Home Equity Investments (HEI) - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 31, 2026 transaction
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Number of securitization transactions co-sponsored	1

Number Of Securitization Transactions Co-Sponsored

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