Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Financial Condition (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,672	$ 10,905
Accounts receivable, net	3,703	3,331
Investment in receivable portfolios, net	649,682	644,753
Deferred court costs, net	36,126	32,158
Property and equipment, net	16,412	13,658
Prepaid income tax	3,090	1,629
Other assets	11,236	13,301
Goodwill	15,985	15,985
Identifiable intangible assets, net	534	748
Total assets	747,440	736,468
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	27,924	26,539
Deferred tax liabilities, net	16,154	17,626
Debt	344,196	385,264
Other liabilities	5,245	4,342
Total liabilities	393,519	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, 24,472 shares and 24,011 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively	245	240
Additional paid-in capital	122,082	113,412
Accumulated earnings	232,718	188,894
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,124)	151
Total stockholders' equity	353,921	302,697
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 747,440	$ 736,468