Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 8,613	$ 15,682	$ 20,149	$ 32,555
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	102	(906)	(48)	(400)
Total comprehensive income	8,715	14,776	20,101	32,155
Less comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	1,512	1,512	3,024	3,024
Total comprehensive income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp.	$ 7,203	$ 13,264	$ 17,077	$ 29,131