AMERIS BANCORP, 10-K filed on 2/28/2025
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 21, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]      
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Entity File Number 001-13901    
Entity Registrant Name AMERIS BANCORP    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code GA    
Entity Tax Identification Number 58-1456434    
Entity Address, Address Line One 3490 Piedmont Road N.E., Suite 1550    
Entity Address, City or Town Atlanta    
Entity Address, State or Province GA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 30305    
City Area Code 404    
Local Phone Number 639-6500    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $1 per share    
Trading Symbol ABCB    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Public Float     $ 3,290
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   69,068,609  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated into Part III hereof by reference.
   
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name KPMG LLP
Auditor Location Atlanta, GA
Auditor Firm ID 185
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets    
Cash and due from banks $ 244,980 $ 230,470
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 975,397 936,834
Cash and cash equivalents 1,220,377 1,167,304
Debt securities available-for-sale, at fair value, net of allowance for credit losses of $69 and $69 1,671,260 1,402,944
Debt securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses of $0 and $0 (fair value of $144,028 and $122,731) 164,677 141,512
Other investments 66,298 71,794
Loans held for sale, at fair value 528,599 281,332
Loans, net of unearned income 20,739,906 20,269,303
Allowance for credit losses (338,084) (307,100)
Loans, net 20,401,822 19,962,203
Other real estate owned, net 2,433 6,199
Premises and equipment, net 209,460 216,435
Goodwill 1,015,646 1,015,646
Other intangible assets, net 70,761 87,949
Cash value of bank owned life insurance 408,574 395,778
Other assets 502,143 454,603
Total assets 26,262,050 25,203,699
Deposits    
Noninterest-bearing 6,498,293 6,491,639
Interest-bearing 15,224,155 14,216,870
Total deposits 21,722,448 20,708,509
Other borrowings 291,788 509,586
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures, net 132,309 130,315
Other liabilities 363,983 428,542
Total liabilities 22,510,528 21,776,952
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 18)
Shareholders’ Equity    
Preferred stock, stated value $1,000; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Common stock, par value $1; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 72,699,245 and 72,516,079 shares issued 72,699 72,516
Capital surplus 1,958,642 1,945,385
Retained earnings 1,853,428 1,539,957
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (30,119) (35,939)
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,630,636 and 3,462,738 shares (103,128) (95,172)
Total shareholders’ equity 3,751,522 3,426,747
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 26,262,050 $ 25,203,699
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Debt securities available-for-sale, allowance for credit loss $ 69 $ 69
Debt securities, held-to-maturity, allowance for credit loss 0 0
Estimated fair value $ 144,028 $ 122,731
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 5,000,000 5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 200,000,000 200,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 72,699,245 72,516,079
Treasury stock (in shares) 3,630,636 3,462,738
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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Interest income      
Interest and fees on loans $ 1,265,522 $ 1,172,162 $ 834,969
Interest on taxable securities 61,518 59,002 34,656
Interest on nontaxable securities 1,338 1,335 1,176
Interest on deposits in other banks 49,906 47,936 23,008
Interest on federal funds sold 0 0 77
Total interest income 1,378,284 1,280,435 893,886
Interest expense      
Interest on deposits 484,673 356,017 56,105
Interest on other borrowings 44,421 89,374 36,755
Total interest expense 529,094 445,391 92,860
Net interest income 849,190 835,044 801,026
Provision for loan losses 69,841 153,515 52,610
Provision for unfunded commitments (11,048) (10,853) 19,226
Provision for other credit losses 0 (6) (139)
Provision for credit losses 58,793 142,656 71,697
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 790,397 692,388 729,329
Noninterest income      
Service charges on deposit accounts 50,893 46,575 44,499
Mortgage banking activity 160,475 139,885 184,904
Other service charges, commissions and fees 4,758 4,401 3,875
Net gain (loss) on securities 12,304 (304) 203
Equipment finance activity 21,664 23,349 19,178
Other noninterest income 43,163 28,922 31,765
Total noninterest income 293,257 242,828 284,424
Noninterest expense      
Salaries and employee benefits 347,641 320,110 319,719
Occupancy and equipment 48,784 51,450 51,361
Advertising and marketing 12,612 11,638 12,032
Amortization of intangible assets 17,189 18,244 19,744
Data processing and communications expenses 59,699 53,486 49,228
Legal and other professional fees 16,737 17,726 16,439
Credit resolution-related expenses 2,487 80 29
Merger and conversion charges 0 0 1,212
FDIC insurance 15,499 26,940 8,063
Loan servicing expenses 36,157 35,283 36,835
Other noninterest expenses 50,989 43,324 45,993
Total noninterest expense 607,794 578,281 560,655
Income before income tax expense 475,860 356,935 453,098
Income tax expense 117,175 87,830 106,558
Net income $ 358,685 $ 269,105 $ 346,540
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) $ 5.21 $ 3.90 $ 5.01
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) $ 5.19 $ 3.89 $ 4.99
Weighted average common shares outstanding      
Basic (in shares) 68,808,830 68,977,453 69,193,591
Diluted (in shares) 69,061,832 69,104,158 69,419,721
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 358,685 $ 269,105 $ 346,540
Other comprehensive income (loss)      
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax expense (benefit) of $1,937, $3,598 and ($16,507) 5,820 10,339 (62,097)
Reclassification adjustment for losses on investment securities included in earnings, net of tax of $0, $80 and $0 0 229 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 5,820 10,568 (62,097)
Comprehensive income $ 364,505 $ 279,673 $ 284,443
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Tax expense (benefit) from unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during period $ 1,937 $ 3,598 $ (16,507)
Reclassification adjustment for losses on investment securities included in earnings, net of tax $ 0 $ 80 $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Common Stock
Capital Surplus
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury Stock
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021     72,017,126          
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 2,966,451   $ 72,017 $ 1,924,813 $ 1,006,436   $ 15,590 $ (52,405)
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021               2,407,898
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Issuance of restricted shares (in shares)     165,687          
Issuance of restricted shares 1,341   $ 166 1,175        
Forfeitures of restricted shares (in shares)     (14,889)          
Forfeitures of restricted shares (143)   $ (15) (128)        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options (in shares)     95,803          
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 2,799   $ 96 2,703        
Share-based compensation 6,648     6,648        
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)               486,779
Purchase of treasury shares (22,421)             $ (22,421)
Net income 346,540       346,540      
Dividends on common shares (41,718)       (41,718)      
Other comprehensive income (loss) during the period $ (62,097)           (62,097)  
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List] Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]              
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     72,263,727          
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 3,197,400   $ 72,264 1,935,211 1,311,258   (46,507) $ (74,826)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022               2,894,677
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle for ASU 2022-02   $ 1,277       $ 1,277    
Issuance of restricted shares (in shares)     133,430          
Issuance of restricted shares 0   $ 133 (133)        
Issuance of common shares pursuant to PSU agreements (in shares)     105,005          
Issuance of common shares pursuant to PSU agreements 0   $ 105 (105)        
Forfeitures of restricted shares (in shares)     (2,083)          
Forfeitures of restricted shares (32)   $ (2) (30)        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options (in shares)     16,000          
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 476   $ 16 460        
Share-based compensation 9,982     9,982        
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)               568,061
Purchase of treasury shares (20,346)             $ (20,346)
Net income 269,105       269,105      
Dividends on common shares (41,683)       (41,683)      
Other comprehensive income (loss) during the period $ 10,568           10,568  
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 72,516,079   72,516,079          
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 3,426,747   $ 72,516 1,945,385 1,539,957   (35,939) $ (95,172)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 3,462,738             3,462,738
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Issuance of restricted shares (in shares)     130,520          
Issuance of restricted shares $ 0   $ 131 (131)        
Issuance of common shares pursuant to PSU agreements (in shares)     63,301          
Issuance of common shares pursuant to PSU agreements 0   $ 63 (63)        
Forfeitures of restricted shares (in shares)     (10,655)          
Forfeitures of restricted shares (231)   $ (11) (220)        
Share-based compensation 13,671     13,671        
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)               167,898
Purchase of treasury shares (7,956)             $ (7,956)
Net income 358,685       358,685      
Dividends on common shares (45,214)       (45,214)      
Other comprehensive income (loss) during the period $ 5,820           5,820  
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 72,699,245   72,699,245          
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 3,751,522   $ 72,699 $ 1,958,642 $ 1,853,428   $ (30,119) $ (103,128)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 3,630,636             3,630,636
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Dividends on common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.65 $ 0.60 $ 0.60
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities      
Net income $ 358,685 $ 269,105 $ 346,540
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net 36,798 34,570 40,987
Net (gains) losses on sale or disposal of premises and equipment 1,401 (1,658) 156
Net write-downs on premises and equipment (121) 0 0
Provision for credit losses 58,793 142,656 71,697
Net write-downs and (gains) losses on sale of other real estate owned 532 (1,595) (1,773)
Share-based compensation expense 13,440 9,950 6,706
Amortization of operating lease right of use assets 9,930 11,363 12,639
Provision for deferred taxes (20,078) (20,468) (35,677)
Net (gain) loss on securities (12,304) 304 (203)
Loan servicing asset impairment (recovery) 0 0 (21,824)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale (4,420,439) (3,620,664) (3,949,676)
Payments received on mortgage loans held for sale 20,479 15,269 23,324
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale 4,179,314 3,695,259 4,493,742
Net (gains) losses on mortgage loans held for sale (41,298) 2,072 93,133
Originations of SBA loans (28,805) (27,410) (46,479)
Proceeds from sales of SBA loans 32,999 30,462 57,171
Net gains on sales of SBA loans (4,194) (1,557) (5,552)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance (12,298) (8,777) (7,305)
Gain on bank owned life insurance proceeds (1,464) (486) (55)
Gain on sale of mortgage servicing rights (10,494) 0 (1,356)
Loss (gain) on debt redemption 890 (1,148) 0
Increase in interest receivable (747) (9,662) (20,125)
Increase (decrease) in interest payable (11,176) 26,946 6,217
Increase in taxes payable 29,846 2,271 5,177
Change attributable to other operating activities (25,496) 22,157 (4,991)
Net cash provided by operating activities 154,193 568,959 1,062,473
Investing Activities, net of effects of business combinations      
Purchases of securities available-for-sale (693,401) (30,548) (1,172,323)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity (26,071) (8,543) (57,408)
Proceeds from prepayments and maturities of securities available-for-sale 434,711 142,082 186,849
Proceeds from prepayments and maturities of securities held-to-maturity 3,084 2,082 2,357
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale 0 5,141 0
Net (increase) decrease in other investments 16,712 38,112 (63,959)
Net increase in loans (610,502) (485,459) (3,345,287)
Purchase of loan pool 0 0 (472,266)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights 82,328 0 119,845
Purchases of premises and equipment (13,477) (17,531) (13,568)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment 250 3,925 46
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned 14,625 10,655 5,086
Purchase of bank owned life insurance (110,000) 0 (50,000)
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance 55,059 1,890 101
Net cash proceeds paid in acquisitions 0 0 (14,003)
Net cash used in investing activities (846,682) (338,194) (4,874,530)
Financing Activities, net of effects of business combinations      
Net increase (decrease) in deposits 1,013,939 1,245,771 (202,815)
Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase 0 0 (5,845)
Proceeds from other borrowings 6,308,000 15,842,000 3,950,000
Repayment of other borrowings (6,526,963) (17,207,845) (2,814,576)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0 476 2,799
Dividends paid - common stock (41,460) (41,649) (41,610)
Purchase of treasury shares (7,954) (20,346) (22,421)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 745,562 (181,593) 865,532
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 53,073 49,172 (2,946,525)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 1,167,304 1,118,132 4,064,657
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 1,220,377 1,167,304 1,118,132
Cash paid during the year for:      
Interest 540,270 418,445 86,643
Income taxes 102,511 101,328 133,894
Loans transferred to other real estate owned 11,391 14,416 346
Loans transferred from loans held for sale to loans held for investment 14,677 0 196,891
Loans provided for the sales of other real estate owned 0 0 2,288
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 5,488 2,827 7,226
Assets acquired in business combination 0 0 3,216
Liabilities assumed in business combination 0 0 (10,787)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale, net of tax $ 5,820 $ 10,568 $ (62,097)
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business

Ameris Bancorp and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Ameris”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and whose primary business is presently conducted by Ameris Bank, its wholly owned banking subsidiary (the “Bank”). Through the Bank, the Company operates a full service banking business and offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking services to its customers concentrated in select markets in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. The Bank also engages in mortgage banking activities, and, as such, originates, acquires, sells and services one-to-four family residential mortgage loans primarily in the Southeast. The Bank also originates, administers and services commercial insurance premium loans, equipment finance loans and SBA loans made to borrowers throughout the United States. The Company and the Bank are subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and are periodically examined by those regulatory agencies.

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Estimates

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Variable Interest Entities for which the Company or its subsidiaries have been determined to be the primary beneficiary are also consolidated. Significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Acquisition Accounting

In accounting for business combinations, the Company uses the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. Under the acquisition method of accounting, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration exchanged are recorded at their respective acquisition date fair values. Any identifiable intangible assets that are acquired in a business combination are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. Identifiable intangible assets are recognized separately if they arise from contractual or other legal rights or if they are separable (i.e., capable of being sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged separately from the entity). If the consideration given exceeds the fair value of the net assets received, goodwill is recognized. Determining the fair value of assets and liabilities is a complicated process involving significant judgment regarding methods and assumptions used to calculate estimated fair values. Fair values are subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information regarding the closing date fair values becomes available. In addition, management will assess and record the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities resulting from differences in the carrying value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their basis for income tax purposes, including acquired net operating loss carryforwards and other acquired assets with built-in losses that are expected to be settled or otherwise recovered in future periods where the realization of such benefits would be subject to applicable limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date. Loans which have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, as determined by the Company's assessment, are considered purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") loans. At acquisition, expected credit losses for purchased loans with credit deterioration are initially recognized as an allowance for credit losses and are added to the purchase price to determine the amortized cost basis of the loans. Any non-credit discount or premium resulting from acquiring such loans is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the remaining lives of the loans. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the change in the allowance for credit losses on PCD loans is recognized through provision for credit losses. The non-credit discount or premium is accreted or amortized, respectively, into interest income over the remaining life of the PCD loan on a level-yield basis. Purchased loans which do not meet the criteria to be classified as PCD loans are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date and no allowance for credit losses is carried over from the seller. The resulting purchase discount or premium is accreted or amortized, respectively, into interest income over the remaining life of the non-PCD loan on a level-yield basis.
Transfer of Financial Assets

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash items in process of collection, amounts due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold and restricted cash. There was no restricted cash held at either December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Investment Securities

The Company classifies its debt securities in one of three categories: (i) trading, (ii) held-to-maturity or (iii) available-for-sale. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities for which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. All other debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. 

Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized. Held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost.

The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income over the expected life of the securities, which may be shorter than the stated life of the security. Realized gains and losses, determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities sold, are included in earnings on the trade date. The Company has made a policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of debt securities and report accrued interest in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. A debt security is placed on nonaccrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become more than 90 days delinquent or if full collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain. Accrued interest for a security placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. There was no accrued interest related to debt securities reversed against interest income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Accrued interest receivable on debt securities totaled $10.2 million and $7.5 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company evaluates available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position to determine if credit-related impairment exists. The Company first evaluates whether it intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell an impaired security before recovering its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the entire amount of unrealized loss is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the security's amortized cost basis. If either of the above criteria is not met, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value is attributable to credit or resulted from other factors. If credit-related impairment exists, the Company recognizes an allowance for credit losses ("ACL"), limited to the amount by which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Refer to Note 2 for additional information related to the ACL for available-for-sale securities. Any impairment not recognized through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax, as a non credit-related impairment.

The Company uses a systematic methodology to determine its ACL for debt securities held-to-maturity considering the effects of past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts on the collectability of the portfolio. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the held-to-maturity portfolio. The Company monitors the held-to-maturity portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine whether a valuation account would need to be recorded. Refer to Note 2 for additional information related to the ACL for held-to-maturity securities.

Other Investments

Other investments include Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock. These investments do not have readily determinable fair values due to restrictions placed on transferability and therefore are carried at cost. These investments are periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value or cost basis. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
Also included in other investments are 28,805 Visa Class B-2 restricted shares owned by the Bank with a carrying value of approximately $121,000 as of December 31, 2024.  These shares are transferable only under limited circumstances until they can be converted into the publicly traded Visa Class A common shares. This conversion will not occur until the settlement of certain litigation which will be indemnified by Visa members, including the Bank. Visa funded an escrow account from its initial public offering to settle these litigation claims. Should this escrow account be insufficient to cover these litigation claims, Visa is entitled to fund additional amounts to the escrow account by reducing each member bank’s Visa Class B conversion ratio to unrestricted Visa Class A shares.  As of December 31, 2024, the conversion ratio was 1.5430. On January 23, 2024, Visa’s common stockholders approved amendments to the Visa’s certificate of incorporation authorizing Visa to implement an exchange offer program that would have the effect of releasing transfer restrictions on portions of the Visa’s class B common stock. The certificate of incorporation amendments automatically redenominate all shares of class B common stock as class B-1 common stock with no changes to the par value, conversion features, rights and privileges of the class B common stock. The amendments also authorized new classes of class B common stock that will only be issuable in connection with an exchange offer where a preceding class of B common stock was tendered in exchange and retired. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company participated in the exchange offer and exchanged all of its Class B-1 shares for a combination of Class B-2 and Class C shares in accordance with the terms of the exchange offer. The Company subsequently sold its Class C shares.

Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage and SBA loans held for sale are carried at the estimated fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from third party investors in the secondary market. Adjustments to reflect unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale and realized gains and losses upon ultimate sale of the mortgage loans held for sale are classified as mortgage banking activity in the consolidated statements of income. Adjustments to reflect unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of SBA loans held for sale and realized gains and losses upon ultimate sale of the SBA loans held for sale are classified as other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

Servicing Rights

When mortgage and SBA loans are sold with servicing retained, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in mortgage banking activity or other noninterest income accordingly. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable servicing contracts, when available or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

Servicing fee income, which is reported on the income statement in mortgage banking activity for serviced mortgage loans and other noninterest income for serviced SBA loans, is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.

Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into strata based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized for a particular stratum through a valuation allowance, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular stratum, a reduction of the valuation allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Changes in valuation allowances related to servicing rights are reported in mortgage banking activity and other noninterest income on the income statement. Refer to Note 22 for additional information related to the valuation allowance on servicing rights. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

Loans

Loans are reported at their outstanding principal balances less unearned income, net of deferred fees, origination costs and unaccreted or unamortized non-credit purchase discounts or premiums, respectively. Interest income is accrued on the outstanding principal balance. For all classes of loans, the accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to make payments as they become due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest income on mortgage and commercial loans is generally discontinued and placed on nonaccrual status at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent. Mortgage loans and commercial loans are charged off to the extent principal or interest is deemed uncollectible. Consumer loans continue to accrue interest until they are charged off, generally between 90 and 120 days past due, unless the loan is in the process of collection. All interest accrued, but not collected for loans that are placed on
nonaccrual or charged off, is reversed against interest income.  Interest received on nonaccrual loans is applied against principal until the loans are returned to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans

Under the current expected credit loss model, the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans is a valuation allowance estimated at each balance sheet date in accordance with GAAP that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans.

The Company estimates the ACL on loans based on the underlying loans’ amortized cost basis, which is the amount at which the financing receivable is originated or acquired, adjusted for applicable accretion or amortization of premium, discount, and net deferred fees or costs, collection of cash, and charge-offs. In the event that collection of principal becomes uncertain, the Company has policies in place to reverse accrued interest in a timely manner. Therefore, the Company has made a policy election to exclude accrued interest from the measurement of ACL. Accrued interest receivable on loans is reported in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and totaled $77.3 million and $79.2 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Expected credit losses are reflected in the allowance for credit losses through a charge to provision for credit losses. The Company measures expected credit losses of loans on a collective (pool) basis, when the loans share similar risk characteristics. Depending on the nature of the pool of loans with similar risk characteristics, the Company estimates a quantitative component which currently uses the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method or the PD×LGD method which may be adjusted for qualitative factors as discussed further below.

The Company’s methodologies for estimating the ACL consider available relevant information about the collectability of cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The methodologies apply historical loss information, adjusted for asset-specific characteristics, economic conditions at the measurement date, and forecasts about future economic conditions over a period that has been determined to be reasonable and supportable, to the identified pools of loans with similar risk characteristics for which the historical loss experience was observed. The Company’s methodologies revert back to historical loss information on a straight-line basis over four quarters when it can no longer develop reasonable and supportable forecasts.

The Company has identified the following pools of loans with similar risk characteristics for measuring expected credit losses:

Commercial and industrial - These loans and leases include both secured and unsecured borrowings for working capital, expansion, crop production, equipment finance and other business purposes. Commercial and industrial loans also include certain U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, including loans outstanding under the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program. Short-term working capital loans are secured by non-real estate collateral such as accounts receivable, crops, inventory and equipment. The Bank evaluates the financial strength, cash flow, management, credit history of the borrower and the quality of the collateral securing the loan. The Bank often requires personal guarantees and secondary sources of repayment on commercial and industrial loans.

Consumer - These loans include home improvement loans, automobile loans, boat and recreational vehicle financing, personal lines of credit, and both secured and unsecured personal loans. Consumer loans carry greater risks than other loans, as the collateral can consist of rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles and equipment that may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the loan in the case of default.

Mortgage warehouse - Mortgage warehouse facilities are provided to unaffiliated mortgage origination companies and are collateralized by one-to-four family residential loans or mortgage servicing rights. The originator closes new mortgage loans with the intent to sell these loans to third party investors for a profit. The Bank provides funding to the mortgage companies for the period between the origination and their sale of the loan. The Bank has a policy that requires that it separately validate that each residential mortgage loan was underwritten consistent with the underwriting requirements of the final investor or market standards prior to advancing funds. The Bank is repaid with the proceeds received from sale of the mortgage loan to the final investor.

Municipal - Municipal loans consists of loans made to counties, municipalities and political subdivisions. The source of repayment for these loans is either general revenue of the municipality or revenues of the project being financed by the loan. These loans may be secured by real estate, machinery, equipment or assignment of certain revenues.
Premium Finance - Premium finance provides loans for the acquisition of certain commercial insurance policies. Repayment of these loans is dependent on the cash flow of the insured which can be affected by changes in economic conditions. The Bank has procedures in place to cancel the insurance policy after default by the borrower to minimize the risk of loss.

Real Estate - Construction and Development - Construction and development loans include loans for the development of residential neighborhoods, one-to-four family home residential construction loans to builders and consumers, and commercial real estate construction loans, primarily for owner-occupied and investment properties. The Company limits its construction lending risk through adherence to established underwriting procedures.

Real Estate - Commercial and Farmland - Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by owner-occupied commercial buildings for office, storage, retail, farmland and warehouse space. They also include non-owner occupied commercial buildings such as leased retail and office space. Lodging (hotel / motel) loans are a subsegment of commercial real estate loans. Commercial real estate loans may be larger in size and may involve a greater degree of risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Payments on such loans are often dependent on successful operation or management of the properties.

Real Estate - Residential - The Company's residential loans include permanent mortgage financing and home equity lines of credit secured by residential properties located within the Bank's market areas. Residential real estate loans also include purchased loan pools secured by residential properties located outside the Bank's market area.

Discounted Cash Flow Method

The Company uses the discounted cash flow method to estimate expected credit losses for the commercial and industrial, consumer, real estate - construction and development, real estate - commercial and farmland and real estate - residential loan segments. For each of these loan segments, the Company generates cash flow projections at the loan level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speed, curtailments, time to recovery, probability of default, and loss given default. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds and curtailment rates are based on historical internal data. The prepayment speeds additionally utilize a forward-looking third-party prepayment model, which considers current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions.

The Company uses regression analysis of historical internal and peer loss data to determine suitable macroeconomic variables to utilize when modeling lifetime probability of default and loss given default. This analysis also determines how expected probability of default and loss given default will react to forecasted levels of the macroeconomic variables over a reasonable and supportable forecast period. For all loan pools utilizing the DCF method, the Company uses a combination of national and regional data including gross domestic product, commercial real estate price indices, home price indices, unemployment rates, retail sales, and rental vacancy rates depending on the nature of the underlying loan pool and how well that macroeconomic variable correlates to expected future losses.

For all DCF models, management has determined that four quarters represents a reasonable and supportable forecast period and reverts back to a historical loss rate over four quarters on a straight-line basis. Management leverages economic projections comprising multiple weighted scenarios from a reputable and independent third party to inform its macroeconomic variable forecasts over the four-quarter forecast period.

The combination of adjustments for credit expectations (default and loss) and timing expectations (prepayment, curtailment, and time to recovery) produces an expected cash flow stream at the loan level. Loan effective yield is calculated, net of the impacts of prepayment assumptions, and the loan expected cash flows are then discounted at that effective yield to produce a loan-level net present value of expected cash flows (“NPV”). An ACL is established for the difference between the loan’s NPV and amortized cost basis.

PD×LGD Method

The Company uses the PD×LGD method to estimate expected credit losses (“EL”) for the municipal and premium finance loan segments. Under the PD×LGD method, the loss rate is a function of two components: (1) the lifetime default rate (“PD”); and (2) the loss given default (“LGD”). For the premium finance loan segment, calculations of lifetime default rates and corresponding loss given default rates of static pools are performed. The PD×LGD method uses the default rates and loss given default rates of different static pools to quantify the relationship between those rates and the credit mix of the pools and applies that relationship on a going forward basis. The Company has not incurred any historical defaults or charge offs in its municipal portfolio. Therefore, in lieu of historical loss rates, the Company applies historical benchmarking PD and LGD ratios provided by a reputable and independent third party to the current municipal loan balance.
Qualitative Factors

The Company uses qualitative factors for model limitations and risk uncertainty as well as for loan segment specific risks that cannot be addressed in the quantitative methods. Credit losses on the Mortgage Warehouse segment is determined solely using qualitative factors as the Company has not experienced historical charge offs in this pool. All qualitative factor reserves needed are approved by the Allowance Committee quarterly. Sources for quantitative metrics for qualitative factor adjustments include, but are not limited to, third-party economic and forecast analysis, default rate & loss studies, academic studies, historical loss rate benchmarking (internal & external) and statistical modeling and adjustments.

Individually Evaluated Assets

Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. For collateral dependent loans where the Company has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Company expects repayment of the loan to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the ACL is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date. When repayment is expected to be from the operation of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the loan exceeds the present value of expected cash flows from the operation of the collateral. The Company may, in the alternative, measure the expected credit loss as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the loan exceeds the estimated fair value of the collateral. When repayment is expected to be from the sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized costs basis of the loan exceeds the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated cost to sell. The ACL may be zero if the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date exceeds the amortized cost basis of the loan.

The Company’s estimate of the ACL reflects losses expected over the remaining contractual life of the loans. The contractual term does not consider extensions, renewals or modifications unless the Company has identified an expected modification.

The Company periodically provides modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. These modifications include either payment deferrals, term extensions, interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness or combinations of modification types. The determination of whether the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty is made on the date of the modification. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of principal forgiveness is charged off against the allowance for credit losses with a corresponding reduction in the amortized cost basis of the loan. Modifications are evaluated to determine if the restructuring results in more than a minor modification, considered to be a change in present value of remaining cash flows under the original instrument and under the modified terms. If the modification is determined to be more than minor, the modification is booked as a new loan and any existing deferred fees or costs are recognized immediately. Otherwise, the modification is booked as a continuation of the existing loan.

Charge-offs and Recoveries

Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the collection of a loan’s principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance. Consumer loans are charged-off in accordance with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (“FFIEC”) Uniform Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy. Commercial loans are charged-off when they are deemed uncollectible, which usually involves a triggering event within the collection effort. If the loan is collateral dependent, the loss is more easily identified and is charged-off when it is identified, usually based upon receipt of an appraisal. However, when a loan has guarantor support, and the guarantor demonstrates willingness and capacity to support the debt, the Company may carry the estimated loss as a reserve against the loan while collection efforts with the guarantor are pursued. If, after collection efforts with the guarantor are complete, the deficiency is still considered uncollectible, the loss is charged-off and any further collections are treated as recoveries. In all situations, when a loan is downgraded to a risk rating of Loss, the uncollectible portion is charged-off.

Loan Commitments and Financial Instruments

Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit issued to meet customer financing needs. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

The Company records an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures, unless the commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancelable, through a charge to provision for unfunded commitments in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures is estimated by loan segment at each balance sheet date
under the current expected credit loss model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration the likelihood that funding will occur as well as any third-party guarantees and is included in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost. Other premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. In general, estimated lives for buildings are up to 40 years, furniture and equipment useful lives range from three to 20 years and the lives of software and computer related equipment range from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the related lease, or the related assets, whichever is shorter. Expenditures for major improvements of the Company’s premises and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Minor repairs, maintenance and improvements are charged to operations as incurred. When assets are sold or disposed of, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in earnings.

Leases

The Company has entered into various operating leases for certain branch locations, ATM locations, loan production offices, and corporate support services locations. Generally, these leases have initial lease terms of 13 years or less. Many of the leases have one or more lease renewal options. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The Company does not consider exercise of any lease renewal options reasonably certain. Certain of our lease agreements contain early termination options. No renewal options or early termination options have been included in the calculation of the operating right-of-use assets or operating lease liabilities. Certain of our lease agreements provide for periodic adjustments to rental payments for inflation. At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognizes a lease liability at the present value of the lease payments not yet paid, discounted using the discount rate for the lease or the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. As the majority of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is based on the term of the lease. Incremental borrowing rates on January 1, 2019 were used for operating leases that commenced prior to that date. At the commencement date, the company also recognizes a right-of-use asset measured at (i) the initial measurement of the lease liability; (ii) any lease payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received; and (iii) any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. For these short-term leases, lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. At December 31, 2024, the Company had no leases classified as finance leases. The Company rents or subleases certain real estate to third parties. The Company's sublease portfolio consists of operating leases of former branch locations or excess space in branch or corporate facilities.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased in business combinations. Goodwill is required to be tested annually for impairment or whenever events occur that may indicate that the recoverability of the carrying amount is not probable. In the event of an impairment, the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value is charged to earnings. The Company performs its annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year. Refer to Note 5 for additional information related to goodwill.

Intangible assets include core deposit premiums from various past bank acquisitions as well as intangible assets recorded in connection with certain non-bank acquisitions for referral relationships, trade names, non-compete agreements and patent assets. Intangible assets are initially recognized based on a valuation performed as of the acquisition date.

Core deposit premiums acquired in various past bank acquisitions are based on the established value of acquired customer deposits. The core deposit premium is amortized over an estimated useful life of seven to ten years.

The referral relationship intangibles are amortized over an estimated useful life of eight to ten years. Trade name intangible assets are being amortized over an estimated useful life of five to seven years. Non-compete agreement and patent intangible assets are being amortized over estimated useful lives of three years and ten years, respectively.

Amortization periods for intangible assets are reviewed annually in connection with the annual impairment testing of goodwill.
Cash Value of Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers. The life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement.

Other Real Estate Owned

Foreclosed assets acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated cost to sell. Any write-down to fair value at the time of transfer to foreclosed assets is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Costs of improvements are capitalized up to the fair value of the property, whereas costs relating to holding foreclosed assets and subsequent adjustments to the value are charged to operations in credit resolution-related expenses in the consolidated statements of income. 

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates.

In the event the future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities results in deferred tax assets, an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such assets is required. A valuation allowance is provided for the portion of the deferred tax asset when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies.

The Company evaluates income tax positions using the recognition and cumulative probability measurement thresholds. The Company includes the current and deferred tax effects of its tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained based on their technical merits. For positions that meet that recognition threshold, the Company utilizes the cumulative probability measurement and records the largest amount, considering possible settlement outcomes, that is greater than 50% likely of realization upon settlement with the taxing authorities. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained based on its technical merits as of the reporting date, the Company assumes the taxing authority will examine the position and have full knowledge of all relevant information.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in other noninterest expenses.

Loss Contingencies

Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its stock compensation plans using a fair value based method whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. The Company recorded approximately $13.4 million, $10.0 million, and $6.7 million of share-based compensation cost for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur.

Treasury Stock

The Company’s repurchases of shares of its common stock are recorded at cost as treasury stock and result in a reduction of shareholders' equity.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the sum of the
weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the effect of the issuance of potential common shares that are dilutive. Potential common shares consist of stock options, restricted shares and performance stock units for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and are determined using the treasury stock method. The Company has determined that certain of its outstanding non-vested stock awards are participating securities, since all dividends on these awards are paid similar to other dividends. The difference between earnings per share calculated under the treasury method versus under the two class method which is required when participating securities exist is immaterial. All remaining participating securities vested during the first quarter of 2024.

Presented below is a summary of the components used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share.
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Net income available to common shareholders$358,685 $269,105 $346,540 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding68,808,830 68,977,453 69,193,591 
Effect of dilutive stock options— 45 17,276 
Effect of dilutive restricted stock awards128,611 62,534 79,536 
Effect of performance stock units124,391 64,126 129,318 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share69,061,832 69,104,158 69,419,721 

For the year ended December 31, 2024 there were 4,170 anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The goal of the Company’s interest rate risk management process is to minimize the volatility in its mortgage lending activities and to facilitate the needs of its customers. Derivative instruments are used to hedge certain assets or liabilities as a part of this process. The Company is required to recognize certain contracts and commitments as derivatives when the characteristics of those contracts and commitments meet the definition of a derivative. All derivative instruments are required to be carried at fair value on the balance sheet.

Mortgage Banking Derivatives

The Company maintains a risk management program to manage interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with its mortgage lending activities. Commitments to fund mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of these mortgage loans are accounted for as free standing derivatives. The fair value of the interest rate lock is recorded at the time the commitment to fund the mortgage loan is executed and is adjusted for the expected exercise of the commitment before the loan is funded. In order to hedge the change in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund the loans, the Company enters into forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans when interest rate locks are entered into. Fair values of these mortgage derivatives are estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date the interest on the loan is locked. Changes in the fair values of these derivatives are included in mortgage banking activity in the Company's consolidated statement of income.

