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Multi-family Loans, at Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) | $ 0.1 | $ (5.6)

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