v3.19.3

Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Jan. 01, 2019
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Opening Balance Sheet Adjustment - net of taxes |  | $ 2,592
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 | Retained Earnings |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Opening Balance Sheet Adjustment - net of taxes |  | $ 2,592
Minimum | Credit Card Loans |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Merchant fee percent | 3.00% |
Maximum | Credit Card Loans |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Merchant fee percent | 25.00% |

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