MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS, LOAN PARTICIPATIONS AND LOAN SALES (Details 7) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Loans in Default - Impairment Status:
Impaired loans in default	$ 18,266	$ 60,011
Non-impaired loans in default	6,370	59,004
Total loans in default	24,636	119,015
Valuation Allowance on Impaired Loans
Impaired loans in default	18,266	60,011
Less: valuation allowance	(18,208)	(51,600)
Net carrying value of impaired loans	$ 58	$ 8,411

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