Loans Receivable (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Loans receivable
Total loans receivable, net	$ 35,694		$ 45,696
SBA Held for Sale
Loans receivable
Outstanding balance	2,819		7,483
Capitalized costs, net of fees	19		131
Total loans receivable, net	2,838	4,808	7,614	6,823	5,072	11,608
Affiliates
Loans receivable
Outstanding balance	6,328		6,518
Discounts, net			(59)
Capitalized costs, net of fees	381		260
Total loans receivable, net	6,709	6,757	6,719	14,402	15,029	16,781
SBA Held for Investment, net
Loans receivable
Outstanding balance	21,214		20,503
Allowance for loan losses	(546)		(333)
Discounts, net	(1,454)		(1,292)
Capitalized costs, net of fees	349		273
Total loans receivable, net	19,563	20,226	19,151	18,500	17,278	15,415
Other
Loans receivable
Outstanding balance	7,913		13,541
Allowance for loan losses	(1,083)		(1,083)
Capitalized costs, net of fees	(246)		(246)
Total loans receivable, net	$ 6,584	$ 7,545	$ 12,212	$ 12,455	$ 12,741	$ 13,011