Commitments and Contingencies - Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
Oct. 24, 2018	Sep. 30, 2020
Contingencies
Total commitments to purchase and fund mortgage loans		$ 18,900,000
Garfield Action \| Settled Litigation
Contingencies
Percent of shareholder approval for reorganization of the company (as a percent)	99.80%
Litigation settlement amount		$ 6,850

Amount to be expended to satisfy the terms of arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend to purchase and fund mortgage loans.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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