ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND OTHER ASSETS (Schedule of Accrued Interest Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accrued interest receivable	$ 70,367	$ 71,400
Loans
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accrued interest receivable	60,086	63,526
Investments
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accrued interest receivable	$ 10,281	$ 7,874