Related Party Transactions - Other Transactions, Reimbursement of Common Overhead Expenses (Details) - PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 12, 2016	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Transactions with Affiliates
Expense reimbursement amount, per quarter, relating to personnel	$ 165,000
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred on behalf of affiliates
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred by the Company		$ 7,647,000	$ 7,386,000
Payments and settlements during the year		32,384,000	39,764,000
Common overhead incurred
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred on behalf of affiliates
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred by the Company		1,821,000	1,864,000
Compensation
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred on behalf of affiliates
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred by the Company		165,000	165,000
Expenses incurred by related party (reporting entity), net
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred on behalf of affiliates
Reimbursement of common overhead and expenses incurred by the Company		$ 5,661,000	$ 5,357,000