SEGMENT INFORMATION - Reconciliation of the Reportable Segment Financial Information (Details) - Segment Reconciling Items [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Average assets:
Total average earning assets for segments	$ 18,126,256	$ 17,866,846	$ 18,517,104
Average non-earning assets	835,100	839,577	861,545
Total consolidated average assets	$ 18,961,356	$ 18,706,423	$ 19,378,649