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TAX CREDIT INVESTMENTS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Schedule of Investments
Busey’s investments in unconsolidated entities and related unfunded investment obligations are summarized in the table below for the periods indicated:
As of
(dollars in thousands)LocationJune 30,
2026		December 31,
2025
Investments in unconsolidated entities
Tax credit investmentsOther assets$129,930 $119,634 
Other investments in unconsolidated entitiesOther assets37,717 46,361 
Investments in unconsolidated entities$167,647 $165,995 
 
Unfunded investment obligationsOther liabilities$70,277 $68,690 
Actual amounts of income tax credits and other benefits, along with the investment amortization, are presented in the table below:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands)2026202520262025
Income tax credits and other tax benefits$5,203 $4,319 $10,128 $8,908 
Amortization of investments in tax-advantaged projects4,639 3,829 9,071 7,937