Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Interest Rate Sensitive Assets/Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Available-for-sale securities, at fair value | $ 9,584,454 | $ 7,825,320 |
| Interest-Only-Strip [Member] | ||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Available-for-sale securities, at fair value | $ 39,071 | $ 42,931 |
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