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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 segment item | Dec. 31, 2013
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Period after month of purchase that Purchased Loans written off | 120 months |
Number of reportable segments | 1 |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | $ 5.0 | $ 3.6
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 146.6 | 111.3
Number of portfolio segments | 2 |
Number of classes of Consumer Loan Assignments per portfolio segment | 1 |
Period after Consumer Loan assignment that Dealer Loans written off | 120 months |
Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | $ 144.6 | $ 109.5

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