MicroFinancial 10-K 31 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 17, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'MICROFINANCIAL INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000827230	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	14,417,185	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$69,742,148

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,246	$3,557
Restricted cash	1,107	1,213
Net investment in leases:	'	'
Receivables due in installments	214,628	213,466
Estimated residual value	23,070	24,176
Initial direct costs	1,732	1,751
Less:	'	'
Advance lease payments and deposits	-3,010	-3,278
Unearned income	-58,772	-62,244
Allowance for credit losses	-15,379	-14,038
Net investment in leases	162,269	159,833
Investment in service contracts, net	2,058	797
Investment in rental contracts, net	1,059	1,037
Property and equipment, net	1,333	1,534
Other assets	2,980	1,658
Total assets	173,052	169,629
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Revolving line of credit	72,566	70,380
Accounts payable	2,993	3,220
Dividends payable	63	40
Other liabilities	2,272	2,545
Income taxes payable	'	653
Deferred income taxes	6,678	10,399
Total liabilities	84,572	87,237
Commitments and contingencies (Note M)	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued at December 31, 2013 and 2012	'	'
Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 14,435,498 and 14,470,219 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013, and 2012, respectively	144	145
Additional paid-in capital	47,475	47,500
Retained earnings	40,861	34,747
Total stockholders' equity	88,480	82,392
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$173,052	$169,629

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	14,435,498	14,470,219
Common stock, shares outstanding	14,435,498	14,470,219

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'	'	'
Income on financing leases	$41,153	$40,008	$37,032
Rental income	10,534	9,737	8,574
Income on service contracts	936	388	398
Loss and damage waiver fees	5,859	5,385	4,929
Service fees and other	4,036	3,798	3,740
Total revenues	62,518	59,316	54,673
Expenses:	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	18,514	17,466	15,873
Provision for credit losses	19,530	19,490	18,250
Depreciation and amortization	5,448	4,355	3,270
Interest	2,703	2,639	2,661
Total expenses	46,195	43,950	40,054
Income before provision for income taxes	16,323	15,366	14,619
Provision for income taxes	6,560	6,015	5,628
Net income	$9,763	$9,351	$8,991
Net income per common share - basic	$0.68	$0.65	$0.63
Net income per common share - diluted	$0.66	$0.64	$0.62
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	14,460,613	14,321,815	14,247,413
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	14,774,529	14,689,531	14,525,566
Dividends declared per common share	$0.25	$0.24	$0.21

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Retained Capital [Member]	Earnings [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance, Beginning at Dec. 31, 2010	$69,487	$142	$46,475	$22,870
Balance Beginning, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	14,231,933	'	'
Stock issued for director compensation	354	1	353	'
Stock issued for director compensation , shares	'	77,274	'	'
Stock-based compensation	138	'	138	'
Repurchase of common stock	-239	'	-239	'
Repurchase of common stock, shares	'	-51,883	'	'
Common stock dividends ($0.21, $0.24, $0.25 for year 2011, 2012, 2013 respectively)	-3,008	'	'	-3,008
Net income	8,991	'	'	8,991
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2011	75,723	143	46,727	28,853
Balance Ending, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	14,257,324	'	'
Stock issued for director compensation	346	'	346	'
Stock issued for director compensation , shares	'	48,148	'	'
Stock-based compensation	191	'	191	'
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units	'	8,380	'	'
Warrants exercised	'	6,367	'	'
Stock options exercised	238	2	236	'
Stock options exercised, shares	150,000	150,000	'	'
Common stock dividends ($0.21, $0.24, $0.25 for year 2011, 2012, 2013 respectively)	-3,457	'	'	-3,457
Net income	9,351	'	'	9,351
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2012	82,392	145	47,500	34,747
Balance Ending, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	14,470,219	'	'
Stock issued for director compensation	361	'	361	'
Stock issued for director compensation , shares	'	45,792	'	'
Stock-based compensation	232	'	232	'
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units	'	16,640	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-708	-1	-707	'
Repurchase of common stock, shares	'	-97,153	'	'
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	89	'	89	'
Common stock dividends ($0.21, $0.24, $0.25 for year 2011, 2012, 2013 respectively)	-3,649	'	'	-3,649
Net income	9,763	'	'	9,763
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2013	$88,480	$144	$47,475	$40,861
Balance Ending, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	14,435,498	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common stock dividends per share	$0.25	$0.24	$0.21
Earnings [Member]	'	'	'
Common stock dividends per share	$0.25	$0.24	$0.21

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Cash received from customers	$130,847	$121,839	$106,298
Cash paid to suppliers and employees	-24,086	-21,694	-19,594
Cash paid for income taxes	-12,092	-6,983	-791
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-89	'	'
Interest paid	-2,398	-2,381	-2,446
Interest received	'	'	1
Net cash provided by operating activities	92,182	90,781	83,468
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Investment in lease and service contracts	-89,710	-90,777	-77,684
Investment in direct costs	-1,461	-1,595	-1,120
Investment in property and equipment	-369	-221	-831
Net cash used in investing activities	-91,540	-92,593	-79,635
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from revolving line of credit	136,933	129,180	106,446
Repayment of revolving line of credit	-134,747	-121,540	-106,356
Payments of debt closing costs	'	-693	-112
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	106	-831	371
Repayment of capital leases	'	-1	-25
Repurchase of common stock	-708	'	-239
Proceeds from stock option exercises	'	238	'
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	89	'	'
Payment of dividends	-3,626	-3,436	-2,994
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-1,953	2,917	-2,909
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-1,311	1,105	924
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning	3,557	2,452	1,528
Cash and cash equivalents, ending	2,246	3,557	2,452
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	9,763	9,351	8,991
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Amortization of unearned income, net of initial direct costs	-41,153	-40,008	-37,032
Depreciation and amortization	5,448	4,355	3,270
Provision for credit losses	19,530	19,490	18,250
Recovery of equipment cost and residual value	104,237	96,970	84,267
Stock-based compensation expense	232	191	138
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-89	'	'
(Decrease) increase in deferred income taxes liability	-3,721	-934	3,706
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
(Increase) decrease in other assets	-1,322	128	599
Increase in accounts payable	134	1,020	465
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities	-313	325	54
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable	-564	-107	760
Net cash provided by operating activities	92,182	90,781	83,468
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:	'	'	'
Fair value of stock issued for compensation	361	346	354
Acquisition of property and equipment through lease incentives	39	'	791
Non-cash transfer of leases to rentals	$4,360	$3,810	$836

