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Residential Whole Loans (Fair Value Components of Net Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Coupon payments and other income received | $ 19,036 | $ 21,756
Net unrealized losses | (74,556) | (1,060)
Net gain on transfers to REO | 2,760 | 4,571
Total | $ (52,760) | $ 25,267

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