Pathward Financial (CASH) 10-K 12 Dec 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 08, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'META FINANCIAL GROUP INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000907471	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--09-30	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$245.90
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	6,193,879	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_FIN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$29,832	$40,063
Investment securities available for sale	482,346	299,821
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale	657,870	581,372
Investment securities held to maturity	212,899	211,099
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity	70,034	76,927
Loans receivable - net of allowance for loan losses of $5,397 at September 30, 2014 and $3,930 at September 30, 2013	493,007	380,428
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost	21,245	9,994
Accrued interest receivable	11,222	8,582
Insurance receivable	269	400
Premises, furniture, and equipment, net	16,462	17,664
Bank-owned life insurance	35,469	33,830
Foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets	15	116
Intangible assets	2,588	2,339
MPS accounts receivable	3,935	3,707
Assets held for sale	0	1,120
Other assets	16,838	24,527
Total assets	2,054,031	1,691,989
LIABILITIES	'	'
Non-interest-bearing checking	1,126,715	1,086,258
Interest-bearing checking	37,188	31,181
Savings deposits	27,610	26,229
Money market deposits	40,475	40,016
Time certificates of deposit	134,553	131,599
Total deposits	1,366,541	1,315,283
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank	7,000	7,000
Federal funds purchased	470,000	190,000
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	10,411	9,146
Subordinated debentures	10,310	10,310
Accrued interest payable	318	291
Contingent liability	331	331
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	14,318	16,644
Total liabilities	1,879,229	1,549,005
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Preferred stock, 3,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 6,213,979 and 6,132,744 shares issued, 6,169,604 and 6,070,654 shares outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	62	61
Additional paid-in capital	95,079	92,963
Retained earnings	83,797	71,268
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-3,409	-20,285
Treasury stock, 44,375 and 62,090 common shares, at cost, at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	-727	-1,023
Total stockholders' equity	174,802	142,984
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$2,054,031	$1,691,989

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_FIN1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Loans receivable, allowance for loan losses	$5,397	$3,930
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	3,000,000	3,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	6,213,979	6,132,744
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	6,169,604	6,070,654
Treasury stock (in shares)	44,375	62,090

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Interest and dividend income:	'	'	'
Loans receivable, including fees	$19,674	$16,151	$18,058
Mortgage-backed securities	15,343	11,900	16,133
Other investments	13,643	10,925	3,106
Total interest and dividend income	48,660	38,976	37,297
Interest expense:	'	'	'
Deposits	965	1,280	2,205
FHLB advances and other borrowings	1,433	1,674	1,358
Total interest expense	2,398	2,954	3,563
Net interest income	46,262	36,022	33,734
Provision for loan losses	1,150	0	1,049
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	45,112	36,022	32,685
Non-interest income:	'	'	'
Card fees	48,738	50,790	53,220
Bank-owned life insurance income	1,139	998	511
Loan fees	981	868	1,190
Deposit fees	616	632	616
Gain (loss) on sale of securities available for sale, net (Includes $107, $2,546, and $13,755 reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for net gains on available for sale securities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	107	2,546	13,755
Gain (loss) on foreclosed real estate	-93	-268	-38
Other income (loss)	250	-63	320
Total non-interest income	51,738	55,503	69,574
Non-interest expense:	'	'	'
Compensation and benefits	38,155	34,106	31,104
Card processing expense	15,487	15,584	17,373
Occupancy and equipment expense	8,979	8,479	8,489
Legal and consulting expense	4,145	4,048	5,255
Data processing expense	1,316	1,228	1,141
Marketing	1,034	981	1,047
Impairment on assets held for sale	0	589	0
Other expense	9,115	9,388	11,054
Total non-interest expense	78,231	74,403	75,463
Income before income tax expense	18,619	17,122	26,796
Income tax expense (Includes $39, $924 and $5,261 income tax expense reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	2,906	3,704	9,682
Net income	$15,713	$13,418	$17,114
Earnings per common share:	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$2.57	$2.40	$4.94
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$2.53	$2.38	$4.92

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Non-interest income:	'	'	'
Net gains on available for sale securities reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$107	$2,546	$13,755
Income tax expense reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$39	$924	$5,261

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$15,713	$13,418	$17,114
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities	26,790	-44,301	17,280
Losses (gains) realized in net income	-107	-2,546	-13,755
Total available for sale adjustment	26,683	-46,847	3,525
Deferred income tax effect	9,807	-18,049	1,348
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	16,876	-28,798	2,177
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$32,589	($15,380)	$19,291

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss), Net of Tax [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	$34	$32,471	$45,494	$6,336	($3,758)	$80,577
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	0	0	-1,832	0	0	-1,832
Issuance of common shares from the sales of equity securities	22	45,999	0	0	0	46,021
Issuance of common shares from treasury stock due to exercise of stock options	0	272	0	0	1,503	1,775
Stock compensation	0	27	0	0	0	27
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net	0	0	0	2,177	0	2,177
Net income	'	0	17,114	0	0	17,114
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	56	78,769	60,776	8,513	-2,255	145,859
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	0	0	-2,926	0	0	-2,926
Issuance of common shares from the sales of equity securities	5	12,713	0	0	0	12,718
Issuance of common shares from treasury stock due to exercise of stock options	0	1,316	0	0	1,232	2,548
Stock compensation	0	165	0	0	0	165
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net	0	0	0	-28,798	0	-28,798
Net income	'	0	13,418	0	0	13,418
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	61	92,963	71,268	-20,285	-1,023	142,984
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	0	0	-3,184	0	0	-3,184
Issuance of common shares from the sales of equity securities	1	-52	0	0	0	-51
Issuance of common shares from treasury stock due to exercise of stock options	0	2,080	0	0	296	2,376
Stock compensation	0	88	0	0	0	88
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net	0	0	0	16,876	0	16,876
Net income	'	0	15,713	0	0	15,713
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$62	$95,079	$83,797	($3,409)	($727)	$174,802

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha1

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.52	$0.52
Issuance of common shares from treasury stock due to exercise of stock options (in shares)	82,882	65,399	19,669

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$15,713	$13,418	$17,114
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities	'	'	'
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net	18,147	21,104	20,349
Disbursement of non-real estate consumer loans originated for sale	0	0	-621,285
Proceeds from sale of non-real estate consumer loans	0	0	623,469
Proceeds from sale of 1-4 family residential mortgage loans	0	0	368
Loss (gain) on sale of loans	0	0	7
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	1,150	0	1,049
Provision (recovery) for deferred taxes	-1,755	-395	988
Gain on sale of investments available for sale, net	-107	-2,546	-13,755
(Gain) loss on other assets	50	577	-1,018
Net change in accrued interest receivable	-2,640	-1,872	-2,577
Impairment on assets held for sale	0	589	0
Net change in other assets	-2,446	-10,874	4,653
Net change in accrued interest payable	27	114	-46
Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities	-2,326	-43,183	50,674
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	25,813	-23,068	79,990
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchase of securities available for sale	-491,416	-505,863	-1,393,844
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale	166,804	209,172	678,833
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of securities available for sale	81,754	187,245	217,986
Purchase of securities held to maturity	-15,117	-8,946	0
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of securities held to maturity	16,802	3,837	0
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance	-500	-18,000	0
Loans purchased	-343	-4,699	-7,697
Loans sold	-11,747	-19,922	-16,740
Net change in loans receivable	-101,639	-28,826	5,011
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate	8	478	4,941
Federal Home Loan Bank stock purchases	-445,971	-414,833	-122,189
Federal Home Loan Bank stock redemptions	434,720	406,959	124,806
Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment	1,178	0	25
Purchase of premises and equipment	-2,329	-5,262	-4,127
Other, net	0	0	-1,347
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-367,796	-198,660	-514,342
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Net change in checking, savings, and money market deposits	48,304	-96,954	253,973
Net change in time deposits	2,954	32,443	-15,799
Repayment of FHLB and other borrowings	0	-4,000	0
Proceeds from federal funds purchased	280,000	190,000	0
Net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase	1,265	-17,254	18,345
Cash dividends paid	-3,184	-2,926	-1,832
Stock compensation	88	165	27
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	2,325	15,266	47,796
Other, net	0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	331,752	116,740	302,510
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-10,231	-104,988	-131,842
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	40,063	145,051	276,893
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	29,832	40,063	145,051
Cash paid during the period for:	'	'	'
Interest	2,371	2,840	3,609
Income taxes	4,451	3,761	8,424
Franchise taxes	109	70	54
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'	'
Net loans transferred to foreclosed real estate	0	165	3,247
Assets transferred to held for sale	0	1,709	0
Securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity	$0	$282,195	$0

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	NOTE 1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meta Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”), a unitary savings and loan holding company located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries which include MetaBank (the “Bank”), a federally chartered savings bank whose primary federal regulator is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and First Services Financial Limited, which offered noninsured investment products and was dissolved on December 3, 2013.  The Company also owns 100% of First Midwest Financial Capital Trust I (the “Trust”), which was formed in July 2001 for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities.  The Trust is not included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
	NATURE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The primary source of income relates to payment processing services for prepaid debit cards, ATM sponsorship, and other money transfer systems and services.  Additionally, a significant source of income for the Company is interest from the purchase or origination of consumer, commercial, agricultural, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans.    The Company accepts deposits from customers in the normal course of business primarily in northwest and central Iowa and eastern South Dakota and on a national basis for the MPS division.  The Company operates in the banking industry, which accounts for the majority of its revenues and assets.  The Company uses the “management approach” for reporting information about segments in annual and interim financial statements.  The management approach is based on the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes segments within a company for making operating decisions and assessing performance.  Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure and any other manner in which management disaggregates a company.  Based on the management approach model, the Company has determined that its business is comprised of two reporting segments.
	USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Certain significant estimates include the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of intangible assets and the fair values of securities and other financial instruments.  These estimates are reviewed by management regularly; however, they are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the future.
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD
	For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents is defined to include the Company’s cash on hand and due from financial institutions and short-term interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions.  The Company reports cash flows net for customer loan transactions, securities purchased under agreement to resell, federal funds purchased, deposit transactions, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and FHLB advances with terms less than 90 days.  The Bank is required to maintain reserve balances in cash or on deposit with the FRB, based on a percentage of deposits.  The total of those reserve balances was $8.3 million and $4.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The Company at times maintains balances in excess of insured limits at various financial institutions including the FHLB, the FRB, and other private institutions.  At September 30, 2014, the Company had no interest bearing deposits held at the FHLB and $9.1 million in interest bearing deposits held at the FRB.  At September 30, 2014, the Company had no federal funds sold.  The Company does not believe these instruments carry a significant risk of loss, but cannot provide assurances that no losses could occur if these institutions were to become insolvent.
	SECURITIES
	GAAP require that, at acquisition, an enterprise classify debt securities into one of three categories: Available for Sale (“AFS”), Held to Maturity (“HTM”) or trading. AFS securities are carried at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial condition, and unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and recognized as a separate component of equity in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). HTM debt securities are measured at amortized cost. Both AFS and HTM are subject to review for other-than-temporary impairment. Meta Financial has no trading securities.
	The Company classifies the majority of its securities as AFS.  AFS securities are those the Company may decide to sell if needed for liquidity, asset-liability management or other reasons.  During the 2013 fiscal year, the Company reclassified a portion of its securities portfolio from the AFS to the HTM category.  The reclassification was made to better reflect the revised intentions of the Company to maintain these securities in its portfolio; in response to the potential impact on tangible book value should interest rates rise, due to the mark to market on these bonds; and to mitigate possible negative impacts on its regulatory capital under the proposed Dodd-Frank and Basel III capital guidelines, whereby unrealized losses on AFS securities could become a direct deduction from regulatory capital.  Subsequent to the reclassification and prior to June 30, 2013, the Basel III Accord was finalized and clarified that unrealized losses and gains on securities will not affect regulatory capital for those companies that opt out of the requirement, which the Company intends to do.
	Gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method based on amortized cost and are reflected in results of operations at the time of sale.  Interest and dividend income, adjusted by amortization of purchase premium or discount over the estimated life of the security using the level yield method, is included in income as earned.
	The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs), or based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions are observable in the market (Level 2 inputs).  The Company considers these valuations supplied by a third party provider which utilizes several sources for valuing fixed-income securities.  Sources utilized by the third party provider include pricing models that vary based by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information.  This methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs.
	Securities Impairment
	Management continually monitors the investment securities portfolio for impairment on a security by security basis and has a process in place to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary.  This process involves the consideration of the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, review of available information regarding the financial position of the issuer, monitoring the rating of the security, monitoring changes in value, cash flow projections, and the Company’s intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity.  To the extent the Company determines that a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment loss is recognized.  If the Company intends to sell a security or it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell a security before the recovery of its amortized cost, the Company recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment for the difference between amortized cost and fair value.  If the Company does not expect to recover the amortized cost basis, does not plan to sell the security and if it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost, the recognition of the other-than-temporary impairment is bifurcated.  For those securities, the Company separates the total impairment into a credit loss component recognized in net income, and the amount of the loss related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes.
	The amount of the credit loss component of a debt security impairment is estimated as the difference between amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows of the security.  The present value is determined using the best estimate of cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset- backed or floating rate security.  In fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no other-than-temporary impairment recorded.
	LOANS RECEIVABLE
	Loans receivable which management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding principal balances reduced by the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans.
	Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based upon the amount of principal outstanding except when serious doubt exists as to the collectibility of a loan, in which case the accrual of interest is discontinued.  Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received until, in management’s judgment, the borrower has demonstrated a continued ability to make contractual interest and principal payments, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status.
	Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income using the interest method.
	As part of the Company’s ongoing risk management practices, management attempts to work with borrowers when necessary to extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay.  Extensions and modifications to loans are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance.  Each occurrence is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately.  In a situation where an economic concession has been granted to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty, the Company identifies and reports that loan as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”).  Management considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans to ensure that prudent lending practices are followed.  As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the borrower’s current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan.  Additionally, the Company structures loan modifications with the intent of strengthening repayment prospects.
	The Company considers whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, as well as whether a concession has been granted to a borrower determined to be troubled, when determining whether a modification meets the criteria of being a TDR.  For such purposes, evidence which may indicate that a borrower is troubled includes, among other factors, the borrower’s default on debt, the borrower’s declaration of bankruptcy or preparation for the declaration of bankruptcy, the borrower’s forecast that entity-specific cash flows will be insufficient to service the related debt, or the borrower’s inability to obtain funds from sources other than existing creditors at an effective interest rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for a non-troubled debtor.  If a borrower is determined to be troubled based on such factors or similar evidence, a concession will be deemed to have been granted if a modification of the terms of the debt occurred that management would not otherwise consider.  Such concessions may include, among other modifications, a reduction of the stated interest for the remaining original life of the debt, an extension of the maturity date at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, a reduction of accrued interest, or a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt.
	Loans that are reported as TDRs apply the identical criteria in the determination of whether the loan should be accruing or not accruing.  The event of classifying the loan as a TDR due to a modification of terms may be independent from the determination of accruing interest on a loan.
	Generally, when a loan becomes delinquent 90 days or more or when the collection of principal or interest becomes doubtful, the Company will place the loan on a non-accrual status and, as a result, previously accrued interest income on the loan will be charged to current income.  The loan will remain on a non-accrual status until the loan becomes current and has demonstrated a sustained period of satisfactory performance.
	MORTGAGE SERVICING AND TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
	The Company, from time to time, sells whole loans and loan participations, generally without recourse.  Sold loans are not included in the consolidated financial statements.  The Bank generally retains the right to service the sold loans for a fee.  At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Bank was servicing loans for others with aggregate unpaid principal balances of $22.5 million and $17.3 million, respectively.
	ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
	The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable loan losses which have been incurred as of the date of the consolidated financial statements.  The allowance for loan losses is increased by a provision for loan losses charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries).  Estimating the risk of loss and the amount of loss on any loan is necessarily subjective.  Management’s periodic evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance is based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic conditions.  While management may periodically allocate portions of the allowance for specific problem loan situations, the entire allowance is available for any loan charge-offs that occur.
	Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not probable in accordance with the contractual loan terms.  Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance.
	The allowance consists of specific, general, and unallocated components.  The specific component relates to impaired loans.  For such loans, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers loans not considered impaired and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.  An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.
	Smaller-balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Such loans include residential first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residences, residential construction loans, and automobile, manufactured homes, home equity and second mortgage loans.  Commercial and agricultural loans and mortgage loans secured by other properties are evaluated individually for impairment.  When analysis of borrower operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows of the borrower’s business are not adequate to meet its debt service requirements, the loan is evaluated for impairment.  Often this is associated with a delay or shortfall in payments of 90 days or more.  Non-accrual loans and all troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired.  Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.
	FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE AND REPOSSESSED ASSETS
	Real estate properties and repossessed assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less selling costs at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis.  Any reduction to fair value from the carrying value of the related loan at the time of acquisition is accounted for as a loan loss and charged against the allowance for loan losses.  Valuations are periodically performed by management and valuation allowances are increased through a charge to income for reductions in fair value or increases in estimated selling costs.
	INCOME TAXES
	The Company records income tax expense based on the amount of taxes due on its tax return plus deferred taxes computed based on the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
	In accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is more likely than not that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon examination.  For tax positions not meeting the more likely than not test, no tax benefit is recorded.  The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
	PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT
	Land is carried at cost.  Buildings, furniture, fixtures, leasehold improvements and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization computed principally by using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 10 to 40 years for buildings, and 2 to 15 years for leasehold improvements, and for furniture, fixtures and equipment.  These assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
	TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
	Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been legally isolated from the Company, (2) 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 (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
	BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
	Bank-owned life insurance represents the cash surrender value of investments in life insurance contracts.  Earnings on the contracts are based on the earnings on the cash surrender value, less mortality costs.
	EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (“ESOP”)
	The cost of shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet allocated to participants, are presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition as a reduction of stockholders’ equity.  Compensation expense is recorded based on the market price of the shares as they are committed to be released for allocation to participant accounts.  The difference between the market price and the cost of shares committed to be released is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.  Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.  Dividends on unallocated shares are used to reduce the accrued interest and principal amount of the ESOP’s loan payable to the Company.  At September 30, 2014 and 2013, all shares in the ESOP were allocated.
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK
	The Company, in the normal course of business, makes commitments to make loans which are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
	INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized.   All intangible assets are subject to an impairment test at least annually or more often if conditions indicate a possible impairment.
	SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE
	The Company enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase with primary dealers only, which provide for the repurchase of the same security.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase identical securities are collateralized by assets which are held in safekeeping in the name of the Bank or by the dealers who arranged the transaction.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are treated as financings, and the obligations to repurchase such securities are reflected as a liability.  The securities underlying the agreements remain in the asset accounts of the Company.
	REVENUE RECOGNITION
	Interest revenue from loans and investments is recognized on the accrual basis of accounting as the interest is earned according to the terms of the particular loan or investment.  Income from service and other customer charges is recognized as earned.  Card fee revenue within the MPS division is recognized as services are performed and service charges are earned in accordance with the terms of the various programs.
	EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (“EPS”)
	Basic EPS is based on the net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Allocated ESOP shares are considered outstanding for earnings per common share calculations, as they are committed to be released; unallocated ESOP shares are not considered outstanding.  Diluted EPS shows the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock option plans.
	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income and other comprehensive income or loss.  Other comprehensive income includes the change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects.  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is recognized as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
	STOCK COMPENSATION
	Compensation expense for share based awards is recorded over the vesting period at the fair value of the award at the time of grant.  The exercise price of options or fair value of nonvested shares granted under the Company’s incentive plans is equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the grant date.  The Company assumes no projected forfeitures on its stock based compensation, since actual historical forfeiture rates on its stock based incentive awards has been negligible.
	NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	This ASU requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures. The ASU does not change current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income. The Company adopted this ASU effective October 1, 2013, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements, results of operations or cash flows.
	ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists
This ASU provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward exists.  The objective of this ASU is to eliminate diversity in practice related to this topic.  The ASU states that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the consolidated financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward except in certain situations.  The Company adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2014, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans Upon Foreclosure
This ASU provides guidance on when a loan should be derecognized and collateral assets recognized during an in substance repossession or foreclosure.  The objective of this ASU is to eliminate diversity in practice related to the topic.  The ASU states creditors are considered to have physical possession of residential real estate property when either the creditor obtains title for the property or the borrower transfers all interest in the property through a deed or other legal agreement.  When physical possession occurs, the loan should be derecognized and collateral assets recognized.  This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue Recognition – Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)
This ASU provides guidance on when to recognize revenue from contracts with customers.  The objective of this ASU is to eliminate diversity in practice related to this topic and to develop guidance that would streamline and enhance revenue recognition requirements.  The ASU defines five steps to recognize revenue including, identify the contract with a customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine a transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations and then recognize the revenue when or as the entity satisfies a performance obligation.  This update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, and the Company is currently assessing the potential impact to the consolidated financial statements.
ASU No. 2014-14, Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure
This ASU provides guidance on how to account for certain foreclosed government-guaranteed mortgage loans.  The creditor should recognize a separate other receivable in the amount the creditor expects to recover from the guarantor.  This update is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014, and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

EARNINGS_PER_COMMON_SHARE

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE [Abstract]	'
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	'
	NOTE 2.  EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
	A reconciliation of the net income and common stock share amounts used in the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is presented below.
		2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Earnings
	Net income	$	15,713		$	13,418		$	17,114
	Basic EPS
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		6,117,577			5,595,733			3,460,877
	Less weighted average nonvested shares		(4,301	)		(2,032	)		-
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		6,113,276			5,593,701			3,460,877
	Earnings Per Common Share
	Basic	$	2.57		$	2.4		$	4.94
	Diluted EPS
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share		6,113,276			5,593,701			3,460,877
	Add dilutive effect of assumed exercises of stock options, net of tax benefits		85,133			53,437			19,601
	Weighted average common and dilutive potential  common shares outstanding		6,198,409			5,647,138			3,480,478
	Earnings Per Common Share
	Diluted	$	2.53		$	2.38		$	4.92
	Stock options totaling 29,984, 88,828 and 308,351 were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, because they were not dilutive.

