FORECLOSED PROPERTY (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 N	Dec. 31, 2011 N
Foreclosed Property Details
Beginning balance	$ 20,349	$ 26,011
New properties added		3,356
Valuation Allowances	(1,732)	(5,784)
Partial sale proceeds	(1,383)
Sales of properties	(2,339)	(3,234)
Ending balance	$ 14,895	$ 20,349
Beginning balance	7	8
New properties acquired		4
Valuation Allowances
Partial sale proceeds
Sales of properties	(3)	(5)
Ending balance	4	7

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