Customer Derivatives

The Company also enters into interest rate derivative agreements to facilitate the risk management strategies of certain clients. The Company mitigates this risk by entering into equal and offsetting interest rate swap agreements with highly rated third-party financial institutions. The interest rate derivative agreements are free-standing derivatives and are recorded at fair value with any unrealized gain or loss recorded in other noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statements of income. These instruments, and their offsetting positions, are recorded in other assets and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Risk Participation Agreements

The Company also may enter into risk participation agreements with a financial institution counterparty for an interest rate derivative contract related to a loan in which the Company may be a participant or the agent bank. The risk participation agreement provides credit protection to the agent bank should the borrower fail to perform on its interest rate derivative
contracts with the agent bank. The Company manages its credit risk on risk participation agreements by monitoring the creditworthiness of the borrower, which follows the same credit review process as derivative instruments entered into directly with the borrower. The notional amount of a risk participation agreement reflects the Company's pro rata share of the derivative instrument, consistent with its share of the related participated loan. Changes in the fair value of the risk participation agreement are recognized in other noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statement of income.

Revenue Recognition

With the exception of gains/losses on the sale of OREO discussed below, revenue from contracts with customers ("ASC 606 Revenue") is recorded in the service charges on deposit accounts category, the other service charges, commissions and fees category and the other noninterest income category in the Company's consolidated statements of income as part of noninterest income. Substantially all ASC 606 Revenue is recorded in the Banking Division.

Debit Card Interchange Fees - The Company earns debit card interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through various payment networks. Interchange fees from debit cardholders transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction amount and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the debit cardholder.

Overdraft Fees - Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs.

Other Service Charges on Deposit Accounts - Other service charges on deposit accounts include both transaction-based fees and account maintenance fees. Transaction based fees, which include wire transfer fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and automated clearing house ("ACH") fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer's request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.

ATM Fees - Transaction-based ATM usage fees are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point at which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.

Gains on the Sale of OREO - The net gains and losses on sales of OREO are recorded in credit resolution-related expenses in the Company's consolidated statement of income. The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Company finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. The Company does not provide financing for the sale of OREO unless these criteria are met and the OREO can be derecognized.

Trust and Wealth Management - Trust and wealth management income is primarily comprised of fees earned from personal trust administration, estate settlement, investment management, employee benefit plan administration, custody, United States tax code sections 1031/1033 exchanges ("Sections 1031/1033 exchanges") and escrow accounts. Personal trust administration, investment management, employee benefit plan administration and custody fees are generally earned/accrued monthly with billings typically done monthly, and are based on the assets/trust under management or administration and services with certain annual minimum fees provided as outlined in the applicable fee schedule. Sections 1031/1033 exchanges and escrow accounts fees are based on a contractual agreement. The Company’s fiduciary obligations are generally satisfied over time and the resulting fees are recognized monthly, based upon the monthly average market value of the assets under management and the applicable fee rate. Payment is typically received in the following month. The Company does not earn performance-based incentives. The Company exited this business at the end of 2022.

Comprehensive Income

The Company’s comprehensive income consists of net income and changes in the net unrealized holding gains and losses of securities available-for-sale. These amounts are carried in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and are presented net of taxes.

Fair Value Measures

Fair values of assets and liabilities are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in Note 16. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates,
credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular assets and liabilities. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect these estimates.

Operating Segments

The Company has four reportable segments, the Banking Division, the Retail Mortgage Division, the Warehouse Lending Division and the Premium Finance Division. The Banking Division derives its revenues from the delivery of full service financial services to include commercial loans, consumer loans and deposit accounts. The Retail Mortgage Division derives its revenues from the origination, sales and servicing of one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. The Warehouse Lending Division derives its revenues from the origination and servicing of warehouse lines to other businesses that are secured by underlying one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and residential mortgage servicing rights. The Premium Finance Division derives its revenues from the origination and servicing of commercial insurance premium finance loans.

The Banking, Retail Mortgage, Warehouse Lending and Premium Finance Divisions are managed as separate business units because of the different products and services they provide. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on profit or loss from operations. There are no material intersegment sales or transfers.

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024

ASU 2023-02 - Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method ("ASU 2023-02"). ASU 2023-02 allows entities to elect to account for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method, regardless of the program giving rise to the related income tax credit. Previously, this method was only available for qualifying tax equity investments in low-income housing tax credit structures. The Company adopted ASU 2023-02 on January 1, 2024 and adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

ASU No. 2023-07 – Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 enhances segment disclosures by requiring inclusion of significant segment expenses, disclosure of the amount and composition of other segment items, inclusion of previously annual disclosures in interim periods and identification of the position and title of the chief operating decision maker. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2024 and adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. The adoption enhanced disclosures of reporting segments beginning with the Company's Annual Report on this Form 10-K and is applied on a retrospective basis.

Accounting Standards Pending Adoption

ASU No. 2023-09 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU No. 2023-09 provides for enhanced income tax disclosures by, among other things, requiring specific breakout of certain categories in the reconciliation of statutory income tax rate to effective rate, establishing a quantitative threshold for further breakout of reconciling items exceeding the threshold and not already required to be separately disclosed, requiring a qualitative description of the state and local jurisdictions making up the majority (greater than 50%) of the effect of state and local income taxes category, and provide further disaggregation of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance and it is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations but will increase disclosures of income taxes.

ASU No. 2024-03 - Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Expense Disaggregation Disclosures ("ASU 2024-03"). ASU No. 2024-03 requires additional disclosure of certain expense captions presented on the face of the Company’s income statement. ASU 2024-03 is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and should be applied either on a prospective or retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of ASU 2024-03 will have on its disclosures.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform with the current year presentations.
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
INVESTMENT SECURITIES INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale along with allowance for credit losses, gross unrealized gains and losses are summarized as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Amortized CostAllowance for Credit LossesGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
December 31, 2024
U.S. Treasuries$800,860 $— $669 $(5,065)$796,464 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies1,010 — — (16)994 
State, county and municipal securities25,802 — (1,070)24,740 
Corporate debt securities10,946 (69)— (594)10,283 
SBA pool securities72,036 — — (1,554)70,482 
Mortgage-backed securities797,542 — 1,494 (30,739)768,297 
Total debt securities available-for-sale$1,708,196 $(69)$2,171 $(39,038)$1,671,260 
December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$732,636 $— $34 $(11,793)$720,877 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies1,023 — — (38)985 
State, county and municipal securities28,986 — (944)28,051 
Corporate debt securities10,946 (69)— (850)10,027 
SBA pool securities53,033 — (1,519)51,516 
Mortgage-backed securities621,013 — 67 (29,592)591,488 
Total debt securities available-for-sale$1,447,637 $(69)$112 $(44,736)$1,402,944 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held-to-maturity along with gross unrealized gains and losses are summarized as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
Securities held-to-maturity
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
December 31, 2024
State, county and municipal securities$33,623 $— $(6,214)$27,409 
Mortgage-backed securities131,054 80 (14,515)116,619 
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$164,677 $80 $(20,729)$144,028 
December 31, 2023
State, county and municipal securities$31,905 $— $(5,051)$26,854 
Mortgage-backed securities109,607 — (13,730)95,877 
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$141,512 $— $(18,781)$122,731 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2024, by contractual maturity are shown below. Maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities because the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or repaid without penalty. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary.
Available-for-SaleHeld-to-Maturity
(dollars in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less$309,442 $307,875 $— $— 
Due from one year to five years474,765 471,711 — — 
Due from five to ten years115,347 113,511 — — 
Due after ten years11,100 9,866 33,623 27,409 
Mortgage-backed securities797,542 768,297 131,054 116,619 
$1,708,196 $1,671,260 $164,677 $144,028 

Securities with a carrying value of approximately $449.2 million and $532.6 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, serve as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities aggregated by category and length of time that securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized Losses
December 31, 2024
U.S. Treasuries$272,564 $(1,376)$353,787 $(3,689)$626,351 $(5,065)
U.S. government-sponsored agencies— — 994 (16)994 (16)
State, county and municipal securities3,953 (17)15,940 (1,053)19,893 (1,070)
Corporate debt securities383 (13)8,400 (581)8,783 (594)
SBA pool securities52,850 (322)17,491 (1,232)70,341 (1,554)
Mortgage-backed securities177,438 (1,968)481,617 (28,771)659,055 (30,739)
Total debt securities$507,188 $(3,696)$878,229 $(35,342)$1,385,417 $(39,038)
December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$159,667 $(827)$537,313 $(10,966)$696,980 $(11,793)
U. S. government sponsored agencies— — 985 (38)985 (38)
State, county and municipal securities1,923 — 19,754 (944)21,677 (944)
Corporate debt securities500 — 8,527 (850)9,027 (850)
SBA pool securities42 — 21,267 (1,519)21,309 (1,519)
Mortgage-backed securities126 — 566,707 (29,592)566,833 (29,592)
Total debt securities$162,258 $(827)$1,154,553 $(43,909)$1,316,811 $(44,736)

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s available-for-sale security portfolio consisted of 412 securities, 385 of which were in an unrealized loss position. At December 31, 2024, the Company held 304 mortgage-backed securities that were in an unrealized loss position. At December 31, 2024, the Company also held 33 SBA pool securities, 19 state, county and municipal securities, six corporate securities, 22 U.S. treasury securities and one U.S. government-sponsored agency security that were in an unrealized loss position.

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity securities aggregated by category and length of time that securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Securities held-to-maturity
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
December 31, 2024
State, county and municipal securities$1,702 $(49)$25,707 $(6,165)$27,409 $(6,214)
Mortgage-backed securities22,710 (848)79,366 (13,667)102,076 (14,515)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$24,412 $(897)$105,073 $(19,832)$129,485 $(20,729)
December 31, 2023
State, county and municipal securities$— $— $26,854 $(5,051)$26,854 $(5,051)
Mortgage-backed securities13,612 (227)82,265 (13,503)95,877 (13,730)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$13,612 $(227)$109,119 $(18,554)$122,731 $(18,781)

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s held-to-maturity security portfolio consisted of 37 securities, 35 of which were in an unrealized loss position. At December 31, 2024, the Company held 27 mortgage-backed securities and eight state, county and municipal securities that were in an unrealized loss position.

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, all of the Company's mortgage-backed securities were obligations of government-sponsored agencies.

Management and the Company’s Asset and Liability Committee (the “ALCO Committee”) evaluates available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation, to determine if credit-related impairment exists. Management first evaluates whether they intend to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell an impaired security before recovering its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the entire amount of unrealized loss is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the security's amortized cost basis. If either of the above criteria is not met, management evaluates whether the decline in fair value is attributable to credit or resulted from other factors. The Company does not intend to sell these investment securities at an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery or maturity. Based on the results of management's review, at December 31, 2024, management determined $69,000 was attributable to credit impairment and maintained the allowance for credit losses accordingly. The remaining $39.0 million in unrealized loss was determined to be from factors other than credit, primarily changes in market interest rates.
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance$69 $75 $— 
Current-period provision for expected credit losses— (6)75 
Ending balance$69 $69 $75 

The Company's held-to-maturity securities have no expected credit losses and no related allowance for credit losses has been established.

The following table is a summary of sales activities in the Company's investment securities available for sale:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Gross losses on sales of securities $— $(310)$— 
Net realized losses on sales of securities available for sale $— $(310)$— 
Sales proceeds$— $5,141 $— 
Net gain on securities reported on the consolidated statements of income is comprised of the following:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Net realized losses on sales of securities available-for-sale$— $(310)$— 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on equity securities(10)(67)
Net realized gains on sales of other investments12,314 — 270 
Net gain (loss) on securities$12,304 $(304)$203 
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans

Loans are stated at amortized cost. Balances within the major loans receivable categories are presented in the following table.
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Commercial and industrial$2,953,135 $2,688,929 
Consumer221,735 275,809 
Mortgage warehouse965,053 818,728 
Municipal441,408 492,668 
Premium finance1,155,614 946,562 
Real estate – construction and development1,998,506 2,129,187 
Real estate – commercial and farmland8,445,958 8,059,754 
Real estate – residential4,558,497 4,857,666 
 $20,739,906 $20,269,303 

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans

A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s judgment, the collection of the interest income appears doubtful. Past due loans are loans whose principal or interest is past due 30 days or more. In some cases, where borrowers are experiencing financial difficulties, loans may be modified to provide terms significantly different from the original contractual terms.

The following table presents an analysis of loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Commercial and industrial$11,875 $8,059 
Consumer782 1,452 
Real estate – construction and development3,718 282 
Real estate – commercial and farmland11,960 11,295 
Real estate – residential (1)
73,883 130,029 
 $102,218 $151,117 
(1) Included in real estate - residential were $12.0 million and $90.2 million of serviced GNMA-guaranteed nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was not material.
The following table presents an analysis of nonaccrual loans with no related allowance for credit losses:
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Commercial and industrial$3,866 $2,049 
Real estate – construction and development2,624 — 
Real estate – commercial and farmland9,357 9,109 
Real estate – residential36,512 75,419 
$52,359 $86,577 

The following tables present an analysis of past-due loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
(dollars in thousands)Loans
30-59
Days Past
Due
Loans
60-89
Days
Past Due
Loans 90
or More
Days Past
Due
Total
Loans
Past Due
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Loans 90
Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
December 31, 2024       
Commercial and industrial$12,300 $5,908 $12,849 $31,057 $2,922,078 $2,953,135 $5,159 
Consumer2,672 557 319 3,548 218,187 221,735 — 
Mortgage warehouse— — — — 965,053 965,053 — 
Municipal— — — — 441,408 441,408 — 
Premium finance15,068 6,315 12,485 33,868 1,121,746 1,155,614 12,485 
Real estate – construction and development23,102 461 3,786 27,349 1,971,157 1,998,506 89 
Real estate – commercial and farmland6,787 2,435 5,980 15,202 8,430,756 8,445,958 — 
Real estate – residential47,020 15,864 71,070 133,954 4,424,543 4,558,497 — 
Total$106,949 $31,540 $106,489 $244,978 $20,494,928 $20,739,906 $17,733 
(dollars in thousands)Loans
30-59
Days Past
Due
Loans
60-89
Days
Past Due
Loans 90
or More
Days Past
Due
Total
Loans
Past Due
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Loans 90
Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
December 31, 2023       
Commercial and industrial$11,023 $5,439 $9,733 $26,195 $2,662,734 $2,688,929 $5,310 
Consumer2,308 1,054 576 3,938 271,871 275,809 — 
Mortgage warehouse— — — — 818,728 818,728 — 
Municipal— — — — 492,668 492,668 — 
Premium finance12,379 6,832 11,678 30,889 915,673 946,562 11,678 
Real estate – construction and development2,094 — 282 2,376 2,126,811 2,129,187 — 
Real estate – commercial and farmland5,070 1,656 6,352 13,078 8,046,676 8,059,754 — 
Real estate – residential49,976 19,300 127,087 196,363 4,661,303 4,857,666 — 
Total$82,850 $34,281 $155,708 $272,839 $19,996,464 $20,269,303 $16,988 

Collateral-Dependent Loans

Collateral-dependent loans are loans where repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. If the Company determines that foreclosure is probable, these loans are written down to the lower of cost or collateral value less estimated costs to sell. When repayment is expected to be from the operation of the collateral, the allowance for credit losses is calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeds the present value of expected cash flows from the operation of the collateral. The Company may, in the alternative, measure the allowance for credit loss as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial
asset exceeded the estimated fair value of the collateral. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were $49.5 million and $40.4 million, respectively, of collateral-dependent loans which are primarily secured by real estate, equipment and receivables.

The following table presents an analysis of collateral-dependent financial assets and related allowance for credit losses:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
BalanceAllowance for Credit LossesBalanceAllowance for Credit Losses
Commercial and industrial$9,451 $1,072 $5,889 $567 
Premium finance2,165 130 1,990 45 
Real estate – construction and development2,979 110 280 23 
Real estate – commercial and farmland10,882 149 11,114 108 
Real estate – residential23,983 2,302 21,102 2,654 
$49,460 $3,763 $40,375 $3,397 
Credit Quality Indicators

The Company uses a five category risk grading system to assign a risk grade to each loan in the portfolio. The following is a description of the general characteristics of the grades:

Pass – These grades represent acceptable credit risk to the Company based on factors including creditworthiness of the borrower, current performance and nature of the collateral.

Other Assets Especially Mentioned ("Special Mention") – This grade includes loans that exhibit potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard – This grade represents loans which are inadequately protected by the current credit worthiness and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. These assets exhibit a well-defined weakness or are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. These weaknesses may be characterized by past due performance, operating losses or questionable collateral values.

Doubtful – This grade includes loans which exhibit all of the characteristics of a substandard loan with the added provision that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable or improbable.

Loss – This grade is assigned to loans which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as active assets of the Bank is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing it off.

The following table presents the loan portfolio's amortized cost by class of financing receivable, risk grade and year of origination (in thousands). Generally, current period renewals of credit are underwritten again at the point of renewal and considered current period originations for purposes of the table below. The Company had an immaterial amount of revolving loans which converted to term loans and the amortized cost basis of those loans is included in the applicable origination year. There were no loans risk graded doubtful or loss at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020Prior
Commercial and Industrial
Risk Grade:
Pass$919,301 $594,485 $523,513 $246,036 $72,397 $46,358 $512,778 $2,914,868 
Special Mention892 28 1,938 1,311 777 2,960 3,319 11,225 
Substandard885 2,214 4,384 7,222 655 4,555 7,127 27,042 
Total commercial and industrial$921,078 $596,727 $529,835 $254,569 $73,829 $53,873 $523,224 $2,953,135 
Current-period gross charge offs$1,374 $21,045 $19,333 $9,887 $1,350 $886 $— $53,875 
Consumer
Risk Grade:
Pass$58,113 $18,575 $8,684 $2,371 $17,405 $31,962 $83,143 $220,253 
Special Mention— 14 — 61 — 92 
Substandard113 206 81 48 179 648 115 1,390 
Total consumer$58,234 $18,781 $8,779 $2,419 $17,593 $32,671 $83,258 $221,735 
Current-period gross charge offs$438 $683 $288 $74 $847 $1,484 $198 $4,012 
Mortgage Warehouse
Risk Grade:
Pass$— $— $— $— $— $— $965,053 $965,053 
Total mortgage warehouse$— $— $— $— $— $— $965,053 $965,053 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Municipal
Risk Grade:
Pass$20,133 $9,094 $44,482 $36,468 $139,046 $191,559 $626 $441,408 
Total municipal$20,133 $9,094 $44,482 $36,468 $139,046 $191,559 $626 $441,408 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Premium Finance
Risk Grade:
Pass$1,141,370 $1,648 $28 $83 $— $— $— $1,143,129 
Substandard12,001 483 — — — — 12,485 
Total premium finance$1,153,371 $2,131 $29 $83 $— $— $— $1,155,614 
Current-period gross charge offs$2,439 $6,870 $245 $— $— $— $— $9,554 
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020Prior
Real Estate – Construction and Development
Risk Grade:
Pass$523,704 $245,526 $835,742 $245,091 $3,619 $73,816 $66,449 $1,993,947 
Special Mention— — 160 65 — 275 — 500 
Substandard— 151 3,020 337 — 551 — 4,059 
Total real estate – construction and development$523,704 $245,677 $838,922 $245,493 $3,619 $74,642 $66,449 $1,998,506 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland
Risk Grade:
Pass$330,472 $456,486 $2,373,426 $2,173,060 $990,712 $1,866,277 $113,916 $8,304,349 
Special Mention— — 3,069 14,844 14,706 63,717 — 96,336 
Substandard— 1,551 16,979 3,855 12,730 10,158 — 45,273 
Total real estate – commercial and farmland$330,472 $458,037 $2,393,474 $2,191,759 $1,018,148 $1,940,152 $113,916 $8,445,958 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $513 $— $— $— $58 $— $571 
Real Estate - Residential
Risk Grade:
Pass$193,939 $628,098 $1,291,666 $1,046,164 $460,887 $561,386 $292,193 $4,474,333 
Special Mention— 10 52 16 157 1,375 1,173 2,783 
Substandard2,718 9,880 14,040 9,885 10,603 26,236 8,019 81,381 
Total real estate - residential$196,657 $637,988 $1,305,758 $1,056,065 $471,647 $588,997 $301,385 $4,558,497 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $24 $55 $14 $— $$— $102 
Total Loans
Risk Grade:
Pass$3,187,032 $1,953,912 $5,077,541 $3,749,273 $1,684,066 $2,771,358 $2,034,158 $20,457,340 
Special Mention900 38 5,233 16,236 15,649 68,388 4,492 110,936 
Substandard15,717 14,485 38,505 21,347 24,167 42,148 15,261 171,630 
Total loans$3,203,649 $1,968,435 $5,121,279 $3,786,856 $1,723,882 $2,881,894 $2,053,911 $20,739,906 
Current-period gross charge offs$4,251 $29,135 $19,921 $9,975 $2,197 $2,437 $198 $68,114 

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019Prior
Commercial and Industrial
Risk Grade:
Pass$892,951 $758,471 $384,830 $95,055 $56,447 $41,095 $432,472 $2,661,321 
Special Mention— 335 5,722 92 109 451 803 7,512 
Substandard1,512 3,595 3,222 1,140 3,533 5,748 1,346 20,096 
Total commercial and industrial$894,463 $762,401 $393,774 $96,287 $60,089 $47,294 $434,621 $2,688,929 
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019Prior
Consumer
Risk Grade:
Pass$44,736 $17,661 $5,878 $25,654 $21,924 $48,583 $109,214 $273,650 
Special Mention— — — — 26 — 31 
Substandard154 181 41 334 252 1,001 165 2,128 
Total consumer $44,890 $17,847 $5,919 $25,988 $22,176 $49,610 $109,379 $275,809 
Mortgage Warehouse
Risk Grade:
Pass$— $— $— $— $— $— $772,366 $772,366 
Special Mention— — — — — — 46,362 46,362 
Total mortgage warehouse$— $— $— $— $— $— $818,728 $818,728 
Municipal
Risk Grade:
Pass$14,216 $27,346 $48,941 $177,156 $14,655 $208,236 $2,118 $492,668 
Total municipal$14,216 $27,346 $48,941 $177,156 $14,655 $208,236 $2,118 $492,668 
Premium Finance
Risk Grade:
Pass$928,930 $4,038 $1,916 $— $— $— $— $934,884 
Substandard10,777 901 — — — — — 11,678 
Total premium finance$939,707 $4,939 $1,916 $— $— $— $— $946,562 
Real Estate – Construction and Development
Risk Grade:
Pass$457,077 $938,909 $505,254 $58,840 $54,646 $30,042 $81,662 $2,126,430 
Special Mention— — — — — 479 — 479 
Substandard— 266 1,512 — — 500 — 2,278 
Total real estate – construction and development$457,077 $939,175 $506,766 $58,840 $54,646 $31,021 $81,662 $2,129,187 
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland
Risk Grade:
Pass$450,315 $1,890,498 $2,133,833 $1,090,735 $765,640 $1,437,323 $100,206 $7,868,550 
Special Mention— 17,131 53,329 — 30,200 46,370 — 147,030 
Substandard428 418 15,578 2,660 6,106 18,984 — 44,174 
Total real estate – commercial and farmland$450,743 $1,908,047 $2,202,740 $1,093,395 $801,946 $1,502,677 $100,206 $8,059,754 
Real Estate - Residential
Risk Grade:
Pass$714,684 $1,425,186 $1,148,092 $506,137 $236,147 $423,648 $262,968 $4,716,862 
Special Mention13 — 72 201 234 1,411 380 2,311 
Substandard5,057 26,171 28,459 30,566 19,357 25,263 3,620 138,493 
Total real estate - residential$719,754 $1,451,357 $1,176,623 $536,904 $255,738 $450,322 $266,968 $4,857,666 
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019Prior
Total Loans
Risk Grade:
Pass$3,502,909 $5,062,109 $4,228,744 $1,953,577 $1,149,459 $2,188,927 $1,761,006 $19,846,731 
Special Mention13 17,471 59,123 293 30,543 48,737 47,545 203,725 
Substandard17,928 31,532 48,812 34,700 29,248 51,496 5,131 218,847 
Total loans$3,520,850 $5,111,112 $4,336,679 $1,988,570 $1,209,250 $2,289,160 $1,813,682 $20,269,303 

Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

The Company periodically provides modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. These modifications include either payment deferrals, term extensions, interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness or combinations of modification types. The determination of whether the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty is made on the date of the modification. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of principal forgiveness is charged off against the allowance for credit losses with a corresponding reduction in the amortized cost basis of the loan.

The following tables show the amortized cost basis of the loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, disaggregated by class of financing receivable and type of concession granted during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Year Ended December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Payment DeferralTerm ExtensionInterest Rate ReductionCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotalPercentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable
Commercial and industrial$586 $— $— $— $586 — %
Real estate – commercial and farmland— 603 — — 603 — %
Real estate – residential— 10,567 1,331 5,058 16,956 0.4 %
Total$586 $11,170 $1,331 $5,058 $18,145 0.1 %

Year Ended December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Payment DeferralTerm ExtensionInterest Rate ReductionCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotalPercentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable
Commercial and industrial$2,212 $2,960 $— $— $5,172 0.2 %
Real estate – commercial and farmland3,905 3,101 815 — 7,821 0.1 %
Real estate – residential1,029 5,539 — 804 7,372 0.2 %
Total$7,146 $11,600 $815 $804 $20,365 0.1 %
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has unfunded commitments of $179,000 to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for which the Company has modified their loans.
The following tables describe the financial effect of the modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Year Ended December 31, 2024

Payment Deferral
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Commercial and industrial
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of 22 months
Term Extension
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Maturity dates were extended for an average of 15 months.
Real estate - residential
Maturity dates were extended for a weighted average of 83 months
Interest Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate - residential
Interest rate was reduced by 2.87%
Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate - residential
Maturity date was extended for a weighted average of 90 months and rate was reduced by a weighted average 2.87%


Year Ended December 31, 2023

Payment Deferral
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Commercial and industrial
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of five months.
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of six months.
Real estate – residential
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of four months.
Term Extension
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Commercial and industrial
Maturity dates were extended for a weighted average of nine months.
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Maturity dates were extended for an average of 13 months.
Real estate - residential
Maturity dates were extended for a weighted average of 103 months.
Interest Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Interest rate was reduced by 4.75%.
Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate - residential
Maturity date was extended for a weighted average of 120 months and rate was reduced by a weighted average 0.95%.
The Company monitors the performance of the loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table depicts the performance of loans that have been modified in the last 12 months:

As of December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Current30-59
Days Past Due
60-89
Days Past Due
90 or More Days Past DueTotal
Commercial and industrial$586 $— $— $— $586 
Real estate – commercial and farmland— 603 — — 603 
Real estate – residential8,916 3,992 — 4,048 16,956 
Total$9,502 $4,595 $— $4,048 $18,145 

As of December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Current30-59
Days Past Due
60-89
Days Past Due
90 or More Days Past DueTotal
Commercial and industrial$4,018 $355 $— $799 $5,172 
Real estate – commercial and farmland6,692 1,129 — — 7,821 
Real estate – residential5,113 711 442 1,106 7,372 
Total$15,823 $2,195 $442 $1,905 $20,365 

The following tables provide the amortized cost basis of financing receivables at December 31, 2024 and 2023 that had a payment default and were modified in the 12 months before default to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

As of December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DeferralCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotal
Commercial and industrial$— $— $1,038 $— $1,038 
Real estate – commercial and farmland— 603 — — 603 
Real estate – residential499 6,746 — 2,233 9,478 
Total$499 $7,349 $1,038 $2,233 $11,119 
As of December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DeferralCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotal
Commercial and industrial$— $— $1,154 $— $1,154 
Real estate – commercial and farmland— — 1,129 — 1,129 
Real estate – residential— 2,067 192 — 2,259 
Total$— $2,067 $2,475 $— $4,542 
Related Party Loans

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has granted loans to certain executive officers, directors and their affiliates. These loans are made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transaction and do not involve more than normal credit risk. Changes in related party loans are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Balance, January 1$140,057 $80,746 
Advances49,158 61,764 
Repayments(4,354)(2,453)
Transactions due to changes in related parties(570)— 
Ending balance$184,291 $140,057 

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses represents an allowance for expected losses over the remaining contractual life of the assets adjusted for prepayments and curtailments. The contractual term does not consider extensions, renewals or modifications. The Company segregates the loan portfolio by type of loan and utilizes this segregation in evaluating exposure to risks within the portfolio.

The allowance for credit losses was determined at December 31, 2024 using a weighting of two economic forecasts from Moody's in order to align with management's best estimate over the reasonable and supportable forecast period. The Moody's baseline scenario was weighted at 75% and the downside 75th percentile S-2 scenario was weighted at 25%. The allowance for credit losses was determined at December 31, 2023 solely using the Moody's baseline scenario economic forecast. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses increased primarily due to the updated economic forecast and organic loan growth during the period. The current forecast reflects, among other things, a negative trend in forecast levels of commercial real estate prices and increased unemployment, partially offset by improvements in forecast levels of home prices and gross domestic product compared with the forecast at December 31, 2023.

The following table details activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the periods indicated. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
(dollars in thousands)Commercial and IndustrialConsumerMortgage WarehouseMunicipalPremium FinanceReal Estate – Construction and Development
Year ended December 31, 2024
Balance, December 31, 2023$64,053 $3,952 $1,678 $345 $602 $61,017 
Provision for loan losses59,726 5,967 584 (287)608 (655)
Loans charged off(53,875)(4,012)— — (9,554)— 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off17,338 1,420 — — 9,080 59 
Balance, December 31, 2024$87,242 $7,327 $2,262 $58 $736 $60,421 
Real Estate –
Commercial and
Farmland
Real Estate –
Residential
Total
Year ended December 31, 2024
Balance, December 31, 2023$110,097 $65,356 $307,100 
Provision for loan losses7,677 (3,779)69,841 
Loans charged off(571)(102)(68,114)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off1,174 186 29,257 
Balance, December 31, 2024$118,377 $61,661 $338,084 
(dollars in thousands)Commercial and IndustrialConsumerMortgage WarehouseMunicipalPremium FinanceReal Estate – Construction and Development
Year ended December 31, 2023
Balance, January 1, 2023
$39,455 $5,587 $2,118 $357 $1,025 $32,659 
Adoption of ASU 2022-02(105)— — — — (37)
Provision for loan losses68,349 2,218 (440)(12)343 27,446 
Loans charged off(58,612)(5,453)— — (6,567)— 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off14,966 1,600 — — 5,801 949 
Balance, December 31, 2023$64,053 $3,952 $1,678 $345 $602 $61,017 
Real Estate –
Commercial and
Farmland
Real Estate –
Residential
Total
Year ended December 31, 2023
Balance, January 1, 2023
$67,433 $57,043 $205,677 
Adoption of ASU 2022-02(722)(847)(1,711)
Provision for loan losses47,079 8,532 153,515 
Loans charged off(4,327)(259)(75,218)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off634 887 24,837 
Balance, December 31, 2023$110,097 $65,356 $307,100 

(dollars in thousands)Commercial and IndustrialConsumerMortgage WarehouseMunicipalPremium FinanceReal Estate – Construction and Development
Year ended December 31, 2022
Balance, January 1, 2022
$26,829 $6,573 $3,231 $401 $2,729 $22,045 
Provision for loan losses21,307 2,278 (1,113)(44)(1,317)9,749 
Loans charged off(18,635)(5,191)— — (5,452)(27)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off9,954 1,927 — — 5,065 892 
Balance, December 31, 2022$39,455 $5,587 $2,118 $357 $1,025 $32,659 
Real Estate –
Commercial and
Farmland
Real Estate –
Residential
Total
Year ended December 31, 2022
Balance, January 1, 2022
$77,831 $27,943 $167,582 
Provision for loan losses(7,049)28,799 52,610 
Loans charged off(3,574)(196)(33,075)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off225 497 18,560 
Balance, December 31, 2022$67,433 $57,043 $205,677 
v3.25.0.1
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Land$69,166 $69,478 
Buildings and leasehold improvements177,356 174,562 
Furniture and equipment89,348 89,756 
Construction in progress3,315 3,997 
Premises and equipment, gross339,185 337,793 
Accumulated depreciation(129,725)(121,358)
Premises and equipment, net$209,460 $216,435 

Depreciation expense was approximately $18.9 million, $19.1 million and $18.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

At December 31, 2024, estimated costs to complete construction projects in progress and other binding commitments for capital expenditures were not a material amount.
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The change in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is summarized below for both the total Company and by the Company's reporting units.
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Consolidated
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year$1,015,646 $1,015,646 
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year$1,015,646 $1,015,646 
Banking
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year$951,148 $951,148 
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year$951,148 $951,148 
Premium Finance Division
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year$64,498 $64,498 
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year$64,498 $64,498 

The Company performs its annual impairment test at December 31 of each year and more frequently if a triggering event occurs. Impairment exists when a reporting unit’s carrying value of goodwill exceeds its fair value.

At December 31, 2024, the Company performed its annual qualitative assessment and determined that it was more likely than not that the reporting units fair values exceeded their carrying values.

The carrying value of intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $70.8 million and $87.9 million, respectively. Intangible assets are comprised of core deposit intangibles, referral relationships intangibles, patent intangibles, trade name intangibles and non-compete agreement intangibles.
The following is a summary of information related to acquired intangible assets:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
   Core deposit premiums$86,454 $66,093 $86,454 $59,045 
   Referral relationships88,651 39,214 88,651 29,790 
  Trade names2,734 2,065 2,734 1,581 
Patent420 126 420 84 
   Non-compete agreements570 570 570 380 
$178,829 $108,068 $178,829 $90,880 

The aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $17.2 million, $18.2 million and $19.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in thousands):
2025$15,937 
202612,394 
202711,127 
202810,005 
20297,954 
Thereafter13,344 
$70,761 
v3.25.0.1
DEPOSITS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Banking and Thrift, Interest [Abstract]  
DEPOSITS DEPOSITS
The scheduled maturities of time deposits at December 31, 2024 for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
2025$3,136,954 
202655,550 
202718,360 
202810,287 
202911,429 
Thereafter78 
$3,232,658 

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $250,000 or more at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $869.5 million and $809.2 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had brokered deposits of $810.1 million. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had brokered deposits of $1.14 billion.

