Note 4 - Residential Mortgage Loans Held in Securitization Trusts (Net) and Real Estate Owned (Details) - Allowance for Loan Losses (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of period $ 2,978 $ 3,331 $ 2,589
Provisions for loan losses 701 675 1,380
Transfer to real estate owned (407) (899) (192)
Charge-offs (283) (129) (446)
Balance at the end of period $ 2,989 $ 2,978 $ 3,331