INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Summary of Real Estate Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position (Footnote) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015 bond
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position Less than Twelve Months [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of bonds which New Residential was unable to obtain rating information	51

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