EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") - Basic and Diluted EPS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Basic earnings per common share
Net income available to the Company	$ 7,508	$ 1,029	$ 20,114	$ 20,289
Less: Dividend on series B preferred stock	(5)	(7)	(16)	(20)
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 7,503	$ 1,022	$ 20,098	$ 20,269
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,959,546	11,945,844	11,960,173	11,945,144
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.63	$ 0.09	$ 1.68	$ 1.70
Diluted earnings per common share
Net income available to common shares	$ 7,503	$ 1,022	$ 20,098	$ 20,269
Add: Dividend on series B preferred stock	5	7	16	20
Net income available to diluted common shares	$ 7,508	$ 1,029	$ 20,114	$ 20,289
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,959,546	11,945,844	11,960,173	11,945,144
Dilutive potential common shares (in shares)	193,847	185,981	174,655	192,064
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	12,153,393	12,131,825	12,134,828	12,137,208
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.62	$ 0.08	$ 1.66	$ 1.67