Fair Value (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Level 1
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 41,095
Level 2
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
SBA loans held for sale	1,232
Level 3
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment	103,345
Notes payable and other debt obligations	76,945
Total
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	41,095	36,031
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment	103,345	173,616
SBA loans held for sale	1,232	8,353
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)		6,634
Notes payable and other debt obligations	76,945	189,936
Carrying Value
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	41,095	36,031
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment	78,741	135,423
SBA loans held for sale	1,087	7,614
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)		4,569
Notes payable and other debt obligations	$ 76,945	$ 189,936