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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 segment | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment |  | 1 |  |  |  |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | $ 10.4 |  |  | $ 10.4 |  | $ 22.9
Provision for credit losses | 180.3 |  | $ (8.3) | 351.1 | $ (17.5) |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | 381.2 |  |  | 381.2 |  | $ 407.9
New Consumer Loan Assignments [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision for credit losses | 83.4 |  | 75.5 | 283.5 | 298.9 |
Loans Receivable [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision for credit losses | $ 0.0 |  | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 |

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