Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details)

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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 24 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]                                
Repurchase of debt $ 71,300                   $ 11,500   $ 35,900 $ 39,300 $ 188,900 $ 787,800
Gain on extinguishment of debt                     500   $ 4,600 24,100 81,100 $ 521,100
GAAP gain                           23,200 66,100  
Face value of debt repurchased related to GAAP portion                           $ 34,100 $ 171,800  
Debt cancelled in securitization                   $ 164,800            
Net operating loss carryforwards           $ 526,200         $ 526,200          
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration                     20 years          
Income tax expense (benefit)   $ 45 $ (38) $ 138 $ 44 $ (985) $ 1,257 $ 27 $ 46 189 $ 345 $ 208        
TRSs [Member]                                
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]                                
Income tax expense (benefit)                   200 $ 300 $ (900)        
TRSs [Member] | Federal and State Tax Authority                                
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]                                
Net operating loss carryforwards   $ 68,100               $ 68,100