Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Equipment held for operating lease, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 257,806	$ 242,529
Operating lease related receivable, allowances (in dollars)	296	980
Property, equipment & furnishings, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	8,666	7,087
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	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
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	8,399,739	8,715,580
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,399,739	8,715,580
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income tax benefit (in dollars)	$ 174	$ (261)