v3.19.3

Loans Receivable - Aging of the Loans Receivable Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 15.20% | 14.60%
Current loans receivable | 84.80% | 85.40%
Balance of Credit Card Loans on Nonaccrual Status | $ 2,330 | $ 2,110
30-59 days past due |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 6.60% | 6.90%
60-89 days past due |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 3.60% | 3.40%
90 or more days past due |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Past due loans receivable | 5.00% | 4.30%
Balance of Loans Receivable 90 or More Days Past Due and Still Accruing Interest and Fees | $ 0 | $ 0

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