v3.19.1

Investment in Securities (Summary of Investment Income) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |
Coupon Interest | $ 21,876
Net Amortization | (4,578)
Interest Income | 17,298
Agency RMBS |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |
Coupon Interest | 12,190
Net Amortization | (4,628)
Interest Income | 7,562
Non-Agency RMBS and CMBS |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |
Coupon Interest | 3,849
Net Amortization | 547
Interest Income | 4,396
CLOs |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |
Coupon Interest | 4,244
Net Amortization | 65
Interest Income | 4,309
Other Securities |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |
Coupon Interest | 1,593
Net Amortization | (562)
Interest Income | $ 1,031

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