ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Accrued advertising expense	$	65,836	$	60,268
Accrued compensation and benefits	10,540		6,381
Accrued professional fees	1,560		2,549
Customer deposits and escrows	6,920		6,913
Contribution to LendingTree Foundation	3,333		3,333
Current lease liabilities	6,885		—
Other	17,681		13,746
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	112,755	$	93,190