SECURITIES, By Contractual Maturity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Amortized cost of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 6,728		$ 6,728
Due after one year through five years	29,053		29,053
Due after five years through ten years	9,854		9,854
Due after ten years	1,204		1,204
Mortgage-backed securities of government sponsored agencies	220,419		220,419
Available for sale, Amortized Cost	267,258		267,258
Fair value of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	6,729		6,729
Due after one year through five years	29,417		29,417
Due after five years through ten years	9,866		9,866
Due after ten years	1,219		1,219
Mortgage backed securities of government sponsored agencies	222,539		222,539
Available for sale, Fair Value	269,770		269,770		218,066
Gain on disposition of securities	0	0	0	148
Proceeds from the sale of securities			$ 0	$ 0