COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet financial instruments	$ 4,663,314	$ 4,632,105
Standby letters of credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet financial instruments	24,863	21,427
Deferred standby letter of credit fees [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet financial instruments	213	155
Obligation to Repurchase Receivables Sold [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet financial instruments	$ 141,151	$ 153,850