ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net unrealized losses	$ (14,000)	$ (22,000)
Commercial Finance Investment Entities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net unrealized losses	4,000	9,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net unrealized losses, tax benefit	2,000	6,000
LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net unrealized losses	10,000	13,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net unrealized losses, tax benefit	$ 7,000	$ 9,000