Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Narrative) (Details)

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Narrative) (Details)
1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
security
Jun. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Investment [Line Items]      
Fair value of securities | security   0  
Proceeds from transaction   $ 286,751,000 $ 745,865,000
Real Estate Securities      
Investment [Line Items]      
Other-than-temporary impairment on securities and other investments   600,000  
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of the reversal of other comprehensive loss into net income (loss)   $ 0  
FNMA/FHLMC      
Investment [Line Items]      
Face amount of securities sold $ 289,700,000.0    
Average price percentage - sold (as percent) 98.80%    
Proceeds from transaction $ 286,100,000    
Recognized loss on sale of securities 2,800,000    
Repayments of repurchase agreements $ 277,800,000