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FAIR VALUE (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 9,027 |  | $ 15,671 |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Included in earnings | (6,293) | [1] | (13,996) | [1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized) | 8,567 | [1],[2] | 7,363 | [1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements |  |  | (11) | [3]
Sales | (9,357) | [3] |  |
Settlements | 291 | [3] |  |
Ending balance | 2,235 |  | 9,027 |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period | 633 |  | (14,447) |
Derivative Payable |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major liability categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | (3,449) |  | (14,185) |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Included in earnings | 815 |  | 152 |
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements |  |  | 10,584 |
Ending balance | (2,634) |  | (3,449) |
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period | (815) |  | (152) |
Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities | Non-investment grade. |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 6,254 |  | 12,738 |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Included in earnings | (5,660) | [1] | (5,903) | [1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized) | 8,763 | [1],[2] | (152) | [1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements |  |  | (429) | [3]
Sales | (9,357) | [3] |  |
Ending balance |  |  | 6,254 |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period |  |  | (6,340) |
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade. |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  |  | 978 |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Included in earnings |  |  | 5 | [1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized) |  |  | 308 | [1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements |  |  | (9) | [3]
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade |  |  | (1,282) |
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade. |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 2,773 |  | 1,955 |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Included in earnings | (633) | [1] | (8,098) | [1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized) | (196) | [1],[2] | 7,207 | [1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements |  |  | 427 | [3]
Settlements | 291 | [3] |  |
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade |  |  | 1,282 |
Ending balance | 2,235 |  | 2,773 |
Total gains or (losses) |  |  |  |
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period | $ 633 |  | $ (8,107) |
[1] | Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.
[2] | Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income.
[3] | Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.

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