LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Allowance for loan losses rollforward
Allowance for loan losses at beginning year	$ 22,772	$ 22,491	$ 23,026	$ 23,729
Charge offs	(1,073)	(1,627)	(2,700)	(4,744)
Recoveries	408	428	1,791	2,027
Net loan (charge offs) recoveries	(665)	(1,199)	(909)	(2,717)
Provision for loan losses	1,510	2,200	1,500	2,480
Allowance for loan losses at end of year	23,617	23,492	23,617	23,492
Consumer Republic Processing Group Loans Financing Receivable [Member]
Allowance for loan losses rollforward
Allowance for loan losses at beginning year	46		2
Charge offs	(2)		(2)
Recoveries	32	57	558	796
Net loan (charge offs) recoveries	30	57	556	796
Provision for loan losses	(32)	(57)	(512)	(796)
Allowance for loan losses at end of year	44		44
Traditional Banking
Allowance for loan losses rollforward
Charge offs	(1,071)	(1,627)	(2,698)	(4,744)
Recoveries	376	371	1,233	1,231
Net loan (charge offs) recoveries	(695)	(1,256)	(1,465)	(3,513)
Provision for loan losses	$ 1,542	$ 2,257	$ 2,012	$ 3,276