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Principles of Consolidation - Assumptions Related to Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity's Sponsored by Redwood (Details) - Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Senior IO Securities |  |
Fair Value Assumption, Date of Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Servicing Assets or Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Prepayment rates | 12.00% | 41.00%
Discount rates | 15.00% | 16.00%
Credit loss assumptions | 0.22% | 0.21%
Subordinate Securities |  |
Fair Value Assumption, Date of Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Servicing Assets or Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Prepayment rates | 12.00% | 13.00%
Discount rates | 6.00% | 6.00%
Credit loss assumptions | 0.22% | 0.22%

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