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Home Equity Investments (HEI) - Activity of HEI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Fair value of HEI purchased and originated
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net market valuation gains (losses)	$ 0	$ 0
Fair value of HEI purchased and originated | Redwood
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net market valuation gains (losses)	307	40,141
Fair value of HEI transferred
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net market valuation gains (losses)	0	0
Fair value of HEI transferred | Redwood
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net market valuation gains (losses)	$ 0	$ 0

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