Investment in equipment and leases, net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Investment in equipment and leases, net [Abstract]
Lease investment impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0
Depreciation of operating lease assets	222	319
Additional depreciation	11
Amortization of initial direct costs	$ 2	$ 5
Average estimated residual value of assets on operating leases	24.00%		25.00%
Operating leases in non-accrual status	$ 0		$ 0

Amortization of initial direct costs.

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Average Estimated Residual Value for Assets on Operating Leases as Percentage of Original Cost

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The amount of increase (decrease) in depreciation incurred during the reporting period.

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Investments In Equipment And Leases, Net [Abstract]

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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Amortized cost of financing receivable on nonaccrual status. Excludes net investment in lease.

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