Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 32,317	$ 27,050	$ 171,832	$ (170,649)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	32,317	27,050	171,832	(170,649)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to KKR Financial Holdings LLC and Subsidiaries	$ 32,317	$ 27,050	$ 171,832	$ (170,649)