Guarantees (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Financial Guarantee Member

Credit Recourse Agreements Reserve Table [Text Block]

(In thousands)		2012		2011
Balance as of beginning of period	$	58,659	$	53,729
Additions for new sales		-		-
Provision for recourse liability		16,153		43,828
Net charge-offs / terminations		(23,139)		(38,898)
Balance as of end of period	$	51,673	$	58,659

(In thousands)		2012		2011
Balance as of beginning of period	$	58,659	$	53,729
Additions for new sales		-		-
Provision for recourse liability		16,153		43,828
Net charge-offs / terminations		(23,139)		(38,898)
Balance as of end of period	$	51,673	$	58,659

E Loan [Member] | Indemnification Guarantee Member

Schedule Of Guarantee Obligations [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)	2012		2011
Balance as of beginning of period	$	10,625	$	30,659
Additions for new sales		-		-
(Reversal) provision for representation and warranties		(1,836)		(4,936)
Net charge-offs / terminations		(1,049)		(2,198)
Other - settlements paid		-		(12,900)
Balance as of end of period	$	7,740	$	10,625

(In thousands)	2012		2011
Balance as of beginning of period	$	10,625	$	30,659
Additions for new sales		-		-
(Reversal) provision for representation and warranties		(1,836)		(4,936)
Net charge-offs / terminations		(1,049)		(2,198)
Other - settlements paid		-		(12,900)
Balance as of end of period	$	7,740	$	10,625