LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Related Party Loans Activity) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 4,759
New loans	11,859	[1]
Repayments	496
Ending balance	$ 16,122

[1] Includes $6.7 million of loans as a result of the Acquisition.