Investment in Investee (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
The carrying value, estimated fair value and approximate equity percentage for the Company's investment in 1347 Capital Corp. at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
(in thousands, except for percentages)
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Equity percentage
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying value
 
Equity percentage
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying value
1347 Capital Corp.
 
21.0%
 
$
12,369

 
$
1,772

 
22.7%
 
$
13,038

 
$
2,115