COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Balances of Commitments and Contingencies) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Commitments with off-balance sheet risk: | ||
| Total commitments with off-balance sheet risk | $ 2,320,247 | $ 2,009,097 |
| Commitments to Extend Credit | ||
| Commitments with off-balance sheet risk: | ||
| Total commitments with off-balance sheet risk | 2,192,812 | 1,924,885 |
| Standby Letters of Credit | ||
| Commitments with off-balance sheet risk: | ||
| Total commitments with off-balance sheet risk | $ 127,435 | $ 84,212 |
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- Definition Commitments with Off Balance Sheet Risk [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition The fair value of financial liabilities, which are not recognized in the financial statements (off-balance sheet) because they fail to meet some other criterion for recognition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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