REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Narrative (Details) |
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Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
security
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Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |||
| Other-than-temporary impairment charges (OTTI) | $ | $ 0 | $ 600,000 | $ 23,100,000 |
| Securities in an unrealized loss position | security | 0 | ||
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- Definition Number of investments in debt securities measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), in unrealized loss position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), recognized in earnings and other comprehensive loss (OCI). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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