Nature_of_Business

Nature of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Nature of Business	'
	A. Nature of Business
	MicroFinancial Incorporated (referred to as “MicroFinancial,” “we,” “us” or “our”) operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, TimePayment Corp. and LeaseComm Corporation. TimePayment is a specialized commercial/consumer finance company that leases and rents equipment and provides other financing services, with a primary focus on the “microticket” market. LeaseComm originated leases from January 1986 through October 2002, and continues to service its remaining contract portfolio. TimePayment commenced originating leases in July 2004, and began acquiring security monitoring service contracts in the second quarter of 2012. We primarily source our originations through a nationwide network of independent equipment vendors, sales organizations and other dealer-based origination networks. We fund our operations through cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under our revolving line of credit.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	B. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MicroFinancial and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Segment Reporting
	We operate in one industry segment that leases and rents microticket equipment and provides other financing services. All of our operations are located in the United States. Accordingly, we believe we have a single reportable segment for disclosure purposes.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount 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 reported period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates are revenue recognition, the allowance for credit losses, share-based payments and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid instruments purchased with original maturities of less than three months to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist principally of overnight investments, collateralized repurchase agreements, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and US government and agency securities. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, our cash equivalents consisted of overnight investments. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
	Restricted Cash
	Our line of credit requires that all TimePayment cash receipts be deposited into a cash collateral account held by Santander Bank (formerly known as Sovereign Bank) (“Santander”). These funds are applied directly to amounts outstanding under the line of credit as they clear. Those funds which are pending clearance and application against the line of credit are deemed to be restricted.
	Revenue Recognition
	Our lease contracts are accounted for as financing leases. At origination, we record the gross lease receivable, the estimated residual value of the leased equipment, initial direct costs incurred and the unearned lease income. Unearned lease income is the amount by which the gross lease receivable plus the estimated residual value exceeds the cost of the equipment. Unearned lease income and initial direct costs incurred are amortized over the related lease term using the interest method. Amortization of unearned lease income and initial direct costs is suspended and the contract written off, if, in our opinion, full payment of the contractual amount due under the lease agreement is doubtful. In conjunction with the origination of leases, we may retain a residual interest in the underlying equipment upon termination of the lease. The value of such interest is estimated at inception of the lease and evaluated periodically for impairment. At the end of the lease term, the lessee has the option to buy the equipment at the fair market value (“buyouts”), return the equipment or continue to rent the equipment on a month-to-month basis. If the lessee continues to rent the equipment, we record our investment in the rental contract at its estimated residual value. Rental income from monthly billings is recognized as the customer continues to rent the equipment. We also acquire service contracts under which a homeowner purchases a security system and simultaneously signs a contract with the dealer for the monitoring of that system for a monthly fee. We purchase the right to the payment stream under the monitoring contract from the dealer. Income on service contracts from monthly billings is recognized as the related services are provided. Other revenues, such as loss and damage waiver fees and service fees relating to the leases and contracts, are recognized as they are earned.
	Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality
	We maintain an allowance for credit losses on our investment in leases, service contracts and rental contracts at an amount that we believe is sufficient to provide adequate protection against losses in our portfolio. Given the nature of the microticket market and the individual size of each contract, we do not have a formal credit review committee to review individual contracts. Rather, we have developed a sophisticated, multi-tiered pricing model and have automated the credit scoring, approval and collection processes. We believe that with the proper pricing model, we can grant credit to a wide range of applicants provided we have priced appropriately for the associated risk. As a result of approving a wide range of credits, we experience a relatively high level of delinquency and write-offs in our portfolio. We periodically review the credit scoring and approval process to ensure that the automated system is making appropriate credit decisions. Given the nature of the microticket market and the individual size of each contract, we do not evaluate contracts individually for the purpose of developing and determining the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. Contracts in our portfolio are not re-graded subsequent to the initial extension of credit and the allowance is not allocated to specific contracts. Rather, we view the contracts as having common characteristics and maintain a general allowance against our entire portfolio utilizing historical collection statistics and an assessment of current credit risk in the portfolio as the basis for the amount.
	Each period, the provision for credit losses in the consolidated statements of income results from the combination of an estimate by management of credit losses that occurred during the current period and the ongoing adjustment of prior estimates of losses occurring in prior periods. To serve as a basis for making this provision, we have adopted a consistent, systematic procedure for establishing and maintaining an appropriate allowance for credit losses for our contracts. We estimate the likelihood of credit losses net of recoveries in the portfolio at each reporting period based upon a combination of an internally-developed proprietary scoring model that considers several factors including the lessee’s bureau-reported credit score at contract inception and the current delinquency status of the account. In addition to these elements, we also consider other relevant factors including general economic trends, actual historical losses, trends in delinquencies and credit losses, static pool analysis of our portfolio, trends in recoveries made on charged off accounts, and other relevant factors which might affect the performance of our portfolio. This combination of historical experience, credit scores, delinquency levels, trends in credit losses, and the review of current factors provides the basis for our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. In general, a receivable is deemed uncollectable when it is 360 days past due or earlier if other adverse events occur with respect to an account. None of our receivables are placed on non-accrual status as contracts are charged off when deemed uncollectible. Historically, the typical monthly payment under our microticket contracts has been small and as a result, our experience is that lessees will pay past due amounts later in the process because of the relatively small amount necessary to bring a contract current.
	We segregate our contract portfolio between TimePayment and LeaseComm to perform the calculation and analysis of the allowance for credit losses. Each subsidiary consists of a single portfolio segment – microticket equipment. Leases of microticket equipment and other contracts are made to businesses and individuals and are generally secured by assets of the business or a personal guarantee. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business or individual. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, may have a negative effect on the credit quality in this segment.
	We assign internal risk ratings for all lessees and determine the creditworthiness of each contract based upon this internally-developed proprietary scoring model. The LeaseComm portfolio is evaluated in total, with a reserve calculated based upon the aging of the portfolio and our collection experience. The TimePayment scoring model generates one of ten acceptable risk ratings based upon the creditworthiness of each application or it rejects the application. The scores are assigned at contract inception, and these scores are maintained over the contract term regardless of payment performance. To facilitate review and reporting, management aggregates these ten scores into one of three categories with similar risk profiles and delinquency characteristics identified as Gold, Silver or Bronze.
		•	Contracts assigned a Gold rating represent those transactions which exhibit the best risk rating based on our internal credit scores. They are considered of sufficient quality to preclude an otherwise adverse rating. Gold rated contracts are typically represented by lessees with high bureau-reported credit scores for personal guarantors at contract inception or are supported by established businesses for those transactions which are not personally guaranteed by the lessee.
		•	Contracts assigned a Silver rating fall in the middle range of the ten acceptable scores generated by the scoring model. These transactions possess a reasonable amount of risk based on their profile and may exhibit vulnerability to deterioration if adverse factors are encountered. These contracts typically demonstrate adequate coverage but warrant a higher level of monitoring by management to ensure that weaknesses do not advance.
		•	A Bronze rating applies to contracts at the lower end of the ten acceptable scores generated by the scoring model whereby the lessee may have difficulty meeting the contract obligation if adverse factors are encountered. Bronze rated contracts typically have lower reported credit scores at contract inception and will typically have other less desirable credit attributes.
	See Note C for details of our allowance for credit losses and the aged analysis of past due financing receivables based upon our internally-developed proprietary scoring model.
	Investment in Service Contracts
	Our investments in service contracts are recorded at cost and amortized over the term of the contract. Upon retirement or other disposition, the cost and related accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income. We periodically evaluate whether events or circumstances have occurred that may affect the estimated useful life or recoverability of our investment in service contracts. Prior to 2012, our service contract revenue was derived from our LeaseComm portfolio, for which we have not purchased any new security service contracts since 2002. Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, TimePayment began acquiring service contracts.
	Investment in Rental Contracts
	Our investment in rental contracts is either recorded at estimated residual value for converted leases and depreciated using the straight-line method over a period of twelve months or recorded at the acquisition cost and depreciated using the straight line method over an estimated life of three years. Rental equipment consists of a wide variety of low-priced commercial equipment with similar characteristics. Upon retirement or other disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income. Dispositions include equipment buyouts, returns and write-offs. We periodically evaluate whether events or circumstances have occurred that may affect the estimated useful life or recoverability of the investment in rental contracts.
	Property and Equipment
	Office and computer equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated lives of approximately three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the life of the lease or the estimated life of the improvement. Upon retirement or other disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation of the assets are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Accounting for fair value measurements involves a single definition of fair value, along with a conceptual framework to measure fair value, with fair value 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 at the measurement date.” The fair value measurement hierarchy consists of three levels:
	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
	We apply valuation techniques that (1) place greater reliance on observable inputs and less reliance on unobservable inputs and (2) are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach.
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, other assets, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the amounts outstanding under our revolving line of credit, evaluated using Level 2 inputs as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximated the carrying value.
	Debt Issue Costs
	Costs incurred in securing financing are capitalized in other assets and amortized over the term of the financing, which is considered the interval from the current date until the expiration of the credit facility. When we modify our revolving line of credit, we evaluate the arrangement in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 470, Line-of-Credit or Revolving-Debt Arrangements. In accordance with this guidance, if the borrowing capacity of the new arrangement is greater than or equal to the borrowing capacity of the old arrangement, then any unamortized deferred costs, any fees paid to the creditor, and any third-party costs incurred shall be associated with the new arrangement (that is, deferred and amortized over the term of the new arrangement).
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. FASB ASC Topic 740 prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value.
	FASB ASC Topic 740 clarifies the accounting for income taxes, by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement and classification of amounts relating to uncertain tax positions, accounting for and disclosure of interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition relating to the adoption of the new accounting standard.
	Net Income per Common Share
	Basic net income per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted net income per share does not assume the issuance of common shares that have an antidilutive effect on net income per common share.
	Stock-Based Employee Compensation
	We have adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. FASB ASC Topic 718 requires us to recognize the compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions with employees in the financial statements. The compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense as it is earned over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. Share-based compensation transactions with employees covered by FASB ASC Topic 718 include share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans.
	We estimate the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes valuation model and a 0% expected forfeiture rate, consistent with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718 and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 Share Based Payments. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the expected option term, volatility of the stock, the risk-free interest rate and the dividend yield.
	The expected life represents the average period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding given consideration to vesting schedules; annualized volatility is based on historical volatilities of our common stock; dividend yield represents the current dividend yield expressed as a constant percentage of our stock price and the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the measurement date for periods corresponding to the expected life of the option.
	Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are valued at the stock price at date of grant, and expensed ratably over the performance period or vesting period, as appropriate. The number of performance-based RSUs for which stock compensation expense is calculated is based upon management’s assessment of the likelihood of achieving the performance targets.
	Non-employee stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 505, Equity-based payments to non-employees. In accordance with this topic, cost recognized for non-employee share-based payment transactions is determined by the fair value of whichever is more reliably measurable: (a) the goods or services received; or (b) the equity instruments issued.
	Lease Obligation and Deferred Rent
	We lease our facilities, located in Massachusetts and California, under multi-year operating lease agreements. We account for these leases in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases. In connection with these two lease agreements, we received landlord incentives for build out expenses incurred. The incentive or allowance is recorded as deferred rent and amortized as a reduction to lease expense over the initial lease terms. Rent expense is recorded on a straight-line basis.
	Concentration of Credit Risk
	Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of lease and rental receivables and cash and cash equivalent balances. To reduce our risk, credit policies are in place for approving leases and the lease pools are monitored by us. In addition, cash and cash equivalents are maintained at high-quality financial institutions.
	Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk principally consist of cash equivalents and deposits in bank accounts. We deposit our cash and invest in short-term investments primarily through national commercial banks. Deposits in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) are exposed to loss in the event of nonperformance by the institution. The Company has had cash deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance coverage. However, we have not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Net_Investment_in_Leases

Net Investment in Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Net Investment in Leases	'
	C. Net Investment in Leases
	Future Minimum Lease Payments
	At December 31, 2013, future minimum payments due on our lease receivables are as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014		$	105,117
	2015			61,058
	2016			32,293
	2017			12,958
	2018			3,202
	Total		$	214,628
	At December 31, 2013, the weighted-average remaining life of the leases in our portfolio was approximately 26 months, and their weighted-average implicit rate of interest was approximately 25.5%. At December 31, 2012, the weighted-average remaining life of the leases in our portfolio was approximately 28 months, and their weighted-average implicit rate of interest was approximately 25.9%.
	Estimated Residual Value
	A summary of the changes in estimated residual value is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Estimated residual value, beginning		$	24,176		$	23,287		$	21,832
	Lease originations			7,574			8,737			8,279
	Terminations			(8,680	)		(7,848	)		(6,824	)
	Estimated residual value, ending		$	23,070		$	24,176		$	23,287
	Originations represent the residual value capitalized upon origination of leases and terminations represent the residual value deducted upon the termination of a lease that (i) is bought out during or at the end of the lease term, (ii) has completed its original lease term and converted to an extended rental contract, (iii) has been charged off by us, or (iv) has been returned to us and recorded as inventory.
	Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality
	The following table reconciles the activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
			Microticket Equipment
			LeaseComm			TimePayment			Total
	Allowance for credit losses at January 1, 2010:		$	231		$	12,901		$	13,132
	Charge-offs			(726	)		(22,437	)		(23,163	)
	Recoveries			1,221			3,740			4,961
	Provisions			(564	)		18,814			18,250
	Allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2011			162			13,018			13,180
	Charge-offs			(605	)		(23,185	)		(23,790	)
	Recoveries			248			4,910			5,158
	Provisions			298			19,192			19,490
	Allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2012			103			13,935			14,038
	Charge-offs			(361	)		(23,876	)		(24,237	)
	Recoveries			162			5,886			6,048
	Provisions			187			19,343			19,530
	Allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2013		$	91		$	15,288		$	15,379
	The following table presents the allowance for credit losses and financing receivables by portfolio segment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, classified according to impairment evaluation method:
			As of December 31, 2013									As of December 31, 2012
			Lease-			Time-			Total			Lease-			Time-			Total
			Comm			Payment						Comm			Payment
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			91			15,288			15,379			103			13,935			14,038
	Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Ending balance, allowance for credit losses		$	91		$	15,288		$	15,379		$	103		$	13,935		$	14,038
	Financing receivables:(1)
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			185			177,463			177,648			174			173,697			173,871
	Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Ending balance, financing receivables(1)		$	185		$	177,463		$	177,648		$	174		$	173,697		$	173,871
	-1	Total financing receivables include net investment in leases. For purposes of asset quality and allowance calculations, the allowance for credit losses is excluded.
	The following table presents the aging status of the recorded investment in leases as of December 31, 2013, classified according to the original score granted by our internally-developed proprietary scoring model:
			Current			31 to 60			61 to 90			Over 90			Total			Over 90
						Days			Days			Days						Days
						Past Due			Past Due			Past Due						Accruing
	LeaseComm		$	93		$	5		$	4		$	83		$	185		$	83
	TimePayment
	Gold			58,769			2,501			902			3,391			65,563			3,391
	Silver			81,152			2,933			2,754			13,437			100,276			13,437
	Bronze			7,788			493			502			2,841			11,624			2,841
	TimePayment subtotal			147,709			5,927			4,158			19,669			177,463			19,669
	Total financing receivables		$	147,802		$	5,932		$	4,162		$	19,752		$	177,648		$	19,752
Percent of total financing receivables			83.2	%		3.3	%		2.4	%		11.1	%		100	%
The following table presents the aging status of the recorded investment in leases as of December 31, 2012, classified according to the original score granted by our internally-developed proprietary scoring model:
		Current			31 to 60			61 to 90			Over 90			Total			Over 90
					Days			Days			Days						Days
					Past Due			Past Due			Past Due						Accruing
LeaseComm		$	90		$	5		$	5		$	74		$	174		$	74
TimePayment
Gold			54,446			2,763			1,042			2,309			60,560			2,309
Silver			84,268			2,883			3,281			13,312			103,744			13,312
Bronze			6,341			493			441			2,118			9,393			2,118
TimePayment subtotal			145,055			6,139			4,764			17,739			173,697			17,739
Total financing receivables		$	145,145		$	6,144		$	4,769		$	17,813		$	173,871		$	17,813
Percent of total financing receivables			83.5	%		3.5	%		2.7	%		10.3	%		100	%

Net_Income_per_Common_Share

Net Income per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income per Common Share	'
	D.	Net Income per Common Share
	Net income per common share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013		2012		2011
	Net income		$	9,763	$	9,351	$	8,991
	Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computation of net income per share - basic			14,460,613		14,321,815		14,247,413
	Dilutive effect of options, warrants and restricted stock			313,916		367,716		278,153
	Shares used in computation of net income per common share - assuming dilution			14,774,529		14,689,531		14,525,566
	Net income per common share – basic		$	0.68	$	0.65	$	0.63
	Net income per common share – diluted		$	0.66	$	0.64	$	0.62
	We excluded 0, 0, and 409,305 options from the computation of diluted net income per share for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, because their effect would have been antidilutive.

