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Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Category (Detail) - Successor [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Investment by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 721,624 | $ 711,490 | $ 762,703 | $ 488,884
Included in earnings | 16,479 | 14,616 | 26,298 | 27,019
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 10,812 | (4,783) | 17,097 | 23,236
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases | 25,930 | 17 | 35,781 | 91,892
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | (79,319) |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (9,163) | (4,913) | (18,956) | (9,159)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three | 0 | 6,243 | 22,078 | 100,798
Balance, end of period | 765,682 | 722,670 | 765,682 | 722,670
Derivatives by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | (102,588) | (109,894) | (100,282) | (99,192)
Included in earnings | 54,115 | (3,047) | 51,298 | (11,030)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | 101,202 | 8,909 | 101,713 | (6,190)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  | 0 | 0
Balance, end of period | 52,729 | (104,032) | 52,729 | (104,032)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | (4,240) | 3,280 | (3,914) | 11,515
Credit Derivative [Member] | Derivatives by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  |  | (34,543)
Included in earnings |  |  |  | 16,821
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  |  | 485
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Balance, end of period |  | (18,207) |  | (18,207)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  |  | (16,336)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivatives by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  |  | (64,649)
Included in earnings |  |  |  | (27,851)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  |  | (6,675)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Balance, end of period |  | (85,825) |  | (85,825)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  |  | 27,851
Non-Agency RMBS [Member] | Investment by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 655,817 | 639,704 | 696,713 | 488,884
Included in earnings | 16,123 | 14,344 | 25,589 | 26,458
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 11,367 | (4,803) | 17,931 | 22,171
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases | 25,930 | 17 | 35,781 | 91,892
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 79,319 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (8,921) | (4,655) | 18,457 | 8,646
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  | 6,243 | 22,078 | 30,091
Balance, end of period | 700,316 | 650,850 | 700,316 | 650,850
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | 0 | 0
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Investment by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 65,807 | 71,786 | 65,990 | 0
Included in earnings | 356 | 272 | 709 | 561
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | (555) | 20 | (834) | 1,065
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (242) | (258) | (499) | (513)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  |  | 70,707
Balance, end of period | 65,366 | 71,820 | 65,366 | 71,820
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivatives by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  | (84,933) |
Included in earnings |  |  | 43,622 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  | 103,046 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  | 0 |
Balance, end of period | 61,735 |  | 61,735 |
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | (3,863) |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivatives by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | (88,092) | (87,965) |  |
Included in earnings | 47,491 | (7,002) |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 0 | 0 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases | 0 | 0 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales | 0 | 0 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | 102,336 | 9,142 |  |
Balance, end of period | 61,735 | (85,825) | 61,735 | (85,825)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | (4,049) | 7,002 |  |
Credit Derivative [Member] | Derivatives by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  | (15,349) |
Included in earnings |  |  | 7,676 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  | (1,333) |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  | 0 |
Balance, end of period | (9,006) |  | (9,006) |
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | (51) |
Credit Derivative [Member] | Credit Derivative [Member] | Derivatives by Class [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | (14,496) | (21,929) |  |
Included in earnings | 6,624 | 3,955 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 0 | 0 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases | 0 | 0 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales | 0 | 0 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (1,134) | (233) |  |
Balance, end of period | (9,006) | (18,207) | (9,006) | (18,207)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | (191) | (3,722) |  |
Level 3 [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 11,588,457 | 11,960,555 | 11,369,112 | 11,497,098
Included in earnings | 90,285 | 366,656 | 343,534 | 622,647
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 412,299 | (883,995) | 602,225 | (1,110,618)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases | 25,930 | 17 | 35,781 | 91,892
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Issues |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | (79,319) | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (72,473) | 48,656 | (248,913) | (81,666)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  | 6,243 | 22,078 | 100,798
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  | 523,249 |  | (737,898)
Balance, end of period | 12,044,498 | 12,021,381 | 12,044,498 | 12,021,381
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | (23,931) | (351,807) | (269,852) | (595,133)
Level 3 [Member] | Investments Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, end of period |  | 2,577,293 |  | 2,577,293
Level 3 [Member] | Loans [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, end of period |  | 11,074,772 |  | 11,074,772
