LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Accrued interest	$ 6,300	$ 6,500
Number of days past due after which a retail loan is rated	90 days
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Loans individually analyzed	$ 6,837	$ 7,482
Collateral Pledged
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Loans individually analyzed	$ 5,955

Number Of Days Past Due After Which A Loan Will Be Rated

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Amount, before allowance for credit loss, of accrued interest on financing receivable.

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