Expected Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Pawn loans	$ 147,852	$ 131,323	$ 195,586
Pawn service charges receivable, net	$ 24,825	$ 20,580	$ 32,250

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of finance and service charges earned but not received. These charges are related specifically to pawn loans.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant