Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net of Tax Attributable to Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Equity Method Investment Amounts attributable to FirstCity's proportionate share of net unrealized gains recorded by an investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting Accumulated appreciation or loss, net of tax, in value of the total of available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period which is attributable to the unrealized gain (loss) from equity method investment. Acquired Portfolio Assets [Member] Portfolio Assets Represents information pertaining to acquired portfolio assets including purchased credit-impaired loans, other loans, and acquired real estate. Acquisition Partnerships [Member] Acquisition Partnerships Information pertaining to acquisition partnerships formed for the purpose of investing in portfolio assets. Acquisition Partnerships and related parties Acquisition Partnership VIEs Represents the error corrections made due to overstatement. Adjustments for Overstatement Correction [Member] Correction for overstatement Affiliated Portfolio Asset Loans Portfolio Segment [Member] Portfolio Asset Loans Portfolio segment of the entity's total financing receivables related to affiliated portfolio asset loan receivables. Affiliate of FirstCity Diversified Affiliate of First City Diversified Holdings LLC [Member] Represents affiliate of FirstCity Diversified. Affiliate of Varde Investment Partners LP [Member] Affiliate of Varde Represents information pertaining to affiliate of Varde Investment Partners, L.P., an investor of the entity. Aggregate Amount of Proposed Investment Subject to First Right of Refusal Represents the aggregate amount of proposed investment in distressed assets that triggers first right of refusal terms. Aggregate amount of proposed investment triggering first right of refusal terms Amount of distressed asset investment triggering right of first refusal Allowance for Loans and Leases Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease) Change in allowance for loan losses Reflects the sum for the period of the additions and reductions to the loan loss reserve for loan receivables, which when added to the opening balance of the reserve will agree to the ending balance in the reserve. Amended and Restated Reducing Note Facility Agreement Dated 20 December 2011 [Member] BoS Facility A Represents information pertaining to Amended and Restated Reducing Note Facility Agreement dated 20 December, 2011. American Business Lending Inc [Member] Represents American Business Lending, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. ABL American Business Lending [Member] ABL Represents information relating to American Business Lending, Inc. Amount of Cash Leak Based on Cash Flow after Payment of Interest and Overhead Allowance Cash flow leak on basis of cash flow after payment of interest and overhead allowance Represents the amount of cash leak to cover the overhead of ongoing business based on cash flow after payment of interest and overhead allowance. Asset Level Expenses This element represents costs incurred to manage consolidated portfolio assets, supported foreclosed properties and to protect its security interests in loan collateral primarily related to legal, property and insurance costs on the aforementioned properties. Asset-level expenses Portfolio Assets: Asset Portfolios Acquired [Abstract] Assumption for Fair Value of Servicing Assets or Liabilities [Abstract] Significant assumptions for estimated fair value of servicing assets Bank of America Loan Facility [Member] Represents activity related to the Bank of America term loan facility. Bank of America loan facility BoA Loan Bank of Scotland Loan Facility A [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Bank of Scotland loan facility A. BoS Facility A Bank of Scotland Loan Facility B [Member] BOS (USA) reducing note facility Represents information pertaining to the Bank of Scotland loan facility B. BoS Facility B Base Rate Loans [Member] Represents information pertaining to base rate loans. Base rate loans Reflects a party's right to economic interests in another entity or trust under a contractual right. Beneficial Interest Percentage Beneficial interest in securitization entity (as a percent) Beneficial ownership interest (as a percent) Brazilian Acquisition Partnership [Member] Brazilian Acquisition Partnership Represents information pertaining to Brazilian Acquisition Partnerships. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Premium Percentage Based on Average Closing Price of Stock Over Specified Period Premium based on 30-day average closing price of acquiree's shares (as a percent) Represents the percentage of premium represented in per share consideration based on the average closing price of stock of the acquiree entity over a specified period. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Premium Percentage Based on Closing Price of Stock Premium based on closing price of acquiree's shares (as a percent) Represents the percentage of premium represented in per share consideration based on closing price of stock of the acquiree entity. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Specified Period Used to Calculate Average Closing Price Specified period used to calculate average closing price of stock Represents the specified period used to calculate the average closing price of stock of the acquiree entity. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intercompany Liabilities Notes Payable The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to notes payables assumed from the acquired entity and netted off on account of intercompany adjustments. Intercompany notes payable that were eliminated in consolidation with the entity's consolidated financial statements Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Notes Payable and Accrued Liabilities The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to notes payables and accrued liabilities assumed from the acquired entity. Notes payable and accrued liabilities acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Portfolio Assets The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to portfolio assets. Portfolio assets acquired Business Assets Portfolio [Member] Business assets A pool of total portfolio assets related to business assets. Cargill Financial Services International Inc [Member] Represents Cargill Financial Services International Inc., a joint owner of a Mexican acquisition partnership along with the wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. CFSI Carrying Amount of Nonderivative Instruments Designated as Net Investment Hedges Aggregate amount of all nonderivative instruments that are designated as hedging instruments in a hedge of the net investment of foreign operations. For example, foreign currency denominated intercompany loans. Euro-denominated debt Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Fair Value Disclosure Cash Paid for Period [Abstract] Cash paid during the period for: Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Accretable Yield Reclassifications from to Nonaccretable Difference Reclassification from (to) nonaccretable difference The change in the estimate of cash flows expected to be collected, after acquisition of loans, which results in an increase (decrease) in accretable yield (for example, if actual cash flows are significantly greater than previously expected). This relates to loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Accretable Yield Transfer from to Non Accrual Transfer from non-accrual Change in the estimate of cash flows expected to be collected, after acquisition of a loan, which results in an increase (decrease) in accretable yield. This relates to transfer of such loans from (to) non-accrual loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Accretable Yield Translation Adjustments Translation adjustments The translation adjustments in a loan during the period resulting in an addition or reduction in the excess of a loan's cash flows expected to be collected over the investor's initial investment. This relates to loans not accounted for as a debt security, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. The investor's estimate, at acquisition, of the amount and timing of undiscounted principal, interest, and other cash flows expected to be collected, net of adjustments. This would be the investor's best estimate of cash flows, including the effect of prepayments if considered, that is used in determining the acquisition price, and, in a business combination, the investor's estimate of fair value for purposes of acquisition price allocation. This relates to loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, Cash Flows Expected to be Collected at Acquisition, Net of Adjustments Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition, net of adjustments Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, Contractually Required Payments Receivable, Face Value at Acquisition Face value at acquisition The face value of the total