Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values (Details)

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale $ 2,294      
Loans, held-for-sale, net 147 $ 55,612    
Cash and cash equivalents 167,692 140,140 $ 45,651 $ 73,727
Restricted cash, current and noncurrent 5,996 6,404    
Liabilities        
Repurchase agreements 0 600,964    
Carrying Value        
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale 2,294 629,254    
Loans, held-for-sale, net 147 55,612    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 0 231    
Cash and cash equivalents 167,692 140,140    
Restricted cash, current and noncurrent 5,996 6,404    
Non-hedge derivative assets 286 856    
Liabilities        
Repurchase agreements 0 600,964    
Credit facilities - Traditional Golf term loan 99,931 98,680    
Junior subordinated notes payable 51,208 51,217    
Estimated Fair Value        
Assets        
Real estate securities, available-for-sale 2,294 629,254    
Loans, held-for-sale, net 147 61,144    
Residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, net 0 249    
Cash and cash equivalents 167,692 140,140    
Restricted cash, current and noncurrent 5,996 6,404    
Non-hedge derivative assets 286 856    
Liabilities        
Repurchase agreements 0 600,964    
Credit facilities - Traditional Golf term loan 103,199 98,680    
Junior subordinated notes payable $ 27,531 $ 26,756