Represents the financing receivables modified to an A/B note.
AB Note [Member]
A/B Note
A+
AM Best, A+ Rating [Member]
Represents the ASIC note payable bearing an interest at three-month LIBOR plus 4.05 percent and maturing in April, 2034.
ASIC Note Payable Three Month LIBOR Plus 4.05 Percent Due April 2034 [Member]
ASIC note payable due April 2034, three-month LIBOR plus 4.05%
Accounting Changes [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for accounting changes.
Accounting Change
Accounting Fees
Accounting fees
Represents the amount of fees incurred during the period for accounting services.
Acquired Financing Receivable [Member]
Acquired loans
Represents the class of financing receivable related to acquired loans.
Additions to Tier One Capital [Abstract]
Add:
A++
AM Best, A++ Rating [Member]
Allowable Tier 2 capital
Additions to Total Capital [Abstract]
Agent Relationships [Member]
Agent relationships
Represents the agent relationship that exists between an entity and its agent.
A-
AM Best, A- Rating [Member]
Aggregate Amount for Reinsurers which Exceeds Five Percent Credit Risk [Member]
Represents the total amount for reinsurers which exceeds 5% credit risk.
Total
All Other Segments and Intersegment Elimination [Member]
All Other and Eliminations
Represents information pertaining to other segments of the entity and items resulting from intersegment transactions.
Amendment Description
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense to Date
Represents the expense recognized as of the reporting period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.
Compensation expense amortized
Amendment Flag
Allowable Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance Included in Tier 2 Capital
Allowance for loan losses
Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases included in Tier 2 capital which is included in the computation of allowable capital for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Represents the additions to the reserve for bad debts recorded when allowance of purchased loan and lease portfolios is less than remaining fair value of discount.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Recorded Loans Acquired when Allowance is Less than Remaining Fair Value of Discount
Additional allowance recorded when allowance is less than remaining fair value of discount
Alternative minimum tax operating loss carryforwards
Alternative Minimum Tax, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Represents the amount of alternative minimum tax operating loss carryforwards.
American Summit Insurance Company
American Summit Insurance Company [Member]
ASIC
Represents the information pertaining to American Summit Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLASCO Inc.
A
AM Best, A Rating [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Arch Reinsurance Company, a reinsurer of the entity.
Arch Reinsurance Company [Member]
Arch Reinsurance Company
Arden Reinsurance Co [Member]
Arden Reinsurance Co
Represents information pertaining to Arden Reinsurance Co., a reinsurer of the entity.
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut
Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Financial assets and liabilities
Net unrealized holding losses on securities available for sale and held in trust
Available For Sale and Held in Trust Securities Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) Allowable
The allowable net amount of gross unrealized gains (losses) for available for sale and held in trust securities included in the computation of allowable capital for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Available For Sale Securities and Held To Maturity Securities Gross Realized Gains
Represents the gross profits realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities.
Realized gross gains from the sale of securities
Available For Sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments
Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on securities classified as available-for-sale securities that have been in a loss position for twelve months or longer impacting investments.
Unrealized loss for twelve months or longer
Available For Sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments
Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on securities classified as available-for-sale securities, impacting investments.
Total
Unrealized loss for less than twelve months
Available For Sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments
Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on securities classified as available-for-sale securities that have been in a loss position for less than twelve months impacting investments.
Amount of accumulated unrealized gain before deducting unrealized loss on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments.
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments
Amount of accumulated unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments.
Gross Unrealized Losses
Bank Owned Life Insurance [Abstract]
Flexible premium universal life insurance
Bank Owned Life Insurance Purchased
Amount of insurance purchased
Represents the amount of insurance purchased by the Bank.
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Award Type [Axis]
Represents information pertaining to Banking segment.
Banking Segment [Member]
Banking
The purchase price per common share of the acquired entity for shares converted into cash.
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Cash Consideration Per Share
Cash consideration per share of the merged entity (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued or Issuable Number of Preferred Shares Issued Per Non Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of Acquiree
Number of shares of Hilltop Series B Preferred Stock into which each outstanding share of PlainsCapital Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C is converted
Represents the number of Series B preferred shares issued by the entity for each share of the acquiree's non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock.
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Issued for Each Outstanding Share of Acquiree
Number of shares issued for each outstanding share of preferred stock
Represents the number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable for each outstanding share of acquiree to acquire the entity.
Number of shares of acquiree that stockholders received for each share of common stock owned
Represents the number of shares issued by the entity for each share of the acquiree's common stock.
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable Number of Shares Issued Per Share of Acquiree
Business Acquisition, Financial Information [Abstract]
Financial information
Represents the period for which purchase date valuations are subject to change.
Business Acquisition, Period for which Purchase Date Valuations are Subject to Change
Period for which purchase date valuations are subject to change
Represents the adjustments amount of purchase price allocation during the reporting period.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments Amount
Purchase price allocation adjustments amount
Net interest income
Represents the pro forma net interest income for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.
Business Acquisitions, Pro Forma Net Interest Income
Other revenues
Represents the pro forma other revenues for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.
Business Acquisitions, Pro Forma Revenues Other
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs [Abstract]
Breakdown of merger expenses by category
Document Period End Date
Represents the aggregate purchase price of additional real estate properties purchased under the bid pursuant to exercise of option, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Business Combination, Aggregate Price of Additional Real Estate Properties Purchased Pursuant to Exercise of Option
Aggregate purchase price of additional properties purchased pursuant to exercise of option from the FDIC
Business Combination, Aggregate Price of Real Estate Properties Purchased
Aggregate purchase price of properties purchased from the FDIC
Represents the aggregate purchase price of real estate properties purchased under the bid, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Business Combination, Consideration Received from FDIC
Represents the cash payment received from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation acquired in a business combination.
Cash payment received from the FDIC
Period for which payment is required to be made to the FDIC of true-up amount
Represents the period for which the payment is required to be made to the FDIC of true-up amount calculated using a defined formula set forth in the P and A Agreement.
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements Basis for Amount Period
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements Period Following Acquisition Measurement of Actual Loss Incurred
Period for which payment is required to be made to the FDIC of true-up amount
Represents the period following the acquisition in which the actual losses incurred under the agreement are measured against the stated threshold which could result in additional consideration being paid by the acquirer if the threshold is not met.
Exercise of right to purchase furniture and equipment
Business Combination, Exercise of Right to Purchase Furniture and Equipment
Represents the exercise of right to purchase furniture and equipment under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Business Combination, FDIC Indemnification Asset Period of Loss Recovery Provisions in Effect
Represents the period of loss recovery provisions in effect for covered loans.
Period of loss recovery provisions in effect
Derivative, Notional Amount
Notional Amount
Period of loss-sharing agreements in effect
Business Combination, FDIC Indemnification Asset Period of Loss Sharing Agreements in Effect
Represents the period of loss-sharing agreements in effect for covered loans.
Number of additional properties purchased pursuant to exercise of option from the FDIC
Represents the number of additional real estate properties purchased under the bid pursuant to exercise of option, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Business Combination, Number of Additional Real Estate Properties Purchased Pursuant to Exercise of Option
Entity [Domain]
Represents the number of loss sharing agreements.
Business Combination, Number of Loss Sharing Agreements
Number of loss-sharing agreements
Business Combination, Number of Real Estate Properties Purchased
Number of properties purchased from the FDIC
Represents the number of real estate properties purchased under the bid , from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Business Combination, Percentage of Losses Incurred to be Absorbed by FDIC First Layer
Represents the percentage of losses to be absorbed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, on the first layer amount of losses incurred, as per the loss sharing agreement.
Percentage of losses to be absorbed by FDIC on the first $240.4 million of losses incurred as per the loss sharing agreement
Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain]
Business Combination, Percentage of Losses Incurred to be Absorbed by FDIC Second Layer
Represents the percentage of losses to be absorbed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, on the second layer amount of losses incurred, as per the loss sharing agreement.
Percentage of losses to be absorbed by FDIC in excess of $240.4 million up to and including $365.7 million of losses incurred as per the loss sharing agreement
Business Combination, Percentage of Losses Incurred to be Absorbed by FDIC Third Layer
Represents the percentage of losses to be absorbed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, on the third layer amount of losses incurred, as per the loss sharing agreement.
Percentage of losses to be absorbed by FDIC in excess of $365.7 million of losses incurred as per the loss sharing agreement
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information Net Interest Income Since Acquisition Date Actual
Represents the amount of net interest income of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated income statement for the reporting period.
Net interest income
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information Other Revenues Since Acquisition Date Actual
Represents the amount of other revenues of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated income statement for the reporting period.
Other revenues
Business Combination Recognized Cost Basis Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Net
Cost basis net assets
Amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the cost basis assets acquired in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to federal funds sold and securities purchased agreements to resell.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Assets Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased Agreements to Resell
Federal funds sold and securities purchased agreements to resell
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets expected to be sold.
Loans held for sale
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Asset Held For Sale
Short-term borrowings
Represents the amount of short-term debt due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Short Term Debt
Deposits
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the deposit liabilities of the acquired entity.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Deposits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed FDIC Indemnification Asset
Represents the acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the FDIC indemnification asset.
FDIC indemnification asset
Junior subordinated debentures
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to junior subordinated debentures assumed from the acquired entity.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Junior Subordinated Debentures
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Loans and Other Real Estate Owned
Loans and OREO acquired
Represents the acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to loans and other real estate owned (OREO).
Business Combination, Purchase Price Allocation, Loans, Net
Loans
Represents the acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the net amount of loans.
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to notes payable assumed from the acquired entity.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Notes Payable
Notes payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets
Other assets
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet.
Total
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Liabilities
Other
Other liabilities
Acquired OREO
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Other Real Estate Owned
Represents the acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other real estate owned.
Other real estate owned
Business Combination, Tax on Bargain Purchase Gain Recognized Amount
Tax on bargain purchase gain
In a business combination in which the amount of net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the aggregate consideration transferred or to be transferred (as defined), the element represents the tax on the amount of gain recognized by the entity.
Period of exclusive option to purchase real estate not listed in bid form, from the FDIC
Represents the period of exclusive option to purchase real estate not listed in the bid form, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Business Combination, Term of Exclusive Option to Purchase Real Estate Not Listed in Bid Form
Represents the period of option from the acquisition date to lease real estate and purchase furniture and equipment from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Period of option from the acquisition date, to lease real estate and purchase furniture and equipment from the FDIC
Business Combination, Term of Option to Lease Real Estate and Purchase Furniture and Equipment
Business Combination, Term of Option to Purchase Real Estate
Represents the period of option from the acquisition date to purchase real estate from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the purchase and assumption agreement.
Period of option from the acquisition date, to purchase real estate from the FDIC
Business Combination, Threshold Amount of Losses Incurred to be Absorbed by FDIC First Layer
Represents the first layer threshold amount of losses incurred, for a specified percentage of losses to be absorbed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as per the loss sharing agreement.
Threshold amount of losses incurred for 80% of losses to be absorbed by FDIC as per the loss sharing agreement, first layer
Represents the second layer threshold amount of losses incurred for a specified percentage of losses, to be absorbed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as per the loss sharing agreement.
Threshold amount of losses incurred for 0% of losses to be absorbed by FDIC as per the loss sharing agreement, second layer
Business Combination, Threshold Amount of Losses Incurred to be Absorbed by FDIC Second Layer
Capital and Dividend Payment Restrictions [Line Items]
Capital and dividend restrictions
Insurance
Capital and Dividend Payment Restrictions [Table]
Details of statutory restrictions on capital and dividend payments.
Capital and Dividend Restrictions
Capital Leases Remaining Term
Remaining term of capital leases
Represents the remaining term of the capital lease agreements.
Capital Well Capitalized [Abstract]
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Carryover of Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Loans Acquired
Carryover of the allowance for loan losses recorded
Represents the carryover of the reserve for bad debts arising from purchase of loan and lease portfolios.
Amount of losses incurred under catastrophic claim before effects of reinsurance recovery.
Incurred losses
Catastrophic Claims Losses Incurred Gross
Catastrophic Coverage [Member]
Catastrophic coverage
Represents the catastrophic coverage.
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities Accretable Yield Transfer of Loans to Covered Other Real Estate Owned
Transfer of loans to covered OREO
Increases in the aggregate excess of a loan's cash flows expected to be collected over the investor's initial investment in the loan due to transfer of loans to covered other real estate owned during the period. This relates to loans accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable.
