- Definition

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations.

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RESTRICTED CASH RESTRICTED CASH (Details - Balance Sheet) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$ 18,617		$ 18,716
Decrease (increase) in Restricted Cash	100	1,954
Cash in Escrow for Surety Bonds
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	2,453		2,453
Cash in Escrow for Corporate Purchasing Card Program
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	0		100
Cash in escrow for sale of LendingTree Loans
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	16,107		16,106
Other Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	57		57
Cash Restricted for Loan Loss Obligations
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Decrease (increase) in Restricted Cash			$ (3,100)