SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Unconsolidated VIE) (Details) - Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary |
Mar. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| CDO V | |
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Gross Assets | $ 79,732,000 |
| Debt | 106,429,000 |
| Carrying value of Newcastle's investment | 9,791,000 |
| CDO VI | |
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Gross Assets | 67,431,000 |
| Debt | 181,825,000 |
| Carrying value of Newcastle's investment | $ 0 |
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- Definition The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets and liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. No definition available.
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- Definition The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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