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Residential Whole Loans (LTV on Loans) (Details) - 90 Days or More Past Due $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Carrying Value / Fair Value | $ 119,621
UPB | $ 145,028
LTV | 0.867
Non-QM loans |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Carrying Value / Fair Value | $ 148,387
UPB | $ 144,681
LTV | 0.659
Rehabilitation loans |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Carrying Value / Fair Value | $ 136,347
UPB | $ 136,347
LTV | 0.658
Single-family rental loans |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Carrying Value / Fair Value | $ 20,388
UPB | $ 20,233
LTV | 0.727
Seasoned performing loans |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Carrying Value / Fair Value | $ 8,031
UPB | $ 8,823
LTV | 0.551
Residential Loans At Fair Value |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Carrying Value / Fair Value | $ 571,729
UPB | $ 625,621
LTV | 0.868

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