undiscounted amount of all uncollected contractual principal and contractual interest payments both past due and scheduled for the future, adjusted for the timing of prepayments, if considered, less any reduction by the investor at the acquisition date. This relates to loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, Fair Value at Acquisition The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the acquisition date. This relates to loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Basis in acquired loans at acquisition Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Allowance for Loan Losses Recoveries Recoveries Amount of recoveries recorded against loans not accounted for as a debt security, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward] Changes in the allowance for loan losses related to portfolio assets Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Allowance for Loan Losses Sales Removal upon sale of loans (1) Amount of loan loss provisions attributable to sale of loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Transfer from "held for sale" classification (see Note 4) Amount of loan loss provisions attributable to reclassification of loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Allowance for Loan Losses Transfers Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Allowance for Loan Losses Translation Adjustments Translation adjustments Translation adjustments on loans not accounted for as a debt security, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Provisions for loan and impairment losses, net of recoveries, through a charge to income Reflects the amount charged against earnings during the period as provision for loan and impairment losses, net of recoveries. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Provision for Loan and Impairment Losses Net of Recoveries Impairment provisions recorded Provision for loan losses, net of recoveries Amount of loan loss provisions, net of recoveries charged to earnings from the date of the transfer of the loan for loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Provision for Loan Losses Net of Recoveries Classification and Impairment Evaluation [Abstract] Classification and Impairment Evaluation Combined Varde Acquisition Partnerships Information pertaining to investments of the entity in the Combined Varde Acquisition Partnerships, accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Combined Varde Acquisition Partnerships [Member] Operating Entity VIEs Commercial Enterprises [Member] Information pertaining to certain commercial enterprise entities. Consideration Received for Common Stock and Preferred Stock Sold Estimated purchase price Represents the consideration received for common stock and preferred stock sold. Consideration Received on Divestiture Proceeds from sale of interests in subsidiaries Represents the amount of consideration received on divestiture. Consideration received on divestiture Consideration received on sale of portfolio assets Represents the amount of consideration received on sale of portfolio assets. Consideration Received on Portfolio Assets Sold Consolidated Railroad Subsidiaries Bank Notes [Member] Consolidated railroad subsidiaries Represents information pertaining to the consolidated railroad subsidiaries' bank note payable. Consolidated Railroad Subsidiaries Revolving Acquisition [Member] Consolidated railroad subsidiaries, acquisition facility Represents information pertaining to the consolidated railroad subsidiaries' acquisition facility. Consolidated Railroad Subsidiaries Revolving Facility [Member] Consolidated railroad subsidiaries, revolving facility Represents information pertaining to the consolidated railroad subsidiaries' revolving facility. Represents information pertaining to the consolidated railroad subsidiaries' term loan payable. Consolidated Railroad Subsidiaries Term Loan [Member] Consolidated railroad subsidiaries, term loan Contracts and Agreements [Axis] Information pertaining to various contractual commitments, by contract. Contracts and Agreements [Domain] Information about contracts and agreements grouped by individual agreements or contracts. Represents information pertaining to the corporate headquarters. Corporate Headquarters [Member] Corporate headquarters Credit Facility with Banco Santander Chile S A [Member] Represents information pertaining to a credit facility with Banco Santander Chile, S.A. Credit facility with Banco Santander Chile, S.A Crestone Capital LLC [Member] Crestone Capital LLC Represents information pertaining to Crestone Capital LLC. Debt and Equity Investments Repayment and Exit Period Investments repayment or exit period The period within which the entity's investments are structured to be repaid or exited. Debt Covenant Maximum Principal Balance Outstanding Maximum principal balance outstanding Represents the amount of maximum principal balance outstanding of the debt instrument at a point in time as defined by debt covenant. Debt Instrument Covenant Debt Service Coverage Ratio Represents the debt service coverage ratio which the entity is required to maintain under the terms and conditions of the loan facility. Debt service coverage ratio required to be maintained Debt Instrument Covenant Net Worth Represents the net worth which the entity is required to maintain under the terms and conditions of the loan facility. Net worth required to be maintained Debt Instrument Debt Extinguishment Qualification Threshold Percentage Debt extinguishment threshold percentage Represents the qualifying threshold percentage for treatment of a debt financing transaction as a debt extinguishment calculated as the minimum difference between the present value of the remaining cash flows under the original debt instrument and the cash flows under the new, amended facility. Debt Instrument Initial Maturity Extension Period Initial maturity extended period Represents the period from the initial maturity date of the debt for which the debt facility can be extended. Debt Instrument Management Fees as Percentage of Monthly Collections from Subsidiary Assets Management fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from subsidiary assets Represents the management fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from FH Partners assets. Servicing fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from subsidiary assets after payment of the BoA Loan Represents the management fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from FH Partners assets after payment of the BoA Loan. Debt Instrument Management Fees as Percentage of Monthly Collections from Subsidiary Assets after Payment of Bank of America Loan Debt Instrument Management Fees as Percentage of Monthly Collections from Underlying Pledged Assets Other than Subsidiary Assets Management fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from the underlying pledged assets other than subsidiary assets Represents the management fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from the underlying pledged assets other than assets of the subsidiary. Debt Instrument Maximum Borrowing Capacity Term note maximum capacity Maximum amount that could be borrowed under the debt arrangement. Debt Instrument Maximum Outstanding Balance that May be Designated as Foreign Denominated Debt Maximum portion of outstanding balance that may be designated as foreign denominated debt Represents the maximum amount of the outstanding balance that may be designated as foreign denominated debt. Information pertaining to debt instrument by prepayment periods. Debt Instrument, Prepayment Period [Axis] Represents the period over which the prepayment of loan is made. Debt Instrument, Prepayment Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Prepayment Period from 31 January, 2013 to 30 January, 2015 [Member] Represents the debt instrument prepayment period between January 31, 2013 and January 30, 2015. Between January 31, 2013 and January 30, 2015 Debt Instrument, Prepayment Period Prior to 31 January, 2013 [Member] Represents the debt instrument prepayment period on or before January 31, 2013. On or before January 31, 2013 Debt Instrument Prior Period Over Which No Value Allocated to Assets of Subsidiary Prior period over which no value allocated to assets of subsidiary Represents the prior period over which no value has been allocated to assets of subsidiary by the entity. Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Axis] Information about timing of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Domain] Period as defined under terms of the debt agreement for debt redemption features. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Redemption Period Five [Member] June 30, 2014 Period five representing fifth most current period of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement. the period June 30, 2015. