SECURITIES LENDING - Additional information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Securities Lending [Abstract]
Interest expense securities lending	$ 906	$ 1,968	$ 1,623	$ 2,687

Refers to the amount of interest expenses associate with securities lending incurred during the period.

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