Marlin Business Services (MRLN) 10-K6 Mar 152014 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 19, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document period end date	31-Dec-14
Amendment flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current fiscal year end date	-19
Entity central index key	1260968
Entity current reporting status	Yes
Entity filer category	Accelerated Filer
Entity registrant name	MARLIN BUSINESS SERVICES CORP.
Entity voluntary filers	No
Entity well known seasoned issuer	No
Entity common stock shares outstanding		12,896,711
Entity public float			$155,483,736
Trading Symbol	MRLN

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$2,437,000	$3,534,000
Interest-earning deposits with banks	108,219,000	82,119,000
Total cash and cash equivalents	110,656,000	85,653,000
Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks	711,000	1,273,000
Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $5.8 million and $5.8 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)	5,722,000	5,387,000
Net investment in leases and loans	629,507,000	597,075,000
Property and equipment, Net	2,846,000	2,265,000
Property tax receivables	690,000	377,000
Other assets	8,317,000	10,177,000
Total assets	758,449,000	702,207,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Deposits	550,119,000	503,038,000
Other liabilities:
Sales and property taxes payable	2,739,000	4,035,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	14,406,000	14,220,000
Net deferred income tax liability	17,221,000	17,876,000
Total liabilities	584,485,000	539,169,000
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 12,838,449 and 12,994,758 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	128,000	130,000
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	89,130,000	91,730,000
Stock subscription receivable	-2,000	-2,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-17,000	-257,000
Retained earnings	84,725,000	71,437,000
Total stockholders' equity	173,964,000	163,038,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$758,449,000	$702,207,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	$5.80	$5.80
Common stock par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock shares authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common stock shares issued	12,838,449	12,994,758
Common stock shares outstanding	12,838,449	12,994,758
Preferred stock - par or stated value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock shares issued	0	0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Interest income	$66,764	$63,685	$52,975
Fee income	14,920	13,390	11,976
Interest and fee income	81,684	77,075	64,951
Interest expense	4,965	4,545	6,882
Net interest and fee income	76,719	72,530	58,069
Provision for credit losses	9,116	9,617	5,920
Net interest and fee income after provision for credit losses	67,603	62,913	52,149
Other income:
Insurance income	5,463	4,924	4,101
Gain (loss) on derivatives	0	-2	-6
Other income	1,614	1,676	1,869
Other income, total	7,077	6,598	5,964
Other expense:
Salaries and benefits	26,628	27,680	24,862
General and administrative	15,606	14,725	13,547
Financing related costs	1,174	1,106	850
Other expense	43,408	43,511	39,259
Income before income taxes	31,272	26,000	18,854
Income tax expense	11,922	9,769	7,157
Net income	$19,350	$16,231	$11,697
Basic earnings per share	$1.50	$1.26	$0.92
Diluted earnings per share	$1.49	$1.25	$0.91

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Comprehensive Income
Net income	$4,867	$4,904	$4,936	$4,643	$3,426	[1]	$4,687	$4,467	$3,651	$19,350	$16,231	$11,697
Other Comprehensive Income
Amortization of deferred net losses on cash flow hedge derivatives										0	0	53
Increase (decrease) in fair value of securities available for sale										388	-506	36
Tax effect										-148	194	-35
Total other comprehensive income										240	-312	54
Comprehensive Income										$19,590	$15,919	$11,751

[1]	Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 reflects an after-tax adjustment charge of approximately $1.3 million, of $0.10 diluted earnings per share, due to the departure of the Companybs Chief Operating Officer.
[1]

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Stock Subscription Receivable [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$164,101,000	$128,000	$85,544,000	($2,000)	$1,000	$78,430,000
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011		12,760,266
Issuance of common stock	136,000	0	136,000	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock, shares		8,788
Repurchase of common stock	-2,189,000	-2,000	-2,187,000	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock, shares		-145,315
Exercise of stock options	851,000	1,000	850,000	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options, shares	89,900	89,900
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements	592,000	0	592,000	0	0	0
Stock option compensation recognized	34,000	0	34,000	0	0	0
Payment of receivables	0	0	0	0	0	0
Restricted stock grant	0	1,000	-1,000	0	0	0
Restricted stock grant, shares		61,190
Restricted stock compensation recognized	2,526,000	0	2,526,000	0	0	0
Net change related to derivatives, net of tax	32,000	0	0	0	32,000	0
Net change in unrealized gain/loss on securities available for sale, net of tax	22,000	0	0	0	22,000	0
Net income	11,697,000	0	0	0	0	11,697,000
Cash dividends paid	-3,552,000					-3,552,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	174,250,000	128,000	87,494,000	-2,000	55,000	86,575,000
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012		12,774,829
Issuance of common stock	270,000	0	270,000	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock, shares		14,727
Repurchase of common stock	-1,168,000	-1,000	-1,167,000	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock, shares		-53,988
Exercise of stock options	1,524,000	1,000	1,523,000	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options, shares	127,957	127,957
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements	1,052,000	0	1,052,000	0	0	0
Stock option compensation recognized	188,000	0	188,000	0	0	0
Restricted stock grant	0	2,000	-2,000	0	0	0
Restricted stock grant, shares		131,233
Restricted stock compensation recognized	2,372,000	0	2,372,000	0	0	0
Net change related to derivatives, net of tax	0	0	0	0	0	0
Net change in unrealized gain/loss on securities available for sale, net of tax	-312,000	0	0	0	-312,000	0
Net income	16,231,000	0	0	0	0	16,231,000
Cash dividends paid	-31,369,000	0	0	0	0	-31,369,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	163,038,000	130,000	91,730,000	-2,000	-257,000	71,437,000
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013	12,994,758	12,994,758
Issuance of common stock	253,000	0	253,000	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock, shares		14,428
Repurchase of common stock	-5,727,000	-3,000	-5,724,000	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock, shares		-283,064
Exercise of stock options	154,000	0	154,000	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options, shares	14,469	14,469
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements	754,000	0	754,000	0	0	0
Stock option compensation recognized	7,000	0	7,000	0	0	0
Restricted stock grant	0	1,000	-1,000	0	0	0
Restricted stock grant, shares		97,858
Restricted stock compensation recognized	1,957,000	0	1,957,000	0	0	0
Net change in unrealized gain/loss on securities available for sale, net of tax	240,000	0	0	0	240,000	0
Net income	19,350,000	0	0	0	0	19,350,000
Cash dividends paid	-6,062,000	0	0	0	0	-6,062,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$173,964,000	$128,000	$89,130,000	($2,000)	($17,000)	$84,725,000
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014	12,838,449	12,838,449

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Statements Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]

Cash dividends declared and paid per share

$0.13

$0.11

$2.11

[1]

$0.10

$0.47

$2.42

$0.28

[1]

As previously disclosed, in addition to the Companybs regular quarterly dividend, the Companybs Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share on September 4, 2013.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$19,350	$16,231	$11,697
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,612	1,816	2,259
Stock-based compensation	1,964	2,560	2,560
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements	-754	-1,052	-592
Amortization of deferred net losses on cash flow hedge derivatives	0	0	53
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	2	6
Provision for credit losses	9,116	9,617	5,920
Net deferred income taxes	-848	-57	-3,031
Amortization of deferred initial direct costs and fees	7,263	6,774	5,680
Deferred initial direct costs and fees	-7,096	-7,762	-7,773
Loss on equipment disposed	1,405	2,384	3,097
Effect of changes in other operating items:
Other assets	1,682	13,878	-729
Other liabilities	-1,025	1,529	5,772
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	32,669	45,920	24,919
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment for direct financing lease contracts and funds used to originate loans	-335,272	-349,915	-322,284
Principal collections on leases and loans	288,864	241,538	196,171
Security deposits collected, net of refunds	-31	-147	-337
Proceeds from the sale of equipment	3,319	3,453	4,350
Acquisitions of property and equipment	-1,614	-1,011	-961
Change in restricted interest-earning deposits with banks	562	2,247	25,117
Purchases of securities available for sale	53	-1,047	-3,029
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-44,119	-104,882	-100,973
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in deposits	47,081	124,850	179,609
Term securitization repayments	0	0	-45,119
Warehouse and bank facility advances	0	0	11,902
Warehouse and bank facility repayments	0	-15,514	-43,273
Issuances of common stock	253	270	136
Repurchases of common stock	-5,727	-1,168	-2,189
Dividends paid	-6,062	-31,369	-3,552
Exercise of stock options	154	1,524	851
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements	754	1,052	592
Debt issuance costs	0	0	-218
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	36,453	79,645	98,739
Net increase (decrease) in total cash and cash equivalents	25,003	20,683	22,685
Total cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	85,653	64,970	42,285
Total cash and cash equivalents, end of period	110,656	85,653	64,970
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest on deposits and borrowings	4,258	3,474	5,553
Net cash paid for income taxes	$10,243	($5,471)	$9,554

The_Company

The Company	12 Months Ended
The Company	Dec. 31, 2014
The Company [Abstract]
The Company	NOTE 1 - The Company

	Marlin Business Services Corp. (“Company”) is a bank holding company and a financial holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act. The Company was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on August 5, 2003. Through its principal operating subsidiary, Marlin Leasing Corporation (“MLC”), the Company provides equipment financing solutions nationwide, primarily to small and mid-sized businesses in a segment of the equipment leasing market commonly referred to in the industry as the “small-ticket” segment. The Company finances over 100 categories of commercial equipment important to its end user customers including copiers, security systems, computers, telecommunications equipment and certain commercial and industrial equipment. In May 2000, we established AssuranceOne, Ltd., a Bermuda-based, wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, which enables us to reinsure the property insurance coverage for the equipment financed by MLC and Marlin Business Bank (“MBB”) for our end user customers. Effective March 12, 2008, the Company opened MBB, a commercial bank chartered by the State of Utah and a member of the Federal Reserve System. MBB serves as the Company’s primary funding source through its issuance of FDIC-insured deposits. The Company is a bank holding company and a financial holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act.

	References to the “Company,” “Marlin,” “Registrant,” “we,” “us” and “our” herein refer to Marlin Business Services Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

	Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. MLC and MBB are managed together as a single business segment and are aggregated for financial reporting purposes as they exhibit similar economic characteristics, share the same leasing portfolio and have one product offering. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

	Use of Estimates

	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used when accounting for income recognition, the residual values of leased equipment, the allowance for credit losses, deferred initial direct costs and fees, late fee receivables, the fair value of financial instruments, self-insurance reserves, and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

	Cash and Cash Equivalents

	Cash and cash equivalents include cash and interest-bearing money market funds. For purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

	Restricted Interest-Earning Deposits with Banks

	Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks consist primarily of an interest-earning trust account related to the Company’s secured debt facility. The balance also includes amounts due from securitizations representing reimbursements of servicing fees and excess spread income.

	Net Investment in Leases and Loans

	As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company uses the direct finance method of accounting to record its direct financing leases and related interest income. At the inception of a lease, the Company records as an asset, the aggregate future minimum lease payments receivable, plus the estimated residual value of the leased equipment, less unearned lease income. Residual values are established at lease inception based on our estimate of the expected fair value of the equipment at the end of the lease term. Residual values may be realized at lease termination from lease extensions, sales or other dispositions of leased equipment. Estimates are based on industry data, management’s experience, and historical performance.

	The Company records an estimated residual value at lease inception for all fair market value and fixed purchase option leases based on a percentage of the equipment cost of the asset being leased. The percentages used depend on equipment type and term. In setting estimated residual values, the Company focuses its analysis primarily on the Company’s total historical and expected realization statistics pertaining to sales of equipment. In subsequent evaluations for the impairment of the booked residual values, the Company reviews historical realization statistics including lease renewals and equipment sales. Anticipated renewal income is not included in the determination of fair value; however, it is one of the ways that fair value may be realized at the end of the lease term.

	At the end of an original lease term, lessees may choose to purchase the equipment, renew the lease or return the equipment to the Company. The Company receives income from lease renewals when the lessee elects to retain the equipment longer than the original term of the lease. This income, net of appropriate periodic reductions in the estimated residual values of the related equipment, is included in fee income as net residual income.

	When a lessee elects to return equipment at lease termination, the equipment is transferred to other assets at the lower of its basis or fair market value. The Company generally sells returned equipment to independent third parties, rather than leasing the equipment a second time. The Company generally charges off the value of equipment in other assets for longer than 120 days. Any loss recognized on transferring equipment to other assets and any gain or loss realized on the sale or disposal of equipment to a lessee or to others is included in fee income as net residual income.

	Based on the Company’s experience, the amount of ultimate realization of the residual value tends to relate more to the customer’s election at the end of the lease term to enter into a renewal period, to purchase the leased equipment or to return the leased equipment than it does to the equipment type. Management performs reviews of the estimated residual values and historic realization statistics no less frequently than quarterly and any impairment, if other than temporary, is recognized in the current period.

	Initial direct costs and fees related to lease originations are deferred as part of the investment and amortized over the lease term. Unearned lease income is the amount by which the total lease receivable plus the estimated residual value exceeds the cost of the equipment. Unearned lease income, net of initial direct costs and fees, is recognized as revenue over the lease term using the effective interest method.

	Allowance for Credit Losses

	In accordance with the Contingencies Topic of the FASB ASC, we maintain an allowance for credit losses at an amount sufficient to absorb losses inherent in our existing lease and loan portfolios as of the reporting dates based on our projection of probable net credit losses. We evaluate our portfolios on a pooled basis, due to their composition of small balance, homogenous accounts with similar general credit risk characteristics, diversified among a large cross-section of variables including industry, geography, equipment type, obligor and vendor.

	We generally consider both quantitative and qualitative factors in determining the allowance for credit losses. Quantitative factors considered include a migration analysis stratified by industry classification, historic delinquencies and charge-offs, and a static pool analysis of historic recoveries. A migration analysis is a technique used to estimate the likelihood that an account will progress through the various delinquency stages and ultimately charge off. As part of our quantitative analysis we may also consider specifically identified pools of leases separately from the migration analysis, whenever certain identified pools are not expected to perform consistently with their credit characteristics or the portfolio as a whole. These lease pools may be analyzed for impairment separately from the migration analysis and a specific reserve established.

	Qualitative factors that may result in further adjustments to the quantitative analysis include items such as forecasting uncertainties, changes in the composition of our lease and loan portfolios (including geography, industry, equipment type and vendor source), seasonality, economic or business conditions and emerging trends, business practices or policies at the reporting date that are different from the periods used in the quantitative analysis.

	The various factors used in the analysis are reviewed periodically, and no less frequently than quarterly. We then establish an allowance for credit losses for the projected probable net credit losses inherent in the portfolio based on this analysis. A provision is charged against earnings to maintain the allowance for credit losses at the appropriate level. Our policy is to generally charge-off against the allowance the estimated unrecoverable portion of accounts once they reach 120 or more days delinquent.

	Our projections of probable net credit losses are inherently uncertain, and as a result we cannot predict with certainty the amount of such losses. Changes in economic conditions, the risk characteristics and composition of the portfolio, bankruptcy laws, and other factors could impact our actual and projected net credit losses and the related allowance for credit losses. To the extent we add new leases and loans to our portfolios, or to the degree credit quality is worse than expected, we record expense to increase the allowance for credit losses to reflect the estimated net losses inherent in our portfolios. Actual losses may vary from current estimates.

	Property and Equipment

	The Company records property and equipment at cost. Equipment capitalized under capital leases is recorded at the present value of the minimum lease payments due over the lease term. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets or lease term, whichever is shorter. The Company generally uses depreciable lives that range from three to seven years based on equipment type.

	Other Assets

	Included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are deferred transaction costs associated with term note securitization transactions, income taxes receivable, prepaid expenses, accrued fee income, progress payments on equipment purchased to lease and Federal Reserve Bank stock. Deferred transactions costs associated with term note securitization transactions were amortized over the estimated lives of the related term note securitization transactions using a method which approximates the effective interest method.

	Securitizations

	In connection with its term note securitization transactions, the Company previously established a bankruptcy remote special-purpose subsidiary (“SPE”) and issued term debt to institutional investors. These SPEs were considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”) under U.S. GAAP. The Company was required to consolidate VIEs in which it was deemed to be the primary beneficiary through having (1) power over the significant activities of the entity and (2) an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which were potentially significant to the VIE. The Company serviced the assets of its VIEs and retained equity and/or residual interests. Accordingly, assets and related debt of these VIEs were included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s leases and restricted interest-earning deposits with banks were assigned as collateral for these borrowings and there was no further recourse to our general credit. Collateral in excess of these borrowings represented the Company’s maximum loss exposure.

