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Fair Value Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
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GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of the inputs utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair value. Market-based or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by valuation models using management's assumptions in the absence of market-based or observable inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy as noted in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" are described below:
Level I — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level II — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants would use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment
speeds, credit risk and others.
Level III — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used.
While we anticipate that our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with valuation methods used by other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. We use inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocation, during which price transparency may be reduced.
The fair values of foreign exchange ("Fx") forwards are determined by comparing the contracted forward exchange rate to the current market exchange rate. The current market exchange rates are determined by using market spot rates, forward rates and interest rate curves for the underlying countries. Our Fx forwards are classified as Level II in the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of our interest rate cap is determined by using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates rose above the strike rate of the interest rate cap. The variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts on the interest rate cap are based on a third-party expert's expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves and volatilities. Our interest rate cap is classified as Level II in the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes the levels in the fair value hierarchy into which our assets and liabilities with recurring fair value measurements were categorized as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 ($ in thousands): 
 Fair Value as of December 31, 2022Fair Value as of December 31, 2021
 Level ILevel IILevel IIITotalLevel ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Recurring fair value measurements:
Foreign currency forward, net$— $119,499 $— $119,499 $— $15,340 $— $15,340 
Interest rate cap asset— 9,141 — 9,141 — 1,448 — 1,448 
Total financial instruments$— $128,640 $— $128,640 $— $16,788 $— $16,788 

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements
We are required to record real estate owned, a nonfinancial asset, at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP. The fair value of real estate owned is determined by using the market approach, which utilizes the fair value of similar assets and liabilities in the market place, as well as, when necessary, the use of third-party valuation experts. We deem the inputs used in our approach to be significant unobservable inputs. As such the fair value of real estate owned falls within Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

On August 3, 2022, we acquired legal title of a multifamily development property through a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. We determined the fair value of the real estate assumed to be $270.1 million, based on the market value of the land at the time acquisition. No impairments have been recorded as of December 31, 2022.
On May 24, 2021, we acquired legal title to a full-service luxury hotel through a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, which is
classified as real estate owned on our consolidated balance sheets. We assumed the hotel’s assets and liabilities, including a
$110.0 million mortgage loan. We repaid the mortgage loan at par and now hold the property unlevered.

At the time of acquisition, we determined the fair value of the real estate assets to be $154.3 million. No impairments have
been recorded as of December 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Refer to "Note 5 – Assets and Liabilities Related to Real Estate Owned" for additional discussions