Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 19,263	$ 8,047
Accounts receivable, net	2,471	3,265
Investment in receivable portfolios, net	811,620	716,454
Deferred court costs, net	37,561	38,506
Interest receivable	4,180
Property and equipment, net	19,771	17,796
Other assets	23,068	11,968
Goodwill	55,446	15,985
Identifiable intangible assets, net	515	462
Total assets	1,109,085	812,483
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	43,108	29,628
Deferred tax liabilities, net	17,532	15,709
Debt	615,131	388,950
Other liabilities	2,132	6,661
Total liabilities	677,903	440,948
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, 25,002 shares and 24,520 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	250	245
Additional paid-in capital	133,005	123,406
Accumulated earnings	299,162	249,852
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,235)	(1,968)
Total stockholders' equity	431,182	371,535
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,109,085	812,483
Property Tax Note Receivable
Assets
Property tax payment agreements receivable, net	$ 135,190