LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Unfunded loan commitment allowances activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Activity in the ACL for unfunded loan commitments | ||||
| Balance at the beginning of period | $ 82,071 | $ 67,803 | $ 97,081 | $ 63,273 |
| Provision/(credit) for credit losses | 14,165 | 6,254 | 11,597 | 10,723 |
| Total ending allowance balance | 62,012 | 74,071 | 62,012 | 74,071 |
| Unfunded loan commitments | ||||
| Activity in the ACL for unfunded loan commitments | ||||
| Balance at the beginning of period | 2,409 | 2,046 | 2,140 | 2,008 |
| Provision/(credit) for credit losses | (840) | 124 | (571) | 162 |
| Total ending allowance balance | $ 1,569 | $ 2,170 | $ 1,569 | $ 2,170 |