DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Revenue - Interest and other income	$ 1,526	$ 5,178
Expenses:
Interest expense	180	301
Fees to related party		1,143
General and administrative	405	574
Provision for income taxes	8	198
Total Expenses	593	2,216
Income from operations of assets held for sale	$ 933	$ 2,962	$ 933

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For the disposal group, amount of fees incurred pursuant to a related party agreement during the financial reporting period.

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