DEBT (Details 4) (Consolidated Funds, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified					3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Mezzanine debt	Dec. 31, 2013 Mezzanine debt	Mar. 31, 2014 Mezzanine debt Minimum
DEBT
Term of prior written notice to cause holders to redeem notes					5 years
Term of prior written notice for withdrawal of note					30 days
Outstanding loan obligations	$ 327,892	$ 323,164	$ 327,900	$ 323,200

Represents the subordinated debt or preferred equity instrument that represents a claim on an entity's assets which is senior only to that of the common shares.

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant