Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 11,536	$ 16,873
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(150)	506
Total comprehensive income	11,386	17,379
Less comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	1,512	1,512
Total comprehensive income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp.	$ 9,874	$ 15,867