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Real Estate Securities - Components of Carrying Value of Residential Available for Sale Securities in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - Residential - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Amortized Cost	$ 3,117	$ 87,718
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Unrealized Losses	(127)	(1,972)
Less Than 12 Consecutive Months Fair Value	2,990	85,746
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Amortized Cost	67,091	77,539
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Unrealized Losses	(2,992)	(3,035)
12 Consecutive Months or Longer Fair Value	$ 64,099	$ 74,504

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