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Repurchase Agreements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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MSR Asset Financing |  |
Repurchase agreements counterparty risk |  |
Cash collateral pledged | $ 15.6 | $ 6.7

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