SECURITIES

SECURITIES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SECURITIES [Abstract]	'
SECURITIES	'
	NOTE 3.  SECURITIES
	Securities available for sale were as follows:
	Available For Sale			GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2014	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	48,747	$	191		$	(2,009	)	$	46,929
	Small business administration securities		66,541		543			(72	)		67,012
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		368,897		2,494			(3,811	)		367,580
	Mortgage-backed securities		663,690		3,519			(9,339	)		657,870
	Total debt securities		1,147,875		6,747			(15,231	)		1,139,391
	Common equities and mutual funds		539		291			(5	)		825
	Total available for sale securities	$	1,148,414	$	7,038		$	(15,236	)	$	1,140,216
				GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2013	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	52,897	$	136		$	(4,249	)	$	48,784
	Small business administration securities		10,099		482			-			10,581
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions		1,880		-			(153	)		1,727
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		255,189		-			(16,460	)		238,729
	Mortgage-backed securities		596,343		3,968			(18,939	)		581,372
	Total available for sale securities	$	916,408	$	4,586		$	(39,801	)	$	881,193
	Securities held to maturity were as follows:
				GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2014	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	$	19,304	$	48		$	(372	)	$	18,980
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		193,595		894			(2,329	)		192,160
	Mortgage-backed securities		70,034		-			(1,862	)		68,172
	Total held to maturity securities	$	282,933	$	942		$	(4,563	)	$	279,312
				GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2013	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Agency and instrumentality securities	$	10,003	$	-		$	(390	)	$	9,613
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions		19,549		13			(1,220	)		18,342
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		181,547		-			(12,085	)		169,462
	Mortgage-backed securities		76,927		-			(3,826	)		73,101
	Total held to maturity securities	$	288,026	$	13		$	(17,521	)	$	270,518
	Included in securities available for sale are trust preferred securities as follows:
	At September 30, 2014
							Unrealized			S&P			Moody's
	Issuer(1)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value			Gain (Loss)			Credit Rating			Credit Rating
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Key Corp. Capital I	$	4,985	$	4,400		$	(585	)	BB+			Baa3
	Huntington Capital Trust II SE		4,977		4,300			(677	)	BB			Baa3
	PNC Capital Trust		4,962		4,400			(562	)	BBB-			Baa2
	Wells Fargo (Corestates Capital) Trust		4,444		4,400			(44	)	BBB+			A3
	Total	$	19,368	$	17,500		$	(1,868	)
	(1) Trust preferred securities are single-issuance.  There are no known deferrals, defaults or excess subordination.
	At September 30, 2013
							Unrealized			S&P			Moody's
	Issuer(1)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value			Gain (Loss)			Credit Rating			Credit Rating
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Key Corp. Capital I	$	4,984	$	4,100		$	(884	)	BBB-			Baa3
	Huntington Capital Trust II SE		4,976		4,075			(901	)	BB+			Baa3
	PNC Capital Trust		4,959		4,175			(784	)	BBB			Baa2
Wells Fargo (Corestates Capital) Trust		4,399		4,050			(349	)		A-			A3
Total	$	19,318	$	16,400		$	(2,918	)
(1) Trust preferred securities are single-issuance.  There are no known deferrals, defaults or excess subordination.
Management has a process to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary.  This process involves evaluating the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, reviewing available information regarding the financial position of the issuer, monitoring the rating of the security, monitoring changes in value, and projecting cash flows.  Other factors, but not necessarily all, considered are:  that the risk of loss is minimized and easier to determine due to the single-issuer, rather than pooled, nature of the securities, the financial condition of the issuers listed, and whether there have been any payment deferrals or defaults to-date.  Such factors are subject to change over time.
Management also determines if it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis which, in some cases, may extend to maturity.  To the extent we determine that a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment loss is recognized.
For all securities that are considered temporarily impaired, the Company does not intend to sell these securities (has not made a decision to sell) and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may occur at maturity.  The Company believes that it will collect all principal and interest due on all investments that have amortized cost in excess of fair value that are considered only temporarily impaired.
Gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
Available For Sale	LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
At September 30, 2014	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Debt securities
Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	6,073	$	(47	)	$	25,359		$	(1,962	)	$	31,432	$	(2,009	)
Small Business Administration securities		8,454		(72	)		-			-			8,454		(72	)
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,062		(70	)		191,146			(3,741	)		218,208		(3,811	)
Mortgage-backed securities		238,980		(1,248	)		234,347			(8,091	)		473,327		(9,339	)
Total debt securities		280,569		(1,437	)		450,852			(13,794	)		731,421		(15,231	)
Common equities and mutual funds		123		(5	)		-			-			123		(5	)
Total available for sale securities	$	280,692	$	(1,442	)	$	450,852		$	(13,794	)	$	731,544	$	(15,236	)
	LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
At September 30, 2013	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Debt securities
Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	29,312	$	(1,433	)	$	13,477		$	(2,816	)	$	42,789	$	(4,249	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		1,727		(153	)		-			-			1,727		(153	)
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		238,729		(16,460	)		-			-			238,729		(16,460	)
Mortgage-backed securities		357,850		(18,939	)		-			-			357,850		(18,939	)
Total available for sale securities	$	627,618	$	(36,985	)	$	13,477		$	(2,816	)	$	641,095	$	(39,801	)
Held To Maturity	LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
At September 30, 2014	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Debt securities
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	$	1,056	$	(2	)	$	14,079		$	(370	)	$	15,135	$	(372	)
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		-		-			147,949			(2,329	)		147,949		(2,329	)
Mortgage-backed securities		-		-			68,172			(1,862	)		68,172		(1,862	)
Total held to maturity securities	$	1,056	$	(2	)	$	230,200		$	(4,561	)	$	231,256	$	(4,563	)
	LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
At September 30, 2013	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Debt securities
Agency and instrumentality securities	$	9,613	$	(390	)		-			-			9,613		(390	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		17,253		(1,220	)		-			-			17,253		(1,220	)
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		169,462		(12,085	)		-			-			169,462		(12,085	)
Mortgage-backed securities		73,101		(3,826	)		-			-			73,101		(3,826	)
Total held to maturity securities	$	269,429	$	(17,521	)	$	-		$	-		$	269,429	$	(17,521	)
As of September 30, 2014, the investment portfolio included securities with current unrealized losses which have existed for longer than one year.  All of these securities are considered to be acceptable credit risks.  Because the declines in fair value were due to changes in market interest rates, not in estimated cash flows, no other-than-temporary impairment was recorded at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity are shown below.  Certain securities have call features which allow the issuer to call the security prior to maturity.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Therefore, mortgage-backed securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary.
Available For Sale	AMORTIZED		FAIR
	COST		VALUE
30-Sep-14	(Dollars in Thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	2,999	$	3,048
Due after one year through five years		9,922		10,079
Due after five years through ten years		285,413		285,698
Due after ten years		185,851		182,696
		484,185		481,521
Mortgage-backed securities		663,690		657,870
Common equities and mutual funds		539		825
Total available for sale securities	$	1,148,414	$	1,140,216
	AMORTIZED		FAIR
	COST		VALUE
30-Sep-13	(Dollars in Thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	-	$	-
Due after one year through five years		9,929		10,061
Due after five years through ten years		162,203		155,014
Due after ten years		147,933		134,746
		320,065		299,821
Mortgage-backed securities		596,343		581,372
Total available for sale securities	$	916,408	$	881,193
Held To Maturity	AMORTIZED		FAIR
	COST		VALUE
30-Sep-14	(Dollars in Thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	347	$	348
Due after one year through five years		4,726		4,718
Due after five years through ten years		91,532		89,984
Due after ten years		116,294		116,090
		212,899		211,140
Mortgage-backed securities		70,034		68,172
Total held to maturity securities	$	282,933	$	279,312
	AMORTIZED		FAIR
	COST		VALUE
30-Sep-13	(Dollars in Thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	649	$	649
Due after one year through five years		2,234		2,203
Due after five years through ten years		50,547		47,519
Due after ten years		157,669		147,046
		211,099		197,417
Mortgage-backed securities		76,927		73,101
Total held to maturity securities	$	288,026	$	270,518
Activities related to the sale of securities available for sale are summarized below.
	2014		2013			2012
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Proceeds from sales	$	166,804	$	209,172		$	678,833
Gross gains on sales		2,292		2,947			15,426
Gross losses on sales		2,185		401			1,671

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_NET

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
LOANS RECEIVABLE NET [Abstract]	'
LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET	'
	NOTE 4.  LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
	Year-end loans receivable were as follows:
		30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	116,395		$	82,287
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		224,302			192,786
	Agricultural Real Estate		56,071			29,552
	Consumer		29,329			30,314
	Commercial Operating		30,846			16,264
	Agricultural Operating		42,258			33,750
	Total Loans Receivable		499,201			384,953
	Less:
	Allowance for Loan Losses		(5,397	)		(3,930	)
	Net Deferred Loan Origination Fees		(797	)		(595	)
	Total Loans Receivable, Net	$	493,007		$	380,428
	Annual activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:
	Year ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	3,930		$	3,971		$	4,926
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		1,150			-			1,049
	Recoveries		367			179			99
	Charge offs		(50	)		(220	)		(2,103	)
	Ending balance	$	5,397		$	3,930		$	3,971
	Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		1-4 Family			Commercial and Multi-Family			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial Operating			Agricultural Operating			Unallocated		Total
		Real Estate			Real Estate			Real Estate
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Allowance for loan losses:
	Beginning balance	$	333		$	1,937		$	112		$	74		$	49		$	267		$	1,158	$	3,930
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		217			(709	)		151			4			26			502			959		1,150
	Charge offs		-			-			-			-			-			(50	)		-		(50	)
	Recoveries		2			347			-			-			18			-			-		367
	Ending balance	$	552		$	1,575		$	263		$	78		$	93		$	719		$	2,117	$	5,397
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		23			350			-			-			-			340			-		713
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		529			1,225			263			78			93			379			2,117		4,684
	Total	$	552		$	1,575		$	263		$	78		$	93		$	719		$	2,117	$	5,397
	Loans:
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		387			5,655			-			-			22			340			-		6,404
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		116,008			218,647			56,071			29,329			30,824			41,918			-		492,797
	Total	$	116,395		$	224,302		$	56,071		$	29,329		$	30,846		$	42,258		$	-	$	499,201
		1-4 Family			Commercial and Multi-Family			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial Operating			Agricultural Operating			Unallocated		Total
		Real Estate			Real Estate			Real Estate
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Allowance for loan losses:
	Beginning balance	$	193		$	3,113		$	1		$	3		$	49		$	-		$	612	$	3,971
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		163			(1,095	)		111			71			(63	)		267			546		-
	Charge offs		(25	)		(194	)		-			(1	)		-			-			-		(220	)
	Recoveries		2			113			-			1			63			-			-		179
	Ending balance	$	333		$	1,937		$	112		$	74		$	49		$	267		$	1,158	$	3,930
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		25			404			-			-			-			-			-		429
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		308			1,533			112			74			49			267			1,158		3,501
	Total	$	333		$	1,937		$	112		$	74		$	49		$	267		$	1,158	$	3,930
	Loans:
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		641			6,634			-			-			45			-			-		7,320
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		81,646			186,152			29,552			30,314			16,219			33,750			-		377,633
	Total	$	82,287		$	192,786		$	29,552		$	30,314		$	16,264		$	33,750		$	-	$	384,953
	The asset classification of loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013, are as follows:
	30-Sep-14	1-4 Family			Commercial and			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial			Agricultural			Total
		Real Estate			Multi-Family			Real Estate						Operating			Operating
					Real Estate
		(Dollars in Thousands)
Pass	$	115,700		$	222,074		$	52,364		$	29,329		$	30,709		$	32,261		$	482,437
Watch		369			852			273			-			137			369			2,000
Special Mention		81			96			1,660			-			-			63			1,900
Substandard		245			1,280			1,774			-			-			9,565			12,864
Doubtful		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	$	116,395		$	224,302		$	56,071		$	29,329		$	30,846		$	42,258		$	499,201
30-Sep-13	1-4 Family			Commercial and			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial			Agricultural			Total
	Real Estate			Multi-Family			Real Estate						Operating			Operating
				Real Estate
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Pass	$	81,719		$	177,513		$	26,224		$	30,314		$	16,251		$	26,362		$	358,383
Watch		239			7,791			3,328			-			13			1,690			13,061
Special Mention		84			102			-			-			-			5,698			5,884
Substandard		245			7,380			-			-			-			-			7,625
Doubtful		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	$	82,287		$	192,786		$	29,552		$	30,314		$	16,264		$	33,750		$	384,953
The loan classification and risk rating definitions are as follows:
Pass- A pass asset is of sufficient quality in terms of repayment, collateral and management to preclude a special mention or an adverse rating.
Watch- A watch asset is generally a credit performing well under current terms and conditions but with identifiable weakness meriting additional scrutiny and corrective measures.  Watch is not a regulatory classification but can be used to designate assets that are exhibiting one or more weaknesses that deserve management’s attention.  These assets are of better quality than special mention assets.
Special Mention- Special mention assets are a credit with potential weaknesses deserving management’s close attention and if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset.  Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.  Special mention is a temporary status with aggressive credit management required to garner adequate progress and move to watch or higher.
Substandard- A substandard asset is inadequately protected by the net worth and/or repayment ability or by a weak collateral position.  Assets so classified will have well-defined weaknesses creating a distinct possibility the Bank will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.  Loss potential does not have to exist for an asset to be classified as substandard.
Doubtful- A doubtful asset has weaknesses similar to those classified substandard, with the degree of weakness causing the likely loss of some principal in any reasonable collection effort.  Due to pending factors the asset’s classification as loss is not yet appropriate.
Loss- A loss asset is considered uncollectible and of such little value that the asset’s continuance on the Bank’s balance sheet is no longer warranted.  This classification does not necessarily mean an asset has no recovery or salvage value leaving room for future collection efforts.
Generally, when a loan becomes delinquent 90 days or more or when the collection of principal or interest becomes doubtful, the Company will place the loan on a non-accrual status and, as a result, previously accrued interest income on the loan is charged against current income.  The loan will remain on a non-accrual status until the loan establishes satisfactory payment performance.  Past due loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
30-Sep-14	30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Greater Than			Total Past			Current			Non-Accrual			Total Loans
	Past Due			Past Due			90 Days			Due						Loans			Receivable
	(Dollars in Thousands)
1-4 Family Real Estate	$	111		$	37		$	-		$	148		$	115,966		$	281		$	116,395
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		-			-			-			-			223,990			312			224,302
Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-			-			56,071			-			56,071
Consumer		2			12			54			68			29,261			-			29,329
Commercial Operating		-			-			-			-			30,846			-			30,846
Agricultural Operating		-			-			-			-			41,918			340			42,258
Total	$	113		$	49		$	54		$	216		$	498,052		$	933		$	499,201
30-Sep-13	30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Greater Than			Total Past			Current			Non-Accrual			Total Loans
	Past Due			Past Due			90 Days			Due						Loans			Receivable
	(Dollars in Thousands)
1-4 Family Real Estate	$	53		$	-		$	245		$	298		$	81,744		$	245		$	82,287
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		102			-			107			209			192,150			427			192,786
Agricultural Real Estate		1,169			-			-			1,169			28,383			-			29,552
Consumer		29			21			13			63			30,251			-			30,314
Commercial Operating		-			-			-			-			16,257			7			16,264
Agricultural Operating		-			-			-			-			33,750			-			33,750
Total	$	1,353		$	21		$	365		$	1,739		$	382,535		$	679		$	384,953
Impaired loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Recorded			Unpaid Principal			Specific
	Balance			Balance			Allowance
30-Sep-14	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
1-4 Family Real Estate	$	142		$	142		$	-
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		4,375			4,375			-
Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
Consumer		-			-			-
Commercial Operating		22			22			-
Agricultural Operating		-			-			-
Total	$	4,539		$	4,539		$	-
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
1-4 Family Real Estate	$	245		$	245		$	23
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		1,280			1,280			350
Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
Consumer		-			-			-
Commercial Operating		-			-			-
Agricultural Operating		340			340			340
Total	$	1,865		$	1,865		$	713
	Recorded			Unpaid Principal			Specific
	Balance			Balance			Allowance
30-Sep-13	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
1-4 Family Real Estate	$	359		$	359		$	-
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		4,527			4,535			-
Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
Consumer		-			-			-
Commercial Operating		45			60			-
Agricultural Operating		-			-			-
Total	$	4,931		$	4,954		$	-
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
1-4 Family Real Estate	$	282		$	282		$	25
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		2,107			2,107			404
Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
Consumer		-			-			-
Commercial Operating		-			-			-
Agricultural Operating		-			-			-
Total	$	2,389		$	2,389		$	429
Cash interest collected on impaired loans was not material during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
The following table provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Year Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
	Average			Average
	Recorded			Recorded
	Investment			Investment
	(Dollars in Thousands)
1-4 Family Real Estate	$	574		$	596
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		6,526			8,480
Agricultural Real Estate		-			-
Consumer		-			1
Commercial Operating		34			51
Agricultural Operating		29			-
Total	$	7,163		$	9,128
For fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company’s TDRs (which involved forgiving a portion of interest or principal on any loans or making loans at a rate materially less than that of market rates) are included in the table.
No TDRs were recorded during fiscal 2014 or 2013.  Also, no TDRs which had been modified during the 12-month period prior to default had a payment default during fiscal 2014 or 2013.
Virtually all of the Company’s originated loans are to Iowa and South Dakota-based individuals and organizations.  The Company’s purchased loans totaled $9.7 million at September 30, 2014, which were secured by properties located, as a percentage of total loans, as follows:  1% each in North Dakota and Oregon.
The Company originates and purchases commercial real estate loans.  These loans are considered by management to be of somewhat greater risk of uncollectibility due to the dependency on income production.  The Company’s commercial real estate loans include $40.7 million of loans secured by hotel properties and $62.3 million of multi-family properties at September 30, 2014.  The Company’s commercial real estate loans include $34.8 million of loans secured by hotel properties and $52.0 million of multi-family properties at September 30, 2013.  The remainder of the commercial real estate portfolio is diversified by industry.  The Company’s policy for requiring collateral and guarantees varies with the creditworthiness of each borrower.
Non-accruing loans were $0.9 million and $0.7 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  There were $54,000 and $13,000 accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  For the year ended September 30, 2014, gross interest income which would have been recorded had the non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms amounted to approximately $152,000, of which none was included in interest income.

LOAN_SERVICING

LOAN SERVICING	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
LOAN SERVICING [Abstract]	'
LOAN SERVICING	'
	NOTE 5.  LOAN SERVICING
	Loans serviced for others are not reported as assets.  The unpaid principal balances of these loans at year end were as follows:
	September 30,	2014		2013		2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for Fannie Mae	$	5,948	$	7,361	$	11,240
	Other		16,576		9,930		3,251
		$	22,524	$	17,291	$	14,491

PREMISES_FURNITURE_AND_EQUIPME

PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]	'
PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, NET	'
	NOTE 6.  PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	Year-end premises and equipment were as follows:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Land	$	1,673		$	1,679
	Buildings		12,275			12,275
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		30,947			28,430
			44,895			42,384
	Less accumulated depreciation		(28,433	)		(24,720	)
		$	16,462		$	17,664
	Depreciation expense of premises, furniture, and equipment included in occupancy and equipment expense was approximately $3.5 million, $3.3 million, and $3.5 million for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

TIME_CERTIFICATES_OF_DEPOSITS

TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS [Abstract]	'
TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS	'
	NOTE 7.  TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS
	Time certificates of deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more were approximately $87.1 million and $78.6 million at September 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
	At September 30, 2014, the scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposits were as follows for the years ending:
	September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	2015	$	106,078
	2016		15,721
	2017		7,850
	2018		3,153
	2019		1,751
	Total Certificates	$	134,553
	Under the Dodd-Frank Act, IRA and non-IRA deposit accounts are permanently insured up to $250,000 by the DIF under management of the FDIC.  Previous to the legislation in 2010, the coverage of $250,000 was temporary until December 2013.

ADVANCES_FROM_THE_FEDERAL_HOME

ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS [Abstract]	'
ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS	'
	NOTE 8.  ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS
	At September 30, 2014, the Company’s advances from the FHLB had fixed rates ranging from 6.97% to 7.01% with a weighted average rate of 6.98%.  The scheduled maturities of FHLB advances were as follows for the years ending:
	September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	2015	$	-
	2016		-
	2017		-
	2018		-
	2019		5,000
	Thereafter		2,000
	Total FHLB Advances	$	7,000
	The Company had $470.0 million of overnight federal funds purchased from the FHLB as of September 30, 2014.
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s advances from the FHLB totaled $7.0 million and carried a weighted average rate of 6.98%.  The Company had $190.0 million in overnight federal funds purchased from the FHLB at September 30, 2013.
	The Bank has executed blanket pledge agreements whereby the Bank assigns, transfers, and pledges to the FHLB and grants to the FHLB a security interest in all mortgage collateral and securities collateral.  The Bank has the right to use, commingle, and dispose of the collateral it has assigned to the FHLB.  Under the agreement, the Bank must maintain “eligible collateral” that has a “lending value” at least equal to the “required collateral amount,” all as defined by the agreement.
	At year-end 2014, and 2013, the Bank pledged securities with fair values of approximately $422.9 million and $409.6 million, respectively, against specific FHLB advances.  In addition, qualifying mortgage loans of approximately $83.3 million, and $62.9 million were pledged as collateral at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

SECURITIES_SOLD_UNDER_AGREEMEN

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE [Abstract]	'
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE	'
	NOTE 9.  SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled approximately $10.4 million and $9.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	An analysis of securities sold under agreements to repurchase follows:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Highest month-end balance	$	33,999		$	19,901
	Average balance		10,137			10,540
	Weighted average interest rate for the year		0.52	%		0.52	%
	Weighted average interest rate at year end		0.52	%		0.53	%
	The Company pledged securities with fair values of approximately $36.4 million at September 30, 2014, as collateral for securities sold under agreements to repurchase.  There were $20.9 million securities pledged as collateral for securities sold under agreements to repurchase at September 30, 2013.

SUBORDINATED_DEBENTURES_AND_TR

SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES [Abstract]	'
SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES	'
	NOTE 10.  SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
	Subordinated debentures are due to First Midwest Financial Capital Trust I, a 100%-owned nonconsolidated subsidiary of the Company.  The debentures were issued in 2001 in conjunction with the Trust’s issuance of 10,000 shares of Trust Preferred Securities.  The debentures bear the same interest rate and terms as the trust preferred securities.  The debentures are included on the consolidated balance sheets as liabilities.
	The Company issued all of the 10,310 authorized shares of trust preferred securities of First Midwest Financial Capital Trust I holding solely subordinated debt securities.  Distributions are paid semi-annually.  Cumulative cash distributions are calculated at a variable rate of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.75% (4.08% at September 30, 2014, and 4.15% at September 30, 2013), not to exceed 12.5%.  The Company may, at one or more times, defer interest payments on the capital securities for up to 10 consecutive semi-annual periods, but not beyond July 25, 2031.  At the end of any deferral period, all accumulated and unpaid distributions are required to be paid.  The capital securities are required to be redeemed on July 25, 2031; however, the Company has a semi-annual option to shorten the maturity date.  The redemption price is $1,000 per capital security plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to the date of redemption.
	Holders of the capital securities have no voting rights, are unsecured and rank junior in priority of payment to all of the Company’s indebtedness and senior to the Company’s common stock.
	Although the securities issued by the Trust are not included as a component of stockholders’ equity, the securities are treated as capital for regulatory purposes, subject to certain limitations.

