Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Market Valuation Gains (Losses) on Derivatives, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Market Valuation Gains (Losses) on Derivatives, net	$ (67,750)	$ 69,727
Derivative Gain Loss Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag	Market Valuation Gains (Losses) on Derivatives, net	Market Valuation Gains (Losses) on Derivatives, net
LPCs and IRLCs
Derivative [Line Items]
Changes in fair value of assets	$ 1,906	$ 31,254
Risk Management Derivatives
Derivative [Line Items]
Market Valuation Gains (Losses) on Derivatives, net	$ (69,656)	$ 38,473

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