Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 13,667	$ 8,613	$ 27,193	$ 20,149
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(89)	102	549	(48)
Total comprehensive income	13,578	8,715	27,742	20,101
Less comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	2,598	1,512	4,110	3,024
Total comprehensive income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp.	$ 10,980	$ 7,203	$ 23,632	$ 17,077