Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] | 1 to ≤ 5 years $ 500,000 0.84 % 5.64 % 2.7 Expiration > 5 years 1,826,500 2.62 % 5.40 % 6.8 $ 2,326,500 2.24 % 5.45 % 5.9 December 31, 2022 Expiration > 1 to ≤ 5 years $ 500,000 0.84 % 4.75 % 3.7 Expiration > 5 years 900,000 1.70 % 4.23 % 6.6 $ 1,400,000 1.39 % 4.41 % 5.6 As of December 31, 2023, February 24, 2024 September 10, 2023. Our interest rate swaps are centrally cleared through two The table below presents information related to the Company's interest rate cap positions at December 31, 2022. no December 31, 2023. ($ in thousands) Net Strike Estimated Notional Swap Curve Fair Expiration Amount Cost Rate Spread Value February 8, 2024 $ 200,000 $ 1,450 0.09 % 2Y10Y $ 1,119 The table below presents information related to the Company’s interest rate swaption positions at December 31, 2023 2022 ($ in thousands) Option Underlying Swap Weighted Weighted Average Average Average Average Fair Months to Notional Fixed Adjustable Term Expiration Cost Value Expiration Amount Rate Rate (Years) December 31, 2023 Payer Swaptions (long positions) ≤ 1 year $ 1,619 $ 72 5.0 800,000 5.40 % SOFR 1.0 December 31, 2022 Payer Swaptions (long positions) ≤ 1 year $ 36,685 $ 21,253 9.6 1,250,000 4.09 % SOFR 10.0 > 1 year ≤ 2 years 11,021 12,145 239.5 120,000 2.05 % SOFR 10.0 $ 47,706 $ 33,398 29.8 $ 1,370,000 3.91 % SOFR 10.0 Payer Swaptions (short positions) ≤ 1 year $ (17,800 ) $ (5,982 ) 3.6 $ (917,000 ) 4.09 % SOFR 10.0 The following table summarizes the Company's contracts to purchase and sell TBA securities as of December 31, 2023 2022 ($ in thousands) Notional Net Amount Cost Market Carrying Long (Short)(1) Basis(2) Value(3) Value(4) December 31, 2023 30-Year TBA securities: 3.0% $ (70,700 ) $ (59,278 ) $ (62,647 ) $ (3,369 ) 5.0% (250,000 ) (242,725 ) (247,657 ) (4,932 ) 5.5% (325,000 ) (322,410 ) (326,803 ) (4,393 ) Total $ (645,700 ) $ (624,413 ) $ (637,107 ) $ (12,694 ) December 31, 2022 30-Year TBA securities: 2.0% $ (175,000 ) $ (142,268 ) $ (143,145 ) $ (877 ) 3.0% (500,000 ) (440,644 ) (440,274 ) 370 Total $ (675,000 ) $ (582,912 ) $ (583,419 ) $ (507 ) ( 1 Notional amount represents the par value (or principal balance) of the underlying Agency RMBS. ( 2 Cost basis represents the forward price to be paid (received) for the underlying Agency RMBS. ( 3 Market value represents the current market value of the TBA securities (or of the underlying Agency RMBS) as of period-end. ( 4 Net carrying value represents the difference between the market value and the cost basis of the TBA securities as of period-end and is reported in derivative assets (liabilities), at fair value in the balance sheets. Gain (Loss) From Derivative and Other Hedging Instruments, Net The table below presents the effect of the Company’s derivative and other hedging instruments on the statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Futures contracts (short positions) $ 32,650 206,907 (1,026 ) Interest rate swaps 19,657 167,641 23,398 Payer swaptions (long positions) (8,734 ) 152,365 (2,580 ) Payer swaptions (short positions) 4,113 (81,050 ) 9,062 Interest rate caps (219 ) 919 - Interest rate floors (long positions) 1,785 - 2,765 Interest rate floors (short positions) (525 ) - - TBA securities (short positions) 1,370 4,494 3,432 TBA securities (long positions) (4,860 ) 1,200 (8,559 ) Total $ 45,237 $ 452,476 $ 26,492 Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features The use of derivatives and other hedging instruments creates exposure to credit risk relating to potential losses that could be recognized in the event that the counterparties to these instruments fail to perform their obligations under the contracts. The Company attempts to minimize this risk by limiting its counterparties for instruments which are not may may not may It is the Company's policy not " id="sjs-B4" xml:space="preserve">NOTE 5. The table below summarizes fair value information about the Company's derivative and other hedging instruments assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023 