	Interest Income

	Interest income is recognized under the effective interest method. The effective interest method of income recognition applies a constant rate of interest equal to the internal rate of return on each lease at inception.

	The Company’s lease portfolio consists of homogenous small balance accounts with an average balance less than $10,000 across a large cross section of credit variables such as state, equipment type, obligor, vendor and industry category. Based on the historical payment behavior of the Company’s lease portfolio as a whole, payments are considered reasonably assured when a lease’s delinquency status is less than 90 days. Therefore, when a lease or loan is 90 days or more delinquent, the contract is classified as non-accrual and interest income recognition is discontinued. Interest income recognition resumes on a contract when the lessee makes payments sufficient to bring the contract’s status to less than 90 days delinquent.

	Modifications resulting in renegotiated leases may include reductions in payment and extensions in term. However, such renegotiated leases are not granted concessions regarding implicit rates or reductions in total amounts due. Modifications may be granted on a one-time basis in situations that indicate the lessee is experiencing a temporary, timing issue and has a high likelihood of success with a revised payment plan. After a modification, a lease’s accrual status is based on compliance with the modified terms.

Fee Income

Fee income consists of fees for delinquent lease and loan payments, cash collected on early termination of leases and net residual income. Net residual income includes income from lease renewals and gains and losses on the realization of residual values of leased equipment disposed at the end of a lease’s term. Residual income is recognized as earned.

Fee income from delinquent lease payments is recognized on an accrual basis based on anticipated collection rates. At a minimum of every quarter, an analysis of anticipated collection rates is performed based on updates to collection history. Adjustments in the anticipated collection rate assumptions are made as needed based on this analysis. Other fees are recognized when received.

Insurance Income

Insurance income is recognized on an accrual basis as earned over the term of each lease. Generally, insurance payments that are 120 days or more past due are charged against income. Ceding commissions, losses and loss adjustment expenses are recorded in the period incurred and netted against insurance income.

Loss on Derivatives

Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are recognized immediately in loss on derivatives.

Other Income

Other income includes various administrative transaction fees and fees received from lease syndications, recognized as earned.

Securities Available for Sale

Securities available for sale consist of mutual funds and municipal bonds that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Unrealized holding gains or losses of all securities available for sale, net of related deferred income taxes, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices in active markets, if available. If quoted prices in active markets are not available, fair values are based on prices obtained from third-party pricing vendors. See Note 11 for more information on fair value measurement of securities.

Initial Direct Costs and Fees

We defer initial direct costs incurred and fees received to originate our leases and loans in accordance with the Receivables Topic and the Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs Subtopic of the FASB ASC. The initial direct costs and fees we defer are part of the net investment in leases and loans and are amortized to interest income using the effective interest method. We defer third-party commission costs, as well as certain internal costs directly related to the origination activity. Costs subject to deferral include evaluating each prospective customer’s financial condition, evaluating and recording guarantees and other security arrangements, negotiating terms, preparing and processing documents and closing each transaction. The fees we defer are documentation fees collected at inception. The realization of the initial direct costs, net of fees deferred, is predicated on the net future cash flows generated by our lease and loan portfolios.

Common Stock and Equity

On November 2, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2007 Repurchase Plan, under which, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $15 million in value of its outstanding shares of common stock. On July 29, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2014 Repurchase Plan to replace the 2007 Repurchase Plan. Under the 2014 Repurchase Plan, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $15 million in value of its outstanding shares of common stock on the open market. The par value of the shares repurchased is charged to common stock with the excess of the purchase price over par charged against any available additional paid-in capital.

Financing Related Costs
Financing related costs primarily consist of bank commitment fees paid to our financing sources on the unused portion of loan facility. These fees are recognized as incurred.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Compensation—Stock Compensation Topic of the FASB ASC establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requires all entities to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees and non-employees, except for equity instruments held by employee share ownership plans.

The Company measures stock-based compensation cost at grant date, based on the fair value of the awards ultimately expected to vest. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period. We generally use the Black-Scholes valuation model to measure the fair value of our stock options utilizing various assumptions with respect to expected holding period, risk-free interest rates, stock price volatility, and dividend yield. The assumptions are based on management’s judgment concerning future events.

The fair value calculations for the one-time stock option exchange program the Company effected through an October 28, 2009 amendment to its 2003 Equity Compensation Plan were based on a binomial valuation model which considered many variables, such as the volatility of our stock and the expected term of an option, including consideration of the ratio of stock price to the exercise price at which exercise is expected to occur. The binomial valuation model was used for both the surrendered stock options and the new replacement options under the stock option exchange program.

As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company uses its judgment in estimating the amount of awards that are expected to be forfeited, with subsequent revisions to the assumptions if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The vesting of certain restricted shares may be accelerated to a minimum of three years based on achievement of various individual performance measures. Acceleration of expense for awards based on individual performance factors occurs when the achievement of the performance criteria is determined.

Non-forfeitable dividends paid on shares of restricted stock are recorded to retained earnings for shares that are expected to vest and to compensation expense for shares that are not expected to vest.

Self-Insurance

Beginning in 2014, the Company assumed financial risk for providing health care benefits to its employees through a self-insured group health plan. We estimate the liabilities associated with this risk by considering historical claims experience.

Income Taxes

The Income Taxes Topic of the FASB ASC requires the use of the asset and liability method under which deferred taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences.

Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any necessary valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. The process involves summarizing temporary differences resulting from the different treatment of items, such as leases, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities which are included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management then assesses the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income or tax carry-back availability and, to the extent our management believes recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. To the extent that we establish a valuation allowance in a period, an expense is recorded within the tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no uncertain tax positions. The periods subject to examination for the Company’s federal return include the 2011 tax year to the present. The Company files state income tax returns in various states which may have different statutes of limitations. Generally, state income tax returns for the years 2011 through the present are subject to examination. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has a net receivable balance of $0.9 million, due to estimated payments exceeding the calculated liability.

The Company records penalties and accrued interest related to taxes, including penalties and interest related to uncertain tax positions, in income tax expense. Such adjustments have historically been minimal and immaterial to our financial results.

Earnings Per Share

The Company’s restricted stock awards are paid non-forfeitable common stock dividends and thus meet the criteria of participating securities. Accordingly, earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated using the two-class method, under which earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. All shares of restricted stock are deducted from the weighted average shares outstanding for the computation of basic EPS.

Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period including the dilutive impact of the exercise or conversion of common stock equivalents, such as stock options, into shares of common stock as if those securities were exercised or converted.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. Under the new guidance, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This guidance also changes an entity’s requirements when presenting, for each comparative period, the assets and liabilities of a disposal group that includes a discontinued operation. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity, or a business or nonprofit activity. The guidance is effective interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated earnings, financial position or cash flows of the Company.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, or statement of cash flows of the Company.
In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. Under the new guidance, it is required that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. This guidance also requires that the performance target not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, or statement of cash flows of the Company.
In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. Under the new guidance, an entity’s management should evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The guidance is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, or statement of cash flows of the Company.

Net_Investment_in_Leases_and_L

Net Investment in Leases and Loans	12 Months Ended
Net Investment in Leases and Loans	Dec. 31, 2014
Net Investment in Leases and Loans [Abstract]
Net Investment in Leases and Loans	NOTE 3 - Net Investment in Leases and Loans

	Net investment in leases and loans consists of the following:

		December 31,
		2014		2013

		(Dollars in thousands)

	Minimum lease payments receivable	$	710,801	$	682,081
	Estimated residual value of equipment		27,458		28,396
	Unearned lease income, net of initial direct costs and fees deferred		-98,738		-103,258
	Security deposits		-2,600		-2,631
	Loans, including unamortized deferred fees and costs		1,123		954
	Allowance for credit losses		-8,537		-8,467
		$	629,507	$	597,075

	At December 31, 2014, a total of $4.6 million of minimum lease payments receivable is assigned as collateral for the borrowing facility. At December 31, 2014, there is no amount outstanding under this borrowing facility and the unused borrowing capacity is $75.0 million. In addition, $32.0 million in net investment in leases are pledged as collateral for the secured borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Discount Window.

	Initial direct costs net of fees deferred were $10.1 million and $10.3 million as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are netted in unearned income and will be amortized to income using the effective interest method. At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $22.0 million and $22.7 million, respectively, of the estimated residual value of equipment retained on our Consolidated Balance Sheets was related to copiers.

	Minimum lease payments receivable under lease contracts and the amortization of unearned lease income, including initial direct costs and fees deferred, are as follows as of December 31, 2014:

		Minimum Lease
		Payments		Income
		Receivable		Amortization

		(Dollars in thousands)

	Period Ending December 31,
	2015	$	300,895	$	52,290
	2016		207,004		28,153
	2017		122,305		12,841
	2018		59,282		4,565
	2019		20,201		855
	Thereafter		1,114		34
		$	710,801	$	98,738

	As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company maintained total finance receivables which were on a non-accrual basis of $1.7 million. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had total finance receivables in which the terms of the original agreements had been renegotiated in the amount of $1.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively. (See Note 5 for additional asset quality information.)

Concentrations_of_Risk

Concentrations of Risk	12 Months Ended
Concentrations of Risk	Dec. 31, 2014
Concentrations of Risk [Abstract]
Concentrations of Risk	NOTE 4 - Concentrations of Risk

	As of December 31, 2014, leases approximating 12%, 9% and 9% of the net investment balance of leases by the Company were located in the states of California, Florida and Texas , respectively. No other state accounted for more than 8% of the net investment balance of leases owned and serviced by the Company as of December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2014, no single vendor source accounted for more than 2% of the net investment balance of leases owned by the Company. The largest single obligor accounted for less than 1% of the net investment balance of leases owned by the Company as of December 31, 2014. Although the Company’s portfolio of leases includes lessees located throughout the United States, such lessees’ ability to honor their contracts may be substantially dependent on economic conditions in these states. All such contracts are collateralized by the related equipment. The Company leases to a variety of different industries, including the medical, retail, service, manufacturing and restaurant industries, among others. To the extent that the economic or regulatory conditions prevalent in such industries change, the lessees’ ability to honor their lease obligations may be adversely impacted. As of December 31, 2014, copiers comprised 80.2% of the estimated residual value of leased equipment. No other group of equipment represented more than 10% of equipment residuals as of December 31, 2014. Improvements and other changes in technology could adversely impact the Company’s ability to realize the recorded value of this equipment. There were no impairments of estimated residual value recorded during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012.

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses	12 Months Ended
Allowance for Credit Losses	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance For Credit Losses [Abstract]
Allowance For Credit Losses	NOTE 5 - Allowance for Credit Losses

	In accordance with the Contingencies Topic of the FASB ASC, we maintain an allowance for credit losses at an amount sufficient to absorb losses inherent in our existing lease and loan portfolios as of the reporting dates based on our estimate of probable net credit losses.

	The table which follows provides activity in the allowance for credit losses and asset quality statistics for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012

		(Dollars in thousands)
	Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period	$	8,467	$	6,488	$	5,353
	Charge-offs		-11,463		-9,499		-6,358
	Recoveries		2,417		1,861		1,573
	Net charge-offs		-9,046		-7,638		-4,785
	Provision for credit losses		9,116		9,617		5,920
	Allowance for credit losses, end of period⁽¹⁾	$	8,537	$	8,467	$	6,488

	Net charge-offs to average total
	finance receivables ⁽²⁾		1.50%		1.41%		1.11%

	Allowance for credit losses to total
	finance receivables, end of period ⁽²⁾		1.36%		1.42%		1.30%

	Average total finance receivables ⁽²⁾	$	602,923	$	540,717	$	432,829
	Total finance receivables, end of period ⁽²⁾	$	627,922	$	595,253	$	500,203

	Delinquencies greater than 60 days past due	$	3,602	$	3,204	$	2,444
	Delinquencies greater than 60 days past due ⁽³⁾		0.51%		0.47%		0.42%
	Allowance for credit losses to delinquent
	accounts greater than 60 days past due ⁽³⁾		237.01%		264.26%		265.47%

	Non-accrual leases and loans, end of period	$	1,742	$	1,665	$	1,395
	Renegotiated leases and loans, end of period	$	1,014	$	815	$	862

	__________________

	(1) At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no allowance for credit losses allocated to loans.
	(2) Total finance receivables include net investment in direct financing leases and loans. For purposes of asset quality and allowance calculations, the effects of (i) the allowance for credit losses and (ii) initial direct costs and fees deferred are excluded.
	(3) Calculated as a percent of total minimum lease payments receivable for leases and as a percent of principal outstanding for loans.

	Net investments in finance receivables are generally charged-off when they are contractually past due for 120 or more days. Income recognition is discontinued on leases or loans when a default on monthly payment exists for a period of 90 days or more. Income recognition resumes when a lease or loan becomes less than 90 days delinquent. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no finance receivables past due 90 days or more and still accruing.

	Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $9.0 million, or 1.50% of average total finance receivables, compared to $7.6 million, or 1.41% of average total finance receivables, for the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase in net charge-offs during year ended December 31, 2014 compared to recent years is primarily due to the growth in average total finance receivables, the ongoing seasoning of the portfolio as reflected in the mix of origination vintages and the mix of credit profiles. Our key credit quality indicator is delinquency status.

Property_and_Equipment_Net

Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment, Net	Dec. 31, 2014
Property and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and Equipment Disclosure	NOTE 6 - Property and Equipment, Net

	Property and equipment consist of the following:

			December 31,
			2014		2013		Depreciable Life

			(Dollars in thousands)

	Furniture and equipment		$	2,784	$	2,792	7 years
	Computer systems and equipment			10,690		10,094	3-5 years
	Leasehold improvements			1,170		919	Shorter of estimated useful life
							or remaining lease term
	Total property and equipment			14,644		13,805
		Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-11,798		-11,540
	Property and equipment, net		$	2,846	$	2,265

	Depreciation and amortization expense was $0.9 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
Other Assets	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets	NOTE 7 - Other Assets

	Other assets are comprised of the following:

		December 31,
		2014		2013

		(Dollars in thousands)

	Accrued fees receivable	$	2,465	$	2,062
	Deferred transaction costs		—		110
	Prepaid expenses		1,748		2,011
	Income taxes receivable (See Note 12 for further discussion)		854		2,580
	Other		3,250		3,414
		$	8,317	$	10,177

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	NOTE 8 - Commitments and Contingencies

	MBB is a member bank in a non-profit, multi-financial institution consortium serving as a catalyst for community development by offering flexible financing for affordable, quality housing to low- and moderate-income residents. Currently, MBB receives approximately 1.2% participation in each funded loan under the program. MBB records loans in its financial statements when they have been funded or become payable. Such loans help MBB satisfy its obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, MBB had an unfunded commitment of $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for this activity. Unless renewed prior to termination, MBB’s membership in the consortium will expire in September 2015.

	The Company is involved in legal proceedings, which include claims, litigation and suits arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, these actions will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations or cash flows.

	As of December 31, 2014, the Company leases all five of its office locations including its executive offices in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, and its offices in or near Atlanta, Georgia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Sherwood, Oregon. These lease commitments are accounted for as operating leases. The Company has entered into several capital leases to finance corporate property and equipment.

	The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments for capital and operating leases as of December 31, 2014:

		Future Minimum Lease Payment Obligations
			Capital		Operating
	Period Ending December 31,		Leases		Leases		Total

		(Dollars in thousands)
	2015		$	102	$	1,460	$	1,562
	2016			102		1,476		1,578
	2017			77		1,483		1,560
	2018			—		1,428		1,428
	2019			—		1,394		1,394
	Thereafter			—		670		670
	Total minimum lease payments		$	281	$	7,911	$	8,192
	Less: amount representing interest			-21
	Present value of minimum lease payments		$	260

	Rent expense was $1.0 million, $1.0 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

	The Company has an employment agreement with a certain senior officer that currently extends through November 2015, with certain renewal options.

Deposits

Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Deposits [Abstract]
Deposits	NOTE 9 - Deposits

	MBB serves as the Company’s primary funding source. MBB issues fixed-rate FDIC-insured certificates of deposit raised nationally through various brokered deposit relationships and fixed-rate FDIC-insured deposits received from direct sources. On February 23, 2014, MBB began offering the FDIC-insured MMDA Product through participation in a partner bank’s insured savings account product. This brokered deposit product has a variable rate, no maturity date and is offered to the clients of the partner bank and recorded as a single deposit account at MBB. As of December 31, 2014, money market deposit accounts totaled $47.4 million.

