INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Gains and Losses Recognized on Sale of Investment Securities (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Gains and losses recognized on the sale of investment securities
Proceeds from the Disposition of Securities	$ 6,252,362
Cost Basis of Securities Sold	(6,800,000)
Total Gain (Loss) recognized in Statement of Operations on the Disposition of Securities	(575,567)
Debt Securities
Gains and losses recognized on the sale of investment securities
Proceeds from the Disposition of Securities	827,738
Cost Basis of Securities Sold	(843,951)
Total Gain (Loss) recognized in Statement of Operations on the Disposition of Securities	(16,213)
Equity Securities
Gains and losses recognized on the sale of investment securities
Proceeds from the Disposition of Securities	5,424,624
Cost Basis of Securities Sold	(5,983,978)
Total Gain (Loss) recognized in Statement of Operations on the Disposition of Securities	$ (559,354)

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Amount of realized gain (loss) on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), excluding other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI).

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The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities.

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