Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 34,533	$ 89,705
Other comprehensive gain:
Unrealized gains on notes receivable arising during the year	404	154
Total other comprehensive gain	404	154
Total comprehensive income	34,937	89,859
Less: comprehensive income allocated to non-controlling interests	25,756
Comprehensive income attributable to JGWPT Holdings Inc.	$ 9,181	$ 89,859