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SECURITIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |  |
Residential investment securities sold, carrying value | $ 25,500.0 | $ 45,600.0 | $ 12,900.0
Residential investment securities sold, net realized gain (loss) | $ (37.8) | $ (1,100.0) | $ (6.4)

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