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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022
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 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 Mortgage Servicing Rights Group | Invests in MSR, which provide the right to service residential loans in exchange for a portion of the interest payments made on the loans.

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