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Loans Receivable and Other Lending Investments, net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014
Loans Receivable Net of Deferred Income | $ 1,623,509,000 |  | $ 1,288,662,000
Loans, Sold Loans Carrying Value | 5,500,000 | $ 30,800,000 |
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) | 0 | $ 19,100,000 |
Loans Receivable One |  |  |
Loans Receivable Net of Deferred Income | $ 146,700,000 |  |

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