Ladder Capital (LADR) 10-Q 4 May 18 2018 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	May 03, 2018
Entity Registrant Name	Ladder Capital Corp
Entity Central Index Key	1,577,670
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 600,000,000 shares authorized; 100,634,049 and 96,258,847 shares issued and 97,956,103 and 93,641,260 shares outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		97,959,669
Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 13,317,419 and 17,667,251 shares issued and outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		13,317,419

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	[1]	Dec. 31, 2017
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 68,373		$ 76,674
Restricted cash	44,786		106,009
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost:
Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries	3,528,185		3,282,462
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)		(4,000)
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	273,636		230,180
Real estate securities	1,100,105		1,106,517
Real estate and related lease intangibles, net	980,859		1,032,041
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	34,564		35,441
FHLB stock	77,915		77,915
Derivative instruments	92		888
Accrued interest receivable	27,225		25,875
Other assets	102,554		55,613
Total assets	6,231,294		6,025,615
Debt obligations, net:
Secured and unsecured debt obligations	4,624,608		4,379,826
Due to brokers	0		14
Derivative instruments	0		2,606
Amount payable pursuant to tax receivable agreement	1,570		1,656
Dividends payable	1,228		30,528
Accrued expenses	38,941		59,619
Other liabilities	61,655		63,220
Total liabilities	4,728,002		4,537,469
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)	0		0
Equity
Additional paid-in capital	1,368,548		1,306,136
Treasury stock, 2,677,947 and 2,617,587 shares, at cost	(32,684)		(31,956)
Dividends in Excess of Earnings	(18,659)		(39,112)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,880)		(212)
Total shareholders’ equity	1,309,437		1,234,968
Noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	184,201		240,861
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	9,654		12,317
Total equity	1,503,292		1,488,146
Total liabilities and equity	6,231,294		6,025,615
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 600,000,000 shares authorized; 100,634,049 and 96,258,847 shares issued and 97,956,103 and 93,641,260 shares outstanding
Equity
Common stock	99		94
Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 13,317,419 and 17,667,251 shares issued and outstanding
Equity
Common stock	$ 13		$ 18
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	2,677,947	2,617,587
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)	100,634,049	96,258,847
Common stock, outstanding shares (in shares)	97,956,103	93,641,260
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)	13,317,419	17,667,251
Common stock, outstanding shares (in shares)	13,317,419	17,667,251

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Net interest income
Interest income	$ 78,206	$ 57,512
Interest expense	44,713	31,415
Net interest income	33,493	26,097
Provision for loan losses	3,000	0
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	30,493	26,097
Other income
Operating lease income	24,560	19,630
Tenant recoveries	3,577	1,579
Sale of loans, net	4,888	(999)
Realized gain (loss) on securities	(1,099)	5,361
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities	204	159
Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	31,010	2,331
Fee and other income	6,252	4,466
Net result from derivative transactions	14,959	(1,981)
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	52	(74)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	(69)	(54)
Total other income	84,334	30,418
Costs and expenses
Salaries and employee benefits	17,096	16,042
Operating expenses	5,548	5,479
Real estate operating expenses	8,817	7,454
Fee expense	843	693
Depreciation and amortization	10,823	8,592
Total costs and expenses	43,127	38,260
Income (loss) before taxes	71,700	18,255
Income tax expense (benefit)	3,902	(1,375)
Net income (loss)	67,798	19,630
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	(8,422)	(322)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	$ (8,501)	$ (5,838)
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Diluted (in shares)	95,389,219	109,334,847
Class A Common Stock
Costs and expenses
Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders	$ 50,875	$ 13,470
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Diluted (in shares)	95,389,219	109,334,847
Dividends per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.315	$ 0.3

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Net income (loss)	$ 67,798	$ 19,630
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale	(9,956)	10,485
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) included in net income	1,099	(5,734)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,857)	4,751
Comprehensive income	58,941	24,381
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	(8,422)	(322)
Comprehensive income of combined Class A common shareholders and Operating Partnership unitholders	50,519	24,059
Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	(7,172)	(7,472)
Class A Common Stock
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of tax:
Comprehensive income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$ 43,347	$ 16,587

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total		Class A Common Stock	Class B Common Stock	Common StockClass A Common Stock	Common StockClass B Common Stock	Additional Paid- in-Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings/(Dividends in Excess of Earnings)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interests Operating Partnership	Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Joint Ventures
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016					71,586,000	38,003,000
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 1,509,554				$ 72	$ 38	$ 992,307	$ (11,244)	$ (11,148)	$ 1,365	$ 533,246	$ 4,918
Increase Decrease in Stockholders' Equity
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (in shares)			6,790,121	(6,790,121)
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock										403
Net income (loss)	19,630
Other comprehensive income (loss)	4,751									3,117
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2017										4,834
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016					71,586,000	38,003,000
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	1,509,554				$ 72	$ 38	992,307	(11,244)	(11,148)	1,365	533,246	4,918
Increase Decrease in Stockholders' Equity
Contributions	7,479										0	7,479
Distributions	(42,524)										(42,218)	(306)
Equity based compensation	18,965						18,965
Grants of restricted stock (in shares)					1,997,000
Grants of restricted stock	0				$ 1		(1)
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)					(190,000)
Purchase of treasury stock	(2,588)							(2,588)
Shares acquired to satisfy minimum required federal and state tax withholding on vesting restricted stock and units (in shares)					(1,323,000)
Shares acquired to satisfy minimum required federal and state tax withholding on vesting restricted stock and units	(18,125)				$ (1)			(18,124)
Forfeitures (in shares)					(10,000)
Forfeitures	0
Dividends declared	(105,921)								(105,921)
Stock dividends (in shares)					814,000	432,000
Stock dividends	0				$ 1	$ 1	17,317		(17,319)
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (in shares)					20,767,000	(20,767,000)
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	(2,353)				$ 21	$ (21)	280,714			1,696	(284,763)
Net income (loss)	125,879								95,276		30,377	226
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,220)									(2,915)	695
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	0						(3,166)			(358)	3,524
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017					93,641,000	17,668,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	1,488,146				$ 94	$ 18	1,306,136	(31,956)	(39,112)	(212)	240,861	12,317
Increase Decrease in Stockholders' Equity
Contributions	2,635										0	2,635
Distributions	(17,993)										(4,273)	(13,720)
Amendment of the par value of the Class B shares from no par value per share to $0.001 per share	0							0
Equity based compensation	2,400						2,400
Grants of restricted stock (in shares)					25,000
Grants of restricted stock	0				$ 0		0
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)					0
Purchase of treasury stock	0							0
Re-issuance of treasury stock (in shares)					0
Re-issuance of treasury stock	0							0
Shares acquired to satisfy minimum required federal and state tax withholding on vesting restricted stock and units (in shares)					(49,000)
Shares acquired to satisfy minimum required federal and state tax withholding on vesting restricted stock and units	(728)				$ 0			(728)
Forfeitures (in shares)					(11,000)
Forfeitures	0
Dividends declared	(30,422)								(30,422)
Stock dividends (in shares)					0	0
Stock dividends	0				$ 0	$ 0	0			0	0
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (in shares)			4,349,832	(4,349,832)	4,350,000	(4,350,000)
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	313				$ 5	$ (5)	60,110			(143)	(59,654)
Adjustment for deferred taxes/tax receivable agreement as a result of the exchange of Class B shares	0
Net income (loss)	67,798								50,875		8,501	8,422
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,857)									(7,528)	(1,329)
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	0						(98)			3	95
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018					97,956,000	13,318,000
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 1,503,292	[1]			$ 99	$ 13	$ 1,368,548	$ (32,684)	$ (18,659)	$ (7,880)	$ 184,201	$ 9,654
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

Consolidated Statements of Cha7

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Class B Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Mar. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 67,798		$ 19,630
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	69		54
Depreciation and amortization	10,823		8,592
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments	(1,772)		5,649
Unrealized (gain) loss on Agency interest-only securities	(204)		(159)
Unrealized (gain) loss on investment in mutual fund	(43)		(40)
Provision for loan losses	3,000		0
Amortization of equity based compensation	2,400		7,254
Amortization of deferred financing costs included in interest expense	2,328		2,436
Amortization of premium on mortgage loan financing	(253)		(226)
Amortization of above- and below-market lease intangibles	(382)		(25)
Amortization of premium/(accretion) of discount and other fees on loans	(4,794)		(2,468)
Amortization of premium/(accretion) of discount and other fees on securities	1,000		1,483
Realized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	(4,888)		999
Realized (gain) loss on real estate securities	1,099		(5,361)
Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	(31,010)		(2,331)
Realized gain on sale of derivative instruments	(13)		0
Origination of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	(532,878)		(279,898)
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	133		247
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	439,261	[1]	0
(Income) loss from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in excess of distributions received	(52)		74
Deferred tax asset (liability)	443		(2,728)
Payments pursuant to tax receivable agreement	0		(230)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest receivable	(1,349)		(2,826)
Other assets	6,157		29,476
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(21,991)		(22,781)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(65,118)		(243,179)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of derivative instruments	0		(199)
Sale of derivative instruments	114		0
Purchases of real estate securities	(135,072)		(43,572)
Repayment of real estate securities	2,954		74,285
Proceeds from sales of real estate securities	122,356		361,323
Origination of mortgage loan receivables held for investment	(434,632)		(249,829)
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables held for investment	194,303		68,251
Basis recovery of Agency interest-only securities	5,407		17,874
Capital distribution from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	1,250		0
Capitalization of interest on investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(322)		(234)
Purchases of real estate	(24,466)		(3,892)
Capital improvements of real estate	(1,883)		(752)
Proceeds from sale of real estate	87,885	[2]	6,325
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(182,106)		229,580
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deferred financing costs paid	(1,240)		(8,143)
Proceeds from borrowings under debt obligations	1,312,451		2,666,161
Repayment of borrowings under debt obligations	(1,057,704)		(2,231,899)
Cash dividends paid to Class A common shareholders	(59,721)		(48,367)
(Increase) decrease in amount due from trustee included in other assets	0		302,281
Payment of liability assumed in exchange for shares for the minimum withholding taxes on vesting restricted stock	(728)		(13,258)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	177,700		41,179
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(69,524)		27,580
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	182,683		89,428
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	113,159		117,008
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	57,406		26,773
Cash paid (received) for income taxes	90		(1,147)
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Securities and derivatives purchased, not settled	14		(2,167)
Repayment in transit of mortgage loans receivable held for investment	54,803		0
Reduction in proceeds from sales of real estate	11,050		0
Transfer from mortgage loans receivable held for sale to mortgage loans receivable held for investment, at amortized cost	55,403		119,952
Assumption of debt obligations by real estate buyer	(11,050)		0
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	59,658		93,691
Change in deferred tax asset related to exchanges of noncontrolling interest for common stock	(226)		845
Increase in amount payable pursuant to tax receivable agreement	(86)		40
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	95		(4,219)
Dividends declared, not paid	1,228		1,017
Stock dividends	0		17,319
Operating Partnership
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital distributed to noncontrolling interests	(4,273)		(21,034)
Consolidated Joint Venture
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital distributed to noncontrolling interests	(13,720)		0
Capital contributed by noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures	$ 2,635		$ 0
[1]	Includes cash proceeds received in the current year that relate to prior year sales of loans of $0.5 million.
[2]	Includes cash proceeds received in the current year that relate to prior year sales of real estate of $1.4 million.

Consolidated Statements of Cas9

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale from prior years	$ (500)
Proceeds from sale of real estate held for investment related to sales from prior years	(1,400)
Cash and cash equivalents	68,373	[1]	$ 76,674	$ 62,568
Restricted cash	44,786		106,009	54,440
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows	$ 113,159		$ 182,683	$ 117,008
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS	1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS Ladder Capital Corp is an internally-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that is a leader in commercial real estate finance. Ladder Capital Corp, as the general partner of Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP (“LCFH,” “Predecessor” or the “Operating Partnership”), operates the Ladder Capital business through LCFH and its subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2018 , Ladder Capital Corp has a 88.0% economic interest in LCFH and controls the management of LCFH as a result of its ability to appoint its board members. Accordingly, Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in LCFH held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners (as defined below). In addition, Ladder Capital Corp, through certain subsidiaries which are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries (each a “TRS”), is indirectly subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes. Other than the noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership and such indirect U.S. federal, state and local income taxes, there are no material differences between Ladder Capital Corp’s consolidated financial statements and LCFH’s consolidated financial statements. Ladder Capital Corp was formed as a Delaware corporation on May 21, 2013. The Company conducted an initial public offering (“IPO”) which closed on February 11, 2014. The Company used the net proceeds from the IPO to purchase newly issued limited partnership units (“LP Units”) from LCFH. In connection with the IPO, Ladder Capital Corp also became a holding corporation and the general partner of, and obtained a controlling interest in, LCFH. Ladder Capital Corp’s only business is to act as the general partner of LCFH, and, as such, Ladder Capital Corp indirectly operates and controls all of the business and affairs of LCFH and its subsidiaries through its ability to appoint the LCFH board. The proceeds received by LCFH in connection with the sale of the LP Units have been and will be used for loan origination and related real estate business lines and for general corporate purposes. The IPO transactions described herein are referred to as the “IPO Transactions.” In anticipation of the Company’s election to be subject to tax as a REIT under the Code beginning with its 2015 taxable year (the “REIT Election”), the Company effected an internal realignment as of December 31, 2014. As part of this realignment, LCFH and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries were serialized in order to segregate our REIT-qualified assets and income from the Company’s non-REIT-qualified assets and income. Pursuant to such serialization, all assets and liabilities of LCFH and each such subsidiary were identified as TRS assets and liabilities (e.g., conduit securitization and condominium sales businesses) and REIT assets and liabilities (e.g., balance sheet loans, real estate and most securities), and were allocated on the Company’s internal books and records into two pools within LCFH or such subsidiary, Series TRS and Series REIT (collectively, the “Series”), respectively. Series REIT and Series TRS have separate boards, officers, books and records, bank accounts, and tax identification numbers. Each outstanding LP Unit was exchanged for one Series REIT limited partnership unit (“Series REIT LP Unit”), which is entitled to receive profits and losses derived from REIT assets and liabilities, and one Series TRS limited partnership unit (“Series TRS LP Unit”), which is entitled to receive profits and losses derived from TRS assets and liabilities (Series REIT LP Units and Series TRS LP Units are collectively referred to as “Series Units”). Ladder Capital Corp remains the general partner of Series REIT of LCFH. LC TRS I LLC (“LC TRS I”), a Delaware limited liability company wholly-owned by Series REIT of LCFH, serves as the general partner of Series TRS of LCFH and Series TRS LP Units are exchangeable for an equal number of shares (“TRS Shares”) of LC TRS I (a “TRS Exchange”); Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and its subsidiaries. The ownership interest of certain existing owners of LCFH, who owned LP Units and an equivalent number of shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock as of the completion of the IPO (the “Continuing LCFH Limited Partners”) and continue to hold equivalent Series Units and Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock, is reflected as a noncontrolling interest in Ladder Capital Corp’s consolidated financial statements. Pursuant to LCFH’s Third Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2014 and as amended from time to time, and subject to the applicable minimum retained ownership requirements and certain other restrictions, including notice requirements, from time to time, Continuing LCFH Limited Partners (or certain transferees thereof) may from time to time, subject to certain conditions, receive one share of the Company’s Class A common stock in exchange for (i) one share of the Company’s Class B common stock, (ii) one Series REIT LP Unit and (iii) either one Series TRS LP Unit or one TRS Share, subject to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications. However, such exchange for shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class A common stock will not affect the exchanging owners’ voting power since the votes represented by the canceled shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock will be replaced with the votes represented by the shares of Class A common stock for which such Series Units, including TRS Shares as applicable, will be exchanged. As a result of the Company’s ownership interest in LCFH and LCFH’s election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Company expects to benefit from depreciation and other tax deductions reflecting LCFH’s tax basis for its assets. Those deductions will be allocated to the Company and will be taken into account in reporting the Company’s taxable income. As of March 4, 2015, the Company made the necessary TRS and check-the-box elections began to elect to be taxed as a REIT starting with its tax return for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed in September 2016.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods presented in this report reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results of operations, financial position and cash flows. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 , which are included in the Company’s Annual Report, as certain disclosures would substantially duplicate those contained in the audited consolidated financial statements have not been included in this interim report. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, and do not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair statement of our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with GAAP. The consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and those of its subsidiaries which are majority-owned and/or controlled by the Company and variable interest entities for which the Company has determined itself to be the primary beneficiary, if any. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 — Consolidation (“ASC 810”), provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIEs. Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either: (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest; (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the VIE’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE. See Note 3 for further information on the Company’s consolidated variable interest entities. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in the subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent.” Noncontrolling interests are presented as a separate component of capital in the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to shareholders/unitholders (controlling interest) and noncontrolling interests. Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of resulting changes are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period the changes are deemed to be necessary. Significant estimates made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to the following: • valuation of real estate securities; • allocation of purchase price for acquired real estate; • impairment, and useful lives, of real estate; • useful lives of intangible assets; • valuation of derivative instruments; • valuation of deferred tax asset (liability); • amounts payable pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement; • determination of effective yield for recognition of interest income; • adequacy of provision for loan losses; • determination of other than temporary impairment of real estate securities and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures; • certain estimates and assumptions used in the accrual of incentive compensation and calculation of the fair value of equity compensation issued to employees; • determination of the effective tax rate for income tax provision; and • certain estimates and assumptions used in the allocation of revenue and expenses for our segment reporting. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all investments with original maturities of three months or less, at the time of acquisition, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash accounts at several financial institutions, which are insured up to a maximum of $250,000 per account as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , and at various times during the years, the balances exceeded the insured limits. Restricted Cash Restricted cash is comprised of accounts the Company maintains with brokers to facilitate financial derivative and repurchase agreement transactions in support of its loan and securities investments and risk management activities. Based on the value of the positions in these accounts and the associated margin requirements, the Company may be required to deposit additional cash into these broker accounts. The cash collateral held by broker is considered restricted cash. Restricted cash also includes tenant security deposits, deposits related to real estate sales and acquisitions and required escrow balances on credit facilities. Prior to January 1, 2017, these amounts were previously recorded in other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Out-of-Period Adjustments During the first quarter of 2017, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment to reduce depreciation expense of $0.8 million related to prior periods. The Company has concluded that this adjustment is not material to the financial position or results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 or any prior periods; accordingly, the Company recorded the related adjustment in the three month period ended March 31, 2017. During the first quarter of 2018, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment to increase tenant real estate tax recoveries on a net lease property by $1.1 million , which was not billed until the three month period ended March 31, 2018, but related to prior periods. The Company has concluded that this adjustment is not material to the financial position or results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 or any prior periods; accordingly, the Company recorded the related adjustment in the three month period ended March 31, 2018. Change in Accounting Principle As more fully described in Note 4 , on June 29, 2017 , the Company completed its first sponsored securitization transaction whereby it transferred $625.7 million of loans to LCCM 2017-LC26 securitization trust. The Company initially concluded that the transfer restrictions placed on the Third Party Purchaser (“TPP”) of the risk retention securities, imposed by the risk retention rules of the Dodd-Frank Act, precluded sale accounting under ASC 860 and, accordingly, the Company originally accounted for the transaction as a financing in its interim financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017. As a result of industry discussions, in November 2017 the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC staff”) indicated that, despite such restrictions, they would not take exception to a registrant treating such transfers as sales if they otherwise met all the criteria for sale accounting. The Company believes treatment of such transfers as sales is more consistent with the substance of such transaction and, accordingly, changed its accounting principle to treat such transfers as sales in the quarter ended December 31, 2017. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company reflected this change in accounting principle retrospectively to prior interim periods within 2017. The retrospective changes will be reflected in the Company’s quarterly reports for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018 to the comparable 2017 interim periods. Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), that outlined a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and superseded most then-current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. ASU 2014-09 was initially scheduled to become effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period; early adoption was not permitted. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) — Deferral of the Effective Date (“ASU 2015-14”), which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for one year and permitted early adoption as early as the original effective date of ASU 2014-09. The new revenue standard may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption. In 2016, the FASB issued additional guidance to clarify the implementation guidance, ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) (“ASU 2016-08”); ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing (“ASU 2017-10”); ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Meeting (SEC Update) (“ASU 2016-11”), ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients (“ASU 2016-12”); and ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2016-20”). In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20) (“ASU 2017-05”). In September 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Leases (Topic 840), and Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to the Staff Announcement at the July 20, 2017 EITF Meeting and Rescission f Prior SEC Staff Announcements and Observer Comments (SEC Update) (“ASU 2017-13”). In November 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-14, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (SEC Update) (“ASU 2017-14”). These amendments provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09. Under the full retrospective method, a company will apply the rules to contracts in all reporting periods presented, subject to certain allowable exceptions. Under the modified retrospective method, a company will apply the rules to all contracts existing as of January 1, 2018, recognizing in beginning retained earnings an adjustment for the cumulative effect of the change and providing additional disclosures comparing results to previous rules. The Company believes the effects on its existing accounting policies will be associated with its non-leasing revenue components, specifically the amount, timing and presentation of tenant expense reimbursements revenue. The Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach on January 1, 2018 and there was no cumulative effect adjustment recognized. The Company’s revenues impacted by this standard are included in tenant recoveries in the consolidated statements of income. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”), which was further amended in February and in March 2018 by ASU 2018-03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2018-03”) and ASU 2018-04, Investments—Debt Securities (Topic 320) and Regulated Operations (Topic 980): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 117 and SEC Release No. 33-9273 (SEC Update) (“ASU 2018-04”) to clarify certain aspects of ASU 2016-01 and to update Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) interpretive guidance in connection with the provisions of ASU 2016-01. These updates provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other changes, the updates require public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, and clarifies that entities should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available for sale securities in combination with the entities' other deferred tax assets. These standards are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method. Upon adoption, the fair value of the Company's loan portfolio is now presented using an exit price method. Also, the Company is no longer required to disclose the methodologies used for estimating fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. The remaining requirements of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (“ASU 2017-09”). The ASU provides clarification on when modification accounting should be used for changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. ASU 2017-09 does not change the accounting for modifications but clarifies that modification accounting guidance should only be applied if there is a change to the value, vesting conditions or award classification and would not be required if the changes are considered non-substantive. The amendments of this ASU are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract (i.e. lessees and lessors). The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sale-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. ASU 2016-02 supersedes the previous lease standard, Leases (Topic 840) . The standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2019, with an early adoption permitted. The Company continues to evaluate the effect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations. The Company currently believes that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will not have a material impact for operating leases where it is a lessor and will continue to record revenues from rental properties for its operating leases on a straight-line basis. However, for leases where the Company is the lessee, primarily for the Company’s corporate headquarters and regional offices, the Company will measure the present value of the future lease payments and recognize a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). The guidance changes the impairment model for most financial assets. The new model uses a forward-looking expected loss method, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company must apply the amendments in this update through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. In general, the allowance for credit losses is expected to increase when changing from an incurred loss to expected loss methodology. The models and methodologies that are currently used in estimating the allowance for credit losses are being evaluated to identify the changes necessary to meet the requirements of the new standard. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) (“ASU 2017-04”). The ASU simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The guidance will be applied prospectively and is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in years beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not currently expect any impact on its consolidated financial statements as the Company (absent a business combination) has no recorded goodwill. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20) (“ASU 2017-08”). The ASU shortens the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date. Today, entities generally amortize the premium over the contractual life of the security. The new guidance does not change the accounting for purchased callable debt securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. ASU No. 2017-08 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018; early adoption is permitted. The guidance calls for a modified retrospective transition approach under which a cumulative-effect adjustment will be made to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements when adopted. In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception , (“ASU 2017-11”). Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity , because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update do not have an accounting effect. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of adopting ASU 2017-11 on its financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842, (“ASU 2018-01”). This ASU provides an optional transition practical expedient that, if elected, would not require companies to reconsider their accounting for existing or expired land easements before adoption of Topic 842 and that were not previously accounted for as leases under Topic 840. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of adopting ASU 2018-01 on its financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), (“ASU 2018-02”). This ASU allows an entity to elect to reclassify the stranded tax effects related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 from accumulated other comprehensive income into retained earnings. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is does not expect the adoption of ASU 2018-02 to have a material impact on its financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SEC Update) , (“ASU 2018-05”), which included amendments to SEC paragraphs pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”). The pronouncement addresses certain circumstances that may arise for registrants in accounting for the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including when certain income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are incomplete by the time financial statements are issued. The Company has complied with the amendments related to SAB 118, as discussed further in Note 16 . Any new accounting standards not disclosed above that have been issued or proposed by FASB and that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST

CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES	3. CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 — Consolidation (“ASC 810”), provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIEs. Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either: (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest; (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the VIE’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE. The Operating Partnership is a VIE and as such, substantially all of the consolidated balance sheet is a consolidated VIE. In addition, the Operating Partnership consolidates the following CLO VIEs ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Notes 4 & 8 Notes 4 & 8 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost $ 881,719 880,385 Accrued interest receivable 4,427 4,252 Total assets $ 886,146 $ 884,637 Senior and unsecured debt obligations $ 690,507 $ 689,961 Accrued expenses 1,379 794 Total liabilities 691,887 690,755 Net equity in VIEs (eliminated in consolidation) 194,260 193,882 Total equity 194,260 193,882 Total liabilities and equity $ 886,147 $ 884,637

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Abstract]
MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES	4. MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield (1) Remaining Maturity (years) Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries(2) $ 3,550,544 $ 3,528,185 7.34 % 1.59 Provision for loan losses N/A (7,000 ) Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,550,544 3,521,185 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 274,090 273,636 5.09 % 9.71 Total $ 3,824,634 $ 3,794,821 7.19 % 2.18 (1) March 31, 2018 London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rates are used to calculate weighted average yield for floating rate loans. (2) Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3 . On June 29, 2017 , the Company transferred its interests in $625.7 million of loans to the LCCM 2017-LC26 securitization trust. The assets transferred to the trust were comprised of 34 loans to third parties having a combined outstanding face amount of $549.0 million and a combined carrying value of $547.7 million as well as 23 former intercompany loans secured by certain of the Company’s real estate assets, having a combined principal balance of $76.7 million (which had not previously been recognized for accounting purposes because they eliminated in consolidation). In connection with this transaction, pursuant to the 5% risk retention requirement of the Dodd-Frank Act described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors,” in the Annual Report, the Company (i) retained a $12.9 million restricted “vertical interest” consisting of approximately 2% in each class of securities issued by the trust, which must be held by the Company until the principal balance of the pool has been reduced to a level prescribed by the risk retention rules and (ii) sold an approximately 3% restricted “horizontal interest” in the form of 98% of the controlling classes (excluding the 2% included in the vertical interest) to a TPP, which must be held by the TPP for at least five years. In addition, the Company purchased $62.7 million of securities issued by the trust, which are not restricted. The Company initially concluded that the transfer restrictions placed on the TPP of the risk retention securities, imposed by the risk retention rules of the Dodd-Frank Act, precluded sale accounting under generally accepted accounting principles and, accordingly, the Company originally accounted for the transaction as a financing. As a result of industry discussions, in November 2017, the SEC staff indicated that, despite such restrictions, they would not take exception to a registrant treating such transfers as sales if they otherwise met all the criteria for sale accounting. The Company believes treatment of such transfers as sales is more consistent with the substance of such transaction, and accordingly, changed its accounting principles to treat such transfers as sales in the quarter ended December 31, 2017. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company reflected this change in accounting principle retrospectively to prior interim periods within 2017. The retrospective changes will be reflected in the Company’s quarterly reports for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018 to the comparable 2017 interim periods. In connection with the securitization transaction, the former intercompany loans, which are secured by real estate properties still owned by the Company, will continue to be reported as a financing transaction. As a result of the change in accounting principle, the Company recognized a gain of $26.1 million on the transaction when it closed on June 29, 2017 . In addition, upon consummation, the Company recognized $12.9 million and $62.7 million in restricted and unrestricted securities, respectively, which are included in real estate securities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company also recognized a liability for $78.8 million for 23 intercompany loans with a combined principal balance of $76.7 million . As of March 31, 2018 , $0.8 billion , or 22.8% , of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost, were at fixed interest rates and $2.7 billion , or 77.2% , of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost, were at variable interest rates, linked to LIBOR, some of which include interest rate floors. As of March 31, 2018 , $273.6 million , or 100.0% , of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables held for sale were at fixed interest rates. December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield (1) Remaining Maturity (years) Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries $ 3,300,709 $ 3,282,462 7.18 % 1.61 Provision for loan losses N/A (4,000 ) Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,300,709 3,278,462 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 232,527 230,180 4.88 % 8.17 Total 3,533,236 3,508,642 7.03 % 2.04 (1) December 31, 2017 LIBOR rates are used to calculate weighted average yield for floating rate loans. As of December 31, 2017 , $0.7 billion , or 22.0% , of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost, were at fixed interest rates and $2.6 billion , or 78.0% , of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost, were at variable interest rates, linked to LIBOR, some of which include interest rate floors. As of December 31, 2017 , $230.2 million , or 100% , of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables held for sale were at fixed interest rates. The following table summarizes mortgage loan receivables by loan type ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: First mortgage loans $ 3,391,782 $ 3,370,086 $ 3,140,788 $ 3,123,268 Mezzanine loans 158,762 158,099 159,921 159,194 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,550,544 3,528,185 3,300,709 3,282,462 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale First mortgage loans 274,090 273,636 232,527 230,180 Total mortgage loan receivables held for sale 274,090 273,636 232,527 230,180 Provision for loan losses N/A (7,000 ) N/A (4,000 ) Total $ 3,824,634 $ 3,794,821 $ 3,533,236 $ 3,508,642 For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the activity in our loan portfolio was as follows ($ in thousands): Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries Provision for loan losses Mortgage loan receivables held for sale Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 3,282,462 $ (4,000 ) $ 230,180 Origination of mortgage loan receivables 434,632 — 532,878 Purchases of mortgage loan receivables — — — Repayment of mortgage loan receivables (249,106 ) — (133 ) Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables — — (438,774 ) Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables(1) — — 4,888 Transfer between held for investment and held for sale(2) 55,403 — (55,403 ) Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees 4,794 — — Loan loss provision — (3,000 ) — Balance, March 31, 2018 $ 3,528,185 $ (7,000 ) $ 273,636 (1) Includes $0.5 million of realized losses on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . (2) During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company reclassified from mortgage loan receivables held for sale to mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost, three loans with a combined outstanding face amount of $57.6 million , a combined book value of $55.4 million (fair value at date of reclassification) and a remaining maturity of 2.5 years . The loans had been recorded at lower of cost or market prior to their reclassification. The discount to fair value is the result of an increase in market interest rates since the loan’s origination and not a deterioration in credit of the borrower or collateral coverage and the Company expects to collect all amounts due under the loan. These transfers have been reflected as non-cash items on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries Provision for loan losses Mortgage loan receivables held for sale Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 2,000,095 $ (4,000 ) $ 357,882 Origination of mortgage loan receivables 249,829 — 279,898 Repayment of mortgage loan receivables (68,251 ) — (247 ) Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables(1) — — (999 ) Transfer between held for investment and held for sale(2) 119,952 — (119,952 ) Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees 2,468 — — Balance, March 31, 2017 $ 2,304,093 $ (4,000 ) $ 516,582 (1) Includes $1.0 million of realized losses on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . (2) During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company reclassified from mortgage loan receivables held for sale to mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost, a loan with an outstanding face amount of $120.0 million , a book value of $119.9 million (fair value at date of reclassification) and a remaining maturity of three years. The loan had been recorded at lower of cost or market prior to its reclassification. The discount to fair value is the result of an increase in market interest rates since the loan’s origination and not a deterioration in credit of the borrower or collateral coverage and the Company expects to collect all amounts due under the loan. This transfer has been reflected as a non-cash item on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the transfers of financial assets via sales of loans were treated as sales under ASC Topic 860 — Transfers and Servicing. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , there was $0.4 million and $0.2 million , respectively, of unamortized discounts included in our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost, on our consolidated balance sheets. The Company evaluates each of its loans for potential losses at least quarterly. Its loans are typically collateralized by real estate directly or indirectly. As a result, the Company regularly evaluates the extent and impact of any credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral property, as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower. Specifically, a property’s operating results and any cash reserves are analyzed and used to assess (i) whether cash flow from operations is sufficient to cover the debt service requirements currently and into the future, (ii) the ability of the borrower to refinance the loan at maturity, and/or (iii) the property’s liquidation value. The Company also evaluates the financial wherewithal of any loan guarantors as well as the borrower’s competency in managing and operating the properties. In addition, the Company considers the overall economic environment, real estate sector, and geographic sub-market in which the collateral property is located. Such impairment analyses are completed and reviewed by asset management personnel, who utilize various data sources, including (i) periodic financial data such as property occupancy, tenant profile, rental rates, operating expenses, the borrowers’ business plan, and capitalization and discount rates, (ii) site inspections, and (iii) current credit spreads and other market data. As a result of this analysis, the Company has concluded that none of its loans, other than the two loans discussed below, are individually impaired as of March 31, 2018 and none of its loans are individually impaired as of December 31, 2017 . In addition, based on the inherent risks shared among the loans as a group, it is probable that the loans had incurred an impairment due to common characteristics and inherent risks in the portfolio. Therefore, the Company has recorded a reserve of $0.3 million , based on a targeted percentage level which it seeks to maintain over the life of the portfolio, as disclosed in the tables below. Historically, with the exception of the two loans discussed below, the Company has not incurred losses on any originated loans. As of March 31, 2018 , two of the Company’s loans, which were originated simultaneously as part of a single transaction, and had a carrying value of $26.9 million , were in default. These loans are directly and indirectly secured by the same property and are considered collateral dependent because repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. At the time of the initial loan funding in July 2015, the borrowers faced an uncertain situation as the parent company of the sole tenant of the underlying retail property had just filed for bankruptcy protection. The tenant subsequently vacated the property and the original lease was terminated by the tenant as part of their bankruptcy proceedings. In response to default by the borrowers, the loans were accelerated in March 2016. Subsequently, in August 2016, the borrowers filed for bankruptcy protection. In September 2017, the bankruptcy court approved a replacement lease proposed by the mortgage borrower for the property. That tenant commenced paying rent in September 2017, retroactive to August 2017 as ordered by the bankruptcy court. The Company placed these loans on non-accrual status in July 2017. In assessing these collateral dependent loans for collectability, the most significant consideration is the fair value of the underlying real estate collateral, which includes an in-place long-dated retail lease. The value of such properties are most significantly affected by the contractual lease payments and the appropriate market discount rates, which are driven by the general interest environment and the retail tenant’s credit worthiness. Through December 31, 2017, the Company believed no loss provision was necessary as the estimated fair value of the property less the cost to sell the same exceeded the combined carrying value of the loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , after considering the status of the on-going bankruptcy proceedings, rising interest rates and credit spreads for retail lease properties, the Company recorded a provision for loss on these loans of $2.7 million . The Company continues to pursue all of its legal remedies on these loans. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 there were no other loans on non-accrual status. Provision for Loan Losses ($ in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Provision for loan losses at beginning of period $ 4,000 $ 4,000 Provision for loan losses 3,000 — Provision for loan losses at end of period $ 7,000 $ 4,000

