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

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Holdings in an Unrealized Loss Position (Details)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Investment [Line Items]      
Other Than Temporary Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis $ 0 $ (3,010) $ (4,174)
Amortized Cost Basis 782    
Real estate securities 1,950 $ 59,034  
Total debt securities in an unrealized loss position      
Investment [Line Items]      
Outstanding Face Amount 619,808    
Before Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 650,432    
Other Than Temporary Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis (23,128)    
Amortized Cost Basis 627,304    
Gains-Gross Unrealized 0    
Losses- Gross Unrealized 0    
Real estate securities $ 627,304    
Number of Securities | security 15    
Weighted Average Rating AAA    
Weighted average coupon rate of loans (as percent) 3.28%    
Weighted Average (as percent) 2.65%    
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 8 years 5 months 1 day    
Less Than Twelve Months      
Investment [Line Items]      
Outstanding Face Amount $ 619,808    
Before Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 650,432    
Other Than Temporary Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis (23,128)    
Amortized Cost Basis 627,304    
Gains-Gross Unrealized 0    
Losses- Gross Unrealized 0    
Carrying value - less than twelve months $ 627,304    
Number of Securities | security 15    
Weighted Average Rating AAA    
Weighted average coupon rate of loans (as percent) 3.28%    
Weighted Average (as percent) 2.65%    
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 8 years 5 months 1 day    
Twelve or More Months      
Investment [Line Items]      
Outstanding Face Amount $ 0    
Before Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 0    
Other Than Temporary Impairment - Amortized Cost Basis 0    
Amortized Cost Basis 0    
Gains-Gross Unrealized 0    
Losses- Gross Unrealized 0    
Carrying value - less than twelve months $ 0    
Number of Securities | security 0    
Weighted Average Rating 0    
Weighted average coupon rate of loans (as percent) 0.00%    
Weighted Average (as percent) 0.00%