Debt_Issue_Costs

Debt Issue Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Debt Issue Costs	'
	E. Debt Issue Costs
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs of $288,000, $216,000, and $282,000, respectively. In 2012, we amended our revolving line of credit and increased our borrowing capacity. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 470, Line-of-Credit or Revolving-Debt Arrangements, we adjusted our amortization of unamortized deferred costs such that they would be amortized over the term of the arrangement.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment	'
	F. Property and Equipment
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our property and equipment consisted of the following:
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Computer equipment	$	3,719		$	3,449
	Office equipment		363			319
	Leasehold improvements		1,269			1,175
	Total		5,351			4,943
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(4,018	)		(3,409	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	1,333		$	1,534
	Additions to leasehold improvements during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, included $39,000 and $0, respectively, in landlord incentives relating to our California office.
	Depreciation and amortization expense were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Twelve months ended
		December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Depreciation and amortization expense relating to:
	Property and equipment	$	609		$	598		$	510
	Rental equipment		4,339			3,671			2,760
	Service contracts		500			86			—
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	5,448		$	4,355		$	3,270

Investment_in_Service_Contract

Investment in Service Contracts, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Investment in Service Contracts, Net	'
	G.	Investment in Service Contracts, net
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our investment in service contracts consisted of the following:
			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Investment in service contracts		$	3,079		$	1,495
	Less accumulated amortization			(1,021	)		(698	)
	Investment in service contracts, net		$	2,058		$	797

Investment_in_Rental_Contracts

Investment in Rental Contracts, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Investment in Rental Contracts, Net	'
	H.	Investment in Rental Contracts, net
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our investment in rental contracts consisted of the following:
			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Investment in rental contracts		$	2,985		$	3,163
	Less accumulated depreciation			(1,926	)		(2,126	)
	Investment in rental contracts, net		$	1,059		$	1,037

Revolving_Line_of_Credit

Revolving Line of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Revolving Line of Credit	'
	I. Revolving Line of Credit
	Our revolving line of credit balance was $72,566,000 and $70,380,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	We entered into the revolving line of credit in August 2007 with a bank syndicate led by Santander based on qualified TimePayment lease receivables. The total commitment under the facility, originally $30 million, has been increased at various times, most recently from $100 million to $150 million in December 2012. The December 2012 amendment also permits further increases in the total commitment under an accordion feature, to $175 million, with the agreement of the Agent and, as applicable, a new or existing Lender, under certain conditions. Outstanding borrowings are collateralized by eligible lease contracts and a security interest in all of our other assets.
	At December 31, 2013, we had available borrowing capacity of approximately $77.4 million. Our available borrowing capacity was subject to limitations based on lease eligibility and a borrowing base formula.
	The revolving line of credit has financial covenants that we must comply with to obtain funding and avoid an event of default. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants under the revolving line of credit.
	The maturity date of our revolving line of credit is December 2016, at which time the outstanding loan balance plus interest becomes due and payable. At our option upon maturity, the unpaid principal balance may be converted to a six-month term loan.
	The following table demonstrates the total commitment under the revolving credit facility with the associated rate options in effect during the three years ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2013, the total commitment under the facility was $150 million.
	Amendment Date		Total		Rate options(1)			Minimum		Facility
			Commitment					Rate		Expiration
			under Credit
			Facility
			(in millions)
	Jul-10		$	100	Prime plus 1.25%	or	LIBOR plus 3.25%		None	August 2013
	Oct-11			100	Prime plus 0.75%	or	LIBOR plus 2.75%		None	Aug-14
	Dec-12			150	Base(2) plus 0.75%	or	LIBOR plus 2.50%		None	December 2016
	-1	Under the terms of the facility, loans are Based Rate Loans (or prior to December 2012, Prime Rate Loans), unless we elect LIBOR Loans. If a LIBOR Loan is not renewed at maturity it automatically converts to a Base Rate Loan.
	-2	The “base rate” is the highest of the prime rate established by the Agent, or one-month LIBOR plus 1%, or the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5%.
	At December 31, 2013, $65.0 million of our loans were LIBOR loans and $7.6 million of our loans were Base Rate Loans. The interest rate on our loans at December 31, 2013, was between 2.74% and 4.00%. At the same date, the qualified lease receivables eligible under the borrowing base computation were approximately $129.9 million.

Dividends

Dividends	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Dividends	'
	J. Dividends
	Dividends declared and paid or payable were as follows:
	2013
	Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Dividend per
				Share
	29-Jan-13	8-Feb-13	15-Feb-13	$0.06
	23-Apr-13	3-May-13	15-May-13	0.06
	17-Jul-13	30-Jul-13	15-Aug-13	0.06
	24-Oct-13	4-Nov-12	15-Nov-13	0.07
	Total			$0.25
	2012
	Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Dividend per
				Share
	31-Jan-12	10-Feb-12	15-Feb-12	$0.06
	19-Apr-12	30-Apr-12	15-May-12	0.06
	19-Jul-12	30-Jul-12	15-Aug-12	0.06
	18-Oct-12	31-Oct-12	15-Nov-12	0.06
	Total			$0.24
	2011
	Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Dividend per Share
	21-Jan-11	1-Feb-11	15-Feb-11	$0.05
	21-Apr-11	2-May-11	13-May-11	0.05
	21-Jul-11	1-Aug-11	15-Aug-11	0.05
	25-Oct-11	4-Nov-11	15-Nov-11	0.06
	Total			$0.21

