ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Change in Allowance For Credit Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2023 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of year | $ 109,483 | $ 110,088 | $ 131,606 |
Provision (benefit) for credit losses | 25,435 | 10,636 | (17,706) |
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off | 7,262 | 7,055 | 4,931 |
Charge-offs on loans | (19,614) | (18,296) | (8,743) |
Balance at end of year | $ 122,566 | $ 109,483 | $ 110,088 |