LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - Nonperforming Loans - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonperforming loans | ||
| Loans past due 90 days or more still on accrual | $ 2,135 | |
| Troubled debt restructurings | 6,474 | $ 8,389 |
| Non-accrual loans | 15,808 | 12,843 |
| Total ending loan balance excluding accrued interest | 2,651,673 | 2,155,392 |
| Nonperforming loans | ||
| Nonperforming loans | ||
| Loans past due 90 days or more still on accrual | 2,135 | |
| Troubled debt restructurings | 3,270 | 3,196 |
| Non-accrual loans | 15,808 | 12,843 |
| Total ending loan balance excluding accrued interest | $ 21,213 | $ 16,039 |