INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES AND LOAN MANAGER Summarized operating data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Portion of net income attributable to the Company	$ 1,261	$ (329)	$ 2,462	$ 228
CVC Credit Partners [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Management fee revenues	8,248		16,968
Costs and expenses	(6,485)		(12,585)
Net income	1,763		4,383
Portion of net income attributable to the Company	$ 582		$ 1,447