10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015

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 twelve 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 ý 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  YES ý 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 "larger accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer ý  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 Act). YES o NO ý

The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant’s common stock as of November 5, 2015 was 11,924,443.

JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. and Subsidiary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION	1
Item 1. Financial Statements	1
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	30
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	50
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	52
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION	53
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	53
Item 1A. Risk Factors	53
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	53
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	53
Item 5. Other Information	53
Item 6. Exhibits	53

JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. and Subsidiary

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Assets
Cash	$	20,271		$	29,882
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	22,867			3,209
Agency Securities, available for sale, at fair value (including pledged securities of $641,073 and $1,071,298)	643,191			1,075,521
Non-Agency Securities, trading, at fair value (including pledged securities of $246,298 and $158,931)	246,370			158,931
Linked Transactions, net, at fair value (including pledged securities of $8,940 in 2014)	—			2,532
Derivatives, at fair value	627			7,321
Accrued interest receivable	1,667			2,792
Prepaid and other assets	873			713
Total Assets	$	935,866		$	1,280,901
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	798,938		$	1,134,387
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	—			2,876
Derivatives, at fair value	14,364			2,603
Accrued interest payable	551			696
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	2,019			731
Total Liabilities	$	815,872		$	1,141,293
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 25,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.	—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000 shares authorized, 11,924 shares and 11,985 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.	12			12
Additional paid-in capital	243,418			243,892
Accumulated deficit	(129,144		)	(112,899		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,708			8,603
Total Stockholders’ Equity	$	119,994		$	139,608
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	935,866		$	1,280,901

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 Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Interest Income:
Agency Securities, net of amortization of premium	$	4,626		$	7,246		$	15,102		$	23,722
Non-Agency Securities, including discount accretion	3,389			2,478			9,106			7,190
Total Interest Income	$	8,015		$	9,724		$	24,208		$	30,912
Interest expense	(1,749		)	(1,698		)	(4,710		)	(4,997		)
Net Interest Income	$	6,266		$	8,026		$	19,498		$	25,915
Other Income (Loss):
Realized gain (loss) on sale of Agency Securities (reclassified from Other comprehensive income (loss))	797			(845		)	5,065			7,931
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	(2,127		)	1,571			1,149			2,692
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions	—			1,145			—			8,604
Subtotal	$	(1,330	)	$	1,871		$	6,214		$	19,227
Realized loss on derivatives (1)	(703		)	(3,131		)	(4,071		)	(9,334		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(18,925		)	1,293			(21,803		)	(34,439		)
Subtotal	$	(19,628	)	$	(1,838	)	$	(25,874	)	$	(43,773	)
Total Other Income (Loss)	$	(20,958	)	$	33		$	(19,660	)	$	(24,546	)
Expenses:
Management fee	899			914			2,700			2,742
Professional fees	410			136			1,102			1,300
Insurance	101			112			298			333
Board compensation	179			179			536			536
Other	247			146			688			525
Total Expenses	$	1,836		$	1,487		$	5,324		$	5,436
Net Income (Loss)	$	(16,528	)	$	6,572		$	(5,486	)	$	(4,067	)
Net income (loss) per common share (Note 14)	$	(1.39	)	$	0.55		$	(0.46	)	$	(0.34	)
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.27		$	0.45		$	0.90		$	1.35
Weighted average common shares outstanding	11,917			11,999			11,953			11,996

(1) Interest expense related to our interest rate swap contracts is recorded in realized loss on derivatives on the 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 Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Net Income (Loss)	$	(16,528	)	$	6,572		$	(5,486	)	$	(4,067	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gain) loss on sale of available for sale Agency Securities	(797		)	845			(5,065		)	(7,931		)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale Agency Securities	7,347			(8,551		)	2,170			11,044
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	6,550		$	(7,706	)	$	(2,895	)	$	3,113
Comprehensive Loss	$	(9,978	)	$	(1,134	)	$	(8,381	)	$	(954	)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Shares		Par  Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated  Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total
Balance, January 1, 2015	11,985		$	12	$	243,892		$	(112,899	)	$	8,603		$	139,608
Common stock dividends declared	—		—		—			(10,759		)	—			(10,759		)
Issuance of common stock, net	1		—		7			—			—			7
Stock based compensation, net of withholding requirements	19		—		131			—			—			131
Common stock repurchased	(81	)	—		(612		)	—			—			(612		)
Net loss	—		—		—			(5,486		)	—			(5,486		)
Other comprehensive loss	—		—		—			—			(2,895		)	(2,895		)
Balance, September 30, 2015	11,924		$	12	$	243,418		$	(129,144	)	$	5,708		$	119,994

