10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2014

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period fromto

JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Maryland	001-35673	45-5517523
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3001 Ocean Drive, Suite 201, Vero Beach, FL  32963

(Address of principal executive offices)(zip code)

(772) 617-4340

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  YES x    NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  YES x    NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  o Accelerated filer  x Non-accelerated filer  o Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  YES o NO x

The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant’s common stock as of October 31, 2014 was 12,002,705. 

JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	29
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	48
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	50
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION		51
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	51
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	51
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	51
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	51
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	51
Item 5.	Other Information	51
Item 6.	Exhibits	51

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Assets
Cash	$	37,495		$	41,524
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	1,939			648
Agency Securities, available for sale, at fair value (including pledged securities of $914,147 and $770,172)	917,156			801,777
Non-Agency Securities, trading, at fair value (including pledged securities of $168,701 and $143,080)	168,701			143,399
Linked Transactions, net, at fair value (including pledged securities of $118,721 and $140,945)	12,571			16,322
Receivable for unsettled sales (including pledged securities of $99,559 in 2014)	102,163			—
Derivatives, at fair value	24,029			59,703
Accrued interest receivable	2,656			2,336
Prepaid and other assets	825			623
Total Assets	$	1,267,535		$	1,066,332
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	1,091,000		$	839,405
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	20,911			53,314
Accrued interest payable	908			611
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	453			1,722
Total Liabilities	$	1,113,272		$	895,052
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 25,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000 shares authorized, 12,003 and 11,993 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	12			12
Additional paid-in capital	244,083			243,951
Accumulated deficit	(89,802		)	(69,540		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(30		)	(3,143		)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	$	154,263		$	171,280
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	1,267,535		$	1,066,332

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Interest Income:
Agency Securities, net of amortization of premium	$	7,246		$	9,834		$	23,722		$	26,314
Non-Agency Securities, including discount accretion	2,478			2,105			7,190			5,797
Total Interest Income	$	9,724		$	11,939		$	30,912		$	32,111
Interest expense	(1,698		)	(2,001		)	(4,997		)	(5,643		)
Net interest income	$	8,026		$	9,938		$	25,915		$	26,468
Other Income (Loss):
Realized gain (loss) on sale of Agency Securities (reclassified from Other comprehensive income (loss))	(845		)	(48,554		)	7,931			(48,554		)
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	1,571			734			2,692			(2,691		)
Realized gain on short sale of U.S. Treasury Securities	—			3,739			—			633
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	1,145			724			8,604			(1,573		)
Subtotal	$	1,871		$	(43,357	)	$	19,227		$	(52,185	)
Realized loss on derivatives (1)	(3,131		)	(2,673		)	(9,334		)	(5,612		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	1,293			269			(34,439		)	46,894
Subtotal	$	(1,838	)	$	(2,404	)	$	(43,773	)	$	41,282
Total Other Income (Loss)	$	33		$	(45,761	)	$	(24,546	)	$	(10,903	)
Expenses:
Management fee	914			988			2,742			2,341
Professional fees	136			139			1,300			472
Insurance	112			57			333			169
Board compensation	179			67			536			217
Other	146			143			525			369
Total expenses	$	1,487		$	1,394		$	5,436		$	3,568
Net income (loss) before taxes	6,572			(37,217		)	(4,067		)	11,997
Income tax expense	—			—			—			(2		)
Net Income (Loss)	$	6,572		$	(37,217	)	$	(4,067	)	$	11,995
Net Income (Loss) per common share:	$	0.55		$	(2.76	)	$	(0.34	)	$	1.13
Weighted average common shares outstanding	11,999			13,500			11,996			10,599
Dividends
Common stock dividends declared	$	5,400		$	9,315		$	16,195		$	22,425
Common stock dividends declared per share	$	0.45		$	0.69		$	1.35		$	2.07
Common shares of record-end of period	12,003			13,500			12,003			13,500

(1) Interest expense related to our interest rate swap contracts is recorded as realized loss on derivatives on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For additional information, see Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Net Income (Loss)	$	6,572		$	(37,217	)	$	(4,067	)	$	11,995
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gain)  loss on sale of Agency Securities	845			48,554			(7,931		)	48,554
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale  Agency Securities	(8,551		)	(7,736		)	11,044			(101,037		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(7,706	)	$	40,818		$	3,113		$	(52,483	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(1,134	)	$	3,601		$	(954	)	$	(40,488	)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Shares	Par Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total
Balance, January 1, 2014	11,993	$	12	$	243,951	$	(69,540	)	$	(3,143	)	$	171,280
Common stock dividends declared	—	—		—		(16,195		)	—			(16,195		)
Stock based board compensation, net of withholding requirements	10	—		132		—			—			132
Net loss	—	—		—		(4,067		)	—			(4,067		)
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—			3,113			3,113
Balance, September 30, 2014	12,003	$	12	$	244,083	$	(89,802	)	$	(30	)	$	154,263

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(4,067	)	$	11,995
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization of premium on Agency Securities	2,895			4,564
Net change in discount on Non-Agency Securities	(322		)	727
Realized (gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	(7,931		)	48,554
(Gain) loss on Non-Agency Securities	(2,692		)	2,691
Unrealized net (gain) loss and net interest income from Linked Transactions	(8,604		)	1,573
Stock based board compensation	132			—
Gain on short sale of U.S. Treasury Securities	—			(633		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accrued interest receivable	(320		)	(810		)
Increase in prepaid and other assets	(202		)	(3,058		)
(Increase) decrease in derivatives, at fair value	35,674			(41,688		)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable	297			(132		)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other accrued expenses	(1,269		)	231
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	13,591		$	24,014
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of Agency Securities	(1,214,850		)	(899,127		)
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities	(25,897		)	(36,332		)
Cash receipts (disbursements) on Linked Transactions	5,075			(21,388		)
Principal repayments of Agency Securities	78,096			75,637
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	10,889			16,895
Proceeds from sales of Agency Securities	927,361			554,404
Disbursements on reverse repurchase agreements	—			(1,265,400		)
Receipts from reverse repurchase agreements	—			1,265,400
Change in cash collateral, net	(33,694		)	42,286
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(253,020	)	$	(267,625	)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses	—			113,188
Proceeds from repurchase agreements	5,822,290			7,331,410
Principal repayments on repurchase agreements	(5,570,695		)	(7,182,206		)
Proceeds from sales of U.S. Treasury Securities	—			301,512
Purchases of U.S. Treasury Securities	—			(300,879		)
Common stock dividends paid	(16,195		)	(22,425		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	$	235,400		$	240,600
Net decrease in cash	(4,029		)	(3,011		)
Cash - beginning of period	41,524			36,316
Cash - end of period	$	37,495		$	33,305
Supplemental Disclosure:
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	14,100		$	6,375
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Receivable for unsettled sales	$	102,163		$	—
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in available for sale Agency Securities	$	11,044		$	(101,037	)
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	$	7,280		$	—

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the calendar year ending December 31, 2014. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. and its subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates affecting the accompanying financial statements include the valuation of MBS (as defined below) and derivative instruments.

Note 2 – Organization and Nature of Business Operations

References to “we,” “us,” “our,” "JAVELIN" or the “Company” are to JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. References to "ARRM" are to ARMOUR Residential Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

We are an externally managed Maryland corporation formed on June 18, 2012 and managed by ARRM, an investment advisor registered with the SEC (see Note 15, “Related Party Transactions” for additional discussion). We invest primarily in fixed rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage backed securities. Some of these securities are issued or guaranteed by a United States (“U.S.”) Government-sponsored entity (“GSE”), such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Administration (Ginnie Mae) (collectively, “Agency Securities”). Other securities backed by residential mortgages in which we invest, for which the payment of principal and interest is not guaranteed by a GSE or government agency (collectively, “Non-Agency Securities” and together with Agency Securities, “MBS”), may benefit from credit enhancement derived from structural elements such as subordination, over collateralization or insurance. We also may invest in collateralized commercial mortgage backed securities and other mortgage related investments, including mortgage loans, mortgage related derivatives and mortgage servicing rights. From time to time, a portion of our assets may be invested in unsecured notes and bonds issued by GSEs, U.S. Treasuries and money market instruments, subject to certain income tests we must satisfy for our qualification as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Our charter permits us to invest in Agency Securities and Non-Agency Securities.

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). Our qualification as a REIT depends on our ability to meet, on a continuing basis, various complex requirements under the Code relating to, among other things, the sources of our gross income, the composition and values of our assets, our distribution levels and the concentration of ownership of our capital stock. We believe that we are organized in conformity with the requirements for qualification as a REIT under the Code and our manner of operations enables us to meet the requirements for taxation as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

As a REIT, we will generally not be subject to federal income tax on the taxable REIT income that we currently distribute to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates. Even if we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we may still be subject to some federal, state and local taxes on our income.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cash

Cash includes cash on deposit with financial institutions. We may maintain deposits in federally insured financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. However, management believes we are not exposed to significant credit risk due to the financial position and creditworthiness of the depository institutions in which those deposits are held.

Cash Collateral Posted To/By Counterparties

Cash collateral posted to/by counterparties represents cash posted by us to counterparties or posted by counterparties to us as collateral for our interest rate swap contracts (including swaptions) and repurchase agreements on our MBS.

MBS, at Fair Value

We generally intend to hold most of our MBS for extended periods of time. We may, from time to time, sell any of our MBS as part of the overall management of our MBS portfolio. Management determines the appropriate classifications of the securities at the time they are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each balance sheet date.

Purchases and sales of our MBS are recorded on the trade date. However, if on the purchase settlement date, a repurchase agreement is used to finance the purchase of an MBS with the same counterparty and such transactions are determined to be linked, then the MBS and linked repurchase borrowing will be reported on the same settlement date as Linked Transactions (see below).

Agency Securities, Available For Sale

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Agency Securities were classified as available for sale securities. Agency Securities classified as available for sale are reported at their estimated fair values with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as part of the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

We evaluate Agency Securities for other than temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. We consider an impairment to be other than temporary if we (1) have the intent to sell the Agency Securities, (2) believe it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before recovery (for example, because of liquidity requirements or contractual obligations) or (3) a credit loss exists. Impairment losses recognized establish a new cost basis for the related Agency Securities.

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Non-Agency Securities were classified as trading securities. Non-Agency Securities classified as trading are reported at their estimated fair values with unrealized gains and losses included in other income (loss) as a component of the statements of operations. We estimate future cash flows for each Non-Agency Security and then discount those cash flows based on our estimates of current market yield for each individual security. We then compare our calculated price with our pricing services and/or dealer marks. Our estimates for future cash flows and current market yields incorporate such factors as coupons, prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities.

Receivables and Payables for Unsettled Sales and Purchases

We account for purchases and sales of securities on the trade date, including purchases and sales for forward settlement. Receivables and payables for unsettled trades represent the agreed trade price times the outstanding balance of the securities at the balance sheet date.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

Accrued interest receivable includes interest accrued between payment dates on MBS. Accrued interest payable includes interest payable on our repurchase agreements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Repurchase Agreements

We finance the acquisition of our MBS through the use of repurchase agreements. Our repurchase agreements are secured by our MBS and bear interest rates that have historically moved in close relationship to the Federal Funds Rate and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Under these repurchase agreements, we sell MBS to a lender and agree to repurchase the same MBS in the future for a price that is higher than the original sales price. The difference between the sales price that we receive and the repurchase price that we pay represents interest paid to the lender. A repurchase agreement operates as a financing arrangement (with the exception of repurchase agreements accounted for as a component of a Linked Transaction described below) under which we pledge our MBS as collateral to secure a loan which is equal in value to a specified percentage of the estimated fair value of the pledged collateral. We retain beneficial ownership of the pledged collateral. At the maturity of a repurchase agreement, we are required to repay the loan and concurrently receive back our pledged collateral from the lender or, with the consent of the lender, we may renew such agreement at the then prevailing interest rate. The repurchase agreements may require us to pledge additional assets to the lender in the event the estimated fair value of the existing pledged collateral declines.

In addition to the repurchase agreement financing discussed above, we may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with certain of our repurchase agreement counterparties. Under a typical reverse repurchase agreement, we purchase U.S. Treasury Securities from a borrower in exchange for cash and agree to sell the same securities in the future in exchange for a price that is higher than the original purchase price. The difference between the purchase price originally paid and the sale price represents interest received from the borrower. Reverse repurchase agreement receivables and repurchase agreement liabilities are presented net when they meet certain criteria, including being with the same counterparty, being governed by the same master repurchase agreement ("MRA"), settlement through the same brokerage or clearing account and maturing on the same day. We did not have any reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Obligations to Return Securities Received as Collateral, at Fair Value

At certain times, we also sell to third parties the U.S. Treasury Securities received as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements and recognize the resulting obligation to return said U.S. Treasury Securities as a liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Interest is recorded on the repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and U.S. Treasury Securities sold short on an accrual basis and presented as net interest expense. Both parties to the transaction have the right to make daily margin calls based on changes in the fair value of the collateral received and/or pledged. We did not have any obligations to return securities received as collateral at September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Derivatives, at Fair Value

We recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities at fair value on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. All changes in the fair values of our derivatives are reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We designate derivatives as hedges for tax purposes and any unrealized derivative gains or losses would not affect our distributable net taxable income.

Linked Transactions

The initial purchase of Non-Agency Securities and the related contemporaneous repurchase financing of such MBS with the same counterparty are considered part of the same arrangement, or a “Linked Transaction,” when certain criteria are met. Our acquisition of a Non-Agency Security and a related repurchase financing provided by the seller are generally considered to be linked if the initial transfer of and repurchase financing are contractually contingent, or there is a limited secondary market for the purchased security. The components of a Linked Transaction are evaluated on a combined basis and in totality, accounted for as a forward contract and reported as “Linked Transactions” on our balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the Non-Agency Securities and repurchase liabilities underlying the Linked Transactions and associated interest income and expense are reported as “unrealized net gains/(losses) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions” on our statements of operations and are not included in other comprehensive income (loss). When the linking criteria are no longer met, the initial transfer (i.e., the purchase of a security) and repurchase financing will no longer be treated as a Linked Transaction and will be evaluated and reported separately as a MBS purchase and repurchase financing.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Preferred Stock

At September 30, 2014, we were authorized to issue up to 25,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our Board of Directors ("Board") or a committee thereof. We have not issued any preferred stock to date.

Common Stock

At September 30, 2014, we were authorized to issue up to 250,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our Board. We had 12,003 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 11,993 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013.

Common Stock Repurchased

On March 5, 2014, our Board increased the authorization under our common stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") to 3,000 shares of our common stock outstanding. Under the Repurchase Program, shares may be purchased in the open market, including block trades, through privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to a trading plan separately adopted in the future. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be at our discretion, subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and related rules. We are not required to repurchase any shares under the Repurchase Program and it may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time for any reason. We do not intend to purchase shares from our Board or other affiliates. Under Maryland law, such repurchased shares are treated as authorized but unissued shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not repurchase any shares under our Repurchase Program. At September 30, 2014, there were 1,493 remaining shares authorized for repurchase under our Repurchase Program.

Revenue Recognition

Interest income is earned and recognized on Agency Securities based on their unpaid principal balance and their contractual terms. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of Agency Securities are amortized or accreted into interest income over the actual lives of the securities, reflecting actual prepayments as they occur.

Interest income on Non-Agency Securities is recognized using the effective yield method over the life of the securities based on the future cash flows expected to be received. Future cash flow projections and related effective yields are determined for each security and updated quarterly. Other than temporary impairments, which establish a new cost basis in the security for purposes of calculating effective yields, are recognized when the fair value of a security is less than its cost basis and there has been an adverse change in the future cash flows expected to be received. Other changes in future cash flows expected to be received are recognized prospectively over the remaining life of the security.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) refers to changes in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.

Note 4 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board released ASU No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860). The amendment changes the accounting for repurchase financing transactions, that is, a transfer of a financial asset financed by a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty. Currently, certain of these transactions are combined and accounted for as a forward contract and reported as "Linked Transactions" on our balance sheets. Under the amendment, these arrangements will no longer be presented as Linked Transactions on our balance sheets but will instead be accounted for as purchases of Non-Agency trading securities and repurchase agreement liabilities.

The amendment also changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions to secured borrowing accounting. We do not currently have, and do not contemplate having, repurchase-to-maturity transactions.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The accounting changes are effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2015 and early adoption is prohibited. We currently account for Linked Transactions and Non-Agency Securities all on a fair value basis. Accordingly, we expect the adoption of this amendment will have no effect on our results of operations or our accumulated deficit.

The amendment also requires certain additional disclosures about repurchase agreements beginning with our second quarter 2015 financial statements.

Note 5 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our valuation techniques for financial instruments use observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from third party sources, while unobservable inputs reflect management’s market assumptions. The ASC Topic No. 820 “Fair Value Measurement,” classifies these inputs into the following hierarchy:

Level 1Inputs - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2Inputs - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3Inputs - Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs may be used in situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period). Unobservable inputs reflect management’s assumptions about the factors that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The following describes the valuation techniques used for our assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. Any transfers between levels are assumed to occur at the beginning of the reporting period.

Cash - Cash includes cash on deposit with financial institutions. The carrying amount of cash is deemed to be its fair value and is classified as Level 1. Cash balances posted by us to counterparties or posted by counterparties to us as collateral are classified as Level 2 because they are integrally related to the Company's repurchase financing and interest rate swap agreements, which are classified as Level 2.

Agency Securities, Available for Sale - Fair value for the Agency Securities in our MBS portfolio is based on obtaining a valuation for each Agency Security from third party pricing services and/or dealer quotes. The third party pricing services use common market pricing methods that may include pricing models that may incorporate such factors as coupons, prepayment speeds, spread to the Treasury curves and interest rate swap curves, duration, periodic and life caps and credit enhancement. If the fair value of an Agency Security is not available from the third party pricing services or such data appears unreliable, we obtain quotes from up to three dealers who make markets in similar Agency Securities. In general, the dealers incorporate common market pricing methods, including a spread measurement to the Treasury curve or interest rate swap curve as well as underlying characteristics of the particular Agency Security including coupon, periodic and life caps, collateral type, rate reset period and seasoning or age of the Agency Security. Management reviews pricing used to ensure that current market conditions are properly reflected. This review includes, but is not limited to, comparisons of similar market transactions or alternative third party pricing services, dealer quotes and comparisons to a third party pricing model. Fair values obtained from the third party pricing services for similar instruments are classified as Level 2 securities if the inputs to the pricing models used are consistent with the Level 2 definition. If quoted prices for a security are not reasonably available from the third party pricing service, but dealer quotes are, the security will be classified as a Level 2 security. If neither is available, management will determine the fair value based on characteristics of the security that we receive from the issuer and based on available market information received from dealers and classify it as a Level 3 security. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Agency Security fair values are classified as Level 2 based on the inputs used by our third party pricing services and dealer quotes.

Non-Agency Securities Trading - The fair value for the Non-Agency Securities in our MBS portfolio is based on estimates prepared by our Portfolio Management group, which organizationally reports to our Chief Investment Officer. In preparing the estimates, our Portfolio Management group uses commercially available and proprietary models and data as well as market intelligence gained from discussions with, and transactions by, other market participants. We estimate the fair value of our Non-

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Agency Securities by estimating the future cash flows for each Non-Agency Security and then discounting those cash flows based on our estimates of current market yield for each individual security. Our estimates for future cash flows and current market yields incorporate such factors as collateral type, bond structure and priority of payments, coupons, prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities. Quarterly, we compare our estimates of fair value of our Non-Agency Securities with pricing from third party pricing services, dealer marks received and recent purchase and financing transaction history to validate our assumptions of cash flow and market yield and calibrate our models. Fair values calculated in this manner are considered Level 3. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Non-Agency Security fair values are calculated in this manner and therefore were classified as Level 3.

Receivables and Payables for Unsettled Sales and Purchases- The carrying amount is generally deemed to be fair value because of the relatively short time to settlement. Such receivables and payables are classified as Level 2 because they are effectively secured by the related securities and could potentially be subject to counterparty credit considerations.

Repurchase Agreements - The fair value of repurchase agreements reflects the present value of the contractual cash flows discounted at the estimated LIBOR based market interest rates at the valuation date for repurchase agreements with a term equivalent to the remaining term to interest rate repricing, which may be at maturity, of our repurchase agreements. The fair value of the repurchase agreements approximates their carrying amount due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. Our repurchase agreements are classified as Level 2.

Obligations to Return Securities Received as Collateral - The fair value of the obligations to return securities received as collateral are based upon the prices of the related U.S. Treasury Securities obtained from a third party pricing service, which are indicative of market activity. Such obligations are classified as Level 1.

Derivative Transactions - The fair values of our interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions are valued using third party pricing services that may incorporate current interest rate curves, forward interest rate curves and market spreads to interest rate curves. Management compares pricing used to dealer quotes to ensure that the current market conditions are properly reflected. The fair values of our interest rate swap contracts and our interest rate swaptions are classified as Level 2.

Linked Transactions - The Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions are valued using similar techniques to those used for our other Non-Agency Securities. The value of the underlying Non-Agency Security is then netted against the carrying amount (which approximates fair value) of the repurchase agreement at the valuation date. The fair value of Linked Transactions also includes accrued interest receivable on the Non-Agency Security and accrued interest payable on the underlying repurchase agreement. Our Linked Transactions are classified as Level 3.

The following tables provide a summary of our assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at September 30, 2014
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	917,156	$	—	$	917,156
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	168,701	$	168,701
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	12,571	$	12,571
Derivatives	$	—	$	24,029	$	—	$	24,029

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at December 31, 2013
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	801,777	$	—	$	801,777
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	143,399	$	143,399
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	16,322	$	16,322
Derivatives	$	—	$	59,703	$	—	$	59,703

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2013.

The following tables provide a summary of the carrying values and fair values of our financial assets and liabilities not carried at fair value but for which fair value is required to be disclosed at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				Fair Value Measurements using:
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	37,495	$	37,495	$	37,495	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	1,939	$	1,939	$	—	$	1,939	$	—
Receivable for unsettled sales	$	102,163	$	102,163	$	—	$	102,163	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,656	$	2,656	$	—	$	2,656	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	1,091,000	$	1,091,000	$	—	$	1,091,000	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	20,911	$	20,911	$	—	$	20,911	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	908	$	908	$	—	$	908	$	—

	December 31, 2013				Fair Value Measurements using:
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	41,524	$	41,524	$	41,524	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	648	$	648	$	—	$	648	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,336	$	2,336	$	—	$	2,336	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	839,405	$	839,405	$	—	$	839,405	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	53,314	$	53,314	$	—	$	53,314	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	611	$	611	$	—	$	611	$	—

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following tables provide a summary of the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

Non-Agency Securities	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	155,783		$	148,953		$	143,399		$	129,946
Purchase of Non-Agency Securities, at cost	15,192			3,056			33,177			36,332
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	(3,840		)	(6,649		)	(10,889		)	(16,895		)
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	1,571			735			2,692			(2,691		)
Net change in discount on Non-Agency Securities	(5		)	(130		)	322			(727		)
Balance, end of period	$	168,701		$	145,965		$	168,701		$	145,965
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	$	1,571		$	735		$	2,692		$	(2,691	)

Linked Transactions	For the Quarter Ended					For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	14,448		$	8,727	$	16,322		$	—
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	(1,315		)	—		(7,280		)	—
Cash (receipts) disbursements on Linked Transactions	(1,706		)	10,364		(5,075		)	21,388
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	1,144			724		8,604			(1,573		)
Balance, end of period	$	12,571		$	19,815	$	12,571		$	19,815
Gain (loss) on Linked Transactions	$	1,144		$	724	$	8,604		$	(1,573	)

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our Level 3 Non-Agency Securities (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions) include assumptions for underlying loan collateral, cumulative default rates and loss severities in the event of default, as well as discount rates.

The following tables present the range of our estimates of cumulative default and loss severities, together with the discount rates implicit in our Level 3 Non-Agency Security fair values (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. See Note 8, "Linked Transactions" for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions.

September 30, 2014

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	9.06	%	45.01	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	37.66	%	70.00	%
Discount rate	3.45	%	4.65	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	8.70	%	44.10	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	4.60	%	7.85	%	17.50	%

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2013

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	6.99	%	33.27	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	31.20	%	62.60	%
Discount rate	4.01	%	5.32	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	9.74	%	29.50	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	6.70	%	9.74	%	14.80	%

Significant increases or decreases in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the probability of cumulative default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for the loss severity and a directionally opposite change in the assumption used for voluntary prepayment rates (life). However, given the interrelationship between loss estimates and the discount rate, overall Non-Agency Security market conditions would likely have a more significant impact on our Level 3 fair values than changes in any one unobservable input.

Note 6 – Agency Securities, Available for Sale

All of our Agency Securities are classified as available for sale securities and, as such, are reported at their estimated fair value and changes in fair value are reported as part of the statements of comprehensive income. At September 30, 2014, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 84.5% of our MBS portfolio and 76.1% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions. As of December 31, 2013, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 84.8% of our MBS portfolio and 73.8% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions).

We evaluated our Agency Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2014, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013, to determine whether there was an other than temporary impairment. The decline in value of our Agency Securities in 2013 was solely due to market conditions and not the credit quality of the assets. All of our Agency Securities are issued and guaranteed by GSEs. The GSEs have a long term credit rating of AA+. At September 30, 2014, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013, we also considered whether we intended to sell Agency Securities and whether it was more likely than not that we could meet our liquidity requirements and contractual obligations without selling Agency Securities. There was no other than temporary impairment for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013. In December 2013, anticipating portfolio repositioning sales in the first quarter of 2014, we concluded that the December 31, 2013 unrealized losses on our 25-year and 30-year fixed rate Agency Securities represented an other than temporary impairment. Accordingly, we recognized losses totaling $(44,300) in our 2013 statements of operations, thereby establishing a new cost basis for Agency Securities with an aggregate fair value of $744,600 as of December 31, 2013. We also determined that at December 31, 2013, there was no other than temporary impairment of our other Agency Securities, which are primarily 20-year and 15-year fixed rate securities. 

At September 30, 2014, we had the following securities in an unrealized gain or loss position as presented below. The components of the carrying value of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities are fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.29% at September 30, 2014.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

September 30, 2014

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		Percent of Total
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	54,898	$	(44	)	$	592	$	55,446	6.00	%
15 Year Fixed	814,955		(476		)	748		815,227		88.90	%
20 Year Fixed	47,333		(1,071		)	221		46,483		5.10	%
Total Fannie Mae	$	917,186	$	(1,591	)	$	1,561	$	917,156	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	917,186	$	(1,591	)	$	1,561	$	917,156

As of December 31, 2013, we had the following securities in an unrealized gain or loss position as presented below. The components of the carrying value of our Agency Securities as of December 31, 2013 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities were fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.48% as of December 31, 2013.

December 31, 2013

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		Percent of Total
Fannie Mae
15 Year Fixed	$	29,336	$	(1,057	)	$	—	$	28,279	3.53	%
20 Year Fixed	30,974		(2,086		)	—		28,888		3.60	%
25 Year Fixed	52,944		—			—		52,944		6.60	%
30 Year Fixed	691,666		—			—		691,666		86.27	%
Total Fannie Mae	$	804,920	$	(3,143	)	$	—	$	801,777	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	804,920	$	(3,143	)	$	—	$	801,777

Actual maturities of Agency Securities are generally shorter than stated contractual maturities because actual maturities of Agency Securities are affected by the contractual lives of the underlying mortgages, periodic payments of principal and prepayments of principal.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Weighted Average Life of all Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	—		—		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	837,732		837,348		28,279		29,336
Greater than or equal to five years	79,424		79,838		773,498		775,584
Total Agency Securities	$	917,156	$	917,186	$	801,777	$	804,920

We use a third party model to calculate the weighted average lives of our Agency Securities. Weighted average life is calculated based on expectations for estimated prepayments for the underlying mortgage loans of our Agency Securities. These estimated prepayments are based on assumptions such as interest rates, current and future home prices, housing policy and borrower incentives. The weighted average lives of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in the table above are based upon market factors, assumptions, models and estimates from the third party model and also incorporate management’s judgment and experience. The actual weighted average lives of our Agency Securities could be longer or shorter than estimated.

The following table presents the unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our Agency Securities by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Unrealized Loss Position For:
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
As of	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2014	$	279,590	$	(520	)	$	28,135	$	(1,071	)	$	307,725	$	(1,591	)
December 31, 2013	$	—	$	—		$	57,167	$	(3,143	)	$	57,167	$	(3,143	)

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we sold $288,572 and $1,032,219 of our Agency Securities, to reposition our portfolio, which resulted in realized (losses) gains of $(845) and $7,931. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold $554,404 of Agency Securities, resulting in a realized loss of $(48,554).

Note 7 – Non-Agency Securities, Trading

All of our Non-Agency Securities are classified as trading securities and reported at their estimated fair value.  Fair value changes are reported in the statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $22,322 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with repayment at maturity of related repurchase agreement borrowings of $15,042.

At September 30, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.5% of our MBS portfolio and 23.9% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions).

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	52,717	$	52,027	$	59,690	4.99	%
Prime Hybrid	16,310		14,367		19,195		2.31	%
Prime Floater	13,066		12,867		13,250		3.94	%
Alt-A Fixed	78,042		73,206		91,899		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,566		8,050		10,166		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	194,200	4.92	%

At December 31, 2013, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.2% of our total MBS portfolio and 26.2% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions). 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2013	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	51,515	$	51,922	$	57,995	4.96	%
Prime Hybrid	17,067		15,705		21,253		3.36	%
Prime Floater	2,117		2,001		2,000		5.41	%
Alt-A Fixed	63,582		61,554		77,922		5.85	%
Alt-A Hybrid	9,118		8,494		11,091		2.59	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	143,399	$	139,676	$	170,261	5.02	%

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Prime/Alt-A Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include senior tranches in securitization trusts issued between 2004 and 2007, and are collateralized by residential mortgages originated between 2002 and 2007. The loans were originally considered to be either prime or one tier below prime credit quality. Prime mortgage loans are residential mortgage loans that are considered the highest tier with the most stringent underwriting standards within the Non-Agency mortgage market, but do not carry any credit guarantee from either a U.S. Government agency or GSE. These loans were originated during a period when underwriting standards were generally weak and housing prices have dropped significantly subsequent to their origination. As a result, there is still material credit risk embedded in these vintage tranches. Alt-A, or alternative A-paper, mortgage loans are considered riskier than prime mortgage loans and less risky than sub-prime mortgage loans and are typically characterized by borrowers with less than full documentation, lower credit scores, higher loan to value ratios and a higher percentage of investment properties. These securities were generally rated below investment grade at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	—		—		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	4,604		4,520		36,581		35,254
Greater than or equal to five years	164,097		155,997		106,818		104,422
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	143,399	$	139,676

We use a third party model to calculate the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities. Weighted average life is calculated based on expectations for estimated prepayments for the underlying mortgage loans of our Non-Agency Securities. These estimated prepayments are based on assumptions such as interest rates, current and future home prices, housing policy and borrower incentives. The weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in the table above are based upon market factors, assumptions, models and estimates from the third party model and also incorporate management’s judgment and experience. The actual weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities could be longer or shorter than estimated.

