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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Gains (losses) Incurred for Assets Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Residential mortgage loans held in securitization trusts – impaired loans, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gains (losses) for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$ 13	$ (17)	$ (24)	$ 93

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This item represents the estimated amount of gains or losses included in earnings during the period attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk arising from loans and other receivables held as assets.

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