PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 51,249	$ 79,546	$ 22,918	$ 34,147
Other assets	12,704	10,593
Total Assets	1,624,713	1,337,458
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Junior subordinated debentures	16,002	16,002
Other liabilities	8,680	9,068
Total Liabilities	1,506,041	1,230,471
Total Stockholders' Equity	118,672	106,987	65,720	61,855
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	1,624,713	1,337,458
Parent Company
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	5,203	13,002	3,356	7,490
Other assets	199	192
Investment in the Bank	129,277	110,028
Total Assets	134,679	123,222
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Junior subordinated debentures	16,002	16,002
Other liabilities	5	233
Total Liabilities	16,007	16,235
Total Stockholders' Equity	118,672	106,987
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 134,679	$ 123,222