Consolidated Securitization Vehicles (Details 5) (Consolidated Securization Vehicles, Non-performing loans, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Principal Balance	$ 24,680	$ 80,449
Net Book Value	2,000	27,789
Subordinated interests in mortgages
Principal Balance	24,680	80,449
Net Book Value	$ 2,000	$ 27,789

Reflects the carrying amount of loans deemed to be questionable as to collection on which no interest is continuing to be recognized.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 310

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 7

-Subparagraph (a)

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-Publisher AICPA

-Name Statement of Position (SOP)

-Number 01-6

-Paragraph 13

-Subparagraph g

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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