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Securitization Transactions - Participation in Consumer Loan Securitization (Details) - Participation in Multi-Seller Consumer Loan Securitization [Member] $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Consumer Loan Securitization - November 2020 |
Securitization Transactions [Line Items] |
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans sold | $ 205,088
Company's share of loans sold | 56.30%
Principal amount of notes issued | $ 193,650
Company's current percentage ownership of jointly owned entity | 56.30%
Consumer Loan Securitization - March 2022 |
Securitization Transactions [Line Items] |
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans sold | $ 193,450
Company's share of loans sold | 24.70%
Principal amount of notes issued | $ 400,000
Company's current percentage ownership of jointly owned entity | 24.60%
Consumer Loan Securitization - March 2022 | Transferred by third party |
Securitization Transactions [Line Items] |
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans sold | $ 227,600

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