PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Total premises and equipment, net at December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

(In thousands)	2025		2024
Right-of-use lease assets	$	51,203	$	67,224
Premises and equipment:
Land	117,172		124,819
Buildings and improvements	417,866		404,223
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	129,891		123,741
Software	65,702		63,844
Construction in progress	25,966		24,262
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(246,580)		(222,682)
Total premises and equipment, net	$	561,220	$	585,431