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DEPOSITS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

DEPOSITS

Summary of time deposits

(In thousands)		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Time less than $100,000		$	524,752		$	490,902
Time $100,000 or more		904,479			510,746
Total time deposits		$	1,429,231		$	1,001,648

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Tabular disclosure of deposits that cannot be withdrawn before a set date without penalty or for which notice of withdrawal is required. Time deposits include, but are not limited to, certificates of deposits, individual retirement accounts and open accounts.

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