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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Repurchase Agreements) (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Repurchase financing period, low end of range | 1 month
Repurchase financing period, high end of range | 6 months
Repurchase financings collateralized by residential whole loans, high end | 12 months

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