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Borrowings under Repurchase Agreements (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) counterparties | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) counterparties
Repurchase Agreements [Line Items] |  |
Number of Counterparties with Outstanding Repurchase Agreements | counterparties | 12 | 13
Repurchase Agreements, collateral amount | $ 1,200,000 | $ 1,300,000
Pledged Assets, Unsettled | $ 46,200 | 63,400
Minimum [Member] |  |
Repurchase Agreements [Line Items] |  |
Repurchase Agreements Maturity | 30 days |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Repurchase Agreements [Line Items] |  |
Repurchase Agreements Maturity | 180 days |
Repurchase Agreements [Member] |  |
Repurchase Agreements [Line Items] |  |
Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged | $ 6,724 | 20,678
Security Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Fair Value | $ 1,000 | $ 2,000

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