The following table presents the unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our Non-Agency Securities by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Unrealized Loss Position For:
	Less than 12 months					12 Months or More					Total
As of	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2014	$	12,174	$	(267	)	$	5,907	$	(330	)	$	18,081	$	(597	)
December 31, 2013	$	42,096	$	(1,089	)	$	—	$	—		$	42,096	$	(1,089	)

Our Non-Agency Securities are subject to risk of loss with regard to principal and interest payments and at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, have generally either been assigned below investment grade ratings by rating agencies, or have not been rated. We evaluate each investment based on the characteristics of the underlying collateral and securitization structure, rather than relying on the ratings assigned by rating agencies.

In April 2014, we entered in to a long term collateral exchange agreement whereby we will receive custody of approximately $50.0 million of U.S. Treasury Securities or receive cash for two years (declining to $30.0 million for a third year) in exchange for pledging certain of our Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2014, the $168,701 of Non-Agency Securities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes securities pledged under this agreement with a fair value of $65,201. At September 30, 2014, collateral received under this agreement consisted of $22,483 of cash, which is treated as repurchase agreement borrowings on our condensed consolidated balance sheet and $27,142 of U.S. Treasury Securities in our custody which are not reflected on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 8 – Linked Transactions

Our Linked Transactions are evaluated on a combined basis, reported as forward (derivative) instruments and presented as assets on our balance sheets at fair value. The fair value of Linked Transactions reflect the value of the underlying Non-Agency MBS, linked repurchase agreement borrowings and accrued interest receivable and payable on such instruments. Our Linked Transactions are not designated as hedging instruments and, as a result, the change in the fair value and net interest income from Linked Transactions is reported in other income on our statements of operations.

The following tables present information about our Non-Agency Securities and repurchase agreements underlying our Linked Transactions at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions represent approximately 9.86% and 13.0% of our overall investment in MBS at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

September 30, 2014

Linked Repurchase Agreements					Linked Non-Agency Securities
Maturity or Repricing	Balance		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Non-Agency MBS	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Par/Current Face		Weighted Average Coupon Rate
Within 30 days	$	694	1.50	%	Prime	$	109,411	$	107,852	$	112,308	3.11	%
31 days to 60 days	36,477		1.05	%	Alt-A	9,310		9,006		12,595		6.22	%
61 days to 90 days	68,916		1.07	%	Total	$	118,721	$	116,858	$	124,903	3.35	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	106,087	1.07	%

Not included in the tables above is $63 of accrued interest payable from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2014.

December 31, 2013

Linked Repurchase Agreements					Linked Non-Agency Securities
Maturity or Repricing	Balance		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Non-Agency MBS	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Par/Current Face		Weighted Average Coupon Rate
Within 30 days	$	8,177	1.88	%	Prime	$	112,956	$	116,631	$	121,571	3.00	%
31 days to 60 days	44,974		1.23	%	Alt-A	27,989		27,788		35,822		4.71	%
61 days to 90 days	71,389		1.09	%	Total	$	140,945	$	144,419	$	157,393	3.34	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	124,540	1.19	%

Not included in the tables above is $83 of accrued interest payable from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

The following table presents certain information about the components of the unrealized net gains and (losses) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Net Interest Income (Loss) from Linked Transactions	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$	1,182		$	854		$	4,051		$	893
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	(229		)	(170		)	(680		)	(179		)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	192			40			5,233			(2,287		)
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	$	1,145		$	724		$	8,604		$	(1,573	)

Note 9 – Repurchase Agreements

At September 30, 2014, we had MRAs with 29 counterparties and had $1,091,000 in outstanding borrowings with 21 of those counterparties. At December 31, 2013, we had MRAs with 27 counterparties and had $839,405 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties. See Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of repurchase agreements that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions.

The following tables represent the contractual repricing and other information regarding our repurchase agreements to finance our MBS purchases at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	972,458	0.35	%	31	4.84	%
Non-Agency Securities	118,542		1.57	%	199	23.32	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,091,000	0.48	%	50	8.11	%

(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

December 31, 2013	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	731,782	0.42	%	33	4.90	%
Non-Agency Securities	107,623		1.96	%	46	25.39	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	839,405	0.61	%	35	7.53	%

(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Maturing or Repricing	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	606,058	0.41	%	$	380,744	0.67	%
31 days to 60 days	303,426		0.41	%	408,054		0.49	%
61 days to 90 days	159,033		0.65	%	40,362		1.00	%
Greater than 90 days	22,483		2.15	%	10,245		2.10	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,091,000	0.48	%	$	839,405	0.61	%

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

We have 10 repurchase agreement counterparties that individually account for between 5% and 10% of our aggregate borrowings. In total, these counterparties account for approximately 69.13% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2014.

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not purchase or sell any U.S. Treasury Securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold short $301,512 of U.S. Treasury Securities acquired under reverse repurchase agreements. We had purchases of $230,753 and $300,879 resulting in a realized gains of $3,739 and $633, respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we did not sell any U.S. Treasury Securities.

Note 10 – Derivatives

In addition to the Linked Transactions described in Note 8, “Linked Transactions,” we enter into derivative transactions to manage our interest rate risk exposure. These transactions include entering into interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions. These transactions are designed to lock in funding costs for repurchase agreements associated with our assets in such a way to help assure the realization of net interest margins. Such transactions are based on assumptions about prepayments on our Agency Securities which, if not realized, will cause transaction results to differ from expectations.

We have agreements with our swap (including swaption) counterparties that provide for the posting of collateral based on the fair values of our interest rate swap contracts. Through this margin process, either we or our swap counterparty may be required to pledge cash or Agency Securities as collateral. Collateral requirements vary by counterparty and change over time based on the fair value, notional amount and remaining term of the contracts. Certain interest rate swap contracts provide for cross collateralization and cross default with repurchase agreements and other contracts with the same counterparty.

Interest rate swaptions generally provide us the option to enter into an interest rate swap agreement at a certain point of time in the future with a predetermined notional amount, stated term and stated rate of interest on the fixed leg and interest rate index on the floating leg.

 The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions which are included in derivatives on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	0-12 Months	0	0.00	%	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	13-24 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contract	37-48 Months	40	0.73	%	100,000		1,322		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	73-84 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	101	1.76	%	601,250		19,380		—
Interest rate swap contracts	109-120 Months	109	2.05	%	100,000		3,327		—
Interest rate swaptions	60 Months	0	2.73	%	750,000		—		—
Total or Weighted Average		49	2.19	%	$	1,551,250	$	24,029	$	—

(1) See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2013

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	0-12 Months	0	0.00	%	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	13-24 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	37-48 Months	46	0.55	%	50,000		801		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	53	0.92	%	50,000		532		—
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	73-84 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	105	1.50	%	175,000		15,023		—
Interest rate swap contracts	109-120 Months	112	1.91	%	526,250		36,463		—
Interest rate swaptions	60 Months	9	2.73	%	750,000		6,884		—
Total or Weighted Average		58	2.19	%	$	1,551,250	$	59,703	$	—

(1) See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

We have netting arrangements in place with all derivative counterparties pursuant to standard documentation developed by the International Swap and Derivatives Association. We are also required to post cash collateral to counterparties or have cash collateral posted by counterparties to us based upon the net underlying market value of our open positions with the counterparty.

The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions and the potential effects of the master netting arrangements if we were to offset the assets and liabilities of these financial instruments on the accompanying balance sheets. Currently, we present these financial instruments at their gross amounts and they are included in derivatives at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.

September 30, 2014			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral			Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	24,029	$	—	$	(20,211	)	$	3,818
Interest rate swaptions	—		—		—			—
Totals	$	24,029	$	—	$	(20,211	)	$	3,818

We did not have any derivatives in a liability position on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2014.

The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions and the potential effects of netting if we were to offset the assets and liabilities of these financial instruments on the accompanying balance sheets.

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Currently, we present these financial instruments at their gross amounts and they are included in derivatives, at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

December 31, 2013			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral			Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	52,819	$	—	$	(52,315	)	$	504
Interest rate swaptions	6,884		—		—			$	6,884
Totals	$	59,703	$	—	$	(52,315	)	$	7,388

We did not have any derivatives in a liability position on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013.

The following table represents the location and information regarding our derivatives which are included in total Other Income (Loss) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  

		Income (Loss) Recognized
		For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives	Location on condensed consolidated statements of operations	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Interest rate swap contracts:
Interest income	Realized loss on derivatives	$	265		$	212		$	768		$	530
Interest expense	Realized loss on derivatives	(3,396		)	(2,885		)	(10,102		)	(6,142		)
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	1,456			572			(27,555		)	40,657
		$	(1,675	)	$	(2,101	)	$	(36,889	)	$	35,045
Interest rate swaptions:
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(163		)	(303		)	(6,884		)	6,237
		$	(163	)	$	(303	)	$	(6,884	)	$	6,237
Totals		$	(1,838	)	$	(2,404	)	$	(43,773	)	$	41,282

Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies

Management Agreement with ARRM

As discussed in Note 15 “Related Party Transactions,” we are externally managed by ARRM pursuant to a management agreement, (the “Management Agreement”), which was most recently amended on March 5, 2014. The Management Agreement entitles ARRM to receive a management fee payable monthly in arrears in an amount equal to 1/12th of (a) 1.5% of gross equity raised (including our initial public offering and private placement equity) up to $1 billion plus (b) 1.0% of gross equity raised in excess of $1 billion. The cost of repurchased stock and any dividend representing a return of capital for tax purposes will reduce the amount of gross equity raised used to calculate the monthly management fee. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reimbursed ARRM $67 and $247, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reimbursed ARRM $38 and $76, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

behalf. ARRM is further entitled to receive a termination fee from us under certain circumstances. The ARRM monthly management fee is not calculated based on the performance of our portfolio. Accordingly, the payment of our monthly management fee may not decline in the event of a decline in our earnings and may cause us to incur losses.

ARRM is also the external manager of ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. ("ARMOUR"), a publicly traded REIT, which invests in a leveraged portfolio of Agency Securities. Our executive officers also serve as the executive officers of ARMOUR.

Indemnifications and Litigation

We enter into certain contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications to third parties, principally with ARRM and brokers. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is unknown. We have not incurred any costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements. As a result, the estimated fair value of these agreements is not material. Accordingly, we have no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

We are not party to any pending, threatened or contemplated litigation.

Note 12 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock Incentive Plan

On October 2, 2012, we adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") to attract, retain and reward directors and other persons who provide services to us in the course of operations (collectively, "Eligible Individuals").

The Plan provides for grants of common stock, restricted shares of common stock, stock options, performance shares, performance units, stock appreciation rights and other equity and cash-based awards (collectively “Awards”), and will be subject to a ceiling amount of shares available for issuance under the Plan. Pursuant to the Plan, the maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for the grant of awards thereunder is equal to 3.0% of the total issued and outstanding shares of common stock (on a fully diluted basis) at the time of the grant of the award (other than any shares of common stock issued or subject to awards made pursuant to the Plan).

The Plan allows for the Board to expand the types of awards available under the Plan and determine the maximum number of shares that may underlie these awards in any one year to any Eligible Individual. If an award granted under the Plan expires or terminates, the shares subject to any portion of the award that expires or terminates without having been exercised or paid, as the case may be, will again become available for the issuance of additional awards.

Awards under the Plan

As of September 30, 2014, there were 360 shares available for awards under the Plan. No awards have been made to date.

Directors Fees

In the first quarter of 2014, we began paying to our non-employee directors a fee payable in common stock, or a combination of stock and cash at the option of the director. The number of shares issued is determined by dividing the chosen dollar amount of these fees by the closing market price for our stock at the end of each quarter.   

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 13 – Stockholders’ Equity

Dividends

The following table presents our common stock dividend transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Record Date	Payment Date	Rate per common share		Aggregate amount paid to holders of record
January 15, 2014	January 30, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
February 14, 2014	February 27, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
March 17, 2014	March 28, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
April 15, 2014	April 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
May 15, 2014	May 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
June 16, 2014	June 27, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
July 15, 2014	July 30, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
August 15, 2014	August 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
September 15, 2014	September 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
Total dividends paid				$	16,195

Note 14 – Income Taxes

The following table reconciles our GAAP net income (loss) to estimated REIT taxable income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
GAAP net income (loss)	$	6,572		$	(37,217	)	$	(4,067	)	$	11,995
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions	(1,533		)	(70		)	(7,232		)	6,564
Net capital losses carried forward	—			44,816			—			47,921
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	845			—			(7,931		)	—
Amortization of deferred hedging gains	148			—			439			—
Net premium amortization differences	—			—			(809		)	—
Changes in interest rate contracts	(1,293		)	(269		)	34,439			(46,894		)
Other	(73		)	—			(78		)	2
Estimated taxable income	$	4,666		$	7,260		$	14,761		$	19,588

Interest rate contracts are treated as hedging transactions for tax purposes. Unrealized gains and losses on open interest rate contracts are not included in the determination of taxable income. Realized gains and losses on interest rate contracts terminated before their maturity are deferred and amortized over the remainder of the original term of the contract.

The aggregate tax basis of our assets and liabilities was less than our total Stockholders’ Equity at September 30, 2014 by approximately $28,775, or approximately $2.40 per share (based on the 12,003 shares then outstanding).

We are required and intend to timely distribute substantially all of our taxable REIT income in order to maintain our REIT status under the Code. Total dividend payments to stockholders were $5,400 and $16,195 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Our estimated taxable REIT income available to pay dividends was $4,666 and $14,761 for the quarter and

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

nine months ended September 30, 2014. Our taxable REIT income and dividend requirements to maintain our REIT status are determined on an annual basis. Dividends paid in excess of taxable REIT income for the year (including amounts carried forward from prior years) will generally not be taxable to common stockholders.

Net capital losses realized in 2013 and 2014 will be available to offset future capital gains realized through 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Our management is responsible for determining whether tax positions taken by us are more likely than not to be sustained on their merits. We have no material unrecognized tax benefits or material uncertain tax positions.

Note 15 – Related Party Transactions

We are externally managed by ARRM pursuant to the Management Agreement. All of our executive officers are also employees of ARRM. ARRM manages our day-to-day operations, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. The Management Agreement expires after an initial term of five years on October 5, 2017 and is thereafter automatically renewed for successive one year terms, unless terminated under certain circumstances. Either party must provide 180 days prior written notice of any such termination.

Under the terms of the Management Agreement, ARRM is responsible for costs incident to the performance of its duties, such as compensation of its employees and various overhead expenses. ARRM is responsible for the following primary roles:

•  Advising us with respect to, arranging for and managing the acquisition, financing, management and disposition of, elements of our investment portfolio;

• Evaluating the duration risk and prepayment risk within the investment portfolio and arranging borrowing and hedging strategies;

• Coordinating capital raising activities;

• Advising us on the formulation and implementation of operating strategies and policies, arranging for the acquisition of assets, monitoring the performance of those assets  and providing administrative and managerial services in connection with our day-to-day operations; and

• Providing executive and administrative personnel, office space and other appropriate services required in rendering management services to us.

In accordance with the Management Agreement, we incurred $914 and $2,742, respectively, in management fees to ARRM for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred $988 and $2,341, respectively, in management fees.

We are required to take actions as may be reasonably required to permit and enable ARRM to carry out its duties and obligations. We are also responsible for any costs and expenses that ARRM incurred solely on behalf of us other than the various overhead expenses specified in the terms of the Management Agreement. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reimbursed ARRM $67 and $247, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reimbursed ARRM $38 and $76, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf.

Also, JAVELIN and ARRM entered into a sub-management agreement with SBBC, an entity jointly owned by Daniel C. Staton and Marc H. Bell, each of whom is a member of our board of directors. Pursuant to the sub-management agreement, ARRM is responsible for paying a sub-management fee to SBBC in an amount equal to a monthly retainer of $115 and a sub-management fee of 25% of the net management fee earned by ARRM under the Management Agreement. The sub-management agreement continues in effect until it is terminated in accordance with its terms.

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JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 16 – Interest Rate Risk

Our primary market risk is interest rate risk. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors beyond our control. Changes in the general level of interest rates can affect net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned and the interest expense incurred in connection with the liabilities, by affecting the spread between the interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in the level of interest rates also can affect the value of MBS and our ability to realize gains from the sale of these assets. A decline in the value of the MBS pledged as collateral for borrowings under repurchase agreements could result in the counterparties demanding additional collateral pledges or liquidation of some of the existing collateral to reduce borrowing levels.

Note 17 – Subsequent Events

On October 30, 2014, a cash dividend of $0.15 per outstanding common share, or $1,800 in the aggregate, was paid to holders of record on October 15, 2014.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.

References to “we,” “us,” “our,” "JAVELIN" or the “Company” are to JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. References to "ARRM" are to ARMOUR Residential Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Refer to the Glossary of Terms for definitions of capitalized terms and abbreviations used in this report.

Dollar amounts are presented in thousands, except per share amounts or as otherwise noted.

Overview

We are a Maryland corporation formed to invest in and manage a leveraged portfolio of RMBS and mortgage loans. Some of these securities are issued or guaranteed by a U.S. GSE, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae (collectively, Agency Securities), while other securities are backed by residential and/or commercial mortgages, for which the payment of principal and interest is not guaranteed by a GSE or government agency (collectively, Non-Agency Securities and, together with Agency Securities, MBS). We also may invest in collateralized CMBS and other mortgage related investments, including mortgage loans, mortgage related derivatives and mortgage servicing rights. From time to time, a portion of our assets may be invested in unsecured notes and bonds issued by GSEs, U.S. Treasuries and money market instruments, subject to certain income tests we must satisfy for our qualification as a REIT. Our charter permits us to invest in Agency Securities and Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2014, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 84.5% of our MBS portfolio and 76.1% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions. At September 30, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.5% of our MBS portfolio and 23.9% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). As of December 31, 2013, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 84.8% of our MBS portfolio and 73.8% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions. As of December 31, 2013, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.2% of our MBS portfolio and 26.2% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

We are externally managed by ARRM, pursuant to the Management Agreement, which was most recently amended on March 5, 2014. ARRM is an investment advisor registered with the SEC. ARRM is also the external manager of ARMOUR, a publicly traded REIT, which invests in and manages a leveraged portfolio of Agency Securities. Our executive officers also serve as the executive officers of ARMOUR.

We seek attractive long-term investment returns by investing our equity capital and borrowed funds in our targeted asset classes. We earn returns on the spread between the yield on our assets and our costs, including the cost of the funds we borrow, after giving effect to our hedges. We identify and acquire our target assets, finance our acquisitions with borrowings under a series of short-term repurchase agreements at the most competitive interest rates available to us and then cost-effectively hedge our interest rate and other risks based on our entire portfolio of assets, liabilities and derivatives and our management’s view of the market.  Successful implementation of this approach requires us to address interest rate risk, maintain adequate liquidity and effectively hedge interest rate risks.  We believe that the residential mortgage market will undergo significant changes in the coming years as the role of GSEs, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is diminished, which we expect will create attractive investment opportunities for us. We execute our business plan in a manner consistent with our intention of qualifying as a REIT under the Code and avoiding regulation as an investment company under the 1940 Act.

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code. We will generally not be subject to federal income tax to the extent that we distribute our taxable income to our stockholders and as long as we satisfy the ongoing REIT requirements under the Code, including meeting certain asset, income and stock ownership tests.

Factors that Affect our Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Our results of operations and financial condition are affected by various factors, many of which are beyond our control, including, among other things, our net interest spread, the market value of our target assets and the supply of and demand for such assets. We invest in financial assets and markets. Recent events, such as those discussed below, may affect our business in ways that are difficult to predict. Our net interest income varies primarily as a result of changes in interest rates, borrowing costs and prepayment speeds, the behavior of which involves various risks and uncertainties. We invest across the spectrum of mortgage investments, from Agency Securities, for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a GSE, to Non-Agency Securities, non-prime mortgage loans and unrated equity tranches of CMBS. As such, we expect our investments to be subject to

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risks arising from delinquencies and foreclosures, thereby exposing our investment portfolio to potential losses.  We are exposed to changing credit spreads, which could result in declines in the fair value of our investments. We believe ARRM’s in-depth investment expertise across multiple sectors of the mortgage market, prudent asset selection and our hedging strategy enable us to minimize our credit losses, our market value losses and financing costs.  Prepayment rates, as reflected by the rate of principal pay downs, and interest rates vary according to the type of investment, conditions in financial markets, government actions, competition and other factors, none of which can be predicted with any certainty. In general, as prepayment rates on our target assets purchased at a premium increase, related purchase premium amortization will increase, thereby reducing the net yield on such assets.  Because changes in interest rates may significantly affect our activities, our operating results depend, in large part, upon our ability to manage interest rate risks and prepayment risks effectively while maintaining our status as a REIT.

For any period during which changes in the interest rates earned on our target assets do not coincide with interest rate changes on our borrowings, such assets will tend to reprice more slowly than the corresponding liabilities. Consequently, changes in interest rates, particularly short-term interest rates, may significantly influence our net interest income. Interest rate increases tend to decrease our net interest income and the market value of our target assets and therefore, our book value.  Such rate increases could possibly result in operating losses or adversely affect our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

Prepayments on our target assets are influenced by changes in market interest rates and a variety of economic and geographic factors, policy decisions by regulators, as well as other factors beyond our control. Consequently, prepayment rates cannot be predicted with certainty.  To the extent we hold assets acquired at a premium or discount to par, or face value, changes in prepayment rates may impact our anticipated yield.  In periods of declining interest rates, prepayments on our target assets increase. If we are unable to reinvest the proceeds of such prepayments at comparable yields, our net interest income may decline. The recent climate of government intervention in the housing finance markets significantly increases the risk associated with prepayments.

While we use strategies to economically hedge some of our interest rate risk, we do not hedge all of our exposure to changes in interest rates and prepayment rates, as there are practical limitations on our ability to insulate our MBS portfolio from all potential negative consequences associated with changes in short-term interest rates in a manner that allows us to seek attractive net spreads on our MBS portfolio. Also, since we have not elected to use cash flow hedge accounting, earnings reported in accordance with GAAP will fluctuate even in situations where our derivatives are operating as intended. As a result of this mark-to-market accounting treatment, our results of operations are likely to fluctuate far more than if we were to designate our derivative activities as cash flow hedges. Comparisons with companies that use cash flow hedge accounting for all or part of their derivative activities may not be meaningful. For these and other reasons more fully described under the section captioned “Derivative Instruments” below, no assurance can be given that our derivatives will have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

In addition to the use of derivatives to hedge interest rate risk, a variety of other factors relating to our business may also impact our financial condition and operating performance; these factors include,

• our degree of leverage;

• our access to funding and borrowing capacity;

• the REIT requirements under the Code; and

• the requirements to qualify for an exclusion under the 1940 Act and other regulatory and accounting policies related to our business.

Our Manager

We are externally managed by ARRM, pursuant to the Management Agreement. All of our executive officers are also employees of ARRM (see Note 15 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). ARRM manages our day-to-day operations, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. The Management Agreement expires after an initial term of five years on October 5, 2017 and is thereafter automatically renewed for additional one-year terms unless terminated under certain circumstances. Either party must provide 180 days prior written notice of any such termination. ARRM is further entitled to receive a termination fee from us under certain circumstances.

Pursuant to the Management Agreement, ARRM is entitled to receive a management fee payable monthly in arrears in an amount equal to 1/12th of (a) 1.5% of gross equity raised (including equity from our initial public offering and concurrent private placement) up to $1.0 billion, plus (b) 1.0% of gross equity raised in excess of $1.0 billion. The cost of repurchased stock and any dividend representing a return of capital for tax purposes will reduce the amount of gross equity raised used to calculate the monthly management fee. ARRM is entitled to receive a monthly management fee regardless of the performance of our MBS portfolio. Accordingly, the payment of our monthly management fee may not decline in the event of a decline in our earnings and

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may cause us to incur losses. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we incurred $914 and $2,742, respectively, in management fees to ARRM. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred $988 and $2,341, respectively, in management fees.

We are required to take actions as may be reasonably required to permit and enable ARRM to carry out its duties and obligations. We are responsible for any costs and expenses that ARRM incurs solely on our behalf other than various overhead expenses specified in the terms of the Management Agreement. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reimbursed ARRM $67 and $247, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reimbursed ARRM $38 and $76, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf.

Also, JAVELIN and ARRM entered into a Sub-Management Agreement with SBBC, an entity jointly owned by Daniel C. Staton and Marc H. Bell, each of whom is a member of our board of directors. Pursuant to the Sub-Management Agreement, ARRM is responsible for paying a sub-management fee to SBBC in an amount equal to a monthly retainer of $115 and a sub-management fee of 25% of the net management fee earned by ARRM under the Management Agreement. The Sub-Management Agreement continues in effect until it is terminated in accordance with its terms.

Market and Interest Rate Trends and the Effect on our MBS Portfolio

Developments at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Payments of principal and interest on the Agency Securities in which we invest are guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Because of the guarantee and the underwriting standards associated with mortgages underlying Agency Securities, Agency Securities historically have had high stability in value and been considered to present low credit risk.  

In March 2014, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators led by members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee announced that they had agreed on a bill to overhaul the nation’s housing finance system and eliminate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bill would replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with a new federal regulator, called the Federal Mortgage Insurance Corporation, to provide guarantees for government mortgages and regulate the system. As the insurer of last resort, the Federal Mortgage Insurance Corporation would require 10% in private capital reserves. The guarantee, provided for a fee equivalent to 0.1% interest, would not kick in until the private reserves were exhausted. The bill would also set a minimum down payment of 5% for home buyers, except for first-time home buyers, who would instead be required to put down 3.5% for the mortgage to qualify for the guarantee. In May 2014, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee approved the bill. While it is unlikely the bill will be brought to the Senate floor this year, we are unable to predict the effect the passage of this bill could have on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The passage of any new legislation affecting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may create market uncertainty and reduce the actual or perceived credit quality of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government through a new or existing successor entity to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. If Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were reformed or wound down, it is unclear what effect, if any, this would have on the value of the existing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Agency Securities. It is also possible that the above-referenced proposed legislation, if made law, could adversely impact the market for securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and the spreads at which they trade. The foregoing could materially adversely affect the pricing, supply, liquidity and value of the Agency Securities in which we invest and otherwise materially adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition.

We cannot predict whether or when new actions may occur, the timing and pace of current actions already implemented, or what impact if any, such actions, or future actions, could have on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

U.S. Government Mortgage Related Securities Market Intervention

In December 2013, the Fed announced the first of a series of reductions in the level of its purchases of Agency and long term U.S. Treasury Securities. The table below shows these announcements. Reduced purchase levels by the Fed may result in lower overall demand and therefore lower prices for Agency Securities. Lower Agency Securities prices will reduce our book value and the amounts that we can borrow under repurchase agreements. The Fed announced at its October 29, 2014 meeting that it would keep the target range for the Federal Funds Rate between 0.0% and 0.25% toward its objectives of achieving maximum employment and inflation of 2%.

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Fed Meeting Date	Agency Securities  (in billions)		Longer term U.S. Treasury Securities (in billions)
December 18, 2013	$	35.0	$	40.0
January 29, 2014	$	30.0	$	35.0
March 19, 2014	$	25.0	$	30.0
April 30, 2014	$	20.0	$	25.0
June 18, 2014	$	15.0	$	20.0
July 30, 2014	$	10.0	$	15.0
September 17, 2014	$	5.0	$	10.0
October 29, 2014	$	—	$	—

Financial Regulatory Reform Bill and Other Government Activity

We believe that we conduct our business in a manner that allows us to avoid being regulated as an investment company pursuant to the exclusion provided by Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the 1940 Act for entities that are primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring “mortgages and other liens on and interests in real estate.” On August 31, 2011, the SEC issued a concept release (No. IC-29778; File No. SW7-34-11, Companies Engaged in the Business of Acquiring Mortgages and Mortgage Related Instruments) pursuant to which it is reviewing whether certain companies that invest in MBS and rely on the exclusion from registration under Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the 1940 Act (such as us) should continue to be allowed to rely on such exclusion from registration. If we fail to continue to qualify for this exclusion from registration as an investment company, or the SEC determines that companies that invest in MBS are no longer able to rely on this exclusion, our ability to use leverage would be substantially reduced and we would be unable to conduct our business as planned, or we may be required to register as an investment company under the 1940 Act, either of which could negatively affect the value of shares of our stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

Certain programs initiated by the U.S. Government, through the FHFA and FDIC, to provide homeowners with assistance in avoiding residential mortgage loan foreclosures are currently in effect. The programs may involve, among other things, the modification of mortgage loans to reduce the principal amount of the loans or the rate of interest payable on the loans, or to extend the payment terms of the loans. While the effect of these programs has not been as extensive as originally expected, the effect of such programs for holders of Agency Securities could be that such holders would experience changes in the anticipated yields of their Agency Securities due to (i) increased prepayment rates and/or (ii) lower interest and principal payments.

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act into law. The Dodd-Frank Act is extensive, complicated and comprehensive legislation that impacts practically all aspects of banking, and a significant overhaul of many aspects of the regulation of the financial services industry. Although many provisions remain subject to further rulemaking, the Dodd-Frank Act implements numerous and far-reaching changes that affect financial companies, including our company, and other banks and institutions which are important to our business model. Certain notable rules are, among other things:

• requiring regulation and oversight of large, systemically important financial institutions by establishing an interagency council on systemic risk and implementation of heightened prudential standards and regulation by the Board of Governors of the Fed for systemically important financial institutions (including nonbank financial companies), as well as the implementation of the FDIC resolution procedures for liquidation of large financial companies to avoid market disruption;

• applying the same leverage and risk-based capital requirements that apply to insured depository institutions to most bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies and systemically important nonbank financial companies;

• limiting the Fed’s emergency authority to lend to nondepository institutions to facilities with broad-based eligibility, and authorizing the FDIC to establish an emergency financial stabilization fund for solvent depository institutions and their holding companies, subject to the approval of Congress, the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury and the Fed;

• creating regimes for regulation of over-the-counter derivatives and non-admitted property and casualty insurers and reinsurers;

• implementing regulation of hedge fund and private equity advisers by requiring such advisers to register with the SEC;

• providing for the implementation of corporate governance provisions for all public companies concerning proxy access and executive compensation; and

• reforming regulation of credit rating agencies.