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected
Amount of cash flows not expected to be collected at acquisition of acquired loans not accounted for as debt securities with no evidence of deterioration of credit quality.
Certain Loans without Credit Impairment Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period Cash Flows Not Expected to be Collected at Acquisition
Represents information pertaining to the executive officer one of PlainsCapital.
Chief Executive Officer One of Plains Capital Bank [Member]
Executive officer one
Chief Executive Officer Two of Plains Capital Bank [Member]
Executive officer two
Represents information pertaining to the executive officer two of PlainsCapital.
Available for sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right Ownership Percentage in Issuer upon Exercise
Ownership interest percentage the entity would own if warrant was fully exercised
Represents the ownership percentage in issuer which would result from fully exercised warrants.
Represents the par value of the securities for which the warrants are exercisable.
Par value of SWS common stock (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right Par Value of Securities for which Warrants Exercisable
Represents the amount of clearings and collections items as of the balance sheet date.
Clearings and Collection Items
Clearings and collection items
Portfolio segment of the company's total financing receivable related to commercial and industrial.
Commercial and Industrial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Commercial and Industrial
Commercial Construction Loans and Land Development [Member]
Commercial construction loans and land development
Represents the class of financing receivable related to the commercial construction loans and land development.
Commitments to Purchase MBSs [Member]
Commitments to purchase MBSs
Represents information pertaining to commitments to purchase MBSs.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Commitments to sell MBSs
Represents information pertaining to the commitments to sell MBSs.
Commitments to Sell MBSs [Member]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Common Stock Issued
Common stock issued in acquisition
The fair value of common stock issued in noncash financing activities.
Entity Current Reporting Status
Represents the number of new common stocks issued during the period.
Common Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
Entity Filer Category
Issuance of common stock
Represents the equity impact of the value of new common stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering.
Common Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues
Entity Public Float
Construction and Land Development Portfolio Segment [Member]
Construction and Land Development
Portfolio segment of the company's total financing receivable related to Construction and land development.
Entity Registrant Name
Covered Assets and Indemnification Asset
Entity Central Index Key
Covered Assets and FDIC Indemnification Asset [Text Block]
Disclosure of assets covered by FDIC loss-sharing agreements, including loans and other real estate owned, and FDIC indemnification asset arising such agreements.
Covered Assets and Indemnification Asset
Covered [Member]
Covered loans
Represents the activity related to receivables covered by indemnification agreements.
Covered Other Real Estate Owned [Policy Text Block]
Covered Other Real Estate Owned
Disclosure of accounting policy for Covered Other Real Estate Owned.
Customer contracts and relationships
Represents the entity's established relationships with its customers through contracts and customer relationship that exists between an entity and its customer, for example, but not limited to, tenant relationships.
Customer Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Customer Counterparties [Member]
Customer counterparties
Represents information pertaining to the customer counterparties.
Minimum percentage of outstanding principal amount as a price at which each holder of the notes has the right to require the entity to purchase such holder's notes in whole or in part
Represents the price at which each holder of the debt instruments has the right to require the entity to purchase such holder's debts in whole or in part under the debt agreement, expressed as a minimum percentage of outstanding principal amount of debt.
Debt Instrument Agreement Price at which Each Holder has Right to Require Entity to Purchase Notes Expressed as Minimum Percentage of Outstanding Principal
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Contingent upon Certain Conditions
Increased interest rate of debt (as a percent)
Represents the rate of interest of the debt instrument contingent upon certain conditions.
Revision of previously filed financial statements
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Debt Instrument Payment Restrictions Amount of Statutory Surplus
Maximum amount of statutory surplus up to which debts will be payable
Represents the amount of statutory surplus up to which all the payments of principal and interest of debt instruments can be made.
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Average Cost
Represents the average cost at which the debt instrument was repurchased.
Average cost of debts purchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchase, Average Cost, Percentage
Average cost of debt purchased as a percentage of par value
Represents the average cost at which the debt instrument was repurchased as a percentage of par value.
Represents the minimum beneficial ownership interest percentage which, if acquired, may require the entity to repurchase the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Minimum Beneficial Ownership Interest Percentage Acquired
Minimum beneficial ownership (as a percent)
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
Deferred Policy Acquisition and Other Underwriting Expenses
Represents the amount of deferred policy acquisition costs, which are charged to the expense during the period, generally in proportion to related revenue earned, estimated gross profits, or over the customer relationship or some other period. This element also includes the other underwriting expenses charged against revenue during the reporting period.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost Premium Deficiency
Represents the amount of premium deficiency of deferred policy acquisition costs recorded when the sum of the expected loss and loss adjustment expenses, unamortized policy acquisition costs, and maintenance costs exceeds related unearned insurance premiums and anticipated investment income.
Premium deficiency
Covered loans
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from loans and leases receivable covered by loss sharing agreements.
Deferred Tax Assets Covered Loans
Deferred Tax Assets Deposit Premium
Deposit premium
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from deposit premium.
Fee award
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from fee award.
Deferred Tax Assets Fee Award
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from foreclosed property.
Deferred Tax Assets, Foreclosed Property
Foreclosed property
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from non-accrual loan interest.
Deferred Tax Assets, Nonaccrual Loan Interest
Non-accrual loan interest
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from purchase accounting adjustment related to loans acquired in business combination.
Deferred Tax Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustment Loans
Purchase accounting adjustment - loans
Deferred Tax Liabilities FDIC Indemnification Asset
FDIC Indemnification Asset
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from receivable assets originating from the indemnification agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in which the FDIC is to partially cover losses.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Property Plant and Equipment 1
Premises and equipment
Represents the amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment.
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Defined Contribution Plan, Liability Recorded, upon Merger
Liability recorded
Represents the recorded liability of the entity upon completion of merger.
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Deposit Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value of deposit with various state insurance departments
Represents the fair value of the asset transferred to a third party to serve as a deposit, which typically serves as security against failure by the transferor to perform under terms of an agreement.
Represents the amount of deposits in Federal Home Loan Bank as of the balance sheet date.
Deposits at Federal Home Loan Bank
Deposits at Federal Home Loan Bank
Deposits at Federal Reserve Bank
Deposits at Federal Reserve Bank
Represents the amount of deposits in Federal Reserve Bank as of the balance sheet date.
Depreciation and Amortization Premises and Equipment
Represents the aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of premises and equipment to periods that benefit from use of the assets.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell Securities Borrowed Collateral Obligation to Return Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments
Amount of obligation to return financial instruments collateral under master netting arrangements that have not been offset against derivative assets, securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities borrowed.
Derivative Fair Value of Derivative Asset Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheets
Derivative Fair Value of Derivative Liability Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell Securities Loaned A Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheets
Amount of right to receive financial instruments collateral under master netting arrangements that have not been offset against derivative liabilities, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and securities loaned.
Derivative Liability Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell Securities Loaned Collateral Right to Reclaim Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments
Details pertaining to Diamond A Administration Company LLC, a related party of the entity.
Diamond A Administration Company LLC [Member]
Diamond A Administration Company, LLC
Legal Entity [Axis]
Details pertaining to Diamond A Financial, L.P., a related party of the entity.
Diamond A Financial LP [Member]
Diamond A Financial, L.P
Document Type
Direct Bill Fees and Insurance Service Fee Income
Direct bill fees and insurance service fee income
Represents the amount of income during the period from direct bill fees and insurance service fee.
Details pertaining to directors, executive officers and their affiliates.
Directors Executive Officers and Affiliates [Member]
Directors, executive officers and their affiliates
Dividend restrictions on net income (as a percent)
Represents the threshold percentage of net income that may not be declared or distributed as dividends without prior approval of the regulatory agency.
Dividend Distribution without Prior Approval from Regulatory Agency Threshold Percentage of Net Income
Revision of previously filed financial statements
Represents the threshold percentage of surplus that may not be declared or distributed as dividends without prior approval of the regulatory agency.
Dividend Distribution without Prior Approval from Regulatory Agency Threshold Percentage of Surplus
Dividend restrictions on NLASCO's surplus (as a percent)
Dividend Period [Axis]
Lists down various periods for which the dividend has been paid or will be payable.
Dividend Period [Domain]
Categorization of various periods for which the dividend has been paid or will be payable.
Dividend Period Five [Member]
Dividend period beginning on March 27, 2016 ending on redemption
Represents the fifth dividend period.
Represents the fourth dividend period.
Dividend Period Four [Member]
Dividend period beginning on January 1, 2014 and ending on March 26, 2016
Represents the first dividend period.
Dividend Period One [Member]
Dividend period beginning on January 1, 2014 and ending on March 26, 2016
Dividend Period Other [Member]
Dividend period beginning on January 1, 2014 and ending on April 1, 2016
Represents other dividend period.
Dividend Period Three [Member]
Dividend period beginning on April 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013
Represents the third dividend period.
Dividend Period Two [Member]
Dividend period beginning on March 27, 2016 ending on redemption
Represents the second dividend period.
Document and Entity Information
Dollar Amount of Tier One Capital Required as Percentage of Tier One Capital on Specified Date for Payment of Dividends on Common Stock
Tier 1 Dividend Threshold (as a percent)
Represents the dollar amount of Tier 1 capital required expressed as a percentage of Tier 1 capital as of a specified date for payment of dividends on common stock.
Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd
Represents information pertaining to Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd., a reinsurer of the entity.
Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd [Member]
Receivable Type [Axis]
2003 Plan
Equity Incentive Plan 2003 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to 2003 Equity Incentive Plan of the entity.
Equity Incentive Plan 2012 [Member]
2012 Plan
Represents information pertaining to the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan of the entity.
Correction of Classification of Certain Noninterest Bearing Deposits [Member]
Correction of classification of certain noninterest-bearing deposits
Represents the correction of classification of certain noninterest-bearing deposits.
FDIC Indemnification Asset [Policy Text Block]
FDIC Indemnification Asset
Disclosure of accounting policy for the FDIC indemnification asset.
Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized):
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Fair Value Option Loans Held For Sale, Aggregate Fair Value
Aggregate fair value of PrimeLending's mortgage loans held for sale accounted for under the Fair Value Option
Represents the aggregate fair value of loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option.
Fair Value Option Loans Held For Sale Unpaid Principal Balance
Unpaid principal balance of PrimeLending loans held for sale accounted under the fair value option
Represents the amount of unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale accounted under the fair value option.
Federal Emergency Management Agency [Member]
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Represents information pertaining to Federal Emergency Management Agency, a reinsurer of the entity.
Total amount of Fee Award
Represents the amount of fee award, the cash flows of which will be monetized.
Fee Award Amount
Fee Award Option [Member]
Fee Award Option
Represents information pertaining to Fee Award Option.
Fee Award Receivable Fair Value Disclosure
Represents the amount of fair value of assets related to fee award receivable as of the balance sheet date.
Fee award receivable
Fee Award Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Fee Award Receivable
Disclosure of accounting policy for fee award receivable.
Other professional services
Represents the amount of fees incurred during the period for professional services not separately disclosed.
Fees for Other Professional Services
Financial Advisory Segment [Member]
Financial Advisory
Represents information pertaining to Financial Advisory segment.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
The entire disclosure for financial instruments with off balance sheet risk.
Financial Instruments with Off Balance Sheet Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Receivable by Type of Modification [Axis]
Information by type of modification of financing receivables.
Financing Receivable by Type of Modification [Domain]
Various types under which financing receivables being modified.
Financing Receivable Held For Sale Recorded Investment Nonaccrual Status
Non-accrual loans held for sale
Represents the recorded investment in financing receivables held for sale that are on non-accrual status as of the balance sheet date.
Financing Receivable Loan Portfolio Additional Information [Abstract]
Loan portfolio distributed by portfolio segment and impairment methodology
Financing Receivable Modification, Recorded Investment
Total Modifications
Represents the amount of the outstanding recorded investment related to financing receivables that have been modified by troubled debt restructurings.
Financing Receivable Number of Loans into which Single Loan is Reconfigured
Number of loans into which a single loan is reconfigured
Represents the number of loans into which a single loan is reconfigured under the modification.
Represents the number of types of loans.
Financing Receivable Types of Loans
Number of types of loans
Unadvanced commitments to borrowers
Represents the amount of unadvanced commitments to borrowers whose loans have been restructured in troubled debt restructurings.
