LOANS AND CREDIT QUALITY - Changes in the Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments | ||||
| Beginning balance | $ 156,796 | $ 75,515 | $ 153,319 | $ 88,558 |
| Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses | (904) | 357 | 6,689 | (3,395) |
| Ending balance | 152,601 | 68,334 | 152,601 | 68,334 |
| Unfunded Loan Commitment | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments | ||||
| Beginning balance | 7,289 | 4,460 | 7,115 | 4,366 |
| Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses | (1,863) | (725) | (1,689) | (631) |
| Ending balance | $ 5,426 | $ 3,735 | $ 5,426 | $ 3,735 |