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Distributions - Tax Characteristics of Distributions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Distributions [Abstract] |  |  |
Common Share Distributions Payments of Ordinary Dividends | $ 0.36 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.52
Common Share Distributions Capital Gain | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0
Common Share Distributions Non-taxable Distributions | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.08
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60
Percentage Of Distributions classified as ordinary income | 59.10% | 69.00% | 87.00%
Percentage Of Distributions classified as capital gain | 23.50% | 3.30% | 0.00%
Percentage Of Distributions classified as non-taxable distribution | 17.40% | 27.70% | 13.00%
Dividends, Preferred Stock | $ 6,900 | $ 6,900 | $ 6,900
Percentage Of Preferred Distributions classified as ordinary income | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

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