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Many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, including certain provisions described above are subject to further study, rulemaking, and the discretion of regulatory bodies. As the hundreds of regulations called for by the Dodd-Frank Act are promulgated, we will continue to evaluate the impact of any such regulations. It is unclear how this legislation may impact the borrowing environment, investing environment for Agency Securities and interest rate swap contracts as much of the bill’s implementation has not yet been defined by the regulators.

In addition, in 2010, the Group of Governors and Heads of Supervisors of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, the oversight body of the Basel Committee, published Basel III. Under these standards, when fully phased in on January 1, 2019, banking institutions will be required to maintain heightened Tier 1 common equity, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios, as well as maintaining a “capital conservation buffer.” Beginning with the Tier 1 common equity and Tier 1 capital ratio requirements, Basel III will be phased in incrementally between January 1, 2013 and January 1, 2019. The final package of Basel III reforms were approved by the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in November 2010 and are subject to individual adoption by member nations, including the U.S. The U.S. has adopted rules that implement certain elements of the Basel III reforms in the U.S.

Credit Market Disruption and Current Conditions

The residential housing and mortgage markets in the U.S. have experienced a variety of difficulties and changed economic conditions including loan defaults, credit losses and decreased liquidity. These conditions have resulted in volatility in the value of the MBS we purchase and an increase in the average collateral requirements under our repurchase agreements we have obtained. While these markets have recovered significantly, further increased volatility and deterioration in the broader residential mortgage and RMBS markets may adversely affect the performance and market value of the Agency Securities and other high quality RMBS.

Short-term Interest Rates and Funding Costs

In December 2008, the Fed stated that it was adopting a policy of “quantitative easing” and would target keeping the Federal Funds Rate between 0.00% and 0.25%. To date, the Fed has maintained that target range. Our funding costs, which traditionally have tracked the 30-day LIBOR have generally benefited by this easing of monetary policy, although to a somewhat lesser extent. Because of continued uncertainty in the credit markets and U.S. economic conditions, we expect that interest rates are likely to experience continued volatility, which will likely affect our financial results since our cost of funds is largely dependent on short-term rates.

Historically, 30-day LIBOR has closely tracked movements in the Federal Funds Rate and the Effective Federal Funds Rate. The Effective Federal Funds Rate can differ from the Federal Funds Rate in that the Effective index represents the volume weighted average of interest rates at which depository institutions lend balances at the Fed to other depository institutions overnight (actual transactions, rather than target rate).

 Our borrowings in the repurchase market have also historically closely tracked the Federal Funds Rate and LIBOR. Traditionally, a lower Federal Funds rate has indicated a time of increased net interest margin and higher asset values.  However, for the past several years, LIBOR and repurchase market rates have varied greatly, and often have been significantly higher than the target Federal Funds Rate. The difference between 30-day LIBOR and the Federal Funds rate has also been quite volatile, with the spread alternately returning to more normal levels and then widening out again. The continued volatility in these rates and divergence from the historical relationship among these rates could negatively impact our ability to manage our MBS portfolio.  If this were to occur, our net interest margin and the value of our MBS portfolio might suffer as a result.

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The following graph shows 30-day LIBOR as compared to the Effective Federal Funds Rate on a monthly basis from December 2012 to September 2014.

Results of Operations

Net Income (Loss) Summary

Our primary source of income is the interest income we earn on our MBS portfolio. Our net income (loss) for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $6,572 and $(4,067), respectively. Our net (loss) income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $(37,217) and $11,995, respectively. The main factor for the difference between the periods in 2013 to the corresponding periods in 2014, were the changes in value from our derivatives.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our Agency Securities were carried at a net premium to par value with a weighted average amortized cost of 104.43% and 100.01%, respectively, because the average interest rates on these securities are higher than prevailing market rates. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our Non-Agency Securities were carried at a net discount to par value with a weighted average amortized cost of 86.92% and 86.71%, respectively, because the average interest rates on these securities are lower than prevailing market rates.

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The following table presents the components of the yield earned on our MBS portfolio and Linked Transactions for the quarterly periods presented. See Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of Linked Transactions.

MBS	Asset Yield		Cost of Funds		Net Interest Margin		Interest  Expense on Repurchase Agreements
Agency Securities:
September 30, 2014	2.73	%	1.37	%	1.36	%	0.36	%
June 30, 2014	2.85	%	1.33	%	1.52	%	0.36	%
March 31, 2014	3.36	%	1.56	%	1.80	%	0.39	%
December 31, 2013	3.02	%	1.39	%	1.63	%	0.42	%
September 30, 2013	2.79	%	1.11	%	1.68	%	0.41	%
Non-Agency Securities (including Linked Transactions):
September 30, 2014	4.72	%	2.58	%	2.14	%	1.86	%
June 30, 2014	4.37	%	2.43	%	1.94	%	1.69	%
March 31, 2014	4.79	%	2.10	%	2.69	%	1.56	%
December 31, 2013	4.48	%	2.38	%	2.10	%	1.61	%
September 30, 2013	4.40	%	2.07	%	2.33	%	1.59	%
Total portfolio:
September 30, 2014	3.18	%	1.56	%	1.62	%	0.60	%
June 30, 2014	3.20	%	1.50	%	1.70	%	0.58	%
March 31, 2014	3.71	%	1.67	%	2.04	%	0.62	%
December 31, 2013	3.33	%	1.55	%	1.78	%	0.62	%
September 30, 2013	3.04	%	1.21	%	1.83	%	0.54	%

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The yield on our assets is most significantly affected by the rate of repayments on our Agency Securities. The following graph shows the annualized CPR on a monthly basis.

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 , we realized losses of $(3,131) and $(9,334), respectively, related to our derivatives. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we realized losses of $(2,673) and $(5,612), respectively, related to our derivatives. Our total interest rate swap contracts aggregate notional balance remained $801,250 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our interest rate swap contracts had a weighted average swap rate of 1.67% and 1.70%, respectively, and a weighted average term of 94 months and 103 months, respectively. Our total interest rate swaptions aggregate notional balance remained $750,000 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our swaptions had an underlying weighted average swap rate of 2.73% and 2.70%, respectively, and a weighted average term of 0 and 9 months, respectively, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives totaled $1,293 and $(34,439), respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Unrealized gains on derivatives totaled $269 and $46,894 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013. Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives are driven largely by changes in reference interest rates. The bellwether 10 year treasury rates shown above is generally representative of historical interest rate trends, however the various specific reference interest rates underlying our derivatives may exhibit larger or smaller movements from time to time.

Net Interest Income

Our net interest income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $8,026 and $25,915, respectively. Our net interest income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $9,938 and $26,468, respectively. At September 30, 2014, our MBS portfolio consisted of $917,156 current face amount of Agency Securities and $168,701 current face amount of Non-Agency Securities compared to $801,777 current face amount of Agency Securities and $143,399 current face amount of Non-Agency Securities as of December 31, 2013.

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Gains and Losses on Sale of MBS

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we sold $288,572 and $1,032,219 of our Agency Securities, to reposition our portfolio, which resulted in realized (losses) gains of $(845) and $7,931. The gains on sales in the first quarter of 2014 represent partial recoveries of other than temporary impairments recognized on December 31, 2013, as described below. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold $554,404 of Agency Securities resulting in a realized loss of $(48,554).

Gains and Losses on U.S. Treasury Securities

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not purchase or sell any U.S. Treasury Securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold short $301,512 of U.S. Treasury Securities acquired under reverse repurchase agreements. We had purchases of $230,753 and $300,879 resulting in a realized gains of $3,739 and $633, respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we did not sell any U.S. Treasury Securities.

Other Than Temporary Impairment of Agency Securities

We evaluated our Agency Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2014, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013, to determine whether there was an other than temporary impairment. The decline in value of our Agency Securities in 2013 was solely due to market conditions and not the credit quality of the assets. All of our Agency Securities are issued and guaranteed by GSEs. The GSEs have a long term credit rating of AA+. As of those dates, we also considered whether we intended to sell Agency Securities and whether it was more likely than not that we could meet our liquidity requirements and contractual obligations without selling Agency Securities. There was no other than temporary impairment for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013. In December 31, 2013, anticipating portfolio repositioning sales in the first quarter of 2014, we concluded that the December 31, 2013 unrealized losses on our 25-year and 30-year fixed rate Agency Securities represented an other than temporary impairment. Accordingly, at December 31, 2013, we recognized losses totaling $(44,300) in our 2013 statements of operations, thereby establishing a new cost basis for Agency Securities with aggregate fair value of $744,600 as of December 31, 2013. We also determined that at December 31, 2013, there was no other than temporary impairment of our other Agency Securities, which are primarily 20-year and 15-year fixed rate securities. 

Expenses

Our total expenses for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, were $1,487 and $5,436, respectively. Our total expenses for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $1,394 and $3,568, respectively. Our total management fee expense for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $914 and $2,742, respectively, compared to $988 and $2,341 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013. Management fees are determined based on gross equity raised. Therefore, our management fee increases when we raise capital and declines when we repurchase previously issued stock. Professional fees were $136 and $1,300, respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $139 and $472 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase in professional fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 represents legal and advisory expenses associated with potential new financing and investment opportunities and shareholder value activities.

Taxable Income

See Note 14 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss) includes all changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, other comprehensive (loss) income totaled $(7,706) and $3,113, respectively. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, other comprehensive income (loss) totaled $40,818 and $(52,483), respectively. Comprehensive income (loss) reflects net unrealized gains or losses on available for sale Agency Securities net of amounts reclassified upon sale. The 2013 other comprehensive loss resulted from significant price declines in our Agency Securities. The 2014 other comprehensive income amounts reflect recoveries from the closing 2013 price levels in the first half of 2014 followed by declines in the third quarter.

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Financial Condition

Agency Securities

We typically purchase Agency Securities at premium prices. The premium price paid over par value on those assets is expensed as the underlying mortgages experience repayment or prepayment. The lower the constant prepayment rate, the lower the amount of amortization expense for a particular period. Accordingly, the yield on an asset and earnings are higher. If prepayment rates increase, the amount of amortization expense for a particular period will go up. These increased prepayment rates would act to decrease the yield on an asset and would decrease earnings.

The tables below summarize certain characteristics of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014

Asset Type	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Weighted Average Coupon		CPR (1)		Weighted Average Month to Reset or Maturity	% of Total Agency Securities
Multi-Family MBS	$	53,136	$	55,446	3.50	%	0.00	%	114	6.05	%
15 Year Fixed	780,450		815,227		3.27	%	6.11	%	167	88.86	%
20 Year Fixed	44,673		46,483		3.44	%	4.45	%	223	5.09	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	878,259	$	917,156	3.29	%	5.66	%	167	100.00	%

(1) Weighted average for all prepayments during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 including prepayments related to Agency Securities purchased or sold during the quarter.

December 31, 2013

Asset Type	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Weighted Average Coupon		CPR (1)		Weighted Average Month to Reset or Maturity	% of Total Agency Securities
15 Year Fixed	$	27,676	$	28,279	3.00	%	7.48	%	159	3.44	%
20 Year Fixed	29,177		28,888		3.08	%	0.76	%	224	3.63	%
25 Year Fixed	53,877		52,944		3.37	%	9.62	%	277	6.69	%
30 Year Fixed	694,135		691,666		3.53	%	3.58	%	349	86.24	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	804,865	$	801,777	3.48	%	4.01	%	333	100.00	%

(1) Weighted average for all prepayments during the quarter ended December 31, 2013, including prepayments related to Agency Securities purchased or sold during the quarter.

Our net interest income is primarily a function of the difference between the yield on our assets and the financing cost of owning those assets. Since we tend to purchase Agency Securities at a premium to par, the main item that can affect the yield on our Agency Securities after they are purchased is the rate at which the mortgage borrowers repay the loan. While the scheduled repayments, which are the principal portion of the homeowners’ regular monthly payments, are fairly predictable, the unscheduled repayments, which are generally refinancing of the mortgage but can also result from repurchases of delinquent, defaulted, or modified loans, are less so. Being able to accurately estimate and manage these repayment rates is a critical portion of the management of our MBS portfolio, not only for estimating current yield but also for considering the rate of reinvestment of those proceeds into new securities, the yields which those new securities may add to our MBS portfolio and our hedging strategy.

Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions

We purchase Non-Agency Securities at prices which incorporate our expectations for prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities. These expectations determine the yields we receive on our assets. If actual prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities are different from our expectations, our actual yields could be higher or lower.

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The tables below summarize certain characteristics of our Non-Agency Securities (including those underlying Linked Transactions) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014

Asset Type	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Weighted Average Coupon		Weighted Average Month to Maturity	% of Total Non-Agency Securities
Prime Fixed	$	171,998	$	162,127	3.72	%	327	53.90	%
Prime Hybrid	19,195		16,311		2.31	%	267	6.00	%
Prime Floater	13,250		13,066		3.94	%	346	4.20	%
Alt-A Fixed	104,494		87,352		5.90	%	275	32.70	%
Alt-A Hybrid	10,166		8,566		2.50	%	256	3.20	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	319,103	$	287,422	4.28	%	306	100.00	%

At September 30, 2014, our overall investment in Non-Agency Securities (including those underlying Linked Transactions) represents 23.9% of our total investment in MBS.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $22,322 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with repayment at maturity of related repurchase agreement borrowings of $15,042.

December 31, 2013

Asset Type	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Weighted Average Coupon		Weighted Average Month to Maturity	% of Total Non-Agency Securities
Prime Fixed	$	179,566	$	164,471	3.77	%	335	54.80	%
Prime Hybrid	21,253		17,066		3.36	%	276	6.50	%
Prime Floater	2,000		2,117		5.41	%	348	0.61	%
Alt-A Fixed	113,744		91,572		5.90	%	283	34.71	%
Alt-A Hybrid	11,090		9,118		2.59	%	265	3.38	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	327,653	$	284,344	4.41	%	313	100.00	%

As of December 31, 2013, our overall investment in Non-Agency Securities (including those underlying Linked Transactions) represents 26.2% of our total investment in MBS.

Liabilities

We have entered into repurchase agreements to finance most of our MBS. Our repurchase agreements are secured by our MBS and bear interest at rates that have historically moved in close relationship to the Federal Funds Rate and LIBOR. We have established borrowing relationships with several investment banking firms and other lenders, 21 of which we had done repurchase trades with at September 30, 2014 and 20 of which we had done repurchase trades with as of December 31, 2013. We had outstanding balances under our repurchase agreements of $1,091,000 at September 30, 2014. Our outstanding repurchase agreements balance at December 31, 2013 was $839,405. The increase in our repurchase agreement borrowings is consistent with the increase in our MBS in our securities portfolio.

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Derivative Instruments

We use various interest rate contracts to manage our interest rate risk as we deem prudent in light of market conditions and the associated costs with counterparties that have a high quality credit rating and with futures exchanges. We generally pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate with the objective of fixing a portion of our borrowing costs and hedging the change in our book value to some degree. The floating rate we receive is generally the Federal Funds Rate or LIBOR. While our policies do not contain specific requirements as to the percentages or amount of interest rate risk that we are required to hedge, we maintain an overall target of hedging at least 40% of our non-adjustable rate mortgages. We also consider other metrics, including the effective duration of our derivatives, to manage our interest rate risk. At September 30, 2014, the notional value of our derivatives was 132.97% of the fair market value of our non-adjustable rate mortgages (including those underlying Linked Transaction). The September 30, 2014 balance includes $750,000 notional amount of swaptions that expired unexercised in early October 2014. Excluding these swaptions, this percentage was 68.68% at September 30, 2014. For interest rate risk mitigation purposes, we consider Agency Securities to be ARMs if their interest rate is either currently subject to adjustment according to prevailing rates or if they are within 18 months of the period where such adjustments will occur. No assurance can be given that our derivatives will have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations or financial condition. We have not elected cash flow hedge accounting treatment as allowed by GAAP. Since we do not designate our derivative activities as cash flow hedges, realized as well as unrealized gains/losses from these transactions will impact our earnings.

Use of derivative instruments may fail to protect or could adversely affect us because, among other things:

• available derivatives may not correspond directly with the interest rate risk for which protection is sought (e.g., the difference in interest rate movements for long term U.S. Treasury Securities compared to Agency Securities);

• the duration of the derivatives may not match the duration of the related liability;

• the counterparty to a derivative agreement with us may default on its obligation to pay or not perform under the terms of the agreement and the collateral posted may not be sufficient to protect against any consequent loss;

• we may lose collateral we have pledged to secure our obligations under a derivative agreement if the associated counterparty becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy;

• we may experience a termination event under one or more of our derivative agreements related to our REIT status, equity levels and performance, which could result in a payout to the associated counterparty and a taxable loss to us;

• the credit-quality of the party owing money on the derivatives may be downgraded to such an extent that it impairs our ability to sell or assign our side of the hedging transaction; and

• the value of derivatives may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with GAAP to reflect changes in fair value; downward adjustments, or “mark-to-market losses,” would reduce our net income or increase any net loss.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional balance of $801,250. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had interest rate swaptions with an aggregate notional balance of $750,000, which expired unexcersised in early October 2014. These derivative transactions are designed to lock in some funding costs for financing activities associated with our assets in such a way as to help assure the realization of attractive net interest margins and to vary inversely in value with our Agency Securities. Such contracts are based on assumptions about prepayments which, if not realized, will cause results to differ from expectations.

For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recognized net losses of $(1,838) and $(43,773), respectively, related to our derivatives. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized net (losses) gains of $(2,404) and $41,282, respectively, related to our derivatives. The net unrealized (losses) gains on Agency Securities for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $(8,551) and $11,044, respectively. The net unrealized losses on Agency Securities for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $(7,736) and $(101,037), respectively. We structure our derivatives portfolio to offset changes in asset prices related to general increases or decreases in interest rates. This strategy will be less effective at offsetting price changes due to the relative movement of interest rates along the yield curve. Our derivatives portfolio is not designed to mitigate asset price changes due to movements in mortgage interest rates relative to broader benchmark rates.

As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has adopted rules requiring certain interest rate swap contracts to be cleared through a derivatives clearing organization. We are required to clear certain new interest rate swap contracts. Cleared interest rate swaps may have higher margin requirements than un-cleared interest rate swaps we previously had. We have established an account with a futures commission merchant for this purpose. To date, we have not entered into any cleared interest rate swap contracts.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2014, we financed our MBS portfolio with $1,091,000 of borrowings under repurchase agreements, plus an additional $106,087 of repurchase agreements underlying linked transactions. Our leverage ratio was 7.07 to 1 at September 30, 2014 (or 7.76 to 1 on an unlinked basis). At September 30, 2014, our liquidity totaled $47,655, consisting of $37,495 of cash plus $10,160 of unpledged securities (including securities received as collateral). Our primary sources of funds are borrowings under repurchase arrangements, monthly principal and interest payments on our investments and cash generated from our operating results. Other sources of funds may include proceeds from equity and debt offerings and asset sales. We generally maintain liquidity to pay down borrowings under repurchase arrangements to reduce borrowing costs and otherwise efficiently manage our long-term investment capital. Because the level of our borrowings can be adjusted on a daily basis, the level of cash carried on our balance sheet is significantly less important than our potential liquidity available under our borrowing arrangements. We currently believe that we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources available for the acquisition of additional investments, repayments on repurchase borrowings, reacquisition of securities to be returned to borrowers and the payment of cash dividends as required for continued qualification as a REIT.

In addition to the repurchase agreement financing discussed above, from time to time we have entered into reverse repurchase agreements with certain of our repurchase agreement counterparties. Under a typical reverse repurchase agreement, we purchase U.S. Treasury Securities from a borrower in exchange for cash and agree to sell the same securities back in the future. We then sell such U.S. Treasury Securities to third parties and recognize a liability to return the securities to the original borrower. Reverse repurchase agreement receivables and repurchase agreement liabilities are presented net when they meet certain criteria, including being with the same counterparty, being governed by the same MRA, settlement through the same brokerage or clearing account and maturing on the same day. The practical effect of these transactions is to replace a portion of our repurchase agreement financing of our MBS portfolio with short positions in U.S. Treasury Securities. We believe that this helps to reduce interest rate risk, and therefore counterparty credit and liquidity risk. Both parties to the repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions have the right to make daily margin calls based on changes in the value of the collateral obtained and/or pledged.

Our primary uses of cash are to purchase MBS, pay interest and principal on our borrowings, fund our operations and pay dividends. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we purchased $1,248,027 of MBS using proceeds from our repurchase agreements, principal repayments and certain Linked Transactions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we received cash of $88,985 from prepayments and scheduled principal payments on our MBS. Our total repurchase indebtedness was approximately $1,091,000 at September 30, 2014, and we made cash interest payments of approximately $14,100 on our liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Part of funding our operations includes providing margin cash to offset liability balances on our derivatives. The amount of cash collateral posted to counterparties increased by $1,291 and we decreased our liability by $32,403 for cash collateral posted by counterparties to us at September 30, 2014.

In response to the growth of our MBS portfolio and to the relatively weak financing market, we have continued to pursue additional lending counterparties in order to help increase our financial flexibility and ability to withstand periods of contracting liquidity in the credit markets.

Repurchase and Related Facilities

At September 30, 2014, we had MRAs with 29 counterparties and had $1,091,000 in outstanding borrowings with 21 of those counterparties. As of December 31, 2013, we had MRAs with 27 counterparties and had $839,405 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties.

The following tables represent the contractual repricing and other information regarding our repurchase agreements and Linked Transactions at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (see Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of Linked Transactions and Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of repurchase agreements).

September 30, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	972,458	0.35	%	31	4.84	%
Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions (2)	224,629		1.33	%	138	19.03	%
Total	$	1,197,087	0.53	%	51	8.37	%

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(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

(2) Includes $106,087 of repurchase agreements on Linked Transactions.

December 31, 2013	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	731,782	0.42	%	33	4.90	%
Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions (2)	232,163		1.55	%	57	19.92	%
Total	$	963,945	0.69	%	39	8.51	%

(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

(2) Includes $124,540 of repurchase agreements on Linked Transactions.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Maturing or Repricing	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	606,752	0.41	%	$	388,921	0.67	%
31 days to 60 days	339,903		0.48	%	453,028		0.49	%
61 days to 90 days	227,949		0.78	%	111,751		1.00	%
Greater than 90 days	22,483		2.15	%	10,245		2.10	%
Total	$	1,197,087	0.53	%	$	963,945	0.62	%

The table above includes $106,087 of repurchase agreements on Linked Transactions at September 30, 2014, and $124,540 of repurchase agreements on Linked Transactions at December 31, 2013.

We have 10 repurchase agreement counterparties that individually account for between 5% and 10% of our aggregate borrowings. In total, these counterparties account for approximately 69.13% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2014.

In April 2014, we entered in to a long term collateral exchange agreement whereby we will receive approximately $50.0 million of U.S. Treasury Securities or cash for two years (declining to $30.0 million for a third year) in exchange for certain of our Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2014, the $168,701 of Non-Agency Securities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes $65,201 fair value of securities pledged under this agreement. At September 30, 2014, collateral received under this agreement consisted of $22,483 of cash, which is treated as repurchase agreement borrowings on our condensed consolidated balance sheet and $27,142 of U.S. Treasury Securities, which are not reflected on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Declines in the value of our MBS portfolio can trigger margin calls by our lenders under our repurchase agreements. An event of default or termination event under the standard MRA would give our counterparty the option to terminate all repurchase transactions existing with us and require any amount due to be payable immediately.

The residential mortgage market in the U.S. continues to experience difficult economic conditions including:

• increased volatility of many financial assets, including Agency Securities and other high-quality RMBS assets;

• increased volatility and deterioration in the broader residential mortgage and RMBS markets; and

• statements and actions by the Fed and other regulators impacting financing of RMBS.

While conditions have improved, should there be a reoccurrence of difficulties in the residential mortgage market, our lenders may be forced to exit the repurchase market, become insolvent or further tighten lending standards, or increase the amount of required equity capital or haircut, any of which could make it more difficult or costly for us to obtain financing.

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Financial sector volatility can also lead to increased demand and prices for high quality debt securities, including Agency Securities. While increased prices may increase the value of our MBS, higher values may also reduce the return on reinvestment of capital, thereby lowering our future profitability.

The following graph represents the month-end outstanding balances of our repurchase agreements (before the effect of netting reverse repurchase agreements and Linked Transactions), which finance most of our MBS. The balance of repurchase agreements outstanding will fluctuate within any given month based on changes in the market value of the particular MBS pledged as collateral (including the effects of principal pay downs) and the level and timing of investment and reinvestment activity.

Effects of Margin Requirements, Leverage and Credit Spreads

Our MBS have values that fluctuate according to market conditions and, as discussed above, the market value of our MBS will decrease as prevailing interest rates or credit spreads increase. When the value of the securities pledged to secure a repurchase loan decreases to the point where the positive difference between the collateral value and the loan amount is less than the haircut, our lenders may issue a margin call, which means that the lender will require us to pay the margin call in cash or pledge additional collateral to meet that margin call. Under our repurchase facilities, our lenders have full discretion to determine the value of the MBS we pledge to them. Most of our lenders will value securities based on recent trades in the market. Lenders also issue margin calls as the published current principal balance factors change on the pool of mortgages underlying the securities pledged as collateral when scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments are announced monthly.

We experience margin calls in the ordinary course of our business and under certain conditions, such as during a period of declining market value for MBS and we may experience margin calls monthly or as frequently as daily. In seeking to effectively manage the margin requirements established by our lenders, we maintain a position of cash and unpledged securities. We refer to this position as our liquidity. The level of liquidity we have available to meet margin calls is directly affected by our leverage levels, our haircuts and the price changes on our securities. If interest rates increase as a result of a yield curve shift or for another reason or if credit spreads widen, the prices of our collateral (and our unpledged assets that constitute our liquidity) will decline and we may experience margin calls. We will use our liquidity to meet such margin calls. There can be no assurance that we will maintain sufficient levels of liquidity to meet any margin calls. If our haircuts increase, our liquidity will proportionately decrease. If we increase our borrowings, our liquidity will decrease by the amount of additional haircut on the increased level of indebtedness. In addition, certain of our MRAs contain a restriction that prohibits our leverage from exceeding twelve times our stockholders’ equity as well as termination events in the case of significant reductions in equity capital.

We intend to maintain a level of liquidity in relation to our assets that enables us to meet reasonably anticipated margin calls but that also allows us to be substantially invested in MBS. We may misjudge the appropriate amount of our liquidity by maintaining excessive liquidity, which would lower our investment returns, or by maintaining insufficient liquidity, which would

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force us to involuntarily liquidate assets into unfavorable market conditions and harm our results of operations and financial condition.

We generally seek to borrow (on a recourse basis) between six and ten times the amount of our total stockholders’ equity to finance the Agency Securities in which we invest and between one and three times the amount of our stockholders’ equity to finance the Non-Agency Securities in which we invest, but we are not limited to those ranges. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our total borrowings were approximately $1,091,000 and $839,405 (excluding accrued interest), respectively. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had a leverage ratio of approximately 7.07:1 and 4.90:1, respectively.

Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Liquidity

Based on our current portfolio, leverage rate and available borrowing arrangements, we believe that our cash flow from operations and our ability to make timely portfolio adjustments, will be sufficient to enable us to meet anticipated short-term (one year or less) liquidity requirements such as to fund our investment activities, meet our financing obligations, pay fees under the Management Agreement, fund our distributions to stockholders and pay general corporate expenses.

We may increase our capital resources by obtaining long-term credit facilities or making public or private offerings of equity or debt securities, including classes of preferred stock, common stock and senior or subordinated notes to meet our long-term (greater than one year) liquidity. Such financing will depend on market conditions for capital raises and for the investment of any proceeds and there can be no assurances that we will successfully obtain any such financing.

Stockholders’ Equity

See Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had not maintained any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance, or special purpose or variable interest entities, established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. Furthermore, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had not guaranteed any obligations of any unconsolidated entities or entered into any commitment or intent to provide funding to any such entities.

Critical Accounting Policies

See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Inflation

Virtually all of our assets and liabilities are interest rate-sensitive in nature. As a result, interest rates and other factors influence our performance far more than inflation. Changes in interest rates do not necessarily correlate with inflation rates or changes in inflation rates. Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and any distributions we may make will be determined by our Board based in part on our taxable REIT income as calculated according to the requirements of the Code. In each case, our activities and balance sheet are measured with reference to fair value without considering inflation.

Subsequent Events

See Note 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains various “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. All forward-looking statements may be impacted by a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the following subjects:

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• our business and investment strategy;

• our anticipated results of operations;

• statements about future dividends;

• our ability to obtain financing arrangements;

• our understanding of our competition and ability to compete effectively;

• market, industry and economic trends; and

• interest rates.

The forward-looking statements in this report are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations are subject to risks and uncertainties and can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these risks before you make an investment decision with respect to our stock, along with the following factors that could cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements:

• our limited operating history;

• ARRM's limited experience in acquiring or financing Non-Agency Securities;

• mortgage loan modification programs and future legislative action;

• actions by the Fed which could cause a flattening of the yield curve, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders;

• the impact of the continued delay or failure of the U.S. Government in reaching an agreement on the national debt ceiling;

• availability, terms and deployment of capital;

• changes in economic conditions generally; 

• changes in interest rates, interest rate spreads, the yield curve or prepayment rates; 

• general volatility of the financial markets, including markets for MBS; 

• the downgrade of the U.S. Government’s or certain European countries’ credit ratings and future downgrades of the U.S. Government’s or certain European countries’ credit ratings may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations;

• inflation or deflation;

• the impact of the federal conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and related efforts, along with any changes in laws and regulations affecting the relationship between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the U.S. Government and the Fed System;

• the possible material adverse effect on our business if the U.S. Congress passed legislation reforming or winding down Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac;

• availability of suitable investment opportunities;

• the degree and nature of the competition for investments in our target assets;

• changes in our business and investment strategy;

• our failure to maintain an exemption from being regulated as a commodity pool operator;

• our dependence on ARRM and ability to find a suitable replacement if ARRM were to terminate its management relationship with us;

• the existence of conflicts of interest in our relationship with ARRM, ARMOUR, certain of our directors and our officers, which could result in decisions that are not in the best interest of our stockholders;

• our management’s competing duties to other affiliated entities, which could result in decisions that are not in the best interests of our stockholders.