Level 3 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, end of period |  | (2,258,009) |  | (2,258,009)
Level 3 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  |  | (99,192)
Included in earnings |  |  |  | (11,030)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Issues |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  |  | (6,190)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  |  | 0
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  |  | 11,525
Level 3 [Member] | Investments [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 721,624 | 711,490 | 762,703 | 488,884
Included in earnings | 16,479 | 14,616 | 26,298 | 27,019
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 10,812 | (4,783) | 17,097 | 23,236
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases | 25,930 | 17 | 35,781 | 91,892
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Issues |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | (79,319) | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (9,163) | (4,913) | (18,956) | 9,159
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  | 6,243 | 22,078 | 100,798
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Balance, end of period | 765,682 | 722,670 | 765,682 | 722,670
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | 0 | 0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Assets [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 7,039 | 8,411 | 7,382 | 8,696
Included in earnings | (348) | 276 | (691) | (9)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Issues |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Balance, end of period | 6,691 | 8,687 | 6,691 | 8,687
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | 348 | (276) | 691 | 9
Level 3 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  | (100,282) |
Included in earnings |  |  | 51,298 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  | 101,713 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 |
Balance, end of period | 52,729 | (104,032) | 52,729 | (104,032)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | (3,914) |
Level 3 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | (102,588) | (109,894) |  |
Included in earnings | 54,115 | (3,047) |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | 101,202 | 8,909 |  |
Balance, end of period | 52,729 | (104,032) | 52,729 | (104,032)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | (4,240) | 3,280 |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | (266,629) | (606,667)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Investments Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  | 2,622,566 |
Included in earnings |  |  | (31,454) |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  | 147,131 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  | (15,927) |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 |
Balance, end of period | 2,722,316 |  | 2,722,316 |
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | 31,454 |
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Loans [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  | 10,658,963 |
Included in earnings |  |  | 378,390 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  | 586,391 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  | (322,446) |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 |
Balance, end of period | 11,301,298 |  | 11,301,298 |
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  | (378,390) |
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | (2,716,642) | (2,788,416) | (2,582,220) | (3,180,170)
Included in earnings | 14,100 | (332,605) | (80,307) | (334,557)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | (102,138) | 233,100 | (148,394) | 305,960
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Issues |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | 462 | 106,663 | 6,703 | (212,860)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  | 0 | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  | 523,249 |  | (737,898)
Balance, end of period | (2,804,218) | (2,258,009) | (2,804,218) | (2,258,009)
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | (14,100) | 332,605 | 80,307 | 334,557
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Loans Receivable [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  |  | 11,690,324
Included in earnings |  |  |  | 676,632
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  |  | (1,163,959)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Issues |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  |  | 128,225
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  |  | 0
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  |  | (676,632)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Loans Receivable [Member] | Loans [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 11,015,305 | 11,516,241 |  |
Included in earnings | 32,198 | 516,091 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 402,842 | (895,557) |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (149,047) | (62,003) |  |
Balance, end of period | 11,301,298 | 11,074,772 | 11,301,298 | 11,074,772
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | (32,198) | (516,091) |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  |  |  | 2,588,556
Included in earnings |  |  |  | 264,592
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss |  |  |  | (275,855)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Purchases |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Issues |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Sales |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Into Level Three |  |  |  | 0
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Transfers Out Of Level Three |  |  |  | 0
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date |  |  |  | (264,592)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Investments Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 2,663,719 | 2,622,723 |  |
Included in earnings | (26,259) | 171,325 |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 100,783 | (216,755) |  |
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Or Liability Settlements | (15,927) |  |  |
Balance, end of period | 2,722,316 | 2,577,293 | $ 2,722,316 | $ 2,577,293
The amount of total gains/(losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date | $ 26,259 | $ (171,325) |  |

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