SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Subordinated Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 20, 2020	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Subordinated notes		$ 76,547
Subordinated Notes | Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Subordinated notes		$ 0	$ 55,000
Stated interest rate, first five years	4.75%
Basis spread on variable rate	4.56%