PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Narrative) (Details) - Parent Company $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Aggregate amount of unrestricted funds	$ 220.5
Aggregate amount of unrestricted funds percentage	11.46%

Percentage of aggregate amount of unrestricted funds available for transfer to the Parent Company from the Bank to consolidated net assets.

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