Deposits from principal officers, directors, and their affiliates at December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $19.4 million and $24.0 million, respectively.
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OTHER BORROWINGS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER BORROWINGS OTHER BORROWINGS
Other borrowings consist of the following:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
FHLB borrowings:
Fixed Rate Advance due January 10, 2024; fixed interest rate of 5.450%
$— $50,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due January 17, 2024; fixed interest rate of 5.460%
— 100,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due January 21, 2025; fixed interest rate of 4.430%
50,000 — 
Fixed Rate Advance due March 3, 2025; fixed interest rate of 1.208%
15,000 15,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due March 2, 2027; fixed interest rate of 1.445%
15,000 15,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due March 4, 2030; fixed interest rate of 1.606%
15,000 15,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due December 9, 2030; fixed interest rate of 4.550%
1,366 1,378 
Fixed Rate Advance due December 9, 2030; fixed interest rate of 4.550%
946 954 
Principal Reducing Advance due September 29, 2031; fixed interest rate of 3.095%
984 1,128 
Subordinated notes payable:
Subordinated notes payable due December 15, 2029 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $0 and $1,296, respectively; fixed interest rate of 4.25% through December 14, 2024; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 2.94% (2029 subordinated notes)
— 106,704 
Subordinated notes payable due May 31, 2030 net of unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $653 and $784, respectively; fixed interest rate of 5.875% through May 31, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.63% (Bank subordinated notes) (1)
74,653 75,784 
Subordinated notes payable due October 1, 2030 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $1,161 and $1,362, respectively; fixed interest rate of 3.875% through September 30, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.753% (2030 subordinated notes)
108,839 108,638 
Other Debt:
Advance from correspondent bank due November 28, 2024; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.50%
— 10,000 
Advance from correspondent bank due December 1, 2025; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.65%
10,000 10,000 
$291,788 $509,586 
(1) Previously was to migrate to three-month LIBOR plus 3.63%, but will now migrate to three-month SOFR plus a comparable tenor spread beginning June 1, 2025 through the end of the term, as three-month LIBOR ceased to be published effective July 1, 2023.

The advances from the FHLB are collateralized by a blanket lien on all eligible first mortgage loans and other specific loans in addition to FHLB stock. At December 31, 2024, $3.68 billion was available for additional borrowing on lines with the FHLB.

As of December 31, 2024, the Bank maintained credit arrangements with various financial institutions to purchase federal funds up to $92.0 million.

The Bank also participates in the Federal Reserve discount window borrowings program. At December 31, 2024, the Company had $2.89 billion of loans pledged at the Federal Reserve discount window and had $2.28 billion available for borrowing.

Subordinated Notes Payable

On December 6, 2019, the Company completed the public offering and sale of $120.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2029 (the “2029 subordinated notes”). The 2029 subordinated notes were sold to the public at par pursuant to an underwriting agreement and were issued pursuant to an indenture and a supplemental indenture. The 2029 subordinated notes were scheduled to mature on December 15, 2029 and through December 14, 2024 bore a fixed rate of interest of 4.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Beginning December 15, 2024, the interest rate on the 2029 subordinated notes was scheduled to reset quarterly to a floating rate per annum equal to the then-current three-month SOFR plus 2.94%, payable quarterly in arrears on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year to the maturity date or earlier redemption. On any scheduled interest payment date beginning December 15, 2024, the Company was permitted, at its option, to redeem the 2029 subordinated notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. During 2024 and
2023, the Company repurchased on the open market and redeemed $2.3 million and $12.0 million, respectively, in aggregate principal of the 2029 subordinated notes. The Company elected to redeem all the outstanding notes on December 16, 2024.

On September 28, 2020, the Company completed the public offering and sale of $110.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 3.875% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 (the “2030 subordinated notes”). The 2030 subordinated notes were sold to the public at par pursuant to an underwriting agreement and were issued pursuant to an indenture and a supplemental indenture. The 2030 subordinated notes will mature on October 1, 2030 and through September 30, 2025 will bear a fixed rate of interest of 3.875% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year. Beginning October 1, 2025, the interest rate on the 2030 subordinated notes resets quarterly to a floating rate per annum equal to the then-current three-month SOFR plus 3.753%, payable quarterly in arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year to the maturity date or earlier redemption. On any scheduled interest payment date beginning October 1, 2025, the Company may, at its option, redeem the 2030 subordinated notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The 2029 and 2030 subordinated notes are unsecured and rank equally with all other unsecured subordinated indebtedness of the Company, including any subordinated indebtedness issued in the future under the indenture governing the 2029 and 2030 subordinated notes. The 2029 and 2030 subordinated notes are subordinated in right of payment to all senior indebtedness of the Company. The 2029 and 2030 subordinated notes are obligations of the Company only and are not guaranteed by any subsidiaries, including the Bank. Additionally, the 2029 and 2030 subordinated notes are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries, meaning that creditors of the Company’s subsidiaries (including, in the case of the Bank, its depositors) generally will be paid from those subsidiaries’ assets before holders of the 2029 and 2030 subordinated notes have any claim to those assets.

On July 1, 2019, the Bank assumed $75.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 (the "Bank subordinated notes") as part of its acquisition of Fidelity Southern Corporation, completed in July 2019. The Bank subordinated notes were acquired inclusive of an unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $1.3 million. The Bank subordinated notes will mature on May 31, 2030, and through May 31, 2025 will bear a fixed rate of interest of 5.875% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on December 1 and June 1 of each year. Beginning on June 1, 2025, the interest rate on the Bank subordinated notes resets quarterly to a floating rate per annum equal to the then-current three-month SOFR plus 3.63%, payable quarterly in arrears on September 1, December 1, March 1 and June 1 of each year to the maturity date or earlier redemption. On any scheduled interest payment date beginning June 1, 2025, the Bank may, at its option, redeem the Bank subordinated notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Bank subordinated notes of the Bank are unsecured and structurally rank senior to all other unsecured subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The Bank subordinated notes are subordinated in right of payment to all senior indebtedness of the Bank. During 2024, the Company repurchased on the open market and redeemed $1.0 million in aggregate principal of the Bank subordinated notes.

For regulatory capital adequacy purposes, the Bank subordinated notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Bank and the 2029, 2030 and Bank subordinated notes (collectively "subordinated notes") qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Company. If in the future the subordinated notes no longer qualify as Tier 2 capital, the subordinated notes may be redeemed by the Bank or Company at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, subject to prior approval by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
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SUBORDINATED DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Broker-Dealer [Abstract]  
SUBORDINATED DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES SUBORDINATED DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES
Through formation and various acquisitions, the Company has assumed subordinated deferrable interest debenture obligations related to trusts that issued trust preferred securities. Under applicable accounting standards, the assets and liabilities of such trusts, as well as the related income and expenses, are excluded from the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  However, the subordinated deferrable interest debentures issued by the Company and purchased by the trusts remain on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company's investment in the common stock of the trusts is included in other assets and totaled $4.7 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023. In addition, the related interest expense continues to be included in the consolidated statements of income. For regulatory capital purposes, the trust preferred securities qualify as a component of Tier 2 Capital. At any interest payment date, the Company may redeem the debentures at par and thereby cause a redemption of the trust preferred securities in whole or in part.
The following table summarizes the terms of the Company's outstanding subordinated deferrable interest debentures as of December 31, 2024:
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)

Name of Trust
Issuance Date
Rate(1)
Rate at December 31, 2024
Maturity DateIssuance AmountUnaccreted Purchase DiscountCarrying Value
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust IIMarch 2003
3-month SOFR plus 3.15%
7.74%March 26, 2033$4,640 $653 $3,987 
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust IJune 2003
3-month SOFR plus 3.10%
7.69%June 26, 203315,464 835 14,629 
Coastal Bankshares Statutory Trust IAugust 2003
3-month SOFR plus 3.15%
8.07%October 7, 20335,155 677 4,478 
Jacksonville Statutory Trust IJune 2004
3-month SOFR plus 2.63%
7.24%June 17, 20344,124 570 3,554 
Prosperity Banking Capital Trust IJune 2004
3-month SOFR plus 2.57%
7.16%June 30, 20345,155 973 4,182 
Merchants & Southern Statutory Trust IMarch 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.90%
6.51%March 17, 20353,093 647 2,446 
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust IIMarch 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.89%
6.50%March 17, 203510,310 1,472 8,838 
Atlantic BancGroup, Inc. Statutory Trust ISeptember 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.50%
6.12%September 15, 20353,093 828 2,265 
Coastal Bankshares Statutory Trust IIDecember 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.60%
6.22%December 15, 203510,310 2,509 7,801 
Cherokee Statutory Trust INovember 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.50%
6.12%December 15, 20353,093 502 2,591 
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust IIIJanuary 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.60%
6.22%March 15, 203610,310 2,804 7,506 
Merchants & Southern Statutory Trust IIMarch 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.50%
6.12%June 15, 20363,093 771 2,322 
Jacksonville Statutory Trust IIDecember 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.73%
6.35%December 15, 20363,093 699 2,394 
Ameris Statutory Trust IDecember 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.63%
6.25%December 15, 203637,114 — 37,114 
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust IIIAugust 2007
3-month SOFR plus 1.40%
6.02%September 15, 203720,619 4,218 16,401 
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust IVSeptember 2007
3-month SOFR plus 1.54%
6.16%December 15, 20377,940 3,155 4,785 
Jacksonville Bancorp, Inc. Statutory Trust IIIJune 2008
3-month SOFR plus 3.75%
8.37%September 15, 20387,784 768 7,016 
Total$154,390 $22,081 $132,309 

(1) Rate transitioned to 3-month term SOFR plus a comparable tenor spread adjustment beginning after July 1, 2023 as 3-month LIBOR ceased to be published effective July 1, 2023.
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company consists of changes in net unrealized gains and losses on debt securities available-for-sale. The following table presents activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balances, net of tax, for the period presented.

Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Balance at beginning of period$(35,939)$(46,507)$15,590 
Reclassification for losses included in net income, net of tax— 229 — 
Current year changes, net of tax5,820 10,339 (62,097)
Balance at end of period$(30,119)$(35,939)$(46,507)
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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
The following provides information on noninterest income categories that contain ASC 606 Revenue for the periods indicated. 
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Service charges on deposit accounts
ASC 606 revenue items
   Debit card interchange fees$17,160 $16,161 $15,884 
   Overdraft fees17,339 15,793 15,813 
   Other service charges on deposit accounts16,394 14,621 12,802 
   Total ASC 606 revenue included in service charges on deposits accounts 50,893 46,575 44,499 
Total service charges on deposit accounts$50,893 $46,575 $44,499 
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Other service charges, commissions and fees
ASC 606 revenue items
ATM fees$3,512 $3,856 $3,508 
Total ASC 606 revenue included in other service charges, commission and fees3,512 3,856 3,508 
Other 1,246 545 367 
Total other service charges, commission and fees$4,758 $4,401 $3,875 
Other noninterest income
ASC 606 revenue items
Trust and wealth management$— $114 $4,554 
Total ASC 606 revenue included in other noninterest income— 114 4,554 
Other43,163 28,808 27,211 
Total other noninterest income$43,163 $28,922 $31,765 

The following provides information on net gains (losses) recognized on the sale of OREO for the periods indicated.
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Net gains (losses) recognized on sale of OREO$(148)$2,214 $2,130 
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INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
The income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income consists of the following:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Current - federal$117,978 $84,835 $114,346 
Current - state19,275 23,463 27,889 
Total Current Income Tax Expense$137,253 $108,298 $142,235 
Deferred - federal$(18,918)$(16,882)$(27,408)
Deferred - state(1,160)(3,586)(8,269)
Total Deferred Income Tax Expense$(20,078)$(20,468)$(35,677)
Total Income Tax Expense$117,175 $87,830 $106,558 
The Company’s income tax expense differs from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax statutory rates to income before income taxes. A reconciliation of the differences is as follows:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Federal income statutory rate21 %21 %21 %
Tax at federal income tax rate$99,931 $74,956 $95,151 
Change resulting from:
State income tax, net of federal benefit14,068 14,950 13,763 
Tax-exempt interest(1,866)(1,907)(2,775)
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance(2,210)(1,701)(1,399)
Excess tax benefit from stock compensation(132)(518)(510)
Nondeductible merger expenses— — 167 
BOLI policy redemptions4,488 — — 
Other2,896 2,050 2,161 
Provision for income taxes$117,175 $87,830 $106,558 

The components of deferred income taxes are as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Deferred tax assets
Allowance for credit losses$90,357 $88,494 
Deferred compensation14,421 13,822 
Deferred loan fees435 — 
Purchase accounting adjustments3,112 3,442 
Other real estate owned106 18 
Net operating loss tax carryforward11,319 12,779 
Tax credit carryforwards117 139 
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale8,906 11,218 
Capitalized costs, accrued expenses and other7,550 8,297 
Lease liability13,319 15,081 
149,642 153,290 
Deferred tax liabilities
Premises and equipment10,025 12,167 
Mortgage servicing rights22,135 34,989 
Subordinated debentures5,603 6,149 
Lease financing7,239 9,753 
Goodwill and intangible assets19,998 22,918 
Origination costs11,100 9,984 
Right of use lease asset11,243 12,854 
Deferred loan fees— 318 
87,343 109,132 
Net deferred tax asset$62,299 $44,158 

At December 31, 2024, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $44.8 million which expire at various dates from 2028 to 2036. At December 31, 2024, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $43.9 million which expire at various dates from 2028 to 2036. The federal net operating loss carryforwards are subject to limitations pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and are expected to be recovered over the next 12 years. The state net operating loss carryforwards are subject to similar limitations and are expected to be recovered over the next 12 years. Deferred tax assets are recognized for net operating losses because the benefit is more likely than not to be realized.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management
considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deferred tax assets at December 31, 2024.

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the various states. The Company is no longer subject to examination by federal taxing authorities for years before 2021 and state taxing authorities for years before 2020.

Although Ameris is unable to determine the ultimate outcome of current and future events, Ameris believes that the liability recorded for uncertain tax positions is adequate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized income tax benefits is as follows.

For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Beginning Balance$610 $1,001 
Current Activity:
Additions for tax positions of prior years277 479 
Reductions for statutes of limitations expiring(105)(870)
Settlements(757)— 
Ending Balance$25 $610 

Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits are included as a component of income tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized income tax benefits totaled $3,000 and $133,000 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unrecognized income tax benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, that, if recognized, would affect the effective income tax rate totaled $22,000 and $582,000 (net of the federal benefit on state income tax issues), respectively. Accruals of penalties and interest resulted in a expense of $98,000 and $100 in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Ameris expects that $25,000 of uncertain income tax positions will be either settled or resolved during the next twelve months.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has established a retirement plan for eligible employees. The Ameris Bancorp 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan allows a participant to defer a portion of their compensation and provides that the Company will match a portion of the deferred compensation. The Plan also provides for non-elective and discretionary contributions. All full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Plan provided they have met the eligibility requirements. An employee is eligible to participate in the Plan after 30 days of employment and having attained an age of 18 years.

The aggregate expense under the Plan charged to operations during 2024, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $7.1 million, $7.9 million and $6.3 million, respectively.
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DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]  
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
The Company and the Bank have entered into separate deferred compensation arrangements and supplemental executive retirement plans with certain executive officers and directors. The plans call for certain amounts payable at retirement, death or disability. The estimated present value of the deferred compensation is being accrued over the expected service period. The Company and the Bank have purchased life insurance policies which they intend to use to fund these liabilities. The cash surrender value of the life insurance was $408.6 million and $395.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company and the Bank assumed certain split dollar agreements through acquisitions which provide for death benefits to designated beneficiaries of the executive or director. Accrued deferred compensation of $215,000 and $257,000 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, is included in other liabilities. Accrued supplemental executive retirement plan and split dollar agreement liabilities of $6.8 million and $7.1 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, is also included in other liabilities. Aggregate compensation expense under the plans was $262,000, $78,000 and $776,000 per year for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is included in salaries and employee benefits.
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company awards its employees and directors various forms of share-based incentives under certain plans approved by its shareholders. Awards granted under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan may be in the form of an option, stock appreciation right, restricted share, restricted share unit, performance share, performance share unit, performance award or other stock-based award or any combination thereof within the limitations set forth in the plans. The plans provide that the aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock which may be subject to award may not exceed 2,766,302 subject to adjustment in certain circumstances to prevent dilution. At December 31, 2024, there were 2,175,577 shares available to be issued under the plans.

All stock options have an exercise price that is equal to the closing fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date the options were granted. Options granted under the plans generally vest over a five-year period and have a 10-year maximum term.

The Company did not grant any options during 2024, 2023 or 2022. As of December 31, 2024, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to options.  

As of December 31, 2024, the Company has 268,966 outstanding restricted shares granted under the plans as compensation to certain employees and directors. These shares carry dividend and voting rights. Sales of these shares are restricted prior to the date of vesting, which is one to five years from the date of the grant. Shares issued under the plans are recorded at their fair market value on the date of their grant. The compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the related vesting period. In 2024, 2023 and 2022, compensation expense related to these grants was approximately $5.7 million, $5.3 million, and $4.4 million, respectively. The total income tax benefit related to these grants was approximately $164,000, $770,000 and $293,000 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

It is the Company’s policy to issue new shares for stock option exercises and restricted stock rather than issue treasury shares. The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the options’ related vesting term. The Company did not record any share-based compensation expense related to stock options during 2024, 2023 and 2022. The total income tax benefit related to stock options was approximately $0, $41,000 and $339,000 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

A summary of the activity of non-performance-based options as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 is presented below.
20242023
SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
$ (000)
SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Contractual TermAggregate Intrinsic Value
$ (000)
Under option, beginning of year— $— 16,000 $29.69 
Exercised— — $— (16,000)29.69 $258 
Under option, end of year— $— 0.00$— — $— 0.00$— 
Exercisable at end of year— $— 0.00$— — $— 0.00$— 

A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock awards as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 is presented below.
20242023
SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested shares at beginning of year257,673 $46.05 222,280 $43.31 
Granted130,520 47.03 133,430 44.84 
Vested(108,572)43.42 (95,954)37.99 
Forfeited(10,655)47.51 (2,083)48.00 
Nonvested shares at end of year268,966 47.53 257,673 46.05 
The balance of unearned compensation related to restricted stock grants as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $6.1 million, $6.1 million, and $5.6 million, respectively. At December 31, 2024, the cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

During 2024 and 2023, the Company issued 43,960 and 42,242 performance stock units ("PSUs") with a weighted average grant date fair value of $47.38 and $49.21, respectively, subject to a performance condition tied to tangible book value growth over a three-year period with a potential modifier subject to a total shareholder return ("TSR") performance metric. The Company also granted 43,969 and 42,245 PSUs in 2024 and 2023, respectively, subject to a three-year performance metric of return on tangible common equity relative to a market index with a potential modifier subject to a TSR performance metric with a weighted average grant date fair value of $47.38 and $49.21, respectively. The fair value of the PSUs was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation method. The Company communicates threshold, target and maximum performance PSUs and performance targets to the applicable employees at the time of grant. Dividends are not paid in respect of the awards during the performance period, although dividend equivalents do accrue over the life of the award and will vest, if at all, at the same time as the PSUs to which they relate. The number of PSUs that ultimately vest at the end of the three-year performance period, if any, will be based on the Company's performance relative to the applicable performance metrics. In 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized compensation cost related to these grants of approximately $7.8 million, $4.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The balance of unearned compensation related to PSU grants as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $6.2 million, $4.4 million and $3.1 million, respectively.
A summary of the Company's nonvested PSUs for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 is presented below:
20242023
SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested units at beginning of year146,612 $48.72 110,254 $47.15 
Granted87,929 47.38 84,487 49.21 
Vested(65,756)46.76 (43,182)45.65 
Forfeited— — (4,947)48.92 
Nonvested units at end of year168,785 47.40 146,612 48.72 
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Mortgage Banking Derivatives

The Company maintains a risk management program to manage interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with its mortgage lending activities. This program includes the use of forward contracts and other derivatives that are used to offset changes in value of the mortgage inventory due to changes in market interest rates. Forward contracts to sell primarily fixed-rate mortgage loans are entered into to reduce the exposure to market risk arising from potential changes in interest rates, which could affect the fair value of mortgage loans held for sale and outstanding interest rate lock commitments, which guarantee a certain interest rate if the loan is ultimately funded or granted by the Company as a mortgage loan held for sale. The commitments to sell mortgage loans are at fixed prices and are scheduled to settle at specified dates.

The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments for residential mortgage loans which commits it to lend funds to a potential borrower at a specific interest rate and within a specified period of time. Interest rate lock commitments that relate to the origination of mortgage loans that, if originated, will be held for sale, are considered derivative financial instruments under applicable accounting guidance. Outstanding interest rate lock commitments expose the Company to the risk that the price of the mortgage loans underlying the commitments may decline due to increases in mortgage interest rates from inception of the rate lock to the funding of the loan and the eventual commitment for sale into the secondary market.

These mortgage banking derivatives are carried at fair value and are not designated in hedge relationships. Fair values are estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date of the commitments. Changes in the fair values of these mortgage banking derivatives are included as a component of mortgage banking activity in the consolidated statements of income.
Customer Related Derivative Positions

The Company enters into interest rate derivative contracts to facilitate the risk management strategies of certain clients. The Company mitigates this risk largely by entering into equal and offsetting interest rate derivative agreements with highly rated counterparties. The interest rate contracts are free-standing derivatives and are recorded at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The credit risk to these clients is evaluated and included in the calculation of fair value. Fair value changes including credit-related adjustments are recorded as a component of other noninterest income.

Risk Participation Agreement

The Company has entered into a risk participation agreement swap, that is associated with a loan participation, where the Company is not the counterparty to the interest rate swap that is associated with the risk participation sold. The interest rate swap mark to market only impacts the Company if the swap is in a liability position to the counterparty and the customer defaults on payments to the counterparty.

The following table reflects the notional amount and fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Fair ValueFair Value
(dollars in thousands)Notional Amount
Derivative Assets(1)
Derivative Liabilities(2)
Notional Amount
Derivative Assets(1)
Derivative Liabilities(2)
Interest rate contracts(3)
$901,597 $8,717 $8,718 $736,188 $5,937 $6,203 
Risk participation agreement26,163 — 13 26,163 — 65 
Mortgage derivatives - interest rate lock commitments192,528 1,504 — 171,750 3,636 — 
Mortgage derivatives - forward contracts related to mortgage loans held for sale1,153,717 5,795 — 663,015 — 5,790 
(1)Derivative assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Derivative liabilities are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)Includes interest rate contracts for client swaps and offsetting positions.

The net gains (losses) relating to changes in fair value from derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are summarized below for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)Location202420232022
Interest rate contracts(1)
Other noninterest income$265 $(272)$
Risk participation agreementOther noninterest income52 195 — 
Interest rate lock commitmentsMortgage banking activity(2,132)2,201 (10,506)
Forward contracts related to mortgage loans held for saleMortgage banking activity11,585 (8,289)3,209 
(1)Gain (loss) represents net fair value adjustments (including credit related adjustments) for client swaps and offsetting positions.
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FAIR VALUE MEASURES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASURES FAIR VALUE MEASURES
The fair value of an asset or liability is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various assets and liabilities. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on discounted cash flows or other valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the asset or liability. The accounting standard for disclosures about the fair value measures excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
The Company's loans held for sale under the fair value option are comprised of the following:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Mortgage loans held for sale$528,599 $281,332 
SBA loans held for sale— — 
Total loans held for sale$528,599 $281,332 

The Company has elected to record mortgage loans held for sale at fair value in order to eliminate the complexities and inherent difficulties of achieving hedge accounting and to better align reported results with the underlying economic changes in value of the loans and related hedge instruments. This election impacts the timing and recognition of origination fees and costs, as well as servicing value, which are now recognized in earnings at the time of origination. Interest income on mortgage loans held for sale is recorded on an accrual basis in the consolidated statement of income under the heading interest income – interest and fees on loans. The servicing value is included in the fair value of the interest rate lock commitments with borrowers. The mark to market adjustments related to mortgage loans held for sale and the associated economic hedges are captured in mortgage banking activities. A net loss of $3.9 million, a net gain of $6.4 million and a net loss of $35.4 million resulting from fair value changes of these mortgage loans were recorded in income during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These amounts do not reflect changes in fair values of related derivative instruments used to hedge exposure to market-related risks associated with these mortgage loans. The Company’s valuation of mortgage loans held for sale incorporates an assumption for credit risk; however, given the short-term period that the Company holds these loans, valuation adjustments attributable to instrument-specific credit risk is nominal. A net gain of $9.5 million and net losses of $6.1 million and $7.3 million resulting from changes in the fair value of the related derivative financial instruments used to hedge exposure to the market-related risks associated with these mortgage loans were recorded in income during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The following table summarizes the difference between the fair value and the principal balance for mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Aggregate fair value of mortgage loans held for sale$528,599 $281,332 
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans held for sale525,071 273,915 
Past due loans of 90 days or more— 781 
Nonaccrual loans— 781 
Unpaid principal balance of nonaccrual loans— 774 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no SBA loans held for sale.
The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available-for-sale, loans held for sale and derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. From time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as collateral-dependent loans, loan servicing rights and OREO. Additionally, the Company is required to disclose, but not record, the fair value of other financial instruments.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its assets and liabilities recorded at fair value and for estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash and Due From Banks and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Banks: Cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in banks are repriced on a short-term basis; as such, the carrying value approximates fair value approximates fair value.

Debt Securities: The fair value of debt securities is determined by various valuation methodologies. Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows, and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and includes certain U.S. agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage and debt obligations, SBA pool securities and municipal securities. The Level 2 fair value pricing is provided by an independent third party and is based upon similar securities in an active market. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and may include certain residual municipal securities and other less liquid securities.

Loans Held for Sale: The Company records mortgage and SBA loans held for sale at fair value under the fair value option. The fair value of loans held for sale is determined on outstanding commitments from third party investors in the secondary markets and is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Loans: The fair value for loans held for investment is estimated using an exit price methodology.  An exit price methodology considers expected cash flows that take into account contractual loan terms, as applicable, prepayment expectations, probability of default, loss severity in the event of default, recovery lag and, in the case of variable rate loans, expectations for future interest rate movements. These cash flows are present valued at a risk adjusted discount rate, which considers the cost of funding, liquidity, servicing costs, and other factors.   Because observable quoted prices seldom exist for identical or similar assets carried in loans held for investment, Level 3 inputs are primarily used to determine fair value exit pricing. The fair value of collateral-dependent loans is estimated based on discounted cash flows or underlying collateral values, where applicable. When foreclosure is probable, the fair value of collateral-dependent loans is determined based on collateral values less estimated costs to sell. The fair value of collateral dependent-loans for which foreclosure is not probable is measured either using discounted cash flows or estimated collateral value. Management has determined that the majority of collateral-dependent loans are Level 3 assets due to the extensive use of market appraisals.

Other Real Estate Owned: The fair value of OREO is determined using certified appraisals and internal evaluations that value the property at its highest and best use by applying traditional valuation methods common to the industry. The Company does not hold any OREO for profit purposes and all other real estate is actively marketed for sale. In most cases, management has determined that additional write-downs are required beyond what is calculable from the appraisal to carry the property at levels that would attract buyers. Because this additional write-down is not based on observable inputs, management has determined that OREO should be classified as Level 3.

Deposits: The carrying amount of demand deposits, savings deposits and variable-rate certificates of deposit approximates fair value due to those products having no stated maturity. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using interest rates currently being offered for certificates of similar maturities and is classified as Level 2.

Other Borrowings: The carrying amount of variable rate other borrowings approximates fair value and is classified as Level 1. The fair value of fixed rate other borrowings is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements and is classified as Level 2.

Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures: The fair value of the Company’s trust preferred securities is based on discounted cash flows using rates for securities with similar terms and remaining maturities and are classified as Level 2.

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments: Because commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are typically made using variable rates and have short maturities, the carrying value and fair value are immaterial for disclosure.

Derivatives: The Company has entered into derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the derivatives. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The fair value of the derivatives is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted
expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves derived from observable market interest rate curves).

The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting any applicable credit enhancements such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees.

Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivative fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself or the counterparty. However, as of December 31, 2024, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustment is not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined that its derivative valuation in its entirety is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands) Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets:
U.S. Treasuries $796,464 $796,464 $— $— 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies994 — 994 — 
State, county and municipal securities24,740 — 24,740 — 
Corporate debt securities10,283 — 9,263 1,020 
SBA pool securities70,482 — 70,482 — 
Mortgage-backed securities768,297 — 768,297 — 
Loans held for sale528,599 — 528,599 — 
Derivative financial instruments8,717 — 8,717 — 
Mortgage banking derivative instruments7,299 — 7,299 — 
Total recurring assets at fair value$2,215,875 $796,464 $1,418,391 $1,020 
Financial liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$8,718 $— $8,718 $— 
Risk participation agreement13 — 13 — 
Total recurring liabilities at fair value$8,731 $— $8,731 $— 
                                                                                                    
Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets:
U.S. Treasuries$720,877 $720,877 $— $— 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies985 — 985 — 
State, county and municipal securities28,051 — 28,051 — 
Corporate debt securities10,027 — 9,037 990 
SBA pool securities51,516 — 51,516 — 
Mortgage-backed securities591,488 — 591,488 — 
Loans held for sale281,332 — 281,332 — 
Derivative financial instruments5,937 — 5,937 — 
Mortgage banking derivative instruments3,636 — 3,636 — 
Total recurring assets at fair value$1,693,849 $720,877 $971,982 $990 
Financial liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$6,203 $— $6,203 $— 
Risk participation agreement65 — 65 — 
Mortgage banking derivative instruments5,790 — 5,790 — 
Total recurring liabilities at fair value$12,058 $— $12,058 $— 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
December 31, 2024
Collateral-dependent loans$45,697 $— $— $45,697 
Other real estate owned1,010 — — 1,010 
Total nonrecurring assets at fair value$46,707 $— $— $46,707 
December 31, 2023
Collateral-dependent loans$36,978 $— $— $36,978 
Other real estate owned5,324 — — 5,324 
Total nonrecurring assets at fair value$42,302 $— $— $42,302 

The inputs used to determine estimated fair value of collateral-dependent loans include market conditions, loan term, underlying collateral characteristics and discount rates. The inputs used to determine fair value of OREO include market conditions, estimated marketing period or holding period, underlying collateral characteristics and discount rates.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there was not a change in the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value.
The following table shows significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets.
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueValuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
Range of DiscountsWeighted Average Discount
As of December 31, 2024
Recurring:
Debt securities available-for-sale$1,020 Discounted cash flowsProbability of Default10.3%10.3%
Loss Given Default45%45%
Nonrecurring:
Collateral-dependent loans$45,697 Third-party appraisals and discounted cash flowsCollateral
discounts and discount rates
15% - 60%
30%
Other real estate owned$1,010 Third party appraisals
and sales contracts
Collateral
discounts and
estimated
costs to sell
15% - 44%
26.8%
As of December 31, 2023
Recurring:
Debt securities available-for-sale$990 Discounted cash flowsProbability of Default11%11%
Loss Given Default42%42%
Nonrecurring:
Collateral-dependent loans$36,978 Third-party appraisals and discounted cash flowsCollateral
discounts and discount rates
11% - 60%
28%
Other real estate owned$5,324 Third party appraisals
and sales contracts
Collateral
discounts and
estimated
costs to sell
15% - 33%
22%
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments, not shown elsewhere in these financial statements, were as follows.
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Carrying AmountLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks$244,980 $244,980 $— $— $244,980 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks975,397 975,397 — — 975,397 
Debt securities held-to-maturity164,677 — 144,028 — 144,028 
Loans, net20,356,125 — — 19,882,553 19,882,553 
Financial liabilities:
Deposits21,722,448 — 21,721,421 — 21,721,421 
Other borrowings291,788 — 291,213 — 291,213 
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures132,309 — 142,202 — 142,202 
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Carrying AmountLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks$230,470 $230,470 $— $— $230,470 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks936,834 936,834 — — 936,834 
Debt securities held-to-maturity141,512 — 122,731 122,731 
Loans, net19,925,225 — — 19,332,899 19,332,899 
Financial liabilities:
Deposits20,708,509 — 20,707,463 — 20,707,463 
Other borrowings509,586 — 501,723 — 501,723 
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures130,315 — 141,407 — 141,407 
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LEASES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES LEASES
Operating lease cost was $10.8 million, $12.3 million and $11.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, sublease income was $715,000, $1.3 million and $683,000, respectively. Variable rent expense and short-term lease expense were not material for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The following table presents the impact of leases on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)Location20242023
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOther assets$45,069 $49,864 
Operating lease liabilitiesOther liabilities53,403 58,521 
Future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities are summarized as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,Lease Liability
2025$10,246 
20269,520 
20278,535 
20286,918 
20295,590 
Thereafter16,863 
Total lease payments$57,672 
Less: Interest(4,269)
Present value of lease liabilities$53,403 
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
Supplemental lease information
202420232022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)6.97.68.1
Weighted-average discount rate1.92 %1.68 %1.46 %
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases (cash payments)$11,378 $12,045 $12,013 
Operating cash flows from operating leases (lease liability reduction)$11,378 $12,045 $12,064 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for leases entered into during the year$5,488 $2,827 $7,226 
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Loan Commitments

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. They involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Company's balance sheets.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Company’s commitments is as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Commitments to extend credit$3,578,227 $4,412,818 
Unused home equity lines of credit437,304 386,574 
Financial standby letters of credit39,507 37,546 
Mortgage interest rate lock commitments192,528 171,750 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments, predominantly at variable interest rates, generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Collateral is required in instances which the Company deems necessary. The Company has not been required to perform on any material
financial standby letters of credit and the Company has not incurred any losses on financial standby letters of credit for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments which is recorded in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The following table presents activity in the allowance for unfunded commitments for the periods presented.
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Balance at beginning of period$41,558 $52,411 $33,185 
Provision for unfunded commitments(11,048)(10,853)19,226 
Balance at end of period$30,510 $41,558 $52,411 

Other Commitments

As of December 31, 2024, letters of credit issued by the FHLB totaling $1.3 billion were used to guarantee the Bank’s performance related to a portion of its public fund deposit balances.

