INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Account Balances) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets related to:
Federal, foreign, state and local operating loss carryforwards	$ 9,100
RAI [Member]
Deferred tax assets related to:
Federal, foreign, state and local operating loss carryforwards	8,999	22,384
Capital loss carryforwards	450	1,316
Unrealized loss on investments	3,664	2,743
Investment in partnerships	2,572	0
Provision for credit losses	15,600	13,295
Accrued expenses	2,142	1,848
Employee equity compensation awards	1,005	814
Investments in real estate assets	0	136
Property and equipment basis differences	96	0
Gross deferred tax assets	34,528	42,536
Less: valuation allowance	(4,584)	(6,350)
Net deferred tax assets	29,944	36,186
Deferred tax liabilities related to:
Investments in partnership interests	0	(5,481)
Deferred income	(2,175)	(2,343)
Property and equipment basis differences	0	(88)
Net deferred tax liabilities	(2,175)	(7,912)
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 27,769	$ 28,274