Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Net Assets of Linked Transactions (Details 11)

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Net Assets of Linked Transactions (Details 11) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Real estate securities, available-for-sale $ 984,263 [1] $ 1,691,575 [1]
Repurchase agreements (556,347) (929,435)
Linked Transactions
   
Real estate securities, available-for-sale 104,308 [2]    [2]
Repurchase agreements (60,646) [3]    [3]
Net Assets recognized as linked transactions $ 43,662   
[1] See Note 13 regarding the estimation of fair value, which is equal to carrying value for all securities.
[2] Represents the fair value of the securities accounted for as part of linked transactions.
[3] Represents the carrying value, which approximates fair value, of the repurchase agreements accounted for as part of linked transactions.