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	K. Stockholders’ Equity
	Warrants
	In 2003 we issued warrants to purchase common stock to our lenders in connection with a waiver of certain covenant defaults and the extension of our loan. There were no warrants exercised during 2013 or 2011. During 2012 there was a cashless exercise of 7,068 warrants which resulted in 6,367 shares being issued. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were 86,221 warrants outstanding with an exercise price of $0.815. All warrants expire on September 30, 2014. The warrant holders have certain rights and privileges that provide them with anti-dilution protection in the event that the Company issues stock at a price below the then current market price of the company’s common stock.
	Stock Options and Restricted Stock
	Description
	Under the MicroFinancial 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”), we reserved 1,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance, all of which had been issued as of December 31, 2013. In May 2012, our stockholders approved our 2012 Equity Inventive Plan (the “2012 Plan”), for which we have 750,000 shares of common stock reserved, of which 613,183 shares are unissued as of December 31, 2013. These plans permit the Compensation and Benefits Committee of our Board of Directors to grant stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, shares of common stock without restrictions, and any other right to receive payment from the corporation based in whole or in part on the value of common stock. All employees and directors of the Corporation or any of its affiliates are eligible to receive awards under either plan. For purposes of calculating the shares remaining for grant under the 2012 Plan, grants of stock options or stock appreciation rights to any participant will reduce that reserve by one share for each share subject to the option or the settled portion of the stock appreciation right. Grants of restricted stock, restricted stock units and any other “full share” award will reduce the reserve by three shares for each share of common stock subject to the award, in the case of awards to employees, or by one share for each share of common stock subject to the award, in the case of awards to non-employee directors.
	Stock options under the plans may be incentive stock options or non-statutory stock options. The committee determines the terms of the option, including the amount, exercise price, vesting schedule and term, which may not exceed ten years. The per share exercise price of the option may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. No stock options granted to an employee under the plans shall become fully vested within one year of grant date and no restricted stock or other awards made to an employee without any performance-based criteria other than the employee’s continued service will have a restricted vesting period of less than one year. We may not in any fiscal year grant to any participant options or other awards covering more than 200,000 shares.
	Non-employee director stock grants
	The following details the stock granted to our non-employee directors under the 2008 and 2012 Plans during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. These shares were issued as part of our annual director compensation arrangements related to the prior years’ service, and were fully vested on the date of issuance.
	Date of Grant		Number of				Fair Value				Fair Value
			Shares				per Share				of Grant
	Feb-11			51,642			$	4.11			$	212
	Jul-11			25,632				5.54				142
	Total 2011 Grants:			77,274							$	354
	Feb-12			31,820				6.6			$	210
	Jul-12			16,328				8.36				136
	Total 2012 Grants:			48,148							$	346
	Jan-13			29,205				7.55				221
	Jul-13			16,587				8.44				140
	Total 2013 Grants:			45,792							$	361
	Restricted Stock Unit Grants
	The following table summarizes our RSU activity for the three years ended December 31, 2013:
			Number				Grant				Grant				Fair
			of RSUs				Date Fair				Date Fair				Value of
							Value per				Value				RSUs at
							Share								Vesting
															Date(a)
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2010			33,518			$	3.15			$	106
	Granted			33,044			$	4.11				136
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2011			66,562
	Granted			40,393			$	6.6				266
	Vested			(8,380	)										$	57
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2012			98,575
	Granted			45,316			$	7.55				342
	Vested			(16,640	)											125
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2013			127,251							$	850			$	182
	(a)	The fair value of vested RSUs is calculated based on the closing stock price on the day of vesting. The fair value of unvested RSUs at December 31, 2013, based on the stock closing price on that date, was $1.1 million, and the weighted average vesting period of these RSUs is 2.32 years.
	In January 2013, the Compensation and Benefits Committee of our Board of Directors granted 45,316 RSUs to our executive officers. The RSUs were valued on the date of grant and the fair value of these awards was $7.55 per share. The issuance consists of three separate tranches. The first tranche is for 28,643 RSUs which vest over five years at 25% annually beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date. The second tranche is for 15,548 RSUs which cliff vest after three years only if management achieves specific performance measures. The third tranche is for 1,125 RSUs which vest over five years at 25% annually, beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date, and represent payment related to 2012 incentive bonus compensation.
	The RSUs granted in 2012 consist of two tranches. The first tranche is for 25,165 RSUs which vest over five years at 25% annually beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date. The second tranche is for 15,228 RSUs which cliff vest after three years only if management achieves specific performance measures.
	The RSUs granted in 2011 and 2010 vest over five years beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date.
	Stock Option Grants
	The following summarizes stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
			Shares(b)				Exercise				Weighted
							Price Per Share				Average
											Exercise
											Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2010			908,028			$	1.59 to $13.10			$	5.07
	Expired			(90,000	)		$	13.1			$	13.1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011			818,028			$	1.59 to $6.70			$	4.19
	Exercised(a)			(150,000	)		$	1.59			$	1.59
	Expired			(235,000	)		$	6.7			$	6.7
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012			433,028			$	2.30 to $5.85			$	3.72
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			433,028			$	2.30 to $5.85			$	3.72
	(a)	The intrinsic value of the options exercised in 2012 was $755,000. There were no options exercised in 2011 or 2013.
	(b)	The outstanding options vest over five years based solely on service and are exercisable only after they become vested. All unvested outstanding options are expected to vest. At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 368,347, 268,072 and 520,872, respectively, of the outstanding options were fully vested.
	Information relating to our outstanding stock options at December 31, 2013, is as follows:
	Outstanding																Exercisable
	Weighted-				Shares				Weighted-				Intrinsic				Weighted-		Shares		Weighted-		Intrinsic
									Average				Value				Average				Average		Value
	Average								Life								Exercise				Life
									(Years)								Price				(Years)
	Exercise
	Price
	$5.77				31,923				3.17			$	89			$	5.77		31,923		3.17		$89
	5.85				142,382				4.08				384				5.85		142,382		4.08		384
	2.3				258,723				5.17				1,617				2.3		194,042		5.17		1,213
					433,028				4.66			$	2,090			$	3.97		368,347		4.58	$	1,686
Stock compensation expense recognized during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and unrecognized compensation as of December 31, 2013, are as follows:
														Unrecognized
														Compensation
		Year ended December 31,												Cost as of
		2013				2012				2011				December 31, 2013
Compensation expense – RSUs		$	199			$	109			$	46			$	476
Compensation expense – Options			33				82				92				2
Total		$	232			$	191			$	138			$	478
The weighted average term over which this compensation expense is expected to be recognized is 2.9 years.
Common Stock Reserved
We have reserved shares of common stock at December 31, 2013, as follows:
Warrants			86,221
Stock options			433,028
Restricted stock units			127,251
Reserved for future grants under 2012 Equity Incentive Plans			613,183
Total			1,259,683
Repurchases
On August 10, 2010, our Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program under which we are authorized to purchase up to 250,000 of our outstanding shares from time to time. The repurchases may take place in either the open market or through block trades. The repurchase program will be funded by our working capital and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, we repurchased and retired 97,153 shares of our common stock under the program, at an average price paid per share of $7.28, for a total cost of $708,000. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under our repurchase program. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we repurchased and retired 51,883 shares of our common stock under the program, at an average price paid per share of $4.61, for a total cost of $239,000.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	L. Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	8,216		$	5,545		$	789
	State		2,065			1,544			1,133
			10,281			7,089			1,922
	Deferred:
	Federal		(3,129	)		(821	)		3,994
	State		(592	)		(253	)		(288	)
			(3,721	)		(1,074	)		3,706
	Total	$	6,560		$	6,015		$	5,628
	At December 31, 2013, and 2012, the components of the net deferred tax liability were as follows:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for credit losses	$	6,152		$	5,615
	Depreciation and amortization		32,709			29,717
	State NOL and other state attributes		62			251
	State valuation allowance		(205	)		(355	)
	Total deferred tax assets		38,718			35,228
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Lease receivable and unearned income		(35,758	)		(35,539	)
	Residual value		(9,228	)		(9,670	)
	Initial direct costs		(410	)		(418	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(45,396	)		(45,627	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(6,678	)	$	(10,399	)
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had no federal net operating loss carry-forwards to be used to offset future income. At December 31, 2013, we had state net operating loss carry-forwards of $2.1 million which may be used to offset future income. The state NOL’s have restrictions and expire in approximately one to twenty years. We recorded a valuation allowance against some of our state net operating losses as it is unlikely that these deferred tax assets will be fully realized.
	The following is reconciliation between the effective income tax rate and the applicable statutory federal income tax rate:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit		5.19			4.8			3.03
	State valuation allowance		(0.60	)		(0.06	)		(0.07	)
	Nondeductible expenses and other		0.6			(0.61	)		0.54
	Effective income tax rate		40.19	%		39.13	%		38.5	%
	The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with estimates in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. We record liabilities for estimated tax obligations for federal and state purposes. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the nondeductible expenses and other tax rate of 0.60%, (0.61) % and 0.54% respectively, includes certain non-deductible stock-based compensation.
	Uncertain Tax Positions
	As of December 31, 2013, we had no liabilities for accrued interest and penalties related to state income tax matters. As of December 31, 2012, we had liabilities of $52,000 and $11,000 for accrued interest and penalties, respectively, related to various state income tax matters. Of these amounts, approximately $30,000 would impact our effective tax rate after a $22,000 federal tax benefit for state income taxes. As of December 31, 2011, we had liabilities of $17,000 and $4,000 for accrued interest and penalties, respectively, related to various state income tax matters. Of these amounts, approximately $10,000 would impact our effective tax rate after a $4,000 federal tax benefit for state income taxes. These amounts are included in income taxes payable on our balance sheet. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits may change significantly within the next 12 months; however at this time we are unable to estimate the change.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	21
	Additions for tax positions related to current year		21
	Reductions for tax positions as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		(21	)
	Balance at December 31, 2011		21
	Additions for tax positions related to current year		63
	Reductions for tax positions as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		(21	)
	Balance at December 31, 2012		63
	Additions for tax positions related to current year		26
	Reductions for tax positions as a result of closed examinations		(89	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	—
	Our federal income tax returns are subject to examination for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2010, and our state income tax returns are subject to examination for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2009.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	M. Commitments and Contingencies
	Operating Leases
	On September 20, 2010, we entered into an office lease agreement for approximately 23,834 square feet of office space located in Burlington, Massachusetts. We moved our corporate headquarters to the premises in January 2011. The lease for our facility in Burlington expires in 2017.
	On March 25, 2011, we entered into an office lease agreement through 2014 for approximately 2,667 square feet of office space located in California. On November 7, 2012, we amended this lease to add additional space totaling 2,319 square feet to the existing premises, and extend the term of the lease. The amended lease for the entire space is for a 64-month term, commencing in February 2013.
	In connection with these two lease agreements, we received landlord incentives for build out expenses incurred. The incentive or allowance is recorded as deferred rent and amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the initial lease terms.
	At December 31, 2013, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are:
	For the years ended December 31,
	2014	$	712
	2015		728
	2016		744
	2017		760
	2018		421
	Total	$	3,365
	Rental expense under operating leases for our office facilities totaled $663,000, $617,000 and $610,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Legal Matters
	We are involved from time to time in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business. Although we do not expect that the outcome of any of these matters, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations, litigation is inherently unpredictable. Therefore, judgments could be rendered or settlements entered, that could adversely affect our operating results or cash flows in a particular period. We routinely assess all of our litigation and threatened litigation as to the probability of ultimately incurring a liability, and record our best estimate of the ultimate loss in situations where we assess the likelihood of loss as probable.
	Lease Commitments
	We accept lease applications on a daily basis and, as a result, we have a pipeline of applications that have been approved, where a lease has not been originated. Our commitment to lend does not become binding until all of the steps in the origination process have been completed, including the receipt of the lease, supporting documentation and verification with the lessee. Since we fund on the same day a lease is verified, we have no outstanding commitments to lend.

Employee_Benefit_Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plan	'
	N. Employee Benefit Plan
	We have a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code to provide retirement and profit sharing benefits covering substantially all full-time employees. Employees are eligible to contribute up to 100% of their gross salary until they reach the maximum annual contribution amount allowed under the Internal Revenue Code. We match $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed by an employee up to 6% of the employee’s salary; the maximum match is 3%. Vesting of our contributions is over a five-year period at 20% per year. Our defined contribution plan expenses were $122,000, $125,000 and $106,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Concentration_of_Credit_Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentration of Credit Risk	'
	O. Concentration of Credit Risk
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, our top dealer accounted for 13.8%, 4.4% and 3.3%, respectively, of the value of leases originated. The top dealer during this three-year period was a lease broker who represents a number of equipment vendors financing a wide breadth of different equipment segments and operates on a nationwide scope.
	TimePayment finances a wide variety of products, with water filtration systems representing approximately 25% of the amount financed in its portfolio as of December 31, 2013. No other single product represents more than 10% of the amount financed in its portfolio as of December 31, 2013.
	We originate and continue to service contracts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The concentration of leases in certain states as of the end of each of the past three years, as a percentage of our total portfolio, is reflected below. No other state accounted for more than five percent of such total.
	Year Ended	Florida			California			Texas			New York
	December 31,
	2011		13	%		11	%		8	%		9	%
	2012		13	%		12	%		8	%		8	%
	2013		13	%		12	%		9	%		8	%

