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Residential Whole Loans - Fair Value Components of Net Income (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
Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net unrealized (losses)/gains | $ (218,181) | $ 6,226 | $ (506,116) | $ 38,313
Other Income | 1,767 | (205) | 1,327 | (803)
Total | $ (216,414) | $ 6,021 | $ (504,789) | $ 37,510

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