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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Credit Losses on Debt Securities (Details 3)

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Credit Losses on Debt Securities (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]  
Ending balance of credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income $ (148,978)
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position [Member]
 
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance of credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income (2,873)
Increases to credit losses on securities for which an OTTI was previously recognized and a portion of OTTI recognized in other comprehensive income (1,443)
Reduction for securities sold/written off during the period 2,873
Ending balance of credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of an OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income $ (1,443)