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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Residential Whole Loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Number of days considered to classify loans delinquent | 60 days |
LTV ratio (as a percent) | 80.00% |
Residential Whole Loans |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Loans, fair value | $ 14.8 | $ 103.7

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