Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Millions	Jul. 26, 2024 USD ($)
Waterfall
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Liquidation preference	$ 51.7
Dividend rate	7.875%
Dividend rate increase	2.50%
Dividend rate cap	15.00%
Reverse Mortgage Assets \| Mortgage Assets Management, LLC
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net asset value	$ 55.0
HMBS - Related Borrowings
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	$ 3,000.0

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