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
REAL ESTATE SECURITIES	5. REAL ESTATE SECURITIES Commercial mortgage backed securities (“CMBS”), CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) construction securities and Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. GNMA and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (“FHLMC”) securities (collectively, “Agency interest-only securities”) are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. The following is a summary of the Company’s securities at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Gross Unrealized Weighted Average Asset Type Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Gains Losses Carrying Value # of Securities Rating (1) Coupon % Yield % Remaining Duration (years) CMBS(2) $ 983,104 $ 991,436 $ 331 $ (9,483 ) $ 982,284 (3) 98 AAA 3.34 % 2.89 % 2.93 CMBS interest-only(2)(4) 2,492,711 79,162 192 (319 ) 79,035 (5) 21 AAA 0.87 % 3.46 % 2.99 GNMA interest-only(4)(6) 165,307 4,540 142 (707 ) 3,975 13 AA+ 0.57 % 6.60 % 4.04 Agency securities(2) 706 727 — (29 ) 698 2 AA+ 2.80 % 1.77 % 2.78 GNMA permanent securities(2) 33,472 33,757 468 (112 ) 34,113 6 AA+ 3.97 % 3.62 % 5.50 Total $ 3,675,300 $ 1,109,622 $ 1,133 $ (10,650 ) $ 1,100,105 140 1.54 % 2.96 % 3.02 (1) Represents the weighted average of the ratings of all securities in each asset type, expressed as an S&P equivalent rating. For each security rated by multiple rating agencies, the highest rating is used. Ratings provided were determined by third-party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time. (2) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (3) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities that were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act and are therefore subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $11.5 million of such restricted securities. (4) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (5) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities that were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act and are therefore subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $1.0 million of such restricted securities. (6) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. The Company’s Agency interest-only securities are considered to be hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. As a result, the Company accounts for them as hybrid instruments in their entirety at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities in the consolidated statements of income in accordance with ASC 815. December 31, 2017 Gross Unrealized Weighted Average Asset Type Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Gains Losses Carrying Value # of Securities Rating (1) Coupon % Yield % Remaining Duration (years) CMBS(2) $ 945,167 $ 954,397 $ 2,748 $ (3,646 ) $ 953,499 (3) 96 AAA 3.28 % 2.79 % 2.89 CMBS interest-only(2)(4) 3,140,297 112,609 796 (334 ) 113,071 (5) 25 AAA 0.81 % 3.16 % 3.08 GNMA interest-only(4)(6) 172,916 5,245 157 (925 ) 4,477 13 AA+ 0.58 % 6.70 % 4.18 Agency securities(2) 720 743 — (15 ) 728 2 AA+ 2.82 % 1.80 % 2.94 GNMA permanent securities(2) 33,745 34,386 595 (239 ) 34,742 6 AA+ 3.98 % 3.62 % 5.66 Total $ 4,292,845 $ 1,107,380 $ 4,296 $ (5,159 ) $ 1,106,517 142 1.37 % 2.87 % 3.00 (1) Represents the weighted average of the ratings of all securities in each asset type, expressed as an S&P equivalent rating. For each security rated by multiple rating agencies, the highest rating is used. Ratings provided were determined by third-party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time. (2) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (3) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act which are subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $11.7 million of such restricted securities. (4) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (5) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act which are subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $1.1 million of such restricted securities. (6) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. The Company’s Agency interest-only securities are considered to be hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. As a result, the Company accounts for them as hybrid instruments in their entirety at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities in the consolidated statements of income in accordance with ASC 815. The following is a breakdown of the carrying value of the Company’s securities by remaining maturity based upon expected cash flows at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Asset Type Within 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years After 10 years Total CMBS(1) $ 291,904 $ 516,442 $ 173,938 $ — $ 982,284 CMBS interest-only(1) 334 78,701 — — 79,035 GNMA interest-only(2) 74 3,440 452 9 3,975 Agency securities(1) — 698 — — 698 GNMA permanent securities(1) — 1,713 32,400 — 34,113 Total $ 292,312 $ 600,994 $ 206,790 $ 9 $ 1,100,105 December 31, 2017 Asset Type Within 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years After 10 years Total CMBS(1) $ 285,982 $ 544,278 $ 123,239 $ — $ 953,499 CMBS interest-only(1) 537 112,534 — — 113,071 GNMA interest-only(2) 76 3,906 484 11 4,477 Agency securities(1) — 728 — — 728 GNMA permanent securities(1) — 1,797 32,945 — 34,742 Total $ 286,595 $ 663,243 $ 156,668 $ 11 $ 1,106,517 (1) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (2) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. There were $1.0 million and $0.4 million of realized losses on securities recorded as other than temporary impairments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The determination of whether a security is other-than-temporarily impaired involves judgments and assumptions based on subjective and objective factors. Consideration is given to (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of recovery in fair value of the security, and (iii) the Company’s intent to sell the security and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. The Company has no intention to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. For cash flow statement purposes, all receipts of interest from interest-only real estate securities are treated as part of cash flows from operations.

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE I

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Real Estate [Abstract]
REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET	6. REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET The following tables present additional detail related to our real estate portfolio ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Land $ 173,811 $ 213,992 Building 793,504 789,622 In-place leases and other intangibles 179,418 189,490 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (165,874 ) (161,063 ) Real estate and related lease intangibles, net $ 980,859 $ 1,032,041 Below market lease intangibles, net (other liabilities) $ (42,000 ) $ (42,607 ) The following table presents depreciation and amortization expense on real estate recorded by the Company ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Depreciation expense (1) $ 7,786 $ 5,720 Amortization expense 3,018 2,849 Total real estate depreciation and amortization expense $ 10,804 $ 8,569 (1) Depreciation expense on the consolidated statements of income also includes $19 thousand and $23 thousand of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The Company’s intangible assets are comprised of in-place leases, favorable leases compared to market leases and other intangibles. At March 31, 2018 , gross intangible assets totaled $179.4 million with total accumulated amortization of $61.1 million , resulting in net intangible assets of $118.3 million , including $6.1 million of unamortized favorable lease intangibles which are included in real estate and related lease intangibles, net on the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2017 , gross intangible assets totaled $189.5 million with total accumulated amortization of $60.9 million , resulting in net intangible assets of $128.6 million , including $8.9 million of unamortized favorable lease intangibles which are included in real estate and related lease intangibles, net on the consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company recorded a net reduction in operating lease income of $0.2 million and $0.3 million , respectively, for amortization of above market lease intangibles acquired. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company recorded a net increase in operating lease income of $0.6 million and $0.3 million , for amortization of below market lease intangibles acquired, respectively. The following table presents expected amortization expense during the next five years and thereafter related to the acquired in-place lease intangibles for property owned as of March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands): Period Ending December 31, Amount 2018 (last 9 months) $ 7,049 2019 9,389 2020 9,249 2021 8,637 2022 6,359 Thereafter 72,296 Total $ 112,979 There were $0.7 million and $0.9 million of unbilled rent receivables included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. There was unencumbered real estate of $96.5 million and $128.7 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. The following is a schedule of non-cancellable, contractual, future minimum rent under leases (excluding property operating expenses paid directly by tenant under net leases or rent escalations under other leases from tenants) at March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands): Period Ending December 31, Amount 2018 (last 9 months) $ 75,456 2019 95,873 2020 88,398 2021 86,142 2022 80,847 Thereafter 564,298 Total $ 991,014 Acquisitions During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company acquired the following property ($ in thousands): Acquisition Date Type Primary Location(s) Purchase Price Ownership Interest (1) March 2018 Diversified Lithia Springs, GA $ 24,466 70.6% Total $ 24,466 (1) Property was consolidated as of acquisition date. On October 1, 2016, the Company early adopted ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). As a result of this adoption, acquisitions of real estate may not meet the revised definition of a business and may be treated as asset acquisitions rather than business combinations. The measurement of assets and liabilities acquired will no longer be recorded at fair value and the Company will now allocate purchase consideration based on relative fair values. Real estate acquisition costs which are no longer expensed as incurred, will be capitalized as a component of the cost of the assets acquired. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , all acquisitions were determined to be asset acquisitions. The purchase prices were allocated to the asset acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , as follows ($ in thousands): Purchase Price Allocation Land $ 2,939 Building 21,527 Intangibles(1) — Below Market Lease Intangibles — Total purchase price $ 24,466 (1) No intangibles allocated to purchase price as property was acquired vacant. The Company recorded no revenues from its 2018 acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . The Company recorded $(0.3) million in earnings (losses) from its 2018 acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , which is included in its consolidated statements of income. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company acquired the following properties ($ in thousands): Acquisition Date Type Primary Location(s) Purchase Price Ownership Interest (1) February 2017 Net Lease Carmi, IL $ 1,411 100.0% February 2017 Net Lease Peoria, IL 1,183 100.0% March 2017 Net Lease Ridgedale, MO 1,298 100.0% Total $ 3,892 (1) Properties were consolidated as of acquisition date. The purchase prices were allocated to the asset acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as follows ($ in thousands): Purchase Price Allocation Land $ 744 Building 2,777 Intangibles 559 Below Market Lease Intangibles (188 ) Total purchase price $ 3,892 The weighted average amortization period for intangible assets acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2017 was 34.2 years. The Company recorded $36 thousand in revenues from its 2017 acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , which is included in its consolidated statements of income. The Company recorded $36 thousand in earnings (losses) from its 2017 acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , which is included in its consolidated statements of income. Sales The Company sold the following properties during the three months ended March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands): Sales Date Type Primary Location(s) Net Sales Proceeds Net Book Value Realized Gain/(Loss) Properties Units Sold Units Remaining Various Condominium Las Vegas, NV $ 1,811 $ 732 $ 1,079 — 2 11 Various Condominium Miami, FL 2,263 1,792 471 — 8 40 March 2018 Diversified El Monte, CA 71,807 52,610 19,197 1 — — March 2018 Diversified Richmond, VA 21,632 11,370 10,262 1 — — Totals $ 97,513 $ 66,504 $ 31,009 The Company sold the following properties during the three months ended March 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): Sales Date Type Primary Location(s) Net Sales Proceeds Net Book Value Realized Gain/(Loss) Properties Units Sold Units Remaining Various Condominium Las Vegas, NV $ 4,200 $ 2,320 $ 1,880 — 12 47 Various Condominium Miami, FL 2,125 1,674 451 — 6 82 Totals $ 6,325 $ 3,994 $ 2,331

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JO

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES	7. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES As of March 31, 2018 , the Company had an aggregate investment of $34.6 million in its equity method joint ventures with unaffiliated third parties. The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which we account for using the equity method, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): Entity March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Grace Lake JV, LLC $ 3,925 $ 4,908 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC 30,639 30,533 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures $ 34,564 $ 35,441 The following is a summary of the Company’s allocated earnings (losses) based on its ownership interests from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, Entity 2018 2017 Grace Lake JV, LLC $ 267 $ 238 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC (215 ) (312 ) Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures $ 52 $ (74 ) During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company received a $1.3 million distribution from its investment in Grace Lake JV, LLC. Grace Lake JV, LLC In connection with the origination of a loan in April 2012, the Company received a 25% equity kicker with the right to convert upon a capital event. On March 22, 2013, the loan was refinanced, and the Company converted its interest into a 19% limited liability company membership interest in Grace Lake JV, LLC (“Grace Lake LLC”), which holds an investment in an office building complex. After taking into account the preferred return of 8.25% and the return of all equity remaining in the property to the Company’s operating partner, the Company is entitled to 25% of the distribution of all excess cash flows and all disposition proceeds upon any sale. The Company is not legally required to provide any future funding to Grace Lake JV. The Company accounts for its interest in Grace Lake JV using the equity method of accounting, as it has a 19% investment, compared to the 81% investment of its operating partner and does not control the entity. The Company’s investment in Grace Lake LLC is an unconsolidated joint venture, which is a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. This joint venture was deemed to be a VIE primarily based on the fact there are disproportionate voting and economic rights within the joint venture. The Company determined that it was not the primary beneficiary of this VIE based on the fact that the Company has a passive investment and no control of this entity and therefore does not have controlling financial interests in this VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss is limited to its investment in the VIE. The Company has not provided financial support to this VIE that it was not previously contractually required to provide. 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC On August 7, 2015 , the Company entered into a joint venture, 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC (“24 Second Avenue”), with an operating partner to invest in a ground-up condominium construction and development project located at 24 Second Avenue, New York, NY. The Company accounts for its interest in 24 Second Avenue using the equity method of accounting as its joint venture partner is the managing member of 24 Second Avenue and has substantive participating rights. The Company contributed $31.1 million for a 73.8% interest, with the operating partner holding the remaining 26.2% interest. The Company is entitled to income allocations and distributions based upon its membership interest of 73.8% until the Company achieves a 1.70 x profit multiple, after which, income is allocated and distributed 50% to the Company and 50% to the operating partner. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 the Company recorded $0.2 million and $0.3 million , respectively, in expenses , which is recorded in earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures in the consolidated statements of income. The Company capitalizes interest related to the cost of its investment, as 24 Second Avenue has activities in progress necessary to construct and ultimately sell condominium units. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company capitalized $0.3 million and $0.2 million , respectively, of interest expense, using a weighted average interest rate, which is recorded in investment in unconsolidated joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , 24 Second Avenue had $39.0 million and $36.5 million , respectively, of loans payable to third party lenders. As of December 31, 2016, the previously existing building had been demolished and the site was cleared with all supportive excavation work completed, and we are anticipating completion of the new construction in 2018. 24 Second Avenue consists of 31 residential condominium units and one commercial condominium unit. As of March 31, 2018 , 11 residential condominium units were under contract for sale for $30.4 million in sales proceeds. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company is holding a 10.0% deposit on each sales contract. Our operating partner entered into a construction loan in the amount of $50.5 million to fund the completion of the project. As of March 31, 2018 , draws of $39.0 million have been taken against the construction loan. The Company has no remaining capital commitment to our operating partner. The Company’s investment in 24 Second Avenue is an unconsolidated joint venture, which is a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. This joint venture was deemed to be a VIE primarily based on the fact there are disproportionate voting and economic rights within the joint venture. The Company determined that it was not the primary beneficiary of this VIE based on the fact that the Company has shared control of this entity along with the entity’s partner and therefore does not have controlling financial interests in this VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss is limited to its investment in the VIE. The Company has not provided financial support to this VIE that it was not previously contractually required to provide. In general, future costs of development not financed through a third party will be funded with capital contributions from the Company and its outside partner in accordance with their respective ownership percentages. Combined Summary Financial Information for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures The following is a summary of the combined financial position of the unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company had investment interests as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Total assets $ 153,122 $ 154,979 Total liabilities 110,291 108,119 Partners’/members’ capital $ 42,831 $ 46,860 The following is a summary of the combined results from operations of the unconsolidated joint ventures for the period in which the Company had investment interests during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Total revenues $ 4,349 $ 3,791 Total expenses 3,572 5,798 Net income (loss) $ 777 $ (2,007 )

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET	8. DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET The details of the Company’s debt obligations at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Debt Obligations Committed Financing Debt Obligations Outstanding Committed but Unfunded Interest Rate at March 31, 2018(1) Current Term Maturity Remaining Extension Options Eligible Collateral Carrying Amount of Collateral Fair Value of Collateral Committed Loan Repurchase Facility $ 600,000 $ 212,023 $ 387,977 3.53% - 4.28% 10/1/2020 (2) (3) $ 348,473 $ 347,019 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 450,000 154,077 295,923 3.93% - 4.78% 5/24/2018 (4) (3) 280,892 282,231 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 300,000 84,687 215,313 3.78% - 5.03% 4/7/2019 (5) (6) 137,421 137,983 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 200,000 80,536 119,464 4.31% - 4.81% 2/29/2020 (7) (8) 122,123 122,099 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 100,000 19,200 80,800 4.28% 6/28/2019 N/A (3) 25,371 25,371 Total Committed Loan Repurchase Facilities 1,650,000 550,523 1,099,477 914,280 914,703 Committed Securities Repurchase Facility 400,000 98,762 301,238 2.36% - 2.56% 9/30/2019 N/A (9) 119,600 119,600 Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facility N/A (10) 105,092 N/A (10) 2.39% - 3.69% 4/2018 - 6/2018 N/A (9) 119,969 119,969 (11)(12) Total Repurchase Facilities 2,050,000 754,377 1,400,715 1,153,849 1,154,272 Revolving Credit Facility 241,430 — 241,430 NA 2/11/2019 (13) N/A (14) N/A (14) N/A (14) Mortgage Loan Financing 683,487 683,487 — 4.25% - 6.75% 2020 - 2028 N/A (15) 895,786 1,056,848 (16) CLO Debt 683,095 683,095 (17) — 2.67% - 5.39% 2021-2034 N/A (18) 881,719 882,114 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 2,815 2,815 — 17.00% 6/6/2018 N/A (3) 2,815 2,815 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,933,522 1,348,000 585,522 0.87% - 2.74% 2018 - 2024 N/A (19) 1,827,338 1,830,545 (20) Senior Unsecured Notes 1,166,201 1,152,834 (21) — 5.250% - 5.875% 2021 - 2025 N/A N/A (22) N/A (22) N/A (22) Total Debt Obligations $ 6,760,550 $ 4,624,608 $ 2,227,667 $ 4,761,507 $ 4,926,594 (1) March 2018 LIBOR rates are used to calculate interest rates for floating rate debt. (2) Two additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. No new advances are permitted after the initial maturity date. (3) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and senior and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (4) Three additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. (5) One additional 364 -day periods at Company’s option and one additional 364 -day period with Bank’s consent. (6) First mortgage and mezzanine commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (7) One additional 12 -month extension period and two additional 6 -month extension periods at Company’s option. (8) First mortgage commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (9) Commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such securities. (10) Represents uncommitted securities repurchase facilities for which there is no committed amount subject to future advances. (11) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $2.6 million of restricted securities. (12) Includes $6.0 million of securities purchased in the secondary market of the Company’s October 2017 CLO issuance. These securities are not included in real estate securities, available-for-sale but were rather considered a retirement of CLO Debt. (13) Two additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. (14) The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and secured by equity pledges in certain Company subsidiaries. (15) Real estate. (16) Using undepreciated carrying value of commercial real estate to approximate fair value. (17) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $5.4 million at March 31, 2018 . (18) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (19) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and investment grade commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans and securities. (20) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $9.9 million of restricted securities. (21) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $13.4 million at March 31, 2018 . (22) The obligations under the senior unsecured notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. December 31, 2017 Debt Obligations Committed Financing Debt Obligations Outstanding Committed but Unfunded Interest Rate at December 31, 2017(1) Current Term Maturity Remaining Extension Options Eligible Collateral Carrying Amount of Collateral Fair Value of Collateral Committed Loan Repurchase Facility $ 600,000 $ 120,493 $ 479,507 3.23% - 3.98% 10/1/2020 (2) (3) $ 160,031 $ 159,568 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 450,000 183,111 266,889 3.63% - 4.48% 5/24/2018 (4) (3) 333,647 335,076 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 300,000 63,007 236,993 3.73% - 4.73% 4/10/2018 (5) (6) 125,379 125,975 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 200,000 32,042 167,958 4.25% - 4.50% 2/29/2020 (7) (8) 48,045 48,045 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 100,000 — 100,000 NA 6/28/2019 N/A (3) — — Total Committed Loan Repurchase Facilities 1,650,000 398,653 1,251,347 667,102 668,664 Committed Securities Repurchase Facility 400,000 — 400,000 NA 9/30/2019 N/A (9) — — Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facility N/A (10) 74,757 N/A (10) 1.65% - 3.31% 1/2018 - 3/2018 N/A (9) 86,322 86,322 (11) Total Repurchase Facilities 2,050,000 473,410 1,651,347 753,424 754,986 Revolving Credit Facility 241,430 — 241,430 NA 2/11/2018 (4) N/A (12) N/A (14) N/A (14) Mortgage Loan Financing 692,696 692,696 — 4.25% - 6.75% 2018 - 2027 N/A (13) 911,034 1,066,708 (14) CLO Debt 688,479 688,479 (15 ) — 2.36% - 5.08% 2021-2034 N/A (16) 880,385 881,576 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 3,107 3,107 — 17.00% 6/6/2018 N/A (3) 3,107 3,107 Borrowings from the FHLB 2,000,000 1,370,000 630,000 0.87% - 2.74% 2018 - 2024 N/A (17) 1,777,597 1,783,210 (18) Senior Unsecured Notes 1,166,201 1,152,134 (19) — 5.250% - 5.875% 2021 - 2025 N/A N/A (20) N/A (20) N/A (20) Total Debt Obligations $ 6,841,913 $ 4,379,826 $ 2,522,777 $ 4,325,547 $ 4,489,587 (1) December 31, 2017 LIBOR rates are used to calculate interest rates for floating rate debt. (2) Two additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. No new advances are permitted after the initial maturity date. (3) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and senior and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (4) Three additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. (5) Two additional 364 -day periods at Company’s option and one additional 364 -day period with Bank’s consent. (6) First mortgage and mezzanine commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (7) One additional 12 -month extension period and two additional 6 -month extension periods at Company’s option. (8) First mortgage commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (9) Commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such securities. (10) Represents uncommitted securities repurchase facilities for which there is no committed amount subject to future advances. (11) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $26.7 million of restricted securities. (12) The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and secured by equity pledges in certain Company subsidiaries. (13) Real estate. (14) Using undepreciated carrying value of commercial real estate to approximate fair value. (15) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $6.0 million at December 31, 2017 . (16) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (17) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and investment grade commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans and securities. (18) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $10.1 million of restricted securities. (19) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $14.1 million at December 31, 2017 . (20) The obligations under the senior unsecured notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities The Company has entered into multiple committed master repurchase agreements in order to finance its lending activities. The Company has entered into five committed master repurchase agreements, as outlined in the March 31, 2018 table above, totaling $1.7 billion of credit capacity. Assets pledged as collateral under these facilities are limited to whole mortgage loans or participation interests in mortgage loans collateralized by first liens on commercial properties and mezzanine debt. The Company also has a term master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. bank to finance CMBS totaling $400.0 million . The Company’s repurchase facilities include covenants covering net worth requirements, minimum liquidity levels, maximum leverage ratios, and minimum fixed charge coverage ratios. The Company believes it was in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The Company has the option to extend some of the current facilities subject to a number of conditions, including satisfaction of certain notice requirements, no event of default exists, and no margin deficit exists, all as defined in the repurchase facility agreements. The lenders have sole discretion with respect to the inclusion of collateral in these facilities, to determine the market value of the collateral on a daily basis, to be exercised on a good faith basis, and have the right in certain cases to require additional collateral, a full and/or partial repayment of the facilities (margin call), or a reduction in unused availability under the facilities, sufficient to rebalance the facilities if the estimated market value of the included collateral declines. On February 22, 2017, the Company exercised a one year extension option on one of its committed loan repurchase facilities. In connection with this extension, the Company elected to reduce the maximum capacity of the facility to $300.0 million . In addition, on March 21, 2017, the Company amended this committed loan repurchase facility to, among other things, add one additional 364 -day extension period at Company’s option and one additional 364 -day extension period permitted with lender’s consent. On March 1, 2017, the Company executed an amendment and extension of one of its credit facilities with a major banking institution, providing for, among other things, the extension of the maximum term of the facility to February 28, 2022 and increasing the maximum funding capacity to $200.0 million . On May 1, 2017, the Company executed an amendment to one of its credit facilities with a major banking institution to, among other things, extend the maximum term by an additional year to May 24, 2021. On September 29, 2017, the Company executed an amendment to its committed securities repurchase facility with a major banking institution, providing for, among other things, the extension of the maximum term of the facility to September 30, 2019. Effective September 30, 2017, the Company executed an amendment of one of its committed loan repurchase facilities with a major banking institution, providing for, among other things, the extension of the maximum term of the facility to October 1, 2022, inclusive of two 12 -month extension options, and to extend of the final date to obtain new advances under the facility to October 1, 2020. On January 4, 2018, the Company executed an amendment to its committed loan repurchase facility with a major banking institution, providing for, among other things, the extension of the maximum term of the facility to April 7, 2019. As of March 31, 2018 , we had repurchase agreements with eight counterparties, with total debt obligations outstanding of $754.4 million . As of March 31, 2018 , two counterparties, Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo , held collateral that exceeded the amounts borrowed under the related repurchase agreements by more than $75.2 million , or 5% of our total equity. As of March 31, 2018 , the weighted average haircut, or the percent of collateral value in excess of the loan amount, under our repurchase agreements was 34.6% . There have been no significant fluctuations in haircuts across asset classes on our repurchase facilities. Revolving Credit Facility On February 11, 2014, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which was subsequently amended on February 26, 2016, March 1, 2017, March 23, 2017, September 29, 2017 and October 27, 2017, to add additional banks to our syndicate, add two additional one -year extension options and increase its maximum funding capacity. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for an aggregate maximum borrowing amount of $241.4 million , including a $25.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolving Credit Facility is available on a revolving basis to finance the Company’s working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. The Revolving Credit Facility has a maturity date of February 11, 2019 , which may be extended by two 12 -month periods subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of default. Interest on the Revolving Credit Facility is one-month LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum payable monthly in arrears. The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a pledge of the shares of (or other ownership or equity interests in) certain subsidiaries to the extent the pledge is not restricted under existing regulations, law or contractual obligations. LCFH is subject to customary affirmative covenants and negative covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, liens, restricted payments, sales of assets and affiliate transactions. In addition, under the Revolving Credit Facility, LCFH is required to comply with financial covenants relating to minimum net worth, maximum leverage, minimum liquidity, and minimum fixed charge coverage, consistent with our other credit facilities. The Company’s ability to borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility is dependent on, among other things, LCFH’s compliance with the financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including non-payment of principal or interest, fees or other amounts, failure to perform or observe covenants, cross-default to other indebtedness, the rendering of judgments against the Company or certain of our subsidiaries to pay certain amounts of money and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. Debt Issuance Costs As discussed in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies in the Annual Report, the Company considers its committed loan master repurchase facilities and Revolving Credit Facility to be revolving debt arrangements. As such, the Company continues to defer and present costs associated with these facilities as an asset, subsequently amortizing those costs ratably over the term of each revolving debt arrangement. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the amount of unamortized costs relating to such facilities are $7.4 million and $7.8 million , respectively, and are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facilities The Company has also entered into multiple master repurchase agreements with several counterparties collateralized by real estate securities. The borrowings under these agreements have typical advance rates between 75% and 95% of the fair value of collateral. Mortgage Loan Financing During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company executed three term debt agreements to finance properties in its real estate portfolio. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company did not execute any term debt agreements to finance properties in its real estate portfolio. These non-recourse debt agreements provide for fixed rate financing at rates, ranging from 4.25% to 6.75% , maturing between 2020 - 2028 as of March 31, 2018 . These loans have carrying amounts of $683.5 million and $692.7 million , net of unamortized premiums of $6.3 million and $6.6 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, representing proceeds received upon financing greater than the contractual amounts due under these agreements. The premiums are being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective interest method. The Company recorded $0.3 million and $0.2 million of premium amortization, which decreased interest expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The loans are collateralized by real estate and related lease intangibles, net, of $895.8 million and $911.0 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. CLO Debt The Company completed its inaugural collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) issuances in the two transactions described below. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company had a total of $683.1 million and $688.5 million , respectively, of floating rate, non-recourse CLO debt included in debt obligations on its consolidated balance sheets. Unamortized debt issuance costs of $5.4 million and $6.0 million are included in CLO Debt as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, in accordance with GAAP. As of March 31, 2018 , the CLO debt has interest rates of 2.67% to 5.39% (with a weighted average of 3.64% ). As of March 31, 2018 , collateral for the CLO debt comprised $881.7 million of first mortgage commercial mortgage real estate loans. On October 17, 2017, a consolidated subsidiary of the Company consummated a securitization of floating-rate commercial mortgage loans through a static CLO structure. Over $456.9 million of balance sheet loans (“Contributed Loans”) were contributed into the CLO. Certain of the Contributed Loans have future funding components that were not contributed to the CLO and that are retained by a consolidated subsidiary of the Company in the form of a participation interest or separate note. However, for a limited period of time, to the extent loans in the CLO are repaid, the CLO may acquire portions of the future fundings from the Company’s consolidated subsidiary. A consolidated subsidiary of the Company retained an approximately 18.5% interest in the CLO by retaining the most subordinate classes of notes issued by the CLO, retains control over major decisions made with respect to the administration of the Contributed Loans and appoints the special servicer under the CLO. The CLO is a VIE and the Company is the primary beneficiary and, therefore, consolidates the VIE - See Note 3 . On December 21, 2017, a subsidiary of the Company consummated a securitization of fixed and floating-rate commercial mortgage loans through a static CLO structure. Over $431.5 million of Contributed Loans were contributed into the CLO. Certain of the Contributed Loans have future funding components that were not contributed to the CLO and that are retained by a consolidated subsidiary of the Company in the form of a participation interest or separate note. However, for a limited period of time, to the extent loans in the CLO are repaid, the CLO may acquire portions of the future fundings from the Company’s consolidated subsidiary. A consolidated subsidiary of the Company retained an approximately 25% interest in the CLO by retaining the most subordinate classes of notes issued by the CLO, retains control over major decisions made with respect to the administration of the Contributed Loans and appoints the special servicer under the CLO. The CLO is a VIE and the Company is the primary beneficiary and, therefore, consolidates the VIE - See Note 3 . Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company sold a participating interest in a first mortgage loan receivable to a third party. The sales proceeds of $4.0 million are considered non-recourse secured borrowings and are recognized in debt obligations on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets with $2.8 million outstanding as of March 31, 2018 . The Company recorded $0.1 million of interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) On July 11, 2012, Tuebor Captive Insurance Company LLC (“Tuebor”), a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, became a member of the FHLB and subsequently drew its first secured funding advances from the FHLB. On December 6, 2017, Tuebor’s advance limit was updated by the FHLB to the lowest of a Set Dollar Limit ( $2.0 billion ), 40% of Tuebor’s total assets or 150% of the Company’s total equity. Beginning April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, the Set Dollar Limit will be $1.5 billion . Beginning January 1, 2021 through February 19, 2021, the Set Dollar Limit will be $750.0 million . Tuebor is well-positioned to meet its obligations and pay down its advances in accordance with the scheduled reduction in the Set Dollar Limit, which remains subject to revision by the FHLB or as a result of any future changes in applicable regulations. As of March 31, 2018 , Tuebor had $1.3 billion of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $585.5 million of committed term financing available from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to six years (with a weighted average of 2.4 years ), interest rates of 0.87% to 2.74% (with a weighted average of 1.82% ), and advance rates of 52.0% to 95.2% of the collateral. As of March 31, 2018 , collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $837.2 million of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $990.1 million of first mortgage commercial real estate loans. As of December 31, 2017 , Tuebor had $1.4 billion of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $630.0 million of committed term financing available from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to six years (with a weighted average of 2.5 years ), interest rates of 0.87% to 2.74% (with a weighted average of 1.61% ), and advance rates of 49.6% to 100% of the collateral. As of December 31, 2017 , collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $861.7 million of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $915.9 million of first mortgage commercial real estate loans. Tuebor is subject to state regulations which require that dividends (including dividends to the Company as its parent) may only be made with regulatory approval. However, there can be no assurance that we would obtain such approval if sought. Largely as a result of this restriction, approximately $1.3 billion of the member’s capital was restricted from transfer via dividend to Tuebor’s parent without prior approval of state insurance regulators at March 31, 2018 . To facilitate intercompany cash funding of operations and investments, Tuebor and its parent maintain regulator-approved intercompany borrowing/lending agreements. Effective February 19, 2016, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (the “FHFA’’), regulator of the FHLB, adopted a final rule amending its regulation regarding the eligibility of captive insurance companies for FHLB membership. According to the final rule, Ladder’s captive insurance company subsidiary, Tuebor may remain as a member of the FHLB through February 19, 2021 (the “Transition Period”). During the Transition Period, Tuebor is eligible to continue to draw new additional advances, extend the maturities of existing advances, and pay off outstanding advances on the same terms as non-captive insurance company FHLB members with the following two exceptions: 1. New advances (including any existing advances that are extended during the Transition Period) will have maturity dates on or before February 19, 2021; and 2. The FHLB will make new advances to Tuebor subject to a requirement that Tuebor’s total outstanding advances do not exceed 40% of Tuebor’s total assets. Tuebor has executed new advances since the effective date of the new rule in the ordinary course of business. FHLB advances amounted to 29.1% of the Company’s outstanding debt obligations as of March 31, 2018 . The Company does not anticipate that the FHFA’s final regulation will materially impact its operations as it will continue to access FHLB advances during the five-year Transition Period. There is no assurance that the FHFA or the FHLB will not take actions that could adversely impact Tuebor’s membership in the FHLB and continuing access to new or existing advances prior to February 19, 2021. Senior Unsecured Notes LCFH issued the 2025 Notes, the 2022 Notes, the 2021 Notes and the 2017 Notes (each as defined below, and collectively, the “Notes”) with Ladder Capital Finance Corporation (“LCFC”), as co-issuers on a joint and several basis. LCFC is a 100% owned finance subsidiary of Series TRS of LCFH with no assets, operations, revenues or cash flows other than those related to the issuance, administration and repayment of the Notes. The Company and certain subsidiaries of LCFH currently guarantee the obligations under the Notes and the indenture. The Company is the general partner of LCFH and, through LCFH and its subsidiaries, operates the Ladder Capital business. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company has a 88.0% economic and voting interest in LCFH and controls the management of LCFH as a result of its ability to appoint board members. Accordingly, the Company consolidates the financial results of LCFH and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in LCFH held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners. In addition, the Company, through certain subsidiaries which are treated as TRSs, is indirectly subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes. Other than the noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership and federal, state and local income taxes, there are no material differences between the Company’s consolidated financial statements and LCFH’s consolidated financial statements. The Company believes it was in compliance with all covenants of the Notes as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Unamortized debt issuance costs of $13.4 million and $14.1 million are included in senior unsecured notes as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, in accordance with GAAP. 2017 Notes On September 19, 2012, LCFH issued $325.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior notes due October 1, 2017 (the “2017 Notes”). The 2017 Notes required interest payments semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on September 19, 2012. The 2017 Notes were unsecured and subject to incurrence-based covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, restricted payments, liens, sales of assets, affiliate transactions and other covenants typical for financings of this type. At any time on or after April 1, 2017, the 2017 Notes were redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, without penalty. On November 5, 2014, the board of directors authorized the Company to make up to $325.0 million in repurchases of the 2017 Notes from time to time without further approval. On December 17, 2014, the Company retired $5.4 million of principal of the 2017 Notes for a repurchase price of $5.6 million recognizing a $0.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company retired $21.9 million of principal of the 2017 Notes for a repurchase price of $21.4 million , recognizing a $0.3 million net gain on extinguishment of debt after recognizing $(0.2) million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the retired debt. On March 1, 2017, the Company delivered a notice of conditional full redemption to holders of the 2017 Notes, pursuant to which the Company redeemed all outstanding 2017 Notes at 100% of the principal amount thereof (plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date) as of April 1, 2017. The redemption was conditional on the completion by the Company of a senior notes offering with gross proceeds of not less than $500 million . The Company’s offering of the 2022 Notes, described below, satisfied this condition. On April 3, 2017 , the Company retired the remaining $297.7 million of principal of the 2017 Notes for a repurchase price of $297.7 million , recognizing a $53,547 net loss on extinguishment of debt after recognizing $(22,847) of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the retired debt. 2021 Notes On August 1, 2014, LCFH issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior notes due August 1, 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). The 2021 Notes require interest payments semi-annually in cash in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2015. The 2021 Notes will mature on August 1, 2021. The 2021 Notes are unsecured and are subject to incurrence-based covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, restricted payments, liens, sales of assets, affiliate transactions and other covenants typical for financings of this type. At any time on or after August 1, 2020, the 2021 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, without penalty. On February 24, 2016, the board of directors authorized the Company to make up to $100.0 million in repurchases of the 2021 Notes from time to time without further approval. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company retired $33.8 million of principal of the 2021 Notes for a repurchase price of $28.2 million , recognizing a $5.1 million net gain on extinguishment of debt after recognizing $(0.4) million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the retired debt. As of March 31, 2018 , the remaining $266.2 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Notes is due August 1, 2021. 2022 Notes On March 16, 2017, LCFH issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.250% senior notes due March 15, 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes require interest payments semi-annually in cash in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2017. The 2022 Notes will mature on March 15, 2022. The 2022 Notes are unsecured and are subject to an unencumbered assets to unsecured debt covenant. At any time on or after September 15, 2021, the 2022 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, upon not less than 15 nor more than 60 days’ notice, without penalty. 2025 Notes On September 25, 2017, LCFH issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.250% senior notes due October 1, 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). The 2025 Notes require interest payments semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2018. The 2025 Notes will mature on October 1, 2025. The 2025 Notes are unsecured and are subject to an unencumbered assets to unsecured debt covenant. The Company may redeem the 2025 Notes, in whole, at any time, or from time to time, prior to their stated maturity. The 2025 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, upon not less than 15 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2025 Notes plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the indenture governing the 2025 Notes) as of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Combined Maturity of Debt Obligations The following schedule reflects the Company’s contractual payments under all borrowings by maturity ($ in thousands): Period ending December 31, Borrowings by Maturity(1) 2018 (last 9 months) $ 1,076,682 2019 474,749 2020 552,290 2021 612,634 2022 656,768

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUM

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair value is based upon market quotations, broker quotations, counterparty quotations or pricing services quotations, which provide valuation estimates based upon reasonable market order indications and are subject to significant variability based on market conditions, such as interest rates, credit spreads and market liquidity. The fair value of the mortgage loan receivables held for sale is based upon a securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing. Fair Value Summary Table The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Weighted Average Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Fair Value Fair Value Method Yield % Remaining Maturity/Duration (years) Assets: CMBS(1) $ 983,104 $ 991,436 $ 982,284 Internal model, third-party inputs 2.89 % 2.93 CMBS interest-only(1) 2,492,711 (2) 79,162 79,035 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.46 % 2.99 GNMA interest-only(3) 165,307 (2) 4,540 3,975 Internal model, third-party inputs 6.60 % 4.04 Agency securities(1) 706 727 698 Internal model, third-party inputs 1.77 % 2.78 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,472 33,757 34,113 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.62 % 5.50 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,550,544 3,528,185 3,532,369 Discounted Cash Flow(4) 7.34 % 1.59 Provision for loan losses N/A (7,000 ) (7,000 ) (5) N/A N/A Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 274,090 273,636 279,372 Internal model, third-party inputs(6) 5.09 % 9.71 FHLB stock(7) 77,915 77,915 77,915 (7) 4.25 % N/A Nonhedge derivatives(1)(8) 713,900 N/A 92 Counterparty quotations N/A 0.25 Liabilities: Repurchase agreements - short-term 491,939 491,939 491,939 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.25 % 0.23 Repurchase agreements - long-term 262,438 262,438 262,438 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 2.60 % 1.89 Mortgage loan financing 695,163 683,487 668,790 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 4.91 % 2.71 CLO debt 683,095 683,095 683,095 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.64 % 10.47 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 2,815 2,815 2,815 Discounted Cash Flow(11) 17.00 % 0.18 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,348,000 1,348,000 1,326,100 Discounted Cash Flow 1.82 % 2.44 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 1,152,834 1,150,860 Broker quotations, pricing services 5.39 % 5.03 (1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in equity. (2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral. (3) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. (4) Fair value for floating rate mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk ( 30 days ) and no significant change in credit risk. Fair value for fixed rate mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing. (5) Fair value is estimated to equal par value. (6) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing. (7) Fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s captive insurance subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par. (8) The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts. (9) Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities and CLO debt is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions. If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly. There are no impairments on any positions. (10) For repurchase agreements - long term and mortgage loan financing, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows at current market rates. If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly. There are no impairments on any positions. (11) Fair value for Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable approximates amortized cost as this is a loan participation to a third party. December 31, 2017 Weighted Average Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Fair Value Fair Value Method Yield % Remaining Maturity/Duration (years) Assets: CMBS(1) $ 945,167 $ 954,397 $ 953,499 Internal model, third-party inputs 2.79 % 2.89 CMBS interest-only(1) 3,140,297 (2) 112,609 113,071 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.16 % 3.08 GNMA interest-only(3) 172,916 (2) 5,245 4,477 Internal model, third-party inputs 6.70 % 4.18 Agency securities(1) 720 743 728 Internal model, third-party inputs 1.80 % 2.94 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,745 34,386 34,742 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.62 % 5.66 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,300,709 3,282,462 3,292,035 Discounted Cash Flow(4) 7.18 % 1.61 Provision for loan losses N/A (4,000 ) (4,000 ) (5) N/A N/A Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 232,527 230,180 236,428 Internal model, third-party inputs(6) 4.88 % 8.17 FHLB stock(7) 77,915 77,915 77,915 (7) 4.25 % N/A Nonhedge derivatives(1)(8) 594,140 N/A 888 Counterparty quotations N/A 0.24 Liabilities: Repurchase agreements - short-term 371,427 371,427 371,427 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.19 % 0.35 Repurchase agreements - long-term 101,983 101,983 101,983 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 2.62 % 2.64 Mortgage loan financing 692,394 692,696 693,055 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 4.91 % 6.81 CLO debt 688,479 688,479 688,479 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.40 % 10.77 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 3,107 3,107 3,107 Discounted Cash Flow(11) 17.00 % 0.43 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,370,000 1,370,000 1,369,544 Discounted Cash Flow 1.61 % 2.49 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 1,152,134 1,187,187 Broker quotations, pricing services 5.39 % 5.28 Nonhedge derivatives(1)(8) 54,160 N/A 2,606 Counterparty quotations N/A 2.44 (1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in equity. (2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral. (3) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. (4) Fair value for floating rate mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk ( 30 days ) and no significant change in credit risk. Fair value for fixed rate mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing. (5) Fair value is estimated to equal par value. (6) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing. (7) Fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s captive insurance subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par. (8) The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts. (9) Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities and CLO debt is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions. If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly. There are no impairments on any positions. (10) For repurchase agreements - long term and mortgage loan financing, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows at current market rates. If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly. There are no impairments on any positions. (11) Fair value for Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable approximates amortized cost as this is a loan participation to a third party. The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Financial Instruments Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: CMBS(1) $ 983,104 $ — $ — $ 982,284 $ 982,284 CMBS interest-only(1) 2,492,711 (2) — — 79,035 79,035 GNMA interest-only(3) 165,307 (2) — — 3,975 3,975 Agency securities(1) 706 — — 698 698 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,472 — — 34,113 34,113 Nonhedge derivatives(4) 713,900 — 92 — 92 $ — $ 92 $ 1,100,105 $ 1,100,197 Financial Instruments Not Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries $ 3,550,544 $ — $ — $ 3,532,369 $ 3,532,369 Provision for loan losses N/A — — (7,000 ) (7,000 ) Mortgage loan receivable held for sale 274,090 — — 279,372 279,372 FHLB stock 77,915 — — 77,915 77,915 $ — $ — $ 3,882,656 $ 3,882,656 Liabilities: 0 Repurchase agreements - short-term 491,939 $ — $ — $ 491,939 $ 491,939 Repurchase agreements - long-term 262,438 — — 262,438 262,438 Mortgage loan financing 695,163 — — 668,790 668,790 CLO debt 683,095 — — 683,095 683,095 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 2,815 — — 2,815 2,815 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,348,000 — — 1,326,100 1,326,100 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 — — 1,150,860 1,150,860 $ — $ — $ 4,586,037 $ 4,586,037 (1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in equity. (2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral. (3) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. (4) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts. December 31, 2017 Financial Instruments Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: CMBS(1) $ 945,167 $ — $ — $ 953,499 $ 953,499 CMBS interest-only(1) 3,140,297 (2) — — 113,071 113,071 GNMA interest-only(3) 172,916 (2) — — 4,477 4,477 Agency securities(1) 720 — — 728 728 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,745 — — 34,742 34,742 Nonhedge derivatives(4) 594,140 — 888 — 888 $ — $ 888 $ 1,106,517 $ 1,107,405 Liabilities: Nonhedge derivatives(4) $ 54,160 $ — $ 2,606 $ — $ 2,606 Financial Instruments Not Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries $ 3,300,709 $ — $ — $ 3,292,035 $ 3,292,035 Provision for loan losses N/A — — (4,000 ) (4,000 ) Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 232,527 — — 236,428 236,428 FHLB stock 77,915 — — 77,915 77,915 $ — $ — $ 3,602,378 $ 3,602,378 Liabilities: 0 Repurchase agreements - short-term 371,427 $ — $ — $ 371,427 $ 371,427 Repurchase agreements - long-term 101,983 — — 101,983 101,983 Revolving credit facility — — — — — Mortgage loan financing 692,394 — — 693,055 693,055 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 688,479 — — 688,479 688,479 Liability for transfers not considered sales 3,107 — — 3,107 3,107 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,370,000 — — 1,369,544 1,369,544 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 — — 1,187,187 1,187,187 $ — $ — $ 4,414,782 $ 4,414,782 (1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in equity. (2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral. (3) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. (4) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts. The following table summarizes changes in Level 3 financial instruments reported at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial condition for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Level 3 2018 2017 Balance at January 1, $ 1,106,517 $ 2,100,947 Transfer from level 2 — — Purchases 135,058 45,726 Sales (122,356 ) (361,323 ) Paydowns/maturities (2,954 ) (74,285 ) Amortization of premium/discount (6,407 ) (19,357 ) Unrealized gain/(loss) (8,654 ) 4,911 Realized gain/(loss) on sale(1) (1,099 ) 5,361 Balance at March 31, $ 1,100,105 $ 1,701,980 (1) Includes realized losses on securities recorded as other than temporary impairments. The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in our Level 3 measurements for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Financial Instrument Carrying Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Minimum Weighted Average Maximum CMBS (1) $ 982,284 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) — % 3.42 % 21.15 % Duration (years)(5) 0.00 3.20 8.04 CMBS interest-only (1) 79,035 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 2.66 % 3.78 % 6.71 % Duration (years)(5) 0.27 2.91 4.30 Prepayment speed (CPY)(5) 100.00 100.00 100.00 GNMA interest-only (3) 3,975 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (4) — % 12.90 % 80.84 % Duration (years)(5) 0.00 2.38 5.10 Prepayment speed (CPJ)(5) 0.00 12.02 35.00 Agency securities (1) 698 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 1.4 % 2.48 % 2.95 % Duration (years)(5) 0 3.12 4.49 GNMA permanent securities (1) 34,113 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 4 % 81 % 6.91 % Duration (years)(5) 3.03 3.76 6.91 Total $ 1,100,105 (1) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, GNMA construction securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (2) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (3) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. Sensitivity of the Fair Value to Changes in the Unobservable Inputs (4) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. (5) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in either a significantly lower or higher (lower or higher) fair value measurement depending on the structural features of the security in question. December 31, 2017 Financial Instrument Carrying Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Minimum Weighted Average Maximum CMBS (1) $ 953,499 Discounted cash flow Yield (3) 0.61 % 3 % 18.32 % Duration (years)(4) 0.12 3.19 7.84 CMBS interest-only (1) 113,072 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (3) 2.7 % 3.52 % 6.31 % Duration (years)(4) 0.39 3.06 4.46 Prepayment speed (CPY)(4) 100.00 100.00 100.00 GNMA interest-only (3) 4,476 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 4.46 % 11.85 % 71.88 % Duration (years)(5) 0.44 2.43 5.19 Prepayment speed (CPJ)(5) 5.00 12.19 35.00 Agency securities (1) 728 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 1.4 % 2.16 % 2.52 % Duration (years)(5) 0.00 3.22 4.72 GNMA permanent securities (1) 34,742 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 2.62 % 3.44 % 6.93 % Duration (years)(5) 1.40 5.75 5.94 Total $ 1,106,517 (1) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, GNMA construction securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (2) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (3) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. Sensitivity of the Fair Value to Changes in the Unobservable Inputs (4) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. (5) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in either a significantly lower or higher (lower or higher) fair value measurement depending on the structural features of the security in question.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	10. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS The Company uses derivative instruments primarily to economically manage the fair value variability of fixed rate assets caused by interest rate fluctuations and overall portfolio market risk. The following is a breakdown of the derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Fair Value Remaining Maturity (years) Contract Type Notional Asset(1) Liability(1) Futures 5-year Swap $ 340,900 $ 44 $ — 0.25 10-year Swap 364,600 47 — 0.25 5-year U.S. Treasury Note 8,400 1 — 0.25 Total derivatives $ 713,900 $ 92 $ — (1) Shown as derivative instruments, at fair value, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. December 31, 2017 Fair Value Remaining Maturity (years) Contract Type Notional Asset(1) Liability(1) Futures 5-year Swap 304,300 656 — 0.25 10-year Swap 248,100 133 153 0.25 5-year U.S. Treasury Note 11,400 47 — 0.25 10-year U.S. Treasury Note — — 911 Total futures 563,800 836 1,064 Swaps 3 Month LIBOR(2) 50,000 — 1,542 2.68 Credit Derivatives CDX 34,500 52 — 0.12 Total credit derivatives 34,500 52 — Total derivatives $ 648,300 $ 888 $ 2,606 (1) Shown as derivative instruments, at fair value, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. (2) The Company is paying fixed interest rates on these swaps. The following table indicates the net realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives, by primary underlying risk exposure, as included in net result from derivatives transactions in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Realized Gain/(Loss) Net Result from Derivative Transactions Contract Type Futures $ 320 $ 14,372 $ 14,692 Swaps 1,403 (848 ) 555 Credit Derivatives 49 (337 ) (288 ) Total $ 1,772 $ 13,187 $ 14,959 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Realized Gain/(Loss) Net Result from Derivative Transactions Contract Type Futures $ (5,844 ) $ 4,043 $ (1,801 ) Swaps 301 (279 ) 22 Credit Derivatives (106 ) (96 ) (202 ) Total $ (5,649 ) $ 3,668 $ (1,981 ) The Company’s counterparties held $7.4 million and $9.6 million of cash margin as collateral for derivatives as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, which is included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets. Futures Collateral posted with our futures counterparties is segregated in the Company’s books and records. Interest rate futures are centrally cleared by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) through a Futures Commission Merchant. Interest rate futures that are governed by an ISDA agreement provide for bilateral collateral pledging based on the counterparties’ market value. The counterparties have the right to re-pledge the collateral posted but have the obligation to return the pledged collateral, or substantially the same collateral, if agreed to by us, as the market value of the interest rate futures change. The Company is required to post initial margin and daily variation margin for our interest rate futures that are centrally cleared by CME. CME determines the fair value of our centrally cleared futures, including daily variation margin. Effective January 3, 2017, CME amended their rulebooks to legally characterize daily variation margin payments for centrally cleared interest rate futures as settlement rather than collateral. As a result of this rule change, variation margin pledged on the Company’s centrally cleared interest rate futures is settled against the realized results of these futures. Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features The Company has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby, if the Company defaults on certain of its indebtedness, the Company could also be declared in default on its derivatives, resulting in an acceleration of payment under the derivatives. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company was in compliance with these requirements and not in default on its indebtedness. As of March 31, 2018 , there was no cash collateral held by the derivative counterparties for these derivatives. As of December 31, 2017 , there was $4.1 million of cash collateral held by the derivative counterparties for these derivatives, included in restricted cash in the consolidated statements of financial condition. No additional cash would be required to be posted if the acceleration of payment under the derivatives was triggered.

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITI

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Offsetting [Abstract]
OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	11. OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The following tables present both gross information and net information about derivatives and other instruments eligible for offset in the statement of financial position as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 . The Company’s accounting policy is to record derivative asset and liability positions on a gross basis, therefore, the following tables present the gross derivative asset and liability positions recorded on the balance sheets, while also disclosing the eligible amounts of financial instruments and cash collateral to the extent those amounts could offset the gross amount of derivative asset and liability positions. The actual amounts of collateral posted by or received from counterparties may be in excess of the amounts disclosed in the following tables as the following only disclose amounts eligible to be offset to the extent of the recorded gross derivative positions. As of March 31, 2018 Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized assets Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments Cash collateral received/(posted)(1) Derivatives $ 92 $ — $ 92 $ — $ — $ 92 Total $ 92 $ — $ 92 $ — $ — $ 92 (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2018 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized liabilities Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of liabilities presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments collateral Cash collateral posted/(received)(1) Derivatives $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Repurchase agreements 754,377 — 754,377 754,377 — — Total $ 754,377 $ — $ 754,377 $ 754,377 $ — $ — (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2017 Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized assets Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments Cash collateral received/(posted)(1) Derivatives $ 888 $ — $ 888 $ — $ — $ 888 Total $ 888 $ — $ 888 $ — $ — $ 888 (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2017 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized liabilities Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of liabilities presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments collateral Cash collateral posted/(received)(1) Derivatives $ 2,606 $ — $ 2,606 $ — $ 2,606 $ — Repurchase agreements 473,410 — 473,410 473,410 — — Total $ 476,016 $ — $ 476,016 $ 473,410 $ 2,606 $ — (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets. Master netting agreements that the Company has entered into with its derivative and repurchase agreement counterparties allow for netting of the same transaction, in the same currency, on the same date. Assets, liabilities, and collateral subject to master netting agreements as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 are disclosed in the tables above. The Company does not present its derivative and repurchase agreements net on the consolidated financial statements as it has elected gross presentation.

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS	12. EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS The Company has two classes of common stock, Class A and Class B, which are described as follows: Class A Common Stock Voting Rights Holders of shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the shareholders. The holders of Class A common stock do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. Dividend Rights Subject to the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be outstanding and any contractual or statutory restrictions, holders of Class A common stock are entitled to receive equally and ratably, share for share, dividends as may be declared by the board of directors out of funds legally available to pay dividends. Dividends upon Class A common stock may be declared by the board of directors at any regular or special meeting and may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of capital stock. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds available for dividends, such sums as the board of directors deems proper as reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any of the Company’s property, or for any proper purpose, and the board of directors may modify or abolish any such reserve. Liquidation Rights Upon liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or other winding up, the holders of Class A common stock are entitled to receive ratably the assets available for distribution to the shareholders after payment of liabilities and the liquidation preference of any outstanding shares of preferred stock. Other Matters The shares of Class A common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights and are not subject to further calls or assessment by the Company. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Class A common stock. All outstanding shares of Class A common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. Allocation of Income and Loss Income and losses are allocated among the shareholders based upon the number of shares outstanding. Class B Common Stock Voting Rights Holders of shares of Class B common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record by such holder and all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Holders of shares of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented to our shareholders for their vote or approval, except as otherwise required by applicable law. No Dividend or Liquidation Rights Holders of Class B common stock do not have any right to receive dividends or to receive a distribution upon a liquidation or winding up of Ladder Capital Corp. Exchange for Class A Common Stock Pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement of LCFH, the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners may from time to time, subject to certain conditions, receive one share of the Company’s Class A common stock in exchange for (i) one share of the Company’s Class B common stock, (ii) one Series REIT LP Unit and (iii) either one Series TRS LP Unit or one TRS Share, subject to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , 4,349,832 Series REIT LP Units and 4,349,832 Series TRS LP Units were collectively exchanged for 4,349,832 shares of Class A common stock and 4,349,832 shares of Class B common stock were canceled. We received no other consideration in connection with these exchanges. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , 6,790,121 Series REIT LP Units and 6,790,121 Series TRS LP Units were collectively exchanged for 6,790,121 shares of Class A common stock; and 6,790,121 shares of Class B common stock were canceled. We received no other consideration in connection with these exchanges. Stock Repurchases On October 30, 2014, the board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of the Company’s Class A common stock from time to time without further approval. Stock repurchases by the Company are generally made for cash in open market transactions at prevailing market prices but may also be made in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. The timing and amount of purchases are determined based upon prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company repurchased no shares of Class A common stock. All repurchased shares are recorded in treasury stock at cost. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company has a remaining amount available for repurchase of $41.8 million , which represents 2.8% in the aggregate of its outstanding Class A common stock, based on the closing price of $15.08 per share on such date. Dividends In order for the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT under the Code, it must annually distribute at least 90% of its taxable income. The Company has paid and in the future intends to declare regular quarterly distributions to its shareholders in an amount approximating the REIT’s net taxable income. Consistent with IRS guidance, the Company may, subject to a cash/stock election by its shareholders, pay a portion of its dividends in stock, to provide for meaningful capital retention; however, the REIT distribution requirements limit its ability to retain earnings and thereby replenish or increase capital for operations. The timing and amount of future distributions is based on a number of factors, including, among other things, the Company’s future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition and contractual restrictions. All dividend declarations are subject to the approval of the Company’s board of directors. Generally, the Company expects its distributions to be taxable as ordinary dividends to its shareholders, whether paid in cash or a combination of cash and common stock, and not as a tax-free return of capital or a capital gain (although for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026, generally stockholders that are individuals, trusts or estates may deduct 20% of the aggregate amount of ordinary dividends distributed by us, subject to certain limitations). The Company believes that its significant capital resources and access to financing will provide the financial flexibility at levels sufficient to meet current and anticipated capital requirements, including funding new investment opportunities, paying distributions to its shareholders and servicing our debt obligations. The following table presents dividends declared (on a per share basis) of Class A common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Declaration Date Dividend per Share February 27, 2018 $ 0.315 Total $ 0.315 March 1, 2017 $ 0.300 Total $ 0.300 Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the cumulative difference between the fair market value and the amortized cost basis of securities classified as available for sale for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of Noncontrolling Interests Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) December 31, 2017 $ (212 ) $ 116 $ (96 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (7,528 ) (1,329 ) (8,857 ) Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (143 ) 143 — Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership 3 (3 ) — March 31, 2018 $ (7,880 ) $ (1,073 ) $ (8,953 ) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of Noncontrolling Interests Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) December 31, 2016 $ 1,365 $ 761 $ 2,126 Other comprehensive income (loss) 3,117 1,634 4,751 Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock 403 (403 ) — Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership (51 ) 51 — March 31, 2017 $ 4,834 $ 2,043 $ 6,877

