ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (FHLB) - Advances from FHLB Mature (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (FHLB) [Abstract]
FHLB, average remaining term to maturity	2 years 5 months 26 days

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances, Average Remaining Term To Maturity

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