CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Net income	$ 88,314	$ 75,090	$ 66,336
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities	5,246	(39,015)	(17,986)
Reclassification adjustment for losses/(gains) on available-for-sale securities	8,199	10,689	(2,554)
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity	(136)	(238)	(457)
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities	13,309	(28,564)	(20,997)
Income tax (expense)/benefit	(3,935)	8,445	6,207
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	9,374	(20,119)	(14,790)
Total comprehensive income	$ 97,688	$ 54,971	$ 51,546