Financing Receivables, Impaired, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Unadvanced Commitments
First and Second Layer of Protection [Member]
First and second layers of protection
Represents the first and second layer of protection under reinsurance contracts.
Represents the first layer of protection under reinsurance contracts.
First Layer of Protection [Member]
First layer of protection
First National Bank [Member]
FNB
Represents information pertaining to First National Bank.
First Southwest Company [Member]
FSC
Represents information pertaining to First Southwest Company.
First Southwest Holdings L L C [Member]
FSC
Represents information pertaining to First Southwest Holdings, LLC.
First Southwest nonrecourse notes, due January 2035
Represents the First Southwest nonrecourse notes that will mature in January, 2035.
First South West Nonrecourse Notes Due January 2035 [Member]
Represents the amount of fair value of liabilities related to forward purchase commitments as of the balance sheet date.
Forward purchase commitments
Forward Purchase Commitments Fair Value Disclosure
Represents information pertaining to forward purchase commitments to sell mortgage loans.
Forward Purchase Commitments [Member]
Forward purchase commitments
Forward Sales of MBS [Member]
Forward sales of MBSs
Represents information pertaining to the forward sales of MBSs.
Fourth Layer of Protection [Member]
Fourth layer of protection
Represents the fourth layer of protection under reinsurance contracts.
Funding Fees
Funding fees
Represents the amount of expense recognized during the period for funding fees.
General Reinsurance [Member]
General Reinsurance
Represents information pertaining to General Reinsurance, a reinsurer of the entity.
Governmental Counterparties [Member]
Governmental Counterparties
Represents information pertaining to the governmental counterparties.
HTH Operating Partnership LP [Member]
HTH Operating Partnership LP
Represents information pertaining to HTH Operating Partnership LP (OP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the reporting entity.
Represents information pertaining to Hannover Rueckversicherung, a reinsurer of the entity.
Hannover Rueckversicherung [Member]
Hannover Rueckversicherung
Held To Maturity Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Table Text Block]
Schedule of information regarding held to maturity securities that were in an unrealized loss position
Tabular disclosure of the number and fair value of investments in debt and equity securities in an unrealized loss position categorized as held-to-maturity securities.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Represents the amount of debt securities accounted for as held-to-maturity at cost, net of adjustments including, but not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, maturing in the next rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented.
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Next Rolling Twelve Months Amortized Cost Basis
Due in one year or less
Due after ten years
Represents the amount of debt securities accounted for as held-to-maturity at cost, net of adjustments including, but not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, maturing after the tenth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented.
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Rolling After Year Ten Amortized Cost Basis
Due after five years through ten years
Represents the amount of debt securities accounted for as held-to-maturity at cost, net of adjustments including, but not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, maturing in the sixth rolling twelve months through the tenth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented.
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Rolling Year Six Through Ten Amortized Cost Basis
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Rolling Year Two Through Five Amortized Cost Basis
Due after one year through five years
Represents the amount of debt securities accounted for as held-to-maturity at cost, net of adjustments including, but not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, maturing in the second rolling twelve months through the fifth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented.
Number of Securities
Held To Maturity Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions Number of Positions [Abstract]
Hurricane Dolly [Member]
Hurricane Dolly
Represents information pertaining to Hurricane Dolly.
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Covered assets and indemnification asset
Non-Covered Loans and Allowance for Non-Covered Loan Losses
Hurricane Ike and Dolly [Member]
Hurricanes Ike and Dolly
Represents information pertaining to Hurricane Ike and Dolly.
Hurricane Ike [Member]
Hurricane Ike
Represents information pertaining to Hurricane Ike.
Impaired Financing Receivable Specific Reserves
Specific reserves in the allowance for loan losses
Represents the amount of specific reserves in the allowance for loan losses related to the recorded investment.
Tax effect of:
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation Components [Abstract]
Nondeductible transaction costs
Represents the portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible transaction costs under enacted tax laws.
Income Tax Reconciliation Nondeductible Transaction Costs
Represents the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of outstanding money paid in advance related to FDIC assessments by the entity.
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid FDIC Assessments
Net change in prepaid FDIC assessments
Increases in expected cash flows
Represents increases in the aggregate excess of a loan's cash flows expected to be collected over the investor's initial investment in the loan. This relates to loans accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable.
Increases in Expected Cash Flows
Represents information pertaining to the institutional counterparties.
Institutional Counterparties [Member]
Institutional counterparties
Insurance company note payable due March 2035, three-month LIBOR plus 3.40%
Represents the insurance company note payable bearing an interest at three-month LIBOR plus 3.40 percent payable quarterly and maturing in March, 035.
Insurance Company Note Payable Three Month LIBOR Plus 3.40 Due March 2035 [Member]
Insurance Segment [Member]
Insurance
Represents information pertaining to Insurance segment.
Disclosure of accounting policy for intangible assets and other long-lived assets.
Intangible Assets and Other Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block]
Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets
Intangible Assets Net including Goodwill Nonallowable
Goodwill and other disallowed intangible assets
Carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill which are defined as non-allowable under regulatory reporting requirements.
Interest bearing domestic deposit brokered money market.
Interest Bearing Domestic Deposit Brokered Money Market
Brokered - money market
Represents information pertaining to the interest rate adjustment for modification of financing receivable.
Interest Rate Adjustment [Member]
Interest Rate Adjustment
Investment and securities advisory fees and commissions
Includes (1) underwriting revenue (the spread between the resale price received and the cost of the securities and related expenses) generated through the purchasing, distributing and reselling of new issues of securities (alternatively, could be a secondary offering of a large block of previously issued securities); and (2) fees earned for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other types of financial advisory services; (3) and the amount of commission revenue from buying and selling securities on behalf of customers.
Investment and Securities, Advisory Fees and Commissions
Investment banking purchase and sale of federal funds.
Investment Banking Purchase and Sale of Federal Funds
Aggregate amount of federal funds purchased and sold for which the Bank acts as an agent on behalf of certain correspondent banks
Represents information pertaining to lawsuits that resulted from investigations of industry-wide practices by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ).
Lawsuits Resulting from SEC and DOJ Investigations [Member]
Lawsuits resulting from investigations of industry-wide practices by SEC and DOJ
Lessor [Member]
Lessor
Details pertaining to lessor, a related party of the entity.
Represents the amount of increase or decrease in the incurred provision for current year losses as compared to the provision for current year losses related to previous period.
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Period Increase (Decrease)
Increase in incurred provision for current year losses as compared to previous period
Represents information pertaining to limited partnership investments of PlainsCapitalEquity, LLC.
Limited partnership investments of PlainsCapital Equity, LLC
Limited Partnership Investments of Plains Capital Equity LLC [Member]
Lloyds Syndicate 2001 [Member]
Lloyd's Syndicate # 2001
Represents information pertaining to Lloyd's Syndicate # 2001, a reinsurer of the entity.
Reflects the amount of new advances made in the form of loan and lease receivables.
Term loan made to SWS
Loans and Leases Receivable Additions
Days outstanding loans and leases receivable are generally considered past due
Represents the period that loans and leases receivables outstanding are considered past due unless asset is both well secured and in process of collection.
Loans and Leases Receivable Period Outstanding Considered Past Due Unless Well Secured and in Process of Collection
Loans and Leases Receivable Related Parties Reduction due to Changes of Related Party Status
Reductions due to changes in status as a related party
Reflects the amount of loans and leases receivable reductions due to changes in status as a related party.
Loans Held For Sale [Member]
Loans held for sale
Represents the loans held-for-sale as presented on the statement of financial position which may include mortgage loans held-for-sale, finance receivables held-for-sale, or any other loans classified as held-for-sale.
Represents the period of time a loan held-for-sale is reported on the balance sheet.
Holding period of mortgage loans held for sale
Loans Held For Sale Period of Time
Loans held-for-sale, period reported on balance sheet
Acquired Impaired
Loans Impaired at Acquisition [Member]
Represents the acquired loans impaired at acquisition.
PCI loans
Loans, excluding PCI Loans
Loans Not Impaired at Acquisition [Member]
Represents the acquired loans not impaired at acquisition.
Acquired loans without credit impairment
Interest rate on senior unsecured loan (as a percent)
Represents the interest rate stated on loans receivable under the credit agreement.
Loans Receivable Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Loans Receivable Maturity Term
Maturity term of senior unsecured loan
Represents the maturity period of loans receivable under the credit agreement.
Period after issuance in which senior unsecured loan may be prepaid
Represents the period after issuance in which loans receivable may be prepaid under the credit agreement.
Loans Receivable Period after Issuance Loan May be Prepaid
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Twenty and Thereafter
2033 and thereafter
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the twentieth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year and thereafter.
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value Additions for New Sales
Additions for new sales
Represents the increase in loss contingency liabilities during the period due to new sales.
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value Change in Estimate
Change in estimate
Represents the increase (decrease) in the period in loss contingency liabilities due to change in estimate.
Claims made
Represents the increase in loss contingency liabilities due to claims made during the period.
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value Claims Made
Claims resolved with no payment
Represents the decrease in loss contingency liabilities during the period due to claims resolved with no payment.
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value Claims Resolved with No Payment
Loss Contingency Accrual Carrying Value, Early Payment Defaults
Early payment defaults
Represents the decrease in loss contingency liabilities due to early payment of defaults during the period.
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value Repurchases
Repurchases
Represents the decrease in loss contingency liabilities due to repurchases made during the period.
Represents the amount of loss contingency liability for incurred but not reported claims.
Loss Contingency, Accrual for Incurred but Not Reported Claims
Incurred but not reported claims
Loss Contingency, Accrual for Specific Claims
Specific claims
Represents the amount of loss contingency liability for specific claims.
MS Frontier Reinsurance Limited [Member]
MS Frontier Reinsurance Limited
Represents information pertaining to MS Frontier Reinsurance Limited, a reinsurer of the entity.
Amount of expense recognized during the period for management fees.
Management Fees
Management Fees
Management Services Agreement [Member]
Management Services Agreement
Details pertaining to Management Services Agreement entered with the related party.
Minimum number of firms subject to investigation.
Minimum Number of Firms Subject to Investigation
Minimum number of firms included in investigation
Mortgage Origination Segment [Member]
Mortgage Origination
Represents information pertaining to Mortgage Origination segment.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage Service Rights [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for Mortgage Servicing Rights.
Mortgage Servicing Asset [Member]
Mortgage servicing rights asset
Represents information pertaining to mortgage servicing assets.
MSR
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Text Block]
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of an asset representing net future revenues from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements. The fair value of an asset is the amount at which that asset could be bought or sold (or settled) in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Rights may be obtained via (1) acquisition or assumption of a servicing obligation that does not relate to financial assets of the servicer or its consolidated affiliates; or (2) by originating loans and then (a) transferring the loans to a qualifying special purpose entity in a transaction that meets the necessary transfer and classification requirements, or (b) transferring the loans in a transaction that meets the requirements for sale accounting.
Multi Line Excess of Loss Coverage [Member]
Represents the multi-line excess of loss coverage.
Multi-line excess of loss coverage
Munich Reinsurance America Inc [Member]
Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
Represents information pertaining to Munich Reinsurance America, Inc., a reinsurer of the entity.
NLIC Note Payable Three Month LIBOR Plus 4.05 Percent Due September 2033 [Member]
NLIC note payable due September 2033, three-month LIBOR plus 4.05%
Represents the NLIC note payable bearing an interest at three-month LIBOR plus 4.05 percent and maturing in September, 2033.
NLIC note payable due May 2033, three-month LIBOR plus 4.10%
Represents the NLIC note payable bearing an interest at three-month LIBOR plus 4.10 percent with interest payable quarterly and maturing in May, 2033.
NLIC Note Payable Three Month LIBOR Plus 4.10 Percent Due May 2033 [Member]
NLASCO, Inc.
NLC
National Lloyds Corporation [Member]
Represents National Lloyds Corporation, formerly known as NLASCO, Inc. or NLASCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity.
NLIC and ASIC
Represents information pertaining to National Lloyds Insurance Company and American Summit Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLASCO Inc.
National Lloyds Insurance Company and American Summit Insurance Company [Member]
National Lloyds Insurance Company [Member]
NLIC
Represents the information pertaining to National Lloyds Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLC.
National Lloyds Insurance Company
Nature of Operations [Policy Text Block]
Nature of Operations
Disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets.
Net capital as a percentage of aggregate debits
Represents the amount of net capital as a percentage of aggregate debit items maintained by the entity.
