10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIESEXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016

Or

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                        to                       

Commission File Number: 001-36170

THE J.G. WENTWORTH COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	46-3037859
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
201 King of Prussia Road, Suite 501 Radnor, Pennsylvania	19087
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(484) 434-2300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  ý  Yes  o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  ý  Yes  o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer      o Accelerated filer      x Non-accelerated filer      o Smaller reporting company   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o  Yes  ý  No 

The number of shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, outstanding was 15,728,041 as of April 30, 2016. The number of shares of the registrant’s Class B common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, outstanding was 8,715,024 as of April 30, 2016.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2015	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)	5
	Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	41
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	55
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	57
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	58
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	58
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	58
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	58
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	58
Item 5.	Other Information	58
Item 6.	Exhibits	59

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements which reflect management’s expectations regarding our future growth, results of operations, operational and financial performance and business prospects and opportunities. These forward looking statements are within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (‘‘the Exchange Act’’), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. You can identify such statements because they contain words such as ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘expects’’ or ‘‘does expect,’’ ‘‘budget,’’ ‘‘forecasts,’’ ‘‘anticipates’’ or ‘‘does not anticipate,’’ ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘would,’’ ‘‘might,’’ or ‘‘will,’’ be taken, occur or be achieved. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect management’s current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and upon assumptions which management believes to be reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those stated in or implied by these forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements necessarily involve significant known and unknown risks, assumptions and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in or implied by our forward-looking statements, a number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. We cannot assure you that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual actions, results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such statements.

These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and, except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. These factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. You should, however, review the factors and risks we describe in the reports we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As set forth more fully under “Part 2, Item 1A. ‘Risk Factors’” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, these risks and uncertainties include, among other things:

• our ability to execute on our business strategy;

• our ability to successfully compete in the industries in which we operate;

• our dependence on the effectiveness of direct response marketing;

• our ability to retain and attract qualified senior management;

• any improper use of or failure to protect the personally identifiable information of past, current and prospective customers to which we have access;

• our ability to upgrade and integrate our operational and financial information systems, maintain uninterrupted access to such systems and adapt to technological changes in the industries in which we operate;

• our dependence on third parties, including our ability to maintain relationships with such third parties and our potential exposure to liability for the actions of such third parties;

• damage to our reputation and increased regulation of our industries which could result from unfavorable press reports about our business model;

• the accuracy of the estimates and assumptions of our financial models;

• infringement of our trademarks or service marks;

• our ability to maintain our state licenses or obtain new licenses in new markets;

• changes in, and our ability to comply with, federal, state and local laws and regulations governing us;

• our business model being susceptible to litigation;

• our ability to continue to purchase structured settlement payments and other financial assets;

• the public disclosure of the identities of structured settlement holders maintained in our proprietary database;

• our dependence on the opinions of certain credit rating agencies of the credit quality of our securitizations;

• our ability to complete future securitizations, other financings or sales on favorable terms;

• the insolvency of a material number of structured settlement issuers;

• adverse changes in the residential mortgage lending and real estate markets, including any increases in defaults or delinquencies, especially in geographic areas where our loans are concentrated;

• our ability to grow our loan origination volume, acquire mortgage servicing rights, or MSRs, and recapture loans that are refinanced;

• changes in the guidelines of government-sponsored entities, or GSEs, or any discontinuation of, or significant reduction in, the operation of GSEs;

• potential misrepresentations by borrowers, counterparties and other third-parties;

• changes in prevailing interest rates and our ability to mitigate interest rate risk through hedging strategies;

• our ability to obtain sufficient working capital at attractive rates or obtain sufficient capital to meet the financing requirements of our business;

• our ability to remain in compliance with the terms of our substantial indebtedness; and

• our ability to meet the continued listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange.

The J.G. Wentworth Company

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(Unaudited)
	(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	26,465		$	57,322
Restricted cash and investments	131,534			136,780
VIE finance receivables, at fair value (1)	4,439,811			4,376,458
Other finance receivables, at fair value	23,263			9,689
VIE finance receivables, net of allowances for losses of $8,759 and $8,659, respectively (1)	95,534			99,874
Other finance receivables, net of allowances for losses of $1,551 and $1,707, respectively	9,450			10,468
Other receivables, net of allowances for losses of $273 and $273, respectively	16,755			16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value (2)	187,146			124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value (2)	30,164			29,287
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $9,219 and $7,961, respectively	5,262			5,674
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $21,330 and $20,700, respectively	29,799			30,429
Goodwill	8,369			8,369
Marketable securities	79,414			84,994
Deferred tax assets, net	—			2,250
Other assets	78,162			82,577
Total Assets	$	5,161,128		$	5,074,964
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	$	22,902		$	21,548
Accrued interest	23,944			22,380
Term loan payable	440,930			440,181
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	72,363			66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	38,191			48,828
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	181,526			122,243
VIE long-term debt	198,133			199,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	4,016,993			3,928,818
Other liabilities	55,380			65,106
Deferred tax liabilities, net	9,936			18,825
Installment obligations payable	79,414			84,994
Total Liabilities	$	5,139,712		$	5,018,805
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 16,270,113 issued and 15,728,041 outstanding as of March 31, 2016, 16,076,444 issued and 15,534,372 outstanding as of December 31, 2015.	$	—		$	—
Class B common stock, par value $0.00001 per share; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 8,715,029 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016, 8,908,698 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015, respectively.	—			—
Class C common stock, par value $0.00001 per share; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.	—			—
Additional paid-in-capital	105,200			104,713
Accumulated deficit	(86,852		)	(70,765		)
	18,348			33,948
Less: treasury stock at cost, 542,072 shares as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.	(2,138		)	(2,138		)
Total stockholders’ equity, The J.G. Wentworth Company	16,210			31,810
Non-controlling interests	5,206			24,349
Total Stockholders’ Equity	21,416			56,159
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	5,161,128		$	5,074,964

(1) Pledged as collateral to VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 6 “VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value” and Note 7 “VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses.”

(2) Pledged as collateral to Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 8 “Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value” and Note 9 “Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value.”

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2016			2015
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
REVENUES
Interest income	$	53,659		$	44,392
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives	(9,857		)	39,739
Realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs	16,656			—
Changes in mortgage servicing rights, net	877			—
Servicing, broker, and other fees	3,469			869
Loan origination fees	1,636			—
Realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities, net	137			1,830
Total Revenues	$	66,577		$	86,830
EXPENSES
Advertising	$	13,975		$	15,840
Interest expense	59,500			48,835
Compensation and benefits	18,545			12,798
General and administrative	7,109			4,639
Professional and consulting	3,657			4,438
Debt issuance	3			2,749
Securitization debt maintenance	1,432			1,496
Provision for losses	1,588			1,339
Direct subservicing costs	640			—
Depreciation and amortization	1,302			991
Installment obligations expense, net	515			2,320
Total Expenses	$	108,266		$	95,445
Loss before income taxes	(41,689		)	(8,615		)
Benefit for income taxes	(6,639		)	(3,155		)
Net Loss	$	(35,050	)	$	(5,460	)
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(18,963		)	(4,115		)
Net loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2016			2015
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic	15,574,746			14,271,842
Diluted	15,574,746			14,271,842
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders of Class A common stock of The J.G. Wentworth Company
Basic	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)
Diluted	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(In thousands)
Net loss	$	(35,050	)	$	(5,460	)
Total comprehensive loss	(35,050		)	(5,460		)
Less: comprehensive loss allocated to non-controlling interests	(18,963		)	(4,115		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Non- controlling Interest			Accumulated Deficit			Additional Paid-In- Capital		Treasury Stock				Common Stock-Class A			Common Stock-Class B				Total Stockholders’ Equity
											Shares	Dollars			Shares	Dollars		Shares		Dollars
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	—	$	24,349		$	(70,765	)	$	104,713	542,072	$	(2,138	)	15,534,372	$	—	8,908,698		$	—	$	56,159
Net loss	—		(18,963		)	(16,087		)	—		—	—			—	—		—		—		(35,050		)
Share-based compensation	—		141			—			166		—	—			—	—		—		—		307
Exchange of JGW LLC common interests into Class A common stock	—		(321		)	—			321		—	—			193,669	—		(193,669	)	—		—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	—	$	5,206		$	(86,852	)	$	105,200	542,072	$	(2,138	)	15,728,041	$	—	8,715,029		$	—	$	21,416

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(35,050	)	$	(5,460	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Provision for losses	1,588			1,339
Depreciation	672			544
Changes in mortgage servicing rights, net	(877		)	—
Amortization of finance receivables acquisition costs	181			161
Amortization of intangibles	630			447
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,531			1,884
Proceeds from sale of and principal payments on mortgage loans held for sale	524,130			—
Originations and purchases of mortgage loans held for sale	(574,662		)	—
Change in unrealized gains/losses on finance receivables	(151,223		)	(36,376		)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on long-term debt	172,592			(7,700		)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on derivatives	5,774			4,380
Net proceeds from sale of finance receivables	91,335			—
Realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs	(16,656		)	—
Purchases of finance receivables	(71,674		)	(106,993		)
Collections on finance receivables	133,133			128,476
Gain on sale of finance receivables	(21,660		)	—
Recoveries of finance receivables	—			1
Accretion of interest income	(52,936		)	(44,445		)
Accretion of interest expense	(4,182		)	(11,986		)
Gain on extinguishment of debt	—			(593		)
Share-based compensation expense	307			410
Change in marketable securities	(137		)	(1,830		)
Installment obligations expense, net	515			2,320
Deferred income taxes	(6,639		)	(3,155		)
Decrease (increase) in operating assets:
Restricted cash and investments	5,246			(6,052		)
Other assets	7,845			388
Other receivables	(470		)	2,092
(Decrease) increase in operating liabilities:
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	1,354			5,353
Accrued interest	1,564			691
Other liabilities	(620		)	396
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	12,611		$	(75,708	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of Home Lending., net of cash acquired	$	(7,630	)	$	—
Purchases of premises and equipment, net of sales proceeds	(260		)	(905		)
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(7,890	)	$	(905	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury stock	$	—		$	(2,797	)
Issuance of VIE long-term debt	2,275			216,955
Payments on lease obligations	12			—
Repayments of long-term debt and derivatives	(86,511		)	(84,710		)
Gross proceeds from revolving credit facility	614,665			89,468
Repayments of revolving credit facilities	(566,019		)	(70,092		)
Issuance of installment obligations payable	763			999
Purchase of marketable securities	(763		)	(999		)
Repayments of installment obligations payable	(6,858		)	(6,390		)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	6,858			6,390
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	$	(35,578	)	$	148,824
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(30,857		)	72,211
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	57,322			41,648
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	26,465		$	113,859
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	59,609		$	58,322
Cash paid for income taxes	$	100		$	28
Supplemental disclosure of noncash items:
Retained mortgage servicing rights in connection with sale of mortgage loans	$	2,511		$	—
Mortgage loans subject to repurchase rights from Ginnie Mae	$	6,360		$	—
Exchange of LLC Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock	$	321		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Background, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Organization and Description of Business Activities

The J.G. Wentworth Company (the “Corporation”) is a Delaware holding company that was incorporated on June 21, 2013. The Corporation operates through its managing membership in The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC (“JGW LLC”), the Corporation's sole operating asset. JGW LLC is a controlled and consolidated subsidiary of the Corporation whose sole asset is its membership interest in J.G. Wentworth, LLC. The “Company” refers collectively to the Corporation and, unless otherwise stated, all of its subsidiaries. The Company, operating through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has its principal offices in Radnor, Pennsylvania and Woodbridge, Virginia.

We are a diversified financial services company that specializes in providing solutions to consumers in need of cash. Our direct-to-consumer businesses use the internet, television, direct mailing and other channels to offer a variety of solutions including structured settlement payment purchasing, mortgage origination (both purchase and refinancing), prepaid cards and access to personal lending. We warehouse, securitize, sell or otherwise finance the financial assets that we purchase in transactions that are structured to ultimately generate cash proceeds to us that exceed the purchase price we paid for those assets.

The Company has identified the following two reportable segments:

(i) Structured Settlement Payments (“Structured Settlements”) - Structured Settlements provides liquidity to individuals with financial assets such as structured settlements, annuities and lottery winnings by either purchasing these financial assets for a lump-sum payment, issuing installment obligations payable over time, or serving as a broker to other purchasers of those financial assets. We engage in warehousing and subsequent resale or securitization of these various financial assets. Structured Settlements also includes prepaid card solutions and provision of access to personal lending and funding for pre-settled legal claims as well as our corporate activities.

(ii) Home Lending - Home Lending is primarily engaged in retail lending, originating primarily Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and conventional loans, and is approved as a Title II, non-supervised direct endorsement mortgagee with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). In addition, Home Lending is an approved issuer with the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") and U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) as well as an approved seller and servicer with the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”).

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The most significant balance sheet accounts that could be affected by such estimates are variable interest entity (“VIE”) and other finance receivables, at fair value; mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value; mortgage servicing rights, at fair value; intangible assets and goodwill; VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value; and VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2015 audited consolidated financial statements that are included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including those entities that are considered VIEs, and where the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, “Consolidation” (“ASC 810”). Excluded from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are those entities that are considered VIEs and where the Company has been deemed not to be the primary beneficiary according to ASC 810.

JGW LLC meets the definition of a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Corporation is the primary beneficiary of JGW LLC as a result of its control over JGW LLC. As the primary beneficiary of JGW LLC, the Corporation consolidates the financial results

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

of JGW LLC and records a non-controlling interest for the economic interest in JGW LLC not owned by the Corporation. The Corporation’s and the non-controlling interests' economic interest in JGW LLC was 54.6% and 45.4%, respectively, as of March 31, 2016. The Corporation’s and the non-controlling interests' economic interest in JGW LLC was 53.9% and 46.1%, respectively, as of December 31, 2015.

Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interests in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of loss attributable to the economic interest in JGW LLC held by entities other than the Corporation. The allocation of net loss to the non-controlling interests is based on the weighted average percentage of JGW LLC owned by the non-controlling interests during the reporting period. The non-controlling interests’ weighted average economic interests in JGW LLC for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were 45.7% and 50.1%, respectively.

The net loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company in the unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 does not necessarily reflect the Corporation’s weighted average economic interests in JGW LLC for the respective periods because the majority of the benefit for income taxes was specifically attributable to the legal entity The J.G. Wentworth Company, and thus was not allocated to the non-controlling interests. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, $(6.5) million and $(3.1) million of the $(6.6) million and $(3.2) million total tax benefit, respectively, was specifically attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company. Refer to Note 16 for a description of the Company's income taxes.

Non-controlling interests in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets represent the portion of equity attributable to the non-controlling interests of JGW LLC. The allocation of equity to the non-controlling interests in JGW LLC is based on the percentage owned by the non-controlling interests in the entity.

All material inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current-period presentation.

Significant Accounting Policies

As of March 31, 2016 there have been no significant changes to the Company's accounting policies as previously disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

2. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

There were no accounting pronouncements adopted during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

3. Business Combinations

In accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), the Company accounts for acquisitions by applying the acquisition method of accounting, which requires among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition.

On July 31, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Home Lending. The results of Home Lending are included in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition and are reported as a separate reportable segment. Home Lending is primarily engaged in originating, selling and servicing residential mortgage loans. Its acquisition represented a major step in the Company's strategy to become a more diversified financial services company.

The final acquisition fair value of the consideration paid was $74.6 million, which consisted of $53.2 million that was paid in cash and $13.0 million that was paid through the issuance of 1,572,327 shares of the Company's Class A common stock. The fair value of the 1,572,327 Class A common shares issued was calculated using the closing trading price of the Company’s common shares as of the acquisition date. An additional $8.4 million of consideration was accrued to reflect the estimated outcome of certain post-close adjustments included in the stock purchase agreement, of which $7.6 million and $0.8 million was paid in the three months ended March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, and thereby concluded our measurement-period adjustments.

The excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill in the amount of $8.4 million which was assigned to the Home Lending reporting segment. We elected to treat the acquisition of the stock as an asset acquisition and consequently, the goodwill and the intangible assets are expected to be deductible for income tax purposes under section 197 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Of the $23.8 million of acquired of intangible assets, $13.2 million was assigned to licenses and approvals that are not subject to amortization. The remaining $10.6 million of acquired intangible assets are subject to a weighted-average useful life of approximately 9.3 years. These finite-lived assets included affinity relationships of $9.5 million (10-year useful life) and a trade name of $1.1 million (3-year useful life).

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill by business segment includes the following as of:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Structured Settlement Payments	$	—	$	—
Home Lending	8,369		8,369
Total Goodwill	$	8,369	$	8,369

Intangible assets subject to amortization include the following as of:

	Structured Settlement Payments					Home Lending
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Cost		Accumulated Amortization
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Database	$	4,609	$	(4,267	)	$	—	$	—
Customer relationships	18,844		(15,630		)	—		—
Domain names	486		(452		)	—		—
Trade name	—		—			1,095		(346		)
Affinity relationships	—		—			9,547		(635		)
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	23,939	$	(20,349	)	$	10,642	$	(981	)
December 31, 2015
Database	$	4,609	$	(4,250	)	$	—	$	—
Customer relationships	18,844		(15,375		)	—		—
Domain names	486		(450		)	—		—
Trade name	—		—			1,095		(228		)
Affinity relationships	—		—			9,547		(397		)
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	23,939	$	(20,075	)	$	10,642	$	(625	)

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Amortization of intangible assets is included in depreciation and amortization in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Estimated future amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the nine months ending December 31, 2016 and for each of the succeeding five calendar years and thereafter is as follows:

	Estimated Future Amortization Expense
	(In thousands)
Remainder of 2016	$	1,897
2017	2,213
2018	2,030
2019	1,442
2020	1,257
2021	992
Thereafter	3,420
Total future amortization expense	$	13,251

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of the Company's indefinite-lived trade name, acquired in connection with the Company's 2011 acquisition of Orchard Acquisition Company ("OAC"), was $3.3 million. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of Home Lending's indefinite-lived licenses and approvals intangible asset was $13.2 million.

We evaluate our long-lived assets, including finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment between annual measurement dates. Management qualitatively determines whether it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of greater than 50%) that the fair value of the Company's reporting units and intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the two-step process to evaluate the potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.

In the first quarter of 2016, we performed a qualitative assessment based, in part, on the factors outlined below:

• Macroeconomic factors including the interest rate environment and the securitization and warehouse credit market;

• Industry specific factors including significant changes in competition and regulatory impediments;

• Cost related factors including an increase in labor and other operating costs;

• Overall financial performance, such as declining cash flows and revenues or earnings; and

• Other relevant entity-specific events such as changes in management, changes in stock price, and counterparty risks.

In performing our qualitative assessment, we identified and considered all relevant events and circumstances, including the Company's reporting units' recent financial performance, projected operating results, and the Company’s market capitalization. Based on the weight of evidence and the significance of the identified factors, we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the Company's goodwill, indefinite lived intangible assets and long-lived assets were less than their carrying values.

5. Fair Value Measurements

Under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard focuses on the exit price in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value reporting hierarchy to maximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value and defines the three levels of inputs as noted below:

• Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date.

• Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices in markets that are not active or quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

• Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable, reflecting the entity’s own assumptions about assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Fair value is a market based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant who holds the asset or owes the liability rather than an entity specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities at the measurement date. The Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company also evaluates various factors to determine whether certain transactions are orderly and may make adjustments to transactions or quoted prices when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have decreased significantly.

The above conditions could cause certain assets and liabilities to be reclassified from Level 1 to Level 2 or Level 3 or reclassified from Level 2 to Level 3. The inputs or methodology used for valuing the assets or liabilities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with the assets and liabilities.

The following describes the methods used in estimating the fair values of certain financial statement items:

For assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:

Marketable securities — The fair value of investments in marketable securities is based on quoted market prices.

VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value, and VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value — The estimated fair value of VIE finance receivables, at fair value, other finance receivables, at fair value and VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value, is determined based on a discounted cash flow model using expected future collections discounted at a calculated rate as described below.

For guaranteed structured settlements and annuities, the Company allocates the projected cash flows based on the waterfall of the securitization and permanent financing trusts (collectivity the “Trusts”). The waterfall includes fees to operate the Trusts (servicing fees, administrative fees, etc.), note holder principal and note holder interest. Many of the Trusts have various tranches of debt that have varying subordinations in the waterfall calculation. Refer to Note 14 for additional information. The remaining cash flows, net of those obligations, are considered a residual interest which is projected to be paid to the Company as the retained interest holder.

The projected finance receivable cash flows used to pay the obligations of the Trusts are discounted using a calculated rate derived from the fair value interest rates of the debt in the Trusts. The fair value interest rate of the debt is derived using a swap curve and applying a calculated spread that is based on either: (i) market indices that are highly correlated with the spreads from the Company’s previous securitizations and asset sales or (ii) the Company's most recent securitization or asset sale if it occurs within close proximity to the reporting date. The calculated spread is adjusted for the specific attributes of the debt in the Trusts, such as years to maturity and credit grade. The debt’s fair value interest rates are applied to the projected future cash payments paid on the principal and interest to derive the debt’s fair value. The debt’s fair value interest rates are blended using the debt’s principal balance to obtain a weighted average fair value interest rate which is used to determine the value of the finance receivables’ asset cash flows. In addition, the Company considers transformation costs and profit margin associated with its securitizations to derive the fair value of its finance receivables’ asset cash flows. The finance receivables’ residual cash flows remaining after the projected obligations of the Trusts are satisfied and are discounted using a separate yield based on an assumed rating of the residual tranche (9.19% and 8.30% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, with a weighted average life of 20 years as of both dates).

The residual cash flows are adjusted for a loss assumption of 0.25% over the life of the finance receivables in its fair value calculation. Finance receivable cash flows, including the residual asset cash flows, are included in VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value, in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The associated debt’s projected future cash payments for principal and interest are included in VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value.

For finance receivables not yet securitized, the Company uses the calculated spreads based on market indices, while also considering transformation costs and profit margin to determine the fair value yield adjusting for expected losses and applying the residual yield for the cash flows the Company projects would make up the retained interest in a securitization.

For the Company’s Life Contingent Structured Settlements (“LCSS”) receivables and long-term debt issued by its related permanent financing trusts, the blended weighted average discount rate of the LCSS receivables at the time of borrowing (which occurs frequently throughout the year) is used to determine the fair value of the receivables’ cash flows. The residual cash flows relating to the LCSS receivables are discounted using a separate yield based on the assumed rating of the residual tranche reflecting the life contingent feature of these receivables.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value — The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is calculated using observable market information including pricing from actual market transactions, investor commitment prices, or broker quotations.

Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value — The Company uses a discounted cash flow approach to estimate the fair value of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) incorporating assumptions management believes market participants would use in determining the fair value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of MSRs include the contractual service fees, ancillary income and late fees, the cost of servicing, the discount rate, the float rate, the inflation rate, prepayment speeds and default rates.

Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value — The Company estimates the fair value of interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted mortgage backed securities (“MBS”) prices and estimates of the fair value of the MSRs and the probability, commonly referred to as the "pull-through" rates, that the mortgage loan will close within the terms of the IRLCs. These “pull-through” rates are based on the Company’s historical data and reflect the Company’s best estimate of the likelihood that a commitment will ultimately result in a closed loan. The Company estimates fair value of forward sales commitments based on quoted prices.

VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value — The fair value of interest rate swaps is based on pricing models which consider current interest rates, and the amount and timing of cash flows.

Forward sale commitments, at fair value — The fair value of forward sale commitments is based on pricing models which consider current interest rates, and the amount and timing of cash flows.

Assets and liabilities for which fair value is only disclosed in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:

VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances for losses — The fair value of structured settlement, annuity and lottery receivables is estimated based on the present value of future expected cash flows using discount rates commensurate with the risks involved. The fair value of pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing is based on expected losses and historical loss experience associated with the respective receivables using management’s best estimate of the key assumptions regarding credit losses.

Other receivables, net of allowances for losses — The estimated fair value of advances receivable and certain other receivables, which are generally recovered in less than three months, is equal to the carrying amount. The carrying value of other receivables which have expected recoverability of greater than three months, consist primarily of a note receivable, are estimated based on the present value of future expected cash flows using management’s best estimate of certain key assumptions, including discount rates commensurate with the risks involved.

Term loan payable — The estimated fair value of the term loan payable is based on recently executed transactions and market price quotations obtained from third-parties.

VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings — The estimated fair value of borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings is based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings — The estimated fair value of borrowings under revolving credit facilities and similar borrowings is based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

VIE long-term debt — The estimated fair value of VIE long-term debt is based on fair value borrowing rates available to the Company based on recently executed transactions with similar underlying collateral characteristics, reflecting the specific terms and conditions of the debt.

Installment obligations payable — Installment obligations payable are reported at contract value determined based on changes in the measuring indices selected by the obligees under the terms of the obligations over the length of the obligations. The fair value of installment obligations payable is estimated to be equal to carrying value.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth the Company’s assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of: 

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1		Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2		Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3		Total at Fair Value
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016:
Assets
Marketable Securities:
Equity securities
US large cap	$	26,479	$	—	$	—	$	26,479
US mid cap	4,824		—		—		4,824
US small cap	5,650		—		—		5,650
International	12,770		—		—		12,770
Other equity	3,846		—		—		3,846
Total equity securities	53,569		—		—		53,569
Fixed income securities
US fixed income	17,334		—		—		17,334
International fixed income	1,441		—		—		1,441
Other fixed income	—		—		—		—
Total fixed income securities	18,775		—		—		18,775
Other securities
Cash & cash equivalents	4,146		—		—		4,146
Alternative investments	637		—		—		637
Annuities	2,287		—		—		2,287
Total other securities	7,070		—		—		7,070
Total marketable securities	79,414		—		—		79,414
VIE and other finance receivables at fair value	—		—		4,463,074		4,463,074
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	—		187,146		—		187,146
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	—		—		30,164		30,164
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (1)	—		—		10,539		10,539
Total Assets	$	79,414	$	187,146	$	4,503,777	$	4,770,337
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	72,363	$	—	$	72,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	—		—		4,016,993		4,016,993
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (2)	—		2,468		—		2,468
Total Liabilities	$	—	$	74,831	$	4,016,993	$	4,091,824

(1) Included in other assets on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2) Included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1		Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2		Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3		Total at Fair Value
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2015
Assets
Marketable Securities:
Equity securities
US large cap	$	28,670	$	—	$	—	$	28,670
US mid cap	5,213		—		—		5,213
US small cap	5,477		—		—		5,477
International	14,068		—		—		14,068
Other equity	3,308		—		—		3,308
Total equity securities	56,736		—		—		56,736
Fixed income securities:
US fixed income	16,945		—		—		16,945
International fixed income	1,217		—		—		1,217
Other fixed income	—		—		—		—
Total fixed income securities	18,162		—		—		18,162
Other securities:
Cash & cash equivalents	7,634		—		—		7,634
Alternative investments	161		—		—		161
Annuities	2,301		—		—		2,301
Total other securities	10,096		—		—		10,096
Total marketable securities	84,994		—		—		84,994
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	—		—		4,386,147		4,386,147
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	—		124,508		—		124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	—		—		29,287		29,287
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (1)	—		—		4,934		4,934
Total Assets	$	84,994	$	124,508	$	4,420,368	$	4,629,870
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	66,519	$	—	$	66,519
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	—		—		3,928,818		3,928,818
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (2)			147				147
Total Liabilities	$	—	$	66,666	$	3,928,818	$	3,995,484

(1) Included in other assets on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2) Included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth the Company’s quantitative information about its Level 3 fair value measurements as of:

	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Assets
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.63% - 12.26% (3.90%)
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	30,164		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	9.50% - 14.06% (10.25%)
				Prepayment speed	8.85% - 22.11% (10.28%)
				Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($74)
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value	10,539		Internal model	Pull-through rate	32.99% - 100.00% (70.79%)
Total Assets	$	4,503,777
Liabilities
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	4,016,993		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.24% - 12.26% (3.46%)
Total Liabilities	$	4,016,993
December 31, 2015
Assets
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,386,147	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	3.33% - 12.30% (4.47%)
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	29,287		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	9.54% - 14.06% (10.27%)
				Prepayment speed	8.24% - 20.56% (9.06%)
				Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($75)
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value	4,934		Internal model	Pull-through rate	37.44% - 100.00% (74.91%)
Total Assets	$	4,420,368
Liabilities
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	3,928,818		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.69% - 12.30% (4.13%)
Total Liabilities	$	3,928,818

     A significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of most of the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value using unobservable inputs (Level 3) is the discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate used to estimate fair value in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement of the corresponding asset or liability. An additional significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the mortgage servicing rights, at fair value, is prepayment speed. Significant increases (decreases) in the prepayment speed used to estimate the fair value of mortgage servicing rights in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the cost of servicing used to estimate the fair value of mortgage servicing rights in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the pull-through rate used to estimate the fair value of IRLCs in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The changes in assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	VIE and other  finance receivables,  at fair value			Mortgage Servicing Rights, at fair value		Interest Rate Lock Commitments, at fair value			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	4,386,147		$	29,287	$	4,934		$	4,420,368
Total gains (losses):
Included in earnings / losses	151,223			877		10,539			162,639
Realized gain (loss) on sale of finance receivable	21,660			—		—			21,660
Included in other comprehensive gain	—			—		—			—
Purchases of finance receivables	71,994			—		—			71,994
Interest accreted	49,131			—		—			49,131
Payments received	(125,746		)	—		—			(125,746		)
Sale of finance receivables	(91,335		)	—		—			(91,335		)
Transfers to/from other balance sheet line items	—			—		(4,934		)	(4,934		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—		—			—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	4,463,074		$	30,164	$	10,539		$	4,503,777
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held as of:
March 31, 2016	$	151,223		$	877	$	10,539		$	162,639
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	4,523,835		$	—	$	—		$	4,523,835
Total gains (losses):
Included in earnings / losses	36,449			—		—			36,449
Included in other comprehensive gain	—			—		—			—
Purchases of finance receivables	100,446			—		—			100,446
Interest accreted	39,284			—		—			39,284
Payments received	(117,306		)	—		—			(117,306		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—		—			—
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	4,582,708		$	—	$	—		$	4,582,708
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held as of:
March 31, 2015	$	36,449		$	—	$	—		$	36,449

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The changes in liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	VIE long-term debt issued  by securitizations and  permanent financing  trusts, at fair value
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	3,928,818
Net (gains) losses:
Included in earnings / losses	172,592
Issuances	2,275
Interest accreted	(5,281		)
Repayments	(81,411		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	4,016,993
The amount of net losses for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to long-term debt still held as of:
March 31, 2016	$	172,592
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	4,031,864
Net (gains) losses:
Included in earnings / losses	(8,293		)
Issuances	216,955
Interest accreted	(13,098		)
Repayments	(83,177		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	4,144,251
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to long-term debt still held as of:
March 31, 2015	$	(7,700	)

Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 are reported in the following revenue categories:

	VIE and other finance  receivables and long- term debt, at fair value			Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		Interest Rate Lock Commitments, at fair value
	(In thousands)
Net gains included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016	$	291		$	877	$	10,539
Unrealized (losses) gains for the three months ended March 31, 2016 relating to assets and long-term debt still held as of March 31, 2016	$	(21,369	)	$	877	$	10,539
Net gains included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015	$	44,742		$	—	$	—
Unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2015 relating to assets and long-term debt still held as of March 31, 2015	$	44,149		$	—	$	—

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The Company discloses fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recorded at fair value in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. As such, the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, are as follows:

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
	Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	$	4,463,074	$	4,386,147	$	4,386,147
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses (1)	98,642		104,984		103,609		110,342
Other receivables, net of allowance for losses	16,755		16,755		16,285		16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	187,146		187,146		124,508		124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	30,164		30,164		29,287		29,287
Marketable securities	79,414		79,414		84,994		84,994
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (2)	10,539		10,539		4,934		4,934
Financial liabilities:
Term loan payable (1)	265,625		440,930		325,558		440,181
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	72,363		72,363		66,519		66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings (1)	40,341		38,191		53,737		48,828
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	181,526		181,526		122,243		122,243
VIE long-term debt (1)	193,389		198,133		194,211		199,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	4,016,993		4,016,993		3,928,818		3,928,818
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (3)	2,468		2,468		147		147
Installment obligations payable	79,414		79,414		84,994		84,994

(1) These represent financial instruments not recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Such financial instruments would be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. 

(2) Included in the Other assets on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(3) Included in the Other liabilities on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

6. VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value

The Company has elected to fair value newly originated guaranteed structured settlements in accordance with ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”).  Additionally, as a result of the Company including lottery winning finance receivables starting with its 2013-1 asset securitization, the Company also elected to fair value newly originated lottery winnings effective January 1, 2013. VIE and other finance receivables for which the fair value option was elected consist of the following:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Maturity value	$	6,773,874		$	6,876,687
Unearned income	(2,310,800		)	(2,490,540		)
Net carrying amount	$	4,463,074		$	4,386,147

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Encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value were as follows:

Encumbrance	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
VIE securitization debt (2)	$	4,304,267	$	4,236,520
$100 million credit facility (JGW-S III)(1)	12,847		1,664
$300 million credit facility (JGW V)(1)	15,191		54,306
$300 million credit facility (JGW VII)(1)	20,350		—
$100 million permanent financing related to 2011-A (2)	87,156		83,968
Encumbered VIE finance receivables, at fair value	4,439,811		4,376,458
Not encumbered	23,263		9,689
Total VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	$	4,386,147

(1) Refer to Note 11.

(2) Refer to Note 14.

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the residual cash flows from the Company’s finance receivables, at fair value, were pledged as collateral for the Residual Term Facility. Refer to Note 13 for additional information.

In February 2016, the Company completed a direct asset sale in which $151.5 million of total receivable balances (“TRB”) purchases was sold for $91.3 million. The Company recognized a $21.7 million gain, which is included in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.  No servicing asset or liability was recognized in connection with the direct asset sale.

The Company is engaged to service certain finance receivables it sold to third parties. Servicing fee revenue related to those receivables are included in servicing, broker, and other fees in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
	(In thousands)
Servicing fee income	$	209	$	212

7. VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses

VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses consist of the following:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Structured settlements and annuities	$	70,507		$	72,121
Less: unearned income	(44,476		)	(45,825		)
	26,031			26,296
Lottery winnings	68,535			70,589
Less: unearned income	(19,298		)	(20,153		)
	49,237			50,436
Pre-settlement funding transactions	40,310			44,299
Less: deferred revenue	(1,016		)	(1,144		)
	39,294			43,155
Attorney cost financing	732			821
Less: deferred revenue	—			—
	732			821
VIE and other finance receivables, gross	115,294			120,708
Less: allowance for losses	(10,310		)	(10,366		)
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances	$	104,984		$	110,342

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Encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses are as follows:

Encumbrance	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
VIE long-term debt (2)	$	68,502	$	69,691
$35.0 million pre-settlement credit facility (1)	22,016		25,401
$45.1 million long-term pre-settlement facility (2)	3,794		3,533
$2.5 million long-term facility (2)	1,222		1,249
Encumbered VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	95,534		99,874
Not encumbered	9,450		10,468
Total VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances	$	104,984	$	110,342

(1) Refer to Note 11.

(2) Refer to Note 13.

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 Activity in the allowance for losses for VIE and other finance receivables is as follows:

	Structured Settlement and Annuity Purchasing			Lottery			Pre-settlement funding transactions			Attorney cost financing			Total
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Allowance for losses:
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(10,013	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,366	)
Provision for loss	125			—			(1,022		)	—			(897		)
Charge-offs	—			—			1,078			—			1,078
Recoveries	(125		)	—			—			—			(125		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(9,957	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,310	)
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—		$	—		$	(2,028	)	$	(284	)	$	(2,312	)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	(69		)	—			(7,929		)	—			(7,998		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(9,957	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,310	)
VIE and other finance receivables, net:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	25,962		$	49,237		$	71		$	448		$	75,718
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			29,266			—			29,266
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	25,962		$	49,237		$	29,337		$	448		$	104,984
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Allowance for losses:
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(56	)	$	(3	)	$	(9,786	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,128	)
Provision for loss	(26		)	—			(1,313		)	—			(1,339		)
Charge-offs	30			—			1,036			—			1,066
Recoveries	(2		)	—			—			—			(2		)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(10,063	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,403	)
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(2,858	)	$	—		$	(2,915	)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			(7,205		)	(283		)	(7,488		)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(10,063	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,403	)
VIE and other finance receivables, net:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	26,531		$	56,259		$	322		$	—		$	83,112
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			45,735			920			46,655
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	26,531		$	56,259		$	46,057		$	920		$	129,767

Management makes estimates in determining the allowance for losses on finance receivables. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates, including current economic conditions and delinquency rates. Because the allowance for losses is dependent on general and other economic conditions beyond the Company’s control, it is possible that the estimate for the allowance for losses could differ materially from the currently reported amount in the near term. 

The Company suspends recognizing interest income on a receivable when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all payments according to the contractual terms of the underlying agreement. Management considers all information available in assessing collectability. Collectability is measured on a receivable-by-receivable basis by either the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective rate, the observable market price for the receivable or the fair value of the

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collateral if the receivable is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous receivables, such as pre-settlement funding transactions, are collectively assessed for collectability.

Payments received on past due receivables and finance receivables on which the Company has suspended recognizing revenue are applied first to principal and then to accrued interest. Additionally, the Company generally does not resume recognition of interest income once it has been suspended. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had discontinued recognition of income on pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing receivables in the amount of $13.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had discontinued recognition of income on pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing receivables in the amount of $12.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing are usually outstanding for a period of time exceeding one year. The Company assesses the status of the individual pre-settlement funding transactions to determine whether there are any case specific concerns that need to be addressed and included in the allowance for losses on finance receivables. The Company also analyzes pre-settlement funding transactions on a portfolio basis based on the advances’ age as the ability to collect is correlated to the duration of time the advances are outstanding.

The following table presents gross finance receivables related to pre-settlement funding transactions based on their year of origination as of:

Year of Origination	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
2009	$	983	$	1,229
2010	2,717		2,759
2011	5,375		5,597
2012	5,602		6,212
2013	6,320		6,772
2014	15,736		17,773
2015	3,577		3,957
2016	—		—
Total	$	40,310	$	44,299

Based on historical portfolio experience, the Company reserved for pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing $10.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2016, and $10.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2015.

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The following table presents portfolio delinquency status excluding pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing as of:

	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net		VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net > 90 days accruing
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Structured settlements and annuities	$	5	$	5	$	114	$	124	$	25,907	$	26,031	$	—
Lottery winnings	8		99		113		220		49,017		49,237		—
Total	$	13	$	104	$	227	$	344	$	74,924	$	75,268	$	—
December 31, 2015
Structured settlements and annuities	$	9	$	8	$	481	$	498	$	25,729	$	26,227	$	—
Lottery winnings	3		3		206		212		50,224		50,436		—
Total	$	12	$	11	$	687	$	710	$	75,953	$	76,663	$	—

Pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing do not have set due dates as payment is dependent on the underlying case settling.

8. Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value, were as follows:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans held for sale	$	179,508	$	120,253
Fair value adjustment	7,638		4,255
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	$	187,146	$	124,508

A reconciliation of the changes in mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value is presented in the following table:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	124,508
Originations and purchases of mortgage loans held for sale, net of fees	574,662
Proceeds from sale of and principal payments on mortgage loans held for sale	(524,130		)
Net change in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale	12,106
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	187,146

Included in mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value, are loans which were purchased out of Ginnie Mae pools when the Company is the named servicer. As the named servicer, the Company has the right to purchase any individual loan in a Ginnie Mae securitization pool if that loan meets certain criteria, including being delinquent greater than 90 days.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company purchased $6.4 million of mortgage loans from Ginnie Mae securitization pools with the intent to re-pool them into new Ginnie Mae securitizations or otherwise to sell to third-party investors.

The Company did not have any mortgage loans held for sale on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

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Loan Servicing and Repurchase Reserve

Mortgage loans sold to investors by the Company which met investor and agency underwriting guidelines at the time of sale may be subject to repurchase in the event of specific default by the borrower or subsequent discovery that underwriting standards were not met. The Company may, upon mutual agreement, indemnify the investor against future losses on such loans. The Company has established a reserve for potential losses related to these representations and warranties. The Company has also established a reserve for potential losses related to impaired loans within its servicing portfolio. In assessing the adequacy of the reserve, the Company evaluates various factors including actual write-offs during the period, historical loss experience, known delinquent loans and GSE guidelines. Actual losses incurred are reflected as write-offs against the reserve liability. The loan servicing and repurchase reserve is included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The associated expense is included in the provision for losses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The activity in the loan servicing and repurchase reserve was as follows:

	Loan Indemnification Reserve
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	2,575
Provision for loan servicing and repurchases	691
Write-offs, net	(564		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	2,702

Due to the uncertainty in the various estimates with the loan servicing and repurchase reserve, there may be a range of losses in excess of the recorded loan servicing and repurchase reserve that is reasonably possible. The estimate of the range of possible loss does not represent a probable loss, and is based on current available information, significant judgment, and a number of assumptions that are subject to change.

9. Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value

The activity of MSRs was as follows:

	MSRs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	29,287
Additions due to loans sold, servicing retained	2,511
Reductions due to loan payoffs and foreclosures	(680		)
Fair value adjustment	(954		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	30,164

The unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans serviced was $3.2 billion as of March 31, 2016 and $3.0 billion as of December 31, 2015. Conforming conventional loans serviced by the Company are sold to Fannie Mae on a non-recourse basis, whereby foreclosure losses are generally the responsibility of Fannie Mae, and not the Company. Similarly, the government loans serviced by the Company are secured through Ginnie Mae, whereby the Company is insured against loss by the FHA or partially guaranteed against loss by the VA or other GSEs.

The key assumptions used in determining the fair value of the Company's MSRs were as follows:

	March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015
	Range (Weighted Average)
Discount rates	9.50% - 14.06% (10.25%)	9.54% - 14.06% (10.27%)
Prepayment speed	8.85% - 22.11% (10.28%)	8.24% - 20.56% (9.06%)
Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($74)	$65 - $90 ($75)

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The hypothetical effect of an adverse change in these key assumptions that would result in a decrease in fair values are as follows:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
Discount rate:
Effect on value - 100 basis points adverse change	$	(1,055	)	$	(1,082	)
Effect on value - 200 basis points adverse change	$	(2,039	)	$	(2,088	)
Prepayment speeds:
Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$	(603	)	$	(542	)
Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$	(1,213	)	$	(1,085	)
Cost of servicing:
Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$	(230	)	$	(232	)
Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$	(461	)	$	(463	)

These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the table demonstrates, the Company's methodology for estimating the fair value of MSRs is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions. For example, actual prepayment experience may differ and any difference may have a material effect on the fair value of MSRs. Changes in fair value resulting from changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; however, changes in one factor may be associated with changes in another (for example, decreases in market interest rates may indicate higher prepayments; however, this may be partially offset by lower prepayment due to other factors such as a borrower's diminished opportunity to refinance), which may magnify or counteract the sensitivities. Thus, any measurement of the fair value of MSRs is limited by the conditions existing and assumptions made as of a particular point in time. Those assumptions may not be appropriate if they are applied to a different point in time.

10. Term Loan Payable

The Company has a senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) that consists of a term loan (the “Term Loan”) with an outstanding principal balance of $449.5 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and a $20.0 million revolving commitment. There are no principal payments due on the Term Loan until its maturity in February 2019 and the revolving commitment matures in August 2017. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries are guarantors of the Credit Facility and substantially all of the non-securitized and non-collateralized assets of the Company are pledged as security for the repayment of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.

At each interest reset date, the Company has the option to elect that the Term Loan be either a Eurodollar loan or a Base Rate loan. If a Eurodollar loan, interest on the Term Loan accrues at either Libor or 1.00% (whichever is greater) plus a spread of 6.00%. If a Base Rate loan, interest accrues at prime or 2.00% (whichever is greater) plus a spread of 5.00%. As of March 31, 2016, the interest rate on the Term Loan was 7.00%, as it is currently a Eurodollar loan. The revolving commitment has the same interest rate terms as the Term Loan. In addition, the revolving commitment is subject to an unused fee of 0.5% per annum and provides for the issuance of letters of credit equal to $10.0 million, subject to customary terms and fees.

The Credit Facility requires the Company, to the extent that as of the last day of any fiscal quarter there are outstanding balances on the revolving commitment that exceed specific thresholds (generally 15% of the $20.0 million borrowing capacity, or $3.0 million), to comply with a maximum total leverage ratio. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving commitment, and, as a result, the maximum total leverage ratio requirement pertaining to the $20.0 million revolving commitment was not applicable. Had the leverage ratio requirement been applicable as of March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015, the Company would not have satisfied the maximum total leverage ratio requirement and would have been required to repay the outstanding borrowings on the revolver in excess of the specified threshold. The Credit Facility also limits the Company and certain of its subsidiaries from engaging in certain activities, including incurring additional indebtedness and liens, making investments, transacting with affiliates, disposing of assets, and various other activities.

In addition, the Credit Facility limits, with certain exceptions, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries from paying cash dividends and making loans to the Company, the calculation of which is performed annually as of the end of each fiscal year.

Interest expense relating to the Term Loan for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was approximately $10.1 million and $10.0 million, respectively.

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11. VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets consist of the following as of:

	Entity	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
$100 million variable funding note facility with interest payable monthly (6.5% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015), collateralized by JGW-S III, LLC ("JGW-S III") structured settlements receivables, 2-year revolving period with 18 months amortization period thereafter upon notice by the issuer or the note holder with all principal and interest outstanding payable no later than October 15, 2048. JGW-S III is charged monthly an unused fee (0.75% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW-S III	$	8,151	$	1,024
$300 million multi-tranche and lender credit facility with interest payable monthly as follows: Tranche A rate is 3.0% plus either the LIBOR or the Commercial Paper rate depending on the lender (3.44% and 3.72% at March 31, 2016 and 3.24% and 3.52% at December 31, 2015). Tranche B rate is 5.5% plus LIBOR (5.94% as of March 31, 2016 and 5.74% at December 31, 2015). The facility matures on July 24, 2016 and is collateralized by JGW V, LLC's (“JGW V”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW V is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.625% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW V	9,656		38,153
$300 million credit facility, interest payable monthly at 2.75% plus an applicable margin (3.59% as of March 31, 2016 and 3.22% at December 31, 2015), maturing on November 15, 2016, collateralized by JGW VII, LLC's (“JGW VII”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW VII is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.50% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit. (1)	JGW VII	15,037		—
Term advance facility, consisting of a single class requiring minimum principal payments with interest payable monthly at the lender's "prime rate" plus 1.00%, subject to a floor of 4.50% (4.50% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015). The facility is collateralized by certain pre-settlement receivables. The facility terminates on December 31, 2017.	Peach One	5,347		9,651
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		$	38,191	$	48,828

(1) On April 28, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the agreement effective May 2, 2016 which decreased the availability from $300.0 million to $100.0 million.

In January 2016, the Company terminated a $50.0 million credit facility which had no outstanding balance as of December 31, 2015. The facility had an original maturity date of October 2, 2016 and was collateralized by JGW IV, LLC structured settlement and annuity receivables. Interest was payable monthly at the rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin (3.49% at December 31, 2015) and there was an unused fee of 0.50% per annum for the undrawn balance of this line of credit. No fees were paid to terminate this facility. The Company expensed $0.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs during the three months ended March 31, 2016 in connection with the termination of the credit facility, which was included in interest expense in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Interest expense, including unused fees, for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 related to VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other borrowings was $1.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

The weighted average interest rate on outstanding VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was 4.37% and 4.15%, respectively.

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12. Other Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

Lines of Credit

The Company had the following lines of credit with various financial institutions, which are primarily used for funding of mortgage loans held for sale:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
$50 million warehouse line of credit maturing on April 11, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (1)	$	41,486	$	32,611
$20 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	15,003		9,414
$25 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 31, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%, subject to a floor of 3.50% (3.50% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (3)	16,393		16,031
$45 million warehouse line of credit maturing on September 1, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	38,909		26,657
$95 million warehouse line of credit maturing on February 10, 2017 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%.	65,735		33,530
$6 million operating line of credit maturing July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of Prime plus 0.50%, subject to a floor of 5.00% (5.00% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.50%.	4,000		4,000
Total other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	$	181,526	$	122,243

(1) On April 7, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and extended the maturity through July 10, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.15%, subject to a floor of 2.40%.

(2) These facilities do not incur non-usage fees.

(3) On April 19, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and increased the availability from $25.0 million to $40.0 million with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.60%, subject to a floor of 3.10%.

Interest expense, including unused fees, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 related to other borrowings under revolving credit facilities was $0.8 million. The weighted average interest rate on outstanding other borrowings under revolving credit facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was 2.53%.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company had pledged mortgage loans held for sale as collateral under the above warehouse lines of credit. The above agreements also contain covenants which include certain financial requirements, including maintenance of maximum adjusted leverage ratio, minimum net worth, minimum tangible net worth, minimum liquidity, minimum current ratio, minimum unencumbered cash, positive net income, and limitations on additional indebtedness and sale of assets, as defined in the agreements. The Company was in compliance with its debt covenants as of March 31, 2016. Additionally, as of March 31, 2016, the Company had pledged MSRs as collateral under the above operating line of credit.

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13. VIE Long-Term Debt

The VIE long-term debt consisted of the following as of:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
PLMT Permanent Facility	$	40,559	$	41,265
Residual Term Facility	130,567		130,832
Long-Term Pre-settlement Facility	6,463		6,590
2012-A Facility	914		944
LCSS Facility (2010-C)	12,471		12,573
LCSS Facility (2010-D)	7,159		7,159
Total VIE long-term debt	$	198,133	$	199,363

PLMT Permanent Facility

The Company has a $75.0 million floating rate asset backed loan with interest payable monthly at one-month LIBOR plus 1.25% which is currently in a runoff mode with the outstanding balance being reduced by periodic cash collections on the underlying lottery receivables. The interest rates on this loan were 1.69% and 1.68% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The loan matures on October 30, 2040.

The debt agreement with the counterparty requires Peachtree Lottery Master Trust (“PLMT”) to hedge the notional amount of the debt with a pay fixed and receive variable interest rate swap with the counterparty. The swaps are included within VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Residual Term Facility

The Company has a $133.0 million Residual Term Facility (the "Residual Term Facility"). The Residual Term Facility is collateralized by the cash flows from residual interests related to certain securitizations. Interest accrues on the notes at a rate of 7.25% per annum with interest and principal payable monthly from cash flows from these collateralized residual interests. The Residual Term Facility matures on May 15, 2021.

Long-Term Pre-settlement Facility

In 2011, the Company issued three fixed rate notes totaling $45.1 million collateralized by pre-settlement funding transactions, of which, $6.5 million and $6.6 million principal amount remains outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Interest accrues on the notes at a rate of 9.25% per annum with interest and principal payable monthly from the cash receipts of collateralized pre-settlement funding transactions. The notes mature on June 6, 2016.

2012-A Facility

In December 2012, the Company issued a series of notes collateralized by structured settlements. The proceeds to the Company from the issuance of the notes were $2.5 million and interest accrues on the notes at a fixed interest rate of 9.25%. Interest and principal are payable monthly from cash receipts of collateralized structured settlement receivables. The notes mature on June 15, 2024.

Long-Term Debt for Life Contingent Structured Settlements (2010-C & 2010-D)

Long-Term Debt (2010-C)

In November 2010, the Company issued a private asset class securitization note (“2010-C”) registered under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Rule 144A”). The 2010-C bond issuance of $12.9 million is collateralized by life-contingent structured settlements. 2010-C accrues interest at 10% per annum and matures on March 15, 2039.

The interest and, if available, principal payments are payable monthly from cash receipts of collateralized life-contingent structured settlements receivables.

Long-Term Debt (2010-D)

In December 2010, the Company paid $0.2 million to purchase the membership interests of LCSS, LLC from JLL Partners, Inc. LCSS, LLC owns 100% of the membership interests of LCSS II, LLC, which owns 100% of the membership interests of LCSS III, LLC (“LCSS III”). In November 2010, LCSS III issued $7.2 million long-term debt (“2010-D”) collateralized by life-contingent structured settlements. 2010-D accrues interest at 10% per annum and matures on July 15, 2040.

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The interest and, if available, principal payments are payable monthly from cash receipts of collateralized life-contingent structured settlements receivables.

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 related to VIE long-term debt was $4.4 million and $4.0 million, respectively. 

14. VIE Long-Term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing Trusts, at Fair Value

Securitization Debt

The Company elected fair value option under ASC 825 to measure the securitization issuer debt and related finance receivables. The Company has determined that measurement of the securitization debt issued by special purpose entities ("SPEs") at fair value better correlates with the value of the finance receivables held by SPEs, which are held to provide the cash flows for the note obligations. Debt issued by SPEs is non-recourse to other subsidiaries. Certain subsidiaries of the Company continue to receive fees for servicing the securitized assets which are eliminated upon consolidation. In addition, the risk to the Company’s non-SPE subsidiaries from SPE losses is limited to cash reserves, residual interest amounts, and the repurchase of structured settlement payment streams that are subsequently determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the securitization or permanent financing trusts.

During the three months endedMarch 31, 2016, the Company did not complete any asset securitization transactions that were registered under Rule 144A. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2015, the Company completed one asset securitization transaction that was registered under Rule 144A. The following table summarizes this securitization transaction:

	2015-1
Issue date	3/31/2015
Bond proceeds (in millions)	$214.0
Receivables securitized	3,422
Deal discount rate	3.64%
Retained interest %	5.50%
Class allocation (Moody’s)
Aaa	85.25%
Baa2	9.25%

The following table summarizes notes issued by securitization trusts and permanent financing trusts for which the Company has elected the fair value option and which are recorded as VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value, in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

	Outstanding Principal as of March 31, 2016		Outstanding Principal as of December 31, 2015		Fair Value as of March 31, 2016		Fair Value as of December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Securitization trusts	$	3,563,642	$	3,637,231	$	3,771,897	$	3,688,639
Permanent financing VIEs	245,344		250,895		245,096		240,179
Total VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	$	3,808,986	$	3,888,126	$	4,016,993	$	3,928,818

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 related to VIE long-term debt issued by securitization trusts and permanent financing facilities, at fair value, was $41.4 million and $32.4 million, respectively.

In connection with its 2015-1 securitization, the Company repaid in February 2015 approximately $6.9 million of long term debt issued by Structured Receivables Finance # 1, LLC and recorded a gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $0.6 million, which was included in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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15. Derivative Financial Instruments

Interest Rate Swaps

The Company utilizes interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to borrowings on its revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Hedge accounting has not been applied to any of the Company’s interest rate swaps.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company did not have any outstanding interest rate swaps related to its borrowings on revolving credit facilities. During the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, and in connection with its securitizations and direct asset sales, the Company terminated interest rate swaps with notional values of $54.1 million and $18.7 million, respectively. The total loss on the termination of these interest rate swaps for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, was $1.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The unrealized loss for these swaps for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was $0.1 million and $0, respectively. The realized and unrealized losses associated with these interest rate swaps were recorded in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Company also has interest-rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to its VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had 8 outstanding swaps with a total notional amount of approximately $181.3 million. The Company pays fixed rates ranging from 4.50% to 5.77% and receives floating rates equal to 1-month LIBOR plus applicable margin.

These interest rate swaps were designed to closely match the borrowings under the respective floating rate asset backed loans in amortization. As of March 31, 2016, the term of these interest rate swaps range from approximately 6 to 20 years. For the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, the amount of unrealized loss recognized was $2.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively. These losses were recorded in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Additionally, the Company has interest-rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to its borrowings under Peachtree Structured Settlements, LLC (“PSS”), a permanent financing VIE, and PLMT.  As of March 31, 2016, the Company had 142 outstanding swaps with a total notional amount of $193.7 million. The Company pays fixed rates ranging from 4.80% to 8.70% and receives floating rates equal to 1-month LIBOR rate plus applicable margin.

The PSS and PLMT interest rate swaps were designed to closely match the borrowings under the respective floating rate asset backed loans in amortization. As of March 31, 2016, the term of the interest rate swaps for PSS and PLMT range from less than 1 month to approximately 18 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 the Company terminated an interest rate swap with a notional value of $13.8 million and recorded a loss on the termination of $3.1 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 the Company did not terminate any interest rate swaps. For the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, the amount of unrealized loss recognized was $3.2 million and $3.3 million, respectively. These losses were recorded in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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The notional amounts and fair values of interest rate swaps were as follows:

Entity	Securitization	Notional as of March 31, 2016		Fair Value as of March 31, 2016			Notional as of December 31, 2015		Fair Value as of December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
321 Henderson I, LLC	2004-A A-1	$	24,192	$	(2,564	)	$	25,859	$	(2,382	)
321 Henderson I, LLC	2005-1 A-1	45,234		(6,695		)	47,963		(6,186		)
321 Henderson II, LLC	2006-1 A-1	10,061		(1,124		)	10,694		(1,091		)
322 Henderson II, LLC	2006-2 A-1	14,076		(2,392		)	15,058		(2,239		)
323 Henderson II, LLC	2006-3 A-1	14,659		(2,082		)	15,798		(1,951		)
324 Henderson II, LLC	2006-4 A-1	14,261		(1,542		)	15,166		(1,489		)
325 Henderson II, LLC	2007-1 A-2	26,003		(5,554		)	26,887		(4,949		)
326 Henderson II, LLC	2007-2 A-3	32,797		(8,969		)	33,461		(8,085		)
JGW V, LLC	—	—		—			31,857		59
PSS	—	146,123		(31,671		)	162,546		(29,486		)
PLMT	—	47,547		(9,770		)	48,587		(8,720		)
Total		$	374,953	$	(72,363	)	$	433,876	$	(66,519	)

Interest Rate Lock Commitments and Forward Sale Commitments

The Company enters into IRLCs to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale, at specified interest rates and within a specified period of time (generally between 30 and 90 days), with customers who have applied for a loan and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. These IRLCs meet the definition of a derivative and are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs, in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the IRLCs are measured based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted Government Sponsored Enterprise MBS prices, estimates of the fair value of the MSRs and the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the IRLC, net of commission expense and broker fees.

The Company manages the interest rate price risk associated with its outstanding IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale by entering into derivative loan instruments such as forward sales commitments and mandatory delivery commitments. Management expects these derivatives will experience changes in fair value opposite to changes in the fair value of the derivative loan commitments and mortgage loans held for sale, thereby reducing earnings volatility. The Company takes into account various factors and strategies in determining the portion of the mortgage pipeline (IRLCs) and mortgage loans held for sale it wants to economically hedge.

The notional amounts and fair values associated with IRLCs and forward sale commitments were as follows:

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Fair Value		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount
	(In thousands)
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate lock commitments	$	10,539	$	428,238	$	4,934	$	222,512
Total	$	10,539	$	428,238	$	4,934	$	222,512
Derivative Liabilities:
Forward sale commitments	$	2,468	$	367,500	$	147	$	248,500
Total	$	2,468	$	367,500	$	147	$	248,500

The Company has exposure to credit loss in the event of contractual non-performance by its trading counterparties in derivative financial instruments that the Company uses in its interest rate risk management activities. The Company manages this credit risk by selecting only counterparties that the Company believes to be financially strong, by spreading the risk among multiple

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counterparties, by placing contractual limits on the amount of unsecured credit extended to any single counterparty and by entering into netting agreements with counterparties, as appropriate.

16. Income Taxes

The Corporation is required to file federal and applicable state corporate income tax returns and recognizes income taxes on its pre-tax income, which to-date has consisted primarily of its share of JGW LLC’s pre-tax income. JGW LLC is organized as a limited liability company which is treated as a “flow-through” entity for income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to income taxes. As a result, the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect a benefit or provision for income taxes on the pre-tax income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interests in JGW LLC.

The Company’s overall effective tax rate was 15.9% for the three months ended March 31,2016, as compared to an overall effective rate of 36.6% for the three months ended March 31,2015. The effective tax rate for the Corporation for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was 28.6% and 69.8%, respectively. The effective tax rate for JGW LLC for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was 0.8% and 1.1%, respectively.

The decrease in the Company's and the Corporation's effective tax rates was primarily the result of: (i) the Company reported a $41.7 million pre-tax loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to $8.6 million in pre-tax loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015; (ii) the differences in the projected book and taxable income for the respective years as of the balance sheet dates; (iii) the impact of permanent differences between book and taxable income; and (iv) a greater share of the Company’s pre-tax book income (loss) is attributable to separate subsidiary entities that are taxed as corporations, of which most record a full valuation allowance. The difference in effective tax rates between the two legal entities is because JGW LLC is treated as a “flow-through” entity for income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to income taxes.

17. Stockholders’ Equity

On November 14, 2013, the Corporation consummated an initial public offering ("IPO") and amended and restated its certificate of incorporation to provide for, among other things, the authorization of 500,000,000 shares of Class A common stock (the "Class A common stock"), par value $0.00001 per share, 500,000,000 shares of Class B common stock (the "Class B common stock"), par value $0.00001 per share, 500,000,000 shares of Class C "non-voting" common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the "Class C common stock"), and 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock. Also concurrent with the consummation of the Corporation's IPO, JGW LLC merged with and into a newly formed subsidiary of the Corporation.

As of March 31, 2016, there were 16,270,113 shares of Class A common stock issued and 15,728,041 shares outstanding. Additionally, there were 8,715,029 shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016. There were no shares of Class C common stock issued or outstanding as of March 31, 2016.

Repurchases of Class A Common Stock

On May 2, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an aggregate of $15.0 million of Class A common stock (the “Stock Repurchase Program”) under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Purchases under the Stock Repurchase Program were to be made from time to time in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated stock repurchase programs, issuer self-tender offers or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. The Stock Repurchase Program did not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of Class A common stock and the pace of repurchase activity depended on factors such as levels of cash generation from operations, cash requirements for investment in the Company’s business, repayment of debt, current stock price, market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program could be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and had no set expiration date.

Since the inception of the Stock Repurchase Program and through December 31, 2015, the Company had repurchased 1,546,017 shares of Class A common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $15.0 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had repurchased the maximum amount of shares authorized by the Board of Directors.

On May 26, 2015, the Company repurchased in a privately negotiated transaction 426,332 shares of its Class A common stock held by the former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $3.9 million. The purchase price of $9.24 per share represented a 3.0% discount from the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock on May 22, 2015, the date the parties executed the associated agreement.

On July 31, 2015, the Company issued 1,572,327 shares of Treasury stock as partial consideration for the Home Lending Acquisition.

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Class A Common Stock

Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to share ratably (based on the number of shares of Class A common stock held) if and when any dividend is declared by the Company’s board of directors. Upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up, holders of Class A common stock are entitled to a pro rata distribution of any assets available for distribution to common stockholders, and do not have preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights.

Class B Common Stock

Shares of Class B common stock will only be issued in the future to the extent that additional common membership interests in JGW LLC (the "Common Interests", and the holders of such Common Interests, the "Common Interestholders") are issued by JGW LLC, in which case the Company would issue a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock.

Holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of Class B common stock do not have any right to receive dividends and upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up and will only be entitled to receive an amount per share equal to the $0.00001 par value. Holders of Class B common stock do not have preemptive rights to purchase additional shares of Class B common stock.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the operating agreement of JGW LLC, each Common Interestholder has the right to exchange their Common Interests in JGW LLC together with the corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock, for shares of Class A common stock, or at the option of JGW LLC, cash equal to the market value of one share of Class A common stock.

Class C Common Stock

Holders of Class C common stock are generally not entitled to vote on any matters. Holders of Class C common stock are entitled to share ratably (based on the number of shares of Class C common stock held) if and when any dividend is declared by the Company’s board of directors. Upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up, holders of Class C common stock will be entitled to a pro rata distribution of any assets available for distribution to common stockholders (except the de minimis par value of the Class B common stock), and do not have preemptive rights to purchase additional shares of Class C common stock.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the operating agreement of JGW LLC, Peach Group Holdings, Inc. (“PGHI Corp.”) and its permitted transferees have the right to exchange the non-voting Common Interests in JGW LLC they hold for shares of Class C common stock, or at the option of JGW LLC, cash equal to the market value of Class C common stock.

Each share of Class C common stock may, at the option of the holder, be converted at any time into a share of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Preferred Stock

The Company’s certificate of incorporation provides that the board of directors has the authority, without action by the stockholders, to designate and issue up to 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or series and to fix the powers, rights, preferences, and privileges of each class or series of preferred stock, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preferences, and the number of shares constituting any class or series, which may be greater than the rights of the holders of the common stock. No preferred stock had been issued or was outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Warrants Issued to PGHI Corp.

In connection with the IPO and restructuring, the Class C profits interests of JGW LLC held by PGHI Corp. were canceled and holders received in exchange warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock. The warrants issued in respect of the Tranche C-1 profit interests of JGW LLC entitle the holders thereof to purchase up to 483,217 shares of Class A common stock and have an exercise price of $35.78 per share. The warrants issued in respect of the Tranche C-2 profits interests of JGW LLC also entitle the holders thereof to purchase up to 483,217 shares of Class A common stock and have an exercise price of $63.01 per share. All of the warrants issued are currently exercisable, terminate on January 8, 2022, and may not be transferred. No warrants were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2016 or 2015. 

JGW LLC Operating Agreement

Pursuant to the operating agreement of JGW LLC, the holders of JGW LLC Common Interests (other than the Company) have the right, subject to terms of the operating agreement as described therein, to exchange their Common Interests and an equal number of shares of Class B common stock for an equivalent number of shares of Class A common stock, or in the case of PGHI Corp., an equivalent number of shares of Class C common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, 193,669 Common

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Interests in JGW LLC, in addition to an equal number of shares of Class B common stock, were exchanged for 193,669 shares of the Class A common stock pursuant to the operating agreement. There were no such exchanges during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

During the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, there were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

18.  Non-Controlling Interests

The Corporation consolidates the financial results of JGW LLC whereby it records a non-controlling interest for the economic interest in JGW LLC held by the Common Interestholders. Pursuant to an agreement between the Corporation and JGW LLC, any time the Corporation cancels, issues or repurchases shares of Class A common stock, JGW LLC cancels, issues or repurchases, as applicable, an equivalent number of Common Interests. In addition, any time Common Interestholders exchange their Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock, JGW LLC is required to transfer an equal number of Common Interests to the Corporation. Changes in the non-controlling and the Corporation's interest in JGW LLC for the quarter ending March 31, 2016 are presented in the following table: 

	Total Common Interests Held By:
	The J.G. Wentworth Company	Non-controlling Interests		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015	15,534,372	13,269,321		28,803,693
Common interests acquired by The J.G. Wentworth Company as a result of the exchange of units for shares of Class A common stock	193,669	(193,669	)	—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	15,728,041	13,075,652		28,803,693

The non-controlling interests include the Common Interestholders who were issued shares of Class B common stock in connection with the IPO as well as other Common Interestholders who may convert their Common Interests into 4,360,623 shares of Class C common stock.

19. Commitments and Contingencies

Arrangements

The Company had an arrangement (the “Arrangement”) with a counterparty for the sale of LCSS assets that met certain eligibility criteria, which expired on June 30, 2012. Pursuant to the Arrangement, the Company also had a borrowing agreement (the “Borrowing Agreement”) with the counterparty that gave the counterparty a borrowing base to draw on from the Company for the purchase of LCSS assets. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the amount owed from the counterparty pursuant to this Borrowing Agreement is approximately $10.4 million and $10.2 million, respectively, and is earning interest at an annual rate of 5.35% and is included in other receivables, net of allowance for losses, in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Arrangement also has put options, which expire on December 30, 2019 and 2020, that gives the counterparty the option to sell purchased LCSS assets back to the Company. The put options, if exercised by the counterparty, require the Company to purchase LCSS assets at a target internal rate of return (“IRR”) of 3.5% above the original target IRR paid by the counterparty.

Tax Receivable Agreement

Common Interestholders may exchange their Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock or, in the case of PGHI Corp., shares of Class C common stock, on a one-for-one basis or, in each case, at the option of JGW LLC, cash. For income tax purposes, such exchanges are treated as sales of Common Interests in JGW LLC to the Corporation. JGW LLC made an election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in connection with the filing of its 2014 federal income tax return which, upon each exchange, effectively treats the Corporation as having purchased an undivided interest in each of the assets owned by JGW LLC. As such, each exchange may result in increases (or decreases) in the Corporation’s tax basis in the tangible and intangible assets of JGW LLC that otherwise would not have been available. Any such increases (decreases) in tax basis are, in turn, anticipated to create incremental tax deductions (income) that would reduce (increase) the amount of income tax the Corporation would otherwise be required to pay in the future.

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In connection with the IPO, the Corporation entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with Common Interestholders who held in excess of approximately 1% of the Common Interests outstanding immediately prior to the IPO. The TRA requires the Company to pay those Common Interestholders 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax that the Company actually realizes in any tax year from increases in tax basis realized as a result of any future exchanges by Common Interestholders of their Common Interests for shares of Class A or Class C common stock (or cash). The cash savings in income tax paid to any such Common Interestholders will reduce the cash that may otherwise be available to the Corporation for operations and to make future distributions to holders of Class A common stock.

