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Schedule Of Carrying Value and Fair Value (Details)

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Schedule Of Carrying Value and Fair Value (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Assets    
Loans subject to call option (carrying value) $ 405,525  
Total Assets 3,636,862 3,651,799
Liabilities    
Total Liabilities 2,602,676 3,459,710
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
   
Assets    
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 258,347  
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 224  
Liabilities    
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 14,009  
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 22,510  
Non Recourse VIE Financing Structures
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 591,929 1,479,214
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 832,885 807,214
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 301,370 331,236
Loans subject to call option (carrying value) 405,525 404,723
Restricted Cash* 2,829 105,040
Operating real estate, held-for-sale 7,839 7,741
Other investments 18,883 18,883
Receivables and other assets 6,432 23,319
Total Assets 2,167,692 3,179,324
Liabilities    
CDO bonds payable 1,155,080 2,403,605
Other bonds and notes payable 197,583 200,377
Repurchase agreements 5,368 6,546
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 405,525 404,723
Total Liabilities 1,808,316 3,150,683
Non Recourse VIE Financing Structures | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 591,929  
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 832,885  
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 301,370  
Loans subject to call option (carrying value) 405,525  
Restricted Cash* 2,829  
Operating real estate, held-for-sale 7,839  
Other investments 18,883  
Receivables and other assets 6,432  
Total Assets 2,167,692  
Liabilities    
CDO bonds payable 1,155,080  
Other bonds and notes payable 197,583  
Repurchase agreements 5,368  
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 405,525  
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 4,009  
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 22,510  
Dividends payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 8,241  
Total Liabilities 1,808,316  
Recourse Financing Structures Unlevered Assets and Other Liabilities
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 788,431 252,530
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 9,418 6,366
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 2,566 2,687
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 258,347 43,971
Other investments 6,024 6,024
Receivables and other assets 33,571 3,541
Total Assets 1,469,170 472,475
Liabilities    
Repurchase agreements 599,959 233,194
Mortgage notes payable 88,400   
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,245 51,248
Total Liabilities 794,360 309,027
Recourse Financing Structures Unlevered Assets and Other Liabilities | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 788,431  
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 9,418  
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 2,566  
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 258,347  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period 229,036  
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 224  
Investments in real estate and resident lease intangibles, net 141,553  
Other investments 6,024  
Receivables and other assets 33,571  
Total Assets 1,469,170  
Liabilities    
Repurchase agreements 599,959  
Mortgage notes payable 88,400  
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,245  
Due to affiliates 3,351  
Dividends payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 51,405  
Total Liabilities 794,360  
Financing on subprime mortgage loans subject to call option
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 9.09%  
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost (B)  
Junior Subordinated Debt
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 7.41%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 22.6  
Real Estate Loans Held For Sale
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 12.63%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 2.2  
Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Investment
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 8.19%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 6.2  
Real Estate Loans Held For Sale Recourse
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 6.51%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 1.8  
Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Sale
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 16.85%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 4.7  
Total Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Sale
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 3.45%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 6.5  
Balance Principal Amount
   
Assets    
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 79,629,020  
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 23,400  
Liabilities    
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 154,795  
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 296,532  
Balance Principal Amount | Non Recourse VIE Financing Structures
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 731,415  
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 1,074,133  
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 338,158  
Loans subject to call option (carrying value) 406,217  
Restricted Cash* 2,829  
Liabilities    
CDO bonds payable 1,154,745  
Other bonds and notes payable 202,409  
Repurchase agreements 5,368  
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 406,217  
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 154,795  
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 296,532  
Balance Principal Amount | Recourse Financing Structures Unlevered Assets and Other Liabilities
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 1,027,954  
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 28,801  
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 3,735  
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 79,629,020  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period 229,036  
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 23,400  
Liabilities    
Repurchase agreements 599,959  
Mortgage notes payable 88,400  
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,004  
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
   
Assets    
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 258,347  
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 224  
Liabilities    
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 14,009  
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 22,510  
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Non Recourse VIE Financing Structures
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 591,929  
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 840,122  
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 302,073  
Loans subject to call option (carrying value) 405,525  
Restricted Cash* 2,829  
Operating real estate, held-for-sale 7,839  
Other investments 18,883  
Receivables and other assets 6,432  
Total Assets 2,175,632  
Liabilities    
CDO bonds payable 802,107  
Other bonds and notes payable 204,991  
Repurchase agreements 5,368  
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 405,525  
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 14,009  
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 22,510  
Dividends payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 8,241  
Total Liabilities 1,462,751  
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Recourse Financing Structures Unlevered Assets and Other Liabilities
   
Assets    
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 788,431  
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 9,418  
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 2,566  
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 258,347  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period 229,036  
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 224  
Investments in real estate and resident lease intangibles, net 143,300  
Other investments 6,024  
Receivables and other assets 33,571  
Total Assets 1,470,917  
Liabilities    
Repurchase agreements 599,959  
Mortgage notes payable 88,400  
Junior subordinated notes payable 31,588  
Due to affiliates 3,351  
Dividends payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 51,405  
Total Liabilities $ 774,703  
Real Estate Securities Available For Sale Non Recourse
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 8.64%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 3.5  
Real Estate Securities Available For Sale Recourse
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 3.01%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 3.9  
Investments in Excess MSRs
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 17.60%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 5.5  
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets Non Hedge
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost N/A  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) (D)  
CDO Bonds Payable
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 2.02%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 2.7  
OtherBondsAndNotesPayableNRMember
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 4.92%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 4.2  
RepurchaseAgreementsNonRecourseMember
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 2.21%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 0.0  
Financing on Subprime Mortgage Loans subject to Call Options
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 9.09%  
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost (B)  
Interest Rate Swaps
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost N/A  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) (C)  
Non Hedge Derivative Liabilities
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost N/A  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) (D)  
Repurchase Agreements
   
Liabilities    
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 0.60%  
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 0.1