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SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE, HELD TO MATURITY, AND EQUITY SECURITIES - Schedule of Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Allowance for Credit Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Total |  |
Beginning balance | $ 91 | $ 105
(Benefit)/provision for credit losses | (20) | (6)
Ending balance | 71 | 99
Municipal bonds and obligations |  |
Total |  |
Beginning balance | 66 | 70
(Benefit)/provision for credit losses | (17) | (3)
Ending balance | 49 | 67
Tax advantaged economic development bonds |  |
Total |  |
Beginning balance | 25 | 35
(Benefit)/provision for credit losses | (3) | (3)
Ending balance | $ 22 | $ 32

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