XML 63 R50.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.20.4

Commercial Mortgage, Subordinate Loans and Other Lending Assets, Net - Activity Relating to Loan Investment Portfolio (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jan. 01, 2020
Principal Balance
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation		$ 80,618	$ 43,649
Specific CECL Allowance
Specific CECL Allowance		(118,019)	(13,000)
Carrying Value, Net
Carrying value, beginning balance		6,375,093
Specific CECL Allowance		(118,019)	(13,000)
Realized loss on investment		42,465	(2,487)
Transfer to Real estate owned, held for sale		(12,255)	0
Carrying value, ending balance		6,535,079	6,375,093
General CECL allowance		(38,102)
Carrying value, net		6,496,977	6,375,093
General CECL allowance related to unfunded commitments	$ 4,119	3,365	0	$ 3,595	$ 6,059	$ 3,088
Commercial Mortgage and Subordinated Portfolio Segment
Principal Balance
Principal balance, beginning		6,467,842
New loan fundings		463,940
Add-on loan fundings		412,718
Loan repayments and sales		(683,254)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation		80,832
Realized loss on investment		(44,885)
Transfer to Real estate owned, held for sale		(12,255)
PIK interest and amortization of fees		43,486
Principal balance, ending		6,728,424	6,467,842
Deferred Fees/Other Items
Deferred fees/other items, beginning		(35,768)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation		(214)
Realized loss on investment		2,420
Deferred fees		(6,455)
PIK interest and amortization of fees		21,672
Deferred fees/other items, ending		(18,345)	(35,768)
Specific CECL Allowance
Specific provision for loan loss, beginning	(206,981)	(56,981)
Specific CECL Allowance		(118,019)
Specific provision for loan loss, ending	$ (197,481)	(175,000)	(56,981)
Carrying Value, Net
Carrying value, beginning balance		6,375,093
New loan fundings		463,940
Add-on loan fundings		412,718
Loan repayments and sales		(683,254)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation		80,618
Specific CECL Allowance		(118,019)
Realized loss on investment		(42,465)
Transfer to Real estate owned, held for sale		(12,255)
Deferred fees		(6,455)
PIK interest and amortization of fees		65,158
Carrying value, ending balance		6,535,079	6,375,093
Carrying value, net		$ 136,100	$ 126,700

X

- Definition

Financing Receivable, Loan Specific, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal)

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_FinancingReceivableLoanSpecificCreditLossExpenseReversal
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loan and Leases Receivable, Deferred income [Roll Forward]

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoanandLeasesReceivableDeferredincomeRollForward
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loan and Leases Receivable, Gross [Roll Forward]

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoanandLeasesReceivableGrossRollForward
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loan and Leases Receivable, Net [Roll Forward]

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoanandLeasesReceivableNetRollForward
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Deferred Income, Realized Loss On Investment

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansAndLeasesReceivableDeferredIncomeRealizedLossOnInvestment
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Gain (Loss) on Sales, Gross

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansAndLeasesReceivableGainLossOnSalesGross
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Deferred Income, Amortization

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableDeferredIncomeAmortization
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Deferred Income, Period Increase

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableDeferredIncomePeriodIncrease
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Deferred Income, Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees, and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums, Period Increase

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableDeferredIncomeUnamortizedLoanCommitmentandOriginationFeesandUnamortizedDiscountsorPremiumsPeriodIncrease
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Deferred Income, Unrealized Gain On Foreign Currency Translation

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableDeferredIncomeUnrealizedGainOnForeignCurrencyTranslation
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableGrossForeignCurrencyGainLoss
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Paid-in-Kind Interest, Loan Commitment and Origination Fees, and Discounts or Premiums, Amortization

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableGrossPaidinKindInterestLoanCommitmentandOriginationFeesandDiscountsorPremiumsAmortization
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Net, Deferred Income, PIK Interest, Loan Commitment and Origination Fees, and Discounts or Premiums, Amortization

