SECURITIES, By Contractual Maturity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Amortized cost of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 1,518		$ 1,518
Due after one year through five years	8,332		8,332
Due after five years through ten years	3,997		3,997
Due after ten years	377		377
Corporate preferred securities	422		422
Mortgage-backed securities of government sponsored agencies	223,043		223,043
Available for sale, Amortized Cost	237,689		237,689
Fair value of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	1,535		1,535
Due after one year through five years	8,641		8,641
Due after five years through ten years	3,886		3,886
Due after ten years	788		788
Corporate preferred securities	772		772
Mortgage backed securities of government sponsored agencies	225,672		225,672
Available for sale, Fair Value	241,294		241,294		283,975
Proceeds from the sale of securities	149		149	0
Gain recognized from call of securities			148
Gain on disposition of securities	$ 72	$ 273	$ 220	$ 273