LOANS (excluding covered loans) - Changes in Other Real Estate Owned (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Disposals			$ 18,903	$ 19,995
Non Covered Loans
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	12,743	11,993	19,806	12,526
Additions	1,530	1,992	2,734	2,696
Disposals	503	1,998	8,474	2,533
Write-downs	400	189	696	891
Balance at end of period	13,370	11,798	13,370	11,798
Non Covered Loans | Commercial
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Additions	557	1,759	1,391	2,316
Disposals	189	1,641	8,046	1,882
Write-downs	315	156	538	561
Non Covered Loans | Residential
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Additions	973	233	1,343	380
Disposals	314	357	428	651
Write-downs	$ 85	$ 33	$ 158	$ 330