10-Q Filing

NELNET INC CIK: 1258602 Q1 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001258602-25-000035`
Period End Date	20250331
Filing Date	20250508
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	nni-20250331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 158 Income Statement 112 Cash Flow Statement 256 Stockholders Equity 56 Comprehensive Income 56

Balance Sheet 158 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$114.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$114.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$106.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$106.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$104.64M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$104.64M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$120.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses`	$120.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable`	$2.88M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable`	$2.88M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable`	$2.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable`	$2.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Loans and accrued interest receivable	`NotesReceivableNet`	$9.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Loans and accrued interest receivable	`NotesReceivableNet`	$9.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Loans and accrued interest receivable	`NotesReceivableNet`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Loans and accrued interest receivable	`NotesReceivableNet`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$179.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$179.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$194.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$194.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$168.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$168.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$220.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$220.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments at fair value	`MarketableSecurities`	$1.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments at fair value	`MarketableSecurities`	$1.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments at fair value	`MarketableSecurities`	$1.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments at fair value	`MarketableSecurities`	$1.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments and notes receivable, net	`OtherInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$1.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments and notes receivable, net	`OtherInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$1.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments and notes receivable, net	`OtherInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments and notes receivable, net	`OtherInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Total investments and notes receivable	`InvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$2.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total investments and notes receivable	`InvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$2.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total investments and notes receivable	`InvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total investments and notes receivable	`InvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$332.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$332.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$317.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$317.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$488.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$488.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$618.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$618.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$404.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$404.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$294.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$294.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$142.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$142.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$368.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$368.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,617 and $2,877, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNet`	$129.86M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,617 and $2,877, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNet`	$129.86M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,617 and $2,877, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNet`	$159.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,617 and $2,877, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNet`	$159.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$158.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$158.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$158.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$158.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$36.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$36.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$34.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$34.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$95.19M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$95.19M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$89.58M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$89.58M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$222.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$222.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$203.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$203.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$14.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$14.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$13.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$13.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Bonds and notes payable	`LongTermDebt`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Bonds and notes payable	`LongTermDebt`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Bonds and notes payable	`LongTermDebt`	$8.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Bonds and notes payable	`LongTermDebt`	$8.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest payable	`InterestPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$21.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest payable	`InterestPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$21.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest payable	`InterestPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$22.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest payable	`InterestPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$22.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Bank deposits	`Deposits`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Bank deposits	`Deposits`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Bank deposits	`Deposits`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Bank deposits	`Deposits`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$483.19M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$483.19M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$457.71M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$457.71M	USD	Point-in-time
Due to customers	`PayablesToCustomers`	$379.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Due to customers	`PayablesToCustomers`	$379.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Due to customers	`PayablesToCustomers`	$478.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Due to customers	`PayablesToCustomers`	$478.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$10.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$10.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$10.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$10.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$6.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$6.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$7.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$7.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$3.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-429.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-429.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Total Nelnet, Inc. shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Nelnet, Inc. shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Nelnet, Inc. shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Nelnet, Inc. shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-50.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-50.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-56.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-56.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$13.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$13.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$14.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$14.19B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 112 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Loan interest	`InterestAndFeeIncomeLoans`	$216.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Loan interest	`InterestAndFeeIncomeLoans`	$216.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Loan interest	`InterestAndFeeIncomeLoans`	$166.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Loan interest	`InterestAndFeeIncomeLoans`	$166.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment interest	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$52.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment interest	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$52.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment interest	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$41.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment interest	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$41.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Total interest income	`InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating`	$207.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Total interest income	`InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating`	$207.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Total interest income	`InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating`	$268.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total interest income	`InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating`	$268.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense on bonds and notes payable and bank deposits	`InterestExpenseOperating`	$125.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense on bonds and notes payable and bank deposits	`InterestExpenseOperating`	$125.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense on bonds and notes payable and bank deposits	`InterestExpenseOperating`	$194.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense on bonds and notes payable and bank deposits	`InterestExpenseOperating`	$194.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$82.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$82.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$74.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$74.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Less provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$10.