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Debt Obligations (Senior Unsecured Notes) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Excluding 2020 Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Aggregate principal amount purchased plus accrued and unpaid interest | 101.00%

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