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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014 portfolio_segment segment | Dec. 31, 2013
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of reportable segments | 1 |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | $ 3.8 | $ 3.6
Number of portfolio segments | 2 |
Period after Consumer Loan assignment that Dealer Loans written off | 120 months |
Period after month of purchase that Purchased Loans written off | 120 months |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | $ 203.4 | $ 109.5

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