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Less provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$10.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Less provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$15.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Less provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$15.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	`InterestIncomeExpenseAfterProvisionForLoanLoss`	$67.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	`InterestIncomeExpenseAfterProvisionForLoanLoss`	$67.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	`InterestIncomeExpenseAfterProvisionForLoanLoss`	$63.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	`InterestIncomeExpenseAfterProvisionForLoanLoss`	$63.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherIncomeExpenseOtherNet`	$4.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherIncomeExpenseOtherNet`	$4.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherIncomeExpenseOtherNet`	$23.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherIncomeExpenseOtherNet`	$23.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfNotesReceivable`	$-141.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfNotesReceivable`	$-141.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfNotesReceivable`	$909.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfNotesReceivable`	$909.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments and derivative settlements, net	`DerivativeMarketValueAdjustmentsAndDerivativeSettlementsNet`	$9.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments and derivative settlements, net	`DerivativeMarketValueAdjustmentsAndDerivativeSettlementsNet`	$9.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments and derivative settlements, net	`DerivativeMarketValueAdjustmentsAndDerivativeSettlementsNet`	$-5.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments and derivative settlements, net	`DerivativeMarketValueAdjustmentsAndDerivativeSettlementsNet`	$-5.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income (expense), net	`NoninterestIncomeExpense`	$315.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income (expense), net	`NoninterestIncomeExpense`	$315.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income (expense), net	`NoninterestIncomeExpense`	$310.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income (expense), net	`NoninterestIncomeExpense`	$310.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$62.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$62.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$57.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$57.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Salaries and benefits	`LaborAndRelatedExpense`	$138.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Salaries and benefits	`LaborAndRelatedExpense`	$138.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Salaries and benefits	`LaborAndRelatedExpense`	$143.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Salaries and benefits	`LaborAndRelatedExpense`	$143.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$16.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$16.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$9.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$9.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Reinsurance losses and underwriting expenses	`ReinsuranceLossesAndUnderwritingExpenses`	$22.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Reinsurance losses and underwriting expenses	`ReinsuranceLossesAndUnderwritingExpenses`	$22.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Reinsurance losses and underwriting expenses	`ReinsuranceLossesAndUnderwritingExpenses`	$11.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Reinsurance losses and underwriting expenses	`ReinsuranceLossesAndUnderwritingExpenses`	$11.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expenses	`OtherExpenses`	$45.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expenses	`OtherExpenses`	$45.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expenses	`OtherExpenses`	$48.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expenses	`OtherExpenses`	$48.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$217.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$217.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$217.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$217.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`AssetImpairmentChargesAndProvisionForBeneficialInterests`	$37.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`AssetImpairmentChargesAndProvisionForBeneficialInterests`	$37.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`AssetImpairmentChargesAndProvisionForBeneficialInterests`	$1.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`AssetImpairmentChargesAndProvisionForBeneficialInterests`	$1.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingAndNonoperatingExpenses`	$280.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingAndNonoperatingExpenses`	$280.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingAndNonoperatingExpenses`	$277.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingAndNonoperatingExpenses`	$277.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$93.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$93.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$106.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$106.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$23.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$23.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$25.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$25.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$82.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$82.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$73.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$73.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.98	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.98	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.98	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.98	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	36.48M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	36.48M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	37.16M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	37.16M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	37.16M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	37.16M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	36.48M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	36.48M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 256 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Federal and state tax credit utilized	`TaxCreditCarryforwardAmount`	$8.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Federal and state tax credit utilized	`TaxCreditCarryforwardAmount`	$8.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Federal and state tax credit utilized	`TaxCreditCarryforwardAmount`	$14.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Federal and state tax credit utilized	`TaxCreditCarryforwardAmount`	$14.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$179.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$179.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$194.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$194.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$168.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$168.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$220.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$220.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$332.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$332.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$317.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$317.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$488.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$488.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$618.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCash`	$618.36M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$404.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$404.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$294.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$294.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$142.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$142.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$368.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash - due to customers	`RestrictedCashDueToCustomers`	$368.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$832.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$832.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$940.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$940.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$931.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$931.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$82.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$82.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$73.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$73.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including debt discounts and loan premiums and deferred origination costs	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$33.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including debt discounts and loan premiums and deferred origination costs	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$33.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including debt discounts and loan premiums and deferred origination costs	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$23.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including debt discounts and loan premiums and deferred origination costs	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$23.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Loan discount and deferred lender fees accretion	`LoanDiscountDeferredLenderFeesAccretion`	$-7.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Loan discount and deferred lender fees accretion	`LoanDiscountDeferredLenderFeesAccretion`	$-7.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Loan discount and deferred lender fees accretion	`LoanDiscountDeferredLenderFeesAccretion`	$-19.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Loan discount and deferred lender fees accretion	`LoanDiscountDeferredLenderFeesAccretion`	$-19.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$10.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$10.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$15.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for loan losses	`FinancingReceivableCreditLossIncludingOffBalanceLiabilitiesExpenseReversal`	$15.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments	`DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet`	$-6.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments	`DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet`	$-6.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments	`DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet`	$7.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative market value adjustments	`DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet`	$7.96M	USD	1 Quarter
