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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Subsequent event, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended |
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Oct. 06, 2014 Student loans | Oct. 31, 2014 Dividend declared Common stock
Subsequent events |  |
Dividend payable (in dollars per share) |  | $ 0.18
Total principal balance of loans sold | $ 253.8 |

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