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Loans Held for Investment - By Region (Details) | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Loans held for investment by Region [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of loans concentrated in major states | 43.80% | 43.50%
California |  |
Loans held for investment by Region [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of loans held in state | 10.20% | 10.10%
New York |  |
Loans held for investment by Region [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of loans held in state | 9.00% | 9.00%
Pennsylvania |  |
Loans held for investment by Region [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of loans held in state | 7.10% | 7.20%
Texas |  |
Loans held for investment by Region [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of loans held in state | 6.60% | 6.30%
New Jersey |  |
Loans held for investment by Region [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of loans held in state | 5.60% | 5.60%
Florida |  |
Loans held for investment by Region [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of loans held in state | 5.30% | 5.30%

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