BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Premises and Equipment

Bank premises and equipment at December 31, were as follows:

	2023		2022		Estimated Useful Life
	(Dollars in thousands)				(In years)
Cost
Land	$	52,844	$	52,844	n/a
Bank premises	99,973		97,760		5-40
Leasehold improvements	50,682		47,098		1-15
Furniture and equipment	102,251		93,450		1-10
Leased equipment	32,654		32,792		5
Total cost	338,404		323,944
Accumulated depreciation	(145,355)		(127,440)
Net bank premises and equipment	$	193,049	$	196,504