BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Premises and Equipment

Bank premises and equipment at December 31, were as follows:

	2025		2024		Estimated Useful Life
	(Dollars in thousands)				(In years)
Cost
Land	$	59,276	$	52,831	n/a
Bank premises	125,154		104,899		5-40
Leasehold improvements	63,648		55,243		1-15
Furniture and equipment	124,694		112,600		1-10
Leased equipment	32,654		32,654		5
Total cost	405,426		358,227
Accumulated depreciation	(187,236)		(164,907)
Net bank premises and equipment	$	218,190	$	193,320