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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Investment Groups | The Company’s 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 and complementary investments within the Agency market, including MSRs and Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities.
Annaly Residential Credit Group | Invests primarily in non-Agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets.
Annaly Middle Market Lending Group | Provides financing to private equity backed middle market businesses, focusing primarily on senior debt within select industries.

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