MORTGAGE LOANS (Details 3) (Commercial mortgage loans, USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
With no related allowance recorded
Commercial mortgage loans:
Recorded Investment	$ 14,089
Unpaid Principal Balance	14,089
Average Recorded Investment	1,761
Interest Income Recognized	35
Cash Basis Interest Income	56
With an allowance recorded
Commercial mortgage loans:
Recorded Investment	20,800
Unpaid Principal Balance	20,800
Related Allowance	7,600
Average Recorded Investment	3,467
Interest Income Recognized	101
Cash Basis Interest Income	$ 118

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