	As of December 31, 2014, the remaining scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits are as follows:

		Scheduled
		Maturities
		(Dollars in thousands)

	Period Ending December 31,
	2015	$	210,649
	2016		142,055
	2017		100,763
	2018		35,170
	2019		14,093
		$	502,730

	Certificates of deposits are time deposits. Most certificates of deposits are issued in denominations of $250,000 or less. The MMDA Product is also issued to customers in amounts less than $250,000. The FDIC insures deposits up to $250,000 per depositor. The weighted average all-in interest rate of deposits outstanding at December 31, 2014 was 0.95%.

Longterm_Borrowings

Long-term Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-term Borrowings	NOTE 10 - Long-term Borrowings

	Borrowings with an original maturity of one year or more are classified as long-term borrowings. The Company’s long-term loan facility is classified as long-term borrowings. The Company did not have any outstanding long term borrowings at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company incurred commitment fees on the unused portion of loan facilities of $1.1 million, $1.0 million, and $0.6 million, respectively.

	The Company’s long-term borrowings would be collateralized by certain of the Company’s direct financing leases. The Company is restricted from selling, transferring or assigning these leases or placing liens or pledges on these leases. At the end of each period, the Company has the following minimum lease payments receivable assigned as collateral:

				December 31,
				2014		2013

				(Dollars in thousands)

	Long-term Loan Facilities			$	4,569	$	14,999

	Federal Funds Line of Credit with Correspondent Bank

	MBB has established a federal funds line of credit with a correspondent bank. This line allows for both selling and purchasing of federal funds. The amount that can be drawn against the line is limited to $10.0 million. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no balances outstanding on this line of credit.

	Federal Reserve Discount Window

	In addition, MBB has received approval to borrow from the Federal Reserve Discount Window based on the amount of assets MBB chooses to pledge. MBB had $29.4 million in unused, secured borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Discount Window, based on $32.0 million of net investment in leases pledged at December 31, 2014.

	Term Note Securitizations

	07-1 Transaction — On October 24, 2007, the Company closed a $440.5 million term note securitization. In connection with the 2007-1 transaction, seven classes of fixed-rate notes were issued to investors. The weighted average interest coupon approximated 5.70% over the term of the financing. After the effects of hedging and other transaction costs are considered, total interest expense on the 2007-1 term transaction averaged approximately 6.32% over the term of the financing. On April 16, 2012, the Company elected to exercise its call option and paid off the remaining $16.9 million of its 2007 term note securitization.

	10-1 Transaction — On February 12, 2010, the Company completed an $80.7 million term asset-backed securitization, of which it elected to defer the issuance of subordinated notes totaling $12.5 million. The two senior classes of notes issued under the securitization constituted eligible collateral under the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (“TALF”) program. This financing provided the Company with fixed-cost borrowing and was recorded in long-term borrowings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total interest expense on the 2010-1 term transaction averaged approximately 3.13% over the term of the financing. On December 17, 2012, the Company elected to exercise its call option and paid off the remaining $3.5 million of its 2010 term note securitization.

	Long-term Loan Facilities

	On October 9, 2009, Marlin Business Services Corp.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MRC, closed on a $75.0 million, three-year committed loan facility with the lender finance division of Wells Fargo Capital Finance. The facility is secured by a lien on MRC’s assets and is supported by guaranties from Marlin Business Services Corp. and MLC. Advances under the facility are made pursuant to a borrowing base formula, and the proceeds are used to fund lease originations. On October 3, 2014, the facility was amended to extend the maturity date to January 7, 2015. On January 7, 2015, the facility was further amended to extend the maturity date to April 8, 2015. An event of default, such as non-payment of amounts when due under the loan agreement or a breach of covenants, may accelerate the maturity date of the facility.

	On September 24, 2010, the Company’s subsidiary, Marlin Leasing Receivables XIII LLC (“MLR XIII”), closed on a $50.0 million three-year committed loan facility with Key Equipment Finance Inc. The facility is secured by a lien on MLR XIII’s assets. Advances under the facility are made pursuant to a borrowing base formula, and the proceeds are used to fund lease originations. The maturity date of the facility was September 23, 2013. On March 15, 2013, the Company elected to exercise its option to repay the remaining $1.3 million of the facility.

	Financial Covenants

	The Company’s secured borrowing arrangements contain numerous covenants, restrictions and default provisions that it must comply with in order to obtain funding through the facility and to avoid an event of default. Some of the critical financial and credit quality covenants under the Company’s borrowing arrangements as of December 31, 2014 include:

		Actual⁽¹⁾	Requirement
	Debt-to-equity ratio maximum	3.16 to 1	5.5 to 1
	Maximum servicer senior leverage ratio	0 to 1	5.0 to 1
	Maximum portfolio delinquency ratio	0.51%	3.50%
	Maximum gross charge-off ratio	1.88%	7.00%

	__________________

	(1)Calculations are based on specific contractual definitions and subsidiaries per the applicable debt agreements, which may differ from ratios or amounts presented elsewhere in this document.

	A change in certain executive officers as described in the loan documents is an event of default under our long-term loan facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, unless we hire a replacement with skills and experience appropriate for performing the duties of the applicable positions within 120 days.

	A merger or consolidation with another company in which the Company is not the surviving entity is also an event of default under the financing facility. The Company’s long-term loan facility contains acceleration clauses allowing the creditor to accelerate the scheduled maturities of the obligation under certain conditions that may not be objectively determinable (for example, “if a material adverse change occurs”). An event of default under our facility could result in an acceleration of amounts outstanding under the facility, foreclosure on all or a portion of the leases financed by the facility and/or the removal of the Company as servicer of the leases financed by the facility.

	As of December 31, 2014, the Company believes it was in compliance with the terms of its secured borrowing arrangements.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Di

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

NOTE 11 - Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value Measurements

The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. Its provisions do not apply to fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification and measurement, which is addressed in the Leases Topic of the FASB ASC.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability at the measurement date (exit price). A three-level valuation hierarchy is required for disclosure of fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety.

The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active or inactive markets, and inputs other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and yield curves, which are observable for the asset or liability for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 inputs shall be used to measure fair value only to the extent that observable inputs are not available.

The Company characterizes active markets as those where transaction volumes are sufficient to provide objective pricing information, such as an exchange traded price. Inactive markets are typically characterized by low transaction volumes, and price quotations that vary substantially among market participants or are not based on current information.

The Company’s balances measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-13

Fair Value Measurements Using

Level 1

Level 2

Level 1

Level 2

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets

Securities available for sale

3,281

2,441

3,140

2,247

At this time, the Company has not elected to report any assets and liabilities using the fair value option available under the Financial Instruments Topic of the FASB ASC. There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Financial Instruments Topic of the FASB ASC requires the disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments including those financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. This requirement excludes certain instruments, such as the net investment in leases and all nonfinancial instruments.

The fair values shown below have been derived, in part, by management’s assumptions, the estimated amount and timing of future cash flows and estimated discount rates. Valuation techniques involve uncertainties and require assumptions and judgments regarding prepayments, credit risk and discount rates. Changes in these assumptions will result in different valuation estimates. The fair values presented would not necessarily be realized in an immediate sale. Derived fair value estimates cannot necessarily be substantiated by comparison to independent markets or to other companies’ fair value information.

The following summarizes the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments:

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-13

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

110,656

85,653

Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks

711

1,273

Loans

1,123

954

Liabilities

Deposits

550,119

549,578

503,038

502,937

The paragraphs which follow describe the methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments.

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, because they bear interest at market rates and had maturities of less than 90 days at the time of purchase. This fair value measurement is classified as Level 1.

(b) Restricted Interest-Earning Deposits with Banks

The Company maintains an interest-earning trust account related to our secured debt facility. The book value of such accounts is included in restricted interest-earning deposits with banks on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. These accounts earn a floating market rate of interest which results in a fair value approximating the carrying amount at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This fair value measurement is classified as Level 1.

Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon various sources of market pricing. Securities are classified within the fair value hierarchy after giving consideration to the activity level in the market for the security type and the observability of the inputs used to determine the fair value. When available, the Company uses quoted prices in active markets and classifies such instruments within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 securities include mutual funds. When instruments are traded in secondary markets and quoted market prices do not exist for such securities, the Company relies on prices obtained from third-party pricing vendors and classifies these instruments within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The third-party vendors use a variety of methods when pricing securities that incorporate relevant market data to arrive at an estimate of what a buyer in the marketplace would pay for a security under current market conditions. Level 2 securities include municipal bonds.

(d) Loans

Loans are primarily comprised of participating interests acquired through membership in a non-profit, multi-financial institution consortium serving as a catalyst for community development by offering financing for affordable, quality housing to low- and moderate-income residents. Such loans help MBB satisfy its obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977. The fair value of the Company’s loans approximates the carrying amount at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This estimate was based on recent comparable sales transactions with consideration of current market rates. This fair value measurement is classified as Level 2.

(e) Deposits

Deposit liabilities with no defined maturity such as MMDA deposits have a fair value equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount). Fair value for certificates of deposits is estimated by discounting cash flows at current rates paid by the Company for similar certificates of deposit of the same or similar remaining maturities. This fair value measurement is classified as Level 2.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 12 - INCOME TAXES
	The Company’s income tax provision consisted of the following components:

					Year Ended December 31,
					2014			2013			2012

					(Dollars in thousands)

	Current:
		Federal			$	10,212		$	9,112		$	9,045
		State				1,764			1,325			1,143
			Total current			11,976			10,437			10,188
	Deferred
		Federal				91			-811			-3,077
		State				-145			143			46
			Total deferred			-54			-668			-3,031
	Total income tax expense				$	11,922		$	9,769		$	7,157

	In accordance with U.S. GAAP, uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return are subject to potential financial statement recognition based on prescribed recognition and measurement criteria. Based on our evaluation, we concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our financial statements. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there were no uncertain tax positions. We do not expect our unrecognized tax positions to change significantly over the next 12 months.

	The periods subject to examination for the Company’s federal return include the 2011 tax year to the present. The Company files state income tax returns in various states which may have different statutes of limitations. Generally, state income tax returns for the years 2011 through the present are subject to examination. No material income tax interest or penalties were incurred for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012.

	Deferred income tax expense results principally from the use of different revenue and expense recognition methods for tax and financial accounting purposes, primarily related to lease accounting. The Company estimates these differences and adjusts to actual upon preparation of the income tax returns.

	The sources of these temporary differences and the related tax effects were as follows:

					December 31,
					2014			2013

					(Dollars in thousands)
	Deferred income tax assets:
		Allowance for credit losses			$	3,730		$	3,805
		Interest-rate swaps and caps				—			12
		Accrued expenses				1,092			856
		Deferred income				1,788			1,882
		Deferred compensation				958			1,641
		Other comprehensive income				11			159
		Other				190			-819
			Total deferred income tax assets			7,769			7,536

	Deferred income tax liabilities:
		Lease accounting				-21,950			-22,386
		Deferred acquisition costs				-2,889			-2,936
		Depreciation				-151			-90
			Total deferred income tax liabilities			-24,990			-25,412
				Net deferred income tax liability	$	-17,221		$	-17,876

	As of December 31, 2014, the Company has a net receivable balance of $0.9 million, due to estimated payments exceeding the calculated liability.

	As of December 31, 2014, the Company has utilized all of its federal net operating loss carryforwards generated in prior tax years.

	The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate:

		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012


	Statutory federal income tax rate		35	%			35	%			35	%
	State taxes, net of federal benefit		3.4	%			3.7	%			4.1	%
	Other permanent differences		-0.4	%			-0.5	%			0.1	%
	Interest on amended returns		—	%			-0.6	%			-0.3	%
	Other		0.1	%			—	%			-0.9	%
	Effective rate		38.1	%			37.6	%			38	%

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_EPS

Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS")	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS")	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") [Abstract]
Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS")	NOTE 13 - Earnings Per Common Share

	The Company’s restricted stock awards are paid non-forfeitable common stock dividends and thus meet the criteria of participating securities. Accordingly, EPS has been calculated using the two-class method, under which earnings are allocated to both common stock and participating securities.

	Basic EPS has been computed by dividing net income allocated to common stock by the weighted average common shares used in computing basic EPS. For the computation of basic EPS, all shares of restricted stock have been deducted from the weighted average shares outstanding.

	Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing net income allocated to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares used in computing basic EPS, further adjusted by including the dilutive impact of the exercise or conversion of common stock equivalents, such as stock options, into shares of common stock as if those securities were exercised or converted.

	The following table provides net income and shares used in computing basic and diluted EPS:

				Year Ended December 31,
				2014		2013		2012

				(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)

	Basic EPS
	Net income			$	19,350	$	16,231	$	11,697
		Less: net income allocated to participating securities			-552		-593		-500
	Net income allocated to common stock			$	18,798	$	15,638	$	11,197

	Weighted average common shares outstanding				12,887,643		12,905,110		12,739,072
		Less: Unvested restricted stock awards considered participating
			securities		-367,147		-506,985		-562,772
	Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing
			basic EPS		12,520,496		12,398,125		12,176,300
	Basic EPS			$	1.5	$	1.26	$	0.92

	Diluted EPS
	Net income allocated to common stock			$	18,798	$	15,638	$	11,197

	Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing
			basic EPS		12,520,496		12,398,125		12,176,300
		Add: Effect of dilutive stock options			55,442		87,096		83,034
	Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing
			diluted EPS		12,575,938		12,485,221		12,259,334
	Diluted EPS			$	1.49	$	1.25	$	0.91

	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, options to purchase 15,698, 23,036 and 44,911 shares of common stock were not considered in the computation of potential common shares for purposes of diluted EPS, since the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock for the respective periods.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	NOTE 14 - Stockholders’ Equity

	Stockholders’ Equity

	On November 2, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2007 Repurchase Plan, under which, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $15 million in value of its outstanding shares of common stock. On July 29, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2014 Repurchase Plan to replace the 2007 Repurchase Plan. Under the 2014 Repurchase Plan, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $15 million in value of its outstanding shares of common stock. This authority may be exercised from time to time and in such amounts as market conditions warrant. Any shares purchased under this plan are returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares of common stock. The repurchases may be made on the open market, in block trades or otherwise. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The repurchases are funded using the Company’s working capital.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company purchased 113,884 shares of its common stock in the open market under the 2007 Repurchase Plan at an average cost of $19.66 per share and 97,507 shares of its common stock in the open market under the 2014 Repurchase Plan at an average cost of $19.08 per share. The Company purchased 231 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $18.52 per share during the year ended December 31, 2013 under the 2007 Repurchase Plan. The Company purchased 33,546 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $17.91 per share during the year ended December 31, 2012 under the 2007 Repurchase Plan. At December 31, 2014, the Company had $ 13.4 million remaining in the 2014 Repurchase Plan.

	In addition to the repurchases described above, pursuant to the Company’s Equity Plans, participants may have shares withheld to cover income taxes. There were 71,673, 53,757 and 111,769 shares repurchased to cover income tax withholding in connection with shares granted under the Equity Plans during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, at average per-share costs of $22.64 , $21.65 and $14.21 , respectively.

	Regulatory Capital Requirements

	Through its issuance of FDIC-insured deposits, MBB serves as the Company’s primary funding source. Over time, MBB may offer other products and services to the Company’s customer base. MBB operates as a Utah state-chartered, Federal Reserve member commercial bank, insured by the FDIC. As a state-chartered Federal Reserve member bank, MBB is supervised by both the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions.

	MBB is subject to capital adequacy guidelines issued by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (the "FFIEC"). These risk-based capital and leverage guidelines make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banking organizations and consider off-balance sheet exposures in determining capital adequacy. The FFIEC and/or the U.S. Congress may determine to increase capital requirements in the future due to the current economic environment. Under the rules and regulations of the FFIEC, at least half of a bank's total capital is required to be "Tier 1 Capital" as defined in the regulations, comprised of common equity, retained earnings and a limited amount of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock. The remaining capital, "Tier 2 Capital," as defined in the regulations, may consist of other preferred stock, a limited amount of term subordinated debt or a limited amount of the reserve for possible credit losses. The FFIEC has also adopted minimum leverage ratios for banks, which are calculated by dividing Tier 1 Capital by total quarterly average assets. Recognizing that the risk-based capital standards principally address credit risk rather than interest rate, liquidity, operational or other risks, many banks are expected to maintain capital in excess of the minimum standards. The Company plans to provide the necessary capital to maintain MBB at “well-capitalized” status as defined by banking regulations. MBB’s Tier 1 Capital balance at December 31, 2014 was $116.0 million, which met all capital requirements to which MBB is subject and qualified MBB for “well-capitalized” status. Bank holding companies are required to comply with the Federal Reserve Board’s risk-based capital guidelines that require a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8%. At least half of the total capital is required to be Tier 1 Capital. In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the Federal Reserve Board has adopted a minimum leverage capital ratio under which a bank holding company must maintain a ratio of Tier 1 Capital to average total consolidated assets of at least 3% in the case of a bank holding company which has the highest regulatory examination rating and is not contemplating significant growth or expansion. All other bank holding companies are expected to maintain a leverage capital ratio of at least 4%. At December 31, 2014, Marlin Business Services Corp. also exceeded its regulatory capital requirements and was considered “well-capitalized” as defined by federal banking regulations.

