Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 49,299	$ 52,551
Restricted cash	12,208	7,484
Loans at fair value (includes $1,158,302 and $396,081 from consolidated Trust, respectively)	1,829,042	781,215
Accrued interest receivable (includes $5,671 and $2,023 from consolidated Trust, respectively)	15,975	5,521
Property, Equipment and Software, net	12,595	1,578
Other assets	23,921	2,366
Due from related parties	355	115
Total Assets	1,943,395	850,830
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	4,524	1,210
Accrued interest payable (includes $5,671 and $2,023 from consolidated Trust, respectively)	17,741	6,678
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	9,128	3,366
Payable to Investors	3,918	2,050
Notes and Certificates, at fair value (includes $1,158,302 and $396,081 from consolidated Trust, respectively)	1,839,990	785,316
Total Liabilities	1,875,301	798,620
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 13)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock	103,244	103,023
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 90,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively; 13,746,660 and 11,291,862 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	138	123
Additional paid-in capital	15,041	6,713
Treasury stock (17,640 shares held at December 31, 2012)		(12)
Accumulated deficit	(50,329)	(57,637)
Total Stockholders' Equity	68,094	52,210
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 1,943,395	$ 850,830