Net Capital Maintained as Percentage of Aggregate Debit Items
Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Equity Securities Allowable
Net unrealized holding losses on equity securities
The allowable net amount of unrealized gains (losses) for equity securities included in the computation of allowable capital for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Net income resulting from adjustments to prelimary fair values of the transaction
Represents net income (loss) resulting from the adjustments to fair preliminary fair values of the business acquisition.
Net income (Loss) Resulting from Adjustments to Preliminary Fair Values of Business Acquistion
Non-Covered Loans and Allowance for Non-Covered Loan Losses
Non-Covered Loans and Allowance for Non-Covered Loan Losses
Represents the entire disclosure for non-covered loans and allowance for non-covered loan losses. Non-covered loans are receivables not covered by FDIC loss-sharing agreements.
Non Covered Loans and Allowance for Non Covered Loan Losses Disclosure [Text Block]
Represents the activity related to receivables not covered by FDIC loss-sharing agreements.
Noncovered [Member]
Non-covered loans
Other
Represents the noninterest expense not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.
Noninterest Expense Other
Represents the Nonqualified stock options as awarded by the entity to their employees as a form of incentive compensation.
Nonqualified Stock Options [Member]
Stock Option Awards
Note receivable and warrants
Represents information pertaining to note receivable and warrants.
Note Receivable and Warrants [Member]
Notes Payable [Member]
Notes Payable
Represents information pertaining to the notes payable.
The value of notes redeemed in noncash exchange for common stock.
Redemption of senior exchangeable notes
Notes Redeemed for Common Stock
Unrealized loss for twelve months or longer
Represents the number of securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for longer than twelve months.
Number of Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Longer than Twelve Months
Number of Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Sold
Number of commercial mortgage-backed securities sold
Represents the number of commercial mortgage-backed securities sold during the period.
Number of employment contracts on termination of which additional severance pay benefits will be payable
Represents the number of employment contracts in which additional severance pay benefits will be payable if employee is terminated without cause prior to second anniversary.
Number of Employment Contracts in which Additional Severance Pay Benefits Becomes Payable if Employee Terminated Without Cause Prior to Second Anniversary
Represents the number of securities categorized as held-to-maturity that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months.
Number of Held To Maturity Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions Less than Twelve Months
Unrealized loss for less than twelve months
Number of Held To Maturity Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions Twelve Months or Longer
Represents the number of securities categorized as held-to-maturity that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer.
Unrealized loss for twelve months or longer
Number of layers in which reinsurance contract can be renewed
Represents the number of layers in which reinsurance contract can be renewed.
Number of Layers in which Reinsurance Contract Can be Renewed
Number of layers of common risk characteristics based on which certain acquired loans aggregated into various loan pools to determine respective fair values
Number of Layers of Common Risk Characteristics Based on which Acquired Loans Aggregated into Loan Pools to Determine Fair Values
Represents the number of layers of common risk characteristics based on which certain acquired loans aggregated into various loan pools for the purpose of determining their respective fair values.
Number of Legal Actions Consist of Litigation and Administrative Proceedings Expected to have Material Adverse Effect
Number of Legal actions expected to have a material adverse effect on the entity
Represents the number of legal actions consisting of litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business expected to have a material adverse effect on the entity.
Number of Operating Business Units
Number of primary operating business units
Represents the number of operating business units of the entity.
Number of Purported Shareholder Class Action Lawsuits
Number of purported stockholder class action lawsuits
Represents the number of purported shareholder class action lawsuits.
Number of Quarters after Failure to Declare and Pay Dividends on Preferred Stock for which Entity May Not Pay Dividends on Common Stock or Repurchase or Redeem Shares of Common Stock
Number of quarters after failure to declare and pay dividends on Series B Preferred Stock for which the entity may not pay dividends to common stockholders nor may repurchase or redeem any shares of common stock
Represents the number of quarters after the failure to declare and pay dividends on Series B Preferred Stock for which the entity may not pay dividends on common stock nor may repurchase or redeem any shares of common stock.
Number of Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock reclassified and designated as preferred stock
Represents the number of Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock reclassified and designated as preferred stock of the entity.
Number of Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock Reclassified and Designated as Preferred Stock
Represents the number of statutory trusts owned by the subsidiary of the entity.
Number of Statutory Trusts Owned by Subsidiary
Number of statutory trusts owned by subsidiary
Represents the number of statutory trusts owned by the subsidiary of the entity which were formed under state law.
Number of Statutory Trusts Owned by Subsidiary which were Formed under Laws of State
Number of statutory trusts owned by subsidiary, which were formed under laws of state of Connecticut
Number of Times for which Layers Can be Reinstated
Number of times for which layers can be reinstated
Represents the number of times for which layers can be reinstated.
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Offsetting
The entire disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements.
Offsetting Derivative Asset Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell Securities Borrowed Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheets
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Annually
Future minimum payments due annually through 2028
Amount of required minimum annual rental payments for operating leases.
Operating Leases Remaining Term
Remaining terms of noncancelable operating leases
Represents the remaining term of the operating lease agreements.
Represents the class of financing receivable related to originated loans.
Originated Financing Receivable [Member]
Originated loans
Represents the period from the date of agreement at which the agreements with employees may begin to renew subject to the consent of the parties under the agreement.
Period from date of agreement at which initial renewal of agreement may occur
Other Commitment Period Subsequent to Commencement of Agreement at which Initial Renewal May Occur
Other Commitment Renewal Period of Contract
Renewal period of contract
Represents the period at which the agreement may renew subject to the consent of the parties under the agreement.
Other Commitment Retention Agreement Number of Executive Officers
Number of executive officers
Represents the number of executive officers with whom retention agreement was entered into.
Number of executive officers of PlainsCapital with retention agreements
Retention agreement term
Represents the term of the retention agreement.
Other Commitment Retention Agreement Term
Other
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Adjustment
Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of other investments.
Disclosure of accounting policy for Other Real Estate Owned.
Other Real Estate Owned [Policy Text Block]
Other Real Estate Owned
Other than PCI
Represents other than purchased credit impaired loans portfolio segment.
Other than Purchased Credit Impaired Loan Portfolio Segment [Member]
Other trading liabilities
Represents the amount of fair value of liabilities related to other trading liabilities as of the balance sheet date.
Other Trading Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Represents information pertaining to the ownership percentage of subsidiary owned by the reporting entity.
Ownership Percentage of Subsidiary of Reporting Entity
Ownership percentage of subsidiary owned by the reporting entity
Ownership Percentage of Subsidiary of Subsidiary of Reporting Entity
Represents information pertaining to ownership percentage of subsidiary owned by subsidiary of the reporting entity.
Ownership percentage of subsidiary owned by subsidiary of the reporting entity
Represents information pertaining to PCC Statutory Trust III, the trust which is formed by the Plains Capital Corporation, wholly owned subsidiary of the entity.
PCC Statutory Trust III [Member]
PCC Statutory Trust III
PCC Statutory Trust II
Represents information pertaining to PCC Statutory Trust II, the trust which is formed by the Plains Capital Corporation, wholly owned subsidiary of the entity.
PCC Statutory Trust II [Member]
Represents information pertaining to PCC Statutory Trust I, the trust which is formed by the Plains Capital Corporation, wholly owned subsidiary of the entity.
PCC Statutory Trust I [Member]
PCC Statutory Trust I
PCC Statutory Trust IV [Member]
PCC Statutory Trust IV
Represents information pertaining to PCC Statutory Trust IV, the trust which is formed by the Plains Capital Corporation, wholly owned subsidiary of the entity.
PCC Statutory Trusts [Member]
Trusts
Represents information pertaining to PCC Statutory Trusts I, II, III and IV.
PNB Aero Services [Member]
PNB Aero Services, Inc.
Represents information pertaining to PNB Aero Services, Inc..
Payment Term Extension [Member]
Payment Term Extension
Represents the financing receivables modified to the payment term extension.
PCB-ARC, Inc.
Represents information pertaining to PCB-ARC, Inc..
Pcbarc [Member]
Percentage of Original Premium for which Five Layers Can be Reinstated
Percentage of original premium for which five layers can be reinstated
Represents the percentage of original premium for which five layers can be reinstated.
Percentage of original premium for which four layers can be reinstated
Represents the percentage of original premium for which four layers can be reinstated.
Percentage of Original Premium for which Four Layers Can be Reinstated
Bank
Represents information pertaining to PlainsCapital Bank.
Plains Capital Bank [Member]
Plains Capital Corporation and FNB Transaction [Member]
PlainsCapital Merger and FNB Transaction
Represents information pertaining to PlainsCapital Merger and FNB Transaction.
Represents information pertaining to PlainsCapital Corporation.
Plains Capital
Plains Capital Corporation [Member]
PlainsCapital
Plains Capital Equity LLC [Member]
Plains Capital Equity, LLC
Represents information pertaining to PlainsCapital Equity, LLC.
Plains Capital Insurance Services LLC [Member]
PlainsCapital Insurance Services, LLC
Represents information pertaining to PlainsCapital Insurance Services, LLC.
Plains Capital Securities LLC [Member]
PlainsCapital Securities, LLC
Represents information pertaining to PlainsCapital Securities, LLC.
Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance Inc [Member]
Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance, Inc.
Represents information pertaining to Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance, Inc., a reinsurer of the entity.
Preferred stock issued in acquisition
The fair value of preferred stock issued in noncash financing activities.
Preferred Stock Issued
Preferred Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of preferred stock (in shares)
Represents the number of new preferred stocks issued during the period.
Preferred Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of preferred stock
Represents the equity impact of the value of new preferred stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering.
Preferred Stock Redemption Price as Percentage of Liquidation Amount
Redemption price as a percentage of the liquidation amount
Represents the redemption price of the shares of preferred stock expressed as a percentage of liquidation amount.
Prime Lending [Member]
PrimeLending
Represents information pertaining to PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company.
Prime Lending Ventures Management LLC [Member]
PrimeLending Ventures Management, LLC
Represents information pertaining to PrimeLending Ventures Management, LLC.
Printing, Stationery and Supplies Expense
Printing, stationery and supplies
Represents the amount of expense recognized during the period for printing, stationery and supplies.
Proceeds from Available For Sale Securities and Held To Maturity Securities
The cash inflow associated with the aggregate amount received by the entity through sale and maturity of marketable securities (held-to-maturity and available-for-sale) during the period.
Proceeds from the sale of securities
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Consideration in cash (as a percent)
Proposed Business Combination Percentage of Consideration in Cash
Represents the percentage of consideration payable in cash for proposal to acquire all of the outstanding common stock not already owned.
Consideration in common stock (as a percent)
Proposed Business Combination Percentage of Consideration in Shares
Represents the percentage of consideration payable in shares for proposal to acquire all of the outstanding common stock not already owned.
Purchased Credit Impaired Loan Portfolio Segment [Member]
Represents purchased credit impaired loans portfolio segment.
PCI
Quarterly lending incentive fee as a percentage of the liquidation value
Represents the quarterly lending incentive fee expressed as a percentage of the liquidation value which will have to be paid if the entity fails to increase the level of qualified small business lending as compared to baseline.
Quarterly Lending Incentive Fee as Percentage of Liquidation Value
RV Versicherung AG [Member]
R+V Versicherung AG
Represents information pertaining to R+V Versicherung AG, a reinsurer of the entity.
Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Real estate
Portfolio segment of the company's total financing receivable related to real estate.
Information by receivable indemnification status.
Receivable by Indemnification Status [Axis]
Receivable by Indemnification Status [Domain]
Itemization of the various types of trade accounts and notes receivable by indemnification status.
Reconciliation of Book Capital to Tier One and Total Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Reconciliation of equity capital to Tier 1 and total capital (as defined)
Regular Income Tax, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Represents the amount of regular income tax operating loss carryforwards.
Regular income tax operating loss carryforwards
Regulatory Matters
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Regulatory Matters [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for regulatory matters relating to the business segments of the entity, including banking, financial advisory, mortgage origination, and insurance.
Regulatory Matters
Reinstatement Premiums Incurred
Represents the amount of reinstatement premiums incurred during the period.
Reinstatement premiums
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Reinstatement Premiums Loss (Benefit)
Additional (benefit) reinstatement premiums
Represents the amount of additional reinstatement premium loss or benefit resulting from incurred claims.
Reinsurance Contract by Layers of Protection [Axis]
Represents information by layer of protection under reinsurance contracts.
