FAIR VALUE (Details 7) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Impaired loans
Carrying amount of loans measured at fair value	$ 53,069	$ 53,620
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance	5,136	5,564
Nonrecurring basis
Impaired loans
Total fair value	8,775	9,848
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Nonrecurring basis
Impaired loans
Carrying amount of loans measured at fair value	7,646	8,343
Estimated selling costs considered in carrying amount	1,129	1,505
Total fair value	$ 8,775	$ 9,848

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The Fair value of impaired loans.

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Amount of allowance for credit losses related to recorded investment.

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-SubTopic 10

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Amount of investment in impaired financing receivables for which there is a related allowance for credit losses.

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-Topic 310

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