EMPLOYEE_STOCK_OWNERSHIP_AND_P

EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS [Abstract]	'
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS	'
	NOTE 11.  EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS
	The Company maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees who have 1,000 hours of employment with the Bank, have worked one year at the Bank and who have attained age 21.  ESOP expense of $703,000, $694,000 and $696,000 was recorded for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.  Contributions of $850,406, $485,548 and $659,000 were made to the ESOP during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Contributions to the ESOP and shares released from suspense are allocated among ESOP participants on the basis of compensation in the year of allocation.  Benefits generally become 100% vested after seven years of credited service.  Prior to the completion of seven years of credited service, a participant who terminates employment for reasons other than death or disability receives a reduced benefit based on the ESOP’s vesting schedule.  Forfeitures are reallocated among remaining participating employees in the same proportion as contributions.  Benefits are payable in the form of stock upon termination of employment.  The Company’s contributions to the ESOP are not fixed, so benefits payable under the ESOP cannot be estimated.
	For the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 24,125 shares, 17,715 shares and 27,846 shares with a fair value of $35.25, $37.99 and $23.65 per share, respectively, were released.  Also for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, allocated shares and total ESOP shares reflect 10,643 shares, 45,225 shares and 28,486 shares, respectively, withdrawn from the ESOP by participants who are no longer with the Company or by participants diversifying their holdings.  At September 30, 2014 and 2013 there were 2,529 and 3,526 shares purchased for dividend reinvestment.  At September 30, 2012, no shares were purchased for dividend reinvestment.
	Year-end ESOP shares are as follows:
	September 30,	2014		2013		2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Allocated shares		239,879		223,868		247,814
	Unearned shares		-		-		-
	Total ESOP shares		239,879		223,868		247,814
	The Company also has a profit sharing plan covering substantially all full-time employees.  Contribution expense to the profit sharing plan, included in compensation and benefits, for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $948,000, $774,000 and $775,000, respectively.

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS [Abstract]	'
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	'
	NOTE 12.  SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
	The Company maintains the 2002 Omnibus Incentive Plan which, among other things, provides for the awarding of stock options and nonvested (restricted) shares to certain officers and directors of the Company.  Awards are granted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors based on the performance of the award recipients or other relevant factors.
	The following table shows the effect to income, net of tax benefits, of share-based expense recorded in the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Year Ended September 30,	2014			2013		2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Total employee stock-based compensation expense recognized in income, net of tax effects of $66, $51 and $30, respectively	$	120		$	103	$	76
	As of September 30, 2014, stock-based compensation expense not yet recognized in income totaled $56,000 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 1.90 years.
	At grant date, the fair value of options awarded to recipients is estimated using a Black-Scholes valuation model.  The exercise price of stock options equals the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant.  Options are issued for 10 year periods with 100% vesting generally occurring either at grant date or over a four year period.  No options were granted during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.  The intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $1.4 million, $807,000 and $117,000, respectively.
	Shares are granted each year to Directors which vest immediately.  The fair value is determined based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the grant date.  The total fair value of director’s shares granted during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $124,000, $113,000 and $79,000, respectively.
	In addition to the Company’s 2002 Omnibus Incentive Plan, the Company also maintains the 1995 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.  No new options were, or could have been, awarded under the 1995 plan during the year ended September 30, 2014; however, previously awarded options were exercised under this plan during the year.
	The following tables show the activity of options and nonvested (restricted) shares granted, exercised, or forfeited under all of the Company’s option and incentive plans during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
							Weighted
					Weighted		Average
		Number			Average		Remaining		Aggregate
		of			Exercise		Contractual		Intrinsic
		Shares			Price		Term (Yrs)		Value
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2013		318,648		$	24.44		4.18	$	4,376
	Granted		-			-		-		-
	Exercised		(82,882	)		22.31		-		1,389
	Forfeited or expired		-			-		-		-
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2014		235,766		$	25.2		3.78	$	2,507
	Options exercisable end of year		235,766		$	25.2		3.78	$	2,507
							Weighted
					Weighted		Average
		Number			Average		Remaining		Aggregate
		of			Exercise		Contractual		Intrinsic
		Shares			Price		Term (Yrs)		Value
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2012		389,358		$	23.52		5.08	$	1,199
	Granted		-			-
	Exercised		(65,399	)		18.09				807
	Forfeited or expired		(5,311	)		35.06				-
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2013		318,648		$	24.44		4.18	$	4,376
	Options exercisable end of year		315,898		$	24.4		4.16	$	4,352
	The following tables show the activity of nonvested (restricted) shares granted, vested, or forfeited under all of the Company’s option and incentive plans during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
		Number of			Weighted Average
		Shares			Fair Value At Grant
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2013		4,000		$	25.67
	Granted		4,267			37.82
	Vested		(4,267	)		35.07
	Forfeited or expired		-			-
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2014		4,000		$	28.61
		Number of			Weighted Average
		Shares			Fair Value At Grant
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2012		-		$	-
	Granted		8,900			24.2
	Vested		(4,900	)		23
	Forfeited or expired		-			-
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2013		4,000		$	25.67

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	NOTE 13.  INCOME TAXES
	The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return on a fiscal year basis.
	The provision for income taxes consists of:
	Years ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Federal:
	Current	$	3,787		$	2,847		$	7,734
	Deferred		(1,765	)		(536	)		858
			2,022			2,311			8,592
	State:
	Current		874			1,252			960
	Deferred		10			141			130
			884			1,393			1,090
	Income tax expense	$	2,906		$	3,704		$	9,682
	Total income tax expense differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
	Years ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Income tax expense at federal tax rate	$	6,517		$	5,993		$	9,378
	Increase (decrease) resulting from:
	State income taxes net of federal benefit		575			1,092			708
	Nontaxable buildup in cash surrender value		(399	)		(349	)		(179	)
	Incentive stock option expense		(187	)		(97	)		10
	Tax exempt income		(3,594	)		(2,815	)		(244	)
	Nondeductible expenses		120			41			37
	Other, net		(126	)		(161	)		(28	)
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	2,906		$	3,704		$	9,682
	The components of the net deferred tax asset (liability) at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Bad debts	$	1,955		$	1,426
	Deferred compensation		708			446
	Stock based compensation		271			293
	Operational reserve		464			494
	AMT Credit		2,239			1,113
	Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale		2,969			12,776
	Indirect tax benefits of unrecognized tax positions		376			-
	Other assets		759			1,157
			9,741			17,705
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	FHLB stock dividend		(410	)		(411	)
	Premises and equipment		(1,060	)		(1,366	)
	Patents		(937	)		(849	)
	Prepaid expenses		(743	)		(782	)
			(3,150	)		(3,408	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	6,591		$	14,297
	As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had a gross deferred tax asset of $780,000 and $704,000, respectively, for state cumulative net operating loss carryforwards, which was fully reserved for as the Company does not anticipate any state taxable income at the holding company level in future periods.
	Federal income tax laws provided savings banks with additional bad debt deductions through September 30, 1987, totaling $6.7 million for the Bank.  Accounting standards do not require a deferred tax liability to be recorded on this amount, which liability otherwise would total approximately $2.3 million at September 30, 2014, and 2013.  If the Bank were to be liquidated or otherwise cease to be a bank, or if tax laws were to change, the $2.3 million would be recorded as expense.
	The provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, address the determination of how tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the consolidated financial statements.  Under ASC 740, the Company recognizes the tax benefits from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation.  The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured as the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
	The Company’s tax reserves reflect management’s judgment as to the resolution of the issues involved if subject to judicial review.  While the Company believes that its reserves are adequate to cover reasonably expected tax risks, there can be no assurance that, in all instances, an issue raised by a tax authority will be resolved at a financial cost that does not exceed its related reserve.  With respect to these reserves, the Company’s income tax expense would include (i) any changes in tax reserves arising from material changes during the period in the facts and circumstances surrounding a tax issue, and (ii) any difference from the Company’s tax position as recorded in the consolidated financial statements and the final resolution of a tax issue during the period
	The tax years ended September 30, 2011, and later remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.  For state purposes, the tax years ended September 30, 2011, and later remain open for examination, with few exceptions.  A federal income tax review is currently underway with the Internal Revenue Service for the year ended September 30, 2012.   The Company does not expect any material adjustments from the review. The Company does not anticipate any significant increase or decrease in unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months.  Finally, management believes that the realization of its deferred tax assets is more likely than not based on the expectations as to future taxable income; therefore, there was no deferred tax valuation allowance at September 30, 2014 and 2013 with the exception of the state cumulative net operating loss carryforwards discussed above.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, follows:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	931		$	164
	Additions for tax positions related to the current year		118			114
	Additions for tax positions related to the prior years		-			653
	Reductions for tax positions due to settlement with taxing authorities		(16	)		-
	Reductions for tax positions related to prior years		(50	)		-
	Balance at end of year	$	983		$	931
	The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective rate was $649,000 as of September 30, 2014.  The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.  The amount of accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits was $124,000 as of September 30, 2014.  The Company does not anticipate any significant change in the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

CAPITAL_REQUIREMENTS_AND_RESTR

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS [Abstract]	'
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS	'
	NOTE 14.  CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS
	The Bank is the Company’s primary subsidiary.  The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory or discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific quantitative capital guidelines using its assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The requirements are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
	Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total risk-based capital and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and a leverage ratio consisting of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).  As of September 30, 2014, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements.
	The Bank’s actual and required capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table.
												Minimum Requirement To Be
							Minimum Requirement For					Well Capitalized Under Prompt
		Actual					Capital Adequacy Purposes					Corrective Action Provisions
		Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount			Ratio
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	30-Sep-14
	MetaBank
	Tangible capital (to tangible assets)	$	176,388		8.6	%	$	30,771		1.5	%	$	n/	a		n/a	%
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets)		176,388		8.6			82,057		4			102,571			5
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets)		176,388		20.95			33,672		4			50,508			6
	Total risk based capital (to risk-weighted assets)		181,786		21.59			67,344		8			84,180			10
	30-Sep-13
	MetaBank
	Tangible capital (to tangible assets)	$	160,145		9.38	%	$	25,608		1.5	%	$	n/	a		n/a	%
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets)		160,145		9.38			68,289		4			85,362			5
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets)		160,145		22.44			28,551		4			42,827			6
	Total risk based capital (to risk-weighted assets)		164,076		22.99			57,103		8			71,378			10
	Regulations limit the amount of dividends and other capital distributions that may be paid by a financial institution without prior approval of its primary regulator.  The regulatory restriction is based on a three-tiered system with the greatest flexibility being afforded to well-capitalized (Tier 1) institutions.  The Bank is currently a Tier 1 institution.  Accordingly, the Bank can make, without prior regulatory approval, distributions during a calendar year up to 100% of their retained net income for the calendar year-to-date plus retained net income for the previous two calendar years (less any dividends previously paid) as long as they remain well-capitalized, as defined in prompt corrective action regulations, following the proposed distribution.  Accordingly, at September 30, 2014, approximately $45.0 million of the Bank’s retained earnings were potentially available for distribution to the Company.
	On July 21, 2011, pursuant to the Dodd Frank Act, the OTS was integrated into the OCC and the functions of the OTS related to thrift holding companies were transferred to the Federal Reserve.  The OCC is now responsible for the ongoing examination, supervision and regulation of the Bank, including matters with respect to the Consent Order against the Bank.  The Dodd Frank Act maintains the existence of the federal savings association charter and the HOLA, the primary statute governing the federal savings banks.  The Federal Reserve is now responsible for the ongoing examination, supervision and regulation of the Company, including matters with respect to the Consent Order against the Company.  Prior to passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, the OTS had issued supervisory directives to the Bank, consent orders to the Bank and the Company, and had taken other regulatory action to require the Bank to reimburse certain consumers in connection with a credit program that was discontinued.  All supervisory directives have been terminated, and on August 7, 2014 the OCC terminated the Bank’s Consent Order.  The Consent Order against the Company is still in effect, although management believes its effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations has been and will continue to be immaterial.  The Company anticipates (but cannot guarantee) that the order will be terminated in the first calendar quarter of 2015.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	NOTE 15.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	In the normal course of business, the Bank makes various commitments to extend credit which are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
	At September 30, 2014 and 2013, unfunded loan commitments approximated $96.0 million and $102.9 million respectively, excluding undisbursed portions of loans in process.  Unfunded loan commitments at September 30, 2014 and 2013 were principally for variable rate loans.  Commitments, which are disbursed subject to certain limitations, extend over various periods of time.  Generally, unused commitments are canceled upon expiration of the commitment term as outlined in each individual contract.
	The exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by other parties to financial instruments for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.  The same credit policies and collateral requirements are used in making commitments and conditional obligations as are used for on-balance-sheet instruments.
	Since certain commitments to make loans and to fund lines of credit expire without being used, the amount does not necessarily represent future cash commitments.  In addition, commitments used to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.
	Securities with fair values of approximately $5.8 million and $5.6 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were pledged as collateral for public funds on deposit.  There were no securities pledged as collateral for individual, trust and estate deposits at September 30, 2014.  Securities with fair values of approximately $7.4 million at September 30, 2013, were pledged as collateral for individual, trust and estate deposits.
	Legal Proceedings
	The Bank was served on April 15, 2013, with a lawsuit captioned Inter National Bank v. NetSpend Corporation, MetaBank, BDO USA, LLP d/b/a BDO Seidman, Cause No. C-2084-12-I filed in the District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas. The Plaintiff’s Second Amended Original Petition and Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary Injunction adds both MetaBank and BDO Seidman to the original causes of action against NetSpend. NetSpend acts as a prepaid card program manager and processor for both INB and MetaBank. According to the Petition, NetSpend has informed Inter National Bank (“INB”) that the depository accounts at INB for the NetSpend program supposedly contained $10.5 million less than they should. INB alleges that NetSpend has breached its fiduciary duty by making affirmative misrepresentations to INB about the safety and stability of the program, and by failing to timely disclose the nature and extent of any alleged shortfall in settlement of funds related to cardholder activity and the nature and extent of NetSpend’s systemic deficiencies in its accounting and settlement processing procedures. To the extent that an accounting reveals that there is an actual shortfall, INB alleges that MetaBank may be liable for portions or all of said sum due to the fact that funds have been transferred from INB to MetaBank, and thus MetaBank would have been unjustly enriched. The Bank is vigorously contesting this matter.  In January 2014, NetSpend was granted summary judgment in this matter which is under appeal.  Because the theory of liability against both NetSpend and the Bank is the same, the Bank views the NetSpend summary judgment as a positive in support of our position.  An estimate of a range of reasonably possible loss cannot be made at this stage of the litigation because discovery is still being conducted.
	Certain corporate clients of an unrelated company named Springbok Services, Inc. (“Springbok”) requested through counsel a mediation as a means of reaching a settlement in lieu of commencing litigation against MetaBank. The results of that mediation have not led to a settlement. These claimants purchased MetaBank prepaid reward cards from Springbok, prior to Springbok’s bankruptcy. As a result of Springbok’s bankruptcy and cessation of business, some of the rewards cards which had been purchased were never activated or funded. Counsel for these companies have indicated that they are prepared to assert claims totaling approximately $1.5 million against MetaBank based on principal/agency or failure to supervise theories. The Company denies liability with respect to these claims. The Company’s estimate of a range of reasonably possible loss is approximately $0 to $0.3 million.
	Other than the matters set forth above, there are no other new material pending legal proceedings or updates to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party other than ordinary litigation routine to their respective businesses.

LEASE_COMMITMENTS

LEASE COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
LEASE COMMITMENTS [Abstract]	'
LEASE COMMITMENTS	'
	NOTE 16.  LEASE COMMITMENTS
	The Company has leased property under various non-cancelable operating lease agreements which expire at various times through 2036, and require annual rentals ranging from $3,400 to $789,000 plus the payment of the property taxes, normal maintenance, and insurance on certain property.
	The following table shows the total minimum rental commitment at September 30, 2014, under the leases.
	Year Ending September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	2015	$	1,218
	2016		1,219
	2017		1,225
	2018		1,035
	2019		986
	Thereafter		13,135
	Total Leases Commitments	$	18,818

SEGMENT_REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT REPORTING	'
	NOTE 17.  SEGMENT REPORTING
	An operating segment is generally defined as a component of a business for which discrete financial information is available and whose results are reviewed by the chief operating decision-maker.  Operating segments are aggregated into reportable segments if certain criteria are met.  The Company has determined that it has two reportable segments.  The first reportable segment, Retail Banking, consists of its banking subsidiary, the Bank.  The Bank operates as a traditional community bank providing deposit, loan and other related products to individuals and small businesses, primarily in the communities where their offices are located.  The second reportable segment, MPS, is a division of the Bank.  MPS provides a number of products and services to financial institutions and other businesses.  These products and services include issuance of prepaid debit cards, sponsorship of ATMs into the debit networks, credit programs, Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) origination services, gift card programs, rebate programs, travel programs, and tax related programs.  The remaining grouping under the caption “All Others” consists of the operations of the Company and Meta Trust and inter-segment eliminations.
	Transactions between affiliates, the resulting revenues of which are shown in the intersegment revenue category, are conducted at market prices, meaning prices that would be paid if the companies were not affiliates.
		Retail		Meta Payment
		Banking		Systems®			All Others			Total
	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Interest income	$	31,635	$	17,025		$	-		$	48,660
	Interest expense		1,926		124			348			2,398
	Net interest income (expense)		29,709		16,901			(348	)		46,262
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		1,150		-			-			1,150
	Non-interest income		3,214		48,524			-			51,738
	Non-interest expense		21,227		56,234			770			78,231
	Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)		10,546		9,191			(1,118	)		18,619
	Income tax expense (benefit)		1,846		1,482			(422	)		2,906
	Net income (loss)	$	8,700	$	7,709		$	(696	)	$	15,713
	Inter-segment revenue (expense)	$	12,793	$	(12,793	)	$	-		$	-
	Total assets		805,494		1,245,110			3,427			2,054,031
	Total deposits		273,399		1,099,548			(6,406	)		1,366,541
		Retail		Meta Payment
		Banking		Systems®			All Others			Total
				(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Interest income	$	24,169	$	14,807		$	-		$	38,976
	Interest expense		2,361		124			469			2,954
	Net interest income (expense)		21,808		14,683			(469	)		36,022
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		-			-			-
	Non-interest income		5,226		50,290			(13	)		55,503
	Non-interest expense		19,479		53,983			941			74,403
	Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)		7,555		10,990			(1,423	)		17,122
	Income tax expense (benefit)		1,615		2,611			(522	)		3,704
	Net income (loss)	$	5,940	$	8,379		$	(901	)	$	13,418
	Inter-segment revenue (expense)	$	12,106	$	(12,106	)	$	-		$	-
	Total assets		487,754		1,201,531			2,704			1,691,989
	Total deposits		260,525		1,063,770			(9,012	)		1,315,283
		Retail		Meta Payment
		Banking		Systems®			All Others			Total
				(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Interest income	$	24,856	$	12,441		$	-		$	37,297
	Interest expense		2,877		204			482			3,563
	Net interest income (expense)		21,979		12,237			(482	)		33,734
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		1,050		(1	)		-			1,049
	Non-interest income		16,592		52,957			25			69,574
	Non-interest expense		20,569		54,686			208			75,463
	Income (loss) before tax		16,952		10,509			(665	)		26,796
	Income tax expense (benefit)		5,963		3,993			(274	)		9,682
	Net income (loss)	$	10,989	$	6,516		$	(391	)	$	17,114
	Inter-segment revenue (expense)	$	11,603	$	(11,603	)	$	-		$	-
	Total assets		418,137		1,230,925			1,936			1,650,998
	Total deposits		216,912		1,167,364			(4,482	)		1,379,794
	The following tables present gross profit data for MPS for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Year Ended September 30,	2014		2013			2012
	Interest income	$	17,025	$	14,807		$	12,441
	Interest expense		124		124			204
	Net interest income		16,901		14,683			12,237
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		-			(1	)
	Non-interest income		48,524		50,290			52,957
	Card processing expense		15,457		15,546			17,323
	Gross Profit		49,968		49,427			47,872
	Other non-interest expense		40,777		38,437			37,363
	Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)		9,191		10,990			10,509
	Income tax expense		1,482		2,611			3,993
	Net Income	$	7,709	$	8,379		$	6,516

PARENT_COMPANY_FINANCIAL_STATE

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [Abstract]	'
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	'
	NOTE 18.  PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	Presented below are condensed financial statements for the parent company, Meta Financial.
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,439		$	11,386
	Investment in subsidiaries		175,568			142,199
	Other assets		393			329
	Total assets	$	185,400		$	153,914
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	LIABILITIES
	Subordinated debentures	$	10,310		$	10,310
	Other liabilities		288			620
	Total liabilities	$	10,598		$	10,930
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Common stock		62			61
	Additional paid-in capital		95,079			92,963
	Retained earnings		83,797			71,268
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(3,409	)		(20,285	)
	Treasury stock, at cost		(727	)		(1,023	)
	Total stockholders' equity	$	174,802		$	142,984
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	185,400		$	153,914
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Years ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Total other income	$	-		$	-		$	25
	Interest expense		348			469			482
	Other expense		770			941			209
	Total expense		1,118			1,410			691
	Loss before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(1,118	)		(1,410	)		(666	)
	Income tax benefit		(422	)		(509	)		(275	)
	Loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(696	)		(901	)		(391	)
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		16,409			14,319			17,505
	Net income	$	15,713		$	13,418		$	17,114
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the Years Ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Net income	$	15,713		$	13,418		$	17,114
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activites
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net		(310	)		-			-
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(16,409	)		(14,319	)		(17,505	)
	Change in other assets		246			54			498
	Change in other liabilities		(332	)		(339	)		865
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(1,092	)		(1,186	)		972
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITES
	Capital contributions to subsidiaries		-			(6,000	)		(42,482	)
	Net cash provided by (used in)investing activites		-			(6,000	)		(42,482	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Cash dividends paid		(3,184	)		(2,926	)		(1,832	)
	Stock compensation		4			165			27
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock		(51	)		12,718			47,796
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		2,376			2,548			-
	Other, net		-			(38	)		-
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(855	)		12,467			45,991
	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,947	)	$	5,281		$	4,481
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
	Beginning of year	$	11,386		$	6,105		$	1,624
	End of year	$	9,439		$	11,386		$	6,105
	The extent to which the Company may pay cash dividends to stockholders will depend on the cash currently available at the Company, as well as the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Company.  For further discussion, see Note 14 herein.