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	P. Subsequent Events
	On January 14, 2014, we declared a dividend of $0.07 per share payable on February 14, 2014, to shareholders of record of MicroFinancial Incorporated stock on January 30, 2014.
	Since December 31, 2013, we have repurchased a total of 66,552 shares of our common stock under the common stock repurchase program approved in 2010, at an average price per share of $8.07. The total cost of the shares purchased was approximately $537,000. The total number of shares repurchased under this program is 250,000, which represents the total shares authorized to be repurchased.
	We have evaluated all events or transactions that occurred through the date on which we issued these financial statements. During this period, we did not have any material subsequent events that impacted our consolidated financial statements other than the declaration of dividends.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MicroFinancial and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Segment Reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	We operate in one industry segment that leases and rents microticket equipment and provides other financing services. All of our operations are located in the United States. Accordingly, we believe we have a single reportable segment for disclosure purposes.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount 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 reported period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates are revenue recognition, the allowance for credit losses, share-based payments and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid instruments purchased with original maturities of less than three months to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist principally of overnight investments, collateralized repurchase agreements, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and US government and agency securities. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, our cash equivalents consisted of overnight investments. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash
	Our line of credit requires that all TimePayment cash receipts be deposited into a cash collateral account held by Santander Bank (formerly known as Sovereign Bank) (“Santander”). These funds are applied directly to amounts outstanding under the line of credit as they clear. Those funds which are pending clearance and application against the line of credit are deemed to be restricted.
Leases and Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Our lease contracts are accounted for as financing leases. At origination, we record the gross lease receivable, the estimated residual value of the leased equipment, initial direct costs incurred and the unearned lease income. Unearned lease income is the amount by which the gross lease receivable plus the estimated residual value exceeds the cost of the equipment. Unearned lease income and initial direct costs incurred are amortized over the related lease term using the interest method. Amortization of unearned lease income and initial direct costs is suspended and the contract written off, if, in our opinion, full payment of the contractual amount due under the lease agreement is doubtful. In conjunction with the origination of leases, we may retain a residual interest in the underlying equipment upon termination of the lease. The value of such interest is estimated at inception of the lease and evaluated periodically for impairment. At the end of the lease term, the lessee has the option to buy the equipment at the fair market value (“buyouts”), return the equipment or continue to rent the equipment on a month-to-month basis. If the lessee continues to rent the equipment, we record our investment in the rental contract at its estimated residual value. Rental income from monthly billings is recognized as the customer continues to rent the equipment. We also acquire service contracts under which a homeowner purchases a security system and simultaneously signs a contract with the dealer for the monitoring of that system for a monthly fee. We purchase the right to the payment stream under the monitoring contract from the dealer. Income on service contracts from monthly billings is recognized as the related services are provided. Other revenues, such as loss and damage waiver fees and service fees relating to the leases and contracts, are recognized as they are earned.
Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality	'
	Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality
	We maintain an allowance for credit losses on our investment in leases, service contracts and rental contracts at an amount that we believe is sufficient to provide adequate protection against losses in our portfolio. Given the nature of the microticket market and the individual size of each contract, we do not have a formal credit review committee to review individual contracts. Rather, we have developed a sophisticated, multi-tiered pricing model and have automated the credit scoring, approval and collection processes. We believe that with the proper pricing model, we can grant credit to a wide range of applicants provided we have priced appropriately for the associated risk. As a result of approving a wide range of credits, we experience a relatively high level of delinquency and write-offs in our portfolio. We periodically review the credit scoring and approval process to ensure that the automated system is making appropriate credit decisions. Given the nature of the microticket market and the individual size of each contract, we do not evaluate contracts individually for the purpose of developing and determining the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. Contracts in our portfolio are not re-graded subsequent to the initial extension of credit and the allowance is not allocated to specific contracts. Rather, we view the contracts as having common characteristics and maintain a general allowance against our entire portfolio utilizing historical collection statistics and an assessment of current credit risk in the portfolio as the basis for the amount.
	Each period, the provision for credit losses in the consolidated statements of income results from the combination of an estimate by management of credit losses that occurred during the current period and the ongoing adjustment of prior estimates of losses occurring in prior periods. To serve as a basis for making this provision, we have adopted a consistent, systematic procedure for establishing and maintaining an appropriate allowance for credit losses for our contracts. We estimate the likelihood of credit losses net of recoveries in the portfolio at each reporting period based upon a combination of an internally-developed proprietary scoring model that considers several factors including the lessee’s bureau-reported credit score at contract inception and the current delinquency status of the account. In addition to these elements, we also consider other relevant factors including general economic trends, actual historical losses, trends in delinquencies and credit losses, static pool analysis of our portfolio, trends in recoveries made on charged off accounts, and other relevant factors which might affect the performance of our portfolio. This combination of historical experience, credit scores, delinquency levels, trends in credit losses, and the review of current factors provides the basis for our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. In general, a receivable is deemed uncollectable when it is 360 days past due or earlier if other adverse events occur with respect to an account. None of our receivables are placed on non-accrual status as contracts are charged off when deemed uncollectible. Historically, the typical monthly payment under our microticket contracts has been small and as a result, our experience is that lessees will pay past due amounts later in the process because of the relatively small amount necessary to bring a contract current.
	We segregate our contract portfolio between TimePayment and LeaseComm to perform the calculation and analysis of the allowance for credit losses. Each subsidiary consists of a single portfolio segment – microticket equipment. Leases of microticket equipment and other contracts are made to businesses and individuals and are generally secured by assets of the business or a personal guarantee. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business or individual. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, may have a negative effect on the credit quality in this segment.
	We assign internal risk ratings for all lessees and determine the creditworthiness of each contract based upon this internally-developed proprietary scoring model. The LeaseComm portfolio is evaluated in total, with a reserve calculated based upon the aging of the portfolio and our collection experience. The TimePayment scoring model generates one of ten acceptable risk ratings based upon the creditworthiness of each application or it rejects the application. The scores are assigned at contract inception, and these scores are maintained over the contract term regardless of payment performance. To facilitate review and reporting, management aggregates these ten scores into one of three categories with similar risk profiles and delinquency characteristics identified as Gold, Silver or Bronze.
		•	Contracts assigned a Gold rating represent those transactions which exhibit the best risk rating based on our internal credit scores. They are considered of sufficient quality to preclude an otherwise adverse rating. Gold rated contracts are typically represented by lessees with high bureau-reported credit scores for personal guarantors at contract inception or are supported by established businesses for those transactions which are not personally guaranteed by the lessee.
		•	Contracts assigned a Silver rating fall in the middle range of the ten acceptable scores generated by the scoring model. These transactions possess a reasonable amount of risk based on their profile and may exhibit vulnerability to deterioration if adverse factors are encountered. These contracts typically demonstrate adequate coverage but warrant a higher level of monitoring by management to ensure that weaknesses do not advance.
		•	A Bronze rating applies to contracts at the lower end of the ten acceptable scores generated by the scoring model whereby the lessee may have difficulty meeting the contract obligation if adverse factors are encountered. Bronze rated contracts typically have lower reported credit scores at contract inception and will typically have other less desirable credit attributes.
	See Note C for details of our allowance for credit losses and the aged analysis of past due financing receivables based upon our internally-developed proprietary scoring model.
Investment in Service Contracts	'
	Investment in Service Contracts
	Our investments in service contracts are recorded at cost and amortized over the term of the contract. Upon retirement or other disposition, the cost and related accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income. We periodically evaluate whether events or circumstances have occurred that may affect the estimated useful life or recoverability of our investment in service contracts. Prior to 2012, our service contract revenue was derived from our LeaseComm portfolio, for which we have not purchased any new security service contracts since 2002. Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, TimePayment began acquiring service contracts.
Investment in Rental Contracts	'
	Investment in Rental Contracts
	Our investment in rental contracts is either recorded at estimated residual value for converted leases and depreciated using the straight-line method over a period of twelve months or recorded at the acquisition cost and depreciated using the straight line method over an estimated life of three years. Rental equipment consists of a wide variety of low-priced commercial equipment with similar characteristics. Upon retirement or other disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income. Dispositions include equipment buyouts, returns and write-offs. We periodically evaluate whether events or circumstances have occurred that may affect the estimated useful life or recoverability of the investment in rental contracts.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Office and computer equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated lives of approximately three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the life of the lease or the estimated life of the improvement. Upon retirement or other disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation of the assets are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Accounting for fair value measurements involves a single definition of fair value, along with a conceptual framework to measure fair value, with fair value 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 at the measurement date.” The fair value measurement hierarchy consists of three levels:
	Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3 - Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
	We apply valuation techniques that (1) place greater reliance on observable inputs and less reliance on unobservable inputs and (2) are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach.
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, other assets, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the amounts outstanding under our revolving line of credit, evaluated using Level 2 inputs as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximated the carrying value.
Debt Issue Costs	'
	Debt Issue Costs
	Costs incurred in securing financing are capitalized in other assets and amortized over the term of the financing, which is considered the interval from the current date until the expiration of the credit facility. When we modify our revolving line of credit, we evaluate the arrangement in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 470, Line-of-Credit or Revolving-Debt Arrangements. In accordance with this guidance, if the borrowing capacity of the new arrangement is greater than or equal to the borrowing capacity of the old arrangement, then any unamortized deferred costs, any fees paid to the creditor, and any third-party costs incurred shall be associated with the new arrangement (that is, deferred and amortized over the term of the new arrangement).
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. FASB ASC Topic 740 prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value.
	FASB ASC Topic 740 clarifies the accounting for income taxes, by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement and classification of amounts relating to uncertain tax positions, accounting for and disclosure of interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition relating to the adoption of the new accounting standard.
Net Income per Common Share	'
	Net Income per Common Share
	Basic net income per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted net income per share does not assume the issuance of common shares that have an antidilutive effect on net income per common share.
Stock-Based Employee Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Employee Compensation
	We have adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. FASB ASC Topic 718 requires us to recognize the compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions with employees in the financial statements. The compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense as it is earned over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. Share-based compensation transactions with employees covered by FASB ASC Topic 718 include share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans.
	We estimate the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes valuation model and a 0% expected forfeiture rate, consistent with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718 and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 Share Based Payments. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the expected option term, volatility of the stock, the risk-free interest rate and the dividend yield.
	The expected life represents the average period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding given consideration to vesting schedules; annualized volatility is based on historical volatilities of our common stock; dividend yield represents the current dividend yield expressed as a constant percentage of our stock price and the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the measurement date for periods corresponding to the expected life of the option.
	Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are valued at the stock price at date of grant, and expensed ratably over the performance period or vesting period, as appropriate. The number of performance-based RSUs for which stock compensation expense is calculated is based upon management’s assessment of the likelihood of achieving the performance targets.
	Non-employee stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 505, Equity-based payments to non-employees. In accordance with this topic, cost recognized for non-employee share-based payment transactions is determined by the fair value of whichever is more reliably measurable: (a) the goods or services received; or (b) the equity instruments issued.
Lease Obligation and Deferred Rent	'
	Lease Obligation and Deferred Rent
	We lease our facilities, located in Massachusetts and California, under multi-year operating lease agreements. We account for these leases in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases. In connection with these two lease agreements, we received landlord incentives for build out expenses incurred. The incentive or allowance is recorded as deferred rent and amortized as a reduction to lease expense over the initial lease terms. Rent expense is recorded on a straight-line basis.
Concentration of Credit Risk	'
	Concentration of Credit Risk
	Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of lease and rental receivables and cash and cash equivalent balances. To reduce our risk, credit policies are in place for approving leases and the lease pools are monitored by us. In addition, cash and cash equivalents are maintained at high-quality financial institutions.
	Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk principally consist of cash equivalents and deposits in bank accounts. We deposit our cash and invest in short-term investments primarily through national commercial banks. Deposits in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) are exposed to loss in the event of nonperformance by the institution. The Company has had cash deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance coverage. However, we have not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Net_Investment_in_Leases_Table

Net Investment in Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Future Minimum Payments Due on Lease Receivables	'
	At December 31, 2013, future minimum payments due on our lease receivables are as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014		$	105,117
	2015			61,058
	2016			32,293
	2017			12,958
	2018			3,202
	Total		$	214,628
Summary of the Changes in Estimated Residual Value	'
	A summary of the changes in estimated residual value is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Estimated residual value, beginning		$	24,176		$	23,287		$	21,832
	Lease originations			7,574			8,737			8,279
	Terminations			(8,680	)		(7,848	)		(6,824	)
	Estimated residual value, ending		$	23,070		$	24,176		$	23,287
Allowance for Credit Losses by Portfolio Segment	'
	The following table reconciles the activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
			Microticket Equipment
			LeaseComm			TimePayment			Total
	Allowance for credit losses at January 1, 2010:		$	231		$	12,901		$	13,132
	Charge-offs			(726	)		(22,437	)		(23,163	)
	Recoveries			1,221			3,740			4,961
	Provisions			(564	)		18,814			18,250
	Allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2011			162			13,018			13,180
	Charge-offs			(605	)		(23,185	)		(23,790	)
	Recoveries			248			4,910			5,158
	Provisions			298			19,192			19,490
	Allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2012			103			13,935			14,038
	Charge-offs			(361	)		(23,876	)		(24,237	)
	Recoveries			162			5,886			6,048
	Provisions			187			19,343			19,530
	Allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2013		$	91		$	15,288		$	15,379
Allowance for Credit Losses and Financing Receivables by Portfolio Segment Classified According to Impairment Evaluation Method	'
	The following table presents the allowance for credit losses and financing receivables by portfolio segment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, classified according to impairment evaluation method:
			As of December 31, 2013									As of December 31, 2012
			Lease-			Time-			Total			Lease-			Time-			Total
			Comm			Payment						Comm			Payment
	Allowance for credit losses:
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			91			15,288			15,379			103			13,935			14,038
	Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Ending balance, allowance for credit losses		$	91		$	15,288		$	15,379		$	103		$	13,935		$	14,038
	Financing receivables:(1)
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			185			177,463			177,648			174			173,697			173,871
	Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Ending balance, financing receivables(1)		$	185		$	177,463		$	177,648		$	174		$	173,697		$	173,871
	-1	Total financing receivables include net investment in leases. For purposes of asset quality and allowance calculations, the allowance for credit losses is excluded.
Aged Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables by Our Internally Developed Proprietary Scoring Model in Leases	'
	The following table presents the aging status of the recorded investment in leases as of December 31, 2013, classified according to the original score granted by our internally-developed proprietary scoring model:
						31 to 60			61 to 90			Over 90						Over 90
						Days			Days			Days						Days
			Current			Past Due			Past Due			Past Due			Total			Accruing
	LeaseComm		$	93		$	5		$	4		$	83		$	185		$	83
	TimePayment
	Gold			58,769			2,501			902			3,391			65,563			3,391
	Silver			81,152			2,933			2,754			13,437			100,276			13,437
	Bronze			7,788			493			502			2,841			11,624			2,841
	TimePayment subtotal			147,709			5,927			4,158			19,669			177,463			19,669
	Total financing receivables		$	147,802		$	5,932		$	4,162		$	19,752		$	177,648		$	19,752
	Percent of total financing receivables			83.2	%		3.3	%		2.4	%		11.1	%		100	%
	The following table presents the aging status of the recorded investment in leases as of December 31, 2012, classified according to the original score granted by our internally-developed proprietary scoring model:
						31 to 60			61 to 90			Over 90						Over 90
						Days			Days			Days						Days
			Current			Past Due			Past Due			Past Due			Total			Accruing
	LeaseComm		$	90		$	5		$	5		$	74		$	174		$	74
	TimePayment
	Gold			54,446			2,763			1,042			2,309			60,560			2,309
	Silver			84,268			2,883			3,281			13,312			103,744			13,312
	Bronze			6,341			493			441			2,118			9,393			2,118
	TimePayment subtotal			145,055			6,139			4,764			17,739			173,697			17,739
	Total financing receivables		$	145,145		$	6,144		$	4,769		$	17,813		$	173,871		$	17,813
	Percent of total financing receivables			83.5	%		3.5	%		2.7	%		10.3	%		100	%