• changes in personnel at ARRM or the availability of qualified personnel at ARRM;

• limitations imposed on our business by our status as a REIT under the Code;

• the potential burdens on our business of maintaining our exclusion from the 1940 Act and possible consequences of losing that exemption;

• changes in GAAP, including interpretations thereof; and

• changes in applicable laws and regulations.

We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this report. We do not intend and disclaim any duty or obligation to update or revise any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this report to reflect new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the U.S. Federal securities laws.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

“Agency Securities” means securities issued or guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae; interests in or obligations backed by pools of adjustable rate, hybrid adjustable rate and fixed rate mortgage loans.

"ARMs" means Adjustable Rate Mortgage backed securities

“Basel III” means “calibrated” capital standards for major banking institutions

“Board” means JAVELIN's Board of Directors

"CMBS" means commercial mortgage backed securities

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code    

“CPR” means constant prepayment rate

“Fannie Mae” means the Federal National Mortgage Association

“FDIC” means the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

“Fed” means the U.S. Federal Reserve

“FHFA” means the Federal Housing Finance Agency

“Freddie Mac” means the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

“GAAP” means accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America

“Ginnie Mae” means the Government National Mortgage Administration

“GSE” means U.S. Government Sponsored Entity. Obligations of agencies originally established or chartered by the U.S. government to serve public purposes as specified by the U.S. Congress; these obligations are not explicitly guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

“ARMOUR” means ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.

“LIBOR” means the London Interbank Offered Rate

“Management Agreement” means the management agreement between JMI and ARRM whereby ARRM performs certain services for JMI in exchange for a specified fee

“MBS” means mortgage backed securities, a security representing a direct interest in a pool of mortgage loans. The pass-through issuer or servicer collects the payments on the loans in the pool and "passes through" the principal and interest to the security holders on a pro rata basis.

“MRA” means master repurchase agreement. A document that outlines standard terms between the Company and counterparties for repurchase agreement transactions.

“Non-Agency Securities” means securities backed by residential mortgages in which we invest, for which the payment of principal and interest is not guaranteed by a GSE or government agency

“REIT” means Real Estate Investment Trust. A special purpose investment vehicle that provides investors with the ability to participate directly in the ownership or financing of real-estate related assets by pooling their capital to purchase and manage mortgage loans and/or income property.

"Repurchase Program" means the Company's common stock repurchase program

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“RMBS” means residential mortgage backed securities

“SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission

“SBBC” means Staton Bell Blank Check LLC

“Sub-Management Agreement” means a Sub-Management Agreement between JAVELIN, ARRM and SBBC. ARRM is responsible for the payment of a monthly sub-management fee.

“1940 Act” means the Investment Company Act of 1940

“U.S.” means United States

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We seek to manage our risks related to the credit-quality of our assets, interest rates, liquidity, prepayment speeds and market value while, at the same time, seeking to provide an opportunity to stockholders to realize attractive risk adjusted returns through ownership of our capital stock. While we do not seek to avoid risk completely, we believe the risk can be quantified from historical experience and seek to actively manage that risk, to earn sufficient compensation to justify taking those risks and to maintain capital levels consistent with the risks we undertake.

Interest Rate, Cap and Mismatch Risk

We invest in fixed rate, hybrid adjustable rate and adjustable rate MBS. Hybrid mortgages are ARMs that have a fixed-interest rate for an initial period of time (typically three years or greater) and then convert to an adjustable rate for the remaining loan term. Our debt obligations are generally repurchase agreements of limited duration that are periodically refinanced at current market rates.

ARM-related assets are typically subject to periodic and lifetime interest rate caps that limit the amount an ARM-related asset’s interest rate can change during any given period. ARM securities are also typically subject to a minimum interest rate payable. Our borrowings are not subject to similar restrictions. Hence, in a period of increasing interest rates, interest rates on our borrowings could increase without limitation, while the interest rates on our mortgage related assets could be limited. This exposure would be magnified to the extent we acquire fixed rate MBS or ARM securities that are not fully indexed. Further, some ARM-related assets may be subject to periodic payment caps that result in some portion of the interest being deferred and added to the principal outstanding. These factors could lower our net interest income or cause a net loss during periods of rising interest rates, which would negatively impact our liquidity, net income and our ability to make distributions to stockholders.

We fund the purchase of a substantial portion of our ARM-related assets with borrowings that have interest rates based on indices and repricing terms similar to, but of shorter maturities than, the interest rate indices and repricing terms of our mortgage assets. Thus, we anticipate that in most cases the interest rate indices and repricing terms of our mortgage assets and our funding sources will not be identical, thereby creating an interest rate mismatch between assets and liabilities. During periods of changing interest rates, such interest rate mismatches could negatively impact our net interest income, dividend yield and the market price of our stock. Most of our adjustable rate assets are based on the one-year constant maturity treasury rate and the one-year LIBOR rate and our debt obligations are generally based on LIBOR. These indices generally move in the same direction, but there can be no assurance that this will continue to occur.

Our ARM-related assets and borrowings reset at various different dates for the specific asset or obligation. In general, the repricing of our debt obligations occurs more quickly than on our assets. Therefore, on average, our cost of funds may rise or fall more quickly than does our earnings rate on our assets.

Furthermore, our net income may vary somewhat as the spread between one-month interest rates, the typical term for our repurchase agreements, and six-month and twelve-month interest rates, the typical reset term of adjustable rate MBS, varies.

Prepayment Risk

As we receive repayments of principal on our Agency Securities from prepayments and scheduled payments, premiums paid on such securities are amortized against interest income and discounts are accreted to interest income as realized. Premiums arise when we acquire Agency Securities at prices in excess of the principal balance of the mortgage loans underlying such Agency Securities. Conversely, discounts arise when we acquire Agency Securities at prices below the principal balance of the mortgage loans underlying the Agency Securities. At September 30, 2014, the majority of our Agency Securities were purchased at a premium to par and all of our Non-Agency Securities were purchased at or below par.

Credit Risk for Non-Agency Securities

We purchase Non-Agency Securities at prices which incorporate our expectations for prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities. These expectations determine the yields we receive on our assets. If actual prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities are different from our expectations, our actual yields could be higher or lower.

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Interest Rate Risk and Effect on Market Value Risk

Another component of interest rate risk is the effect changes in interest rates will have on the market value of our MBS. We face the risk that the market value of our MBS will increase or decrease at different rates than that of our liabilities, including our derivative instruments and obligations to return securities received as collateral.

We primarily assess our interest rate risk by estimating the effective duration of our assets and the effective duration of our liabilities and by estimating the time difference between the interest rate adjustment of our assets and the interest rate adjustment of our liabilities. Effective duration essentially measures the market price volatility of financial instruments as interest rates change. We generally estimate effective duration using various financial models and empirical data. Different models and methodologies can produce different effective duration estimates for the same securities.

The sensitivity analysis tables presented below reflect the estimated impact of an instantaneous parallel shift in the yield curve, up and down 50 and 100 basis points, on the market value of our interest rate-sensitive investments and net interest income, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, assuming a static MBS portfolio. It assumes that the spread between the interest rates on Agency Securities and long term U.S. Treasury Securities remains constant. Actual interest rate movements over time will likely be different, and such differences may be material. When evaluating the impact of changes in interest rates, prepayment assumptions and principal reinvestment rates are adjusted based on ARRM’s expectations. The analysis presented utilized assumptions, models and estimates of ARRM based on ARRM’s judgment and experience.

September 30, 2014

Change in Interest Rates	Percentage Change in Projected Net Interest Income	Percentage Change in Projected Portfolio Value Including Derivatives
1.00%	(0.86)%	1.12%
0.50%	(0.47)%	0.28%
(0.50)%	7.32%	(0.11)%
(1.00)%	9.24%	(0.78)%

December 31, 2013

Change in Interest Rates	Percentage Change in Projected Net Interest Income	Percentage Change in Projected Portfolio Value Including Derivatives
1.00%	5.03%	0.98%
0.50%	2.51%	0.13%
(0.50)%	6.37%	0.05%
(1.00)%	8.09%	0.27%

While the tables above reflect the estimated immediate impact of interest rate increases and decreases on a static portfolio, we rebalance our MBS portfolio from time to time either to seek to take advantage of or reduce the impact of changes in interest rates. It is important to note that the impact of changing interest rates on market value and net interest income can change significantly when interest rates change beyond 100 basis points from current levels. Therefore, the volatility in the market value of our assets could increase significantly when interest rates change beyond amounts shown in the tables above. In addition, other factors impact the market value of and net interest income from our interest rate-sensitive investments and derivative instruments, such as the shape of the yield curve, market expectations as to future interest rate changes and other market conditions. Accordingly, interest income would likely differ from that shown above and such difference might be material and adverse to our stockholders.

The above tables quantify the potential changes in net interest income and portfolio value, which includes the value of our derivatives, should interest rates immediately change. Given the low level of interest rates at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we applied a floor of 0% for all anticipated interest rates included in our assumptions. Due to the presence of this floor, it is anticipated that any hypothetical interest rate decrease would have a limited positive impact on our funding costs beyond a certain level; however, because prepayment speeds are unaffected by this floor, it is expected that any increase in our prepayment speeds (occurring as a result of any interest rate decrease or otherwise) could result in an acceleration of our premium

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amortization and the reinvestment of such prepaid principal in lower yielding assets. As a result, the presence of this floor limits the positive impact of any interest rate decrease on our funding costs. Therefore, at some point, hypothetical interest rate decreases could cause the fair value of our financial instruments and our net interest income to decline.

Market Value Risk

All of our Agency Securities are classified as available for sale securities. As such, they are reflected at fair value with the periodic adjustment to fair value (that is not considered to be an other than temporary impairment) reported as part of the separate statement of comprehensive income (loss).

All of our Non-Agency Securities are classified as trading securities. As such, they are reflected at fair value with the periodic adjustment to fair value reflected as part of “Other Income (Loss)” reported as part of the statements of operations.

The market value of our MBS can fluctuate due to changes in interest rates and other factors. Weakness in the mortgage market may adversely affect the performance and market value of our investments. This could negatively impact our book value. Furthermore, if our lenders are unwilling or unable to provide additional financing, we could be forced to sell our MBS at an inopportune time when prices are depressed. The principal and interest payments on our Agency Securities are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae.

Credit Risk

We have limited our exposure to credit losses on our Agency Securities in our MBS portfolio. The payment of principal and interest on the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Agency Securities are guaranteed by those respective agencies and the payment of principal and interest on the Ginnie Mae Agency Securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain in conservatorship of the U.S. Government. There can be no assurances as to how or when the U.S. Government will end these conservatorships or how the future profitability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and any future credit rating actions may impact the credit risk associated with Agency Securities and, therefore, the value of the Agency Securities in our MBS portfolio.

We purchase Non-Agency Securities at prices which incorporate our expectations for prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities. These expectations determine the yields we receive on our assets. If actual prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities are different from our expectations, our actual yields could be higher or lower.

Liquidity Risk

Our primary liquidity risk arises from financing long-maturity MBS with short-term debt. The interest rates on our borrowings generally adjust more frequently than the interest rates on our adjustable rate MBS. Accordingly, in a period of rising interest rates, our borrowing costs will usually increase faster than our interest earnings from MBS.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our Co-Chief Executive Officers (“Co-CEOs”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) participated in an evaluation by our management of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of our fiscal quarter that ended on September 30, 2014. Based on their participation in that evaluation, our Co-CEOs and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2014 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or furnished under the Exchange Act, is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Co-CEOs and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our Co-CEOs and CFO also participated in an evaluation by our management of any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2014. That evaluation did not identify any changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Our company and its subsidiary are not currently subject to any legal proceedings, as described in Item 103 of Regulation S-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 6, 2014.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

On October 28, 2014, our Board adopted and approved the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaws”).  The amendment was effective immediately.  The principal amendment to the Bylaws was to change our director vote requirement from a “plurality” vote standard to a “majority” vote standard in uncontested elections. We previously used a plurality vote standard in all director elections, which standard will continue to apply in any contested election. Our Board also amended the Bylaws to provide that any director nominee who is an incumbent director but who is not elected by the vote required in the Bylaws, and with respect to whom no successor has been elected, shall promptly tender his or her offer to resign to our Board for its consideration following certification of the stockholder vote. Within 90 days following certification of the stockholder vote, our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “NCG Committee”) shall consider the tendered resignation offer and make a recommendation to our Board whether or not to accept such offer, and our Board shall act on the NCG Committee’s recommendation.  In determining whether to accept the resignation, our NCG Committee and Board may consider any factors they deem relevant in deciding whether to accept a director’s resignation, including, among other things, whether accepting the resignation of such director would cause the Company to fail to meet any applicable stock exchange or U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules or requirements. Thereafter, our Board shall promptly and publicly disclose its decision-making process regarding whether to accept the director’s resignation offer or the reasons for rejecting the resignation offer, if applicable, on a Form 8-K. A director who tenders his or her resignation shall not participate in the NCG Committee’s recommendation or our Board’s action regarding whether to accept such resignation offer.  If our Board does not accept the director’s resignation, the director will continue to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until the director’s successor is duly elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier resignation as provided for in the Bylaws or removal as provided for by the Maryland General Corporate Law.

A copy of the Bylaws are attached to this report as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 6. Exhibits

See Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 

November 3, 2014	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
	/s/ James R. Mountain
	James R. Mountain
	Chief Financial Officer, Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
3.1	JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended on October 28, 2014 (1)
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (1)
31.2	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (1)
31.3	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (1)
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (2)
32.2	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (2)
32.3	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (2)
101.INS#	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH#	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL#	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF#	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB#	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE#	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

(1) Filed herewith

(2) Furnished herewith

# Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

EX-3.1

JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

As Amended on October 28, 2014

ARTICLE I

OFFICES

Section 1.PRINCIPAL OFFICE. The principal office of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. (the “Corporation”) in the State of Maryland shall be located at such place as the Board of Directors may designate.

Section 2.ADDITIONAL OFFICES. The Corporation may have additional offices, including a principal executive office, at such places as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.

ARTICLE II

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

Section 1.PLACE. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at the principal executive office of the Corporation or at such other place as shall be set by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting.

Section 2.ANNUAL MEETING. An annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of any business within the powers of the Corporation shall be held on the date and at the time set by the Board of Directors.

Section 3.SPECIAL MEETINGS.

a.General. The chairman of the board, president, chief executive officer or Board of Directors may call a special meeting of the stockholders. Subject to Section 3(b), a special meeting of stockholders shall also be called by the secretary of the Corporation to act on any matter that may properly be considered at a meeting of stockholders upon the written request of stockholders entitled to cast not less than a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on such matter at such meeting.

b.Stockholder-Requested Special Meetings.

1.Any stockholder of record seeking to have stockholders request a special meeting shall, by sending written notice to the secretary (the “Record Date Request Notice”) by registered mail, return receipt requested, request the Board of Directors to fix a record date to determine the stockholders entitled to request a special meeting (the “Request Record Date”). The Record Date Request Notice shall set forth the purpose of the meeting and the matters proposed to be acted on at it, shall be signed by one or more stockholders of record as of the date of signature (or their agents duly authorized in a writing accompanying the Record Date Request Notice), shall bear the date of signature of each such stockholder (or such agent) and shall set forth all information relating to each such stockholder and each matter proposed to be acted on at the meeting that would be required to be disclosed in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the election of directors in an election contest (even if an election contest is not involved), or would otherwise be required in connection with such a solicitation, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A (or any successor provision) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Upon receiving the Record Date Request Notice, the Board of Directors may fix a Request Record Date. The Request Record Date shall not precede and shall not be more than ten days after the close of business on the date on which the resolution fixing the Request Record Date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If the Board of Directors, within ten days after the date on which a valid Record Date Request Notice is received, fails to adopt a resolution fixing the Request Record Date, the Request Record Date shall be the close of business on the tenth day after the first date on which the Record Date Request Notice is received by the secretary.

2.In order for any stockholder to request a special meeting to act on any matter that may properly be considered at a meeting of stockholders, one or more written requests for a special meeting (collectively, the “Special Meeting Request”) signed by stockholders of record (or their agents duly authorized in a writing accompanying the request) as of the Request Record Date entitled to cast not less than a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on such matter at such meeting (the “Special Meeting Percentage”) shall be delivered to the secretary. In addition, the Special Meeting Request shall (a) set forth the purpose of the meeting and the matters proposed to be acted on at it (which shall be limited to those lawful matters set forth in the Record Date Request Notice received by the secretary), (b) bear the date of signature of each such stockholder (or such

agent) signing the Special Meeting Request, (c) set forth (i) the name and address, as they appear in the Corporation’s books, of each stockholder signing such request (or on whose behalf the Special Meeting Request is signed), (ii) the class, series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned (beneficially or of record) by such stockholder and (iii) the nominee holder for, and number of, shares of stock of the Corporation owned beneficially but not of record by such stockholder, (d) be sent to the secretary by registered mail, return receipt requested, and (e) be received by the secretary within 60 days after the Request Record Date. Any requesting stockholder (or agent duly authorized in a writing accompanying the revocation or the Special Meeting Request) may revoke his, her or its request for a special meeting at any time by written revocation delivered to the secretary.

3.The secretary shall inform the requesting stockholders of the reasonably estimated cost of preparing and delivering the notice of the meeting (including the Corporation’s proxy materials). The secretary shall not be required to call a special meeting upon stockholder request and such meeting shall not be held unless, in addition to the documents required by Section 3(b)(2), the secretary receives payment of such reasonably estimated cost prior to the preparation and mailing or delivery of such notice of the meeting.

4.In the case of any special meeting called by the secretary upon the request of stockholders (a “Stockholder-Requested Meeting”), such meeting shall be held at such place, date and time as may be designated by the Board of Directors; provided, however, that the date of any Stockholder-Requested Meeting shall be not more than 90 days after the record date for such meeting (the “Meeting Record Date”); and provided further that if the Board of Directors fails to designate, within ten days after the date that a valid Special Meeting Request is actually received by the secretary (the “Delivery Date”), a date and time for a Stockholder-Requested Meeting, then such meeting shall be held at 2:00 p.m. local time on the 90th day after the Meeting Record Date or, if such 90th day is not a Business Day (as defined below), on the first preceding Business Day; and provided further that in the event that the Board of Directors fails to designate a place for a Stockholder-Requested Meeting within ten days after the Delivery Date, then such meeting shall be held at the principal executive office of the Corporation. In fixing a date for any special meeting, the chairman of the board, chief executive officer, president or Board of Directors may consider such factors as he, she or it deems relevant, including, without limitation, the nature of the matters to be considered, the facts and circumstances surrounding any request for the meeting and any plan of the Board of Directors to call an annual meeting or a special meeting. In the case of any Stockholder-Requested Meeting, if the Board of Directors fails to fix a Meeting Record Date that is a date within 30 days after the Delivery Date, then the close of business on the 30th day after the Delivery Date shall be the Meeting Record Date. The Board of Directors may revoke the notice for any Stockholder-Requested Meeting in the event that the requesting stockholders fail to comply with the provisions of Section 3(b)(3).

5.If written revocations of the Special Meeting Request have been delivered to the secretary and the result is that stockholders of record (or their agents duly authorized in writing), as of the Request Record Date, entitled to cast less than the Special Meeting Percentage have delivered, and not revoked, requests for a special meeting to the secretary: (i) if the notice of meeting has not already been delivered, the secretary shall refrain from delivering the notice of the meeting and send to all requesting stockholders who have not revoked such requests written notice of any revocation of a request for a special meeting on the matter, or (ii) if the notice of meeting has been delivered and if the secretary first sends to all requesting stockholders who have not revoked requests for a special meeting on the matter written notice of any revocation of a request for the special meeting and written notice of the Corporation’s intention to revoke the notice of the meeting or for the chairman of the meeting to adjourn the meeting without action on the matter, (A) the secretary may revoke the notice of the meeting at any time before ten days before the commencement of the meeting or (B) the chairman of the meeting may call the meeting to order and adjourn the meeting without acting on the matter. Any request for a special meeting received after a revocation by the secretary of a notice of a meeting shall be considered a request for a new special meeting.

6.The chairman of the board, chief executive officer, president or Board of Directors may appoint regionally or nationally recognized independent inspectors of elections to act as the agent of the Corporation for the purpose of promptly performing a ministerial review of the validity of any purported Special Meeting Request received by the secretary. For the purpose of permitting the inspectors to perform such review, no such purported Special Meeting Request shall be deemed to have been delivered to the secretary until the earlier of (i) five Business Days after receipt by the secretary of such purported request and (ii) such date as the independent inspectors certify to the Corporation that the valid requests received by the secretary represent, as of the Request Record Date, stockholders of record entitled to cast not less than the Special Meeting Percentage. Nothing contained in this paragraph (6) shall in any way be construed to suggest or imply that the Corporation or any stockholder shall not be entitled to contest the validity of any request, whether during or after such five Business Day period, or to take any other action (including, without limitation, the commencement, prosecution or defense of any litigation with respect thereto, and the seeking of injunctive relief in such litigation).

7.For purposes of these Bylaws, “Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the State of New York are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close.

Section 4.NOTICE. Not less than ten (10) nor more than 90 days before each meeting of stockholders, the secretary shall give to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting and to each stockholder not entitled to vote who is entitled to notice of the meeting notice in writing or by electronic transmission stating the time and place of the meeting and, in the case

of a special meeting or as otherwise may be required by any statute, the purpose for which the meeting is called, by mail, by presenting it to such stockholder personally, by leaving it at the stockholder’s residence or usual place of business or by any other means permitted by Maryland law. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the stockholder at the stockholder’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid. If transmitted electronically, such notice shall be deemed to be given when transmitted to the stockholder by an electronic transmission to any address or number of the stockholder at which the stockholder receives electronic transmissions. The Corporation may give a single notice to all stockholders who share an address, which single notice shall be effective as to any stockholder at such address, unless a stockholder objects to receiving such single notice or revokes a prior consent to receiving such single notice. Failure to give notice of any meeting to one or more stockholders, or any irregularity in such notice, shall not affect the validity of any meeting fixed in accordance with this Article II or the validity of any proceedings at any such meeting.

Subject to Section 11(a) of this Article II, any business of the Corporation may be transacted at an annual meeting of stockholders without being specifically designated in the notice, except such business as is required by any statute to be stated in such notice. No business shall be transacted at a special meeting of stockholders except as specifically designated in the notice. The Corporation may postpone or cancel a meeting of stockholders by making a public announcement (as defined in Section 11(c)(3) of this Article II) of such postponement or cancellation prior to the meeting. Notice of the date, time and place to which the meeting is postponed shall be given not less than ten (10) days prior to such date and otherwise in the manner set forth in this section.

Section 5.ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT. Every meeting of stockholders shall be conducted by an individual appointed by the Board of Directors to be chairman of the meeting or, in the absence of such appointment, by the chairman of the board or, in the case of a vacancy in the office or absence of the chairman of the board, by one of the following officers present at the meeting in the following order: the vice chairman of the board, if there is one, the chief executive officer, the president, the vice presidents in their order of rank and seniority, the secretary, or, in the absence of such officers, a chairman chosen by the stockholders by the vote of a majority of the votes cast by stockholders present in person or by proxy. The secretary, or, in the secretary’s absence, an assistant secretary, or, in the absence of both the secretary and assistant secretaries, a person appointed by the Board of Directors or, in the absence of such appointment, a person appointed by the chairman of the meeting shall act as secretary. In the event that the secretary presides at a meeting of the stockholders, an assistant secretary, or, in the absence of assistant secretaries, an individual appointed by the Board of Directors or the chairman of the meeting, shall record the minutes of the meeting. The order of business and all other matters of procedure at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined by the chairman of the meeting. The chairman of the meeting may prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and take such action as, in the discretion of the chairman and without any action by the stockholders, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting, including, without limitation,: (a) restricting admission to the time set for the commencement of the meeting; (b) limiting attendance at the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized proxies and other such individuals as the chairman of the meeting may determine; (c) limiting participation at the meeting on any matter to stockholders of record of the Corporation entitled to vote on such matter, their duly authorized proxies and other such individuals as the chairman of the meeting may determine; (d) limiting the time allotted to questions or comments; (e) determining when and for how long the polls should be opened and when the polls should be closed; (f) maintaining order and security at the meeting; (g) removing any stockholder or any other individual who refuses to comply with meeting procedures, rules or guidelines as set forth by the chairman of the meeting; (h) concluding a meeting or recessing or adjourning the meeting to a later date and time and at a place announced at the meeting; and (i) complying with any state and local laws and regulations concerning safety and security. Unless otherwise determined by the chairman of the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

Section 6.QUORUM. At any meeting of stockholders, the presence in person or by proxy of stockholders entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting on any matter shall constitute a quorum; but this section shall not affect any requirement under any statute or the charter of the Corporation (the “Charter”) for the vote necessary for the adoption of any measure. If such quorum is not established at any meeting of the stockholders, the chairman of the meeting may adjourn the meeting sine die or from time to time to a date not more than one hundred 120 days after the original record date without notice other than announcement at the meeting. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.

The stockholders present either in person or by proxy, at a meeting which has been duly called and at which a quorum has been established, may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal from the meeting of enough stockholders to leave fewer than required to establish a quorum.

Section 7.VOTING. Unless otherwise provided by these Bylaws, the Charter, or by applicable laws or regulations, directors shall be elected by a majority of all votes cast at a meeting of stockholders duly called and at which a quorum is present; provided, however, that directors shall be elected by a plurality of all the votes cast at a meeting of stockholders duly called and at which a quorum is present for which the secretary of the Corporation determines that the number of nominees exceeds the

number of directors to be elected as of the record date for such meeting.  If directors are to be elected by a plurality of the votes cast, the stockholders shall not be permitted to vote against a nominee.  Each share may be voted for as many individuals as there are directors to be elected and for whose election the share is entitled to be voted. A majority of the votes cast at a meeting of stockholders duly called and at which a quorum is present shall be sufficient to approve any other matter which may properly come before the meeting, unless more than a majority of the votes cast is required by statute or by the Charter. Unless otherwise provided by statute or by the Charter, each outstanding share, regardless of class, shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of stockholders. Voting on any question or in any election may be viva voce unless the chairman of the meeting shall order that voting be by ballot or otherwise.

Section 8.PROXIES. A stockholder may cast the votes entitled to be cast by the holder of the shares of stock owned of record by the stockholder in person or by proxy executed by the stockholder or by the stockholder’s duly authorized agent in any manner permitted by law. Such proxy or evidence of authorization of such proxy shall be filed with the secretary of the Corporation before or at the meeting. No proxy shall be valid more than eleven months after its date unless otherwise provided in the proxy.

Section 9.VOTING OF STOCK BY CERTAIN HOLDERS. Stock of the Corporation registered in the name of a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity, if entitled to be voted, may be voted by the president or a vice president, a general partner, trustee or managing member thereof, as the case may be, or a proxy appointed by any of the foregoing individuals, unless some other person who has been appointed to vote such stock pursuant to a bylaw or a resolution of the governing body of such corporation or other entity or agreement of the partners of a partnership presents a certified copy of such bylaw, resolution or agreement, in which case such person may vote such stock. Any director or fiduciary may vote stock registered in the name of such person in the capacity of such director or fiduciary, either in person or by proxy.

Shares of stock of the Corporation directly or indirectly owned by it shall not be voted at any meeting and shall not be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares entitled to be voted at any given time, unless they are held by it in a fiduciary capacity, in which case they may be voted and shall be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares at any given time.

The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution a procedure by which a stockholder may certify in writing to the Corporation that any shares of stock registered in the name of the stockholder are held for the account of a specified person other than the stockholder. The resolution shall set forth the class of stockholders who may make the certification, the purpose for which the certification may be made, the form of certification and the information to be contained in it; if the certification is with respect to a record date, the time after the record date within which the certification must be received by the Corporation; and any other provisions with respect to the procedure which the Board of Directors considers necessary or desirable. On receipt of such certification, the person specified in the certification shall be regarded as, for the purposes set forth in the certification, the holder of record of the specified stock in place of the stockholder who makes the certification.

Section 10.INSPECTORS. The Board of Directors or the chairman of the meeting may appoint, before or at the meeting, one or more inspectors for the meeting and any successor to the inspector. The inspectors, if any, shall: (a) determine the number of shares of stock represented at the meeting, in person or by proxy, and the validity and effect of proxies; (b) receive and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents; (c) report such tabulation to the chairman of the meeting; (d) hear and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to vote; and (e) do such acts as are proper to fairly conduct the election or vote. Each such report shall be in writing and signed by the inspector or by a majority of them if there is more than one inspector acting at such meeting. If there is more than one inspector, the report of a majority shall be the report of the inspectors. The report of the inspector or inspectors on the number of shares represented at the meeting and the results of the voting shall be prima facie evidence thereof.

Section 11.ADVANCE NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDER NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR AND OTHER STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS.

a.Annual Meetings of Stockholders.

1.Nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors and the proposal of other business to be considered by the stockholders may be made at an annual meeting of stockholders (i) pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting, (ii) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (iii) by any stockholder of the Corporation who was a stockholder of record both at the time of giving of notice by the stockholder as provided for in this Section 11(a) and at the time of the annual meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting in the election of each individual so nominated or on any such other business and who has complied with this Section 11(a).

