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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Amount of FHLB advances |  |
After year four | $ 315,092 | $ 312,975
Total | $ 315,092 | $ 312,975
Weighted average interest rates |  |
After year four (as a percent) | 0.61% | 0.63%
Total (as a percent) | 0.61% | 0.63%

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