ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 9,007	$ 8,773
SERP liability	6,629	6,806
Accrued wages and benefits	1,833	4,428
Trapeza clawback (see Note 16)	1,181	1,181
Real estate loan commitment	0	371
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 18,650	$ 21,559