COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Balances of Commitments and Contingencies) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Commitments with off-balance sheet risk: | ||
| Total commitments with off-balance sheet risk | $ 9,709,133 | $ 6,133,547 |
| Commitments to Extend Credit [Member] | ||
| Commitments with off-balance sheet risk: | ||
| Total commitments with off-balance sheet risk | 9,483,098 | 5,987,562 |
| Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | ||
| Commitments with off-balance sheet risk: | ||
| Total commitments with off-balance sheet risk | $ 226,035 | $ 145,985 |