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Borrowings under Repurchase Agreements (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) counterparties | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) counterparties
Repurchase Agreements [Line Items] |  |
Number of Counterparties with Outstanding Repurchase Agreements | counterparties | 12 | 15
Repurchase Agreements, collateral amount | $ 1,600,000 | $ 1,700,000
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] |  |
Pledged Assets, Unsettled | $ 52,500 | 21,500
Cash Collateral (Received) Pledged | 25,339 | 18,707
Securities received as collateral under repurchase agreements | 1,100 |
Security Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Fair Value | $ 400 | $ 2,500

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