OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Components of Other Assets
Equity-method investments	$ 232,705	$ 207,242
ROU assets	76,333	80,024	$ 76,463
Prepaid expenses	71,929	78,487
Property and equipment, net	54,409	48,460
Loans held for investment, net	77,769	32,866
Derivative assets	27,216	30,175
All other	56,235	85,549
Total	$ 596,596	$ 562,803