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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details - Schedule of Other Income) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Primary components of Other Income |  |  |
Other income for the period | $ 13,286 | $ 13,738 | $ 13,522
Direct Mail Revenues [Member] |  |  |
Primary components of Other Income |  |  |
Other income for the period | 9,202 | 8,927 | 7,975
Convenience Fee Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Primary components of Other Income |  |  |
Other income for the period | 2,145 | 2,610 | 3,300
Recoveries on previously charged-off contracts [Member] |  |  |
Primary components of Other Income |  |  |
Other income for the period | 766 | 1,079 | 143
Sales Tax Refunds [Member] |  |  |
Primary components of Other Income |  |  |
Other income for the period | 811 | 616 | 500
Servicing Fees [Member] |  |  |
Primary components of Other Income |  |  |
Other income for the period | 100 | 319 | 1,376
Other Income [Member] |  |  |
Primary components of Other Income |  |  |
Other income for the period | $ 262 | $ 187 | $ 228

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