DEBT OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of Borrowing Capacity (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Real Estate Loans and REO [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,495,000
Balance Outstanding	986,339
Available Financing	1,508,661
Servicer Advances [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing Capacity	8,524,183	[1]
Balance Outstanding	7,058,094	[1]
Available Financing	1,466,089	[1]
Debt Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing Capacity	11,019,183
Balance Outstanding	8,044,433
Available Financing	$ 2,974,750

[1] New Residential’s unused borrowing capacity is available if New Residential has additional eligible collateral to pledge and meets other borrowing conditions as set forth in the applicable agreements, including any applicable advance rate. New Residential pays a 0.5% fee on the unused borrowing capacity. Excludes borrowing capacity and outstanding debt for retained non-agency bonds with a current face amount of $175.8 million.