MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS AND MSR FINANCING RECEIVABLES - Summary of Reserve For Servicer Advances (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Servicer Advances Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 32,122
Provision	26,090
Transfers and Other	0
Write-offs	(13,912)
Ending balance	$ 44,300

Servicer Advances, Reserve For Non-Recovery Advances, Increase (Decrease) During Period

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