MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS AND MSR FINANCING RECEIVABLES - Schedule of Carrying Value of Investments in MSRs and MSR Financing Receivables (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Activity related to carrying value of investments in mortgage servicing rights [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 6,858,803
Purchases, net	(613)
Originations	790,922
Proceeds from sales	(4,284)
Realization of cash flows	(380,590)
Change in valuation inputs and assumptions	1,359,992
(Gain) loss realized	2,179
Ending balance	$ 8,626,409

Amortization Of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs), Excluding Excess Spread Financing

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Gain (Loss) On Sale Of Mortgage Servicing Rights Financing Receivables

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Mortgage Servicing Rights

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Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Additions, Net Of Purchase Price Adjustments

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Servicing Assets At Fair Value, Originations

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Fair value of an asset representing net future revenue from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in fair value from changes in the inputs, assumptions, or model used to calculate the fair value of the contract to service financial assets under which the benefits of servicing are expected to more than adequately compensate the servicer.

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Decrease in servicing assets subsequently measured at fair value resulting from conveyance of servicing rights to unrelated parties.

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