For purposes of the TRA, cash savings in income tax will be computed by comparing the Corporation’s actual income tax liability for a covered tax year to the amount of such taxes that the Corporation would have been required to pay for such covered tax year had there been no increase to the Corporation’s share of the tax basis of the tangible and intangible assets of JGW LLC as a result of such sale and any such exchanges and had the Corporation not entered into the TRA. The TRA continues until all such tax benefits have been utilized or expired, unless the Corporation exercises its right to terminate the TRA upon a change of control for an amount based on the remaining payments expected to be made under the TRA.

The exchange of Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock in 2014 resulted in a $207.0 million increase in the Corporation’s share of the tax basis of JGW LLC’s assets, which created current and future income tax deductions for the Corporation. The increase in tax basis, however, did not result in an income tax cash savings for the year ended December 31, 2014, because the Corporation would not have been a tax payer in the absence of such tax basis increase. Consequently, there is no liability associated with the 2014 exchanges pursuant to the TRA. The Corporation will compute any tax liability for similar exchanges in 2015 in conjunction with the preparation of its 2015 Federal tax returns. The Corporation, however, does not expect to have any tax liability associated with the 2015 tax year and will not benefit from income tax cash savings related to basis adjustments associated with the 2015 exchanges pursuant to the tax receivable agreement.

Loss on Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims. These proceedings and claims have not been finally resolved and the Company cannot make any assurances as to their ultimate disposition. It is in management’s opinion, based on the information currently available at this time, that the expected outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, the results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

Commitments to Extend Credit

The Company enters into IRLCs with customers who have applied for residential mortgage loans and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. These commitments expose the Company to market risk if interest rates change, and the loan is not economically hedged or committed to an investor. The Company is also exposed to credit loss if the loan is originated and not sold to an investor and the mortgagor does not perform. The collateral upon extension of credit typically consists of a first deed of trust in the mortgagor's residential property. Commitments to originate loans do not necessarily reflect future cash requirements as some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. Total commitments to originate loans approximated $428.2 million as of March 31, 2016.

20. Share-based Compensation

Under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights units may be granted to officers, employees, non-employee directors and consultants of the Company. As of March 31, 2016, 1.3 million shares of unissued Class A common stock were available for granting under this plan.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company had granted non-qualified stock options and performance-based restricted stock units to its employees and restricted stock shares to independent directors under the Plan. The Company recognizes compensation cost net of a forfeiture rate in compensation and benefits expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for only those awards expected to vest. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience taking into account its expectations about future forfeitures. 

Stock Options

Options were granted to purchase Class A common stock at exercise prices equal to the fair value on the date of grant, have a contractual term of ten years and vest generally in equal annual installments over a five year period following the date of grant, subject to the holder's continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The fair value of stock option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions and weighted average fair values:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Weighted average fair value of grant	$	0.62
Risk-free interest rate	1.78		%
Expected volatility	40.8		%
Expected life of options in years	6.5
Expected dividend yield	—

The Company recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of the stock options on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. During the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.3 million of share-based compensation expense in connection with the stock options issued under the Plan, respectively.

A summary of stock option activity for the three months ended March 31,2016 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted - Average Exercise Price		Weighted - Average Remaining  Contractual Term (in years)	Aggregate  Intrinsic  Value (Dollars in Millions)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	1,363,378		$	11.00	8.45	$	—
Granted	22,500		1.43
Exercised	—		—
Forfeited	(55,689	)	10.53
Expired	(32,440	)	12.59
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	1,297,749		$	10.81	8.38	$	—
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	1,257,141		10.83		8.37	—
Vested as of March 31, 2016	282,467		11.27		8.11	—

During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, stock options representing the right to acquire 44,500 and 73,571 shares vested with an aggregate grant date fair value of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax value of the difference between the closing price of Class A common stock on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money stock options that would have been received by the option holders had all the option holders exercised their options on March 31, 2016. The intrinsic value of the Company’s stock options changes based on the closing price of the Company’s stock. As of March 31, 2016, $4.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to the outstanding stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.39 years.

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The J.G. Wentworth Company

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

A summary of performance-based restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows:

	Performance- Based Restricted Stock Units		Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	191,250		$	9.48
Granted	11,250		1.43
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(26,250	)	10.10
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	176,250		$	8.88
Outstanding and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	—		—

Each performance-based restricted stock unit will vest into 0 to 1.5 shares of Class A common stock depending to the degree to which the performance goals are met. Compensation expense resulting from these awards is: (i) recognized ratably from the date of the grant until the date the restrictions lapse; (ii) based on the trading price of the Class A common stock on the date of grant; and (iii) based on the probability of achievement of the specific performance-based goals.

During 2015, management concluded it was no longer probable that the performance goals associated with the performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2014 and 2015 would be met. Consequently, the Company did not recognize share-based compensation expense during the three months endedMarch 31, 2016. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized less than $0.1 million of compensation expense in connection with the performance-based restricted stock units.

As of March 31, 2016, there was $0.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost relating to outstanding performance-based restricted stock units.

None of the performance-based restricted stock units had vested as of March 31, 2016.

Restricted Stock

 A summary of restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows:

	Restricted Stock Shares	Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	66,038	$	2.12
Granted	—	—
Vested	—	—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	66,038	$	2.12

Restricted stock granted to independent directors under the Plan cliff vest on the first anniversary after the grant date. The fair value of restricted stock is determined based on the trading price of the Class A common stock on the date of grant. There was no restricted stock granted during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The aggregate grant date fair value of the restricted stock granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $0.1 million. As of March  31, 2016, there was $0.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost relating to outstanding restricted stock that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.63 years.

The Company recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted stock on a straight-line basis over the one-year cliff vesting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized less than $0.1 million of share based compensation expense in connection with the restricted stock.

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The J.G. Wentworth Company

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Unvested Restricted Common Interests in JGW LLC

The following table summarizes the activities of unvested Restricted Common Interests in JGW LLC for the three months ended March 31, 2016:

	Unvested Restricted Common Interests	Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	27,777	$	6.30
Vested in period	—	—
Forfeited	—	—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	27,777	$	6.30
Outstanding and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	27,720	$	6.29

As of March 31, 2016, there was $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested Restricted Common Interests that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.65 years. Total share-based compensation expense recognized for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015 related to the Restricted Common Interests was less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

21. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period. Diluted EPS measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period.

In accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, all outstanding unvested share-based payments that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends and participate in the undistributed earnings with the common stockholders are considered participating securities. The shares of Class B common stock do not share in the earnings of the Company and are therefore not considered participating securities. Accordingly, basic and diluted net earnings per share of Class B common stock have not been presented.

In connection with the IPO, Class C profit interests of JGW LLC held by PGHI Corp. were exchanged for a total of 966,434 warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, these warrants were not included in the computation of diluted loss per common share because they were antidilutive under the treasury stock method.

During the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015, 1,335,924 and 1,344,958 weighted-average stock options outstanding, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted loss per common share because they were antidilutive under the treasury stock method. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015, 191,082 and 125,395 weighted-average performance-based restricted stock units, respectively, were antidilutive and, therefore excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share.

The operating agreement of JGW LLC gives Common Interestholders the right (subject to the terms of the operating agreement as described therein) to exchange their Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at fair value, subject to customary conversion rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications. The Company applies the “if-converted” method to the Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests in JGW LLC to determine the dilutive weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding. The Company applies the treasury stock method to the unvested Restricted Common Interests and the “if-converted” method on the resulting number of additional Common Interests to determine the dilutive weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding represented by these interests.

In computing the dilutive effect that the exchange of Common Interests and Restricted Common Interests would have on EPS, the Company considered that net loss attributable to holders of Class A common stock would decrease due to the elimination of non-controlling interests (including any tax impact). Based on these calculations, the 13,135,132 and 14,167,045 weighted average Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests outstanding and the 27,777 and 154,482 weighted average unvested Restricted Common Interests outstanding three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were antidilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted loss per common share.

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The J.G. Wentworth Company

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2016			2015
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Numerator for basic EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)
Effect of dilutive securities:
JGW LLC Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
JGW LLC unvested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
Numerator for diluted EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic EPS - Weighted average shares of Class A common stock	15,574,746			14,271,842
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options	—			—
Warrants	—			—
Restricted common stock and performance-based restricted stock units	—			—
JGW LLC Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
JGW LLC unvested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
Dilutive potential common shares	—			—
Denominator for diluted EPS - Adjusted weighted average shares of Class A common stock	15,574,746			14,271,842
Basic loss per share of Class A common stock	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)
Diluted loss per share of Class A common stock	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)

22. Business Segments

The Company's business segments are determined based on products and services offered, as well as the nature of the related business activities, and they reflect the manner in which financial information is currently evaluated by management. The Company has identified the following two reportable segments: (i) Structured Settlement Payments and (ii) Home Lending.

The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates our reportable segments using two metrics for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments of the Company and assessing their performance. The Company uses both U.S. GAAP and Adjusted Net Income (“ANI”) as measures of results from operations, which the Company defines as its net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP before non-cash compensation expenses, certain other expenses, provision for or benefit from income taxes and, for the Structured Settlement Payments segment, the amounts related to the consolidation of the securitization and permanent financing trusts the Company uses to finance its business. The Company uses ANI to measure its segment performance because it believes it represents a better measure of its core operating performance, as the operations of these variable interest entities do not impact business performance. In addition, the add-backs described above are consistent with adjustments permitted under the Company's Term Loan agreement.

The application and development of management reporting methodologies is a dynamic process and is subject to periodic enhancements. The implementation of these enhancements to the internal management reporting methodology may materially affect the results disclosed for each segment with no impact on consolidated results. Whenever significant changes to management reporting methodologies take place, prior period information is reclassified whenever practicable.

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The J.G. Wentworth Company

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Selected financial data for each reportable segment of the Company was as follows:

	Structured Settlement Payments			Home Lending		Consolidated
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Total revenues	$	44,699		$	21,878	$	66,577
Net (loss) income before income taxes	(47,161		)	5,472		(41,689		)
Total assets	4,843,028			318,100		5,161,128
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Total revenues	$	86,830		—		$	86,830
Net income before income taxes	(8,615		)	—		(8,615		)
Total assets	5,311,093			—		5,311,093

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business and related financing, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You should read the “Risk Factors” and the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis.

Overview

We are a diversified financial services company that specializes in providing solutions to consumers in need of cash. Our direct-to-consumer businesses use the internet, television, direct mailing and other channels to offer a variety of solutions including structured settlement payment purchasing, mortgage origination (both purchase and refinancing), prepaid cards and access to personal lending. We warehouse, securitize, sell or otherwise finance the financial assets that we purchase in transactions that are structured to ultimately generate cash proceeds to us that exceed the purchase price we paid for those assets.

We currently operate our business through two business segments: (i) Structured Settlement Payments and (ii) Home Lending. Our Structured Settlement Payments segment provides liquidity to customers by purchasing structured settlement, annuity and lottery payment streams. Our Structured Settlement Payments segment also includes corporate activities as well as prepaid card solutions and our provision of access to personal lending, both of which were in the nascent stage of development as of March 31, 2016. Our Home Lending segment specializes in originating, selling and servicing residential mortgage loans.

Consolidated Financial Highlights

	Three Months Ended March 31,
							2016 vs. 2015
	2016			2015			$ Change			% Change
	(In thousands)
Total revenues	$	66,577		$	86,830		$	(20,253	)	(23.3	)%
Total expenses	108,266			95,445			12,821			13.4
Net loss before income taxes	(41,689		)	(8,615		)	(33,074		)	383.9
Benefit for income taxes	(6,639		)	(3,155		)	(3,484		)	110.4
Net loss	(35,050		)	(5,460		)	(29,590		)	541.9
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(18,963		)	(4,115		)	(14,848		)	360.8
Net loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)	$	(14,742	)	1,096.1	%
Total TRB purchases	$	203,684		$	260,831		$	(57,147	)	(21.9	)%
Interest rate locks - volume	$	1,077,097		—			$	1,077,097		N/A
Loans closed - volume	$	568,302		—			$	568,302		N/A

The change in our net loss before income taxes was principally due to a $38.5 million increase in pre-tax loss from our Structured Settlement Payments segment that was the result of a $49.6 million decrease in realized and unrealized gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long term debt and derivatives driven by: (a) an unfavorable movement in the fair value interest rate used to value our residual interest cash flows, (b) lower TRB purchases, and (c) an unfavorable change in the fair value interest rate used to value our unsecuritized receivables. This decline was partially offset by an $8.6 million increase in interest income primarily due to an increase in the average fair value discount rate used to calculate interest income on the associated securitized assets. The increase in the Structured Settlement Payments segment's pre-tax loss was partially offset by the $5.5 million in pre-tax income generated by our Home Lending segment which we acquired on July 31, 2015. Home Lending's pre-tax profit was driven by the segment's $1,077 million in interest rate lock volume fueled in part by the decline in mortgage rates during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

We recorded a consolidated income tax benefit during the three months ended March 31, 2016 of $6.6 million compared to a benefit of $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company’s overall effective tax rate was 15.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to an overall effective rate of 36.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

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The net loss attributable to non-controlling interests represents the portion of loss attributable to the economic interests in JGW LLC held by the non-controlling Common Interestholders. The $19.0 million net loss attributable to the non-controlling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2016 represents the non-controlling interests' 45.7% weighted average economic interest in JGW LLC's net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $4.1 million net loss attributable to the non-controlling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2015 represents the non-controlling interests' 50.1% weighted average economic interest in JGW LLC's net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Regulatory Developments

We are subject to federal, state and, in some cases, local regulation in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These regulations govern and/or affect many aspects of our business as set forth more fully under “Part 1, Item 1. Business” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. There were no material changes in those federal, state and local regulations during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Structured Settlement Payments

Results of Operations

The table below presents the results of operations for our Structured Settlement Payments segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

	Three Months Ended March 31,						2016 vs. 2015
	2016			2015			$ Change			% Change
	(In thousands)
REVENUES
Interest income	$	53,002		$	44,392		$	8,610		19.4	%
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives	(9,857		)	39,739			(49,596		)	(124.8	)
Servicing, broker, and other fees	1,417			869			548			63.1
Realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities, net	137			1,830			(1,693		)	(92.5	)
Total Revenues	$	44,699		$	86,830		$	(42,131	)	(48.5	)%
EXPENSES
Advertising	$	12,033		$	15,840		$	(3,807	)	(24.0	)%
Interest expense	58,375			48,835			9,540			19.5
Compensation and benefits	9,197			12,798			(3,601		)	(28.1	)
General and administrative	5,345			4,639			706			15.2
Professional and consulting	3,187			4,438			(1,251		)	(28.2	)
Debt issuance	3			2,749			(2,746		)	(99.9	)
Securitization debt maintenance	1,432			1,496			(64		)	(4.3	)
Provision for losses	897			1,339			(442		)	(33.0	)
Depreciation and amortization	876			991			(115		)	(11.6	)
Installment obligations expense, net	515			2,320			(1,805		)	(77.8	)
Total Expenses	$	91,860		$	95,445		$	(3,585	)	(3.8	)%
Loss before income taxes	$	(47,161	)	$	(8,615	)	$	(38,546	)	447.4	%
TRB Purchases:
Guaranteed structured settlements, annuities and lotteries	$	166,384		$	234,972		$	(68,588	)	(29.2	)%
Life contingent structured settlements and annuities	37,300			19,499			17,801			91.3
Pre-settlement fundings	—			6,360			(6,360		)	(100.0	)
Total TRB purchases	$	203,684		$	260,831		$	(57,147	)	(21.9	)%

Revenues

Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $44.7 million, a decrease of $42.1 million from $86.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $49.6 million decrease in realized

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and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives partially offset by a $8.6 million increase in interest income.

Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was comprised of the following:

	Three Months Ended March 31,				2016 vs. 2015
	2016		2015		$ Change			% Change
	(In thousands)
Accretion income on finance receivables	$	50,722	$	41,071	$	9,651		23.5	%
Interest income on installment obligations	377		490		(113		)	(23.1	)
Interest income on pre-settlement funding transaction receivables	1,677		2,630		(953		)	(36.2	)
Interest income on notes receivable	205		190		15			7.9
Other interest income	21		11		10			90.9
Total interest income	$	53,002	$	44,392	$	8,610		19.4	%

The $9.7 million increase in accretion income on finance receivables was primarily due to an increase in the average fair value discount rate used to calculate interest income on the associated securitized assets partially offset by a decrease in our average outstanding securitized finance receivables balance during the periods. The $1.0 million decrease in interest income on pre-settlement funding transaction receivables was due to a reduction in the associated VIE and other finance receivables resulting from management's decision to curtail purchases of such assets in April 2015.

Realized and unrealized gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt, and derivatives for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was comprised of the following:

	Three Months Ended March 31,						2016 vs. 2015
	2016			2015			$ Change			% Change
	(In thousands)
Realized and unrealized gains on unsecuritized finance receivables	$	29,414		$	48,550		$	(19,136	)	(39.4	)%
Realized and unrealized losses on interest rate swaps related to warehouse facilities	(1,380		)	(275		)	(1,105		)	401.8
Total realized and unrealized gains on unsecuritized finance receivables and related derivatives	28,034			48,275			(20,241		)	(41.9	)
Unrealized losses on securitized finance receivables, debt and derivatives	(34,838		)	(9,129		)	(25,709		)	281.6
Gain on extinguishment of securitized debt	—			593			(593		)	(100.0	)
Loss on termination of interest rate swaps related to securitized debt	(3,053		)	—			(3,053		)	(100.0	)
Total realized and unrealized losses on securitized finance receivables, debt and related derivatives	(37,891		)	(8,536		)	(29,355		)	343.9
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) on finance receivables, securitized debt and related derivatives	$	(9,857	)	$	39,739		$	(49,596	)	(124.8	)%

Total realized and unrealized gains on unsecuritized finance receivables for the three months ended March 31, 2016 decreased $19.1 million from the three months ended March 31, 2015 as a result of the following: (i) approximately $9.7 million was due to a decrease of $50.8 million, or 20.0%, in guaranteed and life contingent structured settlement, annuity and lottery TRB purchases, from $254.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to $203.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and (ii) approximately $9.4 million was due to an increase the fair value interest rate used to value our unsecuritized finance receivables during the respective periods, partially offset by a modest increase in the discount rate applied to TRB purchases, or purchase yield, as compared to the prior year.

An increase (decrease) in the fair value discount rate in isolation results in a decrease (increase) in the estimated fair value of the associated asset which consequently results in a reduced realized or unrealized gain on unsecuritized finance receivables. The weighted average discount rate used to fair value our unsecuritized guaranteed structured settlement finance receivables as of March 31, 2016 was 4.36%, 39 basis points higher than the 3.97% weighted average discount rate used to fair value our unsecuritized guaranteed structured settlement finance receivables as of March 31, 2015.

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In contrast to the impact of the fair value discount rate on our revenues, an increase in our purchase yield in isolation results in a decrease in the purchase price of a structured settlement, annuity or lottery transaction which consequently results in an increased realized or unrealized gain on unsecuritized finance receivables. Throughout 2015 and the first quarter of 2016, we experienced significant competitive pressure in the business segment. Despite the competition, we were able to increase the average purchase yields on guaranteed structured settlements (the largest component of our TRB purchases) approximately 50 basis points during the three months ended March 31, 2016 from the three months ended March 31, 2015.

The $1.4 million loss on derivatives related to warehouse facilities during the three months ended March 31, 2016 was comprised primarily of a $1.3 million loss on the termination of interest rate swaps with a notional value of $54.1 million that were executed as part of our strategy to hedge interest rate risk.

The $25.7 million change in unrealized losses on securitized finance receivables, debt and related derivatives was primarily the result of: (i) a $15.7 million increase in the unrealized loss on our residual interests, and (ii) a $7.6 million unfavorable change in the unrealized gain (loss) on the securitized finance receivables and debt associated with the Peachtree Structured Settlement, LLC ("PSS") permanent financing facility. The $15.7 million increase in the unrealized loss on our residual interests was due primarily to a larger unfavorable movement in the fair value interest rate used to value our residual interest cash flows during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the movement in the associated fair value interest rate in the prior year. Specifically, the discount rate used to fair value our residual interests increased 89 basis points from 8.30% as of December 31, 2015 to 9.19% as of March 31, 2016 as a result of the widening of spreads in the asset-backed securities market during the first quarter of 2016. In comparison, the discount rate used to fair value our residual interests increased 26 points from 5.97% as of December 31, 2014 to 6.23% at March 31, 2015. The $7.6 million unfavorable change in the unrealized gain (loss) on PSS related finance receivables and debt was primarily due to an early amortization event that occurred in the first quarter of 2016 that resulted in future excess cash flows being applied to the repayment of the outstanding debt and related derivatives. The early amortization event was the result of an increase in the weighted average insurance ratings of the obligors of the related finance receivables. Principally as a result of the change in the PSS cash flows waterfall, we recorded a $5.1 million net unrealized loss during the period on the PSS related VIE finance receivables and securitized debt at fair value. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recorded a net $2.5 million unrealized gain on the associated PSS VIE finance receivables and securitized debt at fair value.

The $0.6 million gain on extinguishment of debt during the three months ended March 31, 2015 resulted from the early repayment of the 2004-A securitization debt issued by Structured Receivables, Finance #1, LLC. The associated finance receivables subsequently were included in the 2015-1 securitization.

The $3.1 million loss on derivatives related to securitized debt during the three months ended March 31, 2016 represents the loss on the termination of interest rate swaps related to the PSS securitized debt that had a notional value of $13.8 million.

Realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities, net, were $0.1 million for the three months March 31, 2016, a decrease of $1.7 million from the $1.8 million gain for the three months ended March 31, 2015, due to lower investment returns on marketable securities. The decrease was primarily offset by a corresponding decrease in installment obligation expense, net. These amounts relate to the marketable securities and installment obligations payable on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The marketable securities are owned by us, but are held to fully offset our installment obligation liability. Therefore, increases or decreases in gains on marketable securities do not impact our net income (loss).

Expenses

Total expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $91.9 million, a decrease of $3.6 million from expenses of $95.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Advertising expense, which consists of our marketing costs including television, internet, direct mail and other related expenses, decreased to $12.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $15.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to a $4.5 million decrease in our television spend that was partially offset by a $0.8 million increase in our internet related (paid-search) spend. These actions were part of our previously announced plan to turn around the Structured Settlement Payments segment in part by overhauling our media spend.

Interest expense, which includes interest on our securitization and other VIE long-term debt, warehouse facilities and our Term Loan, increased by 19.5% to $58.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $48.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The $9.5 million increase was primarily due to an increase in interest expense associated with our VIE securitized debt that resulted from an increase in the interest rate used to calculate interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in the average outstanding balance between periods.

Compensation and benefits expense decreased to $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to: (i) a $1.2 million decrease in incentive compensation expense, (ii) a $1.2 million decrease in severance expense and (iii) a $1.1 million decrease in salaries, commissions and payroll taxes that resulted from a combination of lower headcount and TRB purchase volume in the current period compared to the comparable period in the prior year. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2016, Structured Settlement Payments recorded

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a severance charge of $0.8 million in connection with our previously announced cost-saving initiatives. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the segment recorded a severance charge of $2.0 million related to the departure of several senior executives including our former President and Chief Operating Officer.

General and administrative expense increased to $5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The $0.7 million increase was primarily due to $0.6 million in broker fees paid in connection with the February 2016 direct asset sale of $161.3 million in discounted TRB purchases.

Professional and consulting costs decreased to $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The $1.2 million decrease was primarily due to (i) a decrease in third-party fees incurred in connection with the 2015 acquisition of Home Lending and (ii) an overall decrease in the use of outside consultants as part of our cost-saving initiatives.

The Company incurred less than $0.1 million in debt issuance costs during the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 as management elected to complete a direct asset sale in the first quarter of 2016 rather than a securitization transaction.

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net (Loss) Income, a Non-GAAP Financial Measure

We use Adjusted Net Income (Loss) ("ANI"), a non-GAAP financial measure, as a measure of our results from operations, which we define as our net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP before non-cash compensation expenses, certain other non-routine expenses, provision for or benefit from income taxes and the amounts related to the consolidation of the securitization and permanent financing trusts we use to finance our business. We use ANI as a measure of our overall performance because the operations of these variable interest entities do not impact the Structured Settlement Payments segment's business performance. In addition, the add-backs described above are consistent with adjustments permitted under our Term Loan agreement.

You should not consider ANI as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of ANI may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

A reconciliation of our loss before income taxes as reported under U.S. GAAP to ANI for our Structured Settlement Payments segment was as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(In thousands)
Loss before income taxes	$	(47,161	)	$	(8,615	)
Adjustments to reflect de-consolidation of securitizations:
Elimination of unrealized gain/loss on finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives post securitization due to changes in interest rates	34,838			9,129
Elimination of interest income from securitized finance receivables	(49,815		)	(39,969		)
Interest income on retained interests in finance receivables	5,834			5,166
Servicing income on securitized finance receivables	1,339			1,315
Elimination of interest expense on long-term debt related to securitization and permanent financing trusts	43,036			34,208
Swap termination expense related to securitization entities	3,053			—
Professional fees relating to securitizations	1,432			1,496
Other adjustments:
Share based compensation	307			410
Impact of prefunding on unsecuritized finance receivables	(4,253		)	2,272
Severance, mergers and acquisitions and other non-routine expenses	1,414			2,834
Adjusted net (loss) income	$	(9,976	)	$	8,246

Structured Settlement Payments' ANI for the three months ended March 31, 2016 decreased $18.2 million to a loss of $10.0 million from income of $8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The primary driver behind the $18.2 million decrease was the $20.3 million decline in realized and unrealized gains on unsecuritized finance receivables discussed previously coupled with a $6.5 million unfavorable impact of pre-funding rates on unrealized gains on unsecuritized receivables between

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periods. Partially offsetting this unfavorable change was a $9.0 million decrease in total expenses, after adjusting for the impact of the de-consolidation of the securitization entities, share-based compensation, income taxes, and other non-routine items.

Home Lending

Results of Operations

The table below presents the results of operations for our Home Lending segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

	Three Months Ended   March 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
REVENUES
Interest income	$	657
Realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs	16,656
Changes in mortgage servicing rights, net	877
Servicing, broker, and other fees	2,052
Loan origination fees	1,636
Total Revenues	$	21,878
EXPENSES
Advertising	1,942
Interest expense	1,125
Compensation and benefits	9,348
General and administrative	1,764
Professional and consulting	470
Provision for losses	691
Direct subservicing costs	640
Depreciation and amortization	426
Total Expenses	$	16,406
Income before income taxes	$	5,472

Key Metrics

Key operating statistics related to the origination and servicing of mortgage loans for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Mortgage Originations:	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest rate locks - units	3,978
Interest rate locks - volume	$	1,077,097
Loans closed - units	2,064
Loans closed - volume	$	568,302
	As of March 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage Servicing:
Loan count - servicing	13,181
Average loan amount	$	239
Average interest rate	3.72		%

In evaluating performance, we net the gains on mortgage loans sold, unrealized gains on mortgage loans held for sale, IRLCs, and associated derivative instruments (i.e., forward sales commitments to deliver mortgage loans and forward sales of

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MBS) resulting from fair value mark-to-market adjustments, with direct costs such as fees paid to third parties to originate and sell the associated mortgage loans, and present it as realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs, in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we generated $17.8 million in gross revenue from the sale of mortgage loans and netted against it $1.1 million in direct costs.

Loan origination fee income of $1.6 million represents revenue earned from originating mortgage loans and generally represents flat, per loan fee amounts.

Servicing, broker, and other fees represent revenue recognized for servicing mortgage loans for various investors that are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal balance. The primary driver of our servicing revenue is our MSRs portfolio. The outstanding unpaid principal balance of serviced mortgages was approximately $3.2 billion as of March 31, 2016, an increase of $180.3 million from December 31, 2015.

U.S. GAAP requires that MSRs initially be recorded at fair value at the time the underlying mortgage loans are sold with servicing rights retained. MSRs are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting period. The increase (decrease) in the value of our MSRs portfolio resulting from: (i) loans sold with servicing rights retained; (ii) the runoff of our MSRs portfolio including payoffs; and (iii) changes in fair valuation inputs and assumptions included in the valuation adjustments on MSRs, net, in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the fair value of our MSRs increased by approximately $1.8 million primarily due to the $180.3 million net increase in the unpaid principal balance of our MSRs portfolio, but was partially offset by $1.0 million in changes in the fair value of MSRs resulting from the decrease in mortgage interest rates during the quarter.

Interest income principally relates to our mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value, which is accrued to income based on the principal amount outstanding and contractual interest rates.

Interest expense represents interest on Home Lending’s: (i) five warehouse credit facilities with various financial institution used to originate mortgage loans held for sale that have a combined maximum borrowing capacity of $235.0 million; and (ii) a single operating line of credit with a maximum borrowing capacity of $6.0 million.

Compensation and benefits includes salaries for Home Lending employees, commissions paid to loan officers, applicable taxes and the cost of providing employee benefits. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, Home Lending recorded a severance charge of $0.4 million related primarily to the departure of a senior manager in the segment who was also a former owner of the acquired entity.

Home Lending’s general and administrative expense primarily represents the cost to lease and operate the segment’s headquarters in Woodbridge, Virginia and the various retail and direct lending call center offices across the country.

The provision for losses represents estimates of losses to be incurred on the repurchase or indemnification of purchasers of mortgage loans. Certain sales contract and GSE standards require us to repurchase a loan or indemnify the purchaser or insurer for losses if a borrower fails to make initial loan payments or if the accompanying mortgage loan fails to meet certain customary representations and warranties, such the nature and extent of underwriting standards. In the event of a breach of the representations and warranties, we may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the purchaser for losses it sustains on the loan. We record a provision for estimated repurchases and loss indemnification on loans sold, which is charged to the provision for losses.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income, a Non-GAAP Financial Measure

We use ANI, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a measure of Home Lending's results from operations, which we define as our net income under U.S. GAAP before non-cash compensation expenses, certain other non-routine expenses, and provision for or benefit from income taxes. We exclude these items in our calculation of ANI since we do not consider them part of our core operating results. In addition, these excluded items are consistent with adjustments permitted under our Term Loan agreement.

You should not consider ANI as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of ANI may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

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A reconciliation of our net income before income taxes as reported under U.S. GAAP to ANI for our Home Lending segment was as follows:

	Three Months Ended   March 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Net income before taxes	$	5,472
Adjustments:
Severance, mergers and acquisitions and other non-routine expenses	380
Adjusted net income	$	5,852

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(In thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	12,611		$	(75,708	)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,890		)	(905		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(35,578		)	148,824
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(30,857	)	$	72,211
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	57,322			41,648
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	26,465		$	113,859

Cash and cash equivalents declined $87.4 million from $113.9 million as of March 31, 2015 to $26.5 million as of March 31, 2016 due primarily to the following cash flows related to investing and financing activities during the twelve months ended March 31, 2016: (i) $55.3 million of cash used to acquire Home Lending, net of cash acquired and (ii) $11.7 million of cash used to purchase treasury stock. Additionally, the timing of our Structured Settlement Payment segment's financing transactions have a significant impact on our cash and cash equivalent balances. Until our 2015-3 securitization, our securitization transactions had historically been structured with an "initial close" in which we issued the principal amount of securitized debt and received: (i) cash in exchange for assets delivered and (ii) restricted cash in exchange for assets to be delivered 60 to 90 days in the future (referred to as the "pre-funding" date). On the pre-funding date, additional assets would be delivered to the lenders in return for the lifting of restrictions on the restricted cash.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we closed on two Structured Settlement Payments' financing transactions: (i) the prefunding associated with the 2014-3 securitization on January 26, 2015, which generated net cash proceeds to us of $71.8 million, and (ii) the initial close associated with our 2015-1 securitization on March 31, 2015, which generated net cash proceeds to us of $58.8 million. In comparison, during the first quarter of 2016 we closed on a single Structured Settlement Payments financing transaction: the direct asset sale's first pool of discounted TRB purchases, which generated net cash proceeds to us of $27.0 million. We closed on this direct asset sale's second pool of discounted TRB purchases on April 21, 2016, which generated net cash proceeds to us of $21.6 million. The impact of the timing and size of these financing transactions, coupled with the other cash flow transactions discussed previously, contributed to the lower cash and cash equivalents balance as of March 31, 2016.

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.6 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $75.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The $88.3 million increase in the net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to a $91.3 million increase in net proceeds from the sale of finance receivables. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities does not reflect the financing of our purchased receivables which has been an integral part of our Structured Settlement Payments segment and is reflected in net cash (used in) provided by financing activities. We did not securitize finance receivables in the first quarter of 2016 but chose instead, based on market conditions, to complete a direct asset sale to monetize our finance receivables. In contrast, we completed one securitization in the first quarter of 2015. The $91.3 million increase in net proceeds from the sale of finance receivables was partially offset by the net impact of the following: (i) a $35.3 million decrease in purchases of finance receivables reflecting lower TRB purchase volume in the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015, (ii) a $4.7 million increase in collections on

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finance receivables, and (iii) a $44.7 million net decrease in cash provided by operating activities resulting from the Home Lending segment's originations and purchases of mortgages held for sale (net of proceeds from the sale and principal payments on mortgage loans held for sale).

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $7.9 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 compared to $0.9 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2015. The $7.0 million increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to the Company making the final $7.6 million purchase price payment to the former owners of the Home Lending segment during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $35.6 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $148.8 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2015. The $184.4 million change was primarily attributable to a $214.7 million decrease in proceeds received from the issuance of securitization and other VIE long-term debt resulting from our previously discussed decision to complete a direct asset sale in the first quarter of 2016 rather than a securitization transaction, partially offset by: (i) a $29.3 million increase in proceeds (net of repayments) from our revolving credit facilities; and (ii) a $2.8 million reduction in purchases of treasury stock.

Funding Sources

We utilize a number of different funding sources to finance our segments and their associated business activities.

Structured Settlement Payments Segment

Structured Settlements and Annuities

We finance our guaranteed structured settlement and annuity payment stream purchases with available cash and cash equivalents or through three separate warehouse facilities. As of March 31, 2016 these three warehouse facilities had $700.0 million of aggregate capacity which consisted of: (i) a $300.0 million syndicated warehouse facility with a revolving period that ends in July 2016; (ii) a $300.0 million warehouse facility with a revolving period that ends in November 2016; and (iii) a $100.0 million warehouse facility with a two year evergreen feature that requires the lender to give us 24 months' notice prior to terminating the facility’s revolving line of credit. Subsequent to the expiration or termination of their respective revolving lines of credit, each of our warehouse facilities has an amortization period of between 18 and 24 months before the final maturity, allowing us time to exit or refinance the warehouse facility after the revolving period has ended. As of March 31, 2016, we had $667.2 million in total unused borrowing capacity across the three separate warehouse facilities used to finance our guaranteed structured settlement and annuity payment stream purchases.

