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RECLASSIFICATION FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INTO NET INCOME (Details)

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RECLASSIFICATION FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INTO NET INCOME (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
(Impairment) reversal, Portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities recognized in other comprehensive income $ 0 $ (23) $ (54) $ 39
Gain on deconsolidation of CDO VI, Gain on deconsolidation 0 0 82,130 0
Loss recognized on termination of derivative instruments, Gain (loss) on settlement of investments, net 6,350 (3,168) 4,838 24,623
Interest expense (13,138) (14,715) (39,089) (48,392)
Total reclassifications 10,080 7,614 39,208 34,553
Net realized gain (loss) on securities | Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
(Impairment) reversal, Portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities recognized in other comprehensive income 0 (23) (54) 39
Gain on settlement of real estate securities, Gain (loss) on settlement of investments, net 10,080 7,617 18,560 42,357
Gain on deconsolidation of CDO VI, Gain on deconsolidation 0 0 20,682 0
Loss on settlement of real estate securities, Gain (loss) on settlement of investments, net 0 0 0 (5,926)
Net income (loss) 10,080 7,594 39,188 36,470
Net realized gain (loss) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Loss recognized on termination of derivative instruments, Gain (loss) on settlement of investments, net 0 0 0 (612)
Amortization of deferred gain, Interest expense 0 20 20 58
Interest expense 0 0 0 (1,363)
Net income (loss) $ 0 $ 20 $ 20 $ (1,917)