INVESTMENTS IN QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, TAX CREDIT AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

INVESTMENTS IN QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, TAX CREDIT AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET

Schedule of investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships and related unfunded commitments

The following table presents the balances of the Company’s investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net and related unfunded commitments as of the periods indicated:

($ in thousands)	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net	$	186,999	$	193,978
Accrued expenses and other liabilities — Unfunded commitments	$	57,936	$	61,525

Schedule of other information related to investments in qualified affordable housing partnership

The following table presents additional information related to the Company’s investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net for the periods indicated:

($ in thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized	$	9,452	$	8,775
Amortization expense included in income tax expense	$	6,966	$	6,244