Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 21,929	$ 39,701	$ 148,112	$ 89,691
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities	(633)	41,392	(29,615)	83,467
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss to net income	(6,962)	796	(19,211)	1,210
Net unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate agreements	4,018	2,346	25,043	(914)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on interest rate agreements to net income	62	1,126	219	3,260
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(3,515)	45,660	(23,564)	87,023
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Redwood Trust, Inc.	$ 18,414	$ 85,361	$ 124,548	$ 176,714