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Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Reconciliation of Level 3 Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | $ 140,127 | $ 241,755
Transfers in due to consolidation of equity-method investees |  |  | 0 | 0
Total (gains) losses—realized/unrealized: |  |  |  |
Net revaluations of notes payable associated with structured financings, at fair value | 970 | 16,073 | 15,575 | 25,390
Repayments on outstanding notes payable, net |  |  | (39,388) | (85,480)
Impact of foreign currency translation |  |  | (2,701) | 1,085
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |  |  | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | $ 113,613 | $ 182,750 | $ 113,613 | $ 182,750

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