposits	76,949	73,665
NOW and money markets	202,729	212,739
Interest-bearing brokered deposits	25,000
Savings	38,441	18,721
Time deposits	208,869	223,788
Long-term borrowings	79,698	90,022
Subordinated debt	26,696	25,091
Accrued interest payable	2,168	726
Level 3 [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	2,997	4,034
Other investment	2,250	2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	2,545	2,622
Loans, net	456,718	400,979
Carrying Amount [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	24,217	30,790
Available-for-sale Securities	230,612	250,368
Other investment	2,250	2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	2,545	2,622
Loans, net	461,410	403,424
Accrued interest receivable	4,336	5,270
Financial Liabilities
Demand deposits	76,949	73,665
NOW and money markets	202,729	212,739
Interest-bearing brokered deposits	25,000
Savings	38,441	18,721
Time deposits	210,645	225,300
Short-term borrowings	9,000
Long-term borrowings	82,084	92,426
Subordinated debt	25,774	25,774
Accrued interest payable	2,168	726
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	24,217	30,790
Available-for-sale Securities	230,612	250,368
Other investment	2,250	2,250
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	2,545	2,622
Loans, net	456,718	400,979
Accrued interest receivable	4,336	5,270
Financial Liabilities
Demand deposits	76,949	73,665
NOW and money markets	202,729	212,739
Interest-bearing brokered deposits	25,000
Savings	38,441	18,721
Time deposits	208,869	223,788
Short-term borrowings	9,000
Long-term borrowings	79,698	90,022
Subordinated debt	26,696	25,091
Accrued interest payable	2,168	726
Interest Rate Swap | Level 2 [Member]
Financial Liabilities
Derivative Liability	708	187
Interest Rate Swap | Carrying Amount [Member]
Financial Liabilities
Derivative Liability	708	187
Interest Rate Swap | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial Liabilities
Derivative Liability	$ 708	$ 187

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Total assets	$ 761,911,000	$ 723,469,000	$ 761,911,000	$ 723,469,000	$ 732,553,000
Total deposits	553,764,000	515,786,000	553,764,000	515,786,000	$ 530,425,000
Interest income	7,798,000	7,191,000	22,149,000	21,551,000
Interest expense	1,636,000	1,623,000	4,798,000	4,870,000
Net Interest Income	6,162,000	5,568,000	17,351,000	16,681,000
(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses	(216,000)	(51,000)	(1,382,000)	(765,000)
Total non-interest Income	700,000	1,204,000	2,830,000	2,792,000
Noninterest Expense	5,365,000	5,375,000	16,477,000	15,728,000
Net Income	1,713,000	1,448,000	5,086,000	4,510,000
Noncontrolling interest	179,000	25,000	500,000	212,000
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	$ 1,534,000	1,423,000	4,586,000	4,298,000
Royal Bank [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.			$ 4,611,000
Royal Bank [Member] | Crusader Servicing Corporation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)	80.00%		80.00%
Community Banking Segment [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Total assets	$ 745,853,000	701,803,000	$ 745,853,000	701,803,000
Total deposits	553,764,000	515,786,000	553,764,000	515,786,000
Interest income	7,625,000	6,889,000	21,642,000	20,549,000
Interest expense	1,447,000	1,367,000	4,169,000	4,030,000
Net Interest Income	6,178,000	5,522,000	17,473,000	16,519,000
(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses	(254,000)	(79,000)	(1,451,000)	(911,000)
Total non-interest Income	538,000	987,000	1,924,000	2,019,000
Noninterest Expense	4,932,000	4,916,000	14,880,000	14,221,000
Net Income	2,038,000	1,672,000	5,968,000	5,228,000
Noncontrolling interest	179,000	69,000	551,000	337,000
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	1,859,000	1,603,000	5,417,000	4,891,000
Tax Lien Segment [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Total assets	16,058,000	21,666,000	16,058,000	21,666,000
Interest income	173,000	302,000	507,000	1,002,000
Interest expense	189,000	256,000	629,000	840,000
Net Interest Income	(16,000)	46,000	(122,000)	162,000
(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses	38,000	28,000	69,000	146,000
Total non-interest Income	162,000	217,000	906,000	773,000
Noninterest Expense	433,000	459,000	1,597,000	1,507,000
Net Income	(325,000)	(224,000)	(882,000)	(718,000)
Noncontrolling interest		(44,000)	(51,000)	(125,000)
Net Income Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	$ (325,000)	(180,000)	$ (831,000)	(593,000)
Tax Lien Segment [Member] | Royal Bank [Member] | Crusader Servicing Corporation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)	80.00%		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%		100.00%
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Selected Segment Information and Reconciliations to Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 189,000	$ 256,000	$ 629,000	$ 840,000

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock (D

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock [Abstract]
Total FHLB stock	$ 2,545	$ 2,622