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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) segment | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment |  |  | 1 |  |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | $ 2.8 |  | $ 2.8 |  | $ 7.1
Total provision for credit losses | 184.6 | $ 180.3 | 572.5 | $ 351.1 |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Uninsured cash and cash equivalents | 431.2 |  | 431.2 |  | $ 406.5
New Consumer Loan Assignments [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total provision for credit losses | 78.3 | 83.4 | 253.1 | 283.5 |
Loans Receivable [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total provision for credit losses | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 |

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