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, 2015			September 30, 2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Loss	$	(5,486	)	$	(4,067	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization of premium on Agency Securities	2,855			2,895
Accretion of net discount on Non-Agency Securities	(292		)	(322		)
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	(1,149		)	(2,692		)
Realized gain on sale of Agency Securities	(5,065		)	(7,931		)
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions	—			(8,604		)
Stock based compensation	131			132
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable	1,125			(320		)
Increase in prepaid and other assets	(160		)	(202		)
Decrease in derivatives, at fair value	18,455			35,674
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable	(168		)	297
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other accrued expenses	1,288			(1,269		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	11,534		$	13,591
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of Agency Securities	(128,908		)	(1,214,850		)
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities	(97,027		)	(25,897		)
Cash receipts on Linked Transactions	—			5,075
Principal repayments of Agency Securities	59,701			78,096
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	19,968			10,889
Proceeds from sales of Agency Securities	500,852			927,361
Increase in cash collateral posted to/by counterparties	(22,534		)	(33,694		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	332,052		$	(253,020	)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses	7			—
Proceeds from repurchase agreements	4,614,455			5,822,290
Principal repayments on repurchase agreements	(4,956,288		)	(5,570,695		)
Common stock dividends paid	(10,759		)	(16,195		)
Common stock repurchased	(612		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	(353,197	)	$	235,400
Net decrease in cash	(9,611		)	(4,029		)
Cash - beginning of period	29,882			41,524
Cash - end of period	$	20,271		$	37,495
Supplemental Disclosure:
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	13,818		$	14,100
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Receivable for unsettled sales	$	—		$	102,163
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale Agency Securities	$	2,170		$	11,044
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	$	2,532		$	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 normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. 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, 2014.

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 condensed consolidated financial statements include the valuation of MBS (as described 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 "ACM" are to ARMOUR Capital Management LP, a Delaware limited partnership, formerly known as ARMOUR Residential Management LLC. On December 19, 2014, ARMOUR Residential Management LLC, our external manager under the Management Agreement (as defined below), changed its name to ARMOUR Capital Management LP and converted from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware limited partnership, and continued as the manager under the same Management Agreement (the “Conversion”).

We are an externally managed Maryland corporation managed by ACM, an investment advisor registered with the SEC (see Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies” and Note 16, “Related Party Transactions” for additional discussion). We invest primarily in fixed rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage backed securities. Some of these securities may be 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, as amended (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 and our Agency Securities purchased or sold on a to-be-announced basis ("TBA Agency Securities").

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, in 2014, if on the purchase settlement date, a repurchase agreement was used to finance the purchase of an MBS with the same counterparty and such transaction was determined to be linked, then the MBS and linked repurchase borrowing were reported on the same settlement date as Linked Transactions (see below).

Agency Securities, Available For Sale

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 multiplied by 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 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 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, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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. These transactions include interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions. We also utilize forward contracts for the purchase or sale of TBA Agency Securities. We account for TBA Agency Securities as derivative instruments if it is reasonably possible that we will not take or make physical delivery of the Agency Security upon settlement of the contract. We account for TBA dollar roll transactions as a series of derivative transactions.

We may also purchase and sell TBA Agency Securities as a means of investing in and financing Agency Securities (thereby increasing our "at risk" leverage) or as a means of disposing of or reducing our exposure to Agency Securities (thereby reducing our "at risk" leverage). Pursuant to TBA Agency Securities, we agree to purchase or sell, for future delivery, Agency Securities with certain principal and interest terms and certain types of collateral, but the particular Agency Securities to be delivered are not identified until shortly before the TBA settlement date. We may also choose, prior to settlement, to move the settlement of these securities out to a later date by entering into an offsetting short or long position (referred to as a "pair off"), net settling the paired off positions for cash, and simultaneously purchasing or selling a similar TBA Agency Security for a later settlement date. This transaction is commonly referred to as a "dollar roll." When it is reasonably possible that we will pair off a TBA Agency Security, we account for that contract as a derivative.

