Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Certain disclosures included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not required to be included on an interim basis in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company has condensed or omitted these disclosures. Therefore, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. All significant intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses are eliminated upon consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and consolidate the financial statements of the Company and its controlled subsidiaries. During the period from January 1, 2015 through December 9, 2015, the condensed consolidated financial statements also include the results of operations of certain residential loan securitization trusts (the "residential securitizations") that meet the definition of a VIE. On December 9, 2015, the Company completed the sale of certain beneficial interests in the residential securitizations and deconsolidated the residential securitizations. Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements During the second quarter of 2016, the Company corrected errors in its accounting for premiums and discounts associated with non-Agency RMBS not of high credit quality. The Company concluded that the errors are immaterial to each of the annual and interim consolidated financial statements which were included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and its interim report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The Company has corrected its financial statements for previous periods included in this filing on Form 10-Q and will correct its previously issued financial statements for these errors as the financial statements are presented in future periodic filings. Refer to Note 16 - "Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements" for additional details. Use of Estimates The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Examples of estimates include, but are not limited to, estimates of the fair values of financial instruments, interest income on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, allowance for loan losses and other-than-temporary impairment charges. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Significant Accounting Policies There have been no changes to the Company's accounting policies included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, other than the significant accounting policies disclosed below. U.S. Treasury Securities U.S. Treasury Securities are classified as trading securities and are recorded at fair value. The Company records its purchases of U.S. Treasury Securities on the trade date. Changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on investments, net in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Interest income is accrued based on the outstanding principal balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Premiums are amortized into interest income over the contractual lives of the securities using a level yield method. Fair Value Measurements The Company reports its mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities and derivative assets and liabilities at fair value as determined by an independent pricing service. The Company generally obtains one price per instrument from its primary pricing service. If the primary pricing service cannot provide a price, the Company will seek a value from other pricing services. The pricing service uses two types of valuation approaches to determine the valuation of the Company’s various mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities: a market approach, which uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities; and an income approach, which uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single, discounted present value amount. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist, the pricing service may utilize proprietary valuation models that may consider market transactions in comparable securities and the various relationship between securities in determining fair value and/or market characteristics to estimate relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair values. Observable inputs may include a combination of benchmark yields, executed trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers and benchmark securities to determine prices. In addition, the valuation models utilized by pricing services may consider additional pool level information such as prepayment speeds, default frequencies and default severities, if applicable. Both the Company and the pricing service continuously monitor market indicators and economic events to determine if any may have an impact on the valuations. The pricing service values interest rate swaps and interest rate swaptions under the income approach using valuation models. The significant inputs in these models are readily available in public markets or can be derived from observable market transactions for substantially the full terms of the contracts. The pricing service values U.S. Treasury futures, currency forward contracts and to-be-announced securities (“TBAs”) under the market approach through the use of quoted market prices available in an active market. Overrides of prices from pricing services are rare in the current market environment for the assets the Company holds. Examples of instances that would cause an override include if the Company recently traded the same security or there is an indication of market activity that would cause the pricing service price to no longer be indicative of fair value. In the rare instance where a price is adjusted, the Company has a control process to monitor the reason for such adjustment. To gain comfort that pricing service prices are representative of current market information, the Company compares the transaction prices of security purchases and sales to the valuation levels provided by the pricing services. Price differences exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are identified and investigated and may be challenged. Trends are monitored over time and if there are indications that the valuations are not comparable to market activity, the pricing services are asked to provide detailed information regarding their methodology and inputs. Transparency tools are also available from the pricing services which help the Company understand data points and/or market inputs used for pricing securities. The Company also reviews daily price movements for interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, U.S. Treasury futures, currency forward contracts and TBAs. Price movements exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are investigated using an alternate price from another pricing service as well as available market information. Based on the Company’s findings, the primary pricing service may be challenged, or in rare cases, overridden with an alternate pricing source. In addition, the Company performs due diligence procedures on all pricing services on at least an annual basis. A questionnaire is sent to pricing services which requests information such as changes in methodologies, business recovery preparedness, internal controls and confirmation that evaluations are generated based on market data. Physical visits are also made to each pricing service's office. As described in Note 10 - "Fair Value of Financial Instruments," the Company evaluates the source used to fair value its assets and liabilities and makes a determination on its categorization within the fair value hierarchy. If the price of a security is obtained from quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets, the security is classified as a level 1 security. If the price of a security is obtained from quoted prices for similar instruments or model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable, the security is classified as a level 2 security. If the inputs appear to be unobservable, the security would be classified as a level 3 security. Transfers between levels, if any, are determined by the Company at the end of the reporting period. Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities All of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and GSE CRTs are reported at fair value. Fair value is determined by obtaining valuations from an independent source. If the fair value of a security is not available from a third-party pricing service, or such data appears unreliable, the Company may estimate the fair value of the security using a variety of methods including other pricing services, discounted cash flow analysis, matrix pricing, option adjusted spread models and other fundamental analysis of observable market factors. The Company records its purchases of MBS and GSE CRTs on the trade date. Although the Company generally intends to hold most of its MBS and GSE CRTs until maturity, the Company may sell any of its mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities as part of its overall management of its investment portfolio. The Company has elected the fair value option for all of its MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016. Prior to September 1, 2016, the Company had also elected the fair value option for its RMBS interest-only securities (“RMBS IOs”). RMBS IOs are hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. Under the fair value option, changes in fair value are recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. In the Company's view, this election more appropriately reflects the results of the Company's operations because MBS fair value changes are accounted for in the same manner as fair value changes in economic hedging instruments. Except for RMBS IOs, MBS purchased prior to September 1, 2016 are classified as available-for-sale securities. