INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Summary of Real Estate Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position (Footnote) (Details)	Mar. 31, 2016 bond
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of bonds which New Residential was unable to obtain rating information	84
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	24
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position Twelve Months or More [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of bonds which New Residential was unable to obtain rating information	2