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11. Fireside Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Contractual Balance [Member] |  |
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances |  |
Fireside receivables portfolio | $ 21,701 | $ 60,804
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio |  | 41,365
Fair Value [Member] |  |
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances |  |
Fireside receivables portfolio | 21,217 | 59,668
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio | $ 16,888 | $ 57,107

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