RECEIVABLE FROM FDIC FOR LOSS SHARE AGREEMENTS (Changes In Receivable From FDIC) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Receivable From FDIC For Loss Share Agreements [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1	$ 617,377	$ 671,023	$ 249,842
Additional receivable from acquisitions	0	316,932	512,778
Amortization of discounts and premiums, net	(102,394)	(32,960)	(12,891)
Receipt of payments from FDIC	(251,972)	(293,067)	(52,422)
Post-acquisition and other adjustments, net	7,181	(44,551)	(26,284)
Balance, December 31	$ 270,192	$ 617,377	$ 671,023
Maximum period of fair value refinement after transaction closing date	1 year	1 year