FDIC LOSS SHARING ASSET (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Changes in the FDIC loss sharing asset
Balance, at the beginning of the period	$ 95,187
FDIC share of additional losses, net of recoveries	7,696
Cash received from FDIC	(23,325)
Net amortization	(6,918)
Balance, at the end of the period	$ 72,640

Amount of increases to the indemnification asset due to additional estimated losses assumed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), relating to loss sharing agreements with the FDIC.

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