	The following table sets forth the Tier 1 leverage ratio, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and total risk-based capital ratio for Marlin Business Services Corp. and MBB at December 31, 2014.

					Minimum Capital				Well-Capitalized Capital
		Actual			Requirement				Requirement
		Ratio		Amount	Ratio	-1	Amount		Ratio		Amount

		(Dollars in thousands)
	Tier 1 Leverage Capital
	Marlin Business Services Corp.	23.43%	$	173,948	4%		$	29,699	5%		$	37,123
	Marlin Business Bank	17.29%	$	115,963	5%		$	33,534	5%		$	33,534
	Tier 1 Risk-based Capital
	Marlin Business Services Corp.	26.14%	$	173,948	4%		$	26,619	6%		$	39,929
	Marlin Business Bank	18.19%	$	115,963	6%		$	38,261	6%		$	38,261
	Total Risk-based Capital
	Marlin Business Services Corp.	27.39%	$	182,269	8%		$	53,239	10%		$	66,548
	Marlin Business Bank	19.44%	$	123,939	15%		$	95,652	10%	-1	$	63,768

	(1) MBB is required to maintain “well-capitalized” status and must also maintain a total risk-based capital ratio greater than 15% pursuant to an agreement entered into by and among MBB, the Company, MLC and the FDIC in conjunction with the opening of MBB (the “FDIC Agreement”).

	Prompt Corrective Action. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”) requires the federal regulators to take prompt corrective action against any undercapitalized institution. Five capital categories have been established under federal banking regulations: well-capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. Well-capitalized institutions significantly exceed the required minimum level for each relevant capital measure. Adequately capitalized institutions include depository institutions that meet but do not significantly exceed the required minimum level for each relevant capital measure. Undercapitalized institutions consist of those that fail to meet the required minimum level for one or more relevant capital measures. Significantly undercapitalized characterizes depository institutions with capital levels significantly below the minimum requirements for any relevant capital measure. Critically undercapitalized refers to depository institutions with minimal capital and at serious risk for government seizure.

	Under certain circumstances, a well-capitalized, adequately capitalized or undercapitalized institution may be treated as if the institution were in the next lower capital category. A depository institution is generally prohibited from making capital distributions, including paying dividends, or paying management fees to a holding company if the institution would thereafter be undercapitalized. Institutions that are adequately capitalized but not well-capitalized cannot accept, renew or roll over brokered deposits except with a waiver from the FDIC and are subject to restrictions on the interest rates that can be paid on such deposits. Undercapitalized institutions may not accept, renew or roll over brokered deposits.

	The federal bank regulatory agencies are permitted or, in certain cases, required to take certain actions with respect to institutions falling within one of the three undercapitalized categories. Depending on the level of an institution’s capital, the agency’s corrective powers include, among other things:

	• prohibiting the payment of principal and interest on subordinated debt;
	• prohibiting the holding company from making distributions without prior regulatory approval;
	• placing limits on asset growth and restrictions on activities;
	• placing additional restrictions on transactions with affiliates;
	• restricting the interest rate the institution may pay on deposits;
	• prohibiting the institution from accepting deposits from correspondent banks; and
	• in the most severe cases, appointing a conservator or receiver for the institution.
	A banking institution that is undercapitalized is required to submit a capital restoration plan, and such a plan will not be accepted unless, among other things, the banking institution’s holding company guarantees the plan up to a certain specified amount. Any such guarantee from a depository institution’s holding company is entitled to a priority of payment in bankruptcy.

	Pursuant to the FDIC Agreement entered into in conjunction with the opening of MBB, MBB must keep its total risk-based capital ratio above 15%. MBB’s total risk-based capital ratio of 19.44% at December 31, 2014 exceeded the threshold for “well capitalized” status under the applicable laws and regulations, and also exceeded the 15% minimum total risk-based capital ratio required in the FDIC Agreement.

	Dividends. The Federal Reserve Board has issued policy statements requiring insured banks and bank holding companies to have an established assessment process for maintaining capital commensurate with their overall risk profile. Such assessment process may affect the ability of the organizations to pay dividends. Although generally organizations may pay dividends only out of current operating earnings, dividends may be paid if the distribution is prudent relative to the organization’s financial position and risk profile, after consideration of current and prospective economic conditions.

	In addition to the Company’s regular quarterly dividend, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share on September 4, 2013. The special dividend was paid on September 26, 2013 to shareholders of record on the close of business on September 16, 2013, which resulted in a dividend payment of approximately $26.0 million

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	NOTE 15 - Stock-Based Compensation

	Under the terms of the Company’s 2014 Equity Compensation Plan (approved by the Company’s shareholders on June 3, 2014) (the “2014 Plan”), employees, certain consultants and advisors and non-employee members of the Company’s Board of Directors have the opportunity to receive incentive and nonqualified grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other equity-based awards as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. These award programs are used to attract, retain and motivate employees and to encourage individuals in key management roles to retain stock. The Company has a policy of issuing new shares to satisfy awards under the 2014 Plan. The aggregate number of shares under the 2014 Plan that may be issued pursuant to stock options or restricted stock grants is 1,200,000 with not more than 1,000,000 of such shares shall be available for issuance as restricted stock grants. There were 1,084,920 shares available for future grants under the 2014 Plan as of December 31, 2014, of which 884,920 shares were available to be issued as restricted stock grants.

	Total stock-based compensation expense was $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Total stock-based compensation expense was $2.6 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements increased cash provided by financing activities and decreased cash provided by operating activities by $0.8 million, $1.1 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	Stock Options

	In previous years, stock option awards were issued as part of the Company’s overall compensation strategy.

	Option awards were generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant and have 7- to 10-year contractual terms. All options issued contain service conditions based on the participant’s continued service with the Company, and provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control as defined in the 2014 Plan. Employee stock options generally vest over four years. In previous years, the Company also issued stock options to independent directors. These options generally vest in one year.

	There were no stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

	A summary of option activity for the each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 follows:

				Weighted
				Average
		Number of		Exercise Price
	Options	Shares		Per Share

	Outstanding, December 31, 2011	475,217		$	10.93
	Granted	—			—
	Exercised	-89,900			9.47
	Forfeited	-17,154			10.33
	Expired	-4,644			19.78
	Outstanding, December 31, 2012	363,519		$	11.21
	Granted	—			—
	Exercised	-127,957			11.91
	Forfeited	-4,229			10.38
	Expired	-12,416			18.48
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013	218,917		$	10.4
	Granted	—			—
	Exercised	-14,469			10.66
	Forfeited	—			—
	Expired	-11,097			13.1
	Outstanding, December 31, 2014	193,351		$	10.23

	During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized total compensation expense related to options of $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
	There were 14,469 , 127,957 and 89,900 stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The total pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $0.1 million, $1.7 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2014:

		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable

						Weighted	Weighted		Aggregate			Weighted	Weighted		Aggregate
						Average	Average		Intrinsic			Average	Average		Intrinsic
	Range of			Number		Remaining	Exercise		Value		Number	Remaining	Exercise		Value
	Exercise Prices			Outstanding		Life (Years)	Price		(In thousands)		Exercisable	Life (Years)	Price		(In thousands)
	$	7.17 - 9.52		128,394		0.5		9.13		1,464	50,862	1		8.53		610
	$	12.08 - 12.41		64,957		2.4		12.39		529	49,259	2.4		12.38		401
				193,351		1.1		10.23	$	1,993	100,121	1.7		10.42	$	1,011

	The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $20.53 as of December 31, 2014, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date.

	As of December 31, 2014, there was no future compensation cost related to non-vested stock options not yet recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations based on the most probable performance assumptions. As of December 31, 2014, $0.5 million of additional potential compensation cost related to non-vested stock options has not been recognized due to performance targets not being achieved. However, in certain circumstances, these options may be subject to vesting prior to their expiration dates. The weighted average remaining term of these options is approximately 1.1 years.

	Restricted Stock Awards

	Restricted stock awards provide that, during the applicable vesting periods, the shares awarded may not be sold or transferred by the participant. The vesting period for restricted stock awards generally ranges from three to 10 years. All awards issued contain service conditions based on the participant’s continued service with the Company, and provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control as defined in the 2014 Plan.

	The vesting of certain restricted shares may be accelerated to a minimum of three years based on achievement of various individual performance measures. Acceleration of expense for awards based on individual performance factors occurs when the achievement of the performance criteria is determined.

	In addition, the Company has issued certain shares under a Management Stock Ownership Program. Under this program, restrictions on the shares lapse at the end of 10 years but may lapse (vest) in a minimum of three years if the employee continues in service at the Company and owns a matching number of other common shares in addition to the restricted shares.

Of the total restricted stock awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2014, 44,979 shares may be subject to accelerated vesting based on individual performance factors; no shares have vesting contingent upon performance factors. Vesting was accelerated in 2014, 2013 and 2012 on certain awards based on the achievement of certain performance criteria determined annually, as described below.

The Company also issues restricted stock to non-employee independent directors. These shares generally vest in seven years from the grant date or six months following the director’s termination from Board of Directors service.

The following table summarizes the activity of the non-vested restricted stock during the each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014:

			Weighted
			Average
			Grant-Date
Non-vested restricted stock	Shares		Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2011	790,484		$	9.96
Granted	92,689			14.69
Vested	-327,707			8.08
Forfeited	-31,499			10.49
Outstanding at December 31, 2012	523,967		$	11.94
Granted	163,417			20.29
Vested	-160,738			11.05
Forfeited	-32,184			16.83
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	494,462		$	14.67
Granted	118,293			18.72
Vested	-246,284			14.36
Forfeited	-20,435			19.46
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	346,036		$	15.99

During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted restricted stock awards with grant date fair values totaling $2.2 million, $3.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

As vesting occurs, or is deemed likely to occur, compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period and additional paid-in capital is increased. The Company recognized $2.0 million, $2.4 million and $2.5 million of compensation expense related to restricted stock for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Of the $2.0 million total compensation expense related to restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately $0.6 million related to accelerated vesting during the first quarter of 2014, based on the achievement of certain performance criteria determined annually. Of the $2.4 million total compensation expense related to restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2013, approximately $0.4 million related to accelerated vesting during the first quarter of 2013, which was also based on the achievement of certain performance criteria determined annually.

As of December 31, 2014, there was $3.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock compensation scheduled to be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.0 years. In the event individual performance targets are achieved, $1.4 million of the unrecognized compensation cost would accelerate to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.9 years. In addition, certain of the awards granted may result in the issuance of 44,198 additional shares of stock if achievement of certain targets is greater than 100%. The expense related to the additional shares awarded will be dependent on the Company’s stock price when the achievement level is determined.

The fair values of shares that vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $5.4 million, $3.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In May 2012, the Company’s shareholders approved the adoption of the Company’s 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2012 ESPP”). Under the terms of the 2012 ESPP, employees have the opportunity to set aside up to 10% of their compensation (subject to certain maximums) and to purchase shares of common stock during designated offering periods at a price equal to the lesser of 95% of the fair market value per share on the first day of the offering period or the fair market value per share on the purchase date. The aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the 2012 ESPP is 140,000. During the years ended 2014 and 2013 14,428 and 14,727 shares, respectively, of common stock were sold for $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, pursuant to the terms of the 2012 ESPP. As of December 31, 2014, there were 102,057 shares remaining available for issuance under the 2012 ESPP.

Employee_401k_Plan

Employee 401(k) Plan	12 Months Ended
Employee 401(k) Plan	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee 401 K Plan [Abstract]
Employee 401(k) Plan	NOTE 16 - Employee 401(k) Plan

	The Company adopted a 401(k) plan (the “401(k) Plan”) which originally became effective as of January 1, 1997. The Company’s employees are entitled to participate in the 401(k) Plan, which provides savings and investment opportunities. Employees can contribute up to the maximum annual amount allowable per Internal Revenue Service guidelines. Effective July 1, 2007, the 401(k) Plan provides for Company contributions equal to 25% of an employee’s contribution percentage up to a maximum employee contribution of 6%. The Company’s Board of Directors voted to authorize the doubling of the required match for the calendar year 2012. The Company’s contributions to the 401(k) Plan for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were approximately $0.1 million, $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	NOTE 17 - Related Party Transactions

	The Company obtains all of its commercial, healthcare and other insurance coverage through The Selzer Company, an insurance broker located in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Richard Dyer, the brother of Daniel P. Dyer, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, is the President of The Selzer Company. The Company does not have any contractual arrangement with The Selzer Group or Richard Dyer, nor does it pay either of them any direct fees. Insurance premiums paid to The Selzer Company were $0.4 million, $0.5 million and $0.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Condensed_Financial_Informatio

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company	12 Months Ended
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure	NOTE 18 – Parent Company
	Summarized financial information of the parent company is as follows:

	Parent Company – Balance Sheet

					December 31,
						2014			2013

					(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)

	ASSETS
	Investment in and advances to subsidiaries:
	Bank subsidiary				$	115,978		$	95,254
	Nonbank subsidiaries					57,986			67,784
	Total assets				$	173,964		$	163,038

	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Total liabilities					-			-

	Stockholders’ equity:
	Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized;
	12,838,449 and 12,994,758 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and
		2013, respectively				128			130
	Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued					-			-
	Additional paid-in capital					89,130			91,730
	Stock subscription receivable					-2			-2
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss					-17			-257
	Retained earnings					84,725			71,437
		Total stockholders’ equity				173,964			163,038
				Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	173,964		$	163,038

	Parent Company – Income Statement

					Year Ended December 31,
					2014			2013			2012

					(Dollars in thousands)

	Income:
	Dividends from nonbank subsidiaries				$	11,789		$	42,537		$	15,741
	Dividends from bank subsidiary					-			-			-
		Total revenue				11,789			42,537			15,741

		Total expense				-			-			-

		Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed
		net income of subsidiaries				11,789			42,537			15,741

	Income tax (benefit) expense					-			-			-

	Equity in undistributed income (loss):
	Bank subsidiary					20,484			16,167			9,788
	Nonbank subsidiaries					-12,923			-42,473			-13,832
	Net Income				$	19,350		$	16,231		$	11,697
	Other comprehensive income:
	Amortization of net deferred losses on
	cash flow hedge derivatives					-			-			53
	Increase (decrease) in fair value of securities available for sale					388			-506			36
	Tax effect					-148			194			-35
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)					240			-312			54
	Comprehensive income				$	19,590		$	15,919		$	11,751

	Parent Company – Statement of Cash Flows

				Year Ended December 31,
				2014			2013			2012
				(Dollars in thousands)


Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income			$	19,350		$	16,321		$	11,697
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from
	operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed net (income) losses of subsidiaries				-19,350			-424			4,044
			Net cash provided by operating activities		-			15,807			15,741
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital returned from nonbank subsidiaries				11,789			26,730			-
	Capital contributed to subsidiaries				-407			-11,794			-10,987
			Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		11,382			14,936			-10,987
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Issuances of common stock				253			270			136
	Repurchases of common stock				-5,727			-1,168			-2,189
	Dividends paid to common stockholders				-6,062			-31,369			-3,552
	Exercise of stock options				154			1,524			851
			Net cash used in financing activities		-11,382			-30,743			-4,754
Net increase in total cash and cash equivalents					-			-			-
Total cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period					-			-			-
Total cash and cash equivalents, end of period				$	-		$	-		$	-

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Events Subsequent to Year-End	NOTE 19 - Events Subsequent to Year-End

	The Company declared a dividend of $0.13 per share on February 4, 2015. The quarterly dividend, which amounted to a dividend payment of approximately $1.6 million, was paid on February 26, 2015 to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 16, 2015. It represented the Company’s fourteenth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. The payment of future dividends will be subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors.

	On January 7, 2015, the Company’s affiliate, MRC, amended its $75.0 million borrowing facility. The amendment changed the maturity date of the facility from January 7, 2015 to April 8, 2015.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	Supplementary Data

	The selected unaudited quarterly financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes.

