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Distressed and Other Residential Mortgage Loans, At Fair Value - Components of Net Gains (Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Abstract] |  |  |
Net realized gains on payoff and sale of loans | $ 9,187 | $ 4,606 | $ 1,719
Net unrealized gains (losses) | $ 42,087 | $ 4,096 | $ (41)

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