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Subsequent Event (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 20, 2026	Feb. 13, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Subsequent Event \| Securities Repurchase Program
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Remaining amount available under securities repurchase program	$ 122,400
2026 Notes \| Senior Notes
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 53,860	$ 127,906
2026 Notes \| Senior Notes \| Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal of repurchase amount		$ 20,000
Repurchase price		$ 19,400
Principal amount	$ 33,900