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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Investment Groups | The Company’s four investment groups are primarily comprised of the following:
Investment Groups | Description
Annaly Agency Group | Invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) collateralized by residential mortgages which are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae.
Annaly Residential Credit Group | Invests primarily in non-Agency residential mortgage assets within securitized products and residential mortgage loan markets.
Annaly Commercial Real Estate Group | Originates and invests in commercial mortgage loans, securities, and other commercial real estate debt and equity investments.
Annaly Middle Market Lending Group | Provides financing to private equity-backed middle market businesses across the capital structure.

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