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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value of Loans Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Carrying Value | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loans held for sale | $ 120,776 |  | $ 120,776 |  | $ 89,974
Fair Value (Level 3) | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loans held for sale | 126,218 |  | 126,218 |  | $ 93,064
Loans Receivable Held-For-Sale |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Excess amortized cost over fair value of loans | $ 5,300 | $ 3,300 | $ 18,400 | $ 9,000 |

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