Book value of investment in debt securities, available-for-sale, sold by the entity.

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Represents the percentage of first half of subscription on federal reserve bank stock.

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Represents the remaining percentage of first half of subscription on federal reserve bank stock.

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Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), investment in debt security measured at amortized cost (held-to-maturity), and investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (trading).

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Indicates pledged status of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), investment in debt security measured at amortized cost (held-to-maturity), and investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (trading).

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Amount of cash inflow from sale of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investment Securities Pledged as Collateral
Investment securities pledged to collateralize certain deposits and borrowings		$ 2,270,000	$ 2,140,000
Proceeds from sales of securities		$ 57,538	$ 733,789	$ 0
Debt Securities, Pledged Status [Extensible Enumeration]		us-gaap:AssetPledgedAsCollateralWithoutRightMember	us-gaap:AssetPledgedAsCollateralWithoutRightMember
Debt Securities, Pledging Purpose [Extensible Enumeration]		Deposits.	Deposits.
Percentage of first half of subscription on FRB stock		0.50%
Percentage of remaining half of subscription on FRB stock		0.50%
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Investment Securities Pledged as Collateral
Book value of available-for-sale	$ 786,100
Proceeds from sales of securities	$ 733,800
U.S. Treasury and agency securities \| Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
Investment Securities Pledged as Collateral
Investment securities pledged to collateralize certain deposits and borrowings		$ 362,100	$ 598,900