Reinsurance Contract by Layers of Protection [Domain]
Represents the layer of protection under reinsurance contracts.
Reinsurance Coverage Net Exposure Since Losses Exceeded Retention
Net exposure, since losses exceeded retention
Represents the net exposure to the entity, since the losses exceeded retention under reinsurance coverage.
Number of layers of protection under reinsurance
Represents the number of layers of protection under the reinsurance contract.
Reinsurance Coverage Number of Layers of Protection
Reinsurance Coverage, Number of Layers of Protection in Excess of Retention Amount
Number of layers of protection in excess of the retention amount under reinsurance contract
Represents the number of layers of protection in excess of the retention amount under the reinsurance contract.
Reinsurance Coverage Number of Significant Catastrophe Experienced
Number of significant catastrophe experienced
Represents the number of significant catastrophe experienced by the entity during the period.
Reinsurance Coverage Per Event in Excess of Retention Level
Reinsurance coverage in losses per event
Represents the amount of reinsurance coverage per event in excess of the retention level.
Reinsurance Expected Ceded Premiums Payable in Next Fiscal Year
Amount of ceded premiums expected to be paid in next fiscal year under reinsurance contracts.
Premiums on treaties
Reinsurance Recoverables Threshold for Disclosure Percentage
Threshold percentage for disclosure of reinsurance recoverables
Threshold percentage which the entity uses for disclosure related to reinsurance recoverables.
Reinsurance Retention Policy Retained Risk Percentage
Participation retained (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of risk retained by the entity and not reinsured.
Related party company that sells loans to the Bank
Details pertaining to a company for which a related party serves as a director, president and chief executive officer.
Related Party Company [Member]
Amount outstanding on loans acquired from related party.
Loan Purchases
Related Party Transaction, Balance Outstanding on Loans Purchased from Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Services and office space cost per month
Monthly expenses recognized resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Ownership Held by Related Party
Represents the percentage of ownership interest held by the related party of the entity.
Ownership interest (as a percent)
Related Party Transaction, Period Prior to Cause of Action for which Liability of Related Party is Limited
Period prior to cause of action for which liability of related party is limited
Represents the period prior to cause of action for which liability of related party is limited.
Renewal Period of Reinsurance Contract
Renewal period of reinsurance contract
Represents the renewal period of reinsurance contract.
Accumulated amortization of loan origination cost
Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs
Representation and Warranty Claims [Member]
Representation and Warranty Specific Claims Activity -Origination Loan Balance
Represents information pertaining to representation and warranty claims.
Represents the class of financing receivable related to the residential construction loan.
Residential construction loans
Residential Construction Loans [Member]
Residential construction loan
Represents information pertaining to retention agreements entered into by the entity.
Retention Agreement [Member]
Retention agreements
Revenue from Check and Stored Value Cards
Amount of income earned from check and stored value cards.
Revenue from check and stored value cards
SWS
Represents information pertaining to SWS Group, Inc.
SWS Group Inc [Member]
Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables by Portfolio Segment and Impairment Methodology [Table Text Block]
Schedule of allowance for loan losses distributed by portfolio segment and impairment methodology
Tabular disclosure of allowance for credit losses on financing receivables by portfolio segment and impairment methodology.
Tabular disclosure of loans acquired in business combination.
Schedule of Business Combination Acquired Loans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of loans acquired in business combination
Schedule of Business Combination Categorization of Acquisition Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of breakdown of merger expenses by category
Tabular disclosure of breakdown of merger expenses by category.
Schedule of changes in the accretable yield for the PCI loans
Tabular disclosure of changes in the accretable yield for the acquired impaired loans relating to loans acquired in a transfer.
Schedule of Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Changes in Accretable Yield for Acquired Impaired Loans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Tabular disclosure of condensed comprehensive income (loss) statement, including, but not limited to, income statements of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations.
Schedule of Condensed Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deposits [Table Text Block]
Summary of deposits
Tabular disclosure of different types of deposits liabilities held by the entity.
Schedule of Effect of Reinsurance on Incurred Losses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effects of reinsurance on incurred losses
Tabular disclosure of effect of reinsurance on incurred losses during the period.
Summary of the net assets received from the FDIC and the estimated fair value adjustments resulting in the bargain purchase gain
Tabular disclosure of the fair value adjustments on the cost basis net assets received from the FDIC.
Schedule of Fair Value Adjustments on Acquired Cost Basis of Net Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the financing receivables by portfolio segment and impairment methodology.
Schedule of Financing Receivables by Portfolio Segment and Impairment Methodology [Table Text Block]
Schedule of loan portfolio distributed by portfolio segment and impairment methodology
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating and capital leases
Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for capital and operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year.
Summary of average investment in impaired loans by class
Tabular disclosure of average amount of investment of impaired financing receivables with related allowance for credit losses and without a related allowance for credit losses.
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivable Average Recorded Investment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Interest Bearing Time Deposits [Table Text Block]
Summary of scheduled maturities of interest-bearing time deposits
Tabular disclosure of the amount of maturities of the interest-bearing time deposits for each of the five years and thereafter following the date of the latest balance sheet date presented.
Schedule of Minimum Capital Required to be Well Capitalized under Banking Regulations [Table Text Block]
Summary of minimum required capital amounts and ratios for the well capitalized category
Tabular disclosure of minimum required capital amounts and ratios to be categorized as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
Schedule of Outstanding Contractual Balance and Carrying Value of Acquired Impaired Loans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of carrying values and the outstanding balances of the PCI loans
Tabular disclosure of outstanding contractual balance and the carrying value of the acquired impaired loans.
Schedule of carrying value and the outstanding balance of the PCI loans
Schedule of dividend rate, as a percentage of the liquidation amount
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to preferred stock dividends.
Schedule of Preferred Stock Dividends [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Book Capital to Tier One and Total Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of equity capital to Tier 1 and total capital (as defined)
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of book capital to Tier 1 and total capital under the banking regulatory framework.
Second Layer of Protection [Member]
Second layer of protection
Represents the second layer of protection under reinsurance contracts.
Represents the class of financing receivable secured by commercial properties.
Secured by Commercial Properties [Member]
Secured by commercial properties
Secured by residential properties
Represents the class of financing receivable secured by the residential properties.
Secured by Residential Properties [Member]
Secured
Represents the class of financing receivable that are secured by receivables or equipment.
Secured [Member]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheets
Securities Borrowed Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Other assets
Represents the carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date of federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell, deferred policy acquisition costs, reinsurance receivable, long-lived physical assets and other assets.
Securities Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Reinsurance Recoverables, Property, Plant and Equipment and Other Assets
Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share Senior Exchangeable Notes
Number of equivalent common shares issuable upon conversion of Senior Exchangeable Notes that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future, but were not included for the noted period because the equivalent exchange rate per share was in excess of the average stock price for the noted period.
Weighted-average equivalent shares excluded from diluted loss
Securities Loaned Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheets
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Securities, Property, Plant and Equipment and Other Assets
Other assets
Represents the carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date of federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell, long-lived physical assets and other assets.
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheets
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Table reflecting information pertaining to quarterly financial information.
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Notes
Represents the senior exchangeable notes bearing an interest at 7.50 percent per annum and maturing in the year 2025.
Senior Exchangeable Notes 7.50 Percent Due 2025 [Member]
7.50% Senior exchangeable notes due 2025
Represents the hypothetical financial impact of a 100 basis points adverse change of the discount rate on the fair value of transferor's interests in transferred financial assets (including any servicing assets or servicing liabilities) as of the balance sheet date.
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor Servicing Assets or Liabilities Impact of 100 Basis Points Adverse Change in Discount Rate
Discount rate: Impact of 100 basis point adverse change
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor Servicing Assets or Liabilities Impact of 200 Basis Points Adverse Change in Discount Rate
Discount rate: Impact of 200 basis point adverse change
Represents the hypothetical financial impact of a 200 basis points adverse change of the discount rate on the fair value of transferor's interests in transferred financial assets (including any servicing assets or servicing liabilities) as of the balance sheet date.
Represents the percentage of mortgage servicing rights as a percentage of serviced mortgage loans.
Servicing Asset as A Percentage of Serviced Mortgage Loans
MSR as a percentage of serviced mortgage loans
Mortgage loans serviced for others
Represents the amount of mortgage loans serviced for others.
Servicing Asset at Fair Value Serviced for Others
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Performance Period
Performance period
Represents the performance period for vesting of share based awards subject to achievement of performance goals under an equity compensation plan.
Represents the awards subject to time-based vesting under the equity compensation plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Awards Subject to Time Based Vesting
Awards subject to time-based vesting (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Period of Transfer Restrictions
Transfer restrictions period
Represents the period of transfer restrictions for equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, upon conversion after vesting.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions Estimated Forfeiture Rate
Forfeiture rate (as a percent)
The estimated forfeiture rate used under the award pricing model or other valuation method used in calculating the weighted average fair values disclosed.
Number of additional awards permissible under the plan
Represents the number of additional awards permissible under the equity-based compensation plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Additional Awards Permissible
Number of senior executive officers to whom awards granted
Represents the number of officers to whom award is granted during the period.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Officers to Whom Awards Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Vesting in Number of Equal Installments
Awards vesting in number of equal installments
Represents the number of equal installments beginning on the date of grant in which awards will vest.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Portion of Awards Subject to Time Based Vesting
Portion of awards subject to time-based vesting (as a percent)
Represents the portion of awards expressed as a percentage subject to time-based vesting under an equity compensation plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Portion of Awards Vesting on Achievement of Performance Goals
Portion of awards vesting upon achievement of performance goals (as a percent)
Represents the portion of awards expressed as a percentage vesting upon achievement of performance goals under an equity compensation plan.
Shareholder Class Action Lawsuits [Member]
Stockholder class action lawsuits arising out of the proposed acquisition of SWS Group, Inc.
Represents information pertaining to the shareholder class action lawsuits.
Short Term Bank Loans [Member]
Short-term bank loans
Represents short-term borrowings from banks.
Single Family Residential Loans [Member]
Single family residential loans
Financing arrangement that represent a contractual right to receive money either on demand or on fixed or determinable dates related to, single family residential financing.
Statutory Trusts [Member]
Four statutory trusts
Represents information pertaining to the four statutory trusts, which are formed by Plains Capital Corporation and are wholly owned subsidiary of the entity.
Stockholders' equity
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Disclosure pertaining to stockholder's equity.
Sublease Agreement
Details pertaining to Sublease Agreement entered with the related party.
Sublease Agreement [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Tabular disclosure providing information pertaining to data provided in summary of significant accounting policies.
Summary of Statutory Capital and Net Income (Loss) by Subsidiary [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the statutory capital and surplus and statutory net income (loss) of each insurance subsidiary of the entity.
Summary of statutory capital and surplus and statutory net income (loss) of each insurance subsidiary
Technology [Member]
Technology
Represents information pertaining to technology.
Texas Department of Insurance [Member]
Texas Department of Insurance
Represents information about the regulatory requirements of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Third and Fourth Layer of Protection [Member]
Third and fourth layer of protection
Represents the third and fourth layer of protection under the reinsurance contracts.
Third Layer of Protection [Member]
Third layer of protection
Represents the third layer of protection under reinsurance contracts.
Tier One Leverage Capital Well Capitalized [Abstract]
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
Tier One Risk Based Capital Well Capitalized [Abstract]
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
After 2017
Amount of time deposits maturing after the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Time deposits include, but are not limited to, certificates of deposits, individual retirement accounts and open accounts.
Time Deposit Maturities after Year Four
Time Deposit Maturities Year Five and Thereafter
2018 and thereafter
Amount of time deposits maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year and thereafter. Time deposits include, but are not limited to, certificates of deposits, individual retirement accounts and open accounts.
Time Deposits [Member]
Time deposits
Represents the deposits that cannot be withdrawn before a set date without penalty or for which notice of withdrawal is required.
Trust preferred securities
Represents the amount of trust preferred securities included in Tier 1 Capital.
Trust Preferred Securities Included in Tier One Capital
Unreimbursed loan closing costs
Expense associated with loan closing that is not reimbursed.
Unreimbursed Loan Closing Costs
Unsecured [Member]
Unsecured
Represents the class of financing receivable that are not secured by receivables or equipment.
Discounted cash flow
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]
Represents the discounted cash flow valuation technique used to measure fair value.
