Collateralized Debt Obligations - Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2023	$ 0
2024	0
2025	27,750
2026	127,209
2027	0
Total	545,112
Secured Debt \| Collateralized Debt Obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2023	0
2024	0
2025	0
2026	113,000
2027	225,000
Thereafter	1,767,071
Total	$ 2,105,071

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