INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Balance of net OTTI losses on securities, beginning of period	$ (228)	$ (179)	$ (179)	$ 0
Net OTTI losses on securities in the period	0	0	(49)	(179)
Balance of net OTTI losses on securities, end of period	$ (228)	$ (179)	$ (228)	$ (179)