INVESTMENT IN RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS - Valuation Allowance on Residential Mortgage Loans (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation allowance on loans	$ 461		$ 461	[1]
Residential Mortgage Loans Held-for-Investment
Valuation allowance			0
Valuation allowance on loans			461	[2]
Valuation allowance	$ 461	[2]	$ 461	[2]

[1] Represents our historical consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2013.

[2] The allowance for loan losses was determined based on the amortized cost basis in excess of fair value.