We regularly assess our warehouse facilities and adjust the nature and amount of our committed warehouse lines in light of market conditions. In January 2016, we terminated a $50.0 million warehouse facility and in April 2016 we amended the $300.0 warehouse facility with a revolving period ending in November 2016 to reduce its capacity to $100.0 million. Subsequent to this amendment, our total borrowing capacity under our warehouse facilities is $500.0 million. We intend to renew or amend the three remaining guaranteed structured settlement and annuity warehouse facilities prior to the end of their respective revolving periods to better reflect our financing needs in the future.

Our warehouse facilities are structured with advance rates that range from 92.5% to 95.5% and discount rates that range from 8.0% to 9.2%. The discount rate is either fixed over the term of the facility or is based on a fixed spread over a floating swap rate, which we then fix through interest rate swaps at the time of the borrowing. The discount rate is used to discount the payment streams we have purchased, and these discounted payment streams are then multiplied by the advance rate to determine the amount of funds that are available to us under the warehouse facilities.

These warehouse facilities are used strictly to fund the guaranteed structured settlement and annuity payment stream purchases. Our ability to fund current operations depends upon our ability to secure these types of short-term financings on acceptable terms and to renew or replace the financings as they expire.

We have historically undertaken non-recourse term securitizations once we have aggregated in our warehouse facilities a sufficient value of structured settlement and annuity payment streams to undertake a securitization. At the close of each such securitization, the outstanding amount under each of the warehouse facilities is repaid. The amount of net proceeds we receive from securitizations is typically in excess of the amount of funds required to repay the warehouse facilities, resulting in a positive cash flow at the time of securitization. We did not securitize finance receivables in the first quarter of 2016 but chose instead, based on market conditions, to complete a direct asset sale of our aggregated structured settlement and annuity payment streams. The direct asset sale consisted of $161.3 million in discounted TRB purchases based on a deal discount rate of 5.02% and was comprised of two asset pools. The first pool, closed on February 18, 2016, consisted of $91.3 million in discounted TRB purchases and generated net proceeds to us of $27.0 million. The second pool closed in April 2016 and consisted of $70.0 million in discounted

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TRB purchases and generated net proceeds to us of $21.6 million. In contrast, during the three months ended March 31, 2015, we closed our 2015-1 securitization with an aggregate note issuance amount of $214.1 million which generated net proceeds to us of $58.8 million.

We intend, subject to market conditions, management discretion and other relevant factors, to undertake multiple securitizations or direct asset sales in the future. Diversifying our financing strategy allows us to realize greater cost efficiencies in our capital market transactions and provides us with increased flexibility.

The counterparties to the structured settlement and annuity payment streams we purchase have mostly investment grade credit ratings. Approximately 73.4% of the counterparties to structured settlement payment streams that we purchased in 2016 were rated “A3” or better by Moody’s. This reduced credit risk, together with the long weighted average life and low pre-payment risk, results in a desirable asset class that can be securitized and sold in the asset-backed security market or through outright-sale transactions.

Life Contingent Structured Settlements and Life Contingent Annuities

We finance our purchases of life contingent structured settlement and life contingent annuity payment streams through a committed permanent financing facility with a capacity of $150.0 million. This facility allows us to purchase life contingent structured settlement and life contingent annuity payment streams without assuming any mortality risk. This facility is structured as a permanent facility, whereby the life contingent structured settlement and life contingent annuity payment streams we purchase are financed for their entire life and remain within the facility until maturity. The payment streams purchased are funded at a fixed advance rate of 94%, while the discount rate used to value the payment streams is variable, depending on the characteristics of the payment streams. The life contingent structured settlement and life contingent annuity payment streams that we purchase are discounted at a higher rate than the discount rates applied to those payment streams under the committed permanent financing facility, with the result that the funds available to be drawn under the facility exceed the purchase price for the payment streams we purchase. This positive cash flow is used to support our business and cover a portion of our operating expenses. As of March 31, 2016, our permanent financing facility had $77.5 million of unused capacity for our life contingent annuity and structured settlement businesses.

Lotteries

Beginning in 2013, we have been purchasing lottery payment streams and have structured two of our guaranteed structured settlement and annuity warehouse facilities to allow us to finance lottery payment streams. This allows us to aggregate a pool of such payment streams that we subsequently include with structured settlement and annuity payment streams in securitizations and direct asset sales. We intend to continue to include lottery payment streams in securitizations and direct asset sales in the future.

Pre-Settlement Funding

We previously financed our pre-settlement funding transactions through a revolving credit facility. The $35.0 million facility was structured with a revolving period that ended on December 31, 2015. The principal amount outstanding under the facility as of December 31, 2015 was converted into a "term advance" requiring minimum principal payments over the subsequent 24 month amortization period with interest payable monthly and calculated in the same manner as the original credit facility.

We decided, beginning in April 2015, to curtail our purchases of pre-settlement transactions. We have, however, and will continue to broker leads for such transactions to third parties in exchange for broker or referral fees, and in the normal course of our business, we evaluate our existing pool of pre-settlement assets for retention or sale. Ceasing purchases of pre-settlement transactions has not had a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operation or cash flows.

Credit Facility

We have (i) a widely syndicated senior secured term loan with a principal balance of $449.5 million as of March 31, 2016 which matures in February 2019, and (ii) a $20.0 million revolving commitment that matures in August 2017. At each interest reset date, we have the option to elect that the senior secured term loan be either a Eurodollar loan or a Base Rate loan. If a Eurodollar loan, interest accrues at either Libor or 1.0% (whichever is greater) plus a spread of 6.0%. If a Base Rate loan, interest accrues at prime or 2.0% (whichever is greater) plus a spread of 5.0%. The revolving commitment has the same interest rate terms as the senior secured term loan. There are no principal payments due on the senior secured term loan until its maturity in February 2019.

The Credit Facility requires us, to the extent that as of the last day of any fiscal quarter there are outstanding balances on the revolving commitment that exceed specific thresholds (generally 15% of the $20.0 million borrowing capacity, or $3.0 million), to comply with a maximum total leverage ratio. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving commitment, and, as a result, the maximum total leverage ratio requirement was not applicable. Had the leverage ratio requirement been applicable as of March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015, we would not have satisfied the maximum

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total leverage ratio requirement and would have been required to repay the outstanding borrowings on the revolver in excess of the specified threshold.

Residual Financing

The Company has a Residual Term Facility that is secured by the cash flows from our residual interests in 28 securitizations and is structured with a $133.0 million A1 Note due in May 2021. The interest rate on the Residual Term Facility is 7.25%. The Residual Term Facility does not require minimum annual principal payments.

Securitization & Permanent Financing Debt, at Fair Value

We elected fair value treatment under ASC 825, Financial Instruments, (“ASC 825”) to measure the VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts and related VIE finance receivables. We have determined that measurement of the VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts at fair value better correlates with the fair value of the VIE finance receivables held by SPEs, which are held to provide the cash flow for the note obligations. The VIE debt issued by SPEs is non-recourse to us or our subsidiaries. Certain of our subsidiaries continue to receive fees for servicing the securitized assets which are eliminated in consolidation. In addition, the risk to our non-SPE subsidiaries from SPE losses is limited to cash reserves, residual interest amounts and repurchases of structured settlement payment streams that are subsequently determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the securitization or permanent financing trusts.

Other Financing

We maintain other permanent financing arrangements that have been used in the past for longer term funding purposes. Each of these arrangements has assets pledged as collateral, the cash flows from which are used to satisfy the loan obligations. These other financing arrangements are more fully described in Note 13 in our Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Home Lending Segment

Mortgage Loans Held For Sale

We finance our mortgage loan origination activities primarily through five separate warehouse facilities with an aggregate capacity of $235.0 million as of March 31, 2016. In April 2016, we modified the terms of our $25.0 million facility agreement and increased the availability of this facility to $40.0 million, which increased our aggregate borrowing capacity to $250.0 million. These credit facilities are generally renewed annually for a period of twelve months and represent secured lending facilities with our originated mortgage loans serving as collateral. In addition, our lenders require pledge fund deposits of approximately one percent of the facility’s capacity be maintained with the lender. Without these facilities we would not be able to meet our short-term liquidity requirements to operate our Home Lending segment.

Our Home Lending segment typically holds its mortgage loan inventory for 30-45 days with these warehouse facilities until the loans are sold to take-out investors or securitized directly with Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, at which time the amount outstanding with the warehouse facilities are repaid.

These warehouse facilities are used strictly to fund the origination of mortgage loans. Our ability to fund current operations depends upon our ability to secure these types of short-term financings on acceptable terms and to renew or replace the financings as they expire.

Operating Line of Credit

We maintain a $6.0 million line of credit with a financial institution that is generally renewed annually for a period of twelve months and represents a secured lending facility with our MSRs serving as collateral.

Consolidated Liquidity Needs

Short-Term Liquidity Needs

Our liquidity needs over the next 12 months are expected to be provided through: (i) cash generated from the purchase and subsequent securitization or direct asset sale of structured settlement, annuity, and lottery payment streams, and (ii) cash generated from our Home Lending segment's operations. Additionally, in the ordinary course of business we may consider selling our MSRs and pre-settlement assets or financing these or other uncollateralized assets, including but not limited to our residual interests from other securitizations, that were not financed through our Residual Term Facility. However, there can be no assurances that we will be able to continue to securitize or sell our payment streams or securitize/sell our mortgage loans at favorable rates, and/or obtain financing through borrowing or other means.

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Long-Term Liquidity Needs

Our most significant needs for liquidity beyond the next 12 months are the repayment of the principal and interest amounts of our outstanding senior secured term loan and the repayment of our residual financing facility. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity needs through excess cash flow generated through our securitization program, bank borrowings, debt refinancings, and new debt and equity offerings. However, there can be no assurances that we will be able to continue to securitize or sell our payment streams at favorable rates, securitize/sell our mortgage loans at favorable rates, or obtain financing through borrowing or other means, refinance our debt or raise new debt or equity.

As a consequence of the initial sales and any future exchanges of Common Interests for shares of our Class A common stock or Class C common stock, we may increase our share of the tax basis of the assets then owned by JGW LLC. Any such increase in tax basis is anticipated to allow us the ability to reduce the amount of future tax payments to the extent that we have future taxable income. We are obligated, pursuant to our tax receivable agreement with all Common Interestholders who held in excess of approximately 1% of the Common Interests as of immediately prior to our IPO, to pay to such Common Interestholders 85% of the amount of income tax we save for each tax period as a result of the tax benefits generated from the initial sales and any subsequent exchange of Common Interests for our Class A common stock or Class C common stock and from the use of certain tax attributes. We expect to fund these long-term requirements under the tax receivable agreement with tax distributions received from JGW LLC and, if necessary, loans from JGW LLC.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Information regarding our Contractual Obligations and Commitments appears in “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and is incorporated herein by reference. There were no material changes in those Contractual Obligations and Commitments.

Critical Accounting Policies

In establishing accounting policies within the framework of U.S. GAAP, management must make certain assessments, estimates, and choices that will result in the application of these principals in a manner that appropriately reflects our financial condition and results of operations. Critical accounting policies are those policies that we believe present the most complex or subjective measurements and have the most potential to affect our financial position and operating results. While all decisions regarding accounting policies are important, there are certain accounting policies and estimates that we consider to be critical.

A discussion of these critical accounting policies is located in the section titled “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies, judgments and estimates, including assumptions or estimation techniques utilized, as compared to the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Emerging Growth Company

We qualify as an "emerging growth company" as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or JOBS Act. As a result, we are permitted to, and may opt to, rely on exemptions from certain financial disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP that are applicable to other companies that are not emerging growth companies. We have taken advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to other companies that do not rely on such exemptions from financial disclosure requirements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which relates to how an entity recognizes the revenue it expects to be entitled to for the transfer of promised goods and services to customers. The ASU will replace certain existing revenue recognition guidance when it becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2016 and for non-public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-13, Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity, which relates to how an entity accounts for the financial assets and the financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity at fair value. The ASU will allow an entity to elect to measure its financial assets and financial liabilities using either the measurement alternative provided under this ASU, which allows for the entity to measure both the financial assets and the financial liabilities of its collateralized financing entities in its consolidated financial statements using the more observable fair value of either the financial assets or financial liabilities, or under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure. This ASU becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2015 and for non-public entities in the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods beginning after December

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15, 2016. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15,  Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which requires management to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances. The standard is effective for all entities for annual and interim periods ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Management will perform the required assessment and will provide the related footnote disclosures as appropriate.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which requires an entity to re-evaluate its consolidation for limited partnerships or similar entities. The ASU requires an entity to apply this amendment using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The ASU changes the criteria that an entity uses to identify a variable interest entity, how it characterizes the VIE for a limited partnership or similar entity and how it determines the primary beneficiary. For public entities, the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and for nonpublic entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which relates to how an entity accounts for the recognition of debt issuance costs as a deferred charge. The ASU will require an entity to recognize debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. This ASU becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and for non-public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The standard requires the new guidance to be adopted on a retrospective basis wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented will be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying this ASU. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Imputation of Interest, which further clarified ASU 2015-03. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments, which relates to how and when the acquiring entity recognizes adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period. This ASU eliminates the requirement to retrospectively account for these adjustments to their respective provisional amount with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill. This ASU becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2015 and for non-public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Management does not believe this ASU will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which requires an entity to classify deferred tax liabilities and assets as concurrent in the classified statement of financial position. For public entities, the ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and for all other entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe this ASU will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which amends the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. Although the ASU retains many current requirements, it significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The ASU also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. This ASU becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2017 and for all other entities beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, for all leases, with the exception of short-term leases, at the commencement date of each lease. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments of this update should be applied using a modified retrospective approach, which requires lessees and lessors to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-04, Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products, which addresses the current and potential future diversity in practice related to the derecognition of a prepaid stored-value product

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liability. This ASU becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2017 and for non-public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-06, Contingent Put and Call Options in Debt Instruments, which addresses diversity in practice in assessing embedded contingent call (put) options in debt instruments. This ASU becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2016 and for non-public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments of this update should be applied using a modified retrospective approach to existing debt instruments as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the amendments are effective. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarifies the implementation guidance in ASU 2014-09 related to principal versus agent considerations. This ASU becomes effective in concurrence with the adoption of ASU 2014-09, which was deferred for one year by ASU No. 2015-14, Deferral of the Effective Date. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU becomes effective for public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2016 and for non-public entities in the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligation and Licensing, which clarifies the implementation guidance in ASU 2014-09 related to identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. This ASU becomes effective in concurrence with the adoption of ASU 2014-09, which was deferred for one year by ASU No. 2015-14, Deferral of the Effective Date. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the future adoption of the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Structured Settlement Payments Segment

Market Risk

Market risk is the potential for loss or diminished financial performance arising from adverse changes in market forces, including interest rates and market prices. Market risk sensitivity is the degree to which a financial instrument, or a company that owns financial instruments, is exposed to market forces. Fluctuations in interest rates, changes in economic conditions, shifts in customer behavior and other factors can affect our financial performance. Changes in economic conditions and shifts in customer behavior are difficult to predict, and our financial performance cannot be completely insulated from these forces.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk on all assets and liabilities held at fair value with all gains and losses recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2016, the sensitivities of our exposed assets and liabilities to a hypothetical change in interest rates of 100 basis points are as follows:

	Balance as of March 31, 2016			Impact as of March 31, 2016 of a 100 basis point increase in interest rates			Impact as of March 31, 2016 of a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates
	(In thousands)
Securitized receivables, at fair value	$	4,147,060		$	(253,515	)	$	284,131
Company retained interests in finance receivables, at fair value	242,675			(43,981		)	48,822
Unsecured finance receivables, at fair value	73,338			(6,421		)	7,062
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,073		$	(303,917	)	$	340,015
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	$	(4,016,993	)	$	228,736		$	(252,316	)
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	(72,363		)	22,033			(24,151		)
Net impact	N/A			$	(53,148	)	$	63,548

These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. The impact of rate changes on securitized receivables is largely offset by the corresponding impact on securitization debt leaving the majority of the net change attributed to our retained interests.

In addition to the impact to our balance sheet noted above from changes in interest rates, the level of interest rates and our resulting financing costs are a key determinant in the amount of income that we generate from our inventory of structured settlement, annuity and lottery payment streams. If interest rates change between the time that we price a transaction with a customer and when it is ultimately securitized, our profitability on the transaction is impacted. For example, if the cost of our financing were to have increased by 1% for all of the payment streams we purchased during the three months endedMarch 31, 2016, and we were unable to mitigate the impact of this increase by hedging with interest rate swaps or other means, our income for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 would have been reduced by approximately $8.9 million. If instead this increase of 1% in financing costs were to have only affected our March payment stream purchases our income for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 would have been reduced by approximately $3.0 million.

Derivative and Other Hedging Instruments

Refer to Note 15, Derivative Financial Instruments, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q . Financial Statements which is incorporated by reference herein for a summary of the Company's derivative transactions.

Home Lending Segment

Interest Rate Risk

Changes in interest rates affect our operations primarily as follows:

• an increase in interest rates would increase our costs of servicing our outstanding debt, including our ability to finance servicing advances;

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• a decrease (increase) in interest rates would generally increase (decrease) prepayment rates and may require us to report a decrease (increase) in the value of our MSRs;

• a change in prevailing interest rates could impact our earnings from our custodial deposit accounts;

• an increase in interest rates could generate an increase in delinquency, default and foreclosure rates resulting in an increase in both operating expenses and interest expense and could cause a reduction in the value of our assets;

• a substantial and sustained increase in prevailing interest rates could adversely affect our loan originations volume because refinancing an existing loan would be less attractive and qualifying for a loan may be more difficult; and

• an increase in interest rates would increase our costs of servicing our outstanding debt, including our ability to finance loan originations.

We actively manage the risk profiles of IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale on a daily basis and enter into forward sales of MBS in an amount equal to the portion of the IRLC expected to close, assuming no change in mortgage interest rates. In addition, to manage the interest rate risk associated with mortgage loans held for sale, we enter into forward sales of MBS to deliver mortgage loan inventory to investors.

Consumer Credit Risk

We sell our loans on a non-recourse basis. We also provide representations and warranties to purchasers and insurers of the loans sold that typically are in place for the life of the loan. In the event of a breach of these representations and warranties, we may be required to purchase a mortgage loan or indemnify the purchaser, and any subsequent loss on the mortgage loan may be borne by us. If there is no breach of a representation and warranty provision, we have no obligation to repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor against loss. The outstanding unpaid principal balance of loans sold by us represents the maximum potential exposure related to representation and warranty provisions.

We maintain a reserve for losses on loans repurchased or indemnified as a result of breaches of representations and warranties on our sold loans. Our estimate is based on our most recent data regarding loan repurchases and indemnity payments, actual credit losses on repurchased loans and recovery history, among other factors. Our assumptions are affected by factors both internal and external in nature. Internal factors include, among other things, level of loan sales, as well as to whom the loans are sold, the expectation of credit loss on repurchases and indemnifications, our success rate at appealing repurchase demands and our ability to recover any losses from third parties. External factors that may affect our estimate include, among other things, the overall economic condition in the housing market, the economic condition of borrowers, the political environment at investor agencies and the overall U.S. and world economy. Many of the factors are beyond our control and may lead to judgments that are susceptible to change.

Counterparty Credit Risk

We are exposed to counterparty credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to various agreements. We monitor the credit ratings of our counterparties and do not anticipate losses due to counterparty non-performance.

	Balance at March 31, 2016			Impact at March 31, 2016 of a 100 basis point increase in interest rates			Impact at March 31, 2016 of a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates
	(In thousands)
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	$	187,146		$	(6,882	)	$	6,133
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	30,164			4,231			(9,716		)
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value	10,539			(10,809		)	4,781
Forward sale commitments, at fair value	(2,468		)	16,686			(11,042		)
Net impact	$	225,381		$	3,226		$	(9,844	)

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate controls over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer each concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

On July 31, 2015, we acquired Home Lending (formerly WestStar Mortgage Inc.). We continue to analyze, evaluate, and, where necessary, implement changes in controls and procedures as a result of this acquisition. Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter. The Home Lending acquisition was excluded from that evaluation. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, except as to the Home Lending acquisition, there has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting during that quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

Information regarding our legal proceedings appears in "Part I, Item 3 '"Legal Proceedings'" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and is incorporated herein by reference. There have been no material developments to any of our current legal proceedings described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Information regarding our risk factors appears in “Part I, Item 1A, ‘Risk Factors’” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and is incorporated herein by reference. There here have been no material developments to the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as noted below.

Our failure to meet the continued listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange could result in a delisting of our common stock

Our Class A common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), a national securities exchange, under the symbol “JGW”. In order to maintain this listing, we must maintain certain requirements including, among other things:

• average market capitalization of not less than $50 million over a 30-day trading period and stockholders' equity of not less than $50 million;

• average market capitalization of not less than $15 million over a 30-day period; and

• average closing share price over $1.00 over a 30-day period.

Given the volatility of our stock price, on November 16, 2015, we received a letter from the NYSE detailing the NYSE continuing listing requirements. Additionally, as of March 31, 2016, our average market capitalization and stockholders’ equity were below the applicable NYSE continued listing requirements. As such, after notification and an anticipated cure period, the NYSE may take steps to delist our common stock. If the NYSE delists our common stock for trading on its exchange, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

• a limited availability of market quotations for our common stock;

• reduced liquidity with respect to our common stock;

• a determination that our shares of common stock are “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in our shares of common stock to adhere to more stringent rules, possibly resulting in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our shares of common stock;

• a limited amount of news and analyst coverage for our Company;

• a negative impact on our overall business reputation and ability to execute on various initiatives; and

• a decreased ability to issue additional common stock or obtain additional financing in the future. 

Such a delisting would likely have a negative effect on the price of our common stock and would impair our stockholders’ ability to sell or purchase our common stock when they wish to do so. In the event of a delisting, we may take actions to restore our compliance with the NYSE’s listing requirements, but we can provide no assurance that any such action taken by us would allow our common stock to become listed again, stabilize the market price or improve the liquidity of our common stock or prevent future non-compliance with the NYSE’s listing requirements.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

There was no share repurchase activity during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6.Exhibits

Exhibit 31.1	Chief Executive Officer — Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
Exhibit 31.2	Chief Financial Officer — Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
Exhibit 32.1	Chief Executive Officer — Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
Exhibit 32.2	Chief Financial Officer — Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS	XBRL Instant Document.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	THE J.G. WENTWORTH COMPANY
May 10, 2016	By:	/s/ Stewart A. Stockdale
		Stewart A. Stockdale
		Chief Executive Officer and Director
May 10, 2016	By:	/s/ Scott E. Stevens
		Scott E. Stevens
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Stewart A. Stockdale, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The J.G. Wentworth Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 10, 2016	/s/ Stewart A. Stockdale
		Stewart A. Stockdale
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Scott E. Stevens, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The J.G. Wentworth Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 10, 2016	/s/ Scott E. Stevens
		Scott E. Stevens
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. 1350

(SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

I, Stewart A. Stockdale, Chief Executive Officer of The J.G. Wentworth Company (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:	May 10, 2016	/s/ Stewart A. Stockdale
		Stewart A. Stockdale
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. 1350

(SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

I, Scott E. Stevens, Chief Financial Officer of The J.G. Wentworth Company (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:	May 10, 2016	/s/ Scott E. Stevens
		Scott E. Stevens
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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VIE finance receivables, at fair value	[1]	4,439,811	4,376,458
Other finance receivables, at fair value		23,263	9,689
VIE finance receivables, net of allowances for losses of $8,759 and $8,659, respectively	[1]	95,534	99,874
Other finance receivables, net of allowances for losses of $1,551 and $1,707, respectively		9,450	10,468
Other receivables, net of allowances for losses of $273 and $273, respectively		16,755	16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	[2]	187,146	124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	[2]	30,164	29,287
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $9,219 and $7,961, respectively		5,262	5,674
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $21,330 and $20,700, respectively		29,799	30,429
Goodwill		8,369	8,369
Marketable securities		79,414	84,994
Deferred tax assets, net		0	2,250
Other assets		78,162	82,577
Total Assets		5,161,128	5,074,964
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and accounts payable		22,902	21,548
Accrued interest		23,944	22,380
Term loan payable		440,930	440,181
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value		72,363	66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		38,191	48,828
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		181,526	122,243
VIE long-term debt		198,133	199,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value		4,016,993	3,928,818
Other liabilities		55,380	65,106
Deferred tax liabilities, net		9,936	18,825
Installment obligations payable		79,414	84,994
Total Liabilities		$ 5,139,712	$ 5,018,805
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Additional paid-in-capital		$ 105,200	$ 104,713
Accumulated deficit		(86,852)	(70,765)
Total stockholders' equity including treasury stock		18,348	33,948
Less: treasury stock at cost, 542,072 shares as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.		(2,138)	(2,138)
Total stockholders’ equity, The J.G. Wentworth Company		16,210	31,810
Non-controlling interests		5,206	24,349
Total Stockholders’ Equity		21,416	56,159
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		5,161,128	5,074,964
Common Stock - Class A
Equity
Common stock		0	0
Common Stock- Class B
Equity
Common stock		0	0
Common Stock - Class C
Equity
Common stock		$ 0	$ 0

[1] Pledged as collateral to VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 6 “VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value” and Note 7 “VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses.”

[2] Pledged as collateral to Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 8 “Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value” and Note 9 “Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value.”

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
VIE finance receivables, allowances for losses	$ 8,759	$ 8,659
Other finance receivables, allowances for losses	1,551	1,707
Other receivables, allowance for losses	273	273
Fixed assets, accumulated depreciation	9,219	7,961
Accumulated Amortization	$ 21,330	$ 20,700
Treasury stock at cost (in shares)	542,072	542,072
Common Stock - Class A
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	16,270,113	16,076,444
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	15,728,041	15,534,372
Common Stock - Class B
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	8,715,029	8,908,698
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	8,715,029	8,908,698
Common Stock - Class C
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
REVENUES
Interest income	$ 53,659	$ 44,392
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives	(9,857)	39,739
Realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs	16,656	0
Changes in mortgage servicing rights, net	877	0
Servicing, broker, and other fees	3,469	869
Loan origination fees	1,636	0
Realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities, net	137	1,830
Total Revenues	66,577	86,830
EXPENSES
Advertising	13,975	15,840
Interest expense	59,500	48,835
Compensation and benefits	18,545	12,798
General and administrative	7,109	4,639
Professional and consulting	3,657	4,438
Debt issuance	3	2,749
Securitization debt maintenance	1,432	1,496
Provision for losses	1,588	1,339
Direct subservicing costs	640	0
Depreciation and amortization	1,302	991
Installment obligations expense, net	515	2,320
Total Expenses	108,266	95,445
Loss before income taxes	(41,689)	(8,615)
Benefit for income taxes	(6,639)	(3,155)
Net Loss	(35,050)	(5,460)
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(18,963)	(4,115)
Net loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company	(16,087)	(1,345)
Common Stock - Class A
EXPENSES
Net loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company	$ (16,087)	$ (1,345)
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	15,574,746	14,271,842
Diluted (in shares)	15,574,746	14,271,842
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders of Class A common stock of The J.G. Wentworth Company
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (1.03)	$ (0.09)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (1.03)	$ (0.09)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (35,050)	$ (5,460)
Total comprehensive loss	(35,050)	(5,460)
Less: comprehensive loss allocated to non-controlling interests	(18,963)	(4,115)
Comprehensive loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company	$ (16,087)	$ (1,345)

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock - Class A	Common Stock- Class B	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Non-controlling Interests	Accumulated Deficit	Additional Paid-In-Capital	Treasury Stock
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 56,159			$ 0	$ 24,349	$ (70,765)	$ 104,713	$ (2,138)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		15,534,372	8,908,698					542,072
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net loss	(35,050)				(18,963)	(16,087)
Share-based compensation	307				141		166
Share-based compensation (in shares)		0	0
Exchange of JGW LLC common interests into Class A common stock					(321)		321
Exchange of JGW LLC common interests into Class A common stock (in shares)		193,669	(193,669)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 21,416			$ 0	$ 5,206	$ (86,852)	$ 105,200	$ (2,138)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2016		15,728,041	8,715,029					542,072

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (35,050)	$ (5,460)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Provision for losses	1,588	1,339
Depreciation	672	544
Changes in mortgage servicing rights, net	(877)	0
Amortization of finance receivables acquisition costs	181	161
Amortization of intangibles	630	447
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,531	1,884
Proceeds from sale of and principal payments on mortgage loans held for sale	524,130	0
Originations and purchases of mortgage loans held for sale	(574,662)	0
Change in unrealized gains/losses on finance receivables	(151,223)	(36,376)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on long-term debt	172,592	(7,700)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on derivatives	5,774	4,380
Net proceeds from sale of finance receivables	91,335	0
Realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs	(16,656)	0
Purchases of finance receivables	(71,674)	(106,993)
Collections on finance receivables	133,133	128,476
Gain on sale of finance receivables	(21,660)	0
Recoveries of finance receivables	0	1
Accretion of interest income	(52,936)	(44,445)
Accretion of interest expense	(4,182)	(11,986)
Gain on extinguishment of debt	0	(593)
Share-based compensation expense	307	410
Change in marketable securities	(137)	(1,830)
Installment obligations expense, net	515	2,320
Deferred income taxes	(6,639)	(3,155)
Decrease (increase) in operating assets:
Restricted cash and investments	5,246	(6,052)
Other assets	7,845	388
Other receivables	(470)	2,092
(Decrease) increase in operating liabilities:
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	1,354	5,353
Accrued interest	1,564	691
Other liabilities	(620)	396
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	12,611	(75,708)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of Home Lending., net of cash acquired	(7,630)	0
Purchases of premises and equipment, net of sales proceeds	(260)	(905)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,890)	(905)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury stock	0	(2,797)
Issuance of VIE long-term debt	2,275	216,955
Payments on lease obligations	12	0
Repayments of long-term debt and derivatives	(86,511)	(84,710)
Gross proceeds from revolving credit facility	614,665	89,468
Repayments of revolving credit facilities	(566,019)	(70,092)
Issuance of installment obligations payable	763	999
Purchase of marketable securities	(763)	(999)
Repayments of installment obligations payable	(6,858)	(6,390)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	6,858	6,390
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(35,578)	148,824
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(30,857)	72,211
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	57,322	41,648
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	26,465	113,859
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	59,609	58,322
Cash paid for income taxes	100	28
Retained mortgage servicing rights in connection with sale of mortgage loans	2,511	0
Mortgage loans subject to repurchase rights from Ginnie Mae	6,360	0
Exchange of LLC Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock	$ 321	$ 0

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Background, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Background, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Background, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Organization and Description of Business Activities

The J.G. Wentworth Company (the “Corporation”) is a Delaware holding company that was incorporated on June 21, 2013. The Corporation operates through its managing membership in The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC (“JGW LLC”), the Corporation's sole operating asset. JGW LLC is a controlled and consolidated subsidiary of the Corporation whose sole asset is its membership interest in J.G. Wentworth, LLC. The “Company” refers collectively to the Corporation and, unless otherwise stated, all of its subsidiaries. The Company, operating through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has its principal offices in Radnor, Pennsylvania and Woodbridge, Virginia.

We are a diversified financial services company that specializes in providing solutions to consumers in need of cash. Our direct-to-consumer businesses use the internet, television, direct mailing and other channels to offer a variety of solutions including structured settlement payment purchasing, mortgage origination (both purchase and refinancing), prepaid cards and access to personal lending. We warehouse, securitize, sell or otherwise finance the financial assets that we purchase in transactions that are structured to ultimately generate cash proceeds to us that exceed the purchase price we paid for those assets.

The Company has identified the following two reportable segments:

(i) Structured Settlement Payments (“Structured Settlements”) - Structured Settlements provides liquidity to individuals with financial assets such as structured settlements, annuities and lottery winnings by either purchasing these financial assets for a lump-sum payment, issuing installment obligations payable over time, or serving as a broker to other purchasers of those financial assets. We engage in warehousing and subsequent resale or securitization of these various financial assets. Structured Settlements also includes prepaid card solutions and provision of access to personal lending and funding for pre-settled legal claims as well as our corporate activities.

(ii) Home Lending - Home Lending is primarily engaged in retail lending, originating primarily Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and conventional loans, and is approved as a Title II, non-supervised direct endorsement mortgagee with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). In addition, Home Lending is an approved issuer with the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") and U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) as well as an approved seller and servicer with the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”).

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The most significant balance sheet accounts that could be affected by such estimates are variable interest entity (“VIE”) and other finance receivables, at fair value; mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value; mortgage servicing rights, at fair value; intangible assets and goodwill; VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value; and VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2015 audited consolidated financial statements that are included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including those entities that are considered VIEs, and where the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, “Consolidation” (“ASC 810”). Excluded from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are those entities that are considered VIEs and where the Company has been deemed not to be the primary beneficiary according to ASC 810.

JGW LLC meets the definition of a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Corporation is the primary beneficiary of JGW LLC as a result of its control over JGW LLC. As the primary beneficiary of JGW LLC, the Corporation consolidates the financial results of JGW LLC and records a non-controlling interest for the economic interest in JGW LLC not owned by the Corporation. The Corporation’s and the non-controlling interests' economic interest in JGW LLC was 54.6% and 45.4%, respectively, as of March 31, 2016. The Corporation’s and the non-controlling interests' economic interest in JGW LLC was 53.9% and 46.1%, respectively, as of December 31, 2015.

Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interests in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of loss attributable to the economic interest in JGW LLC held by entities other than the Corporation. The allocation of net loss to the non-controlling interests is based on the weighted average percentage of JGW LLC owned by the non-controlling interests during the reporting period. The non-controlling interests’ weighted average economic interests in JGW LLC for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were 45.7% and 50.1%, respectively.

The net loss attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company in the unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 does not necessarily reflect the Corporation’s weighted average economic interests in JGW LLC for the respective periods because the majority of the benefit for income taxes was specifically attributable to the legal entity The J.G. Wentworth Company, and thus was not allocated to the non-controlling interests. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, $(6.5) million and $(3.1) million of the $(6.6) million and $(3.2) million total tax benefit, respectively, was specifically attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company. Refer to Note 16 for a description of the Company's income taxes.

Non-controlling interests in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets represent the portion of equity attributable to the non-controlling interests of JGW LLC. The allocation of equity to the non-controlling interests in JGW LLC is based on the percentage owned by the non-controlling interests in the entity.