Linked Transactions

Through December 31, 2014, the initial purchase of Non-Agency Securities and the related contemporaneous repurchase financing of such MBS with the same counterparty were considered part of the same arrangement, or a “Linked Transaction,”

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

when certain criteria were 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. See Note 4, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements."

Preferred Stock

At September 30, 2015, 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, 2015, 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 11,924 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and 11,985 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014.

Common Stock Repurchased

On March 5, 2014, our Board increased the authorization under the Repurchase Program to 3,000 shares of our common stock outstanding (the “Repurchase Program”). 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. During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we repurchased 81 shares of our common stock under the Repurchase Program for an aggregate of $612. At September 30, 2015, there were 1,358 authorized shares remaining under our Repurchase Program.

Revenue Recognition

Security purchase and sale transactions, including purchase of TBA Agency Securities, are recorded on the trade date to the extent it is probable that we will take or make timely physical delivery of the related securities. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities are included in income and are determined using the specific identification method. Interest income is earned and recognized on Agency Securities based on their unpaid principal amounts and their contractual terms. Recognition of interest income commences on the settlement date of the purchase transaction and continues through the settlement date of the sale transaction. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of Multi-Family MBS, which are generally not subject to prepayment, are amortized or accreted into interest income over the contractual lives of the securities using a level yield method. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of other 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.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

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). This amendment to the accounting standards changed the accounting for repurchase financing transactions, that is, a transfer of a financial asset financed by a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty. In 2014, certain of these transactions were combined and accounted for as a forward contract and are reported as "Linked Transactions" on our balance sheet. Under the amendment, these arrangements are no longer presented as Linked Transactions on our condensed consolidated balance sheet but are instead accounted for from inception 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 were effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2015, early adoption was prohibited. In 2014, we continued to account for Linked Transactions and Non-Agency Securities all on a fair value basis. Accordingly, the adoption of this amendment had no effect on our results of operations or our accumulated deficit.

The amendment also requires certain additional disclosures about repurchase agreements beginning with the second quarter 2015 condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 9, “Repurchase Agreements.”

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 Accounting Standards Codification 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

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

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fair value of an Agency Security is not available from the third party pricing services or such data appears unreliable, we obtain pricing indications from up to three dealers who make markets in similar Agency Securities. 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 pricing indications 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 pricing indications 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 and classify it as a Level 3 security. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all of our Non-Agency Security fair values are calculated in this manner and therefore were classified as Level 3.

Linked Transactions - Through December 31, 2014, the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions were valued using similar techniques to those used for our other Non-Agency Securities. The value of the underlying Non-Agency Security was then netted against the carrying amount (which approximated fair value) of the repurchase agreement at the valuation date. The fair value of Linked Transactions also included accrued interest receivable on the Non-Agency Security and accrued interest payable on the underlying repurchase agreement. Our Linked Transactions were classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2014.

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. 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 information provided by third party pricing services that may incorporate current interest rate curves, forward interest rate curves and market spreads to interest rate curves. We estimate the fair value of TBA Agency Securities based on similar methods used to value our Agency Securities. Management compares pricing information received to dealer quotes to ensure that the current market conditions are properly reflected. The fair values of our interest rate swap contracts, our interest rate swaptions and TBA Agency Securities are classified as Level 2.

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following tables provide a summary of our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable  Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)		Balance, September 30, 2015
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	643,191	$	—	$	643,191
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	246,370	$	246,370
Derivatives	$	—	$	627	$	—	$	627
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	$	—	$	14,364	$	—	$	14,364

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels of the fair value hierarchy during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable  Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)		Balance, December 31, 2014
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	1,075,521	$	—	$	1,075,521
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	158,931	$	158,931
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	2,532	$	2,532
Derivatives	$	—	$	7,321	$	—	$	7,321
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	$	—	$	2,603	$	—	$	2,603

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2014.

