Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Equipment held for operating lease, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 271,802	$ 257,806
Operating lease related receivable, allowances (in dollars)	278	296
Property, equipment & furnishings, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	9,176	8,666
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	8,239,295	8,399,739
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,239,295	8,399,739
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income tax expense (benefit) (in dollars)	$ 38	$ 174