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders' equity, until sale or disposition of the investment. Upon sale or disposition, the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in stockholders' equity is recognized in income. Realized gains and losses from sales of MBS are determined based upon the specific identification method. The Company has elected the fair value option for GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. GSE CRTs are hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. Coupon payments on the securities are based on LIBOR, and principal payments are based on prepayments, losses and defined credit events in a reference pool of mortgage loans that collateralize Agency RMBS. The Company elected the fair value option for these securities due to the complexities associated with bifurcation of GSE CRTs into the debt host contract and embedded derivative. Under the fair value option, changes in fair value for GSE CRTs are recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 are also reported at fair value but are accounted for as hybrid financial instruments consisting of a debt host contract and an embedded derivative. Unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the debt host contract, excluding other-than-temporary impairment, are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity, until sale or disposition of the investment. Upon sale or disposition of the debt host contract, the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in stockholders’ equity is recognized in income. Realized gains and losses from sales of GSE CRTs are determined based upon the specific identification method. Realized and unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the embedded derivative are recognized in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The Company’s interest income recognition policies for MBS and GSE CRTs is described below in the Interest Income Recognition section of this Note 2 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company considers its portfolio of Agency RMBS to be of high credit quality under applicable accounting guidance. For non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs and CMBS, the Company does not rely on ratings from third party agencies to determine the credit quality of the investment. The Company uses internal models that analyze the loans underlying each security and evaluates factors including, but not limited to, delinquency status, loan-to-value ratios, borrower credit scores, occupancy status and geographic concentration to estimate the expected future cash flows. The Company places reliance on these internal models in determining credit quality. While non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs and CMBS with expected future losses would generally be purchased at a discount to par, the potential for a significant adverse change in expected cash flows remains. The Company therefore evaluates each security for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly. 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 recognizes in earnings and reflects as a reduction in the cost basis of the security the amount of any other-than-temporary impairment related to credit losses or impairments on securities that the Company intends to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company will need to sell before recoveries. The amount of the other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities related to other factors is recorded consistent with changes in the fair value of all other available-for-sale securities as a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity in other comprehensive income or loss with no change to the cost basis of the security. Interest Income Recognition Mortgage-Backed Securities Interest income on MBS is accrued based on the outstanding principal balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Premiums or discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the investment using the effective interest method. Interest income on the Company's non-Agency MBS (and other prepayable mortgage-backed securities where the Company may not recover substantially all of its initial investment) is based on estimated future cash flows. Management estimates future expected cash flows at the time of purchase and determines the effective interest rate based on these estimated cash flows and the Company’s purchase price. Over the life of the investments, management updates these estimated future cash flows and computes a revised yield based on the current amortized cost of the investment. In estimating these future cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties and contingencies, including the rate and timing of principal payments (prepayments, repurchases, defaults and liquidations), the pass through or coupon rate, and interest rate fluctuations. These uncertainties and contingencies are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may impact management’s estimates and the Company's interest income. When actual cash flows vary from expected cash flows, the difference is recorded as an adjustment to the amortized cost of the security and the security's yield is revised prospectively. Changes in cash flows from the Company's original or most recent projection may result in a prospective change in interest income recognized on these securities, or the amortized cost of these securities. For Agency RMBS that cannot be prepaid in such a way that the Company would not recover substantially all of its initial investment, interest income recognition is based on contractual cash flows. The Company does not estimate prepayments in applying the effective interest method. Reverse Repurchase Agreements Reverse repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized financing transactions. Cash paid to the borrower is recorded as other assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Interest receivable on reverse repurchase agreements is recorded as accrued interest receivable. The Company reflects all proceeds and repayments of reverse repurchase agreement on a net basis in the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows. The Company monitors the market value of the underlying collateral to ensure it remains sufficient to protect the Company in the event of default by the counterparty. If the Company were to sell the underlying collateral, the Company would recognize its obligation to return the underlying collateral as due to counterparties on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Reclassifications Certain prior period reported amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the current presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on net income or equity attributable to common stockholders. Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements Effective January 1, 2016, the Company adopted the newly issued accounting guidance for presentation of debt issuance costs. Under the new standard, debt issuance costs are required to be presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability. The Company adopted the accounting standard on a retrospective basis, which required the restatement of the Company's December 31, 2015 balance sheet. The adoption resulted in a $5.4 million reduction in exchangeable senior notes and a corresponding reduction in other assets. Effective January 1, 2016, the Company adopted the newly issued accounting guidance for reporting entities that are required to determine whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. The Company adopted the accounting standard on a modified retrospective approach which did not require restatement of prior periods to conform to the post adoption presentation. The Company did not consolidate or deconsolidate any legal entities as a result of implementing the new guidance. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance to improve certain aspects of classification and measurement of financial instruments, including significant revisions in accounting related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities when the fair value option is elected. The guidance also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The Company is required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements, as well as available transition methods. In June 2016, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance on reporting credit losses for assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale securities. The Company is required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements, as well as available transition methods. In August 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The Company is required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted, provided that all of the amendments are adopted in the same period. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Certain disclosures included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not required to be included on an interim basis in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company has condensed or omitted these disclosures. Therefore, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. All significant intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses are eliminated upon consolidation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and consolidate the financial statements of the Company and its controlled subsidiaries. During the period from January 1, 2015 through December 9, 2015, the condensed consolidated financial statements also include the results of operations of certain residential loan securitization trusts (the "residential securitizations") that meet the definition of a VIE. On December 9, 2015, the Company completed the sale of certain beneficial interests in the residential securitizations and deconsolidated the residential securitizations.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

