Parent Company Only Condensed Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 67,839	$ 20,790	$ 58,196
Total assets	402,912	350,863
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Junior subordinated debentures	5,100	5,100
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	6,372	3,557
Stockholders' equity	46,163	37,258	25,590
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	402,912	350,863
Broadway Financial Corporation
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	2,016	2,880	$ 1,231
Investment in bank subsidiary	49,480	39,944
Total assets	51,496	42,824
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Junior subordinated debentures	5,100	5,100
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	233	466
Stockholders' equity	46,163	37,258
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 51,496	$ 42,824