SELECTED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_D

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)	'
	NOTE 19.  SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
		QUARTER ENDED
		31-Dec		31-Mar			30-Jun		30-Sep
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Fiscal Year 2014
	Interest income	$	11,162	$	12,063		$	12,566	$	12,869
	Interest expense		649		544			638		567
	Net interest income		10,513		11,519			11,928		12,302
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		300			300		550
	Net Income (loss)		4,002		4,144			4,204		3,363
	Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share
	Basic	$	0.66	$	0.68		$	0.69	$	0.54
	Diluted		0.65		0.67			0.68		0.53
	Dividend declared per share		0.13		0.13			0.13		0.13
	Fiscal Year 2013
	Interest income	$	9,630	$	9,718		$	9,825	$	9,803
	Interest expense		833		813			666		642
	Net interest income		8,797		8,905			9,159		9,161
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		(300	)		-		300
	Net Income (loss)		3,125		3,147			3,672		3,474
	Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share
	Basic	$	0.57	$	0.57		$	0.67	$	0.59
	Diluted		0.57		0.57			0.66		0.58
	Dividend declared per share		0.13		0.13			0.13		0.13
	Fiscal Year 2012
	Interest income	$	9,615	$	10,299		$	9,149	$	8,234
	Interest expense		977		888			857		841
	Net interest income		8,638		9,411			8,292		7,393
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		699		200			150		-
	Net Income (loss)		3,091		9,970			2,387		1,666
	Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share
	Basic	$	0.97	$	3.12		$	0.67	$	0.18
	Diluted		0.97		3.1			0.66		0.19
	Dividend declared per share		0.13		0.13			0.13		0.13

FAIR_VALUES_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTR

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	'
	NOTE 20.  FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities using a hierarchy system and requires disclosures about fair value measurement.  It clarifies that fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts.
	The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
	Level 1 Inputs – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets that the Company has the ability to access at measurement date.
	Level 2 Inputs – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions are observable in the market.
	Level 3 Inputs – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market and are used only to the extent that observable inputs are not available.  These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
	There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity.  Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using an independent pricing service.  For both Level 1 and Level 2 securities, management uses various methods and techniques to corroborate prices obtained from the pricing service, including but not limited to reference to dealer or other market quotes, and by reviewing valuations of comparable instruments.  The Company’s Level 1 securities include equity securities and mutual funds.  The Company’s Level 2 securities include U.S. Government agency and instrumentality securities, U.S. Government agency and instrumentality mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds, corporate debt securities and trust preferred securities.  The Company had no Level 3 securities at September 30, 2014 and had no Level 1 or Level 3 securities at September 30, 2013.
	The fair values of securities are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs), or valuation based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions are observable in the market (Level 2 inputs).  The Company considers these valuations supplied by a third party provider which utilizes several sources for valuing fixed-income securities.  These sources include Interactive Data Corporation, Reuters, Standard and Poor’s, Bloomberg Financial Markets, Street Software Technology, and the third party provider’s own matrix and desk pricing.  The Company, no less than annually, reviews the third party’s methods and source’s methodology for reasonableness and to ensure an understanding of inputs utilized in determining fair value.  Sources utilized by the third party provider include but are not limited to pricing models that vary based by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information.  This methodology includes but is not limited to broker quotes, proprietary models, descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs. Monthly, the Company receives and compares prices provided by multiple securities dealers and pricing providers to validate the accuracy and reasonableness of prices received from the third party provider. On a monthly basis, the Investment Committee reviews mark-to-market changes in the securities portfolio for reasonableness.
	The following table summarizes the fair values of securities available for sale and held to maturity at September 30, 2014 and 2013.  Securities available for sale are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, while securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
			Fair Value at Sepember 30, 2014
			Available For Sale										Held to Maturity
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities		$	46,929		$	-	$	46,929		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
	Small business administration securities			67,012			-		67,012			-		-		-		-		-
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions			-			-		-			-		18,980		-		18,980		-
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions			367,580			-		367,580			-		192,160		-		192,160		-
	Mortgage-backed securities			657,870			-		657,870			-		68,172		-		68,172		-
	Total debt securities			1,139,391			-		1,139,391			-		279,312		-		279,312		-
	Common equities and mutual funds			825			825		-			-		-		-		-		-
	Total securities		$	1,140,216		$	825	$	1,139,391		$	-	$	279,312	$	-	$	279,312	$	-
			Fair Value at September 30, 2013
			Available For Sale										Held to Maturity
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities		$	48,784		$	-	$	48,784		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
	Agency and instrumentality securities			-			-		-			-		9,613		-		9,613		-
	Small business administration securities			10,581			-		10,581			-		-		-		-		-
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions			1,727			-		1,727			-		18,342		-		18,342		-
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions			238,729			-		238,729			-		169,462		-		169,462		-
	Mortgage-backed securities			581,372			-		581,372			-		73,101		-		73,101		-
	Total securities		$	881,193		$	-	$	881,193		$	-	$	270,518	$	-	$	270,518	$	-
	Foreclosed Real Estate and Repossessed Assets.  Real estate properties and repossessed assets are initially recorded at the fair value less selling costs at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis.  The carrying amount at September 30, 2014 and 2013 represent the lower of the new cost basis or the fair value less selling costs of foreclosed assets that were measured at fair value subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed assets.
	Loans.  The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, if a loan is considered impaired, an allowance for loan losses is established.  Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables.
	The following table summarizes the assets of the Company that are measured at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial condition on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and 2013.
			Fair Value at September 30, 2014
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Impaired Loans, net
	1-4 Family Real Estate		$	222		$	-	$	-		$	222
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate			930			-		-			930
	Total Impaired Loans			1,152			-		-			1,152
	Foreclosed Assets, net			15			-		-			15
	Total		$	1,167		$	-	$	-		$	1,167
			Fair Value at September 30, 2013
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Impaired Loans, net
	1-4 Family Real Estate		$	257		$	-	$	-		$	257
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate			1,810			-		-			1,810
	Total Impaired Loans			2,067			-		-			2,067
	Foreclosed Assets, net			116			-		-			116
	Total		$	2,183		$	-	$	-		$	2,183
			Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
			Fair Value at			Fair Value at		Valuation
	(Dollars in Thousands)	30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13			Technique		Unobservable Input
	Impaired Loans, net		$	1,152		$	2,067	Market approach		Appraised values (1)
	Foreclosed Assets, net			15			116	Market approach		Appraised values (1)
	-1	The Company generally relies on external appraisers to develoop this information. Management reduced the appraised value by estimated selling costs in a range of 4% to 10%.
	The following table discloses the Company’s estimated fair value amounts of its financial instruments.  It is management’s belief that the fair values presented below are reasonable based on the valuation techniques and data available to the Company as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, as more fully described below.  The operations of the Company are managed from a going concern basis and not a liquidation basis.  As a result, the ultimate value realized for the financial instruments presented could be substantially different when actually recognized over time through the normal course of operations.  Additionally, a substantial portion of the Company’s inherent value is the Bank’s capitalization and franchise value.  Neither of these components have been given consideration in the presentation of fair values below.
	The following presents the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the financial instruments held by the Company at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
			30-Sep-14
			Carrying			Estimated
			Amount			Fair Value		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
		(Dollars in Thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	29,832		$	29,832	$	29,832		$	-	$	-
Securities available for sale			1,140,216			1,140,216		825			1,139,391		-
Securities held to maturity			282,933			279,312		-			279,312		-
Loans receivable:
One to four family residential mortgage loans			116,395			111,254		-			-		111,254
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans			224,302			234,845		-			-		234,845
Agricultural real estate loans			56,071			58,651		-			-		58,651
Consumer loans			29,329			29,580		-			-		29,580
Commercial operating loans			30,846			25,660		-			-		25,660
Agricultural operating loans			42,258			44,398		-			-		44,398
Total loans receivable			499,201			504,388		-			-		504,388
FHLB stock			21,245			21,245		-			21,245		-
Accrued interest receivable			11,222			11,222		11,222			-		-
Financial liabilities
Noninterest bearing demand deposits			1,126,715			1,126,715		1,126,715			-		-
Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets			105,273			105,273		105,273			-		-
Certificates of deposit			134,553			134,746		-			134,746		-
Total deposits			1,366,541			1,366,734		1,231,988			134,746		-
Advances from FHLB			7,000			8,789		-			8,789		-
Federal funds purchased			470,000			470,000		-			470,000		-
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			10,411			10,414		-			10,414		-
Subordinated debentures			10,310			10,415		-			10,415		-
Accrued interest payable			318			318		318			-		-
		30-Sep-13
		Carrying			Estimated
		Amount			Fair Value		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
		(Dollars in Thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	40,063		$	40,063	$	40,063		$	-	$	-
Securities available for sale			881,193			881,193		-			881,193		-
Securities held to maturity			288,026			270,518		-			270,518		-
Loans receivable:
One to four family residential mortgage loans			82,287			72,628		-			-		72,628
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans			192,786			200,778		-			-		200,778
Agricultural real estate loans			29,552			30,920		-			-		30,920
Consumer loans			30,314			30,588		-			-		30,588
Commercial operating loans			16,264			15,718		-			-		15,718
Agricultural operating loans			33,750			35,175		-			-		35,175
Total loans receivable			384,953			385,807		-			-		385,807
FHLB stock			9,994			9,994		-			9,994		-
Accrued interest receivable			8,582			8,582		8,582			-		-
Financial liabilities
Noninterest bearing demand deposits			1,086,258			1,086,258		1,086,258			-		-
Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets			97,426			97,426		97,426			-		-
Certificates of deposit			131,599			132,187		-			132,187		-
Total deposits			1,315,283			1,315,871		1,183,684			132,187		-
Advances from FHLB			7,000			9,089		-			9,089		-
Federal funds purchased			190,000			190,000		-			190,001		-
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			9,146			9,146		-			9,148		-
Subordinated debentures			10,310			10,312		-			10,312		-
Accrued interest payable			291			291		291			-		-
The following sets forth the methods and assumptions used in determining the fair value estimates for the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The carrying amount of cash and short-term investments is assumed to approximate the fair value.
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND HELD TO MATURITY
Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost.  Fair values for investment securities are based on obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges, or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.
LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
The fair value of loans is estimated using a historical or replacement cost basis concept (i.e. an entrance price concept).  The fair value of loans was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers and for similar remaining maturities.  When using the discounting method to determine fair value, loans were grouped by homogeneous loans with similar terms and conditions and discounted at a target rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers at September 30, 2014 and 2013.  In addition, when computing the estimated fair value for all loans, allowances for loan losses have been subtracted from the calculated fair value as a result of the discounted cash flow which approximates the fair value adjustment for the credit quality component.
FHLB STOCK
The fair value of such stock is assumed to approximate book value since the Company is generally able to redeem this stock at par value.
ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable is assumed to approximate the fair value.
DEPOSITS
The carrying values of non-interest bearing checking deposits, interest bearing checking deposits, savings, and money markets is assumed to approximate fair value, since such deposits are immediately withdrawable without penalty.  The fair value of time certificates of deposit was estimated by discounting expected future cash flows by the current rates offered on certificates of deposit with similar remaining maturities.
In accordance with ASC 825, Financial Instruments, no value has been assigned to the Company’s long-term relationships with its deposit customers (core value of deposits intangible) since such intangible is not a financial instrument as defined under ASC 825.
ADVANCES FROM FHLB
The fair value of such advances was estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using current interest rates for advances with similar terms and remaining maturities.
FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED
The carrying amount of federal funds purchased is assumed to approximate the fair value.
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE AND SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
The fair value of these instruments was estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using derived interest rates approximating market over the contractual maturity of such borrowings.
ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE
The carrying amount of accrued interest payable is assumed to approximate the fair value.
LIMITATIONS
It must be noted that fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instrument.  Additionally, fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business, customer relationships and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument for sale at one time.  Furthermore, since no market exists for certain of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates may be based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with a high level of precision.  Changes in assumptions as well as tax considerations could significantly affect the estimates.  Accordingly, based on the limitations described above, the aggregate fair value estimates are not intended to represent the underlying value of the Company, on either a going concern or a liquidation basis.

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]	'
INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	NOTE 21.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s intangible assets for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Meta Payment			Meta Payment
		Systems®			Systems®
		Patents			Other			Total
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	2,339		$	-		$	2,339
	Acquisitions during the period		331			-			331
	Amortization during the period		(78	)		-			(78	)
	Write-offs during the period		(4	)		-			(4	)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	2,588		$	-		$	2,588
		Meta Payment			Meta Payment
		Systems®			Systems®
		Patents			Other			Total
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	2,026		$	9		$	2,035
	Acquisitions during the period		363			-			363
	Amortization during the period		(50	)		(9	)		(59	)
	Write-offs during the period		-			-			-
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	2,339		$	-		$	2,339
	The anticipated future amortization of intangibles is as follows:
		Meta Payment			Meta Payment
		Systems®			Systems®
		Patents			Other			Total
	Year Ending September 30,
	2015	$	91		$	-		$	91
	2016		91			-			91
	2017		91			-			91
	2018		91			-			91
	2019		91			-			91
	Thereafter		2,133			-			2,133
	Total anticipated intangible amortization	$	2,588		$	-		$	2,588
	The Company tests intangible assets for impairment at least annually or more often if conditions indicate a possible impairment.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Abstract]	'
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	NOTE 22.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On December 2, 2014, the Company, via its bank subsidiary, MetaBank, completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the commercial loan portfolio and related assets of AFS/IBEX Financial Services, Inc. (“AFS”) and has hired the AFS team.  The acquisition, which was announced on October 14, 2014, was concluded following satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The all-cash transaction includes the AFS operating platform, other assets, and approximately $77 million of outstanding insurance premium finance loan receivables.  Upon closing, MetaBank created a new operating division, AFS/IBEX, which will continue to serve businesses and insurance agencies nationwide with commercial insurance premium financing.  AFS/IBEX will be headquartered in Dallas, TX, with a full service office in Southern California.
	Management has evaluated subsequent events.  There were no material subsequent events that would require recognition or disclosure, other than noted above, in our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended September 30, 2014.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION	'
	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meta Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”), a unitary savings and loan holding company located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries which include MetaBank (the “Bank”), a federally chartered savings bank whose primary federal regulator is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and First Services Financial Limited, which offered noninsured investment products and was dissolved on December 3, 2013.  The Company also owns 100% of First Midwest Financial Capital Trust I (the “Trust”), which was formed in July 2001 for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities.  The Trust is not included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	NATURE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The primary source of income relates to payment processing services for prepaid debit cards, ATM sponsorship, and other money transfer systems and services.  Additionally, a significant source of income for the Company is interest from the purchase or origination of consumer, commercial, agricultural, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans.    The Company accepts deposits from customers in the normal course of business primarily in northwest and central Iowa and eastern South Dakota and on a national basis for the MPS division.  The Company operates in the banking industry, which accounts for the majority of its revenues and assets.  The Company uses the “management approach” for reporting information about segments in annual and interim financial statements.  The management approach is based on the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes segments within a company for making operating decisions and assessing performance.  Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure and any other manner in which management disaggregates a company.  Based on the management approach model, the Company has determined that its business is comprised of two reporting segments.
USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	'
	USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Certain significant estimates include the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of intangible assets and the fair values of securities and other financial instruments.  These estimates are reviewed by management regularly; however, they are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the future.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD	'
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD
	For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents is defined to include the Company’s cash on hand and due from financial institutions and short-term interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions.  The Company reports cash flows net for customer loan transactions, securities purchased under agreement to resell, federal funds purchased, deposit transactions, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and FHLB advances with terms less than 90 days.  The Bank is required to maintain reserve balances in cash or on deposit with the FRB, based on a percentage of deposits.  The total of those reserve balances was $8.3 million and $4.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The Company at times maintains balances in excess of insured limits at various financial institutions including the FHLB, the FRB, and other private institutions.  At September 30, 2014, the Company had no interest bearing deposits held at the FHLB and $9.1 million in interest bearing deposits held at the FRB.  At September 30, 2014, the Company had no federal funds sold.  The Company does not believe these instruments carry a significant risk of loss, but cannot provide assurances that no losses could occur if these institutions were to become insolvent.
SECURITIES	'
	SECURITIES
	GAAP require that, at acquisition, an enterprise classify debt securities into one of three categories: Available for Sale (“AFS”), Held to Maturity (“HTM”) or trading. AFS securities are carried at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial condition, and unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and recognized as a separate component of equity in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). HTM debt securities are measured at amortized cost. Both AFS and HTM are subject to review for other-than-temporary impairment. Meta Financial has no trading securities.
	The Company classifies the majority of its securities as AFS.  AFS securities are those the Company may decide to sell if needed for liquidity, asset-liability management or other reasons.  During the 2013 fiscal year, the Company reclassified a portion of its securities portfolio from the AFS to the HTM category.  The reclassification was made to better reflect the revised intentions of the Company to maintain these securities in its portfolio; in response to the potential impact on tangible book value should interest rates rise, due to the mark to market on these bonds; and to mitigate possible negative impacts on its regulatory capital under the proposed Dodd-Frank and Basel III capital guidelines, whereby unrealized losses on AFS securities could become a direct deduction from regulatory capital.  Subsequent to the reclassification and prior to June 30, 2013, the Basel III Accord was finalized and clarified that unrealized losses and gains on securities will not affect regulatory capital for those companies that opt out of the requirement, which the Company intends to do.
	Gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method based on amortized cost and are reflected in results of operations at the time of sale.  Interest and dividend income, adjusted by amortization of purchase premium or discount over the estimated life of the security using the level yield method, is included in income as earned.
	The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs), or based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions are observable in the market (Level 2 inputs).  The Company considers these valuations supplied by a third party provider which utilizes several sources for valuing fixed-income securities.  Sources utilized by the third party provider include pricing models that vary based by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information.  This methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs.
	Securities Impairment
	Management continually monitors the investment securities portfolio for impairment on a security by security basis and has a process in place to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary.  This process involves the consideration of the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, review of available information regarding the financial position of the issuer, monitoring the rating of the security, monitoring changes in value, cash flow projections, and the Company’s intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity.  To the extent the Company determines that a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment loss is recognized.  If the Company intends to sell a security or it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell a security before the recovery of its amortized cost, the Company recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment for the difference between amortized cost and fair value.  If the Company does not expect to recover the amortized cost basis, does not plan to sell the security and if it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost, the recognition of the other-than-temporary impairment is bifurcated.  For those securities, the Company separates the total impairment into a credit loss component recognized in net income, and the amount of the loss related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes.
	The amount of the credit loss component of a debt security impairment is estimated as the difference between amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows of the security.  The present value is determined using the best estimate of cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset- backed or floating rate security.  In fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no other-than-temporary impairment recorded.
LOANS RECEIVABLE	'
	LOANS RECEIVABLE
	Loans receivable which management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding principal balances reduced by the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans.
	Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based upon the amount of principal outstanding except when serious doubt exists as to the collectibility of a loan, in which case the accrual of interest is discontinued.  Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received until, in management’s judgment, the borrower has demonstrated a continued ability to make contractual interest and principal payments, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status.
	Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income using the interest method.
	As part of the Company’s ongoing risk management practices, management attempts to work with borrowers when necessary to extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay.  Extensions and modifications to loans are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance.  Each occurrence is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately.  In a situation where an economic concession has been granted to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty, the Company identifies and reports that loan as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”).  Management considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans to ensure that prudent lending practices are followed.  As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the borrower’s current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan.  Additionally, the Company structures loan modifications with the intent of strengthening repayment prospects.
	The Company considers whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, as well as whether a concession has been granted to a borrower determined to be troubled, when determining whether a modification meets the criteria of being a TDR.  For such purposes, evidence which may indicate that a borrower is troubled includes, among other factors, the borrower’s default on debt, the borrower’s declaration of bankruptcy or preparation for the declaration of bankruptcy, the borrower’s forecast that entity-specific cash flows will be insufficient to service the related debt, or the borrower’s inability to obtain funds from sources other than existing creditors at an effective interest rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for a non-troubled debtor.  If a borrower is determined to be troubled based on such factors or similar evidence, a concession will be deemed to have been granted if a modification of the terms of the debt occurred that management would not otherwise consider.  Such concessions may include, among other modifications, a reduction of the stated interest for the remaining original life of the debt, an extension of the maturity date at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, a reduction of accrued interest, or a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt.
	Loans that are reported as TDRs apply the identical criteria in the determination of whether the loan should be accruing or not accruing.  The event of classifying the loan as a TDR due to a modification of terms may be independent from the determination of accruing interest on a loan.
	Generally, when a loan becomes delinquent 90 days or more or when the collection of principal or interest becomes doubtful, the Company will place the loan on a non-accrual status and, as a result, previously accrued interest income on the loan will be charged to current income.  The loan will remain on a non-accrual status until the loan becomes current and has demonstrated a sustained period of satisfactory performance.
MORTGAGE SERVICING AND TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS	'
	MORTGAGE SERVICING AND TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
	The Company, from time to time, sells whole loans and loan participations, generally without recourse.  Sold loans are not included in the consolidated financial statements.  The Bank generally retains the right to service the sold loans for a fee.  At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Bank was servicing loans for others with aggregate unpaid principal balances of $22.5 million and $17.3 million, respectively.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES	'
	ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
	The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable loan losses which have been incurred as of the date of the consolidated financial statements.  The allowance for loan losses is increased by a provision for loan losses charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries).  Estimating the risk of loss and the amount of loss on any loan is necessarily subjective.  Management’s periodic evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance is based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic conditions.  While management may periodically allocate portions of the allowance for specific problem loan situations, the entire allowance is available for any loan charge-offs that occur.
	Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not probable in accordance with the contractual loan terms.  Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance.
	The allowance consists of specific, general, and unallocated components.  The specific component relates to impaired loans.  For such loans, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers loans not considered impaired and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.  An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.
	Smaller-balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Such loans include residential first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residences, residential construction loans, and automobile, manufactured homes, home equity and second mortgage loans.  Commercial and agricultural loans and mortgage loans secured by other properties are evaluated individually for impairment.  When analysis of borrower operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows of the borrower’s business are not adequate to meet its debt service requirements, the loan is evaluated for impairment.  Often this is associated with a delay or shortfall in payments of 90 days or more.  Non-accrual loans and all troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired.  Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.
FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE AND REPOSSESSED ASSETS	'
	FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE AND REPOSSESSED ASSETS
	Real estate properties and repossessed assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less selling costs at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis.  Any reduction to fair value from the carrying value of the related loan at the time of acquisition is accounted for as a loan loss and charged against the allowance for loan losses.  Valuations are periodically performed by management and valuation allowances are increased through a charge to income for reductions in fair value or increases in estimated selling costs.
INCOME TAXES	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The Company records income tax expense based on the amount of taxes due on its tax return plus deferred taxes computed based on the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
	In accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is more likely than not that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon examination.  For tax positions not meeting the more likely than not test, no tax benefit is recorded.  The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT	'
	PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT
	Land is carried at cost.  Buildings, furniture, fixtures, leasehold improvements and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization computed principally by using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 10 to 40 years for buildings, and 2 to 15 years for leasehold improvements, and for furniture, fixtures and equipment.  These assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS	'
	TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
	Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been legally isolated from the Company, (2) 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 (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE	'
	BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
	Bank-owned life insurance represents the cash surrender value of investments in life insurance contracts.  Earnings on the contracts are based on the earnings on the cash surrender value, less mortality costs.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP)	'
	EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (“ESOP”)
	The cost of shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet allocated to participants, are presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition as a reduction of stockholders’ equity.  Compensation expense is recorded based on the market price of the shares as they are committed to be released for allocation to participant accounts.  The difference between the market price and the cost of shares committed to be released is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.  Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.  Dividends on unallocated shares are used to reduce the accrued interest and principal amount of the ESOP’s loan payable to the Company.  At September 30, 2014 and 2013, all shares in the ESOP were allocated.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK
	The Company, in the normal course of business, makes commitments to make loans which are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized.   All intangible assets are subject to an impairment test at least annually or more often if conditions indicate a possible impairment.
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE	'
	SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE
	The Company enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase with primary dealers only, which provide for the repurchase of the same security.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase identical securities are collateralized by assets which are held in safekeeping in the name of the Bank or by the dealers who arranged the transaction.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are treated as financings, and the obligations to repurchase such securities are reflected as a liability.  The securities underlying the agreements remain in the asset accounts of the Company.
REVENUE RECOGNITION	'
	REVENUE RECOGNITION
	Interest revenue from loans and investments is recognized on the accrual basis of accounting as the interest is earned according to the terms of the particular loan or investment.  Income from service and other customer charges is recognized as earned.  Card fee revenue within the MPS division is recognized as services are performed and service charges are earned in accordance with the terms of the various programs.
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ("EPS")	'
	EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (“EPS”)
	Basic EPS is based on the net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Allocated ESOP shares are considered outstanding for earnings per common share calculations, as they are committed to be released; unallocated ESOP shares are not considered outstanding.  Diluted EPS shows the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock option plans.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'
	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income and other comprehensive income or loss.  Other comprehensive income includes the change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects.  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is recognized as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
STOCK COMPENSATION	'
	STOCK COMPENSATION
	Compensation expense for share based awards is recorded over the vesting period at the fair value of the award at the time of grant.  The exercise price of options or fair value of nonvested shares granted under the Company’s incentive plans is equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the grant date.  The Company assumes no projected forfeitures on its stock based compensation, since actual historical forfeiture rates on its stock based incentive awards has been negligible.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	'
	NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	This ASU requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures. The ASU does not change current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income. The Company adopted this ASU effective October 1, 2013, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements, results of operations or cash flows.
	ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists
	This ASU provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward exists.  The objective of this ASU is to eliminate diversity in practice related to this topic.  The ASU states that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the consolidated financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward except in certain situations.  The Company adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2014, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans Upon Foreclosure
	This ASU provides guidance on when a loan should be derecognized and collateral assets recognized during an in substance repossession or foreclosure.  The objective of this ASU is to eliminate diversity in practice related to the topic.  The ASU states creditors are considered to have physical possession of residential real estate property when either the creditor obtains title for the property or the borrower transfers all interest in the property through a deed or other legal agreement.  When physical possession occurs, the loan should be derecognized and collateral assets recognized.  This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue Recognition – Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)
	This ASU provides guidance on when to recognize revenue from contracts with customers.  The objective of this ASU is to eliminate diversity in practice related to this topic and to develop guidance that would streamline and enhance revenue recognition requirements.  The ASU defines five steps to recognize revenue including, identify the contract with a customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine a transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations and then recognize the revenue when or as the entity satisfies a performance obligation.  This update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, and the Company is currently assessing the potential impact to the consolidated financial statements.
	ASU No. 2014-14, Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure
	This ASU provides guidance on how to account for certain foreclosed government-guaranteed mortgage loans.  The creditor should recognize a separate other receivable in the amount the creditor expects to recover from the guarantor.  This update is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014, and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

