Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income after taxes	$ 14,811	$ 11,592	$ 26,165	$ 20,662
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(1,418)	27	(3,135)	(578)
Total comprehensive income	13,393	11,619	23,030	20,084
Less comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	1,511	1,325	3,024	1,964
Total comprehensive income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp.	$ 11,882	$ 10,294	$ 20,006	$ 18,120