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The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of real estate owned for investment purposes.

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Recorded investment of consumer mortgage loan receivables secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of land and buildings obtained through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement.

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Other Assets - Real Estate Owned (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
Other Assets - Real Estate Owned (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 entity	Dec. 31, 2025 property
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Residential whole loans acquired through foreclosure ordered in lieu	$ 138,700
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned	26,287	$ 24,308
Net gain/(loss) on real estate owned	(2,981)	$ (1,508)
Commercial REO
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, number of entities \| entity			2
Number of real estate properties held-for-investment \| property				1
Number of real estate properties held for sale \| property				1
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned	17,400
Net gain/(loss) on real estate owned	400
Entity Owning a Newly Constructed Industrial Property \| Commercial REO One
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Ownership percentage			75.00%
Entity Owning a Newly Constructed Industrial Property \| Commercial REO Two
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Ownership percentage			49.00%
Carrying Value
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Mortgage loans in process of foreclosure	42,500
Estimated Fair Value
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Mortgage loans in process of foreclosure	$ 216,000