Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Financial Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Other assets	$ 17,321	$ 21,017
Total Assets	2,083,930	1,923,450
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	76,921	75,881
Accrued expenses	82,012	70,324
Total liabilities and equity	2,083,930	1,923,450
Joint Ventures
ASSETS
Cash	12,156	6,340
Loans held for sale	20,525	29,312
Accounts receivable	1,081	309
Other assets	44	390
Total Assets	33,806	36,351
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	499	651
Accrued expenses	981	774
Credit lines payable	19,249	27,350
Other liabilities	18	515
Members equity	13,059	7,061
Total liabilities and equity	$ 33,806	$ 36,351