2022 (in thousands) Derivative and Other Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Assets Interest rate swaps Derivative assets, at fair value $ 6,348 $ 4,983 Payer swaptions (long positions) Derivative assets, at fair value 72 33,398 Interest rate caps Derivative assets, at fair value - 1,119 TBA securities Derivative assets, at fair value - 672 Total derivative assets, at fair value $ 6,420 $ 40,172 Liabilities Interest rate swaps Derivative liabilities, at fair value $ - $ - Payer swaptions (short positions) Derivative liabilities, at fair value - 5,982 TBA securities Derivative liabilities, at fair value 12,694 1,179 Total derivative liabilities, at fair value $ 12,694 $ 7,161 Margin Balances Posted to (from) Counterparties Futures contracts Restricted cash $ 4,096 $ 16,493 TBA securities Restricted cash 23,720 1,734 Interest rate swaption contracts Restricted cash 580 - TBA securities Other liabilities - (532 ) Interest rate swaption contracts Other liabilities - (12,489 ) Total margin balances on derivative contracts $ 28,396 $ 5,206 T-Note and SOFR futures are cash settled futures contracts on an interest rate, with gains and losses credited or charged to the Company’s cash accounts on a daily basis. A minimum balance, or “margin”, is required to be maintained in the account on a daily basis. The tables below present information related to the Company’s T-Note and SOFR futures positions at December 31, 2023 2022 ($ in thousands) December 31, 2023 Average Weighted Weighted Contract Average Average Notional Entry Effective Open Expiration Year Amount Rate Rate Equity(1) U.S. Treasury Note Futures Contracts (Short Positions) (2) March 2024 5-year T-Note futures (Mar 2024 - Mar 2029 Hedge Period) $ 421,500 4.36 % 4.04 % $ (9,936 ) March 2024 10-year Ultra futures (Mar 2024 - Mar 2034 Hedge Period) 320,000 4.38 % 4.39 % $ (11,393 ) SOFR Futures Contracts (Short Positions) June 2024 3-Month SOFR futures (Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 Hedge Period) $ 25,000 5.08 % 4.99 % $ (24 ) September 2024 3-Month SOFR futures (Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 Hedge Period) 25,000 4.67 % 4.52 % $ (39 ) December 2024 3-Month SOFR futures (Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 Hedge Period) 25,000 4.27 % 4.10 % $ (44 ) March 2025 3-Month SOFR futures (Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 Hedge Period) 25,000 3.90 % 3.73 % $ (43 ) June 2025 3-Month SOFR futures (Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 Hedge Period) 25,000 3.58 % 3.42 % $ (41 ) September 2025 3-Month SOFR futures (Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 Hedge Period) 25,000 3.37 % 3.21 % $ (39 ) December 2025 3-Month SOFR futures (Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 Hedge Period) 25,000 3.25 % 3.10 % $ (37 ) March 2026 3-Month SOFR futures (Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 Hedge Period) 25,000 3.21 % 3.07 % $ (35 ) ($ in thousands) December 31, 2022 Average Weighted Weighted Contract Average Average Notional Entry Effective Open Expiration Year Amount Rate Rate Equity(1) U.S. Treasury Note Futures Contracts (Short Position) (2) March 2023 5-year T-Note futures (Mar 2023 - Mar 2028 Hedge Period) $ 750,500 4.20 % 4.22 % $ (100 ) March 2023 10-year Ultra futures (Mar 2023 - Mar 2033 Hedge Period) 174,500 3.66 % 3.79 % $ 965 ( 1 Open equity represents the cumulative gains (losses) recorded on open futures positions from inception. ( 2 5 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 2022 10 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 2022 Under its interest rate swap agreements, the Company typically pays a fixed rate and receives a floating rate ("payer swaps") based on an index, such as SOFR. The floating rate the Company receives under its swap agreements has the effect of offsetting the repricing characteristics of its repurchase agreements and cash flows on such liabilities. The Company is typically required to post margin on its interest rate swap