Note 6 - Structured Settlements (At Fair Value) - Components of Structured Settlements (Details) - USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Maturity (1) (2)	[1],[2]	$ 143,226,000	$ 133,059,000
Unearned income		(51,721,000)	(47,351,000)
Net collections		$ 91,505,000	$ 85,708,000

[1] The maturity value represents the aggregate unpaid principal balance at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016.

[2] There are no amounts of structured settlements that are past due, or in nonaccrual status at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016.