Note 9 - Financing Arrangements, Portfolio Investments (Details) - Assets Pledged As Collateral (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]    
Outstanding Repurchase Agreements $ 791,125 $ 889,134
Fair Value of Collateral Pledged 853,223 954,656
Amortized Cost Of Collateral Pledged 887,444 958,003
Agency ARMs [Member]
   
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]    
Outstanding Repurchase Agreements 197,974 240,440
Fair Value of Collateral Pledged 208,703 253,841
Amortized Cost Of Collateral Pledged 214,039 253,281
Agency Fixed Rate [Member]
   
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]    
Outstanding Repurchase Agreements 489,953 566,037
Fair Value of Collateral Pledged 516,010 597,620
Amortized Cost Of Collateral Pledged 541,580 597,769
Agency IOs [Member]
   
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]    
Outstanding Repurchase Agreements 94,698 74,707
Fair Value of Collateral Pledged 113,721 90,250
Amortized Cost Of Collateral Pledged 122,878 100,076
Collateralized Loan Obligation [Member]
   
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items]    
Outstanding Repurchase Agreements 8,500 7,950
Fair Value of Collateral Pledged 14,789 12,945
Amortized Cost Of Collateral Pledged $ 8,947 $ 6,877