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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
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Significance of current credit spreads to level 3 input considerations	10.00%		10.00%
Derivative assets	$ 758		$ 758		$ 1,149
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value	110		110		0
Total	12,568		12,568		9,556
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	1,344	$ (4,448)	1,603	$ 1,049
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Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in Ashford Inc.	1,875	(458)	3,403	(1,091)
Investment in Affiliate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	(531)	(3,990)	(1,800)	2,140
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Gain (loss) recognized in income	(531)	(3,912)	(1,529)	2,218
Interest Rate Floor
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