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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value (Details)

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net $ 511,749 $ 462,080
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount 10,056,328 9,768,656
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net (45,423) (129,294)
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount 16,985,000 14,209,000
Inverse Interest-Only Securities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net 313,373 304,975
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount 1,960,087 1,909,351
Inverse Interest-Only Securities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net 0 0
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount 0 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net 0 0
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount 0 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net (45,267) (129,055)
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount 16,685,000 14,070,000
Credit Default Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net 47,238 52,906
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount 437,496 438,440
Credit Default Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net 0 0
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount 0 0
Interest Rate Swaption [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net 148,791 102,048
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount 5,800,000 4,950,000
Interest Rate Swaption [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net 0 0
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount 0 0
Other Contract [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net 2,237 1,917
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount 1,850,000 2,414,000
Other Contract [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net (156) (239)
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount 300,000 139,000
Forward Purchase Commitment [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net 110 234
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount 8,745 56,865
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net   0
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount   0
Forward Purchase Commitment [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net 0  
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount $ 0