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableNetDeferredIncomePIKInterestLoanCommitmentandOriginationFeesandDiscountsorPremiumsAmortization
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Loans and Leases Receivable, Net, Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_LoansandLeasesReceivableNetForeignCurrencyGainLoss
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Payments to Purchase Loans Held-for-sale, Add-on Funding

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_PaymentstoPurchaseLoansHeldforsaleAddonFunding
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Real Estate Owned, Transfer To Real Estate Owned, Held For Sale, Gross

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_RealEstateOwnedTransferToRealEstateOwnedHeldForSaleGross
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Real Estate Owned, Transfer To Real Estate Owned, Held For Sale, Net

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ari_RealEstateOwnedTransferToRealEstateOwnedHeldForSaleNet
Namespace Prefix:	ari_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

The reserve to cover probable credit losses related to specifically identified fixed maturity real estate loans as well as probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of that loan portfolio.

+ References

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 944
-SubTopic 310
-Section 45
-Paragraph 4
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121581245&loc=d3e21338-158488

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesRealEstate
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesRollForward
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Amount of allowance for credit loss on financing receivable. Excludes allowance for financing receivable covered under loss sharing agreement.

+ References

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 310
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 11B
-Subparagraph (c)(1)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121611835&loc=SL6953423-111524

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 942
-SubTopic 210
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.9-03(7)(2))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120398452&loc=d3e534808-122878

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Section 45
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121599878&loc=SL82895884-210446

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121599337&loc=SL82919249-210447

Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph (f)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121599337&loc=SL82919249-210447

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLosses
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

Amount of fee received for commitment to originate or purchase financing receivable where likelihood of commitment being exercised is remote. Excludes financing receivable covered under loss sharing agreement.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 310
-SubTopic 20
-Section 45
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6378536&loc=d3e10095-111533

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_FinancingReceivableDeferredIncome
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

Reflects the net positive or negative amount derived from subtracting from net proceeds of sale and the carrying amounts, net of allocated reserves, of financial assets transferred to third parties in transactions that qualify for sales treatment.

+ References

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 860
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 5
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121570589&loc=d3e107425-111719

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableGainLossOnSalesNet
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Amount before allowance of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

+ References

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 310
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121593590&loc=d3e4428-111522

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmount
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

The balance represents the amount of loans that are secured by real estate mortgages, offset by the reserve to cover probable credit losses on the loan portfolio.

+ References

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 944
-SubTopic 210
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.7-03.1(c))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120400017&loc=d3e572229-122910

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateCommercialAndConsumerNet
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

Amount, before allowance for credit loss, of financing receivable.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Section 55
-Paragraph 79
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121647567&loc=SL82922352-210448

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121599337&loc=SL82919230-210447

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Section 55
-Paragraph 80
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121647567&loc=SL82922355-210448

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_NotesReceivableGross
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

Amount of expected credit loss for credit exposure on off-balance-sheet commitment, including but not limited to, loan commitment, standby letter of credit, financial guarantee not accounted for as insurance. Excludes off-balance sheet credit exposure accounted for as insurance and instrument accounted for under derivatives and hedging.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 460
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121611286&loc=d3e11927-110247

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Section 45
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121599878&loc=SL82919202-210446

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_OffBalanceSheetCreditLossLiability
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

The amount of cash paid for the origination of mortgages that are held for sale.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 25
-Subparagraph (g)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121586364&loc=d3e3536-108585

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 21
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121586364&loc=d3e3461-108585

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_PaymentsForOriginationOfMortgageLoansHeldForSale
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

The cash inflow from collection of repayments from borrowers on loans that are secured with real estate mortgages and are held with the intention to resell in the near future.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 21
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121586364&loc=d3e3461-108585

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 16
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121586364&loc=d3e3337-108585

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ProceedsFromCollectionOfMortgageLoansHeldForSale
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Details

Name:	us-gaap_FinancingReceivablePortfolioSegmentAxis=ari_CommercialMortgageandSubordinatedPortfolioSegmentMember
Namespace Prefix:
Data Type:	na
Balance Type:
Period Type: