FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) RSO (Resource Capital Corp [Member], Level 3 [Member], Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Resource Capital Corp [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 15,526	$ 12,000
Unrealized losses – included in accumulated other comprehensive income	(1,449)	3,526
Ending balance	$ 14,077	$ 15,526