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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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DEBT - Junior Subordinated Notes and SBA 7(a) Loan-Backed Notes Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	May 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from SBA 7(a) loan-backed notes			$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash		$ 10,013	12,146	$ 22,512
Junior subordinated notes \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate margin		3.25%
SBA 7(a) loan-backed notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from SBA 7(a) loan-backed notes	$ 38,200
Weighted average life of notes	2 years
Restricted cash		$ 1,200	$ 3,300
SBA 7(a) loan-backed notes \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate margin	1.40%
SBA 7(a) loan-backed notes \| Prime Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate margin	(1.08%)