v3.8.0.1

Loans Receivable - Aging of the Loans Receivable Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 11.90% | 14.80%
Current loans receivable | 88.10% | 85.20%
Balance of Credit Card Loans on Nonaccrual Status | $ 1,835 | $ 2,016
30-59 days past due |  |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 5.40% | 7.10%
60-89 days past due |  |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 2.80% | 3.60%
90 or more days past due |  |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 3.70% | 4.10%
Balance of Loans Receivable 90 or More Days Past Due and Still Accruing Interest and Fees | $ 0 | $ 0

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