EARNINGS_PER_COMMON_SHARE_Tabl

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Net Income and Common Stock Share Amounts Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted EPS	'
	A reconciliation of the net income and common stock share amounts used in the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is presented below.
		2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Earnings
	Net income	$	15,713		$	13,418		$	17,114
	Basic EPS
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		6,117,577			5,595,733			3,460,877
	Less weighted average nonvested shares		(4,301	)		(2,032	)		-
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		6,113,276			5,593,701			3,460,877
	Earnings Per Common Share
	Basic	$	2.57		$	2.4		$	4.94
	Diluted EPS
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share		6,113,276			5,593,701			3,460,877
	Add dilutive effect of assumed exercises of stock options, net of tax benefits		85,133			53,437			19,601
	Weighted average common and dilutive potential  common shares outstanding		6,198,409			5,647,138			3,480,478
	Earnings Per Common Share
	Diluted	$	2.53		$	2.38		$	4.92

SECURITIES_Tables

SECURITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SECURITIES [Abstract]	'
Securities Available for Sale	'
	Securities available for sale were as follows:
	Available For Sale			GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2014	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	48,747	$	191		$	(2,009	)	$	46,929
	Small business administration securities		66,541		543			(72	)		67,012
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		368,897		2,494			(3,811	)		367,580
	Mortgage-backed securities		663,690		3,519			(9,339	)		657,870
	Total debt securities		1,147,875		6,747			(15,231	)		1,139,391
	Common equities and mutual funds		539		291			(5	)		825
	Total available for sale securities	$	1,148,414	$	7,038		$	(15,236	)	$	1,140,216
				GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2013	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	52,897	$	136		$	(4,249	)	$	48,784
	Small business administration securities		10,099		482			-			10,581
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions		1,880		-			(153	)		1,727
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		255,189		-			(16,460	)		238,729
	Mortgage-backed securities		596,343		3,968			(18,939	)		581,372
	Total available for sale securities	$	916,408	$	4,586		$	(39,801	)	$	881,193
Securities Held to Maturity	'
	Securities held to maturity were as follows:
				GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2014	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	$	19,304	$	48		$	(372	)	$	18,980
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		193,595		894			(2,329	)		192,160
	Mortgage-backed securities		70,034		-			(1,862	)		68,172
	Total held to maturity securities	$	282,933	$	942		$	(4,563	)	$	279,312
				GROSS			GROSS
		AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED			UNREALIZED			FAIR
	At September 30, 2013	COST		GAINS			(LOSSES)			VALUE
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Agency and instrumentality securities	$	10,003	$	-		$	(390	)	$	9,613
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions		19,549		13			(1,220	)		18,342
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		181,547		-			(12,085	)		169,462
	Mortgage-backed securities		76,927		-			(3,826	)		73,101
	Total held to maturity securities	$	288,026	$	13		$	(17,521	)	$	270,518
Trust Preferred Securities Included in Securities Available for Sale	'
	Included in securities available for sale are trust preferred securities as follows:
	At September 30, 2014
							Unrealized			S&P			Moody's
	Issuer(1)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value			Gain (Loss)			Credit Rating			Credit Rating
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Key Corp. Capital I	$	4,985	$	4,400		$	(585	)	BB+			Baa3
	Huntington Capital Trust II SE		4,977		4,300			(677	)	BB			Baa3
	PNC Capital Trust		4,962		4,400			(562	)	BBB-			Baa2
	Wells Fargo (Corestates Capital) Trust		4,444		4,400			(44	)	BBB+			A3
	Total	$	19,368	$	17,500		$	(1,868	)
	(1) Trust preferred securities are single-issuance.  There are no known deferrals, defaults or excess subordination.
	At September 30, 2013
							Unrealized			S&P			Moody's
	Issuer(1)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value			Gain (Loss)			Credit Rating			Credit Rating
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Key Corp. Capital I	$	4,984	$	4,100		$	(884	)	BBB-			Baa3
	Huntington Capital Trust II SE		4,976		4,075			(901	)	BB+			Baa3
	PNC Capital Trust		4,959		4,175			(784	)	BBB			Baa2
	Wells Fargo (Corestates Capital) Trust		4,399		4,050			(349	)		A-			A3
	Total	$	19,318	$	16,400		$	(2,918	)
	(1) Trust preferred securities are single-issuance.  There are no known deferrals, defaults or excess subordination.
Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities Available for Sale in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'
	Gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Available For Sale	LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	At September 30, 2014	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	6,073	$	(47	)	$	25,359		$	(1,962	)	$	31,432	$	(2,009	)
	Small Business Administration securities		8,454		(72	)		-			-			8,454		(72	)
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,062		(70	)		191,146			(3,741	)		218,208		(3,811	)
	Mortgage-backed securities		238,980		(1,248	)		234,347			(8,091	)		473,327		(9,339	)
	Total debt securities		280,569		(1,437	)		450,852			(13,794	)		731,421		(15,231	)
	Common equities and mutual funds		123		(5	)		-			-			123		(5	)
	Total available for sale securities	$	280,692	$	(1,442	)	$	450,852		$	(13,794	)	$	731,544	$	(15,236	)
		LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	At September 30, 2013	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities	$	29,312	$	(1,433	)	$	13,477		$	(2,816	)	$	42,789	$	(4,249	)
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions		1,727		(153	)		-			-			1,727		(153	)
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		238,729		(16,460	)		-			-			238,729		(16,460	)
	Mortgage-backed securities		357,850		(18,939	)		-			-			357,850		(18,939	)
	Total available for sale securities	$	627,618	$	(36,985	)	$	13,477		$	(2,816	)	$	641,095	$	(39,801	)
Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities Held to Maturity in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'
	Held To Maturity	LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	At September 30, 2014	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	$	1,056	$	(2	)	$	14,079		$	(370	)	$	15,135	$	(372	)
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		-		-			147,949			(2,329	)		147,949		(2,329	)
	Mortgage-backed securities		-		-			68,172			(1,862	)		68,172		(1,862	)
	Total held to maturity securities	$	1,056	$	(2	)	$	230,200		$	(4,561	)	$	231,256	$	(4,563	)
		LESS THAN 12 MONTHS					OVER 12 MONTHS						TOTAL
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	At September 30, 2013	Value		(Losses)			Value			(Losses)			Value		(Losses)
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Debt securities
	Agency and instrumentality securities	$	9,613	$	(390	)		-			-			9,613		(390	)
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions		17,253		(1,220	)		-			-			17,253		(1,220	)
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions		169,462		(12,085	)		-			-			169,462		(12,085	)
	Mortgage-backed securities		73,101		(3,826	)		-			-			73,101		(3,826	)
	Total held to maturity securities	$	269,429	$	(17,521	)	$	-		$	-		$	269,429	$	(17,521	)
Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity	'
	The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity are shown below.  Certain securities have call features which allow the issuer to call the security prior to maturity.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Therefore, mortgage-backed securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary.
	Available For Sale	AMORTIZED		FAIR
		COST		VALUE
	30-Sep-14	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Due in one year or less	$	2,999	$	3,048
	Due after one year through five years		9,922		10,079
	Due after five years through ten years		285,413		285,698
	Due after ten years		185,851		182,696
			484,185		481,521
	Mortgage-backed securities		663,690		657,870
	Common equities and mutual funds		539		825
	Total available for sale securities	$	1,148,414	$	1,140,216
		AMORTIZED		FAIR
		COST		VALUE
	30-Sep-13	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Due in one year or less	$	-	$	-
	Due after one year through five years		9,929		10,061
	Due after five years through ten years		162,203		155,014
	Due after ten years		147,933		134,746
			320,065		299,821
	Mortgage-backed securities		596,343		581,372
	Total available for sale securities	$	916,408	$	881,193
	Held To Maturity	AMORTIZED		FAIR
		COST		VALUE
	30-Sep-14	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Due in one year or less	$	347	$	348
	Due after one year through five years		4,726		4,718
	Due after five years through ten years		91,532		89,984
	Due after ten years		116,294		116,090
			212,899		211,140
	Mortgage-backed securities		70,034		68,172
	Total held to maturity securities	$	282,933	$	279,312
		AMORTIZED		FAIR
		COST		VALUE
	30-Sep-13	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Due in one year or less	$	649	$	649
	Due after one year through five years		2,234		2,203
	Due after five years through ten years		50,547		47,519
	Due after ten years		157,669		147,046
			211,099		197,417
	Mortgage-backed securities		76,927		73,101
	Total held to maturity securities	$	288,026	$	270,518
Summary of Activities Related to Sale of Securities Available for Sale	'
	Activities related to the sale of securities available for sale are summarized below.
		2014		2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Proceeds from sales	$	166,804	$	209,172		$	678,833
	Gross gains on sales		2,292		2,947			15,426
	Gross losses on sales		2,185		401			1,671

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_NET_Tables

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
LOANS RECEIVABLE NET [Abstract]	'
Year-end Loans Receivable	'
	Year-end loans receivable were as follows:
		30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	116,395		$	82,287
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		224,302			192,786
	Agricultural Real Estate		56,071			29,552
	Consumer		29,329			30,314
	Commercial Operating		30,846			16,264
	Agricultural Operating		42,258			33,750
	Total Loans Receivable		499,201			384,953
	Less:
	Allowance for Loan Losses		(5,397	)		(3,930	)
	Net Deferred Loan Origination Fees		(797	)		(595	)
	Total Loans Receivable, Net	$	493,007		$	380,428
Annual Activity in Allowance for Loan Losses, Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans	'
	Annual activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:
	Year ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	3,930		$	3,971		$	4,926
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		1,150			-			1,049
	Recoveries		367			179			99
	Charge offs		(50	)		(220	)		(2,103	)
	Ending balance	$	5,397		$	3,930		$	3,971
	Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		1-4 Family			Commercial and Multi-Family			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial Operating			Agricultural Operating			Unallocated		Total
		Real Estate			Real Estate			Real Estate
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Allowance for loan losses:
	Beginning balance	$	333		$	1,937		$	112		$	74		$	49		$	267		$	1,158	$	3,930
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		217			(709	)		151			4			26			502			959		1,150
	Charge offs		-			-			-			-			-			(50	)		-		(50	)
	Recoveries		2			347			-			-			18			-			-		367
	Ending balance	$	552		$	1,575		$	263		$	78		$	93		$	719		$	2,117	$	5,397
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		23			350			-			-			-			340			-		713
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		529			1,225			263			78			93			379			2,117		4,684
	Total	$	552		$	1,575		$	263		$	78		$	93		$	719		$	2,117	$	5,397
	Loans:
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		387			5,655			-			-			22			340			-		6,404
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		116,008			218,647			56,071			29,329			30,824			41,918			-		492,797
	Total	$	116,395		$	224,302		$	56,071		$	29,329		$	30,846		$	42,258		$	-	$	499,201
		1-4 Family			Commercial and Multi-Family			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial Operating			Agricultural Operating			Unallocated		Total
		Real Estate			Real Estate			Real Estate
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Allowance for loan losses:
	Beginning balance	$	193		$	3,113		$	1		$	3		$	49		$	-		$	612	$	3,971
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		163			(1,095	)		111			71			(63	)		267			546		-
	Charge offs		(25	)		(194	)		-			(1	)		-			-			-		(220	)
	Recoveries		2			113			-			1			63			-			-		179
	Ending balance	$	333		$	1,937		$	112		$	74		$	49		$	267		$	1,158	$	3,930
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		25			404			-			-			-			-			-		429
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		308			1,533			112			74			49			267			1,158		3,501
	Total	$	333		$	1,937		$	112		$	74		$	49		$	267		$	1,158	$	3,930
	Loans:
	Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment		641			6,634			-			-			45			-			-		7,320
	Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		81,646			186,152			29,552			30,314			16,219			33,750			-		377,633
	Total	$	82,287		$	192,786		$	29,552		$	30,314		$	16,264		$	33,750		$	-	$	384,953
Asset Classification of Loans	'
	The asset classification of loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013, are as follows:
	30-Sep-14	1-4 Family			Commercial and			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial			Agricultural			Total
		Real Estate			Multi-Family			Real Estate						Operating			Operating
					Real Estate
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Pass	$	115,700		$	222,074		$	52,364		$	29,329		$	30,709		$	32,261		$	482,437
	Watch		369			852			273			-			137			369			2,000
	Special Mention		81			96			1,660			-			-			63			1,900
	Substandard		245			1,280			1,774			-			-			9,565			12,864
	Doubtful		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
		$	116,395		$	224,302		$	56,071		$	29,329		$	30,846		$	42,258		$	499,201
	30-Sep-13	1-4 Family			Commercial and			Agricultural			Consumer			Commercial			Agricultural			Total
		Real Estate			Multi-Family			Real Estate						Operating			Operating
					Real Estate
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Pass	$	81,719		$	177,513		$	26,224		$	30,314		$	16,251		$	26,362		$	358,383
	Watch		239			7,791			3,328			-			13			1,690			13,061
	Special Mention		84			102			-			-			-			5,698			5,884
	Substandard		245			7,380			-			-			-			-			7,625
	Doubtful		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
		$	82,287		$	192,786		$	29,552		$	30,314		$	16,264		$	33,750		$	384,953
Past Due Loans	'
	Past due loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	30-Sep-14	30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Greater Than			Total Past			Current			Non-Accrual			Total Loans
		Past Due			Past Due			90 Days			Due						Loans			Receivable
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	111		$	37		$	-		$	148		$	115,966		$	281		$	116,395
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		-			-			-			-			223,990			312			224,302
	Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-			-			56,071			-			56,071
	Consumer		2			12			54			68			29,261			-			29,329
	Commercial Operating		-			-			-			-			30,846			-			30,846
	Agricultural Operating		-			-			-			-			41,918			340			42,258
	Total	$	113		$	49		$	54		$	216		$	498,052		$	933		$	499,201
	30-Sep-13	30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Greater Than			Total Past			Current			Non-Accrual			Total Loans
		Past Due			Past Due			90 Days			Due						Loans			Receivable
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	53		$	-		$	245		$	298		$	81,744		$	245		$	82,287
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		102			-			107			209			192,150			427			192,786
	Agricultural Real Estate		1,169			-			-			1,169			28,383			-			29,552
	Consumer		29			21			13			63			30,251			-			30,314
	Commercial Operating		-			-			-			-			16,257			7			16,264
	Agricultural Operating		-			-			-			-			33,750			-			33,750
	Total	$	1,353		$	21		$	365		$	1,739		$	382,535		$	679		$	384,953
Impaired Loans	'
	Impaired loans at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Recorded			Unpaid Principal			Specific
		Balance			Balance			Allowance
	30-Sep-14	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Loans without a specific valuation allowance
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	142		$	142		$	-
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		4,375			4,375			-
	Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
	Consumer		-			-			-
	Commercial Operating		22			22			-
	Agricultural Operating		-			-			-
	Total	$	4,539		$	4,539		$	-
	Loans with a specific valuation allowance
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	245		$	245		$	23
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		1,280			1,280			350
	Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
	Consumer		-			-			-
	Commercial Operating		-			-			-
	Agricultural Operating		340			340			340
	Total	$	1,865		$	1,865		$	713
		Recorded			Unpaid Principal			Specific
		Balance			Balance			Allowance
	30-Sep-13	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Loans without a specific valuation allowance
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	359		$	359		$	-
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		4,527			4,535			-
	Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
	Consumer		-			-			-
	Commercial Operating		45			60			-
	Agricultural Operating		-			-			-
	Total	$	4,931		$	4,954		$	-
	Loans with a specific valuation allowance
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	282		$	282		$	25
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		2,107			2,107			404
	Agricultural Real Estate		-			-			-
	Consumer		-			-			-
	Commercial Operating		-			-			-
	Agricultural Operating		-			-			-
	Total	$	2,389		$	2,389		$	429
	Cash interest collected on impaired loans was not material during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
	The following table provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
		Year Ended September 30,
		2014			2013
		Average			Average
		Recorded			Recorded
		Investment			Investment
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	1-4 Family Real Estate	$	574		$	596
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		6,526			8,480
	Agricultural Real Estate		-			-
	Consumer		-			1
	Commercial Operating		34			51
	Agricultural Operating		29			-
	Total	$	7,163		$	9,128

LOAN_SERVICING_Tables

LOAN SERVICING (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
LOAN SERVICING [Abstract]	'
Unpaid Principal Balances of Loans Serviced for Others	'
	Loans serviced for others are not reported as assets.  The unpaid principal balances of these loans at year end were as follows:
	September 30,	2014		2013		2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for Fannie Mae	$	5,948	$	7,361	$	11,240
	Other		16,576		9,930		3,251
		$	22,524	$	17,291	$	14,491

PREMISES_FURNITURE_AND_EQUIPME1

PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]	'
Summary of Year-End Premises and Equipment	'
	Year-end premises and equipment were as follows:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Land	$	1,673		$	1,679
	Buildings		12,275			12,275
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		30,947			28,430
			44,895			42,384
	Less accumulated depreciation		(28,433	)		(24,720	)
		$	16,462		$	17,664

TIME_CERTIFICATES_OF_DEPOSITS_

TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS [Abstract]	'
Scheduled Maturities of Time Certificates of Deposits	'
	At September 30, 2014, the scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposits were as follows for the years ending:
	September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	2015	$	106,078
	2016		15,721
	2017		7,850
	2018		3,153
	2019		1,751
	Total Certificates	$	134,553

ADVANCES_FROM_THE_FEDERAL_HOME1

ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS [Abstract]	'
Scheduled Maturities of FHLB Advances	'
	The scheduled maturities of FHLB advances were as follows for the years ending:
	September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	2015	$	-
	2016		-
	2017		-
	2018		-
	2019		5,000
	Thereafter		2,000
	Total FHLB Advances	$	7,000

SECURITIES_SOLD_UNDER_AGREEMEN1

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE [Abstract]	'
Analysis of Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	'
	An analysis of securities sold under agreements to repurchase follows:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Highest month-end balance	$	33,999		$	19,901
	Average balance		10,137			10,540
	Weighted average interest rate for the year		0.52	%		0.52	%
	Weighted average interest rate at year end		0.52	%		0.53	%

EMPLOYEE_STOCK_OWNERSHIP_AND_P1

EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS [Abstract]	'
Year-End ESOP Shares	'
	Year-end ESOP shares are as follows:
	September 30,	2014		2013		2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Allocated shares		239,879		223,868		247,814
	Unearned shares		-		-		-
	Total ESOP shares		239,879		223,868		247,814

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS1

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS [Abstract]	'
Effect to Income, Net of Tax Benefits, of Share-Based Expense Recorded	'
	The following table shows the effect to income, net of tax benefits, of share-based expense recorded in the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Year Ended September 30,	2014			2013		2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Total employee stock-based compensation expense recognized in income, net of tax effects of $66, $51 and $30, respectively	$	120		$	103	$	76
Activity of Options	'
	The following tables show the activity of options and nonvested (restricted) shares granted, exercised, or forfeited under all of the Company’s option and incentive plans during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
							Weighted
					Weighted		Average
		Number			Average		Remaining		Aggregate
		of			Exercise		Contractual		Intrinsic
		Shares			Price		Term (Yrs)		Value
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2013		318,648		$	24.44		4.18	$	4,376
	Granted		-			-		-		-
	Exercised		(82,882	)		22.31		-		1,389
	Forfeited or expired		-			-		-		-
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2014		235,766		$	25.2		3.78	$	2,507
	Options exercisable end of year		235,766		$	25.2		3.78	$	2,507
							Weighted
					Weighted		Average
		Number			Average		Remaining		Aggregate
		of			Exercise		Contractual		Intrinsic
		Shares			Price		Term (Yrs)		Value
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2012		389,358		$	23.52		5.08	$	1,199
	Granted		-			-
	Exercised		(65,399	)		18.09				807
	Forfeited or expired		(5,311	)		35.06				-
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2013		318,648		$	24.44		4.18	$	4,376
	Options exercisable end of year		315,898		$	24.4		4.16	$	4,352
Activity of Nonvested (Restricted) Shares	'
	The following tables show the activity of nonvested (restricted) shares granted, vested, or forfeited under all of the Company’s option and incentive plans during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
		Number of			Weighted Average
		Shares			Fair Value At Grant
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2013		4,000		$	25.67
	Granted		4,267			37.82
	Vested		(4,267	)		35.07
	Forfeited or expired		-			-
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2014		4,000		$	28.61
		Number of			Weighted Average
		Shares			Fair Value At Grant
		(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2012		-		$	-
	Granted		8,900			24.2
	Vested		(4,900	)		23
	Forfeited or expired		-			-
	Nonvested shares outstanding, September 30, 2013		4,000		$	25.67