	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

		Fiscal Year Quarters
		First		Second		Third		Fourth

			(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	Interest income	$	16,737	$	16,740	$	16,705	$	16,582
	Fee income		3,685		3,450		3,881		3,904
	Interest and fee income		20,422		20,190		20,586		20,486
	Interest expense		1,181		1,216		1,250		1,318
	Provision for credit losses		1,732		2,124		2,706		2,554
	Income tax expense		2,900		2,921		3,039		3,062
	Net income		4,643		4,936		4,904		4,867
	Basic earnings per share		0.36		0.38		0.38		0.38
	Diluted earnings per share		0.36		0.38		0.38		0.38
	Cash dividends declared per share		0.11		0.11		0.125		0.125
	Net investment in leases and loans		600,516		615,132		618,691		629,507
	Total assets		741,036		736,245		740,185		758,449

	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Interest income	$	15,057	$	15,732	$	16,286	$	16,610
	Fee income		3,175		3,148		3,410		3,657
	Interest and fee income		18,232		18,880		19,696		20,267
	Interest expense		1,256		1,166		1,036		1,087
	Provision for credit losses		2,164		1,893		2,303		3,257
	Income tax expense		2,346		2,469		2,870		2,084
	Net income⁽¹⁾		3,651		4,467		4,687		3,426
	Basic earnings per share		0.29		0.35		0.37		0.26
	Diluted earnings per share		0.28		0.34		0.36		0.26
	Cash dividends declared per share⁽²⁾		0.1		0.1		2.11		0.11
	Net investment in leases and loans		525,901		556,309		576,377		597,075
	Total assets		639,640		679,539		673,151		702,207

	Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 reflects an after-tax adjustment charge of approximately $1.3 million, of $0.10 diluted earnings per share, due to the departure of the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.

	As previously disclosed, in addition to the Company’s regular quarterly dividend, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share on September 4, 2013.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. MLC and MBB are managed together as a single business segment and are aggregated for financial reporting purposes as they exhibit similar economic characteristics, share the same leasing portfolio and have one product offering. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates

	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used when accounting for income recognition, the residual values of leased equipment, the allowance for credit losses, deferred initial direct costs and fees, late fee receivables, the fair value of financial instruments, self-insurance reserves, and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents

	Cash and cash equivalents include cash and interest-bearing money market funds. For purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restricted Interest-Earning Deposits with Banks

	Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks consist primarily of an interest-earning trust account related to the Company’s secured debt facility. The balance also includes amounts due from securitizations representing reimbursements of servicing fees and excess spread income.
Net Investment in Leases and Loans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Net Investment in Leases and Loans

	As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company uses the direct finance method of accounting to record its direct financing leases and related interest income. At the inception of a lease, the Company records as an asset, the aggregate future minimum lease payments receivable, plus the estimated residual value of the leased equipment, less unearned lease income. Residual values are established at lease inception based on our estimate of the expected fair value of the equipment at the end of the lease term. Residual values may be realized at lease termination from lease extensions, sales or other dispositions of leased equipment. Estimates are based on industry data, management’s experience, and historical performance.

	The Company records an estimated residual value at lease inception for all fair market value and fixed purchase option leases based on a percentage of the equipment cost of the asset being leased. The percentages used depend on equipment type and term. In setting estimated residual values, the Company focuses its analysis primarily on the Company’s total historical and expected realization statistics pertaining to sales of equipment. In subsequent evaluations for the impairment of the booked residual values, the Company reviews historical realization statistics including lease renewals and equipment sales. Anticipated renewal income is not included in the determination of fair value; however, it is one of the ways that fair value may be realized at the end of the lease term.

	At the end of an original lease term, lessees may choose to purchase the equipment, renew the lease or return the equipment to the Company. The Company receives income from lease renewals when the lessee elects to retain the equipment longer than the original term of the lease. This income, net of appropriate periodic reductions in the estimated residual values of the related equipment, is included in fee income as net residual income.

	When a lessee elects to return equipment at lease termination, the equipment is transferred to other assets at the lower of its basis or fair market value. The Company generally sells returned equipment to independent third parties, rather than leasing the equipment a second time. The Company generally charges off the value of equipment in other assets for longer than 120 days. Any loss recognized on transferring equipment to other assets and any gain or loss realized on the sale or disposal of equipment to a lessee or to others is included in fee income as net residual income.

	Based on the Company’s experience, the amount of ultimate realization of the residual value tends to relate more to the customer’s election at the end of the lease term to enter into a renewal period, to purchase the leased equipment or to return the leased equipment than it does to the equipment type. Management performs reviews of the estimated residual values and historic realization statistics no less frequently than quarterly and any impairment, if other than temporary, is recognized in the current period.

	Initial direct costs and fees related to lease originations are deferred as part of the investment and amortized over the lease term. Unearned lease income is the amount by which the total lease receivable plus the estimated residual value exceeds the cost of the equipment. Unearned lease income, net of initial direct costs and fees, is recognized as revenue over the lease term using the effective interest method.

Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Allowance for Credit Losses

	In accordance with the Contingencies Topic of the FASB ASC, we maintain an allowance for credit losses at an amount sufficient to absorb losses inherent in our existing lease and loan portfolios as of the reporting dates based on our projection of probable net credit losses. We evaluate our portfolios on a pooled basis, due to their composition of small balance, homogenous accounts with similar general credit risk characteristics, diversified among a large cross-section of variables including industry, geography, equipment type, obligor and vendor.

	We generally consider both quantitative and qualitative factors in determining the allowance for credit losses. Quantitative factors considered include a migration analysis stratified by industry classification, historic delinquencies and charge-offs, and a static pool analysis of historic recoveries. A migration analysis is a technique used to estimate the likelihood that an account will progress through the various delinquency stages and ultimately charge off. As part of our quantitative analysis we may also consider specifically identified pools of leases separately from the migration analysis, whenever certain identified pools are not expected to perform consistently with their credit characteristics or the portfolio as a whole. These lease pools may be analyzed for impairment separately from the migration analysis and a specific reserve established.

	Qualitative factors that may result in further adjustments to the quantitative analysis include items such as forecasting uncertainties, changes in the composition of our lease and loan portfolios (including geography, industry, equipment type and vendor source), seasonality, economic or business conditions and emerging trends, business practices or policies at the reporting date that are different from the periods used in the quantitative analysis.

	The various factors used in the analysis are reviewed periodically, and no less frequently than quarterly. We then establish an allowance for credit losses for the projected probable net credit losses inherent in the portfolio based on this analysis. A provision is charged against earnings to maintain the allowance for credit losses at the appropriate level. Our policy is to generally charge-off against the allowance the estimated unrecoverable portion of accounts once they reach 120 or more days delinquent.

	Our projections of probable net credit losses are inherently uncertain, and as a result we cannot predict with certainty the amount of such losses. Changes in economic conditions, the risk characteristics and composition of the portfolio, bankruptcy laws, and other factors could impact our actual and projected net credit losses and the related allowance for credit losses. To the extent we add new leases and loans to our portfolios, or to the degree credit quality is worse than expected, we record expense to increase the allowance for credit losses to reflect the estimated net losses inherent in our portfolios. Actual losses may vary from current estimates.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment

	The Company records property and equipment at cost. Equipment capitalized under capital leases is recorded at the present value of the minimum lease payments due over the lease term. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets or lease term, whichever is shorter. The Company generally uses depreciable lives that range from three to seven years based on equipment type.
Other Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Other Assets

	Included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are deferred transaction costs associated with term note securitization transactions, income taxes receivable, prepaid expenses, accrued fee income, progress payments on equipment purchased to lease and Federal Reserve Bank stock. Deferred transactions costs associated with term note securitization transactions were amortized over the estimated lives of the related term note securitization transactions using a method which approximates the effective interest method.

Securitizations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Securitizations

	In connection with its term note securitization transactions, the Company previously established a bankruptcy remote special-purpose subsidiary (“SPE”) and issued term debt to institutional investors. These SPEs were considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”) under U.S. GAAP. The Company was required to consolidate VIEs in which it was deemed to be the primary beneficiary through having (1) power over the significant activities of the entity and (2) an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which were potentially significant to the VIE. The Company serviced the assets of its VIEs and retained equity and/or residual interests. Accordingly, assets and related debt of these VIEs were included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s leases and restricted interest-earning deposits with banks were assigned as collateral for these borrowings and there was no further recourse to our general credit. Collateral in excess of these borrowings represented the Company’s maximum loss exposure.
Interest Income Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Interest Income

	Interest income is recognized under the effective interest method. The effective interest method of income recognition applies a constant rate of interest equal to the internal rate of return on each lease at inception.

	The Company’s lease portfolio consists of homogenous small balance accounts with an average balance less than $10,000 across a large cross section of credit variables such as state, equipment type, obligor, vendor and industry category. Based on the historical payment behavior of the Company’s lease portfolio as a whole, payments are considered reasonably assured when a lease’s delinquency status is less than 90 days. Therefore, when a lease or loan is 90 days or more delinquent, the contract is classified as non-accrual and interest income recognition is discontinued. Interest income recognition resumes on a contract when the lessee makes payments sufficient to bring the contract’s status to less than 90 days delinquent.

	Modifications resulting in renegotiated leases may include reductions in payment and extensions in term. However, such renegotiated leases are not granted concessions regarding implicit rates or reductions in total amounts due. Modifications may be granted on a one-time basis in situations that indicate the lessee is experiencing a temporary, timing issue and has a high likelihood of success with a revised payment plan. After a modification, a lease’s accrual status is based on compliance with the modified terms.

Fee Income and Other Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fee Income

	Fee income consists of fees for delinquent lease and loan payments, cash collected on early termination of leases and net residual income. Net residual income includes income from lease renewals and gains and losses on the realization of residual values of leased equipment disposed at the end of a lease’s term. Residual income is recognized as earned.

	Fee income from delinquent lease payments is recognized on an accrual basis based on anticipated collection rates. At a minimum of every quarter, an analysis of anticipated collection rates is performed based on updates to collection history. Adjustments in the anticipated collection rate assumptions are made as needed based on this analysis. Other fees are recognized when received.

	Other Income

	Other income includes various administrative transaction fees and fees received from lease syndications, recognized as earned.

Insurance Income Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Insurance Income

	Insurance income is recognized on an accrual basis as earned over the term of each lease. Generally, insurance payments that are 120 days or more past due are charged against income. Ceding commissions, losses and loss adjustment expenses are recorded in the period incurred and netted against insurance income.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Loss on Derivatives

	Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are recognized immediately in loss on derivatives.
Securities Available for Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Securities Available for Sale

	Securities available for sale consist of mutual funds and municipal bonds that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Unrealized holding gains or losses of all securities available for sale, net of related deferred income taxes, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices in active markets, if available. If quoted prices in active markets are not available, fair values are based on prices obtained from third-party pricing vendors. See Note 11 for more information on fair value measurement of securities.
Initial Direct Costs and Fees, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Initial Direct Costs and Fees

	We defer initial direct costs incurred and fees received to originate our leases and loans in accordance with the Receivables Topic and the Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs Subtopic of the FASB ASC. The initial direct costs and fees we defer are part of the net investment in leases and loans and are amortized to interest income using the effective interest method. We defer third-party commission costs, as well as certain internal costs directly related to the origination activity. Costs subject to deferral include evaluating each prospective customer’s financial condition, evaluating and recording guarantees and other security arrangements, negotiating terms, preparing and processing documents and closing each transaction. The fees we defer are documentation fees collected at inception. The realization of the initial direct costs, net of fees deferred, is predicated on the net future cash flows generated by our lease and loan portfolios.

Common Stock and Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Common Stock and Equity

	On November 2, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2007 Repurchase Plan, under which, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $15 million in value of its outstanding shares of common stock. On July 29, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2014 Repurchase Plan to replace the 2007 Repurchase Plan. Under the 2014 Repurchase Plan, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $15 million in value of its outstanding shares of common stock on the open market. The par value of the shares repurchased is charged to common stock with the excess of the purchase price over par charged against any available additional paid-in capital.

Financing Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Financing Related Costs
	Financing related costs primarily consist of bank commitment fees paid to our financing sources on the unused portion of loan facility. These fees are recognized as incurred.

Stock-based Compensation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation

	The Compensation—Stock Compensation Topic of the FASB ASC establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requires all entities to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees and non-employees, except for equity instruments held by employee share ownership plans.

	The Company measures stock-based compensation cost at grant date, based on the fair value of the awards ultimately expected to vest. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period. We generally use the Black-Scholes valuation model to measure the fair value of our stock options utilizing various assumptions with respect to expected holding period, risk-free interest rates, stock price volatility, and dividend yield. The assumptions are based on management’s judgment concerning future events.

	The fair value calculations for the one-time stock option exchange program the Company effected through an October 28, 2009 amendment to its 2003 Equity Compensation Plan were based on a binomial valuation model which considered many variables, such as the volatility of our stock and the expected term of an option, including consideration of the ratio of stock price to the exercise price at which exercise is expected to occur. The binomial valuation model was used for both the surrendered stock options and the new replacement options under the stock option exchange program.

	As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company uses its judgment in estimating the amount of awards that are expected to be forfeited, with subsequent revisions to the assumptions if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The vesting of certain restricted shares may be accelerated to a minimum of three years based on achievement of various individual performance measures. Acceleration of expense for awards based on individual performance factors occurs when the achievement of the performance criteria is determined.

	Non-forfeitable dividends paid on shares of restricted stock are recorded to retained earnings for shares that are expected to vest and to compensation expense for shares that are not expected to vest.

Income Taxes, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes

	The Income Taxes Topic of the FASB ASC requires the use of the asset and liability method under which deferred taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences.

	Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any necessary valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. The process involves summarizing temporary differences resulting from the different treatment of items, such as leases, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities which are included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management then assesses the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income or tax carry-back availability and, to the extent our management believes recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. To the extent that we establish a valuation allowance in a period, an expense is recorded within the tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no uncertain tax positions. The periods subject to examination for the Company’s federal return include the 2011 tax year to the present. The Company files state income tax returns in various states which may have different statutes of limitations. Generally, state income tax returns for the years 2011 through the present are subject to examination. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has a net receivable balance of $0.9 million, due to estimated payments exceeding the calculated liability.

	The Company records penalties and accrued interest related to taxes, including penalties and interest related to uncertain tax positions, in income tax expense. Such adjustments have historically been minimal and immaterial to our financial results.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings Per Share

	The Company’s restricted stock awards are paid non-forfeitable common stock dividends and thus meet the criteria of participating securities. Accordingly, earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated using the two-class method, under which earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. All shares of restricted stock are deducted from the weighted average shares outstanding for the computation of basic EPS.

	Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period including the dilutive impact of the exercise or conversion of common stock equivalents, such as stock options, into shares of common stock as if those securities were exercised or converted.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. Under the new guidance, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This guidance also changes an entity’s requirements when presenting, for each comparative period, the assets and liabilities of a disposal group that includes a discontinued operation. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity, or a business or nonprofit activity. The guidance is effective interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated earnings, financial position or cash flows of the Company.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, or statement of cash flows of the Company.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. Under the new guidance, it is required that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. This guidance also requires that the performance target not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, or statement of cash flows of the Company.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. Under the new guidance, an entity’s management should evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The guidance is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of the new requirements is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, or statement of cash flows of the Company.

Self Insurance Reserve, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Self-Insurance

	Beginning in 2014, the Company assumed financial risk for providing health care benefits to its employees through a self-insured group health plan. We estimate the liabilities associated with this risk by considering historical claims experience.