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				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	$	20,271	$	20,271	$	20,271	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	22,867	$	22,867	$	—	$	22,867	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	1,667	$	1,667	$	—	$	1,667	$	—
Financial Liabilities:									—
Repurchase agreements	$	798,938	$	798,938	$	—	$	798,938	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	551	$	551	$	—	$	551	$	—

	December 31, 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	$	29,882	$	29,882	$	29,882	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	3,209	$	3,209	$	—	$	3,209	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,792	$	2,792	$	—	$	2,792	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	1,134,387	$	1,134,387	$	—	$	1,134,387	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	2,876	$	2,876	$	—	$	2,876	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	696	$	696	$	—	$	696	$	—

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(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 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Non-Agency Securities	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Balance, beginning of period	$	158,931		$	143,399
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities, at cost	97,027			32,397
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	(19,968		)	(15,494		)
Proceeds from the sale of Non-Agency Securities	—			(9,757		)
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	1,149			559
Linked Transactions value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	2,532			7,281
Linked Transactions liabilities recognized	6,407			—
Discount accretion	292			546
Balance, end of period	$	246,370		$	158,931
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	$	1,149		$	559

Linked Transactions	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Balance, beginning of period	$	2,532		$	16,322
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	(2,532		)	(7,281		)
Cash receipts on Linked Transactions	—			(16,839		)
Unrealized net gain and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	—			10,330
Balance, end of period	$	—		$	2,532
Gain on Linked Transactions	$	—		$	10,330

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 though December 31, 2014) 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 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions), respectively. See Note 8, "Linked Transaction" for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014.

September 30, 2015

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	16.12	%	68.10	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	37.84	%	66.70	%
Discount rate	3.50	%	4.87	%	5.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	16.47	%	55.80	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	0.60	%	8.26	%	23.50	%

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2014

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	14.98	%	47.89	%
Loss severity (life)	18.80	%	57.15	%	100.00	%
Discount rate	4.60	%	5.44	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	13.51	%	46.30	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	5.20	%	9.02	%	15.50	%

The tables above include the effects of the structural elements of our Non-Agency Securities (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions though December 31, 2014), such as subordination, over collateralization or insurance. 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 for the life of the security. 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 reported as part of the statements of comprehensive income. At September 30, 2015, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 72.30% of our MBS portfolio. At December 31, 2014, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 87.13% of our MBS portfolio and 86.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014).

We evaluated our Agency Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, to determine whether there was an other than temporary impairment. All of our Agency Securities are issued and guaranteed by GSEs. The GSEs have a long term credit rating of AA+. At 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. As a result of this evaluation, no other than temporary impairment was recognized for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, because we determined that we 1) did not have the intent to sell the Agency Securities in an unrealized loss position, 2) did not believe it more likely than not that we were required to sell the securities before recovery (for example, because of liquidity requirements or contractual obligations), and/or (3) determined that a credit loss did not exist.

 At September 30, 2015, 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, 2015 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities are fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.27% at September 30, 2015.

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	154,672	$	—		$	3,248	$	157,920	24.55	%
10 Year Fixed	2,194		—			28		2,222		0.35
15 Year Fixed	328,945		—			4,324		333,269		51.81
20 Year Fixed	26,463		(476		)	—		25,987		4.04
Total Fannie Mae	$	512,274	$	(476	)	$	7,600	$	519,398	80.75	%
Freddie Mac
30 Year Fixed	125,209		(1,416		)	$	—	123,793		19.25
Total Freddie Mac	$	125,209	$	(1,416	)	$	—	$	123,793	19.25	%
Total Agency Securities	$	637,483	$	(1,892	)	$	7,600	$	643,191	100.00	%

At December 31, 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 December 31, 2014 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities were fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.25% at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 2014

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	230,799	$	—		$	2,903	$	233,702	21.73	%
15 Year Fixed	790,238		(26		)	6,031		796,243		74.03
20 Year Fixed	45,881		(652		)	347		45,576		4.24
Total Fannie Mae	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
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	339,544		335,233		702,485		697,385
Greater than or equal to five years	303,647		302,250		373,036		369,533
Total Agency Securities	$	643,191	$	637,483	$	1,075,521	$	1,066,918

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

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	123,793	$	(1,416	)	$	25,987	$	(476	)	$	149,780	$	(1,892	)
December 31, 2014	$	58,363	$	(26	)	$	27,640	$	(652	)	$	86,003	$	(678	)

During the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we sold $71,057 and $500,852 of Agency Securities, resulting in realized gains of $797 and $5,065, respectively. During the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we sold $288,572 and $1,032,219 of Agency Securities, resulting in a realized (loss) gain of $(845) and $7,931. Sales of Agency Securities are done to reposition our securities portfolio and to reach our target level of liquidity.

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 condensed consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

As the result of the adoption of ASU No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860), effective January 1, 2015, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $8,940 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with the recognition of related repurchase agreement borrowings and accrued interest payable of $6,408.