Net_Income_per_Common_Share_Ta

Net Income per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Common Share	'
	Net income per common share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Net income	$	9,763	$	9,351	$	8,991
	Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computation of net income per share - basic		14,460,613		14,321,815		14,247,413
	Dilutive effect of options, warrants and restricted stock		313,916		367,716		278,153
	Shares used in computation of net income per common share - assuming dilution		14,774,529		14,689,531		14,525,566
	Net income per common share – basic	$	0.68	$	0.65	$	0.63
	Net income per common share – diluted	$	0.66	$	0.64	$	0.62

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Summary of Property and Equipment	'
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our property and equipment consisted of the following:
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Computer equipment	$	3,719		$	3,449
	Office equipment		363			319
	Leasehold improvements		1,269			1,175
	Total		5,351			4,943
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(4,018	)		(3,409	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	1,333		$	1,534
Summary of Depreciation and Amortization Expense	'
	Depreciation and amortization expense were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Twelve months ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Depreciation and amortization expense relating to:
	Property and equipment	$	609		$	598		$	510
	Rental equipment		4,339			3,671			2,760
	Service contracts		500			86			—
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	5,448		$	4,355		$	3,270

Investment_in_Service_Contract1

Investment in Service Contracts, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Investment in Service Contracts	'
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our investment in service contracts consisted of the following:
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Investment in service contracts	$	3,079		$	1,495
	Less accumulated amortization		(1,021	)		(698	)
	Investment in service contracts, net	$	2,058		$	797

Investment_in_Rental_Contracts1

Investment in Rental Contracts, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Investment in Rental Contracts	'
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our investment in rental contracts consisted of the following:
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Investment in rental contracts	$	2,985		$	3,163
	Less accumulated depreciation		(1,926	)		(2,126	)
	Investment in rental contracts, net	$	1,059		$	1,037

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_Table

Revolving Line of Credit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Chronology of Total Commitment Under Revolving Credit Facility with Associated Rate Options in Effect	'
	The following table demonstrates the total commitment under the revolving credit facility with the associated rate options in effect during the three years ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2013, the total commitment under the facility was $150 million.
	Amendment		Total	Rate options(1)			Minimum	Facility
	Date		Commitment				Rate	Expiration
			under Credit
			Facility
			(in millions)
	Jul-10		100	Prime plus 1.25%	or	LIBOR plus 3.25%	None	Aug-13
	Oct-11		100	Prime plus 0.75%	or	LIBOR plus 2.75%	None	Aug-14
	December 2012		150	Base(2) plus 0.75%	or	LIBOR plus 2.50%	None	December 2016
	(1)	Under the terms of the facility, loans are Based Rate Loans (or prior to December 2012, Prime Rate Loans), unless we elect LIBOR Loans. If a LIBOR Loan is not renewed at maturity it automatically converts to a Base Rate Loan.
	(2)	The “base rate” is the highest of the prime rate established by the Agent, or one-month LIBOR plus 1%, or the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5%.

Dividends_Tables

Dividends (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Dividends Declared and Paid or Payable	'
	J. Dividends
	Dividends declared and paid or payable were as follows:
	2013
	Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Dividend per
				Share
	29-Jan-13	8-Feb-13	15-Feb-13	$0.06
	23-Apr-13	3-May-13	15-May-13	0.06
	17-Jul-13	30-Jul-13	15-Aug-13	0.06
	24-Oct-13	4-Nov-12	15-Nov-13	0.07
	Total			$0.25
	2012
	Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Dividend per
				Share
	31-Jan-12	10-Feb-12	15-Feb-12	$0.06
	19-Apr-12	30-Apr-12	15-May-12	0.06
	19-Jul-12	30-Jul-12	15-Aug-12	0.06
	18-Oct-12	31-Oct-12	15-Nov-12	0.06
	Total			$0.24
	2011
	Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Dividend per Share
	21-Jan-11	1-Feb-11	15-Feb-11	$0.05
	21-Apr-11	2-May-11	13-May-11	0.05
	21-Jul-11	1-Aug-11	15-Aug-11	0.05
	25-Oct-11	4-Nov-11	15-Nov-11	0.06
	Total			$0.21

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stock Granted to Non-employee Directors	'
	The following details the stock granted to our non-employee directors under the 2008 and 2012 Plans during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. These shares were issued as part of our annual director compensation arrangements related to the prior years’ service, and were fully vested on the date of issuance.
	Date of Grant		Number of				Fair Value				Fair Value
			Shares				per Share				of Grant
	Feb-11			51,642			$	4.11			$	212
	Jul-11			25,632				5.54				142
	Total 2011 Grants:			77,274							$	354
	Feb-12			31,820				6.6			$	210
	Jul-12			16,328				8.36				136
	Total 2012 Grants:			48,148							$	346
	Jan-13			29,205				7.55				221
	Jul-13			16,587				8.44				140
	Total 2013 Grants:			45,792							$	361
Restricted Stock Units Activity	'
	The following table summarizes our RSU activity for the three years ended December 31, 2013:
			Number				Grant				Grant				Fair
			of RSUs				Date Fair				Date Fair				Value of
							Value per				Value				RSUs at
							Share								Vesting
															Date(a)
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2010			33,518			$	3.15			$	106
	Granted			33,044			$	4.11				136
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2011			66,562
	Granted			40,393			$	6.6				266
	Vested			(8,380	)										$	57
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2012			98,575
	Granted			45,316			$	7.55				342
	Vested			(16,640	)											125
	Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2013			127,251							$	850			$	182
	(a)	The fair value of vested RSUs is calculated based on the closing stock price on the day of vesting. The fair value of unvested RSUs at December 31, 2013, based on the stock closing price on that date, was $1.1 million, and the weighted average vesting period of these RSUs is 2.32 years.
Stock Option Activity	'
	The following summarizes stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
			Shares(b)				Exercise				Weighted
							Price Per Share				Average
											Exercise
											Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2010			908,028			$	1.59 to $13.10			$	5.07
	Expired			(90,000	)		$	13.1			$	13.1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011			818,028			$	1.59 to $6.70			$	4.19
	Exercised(a)			(150,000	)		$	1.59			$	1.59
	Expired			(235,000	)		$	6.7			$	6.7
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012			433,028			$	2.30 to $5.85			$	3.72
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			433,028			$	2.30 to $5.85			$	3.72
	(a)	The intrinsic value of the options exercised in 2012 was $755,000. There were no options exercised in 2011 or 2013.
	(b)	The outstanding options vest over five years based solely on service and are exercisable only after they become vested. All unvested outstanding options are expected to vest. At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 368,347, 268,072 and 520,872, respectively, of the outstanding options were fully vested.
Outstanding Stock Options	'
	Information relating to our outstanding stock options at December 31, 2013, is as follows:
	Outstanding																Exercisable
	Weighted-								Weighted-								Weighted-				Weighted-
	Average								Average								Average				Average
	Exercise								Life				Intrinsic				Exercise				Life		Intrinsic
	Price				Shares				(Years)				Value				Price		Shares		(Years)		Value
	$	5.77				31,923				3.17			$	89			$	5.77		31,923		3.17	$	89
		5.85				142,382				4.08				384				5.85		142,382		4.08		384
		2.3				258,723				5.17				1,617				2.3		194,042		5.17		1,213
		0				433,028				4.66			$	2,090			$	3.97		368,347		4.58	$	1,686
Stock Compensation Expense	'
	Stock compensation expense recognized during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and unrecognized compensation as of December 31, 2013, are as follows:
															Unrecognized
															Compensation
															Cost as of
			Year ended December 31,												December 31,
			2013				2012				2011				2013
	Compensation expense - RSUs		$	199			$	109			$	46			$	476
	Compensation expense - Options			33				82				92				2
	Total		$	232			$	191			$	138			$	478
Reserved Shares of Common Stock	'
	We have reserved shares of common stock at December 31, 2013, as follows:
	Warrants			86,221
	Stock options			433,028
	Restricted stock units			127,251
	Reserved for future grants under 2012 Equity Incentive Plans			613,183
	Total			1,259,683

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Provision for Income Taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	8,216		$	5,545		$	789
	State		2,065			1,544			1,133
			10,281			7,089			1,922
	Deferred:
	Federal		(3,129	)		(821	)		3,994
	State		(592	)		(253	)		(288	)
			(3,721	)		(1,074	)		3,706
	Total	$	6,560		$	6,015		$	5,628
Components of the Net Deferred Tax Liability	'
	At December 31, 2013, and 2012, the components of the net deferred tax liability were as follows:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for credit losses	$	6,152		$	5,615
	Depreciation and amortization		32,709			29,717
	State NOL and other state attributes		62			251
	State valuation allowance		(205	)		(355	)
	Total deferred tax assets		38,718			35,228
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Lease receivable and unearned income		(35,758	)		(35,539	)
	Residual value		(9,228	)		(9,670	)
	Initial direct costs		(410	)		(418	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(45,396	)		(45,627	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(6,678	)	$	(10,399	)
Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate	'
	The following is reconciliation between the effective income tax rate and the applicable statutory federal income tax rate:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit		5.19			4.8			3.03
	State valuation allowance		(0.60	)		(0.06	)		(0.07	)
	Nondeductible expenses and other		0.6			(0.61	)		0.54
	Effective income tax rate		40.19	%		39.13	%		38.5	%
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	21
	Additions for tax positions related to current year		21
	Reductions for tax positions as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		(21	)
	Balance at December 31, 2011		21
	Additions for tax positions related to current year		63
	Reductions for tax positions as a result of lapse of statute of limitations		(21	)
	Balance at December 31, 2012		63
	Additions for tax positions related to current year		26
	Reductions for tax positions as a result of closed examinations		(89	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	—

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	'
	At December 31, 2013, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are:
	For the years ended December 31,
	2014	$	712
	2015		728
	2016		744
	2017		760
	2018		421
	Total	$	3,365

Concentration_of_Credit_Risk_T

Concentration of Credit Risk (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentration of Leases In Certain States	'
	The concentration of leases in certain states as of the end of each of the past three years, as a percentage of our total portfolio, is reflected below. No other state accounted for more than five percent of such total.
	Year Ended	Florida			California			Texas			New York
	December 31,
	2011		13	%		11	%		8	%		9	%
	2012		13	%		12	%		8	%		8	%
	2013		13	%		12	%		9	%		8	%