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Redemption Period Four [Member] December 31, 2013 Period four representing fourth most current period of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Redemption Period One [Member] June 30, 2012 Period one representing most current period of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Redemption Period Six [Member] December 31, 2014 Period six representing sixth most current period of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Redemption Period Three [Member] June 30, 2013 Period three representing third most current period of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Redemption Period Two [Member] December 31, 2012 Period two representing second most current period of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement. 2013 taxonomy element Debt Instrument Servicing Fee Servicing fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from the pledged assets Represents the servicing fee as a percentage of the monthly collections from the pledged assets under the terms and conditions of the loan facility. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base Rate [Member] The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Base rate Debt Instrument, Variable Rate LIBOR [Member] The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. LIBOR Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Prime Rate [Member] The prime rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Prime rate Deconsolidation [Member] Capital and Ownership Restructure Represents activity related to deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Deferred Gain (Loss) Recognized on Portfolio Assets Sold Deferred gain from sale of loan portfolio Represents the amount of deferred gain (loss) recognized on sale of portfolio assets. Deferred Gain or Loss Recognized on Sale of Stock in Subsidiary Deferred gain on sale recognized Represents the amount of deferred gain (loss) recognized during the period on entity's disposition of equity in securities of subsidiaries. Foreign non-repatriated earnings Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to foreign non-repatriated earnings. Deferred Tax Assets, Foreign Nonrepatriated Earnings Discounted Cash Flow Approach Valuation Technique [Member] Discounted cash flow model Discounted cash flow approach valuation technique used to measure fair value. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accounts Notes and Loans Receivable Net Related Parties Held for Sale For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of loans receivable due from related parties classified as assets held-for-sale. Affiliated loan receivable classified as assets held-for-sale Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation, Expected Divestiture Period The period over which the entity expects to sell or otherwise dispose of certain groups or businesses. Period over which subsidiaries expected to be sold or disposed of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation, Expected Number of Divestitures The number of groups or businesses expected to be sold or disposed of by the entity during the period. Number of partnerships expected to be sold or otherwise disposed of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Gain (Loss) on Disposal Gain recognized on the transaction The gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group including discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Notes Payable Related Parties Current and Noncurrent Held For Sale For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), the notes payable (written promise to pay), due to related parties classified as liabilities associated with assets held-for sale. Affiliated note payable classified as liabilities associated with assets held-for-sale Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation, Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Expected Disposal Represents the number of wholly-owned subsidiaries included in business expected to be sold or disposed of by the entity. Number of wholly-owned subsidiaries Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Previously Held for Sale not Sold Number of subsidiaries not sold Represents the number of wholly-owned subsidiaries previously held for sale reclassified to portfolio assets held for investment. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation, Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Sold or Disposed Number of subsidiaries sold Represents the number of wholly-owned subsidiaries included in business sold or disposed of by the entity. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Portfolio Assets Held For Sale For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of portfolio assets classified as held-for-sale. Portfolio assets classified as assets held-for-sale Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Previously Deferred Income Recognized Recognition of previously-deferred income Represents the previously deferred income recognized for disposal group including discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Proceeds from Disposal Proceeds from sale of interests in subsidiaries Represents the proceeds from the sale of a disposal group including discontinued operation. Document and Entity Information Earnings per common share Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items] Economic Entity [Axis] Economic entities which constitute neither defined legal entities nor reportable segments of the reporting entity. The grouping representing facts about an entire economic entity. Economic Entity [Domain] Represents the amount of non-cash decrease to investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries due to the restructure of capital and ownership of certain entities during the period. Equity Method Investment Non Cash Decrease Non-cash decrease to investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries Equity Method Investments Delay Period in Recognizing Income and Losses from Foreign Equity Investments Delay period in recognizing income and losses from unconsolidated foreign equity investments Represents the delay period in recognizing income and losses from unconsolidated foreign equity investments. Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Assets, Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Condensed Combined Balance Sheets Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Cost and Expenses Costs and expenses The amount of the cost of sales and other expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Euro-denominated debt Euro Denominated Debt [Member] Represents information pertaining to the euro-denominated debt instruments. European Acquisition Partnership [Member] Represents information pertaining to European Acquisition Partnership. European Acquisition Partnership UBN European Acquisition Partnership Which Purchased Equity Interest in Subsidiary and Portfolio Assets [Member] Represents information pertaining to the European Acquisition Partnership which purchased an equity interest in subsidiary and its portfolio assets. European Acquisition Partnership, purchaser of subsidiary interest and portfolio assets European Securitization Entity [Member] European securitization entity Represents information pertaining to European securitization entity, formed by an affiliate of Varde. Fair Value Assets Level 1 Transfers in out Amount Transfers of assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in or out of the Level 1 Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis, in and out of Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis, in and out of Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value Assets Level 2 Transfers in out Amount Transfers of assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in or out of the Level 2 Fair Value Assets Level 3 Transfers in out Amount Transfers of assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in or out of the Level 3 Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis, in and out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Foreign currency translation adjustments The change in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) which have taken place during the period on account of foreign exchange translation gains (losses). FC Crestone Oak LLC [Member] FC Crestone Oak LLC (operating entity) Information pertaining to investments of the entity in FC Crestone Oak LLC, an operating entity accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Represents FH Partners, an wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. FH Partners LLC [Member] FH Partners LLC Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 31 to 60 Days Past Due Loans Past Due and Still Accruing 31-60 Days Financing receivables that are less than 61 days past due but more than 30 days past due. Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 61 to 90 Days Past Due Loans Past Due and Still Accruing 61-90 Days Financing receivables that are less than 91 days past due but more than 60 days past due. Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, over 90 Days Past Due Loans Past Due and Still Accruing Over 90 Days Financing receivables that are over 90 days past due. First City Business Lending [Member] FirstCity Business Lending Represents information pertaining to FirstCity Business Lending. First City Commercial Corporation and FH Partners [Member] FC Commercial and FH Partners Represents information pertaining to activity with FirstCity Commercial Corporation and FH Partners, LLC. First City Commercial Corporation [Member] Represents FirstCity Commercial, an wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. FC Commercial First City Denver Investment Corporation [Member] FirstCity Denver Represents information pertaining to FirstCity Denver Corporation. First City Financial Corporation [Member] FirstCity Represents information pertaining to FirstCity Financial Corporation. FirstCity Investment [Member] Represents activity related to FC Investment. FC Investment First City Other Subsidiaries [Member] Other FirstCity subsidiaries Represents activity by other FirstCity subsidiaries. First City Servicing Corporation [Member] FC Servicing Represents FirstCity Servicing, an wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. FNBCT Loan Facility Represents information pertaining to First National Bank of Central Texas loan facility. First National Bank of Central Texas, Loan Facility [Member] First National Bank of Central Texas [Member] FNBCT Represents information pertaining to First National Bank of Central Texas. FLBG2 Holdings LLC [Member] Represents FirstCity Servicing, a newly formed subsidiary of the entity. FLBG2 Fondo De Inversion Privado NPL Fund One [Member] Represents the Fondo de Inversion Privado NPL Fund One, an equity method investee of the entity. Fondo de Inversion Privado NPL Fund One Foreign Equity Method Investee [Member] Foreign equity-method investee Represents information pertaining to the foreign equity method investee of the entity. Foreign Equity Method Investee which Purchased Equity Interest in Subsidiary [Member] Foreign equity-method investee, purchaser of subsidiary interest Represents information pertaining to the foreign equity-method investee which purchased an equity interest in subsidiary. Foreign Equity Method Investee which Purchased Portfolio Assets [Member] Represents information pertaining to the foreign equity-method investee which purchased portfolio assets. Foreign equity-method investee which purchased portfolio assets French Acquisition Partnership [Member] French Acquisition Partnerships Represents information pertaining to French Acquisition Partnerships. Gain realized on transaction Gain (loss) on entity's disposition of equity in securities of subsidiaries before portion of gain (loss) which was deferred. Gain recognized on the transaction Gain or (Loss) on Sale of Stock in Subsidiary Gross German Acquisition Partnership [Member] German Acquisition Partnerships Represents information pertaining to German Acquisition Partnerships. Impaired Financing Receivable [Member] Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans Information pertaining to impaired loans. Carrying value of purchased credit-impaired loans accounted for under the cash basis method Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment Cash Basis Method of Accounting The recorded investment related to impaired financing receivables, accounted for under the cash basis method. Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment Cost Recovery Method of Accounting The recorded investment related to impaired financing receivables accounted for under the cost-recovery method. Carrying value of purchased credit-impaired loans accounted for under the cost-recovery method Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment Cost Recovery Method of Accounting Pending Managements Post Purchase Evaluation The recorded investment related to impaired financing receivables accounted for under the cost-recovery method, pending management's post-purchase evaluation. Carrying value of purchased credit-impaired loans accounted for under the cost-recovery method, pending management's post-purchase evaluation Income from Asset Portfolios Acquired Income from Portfolio Assets Income from Portfolio Assets All income earned on acquired asset portfolios including, but not limited to, gains on sales and other dispositions, income accretion, interest and fees, real estate rent, or other income earned on these assets during the period. Amount of gain realized from sale of loan portfolio Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Share [Abstract] Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share: Income from discontinued operations per share: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net of Tax Per Share [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Table] Disclosure pertaining to income taxes. Income Tax Reconciliation, Expired Capital Loss Carryforward The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to expired capital loss carryforward. Expired capital loss carryforward Expired net operating loss carryforward The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to expired net operating loss carryforward. Income Tax Reconciliation, Expired Net Operating Loss Carryforward U.S. state and foreign income tax Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential The portion of the difference, between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to total state and foreign income tax expense or benefit. The foreign income tax expense or benefit difference represents the income tax expense or benefit at applicable domestic statutory income tax rates applied to foreign earnings or loss for the period versus the foreign income tax expense or benefit calculated by applying the appropriate foreign tax rates. Represents the threshold of subsidiary ownership percentage used to determine the consolidated group for filing federal income tax returns. Threshold of subsidiary ownership percentage used to determine the consolidated group for filing federal income tax returns Income Tax Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Threshold for Filing Federal Income Tax Return Interest and fees on notes payable to banks and others. Interest and fees on notes payable to banks and other Interest and Fees on Notes Payable to Banks and Others Interest and Other Costs, Capitalized Capitalized interest and costs on Portfolio Assets and loans receivable The amount of interest and other costs that were capitalized during the period Interest income from loans receivable - affiliates Interest Income from Loans Receivable Affiliates This element represents the interest income from loans receivable from affiliates. Interest income from SBA loans. Interest Income, Loans, SBA Interest income from SBA loans Investment Agreement Automatic Consecutive Extension Period Represents the consecutive automatic extension period to which an agreement is subject. Consecutive automatic extension period for the investment agreement Investment Agreement Coinvestment Percentage Co-investment percentage in each investment Represents the co-investment percentage in each investment by the entity under the terms of the agreement. Investment Agreement [Member] An investment agreement, whereby the investor may invest in distressed asset subject to certain terms and conditions. Investment Agreement Investment Agreement Monthly Retainer Amount of monthly retainer in exchange for services and commitments Represents the amount of the monthly retainer that will be received under the terms of the agreement. Investments, Estimated Internal Rate of Return Internal rate of return (as a percent) Represents the discount rate at which the net present value of costs of the investment equals the net present value of the benefits of investments. LIBOR Rate Loans [Member] Represents information pertaining to LIBOR rate loans. LIBOR rate loans Line of Credit Facility Administration Fee Administration fee Represents the administration fee under the terms and conditions of the loan facility. Line of Credit Facility Covenant Interest Coverage Ratio Interest coverage ratio required to be maintained Represents the interest coverage ratio which the entity is required to maintain under the terms and conditions of the loan facility. Represents the tangible net worth which the entity is required to maintain under the terms and conditions of the loan facility. Line of Credit Facility Covenant, Tangible Net Worth Tangible net worth required to be maintained Line of Credit Facility Covenant Threshold Outstanding Balance as Percentage of Equity Interest and Loan and Other Assets Pledged Threshold outstanding balance as a percentage of the net present value of the equity interests and loans and other assets pledged Represents the threshold outstanding balance as a percentage of the net present value of the equity interests and loans and other assets which are pledged to secure the loan facility. Line of Credit Facility, Facility Fee Facility fee Represents the facility fee under the terms and conditions of the loan facility. Maximum funding commitment Line of Credit Facility Maximum Funding Commitment Maximum amount of funding commitment by lender. Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Previously Purchased Performing Loans Considered for Borrowing Base Represent the percentage of previously-purchased performing loans which provides for a borrowing base for originating loans under the credit facility agreement. Previously-purchased performing loans, considered for borrowing base (as a percent) Represent the percentage of Small Business Administration guaranteed loans which provides for a borrowing base for originating loans under the credit facility agreement. SBA guaranteed loans, considered for borrowing base (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Small Business Administration Guaranteed Loans Considered for Borrowing Base Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Small Business Administration Non Guaranteed Loans Considered for Borrowing Base Represent the percentage of Small Business Administration non-guaranteed loans which provides for a borrowing base for originating loans under the credit facility agreement. SBA non-guaranteed loans, considered for borrowing base (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Prepayment Fee as Percentage of Maximum Borrowing Capacity Represents the prepayment fee as a percentage of the maximum borrowing capacity in case of termination of the credit agreement at any time prior to contractual date. Prepayment fee as a percentage of maximum credit line Represents the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility of the outstanding borrowing. Unpaid principal balance Line of Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Outstanding Borrowing Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity and Capital Resources Disclosure [Text Block] This element represents entire disclosure of fund required by company for fund its operation, portfolio asset acquisitions, investments in and advances to acquisition partnerships, capital investments in privately-held middle-market companies, other debt and equity investments and different sources of funds. Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment Represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents loan portfolio assets and loans receivable held for investment. Loan Portfolio Assets and Loans Receivable Held For Investment Fair Value Disclosure Loan Portfolio Segment [Member] Loan Portfolios A component of the entity's total portfolio assets pertaining to loan portfolios. Loans and Leases Advances Advances Represents the amount of new advances of loans receivable that are reflected as additions to loans receivable. Discount accretion, net Reflects the amount of accretion of discount on advances made in the form of loan and lease receivables. Loans and Leases Receivable, Accretion of Discount Purchases of loans Represents the amount of purchases of loans receivable that are reflected as additions to loans receivable. Loans and Leases Receivable, Additions Affiliates and Other Represents activity related to the entity's loan receivables for advances made to affiliates and other that are classified as held for investment. Loans and Leases Receivable, Affiliate and Other Loans [Member] Loans and Leases Receivable, Affiliate Loans [Member] Affiliates Represents activity related to the entity's loan receivables for advances made to affiliates that are classified as held for investment. Loans and Leases Receivable, Capitalized Costs Capitalized costs, net Reflects the net amount of costs capitalized, including interest, on advances made in the form of loan and lease receivables. Loans and Leases Receivable, Capitalized Costs, Interest Net Capitalized interest and costs Reflects the cumulative amount of interest or fees paid by commercial borrowers which have not yet been taken into income and unamortized costs incurred to originate commercial loans and leases, unamortized commercial loan commitments and commercial loan syndication fees. Loans and Leases Receivable, Collections Payments received Reflects the amount of collections received to reduce the carrying amounts of loans and leases receivable. Loans and Leases Receivable, Discounts Net Discounts, net Reflects the cumulative amount of unamortized costs incurred to originate commercial loans and leases, unamortized commercial loan commitments and commercial loan syndication fees, and premiums over or discounts from face amounts of commercial loans that are being amortized into income as an adjustment to yield. Loans and Leases Receivable, Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses) Foreign exchange gains Represents the amount of foreign exchange gain (loss) affecting the carrying amount of loans and leases receivable. Loans Held for Investment Represents activity related to the entity's loan receivables that are classified as held For investment. Loans and Leases Receivable, Held for Investment [Member] Loans and Leases Receivable Loans and Leases Small Business Administration Held For Investment [Member] Loans and Leases Receivable Loans And Leases Small Business Administration Held for Investment Represents activity related to the entity's loan receivables guaranteed by SBA that are classified as held for investment. SBA Held for Investment, net SBA Loans and Leases Receivable, Loans Receivable Other [Member] Loans Receivable Other Represents activity related to the entity's other loan receivables that are classified as held for investment. Other Loans and Leases Receivable, Loans Sale and Disposal Loans sold and transferred Represents the amount of the sale or transfer of a loan receivable. Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Amount [Roll Forward] Changes in loans receivable Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Small Business Administration Loans receivable - SBA held for investment (1) Amount after allowance and deduction of deferred interest and fees, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts, of small business administration (SBA) loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements. Loans receivable - SBA held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses of $518 and $518 SBA held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses of $518 and $518 Loans and Leases Receivable Noncash Consideration Noncash consideration (1) Represents the amount of noncash consideration received to reduce the carrying amounts of loans and leases receivable. Loans and Leases Receivable, Originations and Advances Advances Reflects the amount of originations and new advances made that are included in the loan receivables. Loans and Leases Receivable, Other Noncash Adjustments Other noncash adjustments Represents the amount of other noncash adjustments affecting the carrying amounts of loans and leases receivable. Loans and Leases Receivable, Small Business Administration Held For Sale [Member] SBA Held for Sale Represents activity related to the entity's loan receivables guaranteed by SBA that are classified as held-for-sale. Loans and Leases Receivable, Small Business Administration [Member] SBA Loans Represents activity related to the entity's loan receivables guaranteed by SBA. Loans and Leases Receivable Transferred to Held For Sale Classification Transfer to "held for sale" classification (see Note 4) Represents the amount of amount of loans and leases receivable transferred to held for sale classification. Loans and Leases Receivable, Write Offs Charge-offs Reflects the amount of loans and leases that have been removed, or charged-off, from loan receivables and the reserve for credit losses, typically because they are considered to be not salvageable. Loans Receivable Allowance, Affiliates Loans receivable - affiliates, allowance for loan losses (in dollars) The allowance for loan and lease losses related to receivable from affiliates represents the reserve to cover probable credit losses related to specifically identified loans as well as probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of the related loans as of the balance sheet date. Loans Receivable Not in Loan Portfolios Acquired, Net Loans receivable Reflects the aggregate carrying amount of all categories of loans not in asset portfolios acquired, net of unearned income and the allowance for losses on related loans. Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal, After Year Four Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing after the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Thereafter Represents the percentage of damages as determined by ownership percentage held that could result in the event of a breach of representation and warranty conditions. Indemnification of damages as to any matter that was not related to a particular portfolio entity (as a percent) Loss Contingency, Indemnification Percentage Loss Contingency, Indemnity Provisions Covenant Threshold Aggregate Amount Payable for Loan Portfolio Transaction Represents the threshold aggregate amount payable for making payment under indemnity provisions, for loan portfolio transaction. Threshold aggregate amount payable for making payment under indemnity provisions, for loan portfolio transaction Loss Contingency, Indemnity Provisions Covenant Threshold Aggregate Amount Payable for Mexican Portfolio Entities Transaction Represents the threshold aggregate amount payable for making payment under indemnity provisions, for Mexican portfolio entities transaction. Threshold aggregate amount payable for making payment under indemnity provisions, for Mexican portfolio entities transaction Majority Owned Mexican Acquisition Partnership [Member] Mexican Acquisition Partnership - majority-owned Represents information pertaining to the majority-owned Mexican Acquisition Partnership. Management Agreement, Amount of Liability Recognized Liability related to the management agreement Represents the liability recognized relating to the management agreement. MCS Et Associes [Member] MCS et Associes (servicing entity) Information pertaining to investments of the entity in MCS et Associes, a servicing entity of the entity. MCS Merger Agreement with Varde Partners, Inc. Merger Agreement with Varde Partners, Inc. Disclosure of merger agreement entered into by the entity. Merger Agreement Disclosure [Text Block] Merger Agreement, Transaction Value Including Debt Transaction value including debt under the definitive merger agreement Represents the value of all consideration received by the entity in the significant merger transaction. Merger Transaction Share Price Expected to Receive Merger transaction share price expected to receive Represents the merger transaction share price expected to receive. Mexican Acquisition Partnerships Mexican subsidiaries Mexican Acquisition Partnership [Member] Represents information pertaining to Mexican Acquisition Partnerships. Represents the minimum number of co-investors forming investment entities. Minimum Number of Co Investors Forming Investment Entities Number of minimum co-investors forming investment entities Monthly Cash Leak Percentage Based on Cash Flow after Payment of Interest and Overhead Allowance Cash flow leak on basis of cash flow after payment of interest and overhead allowance (as a percent) Represents the percentage of cash leak to cover the overhead of ongoing business based on cash flow after payment of interest and overhead allowance. Nature of Operations [Abstract] Nature of Operations Net Assets Fair Value Disclosure Total Adjustments to the amount at which the net assets could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties, that is, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Represent the period over which the management expects to sell or dispose the net assets of subsidiaries that are included in assets held For sale, net of related liabilities. Net Assets of Subsidiaries Included in Assets Held for Sale Period of Sale or Disposal Period over which the management expects to sell or dispose of net assets of subsidiaries Net principal advances on SBA loans held for investment The cash (outflow) inflow related to principal payments or advances related to SBA loans held for investment. Net Principal Payments Advances on SBA Loans Held For Investment Recently Issued Accounting Standards Disclosure of accounting policy for new accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet adopted. New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted [Policy Text Block] Nonaffiliated Investor Group [Member] Represents activity related to a non-affiliated investor group. Non-affiliated Investor Group Noncontrolling Interest Increase from Stock Issuance Sales of subsidiary shares in noncontrolling interests Represents an increase in noncontrolling interest from the sale of subsidiary shares during the reporting period. Nonderivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net The portion of gains and losses (net) on non-derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) Nonderivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income Effective Portion, Net The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on non-derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion) Notes payable and other debt obligations Notes Payable and Other Debt Obligations to Non Affiliates Fair Value Disclosure Represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents notes payable and other debt obligations to non-affiliates. Notes payable - affiliated Represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents notes payable to affiliates. Notes Payable to Affiliates Fair Value Disclosure Notes payable to banks and other debt obligations Including the current and noncurrent portions, the carrying value as of the balance sheet date of notes payable to banks, excluding mortgage notes, initially due beyond one year or beyond the operation cycle if longer and other notes payable not included elsewhere. Notes Payable to Banks and Other Number of Consolidated Subsidiaries Currently Subject to Income Tax Examination Number of consolidated subsidiaries currently subject to income tax examination Represents the number of consolidated subsidiaries of the entity that are currently subject to income tax examination. Number of Majority Owned Subsidiaries Involved in Related Parties Transactions Number of majority-owned Mexican subsidiaries involved in final funding Represents the number of majority-owned subsidiaries involved in series of related party transactions. Number of Mexican Portfolio Entities Sold Represents the number of portfolio entities sold. Number of Mexican portfolio entities sold Number of Share Based Compensation Plans Number of stock option and award plans Represents the number of share-based compensation plans of the entity. Number of States in which Consolidated Subsidiaries Currently Examined Number of states in which consolidated subsidiaries currently examined Represents the number of states in which the consolidated subsidiaries of the entity are currently examined. Number of States in which Tax Returns Filed Number of states in which the entity files tax returns Represents the number of states in which the entity files tax returns. Number of Subsidiaries Sold Number of partnerships sold The number of subsidiaries that the entity sold and deconsolidated during the period. Number of Subsidiaries whose Net Assets Included in Assets Held For Sale Net of Related Liabilities Number of subsidiaries whose net assets included in asset held for sale, net of related liabilities Represents the number of subsidiaries whose net assets are included in assets held for sale, net of related liabilities and that the management expects to sell or otherwise dispose over the next twelve months. Number of Variable Interest Entities Owned Represents the number of variable interest entities (VIEs) in which entity and respective non-affiliated investors each hold equal ownership and voting interests. Number of VIEs in which entity and respective non-affiliated investors each hold equal ownership and voting interests Office Space and Equipment [Member] Office space and equipment Represents information pertaining to the office space and equipment. Operating Entities [Member] Operating entities Information pertaining to investments of the entity in the operating entities, accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals after Specified Period Monthly lease payments required from November 1, 2015 through expiration in October 2020 Amount of monthly payments required to be made under the operating lease after a specified period. Other Acquisition Partnerships Information pertaining to investments of the entity in the other acquisition partnerships, accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Other Acquisition Partnerships [Member] Represents other assets to be sold that meet the criteria for held for sale, net of related liabilities. Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1) Other Assets Held For Sale Net of Related Liabilities A pool of total portfolio assets related to other assets. Other Commercial Portfolio Assets [Member] Other commercial Other Commitments [Line Items] Liquidity and capital resources 2013 taxonomy element Other Commitments [Table] Disclosure of information about obligations resulting from other commitments. 