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	13. NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Pursuant to ASC 810, Consolidation , on the accounting and reporting for noncontrolling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary, changes in a parent’s ownership interest (and transactions with noncontrolling interest unitholders in the subsidiary), while the parent retains its controlling interest in its subsidiary, should be accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest shall be adjusted to reflect the change in its ownership interest in the subsidiary, with the offset to equity attributable to the parent. Accordingly, as a result of LP unit exchanges which caused changes in ownership percentages between the Company’s Class A shareholders and the noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company has increased noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership and decreased additional paid-in capital and accumulated other comprehensive income in the Company’s shareholders’ equity by $0.1 million as of March 31, 2018 . Upon the adoption of ASU 2015-02, which amended ASC 810, Consolidation, in the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the Operating Partnership is now determined to be a VIE, however, since the Company was previously consolidating the Operating Partnership, the adoption of ASU 2015-02 had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. There are two main types of noncontrolling interest reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements (i) noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership and (ii) noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures. Noncontrolling Interest in the Operating Partnership As more fully described in Note 1 , certain of the predecessor equity owners continue to own interests in the operating partnership as modified by the IPO Transactions. These interests were subsequently further modified by the REIT Structuring Transactions (also described in Note 1 ). These interests, along with the Class B shares held by these investors, are exchangeable for Class A shares of the Company. The roll-forward of the Operating Partnership’s LP Units follow the Class B common stock of the Company as disclosed in the consolidated statements of changes in equity. Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest in the Operating Partnership Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to any restrictions in applicable debt financing agreements and available liquidity as determined by the board of directors of each of Series REIT of LCFH and Series TRS of LCFH, each Series must use commercially reasonable efforts to make quarterly distributions to each of its partners (including the Company) at least equal to such partner’s “Quarterly Estimated Tax Amount,” which shall be computed (as more fully described in LCFH’s Third Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement) for each partner as the product of (x) the U.S. federal taxable income (or alternative minimum taxable income, if higher) allocated by such Series to such partner in respect of the Series REIT LP Units and Series TRS LP Units held by such partner and (y) the highest marginal blended U.S. federal, state and local income tax rate (or alternative minimum taxable rate, as applicable) applicable to an individual residing in New York, NY, taking into account, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the deductibility of state and local taxes; provided that Series TRS of LCFH may take into account, in determining the amount of tax distributions to holders of Series TRS LP Units, the amount of any distributions each such holder received from Series REIT of LCFH in excess of tax distributions. In addition, to the extent the Company requires an additional distribution from the Series of LCFH in excess of its quarterly tax distribution in order to pay its quarterly cash dividend, the Series of LCFH will be required to make a corresponding distribution of cash to each of their partners (other than the Company) on a pro-rata basis. Allocation of Income and Loss Income and losses and comprehensive income are allocated among the partners in a manner to reflect as closely as possible the amount each partner would be distributed under the Third Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement upon liquidation of the Operating Partnership’s assets. Noncontrolling Interest in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures The Company consolidates nine ventures in which there are other noncontrolling investors, which own between 1.2% - 29.4% of such ventures. These ventures hold investments in 25 office buildings, two industrial properties and a condominium project. The Company makes distributions and allocates income from these ventures to the noncontrolling interests in accordance with the terms of the respective governing agreements.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	14. EARNINGS PER SHARE The Company’s net income (loss) and weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 consist of the following: ($ in thousands except share amounts) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Basic Net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 13,470 Diluted Net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 19,280 Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 95,187,316 72,871,990 Diluted 95,389,219 109,334,847 The calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are described and presented below. Basic Net Income (Loss) per Share Numerator: utilizes net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Denominator: utilizes the weighted average shares of Class A common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share Numerator: utilizes net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, for the basic net income (loss) per share calculation described above, adding net income (loss) amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership using the as-if converted method for the Class B common shareholders while adjusting for additional corporate income tax expense (benefit) for the described net income (loss) add-back. Denominator: utilizes the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, for the basic net income (loss) per share calculation described above adding the dilutive effect of shares issuable relating to Operating Partnership exchangeable interests and the incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock using the treasury method. (In thousands except share amounts) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Class A Common Stock Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 13,470 Denominator: Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding 95,187,316 72,871,990 Basic net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock $ 0.53 $ 0.18 Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Class A Common Stock Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 13,470 Add (deduct) - dilutive effect of: Amounts attributable to operating partnership’s share of Ladder Capital Corp net income (loss) — 5,838 Additional corporate tax (expense) benefit — (28 ) Diluted net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 19,280 Denominator: Basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding 95,187,316 72,871,990 Add - dilutive effect of: Shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders — 36,340,717 Incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock 201,903 122,140 Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding 95,389,219 109,334,847 Diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock $ 0.53 $ 0.18 For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS as the inclusion of such potential common shares in the calculation would be anti-dilutive. The shares of Class B common stock do not share in the earnings of Ladder Capital Corp and are, therefore, not participating securities. Accordingly, basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of Class B common stock has not been presented, although the assumed conversion of Class B common stock has been included in the presented diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	15. STOCK BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PLANS The following table summarizes the impact on the consolidated statement of operations of the various stock based compensation plans described in this note ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Stock Based Compensation Expense: Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2015 With Respect to 2014 Performance $ 172 $ 623 Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2016 With Respect to 2015 Performance 322 784 Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2017 With Respect to 2016 Performance(1) 622 5,196 Other 2017 Restricted Stock Awards(1) 105 91 Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2017 With Respect to 2017 Performance(1) 1,117 — 2018 Restricted Stock Awards 42 — Other Employee/Director Awards 20 559 Total Stock Based Compensation Expense $ 2,400 $ 7,253 Phantom Equity Investment Plan $ — $ 261 Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan $ 427 $ 262 Bonus Expense $ 10,140 $ 3,103 (1) Includes immediate vesting of retirement eligible employees, including Brian Harris. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan In connection with the IPO Transactions, the 2014 Ladder Capital Corp Omnibus Incentive Equity Plan (the “2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan”) was adopted by the board of directors on February 11, 2014, and provides certain members of management, employees and directors of the Company or its affiliates with additional incentives including grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and other cash-based awards. Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2016 With Respect to 2015 Performance Members of management were eligible to receive annual restricted stock awards (the “Annual Restricted Stock Awards”) and annual option awards (the “Annual Option Awards”) based on the performance of the Company. On February 18, 2016 , Annual Restricted Stock Awards were granted to Management Grantees with an aggregate value of $9.1 million which represents 793,598 shares of restricted Class A common stock in connection with 2015 compensation. Fifty percent of each restricted stock award granted is subject to time-based vesting criteria, and the remaining 50% of each restricted stock award is subject to attainment of the Performance Target for the applicable years. The time-vesting restricted stock granted to the Management Grantees will generally vest in three installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. The performance-vesting restricted stock will vest in three equal installments upon the compensation committee’s confirmation that the Company achieves a return on equity, based on Core Earnings divided by the Company’s average book value of equity, equal to or greater than 8% for such year (the “Performance Target”) for those years. If the Company misses the Performance Target during either the first or second calendar year but meets the Performance Target for a subsequent year during the three -year performance period and the Company’s return on equity for such subsequent year and any years for which it missed its Performance Target equals or exceeds the compounded return on equity of 8% , based on Core Earnings divided by the Company’s average book value of equity, the performance-vesting restricted stock which failed to vest because the Company previously missed its Performance Target will vest on the last day of such subsequent year (the “Catch-Up Provision”). If the term “Core Earnings” is no longer used in the Company’s SEC filings and approved by the compensation committee, then the Performance Target will be calculated using such other pre-tax performance measurement defined in the Company’s SEC filings, as determined by the compensation committee. The Company met the Performance Target for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting of the Annual Restricted Stock Awards for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. As such, the compensation expense related to the February 18, 2016 Annual Restricted Stock Awards to Management Grantees is recognized as follows: 1. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to Brian Harris was expensed in full on February 11, 2017 , the Harris Retirement Eligibility Date. 2. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Management Grantees other than Mr. Harris, will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years on an annual basis following such grant. Accruals of compensation cost for an award with a performance condition shall be based on the probable outcome of that performance condition. Therefore, compensation cost shall be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and shall not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. On February 18, 2016 , Annual Stock Option Awards were granted to Management Grantees with an aggregate grant date fair value of $1.0 million , which represents 289,326 shares of Class A common stock subject to the Annual Stock Option Awards. The stock option awards are subject to the same terms and conditions as those granted in 2015 except that the vesting period commenced in 2016 and the 2016 stock option awards included dividend equivalent rights. The actual grant date fair values of the Annual Option Awards granted to our Management Grantees were computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 using the Black Scholes model based on the following assumptions: (1) risk-free rate of 1.5% ; (2) dividend yield of 9.8% ; (3) expected life of six years; and (4) volatility of 48.0% . On February 18, 2016 , certain members of the board of directors each received Annual Restricted Stock Awards with a grant date fair value of $0.1 million , representing 12,636 shares of restricted Class A common stock, which will vest in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued service on the board of directors. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to directors will be expensed in full on an annual basis following such grant. Upon a change in control (as defined in the respective award agreements), all restricted stock and option awards will become fully vested, if (1) the Management Grantee continues to be employed through the closing of the change in control or (2) after the signing of definitive documentation related to the change in control, but prior to its closing, the Management Grantee’s employment is terminated without cause or due to death or disability or the Management Grantee resigns for Good Reason. The compensation committee retains the right, in its sole discretion, to provide for the accelerated vesting (in whole or in part) of the restricted stock and option awards granted. On February 11, 2017 (the “Harris Retirement Eligibility Date”), all outstanding Annual Restricted Stock Awards, including the time-vesting portion and the performance-vesting portion, and all outstanding Annual Option Awards granted to Mr. Harris became fully vested, and any Annual Restricted Stock Awards and Annual Option Awards granted after the Harris Retirement Eligibility Date will be fully vested at grant. The Executive Retirement Eligibility Date for Pamela McCormack is December 8, 2019 (the “McCormack Retirement Eligibility Date”). For Management Grantees other than Harris and McCormack, the Executive Retirement Eligibility Date is February 11, 2019, the time-vesting portion of the Annual Restricted Stock Awards and the Annual Option Awards will become fully vested, and the time-vesting portion of any Annual Restricted Stock Awards and Annual Option Awards granted after the Executive Retirement Eligibility Date will be fully vested at grant. Upon the occurrence of the Executive Retirement Eligibility Date, the performance-vesting portion of such Management Grantee’s Annual Restricted Stock Awards will remain outstanding for the performance period and will vest to the extent we meet the Performance Target, including via the Catch-Up Provision described above, regardless of continued employment with us our subsidiaries following the Executive Retirement Eligibility Date. Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2017 With Respect to 2016 Performance For 2016 performance, management received stock-based incentive equity. On February 18, 2017 , Annual Restricted Stock Awards were granted to Management Grantees with an aggregate value of $10.2 million which represents 736,461 shares of restricted Class A common stock in connection with 2016 compensation. In accordance with the Harris Employment Agreement, Mr. Harris’ annual awards were fully vested at grant. For other Management Grantees, fifty percent of each restricted stock award granted is subject to time-based vesting criteria, and the remaining 50% of each restricted stock award is subject to attainment of the Performance Target for the applicable years. The time-vesting restricted stock will vest in three installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates and subject to the applicable Retirement Eligibility Date. The performance-vesting restricted stock will vest in three equal installments upon the compensation committee’s confirmation that the Company achieves the Performance Target for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. The Catch-Up Provision applies to the performance vesting portion of this award. The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting of the Annual Restricted Stock Awards for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. As such, the compensation expense related to the February 18, 2017 Annual Restricted Stock Awards to Management Grantees shall be recognized as follows: 1. Compensation expense for stock granted to Brian Harris will be expensed immediately in accordance with the Harris Retirement Eligibility Date. 2. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to Pamela McCormack will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years , on an annual basis in advance of the McCormack Retirement Eligibility Date. 3. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to Michael Mazzei will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years , on an annual basis. 4. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Management Grantees other than Mr. Harris, Ms. McCormack and Mr. Mazzei will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years , on an annual basis in advance of the Executive Retirement Eligibility Date. Accruals of compensation cost for an award with a performance condition is accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and shall not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. Upon a change in control (as defined in the respective award agreements), all restricted stock and option awards will become fully vested, if (1) the Management Grantee continues to be employed through the closing of the change in control or (2) after the signing of definitive documentation related to the change in control, but prior to its closing, the Management Grantee’s employment is terminated without cause or due to death or disability or the Management Grantee resigns for Good Reason. The compensation committee retains the right, in its sole discretion, to provide for the accelerated vesting (in whole or in part) of the restricted stock and option awards granted. Other 2017 Restricted Stock Awards On January 24, 2017 , Management Grantees received a Restricted Stock Award with a grant date fair value of $30,455 , representing 2,191 shares of restricted Class A common stock. These shares represent stock dividends paid on the number of shares subject to the 2016 options (had such shares been outstanding) and vest with the time-vesting 2016 options they are associated with, subject to the Retirement Eligibility Date of the respective member of management. Compensation expense shall be recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. On February 18, 2017, a new employee of the Company received a Restricted Stock Award with a grant date fair value of $0.4 million , representing 28,881 shares of restricted Class A common stock, which will vest in two equal installments on each of the first two anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. Compensation expense shall be recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. On February 18, 2017, Management Grantees received cash of $1.0 million and a Stock Award with a grant date fair value of $48,475 , representing 3,500 shares of Class A common stock, intended to represent dividends in type and amount that the 2015 stock option grant to management would have received had such options had dividend equivalent rights since grant. This grant also provides for future dividend equivalents that vest according to the vesting schedule of the 2015 stock option grant. Compensation expense shall be recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. On February 18, 2017 , certain members of the board of directors each received Annual Restricted Stock Awards with a grant date fair value of $0.2 million , representing 16,245 shares of restricted Class A common stock, which will vest in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued service on the board of directors. Compensation expense related to the time-based vesting criteria of the award shall be recognized on a straight-line basis over the one-year vesting period. On February 18, 2017 , Restricted Stock Awards were granted to certain non-management employees (each, a “Non-Management Grantee”) with an aggregate value of $0.6 million which represents 40,000 shares of restricted Class A common stock in connection with 2016 compensation. Fifty percent of each Restricted Stock Award granted is subject to time-based vesting criteria, and the remaining 50% of each Restricted Stock Award is subject to attainment of the Performance Target for the applicable years. The time-vesting restricted stock granted to Non-Management Grantees will vest in three installments on each of the first three anniversaries of June 1, 2017, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. The performance-vesting restricted stock will vest in three equal installments on June 1 of each of 2018, 2019 and 2020 (subject to the performance target being achieved). The Catch-Up Provision applies to the performance vesting portion of this award. The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting criteria of these Restricted Stock Awards for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. As such, the compensation expense related to the February 18, 2017 Restricted Stock Awards to Non-Management Grantees for time-based vesting shall be recognized 1/3 for the period February 18, 2017 through June 1, 2018, 1/3 for the period June 2, 2018 through June 1, 2019 and 1/3 for the period June 2, 2019 through June 1, 2020. Accruals of compensation cost for an award with a performance condition shall be based on the probable outcome of that performance condition. Therefore, compensation cost shall be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and shall not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. On March 3, 2017 , a new member of the board of directors received a Restricted Stock Award with a grant date fair value of $0.1 million , representing 5,130 shares of restricted Class A common stock, which will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to continued service on the board of directors. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the director will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years on an annual basis following such grant. On June 19, 2017 , Restricted Stock Awards were granted to a Non-Management Grantee with an aggregate value of $0.3 million , which represents 21,307 shares of time-based restricted Class A common stock. One-third of this amount will vest on the first anniversary date of the grant date and 1,775 shares will vest on each of October 1, 2018 , December 31, 2018 , April 1, 2019 , July 1, 2019 , September 30, 2019 , December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020 . The remaining 1,780 shares of the grant will vest on July 1, 2020 , subject to the Non-Management Grantee’s continued employment with the Company. The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting criteria of this Restricted Stock Award for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. In connection with Mr. Mazzei’s retirement as President, Ladder Capital Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Ladder, and Mr. Mazzei entered into a separation agreement, dated June 22, 2017 (the “Separation Agreement”). Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Mr. Mazzei was appointed as a Class III director of Ladder and, subject to certain exceptions, Mr. Mazzei’s unvested stock and stock options will continue to vest as they would have had he continued to be employed with Ladder as long as he continues to serve on the Board of Directors. Such unvested stock and stock options will not be subject to the original retirement eligibility date provided for in his employment agreement. On June 22, 2017 , in connection with his appointment to the board of directors, Mr. Mazzei received a Restricted Stock Award with a grant date fair value of $0.1 million , representing 5,346 shares of restricted Class A common stock, which will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to continued service on the board of directors. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the director will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years on an annual basis following such grant. Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2017 With Respect to 2017 Performance For 2017 performance, management received stock-based incentive equity. On December 21, 2017 , Annual Restricted Stock Awards were granted to Management Grantees with an aggregate value of $10.5 million which represents 768,205 shares of restricted Class A common stock in connection with 2017 compensation. In accordance with the Harris Employment Agreement, Mr. Harris’ annual awards were fully vested at grant. For other Management Grantees, 50% of each restricted stock award granted is subject to time-based vesting criteria, and the remaining 50% of each restricted stock award is subject to attainment of the Performance Target for the applicable years. The time-vesting restricted stock will vest in three installments on each of February 18, 2019, February 18, 2020 and February 18, 2021, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates and subject to the applicable Retirement Eligibility Date. The performance-vesting restricted stock will vest in three equal installments upon the compensation committee’s confirmation that the Company achieves the Performance Target for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The Catch-Up Provision applies to the performance vesting portion of this award. The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting of the Annual Restricted Stock Awards for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. As such, the compensation expense related to the December 21, 2017 Annual Restricted Stock Awards to Management Grantees shall be recognized as follows: 1. Compensation expense for stock granted to Brian Harris will be expensed immediately in accordance with the Harris Retirement Eligibility Date. 2. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to Pamela McCormack will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years , on an annual basis in advance of the McCormack Retirement Eligibility Date. 3. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Management Grantees other than Mr. Harris and Ms. McCormack will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years , on an annual basis in advance of the Executive Retirement Eligibility Date. Compensation cost for an award with a performance condition is accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and shall not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. Upon a change in control (as defined in the respective award agreements), all restricted stock awards will become fully vested, if (1) the Management Grantee continues to be employed through the closing of the change in control or (2) after the signing of definitive documentation related to the change in control, but prior to its closing, the Management Grantee’s employment is terminated without cause or due to death or disability or the Management Grantee resigns for Good Reason. The compensation committee retains the right, in its sole discretion, to provide for the accelerated vesting (in whole or in part) of the restricted stock and option awards granted. On December 21, 2017 , Restricted Stock Awards were granted to certain non-management employees (each, a “Non-Management Grantee”) with an aggregate value of $5.0 million which represents 369,328 shares of restricted Class A common stock in connection with 2017 compensation. Fifty percent of each Restricted Stock Award granted is subject to time-based vesting criteria, and the remaining 50% of each Restricted Stock Award is subject to attainment of the Performance Target for the applicable years. The time-vesting restricted stock granted to Non-Management Grantees will vest in three installments on February 18 of each of 2019, 2020 and 2021 subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. The performance-vesting restricted stock will vest in three equal installments upon the compensation committee’s confirmation that the Company achieves the Performance Target for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The Catch-Up Provision applies to the performance vesting portion of this award. The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting criteria of these Restricted Stock Awards for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. As such, the compensation expense related to the December 21, 2017 Restricted Stock Awards to Non-Management Grantees shall be recognized 1/3 for the period December 21, 2017 through February 18, 2019, 1/3 for the period February 19, 2019 through February 18, 2020 and 1/3 for the period February 19, 2020 through February 18, 2021. In the event a Non-Management Grantee is terminated by the Company without cause within six months of certain changes in control, all unvested time shares shall vest on the termination date and all unvested performance shares shall remain outstanding and be eligible to vest (and be forfeited) in accordance with the performance conditions; provided that if such change in control is for more than 50% of the shares of the Company, then all restricted stock awards will become fully vested if the Non-Management Grantee continues to be employed through the closing of the change in control. Accruals of compensation cost for an award with a performance condition shall be based on the probable outcome of that performance condition. Therefore, compensation cost shall be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and shall not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. 2018 Restricted Stock Awards On February 18, 2018 , certain members of the board of directors each received Annual Restricted Stock Awards with a grant date fair value of $0.4 million , representing 25,370 shares of restricted Class A common stock, which will vest in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued service on the board of directors. Compensation expense related to the time-based vesting criteria of the award shall be recognized on a straight-line basis over the one-year vesting period. Summary of Restricted Stock and Stock Option Expense and Shares/Options Nonvested/Outstanding A summary of the grants is presented below ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Number Weighted Average Fair Value Number Weighted Average Fair Value Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted) 25,370 $ 375 832,408 $ 11,616 Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted) dividends — — 15,560 216 Stock Options — — — — Amortization to compensation expense Ladder compensation expense $ (2,400 ) $ (7,254 ) Total amortization to compensation expense $ (2,400 ) $ (7,254 ) The table below presents the number of unvested shares and outstanding stock options at March 31, 2018 and changes during 2018 of the (i) Class A Common stock and Stock Options of Ladder Capital Corp granted under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan: Restricted Stock Stock Options Nonvested/Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,252,365 982,135 Granted 25,370 — Exercised — Vested (117,777 ) Forfeited (11,169 ) — Expired — Nonvested/Outstanding at March 31, 2018 1,148,789 982,135 Exercisable at March 31, 2018 929,701 At March 31, 2018 there was $12.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to certain share-based compensation awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 35 months , with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 25.3 months . The table below presents the number of unvested shares and outstanding stock options at March 31, 2017 and changes during 2017 of the (i) Class A Common stock and Stock Options of Ladder Capital Corp granted under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and (ii) Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH granted under the 2008 Plan, which were subsequently converted to LP Units of LCFH in connection with the IPO: Restricted Stock Stock Options Nonvested/Outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,475,865 982,135 Granted 847,968 — Exercised — Vested (1,423,934 ) Forfeited — — Expired — Nonvested/Outstanding at March 31, 2017 899,899 982,135 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 752,017 As of March 31, 2017 there was $10.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to certain share-based compensation awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 39 months , with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 25.3 months . Phantom Equity Investment Plan LCFH maintained a Phantom Equity Investment Plan, effective on June 30, 2011 (the “Phantom Equity Plan”) in which certain eligible employees of LCFH, LCF and their subsidiaries participate. On July 3, 2014, the Board of Directors froze the Phantom Equity Plan, as further described below. The Phantom Equity Plan is an annual deferred compensation plan pursuant to which participants could elect, or in some cases, non-management participants could be required, depending upon the participant’s specific level of compensation, to defer all or a portion of their annual cash performance-based bonuses as elective or mandatory contributions. Generally, if a participant’s total compensation was in excess of a certain threshold, a portion of such participant’s annual bonus, was required to be deferred into the Phantom Equity Plan. Otherwise, amounts could be deferred into the Phantom Equity Plan at the election of the participant, so long as such election was timely made in accordance with the terms and procedures of the Phantom Equity Plan. In the event that a participant elected to (or was required to) defer a portion of his or her compensation pursuant to the Phantom Equity Plan, such amount was not paid to the participant and was instead credited to such participant’s notional account under the Phantom Equity Plan. Prior to the closing of our IPO, such amounts were invested, on a phantom basis, in the Series B Participating Preferred Units issued by LCFH until such amounts were eventually paid to the participant pursuant to the Phantom Equity Plan. Following our IPO, as described below, such amounts were invested on a phantom basis in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. Mandatory contributions are subject to one-third vesting over a three year period following the applicable Phantom Equity Plan year in which the related compensation was earned. Elective contributions were immediately vested upon contribution. Unvested amounts are generally forfeited upon the participant’s involuntary termination for cause, a voluntary termination for which the participant’s employer would have grounds to terminate the participant for cause or a voluntary termination within one year of which the participant obtains employment with a financial services organization. The date that the amounts deferred into the Phantom Equity Plan are paid to a participant depends upon whether such deferral is a mandatory deferral or an elective deferral. Elective deferrals are paid upon the earliest to occur of (1) a change in control (as defined in the Phantom Equity Plan), (2) the end of the participant’s employment, or (3) December 31, 2017. The vested amounts of the mandatory contributions are paid upon the first to occur of (A) a change in control and (B) the first to occur of (x) December 31, 2017 or (y) the date of payment of the annual bonus payments following December 31 of the third calendar year following the applicable plan year to which the underlying deferred annual bonus relates. The Company could elect to make, and did make, payments pursuant to the Phantom Equity Plan in the form of cash in an amount equal to the then fair market value of such shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (or, prior to our IPO, the Series B Participating Preferred Units), and on May 14, 2014, the Compensation Committee made a global election to make all payments pursuant to the Phantom Equity Plan in the form of cash. Mandatory contributions that were paid at the time specified in clause 2(B) above were made in cash. Upon the closing of our IPO, each participant in the Phantom Equity Plan had his or her notional interest in LCFH’s Series B Participating Preferred Units converted into a notional interest in the Company’s Class A common stock, which notional conversion was based on the issuance price of our Class A common stock at the time of the IPO. On July 3, 2014, the board of directors froze the Phantom Equity Plan, effective as of such date, so that there will neither be future participants in the Phantom Equity Plan nor additional amounts contributed to any accounts outstanding under the Phantom Equity Plan. Amounts previously outstanding under the Phantom Equity Plan will be paid in accordance with their original payment terms, including limiting payment to the dates and events specified above. In connection with freezing the Phantom Equity Plan, the board of directors also updated the definition of fair market value for purposes of measuring the value of its Class A Common Stock, to provide that, generally, such value would be the closing price of such stock on the principal national securities exchange on which it is then traded. The final payment, which closed the liability under the Phantom Equity Plan, was made on January 5, 2018. As of December 31, 2017 , there were 42,270 phantom units that have been withdrawn from the plan, resulting in a liability of $1.0 million , which is included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan On July 3, 2014, the Company adopted a new, nonqualified deferred compensation plan, which was amended and restated on March 17, 2015 (the “2014 Deferred Compensation Plan”), in which certain eligible employees participate. Pursuant to the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan, participants may elect, or in some cases non-management participants may be required, to defer all or a portion of their annual cash performance-based bonuses into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	16. INCOME TAXES The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. As such, the Company’s income is generally not subject to U.S. Federal, state and local corporate income taxes other than as described below. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have elected to be treated as TRSs. TRSs permit the Company to participate in certain activities from which REITs are generally precluded, as long as these activities meet specific criteria, are conducted within the parameters of certain limitations established by the Code, and are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Code. To the extent these criteria are met, the Company will continue to maintain its qualification as a REIT. The Company’s TRSs are not consolidated for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but are instead taxed as corporations. For financial reporting purposes, a provision for current and deferred taxes is established for the portion of earnings recognized by the Company with respect to its interest in TRSs. There were $2.4 million , corporate taxes payable (receivable) as of March 31, 2018 . Corporate taxes payable (receivable) as of December 31, 2017 were $2.6 million . There were $0.5 million NYC UBT taxes payable (receivable) at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Prepaid corporate taxes as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were $8.7 million and $12.4 million , respectively. As part of the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the federal income tax rate applicable to TRS activities has been reduced. The Company has adjusted its deferred tax positions at the TRSs (including those resulting from the TRA) to reflect the reduced tax rate as part of its 2017 tax provision. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s net deferred tax assets (liabilities) were $(5.9) million and $(5.7) million , respectively, and are included in other assets (liabilities) in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets (liabilities) will be realized in the future. Realization of the net deferred tax assets (liabilities) is dependent upon our generation of sufficient taxable income in future years in appropriate tax jurisdictions to obtain benefit from the reversal of temporary differences. The amount of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) considered realizable is subject to adjustment in future periods if estimates of future taxable income change. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company has a deferred tax asset of $2.3 million and $5.8 million , respectively, relating to capital losses which it may only use to offset capital gains. These tax attributes will expire if unused in 2020. As the realization of these assets are not more likely than not before their expiration, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against this deferred tax asset. The Company’s tax returns are subject to audit by taxing authorities. Generally, as of March 31, 2018 , the tax years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions in which the Company is subject to taxes. The IRS and New York State have recently begun routine audits of the Company’s U.S. federal and state income tax returns for tax year 2014 and 2013-2015 respectively. The Company does not expect the audits to result in any material changes to the Company’s financial position. The Company does not expect tax expense to have an impact on either short or long-term liquidity or capital needs. Under U.S. GAAP, a tax benefit related to an income tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities based on the technical merits of the position. A position that meets this standard is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon settlement. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s unrecognized tax benefit is a liability for $0.8 million and is included in the accrued expenses in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. This unrecognized tax benefit, if recognized, would have a favorable impact on our effective income tax rate in future periods. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company has no t recognized a significant amount of any interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. In addition, the Company does not believe that it has any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that it will be required to record a significant liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. Tax Receivable Agreement Upon consummation of the IPO, the Company entered into a Tax Receivable Agreement with the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners (the “TRA Members”). Under the Tax Receivable Agreement the Company generally is required to pay to the TRA Members that exchange their interests in LCFH and Class B shares of the Company for Class A shares of the Company, 85% of the applicable cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax that the Company realizes (or is deemed to realize in certain circumstances) as a result of (i) the increase in tax basis in its proportionate share of LCFH’s assets that is attributable to the Company as a result of the exchanges and (ii) payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, including any tax benefits related to imputed interest deemed to be paid by the Company as a result of such agreement. The Company may make future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement if the tax benefits are realized. We would then benefit from the remaining 15% of cash savings in income tax that we realize. For purposes of the Tax Receivable Agreement, cash savings in income tax will be computed by comparing our actual income tax liability to the amount of such taxes that we would have been required to pay had there been no increase to the tax basis of the assets of LCFH as a result of the exchanges and had we not entered into the Tax Receivable Agreement. Payments to a TRA Member under the Tax Receivable Agreement are triggered by each exchange and are payable annually commencing following the Company’s filing of its income tax return for the year of such exchange. The timing of the payments may be subject to certain contingencies, including the Company having sufficient taxable income to utilize all of the tax benefits defined in the Tax Receivable Agreement. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement, the Company recorded a liability of $1.6 million and $1.7 million , respectively, included in amount payable pursuant to tax receivable agreement in the consolidated balance sheets for TRA Members. The amount and timing of any payments may vary based on a number of factors, including the absence of any material change in the relevant tax law, the Company continuing to earn sufficient taxable income to realize all tax benefits, and assuming no additional exchanges that are subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement. Depending upon the outcome of these factors, the Company may be obligated to make substantial payments pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement. The actual payment amounts may differ from these estimated amounts, as the liability will reflect changes in prevailing tax rates, the actual benefit the Company realizes on its annual income tax returns, and any additional exchanges. To determine the current amount of the payments due, the Company estimates the amount of the Tax Receivable Agreement payments that will be made within twelve months of the balance sheet date. As described in Note 1 above, the Tax Receivable Agreement was amended and restated in connection with the Company’s REIT Election, effective as of December 31, 2014 (the “TRA Amendment”), in order to preserve a portion of the potential tax benefits currently existing under the Tax Receivable Agreement that would otherwise be reduced in connection with our REIT Election. The purpose of the TRA Amendment was to preserve the benefits of the Tax Receivable Agreement to the extent possible in a REIT, although, as a result, the amount of payments made to the TRA Members under the TRA Amendment is expected to be less than the amount that would have been paid under the original Tax Receivable Agreement. The TRA Amendment continues to share such benefits in the same proportions and otherwise has substantially the same terms and provisions as the prior Tax Receivable Agreement.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Ladder Select Bond Fund On October 18, 2016, Ladder Capital Asset Management LLC (“LCAM”), a subsidiary of the Company and a registered investment adviser, launched the Ladder Select Bond Fund (the “Fund”), a mutual fund. In addition, on October 18, 2016, the Company made a $10.0 million investment in the Fund, which is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2018 , members of senior management have $0.9 million invested in the Fund. LCAM earns a 0.75% fee on assets under management, which may be reduced for expenses incurred in excess of the Fund’s expense cap of 0.95% . Stockholders Agreement On March 3, 2017, Ladder, RREF II Ladder LLC, an entity affiliated with The Related Companies, and certain pre-IPO stockholders of Ladder, including affiliates of TowerBrook Capital Partners, L.P. and GI Partners L.P., closed a purchase by Related of $80.0 million of Ladder’s Class A common stock from the pre-IPO stockholders. As part of the closing of the transaction, Ladder and Related entered into a Stockholders Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2017, pursuant to which Jonathan Bilzin resigned from the Board, and all committees thereof, and Ladder appointed Richard O’Toole to replace Mr. Bilzin as a Class II Director on Ladder’s Board, each effective as of March 3, 2017. Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, Ladder granted to Related a right of first offer with respect to certain horizontal risk retention investments in which Ladder intends to retain an interest and Related agreed to certain standstill provisions. Commercial Real Estate Loans From time to time, the Company may provide commercial real estate loans to entities affiliated with certain of our directors, officers or large shareholders who are, as part of their ordinary course of business, commercial real estate investors. These loans are made in the ordinary course of the Company’s business on the same terms and conditions as would be offered to any other borrower of similar type and standing on a similar property. On March 13, 2017, Related Reserve IV LLC, an affiliate of Related Fund Management LLC (the “B Participation Holder”), purchased a $4.0 million subordinate participation interest (the “B Participation Interest”) in the up to $136.5 million mortgage loan (the “Loan”) secured by the Conrad hotels and condominiums in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from a subsidiary of the Company. The B Participation Interest earns interest at an annual rate of 17% , with the Company’s participation interest (the “A Participation Interest”) receiving the balance of all interest paid under the Loan. Upon an event of default under the Loan, all receipts will be applied to the payment of interest and principal on the Company’s share of the principal balance before the B Participation Holder receives any sums. The Company retains all control over the administration and servicing of the whole loan, except that upon the occurrence of certain Loan defaults and other events, the B Participation Holder will have the option to trigger a buy-sell option, whereupon the Company shall have the right to either repurchase the B Participation Interest at par or sell the A Participation Interest to the B Participation Holder at par plus exit fees that would have been payable upon a borrower repayment. Because the participation interest was not pari passu and effective control continued to reside with the retained portions of the loans the transfers of any portion of this loan asset is considered a non-recourse secured borrowing in which the full loan asset remains on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets in mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost and the sale proceeds are reported as debt obligations. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company incurred $0.1 million and $35,944 , respectively, in interest expense related to this loan which is included in accrued expenses on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. On July 6, 2017 , Ladder provided a $21.0 million first mortgage loan to a borrower affiliated with The Related Companies to facilitate the acquisition of two commercial condominium units in the Brickell Heights mixed use development in Miami, Florida. The borrowing entity, Brickell Heights Commercial LLC, is 80% owned by a joint venture between Related Special Assets LLC, a personal investment vehicle for certain principals of The Related Companies, and another investor, with the remaining 20% interest belonging to an affiliate of The Related Group of Florida. This loan was sold to a securitization trust on October 31, 2017.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Leases In 2011, the Company entered into a lease for its primary office space, which commenced on October 1, 2011 and expires on January 31, 2022 with no extension option. In 2012, the Company entered into a lease for secondary office space. The lease commenced on May 15, 2012 and would have expired on May 14, 2015 with no extension option. This lease was amended, however, on October 2, 2014, extending the expiration date from May 14, 2015 to May 14, 2018. The Company recorded $0.3 million and $0.3 million , of rental expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, which is included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under the above operating leases ($ in thousands): Period Ending December 31, Amount 2018 (last 9 months) $ 892 2019 1,180 2020 1,180 2021 1,180 2022 99 Thereafter — Total $ 4,531 Unfunded Loan Commitments As of March 31, 2018 , the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $213.6 million of unfunded commitments on mortgage loan receivables held for investment to provide additional first mortgage loan financing, at rates to be determined at the time of funding. As of December 31, 2017 , the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $157.0 million of unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment to provide additional first mortgage loan financing, at rates to be determined at the time of funding. Such commitments are subject to our loan borrowers’ satisfaction of certain financial and nonfinancial covenants and may or may not be funded depending on a variety of circumstances including timing, credit metric hurdles, and other nonfinancial events occurring. These commitments are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets.