All material inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current-period presentation.

Significant Accounting Policies

As of March 31, 2016 there have been no significant changes to the Company's accounting policies as previously disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

Recent Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

There were no accounting pronouncements adopted during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

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Business Combinations

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

In accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), the Company accounts for acquisitions by applying the acquisition method of accounting, which requires among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition.

On July 31, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Home Lending. The results of Home Lending are included in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition and are reported as a separate reportable segment. Home Lending is primarily engaged in originating, selling and servicing residential mortgage loans. Its acquisition represented a major step in the Company's strategy to become a more diversified financial services company.

The final acquisition fair value of the consideration paid was $74.6 million, which consisted of $53.2 million that was paid in cash and $13.0 million that was paid through the issuance of 1,572,327 shares of the Company's Class A common stock. The fair value of the 1,572,327 Class A common shares issued was calculated using the closing trading price of the Company’s common shares as of the acquisition date. An additional $8.4 million of consideration was accrued to reflect the estimated outcome of certain post-close adjustments included in the stock purchase agreement, of which $7.6 million and $0.8 million was paid in the three months ended March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, and thereby concluded our measurement-period adjustments.

The excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill in the amount of $8.4 million which was assigned to the Home Lending reporting segment. We elected to treat the acquisition of the stock as an asset acquisition and consequently, the goodwill and the intangible assets are expected to be deductible for income tax purposes under section 197 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Of the $23.8 million of acquired of intangible assets, $13.2 million was assigned to licenses and approvals that are not subject to amortization. The remaining $10.6 million of acquired intangible assets are subject to a weighted-average useful life of approximately 9.3 years. These finite-lived assets included affinity relationships of $9.5 million (10-year useful life) and a trade name of $1.1 million (3-year useful life).

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill by business segment includes the following as of:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Structured Settlement Payments	$	—	$	—
Home Lending	8,369		8,369
Total Goodwill	$	8,369	$	8,369

Intangible assets subject to amortization include the following as of:

	Structured Settlement Payments					Home Lending
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Cost		Accumulated Amortization
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Database	$	4,609	$	(4,267	)	$	—	$	—
Customer relationships	18,844		(15,630		)	—		—
Domain names	486		(452		)	—		—
Trade name	—		—			1,095		(346		)
Affinity relationships	—		—			9,547		(635		)
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	23,939	$	(20,349	)	$	10,642	$	(981	)
December 31, 2015
Database	$	4,609	$	(4,250	)	$	—	$	—
Customer relationships	18,844		(15,375		)	—		—
Domain names	486		(450		)	—		—
Trade name	—		—			1,095		(228		)
Affinity relationships	—		—			9,547		(397		)
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	23,939	$	(20,075	)	$	10,642	$	(625	)

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Amortization of intangible assets is included in depreciation and amortization in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Estimated future amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the nine months ending December 31, 2016 and for each of the succeeding five calendar years and thereafter is as follows:

	Estimated Future Amortization Expense
	(In thousands)
Remainder of 2016	$	1,897
2017	2,213
2018	2,030
2019	1,442
2020	1,257
2021	992
Thereafter	3,420
Total future amortization expense	$	13,251

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of the Company's indefinite-lived trade name, acquired in connection with the Company's 2011 acquisition of Orchard Acquisition Company ("OAC"), was $3.3 million. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of Home Lending's indefinite-lived licenses and approvals intangible asset was $13.2 million.

We evaluate our long-lived assets, including finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment between annual measurement dates. Management qualitatively determines whether it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of greater than 50%) that the fair value of the Company's reporting units and intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the two-step process to evaluate the potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.

In the first quarter of 2016, we performed a qualitative assessment based, in part, on the factors outlined below:

• Macroeconomic factors including the interest rate environment and the securitization and warehouse credit market;

• Industry specific factors including significant changes in competition and regulatory impediments;

• Cost related factors including an increase in labor and other operating costs;

• Overall financial performance, such as declining cash flows and revenues or earnings; and

• Other relevant entity-specific events such as changes in management, changes in stock price, and counterparty risks.

In performing our qualitative assessment, we identified and considered all relevant events and circumstances, including the Company's reporting units' recent financial performance, projected operating results, and the Company’s market capitalization. Based on the weight of evidence and the significance of the identified factors, we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the Company's goodwill, indefinite lived intangible assets and long-lived assets were less than their carrying values.

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard focuses on the exit price in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value reporting hierarchy to maximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value and defines the three levels of inputs as noted below:

• Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date.

• Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices in markets that are not active or quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

• Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable, reflecting the entity’s own assumptions about assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Fair value is a market based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant who holds the asset or owes the liability rather than an entity specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities at the measurement date. The Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company also evaluates various factors to determine whether certain transactions are orderly and may make adjustments to transactions or quoted prices when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have decreased significantly.

The above conditions could cause certain assets and liabilities to be reclassified from Level 1 to Level 2 or Level 3 or reclassified from Level 2 to Level 3. The inputs or methodology used for valuing the assets or liabilities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with the assets and liabilities.

The following describes the methods used in estimating the fair values of certain financial statement items:

For assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:

Marketable securities — The fair value of investments in marketable securities is based on quoted market prices.

VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value, and VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value — The estimated fair value of VIE finance receivables, at fair value, other finance receivables, at fair value and VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value, is determined based on a discounted cash flow model using expected future collections discounted at a calculated rate as described below.

For guaranteed structured settlements and annuities, the Company allocates the projected cash flows based on the waterfall of the securitization and permanent financing trusts (collectivity the “Trusts”). The waterfall includes fees to operate the Trusts (servicing fees, administrative fees, etc.), note holder principal and note holder interest. Many of the Trusts have various tranches of debt that have varying subordinations in the waterfall calculation. Refer to Note 14 for additional information. The remaining cash flows, net of those obligations, are considered a residual interest which is projected to be paid to the Company as the retained interest holder.

The projected finance receivable cash flows used to pay the obligations of the Trusts are discounted using a calculated rate derived from the fair value interest rates of the debt in the Trusts. The fair value interest rate of the debt is derived using a swap curve and applying a calculated spread that is based on either: (i) market indices that are highly correlated with the spreads from the Company’s previous securitizations and asset sales or (ii) the Company's most recent securitization or asset sale if it occurs within close proximity to the reporting date. The calculated spread is adjusted for the specific attributes of the debt in the Trusts, such as years to maturity and credit grade. The debt’s fair value interest rates are applied to the projected future cash payments paid on the principal and interest to derive the debt’s fair value. The debt’s fair value interest rates are blended using the debt’s principal balance to obtain a weighted average fair value interest rate which is used to determine the value of the finance receivables’ asset cash flows. In addition, the Company considers transformation costs and profit margin associated with its securitizations to derive the fair value of its finance receivables’ asset cash flows. The finance receivables’ residual cash flows remaining after the projected obligations of the Trusts are satisfied and are discounted using a separate yield based on an assumed rating of the residual tranche (9.19% and 8.30% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, with a weighted average life of 20 years as of both dates).

The residual cash flows are adjusted for a loss assumption of 0.25% over the life of the finance receivables in its fair value calculation. Finance receivable cash flows, including the residual asset cash flows, are included in VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value, in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The associated debt’s projected future cash payments for principal and interest are included in VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value.

For finance receivables not yet securitized, the Company uses the calculated spreads based on market indices, while also considering transformation costs and profit margin to determine the fair value yield adjusting for expected losses and applying the residual yield for the cash flows the Company projects would make up the retained interest in a securitization.

For the Company’s Life Contingent Structured Settlements (“LCSS”) receivables and long-term debt issued by its related permanent financing trusts, the blended weighted average discount rate of the LCSS receivables at the time of borrowing (which occurs frequently throughout the year) is used to determine the fair value of the receivables’ cash flows. The residual cash flows relating to the LCSS receivables are discounted using a separate yield based on the assumed rating of the residual tranche reflecting the life contingent feature of these receivables.

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value — The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is calculated using observable market information including pricing from actual market transactions, investor commitment prices, or broker quotations.

Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value — The Company uses a discounted cash flow approach to estimate the fair value of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) incorporating assumptions management believes market participants would use in determining the fair value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of MSRs include the contractual service fees, ancillary income and late fees, the cost of servicing, the discount rate, the float rate, the inflation rate, prepayment speeds and default rates.

Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value — The Company estimates the fair value of interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted mortgage backed securities (“MBS”) prices and estimates of the fair value of the MSRs and the probability, commonly referred to as the "pull-through" rates, that the mortgage loan will close within the terms of the IRLCs. These “pull-through” rates are based on the Company’s historical data and reflect the Company’s best estimate of the likelihood that a commitment will ultimately result in a closed loan. The Company estimates fair value of forward sales commitments based on quoted prices.

VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value — The fair value of interest rate swaps is based on pricing models which consider current interest rates, and the amount and timing of cash flows.

Forward sale commitments, at fair value — The fair value of forward sale commitments is based on pricing models which consider current interest rates, and the amount and timing of cash flows.

Assets and liabilities for which fair value is only disclosed in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:

VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances for losses — The fair value of structured settlement, annuity and lottery receivables is estimated based on the present value of future expected cash flows using discount rates commensurate with the risks involved. The fair value of pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing is based on expected losses and historical loss experience associated with the respective receivables using management’s best estimate of the key assumptions regarding credit losses.

Other receivables, net of allowances for losses — The estimated fair value of advances receivable and certain other receivables, which are generally recovered in less than three months, is equal to the carrying amount. The carrying value of other receivables which have expected recoverability of greater than three months, consist primarily of a note receivable, are estimated based on the present value of future expected cash flows using management’s best estimate of certain key assumptions, including discount rates commensurate with the risks involved.

Term loan payable — The estimated fair value of the term loan payable is based on recently executed transactions and market price quotations obtained from third-parties.

VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings — The estimated fair value of borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings is based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings — The estimated fair value of borrowings under revolving credit facilities and similar borrowings is based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

VIE long-term debt — The estimated fair value of VIE long-term debt is based on fair value borrowing rates available to the Company based on recently executed transactions with similar underlying collateral characteristics, reflecting the specific terms and conditions of the debt.

Installment obligations payable — Installment obligations payable are reported at contract value determined based on changes in the measuring indices selected by the obligees under the terms of the obligations over the length of the obligations. The fair value of installment obligations payable is estimated to be equal to carrying value.

The following table sets forth the Company’s assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of: 

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1		Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2		Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3		Total at Fair Value
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016:
Assets
Marketable Securities:
Equity securities
US large cap	$	26,479	$	—	$	—	$	26,479
US mid cap	4,824		—		—		4,824
US small cap	5,650		—		—		5,650
International	12,770		—		—		12,770
Other equity	3,846		—		—		3,846
Total equity securities	53,569		—		—		53,569
Fixed income securities
US fixed income	17,334		—		—		17,334
International fixed income	1,441		—		—		1,441
Other fixed income	—		—		—		—
Total fixed income securities	18,775		—		—		18,775
Other securities
Cash & cash equivalents	4,146		—		—		4,146
Alternative investments	637		—		—		637
Annuities	2,287		—		—		2,287
Total other securities	7,070		—		—		7,070
Total marketable securities	79,414		—		—		79,414
VIE and other finance receivables at fair value	—		—		4,463,074		4,463,074
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	—		187,146		—		187,146
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	—		—		30,164		30,164
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (1)	—		—		10,539		10,539
Total Assets	$	79,414	$	187,146	$	4,503,777	$	4,770,337
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	72,363	$	—	$	72,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	—		—		4,016,993		4,016,993
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (2)	—		2,468		—		2,468
Total Liabilities	$	—	$	74,831	$	4,016,993	$	4,091,824

(1) Included in other assets on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2) Included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1		Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2		Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3		Total at Fair Value
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2015
Assets
Marketable Securities:
Equity securities
US large cap	$	28,670	$	—	$	—	$	28,670
US mid cap	5,213		—		—		5,213
US small cap	5,477		—		—		5,477
International	14,068		—		—		14,068
Other equity	3,308		—		—		3,308
Total equity securities	56,736		—		—		56,736
Fixed income securities:
US fixed income	16,945		—		—		16,945
International fixed income	1,217		—		—		1,217
Other fixed income	—		—		—		—
Total fixed income securities	18,162		—		—		18,162
Other securities:
Cash & cash equivalents	7,634		—		—		7,634
Alternative investments	161		—		—		161
Annuities	2,301		—		—		2,301
Total other securities	10,096		—		—		10,096
Total marketable securities	84,994		—		—		84,994
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	—		—		4,386,147		4,386,147
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	—		124,508		—		124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	—		—		29,287		29,287
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (1)	—		—		4,934		4,934
Total Assets	$	84,994	$	124,508	$	4,420,368	$	4,629,870
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	66,519	$	—	$	66,519
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	—		—		3,928,818		3,928,818
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (2)			147				147
Total Liabilities	$	—	$	66,666	$	3,928,818	$	3,995,484

(1) Included in other assets on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2) Included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The following table sets forth the Company’s quantitative information about its Level 3 fair value measurements as of:

	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Assets
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.63% - 12.26% (3.90%)
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	30,164		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	9.50% - 14.06% (10.25%)
				Prepayment speed	8.85% - 22.11% (10.28%)
				Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($74)
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value	10,539		Internal model	Pull-through rate	32.99% - 100.00% (70.79%)
Total Assets	$	4,503,777
Liabilities
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	4,016,993		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.24% - 12.26% (3.46%)
Total Liabilities	$	4,016,993
December 31, 2015
Assets
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,386,147	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	3.33% - 12.30% (4.47%)
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	29,287		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	9.54% - 14.06% (10.27%)
				Prepayment speed	8.24% - 20.56% (9.06%)
				Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($75)
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value	4,934		Internal model	Pull-through rate	37.44% - 100.00% (74.91%)
Total Assets	$	4,420,368
Liabilities
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	3,928,818		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.69% - 12.30% (4.13%)
Total Liabilities	$	3,928,818

     A significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of most of the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value using unobservable inputs (Level 3) is the discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate used to estimate fair value in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement of the corresponding asset or liability. An additional significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the mortgage servicing rights, at fair value, is prepayment speed. Significant increases (decreases) in the prepayment speed used to estimate the fair value of mortgage servicing rights in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the cost of servicing used to estimate the fair value of mortgage servicing rights in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the pull-through rate used to estimate the fair value of IRLCs in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

The changes in assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	VIE and other  finance receivables,  at fair value			Mortgage Servicing Rights, at fair value		Interest Rate Lock Commitments, at fair value			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	4,386,147		$	29,287	$	4,934		$	4,420,368
Total gains (losses):
Included in earnings / losses	151,223			877		10,539			162,639
Realized gain (loss) on sale of finance receivable	21,660			—		—			21,660
Included in other comprehensive gain	—			—		—			—
Purchases of finance receivables	71,994			—		—			71,994
Interest accreted	49,131			—		—			49,131
Payments received	(125,746		)	—		—			(125,746		)
Sale of finance receivables	(91,335		)	—		—			(91,335		)
Transfers to/from other balance sheet line items	—			—		(4,934		)	(4,934		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—		—			—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	4,463,074		$	30,164	$	10,539		$	4,503,777
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held as of:
March 31, 2016	$	151,223		$	877	$	10,539		$	162,639
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	4,523,835		$	—	$	—		$	4,523,835
Total gains (losses):
Included in earnings / losses	36,449			—		—			36,449
Included in other comprehensive gain	—			—		—			—
Purchases of finance receivables	100,446			—		—			100,446
Interest accreted	39,284			—		—			39,284
Payments received	(117,306		)	—		—			(117,306		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—		—			—
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	4,582,708		$	—	$	—		$	4,582,708
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held as of:
March 31, 2015	$	36,449		$	—	$	—		$	36,449

The changes in liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	VIE long-term debt issued  by securitizations and  permanent financing  trusts, at fair value
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	3,928,818
Net (gains) losses:
Included in earnings / losses	172,592
Issuances	2,275
Interest accreted	(5,281		)
Repayments	(81,411		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	4,016,993
The amount of net losses for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to long-term debt still held as of:
March 31, 2016	$	172,592
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	4,031,864
Net (gains) losses:
Included in earnings / losses	(8,293		)
Issuances	216,955
Interest accreted	(13,098		)
Repayments	(83,177		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	4,144,251
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to long-term debt still held as of:
March 31, 2015	$	(7,700	)

Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 are reported in the following revenue categories:

	VIE and other finance  receivables and long- term debt, at fair value			Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		Interest Rate Lock Commitments, at fair value
	(In thousands)
Net gains included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016	$	291		$	877	$	10,539
Unrealized (losses) gains for the three months ended March 31, 2016 relating to assets and long-term debt still held as of March 31, 2016	$	(21,369	)	$	877	$	10,539
Net gains included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015	$	44,742		$	—	$	—
Unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2015 relating to assets and long-term debt still held as of March 31, 2015	$	44,149		$	—	$	—

The Company discloses fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recorded at fair value in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. As such, the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, are as follows:

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
	Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	$	4,463,074	$	4,386,147	$	4,386,147
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses (1)	98,642		104,984		103,609		110,342
Other receivables, net of allowance for losses	16,755		16,755		16,285		16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	187,146		187,146		124,508		124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	30,164		30,164		29,287		29,287
Marketable securities	79,414		79,414		84,994		84,994
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (2)	10,539		10,539		4,934		4,934
Financial liabilities:
Term loan payable (1)	265,625		440,930		325,558		440,181
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	72,363		72,363		66,519		66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings (1)	40,341		38,191		53,737		48,828
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	181,526		181,526		122,243		122,243
VIE long-term debt (1)	193,389		198,133		194,211		199,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	4,016,993		4,016,993		3,928,818		3,928,818
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (3)	2,468		2,468		147		147
Installment obligations payable	79,414		79,414		84,994		84,994

(1) These represent financial instruments not recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Such financial instruments would be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. 

(2) Included in the Other assets on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(3) Included in the Other liabilities on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value [Abstract]

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value

The Company has elected to fair value newly originated guaranteed structured settlements in accordance with ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”).  Additionally, as a result of the Company including lottery winning finance receivables starting with its 2013-1 asset securitization, the Company also elected to fair value newly originated lottery winnings effective January 1, 2013. VIE and other finance receivables for which the fair value option was elected consist of the following:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Maturity value	$	6,773,874		$	6,876,687
Unearned income	(2,310,800		)	(2,490,540		)
Net carrying amount	$	4,463,074		$	4,386,147

Encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value were as follows:

Encumbrance	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
VIE securitization debt (2)	$	4,304,267	$	4,236,520
$100 million credit facility (JGW-S III)(1)	12,847		1,664
$300 million credit facility (JGW V)(1)	15,191		54,306
$300 million credit facility (JGW VII)(1)	20,350		—
$100 million permanent financing related to 2011-A (2)	87,156		83,968
Encumbered VIE finance receivables, at fair value	4,439,811		4,376,458
Not encumbered	23,263		9,689
Total VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	$	4,386,147

(1) Refer to Note 11.

(2) Refer to Note 14.

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the residual cash flows from the Company’s finance receivables, at fair value, were pledged as collateral for the Residual Term Facility. Refer to Note 13 for additional information.

In February 2016, the Company completed a direct asset sale in which $151.5 million of total receivable balances (“TRB”) purchases was sold for $91.3 million. The Company recognized a $21.7 million gain, which is included in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.  No servicing asset or liability was recognized in connection with the direct asset sale.

The Company is engaged to service certain finance receivables it sold to third parties. Servicing fee revenue related to those receivables are included in servicing, broker, and other fees in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
	(In thousands)
Servicing fee income	$	209	$	212

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses

VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses consist of the following:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Structured settlements and annuities	$	70,507		$	72,121
Less: unearned income	(44,476		)	(45,825		)
	26,031			26,296
Lottery winnings	68,535			70,589
Less: unearned income	(19,298		)	(20,153		)
	49,237			50,436
Pre-settlement funding transactions	40,310			44,299
Less: deferred revenue	(1,016		)	(1,144		)
	39,294			43,155
Attorney cost financing	732			821
Less: deferred revenue	—			—
	732			821
VIE and other finance receivables, gross	115,294			120,708
Less: allowance for losses	(10,310		)	(10,366		)
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances	$	104,984		$	110,342

Encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses are as follows:

Encumbrance	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
VIE long-term debt (2)	$	68,502	$	69,691
$35.0 million pre-settlement credit facility (1)	22,016		25,401
$45.1 million long-term pre-settlement facility (2)	3,794		3,533
$2.5 million long-term facility (2)	1,222		1,249
Encumbered VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	95,534		99,874
Not encumbered	9,450		10,468
Total VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances	$	104,984	$	110,342

(1) Refer to Note 11.

(2) Refer to Note 13.

 Activity in the allowance for losses for VIE and other finance receivables is as follows:

	Structured Settlement and Annuity Purchasing			Lottery			Pre-settlement funding transactions			Attorney cost financing			Total
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Allowance for losses:
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(10,013	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,366	)
Provision for loss	125			—			(1,022		)	—			(897		)
Charge-offs	—			—			1,078			—			1,078
Recoveries	(125		)	—			—			—			(125		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(9,957	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,310	)
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—		$	—		$	(2,028	)	$	(284	)	$	(2,312	)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	(69		)	—			(7,929		)	—			(7,998		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(9,957	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,310	)
VIE and other finance receivables, net:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	25,962		$	49,237		$	71		$	448		$	75,718
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			29,266			—			29,266
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	25,962		$	49,237		$	29,337		$	448		$	104,984
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Allowance for losses:
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(56	)	$	(3	)	$	(9,786	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,128	)
Provision for loss	(26		)	—			(1,313		)	—			(1,339		)
Charge-offs	30			—			1,036			—			1,066
Recoveries	(2		)	—			—			—			(2		)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(10,063	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,403	)
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(2,858	)	$	—		$	(2,915	)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			(7,205		)	(283		)	(7,488		)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(10,063	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,403	)
VIE and other finance receivables, net:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	26,531		$	56,259		$	322		$	—		$	83,112
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			45,735			920			46,655
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	26,531		$	56,259		$	46,057		$	920		$	129,767

Management makes estimates in determining the allowance for losses on finance receivables. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates, including current economic conditions and delinquency rates. Because the allowance for losses is dependent on general and other economic conditions beyond the Company’s control, it is possible that the estimate for the allowance for losses could differ materially from the currently reported amount in the near term. 

The Company suspends recognizing interest income on a receivable when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all payments according to the contractual terms of the underlying agreement. Management considers all information available in assessing collectability. Collectability is measured on a receivable-by-receivable basis by either the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective rate, the observable market price for the receivable or the fair value of the collateral if the receivable is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous receivables, such as pre-settlement funding transactions, are collectively assessed for collectability.

Payments received on past due receivables and finance receivables on which the Company has suspended recognizing revenue are applied first to principal and then to accrued interest. Additionally, the Company generally does not resume recognition of interest income once it has been suspended. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had discontinued recognition of income on pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing receivables in the amount of $13.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had discontinued recognition of income on pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing receivables in the amount of $12.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing are usually outstanding for a period of time exceeding one year. The Company assesses the status of the individual pre-settlement funding transactions to determine whether there are any case specific concerns that need to be addressed and included in the allowance for losses on finance receivables. The Company also analyzes pre-settlement funding transactions on a portfolio basis based on the advances’ age as the ability to collect is correlated to the duration of time the advances are outstanding.

The following table presents gross finance receivables related to pre-settlement funding transactions based on their year of origination as of:

Year of Origination	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
2009	$	983	$	1,229
2010	2,717		2,759
2011	5,375		5,597
2012	5,602		6,212
2013	6,320		6,772
2014	15,736		17,773
2015	3,577		3,957
2016	—		—
Total	$	40,310	$	44,299

Based on historical portfolio experience, the Company reserved for pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing $10.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2016, and $10.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2015.

The following table presents portfolio delinquency status excluding pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing as of:

	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net		VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net > 90 days accruing
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Structured settlements and annuities	$	5	$	5	$	114	$	124	$	25,907	$	26,031	$	—
Lottery winnings	8		99		113		220		49,017		49,237		—
Total	$	13	$	104	$	227	$	344	$	74,924	$	75,268	$	—
December 31, 2015
Structured settlements and annuities	$	9	$	8	$	481	$	498	$	25,729	$	26,227	$	—
Lottery winnings	3		3		206		212		50,224		50,436		—
Total	$	12	$	11	$	687	$	710	$	75,953	$	76,663	$	—

Pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing do not have set due dates as payment is dependent on the underlying case settling.

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Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Mortgage Loans, Held for Sale, at Fair Value

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value, were as follows:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans held for sale	$	179,508	$	120,253
Fair value adjustment	7,638		4,255
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	$	187,146	$	124,508

A reconciliation of the changes in mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value is presented in the following table:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	124,508
Originations and purchases of mortgage loans held for sale, net of fees	574,662
Proceeds from sale of and principal payments on mortgage loans held for sale	(524,130		)
Net change in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale	12,106
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	187,146

Included in mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value, are loans which were purchased out of Ginnie Mae pools when the Company is the named servicer. As the named servicer, the Company has the right to purchase any individual loan in a Ginnie Mae securitization pool if that loan meets certain criteria, including being delinquent greater than 90 days.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company purchased $6.4 million of mortgage loans from Ginnie Mae securitization pools with the intent to re-pool them into new Ginnie Mae securitizations or otherwise to sell to third-party investors.

The Company did not have any mortgage loans held for sale on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

Loan Servicing and Repurchase Reserve

Mortgage loans sold to investors by the Company which met investor and agency underwriting guidelines at the time of sale may be subject to repurchase in the event of specific default by the borrower or subsequent discovery that underwriting standards were not met. The Company may, upon mutual agreement, indemnify the investor against future losses on such loans. The Company has established a reserve for potential losses related to these representations and warranties. The Company has also established a reserve for potential losses related to impaired loans within its servicing portfolio. In assessing the adequacy of the reserve, the Company evaluates various factors including actual write-offs during the period, historical loss experience, known delinquent loans and GSE guidelines. Actual losses incurred are reflected as write-offs against the reserve liability. The loan servicing and repurchase reserve is included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The associated expense is included in the provision for losses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The activity in the loan servicing and repurchase reserve was as follows:

	Loan Indemnification Reserve
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	2,575
Provision for loan servicing and repurchases	691
Write-offs, net	(564		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	2,702

Due to the uncertainty in the various estimates with the loan servicing and repurchase reserve, there may be a range of losses in excess of the recorded loan servicing and repurchase reserve that is reasonably possible. The estimate of the range of possible loss does not represent a probable loss, and is based on current available information, significant judgment, and a number of assumptions that are subject to change.

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Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value

Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value

The activity of MSRs was as follows:

	MSRs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	29,287
Additions due to loans sold, servicing retained	2,511
Reductions due to loan payoffs and foreclosures	(680		)
Fair value adjustment	(954		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	30,164

The unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans serviced was $3.2 billion as of March 31, 2016 and $3.0 billion as of December 31, 2015. Conforming conventional loans serviced by the Company are sold to Fannie Mae on a non-recourse basis, whereby foreclosure losses are generally the responsibility of Fannie Mae, and not the Company. Similarly, the government loans serviced by the Company are secured through Ginnie Mae, whereby the Company is insured against loss by the FHA or partially guaranteed against loss by the VA or other GSEs.

The key assumptions used in determining the fair value of the Company's MSRs were as follows:

	March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015
	Range (Weighted Average)
Discount rates	9.50% - 14.06% (10.25%)	9.54% - 14.06% (10.27%)
Prepayment speed	8.85% - 22.11% (10.28%)	8.24% - 20.56% (9.06%)
Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($74)	$65 - $90 ($75)

The hypothetical effect of an adverse change in these key assumptions that would result in a decrease in fair values are as follows:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
Discount rate:
Effect on value - 100 basis points adverse change	$	(1,055	)	$	(1,082	)
Effect on value - 200 basis points adverse change	$	(2,039	)	$	(2,088	)
Prepayment speeds:
Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$	(603	)	$	(542	)
Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$	(1,213	)	$	(1,085	)
Cost of servicing:
Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$	(230	)	$	(232	)
Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$	(461	)	$	(463	)

These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the table demonstrates, the Company's methodology for estimating the fair value of MSRs is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions. For example, actual prepayment experience may differ and any difference may have a material effect on the fair value of MSRs. Changes in fair value resulting from changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; however, changes in one factor may be associated with changes in another (for example, decreases in market interest rates may indicate higher prepayments; however, this may be partially offset by lower prepayment due to other factors such as a borrower's diminished opportunity to refinance), which may magnify or counteract the sensitivities. Thus, any measurement of the fair value of MSRs is limited by the conditions existing and assumptions made as of a particular point in time. Those assumptions may not be appropriate if they are applied to a different point in time.

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Term Loan Payable

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Term Loan Payable

Term Loan Payable

The Company has a senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) that consists of a term loan (the “Term Loan”) with an outstanding principal balance of $449.5 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and a $20.0 million revolving commitment. There are no principal payments due on the Term Loan until its maturity in February 2019 and the revolving commitment matures in August 2017. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries are guarantors of the Credit Facility and substantially all of the non-securitized and non-collateralized assets of the Company are pledged as security for the repayment of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.

At each interest reset date, the Company has the option to elect that the Term Loan be either a Eurodollar loan or a Base Rate loan. If a Eurodollar loan, interest on the Term Loan accrues at either Libor or 1.00% (whichever is greater) plus a spread of 6.00%. If a Base Rate loan, interest accrues at prime or 2.00% (whichever is greater) plus a spread of 5.00%. As of March 31, 2016, the interest rate on the Term Loan was 7.00%, as it is currently a Eurodollar loan. The revolving commitment has the same interest rate terms as the Term Loan. In addition, the revolving commitment is subject to an unused fee of 0.5% per annum and provides for the issuance of letters of credit equal to $10.0 million, subject to customary terms and fees.

The Credit Facility requires the Company, to the extent that as of the last day of any fiscal quarter there are outstanding balances on the revolving commitment that exceed specific thresholds (generally 15% of the $20.0 million borrowing capacity, or $3.0 million), to comply with a maximum total leverage ratio. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving commitment, and, as a result, the maximum total leverage ratio requirement pertaining to the $20.0 million revolving commitment was not applicable. Had the leverage ratio requirement been applicable as of March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015, the Company would not have satisfied the maximum total leverage ratio requirement and would have been required to repay the outstanding borrowings on the revolver in excess of the specified threshold. The Credit Facility also limits the Company and certain of its subsidiaries from engaging in certain activities, including incurring additional indebtedness and liens, making investments, transacting with affiliates, disposing of assets, and various other activities.

In addition, the Credit Facility limits, with certain exceptions, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries from paying cash dividends and making loans to the Company, the calculation of which is performed annually as of the end of each fiscal year.

Interest expense relating to the Term Loan for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was approximately $10.1 million and $10.0 million, respectively.

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VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets consist of the following as of:

	Entity	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
$100 million variable funding note facility with interest payable monthly (6.5% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015), collateralized by JGW-S III, LLC ("JGW-S III") structured settlements receivables, 2-year revolving period with 18 months amortization period thereafter upon notice by the issuer or the note holder with all principal and interest outstanding payable no later than October 15, 2048. JGW-S III is charged monthly an unused fee (0.75% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW-S III	$	8,151	$	1,024
$300 million multi-tranche and lender credit facility with interest payable monthly as follows: Tranche A rate is 3.0% plus either the LIBOR or the Commercial Paper rate depending on the lender (3.44% and 3.72% at March 31, 2016 and 3.24% and 3.52% at December 31, 2015). Tranche B rate is 5.5% plus LIBOR (5.94% as of March 31, 2016 and 5.74% at December 31, 2015). The facility matures on July 24, 2016 and is collateralized by JGW V, LLC's (“JGW V”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW V is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.625% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW V	9,656		38,153
$300 million credit facility, interest payable monthly at 2.75% plus an applicable margin (3.59% as of March 31, 2016 and 3.22% at December 31, 2015), maturing on November 15, 2016, collateralized by JGW VII, LLC's (“JGW VII”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW VII is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.50% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit. (1)	JGW VII	15,037		—
Term advance facility, consisting of a single class requiring minimum principal payments with interest payable monthly at the lender's "prime rate" plus 1.00%, subject to a floor of 4.50% (4.50% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015). The facility is collateralized by certain pre-settlement receivables. The facility terminates on December 31, 2017.	Peach One	5,347		9,651
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		$	38,191	$	48,828

(1) On April 28, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the agreement effective May 2, 2016 which decreased the availability from $300.0 million to $100.0 million.

In January 2016, the Company terminated a $50.0 million credit facility which had no outstanding balance as of December 31, 2015. The facility had an original maturity date of October 2, 2016 and was collateralized by JGW IV, LLC structured settlement and annuity receivables. Interest was payable monthly at the rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin (3.49% at December 31, 2015) and there was an unused fee of 0.50% per annum for the undrawn balance of this line of credit. No fees were paid to terminate this facility. The Company expensed $0.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs during the three months ended March 31, 2016 in connection with the termination of the credit facility, which was included in interest expense in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Interest expense, including unused fees, for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 related to VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other borrowings was $1.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

The weighted average interest rate on outstanding VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was 4.37% and 4.15%, respectively.

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Other Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

Other Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

Lines of Credit

The Company had the following lines of credit with various financial institutions, which are primarily used for funding of mortgage loans held for sale:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
$50 million warehouse line of credit maturing on April 11, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (1)	$	41,486	$	32,611
$20 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	15,003		9,414
$25 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 31, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%, subject to a floor of 3.50% (3.50% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (3)	16,393		16,031
$45 million warehouse line of credit maturing on September 1, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	38,909		26,657
$95 million warehouse line of credit maturing on February 10, 2017 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%.	65,735		33,530
$6 million operating line of credit maturing July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of Prime plus 0.50%, subject to a floor of 5.00% (5.00% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.50%.	4,000		4,000
Total other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	$	181,526	$	122,243

(1) On April 7, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and extended the maturity through July 10, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.15%, subject to a floor of 2.40%.

(2) These facilities do not incur non-usage fees.

(3) On April 19, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and increased the availability from $25.0 million to $40.0 million with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.60%, subject to a floor of 3.10%.

Interest expense, including unused fees, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 related to other borrowings under revolving credit facilities was $0.8 million. The weighted average interest rate on outstanding other borrowings under revolving credit facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was 2.53%.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company had pledged mortgage loans held for sale as collateral under the above warehouse lines of credit. The above agreements also contain covenants which include certain financial requirements, including maintenance of maximum adjusted leverage ratio, minimum net worth, minimum tangible net worth, minimum liquidity, minimum current ratio, minimum unencumbered cash, positive net income, and limitations on additional indebtedness and sale of assets, as defined in the agreements. The Company was in compliance with its debt covenants as of March 31, 2016. Additionally, as of March 31, 2016, the Company had pledged MSRs as collateral under the above operating line of credit.

