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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, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Net unrealized (losses)/gains | $ (287,935) | $ 32,088
Other Income | (440) | (598)
Total | $ (288,375) | $ 31,490

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