FAIR VALUE - Summary of information about the fair value carrying amount and unpaid principal outstanding of loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	$ 21,443	$ 20,980
Unpaid Principal Balance	21,576	21,235
Difference	(133)	(255)
Non Accruals
Fair Value Carrying Amount	626	210
Unpaid Principal Balance	752	220
Difference	(126)	(10)
90 Days or More Past Due
Fair Value Carrying Amount	626	210
Unpaid Principal Balance	752	220
Difference	(126)	(10)
Mortgage loans held for sale
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	12,324	7,254
Unpaid Principal Balance	12,099	7,106
Difference	225	148
Loans held for sale
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	473
Unpaid Principal Balance	594
Difference	(121)
Non Accruals
Fair Value Carrying Amount	473
Unpaid Principal Balance	594
Difference	(121)
90 Days or More Past Due
Fair Value Carrying Amount	473
Unpaid Principal Balance	594
Difference	(121)
Loans held for investment
Total Loans
Fair Value Carrying Amount	8,646	13,726
Unpaid Principal Balance	8,883	14,129
Difference	(237)	(403)
Non Accruals
Fair Value Carrying Amount	153	210
Unpaid Principal Balance	158	220
Difference	(5)	(10)
90 Days or More Past Due
Fair Value Carrying Amount	153	210
Unpaid Principal Balance	158	220
Difference	$ (5)	$ (10)

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The aggregate fair value of loans held as assets for which the fair value option has been elected.

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Fair Value, Option, Loans Held as Assets, 90 Days Or More Past Due

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Amount of principal balance outstanding under loans and lease receivable.

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Amount of principal balance outstanding that are 90 days or more past due under loans and lease receivable.

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This item represents the aggregate fair value of loans held as assets that are 90 days or more past due for which the fair value option has been elected.

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