ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 9,901	$ 8,627
SERP liability (see Note 13)	6,456	6,976
Accrued wages and benefits	1,289	5,396
Trapeza clawback (see Note 16)	1,181	1,181
Real estate loan commitment	0	862
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 18,827	$ 23,042