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Other Assets (Capital Contributions Made to Loan Origination Partners) (Details) - Loan Originators $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Other Assets [Line Items] |
Company’s residential whole loans at carrying value are serviced by entities the Company has an investment in | $ 1,700.0
Equity method investments | 28.5
Equity investment, convertible notes | 50.0
Preferred Stock |
Other Assets [Line Items] |
Equity method investments | $ 69.4

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