CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investments at cost	$ 167,740	$ 106,977
Allowance for losses for loans held for investment	83,842	68,081	69,189	69,492
Preferred stock, stated value	$ 0.20	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.20	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized	1,125,000,000	0
Common stock, shares issued	425,000,000	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax benefit $(7,186) and $(1,849), respectively)	$ (7,186)	$ (1,849)
Common stock held in treasury	1,000,000	0
Series A Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, stated value	$ 50	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares issued	3,300,000	0
Series B Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, stated value	$ 100	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares issued	4,000,000	0