Fair Value (Details 4) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Level 1
    
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis    
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 41,095  
Level 2
    
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis    
SBA loans held for sale 1,232  
Level 3
    
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis    
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment 103,345  
Notes payable and other debt obligations 76,945  
Total
    
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis    
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 41,095 36,031
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment 103,345 173,616
SBA loans held for sale 1,232 8,353
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)   6,634
Notes payable and other debt obligations 76,945 189,936
Carrying Value
    
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including accrued interests (where applicable), that are not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis    
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 41,095 36,031
Loan Portfolio Assets and loans receivable held for investment 78,741 135,423
SBA loans held for sale 1,087 7,614
Assets held for sale, net of related liabilities (1)   4,569
Notes payable and other debt obligations $ 76,945 $ 189,936