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
Provision for Income Taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes consists of:
	Years ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Federal:
	Current	$	3,787		$	2,847		$	7,734
	Deferred		(1,765	)		(536	)		858
			2,022			2,311			8,592
	State:
	Current		874			1,252			960
	Deferred		10			141			130
			884			1,393			1,090
	Income tax expense	$	2,906		$	3,704		$	9,682
Reconciliation of Total Income Tax Expense	'
	Total income tax expense differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
	Years ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Income tax expense at federal tax rate	$	6,517		$	5,993		$	9,378
	Increase (decrease) resulting from:
	State income taxes net of federal benefit		575			1,092			708
	Nontaxable buildup in cash surrender value		(399	)		(349	)		(179	)
	Incentive stock option expense		(187	)		(97	)		10
	Tax exempt income		(3,594	)		(2,815	)		(244	)
	Nondeductible expenses		120			41			37
	Other, net		(126	)		(161	)		(28	)
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	2,906		$	3,704		$	9,682
Components of Net Deferred Tax Asset (Liability)	'
	The components of the net deferred tax asset (liability) at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Bad debts	$	1,955		$	1,426
	Deferred compensation		708			446
	Stock based compensation		271			293
	Operational reserve		464			494
	AMT Credit		2,239			1,113
	Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale		2,969			12,776
	Indirect tax benefits of unrecognized tax positions		376			-
	Other assets		759			1,157
			9,741			17,705
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	FHLB stock dividend		(410	)		(411	)
	Premises and equipment		(1,060	)		(1,366	)
	Patents		(937	)		(849	)
	Prepaid expenses		(743	)		(782	)
			(3,150	)		(3,408	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	6,591		$	14,297
Reconciliation of Liabilities Associated with Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, follows:
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	931		$	164
	Additions for tax positions related to the current year		118			114
	Additions for tax positions related to the prior years		-			653
	Reductions for tax positions due to settlement with taxing authorities		(16	)		-
	Reductions for tax positions related to prior years		(50	)		-
	Balance at end of year	$	983		$	931

CAPITAL_REQUIREMENTS_AND_RESTR1

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS [Abstract]	'
Bank's Actual and Required Capital Amount and Ratios	'
	The Bank’s actual and required capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table.
												Minimum Requirement To Be
							Minimum Requirement For					Well Capitalized Under Prompt
		Actual					Capital Adequacy Purposes					Corrective Action Provisions
		Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount			Ratio
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	30-Sep-14
	MetaBank
	Tangible capital (to tangible assets)	$	176,388		8.6	%	$	30,771		1.5	%	$	n/	a		n/a	%
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets)		176,388		8.6			82,057		4			102,571			5
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets)		176,388		20.95			33,672		4			50,508			6
	Total risk based capital (to risk-weighted assets)		181,786		21.59			67,344		8			84,180			10
	30-Sep-13
	MetaBank
	Tangible capital (to tangible assets)	$	160,145		9.38	%	$	25,608		1.5	%	$	n/	a		n/a	%
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets)		160,145		9.38			68,289		4			85,362			5
	Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets)		160,145		22.44			28,551		4			42,827			6
	Total risk based capital (to risk-weighted assets)		164,076		22.99			57,103		8			71,378			10

LEASE_COMMITMENTS_Tables

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
LEASE COMMITMENTS [Abstract]	'
Total Minimum Rental Commitment	'
	The following table shows the total minimum rental commitment at September 30, 2014, under the leases.
	Year Ending September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	2015	$	1,218
	2016		1,219
	2017		1,225
	2018		1,035
	2019		986
	Thereafter		13,135
	Total Leases Commitments	$	18,818

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Tables

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]	'
Segment Information of Entity	'
	Transactions between affiliates, the resulting revenues of which are shown in the intersegment revenue category, are conducted at market prices, meaning prices that would be paid if the companies were not affiliates.
		Retail		Meta Payment
		Banking		Systems®			All Others			Total
	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Interest income	$	31,635	$	17,025		$	-		$	48,660
	Interest expense		1,926		124			348			2,398
	Net interest income (expense)		29,709		16,901			(348	)		46,262
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		1,150		-			-			1,150
	Non-interest income		3,214		48,524			-			51,738
	Non-interest expense		21,227		56,234			770			78,231
	Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)		10,546		9,191			(1,118	)		18,619
	Income tax expense (benefit)		1,846		1,482			(422	)		2,906
	Net income (loss)	$	8,700	$	7,709		$	(696	)	$	15,713
	Inter-segment revenue (expense)	$	12,793	$	(12,793	)	$	-		$	-
	Total assets		805,494		1,245,110			3,427			2,054,031
	Total deposits		273,399		1,099,548			(6,406	)		1,366,541
		Retail		Meta Payment
		Banking		Systems®			All Others			Total
				(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Interest income	$	24,169	$	14,807		$	-		$	38,976
	Interest expense		2,361		124			469			2,954
	Net interest income (expense)		21,808		14,683			(469	)		36,022
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		-			-			-
	Non-interest income		5,226		50,290			(13	)		55,503
	Non-interest expense		19,479		53,983			941			74,403
	Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)		7,555		10,990			(1,423	)		17,122
	Income tax expense (benefit)		1,615		2,611			(522	)		3,704
	Net income (loss)	$	5,940	$	8,379		$	(901	)	$	13,418
	Inter-segment revenue (expense)	$	12,106	$	(12,106	)	$	-		$	-
	Total assets		487,754		1,201,531			2,704			1,691,989
	Total deposits		260,525		1,063,770			(9,012	)		1,315,283
		Retail		Meta Payment
		Banking		Systems®			All Others			Total
				(Dollars in Thousands)
	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Interest income	$	24,856	$	12,441		$	-		$	37,297
	Interest expense		2,877		204			482			3,563
	Net interest income (expense)		21,979		12,237			(482	)		33,734
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		1,050		(1	)		-			1,049
	Non-interest income		16,592		52,957			25			69,574
	Non-interest expense		20,569		54,686			208			75,463
	Income (loss) before tax		16,952		10,509			(665	)		26,796
	Income tax expense (benefit)		5,963		3,993			(274	)		9,682
	Net income (loss)	$	10,989	$	6,516		$	(391	)	$	17,114
	Inter-segment revenue (expense)	$	11,603	$	(11,603	)	$	-		$	-
	Total assets		418,137		1,230,925			1,936			1,650,998
	Total deposits		216,912		1,167,364			(4,482	)		1,379,794
	The following tables present gross profit data for MPS for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Year Ended September 30,	2014		2013			2012
	Interest income	$	17,025	$	14,807		$	12,441
	Interest expense		124		124			204
	Net interest income		16,901		14,683			12,237
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		-			(1	)
	Non-interest income		48,524		50,290			52,957
	Card processing expense		15,457		15,546			17,323
	Gross Profit		49,968		49,427			47,872
	Other non-interest expense		40,777		38,437			37,363
	Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)		9,191		10,990			10,509
	Income tax expense		1,482		2,611			3,993
	Net Income	$	7,709	$	8,379		$	6,516

PARENT_COMPANY_FINANCIAL_STATE1

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [Abstract]	'
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition	'
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
	September 30,	2014			2013
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,439		$	11,386
	Investment in subsidiaries		175,568			142,199
	Other assets		393			329
	Total assets	$	185,400		$	153,914
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	LIABILITIES
	Subordinated debentures	$	10,310		$	10,310
	Other liabilities		288			620
	Total liabilities	$	10,598		$	10,930
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Common stock		62			61
	Additional paid-in capital		95,079			92,963
	Retained earnings		83,797			71,268
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(3,409	)		(20,285	)
	Treasury stock, at cost		(727	)		(1,023	)
	Total stockholders' equity	$	174,802		$	142,984
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	185,400		$	153,914
Condensed Statements of Operations	'
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Years ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Total other income	$	-		$	-		$	25
	Interest expense		348			469			482
	Other expense		770			941			209
	Total expense		1,118			1,410			691
	Loss before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(1,118	)		(1,410	)		(666	)
	Income tax benefit		(422	)		(509	)		(275	)
	Loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(696	)		(901	)		(391	)
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		16,409			14,319			17,505
	Net income	$	15,713		$	13,418		$	17,114
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	'
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the Years Ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Net income	$	15,713		$	13,418		$	17,114
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activites
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net		(310	)		-			-
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(16,409	)		(14,319	)		(17,505	)
	Change in other assets		246			54			498
	Change in other liabilities		(332	)		(339	)		865
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(1,092	)		(1,186	)		972
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITES
	Capital contributions to subsidiaries		-			(6,000	)		(42,482	)
	Net cash provided by (used in)investing activites		-			(6,000	)		(42,482	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Cash dividends paid		(3,184	)		(2,926	)		(1,832	)
	Stock compensation		4			165			27
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock		(51	)		12,718			47,796
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		2,376			2,548			-
	Other, net		-			(38	)		-
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(855	)		12,467			45,991
	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,947	)	$	5,281		$	4,481
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
	Beginning of year	$	11,386		$	6,105		$	1,624
	End of year	$	9,439		$	11,386		$	6,105

SELECTED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_D1

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data	'
		QUARTER ENDED
		31-Dec		31-Mar			30-Jun		30-Sep
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Fiscal Year 2014
	Interest income	$	11,162	$	12,063		$	12,566	$	12,869
	Interest expense		649		544			638		567
	Net interest income		10,513		11,519			11,928		12,302
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		300			300		550
	Net Income (loss)		4,002		4,144			4,204		3,363
	Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share
	Basic	$	0.66	$	0.68		$	0.69	$	0.54
	Diluted		0.65		0.67			0.68		0.53
	Dividend declared per share		0.13		0.13			0.13		0.13
	Fiscal Year 2013
	Interest income	$	9,630	$	9,718		$	9,825	$	9,803
	Interest expense		833		813			666		642
	Net interest income		8,797		8,905			9,159		9,161
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		-		(300	)		-		300
	Net Income (loss)		3,125		3,147			3,672		3,474
	Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share
	Basic	$	0.57	$	0.57		$	0.67	$	0.59
	Diluted		0.57		0.57			0.66		0.58
	Dividend declared per share		0.13		0.13			0.13		0.13
	Fiscal Year 2012
	Interest income	$	9,615	$	10,299		$	9,149	$	8,234
	Interest expense		977		888			857		841
	Net interest income		8,638		9,411			8,292		7,393
	Provision (recovery) for loan losses		699		200			150		-
	Net Income (loss)		3,091		9,970			2,387		1,666
	Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share
	Basic	$	0.97	$	3.12		$	0.67	$	0.18
	Diluted		0.97		3.1			0.66		0.19
	Dividend declared per share		0.13		0.13			0.13		0.13

FAIR_VALUES_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTR1

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]	'
Summary of Fair Values of Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity	'
	The following table summarizes the fair values of securities available for sale and held to maturity at September 30, 2014 and 2013.  Securities available for sale are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, while securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
			Fair Value at Sepember 30, 2014
			Available For Sale										Held to Maturity
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities		$	46,929		$	-	$	46,929		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
	Small business administration securities			67,012			-		67,012			-		-		-		-		-
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions			-			-		-			-		18,980		-		18,980		-
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions			367,580			-		367,580			-		192,160		-		192,160		-
	Mortgage-backed securities			657,870			-		657,870			-		68,172		-		68,172		-
	Total debt securities			1,139,391			-		1,139,391			-		279,312		-		279,312		-
	Common equities and mutual funds			825			825		-			-		-		-		-		-
	Total securities		$	1,140,216		$	825	$	1,139,391		$	-	$	279,312	$	-	$	279,312	$	-
			Fair Value at September 30, 2013
			Available For Sale										Held to Maturity
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt securities
	Trust preferred and corporate securities		$	48,784		$	-	$	48,784		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
	Agency and instrumentality securities			-			-		-			-		9,613		-		9,613		-
	Small business administration securities			10,581			-		10,581			-		-		-		-		-
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions			1,727			-		1,727			-		18,342		-		18,342		-
	Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions			238,729			-		238,729			-		169,462		-		169,462		-
	Mortgage-backed securities			581,372			-		581,372			-		73,101		-		73,101		-
	Total securities		$	881,193		$	-	$	881,193		$	-	$	270,518	$	-	$	270,518	$	-
Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis	'
	The following table summarizes the assets of the Company that are measured at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial condition on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and 2013.
			Fair Value at September 30, 2014
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Impaired Loans, net
	1-4 Family Real Estate		$	222		$	-	$	-		$	222
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate			930			-		-			930
	Total Impaired Loans			1,152			-		-			1,152
	Foreclosed Assets, net			15			-		-			15
	Total		$	1,167		$	-	$	-		$	1,167
			Fair Value at September 30, 2013
	(Dollars in Thousands)		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Impaired Loans, net
	1-4 Family Real Estate		$	257		$	-	$	-		$	257
	Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate			1,810			-		-			1,810
	Total Impaired Loans			2,067			-		-			2,067
	Foreclosed Assets, net			116			-		-			116
	Total		$	2,183		$	-	$	-		$	2,183
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements	'
			Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
			Fair Value at			Fair Value at		Valuation
	(Dollars in Thousands)	30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13			Technique		Unobservable Input
	Impaired Loans, net		$	1,152		$	2,067	Market approach		Appraised values (1)
	Foreclosed Assets, net			15			116	Market approach		Appraised values (1)
	-1	The Company generally relies on external appraisers to develoop this information. Management reduced the appraised value by estimated selling costs in a range of 4% to 10%.
Carrying Amount and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	The following presents the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the financial instruments held by the Company at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
			30-Sep-14
			Carrying			Estimated
			Amount			Fair Value		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
			(Dollars in Thousands)
	Financial assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	29,832		$	29,832	$	29,832		$	-	$	-
	Securities available for sale			1,140,216			1,140,216		825			1,139,391		-
	Securities held to maturity			282,933			279,312		-			279,312		-
	Loans receivable:
	One to four family residential mortgage loans			116,395			111,254		-			-		111,254
	Commercial and multi-family real estate loans			224,302			234,845		-			-		234,845
	Agricultural real estate loans			56,071			58,651		-			-		58,651
	Consumer loans			29,329			29,580		-			-		29,580
	Commercial operating loans			30,846			25,660		-			-		25,660
	Agricultural operating loans			42,258			44,398		-			-		44,398
	Total loans receivable			499,201			504,388		-			-		504,388
	FHLB stock			21,245			21,245		-			21,245		-
	Accrued interest receivable			11,222			11,222		11,222			-		-
	Financial liabilities
	Noninterest bearing demand deposits			1,126,715			1,126,715		1,126,715			-		-
	Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets			105,273			105,273		105,273			-		-
	Certificates of deposit			134,553			134,746		-			134,746		-
	Total deposits			1,366,541			1,366,734		1,231,988			134,746		-
	Advances from FHLB			7,000			8,789		-			8,789		-
	Federal funds purchased			470,000			470,000		-			470,000		-
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			10,411			10,414		-			10,414		-
	Subordinated debentures			10,310			10,415		-			10,415		-
	Accrued interest payable			318			318		318			-		-
			30-Sep-13
			Carrying			Estimated
			Amount			Fair Value		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
			(Dollars in Thousands)
	Financial assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	40,063		$	40,063	$	40,063		$	-	$	-
	Securities available for sale			881,193			881,193		-			881,193		-
	Securities held to maturity			288,026			270,518		-			270,518		-
	Loans receivable:
	One to four family residential mortgage loans			82,287			72,628		-			-		72,628
	Commercial and multi-family real estate loans			192,786			200,778		-			-		200,778
	Agricultural real estate loans			29,552			30,920		-			-		30,920
	Consumer loans			30,314			30,588		-			-		30,588
	Commercial operating loans			16,264			15,718		-			-		15,718
	Agricultural operating loans			33,750			35,175		-			-		35,175
	Total loans receivable			384,953			385,807		-			-		385,807
	FHLB stock			9,994			9,994		-			9,994		-
	Accrued interest receivable			8,582			8,582		8,582			-		-
	Financial liabilities
	Noninterest bearing demand deposits			1,086,258			1,086,258		1,086,258			-		-
	Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets			97,426			97,426		97,426			-		-
	Certificates of deposit			131,599			132,187		-			132,187		-
	Total deposits			1,315,283			1,315,871		1,183,684			132,187		-
	Advances from FHLB			7,000			9,089		-			9,089		-
	Federal funds purchased			190,000			190,000		-			190,001		-
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			9,146			9,146		-			9,148		-
	Subordinated debentures			10,310			10,312		-			10,312		-
	Accrued interest payable			291			291		291			-		-

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Tables

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]	'
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s intangible assets for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Meta Payment			Meta Payment
		Systems®			Systems®
		Patents			Other			Total
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	2,339		$	-		$	2,339
	Acquisitions during the period		331			-			331
	Amortization during the period		(78	)		-			(78	)
	Write-offs during the period		(4	)		-			(4	)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	2,588		$	-		$	2,588
		Meta Payment			Meta Payment
		Systems®			Systems®
		Patents			Other			Total
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	2,026		$	9		$	2,035
	Acquisitions during the period		363			-			363
	Amortization during the period		(50	)		(9	)		(59	)
	Write-offs during the period		-			-			-
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	2,339		$	-		$	2,339
Anticipated Future Amortization of Intangibles	'
	The anticipated future amortization of intangibles is as follows:
		Meta Payment			Meta Payment
		Systems®			Systems®
		Patents			Other			Total
	Year Ending September 30,
	2015	$	91		$	-		$	91
	2016		91			-			91
	2017		91			-			91
	2018		91			-			91
	2019		91			-			91
	Thereafter		2,133			-			2,133
	Total anticipated intangible amortization	$	2,588		$	-		$	2,588

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
	Segment
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage of interest in subsidiary (in hundredths)	100.00%	'
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]	'	'
Number of reporting segments	2	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD [Abstract]	'	'
Terms of FHLB advances	'90 days	'
Reserve balances in cash or on deposit with FRB (Federal Reserve Bank)	$8.30	$4.10
Interest bearing deposits held at FRB	9.1	'
LOANS RECEIVABLE [Abstract]	'	'
Period when loan becomes delinquent	'90 days	'
MORTGAGE SERVICING AND TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS [Abstract]	'	'
Aggregate unpaid balance of loans serviced for others	$22.50	$17.30
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Premises, furniture and equipment, estimated useful lives	'10 years	'
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Premises, furniture and equipment, estimated useful lives	'40 years	'
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Premises, furniture and equipment, estimated useful lives	'2 years	'
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Premises, furniture and equipment, estimated useful lives	'15 years	'

EARNINGS_PER_COMMON_SHARE_Deta

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Earning [Abstract]

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Income

$3,363

$4,204

$4,144

$4,002

$3,474

$3,672

$3,147

$3,125

$1,666

$2,387

$9,970

$3,091

$15,713

$13,418

$17,114

Basic EPS [Abstract]

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'

'

'

'

Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,117,577

5,595,733

3,460,877

Less weighted average nonvested shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,301

-2,032

0

Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

6,113,276

5,593,701

3,460,877

Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]

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Basic (in dollars per share)

$0.54

$0.69

$0.68

$0.66

$0.59

$0.67

$0.57

$0.57

$0.18

$0.67

$3.12

$0.97

$2.57

$2.40

$4.94

Diluted EPS [Abstract]

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'

'

'

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'

'

Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,113,276

5,593,701

3,460,877

Add dilutive effect of assumed exercises of stock options, net of tax benefits (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

85,133

53,437

19,601

Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,198,409

5,647,138

3,480,478

Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Diluted (in dollars per share)

$0.53

$0.68

$0.67

$0.65

$0.58

$0.66

$0.57

$0.57

$0.19

$0.66

$3.10

$0.97

$2.53

$2.38

$4.92

Stock Options [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Securities excluded from computing diluted EPS (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,987

