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Residential Whole Loans (Fair Value Components of Net Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net unrealized gains/(losses) | $ 20,494 | $ 58,863 | $ 58,807 | $ (13,683)
Other income | 1,321 | 1,453 | 518 | 3,601
Total | $ 21,815 | $ 60,316 | $ 59,325 | $ (10,082)

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