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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 trust
Long-Term Debt |
Number of statutory business trusts | 6
Building and building improvements |
Premises and equipment |
Estimated useful life | 25 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum |
Premises and equipment |
Estimated useful life | 3 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum |
Premises and equipment |
Estimated useful life | 7 years

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