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Real Estate Securities - Summary of Significant Valuation Assumptions for Available for Sale Securities (Details) - Subordinate Securities | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |
Default rate | 0.50%
Loss severity | 23.00%

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