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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value) (Details)

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale $ 2,114 $ 1,950    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale - pledged as collateral 319,184 627,304    
Real estate related and other loans, held-for-sale, net 62,708 55,612    
Cash and cash equivalents 118,030 140,140 $ 52,261 $ 45,651
Restricted cash 5,338 6,404    
Liabilities        
Repurchase agreements 307,689 600,964    
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,212 $ 51,217    
Carrying Value        
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale 2,114      
Real estate securities, available-for-sale - pledged as collateral 319,184      
Real estate related and other loans, held-for-sale, net 62,708      
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 95      
Cash and cash equivalents 118,030      
Restricted cash 5,338      
Non-hedge derivative assets 1,970      
Liabilities        
Repurchase agreements 307,689      
Credit facilities - Traditional Golf term loan 99,288      
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,212      
Estimated Fair Value        
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale 2,114      
Real estate securities, available-for-sale - pledged as collateral 319,184      
Real estate related and other loans, held-for-sale, net 68,240      
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 95      
Cash and cash equivalents 118,030      
Restricted cash 5,338      
Non-hedge derivative assets 1,970      
Liabilities        
Repurchase agreements 307,689      
Credit facilities - Traditional Golf term loan 102,000      
Junior subordinated notes payable $ 25,927