SERVICER ADVANCE INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
The Buyer
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Capital distributed to third-party co-investors	$ 328.4
Capital distributed to New Residential	$ 306.9
Servicer advance investments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
New Residential’s ownership	73.20%
Funded capital commitments	$ 312.7
Servicer advance investments \| Noncontrolling Third-party Investors
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Funded capital commitments	$ 389.6

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