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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details Narrative) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Notional Balance of five interest rate swap agreements maturing between March 2014 and March 2015 | $ 339,990 | $ 316,600 |
| Notional balance of four interest rate cap agreements maturing in March 2013, August 2017 and January 2019 | 42,428 | 36,428 |
| Aggregate notional balance of derivative liabilities within Newcastle's nonrecourse CDO structures | 1,300,000 | |
| Aggregate notional value of derivative assets within Newcastle's nonrecourse CDO structures | $ 165,100 | |
| Excess MSR amount on future mortgage loans | 65.00% |
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The company has acquired the right to receive this percentage of the excess mortgage servicing amount on MSR Portfolio I in future loans. No definition available.
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The notional amount or face value of interest rate cap agreements not treated as cash flow hedging derivative instruments. No definition available.
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The notional amount or face value of interest rate swap agreements not treated as cash flow hedging derivative instruments. No definition available.
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Aggregate notional balance of derivative assets at period end. No definition available.
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Aggregate notional balance of derivative liabilities at period end. No definition available.
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