88,828

308,351

SECURITIES_Details

SECURITIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	$657,870		$581,372		'
Available-for-sale equity securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	482,346		299,821		'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	1,148,414		916,408		'
Gross unrealized gains	7,038		4,586		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-15,236		-39,801		'
Fair value	1,140,216		881,193		'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	282,933		288,026		'
Gross unrealized gains	942		13		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-4,563		-17,521		'
Fair value	279,312		270,518		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	1,140,216		881,193		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	280,692		627,618		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	450,852		13,477		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	731,544		641,095		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-1,442		-36,985		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-13,794		-2,816		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-15,236		-39,801		'
Held-to-maturity securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	1,056		269,429		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	230,200		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	231,256		269,429		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-2		-17,521		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-4,561		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-4,563		-17,521		'
AMORTIZED COST [Abstract]	'		'		'
Due in one year or less	2,999		0		'
Due after one year through five years	9,922		9,929		'
Due after five years through ten years	285,413		162,203		'
Due after ten years	185,851		147,933		'
Total Amortized Cost	484,185		320,065		'
Mortgage-backed securities	663,690		596,343		'
Common equities and mutual funds	539		'		'
Amortized cost	1,148,414		916,408		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Due in one year or less	3,048		0		'
Due after one year through five years	10,079		10,061		'
Due after five years through ten years	285,698		155,014		'
Due after ten years	182,696		134,746		'
Total Fair Value	481,521		299,821		'
Mortgage-backed securities	657,870		581,372		'
Common equities and mutual funds	825		'		'
Total securities	1,140,216		881,193		'
AMORTIZED COST [Abstract]	'		'		'
Due in one year or less	347		649		'
Due after one year through five years	4,726		2,234		'
Due after five years through ten years	91,532		50,547		'
Due after ten years	116,294		157,669		'
Total Amortized Cost	212,899		211,099		'
Mortgage-backed securities	70,034		76,927		'
Amortized cost	282,933		288,026		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Due in one year or less	348		649		'
Due after one year through five years	4,718		2,203		'
Due after five years through ten years	89,984		47,519		'
Due after ten years	116,090		147,046		'
Total Fair Value	211,140		197,417		'
Mortgage-backed securities	68,172		73,101		'
Total securities	279,312		270,518		'
Proceeds from sales	166,804		209,172		678,833
Gross gains on sales	2,292		2,947		15,426
Gross losses on sales	2,185		401		1,671
Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	19,368	[1]	19,318	[1]	'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	17,500	[1]	16,400	[1]	'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	19,368	[1]	19,318	[1]	'
Fair value	17,500	[1]	16,400	[1]	'
Unrealized gain (loss)	-1,868	[1]	-2,918	[1]	'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	17,500	[1]	16,400	[1]	'
S&P Credit Rating, BB+ [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, Baa3 [Member] | Key Corp Capital I [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,985	[1]	'		'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	4,400	[1]	'		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,985	[1]	'		'
Fair value	4,400	[1]	'		'
Unrealized gain (loss)	-585	[1]	'		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	4,400	[1]	'		'
S&P Credit Rating, BB+ [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, Baa3 [Member] | Huntington Capital Trust II SE [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,976	[1]	'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	'		4,075	[1]	'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,976	[1]	'
Fair value	'		4,075	[1]	'
Unrealized gain (loss)	'		-901	[1]	'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	'		4,075	[1]	'
S&P Credit Rating, BB [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, Baa3 [Member] | Huntington Capital Trust II SE [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,977	[1]	'		'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	4,300	[1]	'		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,977	[1]	'		'
Fair value	4,300	[1]	'		'
Unrealized gain (loss)	-677	[1]	'		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	4,300	[1]	'		'
S&P Credit Rating, BBB- [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, Baa3 [Member] | Key Corp Capital I [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,984	[1]	'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	'		4,100	[1]	'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,984	[1]	'
Fair value	'		4,100	[1]	'
Unrealized gain (loss)	'		-884	[1]	'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	'		4,100	[1]	'
S&P Credit Rating, BBB- [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, Baa2 [Member] | PNC Capital Trust [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,962	[1]	'		'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	4,400	[1]	'		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,962	[1]	'		'
Fair value	4,400	[1]	'		'
Unrealized gain (loss)	-562	[1]	'		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	4,400	[1]	'		'
S&P Credit Rating, BBB+ [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, A3 [Member] | Wells Fargo (Corestates Capital) Trust [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,444	[1]	'		'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	4,400	[1]	'		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	4,444	[1]	'		'
Fair value	4,400	[1]	'		'
Unrealized gain (loss)	-44	[1]	'		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	4,400	[1]	'		'
S&P Credit Rating, BBB [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, Baa2 [Member] | PNC Capital Trust [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,959	[1]	'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	'		4,175	[1]	'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,959	[1]	'
Fair value	'		4,175	[1]	'
Unrealized gain (loss)	'		-784	[1]	'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	'		4,175	[1]	'
S&P Credit Rating, A- [Member] | Moody Credit Rating, A3 [Member] | Wells Fargo (Corestates Capital) Trust [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,399	[1]	'
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Fair value	'		4,050	[1]	'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		4,399	[1]	'
Fair value	'		4,050	[1]	'
Unrealized gain (loss)	'		-349	[1]	'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	'		4,050	[1]	'
Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	1,147,875		'		'
Gross unrealized gains	6,747		'		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-15,231		'		'
Fair value	1,139,391		'		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	1,147,875		'		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	280,569		'		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	450,852		'		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	731,421		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-1,437		'		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-13,794		'		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-15,231		'		'
Trust Preferred and Corporate Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	48,747		52,897		'
Gross unrealized gains	191		136		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-2,009		-4,249		'
Fair value	46,929		48,784		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	48,747		52,897		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	6,073		29,312		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	25,359		13,477		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	31,432		42,789		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-47		-1,433		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-1,962		-2,816		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-2,009		-4,249		'
Agency and Instrumentality Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		10,003		'
Gross unrealized gains	'		0		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	'		-390		'
Fair value	'		9,613		'
Held-to-maturity securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	'		9,613		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	'		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	'		9,613		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	'		-390		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	'		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	'		-390		'
AMORTIZED COST [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		10,003		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	'		9,613		'
Small Business Administration Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	66,541		10,099		'
Gross unrealized gains	543		482		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-72		0		'
Fair value	67,012		10,581		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	66,541		10,099		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	8,454		'		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	0		'		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	8,454		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-72		'		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	0		'		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-72		'		'
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		1,880		'
Gross unrealized gains	'		0		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	'		-153		'
Fair value	'		1,727		'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	19,304		19,549		'
Gross unrealized gains	48		13		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-372		-1,220		'
Fair value	18,980		18,342		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	'		1,880		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	'		1,727		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	'		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	'		1,727		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	'		-153		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	'		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	'		-153		'
Held-to-maturity securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	1,056		17,253		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	14,079		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	15,135		17,253		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-2		-1,220		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-370		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-372		-1,220		'
AMORTIZED COST [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	19,304		19,549		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	18,980		18,342		'
Non-Bank Qualified Obligation of States And Political Subdivisions [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	368,897		255,189		'
Gross unrealized gains	2,494		0		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-3,811		-16,460		'
Fair value	367,580		238,729		'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	193,595		181,547		'
Gross unrealized gains	894		0		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-2,329		-12,085		'
Fair value	192,160		169,462		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	368,897		255,189		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	27,062		238,729		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	191,146		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	218,208		238,729		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-70		-16,460		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-3,741		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-3,811		-16,460		'
Held-to-maturity securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	0		169,462		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	147,949		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	147,949		169,462		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	0		-12,085		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-2,329		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-2,329		-12,085		'
AMORTIZED COST [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	193,595		181,547		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	192,160		169,462		'
Mortgage-backed Securities [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale debt securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	663,690		596,343		'
Gross unrealized gains	3,519		3,968		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-9,339		-18,939		'
Fair value	657,870		581,372		'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	70,034		76,927		'
Gross unrealized gains	0		0		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-1,862		-3,826		'
Fair value	68,172		73,101		'
Trust preferred securities included in available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	663,690		596,343		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	238,980		357,850		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	234,347		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	473,327		357,850		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-1,248		-18,939		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-8,091		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-9,339		-18,939		'
Held-to-maturity securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	0		73,101		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	68,172		0		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	68,172		73,101		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	0		-3,826		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-1,862		0		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	-1,862		-3,826		'
AMORTIZED COST [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	70,034		76,927		'
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]	'		'		'
Total securities	68,172		73,101		'
Common Equities and Mutual Funds [Member]	'		'		'
Available-for-sale equity securities [Abstract]	'		'		'
Amortized cost	539		'		'
Gross unrealized gains	291		'		'
Gross unrealized (losses)	-5		'		'
Fair value	825		'		'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]	'		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	123		'		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Fair Value	0		'		'
TOTAL, Fair Value	123		'		'
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	-5		'		'
OVER 12 MONTHS, Unrealized (Losses)	0		'		'
TOTAL, Unrealized (Losses)	($5)		'		'
[1]	Trust preferred securities are single-issuance. There are no known deferrals, defaults or excess subordination.

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_NET_Details

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Total loans receivable	$499,201,000	$384,953,000
Less [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Loan Losses	-5,397,000	-3,930,000
Net Deferred Loan Origination Fees	-797,000	-595,000
Total Loans Receivable, Net	493,007,000	380,428,000
Total purchased loans secured by properties	9,700,000	'
Percentage of loans secured by properties in Iowa and Oregon (in hundredths)	1.00%	'
Commercial real estate loans secured by hotel properties	40,700,000	34,800,000
Commercial real estate loans secured by multi-family properties	62,300,000	52,000,000
Non-accruing loans	933,000	679,000
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more	54,000	13,000
Gross interest income	152,000	'
1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Total loans receivable	116,395,000	82,287,000
Less [Abstract]	'	'
Non-accruing loans	281,000	245,000
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Total loans receivable	224,302,000	192,786,000
Less [Abstract]	'	'
Non-accruing loans	312,000	427,000
Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Total loans receivable	56,071,000	29,552,000
Less [Abstract]	'	'
Non-accruing loans	0	0
Consumer [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Total loans receivable	29,329,000	30,314,000
Less [Abstract]	'	'
Non-accruing loans	0	0
Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Total loans receivable	30,846,000	16,264,000
Less [Abstract]	'	'
Non-accruing loans	0	7,000
Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Total loans receivable	$42,258,000	$33,750,000

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_NET_ALLOWANCE

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET, ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RECORDED INVESTMENT IN LOANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$3,930	$3,971	$4,926
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	1,150	0	1,049
Recoveries	367	179	99
Charge offs	-50	-220	-2,103
Ending balance	5,397	3,930	3,971
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	713	429	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	4,684	3,501	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	6,404	7,320	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	492,797	377,633	'
Total	499,201	384,953	'
1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	333	193	'
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	217	163	'
Recoveries	2	2	'
Charge offs	0	-25	'
Ending balance	552	333	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	23	25	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	529	308	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	387	641	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	116,008	81,646	'
Total	116,395	82,287	'
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	1,937	3,113	'
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	-709	-1,095	'
Recoveries	347	113	'
Charge offs	0	-194	'
Ending balance	1,575	1,937	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	350	404	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	1,225	1,533	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	5,655	6,634	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	218,647	186,152	'
Total	224,302	192,786	'
Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	112	1	'
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	151	111	'
Recoveries	0	0	'
Charge offs	0	0	'
Ending balance	263	112	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	263	112	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	56,071	29,552	'
Total	56,071	29,552	'
Consumer [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	74	3	'
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	4	71	'
Recoveries	0	1	'
Charge offs	0	-1	'
Ending balance	78	74	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	78	74	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	29,329	30,314	'
Total	29,329	30,314	'
Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	49	49	'
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	26	-63	'
Recoveries	18	63	'
Charge offs	0	0	'
Ending balance	93	49	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	93	49	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	22	45	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	30,824	16,219	'
Total	30,846	16,264	'
Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	267	0	'
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	502	267	'
Recoveries	0	0	'
Charge offs	-50	0	'
Ending balance	719	267	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	340	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	379	267	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	340	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	41,918	33,750	'
Total	42,258	33,750	'
Unallocated [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	1,158	612	'
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	959	546	'
Recoveries	0	0	'
Charge offs	0	0	'
Ending balance	2,117	1,158	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	2,117	1,158	'
Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Total	$0	$0	'

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_NET_ASSET_CLA

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET, ASSET CLASSIFICATION (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	$499,201	$384,953
1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	116,395	82,287
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	224,302	192,786
Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	56,071	29,552
Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	29,329	30,314
Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	30,846	16,264
Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	42,258	33,750
Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	482,437	358,383
Pass [Member] | 1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	115,700	81,719
Pass [Member] | Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	222,074	177,513
Pass [Member] | Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	52,364	26,224
Pass [Member] | Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	29,329	30,314
Pass [Member] | Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	30,709	16,251
Pass [Member] | Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	32,261	26,362
Watch [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	2,000	13,061
Watch [Member] | 1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	369	239
Watch [Member] | Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	852	7,791
Watch [Member] | Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	273	3,328
Watch [Member] | Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Watch [Member] | Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	137	13
Watch [Member] | Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	369	1,690
Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	1,900	5,884
Special Mention [Member] | 1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	81	84
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	96	102
Special Mention [Member] | Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	1,660	0
Special Mention [Member] | Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Special Mention [Member] | Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	63	5,698
Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	12,864	7,625
Substandard [Member] | 1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	245	245
Substandard [Member] | Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	1,280	7,380
Substandard [Member] | Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	1,774	0
Substandard [Member] | Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Substandard [Member] | Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	9,565	0
Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Doubtful [Member] | 1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Doubtful [Member] | Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Doubtful [Member] | Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Doubtful [Member] | Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Doubtful [Member] | Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	0	0
Doubtful [Member] | Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans receivable	$0	$0

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_NET_PAST_DUE_

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET, PAST DUE LOANS (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
30-59 days past due	$113	$1,353
60-89 days past due	49	21
Greater than 90 days past due	54	365
Total past due	216	1,739
Current	498,052	382,535
Non-accruing loans	933	679
Total loans receivable	499,201	384,953
1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
30-59 days past due	111	53
60-89 days past due	37	0
Greater than 90 days past due	0	245
Total past due	148	298
Current	115,966	81,744
Non-accruing loans	281	245
Total loans receivable	116,395	82,287
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
30-59 days past due	0	102
60-89 days past due	0	0
Greater than 90 days past due	0	107
Total past due	0	209
Current	223,990	192,150
Non-accruing loans	312	427
Total loans receivable	224,302	192,786
Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
30-59 days past due	0	1,169
60-89 days past due	0	0
Greater than 90 days past due	0	0
Total past due	0	1,169
Current	56,071	28,383
Non-accruing loans	0	0
Total loans receivable	56,071	29,552
Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
30-59 days past due	2	29
60-89 days past due	12	21
Greater than 90 days past due	54	13
Total past due	68	63
Current	29,261	30,251
Non-accruing loans	0	0
Total loans receivable	29,329	30,314
Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
30-59 days past due	0	0
60-89 days past due	0	0
Greater than 90 days past due	0	0
Total past due	0	0
Current	30,846	16,257
Non-accruing loans	0	7
Total loans receivable	30,846	16,264
Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
30-59 days past due	0	0
60-89 days past due	0	0
Greater than 90 days past due	0	0
Total past due	0	0
Current	41,918	33,750
Non-accruing loans	340	0
Total loans receivable	$42,258	$33,750

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_NET_IMPAIRED_

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET, IMPAIRED LOANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Loans without a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	$4,539	$4,931
Unpaid principal balance	4,539	4,954
Specific allowance	0	0
Loans with a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	1,865	2,389
Unpaid principal balance	1,865	2,389
Specific allowance	713	429
Average recorded investment in impaired loans	7,163	9,128
1-4 Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Loans without a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	142	359
Unpaid principal balance	142	359
Specific allowance	0	0
Loans with a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	245	282
Unpaid principal balance	245	282
Specific allowance	23	25
Average recorded investment in impaired loans	574	596
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Loans without a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	4,375	4,527
Unpaid principal balance	4,375	4,535
Specific allowance	0	0
Loans with a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	1,280	2,107
Unpaid principal balance	1,280	2,107
Specific allowance	350	404
Average recorded investment in impaired loans	6,526	8,480
Agricultural Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Loans without a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0	0
Specific allowance	0	0
Loans with a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0	0
Specific allowance	0	0
Average recorded investment in impaired loans	0	0
Consumer [Member]	'	'
Loans without a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0	0
Specific allowance	0	0
Loans with a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0	0
Specific allowance	0	0
Average recorded investment in impaired loans	0	1
Commercial Operating [Member]	'	'
Loans without a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	22	45
Unpaid principal balance	22	60
Specific allowance	0	0
Loans with a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0	0
Specific allowance	0	0
Average recorded investment in impaired loans	34	51
Agricultural Operating [Member]	'	'
Loans without a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0	0
Specific allowance	0	0
Loans with a specific valuation allowance [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded balance	340	0
Unpaid principal balance	340	0
Specific allowance	340	0
Average recorded investment in impaired loans	$29	$0

LOAN_SERVICING_Details

LOAN SERVICING (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
LOAN SERVICING [Abstract]	'	'	'
Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for Fannie Mae	$5,948	$7,361	$11,240
Other	16,576	9,930	3,251
Total	$22,524	$17,291	$14,491

PREMISES_FURNITURE_AND_EQUIPME2

PREMISES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premises, furniture, and equipment, gross	$44,895,000	$42,384,000	'
Less accumulated depreciation	-28,433,000	-24,720,000	'
Premises, furniture, and equipment, net	16,462,000	17,664,000	'
Depreciation expense of premises, furniture, and equipment	3,500,000	3,300,000	3,500,000
Land [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premises, furniture, and equipment, gross	1,673,000	1,679,000	'
Building [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premises, furniture, and equipment, gross	12,275,000	12,275,000	'
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premises, furniture, and equipment, gross	$30,947,000	$28,430,000	'

TIME_CERTIFICATES_OF_DEPOSITS_1

TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS [Abstract]	'	'
Time certificates of deposits in denominations of $100,00 or more	$87,100,000	$78,600,000
Time Deposits, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
2015	106,078,000	'
2016	15,721,000	'
2017	7,850,000	'
2018	3,153,000	'
2019	1,751,000	'
Total Certificates	134,553,000	131,599,000
IRA deposit accounts permanently insured by DIF under management of FDIC	250,000	'
Non-IRA deposits accounts permanently insured under Dodd-Frank act by DIF under management of FDIC	250,000	'
Coverage temporary insured by FDIC until December 2013	$250,000	'

ADVANCES_FROM_THE_FEDERAL_HOME2

ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS [Abstract]	'	'
Fixed rate of FHLB advances, interest rate range from (in hundredths)	6.97%	'
Fixed rate of FHLB advances, interest rate range to (in hundredths)	7.01%	'
Weighted average rate of FHLB advances (in hundredths)	6.98%	'
Maturities of FHLB advances [Abstract]	'	'
2015	$0	'
2016	0	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
2019	5,000,000	'
Thereafter	2,000,000	'
Total FHLB Advances	7,000,000	'
Federal funds purchased	470,000,000	190,000,000
Advances from FHLB	7,000,000	7,000,000
Weighted average rate (in hundredths)	'	6.98%
Pledged securities against specific FHLB advances, fair value	422,900,000	409,600,000
Qualified mortgage loans pledged as collateral	$83,300,000	$62,900,000

SECURITIES_SOLD_UNDER_AGREEMEN2

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE [Abstract]	'	'
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, total	$10,411,000	$9,146,000
Analysis of securities sold under agreement to repurchase [Abstract]	'	'
Highest month-end balance	33,999,000	19,901,000
Average balance	10,137,000	10,540,000
Weighted average interest rate for the year (in hundredths)	0.52%	0.52%
Weighted average interest rate at year end (in hundredths)	0.52%	0.53%
Securities pledged as collateral for securities sold under agreement to repurchase, fair value	$36,400,000	$20,900,000

SUBORDINATED_DEBENTURES_AND_TR1

SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
	Period
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]	'	'
Cumulative cash distribution calculated at variable rate basis	'LIBOR	'
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)	3.75%	'
Effective interest rate (in hundredths)	4.08%	4.15%
Effective interest rate, maximum (in hundredths)	12.50%	'
Number of consecutive semi-annual periods that interest payments on capital securities may be deferred	10	'
Redemption price per capital security (in dollars per share)	$1,000	'
First Midwest Financial Capital Trust I [Member]	'	'
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	100.00%	'
Issuance of trust preferred securities (in shares)	10,000	'

EMPLOYEE_STOCK_OWNERSHIP_AND_P2

EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of hours of employment required for ESOP	'1000 hours	'	'
Years of employment to be eligible for ESOP	'1 year	'	'
Eligible age for ESOP	'21 years	'	'
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Expense	$703,000	$694,000	$696,000
Contribution to ESOP	850,406	485,548	659,000
Percentage of benefits vested after credited service (in hundredths)	100.00%	'	'
Years of credited service	'7 years	'	'
Number of shares (ESOP) released (in shares)	24,125	17,715	27,846
Fair value of shares (ESOP) released (in dollars per share)	$35.25	$37.99	$23.65
Allocated and total ESOP shares withdrawn from ESOP by participant no longer with the company (in shares)	10,643	45,225	28,486
Shares purchased for dividend reinvestment (in shares)	2,529	3,526	0
Year-end ESOP shares [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allocated shares (in shares)	239,879	223,868	247,814
Unearned shares (in shares)	0	0	0
Total ESOP shares (in shares)	239,879	223,868	247,814
Contribution expense to profit sharing plan included in compensation and benefits	$948,000	$774,000	$775,000

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_PLANS2

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Effect to income of share-based compensation expense, net of tax benefits [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total employee stock-based compensation expense recognized in income, net of tax effects of $66, $51 and $30, respectively	$120,000	$103,000	$76,000
Tax effects of employee's stock-based compensation expense recognized income	66,000	51,000	30,000
Stock based compensation expense not yet recognized in income	56,000	'	'
Weighted average remaining period for unrecognized stock based compensation	'1 year 10 months 24 days	'	'
Period that options are issued	'10 years	'	'
Percentage of options vesting at either grant date or over four year period (in hundredths)	100.00%	'	'
Period that options vest	'4 years	'	'
Share-based payment award, fair value assumptions, method used	'Black-Scholes valuation model	'Black-Scholes valuation model	'Black-Scholes valuation model
Vested in period, fair value	124,000	113,000	79,000
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Options outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	318,648	389,358	'
Granted (in shares)	0	0	'
Exercised (in shares)	-82,882	-65,399	-19,669
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	0	-5,311	'
Options outstanding, end of period (in shares)	235,766	318,648	389,358
Options exercisable end of year (in shares)	235,766	315,898	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Options outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$24.44	$23.52	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$22.31	$18.09	'
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)	$0	$35.06	'
Options outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)	$25.20	$24.44	$23.52
Options exercisable end of year (in dollars per share)	$25.20	$24.40	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Yrs) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Options outstanding , beginning of period	'3 years 9 months 11 days	'4 years 2 months 5 days	'5 years 0 months 29 days
Options outstanding, end of period	'3 years 9 months 11 days	'4 years 2 months 5 days	'5 years 0 months 29 days
Options exercisable end of year (in shares)	'3 years 9 months 11 days	'4 years 1 month 28 days	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]	'	'	'
Options outstanding, beginning of period	4,376,000	1,199,000	'
Granted	0	'	'
Exercised	1,389,000	807,000	117,000
Forfeited or expired	0	0	'
Options outstanding, end of period	2,507,000	4,376,000	1,199,000
Options exercisable end of year	$2,507,000	$4,352,000	'
Nonvested Shares Outstanding, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested shares outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	4,000	0	'
Granted (in shares)	4,267	8,900	'
Vested (in shares)	-4,267	-4,900	'
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	0	0	'
Nonvested shares outstanding, end of period (in shares)	4,000	4,000	0
Nonvested Shares Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested shares outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$25.67	$0	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$37.82	$24.20	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$35.07	$23	'
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	'
Nonvested shares outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)	$28.61	$25.67	$0

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 1987
Federal [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Current	$3,787,000	$2,847,000	$7,734,000	'
Deferred	-1,765,000	-536,000	858,000	'
Federal income tax expense	2,022,000	2,311,000	8,592,000	'
State [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Current	874,000	1,252,000	960,000	'
Deferred	10,000	141,000	130,000	'
State tax expense	884,000	1,393,000	1,090,000	'
Income tax expense	2,906,000	3,704,000	9,682,000	'
Income tax expense (benefit) to statutory federal income tax rate reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense at federal tax rate	6,517,000	5,993,000	9,378,000	'
Increase (decrease) resulting from [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
State income taxes net of federal benefit	575,000	1,092,000	708,000	'
Nontaxable buildup in cash surrender value	-399,000	-349,000	-179,000	'
Incentive stock option expense	-187,000	-97,000	10,000	'
Tax exempt income	-3,594,000	-2,815,000	-244,000	'
Nondeductible expenses	120,000	41,000	37,000	'
Other, net	-126,000	-161,000	-28,000	'
Income tax expense	2,906,000	3,704,000	9,682,000	'
Deferred tax assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Bad debts	1,955,000	1,426,000	'	6,700,000
Deferred compensation	708,000	446,000	'	'
Stock based compensation	271,000	293,000	'	'
Operational reserve	464,000	494,000	'	'
AMT Credit	2,239,000	1,113,000	'	'
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale	2,969,000	12,776,000	'	'
Indirect tax benefits of unrecognized tax positions	376,000	0	'	'
Other assets	759,000	1,157,000	'	'
Gross deferred tax assets	9,741,000	17,705,000	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
FHLB stock dividend	-410,000	-411,000	'	'
Premises and equipment	-1,060,000	-1,366,000	'	'
Patents	-937,000	-849,000	'	'
Prepaid expenses	-743,000	-782,000	'	'
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-3,150,000	-3,408,000	'	'
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	6,591,000	14,297,000	'	'
Gross deferred tax on state net operating loss carryforwards	780,000	704,000	'	'
Additional bad debt deductions provided by federal income tax laws	1,955,000	1,426,000	'	6,700,000
Deferred tax liability, bad debt deductions	2,300,000	2,300,000	'	'
Reconciliation for liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	931,000	164,000	'	'
Additions for tax positions related to the current year	118,000	114,000	'	'
Additions for tax positions related to the prior years	0	653,000	'	'
Reductions for tax positions due to settlement with taxing authorities	-16,000	0	'	'
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years	-50,000	0	'	'
Balance at end of year	983,000	931,000	164,000	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective rate	649,000	'	'	'
Accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits	$124,000	'	'	'