2.For any nomination or other business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to Section 11(a)(1)(iii), the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the secretary of the Corporation and such other business must otherwise be a proper matter for action by the stockholders. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall set forth all information required under this Section 11 and shall be delivered to the secretary at the

principal executive office of the Corporation not earlier than the 150th day nor later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the 120th day prior to the first anniversary of the date of the proxy statement for the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that in connection with the Corporation’ s first annual meeting or in the event that the date of the annual meeting is advanced or delayed by more than 30 days from the first anniversary of the date of the preceding year’s annual meeting, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the 150th day prior to the date of such annual meeting and not later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the later of the 120th day prior to the date of such annual meeting, as originally convened, or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made. The public announcement of a postponement or adjournment of an annual meeting shall not commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

3.Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth:

i.as to each individual whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director (each, a “Proposed Nominee”), all information relating to the Proposed Nominee that would be required to be disclosed in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the election of the Proposed Nominee as a director in an election contest (even if an election contest is not involved), or would otherwise be required in connection with such solicitation, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A (or any successor provision) under the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder;

ii.as to any business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting, a description of such business, the stockholder’s reasons for proposing such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of such stockholder or any Stockholder Associated Person (as defined below), individually or in the aggregate, including any anticipated benefit to the stockholder or the Stockholder Associated Person therefrom;

iii.as to the stockholder giving the notice, any Proposed Nominee and any Stockholder Associated Person,

A.the class, series and number of all shares of stock or other securities of the Corporation or any affiliate thereof (collectively, the “Company Securities”), if any, which are owned (beneficially or of record) by such stockholder, Proposed Nominee or Stockholder Associated Person, the date on which each such Company Security was acquired and the investment intent of such acquisition, and any short interest (including any opportunity to profit or share in any benefit from any decrease in the price of such stock or other security) in any Company Securities of any such person,

B.the nominee holder for, and number of, any Company Securities owned beneficially but not of record by such stockholder, Proposed Nominee or Stockholder Associated Person,

C.whether and the extent to which such stockholder, Proposed Nominee or Stockholder Associated Person, directly or indirectly (through brokers, nominees or otherwise), is subject to or during the last six months has engaged in any hedging, derivative or other transaction or series of transactions or entered into any other agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short interest, any borrowing or lending of securities or any proxy or voting agreement), the effect or intent of which is to (I) manage risk or benefit of changes in the price of (x) Company Securities or (y) any security of any entity that was listed in the Peer Group in the Stock Performance Graph in the most recent annual report to security holders of the Corporation (a “Peer Group Company”) for such stockholder, Proposed Nominee or Stockholder Associated Person or (II) increase or decrease the voting power of such stockholder, Proposed Nominee or Stockholder Associated Person in the Corporation or any affiliate thereof (or, as applicable, in any Peer Group Company) disproportionately to such person’s economic interest in the Company Securities (or, as applicable, in any Peer Group Company), and

D.any substantial interest, direct or indirect (including, without limitation, any existing or prospective commercial, business or contractual relationship with the Corporation), by security holdings or otherwise, of such stockholder, Proposed Nominee or Stockholder Associated Person, in the Corporation or any affiliate thereof, other than an interest arising from the ownership of Company Securities where such stockholder, Proposed Nominee or Stockholder Associated Person receives no extra or special benefit not shared on a pro rata basis by all other holders of the same class or series;

iv.as to the stockholder giving the notice, any Stockholder Associated Person with an interest or ownership referred to Section 11(a)(3)(ii) or (iii) and any Proposed Nominee,

A.the name and address of such stockholder, as they appear on the Corporation’s stock ledger, and the current name and business address, if different, of each such Stockholder Associated Person and any Proposed Nominee and

B.the investment strategy or objective, if any, of such stockholder and each such Stockholder Associated Person who is not an individual and a copy of the prospectus, offering memorandum or similar document, if any, provided to investors or potential investors in such stockholder and each such Stockholder Associated Person; and

v.to the extent known by the stockholder giving the notice, the name and address of any other stockholder supporting the nominee for election or reelection as a director or the proposal of other business on the date of such stockholder’s notice.

4.Such stockholder’s notice shall, with respect to any Proposed Nominee, be accompanied by a certificate executed by the Proposed Nominee (i) certifying that such Proposed Nominee (a) is not, and will not become a party to, any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Corporation in connection with service or action as a director that has not been disclosed to the Corporation and (b) will serve as a director of the Corporation if elected;

and (ii) attaching a completed Proposed Nominee questionnaire (which questionnaire shall be provided by the Corporation, upon request, to the stockholder providing the notice and shall include all information relating to the Proposed Nominee that would be required to be disclosed in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the election of the Proposed Nominee as a director in an election contest (even if an election contest is not involved), or would otherwise be required in connection with such solicitation, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A (or any successor provision) under the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder, or would be required pursuant to the rules of any national securities exchange or over-the-counter market).

5.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 11(a), in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board of Directors is increased, and there is no public announcement of such action at least 130 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of the proxy statement for the preceding year’s annual meeting, a stockholder’s notice required by this Section 11(a) shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for any new positions created by such increase, if it shall be delivered to the secretary at the principal executive office of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the tenth day following the day on which such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.

6.For purposes of this Section 11, “Stockholder Associated Person” of any stockholder means (i) any person acting in concert with such stockholder, (ii) any beneficial owner of shares of stock of the Corporation owned of record or beneficially by such stockholder (other than a stockholder that is a depositary) and (iii) any person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such stockholder or such Stockholder Associated Person.

b.Special Meetings of Stockholders. Only such business shall be conducted at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting. Nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors may be made at a special meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected only (i) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (ii) provided that the special meeting has been called in accordance with Section 3 of this Article II for the purpose of electing directors, by any stockholder of the Corporation who is a stockholder of record both at the time of giving of notice provided for in this Section 11 and at the time of the special meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting in the election of each individual so nominated and who has complied with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 11. In the event the Corporation calls a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of electing one or more individuals to the Board of Directors, any such stockholder may nominate an individual or individuals (as the case may be) for election as a director as specified in the Corporation’s notice of meeting, if the stockholder’s notice, containing the information required by Section 11(a)(3), shall be delivered to the secretary at the principal executive office of the Corporation not earlier than the 120th day prior to such special meeting and not later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the later of the 90th day prior to such special meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement is first made of the date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed by the Board of Directors to be elected at such meeting. The public announcement of a postponement or adjournment of a special meeting shall not commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

c.General. (1) If information submitted pursuant to this Section 11 by any stockholder proposing a nominee for election as a director or any proposal for other business at a meeting of stockholders shall be inaccurate in any material respect, such information may be deemed not to have been provided in accordance with this Section 11. Any such stockholder shall notify the Corporation of any inaccuracy or change (within two Business Days of becoming aware of such inaccuracy or change) in any such information. Upon written request by the secretary of the Corporation or the Board of Directors, any such stockholder shall provide, within five Business Days of delivery of such request (or such other period as may be specified in such request), (A) written verification, satisfactory, in the discretion of the Board of Directors or any authorized officer of the Corporation, to demonstrate the accuracy of any information submitted by the stockholder pursuant to this Section 11, and (B) a written update of any information submitted by the stockholder pursuant to this Section 11 as of an earlier date. If a stockholder fails to provide such written verification or written update within such period, the information as to which written verification or a written update was requested may be deemed not to have been provided in accordance with this Section 11.    

(2)    Only such individuals who are nominated in accordance with this Section 11 shall be eligible for election by stockholders as directors, and only such business shall be conducted at a meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with this Section 11. The chairman of the meeting shall have the power to determine whether a nomination or any other business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or proposed, as the case may be, in accordance with this Section 11.

(3)    “Public announcement” shall mean disclosure (i) in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press, Business Wire, PR Newswire or other widely circulated news or wire service or (ii) in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) pursuant to the Exchange Act.

(4)    Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 11, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of state law and of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in this Section 11. Nothing in this Section 11 shall be deemed to affect any right of a stockholder to request inclusion of a proposal in, or the right of the Corporation to omit a proposal from, the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 (or any successor provision) under the Exchange Act. Nothing in this Section 11 shall require disclosure of revocable

proxies received by the stockholder or Stockholder Associated Person pursuant to a solicitation of proxies after the filing of an effective Schedule 14A by such stockholder or Stockholder Associated Person under Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act.

Section 12.TELEPHONE MEETINGS. The Board of Directors or chairman of the meeting may permit one or more stockholders to participate in meetings of the stockholders by means of a conference telephone or other communications equipment by which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation in a meeting by these means constitutes presence in person at the meeting.

Section 13.CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION ACT. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Charter or these Bylaws, Title 3, Subtitle 7 of the Maryland General Corporation Law, or any successor statute (the “MGCL”), shall not apply to any acquisition by any person of shares of stock of the Corporation. This section may be repealed, in whole or in part, at any time, whether before or after an acquisition of control shares and, upon such repeal, may, to the extent provided by any successor bylaw, apply to any prior or subsequent control share acquisition.

Section 14.STOCKHOLDERS’ CONSENT IN LIEU OF MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of stockholders may be taken without a meeting (a) if a unanimous consent setting forth the action is given in writing or by electronic transmission by each stockholder entitled to vote on the matter and filed with the minutes of proceedings of the stockholders or (b) if the action is advised, and submitted to the stockholders for approval, by the Board of Directors and a consent in writing or by electronic transmission of stockholders entitled to cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting of stockholders is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with the MGCL. The Corporation shall give notice of any action taken by less than unanimous consent to each stockholder not later than ten days after the effective time of such action.

ARTICLE III

DIRECTORS

Section 1.GENERAL POWERS. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed under the direction of its Board of Directors.

Section 2.NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS. At any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose, a majority of the entire Board of Directors may establish, increase or decrease the number of directors, provided that the number thereof shall never be less than the minimum number required by the MGCL, nor more than 15, and further provided that the tenure of office of a director shall not be affected by any decrease in the number of directors. Any director of the Corporation may resign at any time by delivering his or her resignation to the Board of Directors, the chairman of the board or the secretary. Except as provided below in these Bylaws, any resignation shall take effect immediately upon its receipt or at such later time specified in the resignation.  Except as provided below in these Bylaws, the acceptance of a resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective unless otherwise stated in the resignation.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bylaws, a director nominee who is an incumbent director but who is not elected by the vote required in these Bylaws, and with respect to whom no successor has been elected, shall promptly tender his or her offer to resign to the Board of Directors for its consideration following certification of the stockholder vote.  Within 90 days following certification of the stockholder vote, the Company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “NCG Committee”) shall consider the tendered resignation offer and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors shall act on the NCG Committee’s recommendation.  In determining whether to accept the resignation, the NCG Committee and the Board of Directors may consider any factors they deem relevant in deciding whether to accept a director’s resignation, including, among other things, whether accepting the resignation of such director would cause the Company to fail to meet any applicable SEC or stock exchange rules or requirements.  Thereafter, the Board of Directors shall promptly and publicly disclose its decision-making process regarding whether to accept the director’s resignation offer or the reasons for rejecting the resignation offer, if applicable, in a Form 8-K. Any director who tenders his or her resignation shall not participate in the NCG Committee’s recommendation or the Board of Directors’ action regarding whether to accept such resignation offer.  If the director’s resignation is not accepted, the director will continue to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until the director’s successor is duly elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier resignation as provided for in the preceding paragraph of this Section 2 or removal as provided for by the MGCL.

Section 3.ANNUAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS. An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately after and at the same place as the annual meeting of stockholders, no notice other than this Bylaw being necessary, or at such time and place as shall be specified in a notice given as hereinafter provided for special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may provide, by resolution, the time and place for the holding of regular meetings of the Board of Directors without other notice than such resolution.

Section 4.SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the chairman of the board, the chief executive officer, the president or by a majority of the directors then in office. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix any place as the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Directors called by them. The Board of Directors may provide, by resolution, the time and place for the holding of special meetings of the Board of Directors without other notice than such resolution.

Section 5.NOTICE. Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be delivered personally or by telephone, electronic mail, facsimile transmission, courier or United States mail to each director at his or her business or residence address. Notice by personal delivery, telephone, electronic mail or facsimile transmission shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Notice by United States mail shall be given at least three days prior to the meeting. Notice by courier shall be given at least two days prior to the meeting. Telephone notice shall be deemed to be given when the director or his or her agent is personally given such notice in a telephone call to which the director or his or her agent is a party. Electronic mail notice shall be deemed to be given upon transmission of the message to the electronic mail address given to the Corporation by the director. Facsimile transmission notice shall be deemed to be given upon completion of the transmission of the message to the number given to the Corporation by the director and receipt of a completed answer-back indicating receipt. Notice by United States mail shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail properly addressed, with postage thereon prepaid. Notice by courier shall be deemed to be given when deposited with or delivered to a courier properly addressed. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any annual, regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be stated in the notice, unless specifically required by statute or these Bylaws.

Section 6.QUORUM. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors, provided that, if less than a majority of such directors is present at such meeting, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice, and provided further that if, pursuant to applicable law, the Charter or these Bylaws, the vote of a majority or other percentage of a particular group of directors is required for action, a quorum must also include a majority of such group.

The directors present at a meeting which has been duly called and at which a quorum has been established may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal from the meeting of enough directors to leave fewer than required to establish a quorum.

Section 7.VOTING. The action of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the action of the Board of Directors, unless the concurrence of a greater proportion is required for such action by applicable law, the Charter or these Bylaws. If enough directors have withdrawn from a meeting to leave fewer than required to establish a quorum, but the meeting is not adjourned, the action of the majority of that number of directors necessary to constitute a quorum at such meeting shall be the action of the Board of Directors, unless the concurrence of a greater proportion is required for such action by applicable law, the Charter or these Bylaws.

Section 8.ORGANIZATION. At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the chairman of the board or, in the absence of the chairman, the vice chairman of the board, if any, shall act as chairman of the meeting. In the absence of both the chairman and vice chairman of the board, the chief executive officer or, in the absence of the chief executive officer, the president or, in the absence of the president, a director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall act as chairman of the meeting. The secretary or, in his or her absence, an assistant secretary of the Corporation, or, in the absence of the secretary and all assistant secretaries, a person appointed by the chairman of the meeting, shall act as secretary of the meeting.

Section 9.TELEPHONE MEETINGS. Directors may participate in a meeting by means of a conference telephone or other communications equipment if all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation in a meeting by these means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

Section 10.CONSENT BY DIRECTORS WITHOUT A MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if a consent in writing or by electronic transmission to such action is given by each director and is filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors.

Section 11.VACANCIES. If for any reason any or all the directors cease to be directors, such event shall not terminate the Corporation or affect these Bylaws or the powers of the remaining directors hereunder. Except as may be provided by the Board of Directors in setting the terms of any class or series of preferred stock, any vacancy on the Board of Directors may be filled only by a majority of the remaining directors, even if the remaining directors do not constitute a quorum. Any director elected to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the full term of the class in which the vacancy occurred and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

Section 12.COMPENSATION. Directors shall not receive any stated salary for their services as directors but, by resolution of the Board of Directors, may receive compensation per year and/or per meeting and/or per visit to real property or other facilities owned or leased by the Corporation and for any service or activity they performed or engaged in as directors. Directors may be reimbursed for expenses of attendance, if any, at each annual, regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof and for their expenses, if any, in connection with each property visit and any other service or activity they performed or engaged in as directors; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any directors from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.

Section 13.RELIANCE. Each director and officer of the Corporation shall, in the performance of his or her duties with respect to the Corporation, be entitled to rely on any information, opinion, report or statement, including any financial statement or other financial data, prepared or presented by an officer or employee of the Corporation whom the director or officer reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the matters presented, by a lawyer, certified public accountant or other person, as to a matter which the director or officer reasonably believes to be within the person’s professional or expert competence, or, with respect to a director, by a committee of the Board of Directors on which the director does not serve, as to a matter within its designated authority, if the director reasonably believes the committee to merit confidence.

Section 14.RATIFICATION. The Board of Directors or the stockholders may ratify and make binding on the Corporation any action or inaction by the Corporation or its officers to the extent that the Board of Directors or the stockholders could have originally authorized the matter. Moreover, any action or inaction questioned in any stockholders’ derivative proceeding or any other proceeding on the ground of lack of authority, defective or irregular execution, adverse interest of a director, officer or stockholder, non-disclosure, miscomputation, the application of improper principles or practices of accounting, or otherwise, may be ratified, before or after judgment, by the Board of Directors or by the stockholders, and if so ratified, shall have the same force and effect as if the questioned action or inaction had been originally duly authorized, and such ratification shall be binding upon the Corporation and its stockholders and shall constitute a bar to any claim or execution of any judgment in respect of such questioned action or inaction.

Section 15.CERTAIN RIGHTS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. A director who is not also an officer of the Corporation shall have no responsibility to devote his or her full time to the affairs of the Corporation. Any director or officer, in his or her personal capacity or in a capacity as an affiliate, employee, or agent of any other person, or otherwise, may have business interests and engage in business activities similar to, in addition to or in competition with those of or relating to the Corporation.

Section 16.EMERGENCY PROVISIONS. Notwithstanding any other provision in the Charter or these Bylaws, this Section 16 shall apply during the existence of any catastrophe, or other similar emergency condition, as a result of which a quorum of the Board of Directors under Article III of these Bylaws cannot readily be obtained (an “Emergency”). During any Emergency, unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors, (i) a meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof may be called by any director or officer by any means feasible under the circumstances; (ii) notice of any meeting of the Board of Directors during such an Emergency may be given less than 24 hours prior to the meeting to as many directors and by such means as may be feasible at the time, including publication, television or radio, and (iii) the number of directors necessary to constitute a quorum shall be one-third of the entire Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IV

COMMITTEES

Section 1.NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS. The Board of Directors may appoint from among its members an Executive Committee, an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and one or more other committees, composed of one or more directors, to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

Section 2.POWERS. The Board of Directors may delegate to committees appointed under Section 1 of this Article any of the powers of the Board of Directors, except as prohibited by law.

Section 3.MEETINGS. Notice of committee meetings shall be given in the same manner as notice for special meetings of the Board of Directors. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the committee. The act of a majority of the committee members present at a meeting shall be the act of such committee. The Board of Directors may designate a chairman of any committee, and such chairman or, in the absence of a chairman, any two members of any committee (if there are at least two members of the Committee) may fix the time and place of its meeting unless the Board shall otherwise provide. In the absence of any member of any such committee, the members

thereof present at any meeting, whether or not they constitute a quorum, may appoint another director to act in the place of such absent member.

Section 4.TELEPHONE MEETINGS. Members of a committee of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting by means of a conference telephone or other communications equipment if all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation in a meeting by these means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

Section 5.CONSENT BY COMMITTEES WITHOUT A MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of a committee of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if a consent in writing or by electronic transmission to such action is given by each member of the committee and is filed with the minutes of proceedings of such committee.

Section 6.VACANCIES. Subject to the provisions hereof, the Board of Directors shall have the power at any time to change the membership of any committee, to fill any vacancy, to designate an alternate member to replace any absent or disqualified member or to dissolve any such committee.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

Section 1.GENERAL PROVISIONS. The officers of the Corporation shall include a chief executive officer or co-chief executive officers, a chief financial officer, a president, a secretary and a treasurer and may include a chairman of the board, a vice chairman of the board, one or more vice presidents, a chief operating officer, a chief investment officer, one or more assistant secretaries and one or more assistant treasurers. In addition, the Board of Directors may from time to time elect such other officers with such powers and duties as they shall deem necessary or desirable. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors, except that the chief executive officer or president may from time to time appoint one or more vice presidents, assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers or other officers. Each officer shall serve until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, or his or her resignation or removal in the manner hereinafter provided. Any two or more offices except president and vice president may be held by the same person. Election of an officer or agent shall not of itself create contract rights between the Corporation and such officer or agent.

Section 2.REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer or agent of the Corporation may be removed, with or without cause, by the Board of Directors if in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation would be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed. Any officer of the Corporation may resign at any time by delivering his or her resignation to the Board of Directors, the chairman of the board, the chief executive officer, the president or the secretary. Any resignation shall take effect immediately upon its receipt or at such later time specified in the resignation. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective unless otherwise stated in the resignation. Such resignation shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the Corporation.

Section 3.VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office may be filled by the Board of Directors for the balance of the term.

Section 4.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The chief executive officer or co-chief executive officers, as applicable, shall be such officer or officers as the Board of Directors may designate from time to time. In the absence of such designation, the chairman of the board shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation. The chief executive officer shall have general responsibility for implementation of the policies of the Corporation, as determined by the Board of Directors, and for the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation. He or she may execute any deed, mortgage, bond, contract or other instrument, except in cases where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law to be otherwise executed; and in general shall perform all duties incident to the office of chief executive officer and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.

Section 5.CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. The Board of Directors may designate a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall have the responsibilities and duties as determined by the Board of Directors or the chief executive officer.

Section 6.CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The chief financial officer shall have the custody of the funds and securities of the Corporation, shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation, shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories

as may be designated by the Board of Directors and in general perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the chief executive officer or the Board of Directors. The chief financial officer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the chief executive officer and Board of Directors, at the regular meetings of the Board of Directors or whenever it may so require, an account of all his or her transactions as chief financial officer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. In the absence of a designation of a treasurer by the Board of Directors, the chief financial officer shall be the treasurer of the Corporation.

Section 7.CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER. The Board of Directors may designate a chief investment officer. The chief investment officer shall have the responsibilities and duties as determined by the Board of Directors or the chief executive officer.

Section 8.CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Board of Directors shall designate a chairman of the board. The chairman of the board shall preside over the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders at which he or she shall be present. The chairman of the board shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors.

Section 9.PRESIDENT. In the absence of a chief executive officer, the president shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Corporation. In the absence of a designation of a chief operating officer by the Board of Directors, the president shall be the chief operating officer. He or she may execute any deed, mortgage, bond, contract or other instrument, except in cases where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law to be otherwise executed; and in general shall perform all duties incident to the office of president and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.

Section 10.VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence of the president or in the event of a vacancy in such office, the vice president (or in the event there be more than one vice president, the vice presidents in the order designated at the time of their election or, in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the president and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the president; and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to such vice president by the president or by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may designate one or more vice presidents as executive vice president, senior vice president, or as vice president for particular areas of responsibility.

Section 11.SECRETARY. The secretary shall: (a) keep the minutes of the proceedings of the stockholders, the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors in one or more books provided for that purpose; (b) see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law; (c) be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Corporation; (d) keep a register of the post office address of each stockholder which shall be furnished to the secretary by such stockholder; (e) have general charge of the stock transfer books of the Corporation; and (f) in general perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the chief executive officer, the president or by the Board of Directors.

Section 12.TREASURER. The treasurer shall have the custody of the funds and securities of the Corporation and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. In the absence of a designation of a chief financial officer by the Board of Directors, the treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Corporation.

The treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the chief executive officer, the president and Board of Directors, at the regular meetings of the Board of Directors or whenever it may so require, an account of all his or her transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

Section 13.ASSISTANT SECRETARIES AND ASSISTANT TREASURERS. The assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers, in general, shall perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the secretary or treasurer, respectively, or by the chief executive officer, the president or the Board of Directors.

Section 14.COMPENSATION. The compensation of the officers shall be fixed from time to time by or under the authority of the Board of Directors and no officer shall be prevented from receiving such compensation by reason of the fact that he or she is also a director.

ARTICLE VI

CONTRACTS, LOANS, CHECKS AND DEPOSITS

Section 1.CONTRACTS. The Board of Directors or any manager of the Corporation approved by the Board of Directors and acting within the scope of its authority pursuant to a management agreement with the Corporation may authorize any officer or agent to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Any agreement, deed, mortgage, lease or other document shall be valid and binding upon the Corporation when executed by an authorized person and duly authorized or ratified by action of the Board of Directors or a manager acting within the scope of its authority pursuant to a management agreement.

Section 2.CHECKS AND DRAFTS. All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or agent of the Corporation in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 3.DEPOSITS. All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited or invested from time to time to the credit of the Corporation as the Board of Directors, the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, or any other officer designated by the Board of Directors may determine.

ARTICLE VII

STOCK

Section 1.CERTIFICATES. Except as may be otherwise provided by the Board of Directors, stockholders of the Corporation are not entitled to certificates representing the shares of stock held by them. In the event that the Corporation issues shares of stock represented by certificates, such certificates shall be in such form as prescribed by the Board of Directors or a duly authorized officer, shall contain the statements and information required by the MGCL and shall be signed by the officers of the Corporation in the manner permitted by the MGCL. In the event that the Corporation issues shares of stock without certificates, to the extent then required by the MGCL, the Corporation shall provide to the record holders of such shares a written statement of the information required by the MGCL to be included on stock certificates. There shall be no differences in the rights and obligations of stockholders based on whether or not their shares are represented by certificates.

Section 2.TRANSFERS. All transfers of shares of stock shall be made on the books of the Corporation, by the holder of the shares, in person or by his or her attorney, in such manner as the Board of Directors or any officer of the Corporation may prescribe and, if such shares are certificated, upon surrender of certificates duly endorsed. The issuance of a new certificate upon the transfer of certificated shares is subject to the determination of the Board of Directors that such shares shall no longer be represented by certificates. Upon the transfer of uncertificated shares, to the extent then required by the MGCL, the Corporation shall provide to record holders of such shares a written statement of the information required by the MGCL to be included on stock certificates.

The Corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share of stock as the holder in fact thereof and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise expressly provided by the laws of the State of Maryland.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, transfers of shares of any class or series of stock will be subject in all respects to the Charter and all of the terms and conditions contained therein.

Section 3.REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE. Any officer of the Corporation may direct a new certificate or certificates to be issued in place of any certificate or certificates theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, destroyed, stolen or mutilated, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate to be lost, destroyed, stolen or mutilated; provided, however, if such shares have ceased to be certificated, no new certificate shall be issued unless requested in writing by such stockholder and the Board of Directors has determined that such certificates may be issued. Unless otherwise determined by an officer of the Corporation, the owner of such lost, destroyed, stolen or mutilated certificate or certificates, or his or her legal representative, shall be required, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a new certificate or certificates, to give the Corporation a bond in such sums as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation.

Section 4.FIXING OF RECORD DATE. The Board of Directors may set, in advance, a record date for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or determining stockholders

entitled to receive payment of any dividend or the allotment of any other rights, or in order to make a determination of stockholders for any other proper purpose. Such date, in any case, shall not be prior to the close of business on the day the record date is fixed and shall be not more than 90 days and, in the case of a meeting of stockholders, not less than ten days, before the date on which the meeting or particular action requiring such determination of stockholders of record is to be held or taken.

When a record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any meeting of stockholders has been set as provided in this section, such record date shall continue to apply to the meeting if adjourned or postponed, except if the meeting is adjourned to a date more than 120 days or postponed to a date more than 90 days after the record date originally fixed for the meeting, in which case a new record date for such meeting may be determined as set forth herein.

Section 5.STOCK LEDGER. The Corporation shall maintain at its principal office or at the office of its counsel, accountants or transfer agent, an original or duplicate stock ledger containing the name and address of each stockholder and the number of shares of each class held by such stockholder.

Section 6.FRACTIONAL STOCK; ISSUANCE OF UNITS. The Board of Directors may issue fractional stock or provide for the issuance of scrip, all on such terms and under such conditions as they may determine. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Charter or these Bylaws, the Board of Directors may issue units consisting of different securities of the Corporation. Any security issued in a unit shall have the same characteristics as any identical securities issued by the Corporation, except that the Board of Directors may provide that for a specified period securities of the Corporation issued in such unit may be transferred on the books of the Corporation only in such unit.

ARTICLE VIII

ACCOUNTING YEAR

The Board of Directors shall have the power, from time to time, to fix the fiscal year of the Corporation by a duly adopted resolution.

ARTICLE IX

DISTRIBUTIONS

Section 1.AUTHORIZATION. Dividends and other distributions upon the stock of the Corporation may be authorized by the Board of Directors, subject to the provisions of law and the Charter. Dividends and other distributions may be paid in cash, property or stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of law and the Charter.

Section 2.CONTINGENCIES. Before payment of any dividends or other distributions, there may be set aside out of any assets of the Corporation available for dividends or other distributions such sum or sums as the Board of Directors may from time to time, in its absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve fund for contingencies, for equalizing dividends, for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation or for such other purpose as the Board of Directors shall determine, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

ARTICLE X

INVESTMENT POLICY

Subject to the provisions of the Charter, the Board of Directors may from time to time adopt, amend, revise or terminate any policy or policies with respect to investments by the Corporation as it shall deem appropriate in its sole discretion.

ARTICLE XI

SEAL

Section 1.SEAL. The Board of Directors may authorize the adoption of a seal by the Corporation. The seal shall contain the name of the Corporation and the year of its incorporation and the words “Incorporated Maryland.” The Board of Directors may authorize one or more duplicate seals and provide for the custody thereof.

Section 2.AFFIXING SEAL. Whenever the Corporation is permitted or required to affix its seal to a document, it shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of any law, rule or regulation relating to a seal to place the word "(SEAL)" adjacent to the signature of the person authorized to execute the document on behalf of the Corporation.

ARTICLE XII

INDEMNIFICATION AND ADVANCE OF EXPENSES

To the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law in effect from time to time, the Corporation shall indemnify and, without requiring a preliminary determination of the ultimate entitlement to indemnification, shall pay or reimburse reasonable expenses in advance of final disposition of a proceeding to (a) any individual who is a present or former director or officer of the Corporation and who is made or threatened to be made a party to the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity or (b) any individual who, while a director or officer of the Corporation and at the request of the Corporation, serves or has served as a director, officer, partner or trustee of another corporation, real estate investment trust, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise and who is made or threatened to be made a party to the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity. The rights to indemnification and advance of expenses provided by the Charter and these Bylaws shall vest immediately upon election of a director or officer. The Corporation may, with the approval of its Board of Directors, provide such indemnification and advance for expenses to an individual who served a predecessor of the Corporation in any of the capacities described in (a) or (b) above and to any employee or agent of the Corporation or a predecessor of the Corporation. The indemnification and payment or reimbursement of expenses provided in these Bylaws shall not be deemed exclusive of or limit in any way other rights to which any person seeking indemnification or payment or reimbursement of expenses may be or may become entitled under any bylaw, regulation, insurance, agreement or otherwise.

Neither the amendment nor repeal of this Article, nor the adoption or amendment of any other provision of the Bylaws or the Charter inconsistent with this Article, shall apply to or affect in any respect the applicability of the preceding paragraph with respect to any act or failure to act which occurred prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption.

ARTICLE XIII

WAIVER OF NOTICE

Whenever any notice of a meeting is required to be given pursuant to the Charter or these Bylaws or pursuant to applicable law, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any meeting need be set forth in the waiver of notice, unless specifically required by statute. The attendance of any person at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where such person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

ARTICLE XIV

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

The Board of Directors shall have the exclusive power to adopt, alter or repeal any provision of these Bylaws and to make new Bylaws.