Binomial Model Valuation Technique [Member]
Binomial model
Represents information pertaining to the binomial model valuation technique used to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs Term to Receive Full Payment of Cash Flows
Time to receive full payment of cash flows
Represents information pertaining to period to receive full payment of cash flows, used as an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs Discount Rate of Other Real Estate Owned Per Month
Discount rate of OREO per month (as a percent)
Represents information pertaining to interest rate per month used to find the present value of an amount to be paid or received in the future as an input to measure fair value of other real estate owned.
Estimated Holding Period for Discount Rate of Other Real Estate Owned Per Month
Estimated holding period of discount rate per month of OREO
Represents the estimated holding period of discount rate per month of other real estate owned.
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Rolling Period Considered for Average Net Loss Rate to Calculate Historical Loss Factors
Rolling period considered for average net loss rate to calculate historical loss factors
Represents the rolling period considered for average net loss rate to calculate historical loss factors.
Percentage of Weighted Average Loss Rate for Recent Four Quarters
Weighted average loss rate for recent four quarters (as a percent)
Represents the weighted average loss rate for recent four quarters.
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Percentage of Weighted Average Loss Rate for Oldest Four Quarters
Weighted average loss rate for oldest four quarters (as a percent)
Represents the weighted average loss rate for oldest four quarters.
Rgvarc [Member]
RGV-ARC, Inc
Represents information pertaining to RGV-ARC, Inc.
Number of Purported Shareholder Class Action Lawsuits Consolidated
Number of class action lawsuits consolidated
Represents the number of purported shareholder class action lawsuits consolidated.
Fair Value Inputs Weighted Average Loss Rate
Weighted average expected loss (as a percent)
Represents information pertaining to rate of loss on loans acquired, used as an input to measure fair value.
Advertising Expense
Advertising expense
Advertising
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of changes in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Loans charged off
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Write-offs
Recoveries on charged off loans
Allowance for Loan and Lease Loss, Recovery of Bad Debts
Changes in the allowance for loan losses
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Net capital in excess of the minimum requirement
Alternative Excess Net Capital
Debt issuance costs amortized
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization expense related to intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Earnings per share:
Weighted-average equivalent shares excluded from diluted loss:
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Total assets
Assets
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Reinsurance assumed
Assumed Premiums Earned
Reinsurance assumed
Assumed Premiums Written
Assumptions used in measuring fair value
Assumption for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Schedule of Assumptions for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Unrealized loss for less than twelve months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Number of Securities
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions [Abstract]
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Summary of amortized cost and fair value of available for sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Due after five years through ten years
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due after five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Unrealized loss for twelve months or longer
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,205,912 and $1,256,862, respectively)
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Available for sale securities
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Total amortized cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Estimated Fair Value, Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date
Unrealized loss for less than twelve months
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Less than One Year
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Available for sale, amortized cost (in dollars)
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Schedule of information regarding available for sale securities that were in an unrealized loss position
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Available for sale
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Income related to the policies
Bank Owned Life Insurance Income
Carrying value of the policies
Bank Owned Life Insurance
Deposits
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Expense:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Total expense
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Gerald J. Ford
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Bonds
Bonds [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Marketable Securities
Securities
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Broker-dealer and clearing organization payables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Broker/dealer and clearing organization receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Pro Forma Results of Operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Acquisition price (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Fair value of assets acquired
Cash and due from banks
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Schedule of pro forma results
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Stock issued
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Fair value of liability for contingent payments to employees that exist prior to acquisition
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Assumed liabilities
Acquisitions
Acquired loans
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Acquisitions
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Total consideration paid
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Shares of stock issued
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisition Accounting
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Components of the consideration paid
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair values of the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed
Premises and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible asset recorded in connection with acquisition
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Net identifiable assets acquired/ bargain purchase gain
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Transaction-related expenses
Acquisition costs
Fair values of the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Net income
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Total revenues
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Bargain purchase gain
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount
Bargain purchase gain
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase [Abstract]
Net assets received from the FDIC and the estimated fair value adjustments resulting in the bargain purchase gain
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Counterparty Name [Axis]
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Assets recorded under capital leases
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Amount representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Actual Amount
Capital
2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Next Twelve Months
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Capital [Abstract]
Future minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Five Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Future minimum lease payments under capital leases
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Due Thereafter
Accumulated amortization for assets under capital leases
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Present value of minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Future minimum lease payments
Future minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received
To Be Well Capitalized Minimum Capital Requirements, Ratio (as a percent)
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets
Minimum Capital Requirements, Ratio (as a percent)
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets
Minimum Capital Requirements, Amount
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy
To Be Well Capitalized Minimum Capital Requirements, Amount
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized
Actual Ratio (as a percent)
Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
Net investment in lease financing
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Initial direct costs, net of amortization
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Initial Direct Costs
Unearned income
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Deferred Income
Unguaranteed residual value
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Unguaranteed Residual Values of Leased Property
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Cash equivalents
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and due from banks
Cash and Due from Banks.
Cash on hand
Cash
Assets Segregated for Regulatory Purposes
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Securities Segregated under Securities Exchange Commission Regulation
Amount required to be segregated in cash and securities
Dividends paid by the subsidiaries
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company by Consolidated Subsidiaries
Cash and Due from Banks
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash Flow Reporting
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net cash from FNB Transaction and PlainsCapital Merger
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and Due from Banks
Cash and short-term investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Federal Funds Sold
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Deposits in FDIC-insured institutions
Cash, FDIC Insured Amount
Deposits in FDIC-insured institutions over $100,000
Cash, Uninsured Amount
Cash Flow Hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Cause [Domain]
Disaster [Axis]
Change in reserves attributed to year-over-year severity
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Amount
Ceded Credit Risk, Reinsurer [Axis]
Reinsurance ceded
Ceded Premiums Written
Ceded Credit Risk [Table]
Ceded Credit Risk, Reinsurer [Domain]
Reinsurance activity
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items]
Ceded Credit Risk, Risk Classification [Domain]
Reinsurance ceded
Ceded Premiums Earned
Ceded Credit Risk, Risk Classification [Axis]
Concentrated credit risk
Ceded Credit Risk, Concentrated Credit Risk [Member]
Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Reclassifications from Nonaccretable Difference
Information about the acquired loans at acquisition
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period [Abstract]
Accretion
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Accretion
Carrying values and the outstanding contractual balances of the PCI loans
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities [Abstract]
Carrying value and the outstanding contractual balance of the covered PCI loans
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Disposals of Loans
Transfer of loans to covered OREO
Disposals of loans
Carrying amount
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net
Outstanding balance
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Outstanding Balance
Accretable difference
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer, Accretable Yield
Fair value of PCI loans acquired
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, at Acquisition, at Fair Value
Increases in expected cash flows
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Additions
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield
Schedule of information about the loans at Bank Closing Date
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Table Text Block]
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer, Nonaccretable Difference
Nonaccretable difference
Changes in the accretable yield for the acquired impaired loans
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield Movement Schedule [Roll Forward]
Changes in the accretable yield for the covered PCI loans
Accretion of the discount on loans
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Accretion
Fair value of loans acquired
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, at Acquisition, at Fair Value
Cash flows expected to be collected
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, Cash Flows Expected to be Collected at Acquisition
Contractually required principal and interest payments
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, Contractually Required Payments Receivable at Acquisition
Jeremy B. Ford
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Number of shares of common stock available to purchase under warrant
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Warrants exercise price (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Class of Stock [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Collateralized mortgage obligations
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member]
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Commercial Loan [Member]
Commercial
Clearing organizations
Commissions Payable to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies (see Notes 11 and 12)
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unused commitments to extend credit
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock
Common Class A [Member]
Hilltop common stock
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 125,000,000 and 100,000,000 shares authorized; 90,180,699 and 90,175,688 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Employee Benefits
Regulatory matters
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Significant components of the income tax provision (benefit)
Components of the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the net deferred tax asset
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive income (loss) applicable to Hilltop
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Condensed Financial Statements of Parent
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Statements of Operations
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements of Parent
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consumer
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Contractually specified servicing fees, late fees and ancillary fees
Contractually Specified Servicing Fees, Late Fees, and Ancillary Fees Earned in Exchange for Servicing Financial Assets
Senior exchangeable notes
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Core deposits
Core Deposits [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Credit Rating, AM Best [Domain]
Credit Rating, AM Best [Axis]
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Variable rate basis
Base interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Stock Price Trigger
Closing price of common share (in dollars per share)
Dilutive non-participating instruments
Notes payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Amount
Margin on interest rate (as a percent)
Average spread on variable rate basis (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Notes Payable
Par value of debts purchased (in dollars)
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Percentage of the exchange price that the closing price of the entity's common stock must exceed in order for the notes to be exchanged
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Number of consecutive trading days during which the closing price of the entity's common stock must exceed the exchange price for at least 20 trading days in order for the notes to be exchanged
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Number of trading days within consecutive trading day period
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Number of shares per $1000 principal into which the debt can be exchanged
Notes Payable
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Term
Maturity term of debt
Initial exchange price (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Average interest rate at end of period (as a percent)
Average interest rate during the period (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Deduct:
Deductions (Charges) [Abstract]
Securities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Expected compensation expense
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Fair Value of Shares Issued
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Text Block]
Schedule of activity in deferred policy acquisition costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Table Text Block]
Partnership investments
Deferred Tax Assets, Investments
Total
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Amortization charged to income
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost, Amortization Expense
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Total
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Acquisition expenses capitalized
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Additions
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Indemnification agreements
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Legal Settlements
Net unrealized change in securities
Deferred Tax Assets, Other Comprehensive Loss
Compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Franchise tax credit
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
AMT credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Goodwill
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Leases
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Loan servicing
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Mortgage Servicing Rights
Unearned insurance premiums
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Unearned Premiums Reserve
Allowance for loan losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Provision for Loan Losses
Net unrealized change in securities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income
Premises and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Insurance loss and LAE discounting
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Loss Reserves
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Derivatives
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
Employee Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Amount charged to operations
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Matching contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Deposits
Deposit Liabilities Disclosures [Text Block]
Deposit with various state insurance departments
Deposit Assets
Securities loaned
Deposits Received for Securities Loaned, at Carrying Value
Total deposits
Deposits.
