GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSESTS (Schedule of Changes in Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross	$ 48,376us-gaap_GoodwillGross	$ 48,376us-gaap_GoodwillGross
Accumulated impairment losses	(3,570)	(3,570)
Reported goodwill	44,806us-gaap_Goodwill	44,806us-gaap_Goodwill
Banking
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross	40,902	40,902
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Reported goodwill	40,902	40,902
Financial Services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross	7,474	7,474
Accumulated impairment losses	(3,570)	(3,570)
Reported goodwill	$ 3,904	$ 3,904

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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