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Residential Whole Loans - Fair Value Components of Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |
Net unrealized gains | $ 16,243 | $ 17,204 | $ 47,849
Other income/(loss) | 493 | 3,561 | (3,700)
Total | $ 16,736 | $ 20,765 | $ 44,149

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