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Securities, at Fair Value - Impact of AFS Securities on AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
AOCI from AFS Securities: |  |  |  |
Unrealized gain on AFS securities at beginning of period | $ 41,856 | $ 75,752 | $ 46,833 | $ 79,607
Unrealized (losses) on securities available-for-sale | (4,937) | (9,589) | (9,914) | (13,444)
Change in AOCI from AFS securities | (4,937) | (9,589) | (9,914) | (13,444)
Balance at end of period | 36,919 | 66,163 | 36,919 | 66,163
Agency MBS |  |  |  |
AOCI from AFS Securities: |  |  |  |
Unrealized (losses) on securities available-for-sale | $ (4,937) | $ (9,589) | $ (9,914) | $ (13,444)

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