Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Financial Condition (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14,660	$ 10,905
Accounts receivable, net	2,998	3,331
Investment in receivable portfolios, net	657,783	644,753
Deferred court costs, net	36,068	32,158
Property and equipment, net	14,830	13,658
Prepaid income tax	6,324	1,629
Other assets	13,727	13,301
Goodwill	15,985	15,985
Identifiable intangible assets, net	605	748
Total assets	762,980	736,468
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	25,942	26,539
Deferred tax liabilities, net	17,464	17,626
Debt	378,172	385,264
Other liabilities	4,128	4,342
Total liabilities	425,706	433,771
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 24,448 shares and 24,011 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively	244	240
Additional paid-in capital	119,560	113,412
Accumulated earnings	217,348	188,894
Accumulated other comprehensive income	122	151
Total stockholders' equity	337,274	302,697
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 762,980	$ 736,468