ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (FHLB) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of Advances from FHLB [Table Text Block]

The following is a summary of the advances from the FHLB:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Fixed-rate advances from FHLB, with a weighted average
	interest rate of 1.17% (December 31, 2013 - 1.11%)	$	325,000	$	300,000

Advances from FHLB Mature [Table Text Block]

Advances from FHLB mature as follows:
		December 31,
		2014
		(In thousands)
	Over one to three years	$	300,000
	Three to four years		25,000
	Total	$	325,000