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	19. SEGMENT REPORTING The Company has determined that it has three reportable segments based on how the chief operating decision maker reviews and manages the business. These reportable segments include loans, securities, and real estate. The loans segment includes mortgage loan receivables held for investment (balance sheet loans) and mortgage loan receivables held for sale (conduit loans). The securities segment is composed of all of the Company’s activities related to commercial real estate securities, which include investments in CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities. The real estate segment includes net leased properties, office buildings, a mobile home community, a warehouse, a shopping center and condominium units. Corporate/other includes the Company’s investments in joint ventures, other asset management activities and operating expenses. The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment ($ in thousands): Loans Securities Real Estate(1) Corporate/Other(2) Company Total Three months ended March 31, 2018 Interest income $ 70,009 $ 8,014 $ 5 $ 178 $ 78,206 Interest expense (13,566 ) (856 ) (7,854 ) (22,437 ) (44,713 ) Net interest income (expense) 56,443 7,158 (7,849 ) (22,259 ) 33,493 Provision for loan losses (3,000 ) — — — (3,000 ) Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 53,443 7,158 (7,849 ) (22,259 ) 30,493 Operating lease income — — 24,560 — 24,560 Tenant recoveries — — 3,577 — 3,577 Sale of loans, net 4,888 — — — 4,888 Realized gain on securities — (1,099 ) — — (1,099 ) Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities — 204 — — 204 Realized gain (loss) on sale of real estate, net — — 31,010 — 31,010 Fee and other income 3,063 — 1,782 1,407 6,252 Net result from derivative transactions 6,889 8,070 — — 14,959 Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — — 52 — 52 Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt (69 ) — — — (69 ) Total other income (expense) 14,771 7,175 60,981 1,407 84,334 Salaries and employee benefits — — — (17,096 ) (17,096 ) Operating expenses 86 — — (5,634 ) (5,548 ) Real estate operating expenses — — (8,817 ) (8,817 ) Fee expense (616 ) (110 ) (117 ) — (843 ) Depreciation and amortization — — (10,804 ) (19 ) (10,823 ) Total costs and expenses (530 ) (110 ) (19,738 ) (22,749 ) (43,127 ) Tax (expense) benefit — — — (3,902 ) (3,902 ) Segment profit (loss) $ 67,684 $ 14,223 $ 33,394 $ (47,503 ) $ 67,798 Total assets as of March 31, 2018 $ 3,794,821 $ 1,100,105 $ 1,015,423 $ 320,945 $ 6,231,294 Loans Securities Real Estate(1) Corporate/Other(2) Company Total Three months ended March 31, 2017 Interest income $ 44,297 $ 13,208 $ 3 $ 4 $ 57,512 Interest expense (6,253 ) (1,853 ) (6,550 ) (16,759 ) (31,415 ) Net interest income (expense) 38,044 11,355 (6,547 ) (16,755 ) 26,097 Provision for loan losses — — — — — Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 38,044 11,355 (6,547 ) (16,755 ) 26,097 Operating lease income — — 19,630 — 19,630 Tenant recoveries — — 1,579 — 1,579 Sale of loans, net (999 ) — — — (999 ) Realized gain on securities — 5,361 — — 5,361 Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities — 159 — — 159 Realized gain on sale of real estate, net — — 2,331 — 2,331 Fee and other income 1,621 — 1,973 872 4,466 Net result from derivative transactions (1,681 ) (300 ) — — (1,981 ) Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — — (74 ) — (74 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — — (54 ) (54 ) Total other income (1,059 ) 5,220 25,439 818 30,418 Salaries and employee benefits (1,000 ) — — (15,042 ) (16,042 ) Operating expenses 43 — — (5,522 ) (5,479 ) Real estate operating expenses — — (7,454 ) — (7,454 ) Fee expense (535 ) (94 ) (64 ) — (693 ) Depreciation and amortization — — (8,569 ) (23 ) (8,592 ) Total costs and expenses (1,492 ) (94 ) (16,087 ) (20,587 ) (38,260 ) Income tax (expense) benefit — — — 1,375 1,375 Segment profit (loss) $ 35,493 $ 16,481 $ 2,805 $ (35,149 ) $ 19,630 Total assets as of December 31, 2017 $ 3,508,642 $ 1,106,517 $ 1,067,482 $ 342,974 $ 6,025,615 (1) Includes the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures that held real estate of $34.6 million and $35.4 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. (2) Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to consolidated Company totals. This caption also includes the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and strategic investments that are not related to the other reportable segments above, including the Company’s investment in FHLB stock of $77.9 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s deferred tax asset (liability) of $(5.9) million and $(5.7) million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively and the Company’s senior unsecured notes of $1.2 billion and $1.2 billion as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance date of the financial statements and determined that no disclosure is necessary. Committed Loan Repurchase Facilities On April 3, 2018, the Company exercised its option to extend one of its credit facilities with a major banking institution for a term of one year and agreed with such banking institution to decrease the maximum funding capacity under such facility from $450 million to $350 million together with other related modifications, all of which will be memorialized in definitive documentation.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI30

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting and Principles of Combination and Consolidation	Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods presented in this report reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results of operations, financial position and cash flows. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 , which are included in the Company’s Annual Report, as certain disclosures would substantially duplicate those contained in the audited consolidated financial statements have not been included in this interim report. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, and do not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair statement of our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with GAAP. The consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and those of its subsidiaries which are majority-owned and/or controlled by the Company and variable interest entities for which the Company has determined itself to be the primary beneficiary, if any. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 — Consolidation (“ASC 810”), provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIEs. Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either: (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest; (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the VIE’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE. See Note 3 for further information on the Company’s consolidated variable interest entities. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in the subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent.” Noncontrolling interests are presented as a separate component of capital in the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to shareholders/unitholders (controlling interest) and noncontrolling interests.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of resulting changes are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period the changes are deemed to be necessary. Significant estimates made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to the following: • valuation of real estate securities; • allocation of purchase price for acquired real estate; • impairment, and useful lives, of real estate; • useful lives of intangible assets; • valuation of derivative instruments; • valuation of deferred tax asset (liability); • amounts payable pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement; • determination of effective yield for recognition of interest income; • adequacy of provision for loan losses; • determination of other than temporary impairment of real estate securities and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures; • certain estimates and assumptions used in the accrual of incentive compensation and calculation of the fair value of equity compensation issued to employees; • determination of the effective tax rate for income tax provision; and • certain estimates and assumptions used in the allocation of revenue and expenses for our segment reporting.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all investments with original maturities of three months or less, at the time of acquisition, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash accounts at several financial institutions, which are insured up to a maximum of $250,000 per account as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 .
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash Restricted cash is comprised of accounts the Company maintains with brokers to facilitate financial derivative and repurchase agreement transactions in support of its loan and securities investments and risk management activities. Based on the value of the positions in these accounts and the associated margin requirements, the Company may be required to deposit additional cash into these broker accounts. The cash collateral held by broker is considered restricted cash. Restricted cash also includes tenant security deposits, deposits related to real estate sales and acquisitions and required escrow balances on credit facilities. Prior to January 1, 2017, these amounts were previously recorded in other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Change in Accounting Principle	Change in Accounting Principle As more fully described in Note 4 , on June 29, 2017 , the Company completed its first sponsored securitization transaction whereby it transferred $625.7 million of loans to LCCM 2017-LC26 securitization trust. The Company initially concluded that the transfer restrictions placed on the Third Party Purchaser (“TPP”) of the risk retention securities, imposed by the risk retention rules of the Dodd-Frank Act, precluded sale accounting under ASC 860 and, accordingly, the Company originally accounted for the transaction as a financing in its interim financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017. As a result of industry discussions, in November 2017 the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC staff”) indicated that, despite such restrictions, they would not take exception to a registrant treating such transfers as sales if they otherwise met all the criteria for sale accounting. The Company believes treatment of such transfers as sales is more consistent with the substance of such transaction and, accordingly, changed its accounting principle to treat such transfers as sales in the quarter ended December 31, 2017. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company reflected this change in accounting principle retrospectively to prior interim periods within 2017.
Reclassification	Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Recently Adopted and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), that outlined a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and superseded most then-current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. ASU 2014-09 was initially scheduled to become effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period; early adoption was not permitted. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) — Deferral of the Effective Date (“ASU 2015-14”), which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for one year and permitted early adoption as early as the original effective date of ASU 2014-09. The new revenue standard may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption. In 2016, the FASB issued additional guidance to clarify the implementation guidance, ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) (“ASU 2016-08”); ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing (“ASU 2017-10”); ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Meeting (SEC Update) (“ASU 2016-11”), ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients (“ASU 2016-12”); and ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2016-20”). In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20) (“ASU 2017-05”). In September 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Leases (Topic 840), and Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to the Staff Announcement at the July 20, 2017 EITF Meeting and Rescission f Prior SEC Staff Announcements and Observer Comments (SEC Update) (“ASU 2017-13”). In November 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-14, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (SEC Update) (“ASU 2017-14”). These amendments provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09. Under the full retrospective method, a company will apply the rules to contracts in all reporting periods presented, subject to certain allowable exceptions. Under the modified retrospective method, a company will apply the rules to all contracts existing as of January 1, 2018, recognizing in beginning retained earnings an adjustment for the cumulative effect of the change and providing additional disclosures comparing results to previous rules. The Company believes the effects on its existing accounting policies will be associated with its non-leasing revenue components, specifically the amount, timing and presentation of tenant expense reimbursements revenue. The Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach on January 1, 2018 and there was no cumulative effect adjustment recognized. The Company’s revenues impacted by this standard are included in tenant recoveries in the consolidated statements of income. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”), which was further amended in February and in March 2018 by ASU 2018-03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2018-03”) and ASU 2018-04, Investments—Debt Securities (Topic 320) and Regulated Operations (Topic 980): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 117 and SEC Release No. 33-9273 (SEC Update) (“ASU 2018-04”) to clarify certain aspects of ASU 2016-01 and to update Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) interpretive guidance in connection with the provisions of ASU 2016-01. These updates provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other changes, the updates require public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, and clarifies that entities should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available for sale securities in combination with the entities' other deferred tax assets. These standards are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method. Upon adoption, the fair value of the Company's loan portfolio is now presented using an exit price method. Also, the Company is no longer required to disclose the methodologies used for estimating fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. The remaining requirements of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (“ASU 2017-09”). The ASU provides clarification on when modification accounting should be used for changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. ASU 2017-09 does not change the accounting for modifications but clarifies that modification accounting guidance should only be applied if there is a change to the value, vesting conditions or award classification and would not be required if the changes are considered non-substantive. The amendments of this ASU are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract (i.e. lessees and lessors). The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sale-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. ASU 2016-02 supersedes the previous lease standard, Leases (Topic 840) . The standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2019, with an early adoption permitted. The Company continues to evaluate the effect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations. The Company currently believes that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will not have a material impact for operating leases where it is a lessor and will continue to record revenues from rental properties for its operating leases on a straight-line basis. However, for leases where the Company is the lessee, primarily for the Company’s corporate headquarters and regional offices, the Company will measure the present value of the future lease payments and recognize a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). The guidance changes the impairment model for most financial assets. The new model uses a forward-looking expected loss method, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company must apply the amendments in this update through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. In general, the allowance for credit losses is expected to increase when changing from an incurred loss to expected loss methodology. The models and methodologies that are currently used in estimating the allowance for credit losses are being evaluated to identify the changes necessary to meet the requirements of the new standard. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) (“ASU 2017-04”). The ASU simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The guidance will be applied prospectively and is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in years beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not currently expect any impact on its consolidated financial statements as the Company (absent a business combination) has no recorded goodwill. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20) (“ASU 2017-08”). The ASU shortens the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date. Today, entities generally amortize the premium over the contractual life of the security. The new guidance does not change the accounting for purchased callable debt securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. ASU No. 2017-08 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018; early adoption is permitted. The guidance calls for a modified retrospective transition approach under which a cumulative-effect adjustment will be made to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements when adopted. In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception , (“ASU 2017-11”). Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity , because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update do not have an accounting effect. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of adopting ASU 2017-11 on its financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842, (“ASU 2018-01”). This ASU provides an optional transition practical expedient that, if elected, would not require companies to reconsider their accounting for existing or expired land easements before adoption of Topic 842 and that were not previously accounted for as leases under Topic 840. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of adopting ASU 2018-01 on its financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), (“ASU 2018-02”). This ASU allows an entity to elect to reclassify the stranded tax effects related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 from accumulated other comprehensive income into retained earnings. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is does not expect the adoption of ASU 2018-02 to have a material impact on its financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SEC Update) , (“ASU 2018-05”), which included amendments to SEC paragraphs pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”). The pronouncement addresses certain circumstances that may arise for registrants in accounting for the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including when certain income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are incomplete by the time financial statements are issued. The Company has complied with the amendments related to SAB 118, as discussed further in Note 16 . Any new accounting standards not disclosed above that have been issued or proposed by FASB and that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTERES31

CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities	In addition, the Operating Partnership consolidates the following CLO VIEs ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Notes 4 & 8 Notes 4 & 8 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost $ 881,719 880,385 Accrued interest receivable 4,427 4,252 Total assets $ 886,146 $ 884,637 Senior and unsecured debt obligations $ 690,507 $ 689,961 Accrued expenses 1,379 794 Total liabilities 691,887 690,755 Net equity in VIEs (eliminated in consolidation) 194,260 193,882 Total equity 194,260 193,882 Total liabilities and equity $ 886,147 $ 884,637

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES (Tabl

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Abstract]
Schedule of mortgage loan receivables	March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield (1) Remaining Maturity (years) Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries(2) $ 3,550,544 $ 3,528,185 7.34 % 1.59 Provision for loan losses N/A (7,000 ) Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,550,544 3,521,185 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 274,090 273,636 5.09 % 9.71 Total $ 3,824,634 $ 3,794,821 7.19 % 2.18 (1) March 31, 2018 London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rates are used to calculate weighted average yield for floating rate loans. (2) Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3 . December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield (1) Remaining Maturity (years) Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries $ 3,300,709 $ 3,282,462 7.18 % 1.61 Provision for loan losses N/A (4,000 ) Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,300,709 3,278,462 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 232,527 230,180 4.88 % 8.17 Total 3,533,236 3,508,642 7.03 % 2.04 (1) December 31, 2017 LIBOR rates are used to calculate weighted average yield for floating rate loans.
Summary of mortgage loan receivables by loan type	The following table summarizes mortgage loan receivables by loan type ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: First mortgage loans $ 3,391,782 $ 3,370,086 $ 3,140,788 $ 3,123,268 Mezzanine loans 158,762 158,099 159,921 159,194 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,550,544 3,528,185 3,300,709 3,282,462 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale First mortgage loans 274,090 273,636 232,527 230,180 Total mortgage loan receivables held for sale 274,090 273,636 232,527 230,180 Provision for loan losses N/A (7,000 ) N/A (4,000 ) Total $ 3,824,634 $ 3,794,821 $ 3,533,236 $ 3,508,642
Schedule of activity in loan portfolio	For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the activity in our loan portfolio was as follows ($ in thousands): Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries Provision for loan losses Mortgage loan receivables held for sale Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 3,282,462 $ (4,000 ) $ 230,180 Origination of mortgage loan receivables 434,632 — 532,878 Purchases of mortgage loan receivables — — — Repayment of mortgage loan receivables (249,106 ) — (133 ) Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables — — (438,774 ) Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables(1) — — 4,888 Transfer between held for investment and held for sale(2) 55,403 — (55,403 ) Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees 4,794 — — Loan loss provision — (3,000 ) — Balance, March 31, 2018 $ 3,528,185 $ (7,000 ) $ 273,636 (1) Includes $0.5 million of realized losses on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . (2) During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company reclassified from mortgage loan receivables held for sale to mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost, three loans with a combined outstanding face amount of $57.6 million , a combined book value of $55.4 million (fair value at date of reclassification) and a remaining maturity of 2.5 years . The loans had been recorded at lower of cost or market prior to their reclassification. The discount to fair value is the result of an increase in market interest rates since the loan’s origination and not a deterioration in credit of the borrower or collateral coverage and the Company expects to collect all amounts due under the loan. These transfers have been reflected as non-cash items on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries Provision for loan losses Mortgage loan receivables held for sale Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 2,000,095 $ (4,000 ) $ 357,882 Origination of mortgage loan receivables 249,829 — 279,898 Repayment of mortgage loan receivables (68,251 ) — (247 ) Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables(1) — — (999 ) Transfer between held for investment and held for sale(2) 119,952 — (119,952 ) Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees 2,468 — — Balance, March 31, 2017 $ 2,304,093 $ (4,000 ) $ 516,582 (1) Includes $1.0 million of realized losses on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . (2) During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company reclassified from mortgage loan receivables held for sale to mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost, a loan with an outstanding face amount of $120.0 million , a book value of $119.9 million (fair value at date of reclassification) and a remaining maturity of three years. The loan had been recorded at lower of cost or market prior to its reclassification. The discount to fair value is the result of an increase in market interest rates since the loan’s origination and not a deterioration in credit of the borrower or collateral coverage and the Company expects to collect all amounts due under the loan. This transfer has been reflected as a non-cash item on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 .
Schedule of provision for loan losses	Provision for Loan Losses ($ in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Provision for loan losses at beginning of period $ 4,000 $ 4,000 Provision for loan losses 3,000 — Provision for loan losses at end of period $ 7,000 $ 4,000

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Tables)

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Summary of securities which are classified as available-for-sale	The following is a summary of the Company’s securities at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Gross Unrealized Weighted Average Asset Type Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Gains Losses Carrying Value # of Securities Rating (1) Coupon % Yield % Remaining Duration (years) CMBS(2) $ 983,104 $ 991,436 $ 331 $ (9,483 ) $ 982,284 (3) 98 AAA 3.34 % 2.89 % 2.93 CMBS interest-only(2)(4) 2,492,711 79,162 192 (319 ) 79,035 (5) 21 AAA 0.87 % 3.46 % 2.99 GNMA interest-only(4)(6) 165,307 4,540 142 (707 ) 3,975 13 AA+ 0.57 % 6.60 % 4.04 Agency securities(2) 706 727 — (29 ) 698 2 AA+ 2.80 % 1.77 % 2.78 GNMA permanent securities(2) 33,472 33,757 468 (112 ) 34,113 6 AA+ 3.97 % 3.62 % 5.50 Total $ 3,675,300 $ 1,109,622 $ 1,133 $ (10,650 ) $ 1,100,105 140 1.54 % 2.96 % 3.02 (1) Represents the weighted average of the ratings of all securities in each asset type, expressed as an S&P equivalent rating. For each security rated by multiple rating agencies, the highest rating is used. Ratings provided were determined by third-party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time. (2) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (3) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities that were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act and are therefore subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $11.5 million of such restricted securities. (4) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (5) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities that were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act and are therefore subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $1.0 million of such restricted securities. (6) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. The Company’s Agency interest-only securities are considered to be hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. As a result, the Company accounts for them as hybrid instruments in their entirety at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities in the consolidated statements of income in accordance with ASC 815. December 31, 2017 Gross Unrealized Weighted Average Asset Type Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Gains Losses Carrying Value # of Securities Rating (1) Coupon % Yield % Remaining Duration (years) CMBS(2) $ 945,167 $ 954,397 $ 2,748 $ (3,646 ) $ 953,499 (3) 96 AAA 3.28 % 2.79 % 2.89 CMBS interest-only(2)(4) 3,140,297 112,609 796 (334 ) 113,071 (5) 25 AAA 0.81 % 3.16 % 3.08 GNMA interest-only(4)(6) 172,916 5,245 157 (925 ) 4,477 13 AA+ 0.58 % 6.70 % 4.18 Agency securities(2) 720 743 — (15 ) 728 2 AA+ 2.82 % 1.80 % 2.94 GNMA permanent securities(2) 33,745 34,386 595 (239 ) 34,742 6 AA+ 3.98 % 3.62 % 5.66 Total $ 4,292,845 $ 1,107,380 $ 4,296 $ (5,159 ) $ 1,106,517 142 1.37 % 2.87 % 3.00 (1) Represents the weighted average of the ratings of all securities in each asset type, expressed as an S&P equivalent rating. For each security rated by multiple rating agencies, the highest rating is used. Ratings provided were determined by third-party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time. (2) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (3) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act which are subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $11.7 million of such restricted securities. (4) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (5) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act which are subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust and are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. Includes $1.1 million of such restricted securities. (6) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. The Company’s Agency interest-only securities are considered to be hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. As a result, the Company accounts for them as hybrid instruments in their entirety at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities in the consolidated statements of income in accordance with ASC 815.
Schedule of fair value of the Company's securities by remaining maturity based upon expected cash flows	The following is a breakdown of the carrying value of the Company’s securities by remaining maturity based upon expected cash flows at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Asset Type Within 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years After 10 years Total CMBS(1) $ 291,904 $ 516,442 $ 173,938 $ — $ 982,284 CMBS interest-only(1) 334 78,701 — — 79,035 GNMA interest-only(2) 74 3,440 452 9 3,975 Agency securities(1) — 698 — — 698 GNMA permanent securities(1) — 1,713 32,400 — 34,113 Total $ 292,312 $ 600,994 $ 206,790 $ 9 $ 1,100,105 December 31, 2017 Asset Type Within 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years After 10 years Total CMBS(1) $ 285,982 $ 544,278 $ 123,239 $ — $ 953,499 CMBS interest-only(1) 537 112,534 — — 113,071 GNMA interest-only(2) 76 3,906 484 11 4,477 Agency securities(1) — 728 — — 728 GNMA permanent securities(1) — 1,797 32,945 — 34,742 Total $ 286,595 $ 663,243 $ 156,668 $ 11 $ 1,106,517 (1) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (2) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings.

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE34

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Real Estate [Abstract]
Schedule of real estate properties by category	The following tables present additional detail related to our real estate portfolio ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Land $ 173,811 $ 213,992 Building 793,504 789,622 In-place leases and other intangibles 179,418 189,490 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (165,874 ) (161,063 ) Real estate and related lease intangibles, net $ 980,859 $ 1,032,041 Below market lease intangibles, net (other liabilities) $ (42,000 ) $ (42,607 )
Schedule of depreciation and amortization expense recorded	The following table presents depreciation and amortization expense on real estate recorded by the Company ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Depreciation expense (1) $ 7,786 $ 5,720 Amortization expense 3,018 2,849 Total real estate depreciation and amortization expense $ 10,804 $ 8,569 (1) Depreciation expense on the consolidated statements of income also includes $19 thousand and $23 thousand of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.
Schedule of expected amortization expense related to the acquired in-place lease intangibles, for property owned	The following table presents expected amortization expense during the next five years and thereafter related to the acquired in-place lease intangibles for property owned as of March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands): Period Ending December 31, Amount 2018 (last 9 months) $ 7,049 2019 9,389 2020 9,249 2021 8,637 2022 6,359 Thereafter 72,296 Total $ 112,979
Schedule of contractual future minimum rent under leases	The following is a schedule of non-cancellable, contractual, future minimum rent under leases (excluding property operating expenses paid directly by tenant under net leases or rent escalations under other leases from tenants) at March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands): Period Ending December 31, Amount 2018 (last 9 months) $ 75,456 2019 95,873 2020 88,398 2021 86,142 2022 80,847 Thereafter 564,298 Total $ 991,014
Schedule of real estate properties acquired	Acquisitions During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company acquired the following property ($ in thousands): Acquisition Date Type Primary Location(s) Purchase Price Ownership Interest (1) March 2018 Diversified Lithia Springs, GA $ 24,466 70.6% Total $ 24,466 (1) Property was consolidated as of acquisition date. The purchase prices were allocated to the asset acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as follows ($ in thousands): Purchase Price Allocation Land $ 744 Building 2,777 Intangibles 559 Below Market Lease Intangibles (188 ) Total purchase price $ 3,892 The purchase prices were allocated to the asset acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , as follows ($ in thousands): Purchase Price Allocation Land $ 2,939 Building 21,527 Intangibles(1) — Below Market Lease Intangibles — Total purchase price $ 24,466 (1) No intangibles allocated to purchase price as property was acquired vacant. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company acquired the following properties ($ in thousands): Acquisition Date Type Primary Location(s) Purchase Price Ownership Interest (1) February 2017 Net Lease Carmi, IL $ 1,411 100.0% February 2017 Net Lease Peoria, IL 1,183 100.0% March 2017 Net Lease Ridgedale, MO 1,298 100.0% Total $ 3,892 (1) Properties were consolidated as of acquisition date.
Schedule of properties sold	The Company sold the following properties during the three months ended March 31, 2018 ($ in thousands): Sales Date Type Primary Location(s) Net Sales Proceeds Net Book Value Realized Gain/(Loss) Properties Units Sold Units Remaining Various Condominium Las Vegas, NV $ 1,811 $ 732 $ 1,079 — 2 11 Various Condominium Miami, FL 2,263 1,792 471 — 8 40 March 2018 Diversified El Monte, CA 71,807 52,610 19,197 1 — — March 2018 Diversified Richmond, VA 21,632 11,370 10,262 1 — — Totals $ 97,513 $ 66,504 $ 31,009 The Company sold the following properties during the three months ended March 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): Sales Date Type Primary Location(s) Net Sales Proceeds Net Book Value Realized Gain/(Loss) Properties Units Sold Units Remaining Various Condominium Las Vegas, NV $ 4,200 $ 2,320 $ 1,880 — 12 47 Various Condominium Miami, FL 2,125 1,674 451 — 6 82 Totals $ 6,325 $ 3,994 $ 2,331

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED 35

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Summary of the Company's investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which the entity accounts for using the equity method	The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which we account for using the equity method, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): Entity March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Grace Lake JV, LLC $ 3,925 $ 4,908 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC 30,639 30,533 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures $ 34,564 $ 35,441
Summary of the Company's allocated earnings based on its ownership interests from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	The following is a summary of the Company’s allocated earnings (losses) based on its ownership interests from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, Entity 2018 2017 Grace Lake JV, LLC $ 267 $ 238 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC (215 ) (312 ) Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures $ 52 $ (74 )
Summary of the combined results from operations of the unconsolidated joint ventures for the period in which the Company had investment interests	The following is a summary of the combined financial position of the unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company had investment interests as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Total assets $ 153,122 $ 154,979 Total liabilities 110,291 108,119 Partners’/members’ capital $ 42,831 $ 46,860 The following is a summary of the combined results from operations of the unconsolidated joint ventures for the period in which the Company had investment interests during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Total revenues $ 4,349 $ 3,791 Total expenses 3,572 5,798 Net income (loss) $ 777 $ (2,007 )

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET (Tables)