Litigation and Regulatory Contingencies

From time to time, the Company and the Bank are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and disputes that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company and the Bank are also subject to regulatory examinations, information gathering requests, inquiries and investigations in the ordinary course of business. Based on the Company’s current knowledge and advice of counsel, management presently does not believe that the liabilities arising from these legal and regulatory matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these legal and regulatory matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for any particular period.

The Company’s management and its legal counsel periodically assess contingent liabilities, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, would be disclosed. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the nature of the guarantee would be disclosed.
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REGULATORY MATTERS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Banking and Thrift, Interest [Abstract]  
REGULATORY MATTERS REGULATORY MATTERS
The Bank is subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be declared without prior regulatory approval. At December 31, 2024, $196.0 million of retained earnings were available for dividend declaration without regulatory approval.

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Under the regulatory capital frameworks adopted by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC, Ameris and the Bank must each maintain a common equity Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 4.5%, a Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 6%, a total capital to total risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 8% and a leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets of at least 4%. Ameris and the Bank are also required to maintain a capital
conservation buffer of common equity Tier 1 capital of at least 2.5% of risk-weighted assets in addition to the minimum risk-based capital ratios in order to avoid certain restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments.

In March 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC issued an interim final rule that delays the estimated impact on regulatory capital stemming from the implementation of CECL. The interim final rule provides banking organizations that implement CECL in 2020 the option to delay for two years an estimate of CECL’s effect on regulatory capital, relative to the incurred loss methodology’s effect on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period. As a result, the Company and Bank elected the five-year transition relief allowed under the interim final rule effective March 31, 2020.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the most recent notification from the regulatory authorities categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Common Equity Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

The Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table.
ActualFor Capital Adequacy PurposesTo Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
(dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
As of December 31, 2024
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets):
Company$2,729,727 10.74 %$1,016,543 4.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,834,667 11.17 %$1,015,484 4.00 %$1,269,354 5.00 %
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,729,727 12.65 %$1,510,315 7.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,834,667 13.15 %$1,509,040 7.00 %$1,401,251 6.50 %
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,729,727 12.65 %$1,833,954 8.50 %—N/A—
Bank$2,834,667 13.15 %$1,832,406 8.50 %$1,724,617 8.00 %
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$3,316,661 15.37 %$2,265,473 10.50 %—N/A—
Bank$3,179,067 14.75 %$2,263,560 10.50 %$2,155,771 10.00 %
As of December 31, 2023
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets):
Company$2,417,341 9.93 %$974,053 4.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,600,274 10.69 %$973,023 4.00 %$1,216,279 5.00 %
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,417,341 11.23 %$1,506,241 7.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,600,274 12.09 %$1,505,318 7.00 %$1,397,795 6.50 %
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,417,341 11.23 %$1,829,007 8.50 %—N/A—
Bank$2,600,274 12.09 %$1,827,886 8.50 %$1,720,363 8.00 %
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$3,110,025 14.45 %$2,259,362 10.50 %—N/A—
Bank$2,944,480 13.69 %$2,257,977 10.50 %$2,150,454 10.00 %
The CET1 Ratios, the Tier 1 Capital Ratios, and the Total Capital Ratios displayed in the above table under the heading “For Capital Adequacy Purposes” includes the capital conservation buffer of 2.50% for December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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SEGMENT REPORTING
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT REPORTING SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company has the following four reportable segments: Banking Division, Retail Mortgage Division, Warehouse Lending Division and Premium Finance Division. The Banking Division derives its revenues from the delivery of full-service financial services, including commercial loans, consumer loans and deposit accounts. The Retail Mortgage Division derives its revenues from the origination, sales and servicing of one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. The Warehouse Lending Division derives its revenues from the origination and servicing of warehouse lines to other businesses that are secured by underlying one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. The Premium Finance Division derives its revenues from the origination and servicing of commercial insurance premium finance loans.

The Banking, Retail Mortgage, Warehouse Lending and Premium Finance Divisions are managed as separate business units because of the different products and services they provide. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on profit or loss from operations. There are no material intersegment sales or transfers. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company consolidated its former SBA Division into the Banking Division based on the similarity of products and services offered, customers served and materiality of its operating profit. Prior period segment information for the Banking Division was reclassified to reflect this consolidation.

The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) within the Company is the Chief Executive Officer, who also serves as Chair of the Executive Committee and as a member of the Board of Directors. The CODM regularly receives a package of period end reports and works with management in making the necessary operating decisions, including allocation of resources. This includes evaluation of performance as measured by net income for each segment. Each segment that is reported has strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting sessions at least annually with the CODM through executive management.
The following table presents selected financial information with respect to the Company’s reportable business segments for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. There are no material intersegment sales or transfers:
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Banking DivisionRetail Mortgage DivisionWarehouse Lending DivisionPremium Finance DivisionTotal
Interest income$962,918 $236,670 $75,264 $103,432 $1,378,284 
Interest expense271,201 142,374 48,492 67,027 529,094 
Net interest income691,717 94,296 26,772 36,405 849,190 
Provision for credit losses60,434 (2,799)275 883 58,793 
Noninterest income121,972 167,031 4,209 45 293,257 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits243,795 92,436 3,216 8,194 347,641 
Occupancy and equipment expenses44,568 3,965 26 225 48,784 
Data processing and communications expenses54,121 5,048 160 370 59,699 
Other expenses(1)
96,049 50,209 976 4,436 151,670 
Total noninterest expense438,533 151,658 4,378 13,225 607,794 
Income before income tax expense314,722 112,468 26,328 22,342 475,860 
Income tax expense83,503 23,618 5,529 4,525 117,175 
Net income$231,219 $88,850 $20,799 $17,817 $358,685 
Total assets$18,954,256 $4,828,842 $983,229 $1,495,723 $26,262,050 
Goodwill$951,148 $— $— $64,498 $1,015,646 
Other intangible assets, net$67,721 $— $— $3,040 $70,761 
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Banking DivisionRetail Mortgage DivisionWarehouse Lending DivisionPremium Finance DivisionTotal
Interest income$913,439 $212,106 $71,110 $83,780 $1,280,435 
Interest expense224,543 123,804 47,271 49,773 445,391 
Net interest income688,896 88,302 23,839 34,007 835,044 
Provision for credit losses132,789 9,535 (440)772 142,656 
Noninterest income102,177 137,145 3,475 31 242,828 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits228,399 80,317 2,794 8,600 320,110 
Occupancy and equipment expenses46,232 4,899 314 51,450 
Data processing and communications expenses48,155 4,836 171 324 53,486 
Other expenses(1)
100,752 47,393 873 4,217 153,235 
Total noninterest expense423,538 137,445 3,843 13,455 578,281 
Income before income tax expense234,746 78,467 23,911 19,811 356,935 
Income tax expense62,297 16,478 5,021 4,034 87,830 
Net income$172,449 $61,989 $18,890 $15,777 $269,105 
Total assets$18,291,626 $4,916,753 $825,415 $1,169,905 $25,203,699 
Goodwill$951,148 $— $— $64,498 $1,015,646 
Other intangible assets, net$81,959 $— $— $5,990 $87,949 
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Banking DivisionRetail Mortgage DivisionWarehouse Lending DivisionPremium Finance DivisionTotal
Interest income$648,309 $155,533 $43,521 $46,523 $893,886 
Interest expense(12,698)76,339 16,794 12,425 92,860 
Net interest income661,007 79,194 26,727 34,098 801,026 
Provision for credit losses61,549 12,351 (1,074)(1,129)71,697 
Noninterest income97,815 182,039 4,537 33 284,424 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits202,128 107,810 1,973 7,808 319,719 
Occupancy and equipment expenses45,441 5,579 337 51,361 
Data processing and communications expenses44,073 4,580 187 388 49,228 
Other expenses(1)
87,340 48,224 830 3,953 140,347 
Total noninterest expense378,982 166,193 2,994 12,486 560,655 
Income before income tax expense318,291 82,689 29,344 22,774 453,098 
Income tax expense78,343 17,364 6,162 4,689 106,558 
Net income$239,948 $65,325 $23,182 $18,085 $346,540 
Total assets$18,105,049 $4,739,612 $1,016,192 $1,192,433 $25,053,286 
Goodwill$951,148 $— $— $64,498 $1,015,646 
Other intangible assets, net$97,254 $— $— $8,940 $106,194 
(1) Other expenses for each reportable segment include credit resolution-related expenses, advertising and marketing expenses, amortization of intangible assets, and loan servicing expenses.
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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERIS BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERIS BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERIS BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in thousands)
20242023
Assets
Cash and due from banks$141,836 $165,179 
Investment in subsidiaries3,857,797 3,611,093 
Other assets29,920 29,898 
Total assets$4,029,553 $3,806,170 
Liabilities
Other liabilities$36,883 $33,766 
Other borrowings108,839 215,342 
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures132,309 130,315 
Total liabilities278,031 379,423 
Shareholders' equity3,751,522 3,426,747 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,029,553 $3,806,170 


Condensed Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(dollars in thousands)
202420232022
Income
Dividends from subsidiaries$149,000 $175,000 $50,000 
Other income347 462 175 
Securities gains24 — 270 
Total income149,371 175,462 50,445 
Expense
Interest expense22,504 24,568 22,170 
Other expense18,651 13,858 11,154 
Total expense41,155 38,426 33,324 
Income before taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries108,216 137,036 17,121 
Income tax benefit9,586 10,738 8,553 
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries117,802 147,774 25,674 
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries240,883 121,331 320,866 
Net income$358,685 $269,105 $346,540 
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(dollars in thousands)
202420232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$358,685 $269,105 $346,540 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense13,440 9,950 6,706 
Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries(240,883)(121,331)(320,866)
Decrease in interest payable(204)(319)(961)
Increase in tax payable1,540 3,021 8,596 
Provision for deferred taxes(788)(1,165)(649)
Gain on sale of other investments(24)— (270)
Change attributable to other operating activities2,179 1,188 200 
Total adjustments(224,740)(108,656)(307,244)
Net cash provided by operating activities133,945 160,449 39,296 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net (increase) decrease in other investments— — 213 
Investment in subsidiary— — (65,000)
Net cash used in investing activities— — (64,787)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of treasury shares(7,954)(20,346)(22,421)
Dividends paid - common stock(41,460)(41,649)(41,610)
Repayment of other borrowings(107,874)(86,850)— 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 476 2,799 
Net cash used in by financing activities(157,288)(148,369)(61,232)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(23,343)12,080 (86,723)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year165,179 153,099 239,822 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$141,836 $165,179 $153,099 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for interest$22,708 $24,887 $23,131 
Cash received during the year for income taxes$(10,338)$(12,593)$(16,499)
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LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]  
LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS
The Company sells certain residential mortgage loans and SBA loans to third parties. All such transfers are accounted for as sales and the continuing involvement in the loans sold is limited to certain servicing responsibilities. The Company has also acquired portfolios of residential mortgage and SBA loans serviced for others. Loan servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently recorded at the lower of cost or fair value and are amortized over the remaining service life of the loans, with consideration given to prepayment assumptions. Loan servicing rights are recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

The carrying value of the loan servicing rights assets is shown in the table below:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Loan Servicing Rights
Residential mortgage$112,514 $171,915 
SBA2,926 2,737 
Total loan servicing rights$115,440 $174,652 
Residential Mortgage Loans

The Company sells certain first-lien residential mortgage loans to third party investors, primarily Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”). The Company retains the related mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) and receives servicing fees on certain of these loans. The net gain on loan sales, MSRs amortization and recoveries/impairment, and ongoing servicing fees on the portfolio of loans serviced for others are recorded in the consolidated statements of income as part of mortgage banking activity.

During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded servicing fee income of $60.4 million, $61.8 million and $70.0 million, respectively. Servicing fee income includes servicing fees, late fees and ancillary fees earned for each period.

The table below is an analysis of the activity in the Company’s MSRs and impairment:
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Residential mortgage servicing rights
Beginning carrying value, net$171,915 $147,014 $206,944 
Additions34,986 44,305 64,020 
Amortization(17,501)(19,404)(24,995)
(Impairment)/recoveries— — 21,824 
Disposals(76,886)— (120,779)
Ending carrying value, net$112,514 $171,915 $147,014 
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Residential mortgage servicing impairment
Beginning balance$— $— $25,782 
Recoveries— — (21,824)
Reduction due to disposal— — (3,958)
Ending balance$— $— $— 

The key metrics and the sensitivity of the residential mortgage servicing rights fair value to adverse changes in model inputs and/or assumptions are summarized below:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Residential mortgage servicing rights
Unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others$8,856,724 $12,454,454 
Composition of residential loans serviced for others:
FHLMC24.51 %17.54 %
FNMA68.42 %50.51 %
GNMA7.07 %31.95 %
Total100.00 %100.00 %
Weighted average term (months)353355
Weighted average age (months)3327
Modeled prepayment speed7.37 %8.56 %
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change(2,474)(4,492)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change(5,227)(9,444)
Weighted average discount rate10.79 %10.98 %
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change(3,283)(5,110)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change(7,379)(11,181)
The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in model inputs and/or assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of a change in input or assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. In addition, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular input or assumption on the value of the residential mortgage servicing rights is calculated without changing any other input or assumption. In reality, a change in another factor may magnify or counteract the effect of the change in the first.

SBA Loans

All sales of SBA loans, consisting of the guaranteed portion, are executed on a servicing retained basis. These loans, which are partially guaranteed by the SBA, are generally secured by business property such as real estate, inventory, equipment and accounts receivable. The net gain on SBA loan sales, amortization and impairment/recoveries of servicing rights, and ongoing servicing fees are recorded in the consolidated statements of income as part of other noninterest income.

During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded servicing fee income of $2.2 million, $2.8 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Servicing fee income includes servicing fees, late fees and ancillary fees earned for each period.

The table below is an analysis of the activity in the Company’s SBA loan servicing rights and impairment:
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
SBA servicing rights
Beginning carrying value, net$2,737 $3,443 $5,556 
Additions1,400 392 889 
Amortization(1,211)(1,098)(3,002)
Ending carrying value, net$2,926 $2,737 $3,443 

The key metrics and the sensitivity of the SBA servicing rights fair value to adverse changes in model inputs and/or assumptions are summarized below:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
SBA servicing rights
Unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others$235,793 $271,164 
Weighted average life (in years)3.183.31
Modeled prepayment speed18.95 %20.83 %
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change(192)(171)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change(366)(327)
Weighted average discount rate11.27 %14.70 %
Decline in fair value due to a 100 basis point adverse change(97)(69)
Decline in fair value due to a 200 basis point adverse change(190)(135)

The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in model inputs and/or assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of a change in input or assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. In addition, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular input or assumption on the value of the SBA servicing rights is calculated without changing any other input or assumption. In reality, a change in another factor may magnify or counteract the effect of the change in the first.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 358,685 $ 269,105 $ 346,540
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
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Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Our Board is regularly involved in oversight of the Company’s risk management program, and cybersecurity represents an important component of the Company’s overall approach to enterprise risk management (“ERM”). In general, the Company seeks to address cybersecurity risks through a comprehensive, cross-functional approach that is focused on preserving the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information that the Company collects, stores and uses. Our principal objective for managing cybersecurity risk is to effectively identify and prevent or mitigate the impacts of external threat events or other efforts to penetrate, disrupt or misuse our systems or information.

The underlying controls of our information security program are based on regulatory guidance, recognized best practices and industry standards, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. In addition, we leverage certain industry and government associations, third-party benchmarking, audits and threat intelligence feeds to facilitate and promote program effectiveness. Our Corporate Information Security Officer and our Chief Information Officer, to whom the Corporate Information Security Officer reports, as well as key members of their teams, regularly collaborate with peer banks, industry groups and others to consider cybersecurity trends and best practices. The information security program is periodically reviewed by these individuals and their teams with the goal of addressing evolving threats and conditions. Our enterprise information security team consists of information security professionals with varying degrees of education and experience who are generally subject to professional education and certification requirements. In addition, our team leverages managed security service providers to supplement the Company's internal skillsets and capabilities.

As one of the critical elements of our overall ERM approach, our cybersecurity program includes a focus on the following key areas:
Governance. As discussed further below, the Board’s oversight of cybersecurity risk management is supported by the Enterprise Risk Committee of the Board (the “ERC”), which regularly interacts with the Company’s ERM function, Corporate Information Security Officer, Business Continuity Director and other key members of management. The activities of the ERC include a quarterly review of our cybersecurity risk profile, and the ERC provides a report of its activities at each meeting of the full Board.
Technical Safeguards. We deploy technical safeguards that are designed to protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats, including authentication and access, firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, anti-malware functionality and data protection controls, which are evaluated and improved through vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity threat intelligence.
Third-Party Risk Management. We have designed and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based program in accordance with applicable regulatory standards for identifying and overseeing cybersecurity risks, among others, presented by third parties with whom we engage for the conduct of our business, including vendors, service providers and other external users of our systems, as well as the systems of third parties that could adversely impact our business in the event of a cybersecurity incident affecting those third-party systems.
Education and Awareness. We provide regular, mandatory training for our employees regarding cybersecurity threats as a means to equip them with effective tools to address cybersecurity threats, and to communicate our evolving information security policies, standards, processes and practices.
Incident Response Plan. In addition, we maintain a comprehensive incident response plan that provides a documented framework for responding to actual or potential cybersecurity incidents, including timely notification to appropriate management committees and, as appropriate, the ERC. The incident response plan is overseen by our Business Continuity Director, who reports directly to our Chief Information Officer, and coordinated across multiple parts of the Company, with key members of management included in the implementation and execution of the plan. The incident response plan is updated as appropriate and evaluated at least annually.
We also engage in the periodic assessment and testing of our policies, standards, processes and practices that are designed to address cybersecurity threats and incidents. These efforts include a wide range of activities, including audits, assessments, tabletop exercises, threat modeling, vulnerability and penetration testing and other exercises focused on evaluating the effectiveness of our cybersecurity measures and planning. We regularly engage third parties to perform assessments on our cybersecurity measures, including information security maturity assessments, audits and independent reviews of our
information security control environment and operating effectiveness. The results of such assessments, audits and reviews are reported to the ERC, who reports such results to the Board as appropriate, and we tailor our cybersecurity policies, standards, processes and practices as necessary based on the information provided by these assessments, audits and reviews.
The threat posed by cyberattacks and other cybersecurity incidents is significant, notwithstanding our prevention and mitigation systems and processes. To date, we have not experienced cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company, including our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. For additional discussion of risks from cybersecurity threats, see “Cyberattacks or other security breaches could have a material adverse effect on our business.” in Item 1A., “Risk Factors.”
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] Our Board is regularly involved in oversight of the Company’s risk management program, and cybersecurity represents an important component of the Company’s overall approach to enterprise risk management (“ERM”). In general, the Company seeks to address cybersecurity risks through a comprehensive, cross-functional approach that is focused on preserving the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information that the Company collects, stores and uses. Our principal objective for managing cybersecurity risk is to effectively identify and prevent or mitigate the impacts of external threat events or other efforts to penetrate, disrupt or misuse our systems or information.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
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Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] The Board, in coordination with the ERC, oversees our ERM process, including specifically the management of risks arising from cybersecurity threats. The Board and the ERC each receive periodic presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment and information security considerations that may arise with respect to our peers, key vendors and other relevant third parties. If a cybersecurity incident meeting established reporting thresholds should occur, the Board and the ERC would also receive timely information regarding such incident, plus appropriate updates until the situation has been sufficiently resolved.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our Corporate Information Security Officer ("CISO"), who has relevant degrees and more than 17 years of information technology and information security experience, including five years in the financial services industry, manages our enterprise information security function and administers our information security program.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Board, in coordination with the ERC, oversees our ERM process, including specifically the management of risks arising from cybersecurity threats. The Board and the ERC each receive periodic presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment and information security considerations that may arise with respect to our peers, key vendors and other relevant third parties. If a cybersecurity incident meeting established reporting thresholds should occur, the Board and the ERC would also receive timely information regarding such incident, plus appropriate updates until the situation has been sufficiently resolved.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Our Corporate Information Security Officer ("CISO"), who has relevant degrees and more than 17 years of information technology and information security experience, including five years in the financial services industry, manages our enterprise information security function and administers our information security program. The roles and responsibilities of the CISO's department include delivering and operating security capabilities and controls to detect, identify, protect against and recover from cyberattacks, as well as coordination with our Business Continuity Director for additional risk assessment, incident response and business resilience. These responsibilities are addressed by a first line of defense function, with our second line of defense function, including the Corporate Information Security Officer, providing oversight, guidance, monitoring and management of the first line’s activities. Through ongoing engagement among these personnel, our Corporate Information Security Officer and other key members of management routinely monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents, and report such threats and incidents to the ERC when appropriate.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our Corporate Information Security Officer ("CISO"), who has relevant degrees and more than 17 years of information technology and information security experience, including five years in the financial services industry, manages our enterprise information security function and administers our information security program.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our Corporate Information Security Officer ("CISO"), who has relevant degrees and more than 17 years of information technology and information security experience, including five years in the financial services industry, manages our enterprise information security function and administers our information security program.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The Board, in coordination with the ERC, oversees our ERM process, including specifically the management of risks arising from cybersecurity threats. The Board and the ERC each receive periodic presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment and information security considerations that may arise with respect to our peers, key vendors and other relevant third parties. If a cybersecurity incident meeting established reporting thresholds should occur, the Board and the ERC would also receive timely information regarding such incident, plus appropriate updates until the situation has been sufficiently resolved.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Nature of Business
Nature of Business

Ameris Bancorp and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Ameris”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and whose primary business is presently conducted by Ameris Bank, its wholly owned banking subsidiary (the “Bank”). Through the Bank, the Company operates a full service banking business and offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking services to its customers concentrated in select markets in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. The Bank also engages in mortgage banking activities, and, as such, originates, acquires, sells and services one-to-four family residential mortgage loans primarily in the Southeast. The Bank also originates, administers and services commercial insurance premium loans, equipment finance loans and SBA loans made to borrowers throughout the United States. The Company and the Bank are subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and are periodically examined by those regulatory agencies.
Basis of Presentation and Accounting Estimates
Basis of Presentation and Accounting Estimates

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Variable Interest Entities for which the Company or its subsidiaries have been determined to be the primary beneficiary are also consolidated. Significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Acquisition Accounting
Acquisition Accounting

In accounting for business combinations, the Company uses the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. Under the acquisition method of accounting, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration exchanged are recorded at their respective acquisition date fair values. Any identifiable intangible assets that are acquired in a business combination are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. Identifiable intangible assets are recognized separately if they arise from contractual or other legal rights or if they are separable (i.e., capable of being sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged separately from the entity). If the consideration given exceeds the fair value of the net assets received, goodwill is recognized. Determining the fair value of assets and liabilities is a complicated process involving significant judgment regarding methods and assumptions used to calculate estimated fair values. Fair values are subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information regarding the closing date fair values becomes available. In addition, management will assess and record the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities resulting from differences in the carrying value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their basis for income tax purposes, including acquired net operating loss carryforwards and other acquired assets with built-in losses that are expected to be settled or otherwise recovered in future periods where the realization of such benefits would be subject to applicable limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date. Loans which have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, as determined by the Company's assessment, are considered purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") loans. At acquisition, expected credit losses for purchased loans with credit deterioration are initially recognized as an allowance for credit losses and are added to the purchase price to determine the amortized cost basis of the loans. Any non-credit discount or premium resulting from acquiring such loans is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the remaining lives of the loans. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the change in the allowance for credit losses on PCD loans is recognized through provision for credit losses. The non-credit discount or premium is accreted or amortized, respectively, into interest income over the remaining life of the PCD loan on a level-yield basis. Purchased loans which do not meet the criteria to be classified as PCD loans are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date and no allowance for credit losses is carried over from the seller. The resulting purchase discount or premium is accreted or amortized, respectively, into interest income over the remaining life of the non-PCD loan on a level-yield basis.
Transfer of Financial Assets
Transfer of Financial Assets

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash items in process of collection, amounts due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold and restricted cash. There was no restricted cash held at either December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Investment Securities
Investment Securities

The Company classifies its debt securities in one of three categories: (i) trading, (ii) held-to-maturity or (iii) available-for-sale. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities for which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. All other debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. 

Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized. Held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost.

The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income over the expected life of the securities, which may be shorter than the stated life of the security. Realized gains and losses, determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities sold, are included in earnings on the trade date. The Company has made a policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of debt securities and report accrued interest in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. A debt security is placed on nonaccrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become more than 90 days delinquent or if full collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain. Accrued interest for a security placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. There was no accrued interest related to debt securities reversed against interest income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Accrued interest receivable on debt securities totaled $10.2 million and $7.5 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company evaluates available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position to determine if credit-related impairment exists. The Company first evaluates whether it intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell an impaired security before recovering its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the entire amount of unrealized loss is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the security's amortized cost basis. If either of the above criteria is not met, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value is attributable to credit or resulted from other factors. If credit-related impairment exists, the Company recognizes an allowance for credit losses ("ACL"), limited to the amount by which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Refer to Note 2 for additional information related to the ACL for available-for-sale securities. Any impairment not recognized through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax, as a non credit-related impairment.

The Company uses a systematic methodology to determine its ACL for debt securities held-to-maturity considering the effects of past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts on the collectability of the portfolio. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the held-to-maturity portfolio. The Company monitors the held-to-maturity portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine whether a valuation account would need to be recorded. Refer to Note 2 for additional information related to the ACL for held-to-maturity securities.
Other Investments
Other Investments

Other investments include Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock. These investments do not have readily determinable fair values due to restrictions placed on transferability and therefore are carried at cost. These investments are periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value or cost basis. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
Loans Held for Sale
Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage and SBA loans held for sale are carried at the estimated fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from third party investors in the secondary market. Adjustments to reflect unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale and realized gains and losses upon ultimate sale of the mortgage loans held for sale are classified as mortgage banking activity in the consolidated statements of income. Adjustments to reflect unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of SBA loans held for sale and realized gains and losses upon ultimate sale of the SBA loans held for sale are classified as other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.
Servicing Rights
Servicing Rights

When mortgage and SBA loans are sold with servicing retained, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in mortgage banking activity or other noninterest income accordingly. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable servicing contracts, when available or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

Servicing fee income, which is reported on the income statement in mortgage banking activity for serviced mortgage loans and other noninterest income for serviced SBA loans, is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.

Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into strata based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized for a particular stratum through a valuation allowance, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular stratum, a reduction of the valuation allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Changes in valuation allowances related to servicing rights are reported in mortgage banking activity and other noninterest income on the income statement. Refer to Note 22 for additional information related to the valuation allowance on servicing rights. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.
Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans
Loans

Loans are reported at their outstanding principal balances less unearned income, net of deferred fees, origination costs and unaccreted or unamortized non-credit purchase discounts or premiums, respectively. Interest income is accrued on the outstanding principal balance. For all classes of loans, the accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to make payments as they become due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest income on mortgage and commercial loans is generally discontinued and placed on nonaccrual status at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent. Mortgage loans and commercial loans are charged off to the extent principal or interest is deemed uncollectible. Consumer loans continue to accrue interest until they are charged off, generally between 90 and 120 days past due, unless the loan is in the process of collection. All interest accrued, but not collected for loans that are placed on
nonaccrual or charged off, is reversed against interest income.  Interest received on nonaccrual loans is applied against principal until the loans are returned to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans

Under the current expected credit loss model, the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans is a valuation allowance estimated at each balance sheet date in accordance with GAAP that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans.

The Company estimates the ACL on loans based on the underlying loans’ amortized cost basis, which is the amount at which the financing receivable is originated or acquired, adjusted for applicable accretion or amortization of premium, discount, and net deferred fees or costs, collection of cash, and charge-offs. In the event that collection of principal becomes uncertain, the Company has policies in place to reverse accrued interest in a timely manner. Therefore, the Company has made a policy election to exclude accrued interest from the measurement of ACL. Accrued interest receivable on loans is reported in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and totaled $77.3 million and $79.2 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Expected credit losses are reflected in the allowance for credit losses through a charge to provision for credit losses. The Company measures expected credit losses of loans on a collective (pool) basis, when the loans share similar risk characteristics. Depending on the nature of the pool of loans with similar risk characteristics, the Company estimates a quantitative component which currently uses the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method or the PD×LGD method which may be adjusted for qualitative factors as discussed further below.

The Company’s methodologies for estimating the ACL consider available relevant information about the collectability of cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The methodologies apply historical loss information, adjusted for asset-specific characteristics, economic conditions at the measurement date, and forecasts about future economic conditions over a period that has been determined to be reasonable and supportable, to the identified pools of loans with similar risk characteristics for which the historical loss experience was observed. The Company’s methodologies revert back to historical loss information on a straight-line basis over four quarters when it can no longer develop reasonable and supportable forecasts.

The Company has identified the following pools of loans with similar risk characteristics for measuring expected credit losses:

Commercial and industrial - These loans and leases include both secured and unsecured borrowings for working capital, expansion, crop production, equipment finance and other business purposes. Commercial and industrial loans also include certain U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, including loans outstanding under the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program. Short-term working capital loans are secured by non-real estate collateral such as accounts receivable, crops, inventory and equipment. The Bank evaluates the financial strength, cash flow, management, credit history of the borrower and the quality of the collateral securing the loan. The Bank often requires personal guarantees and secondary sources of repayment on commercial and industrial loans.

Consumer - These loans include home improvement loans, automobile loans, boat and recreational vehicle financing, personal lines of credit, and both secured and unsecured personal loans. Consumer loans carry greater risks than other loans, as the collateral can consist of rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles and equipment that may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the loan in the case of default.

Mortgage warehouse - Mortgage warehouse facilities are provided to unaffiliated mortgage origination companies and are collateralized by one-to-four family residential loans or mortgage servicing rights. The originator closes new mortgage loans with the intent to sell these loans to third party investors for a profit. The Bank provides funding to the mortgage companies for the period between the origination and their sale of the loan. The Bank has a policy that requires that it separately validate that each residential mortgage loan was underwritten consistent with the underwriting requirements of the final investor or market standards prior to advancing funds. The Bank is repaid with the proceeds received from sale of the mortgage loan to the final investor.

Municipal - Municipal loans consists of loans made to counties, municipalities and political subdivisions. The source of repayment for these loans is either general revenue of the municipality or revenues of the project being financed by the loan. These loans may be secured by real estate, machinery, equipment or assignment of certain revenues.
Premium Finance - Premium finance provides loans for the acquisition of certain commercial insurance policies. Repayment of these loans is dependent on the cash flow of the insured which can be affected by changes in economic conditions. The Bank has procedures in place to cancel the insurance policy after default by the borrower to minimize the risk of loss.

Real Estate - Construction and Development - Construction and development loans include loans for the development of residential neighborhoods, one-to-four family home residential construction loans to builders and consumers, and commercial real estate construction loans, primarily for owner-occupied and investment properties. The Company limits its construction lending risk through adherence to established underwriting procedures.

Real Estate - Commercial and Farmland - Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by owner-occupied commercial buildings for office, storage, retail, farmland and warehouse space. They also include non-owner occupied commercial buildings such as leased retail and office space. Lodging (hotel / motel) loans are a subsegment of commercial real estate loans. Commercial real estate loans may be larger in size and may involve a greater degree of risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Payments on such loans are often dependent on successful operation or management of the properties.

Real Estate - Residential - The Company's residential loans include permanent mortgage financing and home equity lines of credit secured by residential properties located within the Bank's market areas. Residential real estate loans also include purchased loan pools secured by residential properties located outside the Bank's market area.

Discounted Cash Flow Method

The Company uses the discounted cash flow method to estimate expected credit losses for the commercial and industrial, consumer, real estate - construction and development, real estate - commercial and farmland and real estate - residential loan segments. For each of these loan segments, the Company generates cash flow projections at the loan level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speed, curtailments, time to recovery, probability of default, and loss given default. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds and curtailment rates are based on historical internal data. The prepayment speeds additionally utilize a forward-looking third-party prepayment model, which considers current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions.

The Company uses regression analysis of historical internal and peer loss data to determine suitable macroeconomic variables to utilize when modeling lifetime probability of default and loss given default. This analysis also determines how expected probability of default and loss given default will react to forecasted levels of the macroeconomic variables over a reasonable and supportable forecast period. For all loan pools utilizing the DCF method, the Company uses a combination of national and regional data including gross domestic product, commercial real estate price indices, home price indices, unemployment rates, retail sales, and rental vacancy rates depending on the nature of the underlying loan pool and how well that macroeconomic variable correlates to expected future losses.

For all DCF models, management has determined that four quarters represents a reasonable and supportable forecast period and reverts back to a historical loss rate over four quarters on a straight-line basis. Management leverages economic projections comprising multiple weighted scenarios from a reputable and independent third party to inform its macroeconomic variable forecasts over the four-quarter forecast period.

The combination of adjustments for credit expectations (default and loss) and timing expectations (prepayment, curtailment, and time to recovery) produces an expected cash flow stream at the loan level. Loan effective yield is calculated, net of the impacts of prepayment assumptions, and the loan expected cash flows are then discounted at that effective yield to produce a loan-level net present value of expected cash flows (“NPV”). An ACL is established for the difference between the loan’s NPV and amortized cost basis.

