OTHER COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

OTHER COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES

Summary of financial instruments outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk

(In thousands)	2014		2013
Commitments to originate new loans	$	67,817	$	129,699
Unused funds on commercial and other lines of credit	514,179		523,090
Unadvanced funds on home equity lines of credit	225,731		226,330
Unadvanced funds on construction and real estate loans	183,301		158,131
Standby letters of credit	12,462		14,996
Lease obligation	12,206		12,448
Total	$	1,015,696	$	1,064,694