Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income after taxes	$ 9,148	$ 16,724	$ 35,312	$ 37,386
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(1,461)	(141)	(4,596)	(719)
Total comprehensive income	7,687	16,583	30,716	36,667
Less comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	1,512	784	4,535	2,748
Total comprehensive income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp.	$ 6,175	$ 15,799	$ 26,181	$ 33,919