PD×LGD Method

The Company uses the PD×LGD method to estimate expected credit losses (“EL”) for the municipal and premium finance loan segments. Under the PD×LGD method, the loss rate is a function of two components: (1) the lifetime default rate (“PD”); and (2) the loss given default (“LGD”). For the premium finance loan segment, calculations of lifetime default rates and corresponding loss given default rates of static pools are performed. The PD×LGD method uses the default rates and loss given default rates of different static pools to quantify the relationship between those rates and the credit mix of the pools and applies that relationship on a going forward basis. The Company has not incurred any historical defaults or charge offs in its municipal portfolio. Therefore, in lieu of historical loss rates, the Company applies historical benchmarking PD and LGD ratios provided by a reputable and independent third party to the current municipal loan balance.
Qualitative Factors

The Company uses qualitative factors for model limitations and risk uncertainty as well as for loan segment specific risks that cannot be addressed in the quantitative methods. Credit losses on the Mortgage Warehouse segment is determined solely using qualitative factors as the Company has not experienced historical charge offs in this pool. All qualitative factor reserves needed are approved by the Allowance Committee quarterly. Sources for quantitative metrics for qualitative factor adjustments include, but are not limited to, third-party economic and forecast analysis, default rate & loss studies, academic studies, historical loss rate benchmarking (internal & external) and statistical modeling and adjustments.

Individually Evaluated Assets

Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. For collateral dependent loans where the Company has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Company expects repayment of the loan to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the ACL is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date. When repayment is expected to be from the operation of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the loan exceeds the present value of expected cash flows from the operation of the collateral. The Company may, in the alternative, measure the expected credit loss as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the loan exceeds the estimated fair value of the collateral. When repayment is expected to be from the sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized costs basis of the loan exceeds the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated cost to sell. The ACL may be zero if the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date exceeds the amortized cost basis of the loan.

The Company’s estimate of the ACL reflects losses expected over the remaining contractual life of the loans. The contractual term does not consider extensions, renewals or modifications unless the Company has identified an expected modification.

The Company periodically provides modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. These modifications include either payment deferrals, term extensions, interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness or combinations of modification types. The determination of whether the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty is made on the date of the modification. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of principal forgiveness is charged off against the allowance for credit losses with a corresponding reduction in the amortized cost basis of the loan. Modifications are evaluated to determine if the restructuring results in more than a minor modification, considered to be a change in present value of remaining cash flows under the original instrument and under the modified terms. If the modification is determined to be more than minor, the modification is booked as a new loan and any existing deferred fees or costs are recognized immediately. Otherwise, the modification is booked as a continuation of the existing loan.

Charge-offs and Recoveries

Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the collection of a loan’s principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance. Consumer loans are charged-off in accordance with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (“FFIEC”) Uniform Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy. Commercial loans are charged-off when they are deemed uncollectible, which usually involves a triggering event within the collection effort. If the loan is collateral dependent, the loss is more easily identified and is charged-off when it is identified, usually based upon receipt of an appraisal. However, when a loan has guarantor support, and the guarantor demonstrates willingness and capacity to support the debt, the Company may carry the estimated loss as a reserve against the loan while collection efforts with the guarantor are pursued. If, after collection efforts with the guarantor are complete, the deficiency is still considered uncollectible, the loss is charged-off and any further collections are treated as recoveries. In all situations, when a loan is downgraded to a risk rating of Loss, the uncollectible portion is charged-off.
Loan Commitments and Financial Instruments
Loan Commitments and Financial Instruments

Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit issued to meet customer financing needs. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

The Company records an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures, unless the commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancelable, through a charge to provision for unfunded commitments in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures is estimated by loan segment at each balance sheet date
under the current expected credit loss model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration the likelihood that funding will occur as well as any third-party guarantees and is included in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost. Other premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. In general, estimated lives for buildings are up to 40 years, furniture and equipment useful lives range from three to 20 years and the lives of software and computer related equipment range from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the related lease, or the related assets, whichever is shorter. Expenditures for major improvements of the Company’s premises and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Minor repairs, maintenance and improvements are charged to operations as incurred. When assets are sold or disposed of, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in earnings.
Leases
Leases

The Company has entered into various operating leases for certain branch locations, ATM locations, loan production offices, and corporate support services locations. Generally, these leases have initial lease terms of 13 years or less. Many of the leases have one or more lease renewal options. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The Company does not consider exercise of any lease renewal options reasonably certain. Certain of our lease agreements contain early termination options. No renewal options or early termination options have been included in the calculation of the operating right-of-use assets or operating lease liabilities. Certain of our lease agreements provide for periodic adjustments to rental payments for inflation. At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognizes a lease liability at the present value of the lease payments not yet paid, discounted using the discount rate for the lease or the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. As the majority of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is based on the term of the lease. Incremental borrowing rates on January 1, 2019 were used for operating leases that commenced prior to that date. At the commencement date, the company also recognizes a right-of-use asset measured at (i) the initial measurement of the lease liability; (ii) any lease payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received; and (iii) any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. For these short-term leases, lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. At December 31, 2024, the Company had no leases classified as finance leases. The Company rents or subleases certain real estate to third parties. The Company's sublease portfolio consists of operating leases of former branch locations or excess space in branch or corporate facilities.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased in business combinations. Goodwill is required to be tested annually for impairment or whenever events occur that may indicate that the recoverability of the carrying amount is not probable. In the event of an impairment, the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value is charged to earnings. The Company performs its annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year. Refer to Note 5 for additional information related to goodwill.

Intangible assets include core deposit premiums from various past bank acquisitions as well as intangible assets recorded in connection with certain non-bank acquisitions for referral relationships, trade names, non-compete agreements and patent assets. Intangible assets are initially recognized based on a valuation performed as of the acquisition date.

Core deposit premiums acquired in various past bank acquisitions are based on the established value of acquired customer deposits. The core deposit premium is amortized over an estimated useful life of seven to ten years.

The referral relationship intangibles are amortized over an estimated useful life of eight to ten years. Trade name intangible assets are being amortized over an estimated useful life of five to seven years. Non-compete agreement and patent intangible assets are being amortized over estimated useful lives of three years and ten years, respectively.
Amortization periods for intangible assets are reviewed annually in connection with the annual impairment testing of goodwill.
Cash Value of Bank Owned Life Insurance
Cash Value of Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers. The life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement.
Other Real Estate Owned
Other Real Estate Owned
Foreclosed assets acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated cost to sell. Any write-down to fair value at the time of transfer to foreclosed assets is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Costs of improvements are capitalized up to the fair value of the property, whereas costs relating to holding foreclosed assets and subsequent adjustments to the value are charged to operations in credit resolution-related expenses in the consolidated statements of income.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates.

In the event the future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities results in deferred tax assets, an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such assets is required. A valuation allowance is provided for the portion of the deferred tax asset when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies.

The Company evaluates income tax positions using the recognition and cumulative probability measurement thresholds. The Company includes the current and deferred tax effects of its tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained based on their technical merits. For positions that meet that recognition threshold, the Company utilizes the cumulative probability measurement and records the largest amount, considering possible settlement outcomes, that is greater than 50% likely of realization upon settlement with the taxing authorities. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained based on its technical merits as of the reporting date, the Company assumes the taxing authority will examine the position and have full knowledge of all relevant information.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in other noninterest expenses.
Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingencies

Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock compensation plans using a fair value based method whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. The Company recorded approximately $13.4 million, $10.0 million, and $6.7 million of share-based compensation cost for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur.
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock

The Company’s repurchases of shares of its common stock are recorded at cost as treasury stock and result in a reduction of shareholders' equity.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the sum of the
weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the effect of the issuance of potential common shares that are dilutive. Potential common shares consist of stock options, restricted shares and performance stock units for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and are determined using the treasury stock method. The Company has determined that certain of its outstanding non-vested stock awards are participating securities, since all dividends on these awards are paid similar to other dividends. The difference between earnings per share calculated under the treasury method versus under the two class method which is required when participating securities exist is immaterial. All remaining participating securities vested during the first quarter of 2024.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The goal of the Company’s interest rate risk management process is to minimize the volatility in its mortgage lending activities and to facilitate the needs of its customers. Derivative instruments are used to hedge certain assets or liabilities as a part of this process. The Company is required to recognize certain contracts and commitments as derivatives when the characteristics of those contracts and commitments meet the definition of a derivative. All derivative instruments are required to be carried at fair value on the balance sheet.

Mortgage Banking Derivatives

The Company maintains a risk management program to manage interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with its mortgage lending activities. Commitments to fund mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of these mortgage loans are accounted for as free standing derivatives. The fair value of the interest rate lock is recorded at the time the commitment to fund the mortgage loan is executed and is adjusted for the expected exercise of the commitment before the loan is funded. In order to hedge the change in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund the loans, the Company enters into forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans when interest rate locks are entered into. Fair values of these mortgage derivatives are estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date the interest on the loan is locked. Changes in the fair values of these derivatives are included in mortgage banking activity in the Company's consolidated statement of income.

Customer Derivatives

The Company also enters into interest rate derivative agreements to facilitate the risk management strategies of certain clients. The Company mitigates this risk by entering into equal and offsetting interest rate swap agreements with highly rated third-party financial institutions. The interest rate derivative agreements are free-standing derivatives and are recorded at fair value with any unrealized gain or loss recorded in other noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statements of income. These instruments, and their offsetting positions, are recorded in other assets and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Risk Participation Agreements

The Company also may enter into risk participation agreements with a financial institution counterparty for an interest rate derivative contract related to a loan in which the Company may be a participant or the agent bank. The risk participation agreement provides credit protection to the agent bank should the borrower fail to perform on its interest rate derivative
contracts with the agent bank. The Company manages its credit risk on risk participation agreements by monitoring the creditworthiness of the borrower, which follows the same credit review process as derivative instruments entered into directly with the borrower. The notional amount of a risk participation agreement reflects the Company's pro rata share of the derivative instrument, consistent with its share of the related participated loan. Changes in the fair value of the risk participation agreement are recognized in other noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statement of income.
Mortgage Banking Derivatives
Mortgage Banking Derivatives
The Company maintains a risk management program to manage interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with its mortgage lending activities. Commitments to fund mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of these mortgage loans are accounted for as free standing derivatives. The fair value of the interest rate lock is recorded at the time the commitment to fund the mortgage loan is executed and is adjusted for the expected exercise of the commitment before the loan is funded. In order to hedge the change in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund the loans, the Company enters into forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans when interest rate locks are entered into. Fair values of these mortgage derivatives are estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date the interest on the loan is locked. Changes in the fair values of these derivatives are included in mortgage banking activity in the Company's consolidated statement of income.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition

With the exception of gains/losses on the sale of OREO discussed below, revenue from contracts with customers ("ASC 606 Revenue") is recorded in the service charges on deposit accounts category, the other service charges, commissions and fees category and the other noninterest income category in the Company's consolidated statements of income as part of noninterest income. Substantially all ASC 606 Revenue is recorded in the Banking Division.

Debit Card Interchange Fees - The Company earns debit card interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through various payment networks. Interchange fees from debit cardholders transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction amount and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the debit cardholder.

Overdraft Fees - Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs.

Other Service Charges on Deposit Accounts - Other service charges on deposit accounts include both transaction-based fees and account maintenance fees. Transaction based fees, which include wire transfer fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and automated clearing house ("ACH") fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer's request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.

ATM Fees - Transaction-based ATM usage fees are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point at which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.
Gains on the Sale of OREO - The net gains and losses on sales of OREO are recorded in credit resolution-related expenses in the Company's consolidated statement of income. The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Company finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. The Company does not provide financing for the sale of OREO unless these criteria are met and the OREO can be derecognized.
Trust and Wealth Management Trust and Wealth Management - Trust and wealth management income is primarily comprised of fees earned from personal trust administration, estate settlement, investment management, employee benefit plan administration, custody, United States tax code sections 1031/1033 exchanges ("Sections 1031/1033 exchanges") and escrow accounts. Personal trust administration, investment management, employee benefit plan administration and custody fees are generally earned/accrued monthly with billings typically done monthly, and are based on the assets/trust under management or administration and services with certain annual minimum fees provided as outlined in the applicable fee schedule. Sections 1031/1033 exchanges and escrow accounts fees are based on a contractual agreement. The Company’s fiduciary obligations are generally satisfied over time and the resulting fees are recognized monthly, based upon the monthly average market value of the assets under management and the applicable fee rate. Payment is typically received in the following month. The Company does not earn performance-based incentives. The Company exited this business at the end of 2022.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income

The Company’s comprehensive income consists of net income and changes in the net unrealized holding gains and losses of securities available-for-sale. These amounts are carried in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and are presented net of taxes.
Fair Value Measures
Fair Value Measures

Fair values of assets and liabilities are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in Note 16. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates,
credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular assets and liabilities. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect these estimates.
Operating Segments
Operating Segments

The Company has four reportable segments, the Banking Division, the Retail Mortgage Division, the Warehouse Lending Division and the Premium Finance Division. The Banking Division derives its revenues from the delivery of full service financial services to include commercial loans, consumer loans and deposit accounts. The Retail Mortgage Division derives its revenues from the origination, sales and servicing of one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. The Warehouse Lending Division derives its revenues from the origination and servicing of warehouse lines to other businesses that are secured by underlying one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and residential mortgage servicing rights. The Premium Finance Division derives its revenues from the origination and servicing of commercial insurance premium finance loans.

The Banking, Retail Mortgage, Warehouse Lending and Premium Finance Divisions are managed as separate business units because of the different products and services they provide. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on profit or loss from operations. There are no material intersegment sales or transfers.
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024 and Pending Adoption
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024

ASU 2023-02 - Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method ("ASU 2023-02"). ASU 2023-02 allows entities to elect to account for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method, regardless of the program giving rise to the related income tax credit. Previously, this method was only available for qualifying tax equity investments in low-income housing tax credit structures. The Company adopted ASU 2023-02 on January 1, 2024 and adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

ASU No. 2023-07 – Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 enhances segment disclosures by requiring inclusion of significant segment expenses, disclosure of the amount and composition of other segment items, inclusion of previously annual disclosures in interim periods and identification of the position and title of the chief operating decision maker. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2024 and adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. The adoption enhanced disclosures of reporting segments beginning with the Company's Annual Report on this Form 10-K and is applied on a retrospective basis.

Accounting Standards Pending Adoption

ASU No. 2023-09 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU No. 2023-09 provides for enhanced income tax disclosures by, among other things, requiring specific breakout of certain categories in the reconciliation of statutory income tax rate to effective rate, establishing a quantitative threshold for further breakout of reconciling items exceeding the threshold and not already required to be separately disclosed, requiring a qualitative description of the state and local jurisdictions making up the majority (greater than 50%) of the effect of state and local income taxes category, and provide further disaggregation of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance and it is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations but will increase disclosures of income taxes.

ASU No. 2024-03 - Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Expense Disaggregation Disclosures ("ASU 2024-03"). ASU No. 2024-03 requires additional disclosure of certain expense captions presented on the face of the Company’s income statement. ASU 2024-03 is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and should be applied either on a prospective or retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of ASU 2024-03 will have on its disclosures.
Reclassifications
Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform with the current year presentations.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Presented below is a summary of the components used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share.
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Net income available to common shareholders$358,685 $269,105 $346,540 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding68,808,830 68,977,453 69,193,591 
Effect of dilutive stock options— 45 17,276 
Effect of dilutive restricted stock awards128,611 62,534 79,536 
Effect of performance stock units124,391 64,126 129,318 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share69,061,832 69,104,158 69,419,721 
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Investment Securities Available for Sale
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale along with allowance for credit losses, gross unrealized gains and losses are summarized as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Amortized CostAllowance for Credit LossesGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
December 31, 2024
U.S. Treasuries$800,860 $— $669 $(5,065)$796,464 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies1,010 — — (16)994 
State, county and municipal securities25,802 — (1,070)24,740 
Corporate debt securities10,946 (69)— (594)10,283 
SBA pool securities72,036 — — (1,554)70,482 
Mortgage-backed securities797,542 — 1,494 (30,739)768,297 
Total debt securities available-for-sale$1,708,196 $(69)$2,171 $(39,038)$1,671,260 
December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$732,636 $— $34 $(11,793)$720,877 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies1,023 — — (38)985 
State, county and municipal securities28,986 — (944)28,051 
Corporate debt securities10,946 (69)— (850)10,027 
SBA pool securities53,033 — (1,519)51,516 
Mortgage-backed securities621,013 — 67 (29,592)591,488 
Total debt securities available-for-sale$1,447,637 $(69)$112 $(44,736)$1,402,944 
The following table is a summary of sales activities in the Company's investment securities available for sale:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Gross losses on sales of securities $— $(310)$— 
Net realized losses on sales of securities available for sale $— $(310)$— 
Sales proceeds$— $5,141 $— 
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held-to-maturity along with gross unrealized gains and losses are summarized as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
Securities held-to-maturity
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
December 31, 2024
State, county and municipal securities$33,623 $— $(6,214)$27,409 
Mortgage-backed securities131,054 80 (14,515)116,619 
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$164,677 $80 $(20,729)$144,028 
December 31, 2023
State, county and municipal securities$31,905 $— $(5,051)$26,854 
Mortgage-backed securities109,607 — (13,730)95,877 
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$141,512 $— $(18,781)$122,731 
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Available for Sale Securities by Contractual Maturity
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2024, by contractual maturity are shown below. Maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities because the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or repaid without penalty. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary.
Available-for-SaleHeld-to-Maturity
(dollars in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less$309,442 $307,875 $— $— 
Due from one year to five years474,765 471,711 — — 
Due from five to ten years115,347 113,511 — — 
Due after ten years11,100 9,866 33,623 27,409 
Mortgage-backed securities797,542 768,297 131,054 116,619 
$1,708,196 $1,671,260 $164,677 $144,028 
Schedule of Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities
The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities aggregated by category and length of time that securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized Losses
December 31, 2024
U.S. Treasuries$272,564 $(1,376)$353,787 $(3,689)$626,351 $(5,065)
U.S. government-sponsored agencies— — 994 (16)994 (16)
State, county and municipal securities3,953 (17)15,940 (1,053)19,893 (1,070)
Corporate debt securities383 (13)8,400 (581)8,783 (594)
SBA pool securities52,850 (322)17,491 (1,232)70,341 (1,554)
Mortgage-backed securities177,438 (1,968)481,617 (28,771)659,055 (30,739)
Total debt securities$507,188 $(3,696)$878,229 $(35,342)$1,385,417 $(39,038)
December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$159,667 $(827)$537,313 $(10,966)$696,980 $(11,793)
U. S. government sponsored agencies— — 985 (38)985 (38)
State, county and municipal securities1,923 — 19,754 (944)21,677 (944)
Corporate debt securities500 — 8,527 (850)9,027 (850)
SBA pool securities42 — 21,267 (1,519)21,309 (1,519)
Mortgage-backed securities126 — 566,707 (29,592)566,833 (29,592)
Total debt securities$162,258 $(827)$1,154,553 $(43,909)$1,316,811 $(44,736)
Schedule of Held-to-Maturity Securities with Unrealized Losses
The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity securities aggregated by category and length of time that securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Securities held-to-maturity
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
December 31, 2024
State, county and municipal securities$1,702 $(49)$25,707 $(6,165)$27,409 $(6,214)
Mortgage-backed securities22,710 (848)79,366 (13,667)102,076 (14,515)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$24,412 $(897)$105,073 $(19,832)$129,485 $(20,729)
December 31, 2023
State, county and municipal securities$— $— $26,854 $(5,051)$26,854 $(5,051)
Mortgage-backed securities13,612 (227)82,265 (13,503)95,877 (13,730)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$13,612 $(227)$109,119 $(18,554)$122,731 $(18,781)
Schedule of Investments Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss The remaining $39.0 million in unrealized loss was determined to be from factors other than credit, primarily changes in market interest rates.
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance$69 $75 $— 
Current-period provision for expected credit losses— (6)75 
Ending balance$69 $69 $75 
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments
Net gain on securities reported on the consolidated statements of income is comprised of the following:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Net realized losses on sales of securities available-for-sale$— $(310)$— 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on equity securities(10)(67)
Net realized gains on sales of other investments12,314 — 270 
Net gain (loss) on securities$12,304 $(304)$203 
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Notes Loans and Financial Receivables
Loans are stated at amortized cost. Balances within the major loans receivable categories are presented in the following table.
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Commercial and industrial$2,953,135 $2,688,929 
Consumer221,735 275,809 
Mortgage warehouse965,053 818,728 
Municipal441,408 492,668 
Premium finance1,155,614 946,562 
Real estate – construction and development1,998,506 2,129,187 
Real estate – commercial and farmland8,445,958 8,059,754 
Real estate – residential4,558,497 4,857,666 
 $20,739,906 $20,269,303 
Schedule of Financial Receivable Nonaccrual Basis
The following table presents an analysis of loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Commercial and industrial$11,875 $8,059 
Consumer782 1,452 
Real estate – construction and development3,718 282 
Real estate – commercial and farmland11,960 11,295 
Real estate – residential (1)
73,883 130,029 
 $102,218 $151,117 
(1) Included in real estate - residential were $12.0 million and $90.2 million of serviced GNMA-guaranteed nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table presents an analysis of nonaccrual loans with no related allowance for credit losses:
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Commercial and industrial$3,866 $2,049 
Real estate – construction and development2,624 — 
Real estate – commercial and farmland9,357 9,109 
Real estate – residential36,512 75,419 
$52,359 $86,577 
The following table presents an analysis of collateral-dependent financial assets and related allowance for credit losses:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
BalanceAllowance for Credit LossesBalanceAllowance for Credit Losses
Commercial and industrial$9,451 $1,072 $5,889 $567 
Premium finance2,165 130 1,990 45 
Real estate – construction and development2,979 110 280 23 
Real estate – commercial and farmland10,882 149 11,114 108 
Real estate – residential23,983 2,302 21,102 2,654 
$49,460 $3,763 $40,375 $3,397 
Schedule of Past Due Financial Receivables
The following tables present an analysis of past-due loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
(dollars in thousands)Loans
30-59
Days Past
Due
Loans
60-89
Days
Past Due
Loans 90
or More
Days Past
Due
Total
Loans
Past Due
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Loans 90
Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
December 31, 2024       
Commercial and industrial$12,300 $5,908 $12,849 $31,057 $2,922,078 $2,953,135 $5,159 
Consumer2,672 557 319 3,548 218,187 221,735 — 
Mortgage warehouse— — — — 965,053 965,053 — 
Municipal— — — — 441,408 441,408 — 
Premium finance15,068 6,315 12,485 33,868 1,121,746 1,155,614 12,485 
Real estate – construction and development23,102 461 3,786 27,349 1,971,157 1,998,506 89 
Real estate – commercial and farmland6,787 2,435 5,980 15,202 8,430,756 8,445,958 — 
Real estate – residential47,020 15,864 71,070 133,954 4,424,543 4,558,497 — 
Total$106,949 $31,540 $106,489 $244,978 $20,494,928 $20,739,906 $17,733 
(dollars in thousands)Loans
30-59
Days Past
Due
Loans
60-89
Days
Past Due
Loans 90
or More
Days Past
Due
Total
Loans
Past Due
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Loans 90
Days or
More Past
Due and
Still
Accruing
December 31, 2023       
Commercial and industrial$11,023 $5,439 $9,733 $26,195 $2,662,734 $2,688,929 $5,310 
Consumer2,308 1,054 576 3,938 271,871 275,809 — 
Mortgage warehouse— — — — 818,728 818,728 — 
Municipal— — — — 492,668 492,668 — 
Premium finance12,379 6,832 11,678 30,889 915,673 946,562 11,678 
Real estate – construction and development2,094 — 282 2,376 2,126,811 2,129,187 — 
Real estate – commercial and farmland5,070 1,656 6,352 13,078 8,046,676 8,059,754 — 
Real estate – residential49,976 19,300 127,087 196,363 4,661,303 4,857,666 — 
Total$82,850 $34,281 $155,708 $272,839 $19,996,464 $20,269,303 $16,988 
Schedule of Credit Quality Indicate Financial Receivable
The following table presents the loan portfolio's amortized cost by class of financing receivable, risk grade and year of origination (in thousands). Generally, current period renewals of credit are underwritten again at the point of renewal and considered current period originations for purposes of the table below. The Company had an immaterial amount of revolving loans which converted to term loans and the amortized cost basis of those loans is included in the applicable origination year. There were no loans risk graded doubtful or loss at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020Prior
Commercial and Industrial
Risk Grade:
Pass$919,301 $594,485 $523,513 $246,036 $72,397 $46,358 $512,778 $2,914,868 
Special Mention892 28 1,938 1,311 777 2,960 3,319 11,225 
Substandard885 2,214 4,384 7,222 655 4,555 7,127 27,042 
Total commercial and industrial$921,078 $596,727 $529,835 $254,569 $73,829 $53,873 $523,224 $2,953,135 
Current-period gross charge offs$1,374 $21,045 $19,333 $9,887 $1,350 $886 $— $53,875 
Consumer
Risk Grade:
Pass$58,113 $18,575 $8,684 $2,371 $17,405 $31,962 $83,143 $220,253 
Special Mention— 14 — 61 — 92 
Substandard113 206 81 48 179 648 115 1,390 
Total consumer$58,234 $18,781 $8,779 $2,419 $17,593 $32,671 $83,258 $221,735 
Current-period gross charge offs$438 $683 $288 $74 $847 $1,484 $198 $4,012 
Mortgage Warehouse
Risk Grade:
Pass$— $— $— $— $— $— $965,053 $965,053 
Total mortgage warehouse$— $— $— $— $— $— $965,053 $965,053 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Municipal
Risk Grade:
Pass$20,133 $9,094 $44,482 $36,468 $139,046 $191,559 $626 $441,408 
Total municipal$20,133 $9,094 $44,482 $36,468 $139,046 $191,559 $626 $441,408 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Premium Finance
Risk Grade:
Pass$1,141,370 $1,648 $28 $83 $— $— $— $1,143,129 
Substandard12,001 483 — — — — 12,485 
Total premium finance$1,153,371 $2,131 $29 $83 $— $— $— $1,155,614 
Current-period gross charge offs$2,439 $6,870 $245 $— $— $— $— $9,554 
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020Prior
Real Estate – Construction and Development
Risk Grade:
Pass$523,704 $245,526 $835,742 $245,091 $3,619 $73,816 $66,449 $1,993,947 
Special Mention— — 160 65 — 275 — 500 
Substandard— 151 3,020 337 — 551 — 4,059 
Total real estate – construction and development$523,704 $245,677 $838,922 $245,493 $3,619 $74,642 $66,449 $1,998,506 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland
Risk Grade:
Pass$330,472 $456,486 $2,373,426 $2,173,060 $990,712 $1,866,277 $113,916 $8,304,349 
Special Mention— — 3,069 14,844 14,706 63,717 — 96,336 
Substandard— 1,551 16,979 3,855 12,730 10,158 — 45,273 
Total real estate – commercial and farmland$330,472 $458,037 $2,393,474 $2,191,759 $1,018,148 $1,940,152 $113,916 $8,445,958 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $513 $— $— $— $58 $— $571 
Real Estate - Residential
Risk Grade:
Pass$193,939 $628,098 $1,291,666 $1,046,164 $460,887 $561,386 $292,193 $4,474,333 
Special Mention— 10 52 16 157 1,375 1,173 2,783 
Substandard2,718 9,880 14,040 9,885 10,603 26,236 8,019 81,381 
Total real estate - residential$196,657 $637,988 $1,305,758 $1,056,065 $471,647 $588,997 $301,385 $4,558,497 
Current-period gross charge offs$— $24 $55 $14 $— $$— $102 
Total Loans
Risk Grade:
Pass$3,187,032 $1,953,912 $5,077,541 $3,749,273 $1,684,066 $2,771,358 $2,034,158 $20,457,340 
Special Mention900 38 5,233 16,236 15,649 68,388 4,492 110,936 
Substandard15,717 14,485 38,505 21,347 24,167 42,148 15,261 171,630 
Total loans$3,203,649 $1,968,435 $5,121,279 $3,786,856 $1,723,882 $2,881,894 $2,053,911 $20,739,906 
Current-period gross charge offs$4,251 $29,135 $19,921 $9,975 $2,197 $2,437 $198 $68,114 

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019Prior
Commercial and Industrial
Risk Grade:
Pass$892,951 $758,471 $384,830 $95,055 $56,447 $41,095 $432,472 $2,661,321 
Special Mention— 335 5,722 92 109 451 803 7,512 
Substandard1,512 3,595 3,222 1,140 3,533 5,748 1,346 20,096 
Total commercial and industrial$894,463 $762,401 $393,774 $96,287 $60,089 $47,294 $434,621 $2,688,929 
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019Prior
Consumer
Risk Grade:
Pass$44,736 $17,661 $5,878 $25,654 $21,924 $48,583 $109,214 $273,650 
Special Mention— — — — 26 — 31 
Substandard154 181 41 334 252 1,001 165 2,128 
Total consumer $44,890 $17,847 $5,919 $25,988 $22,176 $49,610 $109,379 $275,809 
Mortgage Warehouse
Risk Grade:
Pass$— $— $— $— $— $— $772,366 $772,366 
Special Mention— — — — — — 46,362 46,362 
Total mortgage warehouse$— $— $— $— $— $— $818,728 $818,728 
Municipal
Risk Grade:
Pass$14,216 $27,346 $48,941 $177,156 $14,655 $208,236 $2,118 $492,668 
Total municipal$14,216 $27,346 $48,941 $177,156 $14,655 $208,236 $2,118 $492,668 
Premium Finance
Risk Grade:
Pass$928,930 $4,038 $1,916 $— $— $— $— $934,884 
Substandard10,777 901 — — — — — 11,678 
Total premium finance$939,707 $4,939 $1,916 $— $— $— $— $946,562 
Real Estate – Construction and Development
Risk Grade:
Pass$457,077 $938,909 $505,254 $58,840 $54,646 $30,042 $81,662 $2,126,430 
Special Mention— — — — — 479 — 479 
Substandard— 266 1,512 — — 500 — 2,278 
Total real estate – construction and development$457,077 $939,175 $506,766 $58,840 $54,646 $31,021 $81,662 $2,129,187 
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland
Risk Grade:
Pass$450,315 $1,890,498 $2,133,833 $1,090,735 $765,640 $1,437,323 $100,206 $7,868,550 
Special Mention— 17,131 53,329 — 30,200 46,370 — 147,030 
Substandard428 418 15,578 2,660 6,106 18,984 — 44,174 
Total real estate – commercial and farmland$450,743 $1,908,047 $2,202,740 $1,093,395 $801,946 $1,502,677 $100,206 $8,059,754 
Real Estate - Residential
Risk Grade:
Pass$714,684 $1,425,186 $1,148,092 $506,137 $236,147 $423,648 $262,968 $4,716,862 
Special Mention13 — 72 201 234 1,411 380 2,311 
Substandard5,057 26,171 28,459 30,566 19,357 25,263 3,620 138,493 
Total real estate - residential$719,754 $1,451,357 $1,176,623 $536,904 $255,738 $450,322 $266,968 $4,857,666 
Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
As of December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019Prior
Total Loans
Risk Grade:
Pass$3,502,909 $5,062,109 $4,228,744 $1,953,577 $1,149,459 $2,188,927 $1,761,006 $19,846,731 
Special Mention13 17,471 59,123 293 30,543 48,737 47,545 203,725 
Substandard17,928 31,532 48,812 34,700 29,248 51,496 5,131 218,847 
Total loans$3,520,850 $5,111,112 $4,336,679 $1,988,570 $1,209,250 $2,289,160 $1,813,682 $20,269,303 
Schedule of Troubled Debt Restructurings by Loan Class
The following tables show the amortized cost basis of the loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, disaggregated by class of financing receivable and type of concession granted during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Year Ended December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Payment DeferralTerm ExtensionInterest Rate ReductionCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotalPercentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable
Commercial and industrial$586 $— $— $— $586 — %
Real estate – commercial and farmland— 603 — — 603 — %
Real estate – residential— 10,567 1,331 5,058 16,956 0.4 %
Total$586 $11,170 $1,331 $5,058 $18,145 0.1 %

Year Ended December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Payment DeferralTerm ExtensionInterest Rate ReductionCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotalPercentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable
Commercial and industrial$2,212 $2,960 $— $— $5,172 0.2 %
Real estate – commercial and farmland3,905 3,101 815 — 7,821 0.1 %
Real estate – residential1,029 5,539 — 804 7,372 0.2 %
Total$7,146 $11,600 $815 $804 $20,365 0.1 %
The following tables describe the financial effect of the modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Year Ended December 31, 2024

Payment Deferral
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Commercial and industrial
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of 22 months
Term Extension
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Maturity dates were extended for an average of 15 months.
Real estate - residential
Maturity dates were extended for a weighted average of 83 months
Interest Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate - residential
Interest rate was reduced by 2.87%
Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate - residential
Maturity date was extended for a weighted average of 90 months and rate was reduced by a weighted average 2.87%


Year Ended December 31, 2023

Payment Deferral
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Commercial and industrial
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of five months.
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of six months.
Real estate – residential
Payments were deferred for a weighted average of four months.
Term Extension
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Commercial and industrial
Maturity dates were extended for a weighted average of nine months.
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Maturity dates were extended for an average of 13 months.
Real estate - residential
Maturity dates were extended for a weighted average of 103 months.
Interest Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate – commercial and farmland
Interest rate was reduced by 4.75%.
Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction
Loan TypeFinancial Effect
Real estate - residential
Maturity date was extended for a weighted average of 120 months and rate was reduced by a weighted average 0.95%.
The Company monitors the performance of the loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table depicts the performance of loans that have been modified in the last 12 months:

As of December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Current30-59
Days Past Due
60-89
Days Past Due
90 or More Days Past DueTotal
Commercial and industrial$586 $— $— $— $586 
Real estate – commercial and farmland— 603 — — 603 
Real estate – residential8,916 3,992 — 4,048 16,956 
Total$9,502 $4,595 $— $4,048 $18,145 

As of December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Current30-59
Days Past Due
60-89
Days Past Due
90 or More Days Past DueTotal
Commercial and industrial$4,018 $355 $— $799 $5,172 
Real estate – commercial and farmland6,692 1,129 — — 7,821 
Real estate – residential5,113 711 442 1,106 7,372 
Total$15,823 $2,195 $442 $1,905 $20,365 

The following tables provide the amortized cost basis of financing receivables at December 31, 2024 and 2023 that had a payment default and were modified in the 12 months before default to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