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of repurchase agreement	The details of the Company’s debt obligations at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Debt Obligations Committed Financing Debt Obligations Outstanding Committed but Unfunded Interest Rate at March 31, 2018(1) Current Term Maturity Remaining Extension Options Eligible Collateral Carrying Amount of Collateral Fair Value of Collateral Committed Loan Repurchase Facility $ 600,000 $ 212,023 $ 387,977 3.53% - 4.28% 10/1/2020 (2) (3) $ 348,473 $ 347,019 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 450,000 154,077 295,923 3.93% - 4.78% 5/24/2018 (4) (3) 280,892 282,231 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 300,000 84,687 215,313 3.78% - 5.03% 4/7/2019 (5) (6) 137,421 137,983 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 200,000 80,536 119,464 4.31% - 4.81% 2/29/2020 (7) (8) 122,123 122,099 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 100,000 19,200 80,800 4.28% 6/28/2019 N/A (3) 25,371 25,371 Total Committed Loan Repurchase Facilities 1,650,000 550,523 1,099,477 914,280 914,703 Committed Securities Repurchase Facility 400,000 98,762 301,238 2.36% - 2.56% 9/30/2019 N/A (9) 119,600 119,600 Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facility N/A (10) 105,092 N/A (10) 2.39% - 3.69% 4/2018 - 6/2018 N/A (9) 119,969 119,969 (11)(12) Total Repurchase Facilities 2,050,000 754,377 1,400,715 1,153,849 1,154,272 Revolving Credit Facility 241,430 — 241,430 NA 2/11/2019 (13) N/A (14) N/A (14) N/A (14) Mortgage Loan Financing 683,487 683,487 — 4.25% - 6.75% 2020 - 2028 N/A (15) 895,786 1,056,848 (16) CLO Debt 683,095 683,095 (17) — 2.67% - 5.39% 2021-2034 N/A (18) 881,719 882,114 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 2,815 2,815 — 17.00% 6/6/2018 N/A (3) 2,815 2,815 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,933,522 1,348,000 585,522 0.87% - 2.74% 2018 - 2024 N/A (19) 1,827,338 1,830,545 (20) Senior Unsecured Notes 1,166,201 1,152,834 (21) — 5.250% - 5.875% 2021 - 2025 N/A N/A (22) N/A (22) N/A (22) Total Debt Obligations $ 6,760,550 $ 4,624,608 $ 2,227,667 $ 4,761,507 $ 4,926,594 (1) March 2018 LIBOR rates are used to calculate interest rates for floating rate debt. (2) Two additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. No new advances are permitted after the initial maturity date. (3) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and senior and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (4) Three additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. (5) One additional 364 -day periods at Company’s option and one additional 364 -day period with Bank’s consent. (6) First mortgage and mezzanine commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (7) One additional 12 -month extension period and two additional 6 -month extension periods at Company’s option. (8) First mortgage commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (9) Commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such securities. (10) Represents uncommitted securities repurchase facilities for which there is no committed amount subject to future advances. (11) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $2.6 million of restricted securities. (12) Includes $6.0 million of securities purchased in the secondary market of the Company’s October 2017 CLO issuance. These securities are not included in real estate securities, available-for-sale but were rather considered a retirement of CLO Debt. (13) Two additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. (14) The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and secured by equity pledges in certain Company subsidiaries. (15) Real estate. (16) Using undepreciated carrying value of commercial real estate to approximate fair value. (17) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $5.4 million at March 31, 2018 . (18) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (19) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and investment grade commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans and securities. (20) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $9.9 million of restricted securities. (21) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $13.4 million at March 31, 2018 . (22) The obligations under the senior unsecured notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. December 31, 2017 Debt Obligations Committed Financing Debt Obligations Outstanding Committed but Unfunded Interest Rate at December 31, 2017(1) Current Term Maturity Remaining Extension Options Eligible Collateral Carrying Amount of Collateral Fair Value of Collateral Committed Loan Repurchase Facility $ 600,000 $ 120,493 $ 479,507 3.23% - 3.98% 10/1/2020 (2) (3) $ 160,031 $ 159,568 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 450,000 183,111 266,889 3.63% - 4.48% 5/24/2018 (4) (3) 333,647 335,076 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 300,000 63,007 236,993 3.73% - 4.73% 4/10/2018 (5) (6) 125,379 125,975 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 200,000 32,042 167,958 4.25% - 4.50% 2/29/2020 (7) (8) 48,045 48,045 Committed Loan Repurchase Facility 100,000 — 100,000 NA 6/28/2019 N/A (3) — — Total Committed Loan Repurchase Facilities 1,650,000 398,653 1,251,347 667,102 668,664 Committed Securities Repurchase Facility 400,000 — 400,000 NA 9/30/2019 N/A (9) — — Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facility N/A (10) 74,757 N/A (10) 1.65% - 3.31% 1/2018 - 3/2018 N/A (9) 86,322 86,322 (11) Total Repurchase Facilities 2,050,000 473,410 1,651,347 753,424 754,986 Revolving Credit Facility 241,430 — 241,430 NA 2/11/2018 (4) N/A (12) N/A (14) N/A (14) Mortgage Loan Financing 692,696 692,696 — 4.25% - 6.75% 2018 - 2027 N/A (13) 911,034 1,066,708 (14) CLO Debt 688,479 688,479 (15 ) — 2.36% - 5.08% 2021-2034 N/A (16) 880,385 881,576 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 3,107 3,107 — 17.00% 6/6/2018 N/A (3) 3,107 3,107 Borrowings from the FHLB 2,000,000 1,370,000 630,000 0.87% - 2.74% 2018 - 2024 N/A (17) 1,777,597 1,783,210 (18) Senior Unsecured Notes 1,166,201 1,152,134 (19) — 5.250% - 5.875% 2021 - 2025 N/A N/A (20) N/A (20) N/A (20) Total Debt Obligations $ 6,841,913 $ 4,379,826 $ 2,522,777 $ 4,325,547 $ 4,489,587 (1) December 31, 2017 LIBOR rates are used to calculate interest rates for floating rate debt. (2) Two additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. No new advances are permitted after the initial maturity date. (3) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and senior and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (4) Three additional 12 -month periods at Company’s option. (5) Two additional 364 -day periods at Company’s option and one additional 364 -day period with Bank’s consent. (6) First mortgage and mezzanine commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (7) One additional 12 -month extension period and two additional 6 -month extension periods at Company’s option. (8) First mortgage commercial real estate loans. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (9) Commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such securities. (10) Represents uncommitted securities repurchase facilities for which there is no committed amount subject to future advances. (11) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $26.7 million of restricted securities. (12) The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and secured by equity pledges in certain Company subsidiaries. (13) Real estate. (14) Using undepreciated carrying value of commercial real estate to approximate fair value. (15) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $6.0 million at December 31, 2017 . (16) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and pari passu interests therein. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans. (17) First mortgage commercial real estate loans and investment grade commercial real estate securities. It does not include the real estate collateralizing such loans and securities. (18) As more fully described in Note 4 , certain securities which were purchased from the LCCM LC-26 securitization trust are restricted. Includes $10.1 million of restricted securities. (19) Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $14.1 million at December 31, 2017 . (20) The obligations under the senior unsecured notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.
Schedule of contractual payments under all borrowings by maturity	The following schedule reflects the Company’s contractual payments under all borrowings by maturity ($ in thousands): Period ending December 31, Borrowings by Maturity(1) 2018 (last 9 months) $ 1,076,682 2019 474,749 2020 552,290 2021 612,634 2022 656,768 Thereafter 1,263,918 Subtotal $ 4,637,041 Debt issuance costs included in senior unsecured notes (13,366 ) Debt issuance costs included in CLO debt (5,373 ) Premiums included in mortgage loan financing(2) 6,306 Total 4,624,608 (1) Contractual payments under current maturities, some of which are subject to extensions. The maturities listed above for 2018 relate to debt obligations that are subject to existing Company controlled extension options for one or more additional one-year periods or could be refinanced by other existing facilities as of March 31, 2018 . (2) Deferred gains on intercompany loans, secured by our own real estate, sold into securitizations. Premium is amortized as a reduction to interest expense.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR37

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of fair value	The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Weighted Average Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Fair Value Fair Value Method Yield % Remaining Maturity/Duration (years) Assets: CMBS(1) $ 983,104 $ 991,436 $ 982,284 Internal model, third-party inputs 2.89 % 2.93 CMBS interest-only(1) 2,492,711 (2) 79,162 79,035 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.46 % 2.99 GNMA interest-only(3) 165,307 (2) 4,540 3,975 Internal model, third-party inputs 6.60 % 4.04 Agency securities(1) 706 727 698 Internal model, third-party inputs 1.77 % 2.78 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,472 33,757 34,113 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.62 % 5.50 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,550,544 3,528,185 3,532,369 Discounted Cash Flow(4) 7.34 % 1.59 Provision for loan losses N/A (7,000 ) (7,000 ) (5) N/A N/A Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 274,090 273,636 279,372 Internal model, third-party inputs(6) 5.09 % 9.71 FHLB stock(7) 77,915 77,915 77,915 (7) 4.25 % N/A Nonhedge derivatives(1)(8) 713,900 N/A 92 Counterparty quotations N/A 0.25 Liabilities: Repurchase agreements - short-term 491,939 491,939 491,939 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.25 % 0.23 Repurchase agreements - long-term 262,438 262,438 262,438 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 2.60 % 1.89 Mortgage loan financing 695,163 683,487 668,790 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 4.91 % 2.71 CLO debt 683,095 683,095 683,095 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.64 % 10.47 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 2,815 2,815 2,815 Discounted Cash Flow(11) 17.00 % 0.18 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,348,000 1,348,000 1,326,100 Discounted Cash Flow 1.82 % 2.44 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 1,152,834 1,150,860 Broker quotations, pricing services 5.39 % 5.03 (1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in equity. (2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral. (3) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. (4) Fair value for floating rate mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk ( 30 days ) and no significant change in credit risk. Fair value for fixed rate mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing. (5) Fair value is estimated to equal par value. (6) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing. (7) Fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s captive insurance subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par. (8) The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts. (9) Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities and CLO debt is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions. If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly. There are no impairments on any positions. (10) For repurchase agreements - long term and mortgage loan financing, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows at current market rates. If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly. There are no impairments on any positions. (11) Fair value for Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable approximates amortized cost as this is a loan participation to a third party. December 31, 2017 Weighted Average Outstanding Face Amount Amortized Cost Basis Fair Value Fair Value Method Yield % Remaining Maturity/Duration (years) Assets: CMBS(1) $ 945,167 $ 954,397 $ 953,499 Internal model, third-party inputs 2.79 % 2.89 CMBS interest-only(1) 3,140,297 (2) 112,609 113,071 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.16 % 3.08 GNMA interest-only(3) 172,916 (2) 5,245 4,477 Internal model, third-party inputs 6.70 % 4.18 Agency securities(1) 720 743 728 Internal model, third-party inputs 1.80 % 2.94 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,745 34,386 34,742 Internal model, third-party inputs 3.62 % 5.66 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost 3,300,709 3,282,462 3,292,035 Discounted Cash Flow(4) 7.18 % 1.61 Provision for loan losses N/A (4,000 ) (4,000 ) (5) N/A N/A Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 232,527 230,180 236,428 Internal model, third-party inputs(6) 4.88 % 8.17 FHLB stock(7) 77,915 77,915 77,915 (7) 4.25 % N/A Nonhedge derivatives(1)(8) 594,140 N/A 888 Counterparty quotations N/A 0.24 Liabilities: Repurchase agreements - short-term 371,427 371,427 371,427 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.19 % 0.35 Repurchase agreements - long-term 101,983 101,983 101,983 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 2.62 % 2.64 Mortgage loan financing 692,394 692,696 693,055 Discounted Cash Flow(10) 4.91 % 6.81 CLO debt 688,479 688,479 688,479 Discounted Cash Flow(9) 3.40 % 10.77 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 3,107 3,107 3,107 Discounted Cash Flow(11) 17.00 % 0.43 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,370,000 1,370,000 1,369,544 Discounted Cash Flow 1.61 % 2.49 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 1,152,134 1,187,187 Broker quotations, pricing services 5.39 % 5.28 Nonhedge derivatives(1)(8) 54,160 N/A 2,606 Counterparty quotations N/A 2.44
Summary of financial assets and liabilities, both reported at fair value on a recurring basis or amortized cost/par	The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Financial Instruments Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: CMBS(1) $ 983,104 $ — $ — $ 982,284 $ 982,284 CMBS interest-only(1) 2,492,711 (2) — — 79,035 79,035 GNMA interest-only(3) 165,307 (2) — — 3,975 3,975 Agency securities(1) 706 — — 698 698 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,472 — — 34,113 34,113 Nonhedge derivatives(4) 713,900 — 92 — 92 $ — $ 92 $ 1,100,105 $ 1,100,197 Financial Instruments Not Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries $ 3,550,544 $ — $ — $ 3,532,369 $ 3,532,369 Provision for loan losses N/A — — (7,000 ) (7,000 ) Mortgage loan receivable held for sale 274,090 — — 279,372 279,372 FHLB stock 77,915 — — 77,915 77,915 $ — $ — $ 3,882,656 $ 3,882,656 Liabilities: 0 Repurchase agreements - short-term 491,939 $ — $ — $ 491,939 $ 491,939 Repurchase agreements - long-term 262,438 — — 262,438 262,438 Mortgage loan financing 695,163 — — 668,790 668,790 CLO debt 683,095 — — 683,095 683,095 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 2,815 — — 2,815 2,815 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,348,000 — — 1,326,100 1,326,100 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 — — 1,150,860 1,150,860 $ — $ — $ 4,586,037 $ 4,586,037 (1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in equity. (2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral. (3) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. (4) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts. December 31, 2017 Financial Instruments Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: CMBS(1) $ 945,167 $ — $ — $ 953,499 $ 953,499 CMBS interest-only(1) 3,140,297 (2) — — 113,071 113,071 GNMA interest-only(3) 172,916 (2) — — 4,477 4,477 Agency securities(1) 720 — — 728 728 GNMA permanent securities(1) 33,745 — — 34,742 34,742 Nonhedge derivatives(4) 594,140 — 888 — 888 $ — $ 888 $ 1,106,517 $ 1,107,405 Liabilities: Nonhedge derivatives(4) $ 54,160 $ — $ 2,606 $ — $ 2,606 Financial Instruments Not Reported at Fair Value on Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Outstanding Face Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, net, at amortized cost: Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries $ 3,300,709 $ — $ — $ 3,292,035 $ 3,292,035 Provision for loan losses N/A — — (4,000 ) (4,000 ) Mortgage loan receivables held for sale 232,527 — — 236,428 236,428 FHLB stock 77,915 — — 77,915 77,915 $ — $ — $ 3,602,378 $ 3,602,378 Liabilities: 0 Repurchase agreements - short-term 371,427 $ — $ — $ 371,427 $ 371,427 Repurchase agreements - long-term 101,983 — — 101,983 101,983 Revolving credit facility — — — — — Mortgage loan financing 692,394 — — 693,055 693,055 Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable 688,479 — — 688,479 688,479 Liability for transfers not considered sales 3,107 — — 3,107 3,107 Borrowings from the FHLB 1,370,000 — — 1,369,544 1,369,544 Senior unsecured notes 1,166,201 — — 1,187,187 1,187,187 $ — $ — $ 4,414,782 $ 4,414,782 (1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in equity. (2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral. (3) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. (4) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the net unrealized gains or losses recorded in current period earnings. The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.
Schedule of changes in Level 3 of financial instruments	The following table summarizes changes in Level 3 financial instruments reported at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial condition for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Level 3 2018 2017 Balance at January 1, $ 1,106,517 $ 2,100,947 Transfer from level 2 — — Purchases 135,058 45,726 Sales (122,356 ) (361,323 ) Paydowns/maturities (2,954 ) (74,285 ) Amortization of premium/discount (6,407 ) (19,357 ) Unrealized gain/(loss) (8,654 ) 4,911 Realized gain/(loss) on sale(1) (1,099 ) 5,361 Balance at March 31, $ 1,100,105 $ 1,701,980 (1) Includes realized losses on securities recorded as other than temporary impairments.
Schedule of quantitative information	The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in our Level 3 measurements for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Financial Instrument Carrying Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Minimum Weighted Average Maximum CMBS (1) $ 982,284 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) — % 3.42 % 21.15 % Duration (years)(5) 0.00 3.20 8.04 CMBS interest-only (1) 79,035 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 2.66 % 3.78 % 6.71 % Duration (years)(5) 0.27 2.91 4.30 Prepayment speed (CPY)(5) 100.00 100.00 100.00 GNMA interest-only (3) 3,975 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (4) — % 12.90 % 80.84 % Duration (years)(5) 0.00 2.38 5.10 Prepayment speed (CPJ)(5) 0.00 12.02 35.00 Agency securities (1) 698 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 1.4 % 2.48 % 2.95 % Duration (years)(5) 0 3.12 4.49 GNMA permanent securities (1) 34,113 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 4 % 81 % 6.91 % Duration (years)(5) 3.03 3.76 6.91 Total $ 1,100,105 (1) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, Agency securities, GNMA construction securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (2) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (3) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. Sensitivity of the Fair Value to Changes in the Unobservable Inputs (4) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. (5) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in either a significantly lower or higher (lower or higher) fair value measurement depending on the structural features of the security in question. December 31, 2017 Financial Instrument Carrying Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Minimum Weighted Average Maximum CMBS (1) $ 953,499 Discounted cash flow Yield (3) 0.61 % 3 % 18.32 % Duration (years)(4) 0.12 3.19 7.84 CMBS interest-only (1) 113,072 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (3) 2.7 % 3.52 % 6.31 % Duration (years)(4) 0.39 3.06 4.46 Prepayment speed (CPY)(4) 100.00 100.00 100.00 GNMA interest-only (3) 4,476 (2) Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 4.46 % 11.85 % 71.88 % Duration (years)(5) 0.44 2.43 5.19 Prepayment speed (CPJ)(5) 5.00 12.19 35.00 Agency securities (1) 728 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 1.4 % 2.16 % 2.52 % Duration (years)(5) 0.00 3.22 4.72 GNMA permanent securities (1) 34,742 Discounted cash flow Yield (4) 2.62 % 3.44 % 6.93 % Duration (years)(5) 1.40 5.75 5.94 Total $ 1,106,517 (1) CMBS, CMBS interest-only securities, GNMA construction securities, and GNMA permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income. (2) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate. (3) Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. Sensitivity of the Fair Value to Changes in the Unobservable Inputs (4) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. (5) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in either a significantly lower or higher (lower or higher) fair value measurement depending on the structural features of the security in question.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of breakdown of the derivatives outstanding	The following is a breakdown of the derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 ($ in thousands): March 31, 2018 Fair Value Remaining Maturity (years) Contract Type Notional Asset(1) Liability(1) Futures 5-year Swap $ 340,900 $ 44 $ — 0.25 10-year Swap 364,600 47 — 0.25 5-year U.S. Treasury Note 8,400 1 — 0.25 Total derivatives $ 713,900 $ 92 $ — (1) Shown as derivative instruments, at fair value, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. December 31, 2017 Fair Value Remaining Maturity (years) Contract Type Notional Asset(1) Liability(1) Futures 5-year Swap 304,300 656 — 0.25 10-year Swap 248,100 133 153 0.25 5-year U.S. Treasury Note 11,400 47 — 0.25 10-year U.S. Treasury Note — — 911 Total futures 563,800 836 1,064 Swaps 3 Month LIBOR(2) 50,000 — 1,542 2.68 Credit Derivatives CDX 34,500 52 — 0.12 Total credit derivatives 34,500 52 — Total derivatives $ 648,300 $ 888 $ 2,606 (1) Shown as derivative instruments, at fair value, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. (2) The Company is paying fixed interest rates on these swaps.
Schedule of net realized gains/(losses) and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on derivatives	The following table indicates the net realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives, by primary underlying risk exposure, as included in net result from derivatives transactions in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Realized Gain/(Loss) Net Result from Derivative Transactions Contract Type Futures $ 320 $ 14,372 $ 14,692 Swaps 1,403 (848 ) 555 Credit Derivatives 49 (337 ) (288 ) Total $ 1,772 $ 13,187 $ 14,959 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Realized Gain/(Loss) Net Result from Derivative Transactions Contract Type Futures $ (5,844 ) $ 4,043 $ (1,801 ) Swaps 301 (279 ) 22 Credit Derivatives (106 ) (96 ) (202 ) Total $ (5,649 ) $ 3,668 $ (1,981 )

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILI39

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Offsetting [Abstract]
Schedule of offsetting of financial assets	As of December 31, 2017 Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized assets Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments Cash collateral received/(posted)(1) Derivatives $ 888 $ — $ 888 $ — $ — $ 888 Total $ 888 $ — $ 888 $ — $ — $ 888 (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2018 Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized assets Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments Cash collateral received/(posted)(1) Derivatives $ 92 $ — $ 92 $ — $ — $ 92 Total $ 92 $ — $ 92 $ — $ — $ 92 (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of offsetting of financial liabilities	As of March 31, 2018 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized liabilities Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of liabilities presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments collateral Cash collateral posted/(received)(1) Derivatives $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Repurchase agreements 754,377 — 754,377 754,377 — — Total $ 754,377 $ — $ 754,377 $ 754,377 $ — $ — (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2017 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities ($ in thousands) Description Gross amounts of recognized liabilities Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of liabilities presented in the balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial instruments collateral Cash collateral posted/(received)(1) Derivatives $ 2,606 $ — $ 2,606 $ — $ 2,606 $ — Repurchase agreements 473,410 — 473,410 473,410 — — Total $ 476,016 $ — $ 476,016 $ 473,410 $ 2,606 $ — (1) Included in restricted cash on consolidated balance sheets.

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS (

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of dividends declared and paid	The following table presents dividends declared (on a per share basis) of Class A common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Declaration Date Dividend per Share February 27, 2018 $ 0.315 Total $ 0.315 March 1, 2017 $ 0.300 Total $ 0.300
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive Income	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the cumulative difference between the fair market value and the amortized cost basis of securities classified as available for sale for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands): Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of Noncontrolling Interests Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) December 31, 2017 $ (212 ) $ 116 $ (96 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (7,528 ) (1,329 ) (8,857 ) Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (143 ) 143 — Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership 3 (3 ) — March 31, 2018 $ (7,880 ) $ (1,073 ) $ (8,953 ) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of Noncontrolling Interests Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) December 31, 2016 $ 1,365 $ 761 $ 2,126 Other comprehensive income (loss) 3,117 1,634 4,751 Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock 403 (403 ) — Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership (51 ) 51 — March 31, 2017 $ 4,834 $ 2,043 $ 6,877

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of the Company's net income and weighted average shares outstanding	The Company’s net income (loss) and weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 consist of the following: ($ in thousands except share amounts) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Basic Net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 13,470 Diluted Net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 19,280 Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 95,187,316 72,871,990 Diluted 95,389,219 109,334,847
Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted net income per share amounts	(In thousands except share amounts) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Class A Common Stock Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 13,470 Denominator: Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding 95,187,316 72,871,990 Basic net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock $ 0.53 $ 0.18 Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Class A Common Stock Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 13,470 Add (deduct) - dilutive effect of: Amounts attributable to operating partnership’s share of Ladder Capital Corp net income (loss) — 5,838 Additional corporate tax (expense) benefit — (28 ) Diluted net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders $ 50,875 $ 19,280 Denominator: Basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding 95,187,316 72,871,990 Add - dilutive effect of: Shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders — 36,340,717 Incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock 201,903 122,140 Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding 95,389,219 109,334,847 Diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock $ 0.53 $ 0.18

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation Plans Summary	The following table summarizes the impact on the consolidated statement of operations of the various stock based compensation plans described in this note ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Stock Based Compensation Expense: Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2015 With Respect to 2014 Performance $ 172 $ 623 Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2016 With Respect to 2015 Performance 322 784 Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2017 With Respect to 2016 Performance(1) 622 5,196 Other 2017 Restricted Stock Awards(1) 105 91 Annual Incentive Awards Granted in 2017 With Respect to 2017 Performance(1) 1,117 — 2018 Restricted Stock Awards 42 — Other Employee/Director Awards 20 559 Total Stock Based Compensation Expense $ 2,400 $ 7,253 Phantom Equity Investment Plan $ — $ 261 Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan $ 427 $ 262 Bonus Expense $ 10,140 $ 3,103 (1) Includes immediate vesting of retirement eligible employees, including Brian Harris.
Summary of the grants	A summary of the grants is presented below ($ in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Number Weighted Average Fair Value Number Weighted Average Fair Value Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted) 25,370 $ 375 832,408 $ 11,616 Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted) dividends — — 15,560 216 Stock Options — — — — Amortization to compensation expense Ladder compensation expense $ (2,400 ) $ (7,254 ) Total amortization to compensation expense $ (2,400 ) $ (7,254 )
Schedule of Nonvested Shares Activity	The table below presents the number of unvested shares and outstanding stock options at March 31, 2017 and changes during 2017 of the (i) Class A Common stock and Stock Options of Ladder Capital Corp granted under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and (ii) Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH granted under the 2008 Plan, which were subsequently converted to LP Units of LCFH in connection with the IPO: Restricted Stock Stock Options Nonvested/Outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,475,865 982,135 Granted 847,968 — Exercised — Vested (1,423,934 ) Forfeited — — Expired — Nonvested/Outstanding at March 31, 2017 899,899 982,135 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 752,017 The table below presents the number of unvested shares and outstanding stock options at March 31, 2018 and changes during 2018 of the (i) Class A Common stock and Stock Options of Ladder Capital Corp granted under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan: Restricted Stock Stock Options Nonvested/Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,252,365 982,135 Granted 25,370 — Exercised — Vested (117,777 ) Forfeited (11,169 ) — Expired — Nonvested/Outstanding at March 31, 2018 1,148,789 982,135 Exercisable at March 31, 2018 929,701

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum rental payments	The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under the above operating leases ($ in thousands): Period Ending December 31, Amount 2018 (last 9 months) $ 892 2019 1,180 2020 1,180 2021 1,180 2022 99 Thereafter — Total $ 4,531

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Company's performance evaluation by segment	The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment ($ in thousands): Loans Securities Real Estate(1) Corporate/Other(2) Company Total Three months ended March 31, 2018 Interest income $ 70,009 $ 8,014 $ 5 $ 178 $ 78,206 Interest expense (13,566 ) (856 ) (7,854 ) (22,437 ) (44,713 ) Net interest income (expense) 56,443 7,158 (7,849 ) (22,259 ) 33,493 Provision for loan losses (3,000 ) — — — (3,000 ) Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 53,443 7,158 (7,849 ) (22,259 ) 30,493 Operating lease income — — 24,560 — 24,560 Tenant recoveries — — 3,577 — 3,577 Sale of loans, net 4,888 — — — 4,888 Realized gain on securities — (1,099 ) — — (1,099 ) Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities — 204 — — 204 Realized gain (loss) on sale of real estate, net — — 31,010 — 31,010 Fee and other income 3,063 — 1,782 1,407 6,252 Net result from derivative transactions 6,889 8,070 — — 14,959 Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — — 52 — 52 Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt (69 ) — — — (69 ) Total other income (expense) 14,771 7,175 60,981 1,407 84,334 Salaries and employee benefits — — — (17,096 ) (17,096 ) Operating expenses 86 — — (5,634 ) (5,548 ) Real estate operating expenses — — (8,817 ) (8,817 ) Fee expense (616 ) (110 ) (117 ) — (843 ) Depreciation and amortization — — (10,804 ) (19 ) (10,823 ) Total costs and expenses (530 ) (110 ) (19,738 ) (22,749 ) (43,127 ) Tax (expense) benefit — — — (3,902 ) (3,902 ) Segment profit (loss) $ 67,684 $ 14,223 $ 33,394 $ (47,503 ) $ 67,798 Total assets as of March 31, 2018 $ 3,794,821 $ 1,100,105 $ 1,015,423 $ 320,945 $ 6,231,294 Loans Securities Real Estate(1) Corporate/Other(2) Company Total Three months ended March 31, 2017 Interest income $ 44,297 $ 13,208 $ 3 $ 4 $ 57,512 Interest expense (6,253 ) (1,853 ) (6,550 ) (16,759 ) (31,415 ) Net interest income (expense) 38,044 11,355 (6,547 ) (16,755 ) 26,097 Provision for loan losses — — — — — Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 38,044 11,355 (6,547 ) (16,755 ) 26,097 Operating lease income — — 19,630 — 19,630 Tenant recoveries — — 1,579 — 1,579 Sale of loans, net (999 ) — — — (999 ) Realized gain on securities — 5,361 — — 5,361 Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities — 159 — — 159 Realized gain on sale of real estate, net — — 2,331 — 2,331 Fee and other income 1,621 — 1,973 872 4,466 Net result from derivative transactions (1,681 ) (300 ) — — (1,981 ) Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — — (74 ) — (74 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — — (54 ) (54 ) Total other income (1,059 ) 5,220 25,439 818 30,418 Salaries and employee benefits (1,000 ) — — (15,042 ) (16,042 ) Operating expenses 43 — — (5,522 ) (5,479 ) Real estate operating expenses — — (7,454 ) — (7,454 ) Fee expense (535 ) (94 ) (64 ) — (693 ) Depreciation and amortization — — (8,569 ) (23 ) (8,592 ) Total costs and expenses (1,492 ) (94 ) (16,087 ) (20,587 ) (38,260 ) Income tax (expense) benefit — — — 1,375 1,375 Segment profit (loss) $ 35,493 $ 16,481 $ 2,805 $ (35,149 ) $ 19,630 Total assets as of December 31, 2017 $ 3,508,642 $ 1,106,517 $ 1,067,482 $ 342,974 $ 6,025,615 (1) Includes the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures that held real estate of $34.6 million and $35.4 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. (2) Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to consolidated Company totals. This caption also includes the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and strategic investments that are not related to the other reportable segments above, including the Company’s investment in FHLB stock of $77.9 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s deferred tax asset (liability) of $(5.9) million and $(5.7) million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively and the Company’s senior unsecured notes of $1.2 billion and $1.2 billion as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (De

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (Details)	Mar. 31, 2018
LCFH | LCFH
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Ownership interest in LCFH	88.00%

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI46

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Reduction in depreciation and amortization		$ (10,823)	$ (8,592)
Mortgage loans on real estate, transfered to securitization	$ 625,700
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(65,118)	(243,179)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(182,106)	229,580
Increase in tenant real estate tax recoveries on net lease property		$ 1,100
Out-of-Period Adjustment Related to Prior Years
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Reduction in depreciation and amortization			$ 800

CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTERES47

CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Details) - CLO - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 886,146	$ 884,637
Total liabilities	691,887	690,755
Net equity in VIEs (eliminated in consolidation)	194,260	193,882
Total equity	194,260	193,882
Total liabilities and equity	886,147	884,637
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets	881,719	880,385
Accrued interest receivable
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets	4,427	4,252
Senior and unsecured debt obligations
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total liabilities	690,507	689,961
Accrued expenses
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total liabilities	$ 1,379	$ 794

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Sch

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Schedule of Mortgage Loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 3,824,634		$ 3,533,236
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)	[1]	(4,000)
Carrying Value	$ 3,794,821		$ 3,508,642
Weighted Average Yield (as a percent)	7.19%		7.03%
Remaining Maturity (years)	2 years 2 months 4 days		2 years 14 days
Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 3,550,544		$ 3,300,709
Carrying Value	$ 3,528,185		$ 3,282,462
Weighted Average Yield (as a percent)	7.34%		7.18%
Remaining Maturity (years)	1 year 7 months 2 days		1 year 7 months 9 days
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 3,550,544		$ 3,300,709
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)		(4,000)	$ (4,000)	$ (4,000)
Carrying Value	3,521,185		3,278,462
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	274,090		232,527
Carrying Value	$ 273,636		$ 230,180
Weighted Average Yield (as a percent)	5.09%		4.88%
Remaining Maturity (years)	9 years 8 months 15 days		8 years 2 months 1 day
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Add

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Additional Information (Details)	Jun. 29, 2017USD ($)loan	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)loan		Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)loan
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables	$ 625,700,000
Outstanding Face Amount		$ 3,824,634,000		$ 3,533,236,000
Risk retention requirement, amount	$ 12,900,000
Risk retention requirement, percentage	2.00%
Sold, horizontal interest percentage	3.00%
Controlling classes, percentage	98.00%
Purchase, not recognized for accounting purposes	$ 62,700,000
Gain on sale				26,100,000
Liability for transfers not considered sales				78,800,000
Unamortized discounts included in mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost		400,000		$ 200,000
Number of mortgage loans impaired | loan				0
Accrued and unpaid interest receivable		27,225,000	[1]	$ 25,875,000
Provision for loss resulting from on-going bankruptcy proceedings		2,700,000
First mortgage loans
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan	34
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 549,000,000	3,391,782,000		3,140,788,000
Carrying Value	$ 547,700,000
Intercompany loans held-for-investment
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan	23
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 76,700,000
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount		3,550,544,000		3,300,709,000
Loans receivable with fixed rates of interest		$ 800,000,000		$ 700,000,000
Percentage of loans receivable with fixed rates of interest		22.80%		22.00%
Loans receivable with variable rates of interest		$ 2,700,000,000		$ 2,600,000,000
Loans receivable with variable rates of interest, percentage		77.20%		78.00%
Reserve based on targeted percentage level in portfolio		$ 300,000
Number or loans in default | loan		2
Loans in default, carrying value		$ 26,900,000
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount		274,090,000		$ 232,527,000
Loans receivable with fixed rates of interest		$ 273,600,000		$ 230,200,000
Percentage of loans receivable with fixed rates of interest		100.00%		100.00%
Loan on non-accrual status
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Loans nonaccrual status, amount				$ 0
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Mor

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Mortgage Loan Receivables by Loan Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 29, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 3,824,634	$ 3,533,236
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)	(4,000)		$ (4,000)	$ (4,000)
Carrying Value	3,794,821	3,508,642
First mortgage loans
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	3,391,782	3,140,788	$ 549,000
Carrying value	3,370,086	3,123,268
Mezzanine loans
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	158,762	159,921
Carrying value	158,099	159,194
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	3,550,544	3,300,709
Carrying value	3,528,185	3,282,462
Carrying Value	3,521,185	3,278,462
First mortgage loans
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	274,090	232,527
Carrying Value	273,636	230,180
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	274,090	232,527
Carrying Value	$ 273,636	$ 230,180

