COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Representation and warranties	$ 5,900
Residential mortgage loans repurchase liability	121,602	$ 0
Future lease commitments	26,500
New Penn
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Committed to fund	823,200
Forward loan sale commitments	30,300
Consumer Loan Companies \| Consumer Portfolio Segment \| Unfunded Loan Commitment
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loans of unfunded and available revolving credit privileges	$ 389,200

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