Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

LOANS (Allowance for loan losses) (Details)

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LOANS (Allowance for loan losses) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance For Loan Losses      
Balance, beginning of year $ 35,629 $ 30,663 $ 26,258
Loans charged off (5,744) (5,771) (9,012)
Recoveries 687 478 409
Provision for loan losses 12,847 10,259 13,008
Balance, end of year $ 43,419 $ 35,629 $ 30,663