Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Equipment held for operating lease, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 241,330	$ 228,708
Operating lease related receivable, allowances (in dollars)	454	477
Property, equipment & furnishings, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	6,014	4,957
Notes payable, discount (in dollars)	1,842	2,085
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	3,475,000	3,475,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	3,475,000	3,475,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	9,351,213	9,109,663
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,351,213	9,109,663
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income tax benefit (in dollars)	$ 4,824	$ 5,249