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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Equity Interest in Ernest and Related Loans Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]  
Fair Value $ 200,750us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue
Cost 200,750us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtCost
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Acquisition loans [Member] | Other loans [Member]  
Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]  
Fair Value 97,450us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue
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Cost 97,450us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtCost
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Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Equity investments [Member] | Other assets [Member]  
Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]  
Fair Value 3,300us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue
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Cost 3,300us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtCost
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Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mortgage loans [Member] | Mortgage loans [Member]  
Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]  
Fair Value 100,000us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue
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Cost $ 100,000us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtCost
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