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Act

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Activity in Loan Portfolio (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Activity in loan portfolio
Balance at the beginning of the period, provision for loan losses		$ (4,000)
Realized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage loan receivables held for sale		(4,888)	$ 999
Loan loss provision		(3,000)	0
Balance at the end of the period, provision for loan losses	[1]	(7,000)
Loans held for sale transferred loan held for investment, book value		57,600	120,000
Loans held for sale transferred to loans held for investments, fair value		$ 55,400	$ 119,900
Loans from held for sale transferred to portfolio loans, remaining maturity		2 years 6 months 7 days	3 years
Mortgage loans held by consolidated subsidiaries
Activity in loan portfolio
Balance at the beginning of the period		$ 3,282,462	$ 2,000,095
Origination of mortgage loan receivables		434,632	249,829
Purchases of mortgage loan receivables		0
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables		(249,106)	(68,251)
Realized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage loan receivables held for sale		0	0
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables		0
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale		55,403	119,952
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees		4,794	2,468
Loan loss provision		0
Balance at the end of the period		3,528,185	2,304,093
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Activity in loan portfolio
Balance at the beginning of the period, provision for loan losses		(4,000)	(4,000)
Transfer Of Loans Held For Sale To (From) Portfolio Loans			0
Loan loss provision		(3,000)
Balance at the end of the period, provision for loan losses		(7,000)	(4,000)
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Activity in loan portfolio
Balance at the beginning of the period		230,180	357,882
Origination of mortgage loan receivables		532,878	279,898
Purchases of mortgage loan receivables		0
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables		(133)	(247)
Realized (gain) loss on sale of mortgage loan receivables held for sale		(4,888)	999
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables		(438,774)
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale		(55,403)	(119,952)
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees		0	0
Loan loss provision		0
Balance at the end of the period		273,636	516,582
Realized losses on loans recorded as other than temporary impairments		$ 500	$ 1,000
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Pro

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES - Provision for Loan Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Provision for loan losses at beginning of period	$ 4,000	$ 4,000
Provision for loan losses	3,000	0
Provision for loan losses at end of period	$ 7,000	$ 4,000

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Summar

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Summary of Securities (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)securities		Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)securities	Jun. 29, 2017USD ($)
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 3,675,300		$ 4,292,845
Amortized Cost Basis	1,109,622		1,107,380
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,133		4,296
Gross Unrealized Losses	(10,650)		(5,159)
Carrying Value	$ 1,100,105	[1]	$ 1,106,517
Number of Securities | securities	140		142
Weighted Average Coupon %	1.54%		1.37%
Weighted Average Yield %	2.96%		2.87%
Remaining Duration (years)	3 years 7 days		3 years
Risk retention requirement, amount				$ 12,900
CMBS
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 983,104		$ 945,167
Amortized Cost Basis	991,436		954,397
Gross Unrealized Gains	331		2,748
Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,483)		(3,646)
Carrying Value	$ 982,284		$ 953,499
Number of Securities | securities	98		96
Weighted Average Coupon %	3.34%		3.28%
Weighted Average Yield %	2.89%		2.79%
Remaining Duration (years)	2 years 11 months 4 days		2 years 10 months 20 days
Risk retention requirement, amount	$ 11,500		$ 11,700
CMBS interest-only
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	2,492,711		3,140,297
Amortized Cost Basis	79,162		112,609
Gross Unrealized Gains	192		796
Gross Unrealized Losses	(319)		(334)
Carrying Value	$ 79,035		$ 113,071
Number of Securities | securities	21		25
Weighted Average Coupon %	0.87%		0.81%
Weighted Average Yield %	3.46%		3.16%
Remaining Duration (years)	2 years 11 months 26 days		3 years 29 days
Risk retention requirement, amount	$ 1,000		$ 1,100
GNMA interest-only
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	165,307		172,916
Amortized Cost Basis	4,540		5,245
Gross Unrealized Gains	142		157
Gross Unrealized Losses	(707)		(925)
Carrying Value	$ 3,975		$ 4,477
Number of Securities | securities	13		13
Weighted Average Coupon %	0.57%		0.58%
Weighted Average Yield %	6.60%		6.70%
Remaining Duration (years)	4 years 14 days		4 years 2 months 4 days
Agency securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 706		$ 720
Amortized Cost Basis	727		743
Gross Unrealized Gains	0		0
Gross Unrealized Losses	(29)		(15)
Carrying Value	$ 698		$ 728
Number of Securities | securities	2		2
Weighted Average Coupon %	2.80%		2.82%
Weighted Average Yield %	1.77%		1.80%
Remaining Duration (years)	2 years 9 months 10 days		2 years 11 months 8 days
GNMA permanent securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 33,472		$ 33,745
Amortized Cost Basis	33,757		34,386
Gross Unrealized Gains	468		595
Gross Unrealized Losses	(112)		(239)
Carrying Value	$ 34,113		$ 34,742
Number of Securities | securities	6		6
Weighted Average Coupon %	3.97%		3.98%
Weighted Average Yield %	3.62%		3.62%
Remaining Duration (years)	5 years 6 months		5 years 7 months 27 days
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Securi

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Securities by Remaining Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Within 1 year	$ 292,312		$ 286,595
1-5 years	600,994		663,243
5-10 years	206,790		156,668
After 10 years	9		11
Fair value of real estate securities	1,100,105	[1]	1,106,517
CMBS
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Within 1 year	291,904		285,982
1-5 years	516,442		544,278
5-10 years	173,938		123,239
After 10 years	0		0
Fair value of real estate securities	982,284		953,499
CMBS interest-only
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Within 1 year	334		537
1-5 years	78,701		112,534
5-10 years	0		0
After 10 years	0		0
Fair value of real estate securities	79,035		113,071
GNMA interest-only
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Within 1 year	74		76
1-5 years	3,440		3,906
5-10 years	452		484
After 10 years	9		11
Fair value of real estate securities	3,975		4,477
Agency securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Within 1 year	0		0
1-5 years	698		728
5-10 years	0		0
After 10 years	0		0
Fair value of real estate securities	698		728
GNMA permanent securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Within 1 year	0		0
1-5 years	1,713		1,797
5-10 years	32,400		32,945
After 10 years	0		0
Fair value of real estate securities	$ 34,113		$ 34,742
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Additi

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Other than temporary impairment losses included in consolidated statements of income	$ (1)	$ (0.4)

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE56

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Schedule of Real Estate Portfolio (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Real estate and related lease intangibles, net
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ (165,874)		$ (161,063)
Real estate and related lease intangibles, net	980,859	[1]	1,032,041
Other liabilities
Real estate and related lease intangibles, net
Below market lease intangibles, net (other liabilities)	(42,000)		(42,607)
In-place leases and other intangibles
Real estate and related lease intangibles, net
Real estate	179,418		189,490
Land
Real estate and related lease intangibles, net
Real estate	173,811		213,992
Building
Real estate and related lease intangibles, net
Real estate	$ 793,504		$ 789,622
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE57

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization Expense on Real Estate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Real Estate [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 7,786	$ 5,720
Amortization expense	3,018	2,849
Total real estate depreciation and amortization expense	10,804	8,569
Depreciation on corporate fixed assets	$ 19	$ 23

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE58

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets	$ 179,400		$ 189,500
Accumulated amortization	61,100		60,900
Net intangible assets	118,300		128,600
Unamortized favorable/unfavorable lease intangibles	6,100		8,900
Net increase in operating lease income, amortization of below market lease intangibles	600	$ 300
Unbilled rent receivables	700		900
Unencumbered real estates	96,500		$ 128,700
Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets acquired		34 years 2 months 12 days
Revenue recorded from acquisitions		$ 36
Earnings (losses) recorded from acquisitions		36
Net loss	(300)
Above Market Leases
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net reduction in operating lease income, amortization of above market leases	$ (200)	$ (300)

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE59

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Expected Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total	$ 118,300	$ 128,600
In-place leases intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2018 (Last 9 months)	7,049
2,019	9,389
2,020	9,249
2,021	8,637
2,022	6,359
Thereafter	72,296
Total	$ 112,979

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE60

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Future Minimum Rental Payments Receivable (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Real Estate [Abstract]
2018 (Last 9 months)	$ 75,456
2,019	95,873
2,020	88,398
2,021	86,142
2,022	80,847
Thereafter	564,298
Total	$ 991,014

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE61

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Schedule of Real Estate Properties Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price	$ 24,466	$ 3,892
Net Lease | Carmi, IL
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price		$ 1,411
Ownership Interest (percent)		100.00%
Net Lease | Peoria, IL
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price		$ 1,183
Ownership Interest (percent)		100.00%
Net Lease | Ridgedale, MO
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price		$ 1,298
Ownership Interest (percent)		100.00%
Diversified | Lithia Springs, GA
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price	$ 24,466
Ownership Interest (percent)	70.60%

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REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Schedule of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Real Estate [Abstract]
Land	$ 2,939	$ 744
Building	21,527	2,777
Intangibles	0	559
Below Market Lease Intangibles	0	(188)
Purchase Price	$ 24,466	$ 3,892

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE63

REAL ESTATE AND RELATED LEASE INTANGIBLES, NET - Real Estate Properties Sold (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)property		Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)property	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds	$ 87,885	[1]	$ 6,325
Net Book Value	980,859	[2]		$ 1,032,041
Realized Gain/(Loss)	31,010		2,331
2018 Disposal Properties
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds	97,513
Net Book Value	66,504
Realized Gain/(Loss)	31,009
2018 Disposal Properties | Condominium | Las Vegas, NV
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds	1,811
Net Book Value	732
Realized Gain/(Loss)	$ 1,079
Properties | property	0
Units Sold | property	2
Units Remaining | property	11
2018 Disposal Properties | Condominium | Miami, FL
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds	$ 2,263
Net Book Value	1,792
Realized Gain/(Loss)	$ 471
Properties | property	0
Units Sold | property	8
Units Remaining | property	40
2018 Disposal Properties | Diversified | El Monte, CA
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds	$ 71,807
Net Book Value	52,610
Realized Gain/(Loss)	$ 19,197
Properties | property	1
Units Sold | property	0
Units Remaining | property	0
2018 Disposal Properties | Diversified | Richmond, VA
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds	$ 21,632
Net Book Value	11,370
Realized Gain/(Loss)	$ 10,262
Properties | property	1
Units Sold | property	0
Units Remaining | property	0
2017 Disposal Properties
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds			6,325
Net Book Value			3,994
Realized Gain/(Loss)			2,331
2017 Disposal Properties | Condominium | Las Vegas, NV
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds			4,200
Net Book Value			2,320
Realized Gain/(Loss)			$ 1,880
Properties | property			0
Units Sold | property			12
Units Remaining | property			47
2017 Disposal Properties | Condominium | Miami, FL
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net Sales Proceeds			$ 2,125
Net Book Value			1,674
Realized Gain/(Loss)			$ 451
Properties | property			0
Units Sold | property			6
Units Remaining | property			82
[1]	Includes cash proceeds received in the current year that relate to prior year sales of real estate of $1.4 million.
[2]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED 64

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES - Additional Information (Details)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)property		Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 07, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 22, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		$ 34,564,000	[1]		$ 35,441,000
Proceeds from distribution of investment		1,250,000		$ 0
Expenses from investment		3,572,000		5,798,000
Committed amount on credit agreement		450,000,000
Grace Lake JV, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		3,925,000			4,908,000
Percentage of equity kicker received with right to convert upon capital event	25.00%
Proceeds from distribution of investment		$ 1,300,000
Preferred return used to determine distribution of excess cash flow (as a percent)		8.25%
Percentage of distribution of all excess cash flows and all disposition proceeds upon any sale entitled after consideration of preferred return and return of equity remaining in the property to operating partner		25.00%
Percentage of investment of operating partner		81.00%
Grace Lake JV, LLC | LP Units
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)							19.00%
Grace Lake JV, LLC | Limited liability company
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)		19.00%
24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		$ 30,639,000			30,533,000
Ownership interest (as a percent)						73.80%
Amount contributed						$ 31,100,000
Profit multiplier ratio						1.70
Ownership percentage after achievement of profit multiplier ratio						50.00%
Expenses from investment		200,000		300,000
Interest costs capitalized		300,000		$ 200,000
24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC | Operating Partner
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)						26.20%
Ownership percentage after achievement of profit multiplier ratio						50.00%
24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC | Co-venturer
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Loans payable outstanding from unconsolidated joint venture		39,000,000			$ 36,500,000
24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC | Co-venturer | Construction Loan
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Committed amount on credit agreement		50,465,000
Outstanding amount under credit agreement		39,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity under credit agreement		$ 0
Apartment Building | 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties | property		31
Number of real estate properties, under contract | property		11
Real estate properties, under contract		$ 30,400,000
Real estate properties, under contract, deposit		10.00%
Other | 24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties | property		1
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED 65

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES - Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 34,564	[1]	$ 35,441
Grace Lake JV, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	3,925		4,908
24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 30,639		$ 30,533
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED 66

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES - Summary of Allocated Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 52	$ (74)
Grace Lake JV, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	267	238
24 Second Avenue Holdings LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ (215)	$ (312)

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED 67

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES - Results from Operations of the Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Financial Position
Total assets	$ 153,122		$ 154,979
Total liabilities	110,291		108,119
Partners’/members’ capital	42,831		$ 46,860
Results from Operations
Total revenues	4,349	$ 3,791
Total expenses	3,572	5,798
Net income (loss)	$ 777	$ (2,007)

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Schedul

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Schedule of Company's Debt Obligations (Details)	Mar. 21, 2017Extension	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)Extension	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)Extension	Dec. 21, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 17, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 22, 2017USD ($)
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Debt Obligations Outstanding		$ 754,377,000	$ 473,410,000
Debt obligations		4,624,608,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		0	0
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		1,650,000,000	1,650,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		550,523,000	398,653,000
Committed but Unfunded		1,099,477,000	1,251,347,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		914,280,000	667,102,000
Fair Value of Collateral		914,703,000	668,664,000
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 10/1/2020
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		600,000,000	600,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		212,023,000	120,493,000
Committed but Unfunded		387,977,000	479,507,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		348,473,000	160,031,000
Fair Value of Collateral		$ 347,019,000	$ 159,568,000
Number of extension maturity periods | Extension		2	2
Length of extension options		12 months	12 months
Length of additional extension maturity periods	12 months
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 10/1/2020 | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		3.53%	3.23%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 10/1/2020 | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.28%	3.98%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 5/24/2018
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		$ 450,000,000	$ 450,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		154,077,000	183,111,000
Committed but Unfunded		295,923,000	266,889,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		280,892,000	333,647,000
Fair Value of Collateral		$ 282,231,000	$ 335,076,000
Number of extension maturity periods | Extension		3	3
Length of extension options		12 months	12 months
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 5/24/2018 | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		3.93%	3.63%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 5/24/2018 | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.78%	4.48%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 4/7/2019
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		$ 300,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		84,687,000
Committed but Unfunded		215,313,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		137,421,000
Fair Value of Collateral		$ 137,983,000
Number of extension maturity periods | Extension		1
Number of additional extension maturity periods | Extension		1
Length of additional extension maturity periods		364 days
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 4/10/2018
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing			$ 300,000,000			$ 300,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding			63,007,000
Committed but Unfunded			236,993,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral			125,379,000
Fair Value of Collateral			$ 125,975,000
Number of extension maturity periods | Extension			2
Length of extension options			364 days
Additional length of period of extension options			364 days
Number of additional extension maturity periods | Extension	1
Length of additional extension maturity periods	364 days
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 4/10/2018 | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		3.78%	3.73%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 4/10/2018 | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		5.03%	4.73%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 2/29/2020
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		$ 200,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		80,536,000	32,042,000
Committed but Unfunded		119,464,000	167,958,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		122,123,000	48,045,000
Fair Value of Collateral		$ 122,099,000	$ 48,045,000
Number of extension maturity periods | Extension		1	1
Length of extension options		12 months	12 months
Number of additional extension maturity periods | Extension		2	2
Length of additional extension maturity periods		6 months	6 months
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 2/29/2020 | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.31%	4.25%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 2/29/2020 | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.81%	4.50%
Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | 6/28/2019
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		$ 100,000,000	$ 100,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		19,200,000	0
Committed but Unfunded		$ 80,800,000	100,000,000
Interest rate		4.28%
Carrying Amount of Collateral		$ 25,371,000	0
Fair Value of Collateral		25,371,000	0
Committed Securities Repurchase Facility
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		400,000,000
Committed Securities Repurchase Facility | 9/30/2019
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		400,000,000	400,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		98,762,000	0
Committed but Unfunded		301,238,000	400,000,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		119,600,000	0
Fair Value of Collateral		$ 119,600,000	0
Committed Securities Repurchase Facility | 9/30/2019 | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		2.36%
Committed Securities Repurchase Facility | 9/30/2019 | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		2.56%
Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facility | Various Dates
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Debt Obligations Outstanding		$ 105,092,000	74,757,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		119,969,000	86,322,000
Fair Value of Collateral		119,969,000	86,322,000
Purchase, not reflected in consolidated financial statement		2,600,000	$ 26,700,000
Securities phased in secondary market		$ 6,000,000
Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facility | Various Dates | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		2.39%	1.65%
Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facility | Various Dates | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		3.69%	3.31%
Total Repurchase Facilities
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		$ 2,050,000,000	$ 2,050,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		754,377,000	473,410,000
Committed but Unfunded		1,400,715,000	1,651,347,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		1,153,849,000	753,424,000
Fair Value of Collateral		1,154,272,000	754,986,000
Revolving Credit Facility | 2/11/2019
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		241,430,000	241,430,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		0	0
Committed but Unfunded		241,430,000	241,430,000
Mortgage Loan Financing | Various Dates
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		683,487,000	692,696,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		683,487,000	692,696,000
Committed but Unfunded		0	0
Carrying Amount of Collateral		895,786,000	911,034,000
Fair Value of Collateral		$ 1,056,848,000	$ 1,066,708,000
Mortgage Loan Financing | Various Dates | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.25%	4.25%
Mortgage Loan Financing | Various Dates | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		6.75%	6.75%
CLO Debt | Various Dates
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		$ 683,095,000	$ 688,479,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		683,095,000	688,479,000
Committed but Unfunded		0	0
Carrying Amount of Collateral		881,719,000	880,385,000	$ 431,500,000	$ 456,900,000
Fair Value of Collateral		882,114,000	881,576,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ 5,400,000	$ 6,000,000
CLO Debt | Various Dates | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		2.67%	2.36%
CLO Debt | Various Dates | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		5.39%	5.08%
Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Debt Obligations Outstanding			$ 2,800,000
Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable | 6/6/2018
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		$ 2,815,000	3,107,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		2,815,000	3,107,000
Committed but Unfunded		$ 0	$ 0
Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)		17.00%	17.00%
Carrying Amount of Collateral		$ 2,815,000	$ 3,107,000
Fair Value of Collateral		2,815,000	3,107,000
Borrowings from the FHLB | Various Dates
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Committed Financing		1,933,522,000	2,000,000,000
Debt Obligations Outstanding		1,348,000,000	1,370,000,000
Committed but Unfunded		585,522,000	630,000,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		1,827,338,000	1,777,597,000
Fair Value of Collateral		1,830,545,000	1,783,210,000
Purchase, not reflected in consolidated financial statement		$ 9,900,000	$ 10,100,000
Borrowings from the FHLB | Various Dates | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		0.87%	0.87%
Borrowings from the FHLB | Various Dates | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Interest rate		2.74%	2.74%
Senior Unsecured Notes
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ 13,366,000
Senior Unsecured Notes | Various Dates
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Debt issued		1,166,201,000	$ 1,166,201,000
Senior Unsecured Notes		1,152,834,000	1,152,134,000
Committed but Unfunded		0	0
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ 13,400,000	$ 14,100,000
Senior Unsecured Notes | Various Dates | Minimum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)		5.25%	5.25%
Senior Unsecured Notes | Various Dates | Maximum
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)		5.875%	5.875%
Total Debt Obligations
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Debt issued		$ 6,760,550,000	$ 6,841,913,000
Debt obligations		4,624,608,000	4,379,826,000
Committed but Unfunded		2,227,667,000	2,522,777,000
Carrying Amount of Collateral		4,761,507,000	4,325,547,000
Fair Value of Collateral		$ 4,926,594,000	$ 4,489,587,000

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Additio

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Additional Information (Details)

Dec. 06, 2017

Mar. 23, 2017Extension

Mar. 21, 2017Extension

Feb. 11, 2014USD ($)Extension

Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)counterpartyagreementExtension

Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)agreement

Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)Extension

Jan. 01, 2021USD ($)

Apr. 01, 2020USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)

Dec. 21, 2017USD ($)

Oct. 17, 2017USD ($)

Mar. 01, 2017USD ($)

Feb. 22, 2017USD ($)

Feb. 19, 2016

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed amount on credit agreement

$ 450,000,000

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

754,377,000

$ 473,410,000

Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost:

Amortization of premiums

(253,000)

$ (226,000)

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

0

0

Proceeds from borrowings under debt obligations

$ 1,312,451,000

$ 2,666,161,000

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Percent of FHLB advances to total debt obligations outstanding

29.10%

Retained earnings, appropriated

$ 780,000,000

Tuebor

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Amount restricted from transfer

$ 1,300,000,000

Revolving credit facility | One-Month LIBOR

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed amount on credit agreement

$ 241,430,000

Number of additional extension maturity periods | Extension

2

Period of additional extensions of maturity

1 year

Number of extension maturity periods | Extension

2

Length of extension options

12 months

Borrowing Under Credit Facilties and Debt Issuance Costs [Abstract]

Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

3.50%

Letters of credit

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed amount on credit agreement

$ 25,000,000

Committed Loan Repurchase Facility

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Number of agreements | agreement

5

Committed amount on credit agreement

$ 1,650,000,000

Committed Financing

1,650,000,000

1,650,000,000

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

550,523,000

398,653,000

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

914,280,000

667,102,000

Term master repurchase agreement

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Financing

400,000,000

Total Repurchase Facilities

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Financing

$ 2,050,000,000

2,050,000,000

Repurchase agreements, number of counterparties | counterparty

8

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

$ 754,377,000

473,410,000

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

$ 1,153,849,000

753,424,000

Total Repurchase Facilities | Deutshe Bank, J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Repurchase agreements, number of counterparties | counterparty

2

Excess collateral over amounts borrowed under repurchase agreements

$ 75,200,000

Ratio indebtedness over total equity (as a percent)

5.00%

Haircut on repurchase agreements (as a percent)

34.60%

Uncommitted securities Repurchase Facilities | Minimum

Borrowing Under Credit Facilties and Debt Issuance Costs [Abstract]

Advance rates (as a percent)

75.00%

Uncommitted securities Repurchase Facilities | Maximum

Borrowing Under Credit Facilties and Debt Issuance Costs [Abstract]

Advance rates (as a percent)

95.00%

Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

2,800,000

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Proceeds from borrowings under debt obligations

$ 4,000,000

Interest expense, debt

$ 100,000

4/10/2018 | Committed Loan Repurchase Facility

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Financing

300,000,000

$ 300,000,000

Number of additional extension maturity periods | Extension

1

Length of additional extension maturity periods

364 days

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

$ 63,007,000

Number of extension maturity periods | Extension

2

Length of extension options

364 days

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

$ 125,379,000

4/10/2018 | Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | Bank

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Number of additional extension maturity periods | Extension

1

Length of additional extension maturity periods

364 days

4/10/2018 | Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | Minimum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

3.78%

3.73%

4/10/2018 | Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | Maximum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

5.03%

4.73%

2/28/2022 | Revolving credit facility

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed amount on credit agreement

$ 200,000,000

10/1/2020 | Committed Loan Repurchase Facility

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Financing

$ 600,000,000

$ 600,000,000

Length of additional extension maturity periods

12 months

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

$ 212,023,000

$ 120,493,000

Number of extension maturity periods | Extension

2

2

Length of extension options

12 months

12 months

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

$ 348,473,000

$ 160,031,000

10/1/2020 | Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | Minimum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

3.53%

3.23%

10/1/2020 | Committed Loan Repurchase Facility | Maximum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

4.28%

3.98%

Various Dates | Uncommitted securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

$ 105,092,000

$ 74,757,000

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

$ 119,969,000

$ 86,322,000

Various Dates | Uncommitted securities Repurchase Facilities | Minimum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

2.39%

1.65%

Various Dates | Uncommitted securities Repurchase Facilities | Maximum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

3.69%

3.31%

Various Dates | Mortgage loan financing

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Financing

$ 683,487,000

$ 692,696,000

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

683,487,000

692,696,000

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

$ 895,786,000

$ 911,034,000

Various Dates | Mortgage loan financing | Minimum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

4.25%

4.25%

Various Dates | Mortgage loan financing | Maximum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

6.75%

6.75%

Various Dates | CLO Debt

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Financing

$ 683,095,000

$ 688,479,000

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

683,095,000

688,479,000

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Unamortized debt issuance costs

5,400,000

6,000,000

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

$ 881,719,000

$ 880,385,000

$ 431,500,000

$ 456,900,000

Various Dates | CLO Debt | Minimum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

2.67%

2.36%

Various Dates | CLO Debt | Maximum

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

5.39%

5.08%

Various Dates | CLO Debt | Weighted Average

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Interest rate

3.64%

6/6/2018 | Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Committed Financing

$ 2,815,000

$ 3,107,000

Gross amounts of recognized liabilities

2,815,000

3,107,000

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet

$ 2,815,000

$ 3,107,000

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

17.00%

17.00%

Credit Agreement and Revolving Credit Facility

Borrowing Under Credit Facilties and Debt Issuance Costs [Abstract]

Unamortized debt issuance costs

$ 7,400,000

$ 7,800,000

Mortgage loan financing

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

Number of agreements | agreement

3

0

Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost:

Mortgage loan financing

$ 683,500,000

692,700,000

Net unamortized premiums

6,300,000

6,600,000

Amortization of premiums

300,000

$ 200,000

Pledged assets, real estate and lease intangibles, net

$ 895,800,000

$ 911,000,000

Mortgage loan financing | Minimum

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

4.25%

Mortgage loan financing | Maximum

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

6.75%

Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank | Tuebor

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Advance rates of total assets (as a percent)

40.00%

Advance rates of total equity (as a percent)

150.00%

FHLB borrowings outstanding

$ 1,300,000,000

$ 1,400,000,000

Additional committed term financing available from FHLB

$ 585,500,000

$ 630,000,000

Debt borrowings term

6 years

6 years

Weighted average term

2 years 5 months 8 days

2 years 5 months 26 days

Weighted average interest rate

1.82%

1.61%

Maximum percent of FHLB advances to total assets

40.00%

Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank | Tuebor | Minimum

Borrowing Under Credit Facilties and Debt Issuance Costs [Abstract]

Advance rates (as a percent)

52.00%

49.60%

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

0.87%

0.87%

Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank | Tuebor | Maximum

Borrowing Under Credit Facilties and Debt Issuance Costs [Abstract]

Advance rates (as a percent)

95.20%

100.00%

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

2.74%

2.74%

Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank | Tuebor | CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Collateral for debt instrument

$ 837,200,000

$ 861,700,000

Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank | Tuebor | First mortgage commercial real estate loans

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Collateral for debt instrument

$ 990,100,000

$ 915,900,000

Affiliated Entity | Various Dates | CLO Debt

Collateralized Debt Obligations [Abstract]

Ownership Percentage

25.00%

18.50%

Scenario, Forecast | Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank | Tuebor

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Abstract]

Maximum advance limit

$ 750,000,000

$ 1,500,000,000

$ 2,000,000,000

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Senior

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Senior Unsecured Notes (Details) - USD ($)

Sep. 25, 2017

Apr. 01, 2017

Mar. 16, 2017

Dec. 17, 2014

Mar. 31, 2018

Mar. 31, 2017

Jun. 30, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2017

Feb. 24, 2016

Nov. 05, 2014

Aug. 01, 2014

Sep. 19, 2012

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

$ (69,000)

$ (54,000)

LCFH | LCFH

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Ownership interest in LCFH

88.00%

LCFH | LCFC

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Ownership interest in LCFH

100.00%

Senior Unsecured Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Unamortized debt issuance costs

$ (13,366,000)

Senior Unsecured Notes | Various Dates

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(13,400,000)

$ (14,100,000)

Debt instrument, aggregate amount

1,166,201,000

1,166,201,000

Senior Unsecured Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument, redemption price percentage

100.00%

Gross proceeds from senior notes offering (not less than)

$ 500,000,000

Senior Unsecured Notes | 2017 Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Unamortized debt issuance costs

$ (22,847)

(200,000)

Debt instrument, aggregate amount

$ 325,000,000

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

7.375%

Debt instrument, minimum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

30 days

Debt instrument, maximum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

60 days

Debt instrument, repurchase price amount

$ 5,600,000

$ 297,700,000

21,400,000

$ 325,000,000

Debt instrument, repurchased face amount

5,445,000

297,671,000

$ 21,900,000

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

$ (200,000)

$ 300,000

$ (53,547)

Senior Unsecured Notes | 2021 Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Unamortized debt issuance costs

$ (400,000)

Debt instrument, aggregate amount

$ 266,201,000

$ 300,000,000

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

5.875%

Debt instrument, minimum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

30 days

Debt instrument, maximum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

60 days

Debt instrument, repurchase price amount

28,200,000

Debt instrument, repurchased face amount

33,800,000

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

$ 5,100,000

Debt instrument, authorized repurchase amount

$ 100,000,000

Senior Unsecured Notes | 2022 Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument, aggregate amount

$ 500,000,000

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

5.25%

Debt instrument, minimum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

15 days

Debt instrument, maximum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

60 days

Senior Unsecured Notes | 2025 Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument, aggregate amount

$ 400,000,000

Stated interest rate on debt instrument (as a percent)

5.25%

Debt instrument, minimum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

15 days

Debt instrument, maximum number of days to give notice for redemption without penalty

60 days

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Sched71

DEBT OBLIGATIONS, NET - Schedule of Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018 (Last 9 months)	$ 1,076,682
2,019	474,749
2,020	552,290
2,021	612,634
2,022	656,768
Thereafter	1,263,918
Subtotal	4,637,041
Premiums included in mortgage loan financing	6,306
Debt obligations	4,624,608
Senior Unsecured Notes
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Debt issuance costs	(13,366)
CLO debt
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Debt issuance costs	$ (5,373)