During the second quarter of 2016, the Company corrected errors in its accounting for premiums and discounts associated with non-Agency RMBS not of high credit quality. The Company concluded that the errors are immaterial to each of the annual and interim consolidated financial statements which were included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and its interim report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The Company has corrected its financial statements for previous periods included in this filing on Form 10-Q and will correct its previously issued financial statements for these errors as the financial statements are presented in future periodic filings.

Refer to Note 16 - "Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements" for additional details.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Examples of estimates include, but are not limited to, estimates of the fair values of financial instruments, interest income on mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities, allowance for loan losses and other-than-temporary impairment charges. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no changes to the Company's accounting policies included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, other than the significant accounting policies disclosed below.

U.S. Treasury Securities

U.S. Treasury Securities are classified as trading securities and are recorded at fair value. The Company records its purchases of U.S. Treasury Securities on the trade date. Changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on investments, net in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Interest income is accrued based on the outstanding principal balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Premiums are amortized into interest income over the contractual lives of the securities using a level yield method.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company reports its mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities and derivative assets and liabilities at fair value as determined by an independent pricing service. The Company generally obtains one price per instrument from its primary pricing service. If the primary pricing service cannot provide a price, the Company will seek a value from other pricing services.

The pricing service uses two types of valuation approaches to determine the valuation of the Company’s various mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities: a market approach, which uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities; and an income approach, which uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single, discounted present value amount. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist, the pricing service may utilize proprietary valuation models that may consider market transactions in comparable securities and the various relationship between securities in determining fair value and/or market characteristics to estimate relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair values. Observable inputs may include a combination of benchmark yields, executed trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers and benchmark securities to determine prices. In addition, the valuation models utilized by pricing services may consider additional pool level information such as prepayment speeds, default frequencies and default severities, if applicable. Both the Company and the pricing service continuously monitor market indicators and economic events to determine if any may have an impact on the valuations.

