COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) officer	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Commitment and Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding loan commitments and approvals to fund loans	$ 12,600
Future obligations under leases to fund tenant improvements and in other future construction obligation	5,000
Restricted cash	24,938	$ 11,290
SBA 7(a) Loans | Government guaranteed portions
Commitment and Contingencies [Line Items]
Aggregate amount serviced	$ 236,800
Employment agreements | Executive officers
Commitment and Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of officers covered under employment agreement | officer	1
Multiplier to annual base salary paid in event of death	2
Multiplier to annual base salary paid in event of disability	1
Restricted cash for tenant improvement allowance
Commitment and Contingencies [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 2,500