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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments:    
Interest rate swaps - weighted average pay rate, percentage 2.49%nly_InterestRateSwapsWeightedAveragePayRate 2.14%nly_InterestRateSwapsWeightedAveragePayRate
Interest rate swaps - weighted average receive rate, percentage 0.22%nly_InterestRateSwapsWeightedAverageReceiveRate 0.20%nly_InterestRateSwapsWeightedAverageReceiveRate
Derivative instruments, net liability position, aggregate fair value $ 1.5us-gaap_DerivativeNetLiabilityPositionAggregateFairValue