INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Summary of maturities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Held to Maturity, Amortized Cost
After one year, but within five	$ 2,411
After five years, but within ten	16,564
After ten Years	35,563
Total	54,538
Held to Maturity, Approximate Fair Value
After one year, but within five	2,453
After five years, but within ten	16,940
After ten Years	36,478
Total	55,871	54,118
Available for sale, Amortized Cost
After one year, but within five	20,185
After five years, but within ten	22,832
After ten Years	25,202
Total	68,219
Available for sale, Fair Value
After one year, but within five	20,117
After five years, but within ten	22,534
After ten Years	24,815
Fair Value	67,466
Carrying value of investment securities pledged	$ 118,734	$ 152,193