11. Fireside Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Contractual Balance [Member]
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances
Fireside receivables portfolio	$ 21,701	$ 60,804
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio		41,365
Fair Value [Member]
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances
Fireside receivables portfolio	21,217	59,668
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio	$ 16,888	$ 57,107