OTHER INCOME, ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Schedule of Other Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Other income (loss), net
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments		$ (14,239)	$ 4,799	$ (22,498)	$ 2,355
Gain (loss) on transfer of loans to REO		1,272	5,167	1,075	11,861
Gain on consumer loans investment	$ 80,100	14,385	0	33,342	0
Fee earned on deal termination		0	5,000	0	5,000
Other income (loss)		6,346	323	6,318	323
Total Other income (loss), net		$ 7,764	$ 15,289	$ 18,237	$ 19,539