EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Basic earnings per common share
Net income available to the Company	$ 8,130	$ 10,738	$ 19,260	$ 20,829
Less: Dividend on series B preferred stock	(7)	(7)	(14)	(14)
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 8,123	$ 10,731	$ 19,246	$ 20,815
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,945,424	11,914,454	11,944,794	11,909,892
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.68	$ 0.90	$ 1.61	$ 1.75
Diluted earnings per common share
Net income available to common shares	$ 8,123	$ 10,731	$ 19,246	$ 20,815
Add: Dividend on series B preferred stock	7	7	14	14
Net income available to diluted common shares	$ 8,130	$ 10,738	$ 19,260	$ 20,829
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,945,424	11,914,454	11,944,794	11,909,892
Dilutive potential common shares (in shares)	173,580	270,798	195,105	272,894
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	12,119,004	12,185,252	12,139,899	12,182,786
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 0.88	$ 1.59	$ 1.71