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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Financial Instruments Outstanding Whose Contract Amounts Represent Credit Risk

A summary of financial instruments outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk is as follows at year-end:

(In thousands)	2023		2022
Commitments to originate new loans	$	256,877	$	305,474
Unused funds on commercial and other lines of credit	1,146,415		966,523
Unadvanced funds on home equity lines of credit	347,543		336,924
Unadvanced funds on construction and real estate loans	467,702		694,091
Standby letters of credit	18,975		21,387
Total	$	2,237,512	$	2,324,399