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Net Investment in Leases and Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Net Investment in Leases and Loans (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Net Investment in Leases and Loans [Abstract]
Components of Net Investment in Leases and Loans [Table Text Block]		December 31,
		2014		2013

		(Dollars in thousands)

	Minimum lease payments receivable	$	710,801	$	682,081
	Estimated residual value of equipment		27,458		28,396
	Unearned lease income, net of initial direct costs and fees deferred		-98,738		-103,258
	Security deposits		-2,600		-2,631
	Loans, including unamortized deferred fees and costs		1,123		954
	Allowance for credit losses		-8,537		-8,467
		$	629,507	$	597,075
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Receivable and Amortization of Unearned Lease Income [Table Text Block]		Minimum Lease
		Payments		Income
		Receivable		Amortization

		(Dollars in thousands)

	Period Ending December 31,
	2015	$	300,895	$	52,290
	2016		207,004		28,153
	2017		122,305		12,841
	2018		59,282		4,565
	2019		20,201		855
	Thereafter		1,114		34
		$	710,801	$	98,738

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Ta

Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance For Credit Losses [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Losses on Finance Receivables [Table Text Block]		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012

		(Dollars in thousands)
	Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period	$	8,467	$	6,488	$	5,353
	Charge-offs		-11,463		-9,499		-6,358
	Recoveries		2,417		1,861		1,573
	Net charge-offs		-9,046		-7,638		-4,785
	Provision for credit losses		9,116		9,617		5,920
	Allowance for credit losses, end of period⁽¹⁾	$	8,537	$	8,467	$	6,488

	Net charge-offs to average total
	finance receivables ⁽²⁾		1.50%		1.41%		1.11%

	Allowance for credit losses to total
	finance receivables, end of period ⁽²⁾		1.36%		1.42%		1.30%

	Average total finance receivables ⁽²⁾	$	602,923	$	540,717	$	432,829
	Total finance receivables, end of period ⁽²⁾	$	627,922	$	595,253	$	500,203

	Delinquencies greater than 60 days past due	$	3,602	$	3,204	$	2,444
	Delinquencies greater than 60 days past due ⁽³⁾		0.51%		0.47%		0.42%
	Allowance for credit losses to delinquent
	accounts greater than 60 days past due ⁽³⁾		237.01%		264.26%		265.47%

	Non-accrual leases and loans, end of period	$	1,742	$	1,665	$	1,395
	Renegotiated leases and loans, end of period	$	1,014	$	815	$	862

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Property and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net [Table Text Block]			December 31,
			2014		2013		Depreciable Life

			(Dollars in thousands)

	Furniture and equipment		$	2,784	$	2,792	7 years
	Computer systems and equipment			10,690		10,094	3-5 years
	Leasehold improvements			1,170		919	Shorter of estimated useful life
							or remaining lease term
	Total property and equipment			14,644		13,805
		Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-11,798		-11,540
	Property and equipment, net		$	2,846	$	2,265

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Other Assets (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]		December 31,
		2014		2013

		(Dollars in thousands)

	Accrued fees receivable	$	2,465	$	2,062
	Deferred transaction costs		—		110
	Prepaid expenses		1,748		2,011
	Income taxes receivable (See Note 12 for further discussion)		854		2,580
	Other		3,250		3,414
		$	8,317	$	10,177

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital And Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Capital And Operating Leases Table [Text Block]		Future Minimum Lease Payment Obligations
			Capital		Operating
	Period Ending December 31,		Leases		Leases		Total

		(Dollars in thousands)
	2015		$	102	$	1,460	$	1,562
	2016			102		1,476		1,578
	2017			77		1,483		1,560
	2018			—		1,428		1,428
	2019			—		1,394		1,394
	Thereafter			—		670		670
	Total minimum lease payments		$	281	$	7,911	$	8,192
	Less: amount representing interest			-21
	Present value of minimum lease payments		$	260

Deposits_Tables

Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Deposits (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Contractual Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
Contractual Maturities Of Time Deposits [Table Text Block]		Scheduled
		Maturities
		(Dollars in thousands)

	Period Ending December 31,
	2015	$	210,649
	2016		142,055
	2017		100,763
	2018		35,170
	2019		14,093
		$	502,730

Longterm_Borrowings_Tables

Long-term Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Long-term Borrowings (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Borrowings [Abstract]
Schedule Of Debt Collateral [Table Text Block]				December 31,
				2014		2013

				(Dollars in thousands)

	Long-term Loan Facilities			$	4,569	$	14,999
Schedule Of Compliance With Debt Covenant Requirements [Table Text Block]		Actual⁽¹⁾	Requirement
	Debt-to-equity ratio maximum	3.16 to 1	5.5 to 1
	Maximum servicer senior leverage ratio	0 to 1	5.0 to 1
	Maximum portfolio delinquency ratio	0.51%	3.50%
	Maximum gross charge-off ratio	1.88%	7.00%

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Di1

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
			Fair Value Measurements Using				Fair Value Measurements Using
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 1		Level 2

			(Dollars in thousands)

	Assets
		Securities available for sale	$	3,281	$	2,441	$	3,140	$	2,247
Schedule of Carrying Amount and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Table Text Block]			31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
			Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
			Amount		Value		Amount		Value

			(Dollars in thousands)

	Assets
		Cash and cash equivalents	$	110,656	$	110,656	$	85,653	$	85,653
		Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks		711		711		1,273		1,273
		Loans		1,123		1,123		954		954

	Liabilities
		Deposits	$	550,119	$	549,578	$	503,038	$	502,937

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]					Year Ended December 31,
					2014			2013			2012

					(Dollars in thousands)

	Current:
		Federal			$	10,212		$	9,112		$	9,045
		State				1,764			1,325			1,143
			Total current			11,976			10,437			10,188
	Deferred
		Federal				91			-811			-3,077
		State				-145			143			46
			Total deferred			-54			-668			-3,031
	Total income tax expense				$	11,922		$	9,769		$	7,157
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]					December 31,
					2014			2013

					(Dollars in thousands)
	Deferred income tax assets:
		Allowance for credit losses			$	3,730		$	3,805
		Interest-rate swaps and caps				—			12
		Accrued expenses				1,092			856
		Deferred income				1,788			1,882
		Deferred compensation				958			1,641
		Other comprehensive income				11			159
		Other				190			-819
			Total deferred income tax assets			7,769			7,536

	Deferred income tax liabilities:
		Lease accounting				-21,950			-22,386
		Deferred acquisition costs				-2,889			-2,936
		Depreciation				-151			-90
			Total deferred income tax liabilities			-24,990			-25,412
				Net deferred income tax liability	$	-17,221		$	-17,876
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012


	Statutory federal income tax rate		35	%			35	%			35	%
	State taxes, net of federal benefit		3.4	%			3.7	%			4.1	%
	Other permanent differences		-0.4	%			-0.5	%			0.1	%
	Interest on amended returns		—	%			-0.6	%			-0.3	%
	Other		0.1	%			—	%			-0.9	%
	Effective rate		38.1	%			37.6	%			38	%

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]				Year Ended December 31,
				2014		2013		2012

				(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)

	Basic EPS
	Net income			$	19,350	$	16,231	$	11,697
		Less: net income allocated to participating securities			-552		-593		-500
	Net income allocated to common stock			$	18,798	$	15,638	$	11,197

	Weighted average common shares outstanding				12,887,643		12,905,110		12,739,072
		Less: Unvested restricted stock awards considered participating
			securities		-367,147		-506,985		-562,772
	Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing
			basic EPS		12,520,496		12,398,125		12,176,300
	Basic EPS			$	1.5	$	1.26	$	0.92

	Diluted EPS
	Net income allocated to common stock			$	18,798	$	15,638	$	11,197

	Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing
			basic EPS		12,520,496		12,398,125		12,176,300
		Add: Effect of dilutive stock options			55,442		87,096		83,034
	Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing
			diluted EPS		12,575,938		12,485,221		12,259,334
	Diluted EPS			$	1.49	$	1.25	$	0.91

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table Text Block]					Minimum Capital				Well-Capitalized Capital
		Actual			Requirement				Requirement
		Ratio		Amount	Ratio	-1	Amount		Ratio		Amount

		(Dollars in thousands)
	Tier 1 Leverage Capital
	Marlin Business Services Corp.	23.43%	$	173,948	4%		$	29,699	5%		$	37,123
	Marlin Business Bank	17.29%	$	115,963	5%		$	33,534	5%		$	33,534
	Tier 1 Risk-based Capital
	Marlin Business Services Corp.	26.14%	$	173,948	4%		$	26,619	6%		$	39,929
	Marlin Business Bank	18.19%	$	115,963	6%		$	38,261	6%		$	38,261
	Total Risk-based Capital
	Marlin Business Services Corp.	27.39%	$	182,269	8%		$	53,239	10%		$	66,548
	Marlin Business Bank	19.44%	$	123,939	15%		$	95,652	10%	-1	$	63,768

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation, Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block]			Weighted
			Average
		Number of	Exercise Price
	Options	Shares	Per Share

	Outstanding, December 31, 2011	475,217	$	10.93
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	-89,900		9.47
	Forfeited	-17,154		10.33
	Expired	-4,644		19.78
	Outstanding, December 31, 2012	363,519	$	11.21
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	-127,957		11.91
	Forfeited	-4,229		10.38
	Expired	-12,416		18.48
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013	218,917	$	10.4
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	-14,469		10.66
	Forfeited	—		—
	Expired	-11,097		13.1
	Outstanding, December 31, 2014	193,351	$	10.23
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation, Options Outstanding and Exercisable under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]		Options Outstanding								Options Exercisable

					Weighted	Weighted		Aggregate			Weighted	Weighted		Aggregate
					Average	Average		Intrinsic			Average	Average		Intrinsic
	Range of		Number		Remaining	Exercise		Value		Number	Remaining	Exercise		Value
	Exercise Prices		Outstanding		Life (Years)	Price		(In thousands)		Exercisable	Life (Years)	Price		(In thousands)
	$	7.17 - 9.52	128,394		0.5		9.13		1,464	50,862	1		8.53		610
	$	12.08 - 12.41	64,957		2.4		12.39		529	49,259	2.4		12.38		401
			193,351		1.1		10.23	$	1,993	100,121	1.7		10.42	$	1,011
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Activity [Table Text Block]			Weighted
			Average
			Grant-Date
	Non-vested restricted stock	Shares	Fair Value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	790,484	$	9.96
	Granted	92,689		14.69
	Vested	-327,707		8.08
	Forfeited	-31,499		10.49
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	523,967	$	11.94
	Granted	163,417		20.29
	Vested	-160,738		11.05
	Forfeited	-32,184		16.83
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	494,462	$	14.67
	Granted	118,293		18.72
	Vested	-246,284		14.36
	Forfeited	-20,435		19.46
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	346,036	$	15.99

Condensed_Financial_Informatio1

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent [Abstract]
Schedule Of Condensed Balance Sheet				December 31,
					2014		2013

				(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)

	ASSETS
	Investment in and advances to subsidiaries:
	Bank subsidiary			$	115,978	$	95,254
	Nonbank subsidiaries				57,986		67,784
	Total assets			$	173,964	$	163,038

	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Total liabilities				-		-

	Stockholders’ equity:
	Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized;
	12,838,449 and 12,994,758 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and
		2013, respectively			128		130
	Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued				-		-
	Additional paid-in capital				89,130		91,730
	Stock subscription receivable				-2		-2
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss				-17		-257
	Retained earnings				84,725		71,437
		Total stockholders’ equity			173,964		163,038
			Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	173,964	$	163,038
Schedule Of Condensed Income Statement				Year Ended December 31,
				2014		2013		2012

				(Dollars in thousands)

	Income:
	Dividends from nonbank subsidiaries			$	11,789	$	42,537	$	15,741
	Dividends from bank subsidiary				-		-		-
		Total revenue			11,789		42,537		15,741

		Total expense			-		-		-

		Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed
		net income of subsidiaries			11,789		42,537		15,741

	Income tax (benefit) expense				-		-		-

	Equity in undistributed income (loss):
	Bank subsidiary				20,484		16,167		9,788
	Nonbank subsidiaries				-12,923		-42,473		-13,832
	Net Income			$	19,350	$	16,231	$	11,697
	Other comprehensive income:
	Amortization of net deferred losses on
	cash flow hedge derivatives				-		-		53
	Increase (decrease) in fair value of securities available for sale				388		-506		36
	Tax effect				-148		194		-35
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)				240		-312		54
	Comprehensive income			$	19,590	$	15,919	$	11,751
Schedule Of Condensed Cash Flow Statement				Year Ended December 31,
				2014		2013		2012
				(Dollars in thousands)


	Cash flows from operating activities:
		Net income		$	19,350	$	16,321	$	11,697
		Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from
		operating activities:
		Equity in undistributed net (income) losses of subsidiaries			-19,350		-424		4,044
			Net cash provided by operating activities		-		15,807		15,741
	Cash flows from investing activities:
		Capital returned from nonbank subsidiaries			11,789		26,730		-
		Capital contributed to subsidiaries			-407		-11,794		-10,987
			Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		11,382		14,936		-10,987
	Cash flows from financing activities:
		Issuances of common stock			253		270		136
		Repurchases of common stock			-5,727		-1,168		-2,189
		Dividends paid to common stockholders			-6,062		-31,369		-3,552
		Exercise of stock options			154		1,524		851
			Net cash used in financing activities		-11,382		-30,743		-4,754
	Net increase in total cash and cash equivalents				-		-		-
	Total cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period				-		-		-
	Total cash and cash equivalents, end of period			$	-	$	-	$	-

Selected_Quarterly_Finacial_Da

Selected Quarterly Finacial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Selected Quarterly Finacial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]		Fiscal Year Quarters
		First		Second		Third		Fourth

			(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	Interest income	$	16,737	$	16,740	$	16,705	$	16,582
	Fee income		3,685		3,450		3,881		3,904
	Interest and fee income		20,422		20,190		20,586		20,486
	Interest expense		1,181		1,216		1,250		1,318
	Provision for credit losses		1,732		2,124		2,706		2,554
	Income tax expense		2,900		2,921		3,039		3,062
	Net income		4,643		4,936		4,904		4,867
	Basic earnings per share		0.36		0.38		0.38		0.38
	Diluted earnings per share		0.36		0.38		0.38		0.38
	Cash dividends declared per share		0.11		0.11		0.125		0.125
	Net investment in leases and loans		600,516		615,132		618,691		629,507
	Total assets		741,036		736,245		740,185		758,449

	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Interest income	$	15,057	$	15,732	$	16,286	$	16,610
	Fee income		3,175		3,148		3,410		3,657
	Interest and fee income		18,232		18,880		19,696		20,267
	Interest expense		1,256		1,166		1,036		1,087
	Provision for credit losses		2,164		1,893		2,303		3,257
	Income tax expense		2,346		2,469		2,870		2,084
	Net income⁽¹⁾		3,651		4,467		4,687		3,426
	Basic earnings per share		0.29		0.35		0.37		0.26
	Diluted earnings per share		0.28		0.34		0.36		0.26
	Cash dividends declared per share⁽²⁾		0.1		0.1		2.11		0.11
	Net investment in leases and loans		525,901		556,309		576,377		597,075
	Total assets		639,640		679,539		673,151		702,207

The_Company_Details

The Company (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	Number
More than [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Categories of commercial equipment	100
Assurance One Ltd Member [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name	Bermuda
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation	31-May-00
Marlin Business Bank [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name	Utah
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation	12-Mar-08
Marlin Business Services Corp [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name	Pennsylvania
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation	5-Aug-03

Summary_of_Signicant_Accountin

Summary of Signicant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2014	Nov. 02, 2007	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Threshold Period Past Due for Write-off of Financing Receivable			120 days
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Threshold Period Past Due For Recognition Of Insurance Income			120 days
Stock Repurchase [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$15,000,000	$15,000,000
Returned Equipment [Abstract]
Threshold to hold returned equipment			120 days

Summary_of_Signicant_Accountin1

Summary of Signicant Accounting Policies (Income Tax) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Net tax receivable	0.9
Minimum [Member] \| Federal [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2011
Minimum [Member] \| State [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2011
Maximum [Member] \| Federal [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2014
Maximum [Member] \| State [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2014

Summary_of_Signicant_Accountin2

Summary of Signicant Accounting Policies (Interest Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Average lease balance is less than:	$10,000
Threshold Period Past Due For Recognition Of Interest Income	90 days

Net_Investment_in_Leases_and_L2

Net Investment in Leases and Loans (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Investment in Leases and Loans [Abstract]
Net Investment in Leases, Initial Direct Costs	$10,100,000	$10,300,000
Product Information [Line Items]
Estimated Residual Value of Equipment	27,458,000	28,396,000
Non-accrual leases and loans, end of period	1,742,000	1,665,000	1,395,000
Renegotiated leases and loans, end of period	1,014,000	815,000	862,000
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Threshold Period Past Due For Recognition Of Interest Income	90 days
Borrowings [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	75,000,000
Secured Debt Total Long Term Bank Loan Facilities [Member]
Borrowings [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Long-term Borrowings	4,569,000	14,999,000
Leases Pledged as Collateral [Member]
Borrowings [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Long-term Borrowings	32,000,000
Copier Product [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Estimated Residual Value of Equipment	$22,000,000	$22,700,000

Net_Investment_in_Leases_and_L3

Net Investment in Leases and Loans (Net Investment Components) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Net Investment in Leases and Loans [Abstract]
Minimum lease payments receivable	$710,801,000					$682,081,000
Estimated Residual Value of Equipment	27,458,000					28,396,000
Unearned Lease Income, Including Initial Direct Costs and Fees Deferred	-98,738,000					-103,258,000
Security Deposits	-2,600,000					-2,631,000
Loans, Including Unamortized Deferred Fees and Costs	1,123,000					954,000
Allowance for Credit Losses	-8,537,000	[1]				-8,467,000	[1]				-6,488,000	[1]	-5,353,000
Net investment in leases and loans	$629,507,000		$618,691,000	$615,132,000	$600,516,000	$597,075,000		$576,377,000	$556,309,000	$525,901,000

[1]	At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no allowance for credit losses allocated to loans.

