Investment in Direct Finance Leases (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Direct finance lease, interest rate, minimum	10.00%
Direct finance lease, interest rate, maximum	12.00%

Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Interest Rate Maximum

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