Loans Receivable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net	$ 82,660	$ 72,540
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	82,660	72,540
Number Of Types Of Financing Receivable	2
Number Of Classes Of Financing Receivable	1
Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)	4.60%
Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)	20.00%
Norwalk, Connecticut [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Maximum Contracted Amount of Borrowing	32,600
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	14,249	3,479
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.50%
Homestead Florida [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	7,974	8,036
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	7.50%
Schaumburg, Illinios [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Impaired, Troubled Debt, Interest Income	933	2,647
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	21,579	21,885
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	20.00%
Westmont, Illinios [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	26,810	26,902
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	6.45%
Southfield, Michigan [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	7,181	7,364
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	4.55%
Austin, Texas [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	2,120	2,038
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	16.00%
Other Loan Locations [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Carrying Amount	$ 2,747	$ 2,836
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.00%

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Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount of all categories of loans and leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for losses on loans and leases.

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The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the period on troubled debt restructurings, if the loans had been current in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period or since origination, if held for part of the period.

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The stated interest rate on the mortgage loan receivable or the weighted average interest rate on a group of loans.

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For an unclassified balance sheet, an amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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Yield on the receivable, on which interest has been imputed, as calculated from its issuance value or purchase price. The calculated effective interest rate considers factors such as the issued face value or price paid for the receivable, the time period between payments, and the time until maturity [full receipt] of the receivable.

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