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Schedule of Holdings in Subprime Mortgage Loans (Details)

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Schedule of Holdings in Subprime Mortgage Loans (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Total securitized loans (unpaid principal balance) $ 961,234 [1]  
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option 406,115 405,814
Retained interests (fair value) 1,437 [2]  
Subprime Portfolio I
   
Total securitized loans (unpaid principal balance) 412,344 [1]  
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option 299,176  
Retained interests (fair value) 1,437 [2]  
Subprime Portfolio II
   
Total securitized loans (unpaid principal balance) 548,890 [1]  
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option 106,939  
Retained interests (fair value)    [2]  
[1] (A) Average loan seasoning of 92 months and 74 months for Subprime Portfolios I and II, respectively, at March 31, 2013.
[2] (B) The retained interests include retained bonds of the securitizations. Their fair value is estimated based on pricing models. Newcastle's residual interests were written off in 2010. The yield of the retained note was 8.35% as of March 31, 2013.