(Payments to) proceeds from clearinghouse - initial and variation margin, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsToClearinghouse`	$-810.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Payments to) proceeds from clearinghouse - initial and variation margin, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsToClearinghouse`	$-810.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Payments to) proceeds from clearinghouse - initial and variation margin, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsToClearinghouse`	$4.05M	USD	1 Quarter
(Payments to) proceeds from clearinghouse - initial and variation margin, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsToClearinghouse`	$4.05M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSalesOfLoansNet`	$909.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSalesOfLoansNet`	$909.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSalesOfLoansNet`	$-141.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on sale of loans, net	`GainLossOnSalesOfLoansNet`	$-141.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$-8.18M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$-8.18M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$8.31M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestmentsAndNotesReceivable`	$8.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$3.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$3.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$3.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$3.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$37.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$37.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$1.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$1.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in loan and investment accrued interest receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-13.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in loan and investment accrued interest receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-13.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in loan and investment accrued interest receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-79.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in loan and investment accrued interest receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-79.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-61.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-61.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-30.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-30.09M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$18.89M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$18.89M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-10.44M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-10.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of ROU asset, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$-954.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of ROU asset, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$-954.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of ROU asset, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$-953.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of ROU asset, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$-953.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accrued interest payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$-3.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accrued interest payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$-3.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accrued interest payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$-2.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in accrued interest payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$-2.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-37.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-37.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-50.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-50.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of lease liability	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-1.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of lease liability	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-1.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of lease liability	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-897.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in the carrying amount of lease liability	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-897.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-996.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-996.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$73.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$73.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Total adjustments	`AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$10.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Total adjustments	`AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$10.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Total adjustments	`AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$140.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total adjustments	`AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$140.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$91.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$91.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$211.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$211.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net proceeds from loan repayments, claims, and capitalized interest	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfFinanceReceivables`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net proceeds from loan repayments, claims, and capitalized interest	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfFinanceReceivables`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net proceeds from loan repayments, claims, and capitalized interest	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfFinanceReceivables`	$423.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Net proceeds from loan repayments, claims, and capitalized interest	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfFinanceReceivables`	$423.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	`PaymentsToAcquireAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$139.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	`PaymentsToAcquireAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$139.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	`PaymentsToAcquireAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$181.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	`PaymentsToAcquireAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$181.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$74.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$74.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$153.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$153.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from beneficial interest in loan securitizations	`ProceedsFromSaleAndCollectionOfOtherReceivables`	$18.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from beneficial interest in loan securitizations	`ProceedsFromSaleAndCollectionOfOtherReceivables`	$18.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from beneficial interest in loan securitizations	`ProceedsFromSaleAndCollectionOfOtherReceivables`	$5.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from beneficial interest in loan securitizations	`ProceedsFromSaleAndCollectionOfOtherReceivables`	$5.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of other investments and issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestmentsAndIssuanceOfNotesReceivable`	$80.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of other investments and issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestmentsAndIssuanceOfNotesReceivable`	$80.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of other investments and issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestmentsAndIssuanceOfNotesReceivable`	$70.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of other investments and issuance of notes receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestmentsAndIssuanceOfNotesReceivable`	$70.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from other investments and repayments of notes receivable	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherInvestments`	$11.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from other investments and repayments of notes receivable	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherInvestments`	$11.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from other investments and repayments of notes receivable	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherInvestments`	$15.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from other investments and repayments of notes receivable	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherInvestments`	$15.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Redemption of held-to-maturity debt securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfHeldToMaturitySecurities`	$1.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Redemption of held-to-maturity debt securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfHeldToMaturitySecurities`	$1.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Redemption of held-to-maturity debt securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfHeldToMaturitySecurities`	$3.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Redemption of held-to-maturity debt securities	`ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfHeldToMaturitySecurities`	$3.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$23.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$23.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$136.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$136.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments on bonds and notes payable	`RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$1.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Payments on bonds and notes payable	`RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$1.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Payments on bonds and notes payable	`RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$347.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments on bonds and notes payable	`RepaymentsOfDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$347.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of bonds and notes payable	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$18.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of bonds and notes payable	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$18.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of bonds and notes payable	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of bonds and notes payable	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$69.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$69.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$31.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$31.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in bank deposits, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$127.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in bank deposits, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$127.