Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Loan Repurchase Demands [Abstract]

Tabular Disclosure Of Liability For Loan Repurchase Demands [Table Text Block}

MortCohas recognized a liability, which is included in “Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, for the estimated fair value of this obligation. Changes in this liability for the yearsended December 31, 2012 and 2011are presented in the table below:

(in thousands)
	Years Ended December 31,
		2012		2011
Balance - Beginning of year	$	5,087	$	5,087
Settlement		(350)		-
Balance - End of year	$	4,737	$	5,087