INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES AND LOAN MANAGER Summarized operating data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Portion of net (loss) income attributable to the Company	$ (117)	$ 273	$ 2,345	$ 501
CVC Credit Partners [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Management fee revenues	15,841	5,105	32,809
Costs and expenses	(17,285)	(4,522)	(29,870)
Net (loss) income	(1,444)	583	2,939
Portion of net (loss) income attributable to the Company	$ (477)	$ 192	$ 970