Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Credit Losses on Debt Securities (Details)

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Credit Losses on Debt Securities (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]  
Credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income, Balance at January 1, 2016 $ (3,010)
Additions to credit losses on securities for which an OTTI was previously recognized and a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income (110)
Reduction for securities deconsolidated during the period 3,120
Credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income, Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 0