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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details - LendingTree Loans) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jun. 06, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,089 | $ 6,541 |  |
Decrease in restricted cash | (2,452) | (12,175) | $ (7,300) |
Discover Bank | Lending Tree Loans |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Asset Purchase Agreement Proceeds From Sale |  |  |  | $ 55,900
Cash in escrow from sale of LendingTree Loans | Discover Bank | Lending Tree Loans |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,032 | 4,028 |  |
Decrease in restricted cash |  | $ 12,100 |  |

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