As of December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DeferralCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotal
Commercial and industrial$— $— $1,038 $— $1,038 
Real estate – commercial and farmland— 603 — — 603 
Real estate – residential499 6,746 — 2,233 9,478 
Total$499 $7,349 $1,038 $2,233 $11,119 
As of December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DeferralCombination of Term Extension and Rate ReductionTotal
Commercial and industrial$— $— $1,154 $— $1,154 
Real estate – commercial and farmland— — 1,129 — 1,129 
Real estate – residential— 2,067 192 — 2,259 
Total$— $2,067 $2,475 $— $4,542 
Schedule of Changes in Related Party Loans Changes in related party loans are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Balance, January 1$140,057 $80,746 
Advances49,158 61,764 
Repayments(4,354)(2,453)
Transactions due to changes in related parties(570)— 
Ending balance$184,291 $140,057 
Schedule of Allowances for Loan Losses by Portfolio Segment
The following table details activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the periods indicated. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
(dollars in thousands)Commercial and IndustrialConsumerMortgage WarehouseMunicipalPremium FinanceReal Estate – Construction and Development
Year ended December 31, 2024
Balance, December 31, 2023$64,053 $3,952 $1,678 $345 $602 $61,017 
Provision for loan losses59,726 5,967 584 (287)608 (655)
Loans charged off(53,875)(4,012)— — (9,554)— 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off17,338 1,420 — — 9,080 59 
Balance, December 31, 2024$87,242 $7,327 $2,262 $58 $736 $60,421 
Real Estate –
Commercial and
Farmland
Real Estate –
Residential
Total
Year ended December 31, 2024
Balance, December 31, 2023$110,097 $65,356 $307,100 
Provision for loan losses7,677 (3,779)69,841 
Loans charged off(571)(102)(68,114)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off1,174 186 29,257 
Balance, December 31, 2024$118,377 $61,661 $338,084 
(dollars in thousands)Commercial and IndustrialConsumerMortgage WarehouseMunicipalPremium FinanceReal Estate – Construction and Development
Year ended December 31, 2023
Balance, January 1, 2023
$39,455 $5,587 $2,118 $357 $1,025 $32,659 
Adoption of ASU 2022-02(105)— — — — (37)
Provision for loan losses68,349 2,218 (440)(12)343 27,446 
Loans charged off(58,612)(5,453)— — (6,567)— 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off14,966 1,600 — — 5,801 949 
Balance, December 31, 2023$64,053 $3,952 $1,678 $345 $602 $61,017 
Real Estate –
Commercial and
Farmland
Real Estate –
Residential
Total
Year ended December 31, 2023
Balance, January 1, 2023
$67,433 $57,043 $205,677 
Adoption of ASU 2022-02(722)(847)(1,711)
Provision for loan losses47,079 8,532 153,515 
Loans charged off(4,327)(259)(75,218)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off634 887 24,837 
Balance, December 31, 2023$110,097 $65,356 $307,100 

(dollars in thousands)Commercial and IndustrialConsumerMortgage WarehouseMunicipalPremium FinanceReal Estate – Construction and Development
Year ended December 31, 2022
Balance, January 1, 2022
$26,829 $6,573 $3,231 $401 $2,729 $22,045 
Provision for loan losses21,307 2,278 (1,113)(44)(1,317)9,749 
Loans charged off(18,635)(5,191)— — (5,452)(27)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off9,954 1,927 — — 5,065 892 
Balance, December 31, 2022$39,455 $5,587 $2,118 $357 $1,025 $32,659 
Real Estate –
Commercial and
Farmland
Real Estate –
Residential
Total
Year ended December 31, 2022
Balance, January 1, 2022
$77,831 $27,943 $167,582 
Provision for loan losses(7,049)28,799 52,610 
Loans charged off(3,574)(196)(33,075)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off225 497 18,560 
Balance, December 31, 2022$67,433 $57,043 $205,677 
v3.25.0.1
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Land$69,166 $69,478 
Buildings and leasehold improvements177,356 174,562 
Furniture and equipment89,348 89,756 
Construction in progress3,315 3,997 
Premises and equipment, gross339,185 337,793 
Accumulated depreciation(129,725)(121,358)
Premises and equipment, net$209,460 $216,435 
v3.25.0.1
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Change in the Carrying Value of Goodwill
The change in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is summarized below for both the total Company and by the Company's reporting units.
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Consolidated
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year$1,015,646 $1,015,646 
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year$1,015,646 $1,015,646 
Banking
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year$951,148 $951,148 
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year$951,148 $951,148 
Premium Finance Division
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year$64,498 $64,498 
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year$64,498 $64,498 
Schedule of Information Related to Acquired Intangible Assets
The following is a summary of information related to acquired intangible assets:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
   Core deposit premiums$86,454 $66,093 $86,454 $59,045 
   Referral relationships88,651 39,214 88,651 29,790 
  Trade names2,734 2,065 2,734 1,581 
Patent420 126 420 84 
   Non-compete agreements570 570 570 380 
$178,829 $108,068 $178,829 $90,880 
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense
The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in thousands):
2025$15,937 
202612,394 
202711,127 
202810,005 
20297,954 
Thereafter13,344 
$70,761 
v3.25.0.1
DEPOSITS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Banking and Thrift, Interest [Abstract]  
Scheduled Maturities of Time Deposits
The scheduled maturities of time deposits at December 31, 2024 for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
2025$3,136,954 
202655,550 
202718,360 
202810,287 
202911,429 
Thereafter78 
$3,232,658 
v3.25.0.1
OTHER BORROWINGS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Borrowings
Other borrowings consist of the following:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
FHLB borrowings:
Fixed Rate Advance due January 10, 2024; fixed interest rate of 5.450%
$— $50,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due January 17, 2024; fixed interest rate of 5.460%
— 100,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due January 21, 2025; fixed interest rate of 4.430%
50,000 — 
Fixed Rate Advance due March 3, 2025; fixed interest rate of 1.208%
15,000 15,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due March 2, 2027; fixed interest rate of 1.445%
15,000 15,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due March 4, 2030; fixed interest rate of 1.606%
15,000 15,000 
Fixed Rate Advance due December 9, 2030; fixed interest rate of 4.550%
1,366 1,378 
Fixed Rate Advance due December 9, 2030; fixed interest rate of 4.550%
946 954 
Principal Reducing Advance due September 29, 2031; fixed interest rate of 3.095%
984 1,128 
Subordinated notes payable:
Subordinated notes payable due December 15, 2029 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $0 and $1,296, respectively; fixed interest rate of 4.25% through December 14, 2024; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 2.94% (2029 subordinated notes)
— 106,704 
Subordinated notes payable due May 31, 2030 net of unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $653 and $784, respectively; fixed interest rate of 5.875% through May 31, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.63% (Bank subordinated notes) (1)
74,653 75,784 
Subordinated notes payable due October 1, 2030 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $1,161 and $1,362, respectively; fixed interest rate of 3.875% through September 30, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.753% (2030 subordinated notes)
108,839 108,638 
Other Debt:
Advance from correspondent bank due November 28, 2024; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.50%
— 10,000 
Advance from correspondent bank due December 1, 2025; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.65%
10,000 10,000 
$291,788 $509,586 
(1) Previously was to migrate to three-month LIBOR plus 3.63%, but will now migrate to three-month SOFR plus a comparable tenor spread beginning June 1, 2025 through the end of the term, as three-month LIBOR ceased to be published effective July 1, 2023.
v3.25.0.1
SUBORDINATED DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Broker-Dealer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures
The following table summarizes the terms of the Company's outstanding subordinated deferrable interest debentures as of December 31, 2024:
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)

Name of Trust
Issuance Date
Rate(1)
Rate at December 31, 2024
Maturity DateIssuance AmountUnaccreted Purchase DiscountCarrying Value
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust IIMarch 2003
3-month SOFR plus 3.15%
7.74%March 26, 2033$4,640 $653 $3,987 
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust IJune 2003
3-month SOFR plus 3.10%
7.69%June 26, 203315,464 835 14,629 
Coastal Bankshares Statutory Trust IAugust 2003
3-month SOFR plus 3.15%
8.07%October 7, 20335,155 677 4,478 
Jacksonville Statutory Trust IJune 2004
3-month SOFR plus 2.63%
7.24%June 17, 20344,124 570 3,554 
Prosperity Banking Capital Trust IJune 2004
3-month SOFR plus 2.57%
7.16%June 30, 20345,155 973 4,182 
Merchants & Southern Statutory Trust IMarch 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.90%
6.51%March 17, 20353,093 647 2,446 
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust IIMarch 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.89%
6.50%March 17, 203510,310 1,472 8,838 
Atlantic BancGroup, Inc. Statutory Trust ISeptember 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.50%
6.12%September 15, 20353,093 828 2,265 
Coastal Bankshares Statutory Trust IIDecember 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.60%
6.22%December 15, 203510,310 2,509 7,801 
Cherokee Statutory Trust INovember 2005
3-month SOFR plus 1.50%
6.12%December 15, 20353,093 502 2,591 
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust IIIJanuary 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.60%
6.22%March 15, 203610,310 2,804 7,506 
Merchants & Southern Statutory Trust IIMarch 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.50%
6.12%June 15, 20363,093 771 2,322 
Jacksonville Statutory Trust IIDecember 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.73%
6.35%December 15, 20363,093 699 2,394 
Ameris Statutory Trust IDecember 2006
3-month SOFR plus 1.63%
6.25%December 15, 203637,114 — 37,114 
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust IIIAugust 2007
3-month SOFR plus 1.40%
6.02%September 15, 203720,619 4,218 16,401 
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust IVSeptember 2007
3-month SOFR plus 1.54%
6.16%December 15, 20377,940 3,155 4,785 
Jacksonville Bancorp, Inc. Statutory Trust IIIJune 2008
3-month SOFR plus 3.75%
8.37%September 15, 20387,784 768 7,016 
Total$154,390 $22,081 $132,309 

(1) Rate transitioned to 3-month term SOFR plus a comparable tenor spread adjustment beginning after July 1, 2023 as 3-month LIBOR ceased to be published effective July 1, 2023.
v3.25.0.1
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table presents activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balances, net of tax, for the period presented.
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Balance at beginning of period$(35,939)$(46,507)$15,590 
Reclassification for losses included in net income, net of tax— 229 — 
Current year changes, net of tax5,820 10,339 (62,097)
Balance at end of period$(30,119)$(35,939)$(46,507)
v3.25.0.1
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
The following provides information on noninterest income categories that contain ASC 606 Revenue for the periods indicated. 
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Service charges on deposit accounts
ASC 606 revenue items
   Debit card interchange fees$17,160 $16,161 $15,884 
   Overdraft fees17,339 15,793 15,813 
   Other service charges on deposit accounts16,394 14,621 12,802 
   Total ASC 606 revenue included in service charges on deposits accounts 50,893 46,575 44,499 
Total service charges on deposit accounts$50,893 $46,575 $44,499 
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Other service charges, commissions and fees
ASC 606 revenue items
ATM fees$3,512 $3,856 $3,508 
Total ASC 606 revenue included in other service charges, commission and fees3,512 3,856 3,508 
Other 1,246 545 367 
Total other service charges, commission and fees$4,758 $4,401 $3,875 
Other noninterest income
ASC 606 revenue items
Trust and wealth management$— $114 $4,554 
Total ASC 606 revenue included in other noninterest income— 114 4,554 
Other43,163 28,808 27,211 
Total other noninterest income$43,163 $28,922 $31,765 
Schedule of Other Real Estate Owned, Gain (Loss) Recognized
The following provides information on net gains (losses) recognized on the sale of OREO for the periods indicated.
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Net gains (losses) recognized on sale of OREO$(148)$2,214 $2,130 
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Income Tax Expense in Consolidated Statements of Income
The income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income consists of the following:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Current - federal$117,978 $84,835 $114,346 
Current - state19,275 23,463 27,889 
Total Current Income Tax Expense$137,253 $108,298 $142,235 
Deferred - federal$(18,918)$(16,882)$(27,408)
Deferred - state(1,160)(3,586)(8,269)
Total Deferred Income Tax Expense$(20,078)$(20,468)$(35,677)
Total Income Tax Expense$117,175 $87,830 $106,558 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Differences in Company's Income Tax Expense
The Company’s income tax expense differs from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax statutory rates to income before income taxes. A reconciliation of the differences is as follows:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Federal income statutory rate21 %21 %21 %
Tax at federal income tax rate$99,931 $74,956 $95,151 
Change resulting from:
State income tax, net of federal benefit14,068 14,950 13,763 
Tax-exempt interest(1,866)(1,907)(2,775)
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance(2,210)(1,701)(1,399)
Excess tax benefit from stock compensation(132)(518)(510)
Nondeductible merger expenses— — 167 
BOLI policy redemptions4,488 — — 
Other2,896 2,050 2,161 
Provision for income taxes$117,175 $87,830 $106,558 
Schedule of Components of Deferred Income Taxes
The components of deferred income taxes are as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Deferred tax assets
Allowance for credit losses$90,357 $88,494 
Deferred compensation14,421 13,822 
Deferred loan fees435 — 
Purchase accounting adjustments3,112 3,442 
Other real estate owned106 18 
Net operating loss tax carryforward11,319 12,779 
Tax credit carryforwards117 139 
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale8,906 11,218 
Capitalized costs, accrued expenses and other7,550 8,297 
Lease liability13,319 15,081 
149,642 153,290 
Deferred tax liabilities
Premises and equipment10,025 12,167 
Mortgage servicing rights22,135 34,989 
Subordinated debentures5,603 6,149 
Lease financing7,239 9,753 
Goodwill and intangible assets19,998 22,918 
Origination costs11,100 9,984 
Right of use lease asset11,243 12,854 
Deferred loan fees— 318 
87,343 109,132 
Net deferred tax asset$62,299 $44,158 
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized income tax benefits is as follows.
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Beginning Balance$610 $1,001 
Current Activity:
Additions for tax positions of prior years277 479 
Reductions for statutes of limitations expiring(105)(870)
Settlements(757)— 
Ending Balance$25 $610 
v3.25.0.1
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Activity of Non-Performance Based and Performance Based Options
A summary of the activity of non-performance-based options as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 is presented below.
20242023
SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
$ (000)
SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Contractual TermAggregate Intrinsic Value
$ (000)
Under option, beginning of year— $— 16,000 $29.69 
Exercised— — $— (16,000)29.69 $258 
Under option, end of year— $— 0.00$— — $— 0.00$— 
Exercisable at end of year— $— 0.00$— — $— 0.00$— 
Schedule of the Status of the Company's Restricted Stock Awards
A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock awards as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 is presented below.
20242023
SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested shares at beginning of year257,673 $46.05 222,280 $43.31 
Granted130,520 47.03 133,430 44.84 
Vested(108,572)43.42 (95,954)37.99 
Forfeited(10,655)47.51 (2,083)48.00 
Nonvested shares at end of year268,966 47.53 257,673 46.05 
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity
A summary of the Company's nonvested PSUs for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 is presented below:
20242023
SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested units at beginning of year146,612 $48.72 110,254 $47.15 
Granted87,929 47.38 84,487 49.21 
Vested(65,756)46.76 (43,182)45.65 
Forfeited— — (4,947)48.92 
Nonvested units at end of year168,785 47.40 146,612 48.72 
v3.25.0.1
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Financial Instruments
The following table reflects the notional amount and fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Fair ValueFair Value
(dollars in thousands)Notional Amount
Derivative Assets(1)
Derivative Liabilities(2)
Notional Amount
Derivative Assets(1)
Derivative Liabilities(2)
Interest rate contracts(3)
$901,597 $8,717 $8,718 $736,188 $5,937 $6,203 
Risk participation agreement26,163 — 13 26,163 — 65 
Mortgage derivatives - interest rate lock commitments192,528 1,504 — 171,750 3,636 — 
Mortgage derivatives - forward contracts related to mortgage loans held for sale1,153,717 5,795 — 663,015 — 5,790 
(1)Derivative assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Derivative liabilities are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)Includes interest rate contracts for client swaps and offsetting positions.
Schedule of Net Gains (losses) Relating to Free-Standing Derivative Instruments
The net gains (losses) relating to changes in fair value from derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are summarized below for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)Location202420232022
Interest rate contracts(1)
Other noninterest income$265 $(272)$
Risk participation agreementOther noninterest income52 195 — 
Interest rate lock commitmentsMortgage banking activity(2,132)2,201 (10,506)
Forward contracts related to mortgage loans held for saleMortgage banking activity11,585 (8,289)3,209 
(1)Gain (loss) represents net fair value adjustments (including credit related adjustments) for client swaps and offsetting positions.
v3.25.0.1
FAIR VALUE MEASURES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Loans Held For Sale Fair Value
The Company's loans held for sale under the fair value option are comprised of the following:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Mortgage loans held for sale$528,599 $281,332 
SBA loans held for sale— — 
Total loans held for sale$528,599 $281,332 
Schedule of Difference Between Fair Value and Principal Balance for Mortgage Loans Held for Sale Measured at Fair Value
The following table summarizes the difference between the fair value and the principal balance for mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Aggregate fair value of mortgage loans held for sale$528,599 $281,332 
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans held for sale525,071 273,915 
Past due loans of 90 days or more— 781 
Nonaccrual loans— 781 
Unpaid principal balance of nonaccrual loans— 774 
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands) Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets:
U.S. Treasuries $796,464 $796,464 $— $— 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies994 — 994 — 
State, county and municipal securities24,740 — 24,740 — 
Corporate debt securities10,283 — 9,263 1,020 
SBA pool securities70,482 — 70,482 — 
Mortgage-backed securities768,297 — 768,297 — 
Loans held for sale528,599 — 528,599 — 
Derivative financial instruments8,717 — 8,717 — 
Mortgage banking derivative instruments7,299 — 7,299 — 
Total recurring assets at fair value$2,215,875 $796,464 $1,418,391 $1,020 
Financial liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$8,718 $— $8,718 $— 
Risk participation agreement13 — 13 — 
Total recurring liabilities at fair value$8,731 $— $8,731 $— 
                                                                                                    
Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets:
U.S. Treasuries$720,877 $720,877 $— $— 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies985 — 985 — 
State, county and municipal securities28,051 — 28,051 — 
Corporate debt securities10,027 — 9,037 990 
SBA pool securities51,516 — 51,516 — 
Mortgage-backed securities591,488 — 591,488 — 
Loans held for sale281,332 — 281,332 — 
Derivative financial instruments5,937 — 5,937 — 
Mortgage banking derivative instruments3,636 — 3,636 — 
Total recurring assets at fair value$1,693,849 $720,877 $971,982 $990 
Financial liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$6,203 $— $6,203 $— 
Risk participation agreement65 — 65 — 
Mortgage banking derivative instruments5,790 — 5,790 — 
Total recurring liabilities at fair value$12,058 $— $12,058 $— 
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
December 31, 2024
Collateral-dependent loans$45,697 $— $— $45,697 
Other real estate owned1,010 — — 1,010 
Total nonrecurring assets at fair value$46,707 $— $— $46,707 
December 31, 2023
Collateral-dependent loans$36,978 $— $— $36,978 
Other real estate owned5,324 — — 5,324 
Total nonrecurring assets at fair value$42,302 $— $— $42,302 
Schedule of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Fair Value Measurement of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities
The following table shows significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets.
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueValuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
Range of DiscountsWeighted Average Discount
As of December 31, 2024
Recurring:
Debt securities available-for-sale$1,020 Discounted cash flowsProbability of Default10.3%10.3%
Loss Given Default45%45%
Nonrecurring:
Collateral-dependent loans$45,697 Third-party appraisals and discounted cash flowsCollateral
discounts and discount rates
15% - 60%
30%
Other real estate owned$1,010 Third party appraisals
and sales contracts
Collateral
discounts and
estimated
costs to sell
15% - 44%
26.8%
As of December 31, 2023
Recurring:
Debt securities available-for-sale$990 Discounted cash flowsProbability of Default11%11%
Loss Given Default42%42%
Nonrecurring:
Collateral-dependent loans$36,978 Third-party appraisals and discounted cash flowsCollateral
discounts and discount rates
11% - 60%
28%
Other real estate owned$5,324 Third party appraisals
and sales contracts
Collateral
discounts and
estimated
costs to sell
15% - 33%
22%
Schedule of Carrying Amount and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments, not shown elsewhere in these financial statements, were as follows.
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Carrying AmountLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks$244,980 $244,980 $— $— $244,980 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks975,397 975,397 — — 975,397 
Debt securities held-to-maturity164,677 — 144,028 — 144,028 
Loans, net20,356,125 — — 19,882,553 19,882,553 
Financial liabilities:
Deposits21,722,448 — 21,721,421 — 21,721,421 
Other borrowings291,788 — 291,213 — 291,213 
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures132,309 — 142,202 — 142,202 
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Carrying AmountLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks$230,470 $230,470 $— $— $230,470 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks936,834 936,834 — — 936,834 
Debt securities held-to-maturity141,512 — 122,731 122,731 
Loans, net19,925,225 — — 19,332,899 19,332,899 
Financial liabilities:
Deposits20,708,509 — 20,707,463 — 20,707,463 
Other borrowings509,586 — 501,723 — 501,723 
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures130,315 — 141,407 — 141,407 
v3.25.0.1
LEASES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities, Lessee
The following table presents the impact of leases on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)Location20242023
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOther assets$45,069 $49,864 
Operating lease liabilitiesOther liabilities53,403 58,521 
Schedule of Future Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities are summarized as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,Lease Liability
2025$10,246 
20269,520 
20278,535 
20286,918 
20295,590 
Thereafter16,863 
Total lease payments$57,672 
Less: Interest(4,269)
Present value of lease liabilities$53,403 
Schedule of Supplemental Lease Information
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
Supplemental lease information
202420232022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)6.97.68.1
Weighted-average discount rate1.92 %1.68 %1.46 %
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases (cash payments)$11,378 $12,045 $12,013 
Operating cash flows from operating leases (lease liability reduction)$11,378 $12,045 $12,064 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for leases entered into during the year$5,488 $2,827 $7,226 
v3.25.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations A summary of the Company’s commitments is as follows:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20242023
Commitments to extend credit$3,578,227 $4,412,818 
Unused home equity lines of credit437,304 386,574 
Financial standby letters of credit39,507 37,546 
Mortgage interest rate lock commitments192,528 171,750 
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss The following table presents activity in the allowance for unfunded commitments for the periods presented.
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Balance at beginning of period$41,558 $52,411 $33,185 
Provision for unfunded commitments(11,048)(10,853)19,226 
Balance at end of period$30,510 $41,558 $52,411 
v3.25.0.1
REGULATORY MATTERS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Banking and Thrift, Interest [Abstract]  
Schedule of Company's and Bank's Actual Capital Amounts and Ratios
The Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table.
ActualFor Capital Adequacy PurposesTo Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
(dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
As of December 31, 2024
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets):
Company$2,729,727 10.74 %$1,016,543 4.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,834,667 11.17 %$1,015,484 4.00 %$1,269,354 5.00 %
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,729,727 12.65 %$1,510,315 7.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,834,667 13.15 %$1,509,040 7.00 %$1,401,251 6.50 %
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,729,727 12.65 %$1,833,954 8.50 %—N/A—
Bank$2,834,667 13.15 %$1,832,406 8.50 %$1,724,617 8.00 %
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$3,316,661 15.37 %$2,265,473 10.50 %—N/A—
Bank$3,179,067 14.75 %$2,263,560 10.50 %$2,155,771 10.00 %
As of December 31, 2023
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets):
Company$2,417,341 9.93 %$974,053 4.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,600,274 10.69 %$973,023 4.00 %$1,216,279 5.00 %
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,417,341 11.23 %$1,506,241 7.00 %—N/A—
Bank$2,600,274 12.09 %$1,505,318 7.00 %$1,397,795 6.50 %
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$2,417,341 11.23 %$1,829,007 8.50 %—N/A—
Bank$2,600,274 12.09 %$1,827,886 8.50 %$1,720,363 8.00 %
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets):
Company$3,110,025 14.45 %$2,259,362 10.50 %—N/A—
Bank$2,944,480 13.69 %$2,257,977 10.50 %$2,150,454 10.00 %
v3.25.0.1
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Information with Respect to Company's Reportable Business Segments
The following table presents selected financial information with respect to the Company’s reportable business segments for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. There are no material intersegment sales or transfers:
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)Banking DivisionRetail Mortgage DivisionWarehouse Lending DivisionPremium Finance DivisionTotal
Interest income$962,918 $236,670 $75,264 $103,432 $1,378,284 
Interest expense271,201 142,374 48,492 67,027 529,094 
Net interest income691,717 94,296 26,772 36,405 849,190 
Provision for credit losses60,434 (2,799)275 883 58,793 
Noninterest income121,972 167,031 4,209 45 293,257 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits243,795 92,436 3,216 8,194 347,641 
Occupancy and equipment expenses44,568 3,965 26 225 48,784 
Data processing and communications expenses54,121 5,048 160 370 59,699 
Other expenses(1)
96,049 50,209 976 4,436 151,670 
Total noninterest expense438,533 151,658 4,378 13,225 607,794 
Income before income tax expense314,722 112,468 26,328 22,342 475,860 
Income tax expense83,503 23,618 5,529 4,525 117,175 
Net income$231,219 $88,850 $20,799 $17,817 $358,685 
Total assets$18,954,256 $4,828,842 $983,229 $1,495,723 $26,262,050 
Goodwill$951,148 $— $— $64,498 $1,015,646 
Other intangible assets, net$67,721 $— $— $3,040 $70,761 
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Banking DivisionRetail Mortgage DivisionWarehouse Lending DivisionPremium Finance DivisionTotal
Interest income$913,439 $212,106 $71,110 $83,780 $1,280,435 
Interest expense224,543 123,804 47,271 49,773 445,391 
Net interest income688,896 88,302 23,839 34,007 835,044 
Provision for credit losses132,789 9,535 (440)772 142,656 
Noninterest income102,177 137,145 3,475 31 242,828 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits228,399 80,317 2,794 8,600 320,110 
Occupancy and equipment expenses46,232 4,899 314 51,450 
Data processing and communications expenses48,155 4,836 171 324 53,486 
Other expenses(1)
100,752 47,393 873 4,217 153,235 
Total noninterest expense423,538 137,445 3,843 13,455 578,281 
Income before income tax expense234,746 78,467 23,911 19,811 356,935 
Income tax expense62,297 16,478 5,021 4,034 87,830 
Net income$172,449 $61,989 $18,890 $15,777 $269,105 
Total assets$18,291,626 $4,916,753 $825,415 $1,169,905 $25,203,699 
Goodwill$951,148 $— $— $64,498 $1,015,646 
Other intangible assets, net$81,959 $— $— $5,990 $87,949 
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Banking DivisionRetail Mortgage DivisionWarehouse Lending DivisionPremium Finance DivisionTotal
Interest income$648,309 $155,533 $43,521 $46,523 $893,886 
Interest expense(12,698)76,339 16,794 12,425 92,860 
Net interest income661,007 79,194 26,727 34,098 801,026 
Provision for credit losses61,549 12,351 (1,074)(1,129)71,697 
Noninterest income97,815 182,039 4,537 33 284,424 
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits202,128 107,810 1,973 7,808 319,719 
Occupancy and equipment expenses45,441 5,579 337 51,361 
Data processing and communications expenses44,073 4,580 187 388 49,228 
Other expenses(1)
87,340 48,224 830 3,953 140,347 
Total noninterest expense378,982 166,193 2,994 12,486 560,655 
Income before income tax expense318,291 82,689 29,344 22,774 453,098 
Income tax expense78,343 17,364 6,162 4,689 106,558 
Net income$239,948 $65,325 $23,182 $18,085 $346,540 
Total assets$18,105,049 $4,739,612 $1,016,192 $1,192,433 $25,053,286 
Goodwill$951,148 $— $— $64,498 $1,015,646 
Other intangible assets, net$97,254 $— $— $8,940 $106,194 
(1) Other expenses for each reportable segment include credit resolution-related expenses, advertising and marketing expenses, amortization of intangible assets, and loan servicing expenses.
v3.25.0.1
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERIS BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2024 and 2023
(dollars in thousands)
20242023
Assets
Cash and due from banks$141,836 $165,179 
Investment in subsidiaries3,857,797 3,611,093 
Other assets29,920 29,898 
Total assets$4,029,553 $3,806,170 
Liabilities
Other liabilities$36,883 $33,766 
Other borrowings108,839 215,342 
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures132,309 130,315 
Total liabilities278,031 379,423 
Shareholders' equity3,751,522 3,426,747 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,029,553 $3,806,170 
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Income
Condensed Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(dollars in thousands)
202420232022
Income
Dividends from subsidiaries$149,000 $175,000 $50,000 
Other income347 462 175 
Securities gains24 — 270 
Total income149,371 175,462 50,445 
Expense
Interest expense22,504 24,568 22,170 
Other expense18,651 13,858 11,154 
Total expense41,155 38,426 33,324 
Income before taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries108,216 137,036 17,121 
Income tax benefit9,586 10,738 8,553 
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries117,802 147,774 25,674 
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries240,883 121,331 320,866 
Net income$358,685 $269,105 $346,540 
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(dollars in thousands)
202420232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$358,685 $269,105 $346,540 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense13,440 9,950 6,706 
Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries(240,883)(121,331)(320,866)
Decrease in interest payable(204)(319)(961)
Increase in tax payable1,540 3,021 8,596 
Provision for deferred taxes(788)(1,165)(649)
Gain on sale of other investments(24)— (270)
Change attributable to other operating activities2,179 1,188 200 
Total adjustments(224,740)(108,656)(307,244)
Net cash provided by operating activities133,945 160,449 39,296 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net (increase) decrease in other investments— — 213 
Investment in subsidiary— — (65,000)
Net cash used in investing activities— — (64,787)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of treasury shares(7,954)(20,346)(22,421)
Dividends paid - common stock(41,460)(41,649)(41,610)
Repayment of other borrowings(107,874)(86,850)— 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 476 2,799 
Net cash used in by financing activities(157,288)(148,369)(61,232)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(23,343)12,080 (86,723)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year165,179 153,099 239,822 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$141,836 $165,179 $153,099 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for interest$22,708 $24,887 $23,131 
Cash received during the year for income taxes$(10,338)$(12,593)$(16,499)
v3.25.0.1
LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]  
Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value
The carrying value of the loan servicing rights assets is shown in the table below:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Loan Servicing Rights
Residential mortgage$112,514 $171,915 
SBA2,926 2,737 
Total loan servicing rights$115,440 $174,652 
The table below is an analysis of the activity in the Company’s MSRs and impairment:
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Residential mortgage servicing rights
Beginning carrying value, net$171,915 $147,014 $206,944 
Additions34,986 44,305 64,020 
Amortization(17,501)(19,404)(24,995)
(Impairment)/recoveries— — 21,824 
Disposals(76,886)— (120,779)
Ending carrying value, net$112,514 $171,915 $147,014 
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
Residential mortgage servicing impairment
Beginning balance$— $— $25,782 
Recoveries— — (21,824)
Reduction due to disposal— — (3,958)
Ending balance$— $— $— 
The table below is an analysis of the activity in the Company’s SBA loan servicing rights and impairment:
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)202420232022
SBA servicing rights
Beginning carrying value, net$2,737 $3,443 $5,556 
Additions1,400 392 889 
Amortization(1,211)(1,098)(3,002)
Ending carrying value, net$2,926 $2,737 $3,443 
Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets
The key metrics and the sensitivity of the residential mortgage servicing rights fair value to adverse changes in model inputs and/or assumptions are summarized below:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Residential mortgage servicing rights
Unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others$8,856,724 $12,454,454 
Composition of residential loans serviced for others:
FHLMC24.51 %17.54 %
FNMA68.42 %50.51 %
GNMA7.07 %31.95 %
Total100.00 %100.00 %
Weighted average term (months)353355
Weighted average age (months)3327
Modeled prepayment speed7.37 %8.56 %
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change(2,474)(4,492)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change(5,227)(9,444)
Weighted average discount rate10.79 %10.98 %
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change(3,283)(5,110)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change(7,379)(11,181)
The key metrics and the sensitivity of the SBA servicing rights fair value to adverse changes in model inputs and/or assumptions are summarized below:
(dollars in thousands)December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
SBA servicing rights
Unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others$235,793 $271,164 
Weighted average life (in years)3.183.31
Modeled prepayment speed18.95 %20.83 %
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change(192)(171)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change(366)(327)
Weighted average discount rate11.27 %14.70 %
Decline in fair value due to a 100 basis point adverse change(97)(69)
Decline in fair value due to a 200 basis point adverse change(190)(135)
v3.25.0.1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Other Investments      
Interest receivable $ 10,200 $ 7,500  
Other investments 66,298 71,794  
Allowance for Credit Losses      
Interest receivable $ 10,200 7,500  
Leases      
Initial lease terms (in years) 13 years    
Share-based Compensation      
Company stock-based compensation cost $ 13,400 $ 10,000 $ 6,700
Earnings Per Share      
Anti-dilutive common shares excluded (in shares) | shares 4,170 0 0
Operating Segments      
Number of reportable segments | segment 4    
Minimum | Core deposit premiums      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 7 years    
Minimum | US Premium Financing Holding Company | Referral relationships      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 8 years    
Minimum | US Premium Financing Holding Company | Trade names      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 5 years    
Minimum | US Premium Financing Holding Company | Non-compete agreements      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 3 years    
Maximum | Core deposit premiums      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 10 years    
Maximum | US Premium Financing Holding Company | Referral relationships      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 10 years    
Maximum | US Premium Financing Holding Company | Trade names      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 7 years    
Maximum | US Premium Financing Holding Company | Non-compete agreements      
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life (in years) 10 years    
Buildings and leasehold improvements | Maximum      
Premises and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives, premises and equipment (in years) 40 years    
Furniture and equipment | Minimum      
Premises and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives, premises and equipment (in years) 3 years    
Furniture and equipment | Maximum      
Premises and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives, premises and equipment (in years) 20 years    
Software And Computer Equipment | Minimum      
Premises and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives, premises and equipment (in years) 3 years    
Software And Computer Equipment | Maximum      
Premises and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives, premises and equipment (in years) 5 years    
Financing Receivable      
Other Investments      
Interest receivable $ 77,300 $ 79,200  
Allowance for Credit Losses      
Interest receivable $ 77,300 $ 79,200  
Visa Class B-2 Shares      
Other Investments      
Shares held in other investment (in shares) | shares 28,805    
Other investments $ 121    
Visa Class B Shares      
Other Investments      
Conversation ratio 1.5430    
v3.25.0.1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Net income available to common shareholders $ 358,685 $ 269,105 $ 346,540
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in shares) 68,808,830 68,977,453 69,193,591
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares) 0 45 17,276
Effect of dilutive restricted stock awards (in shares) 128,611 62,534 79,536
Effect of performance share units (in shares) 124,391 64,126 129,318
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share (in shares) 69,061,832 69,104,158 69,419,721
v3.25.0.1
INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Investment Securities Available for Sale (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Amortized Cost $ 1,708,196 $ 1,447,637    
Allowance for Credit Losses (69) (69) $ (75) $ 0
Gross Unrealized Gains 2,171 112    
Gross Unrealized Losses (39,038) (44,736)    
Estimated Fair Value 1,671,260 1,402,944    
U.S. Treasuries        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Amortized Cost 800,860 732,636    
Allowance for Credit Losses 0 0    
Gross Unrealized Gains 669 34    
Gross Unrealized Losses (5,065) (11,793)    
Estimated Fair Value 796,464 720,877    
U.S. government-sponsored agencies        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Amortized Cost 1,010 1,023    
Allowance for Credit Losses 0 0    
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0    
Gross Unrealized Losses (16) (38)    
Estimated Fair Value 994 985    
State, county and municipal securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Amortized Cost 25,802 28,986    
Allowance for Credit Losses 0 0    
Gross Unrealized Gains 8 9    
Gross Unrealized Losses (1,070) (944)    
Estimated Fair Value 24,740 28,051    
Corporate debt securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Amortized Cost 10,946 10,946    
Allowance for Credit Losses (69) (69)    
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0    
Gross Unrealized Losses (594) (850)    
Estimated Fair Value 10,283 10,027    
SBA pool securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Amortized Cost 72,036 53,033    
Allowance for Credit Losses 0 0    
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 2    
Gross Unrealized Losses (1,554) (1,519)    
Estimated Fair Value 70,482 51,516    
Mortgage-backed securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Amortized Cost 797,542 621,013    
Allowance for Credit Losses 0 0    
Gross Unrealized Gains 1,494 67    
Gross Unrealized Losses (30,739) (29,592)    
Estimated Fair Value $ 768,297 $ 591,488    
v3.25.0.1
INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Securities Held-to-Maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 164,677 $ 141,512
Gross Unrealized Gains 80 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (20,729) (18,781)
Estimated Fair Value 144,028 122,731
State, county and municipal securities    
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 33,623 31,905
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (6,214) (5,051)
Estimated Fair Value 27,409 26,854
Mortgage-backed securities    
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 131,054 109,607
Gross Unrealized Gains 80 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (14,515) (13,730)
Estimated Fair Value $ 116,619 $ 95,877
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities, Available for Sale, by Contractual Maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amortized Cost    
Due in one year or less $ 309,442  
Due from one year to five years 474,765  
Due from five to ten years 115,347  
Due after ten years 11,100  
Mortgage-backed securities 797,542  
Amortized Cost 1,708,196 $ 1,447,637
Estimated Fair Value    
Due in one year or less 307,875  
Due from one year to five years 471,711  
Due from five to ten years 113,511  
Due after ten years 9,866  
Mortgage-backed securities 768,297  
Estimated Fair Value 1,671,260 1,402,944
Amortized Cost    
Due in one year or less 0  
Due from one year to five years 0  
Due from five to ten years 0  
Due after ten years 33,623  
Mortgage-backed securities 131,054  
Amortized Cost 164,677 141,512
Estimated Fair Value    
Due in one year or less 0  
Due from one year to five years 0  
Due from five to ten years 0  
Due after ten years 27,409  
Mortgage-backed securities 116,619  
Estimated Fair Value $ 144,028 $ 122,731
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 35      
Allowance for credit losses | $ $ 69 $ 69 $ 75 $ 0
Unrealized losses | $ 39,038 44,736    
Expected credit losses | $ 0      
Debt securities, held-to-maturity, allowance for credit loss | $ $ 0 0    
Debt Securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in portfolio 412      
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 385      
Number of securities in security portfolio 37      
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 304      
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 27      
SBA pool securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 33      
Allowance for credit losses | $ $ 0 0    
Unrealized losses | $ $ 1,554 1,519    
State, County And Municipal Securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 19      
Corporate debt securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 6      
Allowance for credit losses | $ $ 69 69    
Unrealized losses | $ $ 594 850    
U.S. Treasuries        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 22      
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Security        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 1      
State, county and municipal securities        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Number of securities in unrealized loss position 8      
Allowance for credit losses | $ $ 0 0    
Unrealized losses | $ 1,070 944    
Collateral Pledged        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Pledged securities, carrying value | $ $ 449,200 $ 532,600    
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months $ 507,188 $ 162,258
12 Months or More 878,229 1,154,553
Total 1,385,417 1,316,811
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months (3,696) (827)
12 Months or More (35,342) (43,909)
Total (39,038) (44,736)
U.S. Treasuries    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months 272,564 159,667
12 Months or More 353,787 537,313
Total 626,351 696,980
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months (1,376) (827)
12 Months or More (3,689) (10,966)
Total (5,065) (11,793)
U.S. government-sponsored agencies    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months 0 0
12 Months or More 994 985
Total 994 985
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months 0 0
12 Months or More (16) (38)
Total (16) (38)
State, county and municipal securities    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months 3,953 1,923
12 Months or More 15,940 19,754
Total 19,893 21,677
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months (17) 0
12 Months or More (1,053) (944)
Total (1,070) (944)
Corporate debt securities    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months 383 500
12 Months or More 8,400 8,527
Total 8,783 9,027
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months (13) 0
12 Months or More (581) (850)
Total (594) (850)
SBA pool securities    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months 52,850 42
12 Months or More 17,491 21,267
Total 70,341 21,309
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months (322) 0
12 Months or More (1,232) (1,519)
Total (1,554) (1,519)
Mortgage-backed securities    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months 177,438 126
12 Months or More 481,617 566,707
Total 659,055 566,833
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months (1,968) 0
12 Months or More (28,771) (29,592)
Total $ (30,739) $ (29,592)
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Held-to-Maturity Securities with Unrealized Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months, Estimated Fair Value $ 24,412 $ 13,612
12 Months or More, Estimated Fair Value 105,073 109,119
Total Estimated Fair Value 129,485 122,731
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses (897) (227)
12 Months or More, Unrealized Losses (19,832) (18,554)
Total Unrealized Losses (20,729) (18,781)
State, county and municipal securities    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months, Estimated Fair Value 1,702 0
12 Months or More, Estimated Fair Value 25,707 26,854
Total Estimated Fair Value 27,409 26,854
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses (49) 0
12 Months or More, Unrealized Losses (6,165) (5,051)
Total Unrealized Losses (6,214) (5,051)
Mortgage-backed securities    
Estimated Fair Value    
Less Than 12 Months, Estimated Fair Value 22,710 13,612
12 Months or More, Estimated Fair Value 79,366 82,265
Total Estimated Fair Value 102,076 95,877
Unrealized Losses    
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses (848) (227)
12 Months or More, Unrealized Losses (13,667) (13,503)
Total Unrealized Losses $ (14,515) $ (13,730)
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Investments Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 69 $ 75 $ 0
Current-period provision for expected credit losses 0 (6) 75
Ending balance $ 69 $ 69 $ 75
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Debt Securities Available for Sale (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]      
Gross losses on sales of securities $ 0 $ (310) $ 0
Net realized losses on sales of securities available for sale 0 (310) 0
Sales proceeds $ 0 $ 5,141 $ 0
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]      
Net realized losses on sales of securities available-for-sale $ 0 $ (310) $ 0
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on equity securities (10) 6 (67)
Net realized gains on sales of other investments 12,314 0 270
Net gain (loss) on securities $ 12,304 $ (304) $ 203
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Loans Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income $ 20,739,906 $ 20,269,303
Commercial and Industrial    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 2,953,135 2,688,929
Consumer    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 221,735 275,809
Mortgage Warehouse    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 965,053 818,728
Municipal    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 441,408 492,668
Premium Finance    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 1,155,614 946,562
Real Estate – Construction and Development    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 1,998,506 2,129,187
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 8,445,958 8,059,754
Real Estate - Residential    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income $ 4,558,497 $ 4,857,666
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Loans Accounted for on a Nonaccrual Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Financing receivable, nonaccrual $ 102,218 $ 151,117
Financing receivable, nonaccrual, no allowance 52,359 86,577
Commercial and Industrial    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Financing receivable, nonaccrual 11,875 8,059
Financing receivable, nonaccrual, no allowance 3,866 2,049
Consumer    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Financing receivable, nonaccrual 782 1,452
Real Estate – Construction and Development    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Financing receivable, nonaccrual 3,718 282
Financing receivable, nonaccrual, no allowance 2,624 0
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Financing receivable, nonaccrual 11,960 11,295
Financing receivable, nonaccrual, no allowance 9,357 9,109
Real Estate - Residential    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Financing receivable, nonaccrual 73,883 130,029
Financing receivable, nonaccrual, no allowance 36,512 75,419
Real Estate - Residential | GNMA    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Financing receivable, nonaccrual $ 12,000 $ 90,200
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Analysis of Past-Due Loans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income $ 20,739,906 $ 20,269,303
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 17,733 16,988
Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 244,978 272,839
Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 106,949 82,850
Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 31,540 34,281
Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 106,489 155,708
Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 20,494,928 19,996,464
Commercial and Industrial    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 2,953,135 2,688,929
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 5,159 5,310
Commercial and Industrial | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 31,057 26,195
Commercial and Industrial | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 12,300 11,023
Commercial and Industrial | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 5,908 5,439
Commercial and Industrial | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 12,849 9,733
Commercial and Industrial | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 2,922,078 2,662,734
Consumer    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 221,735 275,809
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 0 0
Consumer | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 3,548 3,938
Consumer | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 2,672 2,308
Consumer | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 557 1,054
Consumer | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 319 576
Consumer | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 218,187 271,871
Mortgage Warehouse    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 965,053 818,728
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 0 0
Mortgage Warehouse | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Mortgage Warehouse | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Mortgage Warehouse | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Mortgage Warehouse | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Mortgage Warehouse | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 965,053 818,728
Municipal    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 441,408 492,668
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 0 0
Municipal | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Municipal | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Municipal | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Municipal | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 0 0
Municipal | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 441,408 492,668
Premium Finance    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 1,155,614 946,562
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 12,485 11,678
Premium Finance | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 33,868 30,889
Premium Finance | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 15,068 12,379
Premium Finance | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 6,315 6,832
Premium Finance | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 12,485 11,678
Premium Finance | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 1,121,746 915,673
Real Estate – Construction and Development    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 1,998,506 2,129,187
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 89 0
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 27,349 2,376
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 23,102 2,094
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 461 0
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 3,786 282
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 1,971,157 2,126,811
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 8,445,958 8,059,754
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 0 0
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 15,202 13,078
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 6,787 5,070
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 2,435 1,656
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 5,980 6,352
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 8,430,756 8,046,676
Real Estate - Residential    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 4,558,497 4,857,666
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing 0 0
Real Estate - Residential | Total Loans Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 133,954 196,363
Real Estate - Residential | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 47,020 49,976
Real Estate - Residential | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 15,864 19,300
Real Estate - Residential | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income 71,070 127,087
Real Estate - Residential | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income $ 4,424,543 $ 4,661,303
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Balance $ 49,460 $ 40,375
Loans, net of unearned income 20,739,906 20,269,303
Unfunded commitments $ 18,145 20,365
Financing receivable, moody's baseline scenario was weighted percentage 75.00%  
Financing receivable, moody's upside scenario in weighted percentage 25.00%  
Unfunded Loan Commitment    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Unfunded commitments $ 179  
Risk Grade Nine    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans, net of unearned income $ 0 $ 0
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Collateral-Dependent Loans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Balance $ 49,460 $ 40,375
Allowance for Credit Losses 3,763 3,397
Commercial and Industrial    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Balance 9,451 5,889
Allowance for Credit Losses 1,072 567
Premium Finance    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Balance 2,165 1,990
Allowance for Credit Losses 130 45
Real Estate – Construction and Development    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Balance 2,979 280
Allowance for Credit Losses 110 23
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Balance 10,882 11,114
Allowance for Credit Losses 149 108
Real Estate - Residential    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Balance 23,983 21,102
Allowance for Credit Losses $ 2,302 $ 2,654
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Loans by Risk Grade (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 $ 3,203,649 $ 3,520,850
2023 1,968,435 5,111,112
2022 5,121,279 4,336,679
2021 3,786,856 1,988,570
2020 1,723,882 1,209,250
Prior 2,881,894 2,289,160
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 2,053,911 1,813,682
Loans, net of unearned income 20,739,906 20,269,303
Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 3,187,032 3,502,909
2023 1,953,912 5,062,109
2022 5,077,541 4,228,744
2021 3,749,273 1,953,577
2020 1,684,066 1,149,459
Prior 2,771,358 2,188,927
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 2,034,158 1,761,006
Loans, net of unearned income 20,457,340 19,846,731
Special Mention    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 900 13
2023 38 17,471
2022 5,233 59,123
2021 16,236 293
2020 15,649 30,543
Prior 68,388 48,737
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 4,492 47,545
Loans, net of unearned income 110,936 203,725
Substandard    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 15,717 17,928
2023 14,485 31,532
2022 38,505 48,812
2021 21,347 34,700
2020 24,167 29,248
Prior 42,148 51,496
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 15,261 5,131
Loans, net of unearned income 171,630 218,847
Commercial and Industrial    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 921,078 894,463
2023 596,727 762,401
2022 529,835 393,774
2021 254,569 96,287
2020 73,829 60,089
Prior 53,873 47,294
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 523,224 434,621
Loans, net of unearned income 2,953,135 2,688,929
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 1,374  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 21,045  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 19,333  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 9,887  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 1,350  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 886  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 0  
Current-period gross charge offs 53,875  
Commercial and Industrial | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 919,301 892,951
2023 594,485 758,471
2022 523,513 384,830
2021 246,036 95,055
2020 72,397 56,447
Prior 46,358 41,095
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 512,778 432,472
Loans, net of unearned income 2,914,868 2,661,321
Commercial and Industrial | Special Mention    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 892 0
2023 28 335
2022 1,938 5,722
2021 1,311 92
2020 777 109
Prior 2,960 451
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 3,319 803
Loans, net of unearned income 11,225 7,512
Commercial and Industrial | Substandard    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 885 1,512
2023 2,214 3,595
2022 4,384 3,222
2021 7,222 1,140
2020 655 3,533
Prior 4,555 5,748
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 7,127 1,346
Loans, net of unearned income 27,042 20,096
Consumer    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 58,234 44,890
2023 18,781 17,847
2022 8,779 5,919
2021 2,419 25,988
2020 17,593 22,176
Prior 32,671 49,610
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 83,258 109,379
Loans, net of unearned income 221,735 275,809
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 438  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 683  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 288  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 74  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 847  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 1,484  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 198  
Current-period gross charge offs 4,012  
Consumer | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 58,113 44,736
2023 18,575 17,661
2022 8,684 5,878
2021 2,371 25,654
2020 17,405 21,924
Prior 31,962 48,583
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 83,143 109,214
Loans, net of unearned income 220,253 273,650
Consumer | Special Mention    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 8 0
2023 0 5
2022 14 0
2021 0 0
2020 9 0
Prior 61 26
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 92 31
Consumer | Substandard    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 113 154
2023 206 181
2022 81 41
2021 48 334
2020 179 252
Prior 648 1,001
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 115 165
Loans, net of unearned income 1,390 2,128
Mortgage Warehouse    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 0 0
2023 0 0
2022 0 0
2021 0 0
2020 0 0
Prior 0 0
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 965,053 818,728
Loans, net of unearned income 965,053 818,728
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 0  
Current-period gross charge offs 0  
Mortgage Warehouse | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 0 0
2023 0 0
2022 0 0
2021 0 0
2020 0 0
Prior 0 0
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 965,053 772,366
Loans, net of unearned income 965,053 772,366
Mortgage Warehouse | Special Mention    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024   0
2023   0
2022   0
2021   0
2020   0
Prior   0
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis   46,362
Loans, net of unearned income   46,362
Municipal    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 20,133 14,216
2023 9,094 27,346
2022 44,482 48,941
2021 36,468 177,156
2020 139,046 14,655
Prior 191,559 208,236
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 626 2,118
Loans, net of unearned income 441,408 492,668
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 0  
Current-period gross charge offs 0  
Municipal | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 20,133 14,216
2023 9,094 27,346
2022 44,482 48,941
2021 36,468 177,156
2020 139,046 14,655
Prior 191,559 208,236
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 626 2,118
Loans, net of unearned income 441,408 492,668
Premium Finance    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 1,153,371 939,707
2023 2,131 4,939
2022 29 1,916
2021 83 0
2020 0 0
Prior 0 0
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 1,155,614 946,562
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 2,439  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 6,870  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 245  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 0  
Current-period gross charge offs 9,554  
Premium Finance | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 1,141,370 928,930
2023 1,648 4,038
2022 28 1,916
2021 83 0
2020 0 0
Prior 0 0
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 1,143,129 934,884
Premium Finance | Substandard    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 12,001 10,777
2023 483 901
2022 1 0
2021 0 0
2020 0 0
Prior 0 0
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 12,485 11,678
Real Estate – Construction and Development    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 523,704 457,077
2023 245,677 939,175
2022 838,922 506,766
2021 245,493 58,840
2020 3,619 54,646
Prior 74,642 31,021
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 66,449 81,662
Loans, net of unearned income 1,998,506 2,129,187
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 0  
Current-period gross charge offs 0  
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 523,704 457,077
2023 245,526 938,909
2022 835,742 505,254
2021 245,091 58,840
2020 3,619 54,646
Prior 73,816 30,042
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 66,449 81,662
Loans, net of unearned income 1,993,947 2,126,430
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Special Mention    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 0 0
2023 0 0
2022 160 0
2021 65 0
2020 0 0
Prior 275 479
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 500 479
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Substandard    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 0 0
2023 151 266
2022 3,020 1,512
2021 337 0
2020 0 0
Prior 551 500
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 4,059 2,278
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 330,472 450,743
2023 458,037 1,908,047
2022 2,393,474 2,202,740
2021 2,191,759 1,093,395
2020 1,018,148 801,946
Prior 1,940,152 1,502,677
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 113,916 100,206
Loans, net of unearned income 8,445,958 8,059,754
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 513  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 58  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 0  
Current-period gross charge offs 571  
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 330,472 450,315
2023 456,486 1,890,498
2022 2,373,426 2,133,833
2021 2,173,060 1,090,735
2020 990,712 765,640
Prior 1,866,277 1,437,323
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 113,916 100,206
Loans, net of unearned income 8,304,349 7,868,550
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Special Mention    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 0 0
2023 0 17,131
2022 3,069 53,329
2021 14,844 0
2020 14,706 30,200
Prior 63,717 46,370
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 96,336 147,030
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Substandard    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 0 428
2023 1,551 418
2022 16,979 15,578
2021 3,855 2,660
2020 12,730 6,106
Prior 10,158 18,984
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 0 0
Loans, net of unearned income 45,273 44,174
Real Estate - Residential    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 196,657 719,754
2023 637,988 1,451,357
2022 1,305,758 1,176,623
2021 1,056,065 536,904
2020 471,647 255,738
Prior 588,997 450,322
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 301,385 266,968
Loans, net of unearned income 4,558,497 4,857,666
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 24  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 55  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 14  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 0  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 9  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 0  
Current-period gross charge offs 102  
Real Estate - Residential | Pass    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 193,939 714,684
2023 628,098 1,425,186
2022 1,291,666 1,148,092
2021 1,046,164 506,137
2020 460,887 236,147
Prior 561,386 423,648
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 292,193 262,968
Loans, net of unearned income 4,474,333 4,716,862
Real Estate - Residential | Special Mention    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 0 13
2023 10 0
2022 52 72
2021 16 201
2020 157 234
Prior 1,375 1,411
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 1,173 380
Loans, net of unearned income 2,783 2,311
Real Estate - Residential | Substandard    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2024 2,718 5,057
2023 9,880 26,171
2022 14,040 28,459
2021 9,885 30,566
2020 10,603 19,357
Prior 26,236 25,263
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis 8,019 3,620
Loans, net of unearned income 81,381 $ 138,493
Total Loans    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Current-period gross charge offs, year one 4,251  
Current-period gross charge offs, year two 29,135  
Current-period gross charge offs, year three 19,921  
Current-period gross charge offs, year four 9,975  
Current-period gross charge offs, year five 2,197  
Current-period gross charge offs, prior 2,437  
Current-period gross charge offs, revolving loans amortized cost basis 198  
Current-period gross charge offs $ 68,114  
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Loans Modified of Amortized Cost Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 18,145 $ 20,365
Percentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable 0.10% 0.10%
Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 586 $ 7,146
Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 11,170 11,600
Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 1,331 815
Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 5,058 804
Commercial and Industrial    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 586 $ 5,172
Percentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable 0.00% 0.20%
Commercial and Industrial | Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 586 $ 2,212
Weighted average term for payments deferred 22 months 5 months
Commercial and Industrial | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 0 $ 2,960
Financing receivable, modified, weighted average term increase from modification   9 months
Commercial and Industrial | Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 $ 0
Commercial and Industrial | Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 603 $ 7,821
Percentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable 0.00% 0.10%
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 0 $ 3,905
Weighted average term for payments deferred   6 months
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 603 $ 3,101
Financing receivable, modified, weighted average term increase from modification 15 months 13 months
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 0 $ 815
Financing receivable, modified, weighted average interest rate decrease from modification   4.75%
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 $ 0
Real Estate - Residential    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 16,956 $ 7,372
Percentage of Total Class of Financial Receivable 0.40% 0.20%
Real Estate - Residential | Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 0 $ 1,029
Weighted average term for payments deferred   4 months
Real Estate - Residential | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 10,567 $ 5,539
Financing receivable, modified, weighted average term increase from modification 83 months 103 months
Real Estate - Residential | Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 1,331 $ 0
Financing receivable, modified, weighted average interest rate decrease from modification 2.87%  
Real Estate - Residential | Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 5,058 $ 804
Financing receivable, modified, weighted average term increase from modification 90 months 120 months
Financing receivable, modified, weighted average interest rate decrease from modification 2.87% 0.95%
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Depicts Performance of Loans Modified In Last 12 Months (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 18,145 $ 20,365
Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 499 0
Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 7,349 2,067
Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 1,038 2,475
Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 2,233 0
Total Modifications    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 11,119 4,542
Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 9,502 15,823
Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 4,595 2,195
Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 442
Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 4,048 1,905
Commercial and Industrial    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 586 5,172
Commercial and Industrial | Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Commercial and Industrial | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Commercial and Industrial | Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 1,038 1,154
Commercial and Industrial | Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Commercial and Industrial | Total Modifications    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 1,038 1,154
Commercial and Industrial | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 586 4,018
Commercial and Industrial | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 355
Commercial and Industrial | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Commercial and Industrial | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 799
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 603 7,821
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 603 0
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 1,129
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Total Modifications    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 603 1,129
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 6,692
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 603 1,129
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 0
Real Estate - Residential    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 16,956 7,372
Real Estate - Residential | Interest Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 499 0
Real Estate - Residential | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 6,746 2,067
Real Estate - Residential | Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 192
Real Estate - Residential | Combination of Term Extension and Rate Reduction    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 2,233 0
Real Estate - Residential | Total Modifications    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 9,478 2,259
Real Estate - Residential | Current Loans    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 8,916 5,113
Real Estate - Residential | Loans 30-59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 3,992 711
Real Estate - Residential | Loans 60-89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total 0 442
Real Estate - Residential | Loans 90 or More Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]    
Total $ 4,048 $ 1,106
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Related Party Loans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties [Roll Forward]    
Balance, January 1 $ 140,057 $ 80,746
Advances 49,158 61,764
Repayments (4,354) (2,453)
Transactions due to changes in related parties (570) 0
Ending balance $ 184,291 $ 140,057
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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Schedule of Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period $ 307,100 $ 205,677 $ 167,582
Provision for credit losses 69,841 153,515 52,610
Loans charged off (68,114) (75,218) (33,075)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 29,257 24,837 18,560
Balance at end of period 338,084 307,100 205,677
Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   (1,711)  
Balance at end of period     (1,711)
Commercial and Industrial      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 64,053 39,455 26,829
Provision for credit losses 59,726 68,349 21,307
Loans charged off (53,875) (58,612) (18,635)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 17,338 14,966 9,954
Balance at end of period 87,242 64,053 39,455
Commercial and Industrial | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   (105)  
Balance at end of period     (105)
Consumer      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 3,952 5,587 6,573
Provision for credit losses 5,967 2,218 2,278
Loans charged off (4,012) (5,453) (5,191)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 1,420 1,600 1,927
Balance at end of period 7,327 3,952 5,587
Consumer | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   0  
Balance at end of period     0
Mortgage Warehouse      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 1,678 2,118 3,231
Provision for credit losses 584 (440) (1,113)
Loans charged off 0 0 0
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 0 0 0
Balance at end of period 2,262 1,678 2,118
Mortgage Warehouse | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   0  
Balance at end of period     0
Municipal      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 345 357 401
Provision for credit losses (287) (12) (44)
Loans charged off 0 0 0
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 0 0 0
Balance at end of period 58 345 357
Municipal | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   0  
Balance at end of period     0
Premium Finance      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 602 1,025 2,729
Provision for credit losses 608 343 (1,317)
Loans charged off (9,554) (6,567) (5,452)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 9,080 5,801 5,065
Balance at end of period 736 602 1,025
Premium Finance | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   0  
Balance at end of period     0
Real Estate – Construction and Development      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 61,017 32,659 22,045
Provision for credit losses (655) 27,446 9,749
Loans charged off 0 0 (27)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 59 949 892
Balance at end of period 60,421 61,017 32,659
Real Estate – Construction and Development | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   (37)  
Balance at end of period     (37)
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 110,097 67,433 77,831
Provision for credit losses 7,677 47,079 (7,049)
Loans charged off (571) (4,327) (3,574)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 1,174 634 225
Balance at end of period 118,377 110,097 67,433
Real Estate – Commercial and Farmland | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   (722)  
Balance at end of period     (722)
Real Estate - Residential      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period 65,356 57,043 27,943
Provision for credit losses (3,779) 8,532 28,799
Loans charged off (102) (259) (196)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off 186 887 497
Balance at end of period $ 61,661 65,356 57,043
Real Estate - Residential | Accounting Standards Update 2022-02      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   $ (847)  
Balance at end of period     $ (847)
