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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 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)	December 31,
	2016		2015
Investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net	$	183,917	$	193,978
Accrued expenses and other liabilities — Unfunded commitments	$	57,243	$	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)	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized	$	37,252	$	38,271	$	32,613
Amortization expense included in income tax expense	$	28,206	$	26,814	$	21,428

Schedule of unfunded commitments related to investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, tax credit and other investments, net estimated to be paid

The Company’s unfunded commitments related to investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, tax credit and other investments, net, are estimated to be paid as follows:

Estimates for the Years Ending December 31,	Amount ($ in thousands)
2017	$	96,390
2018	34,849
2019	17,254
2020	12,502
2021	8,172
Thereafter	5,089
Total	$	174,256