agreements. The table below presents information related to the Company’s interest rate swap positions at December 31, 2023 2022 ($ in thousands) Average Fixed Average Average Notional Pay Receive Maturity Amount Rate Rate (Years) December 31, 2023 Expiration > 1 to ≤ 5 years $ 500,000 0.84 % 5.64 % 2.7 Expiration > 5 years 1,826,500 2.62 % 5.40 % 6.8 $ 2,326,500 2.24 % 5.45 % 5.9 December 31, 2022 Expiration > 1 to ≤ 5 years $ 500,000 0.84 % 4.75 % 3.7 Expiration > 5 years 900,000 1.70 % 4.23 % 6.6 $ 1,400,000 1.39 % 4.41 % 5.6 As of December 31, 2023, February 24, 2024 September 10, 2023. Our interest rate swaps are centrally cleared through two The table below presents information related to the Company's interest rate cap positions at December 31, 2022. no December 31, 2023. ($ in thousands) Net Strike Estimated Notional Swap Curve Fair Expiration Amount Cost Rate Spread Value February 8, 2024 $ 200,000 $ 1,450 0.09 % 2Y10Y $ 1,119 The table below presents information related to the Company’s interest rate swaption positions at December 31, 2023 2022 ($ in thousands) Option Underlying Swap Weighted Weighted Average Average Average Average Fair Months to Notional Fixed Adjustable Term Expiration Cost Value Expiration Amount Rate Rate (Years) December 31, 2023 Payer Swaptions (long positions) ≤ 1 year $ 1,619 $ 72 5.0 800,000 5.40 % SOFR 1.0 December 31, 2022 Payer Swaptions (long positions) ≤ 1 year $ 36,685 $ 21,253 9.6 1,250,000 4.09 % SOFR 10.0 > 1 year ≤ 2 years 11,021 12,145 239.5 120,000 2.05 % SOFR 10.0 $ 47,706 $ 33,398 29.8 $ 1,370,000 3.91 % SOFR 10.0 Payer Swaptions (short positions) ≤ 1 year $ (17,800 ) $ (5,982 ) 3.6 $ (917,000 ) 4.09 % SOFR 10.0 The following table summarizes the Company's contracts to purchase and sell TBA securities as of December 31, 2023 2022 ($ in thousands) Notional Net Amount Cost Market Carrying Long (Short)(1) Basis(2) Value(3) Value(4) December 31, 2023 30-Year TBA securities: 3.0% $ (70,700 ) $ (59,278 ) $ (62,647 ) $ (3,369 ) 5.0% (250,000 ) (242,725 ) (247,657 ) (4,932 ) 5.5% (325,000 ) (322,410 ) (326,803 ) (4,393 ) Total $ (645,700 ) $ (624,413 ) $ (637,107 ) $ (12,694 ) December 31, 2022 30-Year TBA securities: 2.0% $ (175,000 ) $ (142,268 ) $ (143,145 ) $ (877 ) 3.0% (500,000 ) (440,644 ) (440,274 ) 370 Total $ (675,000 ) $ (582,912 ) $ (583,419 ) $ (507 ) ( 1 Notional amount represents the par value (or principal balance) of the underlying Agency RMBS. ( 2 Cost basis represents the forward price to be paid (received) for the underlying Agency RMBS. ( 3 Market value represents the current market value of the TBA securities (or of the underlying Agency RMBS) as of period-end. ( 4 Net carrying value represents the difference between the market value and the cost basis of the TBA securities as of period-end and is reported in derivative assets (liabilities), at fair value in the balance sheets. Gain (Loss) From Derivative and Other Hedging Instruments, Net The table below presents the effect of the Company’s derivative and other hedging instruments on the statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Futures contracts (short positions) $ 32,650 206,907 (1,026 ) Interest rate swaps 19,657 167,641 23,398 Payer swaptions (long positions) (8,734 ) 152,365 (2,580 ) Payer swaptions (short positions) 4,113 (81,050 ) 9,062 Interest rate caps (219 ) 919 - Interest rate floors (long positions) 1,785 - 2,765 Interest rate floors (short positions) (525 ) - - TBA securities (short positions) 1,370 4,494 3,432 TBA securities (long positions) (4,860 ) 1,200 (8,559 ) Total $ 45,237 $ 452,476 $ 26,492 Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features The use of derivatives and other hedging instruments creates exposure to credit risk relating to potential losses that could be recognized in the event that the counterparties to these instruments fail to perform their obligations under the contracts. The Company attempts to minimize this risk by limiting its counterparties for instruments which are not may may not may It is the Company's policy not |