FAIR VALUE - Summary of information about the fair value carrying amount and unpaid principal outstanding of loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	$ 34,125	$ 30,620
Unpaid Principal Balance	34,149	29,857
Difference	(24)	763
Non Accruals
Fair Value Carrying Amount	139
Unpaid Principal Balance	140
Difference	(1)
90 Days or More Past Due
Fair Value Carrying Amount	139
Unpaid Principal Balance	140
Difference	(1)
Mortgage loans held for sale
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	8,839	30,620
Unpaid Principal Balance	8,750	29,857
Difference	89	$ 763
Loans held for sale
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	1,965
Unpaid Principal Balance	1,984
Difference	(19)
Loans held for investment
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	23,321
Unpaid Principal Balance	23,415
Difference	(94)
Non Accruals
Fair Value Carrying Amount	139
Unpaid Principal Balance	140
Difference	(1)
90 Days or More Past Due
Fair Value Carrying Amount	139
Unpaid Principal Balance	140
Difference	$ (1)

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Amount of principal balance outstanding under loans and lease receivable.

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