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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Credit Losses on Debt Securities (Details 3) (Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position [Member], USD $)
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9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position [Member]
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| 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) |
| Reduction for securities sold/written off during the period | $ 2,873 |
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings related to debt securities held for which a portion of an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) was recognized in other comprehensive income (a component of shareholders' equity). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents reductions in the cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings for an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) of a debt security because of the sale of impaired securities during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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