2.4.0.8109 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policiestruefalsefalse1false falsefalseeol_PE631979--13S-3-0008_STD_90_20130331_0http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001287865duration2013-01-01T00:00:002013-03-31T00:00:001true 1us-gaap_AccountingPoliciesAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Accounting Policies [Abstract]2false 2us-gaap_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlockus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00<div> 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information, including rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. For information about significant accounting policies, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, there were no material changes to these policies. Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2013 consolidated financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on stockholders’ equity or net income. Variable Interest Entities At March 31, 2013, we had loans to and/or equity investments in several variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we are not the primary beneficiary. The carrying value and classification of the related assets and maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with these VIEs are presented below at March 31, 2013 (in thousands):   <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="84%" align="center"> <tr> <td width="51%"></td> <td valign="bottom" width="5%"></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td valign="bottom" width="5%"></td> <td></td> <td valign="bottom" width="5%"></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"> VIE Type </td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">Maximum Loss Exposure(1)</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" valign="bottom" align="center">Asset Type Classification</td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center">Carrying Amount(2)</td> <td valign="bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCEEFF"> <td valign="top"> Loans, net </td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">275,390</td> <td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap">  </td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="bottom" align="center">Mortgage and other loans</td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">226,891</td> <td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> Equity investments </td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">18,928</td> <td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap">  </td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="bottom" align="center">Other assets</td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="bottom">$</td> <td valign="bottom" align="right">5,374</td> <td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap">  </td> </tr> </table>   <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="4%" align="left">(1)</td> <td valign="top" align="left">Our maximum loss exposure related to loans with VIEs represents our current aggregate gross carrying value of the loan plus accrued interest and any other related assets (such as rents receivable), less any liabilities. Our maximum loss exposure related to our equity investment in VIEs represents the current carrying values of such investment plus any other related assets (such as rent receivables) less any liabilities.</td> </tr> </table> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="4%" align="left">(2)</td> <td valign="top" align="left">Carrying amount reflects the net book value of our loan or equity interest only in the VIE.</td> </tr> </table> For the VIE types above, we do not consolidate the VIE because we do not have the ability to control the activities (such as the day-to-day healthcare operations of our borrower or investee) that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. As of March 31, 2013, we were not required to provide financial support through a liquidity arrangement or otherwise to our unconsolidated VIEs, including circumstances in which it could be exposed to further losses (e.g., cash short falls). Typically, our loans are collateralized by assets of the borrower (some assets of which are on the premises of facilities owned by us) and further supported by limited guarantees made by certain principals of the borrower. 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