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in bank deposits, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$58.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in bank deposits, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$58.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in due to customers	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToCustomers`	$-99.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in due to customers	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToCustomers`	$-99.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in due to customers	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToCustomers`	$-150.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in due to customers	`IncreaseDecreaseInDueToCustomers`	$-150.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$10.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$10.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$10.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$10.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$4.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$4.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$35.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$35.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$374.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$374.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$341.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$341.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$14.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$14.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$8.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$8.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$799.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$799.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$1.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$1.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-326.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-326.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$26.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$26.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-163.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-163.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-98.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-98.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-84.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-84.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$832.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$832.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$940.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$940.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$931.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$931.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$832.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$832.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$940.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$940.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$931.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$931.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash disbursements made for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$119.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$119.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$185.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$185.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for income taxes, net of refunds and credits received	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$791.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for income taxes, net of refunds and credits received	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$791.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for income taxes, net of refunds and credits received	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$1.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for income taxes, net of refunds and credits received	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$1.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for operating leases	`OperatingLeasePayments`	$1.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for operating leases	`OperatingLeasePayments`	$1.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for operating leases	`OperatingLeasePayments`	$1.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash disbursements made for operating leases	`OperatingLeasePayments`	$1.18M	USD	1 Quarter
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$84.00K	USD	1 Quarter
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$84.00K	USD	1 Quarter
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$48.00K	USD	1 Quarter
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$48.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`NoncashDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$4.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`NoncashDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$4.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`NoncashDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$5.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`NoncashDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$5.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$12.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$12.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$6.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$6.57M	USD	1 Quarter

Stockholders Equity 56 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$11.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$11.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSaleOfParentEquityInterest`	$1.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSaleOfParentEquityInterest`	$1.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSaleOfParentEquityInterest`	$2.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSaleOfParentEquityInterest`	$2.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$6.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$6.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$6.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$6.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividend on Class A and Class B common stock	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividend on Class A and Class B common stock	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividend on Class A and Class B common stock	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividend on Class A and Class B common stock	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$1.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$1.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$664.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$664.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Compensation expense for stock based awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Compensation expense for stock based awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Compensation expense for stock based awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Compensation expense for stock based awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$4.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$4.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$35.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$35.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 56 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$70.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$81.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$16.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$16.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-2.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-2.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$483.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$483.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$552.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income, net	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$552.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationAdjustmentForHeldToMaturityTransferredToAvailableForSaleSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$71.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationAdjustmentForHeldToMaturityTransferredToAvailableForSaleSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$71.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationAdjustmentForHeldToMaturityTransferredToAvailableForSaleSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$47.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationAdjustmentForHeldToMaturityTransferredToAvailableForSaleSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$47.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$3.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$3.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$-769.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$-769.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gains (losses) during period after reclassifications and tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gains (losses) during period after reclassifications and tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gains (losses) during period after reclassifications and tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$12.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gains (losses) during period after reclassifications and tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$12.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationBeforeTax`	$725.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationBeforeTax`	$725.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-967.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-967.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$174.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$174.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-232.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-232.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to equity method investee's other comprehensive, after income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-735.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to equity method investee's other comprehensive, after income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-735.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to equity method investee's other comprehensive, after income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$551.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes related to equity method investee's other comprehensive, after income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$551.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$11.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$11.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$79.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$79.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$82.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$82.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$80.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$80.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$85.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$85.05M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.