Net_Investment_in_Leases_and_L4

Net Investment in Leases and Loans (Future Minimum Lease Payments Receivable Schedule) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Future Minimum Lease Payments Receivable Schedule [Abstract]
2015	$300,895
2016	207,004
2017	122,305
2018	59,282
2019	20,201
Thereafter	1,114
Minimum Lease Payments Receivable	710,801	682,081
Future Scheduled Income Amortization [Abstract]
2015	52,290
2016	28,153
2017	12,841
2018	4,565
2019	855
Thereafter	34
Unearned Lease Income, Including Initial Direct Costs and Fees Deferred	$98,738	$103,258

Concentrations_of_Risk_Narrati

Concentrations of Risk (Narratives)(Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Concentrations of Risk (Narratives)(Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Impairment of Value Recorded in Period	$0	$0	$0
Single Vendor Source [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	2.00%
Single Obligor [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	1.00%
Copier Product [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	80.20%
Other Products [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%
California [Member] \| Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.00%
Texas [Member] \| Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.00%
All Other Individual Member [Member] \| Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	8.00%
Florida [Member] \| Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.00%

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Na

Allowance for Credit Losses (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Allowance for Credit Losses (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance	$8,537,000	[1]	$8,467,000	[1]	$6,488,000	[1]	$5,353,000
Threshold Period Past Due for Write-off of Financing Receivable	120 days
Threshold Period Past Due For Recognition Of Interest Income	90 days
Net charge-offs	9,046,000		7,638,000		4,785,000
Net charge-offs to average total finance receivables	1.50%	[2]	1.41%	[2]	1.11%	[2]
Finance Receivables 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Commercial Loan [Member]
Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance	$0		$0		$0

[1]	At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no allowance for credit losses allocated to loans.
[2]	Total finance receivables include net investment in direct financing leases and loans. For purposes of asset quality and allowance calculations, the effects of (i) the allowance for credit losses and (ii) initial direct costs and fees deferred are excluded.

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_De

Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period					$8,467	[1]					$6,488	[1]	$8,467	[1]	$6,488	[1]	$5,353
Charge-offs													-11,463		-9,499		-6,358
Recoveries													2,417		1,861		1,573
Net charge-offs													-9,046		-7,638		-4,785
Provision for credit losses	2,554		2,706	2,124	1,732		3,257		2,303	1,893	2,164		9,116		9,617		5,920
Allowance for credit losses, end of period	8,537	[1]					8,467	[1]					8,537	[1]	8,467	[1]	6,488	[1]
Net charge-offs to average total finance receivables													1.50%	[2]	1.41%	[2]	1.11%	[2]
Allowance for credit losses to total finance receivables, end of period	1.36%	[2]					1.42%	[2]					1.36%	[2]	1.42%	[2]	1.30%	[2]
Average total finance receivables													602,923	[2]	540,717	[2]	432,829	[2]
Total finance receivables, end of period	627,922	[2]					595,253	[2]					627,922	[2]	595,253	[2]	500,203	[2]
Delinquencies greater than 60 days past due	3,602						3,204						3,602		3,204		2,444
Delinquencies greater than 60 days past due as a percentage of total finance receivables	0.51%	[3]					0.47%	[3]					0.51%	[3]	0.47%	[3]	0.42%	[3]
Allowance for credit losses to delinquent accounts greater than 60 days past due	237.01%	[3]					264.26%	[3]					237.01%	[3]	264.26%	[3]	265.47%	[3]
Non-accrual leases and loans, end of period	1,742						1,665						1,742		1,665		1,395
Renegotiated leases and loans, end of period	$1,014						$815						$1,014		$815		$862

[1]	At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no allowance for credit losses allocated to loans.
[2]	Total finance receivables include net investment in direct financing leases and loans. For purposes of asset quality and allowance calculations, the effects of (i) the allowance for credit losses and (ii) initial direct costs and fees deferred are excluded.
[3]	Calculated as a percent of total minimum lease payments receivable for leases and as a percent of principal outstanding for loans.

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Depreciation and Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	$900,000	$900,000	$900,000
Property and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Furniture and Equipment	2,784,000	2,792,000
Computer Systems and Equipment	10,690,000	10,094,000
Leasehold Improvements	1,170,000	919,000
Total Property and Equipment	14,644,000	13,805,000
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization	-11,798,000	-11,540,000
Property and equipment, Net, Total	$2,846,000	$2,265,000
Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P7Y
Computer Systems and Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P3Y
Computer Systems and Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	P5Y
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	Shorter of estimated useful life or remaining lease term

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]
Accrued fees receivable	$2,465	$2,062
Deferred transaction costs, net	0	110
Prepaid expenses	1,748	2,011
Income taxes receivable	854	2,580
Other assets, miscellaneous	3,250	3,414
Other assets, total	$8,317	$10,177

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Number	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Loan Participation Ownership Percentage	1.20%
Unfunded Loan Commitments	$0.80	$0.90
Membership Expiration Date	30-Sep-15
Number of Offices	5
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$1	$1	$1.10
Employment Agreements Expiration Date	30-Nov-15

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Future Lease Payment Obligations) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital And Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2015, total lease payments due	$1,562
2016, total lease payments due	1,578
2017, total lease payments due	1,560
2018, total lease payments due	1,428
2019, total lease payments due	1,394
Thereafter, total lease payments due	670
Total minimum lease payments due	8,192
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments [Abstract]
2015, capital lease payments due	102
2016, capital lease payments due	102
2017, capital lease payments due	77
2018, capital lease payments due	0
2019, capital lease payments due	0
Thereafter, capital lease payments due	0
Total minimum lease payments due, capital leases	281
Less: amount representing interest	-21
Present value of minimum lease payments, capital leases	260
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2015, operating lease payments due	1,460
2016, operating lease payments due	1,476
2017, operating lease payments due	1,483
2018, operating lease payments due	1,428
2019, operating lease payments due	1,394
Thereafter, operating lease payments due	670
Total minimum lease payments due, operating leases	$7,911

Deposits_Details

Deposits (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Contractual Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
Deposits, Total	$550,119,000	$503,038,000
Marlin Business Bank [Member]
Contractual Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
2015	210,649,000
2016	142,055,000
2017	100,763,000
2018	35,170,000
2019	14,093,000
Deposits, Total	502,730,000
Maximum time deposit liability denomination	250,000
Cash, FDIC Insured Amount	250,000
Weighted average all-in interest rate of deposit liabilities outstanding	0.95%
Money market deposit accounts	$47,400,000

Longterm_Borrowings_Narratives

Long-term Borrowings (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	$75
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	75
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	8-Apr-15
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants	An event of default under our facility could result in an acceleration of amounts outstanding under the facility, foreclosure on all or a portion of the leases financed by the facility and/or the removal of the Company as servicer of the leases financed by the facility.
Long-term Borrowings [Abstract]
Loan Facilities, Commitment Fees, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee	1.1	1	0.6
Maximum Number Of Days Without Chief Officer	120 days
Debt Instrument Further Extension Date	1/7/15
Federal Funds Purchased [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description	MBB has established a federal funds line of credit with a correspondent bank. This line allows for both selling and purchasing of federal funds. The amount that can be drawn against the line is limited to $10.0 million.
Federal Funds Purchased [Member] \| MBB [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	10
Federal Reserve Bank Advances [Member] \| MBB [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description	In addition, MBB has received approval to borrow from the Federal Reserve Discount Window based on the amount of assets MBB chooses to pledge. MBB had $29.4 million in unused, secured borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Discount Window, based on $32.0 million of net investment in leases pledged at December 31, 2014.
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	29.4
07-1 Term Note Securitization [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description	07-1 TransactionB bB On October 24, 2007, the Company closed a $440.5 million term note securitization. In connection with the 2007-1 transaction, seven classes of fixed-rate notes were issued to investors. The weighted average interest coupon approximated 5.70% over the term of the financing. After the effects of hedging and other transaction costs are considered, total interest expense on the 2007-1 term transaction averaged approximately 6.32% over the term of the financing. On April 16, 2012, the Company elected to exercise its call option and paid off the remaining $16.9 million of its 2007 term note securitization.
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date	24-Oct-07
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	440.5
Debt Instrument Number Of Note Classes	7
Debt Instrument, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.70%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	6.32%
Debt Instrument Prepaid Date	4/16/12
Debt Instrument, Decrease Due to Prepayment	16.9
10-1 Term Note Securitization [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description	10-1 TransactionB b On FebruaryB 12, 2010, the Company completed an $80.7 million term asset-backed securitization, of which it elected to defer the issuance of subordinated notes totaling $12.5 million. The two senior classes of notes issued under the securitization constituted eligible collateral under the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (bTALFb) program. This financing provided the Company with fixed-cost borrowing and was recorded in long-term borrowings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total interest expense on the 2010-1 term transaction averaged approximately 3.13% over the term of the financing. On December 17, 2012, the Company elected to exercise its call option and paid off the remaining $3.5 million of its 2010 term note securitization.
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date	12-Feb-10
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	80.7
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.13%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount Issuance Deferred	12.5
Debt Instrument Prepaid Date	12/17/12
Debt Instrument, Decrease Due to Prepayment	3.5
Long-term Loan Facilities, Wells Fargo Capital Finance [Member] \| MRC [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description	On OctoberB 9, 2009, Marlin Business Services Corp.bs wholly-owned subsidiary, MRC, closed on a $75.0 million, three-year committed loan facility with the lender finance division of Wells Fargo Capital Finance. The facility is secured by a lien on MRCbs assets and is supported by guaranties from Marlin Business Services Corp. and MLC. Advances under the facility are made pursuant to a borrowing base formula, and the proceeds are used to fund lease originations. On October 3, 2014, the facility was amended to extend the maturity date to January 7, 2015. On January 7, 2015, the facility was further amended to extend the maturity date to April 8, 2015. An event of default, such as non-payment of amounts when due under the loan agreement or a breach of covenants, may accelerate the maturity date of the facility
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date	9-Oct-09
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	75
Debt Instrument Extension Date	10/3/14
Debt Instrument, Term In Years	3 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	8-Apr-15
Long-term Borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument Further Extension Date	1/7/15
Long-term Loan Facilities, Key Equipment Finance [Member] \| MLR XIII [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description	On SeptemberB 24, 2010, the Companybs subsidiary, Marlin Leasing Receivables XIII LLC (bMLR XIIIb), closed on a $50.0 million three-year committed loan facility with Key Equipment Finance Inc. The facility is secured by a lien on MLR XIIIbs assets. Advances under the facility are made pursuant to a borrowing base formula, and the proceeds are used to fund lease originations. The maturity date of the facility was SeptemberB 23, 2013. On March 15, 2013, the Company elected to exercise its option to repay the remaining $1.3 million of the facility.
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date	24-Sep-10
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	50
Debt Instrument, Term In Years	3 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	23-Sep-13
Debt Instrument Prepaid Date	3/15/13
Debt Instrument, Decrease Due to Prepayment	$1.30
Long-term Loan Facilities, Total [Member]
Debt Instrument Terms [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Subjective Acceleration Clause	The Companybs long-term loan facility contains acceleration clauses allowing the creditor to accelerate the scheduled maturities of the obligation under certain conditions that may not be objectively determinable (for example, bif a material adverse change occursb).

Longterm_Borrowings_Components

Long-term Borrowings (Components and Collateral) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Loan Facilities, Total [Member]
Borrowings [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings	$0
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Long-term Borrowings	4,569	14,999
Leases Pledged as Collateral [Member]
Borrowings [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Long-term Borrowings	$32,000

Longterm_Borrowings_Financial_

Long-term Borrowings (Financial Covenants) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Long-term Borrowings (Financial Covenants) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014
Scenario, Actual [Member]
Compliance With Debt Covenant Requirements [Line Items]
Compliance with All Debt Covenant Requirements	Yes
Scenario, Actual [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Compliance With Debt Covenant Requirements [Line Items]
Debt-to-Equity Ratio	3.16	[1]
Portfolio Delinquency Ratio	0.51%	[1]
Gross Charge-off Ratio	1.88%	[1]
Compliance with All Debt Covenant Requirements	Yes
Scenario, Requirement [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Compliance With Debt Covenant Requirements [Line Items]
Debt-to-Equity Ratio	5.5
Servicer Senior Leverage Ratio	5
Portfolio Delinquency Ratio	3.50%
Gross Charge-off Ratio	7.00%

[1]	(1)Calculations are based on specific contractual definitions and subsidiaries per the applicable debt agreements, which may differ from ratios or amounts presented elsewhere in this document.
[1]

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Di2

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	$5,722	$5,387
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	3,281	3,140
Interest-rate caps purchased	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	2,441	2,247
Interest-rate caps purchased	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Di3

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total cash and cash equivalents	$110,656,000	$85,653,000	$64,970,000	$42,285,000
Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks	711,000	1,273,000
Loans	1,123,000	954,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deposits	550,119,000	503,038,000
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total cash and cash equivalents	110,656,000	85,653,000
Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks	711,000	1,273,000
Loans	1,123,000	954,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deposits	550,119,000	503,038,000
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total cash and cash equivalents	110,656,000	85,653,000
Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks	711,000	1,273,000
Loans	1,123,000	954,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deposits	$549,578,000	$502,937,000

Income_Taxes_Narratives_Detail

Income Taxes (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Net tax receivable	0.9
Minimum [Member] \| Federal [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2011
Minimum [Member] \| State [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2011
Maximum [Member] \| Federal [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2014
Maximum [Member] \| State [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2014

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Pro

Income Taxes (Components of Provision) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)									$10,212	$9,112	$9,045
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)									1,764	1,325	1,143
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total									11,976	10,437	10,188
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									91	-811	-3,077
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									-145	143	46
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total									-54	-668	-3,031
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$3,062	$3,039	$2,921	$2,900	$2,084	$2,870	$2,469	$2,346	$11,922	$9,769	$7,157

Income_Taxes_Net_Deferred_Tax_

Income Taxes (Net Deferred Tax Liability Components) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Asset, Allowance for Credit Losses	$3,730	$3,805
Deferred Tax Asset, Interest-rate Swaps and Caps	0	12
Deferred Tax Asset, Accrued Expenses	1,092	856
Deferred Tax Asset, Deferred Income	1,788	1,882
Deferred Tax Asset, Deferred Compensation	958	1,641
Deferred Tax Asset, Other Comprehensive Income	11	159
Deferred Tax Asset, Other	190	-819
Total Deferred Income Tax Assets	7,769	7,536
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liability, Lease Accounting	-21,950	-22,386
Deferred Tax Liability, Deferred Acquisition Costs	-2,889	-2,936
Deferred Tax Liability, Depreciation	-151	-90
Total Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	-24,990	-25,412
Net Deferred Income Tax Liability	($17,221)	($17,876)

Income_Taxes_Statutory_Rate_Re

Income Taxes (Statutory Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Statutory Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State Taxes, Net of Federal Benefit	3.40%	3.70%	4.10%
Other Permanent Differences	-0.40%	-0.50%	0.10%
Interest on Amended Returns	0.00%	-0.60%	-0.30%
Other Adjustments	0.10%	0.00%	-0.90%
Effective Income Tax Rate	38.10%	37.60%	38.00%

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_EPS_

Earnings Per Common Share (EPS Basic) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Common Share (EPS Basic) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net Income	$4,867,000	$4,904,000	$4,936,000	$4,643,000	$3,426,000	[1]	$4,687,000	$4,467,000	$3,651,000	$19,350,000	$16,231,000	$11,697,000
Less: net income allocated to participating securities										-552,000	-593,000	-500,000
Net income allocated to common stock										$18,798,000	$15,638,000	$11,197,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding										12,887,643	12,905,110	12,739,072
Less: Unvested restricted stock awards considered participating securities										-367,147	-506,985	-562,772
Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing basic EPS										12,520,496	12,398,125	12,176,300
Basic earnings per share	$0.38	$0.38	$0.38	$0.36	$0.26		$0.37	$0.35	$0.29	$1.50	$1.26	$0.92

[1]	Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 reflects an after-tax adjustment charge of approximately $1.3 million, of $0.10 diluted earnings per share, due to the departure of the Companybs Chief Operating Officer.
[1]

