INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Geographic Distribution of Collateral (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Principal balance	$ 2,186,996	[1]
Non-Agency RMBS
Principal balance	872,866
Percentage of principal balance	100.00%
Non-Agency RMBS | Western US
Principal balance	317,111
Percentage of principal balance	36.30%
Non-Agency RMBS | Southeastern US
Principal balance	198,298
Percentage of principal balance	22.70%
Non-Agency RMBS | Northeastern US
Principal balance	164,481
Percentage of principal balance	18.90%
Non-Agency RMBS | Midwestern US
Principal balance	98,682
Percentage of principal balance	11.30%
Non-Agency RMBS | Southwestern US
Principal balance	51,425
Percentage of principal balance	5.90%
Non-Agency RMBS | Other US Locations
Principal balance	$ 42,869	[2]
Percentage of principal balance	4.90%	[2]

[1] The total outstanding face amount was $6.6 million for fixed rate securities and $2.2 billion for floating rate securities.

[2] Represents collateral for which New Residential was unable to obtain geographic information.