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Scott J. Ulm, Co-Chief Executive Officer of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting  and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting

Date: November 3, 2014
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ Scott J. Ulm
			Scott J. Ulm
			Co-Chief Executive Officer

EX-31..2

EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jeffrey J. Zimmer, Co-Chief Executive Officer of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting  and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting

Date: November 3, 2014
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ Jeffrey J. Zimmer
			Jeffrey J. Zimmer
			Co-Chief Executive Officer

EX-31..3

EXHIBIT 31.3

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, James R. Mountain, Chief Financial Officer of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting  and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting

Date: November 3, 2014
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ James R. Mountain
			James R. Mountain
			Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

Certification Pursuant To

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jeffrey J. Zimmer, Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 3, 2014
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ Jeffrey J. Zimmer
			Jeffrey J. Zimmer
			Co-Chief Executive Officer

EX-32..1

EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification Pursuant To

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Scott J. Ulm, Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 3, 2014
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ Scott J. Ulm
			Scott J. Ulm
			Co-Chief Executive Officer

EX-32..3

EXHIBIT 32.3

Certification Pursuant To

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, James R. Mountain, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 3, 2014
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ James R. Mountain
			James R. Mountain
			Chief Financial Officer

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	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 Linked Transactions Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Sep. 30, 2013 Linked Transactions Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Sep. 30, 2014 Linked Transactions Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Dec. 31, 2013 Linked Transactions Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period					$ 14,448	$ 8,727	$ 16,322	$ 0
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities					(1,315)	0	(7,280)	0
Cash (receipts) disbursements on Linked Transactions					(1,706)	10,364	(5,075)	21,388
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions					1,144	724	8,604	(1,573)
Balance, end of period					12,571	19,815	12,571	16,322
Gain (loss) on Linked Transactions	$ 1,145	$ 724	$ 8,604	$ (1,573)	$ 1,144	$ 724	$ 8,604	$ (1,573)

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Repurchase Agreements (Details) - Repurchase Agreements Information - Additional (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 1,091,000	$ 839,405
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.48%	0.61%
Within 30 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	606,058	380,744
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.41%	0.67%
31 days to 60 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	303,426	408,054
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.41%	0.49%
61 days to 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	159,033	40,362
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.65%	1.00%
Greater than 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 22,483	$ 10,245
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	2.15%	2.10%

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading (Details) - Unrealized Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Non-Agency Securities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value
Less than 12 months	$ 12,174	$ 42,096
12 Months or More	5,907	0
Total	18,081	42,096
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 months	(267)	(1,089)
12 Months or More	(330)	0
Total	$ (597)	$ (1,089)

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Derivatives (Details) - Interest Rate Swap Contracts and Interest Rate Swaptions (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	49 days		58 months
Weighted Average Rate	2.19%		2.19%
Notional Amount	$ 1,551,250,000		$ 1,551,250,000
Assets at Fair Value	24,029,000	[1]	59,703,000	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 0-12 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		0 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Notional Amount	0		0
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 13-24 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		0 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Notional Amount	0		0
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 25-36 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		0 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Notional Amount	0		0
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 37-48 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	40 days		46 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.73%		0.55%
Notional Amount	100,000,000.0		50,000,000.0
Assets at Fair Value	1,322,000	[1]	801,000	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 49-60 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		53 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.00%		0.92%
Notional Amount	0		50,000,000.0
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	532,000	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 61-72 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		0 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Notional Amount	0		0
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 73-84 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		0 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Notional Amount	0		0
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 85-96 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		0 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Notional Amount	0		0
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 97-108 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	101 days		105 months
Weighted Average Rate	1.76%		1.50%
Notional Amount	601,250,000.0		175,000,000.0
Assets at Fair Value	19,380,000	[1]	15,023,000	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swap 109-120 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	109 days		112 months
Weighted Average Rate	2.05%		1.91%
Notional Amount	100,000,000.0		526,250,000.0
Assets at Fair Value	3,327,000	[1]	36,463,000	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Interest Rate Swaptions 60 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	60 months		60 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	0 days		9 months
Weighted Average Rate	2.73%		2.73%
Notional Amount	750,000,000.0		750,000,000
Assets at Fair Value	0	[1]	6,884,000	[1]
Liabilities at Fair Value	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 0-12 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	0 months		0 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 13-24 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	13 months		13 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 25-36 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	25 months		25 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 37-48 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	37 months		37 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 49-60 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	49 months		49 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 61-72 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	61 months		61 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 73-84 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	73 months		73 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 85-96 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	85 months		85 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 97-108 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	97 months		97 months
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap 109-120 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	109 months		109 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 0-12 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	12 months		12 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 13-24 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	24 months		24 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 25-36 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	36 months		36 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 37-48 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	48 months		48 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 49-60 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	60 months		60 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 61-72 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	72 months		72 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 73-84 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	84 months		84 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 85-96 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	96 months		96 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 97-108 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	108 months		108 months
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap 109-120 Months | Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term	120 months		120 months

[1] See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading (Details) - Non-Agency Securities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 168,701	$ 143,399
Amortized Cost	160,517	139,676
Principal Amount	194,200	170,261
Weighted Average Coupon	4.92%	5.02%
Prime Fixed
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	52,717	51,515
Amortized Cost	52,027	51,922
Principal Amount	59,690	57,995
Weighted Average Coupon	4.99%	4.96%
Prime Hybrid
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	16,310	17,067
Amortized Cost	14,367	15,705
Principal Amount	19,195	21,253
Weighted Average Coupon	2.31%	3.36%
Prime Floater
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	13,066	2,117
Amortized Cost	12,867	2,001
Principal Amount	13,250	2,000
Weighted Average Coupon	3.94%	5.41%
Alt-A Fixed
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	78,042	63,582
Amortized Cost	73,206	61,554
Principal Amount	91,899	77,922
Weighted Average Coupon	5.86%	5.85%
Alt-A Hybrid
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	8,566	9,118
Amortized Cost	8,050	8,494
Principal Amount	$ 10,166	$ 11,091
Weighted Average Coupon	2.50%	2.59%

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Income Taxes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

The following table reconciles our GAAP net income (loss) to estimated REIT taxable income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
GAAP net income (loss)	$	6,572		$	(37,217	)	$	(4,067	)	$	11,995
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions	(1,533		)	(70		)	(7,232		)	6,564
Net capital losses carried forward	—			44,816			—			47,921
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	845			—			(7,931		)	—
Amortization of deferred hedging gains	148			—			439			—
Net premium amortization differences	—			—			(809		)	—
Changes in interest rate contracts	(1,293		)	(269		)	34,439			(46,894		)
Other	(73		)	—			(78		)	2
Estimated taxable income	$	4,666		$	7,260		$	14,761		$	19,588

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Derivatives (Details) - Location and Information of Derivatives (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 1,293	$ 269	$ (34,439)	$ 46,894
Totals	(1,838)	(2,404)	(43,773)	41,282
Interest rate swap contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Totals	(1,675)	(2,101)	(36,889)	35,045
Interest rate swap contracts | Realized Loss on Derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain on derivative	265	212	768	530
Realized loss on derivatives	(3,396)	(2,885)	(10,102)	(6,142)
Interest rate swap contracts | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	1,456	572	(27,555)	40,657
Interest rate swaptions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Totals	(163)	(303)	(6,884)	6,237
Interest rate swaptions | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ (163)	$ (303)	$ (6,884)	$ 6,237

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Cash

Cash

Cash includes cash on deposit with financial institutions. We may maintain deposits in federally insured financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. However, management believes we are not exposed to significant credit risk due to the financial position and creditworthiness of the depository institutions in which those deposits are held.

Cash Collateral Posted/Held

Cash Collateral Posted To/By Counterparties

Cash collateral posted to/by counterparties represents cash posted by us to counterparties or posted by counterparties to us as collateral for our interest rate swap contracts (including swaptions) and repurchase agreements on our MBS.

MBS, at Fair Value

MBS, at Fair Value

We generally intend to hold most of our MBS for extended periods of time. We may, from time to time, sell any of our MBS as part of the overall management of our MBS portfolio. Management determines the appropriate classifications of the securities at the time they are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each balance sheet date.

Purchases and sales of our MBS are recorded on the trade date. However, if on the purchase settlement date, a repurchase agreement is used to finance the purchase of an MBS with the same counterparty and such transactions are determined to be linked, then the MBS and linked repurchase borrowing will be reported on the same settlement date as Linked Transactions (see below).

Agency Securities, Available For Sale

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Agency Securities were classified as available for sale securities. Agency Securities classified as available for sale are reported at their estimated fair values with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as part of the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

We evaluate Agency Securities for other than temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. We consider an impairment to be other than temporary if we (1) have the intent to sell the Agency Securities, (2) believe it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before recovery (for example, because of liquidity requirements or contractual obligations) or (3) a credit loss exists. Impairment losses recognized establish a new cost basis for the related Agency Securities.

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Non-Agency Securities were classified as trading securities. Non-Agency Securities classified as trading are reported at their estimated fair values with unrealized gains and losses included in other income (loss) as a component of the statements of operations. We estimate future cash flows for each Non-Agency Security and then discount those cash flows based on our estimates of current market yield for each individual security. We then compare our calculated price with our pricing services and/or dealer marks. Our estimates for future cash flows and current market yields incorporate such factors as coupons, prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities.

Receivables and Payable for Unsettled Sales and Purchases

Receivables and Payables for Unsettled Sales and Purchases

We account for purchases and sales of securities on the trade date, including purchases and sales for forward settlement. Receivables and payables for unsettled trades represent the agreed trade price times the outstanding balance of the securities at the balance sheet date.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

Accrued interest receivable includes interest accrued between payment dates on MBS. Accrued interest payable includes interest payable on our repurchase agreements.

Repurchase Agreements

Repurchase Agreements

We finance the acquisition of our MBS through the use of repurchase agreements. Our repurchase agreements are secured by our MBS and bear interest rates that have historically moved in close relationship to the Federal Funds Rate and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Under these repurchase agreements, we sell MBS to a lender and agree to repurchase the same MBS in the future for a price that is higher than the original sales price. The difference between the sales price that we receive and the repurchase price that we pay represents interest paid to the lender. A repurchase agreement operates as a financing arrangement (with the exception of repurchase agreements accounted for as a component of a Linked Transaction described below) under which we pledge our MBS as collateral to secure a loan which is equal in value to a specified percentage of the estimated fair value of the pledged collateral. We retain beneficial ownership of the pledged collateral. At the maturity of a repurchase agreement, we are required to repay the loan and concurrently receive back our pledged collateral from the lender or, with the consent of the lender, we may renew such agreement at the then prevailing interest rate. The repurchase agreements may require us to pledge additional assets to the lender in the event the estimated fair value of the existing pledged collateral declines.

In addition to the repurchase agreement financing discussed above, we may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with certain of our repurchase agreement counterparties. Under a typical reverse repurchase agreement, we purchase U.S. Treasury Securities from a borrower in exchange for cash and agree to sell the same securities in the future in exchange for a price that is higher than the original purchase price. The difference between the purchase price originally paid and the sale price represents interest received from the borrower. Reverse repurchase agreement receivables and repurchase agreement liabilities are presented net when they meet certain criteria, including being with the same counterparty, being governed by the same master repurchase agreement ("MRA"), settlement through the same brokerage or clearing account and maturing on the same day.

Obligations to Return Securities Received as Collateral, at Fair Value

Obligations to Return Securities Received as Collateral, at Fair Value

At certain times, we also sell to third parties the U.S. Treasury Securities received as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements and recognize the resulting obligation to return said U.S. Treasury Securities as a liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Interest is recorded on the repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and U.S. Treasury Securities sold short on an accrual basis and presented as net interest expense. Both parties to the transaction have the right to make daily margin calls based on changes in the fair value of the collateral received and/or pledged.

Derivatives, at Fair Value

Derivatives, at Fair Value

We recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities at fair value on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. All changes in the fair values of our derivatives are reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We designate derivatives as hedges for tax purposes and any unrealized derivative gains or losses would not affect our distributable net taxable income.

Linked Transactions

Linked Transactions

The initial purchase of Non-Agency Securities and the related contemporaneous repurchase financing of such MBS with the same counterparty are considered part of the same arrangement, or a “Linked Transaction,” when certain criteria are met. Our acquisition of a Non-Agency Security and a related repurchase financing provided by the seller are generally considered to be linked if the initial transfer of and repurchase financing are contractually contingent, or there is a limited secondary market for the purchased security. The components of a Linked Transaction are evaluated on a combined basis and in totality, accounted for as a forward contract and reported as “Linked Transactions” on our balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the Non-Agency Securities and repurchase liabilities underlying the Linked Transactions and associated interest income and expense are reported as “unrealized net gains/(losses) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions” on our statements of operations and are not included in other comprehensive income (loss). When the linking criteria are no longer met, the initial transfer (i.e., the purchase of a security) and repurchase financing will no longer be treated as a Linked Transaction and will be evaluated and reported separately as a MBS purchase and repurchase financing.

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock

At September 30, 2014, we were authorized to issue up to 25,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our Board of Directors ("Board") or a committee thereof. We have not issued any preferred stock to date.

Common Stock and Common Stock Repurchased

Common Stock

At September 30, 2014, we were authorized to issue up to 250,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our Board. We had 12,003 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 11,993 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013.

Common Stock Repurchased

On March 5, 2014, our Board increased the authorization under our common stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") to 3,000 shares of our common stock outstanding. Under the Repurchase Program, shares may be purchased in the open market, including block trades, through privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to a trading plan separately adopted in the future. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be at our discretion, subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and related rules. We are not required to repurchase any shares under the Repurchase Program and it may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time for any reason. We do not intend to purchase shares from our Board or other affiliates. Under Maryland law, such repurchased shares are treated as authorized but unissued shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not repurchase any shares under our Repurchase Program. At September 30, 2014, there were 1,493 remaining shares authorized for repurchase under our Repurchase Program.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Interest income is earned and recognized on Agency Securities based on their unpaid principal balance and their contractual terms. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of Agency Securities are amortized or accreted into interest income over the actual lives of the securities, reflecting actual prepayments as they occur.

Interest income on Non-Agency Securities is recognized using the effective yield method over the life of the securities based on the future cash flows expected to be received. Future cash flow projections and related effective yields are determined for each security and updated quarterly. Other than temporary impairments, which establish a new cost basis in the security for purposes of calculating effective yields, are recognized when the fair value of a security is less than its cost basis and there has been an adverse change in the future cash flows expected to be received. Other changes in future cash flows expected to be received are recognized prospectively over the remaining life of the security.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) refers to changes in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.

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Linked Transactions (Details) - Non-Agency Securities and Repurchase Agreements Underlying Linked Transactions (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Linked Repurchase Agreements
Balance	$ 1,091,000	$ 839,405
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.48%	0.61%
Linked Non-Agency Securities
Fair Value	168,701	143,399
Amortized Cost	160,517	139,676
Par/Current Face	194,200	170,261
Weighted Average Coupon Rate	4.92%	5.02%
Linked Transactions
Linked Repurchase Agreements
Balance	106,087	124,540
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.07%	1.19%
Within 30 Days | Linked Transactions
Linked Repurchase Agreements
Balance	694	8,177
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.50%	1.88%
Linked Non-Agency Securities
Fair Value	109,411	112,956
Amortized Cost	107,852	116,631
Par/Current Face	112,308	121,571
Weighted Average Coupon Rate	3.11%	3.00%
From 31 to 60 Days | Linked Transactions
Linked Repurchase Agreements
Balance	36,477	44,974
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.05%	1.23%
Linked Non-Agency Securities
Fair Value	9,310	27,989
Amortized Cost	9,006	27,788
Par/Current Face	12,595	35,822
Weighted Average Coupon Rate	6.22%	4.71%
From 61 to 90 Days | Linked Transactions
Linked Repurchase Agreements
Balance	68,916	71,389
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.07%	1.09%
Linked Non-Agency Securities
Fair Value	118,721	140,945
Amortized Cost	116,858	144,419
Par/Current Face	124,903	157,393
Weighted Average Coupon Rate	3.35%	3.34%
Greater than 90 Days | Linked Transactions
Linked Repurchase Agreements
Balance	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.00%	0.00%

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale (Details) - Unrealized Gain or Loss Position and Components of Carrying Value of Available for Sale Agency Securities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 917,186	$ 804,920
Gross Unrealized Loss	(1,591)	(3,143)
Gross Unrealized Gain	1,561	0
Fair Value	917,156	801,777
Fannie Mae
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	917,186	804,920
Gross Unrealized Loss	(1,591)	(3,143)
Gross Unrealized Gain	1,561	0
Fair Value	917,156	801,777
Percent of Total	100.00%	100.00%
Fannie Mae | Multi-Family MBS
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	54,898
Gross Unrealized Loss	(44)
Gross Unrealized Gain	592
Fair Value	55,446
Percent of Total	6.00%
Fannie Mae | 15 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	814,955	29,336
Gross Unrealized Loss	(476)	(1,057)
Gross Unrealized Gain	748	0
Fair Value	815,227	28,279
Percent of Total	88.90%	3.53%
Fannie Mae | 20 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	47,333	30,974
Gross Unrealized Loss	(1,071)	(2,086)
Gross Unrealized Gain	221	0
Fair Value	46,483	28,888
Percent of Total	5.10%	3.60%
Fannie Mae | 25 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		52,944
Gross Unrealized Loss		0
Gross Unrealized Gain		0
Fair Value		52,944
Percent of Total		6.60%
Fannie Mae | 30 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		691,666
Gross Unrealized Loss		0
Gross Unrealized Gain		0
Fair Value		$ 691,666
Percent of Total		86.27%

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Assets:
Cash	$ 37,495	$ 41,524	$ 33,305	$ 36,316
Cash, fair value	37,495	41,524
Cash collateral posted	1,939	648
Cash collateral posted, fair value	1,939	648
Receivable for unsettled sales	102,163	0	0
Receivables for unsettled sales, fair value	102,163
Accrued interest receivable	2,656	2,336
Accrued interest receivable, fair value	2,656	2,336
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	1,091,000	839,405
Repurchase agreements, fair value	1,091,000	839,405
Cash collateral held	20,911	53,314
Cash collateral held, fair value	20,911	53,314
Accrued interest payable	908	611
Accrued interest payable, fair value	908	611
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Financial Assets:
Cash, fair value	37,495	41,524
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Financial Assets:
Cash collateral posted, fair value	1,939	648
Receivables for unsettled sales, fair value	102,163
Accrued interest receivable, fair value	2,656	2,336
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements, fair value	1,091,000	839,405
Cash collateral held, fair value	20,911	53,314
Accrued interest payable, fair value	$ 908	$ 611

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Repurchase Agreements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 counterparty	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 counterparty	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 counterparty
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Number of counterparties	29		29		27
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	$ 1,091,000,000		$ 1,091,000,000		$ 839,405,000
Proceeds from short sales of U.S. treasury securities	0	0	0	301,512,228
Payments to acquire US treasury securities	0	230,753,000	0	300,879,000
Realized gain on short sale of U.S. Treasury Securities	$ 0	$ 3,739,000	$ 0	$ 633,000
Borrowings
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Number of counterparties	10		10
Repurchase Agreement Borrowings
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk			69.13%
Minimum | Borrowings
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk			5.00%
Maximum | Borrowings
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk			10.00%
Outstanding Borrowings
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Number of counterparties	21		21		20

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Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Estimated REIT Taxable Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
GAAP net income (loss)	$ 6,572	$ (37,217)	$ (4,067)	$ 11,995
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions	(1,533)	(70)	(7,232)	6,564
Net capital losses carried forward	0	44,816	0	47,921
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	845	0	(7,931)	0
Amortization of deferred hedging gains	148	0	439	0
Net premium amortization differences	0	0	(809)	0
Changes in interest rate contracts	(1,293)	(269)	34,439	(46,894)
Other	(73)	0	(78)	2
Estimated taxable income	$ 4,666	$ 7,260	$ 14,761	$ 19,588

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading (Details) - Summary of Weighted Average Lives of Non-Agency Securities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	$ 4,604	$ 36,581
Greater than or equal to five years	164,097	106,818
Total Non-Agency Securities	168,701	143,399
Amortized Cost
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	4,520	35,254
Greater than or equal to five years	155,997	104,422
Total Non-Agency Securities	$ 160,517	$ 139,676

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Organization and Nature of Business Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Nature of Business Operations

Organization and Nature of Business Operations

References to “we,” “us,” “our,” "JAVELIN" or the “Company” are to JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. References to "ARRM" are to ARMOUR Residential Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

We are an externally managed Maryland corporation formed on June 18, 2012 and managed by ARRM, an investment advisor registered with the SEC (see Note 15, “Related Party Transactions” for additional discussion). We invest primarily in fixed rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage backed securities. Some of these securities are issued or guaranteed by a United States (“U.S.”) Government-sponsored entity (“GSE”), such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Administration (Ginnie Mae) (collectively, “Agency Securities”). Other securities backed by residential mortgages in which we invest, for which the payment of principal and interest is not guaranteed by a GSE or government agency (collectively, “Non-Agency Securities” and together with Agency Securities, “MBS”), may benefit from credit enhancement derived from structural elements such as subordination, over collateralization or insurance. We also may invest in collateralized commercial mortgage backed securities and other mortgage related investments, including mortgage loans, mortgage related derivatives and mortgage servicing rights. From time to time, a portion of our assets may be invested in unsecured notes and bonds issued by GSEs, U.S. Treasuries and money market instruments, subject to certain income tests we must satisfy for our qualification as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Our charter permits us to invest in Agency Securities and Non-Agency Securities.

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). Our qualification as a REIT depends on our ability to meet, on a continuing basis, various complex requirements under the Code relating to, among other things, the sources of our gross income, the composition and values of our assets, our distribution levels and the concentration of ownership of our capital stock. We believe that we are organized in conformity with the requirements for qualification as a REIT under the Code and our manner of operations enables us to meet the requirements for taxation as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

As a REIT, we will generally not be subject to federal income tax on the taxable REIT income that we currently distribute to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates. Even if we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we may still be subject to some federal, state and local taxes on our income.

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended									3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2014	Aug. 29, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	May 29, 2014	Apr. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount of aggregate tax basis of assets and liabilities in excess of stockholders' equity										$ (28,775)	$ (28,775)
Amount of aggregate tax basis of assets and liabilities in excess of stockholders equity (in dollars per share)										$ (2.40)	$ (2.40)
Common stock, shares outstanding (in Shares)										12,003	12,003		11,993
Common stock dividends paid	(1,800)	(1,800)	(1,800)	(1,800)	(1,799)	(1,799)	(1,799)	(1,799)	(1,799)	(5,400)	(16,195)	(22,425)
Estimated taxable income available for dividends										$ 4,666	$ 14,761

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale (Details) - Summary of Weighted Average Lives of Agency Securities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	$ 0	$ 0
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	837,732	28,279
Greater than or equal to five years	79,424	773,498
Total Agency Securities	917,156	801,777
Amortized Cost
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	0	0
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	837,348	29,336
Greater than or equal to five years	79,838	775,584
Amortized Cost	$ 917,186	$ 804,920

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Linked Transactions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Linked Transactions Disclosure [Abstract]

Non-Agency Securities and Repurchase Agreements Underlying Linked Transactions

The following tables present information about our Non-Agency Securities and repurchase agreements underlying our Linked Transactions at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions represent approximately 9.86% and 13.0% of our overall investment in MBS at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

September 30, 2014

Linked Repurchase Agreements					Linked Non-Agency Securities
Maturity or Repricing	Balance		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Non-Agency MBS	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Par/Current Face		Weighted Average Coupon Rate
Within 30 days	$	694	1.50	%	Prime	$	109,411	$	107,852	$	112,308	3.11	%
31 days to 60 days	36,477		1.05	%	Alt-A	9,310		9,006		12,595		6.22	%
61 days to 90 days	68,916		1.07	%	Total	$	118,721	$	116,858	$	124,903	3.35	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	106,087	1.07	%

December 31, 2013

Linked Repurchase Agreements					Linked Non-Agency Securities
Maturity or Repricing	Balance		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Non-Agency MBS	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Par/Current Face		Weighted Average Coupon Rate
Within 30 days	$	8,177	1.88	%	Prime	$	112,956	$	116,631	$	121,571	3.00	%
31 days to 60 days	44,974		1.23	%	Alt-A	27,989		27,788		35,822		4.71	%
61 days to 90 days	71,389		1.09	%	Total	$	140,945	$	144,419	$	157,393	3.34	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	124,540	1.19	%

Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)

The following table presents certain information about the components of the unrealized net gains and (losses) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Net Interest Income (Loss) from Linked Transactions	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$	1,182		$	854		$	4,051		$	893
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	(229		)	(170		)	(680		)	(179		)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	192			40			5,233			(2,287		)
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	$	1,145		$	724		$	8,604		$	(1,573	)

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading (Tables) (Non-Agency Securities)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Non-Agency Securities

Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]

Trading Securities

At September 30, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.5% of our MBS portfolio and 23.9% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions).

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	52,717	$	52,027	$	59,690	4.99	%
Prime Hybrid	16,310		14,367		19,195		2.31	%
Prime Floater	13,066		12,867		13,250		3.94	%
Alt-A Fixed	78,042		73,206		91,899		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,566		8,050		10,166		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	194,200	4.92	%

At December 31, 2013, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.2% of our total MBS portfolio and 26.2% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions). 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2013	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	51,515	$	51,922	$	57,995	4.96	%
Prime Hybrid	17,067		15,705		21,253		3.36	%
Prime Floater	2,117		2,001		2,000		5.41	%
Alt-A Fixed	63,582		61,554		77,922		5.85	%
Alt-A Hybrid	9,118		8,494		11,091		2.59	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	143,399	$	139,676	$	170,261	5.02	%

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	—		—		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	4,604		4,520		36,581		35,254
Greater than or equal to five years	164,097		155,997		106,818		104,422
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	143,399	$	139,676

Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value

The following table presents the unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our Non-Agency Securities by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Unrealized Loss Position For:
	Less than 12 months					12 Months or More					Total
As of	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2014	$	12,174	$	(267	)	$	5,907	$	(330	)	$	18,081	$	(597	)
December 31, 2013	$	42,096	$	(1,089	)	$	—	$	—		$	42,096	$	(1,089	)

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Derivatives (Details) - Potential Effects of Netting Derivative Instruments On the Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	$ 24,029	$ 59,703
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments - Assets	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Held - Assets	(20,211)	(52,315)
Net Amount - Assets	3,818	7,388
Interest rate swap contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	24,029	52,819
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments - Assets	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Held - Assets	(20,211)	(52,315)
Net Amount - Assets	3,818	504
Interest rate swaptions
Derivative [Line Items]
Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	0	6,884
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments - Assets	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Held - Assets	0	0
Net Amount - Assets	$ 0	$ 6,884

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale (Details) - Unrealized Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Agency Securities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	$ 279,590	$ 0
12 Months or More	28,135	57,167
Total	307,725	57,167
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	(520)	0
12 Months or More	(1,071)	(3,143)
Total	$ (1,591)	$ (3,143)

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Repurchase Agreements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]

Schedule of Repurchase Agreements

The following tables represent the contractual repricing and other information regarding our repurchase agreements to finance our MBS purchases at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	972,458	0.35	%	31	4.84	%
Non-Agency Securities	118,542		1.57	%	199	23.32	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,091,000	0.48	%	50	8.11	%

(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

December 31, 2013	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	731,782	0.42	%	33	4.90	%
Non-Agency Securities	107,623		1.96	%	46	25.39	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	839,405	0.61	%	35	7.53	%

(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Maturing or Repricing	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	606,058	0.41	%	$	380,744	0.67	%
31 days to 60 days	303,426		0.41	%	408,054		0.49	%
61 days to 90 days	159,033		0.65	%	40,362		1.00	%
Greater than 90 days	22,483		2.15	%	10,245		2.10	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,091,000	0.48	%	$	839,405	0.61	%

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Derivatives (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments

 The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions which are included in derivatives on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	0-12 Months	0	0.00	%	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	13-24 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contract	37-48 Months	40	0.73	%	100,000		1,322		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	73-84 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	101	1.76	%	601,250		19,380		—
Interest rate swap contracts	109-120 Months	109	2.05	%	100,000		3,327		—
Interest rate swaptions	60 Months	0	2.73	%	750,000		—		—
Total or Weighted Average		49	2.19	%	$	1,551,250	$	24,029	$	—

(1) See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

December 31, 2013

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	0-12 Months	0	0.00	%	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	13-24 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	37-48 Months	46	0.55	%	50,000		801		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	53	0.92	%	50,000		532		—
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	73-84 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	105	1.50	%	175,000		15,023		—
Interest rate swap contracts	109-120 Months	112	1.91	%	526,250		36,463		—
Interest rate swaptions	60 Months	9	2.73	%	750,000		6,884		—
Total or Weighted Average		58	2.19	%	$	1,551,250	$	59,703	$	—

(1) See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

Potential Effects of Netting Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheets

The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions and the potential effects of the master netting arrangements if we were to offset the assets and liabilities of these financial instruments on the accompanying balance sheets. Currently, we present these financial instruments at their gross amounts and they are included in derivatives at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.

September 30, 2014			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral			Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	24,029	$	—	$	(20,211	)	$	3,818
Interest rate swaptions	—		—		—			—
Totals	$	24,029	$	—	$	(20,211	)	$	3,818

The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions and the potential effects of netting if we were to offset the assets and liabilities of these financial instruments on the accompanying balance sheets. Currently, we present these financial instruments at their gross amounts and they are included in derivatives, at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

December 31, 2013			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral			Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	52,819	$	—	$	(52,315	)	$	504
Interest rate swaptions	6,884		—		—			$	6,884
Totals	$	59,703	$	—	$	(52,315	)	$	7,388

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)

The following table represents the location and information regarding our derivatives which are included in total Other Income (Loss) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  

		Income (Loss) Recognized
		For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives	Location on condensed consolidated statements of operations	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Interest rate swap contracts:
Interest income	Realized loss on derivatives	$	265		$	212		$	768		$	530
Interest expense	Realized loss on derivatives	(3,396		)	(2,885		)	(10,102		)	(6,142		)
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	1,456			572			(27,555		)	40,657
		$	(1,675	)	$	(2,101	)	$	(36,889	)	$	35,045
Interest rate swaptions:
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(163		)	(303		)	(6,884		)	6,237
		$	(163	)	$	(303	)	$	(6,884	)	$	6,237
Totals		$	(1,838	)	$	(2,404	)	$	(43,773	)	$	41,282

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Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the calendar year ending December 31, 2014. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. and its subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates affecting the accompanying financial statements include the valuation of MBS (as defined below) and derivative instruments.

