AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS TAX CREDIT PARTNERSHIPS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS TAX CREDIT PARTNERSHIPS [Abstract]

Expected Payments for Unfunded Affordable Housing Commitments

As of December 31, 2025, the expected payments for unfunded affordable housing commitments were as follows (in thousands):

2026	$	605
2027		491
2028		296
2029		12
2030		14
Thereafter		121
	$	1,539

Tax Credits and Other Tax Benefits Recognized and Amortization Expense

The following table presents tax credits and other tax benefits recognized and amortization expense related to affordable housing for the years ended December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023 (in thousands).

	2025		2024		2023
Proportional Amortization Method
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized	$	971	$	976	$	948
Amortization Expense in Provision for Income Taxes		776		627		762