Schedule of Concentration of Mortgage Loans by State Greater Than Five Percent (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]      
Mortgages loans Carrying Amount $ 563,214   $ 604,772
Percentage of Total Carrying Amount 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
California
     
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]      
Mortgages loans Carrying Amount 108,622   117,261
Percentage of Total Carrying Amount 19.00%   19.00%
Texas
     
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]      
Mortgages loans Carrying Amount 94,762   84,724
Percentage of Total Carrying Amount 17.00%   14.00%
Minnesota
     
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]      
Mortgages loans Carrying Amount 63,671   64,952
Percentage of Total Carrying Amount 11.00%   11.00%
Florida
     
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]      
Mortgages loans Carrying Amount 32,889   31,310
Percentage of Total Carrying Amount 6.00%   5.00%
All others
     
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]      
Mortgages loans Carrying Amount $ 263,270   $ 306,525
Percentage of Total Carrying Amount 47.00%   51.00%