2013 taxonomy element Other Non Earning Net Assets Other non-earning assets, net Represents the net amount of other non-earning assets. Other Notes and Debt Obligations [Member] Other notes and debt obligations Represents information pertaining to other notes and debt obligations. Other Operating Entities [Member] Other operating entities Information pertaining to investments of the entity in other operating entities, accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Other Portfolio Assets [Member] Other A pool of total other portfolio assets. Other Servicing Entities [Member] Other servicing entities Information pertaining to investments of the entity in other servicing entities, accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Represents the ownership percentage held in Bidwell Holding. Ownership percentage in Bidmex Holding Ownership Percentage in Mexican Portfolio Entities The percentage of ownership interest held in an acquisition entity by an affiliate of the entity's subsidiary. The ownership percentage is determined by the entity's subsidiary. Ownership Percentage of Acquisition Entity Subsidiary Determination Proposed ownership in the acquired entity by an affiliate of FC Diversified (as a percent) Payments to Acquire Asset Portfolios for Sale or Investment Purchases of Portfolio Assets This element represents the cash outflow to purchase the portfolio assets by the entity during the reporting period. Percentage of common stock sold Represents the percentage of common stock sold. Percentage of Common Stock Sold Percentage of Preferred Stock Sold Percentage of preferred stock sold Represents the percentage of preferred stock sold. Percentage Payment on Basis of Cash Flow Remain after Earning Internal Rate of Return Payment to manager on basis of remaining net cash flows (as a percent) Represents the percentage payment based on cash flow remain after earning internal rate of return. Period During which Significant Cash Flows from Underlying Assets are Not Allocated Period during which significant cash flows from underlying assets are not allocated Represents the period during which significant cash flows from underlying assets are not allocated. Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution [Member] Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution Represents the Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution segment, that acquires and resolves portfolios of performing and non-performing loans and other assets at a discount to their legal principal balance or appraised value. Portfolio Assets. Total Portfolio Assets Portfolio Assets, net Total value of acquired portfolios of performing and non-performing loans and other assets. Portfolio Assets Portfolio Assets [Abstract] Portfolio Assets Portfolio Assets Portfolio Assets Portfolio Assets Disclosure [Text Block] This element represents the schedule of portfolio assets of the company. Other disclosures Portfolio Assets Disposal Information [Abstract] Aggregate carrying value of portfolio asset sold Represents the carrying amount of portfolio assets sold during the reporting period. Portfolio Assets Disposals Portfolio Assets Divested from Deconsolidation Represents the amount of portfolio assets divested during the period. Amount of Portfolio Assets, removed from balance sheet Represents the amount of portfolio assets reclassified from held for sale to held and used due to change in disposal plan. Portfolio Assets Held for Sale Reclassified As Held and Used Portfolio assets held for investment reclassified as held and used due to change in disposal plan Portfolio Assets of Subsidiaries Not Sold Portfolio assets held for investment Represents the amount of portfolio assets reclassified from held for sale to held for investment. Portfolio Assets [Policy Text Block] Portfolio Assets Disclosure of accounting policy for the investments in portfolio assets by the entity. The portfolio assets are generally non-homogeneous assets, including loans of varying qualities that are secured by diverse collateral types and real estate. Some portfolio assets are loans for which resolution is tied primarily to the real estate securing the loan, while others may be collateralized business loans, the resolution of which may be based on the cash flows of the business or the underlying collateral. Prior Credit Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to prior credit agreements. Prior Credit Agreements Proceeds from Principal Repayments on Asset Portfolios Acquired Proceeds applied to principal on Portfolio Assets The cash inflow from repayments received related to acquired Asset Portfolios. Net principal payments on investment securities available for sale The cash inflow from repayments of the balance excluding interest (principal) on available for sale investment securities. Proceeds from Principal Repayments on Available For Sale Investment Securities Proceeds from sale of equity investments and consolidated subsidiaries Proceeds from Sale of Equity Investments and Consolidated Subsidiaries The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a business segment or subsidiary or sale of an entity that is consolidated under the act. Proceeds from Sale of Loans Asset Portfolios Acquired Proceeds applied to income from Portfolio Assets The cash inflow resulting from the sale of loans within asset portfolios purchased, including proceeds from loans sold through mortgage securitization. Proceeds from SBA Secured Loan and lease Originations and Principal Collections The cash inflow (outflow) related to SBA loans secured by assets including, but not limited to real estate, accounts receivables, equipment and inventory. Net principal payments on loans receivable Provision for Loan Lease Losses and Impairment on Real Estate The sum of the periodic provision charged to operations, based on an assessment of the uncollectibility of the loan and lease portfolio, the offset to which is either added to or deducted from the allowance account for the purpose of reducing loan receivable and leases to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected) and impairment on real estate property values. Provision for loan and impairment losses The sum of the periodic provision charged to operations, based on an assessment of the uncollectibility of the loan and lease portfolio, the offset to which is either added to or deducted from the allowance account for the purpose of reducing loan receivable and leases to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected) and impairment on real estate property values. Also includes write-downs on consolidated entities held-for-sale. Provision for Loan Lease Losses and Impairment on Real Estate and Write Down Provision for loan and impairment losses Railroad Operation Represents information pertaining to the Railroad Operation acquired by the entity. Railroad Operation [Member] Represents the carrying value of real estate property held for investment transferred to the held-for-sale category. Amount of real estate property transferred from held for investment to the held-for-sale category, carrying value Real Estate Held for Investment Transferred to Real Estate Held For Sale Carrying Value Real Estate Investment Entity Bank Notes [Member] Real estate investment entity Represents information pertaining to the real estate investment entity's bank note payable. Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] Real Estate Portfolios A component of the entity's total portfolio assets pertaining to real estate portfolios. Reducing Note Facility Agreement Dated 25 June 2010 [Member] Represents information pertaining to Reducing Note Facility Agreement dated June 25, 2010. Reducing Note Facility - Bank of Scotland Related Party Transaction Ownership Percentage Ownership percentage Represents the percentage of ownership interest held in a related party. Residential Real Estate Portfolio Assets [Member] Residential real estate A pool of total portfolio assets related to residential real estate. Revenue Recognition and Contingent Liabilities, Regional Carriers and Passengers Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition and Contingent Liabilities - Special Situations Platform Subsidiaries Disclosure of the accounting policy for determining revenue earned and liabilities recognized from or through regional carriers. Revenues and Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Revenues, equity income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute the entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. This item also includes the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Revolving Credit Agreement Dated 12 November 2004 [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Revolving Credit Agreement dated November 12, 2004. Revolving Credit Agreement dated November 12, 2004 Revolving Credit Agreement Dated 26 August 2005 [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Revolving Credit Agreement dated August 26, 2005. Revolving Credit Agreement dated August 26, 2005 Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables by Method of Evaluation [Table Text Block] Analysis of the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment Tabular disclosure of the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans by method of evaluation for impairment. Schedule of Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Accretable Yield Movement [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in accretable yield related to purchased credit-impaired loans Tabular disclosure of changes in the accretable yield of the entity's acquired loans. Schedule of decrease in value of certain assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis Tabular disclosure of the change in value of assets measured on a non-recurring basis. Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block] Summary of analysis of the changes in the cumulative adjustments Tabular disclosure of the cause of changes in the cumulative translation adjustment during the period. Schedule of Cumulative Translation Adjustment Summary Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Table] Disclosure pertaining to the entity's basic and diluted earnings per share. Schedule of Equity Method Investments Assets Equity Deficit and Carrying Value by Geographic Region [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure, by geographic region, of the assets and equity (deficit) equity investees. Also includes the carrying value of the equity method investment. Schedule of assets and equity (deficit) of the equity investees, and the entity's share of equity income (losses), by geographic region Schedule of Equity Method Investments Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the condensed combined financial position and results of operations of entities accounted for as equity method investments. Schedule of Condensed Combined Financial Statements Schedule of Equity Method Investments Revenues and Net Earnings (Losses) by Geographic Region [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of revenues and net earnings (losses) of the equity investees, and the reporting entity's share of equity income (losses), by geographic region. Schedule of revenues and net earnings (losses) of the equity investees, and the entity's share of equity income (losses), by geographic region Schedule of Income from Portfolio Assets [Table Text Block] Summary of income from portfolio assets Tabular disclosure of the components of income from portfolio assets by portfolio. Schedule of Loans Receivable Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in loans receivable Tabular disclosure of reconciliation of changes in loans receivable. Schedule of Revenues from External Customers by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of information concerning the amount of revenue from external customers attributed to that country from which revenue is material. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Schedule of revenues and equity income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries from the portfolio asset acquisition and resolution segment Schedule of Share Based Compensation Non Vested Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average exercise prices (or conversion ratios) for non-vested share options (or share units) that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, the number of share options or share units that were granted, exercised or converted, forfeited, and expired during the year. Summary of the status and changes of the company's non-vested stock option shares Service Fees Receivable, Affiliates Service fees receivable, affiliates (in dollars) For an unclassified balance sheet, amount of service fees receivable due from an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Servicing and Operating Entities [Member] Servicing and operating entities Information pertaining to investments of the entity in the servicing and operating entities, accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Operating and Servicing Entities Amortized servicing assets Servicing Asset at Amortized Value Balance [Abstract] Amortized carrying amount (balance). net of reserve, as of the balance sheet date of an asset representing net future revenues from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements. Ending Balance (net of reserve) Servicing assets - SBA loans Servicing Asset at Amortized Value Balance Net of Reserve Servicing Asset at Amortized Value Fair Value [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Fair value of amortized servicing assets Servicing Assets Small Business Administration [Member] Servicing Assets - SBA Loans Represents activity related to originated SBA loans sold for which the servicing rights are retained. Information pertaining to investments of the entity in the servicing entities, accounted for under the equity method of accounting by the entity. Servicing Entities [Member] Servicing entities Servicing fees, affiliates Servicing Fees from Affiliates This element represents the servicing fees from affiliates. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Forfeited in Period Forfeited (in shares) The number of non-vested stock options that were forfeited during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) The weighted average grant-date fair value of unvested options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. Non-vested at the end of the period (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in shares) The number of non-vested stock options that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Shares Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Nonvested [Roll Forward] Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) The weighted average grant-date fair value of nonvested options that are outstanding, as of the balance sheet date, under the stock option plans. Non-vested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period Vested (in shares) The number of stock options that vested during the reporting period. Vested (in dollars per share) The weighted average fair value, as of the grant date, pertaining to a stock option award for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with terms of the arrangement. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment, Award Options, Expiration Term Contractual term The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based option award expires. Cost incurred during the reporting period in transporting goods and services to customers. Includes other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Costs and expenses from railroad operations Shipping Handling Transportation and Operating Costs Represents information pertaining to the Short-line rail services and transload facility acquired by the entity. Short Line Rail Services and Transload Facility [Member] Short-line rail services and transload facility Special-Purpose Investment Entity VIEs Represents activity related to special-purpose investment entities. Special Purpose Investment Entity [Member] Special Situations Platform [Member] Special Situations Platform Represents the Special Situations Platform segment, that provides investment capital to privately-held middle-market companies through flexible capital structuring arrangements. Stock Purchase Agreement [Member] Stock purchase agreement Represents information pertaining to the stock purchase agreement. Strategic Mexican Investment Partners LP [Member] Represents Strategic Mexican Investment Partners L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. SMIP Subordinated Delayed Draw Credit Agreement Dated 5 September 2007 [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Subordinated Delayed Draw Credit Agreement dated September 5, 2007. Subordinated Delayed Draw Credit Agreement Dated September 5, 2007 Subsidiaries of American International Group Inc [Member] Represents certain subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc., which formed a Mexican acquisition partnership along with a wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. AIG Entities UBN Information pertaining to loan portfolio related to receivables acquired from UBN, SA, a consolidated subsidiary of the entity. UBN loan portfolio UBN Loan Portfolio [Member] Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract] Unconsolidated Subsidiaries U.S. portfolio entities Represents information pertaining to the U.S. portfolio entities' bank note payable. US Portfolio Entities Bank Notes [Member] Varde Investment Partners LP [Member] Represents Varde Investment Partners, L.P., an investor under investment agreement entered into by the entity through its subsidiaries. VIP Varde Partners, Inc. Variable Interest Entities Variable Interest Entities Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Text Block] Variable Interest Entities Represents disclosure of the significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether a variable interest (as defined) held by the entity requires the variable interest entity (VIE) (as defined) to be consolidated and (or) disclose information about its involvement with the VIE, individually or in aggregate (as applicable); the nature of restrictions, if any, on the consolidated VIE's assets and on the settlement of its liabilities reported by an entity in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets and liabilities. Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated Carrying Amount, Notes Payable Unguaranteed Amount The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's notes payable included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position, for which the creditors do not have recourse to the reporting entity. Notes payable for which creditors do not have recourse Notes payable The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's other liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position, for which the creditors do not have recourse to the reporting entity. Other liabilities (2) Other liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated Carrying Amount, Other Liabilities Unguaranteed Amount Represents the number of investors in the variable interest entity (VIE). 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