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3. Finance Receivables Measured at Fair Value (Details-Finance receivables) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finance Receivables Measured At Fair Value
Finance receivables and accrued interest, net of unearned interest	$ 3,202	$ 14,786
Less: Fair value adjustment	0	(310)
Finance receivables measured at fair value	$ 3,202	$ 14,476

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Fair value portion of probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Section 50

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Fair value portion of loan receivable, including, but not limited to, mortgage loans held for investment, finance receivables held for investment, policy loans on insurance contracts.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Glossary Loan

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