The pricing service values interest rate swaps and interest rate swaptions under the income approach using valuation models. The significant inputs in these models are readily available in public markets or can be derived from observable market transactions for substantially the full terms of the contracts.

The pricing service values U.S. Treasury futures, currency forward contracts and to-be-announced securities (“TBAs”) under the market approach through the use of quoted market prices available in an active market.

Overrides of prices from pricing services are rare in the current market environment for the assets the Company holds. Examples of instances that would cause an override include if the Company recently traded the same security or there is an indication of market activity that would cause the pricing service price to no longer be indicative of fair value. In the rare instance where a price is adjusted, the Company has a control process to monitor the reason for such adjustment.

To gain comfort that pricing service prices are representative of current market information, the Company compares the transaction prices of security purchases and sales to the valuation levels provided by the pricing services. Price differences exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are identified and investigated and may be challenged. Trends are monitored over time and if there are indications that the valuations are not comparable to market activity, the pricing services are asked to provide detailed information regarding their methodology and inputs. Transparency tools are also available from the pricing services which help the Company understand data points and/or market inputs used for pricing securities.

The Company also reviews daily price movements for interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, U.S. Treasury futures, currency forward contracts and TBAs. Price movements exceeding pre-defined tolerance levels are investigated using an alternate price from another pricing service as well as available market information. Based on the Company’s findings, the primary pricing service may be challenged, or in rare cases, overridden with an alternate pricing source.

In addition, the Company performs due diligence procedures on all pricing services on at least an annual basis. A questionnaire is sent to pricing services which requests information such as changes in methodologies, business recovery preparedness, internal controls and confirmation that evaluations are generated based on market data. Physical visits are also made to each pricing service's office.

As described in Note 10 - "Fair Value of Financial Instruments," the Company evaluates the source used to fair value its assets and liabilities and makes a determination on its categorization within the fair value hierarchy. If the price of a security is obtained from quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets, the security is classified as a level 1 security. If the price of a security is obtained from quoted prices for similar instruments or model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable, the security is classified as a level 2 security. If the inputs appear to be unobservable, the security would be classified as a level 3 security. Transfers between levels, if any, are determined by the Company at the end of the reporting period.

Mortgage-Backed and Credit Risk Transfer Securities

All of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and GSE CRTs are reported at fair value. Fair value is determined by obtaining valuations from an independent source. If the fair value of a security is not available from a third-party pricing service, or such data appears unreliable, the Company may estimate the fair value of the security using a variety of methods including other pricing services, discounted cash flow analysis, matrix pricing, option adjusted spread models and other fundamental analysis of observable market factors.

The Company records its purchases of MBS and GSE CRTs on the trade date. Although the Company generally intends to hold most of its MBS and GSE CRTs until maturity, the Company may sell any of its mortgage-backed and credit risk transfer securities as part of its overall management of its investment portfolio.

The Company has elected the fair value option for all of its MBS purchased on or after September 1, 2016. Prior to September 1, 2016, the Company had also elected the fair value option for its RMBS interest-only securities (“RMBS IOs”). RMBS IOs are hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. Under the fair value option, changes in fair value are recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. In the Company's view, this election more appropriately reflects the results of the Company's operations because MBS fair value changes are accounted for in the same manner as fair value changes in economic hedging instruments.

Except for RMBS IOs, MBS purchased prior to September 1, 2016 are classified as available-for-sale securities. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders' equity, until sale or disposition of the investment. Upon sale or disposition, the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in stockholders' equity is recognized in income. Realized gains and losses from sales of MBS are determined based upon the specific identification method.

The Company has elected the fair value option for GSE CRTs purchased on or after August 24, 2015. GSE CRTs are hybrid financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. Coupon payments on the securities are based on LIBOR, and principal payments are based on prepayments, losses and defined credit events in a reference pool of mortgage loans that collateralize Agency RMBS. The Company elected the fair value option for these securities due to the complexities associated with bifurcation of GSE CRTs into the debt host contract and embedded derivative. Under the fair value option, changes in fair value for GSE CRTs are recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