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Dividends Transactions

The following table presents our common stock dividend transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Record Date	Payment Date	Rate per common share		Aggregate amount paid to holders of record
January 15, 2014	January 30, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
February 14, 2014	February 27, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
March 17, 2014	March 28, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
April 15, 2014	April 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
May 15, 2014	May 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
June 16, 2014	June 27, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
July 15, 2014	July 30, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
August 15, 2014	August 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
September 15, 2014	September 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
Total dividends paid				$	16,195

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Range of Estimates of Cumulative Default and Loss Severities and Discount Rates	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Equity, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Cumulative default	0.00%	0.00%
Loss severity (life)	0.00%	0.00%
Discount rate	3.45%	4.01%
Delinquency (life)	0.00%	0.00%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	4.60%	6.70%
Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Equity, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Cumulative default	9.06%	6.99%
Loss severity (life)	37.66%	31.20%
Discount rate	4.65%	5.32%
Delinquency (life)	8.70%	9.74%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	7.85%	9.74%
Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Equity, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Cumulative default	45.01%	33.27%
Loss severity (life)	70.00%	62.60%
Discount rate	6.50%	6.50%
Delinquency (life)	44.10%	29.50%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	17.50%	14.80%

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Repurchase Agreements (Details) - Repurchase Agreements Information (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 1,091,000		$ 839,405
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.48%		0.61%
Weighted Average Maturity in days	50 days		35 days
Haircut for Repurchase Agreements	8.11%	[1]	7.53%	[2]
Agency Securities
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	972,458		731,782
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.35%		0.42%
Weighted Average Maturity in days	31 days		33 days
Haircut for Repurchase Agreements	4.84%	[1]	4.90%	[2]
Non-Agency Securities
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 118,542		$ 107,623
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	1.57%		1.96%
Weighted Average Maturity in days	199 days		46 days
Haircut for Repurchase Agreements	23.32%	[1]	25.39%	[2]

[1] The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

[2] The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount. September 30, 2014 December 31, 2013Maturing or Repricing Repurchase Agreements WeightedAverageContractual Rate Repurchase Agreements WeightedAverageContractual RateWithin 30 days $606,058 0.41% $380,744 0.67%31 days to 60 days 303,426 0.41% 408,054 0.49%61 days to 90 days 159,033 0.65% 40,362 1.00%Greater than 90 days 22,483 2.15% 10,245 2.10%Total or Weighted Average $1,091,000 0.48% $839,405 0.61%

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Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash	$ 37,495		$ 41,524
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	1,939		648
Agency Securities, available for sale, at fair value (including pledged securities of $914,147 and $770,172)	917,156		801,777
Non-Agency Securities, trading, at fair value (including pledged securities of $168,701 and $143,080)	168,701		143,399
Linked Transactions, net, at fair value (including pledged securities of $118,721 and $140,945)	12,571		16,322
Receivable for unsettled sales (including pledged securities of $99,559 in 2014)	102,163		0
Derivatives, at fair value	24,029	[1]	59,703	[1]
Accrued interest receivable	2,656		2,336
Prepaid and other assets	825		623
Total Assets	1,267,535		1,066,332
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	1,091,000		839,405
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	20,911		53,314
Accrued interest payable	908		611
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	453		1,722
Total Liabilities	1,113,272		895,052
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 25,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	0		0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000 shares authorized, 12,003 and 11,993 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	12		12
Additional paid-in capital	244,083		243,951
Accumulated deficit	(89,802)		(69,540)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(30)		(3,143)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	154,263		171,280
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$ 1,267,535		$ 1,066,332

[1] See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Payments for non agency securities		$ 22,322,000
Proceeds from repurchase agreement borrowings used to purchase trading securities		15,042,000
US treasury securities received in year one and two	50,000,000
US treasury securities received in year three	30,000,000
Trading securities		168,701,000	143,399,000
Securities pledged as collateral		65,201,000
US treasury securities received as collateral		27,142,000
MBS Portfolio
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of Portfolio Invested in Non-Agency Securities		15.50%	15.20%
Overall Investment in Non-Agency Securities Including Those Underlying Linked Transactions
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of Portfolio Invested in Non-Agency Securities		23.90%	26.20%
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Cash received as collateral		$ 22,483,000

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Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 171,280	$ 12	$ 243,951	$ (69,540)	$ (3,143)
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		11,993
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock dividends declared	(16,195)			(16,195)
Stock based board compensation, net of withholding requirements	132		132
Stock based board compensation, net of withholding requirements (shares)		10
Net loss	(4,067)			(4,067)
Other comprehensive income	3,113				3,113
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$ 154,263	$ 12	$ 244,083	$ (89,802)	$ (30)
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2014		12,003

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Stock Based Compensation (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Maximum number of common shares reserved for grant of awards as percentage of total common shares issued and outstanding	3.00%
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)	360

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 dealer
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of dealers received quotes from	3

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

We are externally managed by ARRM pursuant to the Management Agreement. All of our executive officers are also employees of ARRM. ARRM manages our day-to-day operations, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. The Management Agreement expires after an initial term of five years on October 5, 2017 and is thereafter automatically renewed for successive one year terms, unless terminated under certain circumstances. Either party must provide 180 days prior written notice of any such termination.

Under the terms of the Management Agreement, ARRM is responsible for costs incident to the performance of its duties, such as compensation of its employees and various overhead expenses. ARRM is responsible for the following primary roles:

•  Advising us with respect to, arranging for and managing the acquisition, financing, management and disposition of, elements of our investment portfolio;

• Evaluating the duration risk and prepayment risk within the investment portfolio and arranging borrowing and hedging strategies;

• Coordinating capital raising activities;

• Advising us on the formulation and implementation of operating strategies and policies, arranging for the acquisition of assets, monitoring the performance of those assets  and providing administrative and managerial services in connection with our day-to-day operations; and

• Providing executive and administrative personnel, office space and other appropriate services required in rendering management services to us.

In accordance with the Management Agreement, we incurred $914 and $2,742, respectively, in management fees to ARRM for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred $988 and $2,341, respectively, in management fees.

We are required to take actions as may be reasonably required to permit and enable ARRM to carry out its duties and obligations. We are also responsible for any costs and expenses that ARRM incurred solely on behalf of us other than the various overhead expenses specified in the terms of the Management Agreement. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reimbursed ARRM $67 and $247, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reimbursed ARRM $38 and $76, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf.

Also, JAVELIN and ARRM entered into a sub-management agreement with SBBC, an entity jointly owned by Daniel C. Staton and Marc H. Bell, each of whom is a member of our board of directors. Pursuant to the sub-management agreement, ARRM is responsible for paying a sub-management fee to SBBC in an amount equal to a monthly retainer of $115 and a sub-management fee of 25% of the net management fee earned by ARRM under the Management Agreement. The sub-management agreement continues in effect until it is terminated in accordance with its terms.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$ 917,156		$ 801,777
Non-Agency Securities, trading	168,701		143,399
Linked Transactions, net	12,571		16,322
Derivatives, at fair value	24,029	[1]	59,703	[1]
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	917,156		801,777
Linked Transactions, net	0
Derivatives, at fair value	24,029		59,703
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Non-Agency Securities, trading	168,701		143,399
Linked Transactions, net	$ 12,571		$ 16,322

[1] See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

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Subsequent events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

On October 30, 2014, a cash dividend of $0.15 per outstanding common share, or $1,800 in the aggregate, was paid to holders of record on October 15, 2014.

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income (Loss)	$ (4,067)	$ 11,995
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized (gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	(7,931)	48,554
(Gain) loss on Non-Agency Securities	(2,692)	2,691
Unrealized net (gain) loss and net interest income from Linked Transactions	(8,604)	1,573
Stock based board compensation	132	0
Gain on short sale of U.S. Treasury Securities	0	(633)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accrued interest receivable	(320)	(810)
Increase in prepaid and other assets	(202)	(3,058)
(Increase) decrease in derivatives, at fair value	35,674	(41,688)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable	297	(132)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other accrued expenses	(1,269)	231
Net cash provided by operating activities	13,591	24,014
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of Agency Securities	(1,214,850)	(899,127)
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities	(25,897)	(36,332)
Cash receipts (disbursements) on Linked Transactions	5,075	(21,388)
Principal repayments of Agency Securities	78,096	75,637
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	10,889	16,895
Proceeds from sales of Agency Securities	927,361	554,404
Disbursements on reverse repurchase agreements	0	(1,265,400)
Receipts from reverse repurchase agreements	0	1,265,400
Change in cash collateral, net	(33,694)	42,286
Net cash used in investing activities	(253,020)	(267,625)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses	0	113,188
Proceeds from repurchase agreements	5,822,290	7,331,410
Principal repayments on repurchase agreements	(5,570,695)	(7,182,206)
Proceeds from (Payments for) U.S. Treasury Securities	(22,322)
Common stock dividends paid	(16,195)	(22,425)
Net cash provided by financing activities	235,400	240,600
Net decrease in cash	(4,029)	(3,011)
Cash - beginning of period	41,524	36,316
Cash - end of period	37,495	33,305
Supplemental Disclosure:
Cash paid during the period for interest	14,100	6,375
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Receivable for unsettled sales	102,163	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in available for sale Agency Securities	11,044	(101,037)
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	7,280	0
Agency Securities
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments	2,895	4,564
Non-Agency Securities
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments	(322)	727
Proceeds
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from (Payments for) U.S. Treasury Securities	0	301,512
Payments
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from (Payments for) U.S. Treasury Securities	$ 0	$ (300,879)

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Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in Shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in Shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in Shares)	12,003,000	11,993,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in Shares)	12,003,000	11,993,000
Unsettled sales, pledged assets	$ 99,559
US Government Agencies Debt Securities
Plеdgеd assеts	914,147	770,172
Non-Agency Securities
Plеdgеd assеts	168,701	143,080
Linked Transactions
Plеdgеd assеts	$ 118,721	$ 140,945

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Derivatives

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

Derivatives

In addition to the Linked Transactions described in Note 8, “Linked Transactions,” we enter into derivative transactions to manage our interest rate risk exposure. These transactions include entering into interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions. These transactions are designed to lock in funding costs for repurchase agreements associated with our assets in such a way to help assure the realization of net interest margins. Such transactions are based on assumptions about prepayments on our Agency Securities which, if not realized, will cause transaction results to differ from expectations.

We have agreements with our swap (including swaption) counterparties that provide for the posting of collateral based on the fair values of our interest rate swap contracts. Through this margin process, either we or our swap counterparty may be required to pledge cash or Agency Securities as collateral. Collateral requirements vary by counterparty and change over time based on the fair value, notional amount and remaining term of the contracts. Certain interest rate swap contracts provide for cross collateralization and cross default with repurchase agreements and other contracts with the same counterparty.

Interest rate swaptions generally provide us the option to enter into an interest rate swap agreement at a certain point of time in the future with a predetermined notional amount, stated term and stated rate of interest on the fixed leg and interest rate index on the floating leg.

 The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions which are included in derivatives on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	0-12 Months	0	0.00	%	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	13-24 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contract	37-48 Months	40	0.73	%	100,000		1,322		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	73-84 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	101	1.76	%	601,250		19,380		—
Interest rate swap contracts	109-120 Months	109	2.05	%	100,000		3,327		—
Interest rate swaptions	60 Months	0	2.73	%	750,000		—		—
Total or Weighted Average		49	2.19	%	$	1,551,250	$	24,029	$	—

(1) See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

December 31, 2013

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	0-12 Months	0	0.00	%	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	13-24 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	37-48 Months	46	0.55	%	50,000		801		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	53	0.92	%	50,000		532		—
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	73-84 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	0	0.00	%	—		—		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	105	1.50	%	175,000		15,023		—
Interest rate swap contracts	109-120 Months	112	1.91	%	526,250		36,463		—
Interest rate swaptions	60 Months	9	2.73	%	750,000		6,884		—
Total or Weighted Average		58	2.19	%	$	1,551,250	$	59,703	$	—

(1) See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for additional discussion.

We have netting arrangements in place with all derivative counterparties pursuant to standard documentation developed by the International Swap and Derivatives Association. We are also required to post cash collateral to counterparties or have cash collateral posted by counterparties to us based upon the net underlying market value of our open positions with the counterparty.

The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions and the potential effects of the master netting arrangements if we were to offset the assets and liabilities of these financial instruments on the accompanying balance sheets. Currently, we present these financial instruments at their gross amounts and they are included in derivatives at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.

September 30, 2014			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral			Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	24,029	$	—	$	(20,211	)	$	3,818
Interest rate swaptions	—		—		—			—
Totals	$	24,029	$	—	$	(20,211	)	$	3,818

We did not have any derivatives in a liability position on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2014.

The following tables present information about interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions and the potential effects of netting if we were to offset the assets and liabilities of these financial instruments on the accompanying balance sheets. Currently, we present these financial instruments at their gross amounts and they are included in derivatives, at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

December 31, 2013			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross and Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral			Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	52,819	$	—	$	(52,315	)	$	504
Interest rate swaptions	6,884		—		—			$	6,884
Totals	$	59,703	$	—	$	(52,315	)	$	7,388

We did not have any derivatives in a liability position on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013.

The following table represents the location and information regarding our derivatives which are included in total Other Income (Loss) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  

		Income (Loss) Recognized
		For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives	Location on condensed consolidated statements of operations	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Interest rate swap contracts:
Interest income	Realized loss on derivatives	$	265		$	212		$	768		$	530
Interest expense	Realized loss on derivatives	(3,396		)	(2,885		)	(10,102		)	(6,142		)
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	1,456			572			(27,555		)	40,657
		$	(1,675	)	$	(2,101	)	$	(36,889	)	$	35,045
Interest rate swaptions:
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(163		)	(303		)	(6,884		)	6,237
		$	(163	)	$	(303	)	$	(6,884	)	$	6,237
Totals		$	(1,838	)	$	(2,404	)	$	(43,773	)	$	41,282

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
Entity Central Index Key	0001552890
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus (Q1,Q2,Q3,FY)	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		12,002,705

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Management Agreement with ARRM

As discussed in Note 15 “Related Party Transactions,” we are externally managed by ARRM pursuant to a management agreement, (the “Management Agreement”), which was most recently amended on March 5, 2014. The Management Agreement entitles ARRM to receive a management fee payable monthly in arrears in an amount equal to 1/12th of (a) 1.5% of gross equity raised (including our initial public offering and private placement equity) up to $1 billion plus (b) 1.0% of gross equity raised in excess of $1 billion. The cost of repurchased stock and any dividend representing a return of capital for tax purposes will reduce the amount of gross equity raised used to calculate the monthly management fee. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reimbursed ARRM $67 and $247, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reimbursed ARRM $38 and $76, respectively, for other expenses incurred on our behalf. ARRM is further entitled to receive a termination fee from us under certain circumstances. The ARRM monthly management fee is not calculated based on the performance of our portfolio. Accordingly, the payment of our monthly management fee may not decline in the event of a decline in our earnings and may cause us to incur losses.

ARRM is also the external manager of ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. ("ARMOUR"), a publicly traded REIT, which invests in a leveraged portfolio of Agency Securities. Our executive officers also serve as the executive officers of ARMOUR.

Indemnifications and Litigation

We enter into certain contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications to third parties, principally with ARRM and brokers. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is unknown. We have not incurred any costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements. As a result, the estimated fair value of these agreements is not material. Accordingly, we have no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

We are not party to any pending, threatened or contemplated litigation.

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Condensed Statement of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest Income:
Agency Securities, net of amortization of premium	$ 7,246		$ 9,834		$ 23,722	$ 26,314
Non-Agency Securities, including discount accretion	2,478		2,105		7,190	5,797
Total Interest Income	9,724		11,939		30,912	32,111
Interest expense	(1,698)		(2,001)		(4,997)	(5,643)
Net interest income	8,026		9,938		25,915	26,468
Other Income (Loss):
Realized gain (loss) on sale of Agency Securities (reclassified from Other comprehensive income (loss))	(845)		(48,554)		7,931	(48,554)
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	1,571		734		2,692	(2,691)
Realized gain on short sale of U.S. Treasury Securities	0		3,739		0	633
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	1,145		724		8,604	(1,573)
Subtotal	1,871		(43,357)		19,227	(52,185)
Realized loss on derivatives	(3,131)	[1]	(2,673)	[1]	(9,334)	(5,612)	[1]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	1,293		269		(34,439)	46,894
Subtotal	(1,838)		(2,404)		(43,773)	41,282
Total Other Income (Loss)	33		(45,761)		(24,546)	(10,903)
Expenses:
Management fee	914		988		2,742	2,341
Professional fees	136		139		1,300	472
Insurance	112		57		333	169
Board compensation	179		67		536	217
Other	146		143		525	369
Total expenses	1,487		1,394		5,436	3,568
Net income (loss) before taxes	6,572		(37,217)		(4,067)	11,997
Income tax expense	0		0		0	(2)
Net Income (Loss)	6,572		(37,217)		(4,067)	11,995
Net Income (Loss) per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.55		$ (2.76)		$ (0.34)	$ 1.13
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,999		13,500		11,996	10,599
Dividends
Common stock dividends declared	$ 5,400		$ 9,315		$ 16,195	$ 22,425
Common stock dividends declared per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.45		$ 0.69		$ 1.35	$ 2.07
Common shares of record-end of period (in shares)	12,003		13,500		12,003	13,500

[1] Interest expense related to our interest rate swap contracts is recorded as realized loss on derivatives on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For additional information, see Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our valuation techniques for financial instruments use observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from third party sources, while unobservable inputs reflect management’s market assumptions. The ASC Topic No. 820 “Fair Value Measurement,” classifies these inputs into the following hierarchy:

Level 1Inputs - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2Inputs - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3Inputs - Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs may be used in situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period). Unobservable inputs reflect management’s assumptions about the factors that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The following describes the valuation techniques used for our assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. Any transfers between levels are assumed to occur at the beginning of the reporting period.

Cash - Cash includes cash on deposit with financial institutions. The carrying amount of cash is deemed to be its fair value and is classified as Level 1. Cash balances posted by us to counterparties or posted by counterparties to us as collateral are classified as Level 2 because they are integrally related to the Company's repurchase financing and interest rate swap agreements, which are classified as Level 2.

Agency Securities, Available for Sale - Fair value for the Agency Securities in our MBS portfolio is based on obtaining a valuation for each Agency Security from third party pricing services and/or dealer quotes. The third party pricing services use common market pricing methods that may include pricing models that may incorporate such factors as coupons, prepayment speeds, spread to the Treasury curves and interest rate swap curves, duration, periodic and life caps and credit enhancement. If the fair value of an Agency Security is not available from the third party pricing services or such data appears unreliable, we obtain quotes from up to three dealers who make markets in similar Agency Securities. In general, the dealers incorporate common market pricing methods, including a spread measurement to the Treasury curve or interest rate swap curve as well as underlying characteristics of the particular Agency Security including coupon, periodic and life caps, collateral type, rate reset period and seasoning or age of the Agency Security. Management reviews pricing used to ensure that current market conditions are properly reflected. This review includes, but is not limited to, comparisons of similar market transactions or alternative third party pricing services, dealer quotes and comparisons to a third party pricing model. Fair values obtained from the third party pricing services for similar instruments are classified as Level 2 securities if the inputs to the pricing models used are consistent with the Level 2 definition. If quoted prices for a security are not reasonably available from the third party pricing service, but dealer quotes are, the security will be classified as a Level 2 security. If neither is available, management will determine the fair value based on characteristics of the security that we receive from the issuer and based on available market information received from dealers and classify it as a Level 3 security. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Agency Security fair values are classified as Level 2 based on the inputs used by our third party pricing services and dealer quotes.

Non-Agency Securities Trading - The fair value for the Non-Agency Securities in our MBS portfolio is based on estimates prepared by our Portfolio Management group, which organizationally reports to our Chief Investment Officer. In preparing the estimates, our Portfolio Management group uses commercially available and proprietary models and data as well as market intelligence gained from discussions with, and transactions by, other market participants. We estimate the fair value of our Non-Agency Securities by estimating the future cash flows for each Non-Agency Security and then discounting those cash flows based on our estimates of current market yield for each individual security. Our estimates for future cash flows and current market yields incorporate such factors as collateral type, bond structure and priority of payments, coupons, prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities. Quarterly, we compare our estimates of fair value of our Non-Agency Securities with pricing from third party pricing services, dealer marks received and recent purchase and financing transaction history to validate our assumptions of cash flow and market yield and calibrate our models. Fair values calculated in this manner are considered Level 3. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Non-Agency Security fair values are calculated in this manner and therefore were classified as Level 3.

Receivables and Payables for Unsettled Sales and Purchases- The carrying amount is generally deemed to be fair value because of the relatively short time to settlement. Such receivables and payables are classified as Level 2 because they are effectively secured by the related securities and could potentially be subject to counterparty credit considerations.

Repurchase Agreements - The fair value of repurchase agreements reflects the present value of the contractual cash flows discounted at the estimated LIBOR based market interest rates at the valuation date for repurchase agreements with a term equivalent to the remaining term to interest rate repricing, which may be at maturity, of our repurchase agreements. The fair value of the repurchase agreements approximates their carrying amount due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. Our repurchase agreements are classified as Level 2.

Obligations to Return Securities Received as Collateral - The fair value of the obligations to return securities received as collateral are based upon the prices of the related U.S. Treasury Securities obtained from a third party pricing service, which are indicative of market activity. Such obligations are classified as Level 1.

Derivative Transactions - The fair values of our interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions are valued using third party pricing services that may incorporate current interest rate curves, forward interest rate curves and market spreads to interest rate curves. Management compares pricing used to dealer quotes to ensure that the current market conditions are properly reflected. The fair values of our interest rate swap contracts and our interest rate swaptions are classified as Level 2.

Linked Transactions - The Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions are valued using similar techniques to those used for our other Non-Agency Securities. The value of the underlying Non-Agency Security is then netted against the carrying amount (which approximates fair value) of the repurchase agreement at the valuation date. The fair value of Linked Transactions also includes accrued interest receivable on the Non-Agency Security and accrued interest payable on the underlying repurchase agreement. Our Linked Transactions are classified as Level 3.

The following tables provide a summary of our assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at September 30, 2014
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	917,156	$	—	$	917,156
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	168,701	$	168,701
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	12,571	$	12,571
Derivatives	$	—	$	24,029	$	—	$	24,029

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at December 31, 2013
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	801,777	$	—	$	801,777
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	143,399	$	143,399
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	16,322	$	16,322
Derivatives	$	—	$	59,703	$	—	$	59,703

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2013.

The following tables provide a summary of the carrying values and fair values of our financial assets and liabilities not carried at fair value but for which fair value is required to be disclosed at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				Fair Value Measurements using:
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	37,495	$	37,495	$	37,495	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	1,939	$	1,939	$	—	$	1,939	$	—
Receivable for unsettled sales	$	102,163	$	102,163	$	—	$	102,163	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,656	$	2,656	$	—	$	2,656	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	1,091,000	$	1,091,000	$	—	$	1,091,000	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	20,911	$	20,911	$	—	$	20,911	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	908	$	908	$	—	$	908	$	—

	December 31, 2013				Fair Value Measurements using:
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	41,524	$	41,524	$	41,524	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	648	$	648	$	—	$	648	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,336	$	2,336	$	—	$	2,336	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	839,405	$	839,405	$	—	$	839,405	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	53,314	$	53,314	$	—	$	53,314	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	611	$	611	$	—	$	611	$	—

The following tables provide a summary of the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

Non-Agency Securities	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	155,783		$	148,953		$	143,399		$	129,946
Purchase of Non-Agency Securities, at cost	15,192			3,056			33,177			36,332
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	(3,840		)	(6,649		)	(10,889		)	(16,895		)
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	1,571			735			2,692			(2,691		)
Net change in discount on Non-Agency Securities	(5		)	(130		)	322			(727		)
Balance, end of period	$	168,701		$	145,965		$	168,701		$	145,965
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	$	1,571		$	735		$	2,692		$	(2,691	)

Linked Transactions	For the Quarter Ended					For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	14,448		$	8,727	$	16,322		$	—
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	(1,315		)	—		(7,280		)	—
Cash (receipts) disbursements on Linked Transactions	(1,706		)	10,364		(5,075		)	21,388
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	1,144			724		8,604			(1,573		)
Balance, end of period	$	12,571		$	19,815	$	12,571		$	19,815
Gain (loss) on Linked Transactions	$	1,144		$	724	$	8,604		$	(1,573	)

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our Level 3 Non-Agency Securities (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions) include assumptions for underlying loan collateral, cumulative default rates and loss severities in the event of default, as well as discount rates.

The following tables present the range of our estimates of cumulative default and loss severities, together with the discount rates implicit in our Level 3 Non-Agency Security fair values (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. See Note 8, "Linked Transactions" for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions.

September 30, 2014

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	9.06	%	45.01	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	37.66	%	70.00	%
Discount rate	3.45	%	4.65	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	8.70	%	44.10	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	4.60	%	7.85	%	17.50	%

December 31, 2013

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	6.99	%	33.27	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	31.20	%	62.60	%
Discount rate	4.01	%	5.32	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	9.74	%	29.50	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	6.70	%	9.74	%	14.80	%

Significant increases or decreases in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the probability of cumulative default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for the loss severity and a directionally opposite change in the assumption used for voluntary prepayment rates (life). However, given the interrelationship between loss estimates and the discount rate, overall Non-Agency Security market conditions would likely have a more significant impact on our Level 3 fair values than changes in any one unobservable input.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board released ASU No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860). The amendment changes the accounting for repurchase financing transactions, that is, a transfer of a financial asset financed by a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty. Currently, certain of these transactions are combined and accounted for as a forward contract and reported as "Linked Transactions" on our balance sheets. Under the amendment, these arrangements will no longer be presented as Linked Transactions on our balance sheets but will instead be accounted for as purchases of Non-Agency trading securities and repurchase agreement liabilities.

The amendment also changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions to secured borrowing accounting. We do not currently have, and do not contemplate having, repurchase-to-maturity transactions.

The accounting changes are effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2015 and early adoption is prohibited. We currently account for Linked Transactions and Non-Agency Securities all on a fair value basis. Accordingly, we expect the adoption of this amendment will have no effect on our results of operations or our accumulated deficit.

The amendment also requires certain additional disclosures about repurchase agreements beginning with our second quarter 2015 financial statements.

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Interest Rate Risk

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Interest Rate Risk [Abstract]

Interest Rate Risk

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary market risk is interest rate risk. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors beyond our control. Changes in the general level of interest rates can affect net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned and the interest expense incurred in connection with the liabilities, by affecting the spread between the interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in the level of interest rates also can affect the value of MBS and our ability to realize gains from the sale of these assets. A decline in the value of the MBS pledged as collateral for borrowings under repurchase agreements could result in the counterparties demanding additional collateral pledges or liquidation of some of the existing collateral to reduce borrowing levels.

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Stock Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Incentive Plan

On October 2, 2012, we adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") to attract, retain and reward directors and other persons who provide services to us in the course of operations (collectively, "Eligible Individuals").

The Plan provides for grants of common stock, restricted shares of common stock, stock options, performance shares, performance units, stock appreciation rights and other equity and cash-based awards (collectively “Awards”), and will be subject to a ceiling amount of shares available for issuance under the Plan. Pursuant to the Plan, the maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for the grant of awards thereunder is equal to 3.0% of the total issued and outstanding shares of common stock (on a fully diluted basis) at the time of the grant of the award (other than any shares of common stock issued or subject to awards made pursuant to the Plan).

The Plan allows for the Board to expand the types of awards available under the Plan and determine the maximum number of shares that may underlie these awards in any one year to any Eligible Individual. If an award granted under the Plan expires or terminates, the shares subject to any portion of the award that expires or terminates without having been exercised or paid, as the case may be, will again become available for the issuance of additional awards.

Awards under the Plan

As of September 30, 2014, there were 360 shares available for awards under the Plan. No awards have been made to date.

Directors Fees

In the first quarter of 2014, we began paying to our non-employee directors a fee payable in common stock, or a combination of stock and cash at the option of the director. The number of shares issued is determined by dividing the chosen dollar amount of these fees by the closing market price for our stock at the end of each quarter.

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Linked Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Linked Transactions Disclosure [Abstract]

Linked Transactions

Linked Transactions

Our Linked Transactions are evaluated on a combined basis, reported as forward (derivative) instruments and presented as assets on our balance sheets at fair value. The fair value of Linked Transactions reflect the value of the underlying Non-Agency MBS, linked repurchase agreement borrowings and accrued interest receivable and payable on such instruments. Our Linked Transactions are not designated as hedging instruments and, as a result, the change in the fair value and net interest income from Linked Transactions is reported in other income on our statements of operations.

The following tables present information about our Non-Agency Securities and repurchase agreements underlying our Linked Transactions at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions represent approximately 9.86% and 13.0% of our overall investment in MBS at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

September 30, 2014

Linked Repurchase Agreements					Linked Non-Agency Securities
Maturity or Repricing	Balance		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Non-Agency MBS	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Par/Current Face		Weighted Average Coupon Rate
Within 30 days	$	694	1.50	%	Prime	$	109,411	$	107,852	$	112,308	3.11	%
31 days to 60 days	36,477		1.05	%	Alt-A	9,310		9,006		12,595		6.22	%
61 days to 90 days	68,916		1.07	%	Total	$	118,721	$	116,858	$	124,903	3.35	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	106,087	1.07	%

Not included in the tables above is $63 of accrued interest payable from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2014.

December 31, 2013

Linked Repurchase Agreements					Linked Non-Agency Securities
Maturity or Repricing	Balance		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Non-Agency MBS	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Par/Current Face		Weighted Average Coupon Rate
Within 30 days	$	8,177	1.88	%	Prime	$	112,956	$	116,631	$	121,571	3.00	%
31 days to 60 days	44,974		1.23	%	Alt-A	27,989		27,788		35,822		4.71	%
61 days to 90 days	71,389		1.09	%	Total	$	140,945	$	144,419	$	157,393	3.34	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	124,540	1.19	%

Not included in the tables above is $83 of accrued interest payable from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

The following table presents certain information about the components of the unrealized net gains and (losses) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Net Interest Income (Loss) from Linked Transactions	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$	1,182		$	854		$	4,051		$	893
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	(229		)	(170		)	(680		)	(179		)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	192			40			5,233			(2,287		)
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	$	1,145		$	724		$	8,604		$	(1,573	)

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Common Stock Dividend Transactions (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended																		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2014	Sep. 15, 2014	Aug. 29, 2014	Aug. 15, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 15, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 16, 2014	May 29, 2014	May 15, 2014	Apr. 29, 2014	Apr. 15, 2014	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 17, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Feb. 14, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Jan. 15, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15
Rate per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.15		$ 0.45	$ 0.69	$ 1.35	$ 2.07
Aggregate amount paid to holders of record (in Dollars)	$ 1,800		$ 1,800		$ 1,800		$ 1,800		$ 1,799		$ 1,799		$ 1,799		$ 1,799		$ 1,799		$ 5,400		$ 16,195	$ 22,425

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

Agency Securities, Available for Sale

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

All of our Non-Agency Securities are classified as trading securities and reported at their estimated fair value.  Fair value changes are reported in the statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $22,322 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with repayment at maturity of related repurchase agreement borrowings of $15,042.

At September 30, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.5% of our MBS portfolio and 23.9% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions).