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Lease_Agreement
	RiskRating
	Segment
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Number of operating segments	1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Maturity description	'Less than three months
Finance receivable charged-off	'360 days past due or earlier
Number of scores	10
Risk rate description	'The TimePayment scoring model generates one of ten acceptable risk ratings based upon the creditworthiness of each application or it rejects the application
Expected forfeiture rate	0.00%
Number of lease agreements	2
Maximum [Member]	'
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Acquisition cost and depreciated life of asset	'5 years
Minimum [Member]	'
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Acquisition cost and depreciated life of asset	'3 years
Property Available for Operating Lease [Member]	'
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Rental contract recorded at estimated residual value useful life	'12 months
Rental contract recorded at acquisition cost estimated useful life	'3 years

Net_Investment_in_Leases_Futur

Net Investment in Leases - Future Minimum Payments Due on Lease Receivables (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]	'
2014	$105,117
2015	61,058
2016	32,293
2017	12,958
2018	3,202
Total	$214,628

Net_Investment_in_Leases_Addit

Net Investment in Leases - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Leases [Abstract]	'	'
Weighted-average remaining life of the leases	'26 months	'28 months
Weighted-average implicit rate of interest	25.50%	25.90%

Net_Investment_in_Leases_Summa

Net Investment in Leases - Summary of the Changes in Estimated Residual Value (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
Estimated residual value, beginning	$24,176	$23,287	$21,832
Lease originations	7,574	8,737	8,279
Terminations	-8,680	-7,848	-6,824
Estimated residual value, ending	$23,070	$24,176	$23,287

Net_Investment_in_Leases_Allow

Net Investment in Leases - Allowance for Credit Losses by Portfolio Segment (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	$14,038	$13,180	$13,132
Charge-offs	-24,237	-23,790	-23,163
Recoveries	6,048	5,158	4,961
Provisions	19,530	19,490	18,250
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	15,379	14,038	13,180
LeaseComm Microticket Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	103	162	231
Charge-offs	-361	-605	-726
Recoveries	162	248	1,221
Provisions	187	298	-564
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	91	103	162
Time-Payment Microticket Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, Beginning balance	13,935	13,018	12,901
Charge-offs	-23,876	-23,185	-22,437
Recoveries	5,886	4,910	3,740
Provisions	19,343	19,192	18,814
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	$15,288	$13,935	$13,018

Net_Investment_in_Leases_Allow1

Net Investment in Leases - Allowance for Credit Losses and Financing Receivables by Portfolio Segment Classified According to Impairment Evaluation Method (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Individually evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Collectively evaluated for impairment	15,379	14,038	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	15,379	14,038	13,180	13,132
Financing receivables: Individually evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'
Financing receivables: Collectively evaluated for impairment	177,648	173,871	'	'
Financing receivables: Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality	'	'	'	'
Financing receivables, Ending balance	177,648	173,871	'	'
LeaseComm Microticket Equipment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Individually evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Collectively evaluated for impairment	91	103	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	91	103	162	231
Financing receivables: Individually evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'
Financing receivables: Collectively evaluated for impairment	185	174	'	'
Financing receivables: Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality	'	'	'	'
Financing receivables, Ending balance	185	174	'	'
Time-Payment Microticket Equipment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Individually evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Collectively evaluated for impairment	15,288	13,935	'	'
Allowance for credit losses: Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, Ending balance	15,288	13,935	13,018	12,901
Financing receivables: Individually evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'
Financing receivables: Collectively evaluated for impairment	177,463	173,697	'	'
Financing receivables: Contracts acquired with deteriorated credit quality	'	'	'	'
Financing receivables, Ending balance	$177,463	$173,697	'	'

Net_Investment_in_Leases_Aged_

Net Investment in Leases - Aged Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables by Our Internally Developed Proprietary Scoring Model in Leases (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Current	$147,802	$145,145
31 to 60 Days Past Due	5,932	6,144
61 to 90 Days Past Due	4,162	4,769
Over 90 Days Past Due	19,752	17,813
Financing receivables, Ending balance	177,648	173,871
Over 90 Days Accruing	19,752	17,813
Percent of total financing receivables, Current	83.20%	83.50%
Percent of total financing receivables, 31 to 60 Days Past Due	3.30%	3.50%
Percent of total financing receivables, 61 to 90 Days Past Due	2.40%	2.70%
Percent of total financing receivables, Over 90 Days Past Due	11.10%	10.30%
Percent of total financing receivables	100.00%	100.00%
Lease Comm [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Current	93	90
31 to 60 Days Past Due	5	5
61 to 90 Days Past Due	4	5
Over 90 Days Past Due	83	74
Financing receivables, Ending balance	185	174
Over 90 Days Accruing	83	74
Time Payment Corp [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Current	147,709	145,055
31 to 60 Days Past Due	5,927	6,139
61 to 90 Days Past Due	4,158	4,764
Over 90 Days Past Due	19,669	17,739
Financing receivables, Ending balance	177,463	173,697
Over 90 Days Accruing	19,669	17,739
Time Payment Corp [Member] | Gold [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Current	58,769	54,446
31 to 60 Days Past Due	2,501	2,763
61 to 90 Days Past Due	902	1,042
Over 90 Days Past Due	3,391	2,309
Financing receivables, Ending balance	65,563	60,560
Over 90 Days Accruing	3,391	2,309
Time Payment Corp [Member] | Silver [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Current	81,152	84,268
31 to 60 Days Past Due	2,933	2,883
61 to 90 Days Past Due	2,754	3,281
Over 90 Days Past Due	13,437	13,312
Financing receivables, Ending balance	100,276	103,744
Over 90 Days Accruing	13,437	13,312
Time Payment Corp [Member] | Bronze [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Current	7,788	6,341
31 to 60 Days Past Due	493	493
61 to 90 Days Past Due	502	441
Over 90 Days Past Due	2,841	2,118
Financing receivables, Ending balance	11,624	9,393
Over 90 Days Accruing	$2,841	$2,118

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Ne

Net Income Per Common Share - Net Income per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income Per Share Basic And Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$9,763	$9,351	$8,991
Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computation of net income per share - basic	14,460,613	14,321,815	14,247,413
Dilutive effect of options, warrants and restricted stock	313,916	367,716	278,153
Shares used in computation of net income per common share - assuming dilution	14,774,529	14,689,531	14,525,566
Net income per common share - basic	$0.68	$0.65	$0.63
Net income per common share - diluted	$0.66	$0.64	$0.62

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Ad

Net Income Per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Options excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share	0	0	409,305

Debt_Issue_Costs_Additional_In

Debt Issue Costs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$288,000	$216,000	$282,000

Property_and_Equipment_Summary

Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$5,351	$4,943
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-4,018	-3,409
Property and equipment, net	1,333	1,534
Computer Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	3,719	3,449
Office Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	363	319
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$1,269	$1,175

Property_and_Equipment_Additio

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life And Values [Abstract]	'	'
Leasehold Improvements	$39,000	$0

Property_and_Equipment_Summary1

Property and Equipment - Summary of Depreciation and Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to:	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	$5,448	$4,355	$3,270
Property and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to:	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	609	598	510
Rental Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to:	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	4,339	3,671	2,760
Service Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to:	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	$500	$86	'

Investment_in_Service_Contract2

Investment in Service Contracts, Net - Investment in Service Contracts (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Investment in service contracts, net	$2,058	$797
Service Contracts [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Investment in service contracts	3,079	1,495
Less accumulated amortization	-1,021	-698
Investment in service contracts, net	$2,058	$797

Investment_in_Rental_Contracts2

Investment in Rental Contracts, Net - Investment in Rental Contracts (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments Schedule [Abstract]	'	'
Investment in rental contracts	$2,985	$3,163
Less accumulated depreciation	-1,926	-2,126
Investment in rental contracts, net	$1,059	$1,037

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_Addit

Revolving Line of Credit - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 30, 2007
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revolving line of credit balance - Santander	$72,566,000	$70,380,000	'
Borrowing capacity under revolving line of credit	150,000,000	150,000,000	30,000,000
Further increases in total commitment	'	175,000,000	'
Available on revolving line of credit	77,400,000	'	'
Maturity date of the facility	31-Dec-16	'	'
Qualified lease receivables eligible under the borrowing base computation	129,900,000	'	'
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount outstanding on line of credit	65,000,000	'	'
Base Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount outstanding on line of credit	7,600,000	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Borrowing capacity under revolving line of credit	'	$100,000,000	'
Interest rate on loans	2.74%	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate on loans	4.00%	'	'

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_Chron

Revolving Line of Credit - Chronology of Total Commitment Under Revolving Credit Facility with Associated Rate Options in Effect (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 30, 2007
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Commitment under Credit Facility	$150	$150	$30
Facility Expiration	31-Dec-16	'	'
July 2010 [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amendment Date	31-Jul-10	'	'
Total Commitment under Credit Facility	100	'	'
Rate options	'Prime plus 1.25% or LIBOR plus 3.25%	'	'
Facility Expiration	31-Aug-13	'	'
October 2011 [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amendment Date	31-Oct-11	'	'
Total Commitment under Credit Facility	100	'	'
Rate options	'Prime plus 0.75% or LIBOR plus 2.75%	'	'
Facility Expiration	31-Aug-14	'	'
December 2012 [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amendment Date	31-Dec-12	'	'
Total Commitment under Credit Facility	150	'	'
Rate options	'Base plus 0.75% or LIBOR plus 2.50%	'	'
Facility Expiration	31-Dec-16	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Commitment under Credit Facility	'	$100	'
Minimum Rate	2.74%	'	'
Minimum [Member] | July 2010 [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Minimum Rate	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | October 2011 [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Minimum Rate	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | December 2012 [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Minimum Rate	'	'	'

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_Chron1

Revolving Line of Credit - Chronology of Total Commitment Under Revolving Credit Facility with Associated Rate Options in Effect (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
The base rate established by the Agent	1.00%
Federal Funds [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
The base rate established by the Agent	0.50%
Base Rate [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Rate options	'The "base rate" is the highest of the prime rate established by the Agent, or one-month LIBOR plus 1%, or the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5%

Dividends_Dividends_Declared_a

Dividends - Dividends Declared and Paid or Payable (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Dividend per Share	$0.25	$0.24	$0.21
Dividend 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Date Declared	29-Jan-13	31-Jan-12	21-Jan-11
Record Date	8-Feb-13	10-Feb-12	1-Feb-11
Payment Date	15-Feb-13	15-Feb-12	15-Feb-11
Dividend per Share	$0.06	$0.06	$0.05
Dividend 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Date Declared	23-Apr-13	19-Apr-12	21-Apr-11
Record Date	3-May-13	30-Apr-12	2-May-11
Payment Date	15-May-13	15-May-12	13-May-11
Dividend per Share	$0.06	$0.06	$0.05
Dividend 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Date Declared	17-Jul-13	19-Jul-12	21-Jul-11
Record Date	30-Jul-13	30-Jul-12	1-Aug-11
Payment Date	15-Aug-13	15-Aug-12	15-Aug-11
Dividend per Share	$0.06	$0.06	$0.05
Dividend 4 [Member]	'	'	'
Date Declared	24-Oct-13	18-Oct-12	25-Oct-11
Record Date	4-Nov-12	31-Oct-12	4-Nov-11
Payment Date	15-Nov-13	15-Nov-12	15-Nov-11
Dividend per Share	$0.07	$0.06	$0.06

Stockholders_Equity_Additional

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jan. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 10, 2010

