STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND REGULATORY CAPITAL MATTERS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dividend Restrictions
Number of previous years retained profit considered for dividend payment	2 years
Amount of dividend that can be declared without prior approval	$ 75
Regulatory Capital Requirements
Minimum percentage of assets be maintained in housing-related loans and investments and other specified areas	65.00%
Class A Common shares
Common Stock
Dividends common stock cash as percentage of cash dividend paid on Class B common stock	110.00%
Number of votes per share	1
Class B Common shares
Common Stock
Number of votes per share	10

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Amount of dividends that can be declared or paid without approval of regulatory agency.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 235

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(e))

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 08

-Paragraph e

-Article 4

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