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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Schedule of Premises and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Premises and equipment, gross $ 339,185 $ 337,793
Accumulated depreciation (129,725) (121,358)
Premises and equipment, net 209,460 216,435
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Premises and equipment, gross 69,166 69,478
Buildings and leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Premises and equipment, gross 177,356 174,562
Furniture and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Premises and equipment, gross 89,348 89,756
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Premises and equipment, gross $ 3,315 $ 3,997
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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Depreciation expense $ 18.9 $ 19.1 $ 18.4
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year $ 1,015,646 $ 1,015,646
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year 1,015,646 1,015,646
Banking Division    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year 951,148 951,148
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year 951,148 951,148
Premium Finance Division    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Carrying amount of goodwill at beginning of year 64,498 64,498
Carrying amount of goodwill at end of year $ 64,498 $ 64,498
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Carrying value of intangible assets $ 70,761 $ 87,900  
Amortization of intangible assets $ 17,189 $ 18,244 $ 19,744
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount $ 178,829 $ 178,829
Accumulated Amortization 108,068 90,880
Core deposit premiums    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 86,454 86,454
Accumulated Amortization 66,093 59,045
Referral relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 88,651 88,651
Accumulated Amortization 39,214 29,790
Trade names    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 2,734 2,734
Accumulated Amortization 2,065 1,581
Patent    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 420 420
Accumulated Amortization 126 84
Non-compete agreements    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 570 570
Accumulated Amortization $ 570 $ 380
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
2025 $ 15,937  
2026 12,394  
2027 11,127  
2028 10,005  
2029 7,954  
Thereafter 13,344  
Total $ 70,761 $ 87,900
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DEPOSITS - Scheduled Maturities of Time Deposits (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Banking and Thrift, Interest [Abstract]  
2025 $ 3,136,954
2026 55,550
2027 18,360
2028 10,287
2029 11,429
Thereafter 78
Total $ 3,232,658
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DEPOSITS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Banking and Thrift, Interest [Abstract]    
Time deposits $ 869.5 $ 809.2
Brokered deposits 810.1 1,140.0
Related party deposit liabilities $ 19.4 $ 24.0
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OTHER BORROWINGS - Schedule of Other Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures, net $ 132,309 $ 130,315
Other borrowings 291,788 509,586
Fixed Rate Advance due January 10, 2024; fixed interest rate of 5.450%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 0 50,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 5.45%  
Fixed Rate Advance due January 17, 2024; fixed interest rate of 5.460%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 0 100,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 5.46%  
Fixed Rate Advance due January 21, 2025; fixed interest rate of 4.430%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 50,000 0
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 4.43%  
Fixed Rate Advance due March 3, 2025; fixed interest rate of 1.208%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 15,000 15,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 1.208%  
Fixed Rate Advance due March 2, 2027; fixed interest rate of 1.445%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 15,000 15,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 1.445%  
Fixed Rate Advance due March 4, 2030; fixed interest rate of 1.606%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 15,000 15,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 1.606%  
Fixed Rate Advance due December 9, 2030; fixed interest rate of 4.550%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 1,366 1,378
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 4.55%  
Fixed Rate Advance due December 9, 2030; fixed interest rate of 4.550%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 946 954
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 4.55%  
Principal Reducing Advance due September 29, 2031; fixed interest rate of 3.095%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Advance from correspondent bank $ 984 1,128
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 3.095%  
Subordinated notes payable due December 15, 2029 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $0 and $1,296, respectively; fixed interest rate of 4.25% through December 14, 2024; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 2.94% (2029 subordinated notes)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures, net $ 0 106,704
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 4.25%  
Unamortized debt issuance expense $ 0 1,296
Subordinated notes payable due December 15, 2029 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $0 and $1,296, respectively; fixed interest rate of 4.25% through December 14, 2024; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 2.94% (2029 subordinated notes) | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 2.94%  
Subordinated notes payable due May 31, 2030 net of unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $653 and $784, respectively; fixed interest rate of 5.875% through May 31, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.63% (Bank subordinated notes) (1)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures, net $ 74,653 75,784
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 5.875%  
Unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment $ (653) (784)
Subordinated notes payable due May 31, 2030 net of unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $653 and $784, respectively; fixed interest rate of 5.875% through May 31, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.63% (Bank subordinated notes) (1) | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 3.63%  
Subordinated notes payable due May 31, 2030 net of unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $653 and $784, respectively; fixed interest rate of 5.875% through May 31, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.63% (Bank subordinated notes) (1) | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 3.63%  
Subordinated notes payable due October 1, 2030 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $1,161 and $1,362, respectively; fixed interest rate of 3.875% through September 30, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.753% (2030 subordinated notes)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures, net $ 108,839 108,638
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage (as a percent) 3.875%  
Unamortized debt issuance expense $ 1,161 1,362
Subordinated notes payable due October 1, 2030 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $1,161 and $1,362, respectively; fixed interest rate of 3.875% through September 30, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.753% (2030 subordinated notes) | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 3.753%  
Advance from correspondent bank due November 28, 2024; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.50%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Other borrowings $ 0 10,000
Advance from correspondent bank due November 28, 2024; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.50% | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 2.50%  
Advance from correspondent bank due December 1, 2025; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.65%    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Other borrowings $ 10,000 $ 10,000
Advance from correspondent bank due December 1, 2025; secured by a loan receivable; variable interest rate at one-month SOFR plus 2.65% | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 2.65%  
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OTHER BORROWINGS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 01, 2025
Jun. 01, 2025
Dec. 15, 2024
Mar. 15, 2022
Jul. 01, 2019
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 28, 2020
Dec. 06, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Federal home loan bank, advances, general debt obligations, amount of available, unused funds           $ 3,680.0      
Credit arrangements for federal funds purchase           92.0      
Pledged assets separately reported, loans pledged for federal reserve bank, at fair value           2,890.0      
Loans pledged at federal reserve discount window available for borrowing           2,280.0      
Senior Subordinated Notes                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Redemption price (as a percent)       100.00%          
Subordinated notes payable due December 15, 2029 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $0 and $1,296, respectively; fixed interest rate of 4.25% through December 14, 2024; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 2.94% (2029 subordinated notes) | Senior Subordinated Notes                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount           2.3 $ 12.0 $ 110.0 $ 120.0
Interest rate, stated (as a percent)               3.875% 4.25%
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)     2.94%            
Redemption price (as a percent)     100.00%            
Subordinated notes payable due December 15, 2029 net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $0 and $1,296, respectively; fixed interest rate of 4.25% through December 14, 2024; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 2.94% (2029 subordinated notes) | Scenario, Forecast | Senior Subordinated Notes                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 3.753%                
Redemption price (as a percent) 100.00%                
Subordinated notes payable due May 31, 2030 net of unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $653 and $784, respectively; fixed interest rate of 5.875% through May 31, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.63% (Bank subordinated notes) (1) | Senior Subordinated Notes                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount         $ 75.0 $ 1.0      
Interest rate, stated (as a percent)         5.875%        
Unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment         $ 1.3        
Subordinated notes payable due May 31, 2030 net of unaccreted purchase accounting fair value adjustment of $653 and $784, respectively; fixed interest rate of 5.875% through May 31, 2025; variable interest rate thereafter at three-month SOFR plus 3.63% (Bank subordinated notes) (1) | Scenario, Forecast | Senior Subordinated Notes                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)   3.63%              
Redemption price (as a percent)   100.00%              
v3.25.0.1
SUBORDINATED DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Broker-Dealer [Abstract]    
Employee stock trust $ 4.7 $ 4.7
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SUBORDINATED DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES - Schedule of Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Issuance Amount $ 154,390
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 22,081
Carrying Value $ 132,309
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust II  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 3.15%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 7.74%
Issuance Amount $ 4,640
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 653
Carrying Value $ 3,987
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 3.10%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 7.69%
Issuance Amount $ 15,464
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 835
Carrying Value $ 14,629
Coastal Bankshares Statutory Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 3.15%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 8.07%
Issuance Amount $ 5,155
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 677
Carrying Value $ 4,478
Jacksonville Statutory Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 2.63%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 7.24%
Issuance Amount $ 4,124
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 570
Carrying Value $ 3,554
Prosperity Banking Capital Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 2.57%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 7.16%
Issuance Amount $ 5,155
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 973
Carrying Value $ 4,182
Merchants & Southern Statutory Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.90%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.51%
Issuance Amount $ 3,093
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 647
Carrying Value $ 2,446
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust II  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.89%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.50%
Issuance Amount $ 10,310
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 1,472
Carrying Value $ 8,838
Atlantic BancGroup, Inc. Statutory Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.50%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.12%
Issuance Amount $ 3,093
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 828
Carrying Value $ 2,265
Coastal Bankshares Statutory Trust II  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.60%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.22%
Issuance Amount $ 10,310
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 2,509
Carrying Value $ 7,801
Cherokee Statutory Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.50%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.12%
Issuance Amount $ 3,093
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 502
Carrying Value $ 2,591
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust III  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.60%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.22%
Issuance Amount $ 10,310
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 2,804
Carrying Value $ 7,506
Merchants & Southern Statutory Trust II  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.50%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.12%
Issuance Amount $ 3,093
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 771
Carrying Value $ 2,322
Jacksonville Statutory Trust II  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.73%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.35%
Issuance Amount $ 3,093
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 699
Carrying Value $ 2,394
Ameris Statutory Trust I  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.63%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.25%
Issuance Amount $ 37,114
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 0
Carrying Value $ 37,114
Fidelity Southern Statutory Trust III  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.40%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.02%
Issuance Amount $ 20,619
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 4,218
Carrying Value $ 16,401
Prosperity Bank Statutory Trust IV  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 1.54%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 6.16%
Issuance Amount $ 7,940
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 3,155
Carrying Value $ 4,785
Jacksonville Bancorp, Inc. Statutory Trust III  
Securities Financing Transaction [Line Items]  
Trust preferred securities, variable basis spread (as a percent) 3.75%
Trust preferred securities interest rate (as a percent) 8.37%
Issuance Amount $ 7,784
Unaccreted Purchase Discount 768
Carrying Value $ 7,016
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Balance at beginning of period $ 3,426,747 $ 3,197,400 $ 2,966,451
Reclassification for losses included in net income, net of tax 0 229 0
Current year changes, net of tax 5,820 10,339 (62,097)
Balance at end of period 3,751,522 3,426,747 3,197,400
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Balance at beginning of period (35,939) (46,507) 15,590
Balance at end of period $ (30,119) $ (35,939) $ (46,507)
v3.25.0.1
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total service charges on deposit accounts $ 50,893 $ 46,575 $ 44,499
Total other service charges, commission and fees 4,758 4,401 3,875
Total other noninterest income 43,163 28,922 31,765
Service charges on deposit accounts      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items 50,893 46,575 44,499
Debit card interchange fees      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items 17,160 16,161 15,884
Overdraft fees      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items 17,339 15,793 15,813
Other service charges on deposit accounts      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items 16,394 14,621 12,802
Other service charges, commissions and fees      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items 3,512 3,856 3,508
Other 1,246 545 367
ATM fees      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items 3,512 3,856 3,508
Other noninterest income      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items 0 114 4,554
Other 43,163 28,808 27,211
Trust and wealth management      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
ASC 606 revenue items $ 0 $ 114 $ 4,554
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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Schedule of Gains (Losses)on the Sale of OREO (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net gains (losses) recognized on sale of OREO $ (532) $ 1,595 $ 1,773
Credit Resolution Related Expense      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net gains (losses) recognized on sale of OREO $ (148) $ 2,214 $ 2,130
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Current - federal $ 117,978 $ 84,835 $ 114,346
Current - state 19,275 23,463 27,889
Total Current Income Tax Expense 137,253 108,298 142,235
Deferred - federal (18,918) (16,882) (27,408)
Deferred - state (1,160) (3,586) (8,269)
Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (20,078) (20,468) (35,677)
Provision for income taxes $ 117,175 $ 87,830 $ 106,558
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INCOME TAXES - Schedule Reconciliation Effective Income Tax Amount (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Federal income statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Tax at federal income tax rate $ 99,931 $ 74,956 $ 95,151
Change resulting from:      
State income tax, net of federal benefit 14,068 14,950 13,763
Tax-exempt interest (1,866) (1,907) (2,775)
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance (2,210) (1,701) (1,399)
Excess tax benefit from stock compensation (132) (518) (510)
Nondeductible merger expenses 0 0 167
BOLI policy redemptions 4,488 0 0
Other 2,896 2,050 2,161
Provision for income taxes $ 117,175 $ 87,830 $ 106,558
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INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Components of Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets    
Allowance for credit losses $ 90,357 $ 88,494
Deferred compensation 14,421 13,822
Deferred loan fees 435 0
Purchase accounting adjustments 3,112 3,442
Other real estate owned 106 18
Net operating loss tax carryforward 11,319 12,779
Tax credit carryforwards 117 139
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale 8,906 11,218
Capitalized costs, accrued expenses and other 7,550 8,297
Lease liability 13,319 15,081
Deferred tax assets 149,642 153,290
Deferred tax liabilities    
Premises and equipment 10,025 12,167
Mortgage servicing rights 22,135 34,989
Subordinated debentures 5,603 6,149
Lease financing 7,239 9,753
Goodwill and intangible assets 19,998 22,918
Origination costs 11,100 9,984
Right of use lease asset 11,243 12,854
Deferred loan fees 0 318
Deferred tax liabilities 87,343 109,132
Net deferred tax asset $ 62,299 $ 44,158
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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Unrecognized income tax benefits $ 3,000 $ 133,000
Effective income tax rate 22,000 582,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties accrued 98,000 $ 100
Unrecognized tax benefits, uncertain income tax positions expected to settle or resolve (25,000)  
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 44,800,000  
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction | Maximum    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards, recovery period ( in years) 12 years  
State and Local Jurisdiction    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 43,900,000  
State and Local Jurisdiction | Maximum    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards, recovery period ( in years) 12 years  
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Unrecognized income tax benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance $ 610 $ 1,001
Additions for tax positions of prior years 277 479
Reductions for statutes of limitations expiring (105) (870)
Settlements (757) 0
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance $ 25 $ 610
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Employee benefit plan expenses $ 7.1 $ 7.9 $ 6.3
Profit Sharing Plan      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Minimum term employees required to work to be eligible in plan (in days) 30 days    
Minimum age eligibility of employee (in years) 18 years    
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DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]      
Cash surrender value of life insurance $ 408,600 $ 395,800  
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, recorded liability 215 257  
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, compensation expense 262 78 $ 776
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]      
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, recorded liability $ 6,800 $ 7,100  
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, shares authorized for issuance (in shares) 2,766,302    
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, shares issued (in shares) 2,175,577    
Granted (in shares) 0 0 0
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 0    
Share-based compensation expense $ 13,440,000 $ 9,950,000 $ 6,706,000
Weighted-average period (in years) 1 year 8 months 12 days    
Employee Stock Option      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 5 years    
Share-based compensation expense $ 0 0 0
Employee service share-based compensation, tax benefit from compensation expense $ 0 $ 41,000 $ 339,000
Employee Stock Option | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 10 years    
Restricted Stock      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Outstanding restricted shares granted (in shares) 268,966 257,673 222,280
Share-based compensation expense $ 5,700,000 $ 5,300,000 $ 4,400,000
Employee service share-based compensation, tax benefit from compensation expense 164,000 770,000 293,000
Unearned stock based compensation expense $ 6,100,000 $ 6,100,000 $ 5,600,000
Restricted Stock | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 5 years    
Restricted Stock | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 1 year    
PSUs, Tied To Tangible Book Value Growth      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 3 years    
Granted (in shares) 43,960 42,242  
Granted (in dollars per shares) $ 47.38 $ 49.21  
PSUs, Tied To Total Shareholder Return      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 3 years    
Granted (in shares) 43,969 42,245  
Granted (in dollars per shares) $ 47.38 $ 49.21  
Performance Share Units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 3 years    
Outstanding restricted shares granted (in shares) 168,785 146,612 110,254
Share-based compensation expense $ 7,800,000 $ 4,600,000 $ 2,300,000
Unearned stock based compensation expense $ 6,200,000 $ 4,400,000 $ 3,100,000
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Activity of Non-Performance-Based & Performance-Based Options (Details) - Non Performance Based Options - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Shares    
Under option, beginning of year (in shares) 0 16,000
Exercised (in shares) 0 (16,000)
Under option, end of year (in shares) 0 0
Exercisable at end of year (in shares) 0 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price    
Under option, beginning of year, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 29.69
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) 0 29.69
Under option, end of year, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) 0 0
Exercisable at end of year, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0
Stock Option Activity, Additional Disclosures    
Under option, end of year, Weighted Average Contractual Term 0 years 0 years
Exercisable at end of year, Weighted Average Contractual Term 0 years 0 years
Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 0 $ 258
Under option, end of year, Aggregate Intrinsic Value 0 0
Exercisable at end of year, Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of the Status of the Company's Restricted Stock and Nonvested PSUs Awards (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Restricted Stock    
Shares    
Nonvested shares at beginning of year (in shares) 257,673 222,280
Granted (in shares) 130,520 133,430
Vested (in shares) (108,572) (95,954)
Forfeited (in shares) (10,655) (2,083)
Nonvested shares at end of year (in shares) 268,966 257,673
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value    
Nonvested shares at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 46.05 $ 43.31
Granted (in dollars per share) 47.03 44.84
Vested (in dollars per share) 43.42 37.99
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 47.51 48.00
Nonvested shares at end of year (in dollars per share) $ 47.53 $ 46.05
Performance Share Units    
Shares    
Nonvested shares at beginning of year (in shares) 146,612 110,254
Granted (in shares) 87,929 84,487
Vested (in shares) (65,756) (43,182)
Forfeited (in shares) 0 (4,947)
Nonvested shares at end of year (in shares) 168,785 146,612
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value    
Nonvested shares at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 48.72 $ 47.15
Granted (in dollars per share) 47.38 49.21
Vested (in dollars per share) 46.76 45.65
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 0 48.92
Nonvested shares at end of year (in dollars per share) $ 47.40 $ 48.72
v3.25.0.1
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Schedule of Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Assets Other Assets
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other liabilities Other liabilities
Interest rate contract    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 901,597 $ 736,188
Derivative Assets 8,717 5,937
Derivative Liabilities 8,718 6,203
Risk participation agreement | Mortgages    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 26,163 26,163
Derivative Assets 0 0
Derivative Liabilities 13 65
Mortgage derivatives - interest rate lock commitments | Mortgages    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 192,528 171,750
Derivative Assets 1,504 3,636
Derivative Liabilities 0 0
Mortgage derivatives - forward contracts related to mortgage loans held for sale | Mortgages    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 1,153,717 663,015
Derivative Assets 5,795 0
Derivative Liabilities $ 0 $ 5,790
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Schedule of Net Gains (Losses) Relating to Free-Standing Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other noninterest income | Interest rate contract      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net, pretax, total $ 265 $ (272) $ 6
Other noninterest income | Risk participation agreement      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net, pretax, total 52 195 0
Mortgage banking activity | Interest rate lock commitments      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net, pretax, total (2,132) 2,201 (10,506)
Mortgage banking activity | Forward contracts related to mortgage loans held for sale      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net, pretax, total $ 11,585 $ (8,289) $ 3,209
v3.25.0.1
FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Loans Held for Sale Carried at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale $ 528,599 $ 281,332
Mortgage loans held for sale    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale 528,599 281,332
SBA loans held for sale    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale $ 0 $ 0
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FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]      
Net gains (losses) from change in fair value of mortgages loans held for sale $ (3.9) $ 6.4 $ (35.4)
Net gain (loss) from change in fair value of derivative financial instruments $ 9.5 $ (6.1) $ (7.3)
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FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Difference Between Fair Value and Principal Balance for Mortgage Loans Held for Sale Measured at Fair Value (Details) - Mortgage loans held for sale - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate fair value of mortgage loans held for sale $ 528,599 $ 281,332
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans held for sale 525,071 273,915
Past due loans of 90 days or more 0 781
Nonaccrual loans 0 781
Unpaid principal balance of nonaccrual loans $ 0 $ 774
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FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale $ 528,599 $ 281,332
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale 528,599 281,332
Total recurring assets at fair value 2,215,875 1,693,849
Total recurring liabilities at fair value 8,731 12,058
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale 0 0
Total recurring assets at fair value 796,464 720,877
Total recurring liabilities at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale 528,599 281,332
Total recurring assets at fair value 1,418,391 971,982
Total recurring liabilities at fair value 8,731 12,058
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 1,020 990
Loans held for sale 0 0
Total recurring assets at fair value 1,020 990
Total recurring liabilities at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasuries    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 796,464 720,877
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasuries | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 796,464 720,877
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasuries | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasuries | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government-sponsored agencies    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 994 985
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government-sponsored agencies | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government-sponsored agencies | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 994 985
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government-sponsored agencies | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | State, county and municipal securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 24,740 28,051
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | State, county and municipal securities | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | State, county and municipal securities | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 24,740 28,051
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | State, county and municipal securities | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 10,283 10,027
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 9,263 9,037
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 1,020 990
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | SBA pool securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 70,482 51,516
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | SBA pool securities | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | SBA pool securities | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 70,482 51,516
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | SBA pool securities | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 768,297 591,488
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 768,297 591,488
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 0 0
Derivative financial instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 8,717 5,937
Derivative financial instruments 8,718 6,203
Derivative financial instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 0 0
Derivative financial instruments 0 0
Derivative financial instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 8,717 5,937
Derivative financial instruments 8,718 6,203
Derivative financial instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 0 0
Derivative financial instruments 0 0
Mortgage banking activity | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 7,299 3,636
Derivative financial instruments   5,790
Mortgage banking activity | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 0 0
Derivative financial instruments   0
Mortgage banking activity | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 7,299 3,636
Derivative financial instruments   5,790
Mortgage banking activity | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 0 0
Derivative financial instruments   0
Risk participation agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative financial instruments 13 65
Risk participation agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative financial instruments 0 0
Risk participation agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative financial instruments 13 65
Risk participation agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative financial instruments $ 0 $ 0
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FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value $ 46,707 $ 42,302
Level 1    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 0 0
Level 2    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 0 0
Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 46,707 42,302
Collateral-dependent loans    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 45,697 36,978
Collateral-dependent loans | Level 1    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 0 0
Collateral-dependent loans | Level 2    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 0 0
Collateral-dependent loans | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 45,697 36,978
Other Real Estate Owned    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 1,010 5,324
Other Real Estate Owned | Level 1    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 0 0
Other Real Estate Owned | Level 2    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value 0 0
Other Real Estate Owned | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Assets at fair value $ 1,010 $ 5,324
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FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Fair Value Measurement of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Other real estate owned $ 2,433 $ 6,199
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 1,020 990
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Collateral-dependent loans 45,697 36,978
Other real estate owned $ 1,010 $ 5,324
Discounted cash flows | Probability of Default | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, measurement input 0.103 0.11
Discounted cash flows | Probability of Default | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Weighted Average Daily Balance | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, measurement input 0.103 0.11
Discounted cash flows | Loss Given Default | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, measurement input 0.45 0.42
Discounted cash flows | Loss Given Default | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Weighted Average Daily Balance | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt securities available for sale, measurement input 0.45 0.42
Third-party appraisals and discounted cash flows | Collateral discounts and discount rates | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Collateral-dependent loans, measurement input 0.15 0.11
Third-party appraisals and discounted cash flows | Collateral discounts and discount rates | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Collateral-dependent loans, measurement input 0.60 0.60
Third-party appraisals and discounted cash flows | Collateral discounts and discount rates | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Weighted Average Daily Balance | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Collateral-dependent loans, measurement input 0.30 0.28
Third party appraisals and sales contracts | Collateral discounts and estimated costs to sell | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Other real estate owned, measurement input 0.15 0.15
Third party appraisals and sales contracts | Collateral discounts and estimated costs to sell | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Other real estate owned, measurement input 0.44 0.33
Third party appraisals and sales contracts | Collateral discounts and estimated costs to sell | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Weighted Average Daily Balance | Level 3    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Other real estate owned, measurement input 0.268 0.22
v3.25.0.1
FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Carrying Amount and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financial assets:    
Cash and due from banks $ 244,980 $ 230,470
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 975,397 936,834
Debt securities held-to-maturity 144,028 122,731
Financial liabilities:    
Other borrowings 291,788 509,586
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures 132,309 130,315
Carrying Amount    
Financial assets:    
Cash and due from banks 244,980 230,470
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 975,397 936,834
Debt securities held-to-maturity 164,677 141,512
Loans, net 20,356,125 19,925,225
Financial liabilities:    
Deposits 21,722,448 20,708,509
Other borrowings 291,788 509,586
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures 132,309 130,315
Fair Value    
Financial assets:    
Cash and due from banks 244,980 230,470
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 975,397 936,834
Debt securities held-to-maturity 144,028 122,731
Loans, net 19,882,553 19,332,899
Financial liabilities:    
Deposits 21,721,421 20,707,463
Other borrowings 291,213 501,723
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures 142,202 141,407
Fair Value | Level 1    
Financial assets:    
Cash and due from banks 244,980 230,470
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 975,397 936,834
Debt securities held-to-maturity 0 0
Loans, net 0 0
Financial liabilities:    
Deposits 0 0
Other borrowings 0 0
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures 0 0
Fair Value | Level 2    
Financial assets:    
Cash and due from banks 0 0
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 0 0
Debt securities held-to-maturity 144,028 122,731
Loans, net 0 0
Financial liabilities:    
Deposits 21,721,421 20,707,463
Other borrowings 291,213 501,723
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures 142,202 141,407
Fair Value | Level 3    
Financial assets:    
Cash and due from banks 0 0
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 0 0
Debt securities held-to-maturity 0
Loans, net 19,882,553 19,332,899
Financial liabilities:    
Deposits 0 0
Other borrowings 0 0
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 10,800 $ 12,300 $ 11,600
Sublease income $ 715 $ 1,300 $ 683
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Schedule of Impact of Leases on Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 45,069 $ 49,864
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other Assets Other Assets
Operating lease liabilities $ 53,403 $ 58,521
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other liabilities Other liabilities
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
2025 $ 10,246  
2026 9,520  
2027 8,535  
2028 6,918  
2029 5,590  
Thereafter 16,863  
Total lease payments 57,672  
Less: Interest (4,269)  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 53,403 $ 58,521
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Schedule of Supplemental Lease Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 6 years 10 months 24 days 7 years 7 months 6 days 8 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-average discount rate 1.92% 1.68% 1.46%
Operating cash flows from operating leases (cash payments) $ 11,378 $ 12,045 $ 12,013
Operating cash flows from operating leases (lease liability reduction) 11,378 12,045 12,064
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for leases entered into during the year $ 5,488 $ 2,827 $ 7,226
v3.25.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Schedule of Guarantor Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Commitments to extend credit $ 3,578,227 $ 4,412,818
Unused home equity lines of credit 437,304 386,574
Financial standby letters of credit 39,507 37,546
Mortgage interest rate lock commitments $ 192,528 $ 171,750
v3.25.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Schedule of Allowance for Unfunded Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Provision for loan losses $ 69,841 $ 153,515 $ 52,610
Unfunded Loan Commitment      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Balance at beginning of period 41,558 52,411 33,185
Provision for loan losses (11,048) (10,853) 19,226
Balance at end of period $ 30,510 $ 41,558 $ 52,411
v3.25.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Billions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Federal Home Loan Bank | Letter of Credit  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Letter of credit $ 1.3
v3.25.0.1
REGULATORY MATTERS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Banking and Thrift, Interest [Abstract]      
Retained earnings, unappropriated   $ 196.0  
Transition relief allowed under the interim final rule (in years) 5 years    
Percentage of capital conservation buffer for capital adequacy purposes (as a percent)   2.50% 2.50%
v3.25.0.1
REGULATORY MATTERS - Schedule of Company's and Bank's Actual Capital Amounts and Ratios (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Company    
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]    
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) Actual Amount $ 2,729,727 $ 2,417,341
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) Actual Ratio 0.1074 0.0993
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 1,016,543 $ 974,053
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.0400 0.0400
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Amount $ 2,729,727 $ 2,417,341
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Ratio 12.65% 11.23%
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 1,510,315 $ 1,506,241
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Adequacy Purposes Ratio 7.00% 7.00%
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Amount $ 2,729,727 $ 2,417,341
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Ratio 0.1265 0.1123
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 1,833,954 $ 1,829,007
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.0850 0.0850
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Amount $ 3,316,661 $ 3,110,025
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Ratio 0.1537 0.1445
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 2,265,473 $ 2,259,362
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.1050 0.1050
Bank    
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]    
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) Actual Amount $ 2,834,667 $ 2,600,274
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) Actual Ratio 0.1117 0.1069
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 1,015,484 $ 973,023
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.0400 0.0400
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount $ 1,269,354 $ 1,216,279
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.0500 0.0500
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Amount $ 2,834,667 $ 2,600,274
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Ratio 13.15% 12.09%
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 1,509,040 $ 1,505,318
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Adequacy Purposes Ratio 7.00% 7.00%
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount $ 1,401,251 $ 1,397,795
CET1 Ratio (common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 6.50% 6.50%
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Amount $ 2,834,667 $ 2,600,274
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Ratio 0.1315 0.1209
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 1,832,406 $ 1,827,886
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.0850 0.0850
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount $ 1,724,617 $ 1,720,363
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.0800 0.0800
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Amount $ 3,179,067 $ 2,944,480
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) Actual Ratio 0.1475 0.1369
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 2,263,560 $ 2,257,977
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.1050 0.1050
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount $ 2,155,771 $ 2,150,454
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.1000 0.1000
v3.25.0.1
SEGMENT REPORTING - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Reportable segments 4
v3.25.0.1
SEGMENT REPORTING - Schedule of Segment Reporting, by Reportable Business Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Interest income $ 1,378,284 $ 1,280,435 $ 893,886
Interest expense 529,094 445,391 92,860
Net interest income 849,190 835,044 801,026
Provision for credit losses 58,793 142,656 71,697
Noninterest income 293,257 242,828 284,424
Noninterest expense      
Salaries and employee benefits 347,641 320,110 319,719
Occupancy and equipment expenses 48,784 51,450 51,361
Data processing and communications expenses 59,699 53,486 49,228
Other expenses 151,670 153,235 140,347
Total noninterest expense 607,794 578,281 560,655
Income before income tax expense 475,860 356,935 453,098
Income tax expense 117,175 87,830 106,558
Net income 358,685 269,105 346,540
Total assets 26,262,050 25,203,699 25,053,286
Goodwill 1,015,646 1,015,646 1,015,646
Other intangible assets, net 70,761 87,949 106,194
Banking Division      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Interest income 962,918 913,439 648,309
Interest expense 271,201 224,543 (12,698)
Net interest income 691,717 688,896 661,007
Provision for credit losses 60,434 132,789 61,549
Noninterest income 121,972 102,177 97,815
Noninterest expense      
Salaries and employee benefits 243,795 228,399 202,128
Occupancy and equipment expenses 44,568 46,232 45,441
Data processing and communications expenses 54,121 48,155 44,073
Other expenses 96,049 100,752 87,340
Total noninterest expense 438,533 423,538 378,982
Income before income tax expense 314,722 234,746 318,291
Income tax expense 83,503 62,297 78,343
Net income 231,219 172,449 239,948
Total assets 18,954,256 18,291,626 18,105,049
Goodwill 951,148 951,148 951,148
Other intangible assets, net 67,721 81,959 97,254
Retail Mortgage Division      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Interest income 236,670 212,106 155,533
Interest expense 142,374 123,804 76,339
Net interest income 94,296 88,302 79,194
Provision for credit losses (2,799) 9,535 12,351
Noninterest income 167,031 137,145 182,039
Noninterest expense      
Salaries and employee benefits 92,436 80,317 107,810
Occupancy and equipment expenses 3,965 4,899 5,579
Data processing and communications expenses 5,048 4,836 4,580
Other expenses 50,209 47,393 48,224
Total noninterest expense 151,658 137,445 166,193
Income before income tax expense 112,468 78,467 82,689
Income tax expense 23,618 16,478 17,364
Net income 88,850 61,989 65,325
Total assets 4,828,842 4,916,753 4,739,612
Goodwill 0 0 0
Other intangible assets, net 0 0 0
Warehouse Lending Division      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Interest income 75,264 71,110 43,521
Interest expense 48,492 47,271 16,794
Net interest income 26,772 23,839 26,727
Provision for credit losses 275 (440) (1,074)
Noninterest income 4,209 3,475 4,537
Noninterest expense      
Salaries and employee benefits 3,216 2,794 1,973
Occupancy and equipment expenses 26 5 4
Data processing and communications expenses 160 171 187
Other expenses 976 873 830
Total noninterest expense 4,378 3,843 2,994
Income before income tax expense 26,328 23,911 29,344
Income tax expense 5,529 5,021 6,162
Net income 20,799 18,890 23,182
Total assets 983,229 825,415 1,016,192
Goodwill 0 0 0
Other intangible assets, net 0 0 0
Premium Finance Division      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Interest income 103,432 83,780 46,523
Interest expense 67,027 49,773 12,425
Net interest income 36,405 34,007 34,098
Provision for credit losses 883 772 (1,129)
Noninterest income 45 31 33
Noninterest expense      
Salaries and employee benefits 8,194 8,600 7,808
Occupancy and equipment expenses 225 314 337
Data processing and communications expenses 370 324 388
Other expenses 4,436 4,217 3,953
Total noninterest expense 13,225 13,455 12,486
Income before income tax expense 22,342 19,811 22,774
Income tax expense 4,525 4,034 4,689
Net income 17,817 15,777 18,085
Total assets 1,495,723 1,169,905 1,192,433
Goodwill 64,498 64,498 64,498
Other intangible assets, net $ 3,040 $ 5,990 $ 8,940
v3.25.0.1
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERIS BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) - Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Assets        
Cash and due from banks $ 244,980 $ 230,470    
Other assets 502,143 454,603    
Total assets 26,262,050 25,203,699 $ 25,053,286  
Liabilities        
Other liabilities 363,983 428,542    
Other borrowings 291,788 509,586    
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures 132,309 130,315    
Total liabilities 22,510,528 21,776,952    
Shareholders' equity 3,751,522 3,426,747 $ 3,197,400 $ 2,966,451
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 26,262,050 25,203,699    
Ameris Bancorp        
Assets        
Cash and due from banks 141,836 165,179    
Investment in subsidiaries 3,857,797 3,611,093    
Other assets 29,920 29,898    
Total assets 4,029,553 3,806,170    
Liabilities        
Other liabilities 36,883 33,766    
Other borrowings 108,839 215,342    
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures 132,309 130,315    
Total liabilities 278,031 379,423    
Shareholders' equity 3,751,522 3,426,747    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 4,029,553 $ 3,806,170    
v3.25.0.1
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERIS BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) - Schedule of Condensed Statements of Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income      
Securities gains $ 24 $ 0 $ 270
Total interest income 1,378,284 1,280,435 893,886
Expense      
Interest expense 529,094 445,391 92,860
Other expense 50,989 43,324 45,993
Income tax benefit (117,175) (87,830) (106,558)
Net income 358,685 269,105 346,540
Ameris Bancorp      
Income      
Dividends from subsidiaries 149,000 175,000 50,000
Other income 347 462 175
Total interest income 149,371 175,462 50,445
Expense      
Interest expense 22,504 24,568 22,170
Other expense 18,651 13,858 11,154
Total noninterest expense 41,155 38,426 33,324
Income before income tax expense 108,216 137,036 17,121
Income tax benefit 9,586 10,738 8,553
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries 117,802 147,774 25,674
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries 240,883 121,331 320,866
Net income $ 358,685 $ 269,105 $ 346,540
v3.25.0.1
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERIS BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) - Schedule of Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income $ 358,685 $ 269,105 $ 346,540
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Share-based compensation expense 13,440 9,950 6,706
Decrease in interest payable (11,176) 26,946 6,217
Increase in tax payable 29,846 2,271 5,177
Provision for deferred taxes (20,078) (20,468) (35,677)
Gain on sale of other investments (12,314) 0 (270)
Change attributable to other operating activities (25,496) 22,157 (4,991)
Net cash provided by operating activities 154,193 568,959 1,062,473
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Net cash used in investing activities (846,682) (338,194) (4,874,530)
Financing Activities, net of effects of business combinations      
Purchase of treasury shares (7,954) (20,346) (22,421)
Dividends paid - common stock (41,460) (41,649) (41,610)
Repayment of other borrowings (6,526,963) (17,207,845) (2,814,576)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0 476 2,799
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 745,562 (181,593) 865,532
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 53,073 49,172 (2,946,525)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 1,167,304 1,118,132 4,064,657
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 1,220,377 1,167,304 1,118,132
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
Interest 540,270 418,445 86,643
Cash received during the year for income taxes 102,511 101,328 133,894
Ameris Bancorp      
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income 358,685 269,105 346,540
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Share-based compensation expense 13,440 9,950 6,706
Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries (240,883) (121,331) (320,866)
Decrease in interest payable (204) (319) (961)
Increase in tax payable 1,540 3,021 8,596
Provision for deferred taxes (788) (1,165) (649)
Gain on sale of other investments (24) 0 (270)
Change attributable to other operating activities 2,179 1,188 200
Total adjustments (224,740) (108,656) (307,244)
Net cash provided by operating activities 133,945 160,449 39,296
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Net (increase) decrease in other investments 0 0 213
Investment in subsidiary 0 0 (65,000)
Net cash used in investing activities 0 0 (64,787)
Financing Activities, net of effects of business combinations      
Purchase of treasury shares (7,954) (20,346) (22,421)
Dividends paid - common stock (41,460) (41,649) (41,610)
Repayment of other borrowings (107,874) (86,850) 0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0 476 2,799
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (157,288) (148,369) (61,232)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (23,343) 12,080 (86,723)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 165,179 153,099 239,822
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 141,836 165,179 153,099
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
Interest 22,708 24,887 23,131
Cash received during the year for income taxes $ (10,338) $ (12,593) $ (16,499)
v3.25.0.1
LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS - Schedule of Carrying Value of Loan Servicing Rights Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]        
Loan servicing rights $ 115,440 $ 174,652    
Residential mortgage        
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]        
Loan servicing rights 112,514 171,915 $ 147,014 $ 206,944
SBA        
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]        
Loan servicing rights $ 2,926 $ 2,737 $ 3,443 $ 5,556
v3.25.0.1
LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Residential mortgage      
Contractually Specified Servicing Fees, Late Fees, and Ancillary Fees Earned in Exchange for Servicing Financial Assets [Line Items]      
Servicing fee income $ 60.4 $ 61.8 $ 70.0
SBA      
Contractually Specified Servicing Fees, Late Fees, and Ancillary Fees Earned in Exchange for Servicing Financial Assets [Line Items]      
Servicing fee income $ 2.2 $ 2.8 $ 3.6
v3.25.0.1
LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS - Schedule of Activity of Servicing Rights (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]      
Beginning carrying value, net $ 174,652    
Ending carrying value, net 115,440 $ 174,652  
Residential mortgage      
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]      
Beginning carrying value, net 171,915 147,014 $ 206,944
Additions 34,986 44,305 64,020
Amortization (17,501) (19,404) (24,995)
(Impairment)/recoveries 0 0 21,824
Disposals (76,886) 0 (120,779)
Ending carrying value, net 112,514 171,915 147,014
SBA      
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]      
Beginning carrying value, net 2,737 3,443 5,556
Additions 1,400 392 889
Amortization (1,211) (1,098) (3,002)
Ending carrying value, net $ 2,926 $ 2,737 $ 3,443
v3.25.0.1
LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS - Schedule of Activity of Servicing Rights Impairment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]      
Beginning carrying value, net $ 174,652    
Ending carrying value, net 115,440 $ 174,652  
Residential mortgage servicing impairment      
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]      
Beginning carrying value, net 0 0 $ 25,782
Recoveries 0 0 (21,824)
Reduction due to disposal 0 0 (3,958)
Ending carrying value, net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS - Schedule of Sensitivity of Fair Value to Adverse Changes in Model Inputs and/or Assumptions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]    
Unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others $ 235,793 $ 271,164
Weighted average term (months) 3 years 2 months 4 days 3 years 3 months 21 days
Modeled prepayment speed 18.95% 20.83%
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change $ (192) $ (171)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change $ (366) $ (327)
Weighted average discount rate 11.27% 14.70%
Decline in fair value due to a 10% and 100 basis point adverse change $ (97) $ (69)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% and 200 basis point adverse change (190) (135)
Residential mortgage    
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]    
Unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others $ 8,856,724 $ 12,454,454
Loans serviced For others, percentage 100.00% 100.00%
Weighted average term (months) 353 months 355 months
Weighted average age (months) 33 months 27 months
Modeled prepayment speed 7.37% 8.56%
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change $ (2,474) $ (4,492)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change $ (5,227) $ (9,444)
Weighted average discount rate 10.79% 10.98%
Decline in fair value due to a 10% and 100 basis point adverse change $ (3,283) $ (5,110)
Decline in fair value due to a 20% and 200 basis point adverse change $ (7,379) $ (11,181)
Residential mortgage | FHLMC    
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]    
Loans serviced For others, percentage 24.51% 17.54%
Residential mortgage | FNMA    
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]    
Loans serviced For others, percentage 68.42% 50.51%
Residential mortgage | GNMA    
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Interests Continued to be Held by Transferor, Servicing Assets or Liabilities, Impact of Adverse Change in Assumption [Line Items]    
Loans serviced For others, percentage 7.07% 31.95%