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR72

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Assets:
Fair Value	$ 3,882,656		$ 3,602,378
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)	[1]	(4,000)
Liabilities:
Fair Value	4,586,037		4,414,782
Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	491,939		371,427
Fair Value	491,939		371,427
Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	262,438		101,983
Fair Value	262,438		101,983
Mortgage loan financing
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	695,163		692,394
Fair Value	668,790		693,055
CLO debt
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	683,095
Fair Value	683,095
Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	2,815		688,479
Fair Value	2,815		688,479
Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,348,000		1,370,000
Fair Value	1,326,100		1,369,544
Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,166,201		1,166,201
Fair Value	1,150,860		1,187,187
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	3,550,544		3,300,709
Fair Value	$ 3,532,369		3,292,035
Fair Value Assumptions:
Period of short interest rate reset risk	30 days
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 274,090		232,527
Fair Value	279,372		236,428
FHLB stock
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	77,915		77,915
Fair Value	77,915		77,915
Recurring
Assets:
Fair Value	1,100,197		1,107,405
Recurring | Repurchase agreements - short-term | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	491,939		371,427
Amortized Cost Basis	491,939		371,427
Fair Value	$ 491,939		$ 371,427
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	3.25%		3.19%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 months 23 days		4 months 6 days
Recurring | Repurchase agreements - long-term | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 262,438		$ 101,983
Amortized Cost Basis	262,438		101,983
Fair Value	$ 262,438		$ 101,983
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	2.60%		2.62%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	1 year 10 months 20 days		2 years 7 months 20 days
Recurring | Mortgage loan financing | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 695,163		$ 692,394
Amortized Cost Basis	683,487		692,696
Fair Value	$ 668,790		$ 693,055
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	4.91%		4.91%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 years 8 months 15 days		6 years 9 months 21 days
Recurring | CLO debt | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 683,095		$ 688,479
Amortized Cost Basis	683,095		688,479
Fair Value	$ 683,095		$ 688,479
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	3.64%		3.40%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	10 years 5 months 19 days		10 years 9 months 7 days
Recurring | Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 2,815		$ 3,107
Amortized Cost Basis	2,815		3,107
Fair Value	$ 2,815		$ 3,107
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	17.00%		17.00%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 months 4 days		5 months 4 days
Recurring | Borrowings from the FHLB | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 1,348,000		$ 1,370,000
Amortized Cost Basis	1,348,000		1,370,000
Fair Value	$ 1,326,100		$ 1,369,544
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	1.82%		1.61%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 years 5 months 8 days		2 years 5 months 26 days
Recurring | Senior unsecured notes | Broker quotations, pricing services
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 1,166,201		$ 1,166,201
Amortized Cost Basis	1,152,834		1,152,134
Fair Value	$ 1,150,860		$ 1,187,187
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	5.39%		5.39%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	5 years 10 days		5 years 3 months 10 days
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative liability face amount			$ 54,160
Fair Value			2,606
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives | Counterparty quotations
Liabilities:
Derivative liability face amount			54,160
Fair Value			$ 2,606
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration			2 years 5 months 8 days
Recurring | CMBS
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 983,104		$ 945,167
Fair Value	982,284		953,499
Recurring | CMBS | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	983,104		945,167
Amortized Cost Basis	991,436		954,397
Fair Value	$ 982,284		$ 953,499
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	2.89%		2.79%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 years 11 months 4 days		2 years 10 months 20 days
Recurring | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 2,492,711		$ 3,140,297
Fair Value	79,035		113,071
Recurring | CMBS interest-only | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	2,492,711		3,140,297
Amortized Cost Basis	79,162		112,609
Fair Value	$ 79,035		$ 113,071
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	3.46%		3.16%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 years 11 months 26 days		3 years 29 days
Recurring | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 165,307		$ 172,916
Fair Value	3,975		4,477
Recurring | GNMA interest-only | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	165,307		172,916
Amortized Cost Basis	4,540		5,245
Fair Value	$ 3,975		$ 4,477
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	6.60%		6.70%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	4 years 14 days		4 years 2 months 4 days
Recurring | Agency securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 706		$ 720
Fair Value	698		728
Recurring | Agency securities | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	706		720
Amortized Cost Basis	727		743
Fair Value	$ 698		$ 728
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	1.77%		1.80%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 years 9 months 10 days		2 years 11 months 8 days
Recurring | GNMA permanent securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 33,472		$ 33,745
Fair Value	34,113		34,742
Recurring | GNMA permanent securities | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	33,472		33,745
Amortized Cost Basis	33,757		34,386
Fair Value	$ 34,113		$ 34,742
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	3.62%		3.62%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	5 years 6 months		5 years 7 months 27 days
Recurring | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Assets:
Provision for loan losses	$ (7,000)		$ (4,000)
Recurring | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost | Discounted Cash Flow
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	3,550,544		3,300,709
Amortized Cost Basis	3,528,185		3,282,462
Fair Value	$ 3,532,369		$ 3,292,035
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	7.34%		7.18%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	1 year 7 months 2 days		1 year 7 months 9 days
Recurring | Mortgage loan receivables held for sale | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 274,090		$ 232,527
Amortized Cost Basis	273,636		230,180
Fair Value	$ 279,372		$ 236,428
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	5.09%		4.88%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	9 years 8 months 15 days		8 years 2 months 1 day
Recurring | FHLB stock | Put Value
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 77,915		$ 77,915
Amortized Cost Basis	77,915		77,915
Fair Value	$ 77,915		$ 77,915
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	4.25%		4.25%
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Derivative asset face amount	$ 713,900		$ 594,140
Fair Value	92		888
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives | Counterparty quotations
Assets:
Derivative asset face amount	713,900		594,140
Fair Value	$ 92		$ 888
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	3 months		2 months 26 days
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR73

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Assets:
Fair Value	$ 3,882,656		$ 3,602,378
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)	[1]	(4,000)
Liabilities:
Fair Value	4,586,037		4,414,782
Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	491,939		371,427
Fair Value	491,939		371,427
Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	262,438		101,983
Fair Value	262,438		101,983
Revolving credit facility
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount			0
Fair Value			0
Mortgage loan financing
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	695,163		692,394
Fair Value	668,790		693,055
CLO debt
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	683,095
Fair Value	683,095
Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	2,815		688,479
Fair Value	2,815		688,479
Liability for transfers not considered sales
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount			3,107
Fair Value			3,107
Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,348,000		1,370,000
Fair Value	1,326,100		1,369,544
Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,166,201		1,166,201
Fair Value	1,150,860		1,187,187
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	3,550,544		3,300,709
Fair Value	3,532,369		3,292,035
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	274,090		232,527
Fair Value	279,372		236,428
FHLB stock
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	77,915		77,915
Fair Value	77,915		77,915
Level 1
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Provision for loan losses	0		0
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | Revolving credit facility
Liabilities:
Fair Value			0
Level 1 | Mortgage loan financing
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | CLO debt
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0
Level 1 | Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | Liability for transfers not considered sales
Liabilities:
Fair Value			0
Level 1 | Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 | FHLB stock
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Provision for loan losses	0		0
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | Revolving credit facility
Liabilities:
Fair Value			0
Level 2 | Mortgage loan financing
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | CLO debt
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0
Level 2 | Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | Liability for transfers not considered sales
Liabilities:
Fair Value			0
Level 2 | Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 2 | FHLB stock
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Level 3
Assets:
Fair Value	3,882,656		3,602,378
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)		(4,000)
Liabilities:
Fair Value	4,586,037		4,414,782
Level 3 | Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	491,939		371,427
Level 3 | Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	262,438		101,983
Level 3 | Revolving credit facility
Liabilities:
Fair Value			0
Level 3 | Mortgage loan financing
Liabilities:
Fair Value	668,790		693,055
Level 3 | CLO debt
Liabilities:
Fair Value	683,095
Level 3 | Participation Financing - Mortgage Loan Receivable
Liabilities:
Fair Value	2,815		688,479
Level 3 | Liability for transfers not considered sales
Liabilities:
Fair Value			3,107
Level 3 | Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Fair Value	1,326,100		1,369,544
Level 3 | Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Fair Value	1,150,860		1,187,187
Level 3 | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Assets:
Fair Value	3,532,369		3,292,035
Level 3 | Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Fair Value	279,372		236,428
Level 3 | FHLB stock
Assets:
Fair Value	77,915		77,915
Recurring
Assets:
Fair Value	1,100,197		1,107,405
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative liability face amount			54,160
Fair Value			2,606
Recurring | CMBS
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	983,104		945,167
Fair Value	982,284		953,499
Recurring | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	2,492,711		3,140,297
Fair Value	79,035		113,071
Recurring | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	165,307		172,916
Fair Value	3,975		4,477
Recurring | Agency securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	706		720
Fair Value	698		728
Recurring | GNMA permanent securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	33,472		33,745
Fair Value	34,113		34,742
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Derivative asset face amount	713,900		594,140
Fair Value	92		888
Recurring | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost
Assets:
Provision for loan losses	(7,000)		(4,000)
Recurring | Level 1
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 1 | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Fair Value			0
Recurring | Level 1 | CMBS
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 1 | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 1 | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 1 | Agency securities
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 1 | GNMA permanent securities
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 1 | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 2
Assets:
Fair Value	92		888
Recurring | Level 2 | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Fair Value			2,606
Recurring | Level 2 | CMBS
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 2 | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 2 | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 2 | Agency securities
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 2 | GNMA permanent securities
Assets:
Fair Value	0		0
Recurring | Level 2 | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Fair Value	92		888
Recurring | Level 3
Assets:
Fair Value	1,100,105		1,106,517
Recurring | Level 3 | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Fair Value			0
Recurring | Level 3 | CMBS
Assets:
Fair Value	982,284		953,499
Recurring | Level 3 | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	79,035		113,071
Recurring | Level 3 | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	3,975		4,477
Recurring | Level 3 | Agency securities
Assets:
Fair Value	698		728
Recurring | Level 3 | GNMA permanent securities
Assets:
Fair Value	34,113		34,742
Recurring | Level 3 | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Fair Value	$ 0		$ 0
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR74

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Changes in Level 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,106,517	$ 2,100,947
Transfer from level 2	0	0
Purchases	135,058	45,726
Sales	(122,356)	(361,323)
Paydowns/maturities	(2,954)	(74,285)
Amortization of premium/discount	(6,407)	(19,357)
Unrealized gain/(loss)	(8,654)	4,911
Realized gain/(loss) on sale	(1,099)	5,361
Ending balance	$ 1,100,105	$ 1,701,980

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR75

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Quantitative Information (Details) - Discounted Cash Flow - Level 3 $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 1,100,105	$ 1,106,517
CMBS
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 982,284	$ 953,499
CMBS | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	0.00%	0.61%
Duration (in years)	0 years	1 month 13 days
CMBS | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	3.42%	3.00%
Duration (in years)	3 years 2 months 12 days	3 years 2 months 8 days
CMBS | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	21.15%	18.32%
Duration (in years)	8 years 14 days	7 years 10 months 2 days
CMBS interest-only
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 79,035	$ 113,072
CMBS interest-only | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	2.66%	2.70%
Duration (in years)	3 months 7 days	4 months 20 days
Prepayment speed	100	100
CMBS interest-only | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	3.78%	3.52%
Duration (in years)	2 years 10 months 27 days	3 years 21 days
Prepayment speed	100	100
CMBS interest-only | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	6.71%	6.31%
Duration (in years)	4 years 3 months 18 days	4 years 5 months 15 days
Prepayment speed	100	100
GNMA interest-only
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 3,975	$ 4,476
GNMA interest-only | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	0.00%	4.46%
Duration (in years)	0 years	5 months 8 days
Prepayment speed	0	5
GNMA interest-only | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	12.90%	11.85%
Duration (in years)	2 years 4 months 17 days	2 years 5 months 4 days
Prepayment speed	12.02	12.19
GNMA interest-only | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	80.84%	71.88%
Duration (in years)	5 years 1 month 6 days	5 years 2 months 8 days
Prepayment speed	35	35
Agency securities
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 698	$ 728
Agency securities | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	1.40%	1.40%
Duration (in years)	0 years	0 years
Agency securities | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	2.48%	2.16%
Duration (in years)	3 years 1 month 13 days	3 years 2 months 19 days
Agency securities | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	2.95%	2.52%
Duration (in years)	4 years 5 months 26 days	4 years 8 months 19 days
GNMA permanent securities
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 34,113	$ 34,742
GNMA permanent securities | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	4.00%	2.62%
Duration (in years)	3 years 10 days	1 year 4 months 24 days
GNMA permanent securities | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	81.00%	3.44%
Duration (in years)	3 years 9 months 3 days	5 years 9 months
GNMA permanent securities | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Yield (as a percent)	6.91%	6.93%
Duration (in years)	6 years 10 months 27 days	5 years 11 months 8 days

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedu

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Derivatives Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	$ 713,900,000		$ 648,300,000
Fair value, Asset	92,000	[1]	888,000
Fair value, Liability	0	[1]	2,606,000
Futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional			563,800,000
Fair value, Asset			836,000
Fair value, Liability			1,064,000
5-year Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	340,900,000		304,300,000
Fair value, Asset	44,000		656,000
Fair value, Liability	$ 0		$ 0
Remaining Maturity	3 months		3 months
10-year Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	$ 364,600,000		$ 248,100,000
Fair value, Asset	47,000		133,000
Fair value, Liability	$ 0		$ 153,000
Remaining Maturity	3 months		3 months
5-year U.S. Treasury Note
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	$ 8,400,000		$ 11,400,000
Fair value, Asset	1,000		47,000
Fair value, Liability	$ 0		$ 0
Remaining Maturity	3 months		3 months
10-year U.S. Treasury Note
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional			$ 0
Fair value, Asset			0
Fair value, Liability			$ 911,000
Remaining Maturity
3 Month LIBOR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional			$ 50,000,000
Fair value, Asset			0
Fair value, Liability			$ 1,542,000
Remaining Maturity			2 years 8 months 4 days
CDX
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional			$ 34,500,000
Fair value, Asset			52,000
Fair value, Liability			$ 0
Remaining Maturity			1 month 13 days
Credit Derivatives
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional			$ 34,500,000
Fair value, Asset			52,000
Fair value, Liability			$ 0
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Sche77

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Realized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	$ 1,772	$ (5,649)
Realized Gain/(Loss)	13,187	3,668
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	14,959	(1,981)
Futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	320	(5,844)
Realized Gain/(Loss)	14,372	4,043
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	14,692	(1,801)
Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	1,403	301
Realized Gain/(Loss)	(848)	(279)
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	555	22
Credit Derivatives
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	49	(106)
Realized Gain/(Loss)	(337)	(96)
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	$ (288)	$ (202)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Additi

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash margins held as collateral for derivatives by counterparties	$ 7.4	$ 9.6
Cash collateral held by counterparty	$ 0	$ 4.1

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILI79

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Offsetting Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Offsetting of derivative assets
Gross amounts of recognized assets	$ 92		$ 888
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet	0		0
Net amounts of assets presented in the balance sheet	92	[1]	888
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Financial instruments	0		0
Cash collateral received/(posted)	0		0
Net amount	$ 92		$ 888
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILI80

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Offsetting Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Derivatives
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	$ 0		$ 2,606
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet	0		0
Net amounts of liabilities presented in the balance sheet	0	[1]	2,606
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Financial instruments collateral	0		0
Cash collateral posted/(received)	0		2,606
Net amount	0		0
Repurchase agreements
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	754,377		473,410
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet	0		0
Net amounts of liabilities presented in the balance sheet	754,377		473,410
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Financial instruments collateral	754,377		473,410
Cash collateral posted/(received)	0		0
Net amount	0		0
Total
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	754,377		476,016
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet	0		0
Net amounts of liabilities presented in the balance sheet	754,377		476,016
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Financial instruments collateral	754,377		473,410
Cash collateral posted/(received)	0		2,606
Net amount	$ 0		$ 0
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS -

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS - Additional Information (Details)	Mar. 01, 2017$ / shares	Feb. 07, 2017$ / shares	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)Class_of_StockVote$ / sharesshares	Mar. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares	Oct. 30, 2014USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of classes of common stock | Class_of_Stock			2
2014 Share Repurchase Authorization Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Remaining amount available for repurchase | $			$ 41,800,000
Percentage of aggregate common stock outstanding under Repurchase Program			2.80%
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 15.08
Series REIT LP Units
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock, units exchanged (in shares)			4,349,832	6,790,121
Series TRS LP Units
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock, units exchanged (in shares)			4,349,832	6,790,121
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of votes per share | Vote			1
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (in shares)			4,349,832	6,790,121
Dividends per share of common stock (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.3	$ 0.315	$ 0.315	$ 0.3
Class A Common Stock | 2014 Share Repurchase Authorization Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized amount of stock repurchase | $					$ 50,000,000
Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 13,317,419 and 17,667,251 shares issued and outstanding
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of votes per share | Vote			1
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (in shares)			(4,349,832)	(6,790,121)

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS82

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS - Dividends Declared (Details) - $ / shares	Mar. 01, 2017	Feb. 07, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividends per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.3	$ 0.315	$ 0.315	$ 0.3

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS83

EQUITY STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,488,146		$ 1,509,554	$ 1,509,554
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,857)		4,751	(2,220)
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	313			(2,353)
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	(95)		4,219
Ending Balance	1,503,292	[1]		1,488,146
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(212)		1,365	1,365
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,528)		3,117	(2,915)
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	(143)		403	1,696
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	3		(51)
Ending Balance	(7,880)		4,834	(212)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of Noncontrolling Interests
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	116		761	761
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,329)		1,634
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	143		(403)
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	(3)		51
Ending Balance	(1,073)		2,043	116
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(96)		2,126	2,126
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,857)		4,751
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	0		0
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	0		0
Ending Balance	$ (8,953)		$ 6,877	$ (96)
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Detai

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)propertyJoint_Venture	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Increase in additional paid in capital and other comprehensive income	$ 0	$ 0
Number of consolidated joint ventures | Joint_Venture	9
Minimum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest ownership	1.20%
Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest ownership	29.40%
Noncontrolling Interests Operating Partnership
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Decrease in noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership	$ (100)
Increase in additional paid in capital and other comprehensive income	95	$ 3,524
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Additional Paid-in Capital
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Increase in additional paid in capital and other comprehensive income	$ 3,500
Consolidated Joint Venture | Office building
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties | property	25
Consolidated Joint Venture | Industrial Properties
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties | property	2
Consolidated Joint Venture | Condominium
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties | property	1

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Net Income

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Net Income and Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Diluted (in shares)	95,389,219	109,334,847
Class A Common Stock
Earnings Per Share
Basic Net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders	$ 50,875	$ 13,470
Diluted Net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders	$ 50,875	$ 19,280
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Diluted (in shares)	95,389,219	109,334,847

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule o

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Basic net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in shares)	95,389,219	109,334,847
Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18
Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders	$ 50,875	$ 13,470
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Basic net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders	$ 50,875	$ 13,470
Amounts attributable to operating partnership’s share of Ladder Capital Corp net income (loss)	0	5,838
Additional corporate tax (expense) benefit	0	(28)
Diluted Net income (loss) available for Class A common shareholders	$ 50,875	$ 19,280
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in shares)	95,187,316	72,871,990
Shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders (in shares)	0	36,340,717
Incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock (in shares)	201,903	122,140
Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in shares)	95,389,219	109,334,847
Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.18

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLAN87

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS - Stock Based Compensation Plans Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	$ 20	$ 559
Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan	427	262
Bonus Expense	10,140	3,103
Omnibus Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	2,400	7,253
Omnibus Incentive Plan | 2015 Annual Restricted Stock/Option Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	172	623
Omnibus Incentive Plan | 2016 Annual Restricted Stock/Option Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	322	784
Omnibus Incentive Plan | 2017 Annual Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	622	5,196
Omnibus Incentive Plan | 2017 Other Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	105	91
Omnibus Incentive Plan | 2018 Annual Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	1,117	0
Other Employee/Director Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	42	0
Phantom Equity Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 261

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLAN88

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS - Additional Information (Details)

Feb. 18, 2018USD ($)shares

Dec. 21, 2017USD ($)installmentshares

Jun. 22, 2017USD ($)shares

Jun. 19, 2017USD ($)shares

Mar. 17, 2017

Mar. 03, 2017USD ($)shares

Feb. 18, 2017

Feb. 18, 2017shares

Feb. 18, 2017USD ($)

Feb. 18, 2017

Feb. 18, 2017Vesting_Installment

Feb. 18, 2017installment

Feb. 08, 2017USD ($)

Jan. 24, 2017USD ($)shares

Feb. 18, 2016USD ($)shares

Feb. 18, 2015Vesting_Installment

Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)shares

Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)shares

Jan. 05, 2018USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares

Dec. 29, 2017USD ($)

Dec. 19, 2017USD ($)

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Period of recognition for unrecognized compensation costs

35 months

39 months

Unrecognized compensation cost | $

$ 12,400,000

$ 10,500,000

Weighted average remaining vesting period

25 months 9 days

25 months 9 days

Days following the end of the participant’s employment

60 days

Stock price, days following the end of the participant’s employment

45 days

Accrued Bonuses | $

$ 39,500,000

$ 49,300,000

Compensation bonus | $

$ 16,800,000

$ 17,100,000

Bonus payment allocated to equity based compensation | $

$ 15,500,000

$ 10,200,000

Bonus Expense | $

$ 10,140,000

$ 3,103,000

Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

25,370

847,968

Stock Options

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of options granted (in shares)

0

0

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Period of recognition for unrecognized compensation costs

3 years

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock | Performance-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of installments in which awards are vested | Vesting_Installment

3

Minimum performance target percentage

8.00%

Performance period

3 years

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock | Time Based Vesting on Three Year Anniversary

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of installments in which awards are vested | installment

3

3

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Stock Options | Time-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate grant date fair value of stock options granted | $

$ 1,000,000

Fair value valuation assumptions: risk-free rate

1.50%

Fair value valuation assumptions: dividend yield

9.80%

Fair value valuation assumptions: Expected term

6 years

Fair value valuation assumptions: volatility rate

48.00%

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Harris | Restricted Stock | Time-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting period

3 years

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Board of Directors | Restricted Stock | Time-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate grant date fair value of stock options granted | $

$ 100,000

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Non-Management Grantee | Restricted Stock | Time Based Vesting on Three Year Anniversary

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of installments in which awards are vested | installment

3

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Michael Mazzei | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Period of recognition for unrecognized compensation costs

3 years

2014 Deferred Compensation Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Total employee's contribution, net of forfeitures and payouts related to terminations | $

$ 5,900,000

Units withdrawn (in shares)

3,377

42,270

Units outstanding (in shares)

390,213

321,476

Units unvested (in shares)

254,867

182,983

Phantom Units1

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Total employee's contribution, net of forfeitures and payouts related to terminations | $

$ 1,000,000

Phantom Units 2

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Total employee's contribution, net of forfeitures and payouts related to terminations | $

$ 3,800,000

Class A Common Stock | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

25,370

25,370

832,408

Grant date fair value | $

$ 400,000

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

$ 10,500,000

$ 10,200,000

$ 30,455

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

768,205

736,461

2,191

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock | Performance-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting percentage

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

Number of installments in which awards are vested

3

3

3

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock | Time-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting percentage

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock | Period 2

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting period

3 years

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Restricted Stock With Dividend Equivalent Rights

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

48,475

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

3,500

Cash dividends received | $

1,000,000

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Management Grantees | Stock Options

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

289,326

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Board of Directors | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

200,000

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

16,245

12,636

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Executive Officers | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

$ 9,100,000

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

793,598

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Employee | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

400,000

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

28,881

Number of installments in which awards are vested | Vesting_Installment

2

Number of anniversaries in which awards are vested | installment

2

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Non-Management Grantee | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

$ 5,000,000

$ 300,000

$ 600,000

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

369,328

21,307

40,000

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Non-Management Grantee | Restricted Stock | Performance-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting percentage

50.00%

Number of installments in which awards are vested | installment

3

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Non-Management Grantee | Restricted Stock | Time-based vesting

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting percentage

50.00%

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Non-Management Grantee | Restricted Stock | Period 1

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,775

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Non-Management Grantee | Restricted Stock | Period 7

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,780

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Member of Board of Directors | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

$ 100,000

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

5,130

Vesting period

3 years

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Member of Board of Directors | Restricted Stock | Year 1

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,775

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Member of Board of Directors | Restricted Stock | Period 2

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,775

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Member of Board of Directors | Restricted Stock | Period 3

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,775

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Member of Board of Directors | Restricted Stock | Period 4

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,775

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Member of Board of Directors | Restricted Stock | Period 5

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,775

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | New Member of Board of Directors | Restricted Stock | Period 6

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected to vest (in shares)

1,775

Class A Common Stock | 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Michael Mazzei | Restricted Stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Aggregate value of awards granted | $

$ 100,000

Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)

5,346

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLAN89

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS - Summary of Grants (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 18, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized equity based compensation expense		$ (20)	$ (559)
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)		25,370	847,968
Recognized equity based compensation expense		$ (2,400)	$ (7,254)
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of options granted (in shares)		0	0
Weighted Average Fair Value of Options (in dollars)		$ 0	$ 0
Class A Common Stock | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)	25,370	25,370	832,408
Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars)		$ 375	$ 11,616
Class A Common Stock | Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted) dividends
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)		0	15,560
Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars)		$ 0	$ 216

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLAN90

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS - Nonvested Shares Outstanding (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Restricted Stock
Number of Shares Nonvested Other than Options [Roll Forward]
Nonvested/Outstanding (in shares)	1,252,365	1,475,865
Granted (in shares)	25,370	847,968
Vested (in shares)	(117,777)	(1,423,934)
Forfeited (in shares)	(11,169)	0
Nonvested/Outstanding (in shares)	1,148,789	899,899
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested/Outstanding (in shares)	982,135	982,135
Granted (in shares)	0	0
Exercised (in shares)	0	0
Forfeited (in shares)	0	0
Expired (in shares)	0	0
Nonvested/Outstanding (in shares)	982,135	982,135
Exercisable (in shares)	929,701	752,017

INCOME TAXES - Additional Infor

INCOME TAXES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Accrued income taxes	$ 2,400,000		$ 2,600,000
Prepaid taxes	8,700,000		12,400,000
Deferred tax asset relating to capital losses	$ 2,300,000		5,800,000
Interest and penalties recognized for uncertain tax positions			0
Percentage of applicable cash saving in income tax distributable to specified unitholders	85.00%
Percentage of applicable cash saving in income tax available for the entity	15.00%
Amount due pursuant to tax receivable agreement	$ 1,570,000	[1]	1,656,000
Other assets
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred tax liabilities	(5,900,000)		(5,700,000)
Accrued Expenses
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain income tax positions	800,000		800,000
Amount Payable Pursuant to Tax Receivable Agreement
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Amount due pursuant to tax receivable agreement	1,600,000		$ 1,700,000
State and Local Jurisdiction | New York
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unincorporated business tax payable (receivable)	$ 500,000
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details)	Mar. 03, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 06, 2017USD ($)property	Mar. 13, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 18, 2016USD ($)
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Interest expense		$ 44,713,000	$ 31,415,000
Affiliated Entity
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Investment in mutual fund		$ 900,000				$ 10,000,000
Fee earned on assets under management (as percentage)		0.75%
Fund's cap expense (as percentage)		0.95%
Affiliated Entity | Related Reserve IV LLC | B Participation Interest
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Mortgage loan participation purchased by related party					$ 4,000,000
Participating mortgage loan amount					$ 136,500,000
Percentage of loans receivable with fixed rates of interest					17.00%
Interest expense		$ 100,000	$ 35,944
Affiliated Entity | Brickell Heights Commercial LLC | First mortgage loan
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Loans receivable from related party				$ 21,000,000
Multi-family | Affiliated Entity | Brickell Heights Commercial LLC
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Number of real estate properties | property				2
Brickell Heights Commercial LLC | Consolidated Joint Venture | Related Special Assets LLC
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Ownership Interest (percent)				80.00%
Brickell Heights Commercial LLC | Consolidated Joint Venture | The Related Group of Florida
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Ownership Interest (percent)				20.00%
Class A Common Stock | Related
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party purchases of shares from shareholders	$ 80,000,000

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	May 15, 2012Extension_Option	Oct. 01, 2011Extension_Option	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Unfunded Loan Commitments
Number of extension options | Extension_Option	0	0
Rent expense			$ 0.3	$ 0.3
Provision for loan losses
Unfunded Loan Commitments
Unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment			$ 213.6		$ 157

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES94

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Rental Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Future minimum rental payments
2,018	$ 892
2,019	1,180
2,020	1,180
2,021	1,180
2,022	99
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 4,531

SEGMENT REPORTING - Additional

SEGMENT REPORTING - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3

SEGMENT REPORTING - Schedule of

SEGMENT REPORTING - Schedule of Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 78,206		$ 57,512
Interest expense	(44,713)		(31,415)
Net interest income	33,493		26,097
Provision for loan losses	(3,000)		0
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	30,493		26,097
Operating lease income	24,560		19,630
Tenant recoveries	3,577		1,579
Sale of loans, net	4,888		(999)
Realized gain on securities	(1,099)		5,361
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities	204		159
Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	31,010		2,331
Fee and other income	6,252		4,466
Net result from derivative transactions	14,959		(1,981)
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	52		(74)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	(69)		(54)
Total other income	84,334		30,418
Salaries and employee benefits	(17,096)		(16,042)
Operating expenses	(5,548)		(5,479)
Real estate operating expenses	(8,817)		(7,454)
Fee expense	(843)		(693)
Depreciation and amortization	(10,823)		(8,592)
Total costs and expenses	(43,127)		(38,260)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(3,902)		1,375
Net income (loss)	67,798		19,630	$ 125,879
Total assets	6,231,294	[1]		6,025,615
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	34,564	[1]		35,441
Investment in FHLB stock	77,915	[1]		77,915
Operating Segment
Income Statement [Abstract]
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	34,600			35,400
Operating Segment | Loans
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest income	70,009		44,297
Interest expense	(13,566)		(6,253)
Net interest income	56,443		38,044
Provision for loan losses	(3,000)		0
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	53,443		38,044
Operating lease income	0		0
Tenant recoveries	0		0
Sale of loans, net	4,888		(999)
Realized gain on securities	0		0
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities	0		0
Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	0		0
Fee and other income	3,063		1,621
Net result from derivative transactions	6,889		(1,681)
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0		0
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	(69)		0
Total other income	14,771		(1,059)
Salaries and employee benefits	0		(1,000)
Operating expenses	86		43
Real estate operating expenses	0		0
Fee expense	(616)		(535)
Depreciation and amortization	0		0
Total costs and expenses	(530)		(1,492)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0		0
Net income (loss)	67,684		35,493
Total assets	3,794,821			3,508,642
Operating Segment | Securities
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest income	8,014		13,208
Interest expense	(856)		(1,853)
Net interest income	7,158		11,355
Provision for loan losses	0		0
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	7,158		11,355
Operating lease income	0		0
Tenant recoveries	0		0
Sale of loans, net	0		0
Realized gain on securities	(1,099)		5,361
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities	204		159
Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	0		0
Fee and other income	0		0
Net result from derivative transactions	8,070		(300)
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0		0
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	0		0
Total other income	7,175		5,220
Salaries and employee benefits	0		0
Operating expenses	0		0
Real estate operating expenses	0		0
Fee expense	(110)		(94)
Depreciation and amortization	0		0
Total costs and expenses	(110)		(94)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0		0
Net income (loss)	14,223		16,481
Total assets	1,100,105			1,106,517
Operating Segment | Real Estate
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest income	5		3
Interest expense	(7,854)		(6,550)
Net interest income	(7,849)		(6,547)
Provision for loan losses	0		0
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	(7,849)		(6,547)
Operating lease income	24,560		19,630
Tenant recoveries	3,577		1,579
Sale of loans, net	0		0
Realized gain on securities	0		0
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities	0		0
Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	31,010		2,331
Fee and other income	1,782		1,973
Net result from derivative transactions	0		0
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	52		(74)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	0		0
Total other income	60,981		25,439
Salaries and employee benefits	0		0
Operating expenses	0		0
Real estate operating expenses	(8,817)		(7,454)
Fee expense	(117)		(64)
Depreciation and amortization	(10,804)		(8,569)
Total costs and expenses	(19,738)		(16,087)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0		0
Net income (loss)	33,394		2,805
Total assets	1,015,423			1,067,482
Corporate/Other
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest income	178		4
Interest expense	(22,437)		(16,759)
Net interest income	(22,259)		(16,755)
Provision for loan losses	0		0
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	(22,259)		(16,755)
Operating lease income	0		0
Tenant recoveries	0		0
Sale of loans, net	0		0
Realized gain on securities	0		0
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities	0		0
Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	0		0
Fee and other income	1,407		872
Net result from derivative transactions	0		0
Earnings (loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0		0
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	0		(54)
Total other income	1,407		818
Salaries and employee benefits	(17,096)		(15,042)
Operating expenses	(5,634)		(5,522)
Real estate operating expenses			0
Fee expense	0		0
Depreciation and amortization	(19)		(23)
Total costs and expenses	(22,749)		(20,587)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(3,902)		1,375
Net income (loss)	(47,503)		$ (35,149)
Total assets	320,945			342,974
Investment in FHLB stock	77,900			77,900
Deferred tax liabilities	(5,900)
Deferred tax assets				(5,700)
Corporate/Other | Senior Unsecured Notes
Income Statement [Abstract]
Senior Notes	$ 1,200,000			$ 1,200,000
[1]	Includes amounts relating to consolidated variable interest entities. See Note 3.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Narrative (

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 03, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum funding capacity		$ 450,000,000
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt borrowings term	1 year
Maximum funding capacity	$ 350,000,000