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Investments in Loans Held at Amortized Cost (Components of the Company's Loan Portfolio) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Commercial real estate | $ 22,280 | $ 5,467
Asset backed | 9,463 | 0
Other loans | 700 | 0
Total loans, net | $ 32,443 | $ 5,467

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