Securities borrowed
Deposits Paid for Securities Borrowed, at Carrying Value
Deposits
Deposits, Fair Value Disclosure
Deposits:
Deposits, Interest-bearing and Noninterest-bearing, Alternative [Abstract]
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Net Amount
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheets
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed
Financial Instruments
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned, Asset
Net Amount
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned, Gross
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Cash Collateral Pledged
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Cash Collateral Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative [Member]
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Change in fair value of FSC derivatives
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Cash Collateral Pledged
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Gross
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Liability
Cash Collateral Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Net Amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Net Amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Estimated Fair Value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net gain (loss) due to changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Premiums from direct business
Direct Premiums Written
Premiums from direct business
Direct Premiums Earned
Board of directors
Director [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Dividends on preferred stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash
Dividends on preferred stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Correspondents
Due to Correspondent Brokers
Broker-Dealer and Clearing Organization Receivables and Payables
Broker-Dealer and Clearing Organization Receivables and Payables
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations Disclosure [Text Block]
Due from dealers
Due from Correspondent Brokers
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Loss per share available to common stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings per common share:
Earnings per Common Share
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Statutory Federal income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effects of reinsurance on premiums written and earned
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Schedule of effects of reinsurance on premiums written and earned
Effects of Reinsurance [Table Text Block]
Effects of Reinsurance [Table]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Stockholders' Equity
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Total Fair Value
Estimated fair value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
FDIC indemnification asset
FDIC Indemnification Asset
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
FDIC Indemnification Asset accretion (amortization)
FDIC Indemnification Asset, Period Increase (Decrease)
Transfers to due from FDIC and other
FDIC Indemnification Asset, Disposals
Accretion in FDIC indemnification asset since acquisition
FDIC Indemnification Asset, Accretion of Discount
Summary of the activity in the FDIC Indemnification Asset
FDIC Indemnification Asset Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Activity in the FDIC Indemnification Asset
FDIC Indemnification Asset [Roll Forward]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Constant prepayment rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate
Prepayment speeds (as a percent)
Price volatility (as a percent)
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Default rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Total Changes in Fair Value
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Schedule of hierarchy used by the Company by asset type to determine the fair values
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Transfers into Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Issuances
Discount rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Schedule of significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table]
Sales/Reductions
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Transfers of assets from level 2 to level 1
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Loss severity rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Loss Severity
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Transfers of liabilities from level 1 to level 2
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Asset Class [Axis]
Outstanding commitments
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Amount, Liability
Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Purchases/Additions
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Transfers of assets from level 1 to level 2
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Key assumptions used to determine fair value of Insurance reporting unit
Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology for Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Included in net income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair value measurements
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Schedule of hierarchy used by assets and liability type to determine fair value
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Long-term revenue growth rates (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate
Transfers of liabilities from level 2 to level 1
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Value Measurements
Non-recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Schedule of information regarding certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which a change in fair value has been recorded during reporting periods subsequent to initial recognition
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Rollforward for financial instruments measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Level 3 financial instruments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Schedule of roll forward for financial instruments measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Balance, beginning of Period
Balance, end of Period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Schedule of changes in fair value for instruments reported at fair value under the Fair Value Option
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Changes in Fair Value for Assets and Liabilities Reported at Fair Value under Fair Value Option
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Federal Home Loan Bank notes
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances [Member]
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell
Federal funds purchased
Federal Funds Purchased [Member]
Amount of available collateral
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, General Debt Obligations, Disclosures, Collateral Pledged
Schedule of federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Member]
Trust fees
Fees and Commissions, Fiduciary and Trust Activities
Mortgage loan origination fees
Fees and Commissions, Mortgage Banking
Service charges on depositor accounts
Fees and Commissions, Depositor Accounts
Lease financing
Finance Leases Financing Receivable [Member]
Loans
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loans Held for Sale
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-sale, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial liabilities:
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Financial assets:
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Fair value of securities pledged
Financial Instruments, Owned and Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Non-Covered Loans and Allowance for Non-Covered Loan Losses
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Covered Assets and Indemnification Asset
Non-Covered Loans and Allowance for Non-Covered Loan Losses
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing
Non-accrual loans
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status
Number of TDRs granted in preceding twelve months
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Subsequent Default, Number of Contracts
Recorded Investment
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Subsequent Default, Recorded Investment
Number of loans modified in a TDR
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts
Number of TDRs granted
Allowance for loan losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Covered Assets and Indemnification Asset
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Internal risk grades of non-covered loans
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Internal risk grades of covered loans in the portfolio
Loans past Due 30-59 Days
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Loans past Due 90 Days or More
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due
Loans past Due 60-89 Days
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due
Allowance for loan losses distributed by portfolio segment and impairment methodology
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
PCI loans
Non-accrual loans
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Current Loans
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current
Schedule of internal risk grades of loans by class
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Schedule of internal risk grades of loans
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Total Past Due Loans
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Estimated Useful Life
Gross Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Other Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Carrying value of intangible assets subject to amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Fixed maturities:
Fixed maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Furniture and equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Loss on redemption of senior exchangeable notes
Gain (Loss) on Repurchase of Debt Instrument
Net gains from sale of loans and other mortgage production income
Net Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Sales of Loans, Net
Net gains from sale of loans
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Insurance expense
General Insurance Expense
Other
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Adjustments related to PlainsCapital acquisition
Activity in goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accrued liability (in dollars)
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss [Abstract]
Unrealized Losses
Amortized Cost
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Net Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Unrealized loss for less than twelve months
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Unrealized loss for twelve months or longer
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Total
Total
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Due after five years through ten years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Due after one year through five years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Held-to-maturity Securities
Total amortized cost
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $65,631)
Fair Value
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Total
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Due in one year or less
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due after ten years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Ten Years, Fair Value
Summary of amortized cost and fair value of held to maturity securities
Held-to-maturity Securities [Table Text Block]
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage-backed securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Net Carrying Amount
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage-backed securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Unrealized Gains
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain
Unrealized Losses
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss
Held to maturity securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value
Fair Value
Held to maturity, fair value (in dollars)
Held-to-maturity, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions
Total
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss
Total
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss
Unrealized loss for less than twelve months
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss
Unrealized loss for twelve months or longer
Average investment in impaired loans
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Summary of impaired loans by class
Recorded Investment with Allowance
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment
Average investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment
Unpaid Contractual Principal balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
Total Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment
Recorded Investment with No Allowance
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment
Related Allowance
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance
Interest income recorded on accruing impaired loans
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Interest income recorded on non-accrual loans
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Cash Basis Method
Software under development
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income Taxes
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Reconciliation of the income tax provision (benefit) and the amount that would be computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Prior year return to provision adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Nondeductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Computed tax at federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
State income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Minority interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Amount
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amortization, Amount
Life insurance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Life Insurance, Amount
Tax-exempt income, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Net change in assets segregated for regulatory purposes
Increase (Decrease) in Client Funds Held
Net change in deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Deposits
Net change in broker-dealer and clearing organization receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables from Brokers-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Net change in other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net change in loss and loss adjustment expense reserve
Increase (Decrease) in Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserve
Net change in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Reinsurance recoverable favorable (loss)
Net change in trading securities
Increase (Decrease) in Trading Securities
Net change in unearned insurance premiums
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
Net change in broker-dealer and clearing organization payables
Increase (Decrease) in Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Estimated fair value of indefinite lived intangible assets related to state licenses acquired as a part of the NLC acquisition
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Reserve for Indemnification liability established by mortgage origination segment
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Broker-Dealer and Clearing Organization Transactions
Industry Specific Policies, Broker Dealer [Policy Text Block]
Data processing
Information Technology and Data Processing
Statutory Net Income and Capital and Surplus
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Commission and insurance agency income
Insurance Commissions and Fees
Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Statutory Net Income and Capital and Surplus
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Interest income:
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating [Abstract]
Loans, including fees
Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable
Interest expense:
Interest Expense [Abstract]
Total interest expense
Interest Expense
Total interest income
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating
Securities:
Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, by Taxable Status [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings
Other
Interest Expense, Other
Deposits
Interest Expense, Deposits
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
Interest Income, Deposits with Financial Institutions
Junior subordinated debentures
Interest Expense, Junior Subordinated Debentures
Notes payable
Interest Expense, Other Long-term Debt
Net interest income
Net interest income (expense)
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Interest Income (Expense), after Provision for Loan Loss
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
Interest Income, Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell
Brokered - time
Interest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Brokered
Interest-bearing:
Interest-bearing Deposit Liabilities [Abstract]
NOW accounts
Interest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NOW)
Savings
Interest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Savings
Time
Interest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Time Deposits
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Money market
Interest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Money Market
Demand
Interest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Demand
Interest rate swaps, interest rate lock commitments and forward purchase commitments
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Accrued interest receivable
Interest Receivable
Taxable
Interest Income, Securities, Operating, Taxable
Interest-bearing
Interest-bearing Deposit Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits
Add: interest expense on senior exchangeable notes (net of tax)
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax
Interest rate lock commitments
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Interest-bearing deposits
Interest-bearing Deposits in Banks and Other Financial Institutions
Tax-exempt
Interest Income, Securities, Operating, Tax Exempt
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Gross investment income
Investment Income, Net, Amortization of Discount and Premium
Investments [Domain]
Summary of net investment income
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Dividend income
Investment Income, Dividend
Number of shares included within the available for sale securities
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Investment expense
Investment Income, Investment Expense
Investment Type [Axis]
Schedule of amortized cost and fair value of securities, excluding trading and equity available for sale securities and the available for sale warrant by contractual maturity
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Investment in limited partnership
Investment in subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Securities
Securities
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Debentures
Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust
Junior subordinated debentures
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Average interest rate (as a percent)
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Labor and Related Expense
Employees' compensation and benefits
Land and premises
Land and Building [Member]
Operating lease agreement
Lease Agreements [Member]
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Current
Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]
Prior periods
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Payments related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Current period
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Total payments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Total incurred
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Net balance, beginning of period
Net balance, end of period
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Information regarding of the reserve for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Current period
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year
Incurred related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Prior periods
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims, Prior Years
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Maximum borrowing capacity for NLC
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Insurance company line of credit due September 2014, 3.25% plus a calculated index rate
Line of Credit [Member]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Covered loans, allowance
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Covered
Allowance for covered loans
Allowance for Loan Losses
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Covered loans, net of allowance of $4,115 and $1,061, respectively
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Amount, Covered
Covered loans
Total covered loans, net of allowance
Covered impaired loans
Total covered loans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount, Covered
Allowance for loan losses
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Total loans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance
Allowance for non-covered loan losses
Total principal additions to loans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Additions
Non-covered loans, net of unearned income
Total loans
Total
Total loans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income
Loans held for sale
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Net
Loans to related parties
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties
Non-covered loans, net
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Amount
Non-covered loans, net
Non-covered impaired loans
Loans held for sale
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure
Total principal payments
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Collections
Aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured loan
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Par value of debts purchased
Long-term Debt
Total
Debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Scheduled maturities
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Indemnification payments
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Provision for indemnification losses
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision
Roll-forward of claims activity for loans put-back to the mortgage origination segment
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance, end of period
Indemnification liability reserve
Loss Contingency Accrual
Balance, beginning of period
Total
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Reserve for Indemnification Liability:
Loss Contingency Accrual, Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of individual lawsuits in which the entity has been named as defendant
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Total securities
Marketable Securities
Securities:
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gains on securities
Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Marketing
Marketing Expense
Advertising
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
All Other and Eliminations
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Limited partnership interests
Noncontrolling Interest in Limited Partnerships
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Activity in deferred acquisition costs
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward]
Nature of Error [Domain]
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Income applicable to Hilltop common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net capital
Net Capital
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income attributable to Hilltop
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Investment income
Net Investment Income
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncompete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noninterest-bearing
Noninterest-bearing Deposit Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits
Total noninterest expense
Noninterest expense
Noninterest Expense
Other
Noninterest Income, Other Operating Income
Total noninterest income
Noninterest income
Noninterest Income
Other
Other Noninterest Income
Noninterest Income, Other
Noninterest income:
Noninterest Income [Abstract]
Noninterest-bearing demand
Noninterest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Demand
Noninterest expense:
Other noninterest expense:
Noninterest Expense [Abstract]
Other noninterest income:
Noninterest Income, Other [Abstract]
Printing and supplies
Noninterest Expense Printing and Fulfillment
Preferred Stock
Nonredeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Notes payable
Notes Payable.
Note receivable
Notes Receivable [Member]
Number of states in which the entity currently operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Acquired noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Non-Hedging Derivative Instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Offsetting
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Schedule of the liabilities subject to enforceable master netting arrangements, repurchase agreements or similar agreements with offsetting rights
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Gross and net information about the liabilities subject to master netting arrangements
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreement:
Offsetting Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell [Abstract]
Total
Offsetting Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned [Abstract]
Derivatives:
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Total
Offsetting Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed [Abstract]
Derivatives
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Securities Borrowed:
Offsetting Securities Borrowed [Abstract]
Schedule of the assets subject to enforceable master netting arrangements, repurchase agreements or similar agreements with offsetting rights
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Gross and net information about the assets subject to master netting arrangements
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Securities Loaned:
Offsetting Securities Loaned [Abstract]
Occupancy and equipment, net
Occupancy, Net
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016
Rental expense under the operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating segment
Operating Segments [Member]
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Aggregate remaining lease obligation
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Valuation adjustments in the period
Other Real Estate, Covered, Valuation Adjustments
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Commitments and Contingencies
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Balance, end of period
Covered other real estate owned
Other Real Estate, Covered
Balance, beginning of period
Activity in covered OREO
Other Real Estate, Covered [Roll Forward]
Summary of the activity in covered OREO
Other Real Estate, Covered, Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Other comprehensive income, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other-than-temporary impairments, recognized a loss in earnings
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities
Reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of tax of $7,638, $(15,249), $17,221 and $(14,776)
Total Gains (Losses) of other real estate owned
Other Real Estate, Valuation Adjustments
Non-covered other real estate owned
Other Real Estate, Non Covered
Other Real Estate, Covered, Disposals
Dispositions of covered OREO
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Additions to covered OREO
Other Real Estate, Covered, Additions
Other assets
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other Noninterest Income and Expense
Other assets
Other Assets
Other comprehensive loss, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other
Other Assets Not Allowed
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Tax Benefit (Expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect [Abstract]
Change in market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
After-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Before-Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Change in market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Other
Other Expenses
Other
Other General Expense
Other Noninterest Income and Expense
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Other
Other Interest and Dividend Income
Other
Other Noninterest Expense
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Other investments
Other Investment Companies [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Schedule of analysis of the aging of the entity's loan portfolio
Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Pass
Pass [Member]
Hilltop Holdings Inc.
