v3.19.1

Investment in Loans (Schedule of Consumer Loans: Delinquency Status) (Details) - Consumer loans | Mar. 31, 2019
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Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |
Current | 95.90%
Percent past due | 100.00%
30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |
Percent past due | 1.70%
60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |
Percent past due | 1.30%
90-119 Days or More Past Due [Member] |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |
Percent past due | 1.10%

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