Note 6 - Structured Settlements (At Fair Value) (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Structured Settlements	$ 1,598,000	$ 1,527,000
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Structured Settlements Due to Day One Gains on New Structured Settlements Financed	2,100,000
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Structured Settlements Due to Change in Realized Gains	(500,000)
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	0		$ 0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	$ 0		$ 0