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15. Fair Value measurements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Finance Receivables Measured at Fair Value: |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 59,668 | $ 160,253
Payments on finance receivables at fair value | (43,122) | (104,682)
Charge-offs on finance receivables at fair value | (2,896) | (6,681)
Discount accretion | 1,421 | 4,144
Mark to fair value | (595) | 6,634
Balance at end of period | 14,476 | 59,668
Debt Secured by Finance Receivables Measured at Fair Value: |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 57,107 | 166,828
Principal payments on debt at fair value | (45,969) | (121,413)
Premium accretion | 2,726 | 4,579
Mark to fair value | (747) | 7,113
Balance at end of period | 13,117 | 57,107
Reduction for principal payments collected and payable | (1,654) | (5,548)
Adjusted balance at end of period | $ 11,463 | $ 51,559

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