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_EPS_1

Earnings Per Common Share (EPS Diluted) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Common Share (EPS Diluted) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income allocated to common stock									$18,798,000	$15,638,000	$11,197,000
Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing basic EPS									12,520,496	12,398,125	12,176,300
Add: Effect of dilutive stock options									55,442	87,096	83,034
Adjusted weighted average common shares used in computing diluted EPS									12,575,938	12,485,221	12,259,334
Diluted earnings per share	$0.38	$0.38	$0.38	$0.36	$0.26	$0.36	$0.34	$0.28	$1.49	$1.25	$0.91
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share amount									15,698	23,036	44,911

Stockholders_Equity_Narratives

Stockholders' Equity (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 29, 2014	Nov. 02, 2007	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Repurchase [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$15,000,000	$15,000,000
Instrument Stock 2007 Repurchase Plan [Member]
Stock Repurchase [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares			113,884	231	33,546
Stock Repurchased During Period, Average Cost Per Share			$19.66	$18.52	$17.91
Instrument Equity Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock Repurchase [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares			71,673	53,757	111,769
Stock Repurchased During Period, Average Cost Per Share			$22.64	$21.65	$14.21
Instrument Stock 2014 Repurchase Plan [Member]
Stock Repurchase [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount			13,400,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares			97,507
Stock Repurchased During Period, Average Cost Per Share			$19.08
Marlin Business Services Corp. [Member]
Regulatory Capital Requirements Miscellaneous Information [Line Items]
Total stockholders equity (regulatory)			173,948,000
Total Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets			8.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required Of Highest Rated Bank Holding Companies For Capital Adequacy To Average Assets			26.14%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets			4.00%
FDIC Agreement Capital Required To Be Well Capitalized To Risk Weighted Assets			3.00%
Total Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets			27.39%
MBB [Member]
Regulatory Capital Requirements Miscellaneous Information [Line Items]
Total stockholders equity (regulatory)			$115,963,000
Total Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets			15.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required Of Highest Rated Bank Holding Companies For Capital Adequacy To Average Assets			18.19%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets			5.00%
FDIC Agreement Capital Required To Be Well Capitalized To Risk Weighted Assets			15.00%
Total Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets			19.44%

Stockholderss_Equity_Dividends

Stockholders's Equity (Dividends) (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid	$6,062,000	$31,369,000	$3,552,000
Special Cash Dividend [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared per share	$2
Cash dividends paid	$26,000,000
Cash dividend declared on common stock, date declared	4-Sep-13
Date that dividend was paid	26-Sep-13
Cash dividend declared on common stock, date of record	16-Sep-13

Stockholders_Equity_Regulatory

Stockholders' Equity (Regulatory Capital Ratios) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Marlin Business Services Corp. [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital	$173,948
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	29,699
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	37,123
Tier One Risk Based Capital	173,948
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	26,619
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	39,929
Total Risk Based Capital	182,269
Total Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	53,239
Total Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	66,548
Tier One Leverage Capital to Average Assets	23.43%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	4.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	5.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	26.14%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	4.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%
Total Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	27.39%
Total Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	8.00%
Total Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	10.00%
MBB [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Tier One Leverage Capital	115,963
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	33,534
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	33,534
Tier One Risk Based Capital	115,963
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	38,261
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	38,261
Total Risk Based Capital	123,939
Total Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	95,652
Total Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$63,768
Tier One Leverage Capital to Average Assets	17.29%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Average Assets	5.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Average Assets	5.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	18.19%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	6.00%
Total Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets	19.44%
Total Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy to Risk Weighted Assets	15.00%
Total Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized to Risk Weighted Assets	10.00%	[1]

[1]	MBB is required to maintain bwell-capitalizedb status and must also maintain a total risk-based capital ratio greater than 15% pursuant to an agreement entered into by and among MBB, the Company, MLC and the FDIC in conjunction with the opening of MBB (the bFDIC Agreementb).

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Equity Compensation Plan, Aggregate Number of Shares Authorized	1,200,000
Equity Compensation Plan, Number of Shares Available for Grant	1,084,920
Number of Shares, Stock Options Granted	0	0	0
Stock-based Compensation Expense	$2,000,000	$2,600,000	$2,600,000
Stock Options Exercised, Number of Shares	14,469	127,957	89,900
Stock Options Exercised, Total Intrinsic Value	100,000	1,700,000	700,000
Number of Shares, Stock Options Forfeited	0	4,229	17,154
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Option Forfeitures	$0	$10.38	$10.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options Granted	$0	$0	$0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements	754,000	1,052,000	592,000
Common Stock Closing Price Per Share	$20.53
Stock Options [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Stock Options Granted	0	0	0
Stock-based Compensation Expense	100,000	200,000	100,000
Stock-based Awards, Vesting Period in Years	4 years
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized on Nonvested Stock-based Awards, Portion Subject to Pre-expiration Vesting	500,000
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized on Nonvested Stock-based Awards, Portion Subject to Pre-expiration Vesting, Period for Recognition, in Years	1 year 1 month
Stock Options [Member] \| Director [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Stock-based Awards, Vesting Period in Years	1 year
Stock Options [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Equity Compensation Plan, Grant Original Contractual Term in Years	7 years
Stock Options [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Equity Compensation Plan, Grant Original Contractual Term in Years	10 years
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Equity Compensation Plan, Aggregate Number of Shares Authorized	1,000,000
Equity Compensation Plan, Number of Shares Available for Grant	884,920
Stock-based Compensation Expense	2,000,000	2,400,000	2,500,000
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized on Nonvested Stock-based Awards	3,600,000
Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized on Nonvested Stock-based Awards, Period for Recognition in Years	4 years
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized on Nonvested Stock-based Awards, Period for Recognition of Incremental Cost at Maximum Performance in Years	11 months
Stock-based Awards Other Than Options, Subject to Performance Acceleration, Grants in Period	44,979
Stock-based Awards Other Than Options, Contingent on Performance, Grants in Period	0
Stock-based Awards, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value	2,200,000	3,300,000	1,400,000
Stock-based Compensation Expense Due to Performance Acceleration	600,000	400,000
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized on Nonvested Stock-based Awards, Portion Subject to Acceleration	1,400,000
Stock-based Awards Other Than Options, Additional Grants Contingently Issuable	44,198
Stock-based Awards Other Than Options, Additional Grants Contingently Issuable Achievement Threshold	100.00%
Stock-based Awards Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value	5,400,000	3,500,000	4,700,000
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Stock-based Awards, Vesting Period in Years	3 years
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Director [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Stock-based Awards, Vesting Period in Years	6 months
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Stock-based Awards, Vesting Period in Years	10 years
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Director [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Stock-based Awards, Vesting Period in Years	7 years
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2012 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items]
Equity Compensation Plan, Aggregate Number of Shares Authorized	140,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Maximum Employee Compensation Contribution Percentage	10.00%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Purchase Price Per Share as Percent of Fair Market Value	95.00%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Issuance of Common Stock, Shares	14,428	14,727	8,788
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Issuance of Common Stock, Value	$300,000	$300,000	$100,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Number Of Shares Available For Issuance	102,057

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period	218,917	363,519	475,217
Number of Shares, Stock Options Granted	0	0	0
Number of Shares, Stock Options Exercised	-14,469	-127,957	-89,900
Number of Shares, Stock Options Forfeited	0	-4,229	-17,154
Number of Shares, Stock Options Expired	-11,097	-12,416	-4,644
Number of Shares Outstanding, End of Period	193,351	218,917	363,519
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$10.40	$11.21	$10.93
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options Granted	$0	$0	$0
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options Exercised	$10.66	$11.91	$9.47
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Option Forfeitures	$0	$10.38	$10.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options Expired	$13.10	$18.48	$19.78
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding at End of Period	$10.23	$10.40	$11.21

StockBased_Compensation_Summar1

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	193,351	218,917	363,519	475,217
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	1 year 1 month
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$10.23	$10.40	$11.21	$10.93
Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$1,993
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	100,121
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	1 year 8 months
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$10.42
Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	1,011
$7.17 - 9.52 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Lower Price in Range Category	$7.17
Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Upper Price in Range Category	$9.52
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	128,394
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	6 months
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$9.13
Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	1,464
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	50,862
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	1 year
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$8.53
Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	610
$12.08 - 12.41 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Lower Price in Range Category	$12.08
Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Upper Price in Range Category	$12.41
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares	64,957
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	2 years 5 months
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.39
Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	529
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares	49,259
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	2 years 5 months
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.38
Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$401

StockBased_Compensation_Summar2

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of Non-Vested Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock-based Compensation Arrangements, Restricted Stock, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period	494,462	523,967	790,484
Shares, Granted	118,293	163,417	92,689
Shares, Vested	-246,284	-160,738	-327,707
Shares, Forfeited	-20,435	-32,184	-31,499
Shares Outstanding, End of Period	346,036	494,462	523,967
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$14.67	$11.94	$9.96
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted	$18.72	$20.29	$14.69
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested	$14.36	$11.05	$8.08
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$19.46	$16.83	$10.49
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding at End of Period	$15.99	$14.67	$11.94

Employee_401k_Plan_Narratives_

Employee 401(k) Plan (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Employee 401(k) Plan [Abstract]
Description of 401(k) Plan	The Company adopted a 401(k) plan (the b401(k) Planb) which originally became effective as of January 1, 1997. The Companybs employees are entitled to participate in the 401(k) Plan, which provides savings and investment opportunities. Employees can contribute up to the maximum annual amount allowable per Internal Revenue Service guidelines. Effective July 1, 2007, the 401(k) Plan provides for Company contributions equal to 25% of an employeebs contribution percentage up to a maximum employee contribution of 6%. The Companybs Board of Directors voted to authorize the doubling of the required match for the calendar year 2012.
Company Contributions to Employee 401(k) Plan	$0.10	$0.40	$0.40
Maximum Employee Contribution for Company Matching	25.00%
Employer Contribution per Dollar of Employee Contribution	6.00%

Related_Party_Transactions_Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	$0.40	$0.50	$0.50

Parent_Company_Balance_Sheet_D

Parent Company (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total assets	$758,449,000	$740,185,000	$736,245,000	$741,036,000	$702,207,000	$673,151,000	$679,539,000	$639,640,000
Total liabilities	584,485,000				539,169,000
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 12,838,449 and 12,994,758 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	128,000				130,000
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0				0
Additional paid-in capital	89,130,000				91,730,000
Stock subscription receivable	-2,000				-2,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-17,000				-257,000
Retained earnings	84,725,000				71,437,000
Total stockholders' equity	173,964,000				163,038,000				174,250,000	164,101,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	758,449,000				702,207,000
Marlin Business Services Corp. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Investments in bank subsidiary	115,978,000				95,254,000
Investments in non bank subsidiaries	57,986,000				67,784,000
Total assets	173,964,000				163,038,000
Total liabilities	0				0
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 12,838,449 and 12,994,758 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	128,000				130,000
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0				0
Additional paid-in capital	89,130,000				91,730,000
Stock subscription receivable	-2,000				-2,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-17,000				-257,000
Retained earnings	84,725,000				71,437,000
Total stockholders' equity	173,964,000				163,038,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$173,964,000				$163,038,000

Parent_Company_Income_Statemen

Parent Company (Income Statement) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Expenses [Abstract[
Income tax expense	$3,062	$3,039	$2,921	$2,900	$2,084	$2,870	$2,469	$2,346	$11,922	$9,769	$7,157
Comprehensive Income
Amortization of deferred net losses on cash flow hedge derivatives									0	0	53
Increase (decrease) in fair value of securities available for sale									388	-506	36
Tax effect									-148	194	-35
Total other comprehensive income									240	-312	54
Comprehensive Income									19,590	15,919	11,751
Marlin Business Services Corp. [Member]
Operating Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenue									11,789	42,537	15,741
Operating Expenses [Abstract[
Total expense									0	0	0
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries									11,789	42,537	15,741
Income tax expense									0	0	0
Net income of parent									19,350	16,231	11,697
Comprehensive Income
Amortization of deferred net losses on cash flow hedge derivatives									0	0	53
Increase (decrease) in fair value of securities available for sale									388	-506	36
Tax effect									-148	194	-35
Total other comprehensive income									240	-312	54
Comprehensive Income									19,590	15,919	11,751
Marlin Business Services Corp. [Member] \| Bank Subsidiary [Member]
Operating Revenues [Abstract]
Dividend Income Operating									0	0	0
Operating Expenses [Abstract[
Equity in undistributed net (income) losses of subsidiaries									20,484	16,167	9,788
Marlin Business Services Corp. [Member] \| Non Bank Subsidiaries [Member]
Operating Revenues [Abstract]
Dividend Income Operating									11,789	42,537	15,741
Operating Expenses [Abstract[
Equity in undistributed net (income) losses of subsidiaries									($12,923)	($42,473)	($13,832)

Parent_Company_Statement_of_Ca

Parent Company (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$32,669	$45,920	$24,919
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-44,119	-104,882	-100,973
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuances of common stock	253	270	136
Repurchases of common stock	-5,727	-1,168	-2,189
Dividends paid	-6,062	-31,369	-3,552
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	154	1,524	851
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	36,453	79,645	98,739
Marlin Business Services Corp. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income of parent	19,350	16,321	11,697
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed net (income) losses of subsidiaries	-19,350	-424	4,044
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	15,807	15,741
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital returned from nonbank subsidiaries	11,789	26,730	0
Capital contributed to subsidiaries	-407	-11,794	-10,987
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	11,382	14,936	-10,987
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuances of common stock	253	270	136
Repurchases of common stock	-5,727	-1,168	-2,189
Dividends paid	-6,062	-31,369	-3,552
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	154	1,524	851
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	($11,382)	($30,743)	($4,754)

Subsequent_Events_Narratives_D

Subsequent Events (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Number	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared	$6,062,000	$31,369,000	$3,552,000
Number of consecutive cash dividends declared on common stock	14
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	75,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	8-Apr-15
Debt Instrument Further Extension Date	1/7/15
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared per share	$0.13
Cash dividends declared	$1,600,000
Cash dividend declared on common stock, date declared	4-Feb-15
Cash dividend declared on common stock, payable date	26-Feb-15
Cash dividend declared on common stock, date of record	16-Feb-15

Selected_Quaterly_Finacial_Dat

Selected Quaterly Finacial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Interest income	$16,582,000	$16,705,000	$16,740,000	$16,737,000	$16,610,000		$16,286,000		$15,732,000	$15,057,000	$66,764,000	$63,685,000	$52,975,000
Fee income	3,904,000	3,881,000	3,450,000	3,685,000	3,657,000		3,410,000		3,148,000	3,175,000	14,920,000	13,390,000	11,976,000
Interest and fee income	20,486,000	20,586,000	20,190,000	20,422,000	20,267,000		19,696,000		18,880,000	18,232,000	81,684,000	77,075,000	64,951,000
Interest expense	1,318,000	1,250,000	1,216,000	1,181,000	1,087,000		1,036,000		1,166,000	1,256,000	4,965,000	4,545,000	6,882,000
Provision for credit losses	2,554,000	2,706,000	2,124,000	1,732,000	3,257,000		2,303,000		1,893,000	2,164,000	9,116,000	9,617,000	5,920,000
Income tax expense	3,062,000	3,039,000	2,921,000	2,900,000	2,084,000		2,870,000		2,469,000	2,346,000	11,922,000	9,769,000	7,157,000
Net income	4,867,000	4,904,000	4,936,000	4,643,000	3,426,000	[1]	4,687,000		4,467,000	3,651,000	19,350,000	16,231,000	11,697,000
Basic earnings per share	$0.38	$0.38	$0.38	$0.36	$0.26		$0.37		$0.35	$0.29	$1.50	$1.26	$0.92
Diluted earnings per share	$0.38	$0.38	$0.38	$0.36	$0.26		$0.36		$0.34	$0.28	$1.49	$1.25	$0.91
Cash dividends declared and paid per share	$0.13	$0.13	$0.11	$0.11	$0.11		$2.11	[2]	$0.10	$0.10	$0.47	$2.42	$0.28
Net investment in leases and loans	629,507,000	618,691,000	615,132,000	600,516,000	597,075,000		576,377,000		556,309,000	525,901,000	629,507,000	597,075,000
Total assets	$758,449,000	$740,185,000	$736,245,000	$741,036,000	$702,207,000		$673,151,000		$679,539,000	$639,640,000	$758,449,000	$702,207,000

[1]	Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 reflects an after-tax adjustment charge of approximately $1.3 million, of $0.10 diluted earnings per share, due to the departure of the Companybs Chief Operating Officer.
[1]
[2]	As previously disclosed, in addition to the Companybs regular quarterly dividend, the Companybs Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share on September 4, 2013.
[2]

Uncategorized_Items

Uncategorized Items	1/1/2011 - 12/31/2011
[us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues]	8,788