INVESTMENTS IN CONSUMER LOANS - Schedule of Pro Forma Information (Details) - Consumer Loan Companies - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Interest Income	$ 1,163,648	$ 1,030,522
Income Before Income Taxes	581,925	466,915
Noncontrolling Interests in Income of Consolidated Subsidiaries	$ 96,852	$ 92,413

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