Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Member Loans at fair value	$ 1,516,676	$ 781,215
Accrued interest receivable from consolidated Trust	12,801	5,521
Accrued interest payable from consolidated Trust	14,549	6,678
Notes and Certificates, at fair value from consolidated Trust	1,522,975	785,316
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	13,601,335	11,291,862
Common stock, shares outstanding	13,601,335	11,291,862
Treasury stock, shares	0	17,640
Consolidated Trust
Member Loans at fair value	939,817	396,081
Accrued interest receivable from consolidated Trust	4,583	2,023
Accrued interest payable from consolidated Trust	4,583	2,023
Notes and Certificates, at fair value from consolidated Trust	$ 939,817	$ 396,081