INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES AND LOAN MANAGER (Summary Operating Data for Unconsolidated Investment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Portion of net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$ 9,582	$ 4,553	$ 5,389
CVC Credit Partners [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Management fee revenues	70,566	67,512
Costs and expenses	(62,565)	(61,953)
Net income (loss)	8,001	5,559
Portion of net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$ 2,253	$ 1,834