REAL ESTATE OWNED, NET (REO Rollforward) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate Owned [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 15,778	$ 42,965	$ 100,872
Additions from loan foreclosures	3,166	13,930	53,197
Additions from capitalized costs	348	300	4,404
Dispositions of REO	(16,944)	(40,965)	(99,070)
Gain (loss) on sale of REO	2,481	4,725	(1,374)
Valuation adjustments in the period	(785)	(5,177)	(15,064)
Balance, end of period	$ 4,044	$ 15,778	$ 42,965