INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES AND LOAN MANAGER (Summary Operating Data for Unconsolidated Investment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Portion of net income attributable to the Company	$ 2,897	$ 1,047	$ 4,741	$ 1,678
CVC Credit Partners [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Management fee revenues	15,891	14,399	32,629	26,787
Costs and expenses	(14,118)	(13,551)	(28,927)	(24,847)
Net income	1,773	848	3,702	1,940
Portion of net income attributable to the Company	$ 580	$ 280	$ 1,222	$ 641