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Real Estate Securities - Components of Carrying Value of Residential Available for Sale Securities in Unrealized Loss Position (Detail) - Residential - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Amortized Cost | $ 98,390 | $ 126,681
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Gross Unrealized Losses | (1,263) | (1,374)
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Fair Value | 97,127 | 125,307
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Amortized Cost | 74,537 | 70,676
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Gross Unrealized Losses | (1,689) | (1,422)
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Fair Value | $ 72,848 | $ 69,254

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