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Borrowings - Summary of Outstanding Balances, Maximum and Average Balances of Borrowings (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance | $ 191,312 |  | $ 225,158 |
Wells Facility borrowings [Member] |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance | 191,309 | [1] | 225,155 | [1]
Maximum Month-End Balance | 225,156 |  |  |
Average Month-End Balance | 210,288 |  |  |
JPMorgan Facility borrowings [Member] |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance | 3 |  | 3 |
Maximum Month-End Balance | 3 |  |  |
Average Month-End Balance | $ 3 |  |  |
[1] | At December 31, 2012, borrowings outstanding under the Wells Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 125 basis points, 150 basis points or 235 basis points depending on the collateral pledged. At June 30, 2013, borrowings outstanding under the Wells Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 105 basis points or 175 basis points depending on the collateral pledged.

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