OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

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Schedule Of Other Real Estate Assets And Foreclosed Properties [Table Text Block]

The following table presents OREO inventory as of the dates indicated:
		June 30,			December 31,
		2017		2016
(In thousands)
OREO
OREO balances, carrying value:
Residential (1)		$	54,346	$	46,917
Commercial			84,939		78,698
Construction			10,760		12,066
Total		$	150,045	$	137,681
(1)	Excludes $21.9 million and $15.0 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, of foreclosures that meet the conditions of ASC 310-40 and are presented as a receivable (other assets) in the statement of financial condition.