Hilltop
Parent Company [Member]
Total Hilltop Stockholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Limited partnership interests
Partnership Interest [Member]
Payables:
Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]
Total Payables
Broker-dealer and clearing organization payables
Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Loans originated for sale
Payments for Origination of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale
Payments to repurchase common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Redemption of preferred stock
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Net change in securities purchased under resale agreements
Payments for Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell
Net change in loans
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans and Leases
Net cash paid for Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock
Payments for (Proceeds from) Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Purchases of premises and equipment and other assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Cash paid for acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Purchases of securities available for sale
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Cash
Purchases of securities held to maturity
Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities
Purchases of other investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Payments of Dividends
Dividends paid on preferred stock
Liability for benefits payable
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities
Employee Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Axis]
Carrying amount of securities pledged
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Securities
Effect of reinsurance on incurred losses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net [Abstract]
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
Net loss and LAE incurred
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Loss and LAE incurred
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Direct
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, liquidation value per share (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Dividend rate (as a percent)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; Series B, liquidation value per share of $1,000; 114,068 shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Floating rate preferred securities
Preferred Class A [Member]
Redemption of preferred stock
Preferred Stock Redemption Premium
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Dividends on preferred stock
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share
Cash redemption price (in dollars per share)
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred Stock
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B
Preferred Stock [Member]
Net premiums, Written
Premiums Written, Net
Net premiums, Earned
Net insurance premiums earned
Premiums Earned, Net
Insurance Premiums Receivable
Premiums Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Insurance Premiums Receivable
Premiums Receivable, Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earned
Premiums Earned, Net, by Business [Abstract]
Written
Premiums Written, Net [Abstract]
Insurance premiums receivable
Premiums Receivable, Net
Valuation allowance for uncollectible amounts
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Joint venture gains (losses)
Principal Investment Gain (Loss)
Debt issued
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Capital contribution
Proceeds from Contributed Capital
Net cash distributed to noncontrolling interest
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net change in short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Proceeds from notes payable
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Held-to-maturity Securities
Proceeds from maturities and principal reductions of securities held to maturity
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from loans sold
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-sale
Proceeds from sales, maturities and principal reductions of securities available for sale
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment and other real estate owned
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Professional services
Professional Fees
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Premises and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Premises and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Premises and Equipment
Summary of the components of premises and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Premises and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property and casualty
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]
Premises and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Premises and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Premises and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Provision for loan losses
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses
Total Gains (Losses) of impaired loans
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Reclassifications made to prior period consolidated financial statements
Nature of Error [Axis]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Other real estate owned
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure
Schedule of gross realized investment gains and losses
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Receivable [Domain]
Total receivables
Broker-dealer and clearing organization receivables
Receivables from Brokers-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Clearing organizations
Receivables from Clearing Organizations
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables:
Receivables from Brokers-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]
Financial Advisory
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Assets Segregated for Regulatory Purposes
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Insurance Product Line [Axis]
Reinsurance retention amount
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Excess Retention, Amount Reinsured
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Reinsured Risk, Percentage
Retention of losses (as a percent)
Reinsurance Activity
Reinsurance activity
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items]
Less reinsurance recoverables
Plus reinsurance recoverables
Reinsurance Recoverables on Unpaid Losses
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Table]
Reinsurance
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]
Carrying value of reinsurance receivables
Reinsurance Recoverables
Reinsurance Policy [Domain]
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Reinsurance Recoverables, Allowance
Insurance Product Line [Domain]
Reinsurance Activity
Reinsurance [Text Block]
Loss amount covered under reinsurance contract
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Amount Retained
Reinsurance recoverables
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Assumed and Ceded
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Deposits of related parties held
Related Party Deposit Liabilities
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party [Axis]
Compensation under agreement
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transactions
Rental income
Rental Income, Nonoperating
Payments on notes payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Aggregate cash payment to fund the redemption of notes
Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell
Repurchase and Resale Agreements Policy [Policy Text Block]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease)
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Maximum dividends that may be paid without regulatory approval
Retained Earnings, Unappropriated
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Income:
Revenues [Abstract]
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Substandard
Substandard [Member]
Expected life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Schedule of estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Maximum month-end balance during the period
Short-term Debt, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount
Average balance during the period
Short-term Debt, Average Outstanding Amount
Before acquisition
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Previously reported
Fair value adjustments
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Summary of fair values of the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Summary of non-accrual loans by class, excluding those classified as held for sale
Schedule of Financing Receivables, Non Accrual Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of information regarding financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructurings [Table]
Schedule of components of the consideration paid
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of reinsurers with a balance in excess of 5% of outstanding reinsurance receivables
Ceded Credit Risk [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of other noninterest income and expense
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of the provision for income tax provision (benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of cash and due from banks
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Scheduled maturities of notes payable
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of the income tax provision (benefit) and the amount that would be computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the net deferred tax asset
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule of quarterly financial information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of key assumptions used in measuring the fair value of the Company's MSR
Schedule of Assumptions for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Summary of the length of time securities have been in an unrealized loss position, along with gross unrealized losses
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of carrying value of intangible assets subject to amortization
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of TDRs granted in the twelve months preceding, for which payment was at least 30 days past due
Schedule of Debtor Troubled Debt Restructuring, Subsequent Periods [Table Text Block]
Schedule of notes payable
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table]
Schedule of comparison of the Bank's and Hilltop's consolidated actual capital amounts and ratios to the regulatory minimum requirements and the Bank's regulatory minimum capital requirements and the Bank's regulatory minimum capital requirements needed to qualify as a well-capitalized institution without giving effect to the final Basel III capital rules
Schedule of Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of broker-dealer and clearing organization receivables and payables
Schedule of Due to (from) Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of derivative positions
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Net investment income
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks [Table]
Held to maturity securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Held to maturity securities by contractual maturity
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
Schedule of roll-forward of claims activity for loans put-back to the mortgage origination segment
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of information regarding the reserve for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE")
Summary of the activity in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Investment Income [Table]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Schedule of information about the segment revenues, operating results, goodwill, and assets of entity's reportable segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of sensitivity analysis of fair value of the Company's MSR to certain key assumptions
Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in fair value of the Company's MSR and other information related to serviced portfolio
Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Quantifying Prior Year Misstatement Corrected in Current Year Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Summary of non-covered loans by portfolio segment
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Summary of carrying value of the loans
Schedule of short-term borrowings
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of information regarding the PlainsCapital Debentures
Schedule of Subordinated Borrowing [Table Text Block]
Schedule of unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassifications adjustments on the swaps designated as cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Cash Collateral Pledged
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Carrying value
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheets
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Financial Instruments
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
Securities Borrowed, Gross
Net Amount
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Securities failed to deliver
Securities Failed-to-Deliver
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Member]
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Balance Sheets
Securities Borrowed
Securities failed to receive
Securities Failed-to-Receive
Net Amount
Securities Borrowed, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Net Amount
Securities Loaned, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Estimated fair value
Securities Loaned or Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Fair Value Disclosure
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets
Securities Loaned, Asset
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Securities Loaned, Gross
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheets
Securities Loaned
Cash Collateral Pledged
Securities Loaned, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Financial Instruments
Securities Borrowed, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Financial Instruments
Securities Loaned, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Gross
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Asset
Information about the revenues, operating results, goodwill and assets
Balance Sheet Data
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segments [Domain]
Segment and Related Information
Segment and Related Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Geographical [Domain]
Constant prepayment rate: Impact of 20% adverse change
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 20 Percent Adverse Change in Prepayment Speed
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption, by Type [Axis]
Sensitivity analysis
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]
Constant prepayment rate: Impact of 10% adverse change
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 10 Percent Adverse Change in Prepayment Speed
Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets [Table]
Series A Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Preferred Stock
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value, Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value, Prepayment Speed
Weighted average constant prepayment rate (as a percent)
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Other Changes in Fair Value
Changes in fair value: Due to customer payments
Sales
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Disposals
Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value, Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value, Discount Rate
Weighted average discount rate (as a percent)
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]
Change in fair value of mortgage servicing rights
Additions
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Additions
Changes in fair value: Due to changes in model inputs or assumptions
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Changes in Fair Value Resulting from Changes in Valuation Inputs or Changes in Assumptions
Weighted average life
Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value, Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value, Weighted Average Life
Mortgage servicing rights asset
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Mortgage servicing rights
Number of shares awarded to certain executives and key employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Weighted average grant date fair value of awards (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting period
Awards granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Stock based compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Offering price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Dividend yield (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Common stock remaining available for issuance (in shares)
Expected volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of awards approved for grant (in shares)
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Award [Domain]
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt
Short-term Borrowings
Short-term Borrowings
Short-term Debt [Text Block]
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Special Mention
Special Mention [Member]
Standby letters of credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Geographical [Axis]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Equity Components [Axis]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Segments [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Capital and surplus
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance
Statutory Accounting Practices [Table]
Maximum dividends that may be paid without regulatory approval
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments without Regulatory Approval
Statutory Accounting Practices, Jurisdiction [Domain]
Jurisdiction [Axis]
Statutory net income (loss):
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount
Insurance
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Shares of common stock granted to members of board of directors as compensation for director services
Common stock issued to board members (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Common stock issued to board members
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Issuance of restricted common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Preferred Stock issued
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Aggregate number of shares of common stock issued`
Floating rate preferred securities issued by the trusts
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Hilltop stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total Hilltop stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total stockholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Junior Subordinated Debentures and Trust Preferred Securities
Subordinated Borrowings Disclosure [Text Block]
Junior Subordinated Debentures and Trust Preferred Securities
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent events
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Schedule I - Schedule of Investments - Other than Investments in Related Parties
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Text Block]
Schedule I - Schedule of Investments - Other than Investments in Related Parties
Schedule IV - Reinsurance
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Text Block]
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Schedule IV - Reinsurance
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Tax benefits recognized as a result of the resolution and the expiration of the statute of limitations on certain prior period state tax audits with associated uncertain tax positions
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
To Be Well Capitalized Minimum Capital Requirements, Ratio (as a percent)
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets
Actual Ratio (as a percent)
Tier One Leverage Capital to Average Assets
Actual Amount
Tier One Risk Based Capital
Actual Amount
Tier One Leverage Capital
Tier One Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
Actual Ratio (as a percent)
To Be Well Capitalized Minimum Capital Requirements, Ratio (as a percent)
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets
Minimum Capital Requirements, Amount
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy
Minimum Capital Requirements, Amount
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy
To Be Well Capitalized Minimum Capital Requirements, Amount
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized
Minimum Capital Requirements, Ratio (as a percent)
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets
Minimum Capital Requirements, Ratio (as a percent)
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
Tier One Leverage Capital [Abstract]
To Be Well Capitalized Minimum Capital Requirements, Amount
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Tier One Risk Based Capital [Abstract]
2017
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Five
Time deposits
Time Deposits
Scheduled maturities of interest-bearing time deposits
Time Deposits, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Three
2015
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Two
2014
Time Deposit Maturities, Next Twelve Months
2017
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Four
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks and trade names
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Realized net gains (losses) from trading securities portfolio
Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Net loss from trading securities portfolio
Trading Gain (Loss)
Trading liabilities
Trading Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Trading, at fair value
Trading securities
Trading Securities
Conversion of loans to other real estate owned
Real Estate Owned, Transfer to Real Estate Owned
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Schedule of information regarding TDRs granted
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Minimum net capital requirement
Two Percent of Debit Items
Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]
Income applicable to Hilltop common stockholders
Undistributed Earnings, Diluted
Less: income applicable to participating shares
Undistributed Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities
Income applicable to Hilltop common stockholders
Undistributed Earnings, Basic
Unearned insurance premiums
Unearned Premiums
Schedule of amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains and losses, and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities by major security type and class of security
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
U.S. government agencies:
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
States and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. Treasury securities
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Special-purpose entity, parent not primary beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Warrant [Member]
Stock warrants
Warrant
Weighted average
Weighted Average [Member]
Effect of potentially dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average share information:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted