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Document and Entity Information
Nov. 15, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Nov. 15, 2022
Entity Registrant Name GWG Holdings, Inc.
Entity File Number 001-36615
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 26-2222607
Entity Address, Address Line One 325 North St. Paul Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 2650
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75201
City Area Code 612
Local Phone Number 746-1944
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock
Trading Symbol GWGHQ
Security Exchange Name NONE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001522690
Amendment Flag false