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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance (Details)

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net $ 62,283 $ (7,577) $ 45,621 $ (16,480)
Gain (loss) on Interest Rate Swap and Swaption Agreements 259,826 (61,014) 278,798 (77,207)
Gain (Loss) on Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale (35,142) 10 (20,819) (22)
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net 301,807 (68,631) 304,404 (93,714)
Other Contract [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net 116,709 (22,350) 104,057 (24,987)
Interest Rate Swaps and Swaptions Associated with U.S. Treasuries and TBA Contracts [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) on Interest Rate Swap and Swaption Agreements 409 (5,697) 320 (7,345)
Forward Purchase Commitment [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (Loss) on Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale (20,302) (39) (20,015) (26)
Interest Rate Swaps and Swaptions Associated with Repurchase Agreements [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) on Interest Rate Swap and Swaption Agreements 259,417 (55,317) 278,478 (69,862)
Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net (4,220) (1,225) (9,862) (25,526)
Credit Default Swap, Buying Protection [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net 0 752 0 8,972
Inverse Interest-Only Securities [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net (40,149) 15,245 (38,920) 25,060
Agency To-be-Announced Securities, Non-Risk Management [Member]
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net $ (10,057) $ 0 $ (9,654) $ 0