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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Holdings in an Unrealized Loss Position) (Details 1)

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Holdings in an Unrealized Loss Position) (Details 1)
$ in Thousands
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Less Than Twelve Months    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Outstanding Face Amount $ 281,422  
Before Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 297,529  
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 0  
After Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 297,529  
Gross Unrealized Gains 0  
Gross Unrealized Losses (401)  
Carrying Value $ 297,128  
Number of Securities (in securities) | security 11  
Weighted Average Rating AAA  
Weighted Average Coupon 3.50%  
Weighted Average Yield 2.52%  
Weighted Average Life 3 years 11 months 6 days  
Twelve or More Months    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Outstanding Face Amount $ 0  
Before Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 0  
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 0  
After Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 0  
Gross Unrealized Gains 0  
Gross Unrealized Losses 0  
Carrying Value $ 0  
Number of Securities (in securities) | security 0  
Weighted Average Rating 0  
Weighted Average Coupon 0.00%  
Weighted Average Yield 0.00%  
Total    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Outstanding Face Amount $ 281,422  
Before Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 297,529  
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 0 $ (3,010)
After Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 297,529  
Gross Unrealized Gains 0  
Gross Unrealized Losses (401)  
Carrying Value $ 297,128  
Number of Securities (in securities) | security 11  
Weighted Average Rating 0  
Weighted Average Coupon 3.50%  
Weighted Average Yield 2.52%  
Weighted Average Life 3 years 11 months 6 days