RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Management Agreement (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to affiliates	$ 1,075		$ 1,075		$ 1,062
Bimini Advisors, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Termination Date			February 20, 2023
Management Fees And Allocated Expenses	3,100	$ 6,800	$ 9,400	$ 2,500
Due to affiliates	$ 1,100		$ 1,100		$ 1,100