Condensed Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 19,891	$ 25,115
Interest expense	(6,426)	(8,051)
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,417	(12,413)
Income taxes benefit (expense)	(829)	(1,842)
Net income (loss)	588	(14,255)
Broadway Financial Corporation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Interest income	0	1
Interest expense	743	858
Other expense	542	548
Income (loss) before income taxes	(1,285)	(1,405)
Income taxes benefit (expense)	0	(594)
Equity in undistributed subsidiary income (loss)	1,873	(12,256)
Net income (loss)	$ 588	$ (14,255)