Fair Value (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Level 1
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 34,289
Level 2
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
SBA loans held for sale	5,326
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)	5,505
Level 3
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment	138,045
Notes payable and other debt obligations	139,873
Total
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	34,289
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment	138,045
SBA loans held for sale	5,326
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)	5,505
Notes payable and other debt obligations	139,873
Carrying Value
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	34,289	36,031
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment	103,318	135,423
SBA loans held for sale	4,808	7,614
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)	4,759	4,569
Notes payable and other debt obligations	139,873	189,936
Estimated Fair Value
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		36,031
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment		173,616
SBA loans held for sale		8,353
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)		6,634
Notes payable and other debt obligations		$ 189,936