OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Activity in real estate owned assets
Beginning Balance	$ 15,456	$ 11,453	$ 10,363
Transfer to other real estate owned	5,286	23,093	11,115
Sales - out of other real estate owned	(12,089)	(16,125)	(9,246)
Write-down	(1,976)	(2,965)	(779)
Ending Balance	6,677	15,456	11,453
Valuation allowance on other real estate owned
Beginning Balance	(2,279)	(779)
Impairments during year	(1,976)	(2,965)	(779)
Recovery on impairments	0
Reductions	2,583	1,465
Ending Balance	(1,672)	(2,279)	(779)
Expenses related to foreclosed assets
Write downs	1,976	2,965	779
Losses/(gains) on sales	(617)	(221)	318
Net loss	1,359	2,744	1,097
Operating expenses	$ 624	$ 1,152	$ 674