INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES AND LOAN MANAGER (Summary Operating Data for Unconsolidated Investment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Portion of net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$ 1,047	$ (117)	$ 1,678	$ 1,144
CVC Credit Partners [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Management fee revenues	14,399	15,841	26,787	24,089
Costs and expenses	(13,551)	(17,285)	(24,847)	(23,770)
Net income (loss)	848	(1,444)	1,940	319
Portion of net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$ 280	$ (477)	$ 641	$ 105