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Principles of Consolidation - Cash Flows Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Proceeds from new transfers $ 0 $ 610,167 $ 1,018,312 $ 877,943
MSR fees received 3,817 3,571 11,287 10,618
Funding of compensating interest (86) (68) (283) (144)
Cash flows received on retained securities $ 8,190 $ 16,190 $ 31,541 $ 44,417