INCOME TAXES Significant Components of Deferred Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 16,278	$ 15,869
Recognized built-in loss carryforward	13,571	1,037
Purchase accounting fair value adjustments	6,038	19,976
Allowance for loan losses	1,164	282
Organizational expenses	324	357
Stock based compensation	563	241
Deferred compensation	0	296
Other	965	479
Total deferred tax assets	38,903	38,537
Valuation allowance	0	(4,173)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Net deferred tax assets	38,903	34,364
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Foreclosed assets	1,227	170
Foreclosed assets	722	0
Premises and equipment	122	108
Prepaid expenses	173	151
Total deferred tax liabilities	2,244	429
Net deferred tax asset	36,659	33,935
Successor Company [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Net deferred tax asset	36,659
Predecessor Company [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Net deferred tax asset		$ 33,935