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LOANS - Modifications that Subsequently Defaulted (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 contract | Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) contract | Jun. 30, 2019 contract | Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) contract
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Modifications that subsequently defaulted, number of contracts (contract) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2
Commercial loans |  |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Modifications that subsequently defaulted, number of contracts (contract) |  | 1,000 |  | 1,000
Modifications that subsequently defaulted, recorded investment | $ |  | $ 5,992 |  | $ 5,992
Commercial and industrial loans |  |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Modifications that subsequently defaulted, number of contracts (contract) |  | 1,000 |  | 1,000
Modifications that subsequently defaulted, recorded investment | $ |  | $ 1,065 |  | $ 1,065

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