Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Feb. 24, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name Newcastle Investment Corp    
Entity Central Index Key 0001175483    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,500,000
Entity Common stock, par value $ 0.01    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   351,453,495  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013