TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES - Schedule of Affiliate Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to Affiliate, Total	$ 6,465				$ 57,424
Management fees	5,126		4,486
Incentive compensation	3,693		3,338
FIG LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fees	1,709				1,710
Incentive compensation	3,693				54,334
Expense reimbursements and other	1,063				1,380
Due to Affiliate, Total	6,465				57,424
Management fees	5,126		4,486
Incentive compensation	3,693		3,338
Expense reimbursements	125	[1]	125	[1]
Total payments to affiliate	$ 8,944		$ 7,949

[1] Included in General and Administrative Expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.