Jan. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Executive Officer [Member]

Stock Option [Member]

First Tranche [Member]

Third Tranche [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Shares [Member]

Performance Shares [Member]

Warrant [Member]

Warrant [Member]

2008 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

2012 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]

First Tranche [Member]

Third Tranche [Member]

First Tranche [Member]

Second Tranche [Member]

Third Tranche [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cashless warrants exercised

'

'

7,068

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,367

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants outstanding

'

86,221

86,221

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise price of warrants

'

0.815

0.815

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expiration date of warrants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30-Sep-14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants exercised

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reserved shares of common stock for issuance

'

1,259,683

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

86,221

1,000,000

127,251

'

'

'

'

'

'

750,000

Unissued common stock reserved under equity incentive plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

613,183

Period of option, including the amount, exercise price, vesting schedule and term

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Per share Exercise price of the option on fair market value of the common stock

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock option granted under the 2008 Plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares vest over Period

'5 years

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'5 years

'5 years

'

'

'3 years

'3 years

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants to Participant options or other awards

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condition on options

'

'The committee determines the terms of the option, including the amount, exercise price, vesting schedule and term, which may not exceed ten years. The per share exercise price of the option may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. No stock options granted to an employee under the 2008 Plan shall become fully vested within one year of grant date and no restricted stock or other awards made to an employee without any performance-based criteria other than the employeebs continued service will have a restricted vesting period of less than one year. We may not in any fiscal year grant to any participant options or other awards covering more than 200,000 shares.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average life in years of RSU's

'

'0 years

'2 years 10 months 10 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of RSUs granted

'

'

'

'

'

45,316

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,316

40,393

33,044

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of RSUs granted

'

'

'

'

'

$7.55

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7.55

$6.60

$4.11

$3.15

'

'

'

'

Number of shares of restricted stock vest

1,125

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,165

'

'

28,643

15,548

1,125

'

Percentage of restricted stock units vesting annually beginning on second anniversary of grant date

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

25.00%

25.00%

'

'

'

'

25.00%

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares of RSUs cliff vest

'

'

15,228

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average term

'

'2 years 10 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase of outstanding shares

'

'

'

'

250,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repurchased and retired under stock buyback program

'

97,153

0

51,883

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total cost of shares purchased

'

$708

'

$239

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Average price paid per share

'

$7.28

'

$4.61

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Gran

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Granted to Non-employee Directors (Detail) (Director [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Director [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares	16,587	29,205	16,328	31,820	25,632	51,642	45,792	48,148	77,274
Fair Value per Share	$8.44	$7.55	$8.36	$6.60	$5.54	$4.11	'	'	'
Fair Value of Grant	$140	$221	$136	$210	$142	$212	$361	$346	$354

Stockholders_Equity_Restricted

Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Units Activity (Detail) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended				24 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of RSUs - Beginning Balance	98,575	66,562	33,518	'	66,562
Number of RSUs - Granted	45,316	40,393	33,044	'	'
Number of RSUs - Vested	-16,640	-8,380	'	'	'
Number of RSUs- Ending Balance	127,251	98,575	66,562	33,518	127,251
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Granted	$7.55	$6.60	$4.11	$3.15	'
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Vested	'	'	'	'	'
Grant Date Fair Value - Granted	$342	$266	$136	'	'
Grant Date Fair Value - Vested	'	'	'	'	182
Grant Date Fair Value - Unvested RSUs	850	'	'	106	850
Vested	$125	$57	'	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Restricted1

Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Units Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Fair value of unvested RSUs	$1.10
Weighted average life of unvested RSUs	'2 years 3 months 26 days

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Opti

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock option activity, Shares, Beginning Balance	818,028	908,028	433,028
Stock option activity, Lower limit, Exercised Price per Share	$1.59	'	'
Stock options exercised	-150,000	'	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$1.59	'	'
Stock option activity, Expired	-235,000	-90,000	'
Stock option activity, Shares, Ending Balance	433,028	818,028	433,028
Stock option activity, Lower limit, Outstanding Price per Share, Beginning Balance	$1.59	$1.59	$2.30
Stock option activity, Upper limit, Outstanding Price per Share, Beginning Balance	$6.70	$13.10	$5.85
Stock option activity, Upper limit, Expired Price per Share	$6.70	$13.10	'
Stock option activity, Lower limit, Outstanding Price per Share, Ending Balance	$2.30	$1.59	$2.30
Stock option activity, Upper limit, Outstanding Price per Share, Ending Balance	$5.85	$6.70	$5.85
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	$4.19	$5.07	$3.72
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Expired	$6.70	$13.10	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance	$3.72	$4.19	$3.72

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Opti1

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Option Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Shares, Outstanding	'	368,347	268,072	520,872
Shares vest over Period	'5 years	'5 years	'	'
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intrinsic value of the options	'	'	755,000	'
Options exercised	'	0	'	0

Stockholders_Equity_Outstandin

Stockholders' Equity - Outstanding Stock Options (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price	$5.77
Shares, Outstanding	31,923
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Outstanding	'3 years 2 months 1 day
Intrinsic Values, Outstanding	$89
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$5.77
Shares, Exercisable	31,923
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Exercisable	'3 years 2 months 1 day
Intrinsic Values Exercisable, at stock option plan exercise price	89
Stock Options Two [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price	$5.85
Shares, Outstanding	142,382
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Outstanding	'4 years 29 days
Intrinsic Values, Outstanding	384
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$5.85
Shares, Exercisable	142,382
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Exercisable	'4 years 29 days
Intrinsic Values Exercisable, at stock option plan exercise price	384
Stock Options Three [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price	$2.30
Shares, Outstanding	258,723
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Outstanding	'5 years 2 months 1 day
Intrinsic Values, Outstanding	1,617
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$2.30
Shares, Exercisable	194,042
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Exercisable	'5 years 2 months 1 day
Intrinsic Values Exercisable, at stock option plan exercise price	1,213
Stock Options Four [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price	'
Shares, Outstanding	433,028
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Outstanding	'4 years 7 months 28 days
Intrinsic Values, Outstanding	2,090
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$3.97
Shares, Exercisable	368,347
Weighted-Average Life (Years), Exercisable	'4 years 6 months 29 days
Intrinsic Values Exercisable, at stock option plan exercise price	$1,686

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Comp

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation expense - Options	$232	$191	$138
Unrecognized Compensation Cost as of December 31, 2013,total	478	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation expense - Options	199	109	46
Unrecognized Compensation Cost	476	'	'
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation expense - Options	33	82	92
Unrecognized Compensation Cost as of December 31, 2013	$2	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Reserved_S

Stockholders' Equity - Reserved Shares of Common Stock (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Reserved for future grants under 2012 Equity Incentive Plans	613,183
Reserved shares of common stock for issuance	1,259,683
Warrant [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Reserved shares of common stock for issuance	86,221
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Reserved shares of common stock for issuance	433,028
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Reserved shares of common stock for issuance	127,251

Income_Taxes_Provision_for_Inc

Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	$8,216	$5,545	$789
State	2,065	1,544	1,133
Current, Total	10,281	7,089	1,922
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	-3,129	-821	3,994
State	-592	-253	-288
Deferred, Total	-3,721	-1,074	3,706
Total	$6,560	$6,015	$5,628

Income_Taxes_Components_of_the

Income Taxes - Components of the Net Deferred Tax Liability (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Allowance for credit losses	$6,152	$5,615
Depreciation and amortization	32,709	29,717
State NOL and other state attributes	62	251
State valuation allowance	-205	-355
Total deferred tax assets	38,718	35,228
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Lease receivable and unearned income	-35,758	-35,539
Residual value	-9,228	-9,670
Initial direct costs	-410	-418
Total deferred tax liabilities	-45,396	-45,627
Net deferred tax liability	($6,678)	($10,399)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Nondeductible expenses and other tax rate	0.60%	-0.61%	0.54%
Liability for accrued interest	$0	$52,000	$17,000
Impact of effective tax rate for state income taxes	'	30,000	10,000
Federal tax benefit for state income taxes	0	22,000	4,000
Liability for accrued penalties	'	11,000	4,000
Change in total amount of unrecognized tax benefits	'may change significantly within the next 12 months	'	'
Federal [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net operating loss carry-forwards	0	0	'
Income tax years	'tax years ended on or after December 31, 2009	'	'
State [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net operating loss carry-forwards	$2,100,000	'	'
Income tax years	'tax years ended on or after December 31, 2010	'	'
State [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
State NOL's restrictions and expire period	'1 year	'	'
State [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
State NOL's restrictions and expire period	'20 years	'	'

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	5.19%	4.80%	3.03%
State valuation allowance	-0.60%	-0.06%	-0.07%
Nondeductible expenses and other	0.60%	-0.61%	0.54%
Effective income tax rate	40.19%	39.13%	38.50%

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of1

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$63	$21	$21
Additions for tax positions related to current year	26	63	21
Reductions for tax positions as a result of lapse of statute of limitations	'	-21	-21
Reductions for tax positions as a result of closed examinations	-89	'	'
Ending Balance	'	$63	$21

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 20, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 07, 2012	Mar. 25, 2011
	Agreement			Massachusetts [Member]	Massachusetts [Member]	California [Member]	California [Member]	California [Member]
					sqft		sqft	sqft
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of leased office space	'	'	'	'	23,834	'	'	2,667
Lease expiration	'	'	'	'2017	'	'	'	'
Office lease agreement date	'	'	'	'	20-Sep-10	'	'	25-Mar-11
Additional amount of leased office space	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,319	'
Amended lease period	'	'	'	'	'	'64 months	'	'
Number of lease agreements	2	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Rental expense under operating leases	$663,000	$617,000	$610,000	'	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$712
2015	728
2016	744
2017	760
2018	421
Total	$3,365

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Addition

Employee Benefit Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Defined contribution plan contribution by employee percentage maximum	100.00%	'	'
Employees contributions	$1	'	'
Matching contribution by company for each dollar contributed by employee under the plan	0.5	'	'
Percentage of salary contributions for employee, maximum	6.00%	'	'
Percentage of maximum match	3.00%	'	'
Period of Vesting of contributions	'5 years	'	'
Percentage of Vesting of contributions	20.00%	'	'
Defined contribution plan expenses	$122,000	$125,000	$106,000

Concentration_of_Credit_Risk_A

Concentration of Credit Risk - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of states with service leases and rental contracts	50	'	'
Top Dealer [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	13.80%	4.40%	3.30%
Maximum [Member] | All Other States [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	5.00%	'	'
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	10.00%	'	'
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member] | Time Payment Corp [Member] | Water Filtration System [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	25.00%	'	'

Concentration_of_Credit_Risk_S

Concentration of Credit Risk - Summary of Concentration of Lease in Certain States (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Florida [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	13.00%	13.00%	13.00%
California [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	12.00%	12.00%	11.00%
Texas [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	9.00%	8.00%	8.00%
New York [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk benchmark percentage	8.00%	8.00%	9.00%

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 10, 2010	Jan. 14, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
					Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared per common share	$0.25	$0.24	$0.21	'	$0.07	'
Expected dividend payment date	'	'	'	'	14-Feb-14	'
Expected dividend record date	'	'	'	'	30-Jan-14	'
Shares repurchased, total	'	'	'	'	'	66,552
Average price of common stock per share	'	'	'	'	'	$8.07
Total cost of the shares purchased	'	'	'	'	'	$537,000
Shares repurchased	'	'	'	250,000	'	250,000