GSE CRTs purchased prior to August 24, 2015 are also reported at fair value but are accounted for as hybrid financial instruments consisting of a debt host contract and an embedded derivative. Unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the debt host contract, excluding other-than-temporary impairment, are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity, until sale or disposition of the investment. Upon sale or disposition of the debt host contract, the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in stockholders’ equity is recognized in income. Realized gains and losses from sales of GSE CRTs are determined based upon the specific identification method. Realized and unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the embedded derivative are recognized in realized and unrealized credit derivative income (loss), net in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

The Company’s interest income recognition policies for MBS and GSE CRTs is described below in the Interest Income Recognition section of this Note 2 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company considers its portfolio of Agency RMBS to be of high credit quality under applicable accounting guidance. For non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs and CMBS, the Company does not rely on ratings from third party agencies to determine the credit quality of the investment. The Company uses internal models that analyze the loans underlying each security and evaluates factors including, but not limited to, delinquency status, loan-to-value ratios, borrower credit scores, occupancy status and geographic concentration to estimate the expected future cash flows. The Company places reliance on these internal models in determining credit quality.

While non-Agency RMBS, GSE CRTs and CMBS with expected future losses would generally be purchased at a discount to par, the potential for a significant adverse change in expected cash flows remains. The Company therefore evaluates each security for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly.

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 recognizes in earnings and reflects as a reduction in the cost basis of the security the amount of any other-than-temporary impairment related to credit losses or impairments on securities that the Company intends to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company will need to sell before recoveries. The amount of the other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities related to other factors is recorded consistent with changes in the fair value of all other available-for-sale securities as a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity in other comprehensive income or loss with no change to the cost basis of the security.

Interest Income Recognition

Mortgage-Backed Securities

Interest income on MBS is accrued based on the outstanding principal balance of the securities and their contractual terms. Premiums or discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the investment using the effective interest method.

Interest income on the Company's non-Agency MBS (and other prepayable mortgage-backed securities where the Company may not recover substantially all of its initial investment) is based on estimated future cash flows. Management estimates future expected cash flows at the time of purchase and determines the effective interest rate based on these estimated cash flows and the Company’s purchase price. Over the life of the investments, management updates these estimated future cash flows and computes a revised yield based on the current amortized cost of the investment. In estimating these future cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties and contingencies, including the rate and timing of principal payments (prepayments, repurchases, defaults and liquidations), the pass through or coupon rate, and interest rate fluctuations. These uncertainties and contingencies are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may impact management’s estimates and the Company's interest income. When actual cash flows vary from expected cash flows, the difference is recorded as an adjustment to the amortized cost of the security and the security's yield is revised prospectively. Changes in cash flows from the Company's original or most recent projection may result in a prospective change in interest income recognized on these securities, or the amortized cost of these securities.

For Agency RMBS that cannot be prepaid in such a way that the Company would not recover substantially all of its initial investment, interest income recognition is based on contractual cash flows. The Company does not estimate prepayments in applying the effective interest method.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

Reverse repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized financing transactions. Cash paid to the borrower is recorded as other assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Interest receivable on reverse repurchase agreements is recorded as accrued interest receivable. The Company reflects all proceeds and repayments of reverse repurchase agreement on a net basis in the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows. The Company monitors the market value of the underlying collateral to ensure it remains sufficient to protect the Company in the event of default by the counterparty. If the Company were to sell the underlying collateral, the Company would recognize its obligation to return the underlying collateral as due to counterparties on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period reported amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the current presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on net income or equity attributable to common stockholders.

Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2016, the Company adopted the newly issued accounting guidance for presentation of debt issuance costs. Under the new standard, debt issuance costs are required to be presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability. The Company adopted the accounting standard on a retrospective basis, which required the restatement of the Company's December 31, 2015 balance sheet. The adoption resulted in a $5.4 million reduction in exchangeable senior notes and a corresponding reduction in other assets.

Effective January 1, 2016, the Company adopted the newly issued accounting guidance for reporting entities that are required to determine whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. The Company adopted the accounting standard on a modified retrospective approach which did not require restatement of prior periods to conform to the post adoption presentation. The Company did not consolidate or deconsolidate any legal entities as a result of implementing the new guidance.

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance to improve certain aspects of classification and measurement of financial instruments, including significant revisions in accounting related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities when the fair value option is elected. The guidance also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The Company is required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements, as well as available transition methods.

In June 2016, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance on reporting credit losses for assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale securities. The Company is required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements, as well as available transition methods.

In August 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The Company is required to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted, provided that all of the amendments are adopted in the same period. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.