Note 13 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Residential Mortgage Loans Held In Securitization Trusts - Impaired Loans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Note 13 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Residential Mortgage loans held in securitization trusts – impaired loans (net) $ 6,591 $ 5,059
Residential Mortgage Loans Held In Securitization Trusts - Impaired Loans [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
   
Note 13 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Residential Mortgage loans held in securitization trusts – impaired loans (net) 6,591 5,059
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Note 13 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Residential Mortgage loans held in securitization trusts – impaired loans (net) 8,111,022 5,442,906
Real estate owned held in residential securitization trusts 1,108 732
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
   
Note 13 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Residential Mortgage loans held in securitization trusts – impaired loans (net) 8,111,022 5,442,906
Real estate owned held in residential securitization trusts $ 1,108 $ 732