Components of Deferred Income Tax Liabilities and Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Lease Merchandise and Property, Plant and Equipment	$ 329,497	$ 248,775
Other, Net	29,607	24,777
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	359,104	273,552
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued Liabilities	33,826	15,859
Advance Payments	16,432	15,231
Federal Net Operating Loss	10,936	6,423
Other, Net	11,760	9,386
Total Deferred Tax Assets	72,954	46,899
Less Valuation Allowance	(812)	(860)
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities	$ 286,962	$ 227,513