DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING (Derivative Offsetting) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Assets, Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 2,034	$ 5,053
Derivative Assets, Amounts offsett in the Statement of Financial Condition	0	0
Derivative Assets, Net Amounts in the Statement of Financial Condition	2,034	5,053
Derivative Assets, Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting Agreements	(639)	0
Derivative Assets, Fair Value of Financial Collateral in the Statement of Financial Condiation	0	0
Derivative Assets, Net Amount	1,395	5,053
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Liabilities, Gross Amounts Recognized	4,415	8,353
Derivative Liabilities, Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Condition	0	0
Derivative Liabilities, Net Amounts of the Statement of Financial Condition	4,415	8,353
Derivative Liabilities, Net Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting Agreements	(639)	0
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value of Financial Collateral in the Statement of Financial Condition	(3,137)	(8,353)
Derivative Liabilities, Net Amount	639	0
Interest rate swaps [Member]
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Assets, Gross Amounts Recognized	2,034	5,053
Derivative Assets, Amounts offsett in the Statement of Financial Condition	0	0
Derivative Assets, Net Amounts in the Statement of Financial Condition	2,034	5,053
Derivative Assets, Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting Agreements	(639)	0
Derivative Assets, Fair Value of Financial Collateral in the Statement of Financial Condiation	0	0
Derivative Assets, Net Amount	1,395	5,053
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Liabilities, Gross Amounts Recognized	4,415	8,353
Derivative Liabilities, Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Condition	0	0
Derivative Liabilities, Net Amounts of the Statement of Financial Condition	4,415	8,353
Derivative Liabilities, Net Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting Agreements	(639)	0
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value of Financial Collateral in the Statement of Financial Condition	(3,137)	(8,353)
Derivative Liabilities, Net Amount	$ 639	$ 0

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Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities

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Fair value of liability associated with derivative asset, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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The amount of the obligation to return cash collateral under master netting arrangements that have not been offset against net derivative instrument positions.

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