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INVESTMENTS IN QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, TAX CREDIT AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
INVESTMENTS IN QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, TAX CREDIT AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET
Minimum compliance period for qualified affordable housing partnerships to fully utilize the tax credits	15 years
Investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net	$ 186,999		$ 193,978
Accrued expenses and other liabilities — Unfunded commitments	57,936		$ 61,525
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized	9,452	$ 8,775
Amortization expense included in income tax expense	$ 6,966	$ 6,244

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