Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 27,050	$ 38,278	$ (170,649)	$ (8,268)
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)	27,050	38,278	(170,649)	(8,268)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to KKR Financial Holdings LLC and Subsidiaries	$ 27,050	$ 38,278	$ (170,649)	$ (8,268)