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Other Assets - Information on Commercial Mortgage Loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value / Carrying Value | $ 1,606,204 |
Commercial Mortgage Bridge Loan |  |
Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value / Carrying Value | 76,546 | $ 61,510
UPB | $ 76,546 | $ 61,510
Weighted Average Coupon ( as a percent) | 12.93% | 11.54%
Weighted Average Term to Maturity (Months) | 3 months | 10 months
Commercial Mortgage Bridge Loan | UPB 60+ Days Delinquent |  |
Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
UPB | $ 3,389 | $ 0
Commercial Mortgage Bridge Loan | Minimum |  |
Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Participation range to total UPB (as a percent) | 49.00% |
Commercial Mortgage Bridge Loan | Maximum |  |
Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Participation range to total UPB (as a percent) | 75.00% |

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