Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

LOANS (Allowance for loan losses) (Details)

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LOANS (Allowance for loan losses) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance For Loan Losses      
Balance, beginning of year $ 43,419 $ 35,629 $ 30,663
Loans charged off (5,198) (5,744) (5,771)
Recoveries 274 687 478
Provision for loan losses 13,398 12,847 10,259
Balance, end of year $ 51,893 $ 43,419 $ 35,629