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	52,717	$	52,027	$	59,690	4.99	%
Prime Hybrid	16,310		14,367		19,195		2.31	%
Prime Floater	13,066		12,867		13,250		3.94	%
Alt-A Fixed	78,042		73,206		91,899		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,566		8,050		10,166		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	194,200	4.92	%

At December 31, 2013, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.2% of our total MBS portfolio and 26.2% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions). 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2013	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	51,515	$	51,922	$	57,995	4.96	%
Prime Hybrid	17,067		15,705		21,253		3.36	%
Prime Floater	2,117		2,001		2,000		5.41	%
Alt-A Fixed	63,582		61,554		77,922		5.85	%
Alt-A Hybrid	9,118		8,494		11,091		2.59	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	143,399	$	139,676	$	170,261	5.02	%

Prime/Alt-A Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include senior tranches in securitization trusts issued between 2004 and 2007, and are collateralized by residential mortgages originated between 2002 and 2007. The loans were originally considered to be either prime or one tier below prime credit quality. Prime mortgage loans are residential mortgage loans that are considered the highest tier with the most stringent underwriting standards within the Non-Agency mortgage market, but do not carry any credit guarantee from either a U.S. Government agency or GSE. These loans were originated during a period when underwriting standards were generally weak and housing prices have dropped significantly subsequent to their origination. As a result, there is still material credit risk embedded in these vintage tranches. Alt-A, or alternative A-paper, mortgage loans are considered riskier than prime mortgage loans and less risky than sub-prime mortgage loans and are typically characterized by borrowers with less than full documentation, lower credit scores, higher loan to value ratios and a higher percentage of investment properties. These securities were generally rated below investment grade at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	—		—		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	4,604		4,520		36,581		35,254
Greater than or equal to five years	164,097		155,997		106,818		104,422
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	143,399	$	139,676

We use a third party model to calculate the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities. Weighted average life is calculated based on expectations for estimated prepayments for the underlying mortgage loans of our Non-Agency Securities. These estimated prepayments are based on assumptions such as interest rates, current and future home prices, housing policy and borrower incentives. The weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in the table above are based upon market factors, assumptions, models and estimates from the third party model and also incorporate management’s judgment and experience. The actual weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities could be longer or shorter than estimated.

The following table presents the unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our Non-Agency Securities by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Unrealized Loss Position For:
	Less than 12 months					12 Months or More					Total
As of	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2014	$	12,174	$	(267	)	$	5,907	$	(330	)	$	18,081	$	(597	)
December 31, 2013	$	42,096	$	(1,089	)	$	—	$	—		$	42,096	$	(1,089	)

Our Non-Agency Securities are subject to risk of loss with regard to principal and interest payments and at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, have generally either been assigned below investment grade ratings by rating agencies, or have not been rated. We evaluate each investment based on the characteristics of the underlying collateral and securitization structure, rather than relying on the ratings assigned by rating agencies.

In April 2014, we entered in to a long term collateral exchange agreement whereby we will receive custody of approximately $50.0 million of U.S. Treasury Securities or receive cash for two years (declining to $30.0 million for a third year) in exchange for pledging certain of our Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2014, the $168,701 of Non-Agency Securities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes securities pledged under this agreement with a fair value of $65,201. At September 30, 2014, collateral received under this agreement consisted of $22,483 of cash, which is treated as repurchase agreement borrowings on our condensed consolidated balance sheet and $27,142 of U.S. Treasury Securities in our custody which are not reflected on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Agency Securities

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

Agency Securities, Available for Sale

Agency Securities, Available for Sale

All of our Agency Securities are classified as available for sale securities and, as such, are reported at their estimated fair value and changes in fair value are reported as part of the statements of comprehensive income. At September 30, 2014, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 84.5% of our MBS portfolio and 76.1% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions. As of December 31, 2013, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 84.8% of our MBS portfolio and 73.8% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions).

We evaluated our Agency Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2014, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013, to determine whether there was an other than temporary impairment. The decline in value of our Agency Securities in 2013 was solely due to market conditions and not the credit quality of the assets. All of our Agency Securities are issued and guaranteed by GSEs. The GSEs have a long term credit rating of AA+. At September 30, 2014, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013, we also considered whether we intended to sell Agency Securities and whether it was more likely than not that we could meet our liquidity requirements and contractual obligations without selling Agency Securities. There was no other than temporary impairment for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013. In December 2013, anticipating portfolio repositioning sales in the first quarter of 2014, we concluded that the December 31, 2013 unrealized losses on our 25-year and 30-year fixed rate Agency Securities represented an other than temporary impairment. Accordingly, we recognized losses totaling $(44,300) in our 2013 statements of operations, thereby establishing a new cost basis for Agency Securities with an aggregate fair value of $744,600 as of December 31, 2013. We also determined that at December 31, 2013, there was no other than temporary impairment of our other Agency Securities, which are primarily 20-year and 15-year fixed rate securities. 

At September 30, 2014, we had the following securities in an unrealized gain or loss position as presented below. The components of the carrying value of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities are fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.29% at September 30, 2014.

September 30, 2014

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		Percent of Total
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	54,898	$	(44	)	$	592	$	55,446	6.00	%
15 Year Fixed	814,955		(476		)	748		815,227		88.90	%
20 Year Fixed	47,333		(1,071		)	221		46,483		5.10	%
Total Fannie Mae	$	917,186	$	(1,591	)	$	1,561	$	917,156	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	917,186	$	(1,591	)	$	1,561	$	917,156

As of December 31, 2013, we had the following securities in an unrealized gain or loss position as presented below. The components of the carrying value of our Agency Securities as of December 31, 2013 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities were fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.48% as of December 31, 2013.

December 31, 2013

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		Percent of Total
Fannie Mae
15 Year Fixed	$	29,336	$	(1,057	)	$	—	$	28,279	3.53	%
20 Year Fixed	30,974		(2,086		)	—		28,888		3.60	%
25 Year Fixed	52,944		—			—		52,944		6.60	%
30 Year Fixed	691,666		—			—		691,666		86.27	%
Total Fannie Mae	$	804,920	$	(3,143	)	$	—	$	801,777	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	804,920	$	(3,143	)	$	—	$	801,777

Actual maturities of Agency Securities are generally shorter than stated contractual maturities because actual maturities of Agency Securities are affected by the contractual lives of the underlying mortgages, periodic payments of principal and prepayments of principal.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Weighted Average Life of all Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	—		—		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	837,732		837,348		28,279		29,336
Greater than or equal to five years	79,424		79,838		773,498		775,584
Total Agency Securities	$	917,156	$	917,186	$	801,777	$	804,920

We use a third party model to calculate the weighted average lives of our Agency Securities. Weighted average life is calculated based on expectations for estimated prepayments for the underlying mortgage loans of our Agency Securities. These estimated prepayments are based on assumptions such as interest rates, current and future home prices, housing policy and borrower incentives. The weighted average lives of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in the table above are based upon market factors, assumptions, models and estimates from the third party model and also incorporate management’s judgment and experience. The actual weighted average lives of our Agency Securities could be longer or shorter than estimated.

The following table presents the unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our Agency Securities by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Unrealized Loss Position For:
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
As of	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2014	$	279,590	$	(520	)	$	28,135	$	(1,071	)	$	307,725	$	(1,591	)
December 31, 2013	$	—	$	—		$	57,167	$	(3,143	)	$	57,167	$	(3,143	)

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we sold $288,572 and $1,032,219 of our Agency Securities, to reposition our portfolio, which resulted in realized (losses) gains of $(845) and $7,931. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold $554,404 of Agency Securities, resulting in a realized loss of $(48,554).

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

All of our Non-Agency Securities are classified as trading securities and reported at their estimated fair value.  Fair value changes are reported in the statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $22,322 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with repayment at maturity of related repurchase agreement borrowings of $15,042.

At September 30, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.5% of our MBS portfolio and 23.9% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions).

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	52,717	$	52,027	$	59,690	4.99	%
Prime Hybrid	16,310		14,367		19,195		2.31	%
Prime Floater	13,066		12,867		13,250		3.94	%
Alt-A Fixed	78,042		73,206		91,899		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,566		8,050		10,166		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	194,200	4.92	%

At December 31, 2013, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 15.2% of our total MBS portfolio and 26.2% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8,“Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions). 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2013	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	51,515	$	51,922	$	57,995	4.96	%
Prime Hybrid	17,067		15,705		21,253		3.36	%
Prime Floater	2,117		2,001		2,000		5.41	%
Alt-A Fixed	63,582		61,554		77,922		5.85	%
Alt-A Hybrid	9,118		8,494		11,091		2.59	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	143,399	$	139,676	$	170,261	5.02	%

Prime/Alt-A Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include senior tranches in securitization trusts issued between 2004 and 2007, and are collateralized by residential mortgages originated between 2002 and 2007. The loans were originally considered to be either prime or one tier below prime credit quality. Prime mortgage loans are residential mortgage loans that are considered the highest tier with the most stringent underwriting standards within the Non-Agency mortgage market, but do not carry any credit guarantee from either a U.S. Government agency or GSE. These loans were originated during a period when underwriting standards were generally weak and housing prices have dropped significantly subsequent to their origination. As a result, there is still material credit risk embedded in these vintage tranches. Alt-A, or alternative A-paper, mortgage loans are considered riskier than prime mortgage loans and less risky than sub-prime mortgage loans and are typically characterized by borrowers with less than full documentation, lower credit scores, higher loan to value ratios and a higher percentage of investment properties. These securities were generally rated below investment grade at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	—		—		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	4,604		4,520		36,581		35,254
Greater than or equal to five years	164,097		155,997		106,818		104,422
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	168,701	$	160,517	$	143,399	$	139,676

We use a third party model to calculate the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities. Weighted average life is calculated based on expectations for estimated prepayments for the underlying mortgage loans of our Non-Agency Securities. These estimated prepayments are based on assumptions such as interest rates, current and future home prices, housing policy and borrower incentives. The weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in the table above are based upon market factors, assumptions, models and estimates from the third party model and also incorporate management’s judgment and experience. The actual weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities could be longer or shorter than estimated.

The following table presents the unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our Non-Agency Securities by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Unrealized Loss Position For:
	Less than 12 months					12 Months or More					Total
As of	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2014	$	12,174	$	(267	)	$	5,907	$	(330	)	$	18,081	$	(597	)
December 31, 2013	$	42,096	$	(1,089	)	$	—	$	—		$	42,096	$	(1,089	)

Our Non-Agency Securities are subject to risk of loss with regard to principal and interest payments and at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, have generally either been assigned below investment grade ratings by rating agencies, or have not been rated. We evaluate each investment based on the characteristics of the underlying collateral and securitization structure, rather than relying on the ratings assigned by rating agencies.

In April 2014, we entered in to a long term collateral exchange agreement whereby we will receive custody of approximately $50.0 million of U.S. Treasury Securities or receive cash for two years (declining to $30.0 million for a third year) in exchange for pledging certain of our Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2014, the $168,701 of Non-Agency Securities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes securities pledged under this agreement with a fair value of $65,201. At September 30, 2014, collateral received under this agreement consisted of $22,483 of cash, which is treated as repurchase agreement borrowings on our condensed consolidated balance sheet and $27,142 of U.S. Treasury Securities in our custody which are not reflected on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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Repurchase Agreements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]

Repurchase Agreements

Repurchase Agreements

At September 30, 2014, we had MRAs with 29 counterparties and had $1,091,000 in outstanding borrowings with 21 of those counterparties. At December 31, 2013, we had MRAs with 27 counterparties and had $839,405 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties. See Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of repurchase agreements that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions.

The following tables represent the contractual repricing and other information regarding our repurchase agreements to finance our MBS purchases at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	972,458	0.35	%	31	4.84	%
Non-Agency Securities	118,542		1.57	%	199	23.32	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,091,000	0.48	%	50	8.11	%

(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

December 31, 2013	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	731,782	0.42	%	33	4.90	%
Non-Agency Securities	107,623		1.96	%	46	25.39	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	839,405	0.61	%	35	7.53	%

(1) The Haircut represents the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Maturing or Repricing	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	606,058	0.41	%	$	380,744	0.67	%
31 days to 60 days	303,426		0.41	%	408,054		0.49	%
61 days to 90 days	159,033		0.65	%	40,362		1.00	%
Greater than 90 days	22,483		2.15	%	10,245		2.10	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,091,000	0.48	%	$	839,405	0.61	%

We have 10 repurchase agreement counterparties that individually account for between 5% and 10% of our aggregate borrowings. In total, these counterparties account for approximately 69.13% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2014.

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not purchase or sell any U.S. Treasury Securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold short $301,512 of U.S. Treasury Securities acquired under reverse repurchase agreements. We had purchases of $230,753 and $300,879 resulting in a realized gains of $3,739 and $633, respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we did not sell any U.S. Treasury Securities.

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Subsequent events (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended									3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2014	Aug. 29, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	May 29, 2014	Apr. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 30, 2014 Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends paid per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.45	$ 0.69	$ 1.35	$ 2.07	$ 0.15
Common stock dividends paid	$ 1,800	$ 1,800	$ 1,800	$ 1,800	$ 1,799	$ 1,799	$ 1,799	$ 1,799	$ 1,799	$ 5,400		$ 16,195	$ 22,425	$ 1,800

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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Initial Term of Management Agreement			5 years
Automatic Renewal Period of Management Agreement			1 year
Period of written notice of termination			180 days
Management fee	$ 914	$ 988	$ 2,742	$ 2,341
Sub-manager agreement monthly retainer fee			115
Percentage of monthly management fee			25.00%
Other Expense | ARRM
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee	$ 67	$ 38	$ 247	$ 76

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 05, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	25,000,000		25,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	250,000,000		250,000,000
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Common stock, shares issued (in Shares)	12,003,000		11,993,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in Shares)	12,003,000		11,993,000
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased		3,000,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 1,493

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Linked Transactions (Details) - Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Net Interest Income from Linked Transactions (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Linked Transactions Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$ 1,182	$ 854	$ 4,051	$ 893
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	(229)	(170)	(680)	(179)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	192	40	5,233	(2,287)
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	$ 1,145	$ 724	$ 8,604	$ (1,573)

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The following table reconciles our GAAP net income (loss) to estimated REIT taxable income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
GAAP net income (loss)	$	6,572		$	(37,217	)	$	(4,067	)	$	11,995
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions	(1,533		)	(70		)	(7,232		)	6,564
Net capital losses carried forward	—			44,816			—			47,921
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	845			—			(7,931		)	—
Amortization of deferred hedging gains	148			—			439			—
Net premium amortization differences	—			—			(809		)	—
Changes in interest rate contracts	(1,293		)	(269		)	34,439			(46,894		)
Other	(73		)	—			(78		)	2
Estimated taxable income	$	4,666		$	7,260		$	14,761		$	19,588

Interest rate contracts are treated as hedging transactions for tax purposes. Unrealized gains and losses on open interest rate contracts are not included in the determination of taxable income. Realized gains and losses on interest rate contracts terminated before their maturity are deferred and amortized over the remainder of the original term of the contract.

The aggregate tax basis of our assets and liabilities was less than our total Stockholders’ Equity at September 30, 2014 by approximately $28,775, or approximately $2.40 per share (based on the 12,003 shares then outstanding).

We are required and intend to timely distribute substantially all of our taxable REIT income in order to maintain our REIT status under the Code. Total dividend payments to stockholders were $5,400 and $16,195 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Our estimated taxable REIT income available to pay dividends was $4,666 and $14,761 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Our taxable REIT income and dividend requirements to maintain our REIT status are determined on an annual basis. Dividends paid in excess of taxable REIT income for the year (including amounts carried forward from prior years) will generally not be taxable to common stockholders.

Net capital losses realized in 2013 and 2014 will be available to offset future capital gains realized through 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Our management is responsible for determining whether tax positions taken by us are more likely than not to be sustained on their merits. We have no material unrecognized tax benefits or material uncertain tax positions.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following tables provide a summary of our assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at September 30, 2014
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	917,156	$	—	$	917,156
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	168,701	$	168,701
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	12,571	$	12,571
Derivatives	$	—	$	24,029	$	—	$	24,029

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at December 31, 2013
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	801,777	$	—	$	801,777
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	143,399	$	143,399
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	16,322	$	16,322
Derivatives	$	—	$	59,703	$	—	$	59,703

Carrying Values and Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The following tables provide a summary of the carrying values and fair values of our financial assets and liabilities not carried at fair value but for which fair value is required to be disclosed at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				Fair Value Measurements using:
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	37,495	$	37,495	$	37,495	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	1,939	$	1,939	$	—	$	1,939	$	—
Receivable for unsettled sales	$	102,163	$	102,163	$	—	$	102,163	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,656	$	2,656	$	—	$	2,656	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	1,091,000	$	1,091,000	$	—	$	1,091,000	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	20,911	$	20,911	$	—	$	20,911	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	908	$	908	$	—	$	908	$	—

	December 31, 2013				Fair Value Measurements using:
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	41,524	$	41,524	$	41,524	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	648	$	648	$	—	$	648	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,336	$	2,336	$	—	$	2,336	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	839,405	$	839,405	$	—	$	839,405	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	53,314	$	53,314	$	—	$	53,314	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	611	$	611	$	—	$	611	$	—

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

The following tables provide a summary of the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

Non-Agency Securities	For the Quarter Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	155,783		$	148,953		$	143,399		$	129,946
Purchase of Non-Agency Securities, at cost	15,192			3,056			33,177			36,332
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	(3,840		)	(6,649		)	(10,889		)	(16,895		)
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	1,571			735			2,692			(2,691		)
Net change in discount on Non-Agency Securities	(5		)	(130		)	322			(727		)
Balance, end of period	$	168,701		$	145,965		$	168,701		$	145,965
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	$	1,571		$	735		$	2,692		$	(2,691	)

Linked Transactions	For the Quarter Ended					For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	14,448		$	8,727	$	16,322		$	—
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	(1,315		)	—		(7,280		)	—
Cash (receipts) disbursements on Linked Transactions	(1,706		)	10,364		(5,075		)	21,388
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	1,144			724		8,604			(1,573		)
Balance, end of period	$	12,571		$	19,815	$	12,571		$	19,815
Gain (loss) on Linked Transactions	$	1,144		$	724	$	8,604		$	(1,573	)

Range of Estimates of Cumulative Default and Loss Severities and Discount Rates

The following tables present the range of our estimates of cumulative default and loss severities, together with the discount rates implicit in our Level 3 Non-Agency Security fair values (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. See Note 8, "Linked Transactions" for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions.

September 30, 2014

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	9.06	%	45.01	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	37.66	%	70.00	%
Discount rate	3.45	%	4.65	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	8.70	%	44.10	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	4.60	%	7.85	%	17.50	%

December 31, 2013

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	6.99	%	33.27	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	31.20	%	62.60	%
Discount rate	4.01	%	5.32	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	9.74	%	29.50	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	6.70	%	9.74	%	14.80	%

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Linked Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Linked Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 908	$ 611
MBS Portfolio
Linked Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Percentage of portfolio invested in non-agency securities underlying linked transactions	9.86%	13.00%
Linked Transactions
Linked Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 63	$ 83

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Other than temporary impairment loss	$ 44,300,000
Fair Value	801,777,000	917,156,000		917,156,000
Weighted average coupon	3.48%	3.29%		3.29%
Sale proceeds (in dollars)		288,572,000	554,404,000	1,032,219,000	554,404,000
Realized gain (loss) on sale of Agency Securities (reclassified from Other comprehensive income (loss))		(845,000)	(48,554,000)	7,931,000	(48,554,000)
25-Year and 30-Year Fixed Rate Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 744,600,000
MBS Portfolio
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of Portfolio Invested in Agency Securities	84.80%	84.50%		84.50%
MBS Portfolio Inclusive of Non-Agency Securities Underlying Linked Transactions
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of Portfolio Invested in Agency Securities	73.80%	76.10%		76.10%

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Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 6,572	$ (37,217)	$ (4,067)	$ 11,995
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	845	48,554	(7,931)	48,554
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale Agency Securities	(8,551)	(7,736)	11,044	(101,037)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,706)	40,818	3,113	(52,483)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ (1,134)	$ 3,601	$ (954)	$ (40,488)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cash

Cash includes cash on deposit with financial institutions. We may maintain deposits in federally insured financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. However, management believes we are not exposed to significant credit risk due to the financial position and creditworthiness of the depository institutions in which those deposits are held.

Cash Collateral Posted To/By Counterparties

Cash collateral posted to/by counterparties represents cash posted by us to counterparties or posted by counterparties to us as collateral for our interest rate swap contracts (including swaptions) and repurchase agreements on our MBS.

MBS, at Fair Value

We generally intend to hold most of our MBS for extended periods of time. We may, from time to time, sell any of our MBS as part of the overall management of our MBS portfolio. Management determines the appropriate classifications of the securities at the time they are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each balance sheet date.

Purchases and sales of our MBS are recorded on the trade date. However, if on the purchase settlement date, a repurchase agreement is used to finance the purchase of an MBS with the same counterparty and such transactions are determined to be linked, then the MBS and linked repurchase borrowing will be reported on the same settlement date as Linked Transactions (see below).

Agency Securities, Available For Sale

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Agency Securities were classified as available for sale securities. Agency Securities classified as available for sale are reported at their estimated fair values with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as part of the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

We evaluate Agency Securities for other than temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. We consider an impairment to be other than temporary if we (1) have the intent to sell the Agency Securities, (2) believe it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before recovery (for example, because of liquidity requirements or contractual obligations) or (3) a credit loss exists. Impairment losses recognized establish a new cost basis for the related Agency Securities.

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of our Non-Agency Securities were classified as trading securities. Non-Agency Securities classified as trading are reported at their estimated fair values with unrealized gains and losses included in other income (loss) as a component of the statements of operations. We estimate future cash flows for each Non-Agency Security and then discount those cash flows based on our estimates of current market yield for each individual security. We then compare our calculated price with our pricing services and/or dealer marks. Our estimates for future cash flows and current market yields incorporate such factors as coupons, prepayment speeds, defaults, delinquencies and severities.

Receivables and Payables for Unsettled Sales and Purchases

We account for purchases and sales of securities on the trade date, including purchases and sales for forward settlement. Receivables and payables for unsettled trades represent the agreed trade price times the outstanding balance of the securities at the balance sheet date.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

Accrued interest receivable includes interest accrued between payment dates on MBS. Accrued interest payable includes interest payable on our repurchase agreements.

Repurchase Agreements

We finance the acquisition of our MBS through the use of repurchase agreements. Our repurchase agreements are secured by our MBS and bear interest rates that have historically moved in close relationship to the Federal Funds Rate and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Under these repurchase agreements, we sell MBS to a lender and agree to repurchase the same MBS in the future for a price that is higher than the original sales price. The difference between the sales price that we receive and the repurchase price that we pay represents interest paid to the lender. A repurchase agreement operates as a financing arrangement (with the exception of repurchase agreements accounted for as a component of a Linked Transaction described below) under which we pledge our MBS as collateral to secure a loan which is equal in value to a specified percentage of the estimated fair value of the pledged collateral. We retain beneficial ownership of the pledged collateral. At the maturity of a repurchase agreement, we are required to repay the loan and concurrently receive back our pledged collateral from the lender or, with the consent of the lender, we may renew such agreement at the then prevailing interest rate. The repurchase agreements may require us to pledge additional assets to the lender in the event the estimated fair value of the existing pledged collateral declines.

In addition to the repurchase agreement financing discussed above, we may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with certain of our repurchase agreement counterparties. Under a typical reverse repurchase agreement, we purchase U.S. Treasury Securities from a borrower in exchange for cash and agree to sell the same securities in the future in exchange for a price that is higher than the original purchase price. The difference between the purchase price originally paid and the sale price represents interest received from the borrower. Reverse repurchase agreement receivables and repurchase agreement liabilities are presented net when they meet certain criteria, including being with the same counterparty, being governed by the same master repurchase agreement ("MRA"), settlement through the same brokerage or clearing account and maturing on the same day. We did not have any reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Obligations to Return Securities Received as Collateral, at Fair Value

At certain times, we also sell to third parties the U.S. Treasury Securities received as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements and recognize the resulting obligation to return said U.S. Treasury Securities as a liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Interest is recorded on the repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and U.S. Treasury Securities sold short on an accrual basis and presented as net interest expense. Both parties to the transaction have the right to make daily margin calls based on changes in the fair value of the collateral received and/or pledged. We did not have any obligations to return securities received as collateral at September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Derivatives, at Fair Value

We recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities at fair value on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. All changes in the fair values of our derivatives are reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We designate derivatives as hedges for tax purposes and any unrealized derivative gains or losses would not affect our distributable net taxable income.

Linked Transactions

The initial purchase of Non-Agency Securities and the related contemporaneous repurchase financing of such MBS with the same counterparty are considered part of the same arrangement, or a “Linked Transaction,” when certain criteria are met. Our acquisition of a Non-Agency Security and a related repurchase financing provided by the seller are generally considered to be linked if the initial transfer of and repurchase financing are contractually contingent, or there is a limited secondary market for the purchased security. The components of a Linked Transaction are evaluated on a combined basis and in totality, accounted for as a forward contract and reported as “Linked Transactions” on our balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the Non-Agency Securities and repurchase liabilities underlying the Linked Transactions and associated interest income and expense are reported as “unrealized net gains/(losses) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions” on our statements of operations and are not included in other comprehensive income (loss). When the linking criteria are no longer met, the initial transfer (i.e., the purchase of a security) and repurchase financing will no longer be treated as a Linked Transaction and will be evaluated and reported separately as a MBS purchase and repurchase financing.

Preferred Stock

At September 30, 2014, we were authorized to issue up to 25,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our Board of Directors ("Board") or a committee thereof. We have not issued any preferred stock to date.

Common Stock

At September 30, 2014, we were authorized to issue up to 250,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our Board. We had 12,003 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 11,993 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013.

Common Stock Repurchased

On March 5, 2014, our Board increased the authorization under our common stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") to 3,000 shares of our common stock outstanding. Under the Repurchase Program, shares may be purchased in the open market, including block trades, through privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to a trading plan separately adopted in the future. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be at our discretion, subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and related rules. We are not required to repurchase any shares under the Repurchase Program and it may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time for any reason. We do not intend to purchase shares from our Board or other affiliates. Under Maryland law, such repurchased shares are treated as authorized but unissued shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not repurchase any shares under our Repurchase Program. At September 30, 2014, there were 1,493 remaining shares authorized for repurchase under our Repurchase Program.

Revenue Recognition

Interest income is earned and recognized on Agency Securities based on their unpaid principal balance and their contractual terms. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of Agency Securities are amortized or accreted into interest income over the actual lives of the securities, reflecting actual prepayments as they occur.

Interest income on Non-Agency Securities is recognized using the effective yield method over the life of the securities based on the future cash flows expected to be received. Future cash flow projections and related effective yields are determined for each security and updated quarterly. Other than temporary impairments, which establish a new cost basis in the security for purposes of calculating effective yields, are recognized when the fair value of a security is less than its cost basis and there has been an adverse change in the future cash flows expected to be received. Other changes in future cash flows expected to be received are recognized prospectively over the remaining life of the security.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) refers to changes in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Management fee rate	8.33%		8.33%
Gross equity raised threshold used in calculation of management fee	$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000
Management fee	914,000	988,000	2,742,000	2,341,000
Gross Equity Raised up to One Billion U.S. Dollars
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Percentage of gross equity raised used in calculation of management fee up to $1 billion	1.50%		1.50%
Gross Equity Raised in Excess of One Billion U.S. Dollars
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Percentage of gross equity raised used in calculation of management fee up to $1 billion	1.00%		1.00%
Other Expense | ARRM
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Management fee	$ 67,000	$ 38,000	$ 247,000	$ 76,000

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale (Tables) (Agency Securities)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Agency Securities

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

Available-for-sale Securities

At September 30, 2014, we had the following securities in an unrealized gain or loss position as presented below. The components of the carrying value of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities are fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.29% at September 30, 2014.

September 30, 2014

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		Percent of Total
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	54,898	$	(44	)	$	592	$	55,446	6.00	%
15 Year Fixed	814,955		(476		)	748		815,227		88.90	%
20 Year Fixed	47,333		(1,071		)	221		46,483		5.10	%
Total Fannie Mae	$	917,186	$	(1,591	)	$	1,561	$	917,156	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	917,186	$	(1,591	)	$	1,561	$	917,156

As of December 31, 2013, we had the following securities in an unrealized gain or loss position as presented below. The components of the carrying value of our Agency Securities as of December 31, 2013 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities were fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.48% as of December 31, 2013.

December 31, 2013

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		Percent of Total
Fannie Mae
15 Year Fixed	$	29,336	$	(1,057	)	$	—	$	28,279	3.53	%
20 Year Fixed	30,974		(2,086		)	—		28,888		3.60	%
25 Year Fixed	52,944		—			—		52,944		6.60	%
30 Year Fixed	691,666		—			—		691,666		86.27	%
Total Fannie Mae	$	804,920	$	(3,143	)	$	—	$	801,777	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	804,920	$	(3,143	)	$	—	$	801,777

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Weighted Average Life of all Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	—		—		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	837,732		837,348		28,279		29,336
Greater than or equal to five years	79,424		79,838		773,498		775,584
Total Agency Securities	$	917,156	$	917,186	$	801,777	$	804,920

Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value

The following table presents the unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our Agency Securities by length of time that such securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Unrealized Loss Position For:
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
As of	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2014	$	279,590	$	(520	)	$	28,135	$	(1,071	)	$	307,725	$	(1,591	)
December 31, 2013	$	—	$	—		$	57,167	$	(3,143	)	$	57,167	$	(3,143	)

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis, Trading Securities (Trading Securities, Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Trading Securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 155,783	$ 148,953	$ 143,399	$ 129,946
Purchase of Non-Agency Securities, at cost	15,192	3,056	33,177	36,332
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	(3,840)	(6,649)	(10,889)	(16,895)
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	1,571	735	2,692	(2,691)
Net change in discount on Non-Agency Securities	(5)	(130)	322	(727)
Balance, end of period	168,701	145,965	168,701	143,399
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	$ 1,571	$ 735	$ 2,692	$ (2,691)

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

Dividends

The following table presents our common stock dividend transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Record Date	Payment Date	Rate per common share		Aggregate amount paid to holders of record
January 15, 2014	January 30, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
February 14, 2014	February 27, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
March 17, 2014	March 28, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
April 15, 2014	April 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
May 15, 2014	May 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,799
June 16, 2014	June 27, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
July 15, 2014	July 30, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
August 15, 2014	August 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
September 15, 2014	September 29, 2014	$	0.15	$	1,800
Total dividends paid				$	16,195