INVESTMENTS - Paid In Kind (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
PIK interest income	$ 4,318	$ 3,124
PIK interest income as a % of investment income	6.70%	4.50%
PIK dividend income	$ 3,149	$ 2,977
PIK dividend income as % of investment income	4.90%	4.30%
Total PIK income	$ 7,467	$ 6,101
Total PIK income as a % of investment income	11.60%	8.70%

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