CAPITAL_REQUIREMENTS_AND_RESTR2

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
		MetaBank [Member]	MetaBank [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tangible capital (to tangible assets), actual amount	'	$176,388,000	$160,145,000
Tangible capital (to tangible assets), actual ratio (in hundredths)	'	8.60%	9.38%
Tangible capital (to tangible assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, amount	'	30,771,000	25,608,000
Tangible capital (to tangible assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, ratio (in hundredths)	'	1.50%	1.50%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets), amount	'	176,388,000	160,145,000
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets), ratio (in hundredths)	'	8.60%	9.38%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, amount	'	82,057,000	68,289,000
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, ratio (in hundredths)	'	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets), minimum requirement to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, amount	'	102,571,000	85,362,000
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets), minimum requirement to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, ratio (in hundredths)	'	5.00%	5.00%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets), actual amount	'	176,388,000	160,145,000
Tier 1 (core) capital ( to risk weighted assets), ratio (in hundredths)	'	20.95%	22.44%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, amount	'	33,672,000	28,551,000
Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, ratio (in hundredths)	'	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets), minimum requirement to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, amount	'	50,508,000	42,827,000
Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk-weighted assets), minimum requirement to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, ratio (in hundredths)	'	6.00%	6.00%
Total risk based capital (to risk weighted assets), actual amount	'	181,786,000	164,076,000
Total risk based capital (to risk weighted assets), ratio (in hundredths)	'	21.59%	22.99%
Total risk based capital (to risk weighted assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, amount	'	67,344,000	57,103,000
Total risk based capital (to risk weighted assets), minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes, ratio (in hundredths)	'	8.00%	8.00%
Total risk based capital (to risk weighted assets), minimum requirement to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, amount	'	84,180,000	71,378,000
Total risk based capital (to risk weighted assets), minimum requirement to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, ratio (in hundredths)	'	10.00%	10.00%
Percentage distribution of retained net income without prior regulatory approval (in hundredths)	100.00%	'	'
Number of previous calendar years for retained income	'2 years	'	'
Retained earnings potentially available for distribution	$45,000,000	'	'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Inter National Bank [Member]	Springbok Services Inc. [Member]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Unfunded loan commitments	$96	$102.90	'	'
Securities pledged as collateral for public funds on deposit	5.8	5.6	'	'
Securities pledged as collateral for individual, trust, and estate deposits	0	7.4	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of shortfall in depository account	'	'	10.5	'
Estimate of possible loss	'	'	'	1.5
Range of reasonably possible loss, minimum	'	'	'	0
Range of reasonably possible loss, maximum	'	'	'	$0.30

LEASE_COMMITMENTS_Details

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
LEASE COMMITMENTS [Abstract]	'
Expiration period of various noncancelable operating lease agreements	31-Dec-36
Annual rent, minimum	$3,400
Annual rent, maximum	789,000
Total minimum rental commitments [Abstract]	'
2015	1,218,000
2016	1,219,000
2017	1,225,000
2018	1,035,000
2019	986,000
Thereafter	13,135,000
Total Leases Commitments	$18,818,000

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details

SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of reportable segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$48,660

$38,976

$37,297

Interest expense

567

638

544

649

642

666

813

833

841

857

888

977

2,398

2,954

3,563

Net interest income (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46,262

36,022

33,734

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

550

300

300

0

300

0

-300

0

0

150

200

699

1,150

0

1,049

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,738

55,503

69,574

Non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

78,231

74,403

75,463

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,619

17,122

26,796

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,906

3,704

9,682

Net income

3,363

4,204

4,144

4,002

3,474

3,672

3,147

3,125

1,666

2,387

9,970

3,091

15,713

13,418

17,114

Total assets

2,054,031

'

'

'

1,691,989

'

'

'

1,650,998

'

'

'

2,054,031

1,691,989

1,650,998

Total deposits

1,366,541

'

'

'

1,315,283

'

'

'

1,379,794

'

'

'

1,366,541

1,315,283

1,379,794

Gross profit data of MPS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

48,660

38,976

37,297

Interest expense

567

638

544

649

642

666

813

833

841

857

888

977

2,398

2,954

3,563

Net interest income

12,302

11,928

11,519

10,513

9,161

9,159

8,905

8,797

7,393

8,292

9,411

8,638

46,262

36,022

33,734

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

550

300

300

0

300

0

-300

0

0

150

200

699

1,150

0

1,049

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,738

55,503

69,574

Card processing expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,487

15,584

17,373

Other non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,115

9,388

11,054

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,619

17,122

26,796

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,906

3,704

9,682

Net income

3,363

4,204

4,144

4,002

3,474

3,672

3,147

3,125

1,666

2,387

9,970

3,091

15,713

13,418

17,114

Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inter-segment revenue (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Retail Banking [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,635

24,169

24,856

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,926

2,361

2,877

Net interest income (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,709

21,808

21,979

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,150

0

1,050

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,214

5,226

16,592

Non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,227

19,479

20,569

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,546

7,555

16,952

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,846

1,615

5,963

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,700

5,940

10,989

Total assets

805,494

'

'

'

487,754

'

'

'

418,137

'

'

'

805,494

487,754

418,137

Total deposits

273,399

'

'

'

260,525

'

'

'

216,912

'

'

'

273,399

260,525

216,912

Gross profit data of MPS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,635

24,169

24,856

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,926

2,361

2,877

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,150

0

1,050

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,214

5,226

16,592

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,546

7,555

16,952

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,846

1,615

5,963

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,700

5,940

10,989

Retail Banking [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inter-segment revenue (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,793

12,106

11,603

Meta Payment Systems [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,025

14,807

12,441

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

124

124

204

Net interest income (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,901

14,683

12,237

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

-1

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

48,524

50,290

52,957

Non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

56,234

53,983

54,686

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,191

10,990

10,509

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,482

2,611

3,993

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,709

8,379

6,516

Total assets

1,245,110

'

'

'

1,201,531

'

'

'

1,230,925

'

'

'

1,245,110

1,201,531

1,230,925

Total deposits

1,099,548

'

'

'

1,063,770

'

'

'

1,167,364

'

'

'

1,099,548

1,063,770

1,167,364

Gross profit data of MPS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,025

14,807

12,441

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

124

124

204

Net interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,901

14,683

12,237

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

-1

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

48,524

50,290

52,957

Card processing expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,457

15,546

17,323

Gross Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49,968

49,427

47,872

Other non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,777

38,437

37,363

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,191

10,990

10,509

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,482

2,611

3,993

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,709

8,379

6,516

Meta Payment Systems [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inter-segment revenue (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-12,793

-12,106

-11,603

All Others [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

348

469

482

Net interest income (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-348

-469

-482

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-13

25

Non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

770

941

208

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,118

-1,423

-665

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-422

-522

-274

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-696

-901

-391

Total assets

3,427

'

'

'

2,704

'

'

'

1,936

'

'

'

3,427

2,704

1,936

Total deposits

-6,406

'

'

'

-9,012

'

'

'

-4,482

'

'

'

-6,406

-9,012

-4,482

Gross profit data of MPS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

348

469

482

Provision (recovery) for loan losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-13

25

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,118

-1,423

-665

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-422

-522

-274

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-696

-901

-391

All Others [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment data [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inter-segment revenue (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$0

PARENT_COMPANY_FINANCIAL_STATE2

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

ASSETS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

$29,832

'

'

'

$40,063

'

'

'

$145,051

'

'

'

$29,832

$40,063

$145,051

'

Other assets

16,838

'

'

'

24,527

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,838

24,527

'

'

Total assets

2,054,031

'

'

'

1,691,989

'

'

'

1,650,998

'

'

'

2,054,031

1,691,989

1,650,998

'

LIABILITIES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subordinated debentures

10,310

'

'

'

10,310

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,310

10,310

'

'

Total liabilities

1,879,229

'

'

'

1,549,005

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,879,229

1,549,005

'

'

STOCKOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock

62

'

'

'

61

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

62

61

'

'

Additional paid-in capital

95,079

'

'

'

92,963

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

95,079

92,963

'

'

Retained earnings

83,797

'

'

'

71,268

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

83,797

71,268

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

-3,409

'

'

'

-20,285

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,409

-20,285

'

'

Treasury stock, at cost

-727

'

'

'

-1,023

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-727

-1,023

'

'

Total stockholders' equity

174,802

'

'

'

142,984

'

'

'

145,859

'

'

'

174,802

142,984

145,859

80,577

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

2,054,031

'

'

'

1,691,989

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,054,031

1,691,989

'

'

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total other income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,738

55,503

69,574

'

Interest expense

567

638

544

649

642

666

813

833

841

857

888

977

2,398

2,954

3,563

'

Other expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,115

9,388

11,054

'

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,906

3,704

9,682

'

Net income

3,363

4,204

4,144

4,002

3,474

3,672

3,147

3,125

1,666

2,387

9,970

3,091

15,713

13,418

17,114

'

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

3,363

4,204

4,144

4,002

3,474

3,672

3,147

3,125

1,666

2,387

9,970

3,091

15,713

13,418

17,114

'

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,147

21,104

20,349

'

Change in other assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,446

-10,874

4,653

'

Change in other liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,326

-43,183

50,674

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,813

-23,068

79,990

'

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-367,796

-198,660

-514,342

'

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,184

-2,926

-1,832

'

Stock compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

88

165

27

'

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,325

15,266

47,796

'

Other, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

331,752

116,740

302,510

'

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10,231

-104,988

-131,842

'

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

'

'

'

40,063

'

'

'

145,051

'

'

'

276,893

40,063

145,051

276,893

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

29,832

'

'

'

40,063

'

'

'

145,051

'

'

'

29,832

40,063

145,051

'

Meta Financial [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

ASSETS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

9,439

'

'

'

11,386

'

'

'

6,105

'

'

'

9,439

11,386

6,105

'

Investment in subsidiaries

175,568

'

'

'

142,199

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

175,568

142,199

'

'

Other assets

393

'

'

'

329

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

393

329

'

'

Total assets

185,400

'

'

'

153,914

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

185,400

153,914

'

'

LIABILITIES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subordinated debentures

10,310

'

'

'

10,310

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,310

10,310

'

'

Other liabilities

288

'

'

'

620

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

288

620

'

'

Total liabilities

10,598

'

'

'

10,930

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,598

10,930

'

'

STOCKOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock

62

'

'

'

61

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

62

61

'

'

Additional paid-in capital

95,079

'

'

'

92,963

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

95,079

92,963

'

'

Retained earnings

83,797

'

'

'

71,268

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

83,797

71,268

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

-3,409

'

'

'

-20,285

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,409

-20,285

'

'

Treasury stock, at cost

-727

'

'

'

-1,023

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-727

-1,023

'

'

Total stockholders' equity

174,802

'

'

'

142,984

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

174,802

142,984

'

'

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

185,400

'

'

'

153,914

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

185,400

153,914

'

'

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total other income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

25

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

348

469

482

'

Other expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

770

941

209

'

Total expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,118

1,410

691

'

Loss before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,118

-1,410

-666

'

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-422

-509

-275

'

Loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-696

-901

-391

'

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,409

14,319

17,505

'

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,713

13,418

17,114

'

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,713

13,418

17,114

'

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-310

0

0

'

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-16,409

-14,319

-17,505

'

Change in other assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

246

54

498

'

Change in other liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-332

-339

865

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,092

-1,186

972

'

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital contributions to subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-6,000

-42,482

'

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-6,000

-42,482

'

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,184

-2,926

-1,832

'

Stock compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

165

27

'

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-51

12,718

47,796

'

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,376

2,548

0

'

Other, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-38

0

'

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-855

12,467

45,991

'

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,947

5,281

4,481

'

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

'

'

'

11,386

'

'

'

6,105

'

'

'

1,624

11,386

6,105

1,624

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$9,439

'

'

'

$11,386

'

'

'

$6,105

'

'

'

$9,439

$11,386

$6,105

'

SELECTED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_D2

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income	$12,869	$12,566	$12,063	$11,162	$9,803	$9,825	$9,718	$9,630	$8,234	$9,149	$10,299	$9,615	'	'	'
Interest expense	567	638	544	649	642	666	813	833	841	857	888	977	2,398	2,954	3,563
Net interest income	12,302	11,928	11,519	10,513	9,161	9,159	8,905	8,797	7,393	8,292	9,411	8,638	46,262	36,022	33,734
Provision (recovery) for loan losses	550	300	300	0	300	0	-300	0	0	150	200	699	1,150	0	1,049
Net income (loss)	$3,363	$4,204	$4,144	$4,002	$3,474	$3,672	$3,147	$3,125	$1,666	$2,387	$9,970	$3,091	$15,713	$13,418	$17,114
Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.54	$0.69	$0.68	$0.66	$0.59	$0.67	$0.57	$0.57	$0.18	$0.67	$3.12	$0.97	$2.57	$2.40	$4.94
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.53	$0.68	$0.67	$0.65	$0.58	$0.66	$0.57	$0.57	$0.19	$0.66	$3.10	$0.97	$2.53	$2.38	$4.92
Dividend declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	'	'	'

FAIR_VALUES_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTR2

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, ASSETS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON RECURRING AND NON-RECURRING BASIS (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Transfers between levels of fair value hierarchy	$0	$0
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total debt securities	657,870	581,372
Total securities	1,140,216	881,193
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total securities	279,312	270,518
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total securities	825	0
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total securities	0	0
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total securities	1,139,391	881,193
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total securities	279,312	270,518
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total securities	0	0
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Total securities	0	0
Recurring [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	46,929	48,784
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	0
Small business administration securities	67,012	10,581
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	1,727
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	367,580	238,729
Mortgage-backed securities	657,870	581,372
Total debt securities	1,139,391	'
Common equities and mutual funds	825	'
Total securities	1,140,216	881,193
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	0	0
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	9,613
Small business administration securities	0	0
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	18,980	18,342
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	192,160	169,462
Mortgage-backed securities	68,172	73,101
Total debt securities	279,312	'
Common equities and mutual funds	0	'
Total securities	279,312	270,518
Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	0	0
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	0
Small business administration securities	0	0
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Mortgage-backed securities	0	0
Total debt securities	0	'
Common equities and mutual funds	825	'
Total securities	825	0
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	0	0
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	0
Small business administration securities	0	0
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Mortgage-backed securities	0	0
Total debt securities	0	'
Common equities and mutual funds	0	'
Total securities	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	46,929	48,784
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	0
Small business administration securities	67,012	10,581
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	1,727
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	367,580	238,729
Mortgage-backed securities	657,870	581,372
Total debt securities	1,139,391	'
Common equities and mutual funds	0	'
Total securities	1,139,391	881,193
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	0	0
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	9,613
Small business administration securities	0	0
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	18,980	18,342
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	192,160	169,462
Mortgage-backed securities	68,172	73,101
Total debt securities	279,312	'
Common equities and mutual funds	0	'
Total securities	279,312	270,518
Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	0	0
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	0
Small business administration securities	0	0
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Mortgage-backed securities	0	0
Total debt securities	0	'
Common equities and mutual funds	0	'
Total securities	0	0
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trust preferred and corporate securities	0	0
Agency and instrumentality securities	'	0
Small business administration securities	0	0
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Non-bank qualified obligations of states and political subdivisions	0	0
Mortgage-backed securities	0	0
Total debt securities	0	'
Common equities and mutual funds	0	'
Total securities	0	0
Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'
Impaired loans, net [Abstract]	'	'
1-4 family real estate	222	257
Commercial and multi-family real estate	930	1,810
Total impaired loans	1,152	2,067
Foreclosed assets, net	15	116
Total	1,167	2,183
Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Impaired loans, net [Abstract]	'	'
1-4 family real estate	0	0
Commercial and multi-family real estate	0	0
Total impaired loans	0	0
Foreclosed assets, net	0	0
Total	0	0
Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Impaired loans, net [Abstract]	'	'
1-4 family real estate	0	0
Commercial and multi-family real estate	0	0
Total impaired loans	0	0
Foreclosed assets, net	0	0
Total	0	0
Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Impaired loans, net [Abstract]	'	'
1-4 family real estate	222	257
Commercial and multi-family real estate	930	1,810
Total impaired loans	1,152	2,067
Foreclosed assets, net	15	116
Total	$1,167	$2,183

FAIR_VALUES_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTR3

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Minimum [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'		'
Range of estimated selling cost (in hundredths)	4.00%		'
Maximum [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'		'
Range of estimated selling cost (in hundredths)	10.00%		'
Impaired Loans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'		'
Fair value	$1,152		$2,067
Valuation techniques	'Appraised values	[1]	'
Foreclosed Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'		'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'		'
Fair value	$15		$116
Valuation techniques	'Appraised values	[1]	'
[1]	The Company generally relies on external appraisers to develop this information. Management reduced the appraised value by estimated selling costs in a range of 4% to 10%.

FAIR_VALUES_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTR4

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, BALANCE SHEET GROUPING (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial assets [Abstract]	'	'
Securities available for sale	$1,140,216	$881,193
Securities held to maturity	279,312	270,518
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	29,832	40,063
Securities available for sale	825	0
Securities held to maturity	0	0
Loans receivable [Abstract]	'	'
One to four family residential mortgage loans	0	0
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans	0	0
Agricultural real estate loans	0	0
Consumer loans	0	0
Commercial operating loans	0	0
Agricultural operating loans	0	0
Total loans receivable	0	0
FHLB stock	0	0
Accrued interest receivable	11,222	8,582
Financial liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Noninterest bearing demand deposits	1,126,715	1,086,258
Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets	105,273	97,426
Certificates of deposit	0	0
Total deposits	1,231,988	1,183,684
Advances from FHLB	0	0
Federal funds purchased	0	0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	0	0
Subordinated debentures	0	0
Accrued interest payable	318	291
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Securities available for sale	1,139,391	881,193
Securities held to maturity	279,312	270,518
Loans receivable [Abstract]	'	'
One to four family residential mortgage loans	0	0
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans	0	0
Agricultural real estate loans	0	0
Consumer loans	0	0
Commercial operating loans	0	0
Agricultural operating loans	0	0
Total loans receivable	0	0
FHLB stock	21,245	9,994
Accrued interest receivable	0	0
Financial liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Noninterest bearing demand deposits	0	0
Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets	0	0
Certificates of deposit	134,746	132,187
Total deposits	134,746	132,187
Advances from FHLB	8,789	9,089
Federal funds purchased	470,000	190,001
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	10,414	9,148
Subordinated debentures	10,415	10,312
Accrued interest payable	0	0
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Securities available for sale	0	0
Securities held to maturity	0	0
Loans receivable [Abstract]	'	'
One to four family residential mortgage loans	111,254	72,628
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans	234,845	200,778
Agricultural real estate loans	58,651	30,920
Consumer loans	29,580	30,588
Commercial operating loans	25,660	15,718
Agricultural operating loans	44,398	35,175
Total loans receivable	504,388	385,807
FHLB stock	0	0
Accrued interest receivable	0	0
Financial liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Noninterest bearing demand deposits	0	0
Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets	0	0
Certificates of deposit	0	0
Total deposits	0	0
Advances from FHLB	0	0
Federal funds purchased	0	0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	0	0
Subordinated debentures	0	0
Accrued interest payable	0	0
Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Financial assets [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	29,832	40,063
Securities available for sale	1,140,216	881,193
Securities held to maturity	282,933	288,026
Loans receivable [Abstract]	'	'
One to four family residential mortgage loans	116,395	82,287
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans	224,302	192,786
Agricultural real estate loans	56,071	29,552
Consumer loans	29,329	30,314
Commercial operating loans	30,846	16,264
Agricultural operating loans	42,258	33,750
Total loans receivable	499,201	384,953
FHLB stock	21,245	9,994
Accrued interest receivable	11,222	8,582
Financial liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Noninterest bearing demand deposits	1,126,715	1,086,258
Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets	105,273	97,426
Certificates of deposit	134,553	131,599
Total deposits	1,366,541	1,315,283
Advances from FHLB	7,000	7,000
Federal funds purchased	470,000	190,000
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	10,411	9,146
Subordinated debentures	10,310	10,310
Accrued interest payable	318	291
Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Financial assets [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	29,832	40,063
Securities available for sale	1,140,216	881,193
Securities held to maturity	279,312	270,518
Loans receivable [Abstract]	'	'
One to four family residential mortgage loans	111,254	72,628
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans	234,845	200,778
Agricultural real estate loans	58,651	30,920
Consumer loans	29,580	30,588
Commercial operating loans	25,660	15,718
Agricultural operating loans	44,398	35,175
Total loans receivable	504,388	385,807
FHLB stock	21,245	9,994
Accrued interest receivable	11,222	8,582
Financial liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Noninterest bearing demand deposits	1,126,715	1,086,258
Interest bearing demand deposits, savings, and money markets	105,273	97,426
Certificates of deposit	134,746	132,187
Total deposits	1,366,734	1,315,871
Advances from FHLB	8,789	9,089
Federal funds purchased	470,000	190,000
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	10,414	9,146
Subordinated debentures	10,415	10,312
Accrued interest payable	$318	$291

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Details

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Anticipated intangible amortization [Abstract]	'	'
2015	$91	'
2016	91	'
2017	91	'
2018	91	'
2019	91	'
Thereafter	2,133	'
Meta Payment Systems [Member]	'	'
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance of intangible assets	2,339	2,035
Acquisitions during the period	331	363
Amortization during the period	-78	-59
Write-offs during the period	-4	0
Balance of intangible assets	2,588	2,339
Meta Payment Systems [Member] | Patents [Member]	'	'
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance of intangible assets	2,339	2,026
Acquisitions during the period	331	363
Amortization during the period	-78	-50
Write-offs during the period	-4	0
Balance of intangible assets	2,588	2,339
Anticipated intangible amortization [Abstract]	'	'
2015	91	'
2016	91	'
2017	91	'
2018	91	'
2019	91	'
Thereafter	2,133	'
Meta Payment Systems [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance of intangible assets	0	9
Acquisitions during the period	0	0
Amortization during the period	0	-9
Write-offs during the period	0	0
Balance of intangible assets	0	0
Anticipated intangible amortization [Abstract]	'	'
2015	0	'
2016	0	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
2019	0	'
Thereafter	$0	'

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	Dec. 02, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Subsequent Event [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Outstanding insurance premium finance loan receivables acquired	$77