EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Basic earnings per common share
Net income available to the Company	$ 10,091	$ 9,429
Less: Dividend on series B preferred stock	(7)	(7)
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 10,084	$ 9,422
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,905,330	11,872,246
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.85	$ 0.79
Diluted earnings per common share
Net income available to common shares	$ 10,084	$ 9,422
Add: Dividend on series B preferred stock	7	7
Net income available to diluted common shares	$ 10,091	$ 9,429
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,905,330	11,872,246
Dilutive potential common shares (in shares)	274,990	236,600
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	12,180,320	12,108,846
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.83	$ 0.78