INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax basis in unrecorded bad debt reserves with no liability recorded	$ 12,700,000	$ 12,700,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	0	0
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	53,310,000	0
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) \| Tax Year 2043
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward subject to expiration	400,000
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) \| Tax Year 2044
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward subject to expiration	5,300,000
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	111,000,000.0
Operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration	4,300,000	$ 4,400,000
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 111,900,000

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