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VIE Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE Long-Term Debt

VIE Long-Term Debt

VIE Long-Term Debt

The VIE long-term debt consisted of the following as of:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
PLMT Permanent Facility	$	40,559	$	41,265
Residual Term Facility	130,567		130,832
Long-Term Pre-settlement Facility	6,463		6,590
2012-A Facility	914		944
LCSS Facility (2010-C)	12,471		12,573
LCSS Facility (2010-D)	7,159		7,159
Total VIE long-term debt	$	198,133	$	199,363

PLMT Permanent Facility

The Company has a $75.0 million floating rate asset backed loan with interest payable monthly at one-month LIBOR plus 1.25% which is currently in a runoff mode with the outstanding balance being reduced by periodic cash collections on the underlying lottery receivables. The interest rates on this loan were 1.69% and 1.68% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The loan matures on October 30, 2040.

The debt agreement with the counterparty requires Peachtree Lottery Master Trust (“PLMT”) to hedge the notional amount of the debt with a pay fixed and receive variable interest rate swap with the counterparty. The swaps are included within VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Residual Term Facility

The Company has a $133.0 million Residual Term Facility (the "Residual Term Facility"). The Residual Term Facility is collateralized by the cash flows from residual interests related to certain securitizations. Interest accrues on the notes at a rate of 7.25% per annum with interest and principal payable monthly from cash flows from these collateralized residual interests. The Residual Term Facility matures on May 15, 2021.

Long-Term Pre-settlement Facility

In 2011, the Company issued three fixed rate notes totaling $45.1 million collateralized by pre-settlement funding transactions, of which, $6.5 million and $6.6 million principal amount remains outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Interest accrues on the notes at a rate of 9.25% per annum with interest and principal payable monthly from the cash receipts of collateralized pre-settlement funding transactions. The notes mature on June 6, 2016.

2012-A Facility

In December 2012, the Company issued a series of notes collateralized by structured settlements. The proceeds to the Company from the issuance of the notes were $2.5 million and interest accrues on the notes at a fixed interest rate of 9.25%. Interest and principal are payable monthly from cash receipts of collateralized structured settlement receivables. The notes mature on June 15, 2024.

Long-Term Debt for Life Contingent Structured Settlements (2010-C & 2010-D)

Long-Term Debt (2010-C)

In November 2010, the Company issued a private asset class securitization note (“2010-C”) registered under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Rule 144A”). The 2010-C bond issuance of $12.9 million is collateralized by life-contingent structured settlements. 2010-C accrues interest at 10% per annum and matures on March 15, 2039.

The interest and, if available, principal payments are payable monthly from cash receipts of collateralized life-contingent structured settlements receivables.

Long-Term Debt (2010-D)

In December 2010, the Company paid $0.2 million to purchase the membership interests of LCSS, LLC from JLL Partners, Inc. LCSS, LLC owns 100% of the membership interests of LCSS II, LLC, which owns 100% of the membership interests of LCSS III, LLC (“LCSS III”). In November 2010, LCSS III issued $7.2 million long-term debt (“2010-D”) collateralized by life-contingent structured settlements. 2010-D accrues interest at 10% per annum and matures on July 15, 2040.

The interest and, if available, principal payments are payable monthly from cash receipts of collateralized life-contingent structured settlements receivables.

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 related to VIE long-term debt was $4.4 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

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VIE Long-Term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing Trusts, at Fair Value

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE Long-term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing trusts, at Fair Value

VIE Long-term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing Trusts, at Fair Value

VIE Long-Term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing Trusts, at Fair Value

Securitization Debt

The Company elected fair value option under ASC 825 to measure the securitization issuer debt and related finance receivables. The Company has determined that measurement of the securitization debt issued by special purpose entities ("SPEs") at fair value better correlates with the value of the finance receivables held by SPEs, which are held to provide the cash flows for the note obligations. Debt issued by SPEs is non-recourse to other subsidiaries. Certain subsidiaries of the Company continue to receive fees for servicing the securitized assets which are eliminated upon consolidation. In addition, the risk to the Company’s non-SPE subsidiaries from SPE losses is limited to cash reserves, residual interest amounts, and the repurchase of structured settlement payment streams that are subsequently determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the securitization or permanent financing trusts.

During the three months endedMarch 31, 2016, the Company did not complete any asset securitization transactions that were registered under Rule 144A. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2015, the Company completed one asset securitization transaction that was registered under Rule 144A. The following table summarizes this securitization transaction:

	2015-1
Issue date	3/31/2015
Bond proceeds (in millions)	$214.0
Receivables securitized	3,422
Deal discount rate	3.64%
Retained interest %	5.50%
Class allocation (Moody’s)
Aaa	85.25%
Baa2	9.25%

The following table summarizes notes issued by securitization trusts and permanent financing trusts for which the Company has elected the fair value option and which are recorded as VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value, in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

	Outstanding Principal as of March 31, 2016		Outstanding Principal as of December 31, 2015		Fair Value as of March 31, 2016		Fair Value as of December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Securitization trusts	$	3,563,642	$	3,637,231	$	3,771,897	$	3,688,639
Permanent financing VIEs	245,344		250,895		245,096		240,179
Total VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	$	3,808,986	$	3,888,126	$	4,016,993	$	3,928,818

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 related to VIE long-term debt issued by securitization trusts and permanent financing facilities, at fair value, was $41.4 million and $32.4 million, respectively.

In connection with its 2015-1 securitization, the Company repaid in February 2015 approximately $6.9 million of long term debt issued by Structured Receivables Finance # 1, LLC and recorded a gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $0.6 million, which was included in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Interest Rate Swaps

The Company utilizes interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to borrowings on its revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Hedge accounting has not been applied to any of the Company’s interest rate swaps.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company did not have any outstanding interest rate swaps related to its borrowings on revolving credit facilities. During the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, and in connection with its securitizations and direct asset sales, the Company terminated interest rate swaps with notional values of $54.1 million and $18.7 million, respectively. The total loss on the termination of these interest rate swaps for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, was $1.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The unrealized loss for these swaps for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was $0.1 million and $0, respectively. The realized and unrealized losses associated with these interest rate swaps were recorded in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Company also has interest-rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to its VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had 8 outstanding swaps with a total notional amount of approximately $181.3 million. The Company pays fixed rates ranging from 4.50% to 5.77% and receives floating rates equal to 1-month LIBOR plus applicable margin.

These interest rate swaps were designed to closely match the borrowings under the respective floating rate asset backed loans in amortization. As of March 31, 2016, the term of these interest rate swaps range from approximately 6 to 20 years. For the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, the amount of unrealized loss recognized was $2.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively. These losses were recorded in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Additionally, the Company has interest-rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to its borrowings under Peachtree Structured Settlements, LLC (“PSS”), a permanent financing VIE, and PLMT.  As of March 31, 2016, the Company had 142 outstanding swaps with a total notional amount of $193.7 million. The Company pays fixed rates ranging from 4.80% to 8.70% and receives floating rates equal to 1-month LIBOR rate plus applicable margin.

The PSS and PLMT interest rate swaps were designed to closely match the borrowings under the respective floating rate asset backed loans in amortization. As of March 31, 2016, the term of the interest rate swaps for PSS and PLMT range from less than 1 month to approximately 18 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 the Company terminated an interest rate swap with a notional value of $13.8 million and recorded a loss on the termination of $3.1 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 the Company did not terminate any interest rate swaps. For the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, the amount of unrealized loss recognized was $3.2 million and $3.3 million, respectively. These losses were recorded in realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The notional amounts and fair values of interest rate swaps were as follows:

Entity	Securitization	Notional as of March 31, 2016		Fair Value as of March 31, 2016			Notional as of December 31, 2015		Fair Value as of December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
321 Henderson I, LLC	2004-A A-1	$	24,192	$	(2,564	)	$	25,859	$	(2,382	)
321 Henderson I, LLC	2005-1 A-1	45,234		(6,695		)	47,963		(6,186		)
321 Henderson II, LLC	2006-1 A-1	10,061		(1,124		)	10,694		(1,091		)
322 Henderson II, LLC	2006-2 A-1	14,076		(2,392		)	15,058		(2,239		)
323 Henderson II, LLC	2006-3 A-1	14,659		(2,082		)	15,798		(1,951		)
324 Henderson II, LLC	2006-4 A-1	14,261		(1,542		)	15,166		(1,489		)
325 Henderson II, LLC	2007-1 A-2	26,003		(5,554		)	26,887		(4,949		)
326 Henderson II, LLC	2007-2 A-3	32,797		(8,969		)	33,461		(8,085		)
JGW V, LLC	—	—		—			31,857		59
PSS	—	146,123		(31,671		)	162,546		(29,486		)
PLMT	—	47,547		(9,770		)	48,587		(8,720		)
Total		$	374,953	$	(72,363	)	$	433,876	$	(66,519	)

Interest Rate Lock Commitments and Forward Sale Commitments

The Company enters into IRLCs to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale, at specified interest rates and within a specified period of time (generally between 30 and 90 days), with customers who have applied for a loan and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. These IRLCs meet the definition of a derivative and are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs, in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the IRLCs are measured based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted Government Sponsored Enterprise MBS prices, estimates of the fair value of the MSRs and the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the IRLC, net of commission expense and broker fees.

The Company manages the interest rate price risk associated with its outstanding IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale by entering into derivative loan instruments such as forward sales commitments and mandatory delivery commitments. Management expects these derivatives will experience changes in fair value opposite to changes in the fair value of the derivative loan commitments and mortgage loans held for sale, thereby reducing earnings volatility. The Company takes into account various factors and strategies in determining the portion of the mortgage pipeline (IRLCs) and mortgage loans held for sale it wants to economically hedge.

The notional amounts and fair values associated with IRLCs and forward sale commitments were as follows:

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Fair Value		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount
	(In thousands)
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate lock commitments	$	10,539	$	428,238	$	4,934	$	222,512
Total	$	10,539	$	428,238	$	4,934	$	222,512
Derivative Liabilities:
Forward sale commitments	$	2,468	$	367,500	$	147	$	248,500
Total	$	2,468	$	367,500	$	147	$	248,500

The Company has exposure to credit loss in the event of contractual non-performance by its trading counterparties in derivative financial instruments that the Company uses in its interest rate risk management activities. The Company manages this credit risk by selecting only counterparties that the Company believes to be financially strong, by spreading the risk among multiple counterparties, by placing contractual limits on the amount of unsecured credit extended to any single counterparty and by entering into netting agreements with counterparties, as appropriate.

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Corporation is required to file federal and applicable state corporate income tax returns and recognizes income taxes on its pre-tax income, which to-date has consisted primarily of its share of JGW LLC’s pre-tax income. JGW LLC is organized as a limited liability company which is treated as a “flow-through” entity for income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to income taxes. As a result, the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect a benefit or provision for income taxes on the pre-tax income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interests in JGW LLC.

The Company’s overall effective tax rate was 15.9% for the three months ended March 31,2016, as compared to an overall effective rate of 36.6% for the three months ended March 31,2015. The effective tax rate for the Corporation for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was 28.6% and 69.8%, respectively. The effective tax rate for JGW LLC for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 was 0.8% and 1.1%, respectively.

The decrease in the Company's and the Corporation's effective tax rates was primarily the result of: (i) the Company reported a $41.7 million pre-tax loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to $8.6 million in pre-tax loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015; (ii) the differences in the projected book and taxable income for the respective years as of the balance sheet dates; (iii) the impact of permanent differences between book and taxable income; and (iv) a greater share of the Company’s pre-tax book income (loss) is attributable to separate subsidiary entities that are taxed as corporations, of which most record a full valuation allowance. The difference in effective tax rates between the two legal entities is because JGW LLC is treated as a “flow-through” entity for income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to income taxes.

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Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

On November 14, 2013, the Corporation consummated an initial public offering ("IPO") and amended and restated its certificate of incorporation to provide for, among other things, the authorization of 500,000,000 shares of Class A common stock (the "Class A common stock"), par value $0.00001 per share, 500,000,000 shares of Class B common stock (the "Class B common stock"), par value $0.00001 per share, 500,000,000 shares of Class C "non-voting" common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the "Class C common stock"), and 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock. Also concurrent with the consummation of the Corporation's IPO, JGW LLC merged with and into a newly formed subsidiary of the Corporation.

As of March 31, 2016, there were 16,270,113 shares of Class A common stock issued and 15,728,041 shares outstanding. Additionally, there were 8,715,029 shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016. There were no shares of Class C common stock issued or outstanding as of March 31, 2016.

Repurchases of Class A Common Stock

On May 2, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an aggregate of $15.0 million of Class A common stock (the “Stock Repurchase Program”) under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Purchases under the Stock Repurchase Program were to be made from time to time in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated stock repurchase programs, issuer self-tender offers or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. The Stock Repurchase Program did not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of Class A common stock and the pace of repurchase activity depended on factors such as levels of cash generation from operations, cash requirements for investment in the Company’s business, repayment of debt, current stock price, market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program could be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and had no set expiration date.

Since the inception of the Stock Repurchase Program and through December 31, 2015, the Company had repurchased 1,546,017 shares of Class A common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $15.0 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had repurchased the maximum amount of shares authorized by the Board of Directors.

On May 26, 2015, the Company repurchased in a privately negotiated transaction 426,332 shares of its Class A common stock held by the former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $3.9 million. The purchase price of $9.24 per share represented a 3.0% discount from the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock on May 22, 2015, the date the parties executed the associated agreement.

On July 31, 2015, the Company issued 1,572,327 shares of Treasury stock as partial consideration for the Home Lending Acquisition.

Class A Common Stock

Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to share ratably (based on the number of shares of Class A common stock held) if and when any dividend is declared by the Company’s board of directors. Upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up, holders of Class A common stock are entitled to a pro rata distribution of any assets available for distribution to common stockholders, and do not have preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights.

Class B Common Stock

Shares of Class B common stock will only be issued in the future to the extent that additional common membership interests in JGW LLC (the "Common Interests", and the holders of such Common Interests, the "Common Interestholders") are issued by JGW LLC, in which case the Company would issue a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock.

Holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of Class B common stock do not have any right to receive dividends and upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up and will only be entitled to receive an amount per share equal to the $0.00001 par value. Holders of Class B common stock do not have preemptive rights to purchase additional shares of Class B common stock.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the operating agreement of JGW LLC, each Common Interestholder has the right to exchange their Common Interests in JGW LLC together with the corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock, for shares of Class A common stock, or at the option of JGW LLC, cash equal to the market value of one share of Class A common stock.

Class C Common Stock

Holders of Class C common stock are generally not entitled to vote on any matters. Holders of Class C common stock are entitled to share ratably (based on the number of shares of Class C common stock held) if and when any dividend is declared by the Company’s board of directors. Upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up, holders of Class C common stock will be entitled to a pro rata distribution of any assets available for distribution to common stockholders (except the de minimis par value of the Class B common stock), and do not have preemptive rights to purchase additional shares of Class C common stock.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the operating agreement of JGW LLC, Peach Group Holdings, Inc. (“PGHI Corp.”) and its permitted transferees have the right to exchange the non-voting Common Interests in JGW LLC they hold for shares of Class C common stock, or at the option of JGW LLC, cash equal to the market value of Class C common stock.

Each share of Class C common stock may, at the option of the holder, be converted at any time into a share of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Preferred Stock

The Company’s certificate of incorporation provides that the board of directors has the authority, without action by the stockholders, to designate and issue up to 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or series and to fix the powers, rights, preferences, and privileges of each class or series of preferred stock, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preferences, and the number of shares constituting any class or series, which may be greater than the rights of the holders of the common stock. No preferred stock had been issued or was outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Warrants Issued to PGHI Corp.

In connection with the IPO and restructuring, the Class C profits interests of JGW LLC held by PGHI Corp. were canceled and holders received in exchange warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock. The warrants issued in respect of the Tranche C-1 profit interests of JGW LLC entitle the holders thereof to purchase up to 483,217 shares of Class A common stock and have an exercise price of $35.78 per share. The warrants issued in respect of the Tranche C-2 profits interests of JGW LLC also entitle the holders thereof to purchase up to 483,217 shares of Class A common stock and have an exercise price of $63.01 per share. All of the warrants issued are currently exercisable, terminate on January 8, 2022, and may not be transferred. No warrants were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2016 or 2015. 

JGW LLC Operating Agreement

Pursuant to the operating agreement of JGW LLC, the holders of JGW LLC Common Interests (other than the Company) have the right, subject to terms of the operating agreement as described therein, to exchange their Common Interests and an equal number of shares of Class B common stock for an equivalent number of shares of Class A common stock, or in the case of PGHI Corp., an equivalent number of shares of Class C common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, 193,669 Common Interests in JGW LLC, in addition to an equal number of shares of Class B common stock, were exchanged for 193,669 shares of the Class A common stock pursuant to the operating agreement. There were no such exchanges during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

During the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, there were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

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Non-Controlling Interests

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Non-Controlling Interests

Non-Controlling Interests

The Corporation consolidates the financial results of JGW LLC whereby it records a non-controlling interest for the economic interest in JGW LLC held by the Common Interestholders. Pursuant to an agreement between the Corporation and JGW LLC, any time the Corporation cancels, issues or repurchases shares of Class A common stock, JGW LLC cancels, issues or repurchases, as applicable, an equivalent number of Common Interests. In addition, any time Common Interestholders exchange their Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock, JGW LLC is required to transfer an equal number of Common Interests to the Corporation. Changes in the non-controlling and the Corporation's interest in JGW LLC for the quarter ending March 31, 2016 are presented in the following table: 

	Total Common Interests Held By:
	The J.G. Wentworth Company	Non-controlling Interests		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015	15,534,372	13,269,321		28,803,693
Common interests acquired by The J.G. Wentworth Company as a result of the exchange of units for shares of Class A common stock	193,669	(193,669	)	—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	15,728,041	13,075,652		28,803,693

The non-controlling interests include the Common Interestholders who were issued shares of Class B common stock in connection with the IPO as well as other Common Interestholders who may convert their Common Interests into 4,360,623 shares of Class C common stock.

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Arrangements

The Company had an arrangement (the “Arrangement”) with a counterparty for the sale of LCSS assets that met certain eligibility criteria, which expired on June 30, 2012. Pursuant to the Arrangement, the Company also had a borrowing agreement (the “Borrowing Agreement”) with the counterparty that gave the counterparty a borrowing base to draw on from the Company for the purchase of LCSS assets. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the amount owed from the counterparty pursuant to this Borrowing Agreement is approximately $10.4 million and $10.2 million, respectively, and is earning interest at an annual rate of 5.35% and is included in other receivables, net of allowance for losses, in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Arrangement also has put options, which expire on December 30, 2019 and 2020, that gives the counterparty the option to sell purchased LCSS assets back to the Company. The put options, if exercised by the counterparty, require the Company to purchase LCSS assets at a target internal rate of return (“IRR”) of 3.5% above the original target IRR paid by the counterparty.

Tax Receivable Agreement

Common Interestholders may exchange their Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock or, in the case of PGHI Corp., shares of Class C common stock, on a one-for-one basis or, in each case, at the option of JGW LLC, cash. For income tax purposes, such exchanges are treated as sales of Common Interests in JGW LLC to the Corporation. JGW LLC made an election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in connection with the filing of its 2014 federal income tax return which, upon each exchange, effectively treats the Corporation as having purchased an undivided interest in each of the assets owned by JGW LLC. As such, each exchange may result in increases (or decreases) in the Corporation’s tax basis in the tangible and intangible assets of JGW LLC that otherwise would not have been available. Any such increases (decreases) in tax basis are, in turn, anticipated to create incremental tax deductions (income) that would reduce (increase) the amount of income tax the Corporation would otherwise be required to pay in the future.

In connection with the IPO, the Corporation entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with Common Interestholders who held in excess of approximately 1% of the Common Interests outstanding immediately prior to the IPO. The TRA requires the Company to pay those Common Interestholders 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax that the Company actually realizes in any tax year from increases in tax basis realized as a result of any future exchanges by Common Interestholders of their Common Interests for shares of Class A or Class C common stock (or cash). The cash savings in income tax paid to any such Common Interestholders will reduce the cash that may otherwise be available to the Corporation for operations and to make future distributions to holders of Class A common stock.

For purposes of the TRA, cash savings in income tax will be computed by comparing the Corporation’s actual income tax liability for a covered tax year to the amount of such taxes that the Corporation would have been required to pay for such covered tax year had there been no increase to the Corporation’s share of the tax basis of the tangible and intangible assets of JGW LLC as a result of such sale and any such exchanges and had the Corporation not entered into the TRA. The TRA continues until all such tax benefits have been utilized or expired, unless the Corporation exercises its right to terminate the TRA upon a change of control for an amount based on the remaining payments expected to be made under the TRA.

The exchange of Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock in 2014 resulted in a $207.0 million increase in the Corporation’s share of the tax basis of JGW LLC’s assets, which created current and future income tax deductions for the Corporation. The increase in tax basis, however, did not result in an income tax cash savings for the year ended December 31, 2014, because the Corporation would not have been a tax payer in the absence of such tax basis increase. Consequently, there is no liability associated with the 2014 exchanges pursuant to the TRA. The Corporation will compute any tax liability for similar exchanges in 2015 in conjunction with the preparation of its 2015 Federal tax returns. The Corporation, however, does not expect to have any tax liability associated with the 2015 tax year and will not benefit from income tax cash savings related to basis adjustments associated with the 2015 exchanges pursuant to the tax receivable agreement.

Loss on Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims. These proceedings and claims have not been finally resolved and the Company cannot make any assurances as to their ultimate disposition. It is in management’s opinion, based on the information currently available at this time, that the expected outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, the results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

Commitments to Extend Credit

The Company enters into IRLCs with customers who have applied for residential mortgage loans and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. These commitments expose the Company to market risk if interest rates change, and the loan is not economically hedged or committed to an investor. The Company is also exposed to credit loss if the loan is originated and not sold to an investor and the mortgagor does not perform. The collateral upon extension of credit typically consists of a first deed of trust in the mortgagor's residential property. Commitments to originate loans do not necessarily reflect future cash requirements as some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. Total commitments to originate loans approximated $428.2 million as of March 31, 2016.

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Share-based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-based Compensation

Share-based Compensation

Under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights units may be granted to officers, employees, non-employee directors and consultants of the Company. As of March 31, 2016, 1.3 million shares of unissued Class A common stock were available for granting under this plan.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company had granted non-qualified stock options and performance-based restricted stock units to its employees and restricted stock shares to independent directors under the Plan. The Company recognizes compensation cost net of a forfeiture rate in compensation and benefits expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for only those awards expected to vest. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on historical experience taking into account its expectations about future forfeitures. 

Stock Options

Options were granted to purchase Class A common stock at exercise prices equal to the fair value on the date of grant, have a contractual term of ten years and vest generally in equal annual installments over a five year period following the date of grant, subject to the holder's continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date.

The fair value of stock option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions and weighted average fair values:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Weighted average fair value of grant	$	0.62
Risk-free interest rate	1.78		%
Expected volatility	40.8		%
Expected life of options in years	6.5
Expected dividend yield	—

The Company recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of the stock options on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. During the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.3 million of share-based compensation expense in connection with the stock options issued under the Plan, respectively.

A summary of stock option activity for the three months ended March 31,2016 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted - Average Exercise Price		Weighted - Average Remaining  Contractual Term (in years)	Aggregate  Intrinsic  Value (Dollars in Millions)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	1,363,378		$	11.00	8.45	$	—
Granted	22,500		1.43
Exercised	—		—
Forfeited	(55,689	)	10.53
Expired	(32,440	)	12.59
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	1,297,749		$	10.81	8.38	$	—
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	1,257,141		10.83		8.37	—
Vested as of March 31, 2016	282,467		11.27		8.11	—

During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, stock options representing the right to acquire 44,500 and 73,571 shares vested with an aggregate grant date fair value of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax value of the difference between the closing price of Class A common stock on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money stock options that would have been received by the option holders had all the option holders exercised their options on March 31, 2016. The intrinsic value of the Company’s stock options changes based on the closing price of the Company’s stock. As of March 31, 2016, $4.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to the outstanding stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.39 years.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

A summary of performance-based restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows:

	Performance- Based Restricted Stock Units		Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	191,250		$	9.48
Granted	11,250		1.43
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(26,250	)	10.10
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	176,250		$	8.88
Outstanding and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	—		—

Each performance-based restricted stock unit will vest into 0 to 1.5 shares of Class A common stock depending to the degree to which the performance goals are met. Compensation expense resulting from these awards is: (i) recognized ratably from the date of the grant until the date the restrictions lapse; (ii) based on the trading price of the Class A common stock on the date of grant; and (iii) based on the probability of achievement of the specific performance-based goals.

During 2015, management concluded it was no longer probable that the performance goals associated with the performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2014 and 2015 would be met. Consequently, the Company did not recognize share-based compensation expense during the three months endedMarch 31, 2016. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized less than $0.1 million of compensation expense in connection with the performance-based restricted stock units.

As of March 31, 2016, there was $0.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost relating to outstanding performance-based restricted stock units.

None of the performance-based restricted stock units had vested as of March 31, 2016.

Restricted Stock

 A summary of restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows:

	Restricted Stock Shares	Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	66,038	$	2.12
Granted	—	—
Vested	—	—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	66,038	$	2.12

Restricted stock granted to independent directors under the Plan cliff vest on the first anniversary after the grant date. The fair value of restricted stock is determined based on the trading price of the Class A common stock on the date of grant. There was no restricted stock granted during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The aggregate grant date fair value of the restricted stock granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $0.1 million. As of March  31, 2016, there was $0.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost relating to outstanding restricted stock that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.63 years.

The Company recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted stock on a straight-line basis over the one-year cliff vesting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized less than $0.1 million of share based compensation expense in connection with the restricted stock.

Unvested Restricted Common Interests in JGW LLC

The following table summarizes the activities of unvested Restricted Common Interests in JGW LLC for the three months ended March 31, 2016:

	Unvested Restricted Common Interests	Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	27,777	$	6.30
Vested in period	—	—
Forfeited	—	—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	27,777	$	6.30
Outstanding and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	27,720	$	6.29

As of March 31, 2016, there was $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested Restricted Common Interests that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.65 years. Total share-based compensation expense recognized for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015 related to the Restricted Common Interests was less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

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Earnings per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per Share

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period. Diluted EPS measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period.

In accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, all outstanding unvested share-based payments that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends and participate in the undistributed earnings with the common stockholders are considered participating securities. The shares of Class B common stock do not share in the earnings of the Company and are therefore not considered participating securities. Accordingly, basic and diluted net earnings per share of Class B common stock have not been presented.

In connection with the IPO, Class C profit interests of JGW LLC held by PGHI Corp. were exchanged for a total of 966,434 warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, these warrants were not included in the computation of diluted loss per common share because they were antidilutive under the treasury stock method.

During the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015, 1,335,924 and 1,344,958 weighted-average stock options outstanding, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted loss per common share because they were antidilutive under the treasury stock method. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015, 191,082 and 125,395 weighted-average performance-based restricted stock units, respectively, were antidilutive and, therefore excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share.

The operating agreement of JGW LLC gives Common Interestholders the right (subject to the terms of the operating agreement as described therein) to exchange their Common Interests for shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis at fair value, subject to customary conversion rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications. The Company applies the “if-converted” method to the Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests in JGW LLC to determine the dilutive weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding. The Company applies the treasury stock method to the unvested Restricted Common Interests and the “if-converted” method on the resulting number of additional Common Interests to determine the dilutive weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding represented by these interests.

In computing the dilutive effect that the exchange of Common Interests and Restricted Common Interests would have on EPS, the Company considered that net loss attributable to holders of Class A common stock would decrease due to the elimination of non-controlling interests (including any tax impact). Based on these calculations, the 13,135,132 and 14,167,045 weighted average Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests outstanding and the 27,777 and 154,482 weighted average unvested Restricted Common Interests outstanding three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were antidilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted loss per common share.

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2016			2015
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Numerator for basic EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)
Effect of dilutive securities:
JGW LLC Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
JGW LLC unvested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
Numerator for diluted EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic EPS - Weighted average shares of Class A common stock	15,574,746			14,271,842
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options	—			—
Warrants	—			—
Restricted common stock and performance-based restricted stock units	—			—
JGW LLC Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
JGW LLC unvested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
Dilutive potential common shares	—			—
Denominator for diluted EPS - Adjusted weighted average shares of Class A common stock	15,574,746			14,271,842
Basic loss per share of Class A common stock	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)
Diluted loss per share of Class A common stock	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)

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Business Segments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segments

Business Segments

The Company's business segments are determined based on products and services offered, as well as the nature of the related business activities, and they reflect the manner in which financial information is currently evaluated by management. The Company has identified the following two reportable segments: (i) Structured Settlement Payments and (ii) Home Lending.

The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates our reportable segments using two metrics for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments of the Company and assessing their performance. The Company uses both U.S. GAAP and Adjusted Net Income (“ANI”) as measures of results from operations, which the Company defines as its net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP before non-cash compensation expenses, certain other expenses, provision for or benefit from income taxes and, for the Structured Settlement Payments segment, the amounts related to the consolidation of the securitization and permanent financing trusts the Company uses to finance its business. The Company uses ANI to measure its segment performance because it believes it represents a better measure of its core operating performance, as the operations of these variable interest entities do not impact business performance. In addition, the add-backs described above are consistent with adjustments permitted under the Company's Term Loan agreement.

The application and development of management reporting methodologies is a dynamic process and is subject to periodic enhancements. The implementation of these enhancements to the internal management reporting methodology may materially affect the results disclosed for each segment with no impact on consolidated results. Whenever significant changes to management reporting methodologies take place, prior period information is reclassified whenever practicable.

Selected financial data for each reportable segment of the Company was as follows:

	Structured Settlement Payments			Home Lending		Consolidated
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Total revenues	$	44,699		$	21,878	$	66,577
Net (loss) income before income taxes	(47,161		)	5,472		(41,689		)
Total assets	4,843,028			318,100		5,161,128
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Total revenues	$	86,830		—		$	86,830
Net income before income taxes	(8,615		)	—		(8,615		)
Total assets	5,311,093			—		5,311,093

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Background, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The most significant balance sheet accounts that could be affected by such estimates are variable interest entity (“VIE”) and other finance receivables, at fair value; mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value; mortgage servicing rights, at fair value; intangible assets and goodwill; VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value; and VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2015 audited consolidated financial statements that are included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including those entities that are considered VIEs, and where the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, “Consolidation” (“ASC 810”). Excluded from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are those entities that are considered VIEs and where the Company has been deemed not to be the primary beneficiary according to ASC 810.

