Other Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Prepaid Expense And Other Assets [Abstract]

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The composition of other assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 follows:

(in thousands)
		2015		2014
Prepaid expenses	$	499	$	265
Servicing advances		546		699
Servicing sale receivable, including accrued interest		308		465
Investment in Bimini Capital Trust II		804		804
Due from affiliates		465		330
Other		80		397
Total other assets	$	2,702	$	2,960

Receivables are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of the counterparty to make required payments, if any. Management considers the following factors when determining the collectability of specific accounts: past transaction activity, current economic conditions and changes in payment terms. Amounts that the Company determines are no longer collectible are written off. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, management determined that no allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary. Collections on amounts previously written off are included in income as received.