Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Average remaining period until maturity of the derivative contract, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The difference between the book value and the sale price of options, swaps, futures, forward contracts, and other derivative instruments. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings.

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Interest rate swap agreements and non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities
Notional Amount	$ 115,585
Estimated Fair Value Asset (Liability)	1,430
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements and non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities
Notional Amount	$ 90,000
Weighted Average Maturity (in years)	5 years 10 months 24 days
Estimated Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ 1,387
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Cash flow hedges: \| Interest Rate Cap Agreements
Interest rate swap agreements and non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities
Notional Amount	$ 90,000		$ 90,000
Weighted Average Maturity (in years)	5 years 10 months 24 days		6 years 1 month 6 days
Estimated Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ 1,387		$ 1,748
Realized gain (loss) interest income	39	$ 3
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Economic hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements and non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities
Notional Amount	$ 13,379
Weighted Average Maturity (in years)	2 months 12 days
Estimated Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ (55)
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Economic hedges: \| Forward sale commitments
Interest rate swap agreements and non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities
Notional Amount	$ 13,379
Weighted Average Maturity (in years)	2 months 12 days
Estimated Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ (55)
Realized gain (loss) interest income	(78)	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Interest rate swap agreements and non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities
Notional Amount	$ 12,206
Weighted Average Maturity (in years)	2 months 12 days
Estimated Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ 98
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Lock Commitment
Interest rate swap agreements and non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities
Notional Amount	$ 12,206
Weighted Average Maturity (in years)	2 months 12 days
Estimated Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ 98
Realized gain (loss) interest income	$ 2	$ 0