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Schedule Of Carrying Value and Fair Value Of Assets and Liabilities (Details)

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Schedule Of Carrying Value and Fair Value Of Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* $ 1,691,575 $ 1,731,744    
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 843,132 813,580    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 292,461 331,236    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 2,471 2,687    
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 245,036 43,971    
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option 405,814 404,723    
Restricted Cash* 2,064 105,040    
Operating real estate, held-for-sale    7,741 8,776 9,966
Other investments 24,907 24,907    
Receivables and other assets 17,230 26,860    
Total Assets 3,945,312 3,651,799    
Liabilities        
CDO bonds payable 1,091,354 2,403,605    
Other bonds and notes payable 183,390 200,377    
Repurchase agreements 929,435 239,740    
Mortgage notes payable 120,525       
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 405,814 404,723    
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,243 51,248    
Total Liabilities 2,872,252 3,459,710    
Principal Balance
       
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 2,078,101      
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 1,121,085      
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 328,070      
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 3,645      
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 76,560,751      
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option 406,217      
Restricted Cash* 2,064      
Cash and Cash Equivalents 231,898      
Derivative assets, treated as hedges (C)(E)*         
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 23,400      
Liabilities        
CDO bonds payable 1,090,915      
Other bonds and notes payable 187,963      
Repurchase agreements 929,435      
Mortgage notes payable 120,525      
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 406,217      
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,004      
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 154,450      
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 294,203      
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
       
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 1,691,575 1,731,744    
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 843,132 813,580    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 292,461 331,236    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 2,471 2,687    
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 245,036 43,971    
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option 405,814 404,723    
Restricted Cash* 2,064 105,040    
Cash and Cash Equivalents 231,898 157,356    
Derivative assets, treated as hedges (C)(E)*    1,092    
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 165 862    
Investments in real estate and intangibles, net 188,559       
Operating real estate, held-for-sale    7,741    
Other investments 24,907 24,907    
Receivables and other assets 17,230 26,860    
Total Assets 3,945,312 3,651,799    
Liabilities        
CDO bonds payable 1,091,354 2,403,605    
Other bonds and notes payable 183,390 200,377    
Repurchase agreements 929,435 239,740    
Mortgage notes payable 120,525       
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 405,814 404,723    
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,243 51,248    
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 12,175 90,025    
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 19,401 29,295    
Due to affiliates 3,620 1,659    
Dividends payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 55,295 39,038    
Total Liabilities 2,872,252 3,459,710    
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure
       
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale* 1,691,575 1,731,744    
Real estate related loans, held-for-sale, net 853,102 819,249    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-investment, net 297,030 330,277    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 2,471 2,687    
Investments in excess mortgage servicing rights at fair value*(H) 245,036 43,971    
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option 405,814 404,723    
Restricted Cash* 2,064 105,040    
Cash and Cash Equivalents 231,898 157,356    
Derivative assets, treated as hedges (C)(E)*    1,092    
Non-hedge derivative assets (D)(E)* 165 862    
Investments in real estate and intangibles, net 194,878       
Operating real estate, held-for-sale    7,741    
Other investments 13,165 24,907    
Receivables and other assets 17,230 26,860    
Total Assets 3,954,428 3,656,509    
Liabilities        
CDO bonds payable 781,856 1,500,307    
Other bonds and notes payable 190,302 203,136    
Repurchase agreements 929,435 239,740    
Mortgage notes payable 120,525       
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option (B) 405,814 404,723    
Junior subordinated notes payable 31,545 30,145    
Interest rate swaps, treated as hedges (C)(E)* 12,175 90,025    
Non-hedge derivatives (D)(E)* 19,401 29,295    
Due to affiliates 3,620 1,659    
Dividends payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 55,295 39,038    
Total Liabilities $ 2,549,968 $ 2,538,068    
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 9.09%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) (B)      
Junior Subordinated Debt
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 7.40%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 22.3      
Real Estate Securities Available For Sale
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 4.69%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 4.0      
Real Estate Loans Held For Sale
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 12.15%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 2.6      
Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Investment
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 8.19%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 6.1      
Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Sale
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 17.00%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 4.7      
Investments in Excess MSRs
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 17.59%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 5.4      
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost N/A      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) (C)      
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 2.08%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 2.5      
Other Bonds and Notes Payable
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 5.07%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 4.0      
Repurchase Agreements [Member]
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 0.81%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 0.1      
Total Mortgage Notes Payable
       
Liabilities        
Weighted Average Yield/Funding Cost 3.79%      
Weighted Average Maturity (Years) 5.8      
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 Swap Agreements
       
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)