INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Accrued interest receivable ("AIR")	$ 1,100	$ 1,600
Asset backed securities pledged to secure certain deposits	50,900	55,600
Recognized net gains	600
Securities available for sale ("AFS"), at fair value	497,839	$ 464,502
Available for Sale Securities Sold
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Securities available for sale ("AFS"), at fair value	$ 11,900

Related to asset backed securities pledged to secure certain deposits.

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