PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Operating expenses to which depreciation and amortization were charged
Depreciation and amortization	$ 6,351	$ 6,724	$ 7,737
Net occupancy
Operating expenses to which depreciation and amortization were charged
Depreciation and amortization	3,723	3,641	3,988
Equipment
Operating expenses to which depreciation and amortization were charged
Depreciation and amortization	$ 2,628	$ 3,083	$ 3,749