JGW LLC meets the definition of a VIE under ASC 810. Further, the Corporation is the primary beneficiary of JGW LLC as a result of its control over JGW LLC. As the primary beneficiary of JGW LLC, the Corporation consolidates the financial results of JGW LLC and records a non-controlling interest for the economic interest in JGW LLC not owned by the Corporation.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of goodwill by segment

Goodwill by business segment includes the following as of:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Structured Settlement Payments	$	—	$	—
Home Lending	8,369		8,369
Total Goodwill	$	8,369	$	8,369

Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization

Intangible assets subject to amortization include the following as of:

	Structured Settlement Payments					Home Lending
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Cost		Accumulated Amortization
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Database	$	4,609	$	(4,267	)	$	—	$	—
Customer relationships	18,844		(15,630		)	—		—
Domain names	486		(452		)	—		—
Trade name	—		—			1,095		(346		)
Affinity relationships	—		—			9,547		(635		)
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	23,939	$	(20,349	)	$	10,642	$	(981	)
December 31, 2015
Database	$	4,609	$	(4,250	)	$	—	$	—
Customer relationships	18,844		(15,375		)	—		—
Domain names	486		(450		)	—		—
Trade name	—		—			1,095		(228		)
Affinity relationships	—		—			9,547		(397		)
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	23,939	$	(20,075	)	$	10,642	$	(625	)

Schedule of estimated future amortization expense

Estimated future amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the nine months ending December 31, 2016 and for each of the succeeding five calendar years and thereafter is as follows:

	Estimated Future Amortization Expense
	(In thousands)
Remainder of 2016	$	1,897
2017	2,213
2018	2,030
2019	1,442
2020	1,257
2021	992
Thereafter	3,420
Total future amortization expense	$	13,251

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities

The following table sets forth the Company’s assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of: 

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1		Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2		Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3		Total at Fair Value
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016:
Assets
Marketable Securities:
Equity securities
US large cap	$	26,479	$	—	$	—	$	26,479
US mid cap	4,824		—		—		4,824
US small cap	5,650		—		—		5,650
International	12,770		—		—		12,770
Other equity	3,846		—		—		3,846
Total equity securities	53,569		—		—		53,569
Fixed income securities
US fixed income	17,334		—		—		17,334
International fixed income	1,441		—		—		1,441
Other fixed income	—		—		—		—
Total fixed income securities	18,775		—		—		18,775
Other securities
Cash & cash equivalents	4,146		—		—		4,146
Alternative investments	637		—		—		637
Annuities	2,287		—		—		2,287
Total other securities	7,070		—		—		7,070
Total marketable securities	79,414		—		—		79,414
VIE and other finance receivables at fair value	—		—		4,463,074		4,463,074
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	—		187,146		—		187,146
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	—		—		30,164		30,164
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (1)	—		—		10,539		10,539
Total Assets	$	79,414	$	187,146	$	4,503,777	$	4,770,337
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	72,363	$	—	$	72,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	—		—		4,016,993		4,016,993
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (2)	—		2,468		—		2,468
Total Liabilities	$	—	$	74,831	$	4,016,993	$	4,091,824

(1) Included in other assets on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2) Included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1		Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2		Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3		Total at Fair Value
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2015
Assets
Marketable Securities:
Equity securities
US large cap	$	28,670	$	—	$	—	$	28,670
US mid cap	5,213		—		—		5,213
US small cap	5,477		—		—		5,477
International	14,068		—		—		14,068
Other equity	3,308		—		—		3,308
Total equity securities	56,736		—		—		56,736
Fixed income securities:
US fixed income	16,945		—		—		16,945
International fixed income	1,217		—		—		1,217
Other fixed income	—		—		—		—
Total fixed income securities	18,162		—		—		18,162
Other securities:
Cash & cash equivalents	7,634		—		—		7,634
Alternative investments	161		—		—		161
Annuities	2,301		—		—		2,301
Total other securities	10,096		—		—		10,096
Total marketable securities	84,994		—		—		84,994
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	—		—		4,386,147		4,386,147
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	—		124,508		—		124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	—		—		29,287		29,287
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (1)	—		—		4,934		4,934
Total Assets	$	84,994	$	124,508	$	4,420,368	$	4,629,870
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	66,519	$	—	$	66,519
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	—		—		3,928,818		3,928,818
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (2)			147				147
Total Liabilities	$	—	$	66,666	$	3,928,818	$	3,995,484

(1) Included in other assets on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2) Included in other liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Schedule of the Company's quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements

The following table sets forth the Company’s quantitative information about its Level 3 fair value measurements as of:

	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Assets
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.63% - 12.26% (3.90%)
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	30,164		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	9.50% - 14.06% (10.25%)
				Prepayment speed	8.85% - 22.11% (10.28%)
				Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($74)
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value	10,539		Internal model	Pull-through rate	32.99% - 100.00% (70.79%)
Total Assets	$	4,503,777
Liabilities
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	4,016,993		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.24% - 12.26% (3.46%)
Total Liabilities	$	4,016,993
December 31, 2015
Assets
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,386,147	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	3.33% - 12.30% (4.47%)
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	29,287		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	9.54% - 14.06% (10.27%)
				Prepayment speed	8.24% - 20.56% (9.06%)
				Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($75)
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value	4,934		Internal model	Pull-through rate	37.44% - 100.00% (74.91%)
Total Assets	$	4,420,368
Liabilities
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	3,928,818		Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.69% - 12.30% (4.13%)
Total Liabilities	$	3,928,818

Schedule of changes in assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

The changes in assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	VIE and other  finance receivables,  at fair value			Mortgage Servicing Rights, at fair value		Interest Rate Lock Commitments, at fair value			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	4,386,147		$	29,287	$	4,934		$	4,420,368
Total gains (losses):
Included in earnings / losses	151,223			877		10,539			162,639
Realized gain (loss) on sale of finance receivable	21,660			—		—			21,660
Included in other comprehensive gain	—			—		—			—
Purchases of finance receivables	71,994			—		—			71,994
Interest accreted	49,131			—		—			49,131
Payments received	(125,746		)	—		—			(125,746		)
Sale of finance receivables	(91,335		)	—		—			(91,335		)
Transfers to/from other balance sheet line items	—			—		(4,934		)	(4,934		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—		—			—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	4,463,074		$	30,164	$	10,539		$	4,503,777
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held as of:
March 31, 2016	$	151,223		$	877	$	10,539		$	162,639
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	4,523,835		$	—	$	—		$	4,523,835
Total gains (losses):
Included in earnings / losses	36,449			—		—			36,449
Included in other comprehensive gain	—			—		—			—
Purchases of finance receivables	100,446			—		—			100,446
Interest accreted	39,284			—		—			39,284
Payments received	(117,306		)	—		—			(117,306		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—			—		—			—
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	4,582,708		$	—	$	—		$	4,582,708
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held as of:
March 31, 2015	$	36,449		$	—	$	—		$	36,449

Schedule of changes in liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

The changes in liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	VIE long-term debt issued  by securitizations and  permanent financing  trusts, at fair value
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	3,928,818
Net (gains) losses:
Included in earnings / losses	172,592
Issuances	2,275
Interest accreted	(5,281		)
Repayments	(81,411		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	4,016,993
The amount of net losses for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to long-term debt still held as of:
March 31, 2016	$	172,592
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	4,031,864
Net (gains) losses:
Included in earnings / losses	(8,293		)
Issuances	216,955
Interest accreted	(13,098		)
Repayments	(83,177		)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	4,144,251
The amount of net gains for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to long-term debt still held as of:
March 31, 2015	$	(7,700	)

Schedule of realized and unrealized gains and losses included in revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations

Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31,2016 and 2015 are reported in the following revenue categories:

	VIE and other finance  receivables and long- term debt, at fair value			Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		Interest Rate Lock Commitments, at fair value
	(In thousands)
Net gains included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016	$	291		$	877	$	10,539
Unrealized (losses) gains for the three months ended March 31, 2016 relating to assets and long-term debt still held as of March 31, 2016	$	(21,369	)	$	877	$	10,539
Net gains included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015	$	44,742		$	—	$	—
Unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2015 relating to assets and long-term debt still held as of March 31, 2015	$	44,149		$	—	$	—

Schedule of estimated fair values of financial instruments

As such, the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, are as follows:

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
	Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	$	4,463,074	$	4,386,147	$	4,386,147
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses (1)	98,642		104,984		103,609		110,342
Other receivables, net of allowance for losses	16,755		16,755		16,285		16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	187,146		187,146		124,508		124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	30,164		30,164		29,287		29,287
Marketable securities	79,414		79,414		84,994		84,994
Interest rate lock commitments, at fair value (2)	10,539		10,539		4,934		4,934
Financial liabilities:
Term loan payable (1)	265,625		440,930		325,558		440,181
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value	72,363		72,363		66,519		66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings (1)	40,341		38,191		53,737		48,828
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	181,526		181,526		122,243		122,243
VIE long-term debt (1)	193,389		198,133		194,211		199,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	4,016,993		4,016,993		3,928,818		3,928,818
Forward sale commitments, at fair value (3)	2,468		2,468		147		147
Installment obligations payable	79,414		79,414		84,994		84,994

(1) These represent financial instruments not recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Such financial instruments would be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. 

(2) Included in the Other assets on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(3) Included in the Other liabilities on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value [Abstract]

Schedule of VIE and other finance receivables for which the fair value option was elected

VIE and other finance receivables for which the fair value option was elected consist of the following:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Maturity value	$	6,773,874		$	6,876,687
Unearned income	(2,310,800		)	(2,490,540		)
Net carrying amount	$	4,463,074		$	4,386,147

Schedule of encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value

Encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value were as follows:

Encumbrance	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
VIE securitization debt (2)	$	4,304,267	$	4,236,520
$100 million credit facility (JGW-S III)(1)	12,847		1,664
$300 million credit facility (JGW V)(1)	15,191		54,306
$300 million credit facility (JGW VII)(1)	20,350		—
$100 million permanent financing related to 2011-A (2)	87,156		83,968
Encumbered VIE finance receivables, at fair value	4,439,811		4,376,458
Not encumbered	23,263		9,689
Total VIE and other finance receivables, at fair value	$	4,463,074	$	4,386,147

(1) Refer to Note 11.

(2) Refer to Note 14.

Schedule of servicing fee

Servicing fee revenue related to those receivables are included in servicing, broker, and other fees in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
	(In thousands)
Servicing fee income	$	209	$	212

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses

Schedule of VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses

VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses consist of the following:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Structured settlements and annuities	$	70,507		$	72,121
Less: unearned income	(44,476		)	(45,825		)
	26,031			26,296
Lottery winnings	68,535			70,589
Less: unearned income	(19,298		)	(20,153		)
	49,237			50,436
Pre-settlement funding transactions	40,310			44,299
Less: deferred revenue	(1,016		)	(1,144		)
	39,294			43,155
Attorney cost financing	732			821
Less: deferred revenue	—			—
	732			821
VIE and other finance receivables, gross	115,294			120,708
Less: allowance for losses	(10,310		)	(10,366		)
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances	$	104,984		$	110,342

Schedule of encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses

Encumbrances on VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses are as follows:

Encumbrance	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
VIE long-term debt (2)	$	68,502	$	69,691
$35.0 million pre-settlement credit facility (1)	22,016		25,401
$45.1 million long-term pre-settlement facility (2)	3,794		3,533
$2.5 million long-term facility (2)	1,222		1,249
Encumbered VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	95,534		99,874
Not encumbered	9,450		10,468
Total VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowances	$	104,984	$	110,342

(1) Refer to Note 11.

(2) Refer to Note 13

Schedule of activity in the allowance for losses for VIE and other finance receivables

Activity in the allowance for losses for VIE and other finance receivables is as follows:

	Structured Settlement and Annuity Purchasing			Lottery			Pre-settlement funding transactions			Attorney cost financing			Total
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Allowance for losses:
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(10,013	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,366	)
Provision for loss	125			—			(1,022		)	—			(897		)
Charge-offs	—			—			1,078			—			1,078
Recoveries	(125		)	—			—			—			(125		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(9,957	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,310	)
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—		$	—		$	(2,028	)	$	(284	)	$	(2,312	)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	(69		)	—			(7,929		)	—			(7,998		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	(69	)	$	—		$	(9,957	)	$	(284	)	$	(10,310	)
VIE and other finance receivables, net:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	25,962		$	49,237		$	71		$	448		$	75,718
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			29,266			—			29,266
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	25,962		$	49,237		$	29,337		$	448		$	104,984
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Allowance for losses:
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(56	)	$	(3	)	$	(9,786	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,128	)
Provision for loss	(26		)	—			(1,313		)	—			(1,339		)
Charge-offs	30			—			1,036			—			1,066
Recoveries	(2		)	—			—			—			(2		)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(10,063	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,403	)
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(2,858	)	$	—		$	(2,915	)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			(7,205		)	(283		)	(7,488		)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(54	)	$	(3	)	$	(10,063	)	$	(283	)	$	(10,403	)
VIE and other finance receivables, net:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	26,531		$	56,259		$	322		$	—		$	83,112
Collectively evaluated for impairment	—			—			45,735			920			46,655
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	26,531		$	56,259		$	46,057		$	920		$	129,767

Schedule of gross pre-settlement funding transactions based on their year of origination

The following table presents gross finance receivables related to pre-settlement funding transactions based on their year of origination as of:

Year of Origination	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
2009	$	983	$	1,229
2010	2,717		2,759
2011	5,375		5,597
2012	5,602		6,212
2013	6,320		6,772
2014	15,736		17,773
2015	3,577		3,957
2016	—		—
Total	$	40,310	$	44,299

Schedule of portfolio delinquency status excluding presettlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing

The following table presents portfolio delinquency status excluding pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing as of:

	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net		VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net > 90 days accruing
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2016
Structured settlements and annuities	$	5	$	5	$	114	$	124	$	25,907	$	26,031	$	—
Lottery winnings	8		99		113		220		49,017		49,237		—
Total	$	13	$	104	$	227	$	344	$	74,924	$	75,268	$	—
December 31, 2015
Structured settlements and annuities	$	9	$	8	$	481	$	498	$	25,729	$	26,227	$	—
Lottery winnings	3		3		206		212		50,224		50,436		—
Total	$	12	$	11	$	687	$	710	$	75,953	$	76,663	$	—

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Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of mortgage loans held for sale

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value, were as follows:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans held for sale	$	179,508	$	120,253
Fair value adjustment	7,638		4,255
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	$	187,146	$	124,508

A reconciliation of the changes in mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value is presented in the following table:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	124,508
Originations and purchases of mortgage loans held for sale, net of fees	574,662
Proceeds from sale of and principal payments on mortgage loans held for sale	(524,130		)
Net change in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale	12,106
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	187,146

Schedule of activity in the loan servicing and repurchase reserve

The activity in the loan servicing and repurchase reserve was as follows:

	Loan Indemnification Reserve
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	2,575
Provision for loan servicing and repurchases	691
Write-offs, net	(564		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	2,702

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Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Summary of activity of mortgage servicing rights

The activity of MSRs was as follows:

	MSRs
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	29,287
Additions due to loans sold, servicing retained	2,511
Reductions due to loan payoffs and foreclosures	(680		)
Fair value adjustment	(954		)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$	30,164

Schedule of assumptions for determining fair value of mortgage servicing rights

The key assumptions used in determining the fair value of the Company's MSRs were as follows:

	March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015
	Range (Weighted Average)
Discount rates	9.50% - 14.06% (10.25%)	9.54% - 14.06% (10.27%)
Prepayment speed	8.85% - 22.11% (10.28%)	8.24% - 20.56% (9.06%)
Cost of servicing	$65 - $90 ($74)	$65 - $90 ($75)

Schedule of sensitivity analysis of fair value of mortgage servicing rights

The hypothetical effect of an adverse change in these key assumptions that would result in a decrease in fair values are as follows:

	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
Discount rate:
Effect on value - 100 basis points adverse change	$	(1,055	)	$	(1,082	)
Effect on value - 200 basis points adverse change	$	(2,039	)	$	(2,088	)
Prepayment speeds:
Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$	(603	)	$	(542	)
Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$	(1,213	)	$	(1,085	)
Cost of servicing:
Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$	(230	)	$	(232	)
Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$	(461	)	$	(463	)

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VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings

Schedule of VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings

VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets consist of the following as of:

	Entity	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
$100 million variable funding note facility with interest payable monthly (6.5% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015), collateralized by JGW-S III, LLC ("JGW-S III") structured settlements receivables, 2-year revolving period with 18 months amortization period thereafter upon notice by the issuer or the note holder with all principal and interest outstanding payable no later than October 15, 2048. JGW-S III is charged monthly an unused fee (0.75% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW-S III	$	8,151	$	1,024
$300 million multi-tranche and lender credit facility with interest payable monthly as follows: Tranche A rate is 3.0% plus either the LIBOR or the Commercial Paper rate depending on the lender (3.44% and 3.72% at March 31, 2016 and 3.24% and 3.52% at December 31, 2015). Tranche B rate is 5.5% plus LIBOR (5.94% as of March 31, 2016 and 5.74% at December 31, 2015). The facility matures on July 24, 2016 and is collateralized by JGW V, LLC's (“JGW V”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW V is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.625% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW V	9,656		38,153
$300 million credit facility, interest payable monthly at 2.75% plus an applicable margin (3.59% as of March 31, 2016 and 3.22% at December 31, 2015), maturing on November 15, 2016, collateralized by JGW VII, LLC's (“JGW VII”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW VII is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.50% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit. (1)	JGW VII	15,037		—
Term advance facility, consisting of a single class requiring minimum principal payments with interest payable monthly at the lender's "prime rate" plus 1.00%, subject to a floor of 4.50% (4.50% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015). The facility is collateralized by certain pre-settlement receivables. The facility terminates on December 31, 2017.	Peach One	5,347		9,651
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		$	38,191	$	48,828

(1) On April 28, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the agreement effective May 2, 2016 which decreased the availability from $300.0 million to $100.0 million.

The Company had the following lines of credit with various financial institutions, which are primarily used for funding of mortgage loans held for sale:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
$50 million warehouse line of credit maturing on April 11, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (1)	$	41,486	$	32,611
$20 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	15,003		9,414
$25 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 31, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%, subject to a floor of 3.50% (3.50% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (3)	16,393		16,031
$45 million warehouse line of credit maturing on September 1, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	38,909		26,657
$95 million warehouse line of credit maturing on February 10, 2017 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%.	65,735		33,530
$6 million operating line of credit maturing July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of Prime plus 0.50%, subject to a floor of 5.00% (5.00% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.50%.	4,000		4,000
Total other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	$	181,526	$	122,243

(1) On April 7, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and extended the maturity through July 10, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.15%, subject to a floor of 2.40%.

(2) These facilities do not incur non-usage fees.

(3) On April 19, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and increased the availability from $25.0 million to $40.0 million with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.60%, subject to a floor of 3.10%.

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Other Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of warehouse lines of credit

VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets consist of the following as of:

	Entity	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
$100 million variable funding note facility with interest payable monthly (6.5% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015), collateralized by JGW-S III, LLC ("JGW-S III") structured settlements receivables, 2-year revolving period with 18 months amortization period thereafter upon notice by the issuer or the note holder with all principal and interest outstanding payable no later than October 15, 2048. JGW-S III is charged monthly an unused fee (0.75% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW-S III	$	8,151	$	1,024
$300 million multi-tranche and lender credit facility with interest payable monthly as follows: Tranche A rate is 3.0% plus either the LIBOR or the Commercial Paper rate depending on the lender (3.44% and 3.72% at March 31, 2016 and 3.24% and 3.52% at December 31, 2015). Tranche B rate is 5.5% plus LIBOR (5.94% as of March 31, 2016 and 5.74% at December 31, 2015). The facility matures on July 24, 2016 and is collateralized by JGW V, LLC's (“JGW V”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW V is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.625% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit.	JGW V	9,656		38,153
$300 million credit facility, interest payable monthly at 2.75% plus an applicable margin (3.59% as of March 31, 2016 and 3.22% at December 31, 2015), maturing on November 15, 2016, collateralized by JGW VII, LLC's (“JGW VII”) structured settlements, annuity and lottery receivables. JGW VII is charged monthly an unused fee of 0.50% per annum for the undrawn balance of its line of credit. (1)	JGW VII	15,037		—
Term advance facility, consisting of a single class requiring minimum principal payments with interest payable monthly at the lender's "prime rate" plus 1.00%, subject to a floor of 4.50% (4.50% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015). The facility is collateralized by certain pre-settlement receivables. The facility terminates on December 31, 2017.	Peach One	5,347		9,651
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		$	38,191	$	48,828

(1) On April 28, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the agreement effective May 2, 2016 which decreased the availability from $300.0 million to $100.0 million.

The Company had the following lines of credit with various financial institutions, which are primarily used for funding of mortgage loans held for sale:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
$50 million warehouse line of credit maturing on April 11, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (1)	$	41,486	$	32,611
$20 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	15,003		9,414
$25 million warehouse line of credit maturing on July 31, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%, subject to a floor of 3.50% (3.50% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%. (3)	16,393		16,031
$45 million warehouse line of credit maturing on September 1, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015). (2)	38,909		26,657
$95 million warehouse line of credit maturing on February 10, 2017 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%, subject to a floor of 2.50% (2.69% as of March 31, 2016 and 2.68% as of December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.25%.	65,735		33,530
$6 million operating line of credit maturing July 6, 2016 with an interest rate of Prime plus 0.50%, subject to a floor of 5.00% (5.00% as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) and a non-usage fee of 0.50%.	4,000		4,000
Total other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	$	181,526	$	122,243

(1) On April 7, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and extended the maturity through July 10, 2016 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.15%, subject to a floor of 2.40%.

(2) These facilities do not incur non-usage fees.

(3) On April 19, 2016, the Company modified the terms of the facility agreement and increased the availability from $25.0 million to $40.0 million with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.60%, subject to a floor of 3.10%.

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VIE Long-Term Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE Long-Term Debt

Schedule of VIE long-term debt

The VIE long-term debt consisted of the following as of:

	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
PLMT Permanent Facility	$	40,559	$	41,265
Residual Term Facility	130,567		130,832
Long-Term Pre-settlement Facility	6,463		6,590
2012-A Facility	914		944
LCSS Facility (2010-C)	12,471		12,573
LCSS Facility (2010-D)	7,159		7,159
Total VIE long-term debt	$	198,133	$	199,363

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VIE Long-Term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing Trusts, at Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

VIE Long-term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing trusts, at Fair Value

Summary of securitization SPE transaction

During the three months endedMarch 31, 2015, the Company completed one asset securitization transaction that was registered under Rule 144A. The following table summarizes this securitization transaction:

	2015-1
Issue date	3/31/2015
Bond proceeds (in millions)	$214.0
Receivables securitized	3,422
Deal discount rate	3.64%
Retained interest %	5.50%
Class allocation (Moody’s)
Aaa	85.25%
Baa2	9.25%

Summary of notes issued by securitization trusts and permanent financing trusts for which the Company has elected the fair value option

The following table summarizes notes issued by securitization trusts and permanent financing trusts for which the Company has elected the fair value option and which are recorded as VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value, in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

	Outstanding Principal as of March 31, 2016		Outstanding Principal as of December 31, 2015		Fair Value as of March 31, 2016		Fair Value as of December 31, 2015
	(In thousands)
Securitization trusts	$	3,563,642	$	3,637,231	$	3,771,897	$	3,688,639
Permanent financing VIEs	245,344		250,895		245,096		240,179
Total VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value	$	3,808,986	$	3,888,126	$	4,016,993	$	3,928,818

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of notional amounts and fair values of the Company's interest rate swaps

The notional amounts and fair values of interest rate swaps were as follows:

Entity	Securitization	Notional as of March 31, 2016		Fair Value as of March 31, 2016			Notional as of December 31, 2015		Fair Value as of December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
321 Henderson I, LLC	2004-A A-1	$	24,192	$	(2,564	)	$	25,859	$	(2,382	)
321 Henderson I, LLC	2005-1 A-1	45,234		(6,695		)	47,963		(6,186		)
321 Henderson II, LLC	2006-1 A-1	10,061		(1,124		)	10,694		(1,091		)
322 Henderson II, LLC	2006-2 A-1	14,076		(2,392		)	15,058		(2,239		)
323 Henderson II, LLC	2006-3 A-1	14,659		(2,082		)	15,798		(1,951		)
324 Henderson II, LLC	2006-4 A-1	14,261		(1,542		)	15,166		(1,489		)
325 Henderson II, LLC	2007-1 A-2	26,003		(5,554		)	26,887		(4,949		)
326 Henderson II, LLC	2007-2 A-3	32,797		(8,969		)	33,461		(8,085		)
JGW V, LLC	—	—		—			31,857		59
PSS	—	146,123		(31,671		)	162,546		(29,486		)
PLMT	—	47,547		(9,770		)	48,587		(8,720		)
Total		$	374,953	$	(72,363	)	$	433,876	$	(66,519	)

Schedule of derivative instruments

The notional amounts and fair values associated with IRLCs and forward sale commitments were as follows:

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Fair Value		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount
	(In thousands)
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate lock commitments	$	10,539	$	428,238	$	4,934	$	222,512
Total	$	10,539	$	428,238	$	4,934	$	222,512
Derivative Liabilities:
Forward sale commitments	$	2,468	$	367,500	$	147	$	248,500
Total	$	2,468	$	367,500	$	147	$	248,500

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Non-Controlling Interests (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Schedule of changes in the non-controlling and JGWPT Holdings Inc.'s interests in Holdings LLC

Changes in the non-controlling and the Corporation's interest in JGW LLC for the quarter ending March 31, 2016 are presented in the following table: 

	Total Common Interests Held By:
	The J.G. Wentworth Company	Non-controlling Interests		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015	15,534,372	13,269,321		28,803,693
Common interests acquired by The J.G. Wentworth Company as a result of the exchange of units for shares of Class A common stock	193,669	(193,669	)	—
Balance as of March 31, 2016	15,728,041	13,075,652		28,803,693

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Share-based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes valuation model

The fair value of stock option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions and weighted average fair values:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Weighted average fair value of grant	$	0.62
Risk-free interest rate	1.78		%
Expected volatility	40.8		%
Expected life of options in years	6.5
Expected dividend yield	—

Summary of stock option activity

A summary of stock option activity for the three months ended March 31,2016 is as follows:

	Shares		Weighted - Average Exercise Price		Weighted - Average Remaining  Contractual Term (in years)	Aggregate  Intrinsic  Value (Dollars in Millions)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	1,363,378		$	11.00	8.45	$	—
Granted	22,500		1.43
Exercised	—		—
Forfeited	(55,689	)	10.53
Expired	(32,440	)	12.59
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	1,297,749		$	10.81	8.38	$	—
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	1,257,141		10.83		8.37	—
Vested as of March 31, 2016	282,467		11.27		8.11	—

Summary of performance-based restricted stock units

A summary of performance-based restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows:

	Performance- Based Restricted Stock Units		Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	191,250		$	9.48
Granted	11,250		1.43
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(26,250	)	10.10
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	176,250		$	8.88
Outstanding and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	—		—

Summary of restricted stock activity

 A summary of restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows:

	Restricted Stock Shares	Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	66,038	$	2.12
Granted	—	—
Vested	—	—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	66,038	$	2.12

Summary of restricted common interests in JGW, LLC

The following table summarizes the activities of unvested Restricted Common Interests in JGW LLC for the three months ended March 31, 2016:

	Unvested Restricted Common Interests	Weighted - Average Grant - Date  Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	27,777	$	6.30
Vested in period	—	—
Forfeited	—	—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	27,777	$	6.30
Outstanding and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016	27,720	$	6.29

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2016			2015
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Numerator for basic EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)
Effect of dilutive securities:
JGW LLC Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
JGW LLC unvested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
Numerator for diluted EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$	(16,087	)	$	(1,345	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic EPS - Weighted average shares of Class A common stock	15,574,746			14,271,842
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options	—			—
Warrants	—			—
Restricted common stock and performance-based restricted stock units	—			—
JGW LLC Common Interests and vested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
JGW LLC unvested Restricted Common Interests	—			—
Dilutive potential common shares	—			—
Denominator for diluted EPS - Adjusted weighted average shares of Class A common stock	15,574,746			14,271,842
Basic loss per share of Class A common stock	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)
Diluted loss per share of Class A common stock	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.09	)

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Business Segments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Operating data by reportable segment

Selected financial data for each reportable segment of the Company was as follows:

	Structured Settlement Payments			Home Lending		Consolidated
	(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Total revenues	$	44,699		$	21,878	$	66,577
Net (loss) income before income taxes	(47,161		)	5,472		(41,689		)
Total assets	4,843,028			318,100		5,161,128
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Total revenues	$	86,830		—		$	86,830
Net income before income taxes	(8,615		)	—		(8,615		)
Total assets	5,311,093			—		5,311,093

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Background, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Tax provision attributable to The J.G. Wentworth Company	$ (6,500)	$ (3,100)
Total tax provision	$ (6,639)	$ (3,155)
Merger Sub
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interest acquired	54.60%		53.90%
Non-controlling interest (as a percent)	45.40%		46.10%
Ownership percentage of weighted average economic interests by non-controlling owners	45.70%	50.10%

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Business Combinations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 8,369	$ 8,369
Home Lending
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of total consideration	$ 74,604
Cash	53,205
Equity instruments issued (1,572,327 shares of Class A common stock)	13,000
Post close adjustment liabilities	8,400
Post-close adjustment in stock purchase agreement, expense		$ 7,600	$ 800
Goodwill	8,400
Intangible assets	23,842
Intangible assets acquired - finite lived	$ 10,600
Intangible assets, weighted average useful life	9 years 3 months 18 days
Home Lending | Affinity relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average useful life	10 years
Intangible asset, gross	$ 9,500
Home Lending | Trade name
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average useful life	3 years
Intangible asset, gross	$ 1,100
Home Lending | Licensing Agreements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired - indefinite lived	$ 13,200
Home Lending | Common Stock - Class A
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Shares issued as consideration	1,572,327

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 8,369	$ 8,369
Structured Settlement Payments
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	0	0
Home Lending
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 8,369	$ 8,369

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible assets subject to amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	$ (21,330)		$ (20,700)
Amortization of intangibles	630	$ 447
Structured Settlement Payments
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	23,939		23,939
Accumulated Amortization	(20,349)		(20,075)
Structured Settlement Payments | Database
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	4,609		4,609
Accumulated Amortization	(4,267)		(4,250)
Structured Settlement Payments | Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	18,844		18,844
Accumulated Amortization	(15,630)		(15,375)
Structured Settlement Payments | Domain names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	486		486
Accumulated Amortization	(452)		(450)
Home Lending
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	10,642		10,642
Accumulated Amortization	(981)		(625)
Home Lending | Trade name
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	1,095		1,095
Accumulated Amortization	(346)		(228)
Home Lending | Affinity relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	9,547		9,547
Accumulated Amortization	$ (635)		$ (397)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible assets not subject to amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Orchard Acquisition Company | Trade name
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 3.3	$ 3.3
Home Lending | Licensing Agreements
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 13.2	$ 13.2

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016	$ 1,897
2017	2,213
2018	2,030
2019	1,442
2020	1,257
2021	992
Thereafter	3,420
Total future amortization expense	$ 13,251

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value
Maximum recovery period of other receivables		3 months
Marketable securities:
Total marketable securities		$ 79,414	$ 84,994
VIE and other finance receivables at fair market value		4,463,074	4,386,147
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	[1]	187,146	124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	[1]	30,164	29,287
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value		72,363	66,519
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value		$ 4,016,993	$ 3,928,818
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
Assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value
Discount rate for discounting residual cash flows (as a percent)		9.19%	8.30%
Expected weighted average life (in years)			20 years
Loss assumption (as a percent)		0.25%
Total at Fair Value
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		$ 53,569	$ 56,736
Total fixed income securities		18,775	18,162
Total other securities		7,070	10,096
Total marketable securities		79,414	84,994
VIE and other finance receivables at fair market value		4,463,074	4,386,147
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value		187,146	124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		30,164	29,287
Derivative assets, at fair value		10,539	4,934
Total Assets		4,770,337	4,629,870
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value		72,363	66,519
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value		4,016,993	3,928,818
Other derivative liabilities		2,468	147
Total Liabilities		4,091,824	3,995,484
Total at Fair Value | US large cap
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		26,479	28,670
Total at Fair Value | US mid cap
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		4,824	5,213
Total at Fair Value | US small cap
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		5,650	5,477
Total at Fair Value | International
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		12,770	14,068
Total at Fair Value | Other equity
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		3,846	3,308
Total at Fair Value | US fixed income
Marketable securities:
Total fixed income securities		17,334	16,945
Total at Fair Value | International fixed income
Marketable securities:
Total fixed income securities		1,441	1,217
Total at Fair Value | Other fixed income
Marketable securities:
Total fixed income securities		0	0
Total at Fair Value | Cash & cash equivalents
Marketable securities:
Total other securities		4,146	7,634
Total at Fair Value | Alternative investments
Marketable securities:
Total other securities		637	161
Total at Fair Value | Annuities
Marketable securities:
Total other securities		2,287	2,301
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		53,569	56,736
Total fixed income securities		18,775	18,162
Total other securities		7,070	10,096
Total marketable securities		79,414	84,994
Total Assets		79,414	84,994
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | US large cap
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		26,479	28,670
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | US mid cap
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		4,824	5,213
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | US small cap
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		5,650	5,477
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | International
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		12,770	14,068
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | Other equity
Marketable securities:
Total equity securities		3,846	3,308
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | US fixed income
Marketable securities:
Total fixed income securities		17,334	16,945
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | International fixed income
Marketable securities:
Total fixed income securities		1,441	1,217
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | Other fixed income
Marketable securities:
Total fixed income securities		0	0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | Cash & cash equivalents
Marketable securities:
Total other securities		4,146	7,634
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | Alternative investments
Marketable securities:
Total other securities		637	161
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1 | Annuities
Marketable securities:
Total other securities		2,287	2,301
Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2
Marketable securities:
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value		187,146	124,508
Total Assets		187,146	124,508
Liabilities
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value		72,363	66,519
Other derivative liabilities		2,468	147
Total Liabilities		74,831	66,666
Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3
Marketable securities:
VIE and other finance receivables at fair market value		4,463,074	4,386,147
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		30,164	29,287
Derivative assets, at fair value		10,539	4,934
Total Assets		4,503,777	4,420,368
Liabilities
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value		4,016,993	3,928,818
Total Liabilities		$ 4,016,993	$ 3,928,818

[1] Pledged as collateral to Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 8 “Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value” and Note 9 “Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value.”

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Fair Value Measurements - Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Quantitative information about fair value measurements
Fair value of assets	$ 4,503,777,000	$ 4,420,368,000
Assets, fair value	4,503,777,000	4,420,368,000
Fair value of liabilities	4,016,993,000	3,928,818,000
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair market value
Quantitative information about fair value measurements
Fair value of liabilities	$ 4,016,993,000	$ 3,928,818,000
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair market value | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	1.24%	1.69%
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair market value | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	12.26%	12.30%
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair market value | Discounted cash flow | Weighted Avg
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	3.46%	4.13%
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
Quantitative information about fair value measurements
Fair value of assets	$ 4,463,074,000	$ 4,386,147,000
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	2.63%	3.33%
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	12.26%	12.30%
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value | Discounted cash flow | Weighted Avg
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	3.90%	4.47%
Mortgage servicing rights
Quantitative information about fair value measurements
Fair value of assets	$ 30,164,000	$ 29,287,000
Mortgage servicing rights | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	9.50%	9.54%
Prepayment rate (as a percent)	8.85%	8.24%
Cost of servicing	$ 65	$ 65
Mortgage servicing rights | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	14.06%	14.06%
Prepayment rate (as a percent)	22.11%	20.56%
Cost of servicing	$ 90	$ 90
Mortgage servicing rights | Discounted cash flow | Weighted Avg
Unobservable Input
Discount rate (as a percent)	10.25%	10.27%
Prepayment rate (as a percent)	10.28%	9.06%
Cost of servicing	$ 74	$ 75
Interest Rate Lock Commitments
Quantitative information about fair value measurements
Assets, fair value	$ 10,539,000	$ 4,934,000
Interest Rate Lock Commitments | Internal Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Pull through rate	32.99%	37.44%
Interest Rate Lock Commitments | Internal Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Pull through rate	100.00%	100.00%
Interest Rate Lock Commitments | Internal Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Weighted Avg
Unobservable Input
Pull through rate	70.79%	74.91%

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Fair Value Measurements - Changes in Assets Measured At Level 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in assets
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 4,420,368	$ 4,523,835
Total gains (losses) included in earnings / losses	162,639	36,449
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Realized Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings	21,660
Total gains (losses) included in other comprehensive gain	0	0
Purchases of finance receivables	71,994	100,446
Interest accreted	49,131	39,284
Payments received	(125,746)	(117,306)
Sale of finance receivables	(91,335)
Transfers to/from other balance sheet line items	(4,934)
Balance at the end of the period	4,503,777	4,582,708
Amount of net gains (losses) for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the period	162,639	36,449
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
Changes in assets
Balance at the beginning of the period	4,386,147	4,523,835
Total gains (losses) included in earnings / losses	151,223	36,449
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Realized Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings	21,660
Purchases of finance receivables	71,994	100,446
Interest accreted	49,131	39,284
Payments received	(125,746)	(117,306)
Sale of finance receivables	(91,335)
Balance at the end of the period	4,463,074	4,582,708
Amount of net gains (losses) for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the period	151,223	36,449
Mortgage servicing rights
Changes in assets
Balance at the beginning of the period	29,287
Total gains (losses) included in earnings / losses	877
Balance at the end of the period	30,164	0
Amount of net gains (losses) for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the period	877	0
Interest Rate Lock Commitments
Changes in assets
Balance at the beginning of the period	4,934	0
Total gains (losses) included in earnings / losses	10,539	0
Transfers to/from other balance sheet line items	(4,934)
Balance at the end of the period	10,539	0
Amount of net gains (losses) for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the period	$ 10,539	$ 0

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Fair Value Measurements - Changes in Liabilities Measured At Level 3 (Details) - VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair market value - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in liabilities
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 3,928,818	$ 4,031,864
Net (gains) losses included in earnings / losses	172,592	(8,293)
Issuances	2,275	216,955
Interest accreted	(5,281)	(13,098)
Repayments	(81,411)	(83,177)
Balance at the end of the period	4,016,993	4,144,251
Amount of net (gains) losses for the period included in revenues attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to long-term debt still held at the end of the period	$ 172,592	$ (7,700)

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Fair Value Measurements - Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
VIE and other finance receivables and long-term debt
Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in earnings
Net gains included in revenues	$ 291	$ 44,742
Unrealized (losses) gains relating to assets still held	(21,369)	44,149
Mortgage servicing rights
Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in earnings
Net gains included in revenues	877	0
Unrealized (losses) gains relating to assets still held	877	0
Interest Rate Lock Commitments
Realized and unrealized gains and losses included in earnings
Net gains included in revenues	10,539	0
Unrealized (losses) gains relating to assets still held	$ 10,539	$ 0

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Fair Value Measurements - Estimated Fair Value and Carrying Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financial assets
VIE and other finance receivables at fair market value		$ 4,463,074	$ 4,386,147
Other receivables, net of allowance for losses		16,755	16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	[1]	187,146	124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value	[1]	30,164	29,287
Marketable securities		79,414	84,994
Financial liabilities
Term loan payable		440,930	440,181
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value		72,363	66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		38,191	48,828
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		181,526	122,243
VIE long-term debt		198,133	199,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value		4,016,993	3,928,818
Installment obligations payable		79,414	84,994
Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets
VIE and other finance receivables at fair market value		4,463,074	4,386,147
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses		98,642	103,609
Other receivables, net of allowance for losses		16,755	16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value		187,146	124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		30,164	29,287
Marketable securities		79,414	84,994
Derivative assets, at fair value		10,539	4,934
Financial liabilities
Term loan payable		265,625	325,558
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value		72,363	66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		40,341	53,737
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		181,526	122,243
VIE long-term debt		193,389	194,211
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value		4,016,993	3,928,818
Other derivative liabilities		2,468	147
Installment obligations payable		79,414	84,994
Carrying Amount
Financial assets
VIE and other finance receivables at fair market value		4,463,074	4,386,147
VIE and other finance receivables, net of allowance for losses		104,984	110,342
Other receivables, net of allowance for losses		16,755	16,285
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value		187,146	124,508
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		30,164	29,287
Marketable securities		79,414	84,994
Derivative assets, at fair value		10,539	4,934
Financial liabilities
Term loan payable		440,930	440,181
VIE derivative liabilities, at fair value		72,363	66,519
VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		38,191	48,828
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings		181,526	122,243
VIE long-term debt		198,133	199,363
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair value		4,016,993	3,928,818
Other derivative liabilities		2,468	147
Installment obligations payable		$ 79,414	$ 84,994

[1] Pledged as collateral to Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 8 “Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value” and Note 9 “Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value.”

