Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred income taxes of $(223) at September 30, 2009 and $(438) at December 31, 2008 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-In Capital Equity-based compensation expense Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Amendment Flag Discount accretion and premium amortization on long-term debt, net Amortization of intangibles Total assets Total assets Assets Securities available for sale at fair value ($1,176 covered by FDIC loss share at September 30, 2009) Income from bank-owned life insurance NOTE 2. Business Combinations Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and due from banks Noncash investing and financing activities: Cash paid for the period for [Abstract] Cash paid during the period for: The aggregate amount of time deposits, including certificates of deposits, individual retirement accounts and open accounts, excluding wholesale certificates of deposits. Client certificates of deposit Commitments and contingencies (Note 6) NOTE 6. Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingent Liabilities, and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Cash dividends paid Cash dividends declared on common stock, per share Common Stock Common stock, par Common shares authorized The most subordinated ownership interest in a corporation - Number of Shares Shares of Common Stock Common shares outstanding Common Stock Transactions [Abstract] Common stock issued: Common stock, $5 par Total comprehensive income (loss) (Note 10) Comprehensive income (loss): NOTE 10. Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principle Current Fiscal Year End Date Net change in restricted cash balances held by broker/dealer and other subsidiaries. Decrease (increase) in segregated cash due from banks Accumulated other comprehensive loss, deferred income taxes Total deposits Total deposits Deposits: Other client deposits Other interest-bearing deposits Depreciation NOTE 13. Derivative Financial Instruments NOTE 11. Equity-Based Compensation Plans Cash dividends declared on common stock ($.77 per share in 2009 and $1.40 per share in 2008) Cash dividends declared on common stock ($.77 per share in 2009 and $1.40 per share in 2008) Cash dividends accrued on preferred stock Cash dividends accrued on preferred stock Document Information [Text Block] Document Period End Date Document Type Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted NOTE 9. Computation of Earnings Per Common Share Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity [Text Block] Equity Component [Domain] NOTE 12. Fair Value Disclosures The net present value of the amount expected to be received from the FDIC in connection with loss share agreements. FDIC loss share receivable Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements or similar arrangements Income earned from debit cards, such as interchange from point of sale purchases and fees for withdrawals at foreign ATMs. Checkcard fees Bankcard fees and merchant discounts Service charges on deposits Trust and investment advisory revenues Other nondeposit fees and commissions Foreclosed property expense Gain on sales of securities, net Total securities gains (losses), net Gain on sales of securities, net Securities gains (losses), net Goodwill NOTE 7. Intangible Assets Other-than-temporary impairments Other-than-temporary impairments Income before income taxes Income before income taxes Income Statement [Abstract] Income taxes Provision for income taxes Net (decrease) increase in deposits Net increase in loans held for sale Net increase in loans held for sale Net (decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities Net decrease (increase) in other assets Net decrease (increase) in other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Other, net Add (Deduct): Net (increase) decrease in trading securities Net (increase) decrease in trading securities Insurance income Core deposit and other intangible assets Total interest income Total interest income Interest Income Interest and dividends on securities Interest and fees on loans and leases Interest-bearing deposits with banks Interest checking Total interest expense Total interest expense Interest Expense Interest on deposits Interest on long-term debt Interest on federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses Net Interest Income Net Interest Income Interest Investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions NOTE 3. Securities Personnel expense Total liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Loan processing expenses The carrying amount of loans covered by FDIC in loss share agreements. Loans and leases, covered by FDIC loss share Allowance for loan and lease losses Allowance for loan and lease losses Loans and leases ($8,305 covered by FDIC loss share at September 30, 2009) Loans and leases, net of allowance for loan and lease losses Loans and leases, net of allowance for loan and lease losses Loans held for sale, at fair value NOTE 4. Loans and Leases Loans held for sale ($3,083 and $1,396 at fair value at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively) Long-term debt NOTE 5. Long-Term Debt Realized gains (losses), net Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest The noninterest income derived from mortgage banking activities (fees and commissions), including fees earned from servicing third party assets. Mortgage banking income Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Earnings Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest Net income available to common shareholders Net income available to common shareholders Noncontrolling Interest Amount of unrealized losses of other than temporarily impaired securities that are non-credit related. These amounts are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income. Less non-credit portion recognized in other comprehensive income Less non-credit portion recognized in other comprehensive income Noninterest-bearing deposits Total noninterest expense Total noninterest expense Noninterest Expense Total noninterest income Total noninterest income Noninterest Income Other income Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Occupancy and equipment expense NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation Other assets ($182 of foreclosed property and other assets covered by FDIC loss share at September 30, 2009) The carrying amount of foreclosed property and other assets covered by FDIC in loss share agreements. Other assets, foreclosed property and other assets covered by FDIC loss share Number of shares of other changes in stock during the period. Other Changes During Period, Shares, New Issues Other, net Net change in other comprehensive income (loss) Interest on other earning assets Accounts payable and other liabilities Other expenses Other changes in the number of other shares issued. Other Increase/(Decrease) in Stock Issued - Shares In connection with private placement to BB&T pension plan Value of other stock issued during the period. Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other Issuances In connection with private placement to BB&T pension plan Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of principal collected Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of principal collected Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other, net Retirement of preferred stock and warrant Retirement of preferred stock and warrant Cash dividends paid on common stock Cash dividends paid on common stock Cash dividends paid on preferred stock Cash dividends paid on preferred stock Purchases of securities available for sale Purchases of securities available for sale Net cash acquired (paid) in business combinations Net cash acquired (paid) in business combinations Purchases of premises and equipment Purchases of premises and equipment NOTE 8. Benefit Plans Dividends and accretion on preferred stock Preferred stock, liquidation preference Preferred Stock Preferred shares authorized Preferred shares outstanding Preferred stock, liquidation preference of $1,000,000 per share Net proceeds from common stock issued Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other, net Net decrease in federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale Proceeds from sales of foreclosed property or other real estate held for sale Proceeds from disposals of premises and equipment Professional services Net income Net income Premises and equipment Provision for credit losses Regulatory charges includes FDIC insurance expense and examination and other fees paid to federal and state regulatory authorities. Regulatory charges Repayment of long-term debt Repayment of long-term debt Segregated cash due from banks Merger-related and restructuring charges, net Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Retained Earnings The carrying amount of securities covered by FDIC in loss share agreements. Securities available for sale at fair value, covered by FDIC loss share NOTE 14. Operating Segments Residential mortgage servicing rights at fair value Equity-based compensation Number of shares of stock held by shareholders. Beginning Balance Ending Balance Beginning Balance Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowed funds Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Statement [Line Items] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Total shareholders' equity Ending Balance Beginning Balance Total shareholders' equity Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity, Other Other, net DO NOT USE StockholdersEquityStatementAbstract DO NOT USE StockholdersEquityStatementAbstract Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)