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
		Feb. 29, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
Maturity value			$ 6,773,874,000		$ 6,876,687,000
Unearned income			(2,310,800,000)		(2,490,540,000)
VIE finance receivables, at fair value	[1]		4,439,811,000		4,376,458,000
Not encumbered			23,263,000		9,689,000
Total VIE and other finance receivables at fair value			4,463,074,000		4,386,147,000
Net proceeds from sale of finance receivables			91,335,000	$ 0
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives			(9,857,000)	39,739,000
Servicing fee income			209,000	$ 212,000
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
Maturity value of other finance receivable		$ 151,500,000
Net proceeds from sale of finance receivables		91,300,000
Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on VIE and other finance receivables, long-term debt and derivatives		$ 21,700,000
VIE securitization debt
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
VIE finance receivables, at fair value			4,304,267,000		4,236,520,000
Variable funding note facility | JGW-S III
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
VIE finance receivables, at fair value			12,847,000		1,664,000
Maximum borrowing capacity			100,000,000		100,000,000
Multi-tranche and lender credit facility | JGW V
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
VIE finance receivables, at fair value			15,191,000		54,306,000
Multi-tranche and lender credit facility | JGW VII
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
Maximum borrowing capacity			300,000,000		300,000,000
Credit facility | JGW V
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
Maximum borrowing capacity			300,000,000		300,000,000
Credit facility | JGW VII
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
VIE finance receivables, at fair value			20,350,000		0
Permanent financing related to 2011-A
VIE and other finance receivables, at fair market value
VIE finance receivables, at fair value			87,156,000		83,968,000
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 100,000,000		$ 100,000,000

[1] Pledged as collateral to VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 6 “VIE and Other Finance Receivables, at Fair Value” and Note 7 “VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses.”

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses (Details) - VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross	$ 115,294	$ 120,708
Less: allowance for losses	(10,310)	(10,366)	$ (10,403)	$ (10,128)
Finance receivables, net	104,984	110,342	129,767
Structured settlements and annuities
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivable before unearned income or deferred revenue	70,507	72,121
Less: unearned income or deferred revenue	(44,476)	(45,825)
Finance receivables, gross	26,031	26,296
Less: allowance for losses	(69)	(69)	(54)	(56)
Finance receivables, net	25,962		26,531
Lottery winnings
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivable before unearned income or deferred revenue	68,535	70,589
Less: unearned income or deferred revenue	(19,298)	(20,153)
Finance receivables, gross	49,237	50,436
Less: allowance for losses	0	0	(3)	(3)
Finance receivables, net	49,237		56,259
Pre-settlement funding transactions
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivable before unearned income or deferred revenue	40,310	44,299
Less: unearned income or deferred revenue	(1,016)	(1,144)
Finance receivables, gross	39,294	43,155
Less: allowance for losses	(9,957)	(10,013)	(10,063)	(9,786)
Finance receivables, net	29,337		46,057
Attorney cost financing
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivable before unearned income or deferred revenue	732	821
Less: unearned income or deferred revenue	0	0
Finance receivables, gross	732	821
Less: allowance for losses	(284)	$ (284)	(283)	$ (283)
Finance receivables, net	$ 448		$ 920

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses - Encumbrances (Details) - VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Encumbrances on financing receivable
Total VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	$ 95,534,000	$ 99,874,000
Not encumbered	9,450,000	10,468,000
Finance receivables, net	104,984,000	110,342,000	$ 129,767,000
VIE securitization debt
Encumbrances on financing receivable
Total VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	68,502,000	69,691,000
Credit facility | Peach One
Encumbrances on financing receivable
Total VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	22,016,000	25,401,000
Maximum borrowing capacity	35,000,000	35,000,000
$45.1 million long-term pre-settlement facility
Encumbrances on financing receivable
Total VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	3,794,000	3,533,000
Maximum borrowing capacity	45,100,000	45,100,000
$2.5 Long-term facility
Encumbrances on financing receivable
Total VIE finance receivables, net of allowances	1,222,000	1,249,000
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,500,000	$ 2,500,000

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses - Summary of Activity in Allowances for Losses (Details) - VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Activity in the allowance for losses
Balance at beginning of year	$ (10,366)	$ (10,128)
Provision for loss	(897)	(1,339)
Charge-offs	1,078	1,066
Recoveries	(125)	(2)
Balance at end of year	(10,310)	(10,403)
Individually evaluated for impairment	(2,312)	(2,915)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	(7,998)	(7,488)
Individually evaluated for impairment	75,718	83,112
Collectively evaluated for impairment	29,266	46,655
Finance receivables, net	104,984	129,767	$ 110,342
Structured settlements and annuities
Activity in the allowance for losses
Balance at beginning of year	(69)	(56)
Provision for loss	125	(26)
Charge-offs	0	30
Recoveries	(125)	(2)
Balance at end of year	(69)	(54)
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	(54)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	(69)
Individually evaluated for impairment	25,962	26,531
Collectively evaluated for impairment	0
Finance receivables, net	25,962	26,531
Lottery
Activity in the allowance for losses
Balance at beginning of year	0	(3)
Provision for loss	0	0
Charge-offs	0	0
Recoveries	0	0
Balance at end of year	0	(3)
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	(3)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	0
Individually evaluated for impairment	49,237	56,259
Collectively evaluated for impairment	0
Finance receivables, net	49,237	56,259
Pre-settlement funding transactions
Activity in the allowance for losses
Balance at beginning of year	(10,013)	(9,786)
Provision for loss	(1,022)	(1,313)
Charge-offs	1,078	1,036
Recoveries	0	0
Balance at end of year	(9,957)	(10,063)
Individually evaluated for impairment	(2,028)	(2,858)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	(7,929)	(7,205)
Individually evaluated for impairment	71	322
Collectively evaluated for impairment	29,266	45,735
Finance receivables, net	29,337	46,057
Attorney cost financing
Activity in the allowance for losses
Balance at beginning of year	(284)	(283)
Provision for loss		0
Recoveries	0
Balance at end of year	(284)	(283)
Individually evaluated for impairment	(284)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	0	(283)
Individually evaluated for impairment	448	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	0	920
Finance receivables, net	$ 448	$ 920

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses - Finance Receivables by Year of Origination (Details) - VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net - Pre-settlement funding transactions - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	$ 40,310	$ 44,299
2009
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	983	1,229
2010
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	2,717	2,759
2011
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	5,375	5,597
2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	5,602	6,212
2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	6,320	6,772
2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	15,736	17,773
2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	3,577	3,957
2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross financing receivable	$ 0	$ 0

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses - Summary of Portfolio Delinquency Status (Details) - VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	$ 344	$ 710
Current	74,924	75,953
VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net	75,268	76,663
30-59 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	13	12
60-89 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	104	11
Greater than 90 Days
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	227	687
Structured settlements and annuities
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	124	498
Current	25,907	25,729
VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net	26,031	26,227
Structured settlements and annuities | 30-59 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	5	9
Structured settlements and annuities | 60-89 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	5	8
Structured settlements and annuities | Greater than 90 Days
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	114	481
Lottery winnings
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	220	212
Current	49,017	50,224
VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net	49,237	50,436
Lottery winnings | 30-59 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	8	3
Lottery winnings | 60-89 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	99	3
Lottery winnings | Greater than 90 Days
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	$ 113	$ 206

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VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses - Narrative (Details) - VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable allowance	$ 10,310	$ 10,366	$ 10,403	$ 10,128
Pre-settlement funding transactions
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Recorded investment	13,400	12,200
Receivable allowance	9,957	10,013	10,063	9,786
Attorney cost financing
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Recorded investment	400	400
Receivable allowance	$ 284	$ 284	$ 283	$ 283
Pre-settlement funding transactions and attorney cost financing
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Minimum receivable term	1 year

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Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans held for sale				$ 179,508	$ 120,253
Fair value adjustment		$ 7,638	$ 4,255
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value	[1]	124,508	124,508	$ 187,146	$ 124,508
Increase (Decrease) in Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2015	[1]	124,508
Originations and purchases of mortgage loans held for sale, net of fees		574,662
Proceeds from sale of and principal payments on mortgage loans held for sale		(524,130)
Realized and unrealized gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net of direct costs		12,106
Balance as of March 31, 2016	[1]	$ 187,146	$ 124,508
Real Estate Loan | Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) Insured Loans
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Duration for delinquency consideration for Ginnie Mae pools		90 days
Mortgage loans considered delinquent or defaulted		$ 6,400

[1] Pledged as collateral to Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 8 “Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value” and Note 9 “Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value.”

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Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value - Loan Indemnification Activity (Details) - Indemnification Agreement - Other Liabilities $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Indemnification Asset [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$ 2,575
Provision for loan servicing and repurchases	691
Write-offs, net	(564)
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$ 2,702

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Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2015	[1]	$ 29,287,000
Balance as of March 31, 2016	[1]	30,164,000		$ 29,287,000
Unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans serviced		$ 3,200,000,000		3,000,000,000
Minimum
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]
Discount rates (in percent)		9.50%	9.54%
Annual prepayment speeds (in percent)		8.85%	8.24%
Cost of servicing		$ 65	$ 65
Maximum
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]
Discount rates (in percent)		14.06%	14.06%
Annual prepayment speeds (in percent)		22.11%	20.56%
Cost of servicing		$ 90	$ 90
Weighted Avg
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]
Discount rates (in percent)		10.25%	10.27%
Annual prepayment speeds (in percent)		10.28%	9.06%
Cost of servicing		$ 74	$ 75
Mortgage servicing rights
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2015		29,287,000
Additions due to loans sold, servicing retained		2,511,000
Reductions due to loan payoffs and foreclosures		(680,000)
Fair value adjustment		(954,000)
Balance as of March 31, 2016		$ 30,164,000		$ 29,287,000

[1] Pledged as collateral to Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings. Refer to Note 8 “Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value” and Note 9 “Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value.”

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Mortgage Servicing Rights, at Fair Value - Sensitivity Analysis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]
Discount Rate: Effect on value - 100 basis points adverse change	$ (1,055)	$ (1,082)
Discount Rate: Effect on value - 100 basis points adverse change, percent	1.00%
Discount Rate: Effect on value - 200 basis points adverse change	$ (2,039)	(2,088)
Prepayment Speeds: Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$ (603)	(542)
Prepayment Speeds: Effect on value - 5% adverse change, percent	5.00%
Prepayment Speeds: Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$ (1,213)	(1,085)
Cost of Servicing: Effect on value - 5% adverse change	$ (230)	(232)
Cost of Servicing: Effect on value - 5% adverse change, percent	5.00%
Cost of Servicing: Effect on value - 10% adverse change	$ (461)	$ (463)
Cost of Servicing: Effect on value - 10% adverse change, percent	10.00%

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Term Loan Payable (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Term loan payable
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	$ 181,526,000		$ 122,243,000
New term loan
Term loan payable
Loan amount	$ 449,500,000		449,500,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.00%
Interest expense	$ 10,100,000	$ 10,000,000
New term loan | LIBOR
Term loan payable
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	1.00%
Margin on variable rate (as a percent)	6.00%
New term loan | Base rate
Term loan payable
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	2.00%
Margin on variable rate (as a percent)	5.00%
Revolving Credit Facility
Term loan payable
Revolving commitment	$ 20,000,000
Unused fee (as a percent)	0.50%
Percent of borrowing capacity, threshold	15.00%
Line of credit, borrowing capacity leverage ratio, amount	$ 3,000,000
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	$ 0		$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR
Term loan payable
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	1.00%
Margin on variable rate (as a percent)	6.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Base rate
Term loan payable
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	2.00%
Margin on variable rate (as a percent)	5.00%
Letters of credit
Term loan payable
Revolving commitment	$ 10,000,000

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VIE Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Apr. 28, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	$ 38,191,000		$ 48,828,000
JGW-S III | Variable funding note facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	8,151,000		1,024,000
JGW V | Multi-tranche and lender credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	9,656,000		38,153,000
JGW VII | Credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	15,037,000		0
Peach One | Credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings	5,347,000		$ 9,651,000
VIE | Revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest expense related to borrowings	$ 1,900,000	$ 2,400,000
Weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings (as a percent)	4.37%		4.15%
VIE | JGW-S III | Variable funding note facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 100,000,000		$ 100,000,000
Interest payable monthly (as a percent)	6.50%		6.50%
Revolving period	2 years		2 years
Amortization period	18 months		18 months
Monthly unused fee (as a percent)	0.75%		0.75%
VIE | JGW IV | Credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total VIE borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			$ 0
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 50,000,000
Monthly unused fee (as a percent)			0.50%
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			3.49%
Unamortized debt issuance cost expensed	$ 500,000
VIE | JGW V | Multi-tranche and lender credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Monthly unused fee (as a percent)	0.625%		0.625%
VIE | JGW V | Multi-tranche and lender credit facility | Subsequent Event
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 100,000,000
VIE | JGW V | Multi-tranche and lender credit facility | Tranche A | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)	3.00%		3.00%
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.44%		3.72%
VIE | JGW V | Multi-tranche and lender credit facility | Tranche A | Commercial Paper rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)	3.00%		3.00%
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.24%		3.52%
VIE | JGW V | Multi-tranche and lender credit facility | Tranche B | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)	5.50%		5.50%
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.94%		5.74%
VIE | JGW VII | Credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Monthly unused fee (as a percent)	0.50%		0.50%
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.59%		3.22%
Variable interest rate payable monthly (as a percent)	2.75%		2.75%
VIE | Peach One | Credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)	1.00%		1.00%
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.50%		4.50%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	4.50%		4.50%

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Other Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities and Other Similar Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)			3 Months Ended
	Apr. 19, 2016	Apr. 07, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			$ 181,526,000	$ 122,243,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate (as a percent)			2.53%
Interest expense			$ 800,000
Warehouse Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			181,526,000	122,243,000
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring April 11, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			41,486,000	$ 32,611,000
Revolving commitment			$ 50,000,000
Interest rate floor (as a percent)			2.50%
Interest rate (as a percent)			2.69%	2.68%
Non-usage fee			0.25%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring April 11, 2016 | Subsequent Event
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate floor (as a percent)		2.40%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring April 11, 2016 | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			2.25%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring April 11, 2016 | LIBOR | Subsequent Event
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)		2.15%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 6, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			$ 15,003,000	$ 9,414,000
Revolving commitment			$ 20,000,000
Interest rate floor (as a percent)			2.50%
Interest rate (as a percent)			2.69%	2.68%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 6, 2016 | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			2.25%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 31, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			$ 16,393,000	$ 16,031,000
Revolving commitment			$ 25,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)			3.50%	3.50%
Non-usage fee			0.25%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 31, 2016 | Subsequent Event
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving commitment	$ 40,000,000
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	3.10%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 31, 2016 | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			2.00%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 31, 2016 | LIBOR | Subsequent Event
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)	2.60%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring September 1, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			$ 38,909,000	$ 26,657,000
Revolving commitment			$ 45,000,000
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring September 1, 2016 | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			2.25%
Interest rate (as a percent)			2.69%	2.68%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring February 10, 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			$ 65,735,000	$ 33,530,000
Revolving commitment			$ 95,000,000
Interest rate floor (as a percent)			2.50%
Interest rate (as a percent)			2.69%	2.68%
Non-usage fee			0.25%
Warehouse Line of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring February 10, 2017 | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			2.25%
Operating Line Of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 6, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Other borrowings under revolving credit facilities and other similar borrowings			$ 4,000,000	$ 4,000,000
Revolving commitment			$ 6,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)			5.00%	5.00%
Non-usage fee			0.50%
Operating Line Of Credit | Credit facility | Line Of Credit Agreement Expiring July 6, 2016 | Prime Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			0.50%

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VIE Long-Term Debt (Details)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) note	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 13, 2015 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2010 USD ($)
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt			$ 198,133,000			$ 199,363,000
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt
Interest expense related to borrowings			4,400,000	$ 4,000,000
PLMT Permanent Facility
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt			40,559,000			41,265,000
Residual Term Facility
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt			130,567,000			130,832,000
Long-Term Pre-settlement Facility
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt			6,463,000			6,590,000
2012-A Facility
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt			914,000			944,000
LCSS Facility (2010-C)
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt			12,471,000			12,573,000
LCSS Facility (2010-D)
VIE long-term debt
VIE long-term debt			7,159,000			$ 7,159,000
VIE | LCSS II | LCSS, LLC
VIE long-term debt
Ownership percentage		100.00%
VIE | LCSS III | LCSS II
VIE long-term debt
Ownership percentage		100.00%
VIE | LCSS, LLC
VIE long-term debt
Cash		$ 200,000
VIE | PLMT Permanent Facility
VIE long-term debt
Face amount of debt			$ 75,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)			1.69%			1.68%
VIE | PLMT Permanent Facility | LIBOR
VIE long-term debt
Margin added to variable interest rate basis (as a percent)			1.25%
VIE | Residual Term Facility
VIE long-term debt
Face amount of debt							$ 133,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)							7.25%
VIE | Long-Term Pre-settlement Facility
VIE long-term debt
Face amount of debt					$ 45,100,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)			9.25%
Number of fixed rate notes issued | note					3
VIE | 2012-A Facility
VIE long-term debt
Stated interest rate (as a percent)			9.25%
Proceeds from issuance of notes	$ 2,500,000
VIE | LCSS Facility (2010-C)
VIE long-term debt
Face amount of debt								$ 12,900,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)			10.00%
VIE | LCSS Facility (2010-D) | LCSS III
VIE long-term debt
Face amount of debt								$ 7,200,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)			10.00%

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VIE Long-Term Debt Issued by Securitization and Permanent Financing Trusts, at Fair Value (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) transaction	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) transaction	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Term loan payable
Fair Value		$ 4,016,993		$ 3,928,818
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net		0	$ 593
VIE long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts, at fair market value
Term loan payable
Interest expense related to borrowings		$ 41,400	$ 32,400
VIE
Term loan payable
Number of asset securitization transactions completed | transaction		0	1
Outstanding Principal		$ 3,808,986		3,888,126
Fair Value		4,016,993		3,928,818
VIE | Securitization trusts
Term loan payable
Outstanding Principal		3,563,642		3,637,231
Fair Value		3,771,897		3,688,639
VIE | Permanent financing VIEs
Term loan payable
Outstanding Principal		245,344		250,895
Fair Value		$ 245,096		$ 240,179
VIE | 2014-1
Term loan payable
Bond proceeds			$ 214,000
Receivables securitized			$ 3,422
Deal discount rate (as a percent)			3.64%
Retained interest %			5.50%
VIE | 2014-1 | Aaa
Term loan payable
Class allocation (as a percent)			85.25%
VIE | 2014-1 | Baa2
Term loan payable
Class allocation (as a percent)			9.25%
VIE | 2015-1
Term loan payable
Repayments of long-term debt	$ 6,900
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net	$ 600

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) swap	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss)	$ (5,774,000)	$ (4,380,000)
Notional	367,500,000		$ 248,500,000
Fair Market Value	(72,363,000)		(66,519,000)
Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	374,953,000		433,876,000
Fair Market Value	(72,363,000)		(66,519,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied
Derivative [Line Items]
Terminated notional value	54,100,000	18,700,000
Total gain (loss) on termination of derivative	(1,300,000)	(300,000)
Unrealized gain (loss)	(100,000)	0
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | Long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss)	$ (2,500,000)	(1,300,000)
Number of outstanding derivatives | swap	8
Notional	$ 181,300,000
Floating rate basis	1-month LIBOR
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | Borrowings under PSS and PLMT
Derivative [Line Items]
Terminated notional value	$ 13,800,000
Total gain (loss) on termination of derivative	(3,100,000)
Unrealized gain (loss)	$ (3,200,000)	$ (3,300,000)
Number of outstanding derivatives | swap	142
Notional	$ 193,700,000
Floating rate basis	1-month LIBOR
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson I | 2004-A A-1
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	$ 24,192,000		25,859,000
Fair Market Value	(2,564,000)		(2,382,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson I | 2005-1 A-1
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	45,234,000		47,963,000
Fair Market Value	(6,695,000)		(6,186,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson II | 2006-1 A-1
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	10,061,000		10,694,000
Fair Market Value	(1,124,000)		(1,091,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson II | 2006-2 A-1
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	14,076,000		15,058,000
Fair Market Value	(2,392,000)		(2,239,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson II | 2006-3 A-1
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	14,659,000		15,798,000
Fair Market Value	(2,082,000)		(1,951,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson II | 2006-4 A-1
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	14,261,000		15,166,000
Fair Market Value	(1,542,000)		(1,489,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson II | 2007-1 A-2
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	26,003,000		26,887,000
Fair Market Value	(5,554,000)		(4,949,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | 321 Henderson II | 2007-2 A-3
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	32,797,000		33,461,000
Fair Market Value	(8,969,000)		(8,085,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | JGW V
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	0		31,857,000
Fair Market Value	0		59,000
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | PSS | VIE
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	146,123,000		162,546,000
Fair Market Value	(31,671,000)		(29,486,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | PLMT
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	47,547,000		48,587,000
Fair Market Value	$ (9,770,000)		$ (8,720,000)
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | Minimum | Long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	4.50%
Term of contract	6 years
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | Minimum | Borrowings under PSS and PLMT
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	4.80%
Term of contract	1 month
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | Maximum | Long-term debt issued by securitization and permanent financing trusts
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	5.77%
Term of contract	20 years
Interest Rate Swaps | Hedge accounting has not been applied | Maximum | Borrowings under PSS and PLMT
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	8.70%
Term of contract	18 years

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Home Lending Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset, fair value	$ 10,539	$ 4,934
Derivative asset, notional amount	428,238	222,512
Derivative liability, fair value	2,468	147
Derivative liability, notional amount	367,500	248,500
Interest Rate Lock Commitments
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset, fair value	10,539	4,934
Derivative asset, notional amount	$ 428,238	222,512
Interest Rate Lock Commitments | Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Term of contract	30 days
Interest Rate Lock Commitments | Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Term of contract	90 days
Forward sale commitments
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability, fair value	$ 2,468	147
Derivative liability, notional amount	$ 367,500	$ 248,500

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Taxes
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	15.90%	36.60%
Effective income tax rate for parent (as a percent)	28.60%	69.80%
Net income (loss) before income taxes	$ (41,689)	$ (8,615)
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC
Income Taxes
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	0.80%	1.10%

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Stockholders' Equity (Details)			3 Months Ended		23 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015 shares	May. 26, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) vote $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) shares	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) vote $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2015 $ / shares shares	May. 02, 2014 USD ($)	Nov. 14, 2013 $ / shares shares
Stockholders' Equity
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | $			$ 0	$ 0
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock exchanged (in shares)			193,669
PGHI Corp | Tranche C-1 profit interests
Stockholders' Equity
Exercise price of warrants issued (in dollars per share) | $ / shares								$ 35.78
PGHI Corp | Tranche C-1 profit interests | Maximum
Stockholders' Equity
Number of shares entitled by warrants (in shares)								483,217
PGHI Corp | Tranche C-2 profits interests
Stockholders' Equity
Exercise price of warrants issued (in dollars per share) | $ / shares								$ 63.01
PGHI Corp | Tranche C-2 profits interests | Maximum
Stockholders' Equity
Number of shares entitled by warrants (in shares)								483,217
Preferred Stock
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, authorized shares			100,000,000		100,000,000			100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued			0		0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding			0		0
Common Stock - Class A
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, authorized shares			500,000,000		500,000,000	500,000,000		500,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.00001		$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares issued			16,270,113		16,270,113	16,076,444
Common stock, shares outstanding			15,728,041		15,728,041	15,534,372
Aggregate value of shares repurchased | $							$ 15,000,000
Number of votes per share of common stock held | vote			1		1
Exchange of JGW LLC common interests into Class A common stock (in shares)			193,669
Common Stock - Class A | Home Lending
Stockholders' Equity
Shares issued as consideration	1,572,327
Common Stock - Class A | Stock Repurchase Program 2014
Stockholders' Equity
Treasury stock, shares, acquired					1,546,017
Aggregate purchase price of shares repurchased under Stock Repurchase Program | $					$ 15,000,000
Common Stock - Class A | Private Repurchase
Stockholders' Equity
Treasury stock, shares, acquired		426,332
Aggregate purchase price of shares repurchased under Stock Repurchase Program | $		$ 3,900,000
Shares repurchase price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 9.24
Treasury stock, discount on repurchase, percent of common stock closing price		3.00%
Common Stock - Class B
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, authorized shares			500,000,000		500,000,000	500,000,000		500,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.00001		$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares issued			8,715,029		8,715,029	8,908,698
Common stock, shares outstanding			8,715,029		8,715,029	8,908,698
Number of votes per share of common stock held | vote			10		10
Number of shares of Class A common stock whose market value is given as cash on optional exchange of common interests			1		1
Exchange of JGW LLC common interests into Class A common stock (in shares)			(193,669)
Common Stock - Class B | The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC
Stockholders' Equity
Exchange of JGW LLC common interests into Class A common stock (in shares)			193,669	0
Common Stock - Class C
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, authorized shares			500,000,000		500,000,000	500,000,000		500,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.00001		$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares issued			0		0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding			0		0	0
Conversion ratio of common stock			1
Number of shares entitled by warrants (in shares)			4,360,623		4,360,623

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Non-Controlling Interests (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 shares
Common Stock - Class C
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Number of shares entitled by warrants	4,360,623
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of period	28,803,693
Balance at the end of period	28,803,693
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC | Common Stock - Class A
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Common interests acquired by The J.G. Wentworth Company as a result of the issuance of restricted common stock granted to independent directors	(193,669)
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC | The J.G. Wentworth Company
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of period	15,534,372
Balance at the end of period	15,728,041
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC | The J.G. Wentworth Company | Common Stock - Class A
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Common interests acquired by The J.G. Wentworth Company as a result of the issuance of restricted common stock granted to independent directors	193,669
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC | Non-controlling Interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of period	13,269,321
Balance at the end of period	13,075,652

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 14, 2013	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Loan Origination Commitments
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments to originate loans		$ 428.2
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC
Commitments and contingencies
Increase in share of tax basis			$ 207.0
Common Stock
Commitments and contingencies
Conversion ratio of common stock		1
Borrowing Agreement | Counterparty under agreement to purchase LCSS assets
Commitments and contingencies
Amount owed by counterparty		$ 10.4		$ 10.2
Annual rate of interest for counterparty borrowing (as a percent)		5.35%
Arrangement | Counterparty under agreement to purchase LCSS assets
Commitments and contingencies
Percentage of target IRR above original target IRR paid by counterparty		3.50%
Tax Receivable Agreement
Commitments and contingencies
Income tax, cash savings percentage to be paid to common interestholders	85.00%
Tax Receivable Agreement | Minimum | The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC
Commitments and contingencies
Common interestholders, ownership percentage	1.00%

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Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Shares
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	1,363,378
Granted (in shares)	22,500
Forfeited (in shares)	(55,689)
Expired	(32,440)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	1,297,749		1,363,378
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest (in shares)	1,257,141
Vested (in shares)	282,467
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 11.00
Granted (in dollars per share)	1.43
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	10.53
Expired (in dollars per share)	12.59
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	10.81		$ 11.00
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)	10.83
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 11.27
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term	8 years 4 months 17 days		8 years 5 months 12 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term outstanding, vested and expected to vest (in years)	8 years 4 months 13 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, granted (in years)	8 years 1 month 10 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding	$ 0		$ 0
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest	0
Granted	$ 0
Options vested, number of shares	44,500	73,571
Aggregate grant date fair value of shares vested	$ 200,000	$ 100,000
Additional disclosure
Total unrecognized compensation expense	$ 4,200,000
Weighted average period for recognizing unrecognized compensation expense	3 years 4 months 22 days
Stock options
Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model for options granted
Weighted average fair value of grant (in dollars per share)	$ 0.62
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.78%
Expected volatility (as a percent)	40.80%
Expected life of options in years	6 years 6 months
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Share based compensation	$ 300,000	300,000
Performance-based restricted stock units
Awards granted, Converted, forfeited, and outstanding
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 (in shares)	191,250
Granted (in shares)	11,250
Awards vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	(26,250)
Outstanding as of March 31, 2015 (in shares)	176,250		191,250
Vested as of March 31, 2015 (in shares)	0
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$ 9.48
Granted (in dollars per share)	1.43
Awards vested (in dollars per share)	0.00
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	10.10
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)	8.88		$ 9.48
Vested as of March 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Additional disclosure
Share-based compensation expense expected to recognize	$ 900,000
Performance-based restricted stock units | Minimum
Additional disclosure
Number of share in to which award will vest	0
Performance-based restricted stock units | Maximum
Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model for options granted
Share based compensation	$ 0	100,000
Additional disclosure
Number of share in to which award will vest	1.5
Restricted Stock
Additional disclosure
Weighted average period for recognizing unrecognized compensation expense	7 months 18 days
Awards granted, Converted, forfeited, and outstanding
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 (in shares)	66,038
Granted (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	0
Outstanding as of March 31, 2015 (in shares)	66,038		66,038
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12
Granted (in dollars per share)	0.00
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	0.00
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12		$ 2.12
Additional disclosure
Shares granted during period, aggregate weighted average grant date fair value	$ 100,000
Share-based compensation expense expected to recognize	$ 100,000
Restricted Stock | Maximum
Share-based compensation
Award vesting period (in years)	1 year
Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model for options granted
Share based compensation	$ 100,000	100,000
Restricted Common Interests
Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model for options granted
Share based compensation	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Additional disclosure
Weighted average period for recognizing unrecognized compensation expense	1 year 7 months 25 days
Awards granted, Converted, forfeited, and outstanding
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 (in shares)	27,777
Awards vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	0
Outstanding as of March 31, 2015 (in shares)	27,777		27,777
Vested as of March 31, 2015 (in shares)	27,720
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$ 6.30
Granted (in dollars per share)	0.00
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	0.00
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)	6.30		$ 6.30
Vested as of March 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)	$ 6.29
Additional disclosure
Share-based compensation expense expected to recognize	$ 100,000
Common Stock - Class A
Share-based compensation
Number of awards available for grant (in shares)	1,300,000
Common Stock - Class A | Stock options
Share-based compensation
Award expiration period (in years)	10 years
Award vesting period (in years)	5 years

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Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 shares	Mar. 31, 2015 shares	Nov. 14, 2013 shares
PGHI Corp | Class C Profits Interests | Common Stock - Class A
Earnings per share
Number of shares entitled by warrants (in shares)			966,434
The J.G. Wentworth Company, LLC | Common Stock - Class A
Earnings per share
Conversion ratio of common stock	1
Stock options | Common Stock - Class A
Earnings per share
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	1,335,924	1,344,958
Performance-based restricted stock units | Common Stock - Class A
Earnings per share
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	191,082	125,395
Common interest and vested restricted common interests
Earnings per share
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	13,135,132	14,167,045
Unvested restricted common interests
Earnings per share
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	27,777	154,482

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Earnings per Share - Reconciliation Of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Numerator:
Numerator for basic EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$ (16,087)	$ (1,345)
Common Stock - Class A
Numerator:
Numerator for basic EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	(16,087)	(1,345)
Numerator for diluted EPS - Net loss attributable to holders of The J.G. Wentworth Company Class A common stock	$ (16,087)	$ (1,345)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic EPS - Weighted average shares	15,574,746	14,271,842
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted common stock and performance-based restricted stock units	0	0
Dilutive potential common shares (in shares)	0	0
Denominator for diluted EPS - Adjusted weighted average shares	15,574,746	14,271,842
Basic income per share computation:
Basic loss per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ (1.03)	$ (0.09)
Diluted income per share computation:
Diluted loss per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ (1.03)	$ (0.09)

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Business Segments - Operating Data by Reportable Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 66,577	$ 86,830
Net (loss) income before income taxes	(41,689)	(8,615)
Total assets	5,161,128	5,311,093	$ 5,074,964
Operating Segments | Structured Settlement Payments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	44,699	86,830
Net (loss) income before income taxes	(47,161)	(8,615)
Total assets	4,843,028	5,311,093
Operating Segments | Home Lending
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	21,878	0
Net (loss) income before income taxes	5,472	0
Total assets	$ 318,100	$ 0