At September 30, 2015, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 27.70% of our MBS portfolio.

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2015	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	38,583	$	36,519	$	42,782	5.32	%
Prime Hybrid	14,497		13,042		16,806		2.33	%
Prime Floater	33,811		33,766		34,750		4.37	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,564		71,171		91,123		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	7,474		6,987		8,656		2.63	%
Non-Performing	76,441		76,846		77,002		3.44	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	271,119	4.51	%

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

At December 31, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 12.87% of our MBS portfolio and 13.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, "Linked Transactions" for additional discussion of Linked Transactions).

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at December 31, 2014 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	41,288	$	40,894	$	47,806	5.43	%
Prime Hybrid	15,592		13,982		18,565		2.29	%
Prime Floater	18,625		19,380		19,750		4.22	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,072		70,986		88,965		5.99	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,354		7,972		9,998		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	158,931	$	153,214	$	185,084	5.09	%

Prime/Alt-A Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The non-performing Non-Agency Securities represent new securitizations to provide senior financing for a portion of the sponsor's existing non-performing loan portfolio.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	11,480	$	11,529	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	67,272		67,615		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	18,725		17,688		20,045		19,866
Greater than or equal to five years	148,893		141,499		138,886		133,348
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	158,931	$	153,214

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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.

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	89,174	$	(456	)	$	4,406	$	(220	)	$	93,580	$	(676	)
December 31, 2014	$	19,166	$	(1,029	)	$	5,893	$	(296	)	$	25,059	$	(1,325	)

Our Non-Agency Securities are subject to risk of loss with regard to principal and interest payments and at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 approximately $50,000 of U.S. Treasury Securities or cash for two years (declining to $30,000 for a third year) in exchange for certain of our Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2015, our repurchase agreement balance on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes borrowing against these U.S. Treasury Securities pledged to us under this agreement.

Note 8 - Linked Transactions

Through December 31, 2014, our Linked Transactions were 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 reflected the value of the underlying Non-Agency MBS, linked repurchase agreement borrowings and accrued interest receivable and payable on such instruments. For the year ended December 31, 2014, our Linked Transactions were not designated as hedging instruments and, as a result, the change in the fair value and net interest income from Linked Transactions were reported in other income on our consolidated statements of operations. See Note 4, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements."

The following table presents information about our Non-Agency Securities and repurchase agreements underlying our Linked Transactions at December 31, 2014. Our Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions represented approximately 0.72% of our overall investment in MBS at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 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	$	676	1.51	%	Prime	$	—	$	—	$	—	0.00	%
31 days to 60 days	—		0.00	%	Alt-A	8,940		8,854		12,199		6.22	%
61 days to 90 days	5,708		2.01	%	Total	$	8,940	$	8,854	$	12,199	6.22	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	6,384	1.95	%

Not included in the tables above is $24 of accrued interest payable from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following table presents certain information about the components of the unrealized net gains and net interest income from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

	For the Quarters Ended					For the Nine Months Ended
Unrealized Net Gain and Net Interest Income from Linked Transactions	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$	—	$	1,182		$	—	4,051
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	—		(229		)	—		(680		)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	—		192			—		5,233
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions	$	—	$	1,145		$	—	$	8,604

Note 9 - Repurchase Agreements

At September 30, 2015, we had MRAs with 29 counterparties and had $798,938 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties. At December 31, 2014, we had MRAs with 30 counterparties and had $1,134,387 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties. See Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014.

The following tables represent the contractual repricing and other information regarding our repurchase agreements to finance our MBS purchases at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. No amounts below are subject to offsetting.

September 30, 2015	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	608,988	0.47	%	27	4.95	%
Non-Agency Securities	144,869		1.86	%	56	22.22	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	45,081		0.2	%	3	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	798,938	0.71	%	31	9.38	%

(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, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	1,020,916	0.37	%	39	4.87	%
Non-Agency Securities	70,697		1.74	%	43	25.44	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	42,774		0.19	%	2	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,134,387	0.45	%	38	7.56	%

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

Our repurchase agreements require that we maintain adequate pledged collateral. 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. We manage this risk by maintaining an adequate balance of available cash and unpledged securities. 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. 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 also may receive cash

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

or securities as collateral from our derivative counterparties which we may use as additional collateral for repurchase agreements. Certain interest rate swap contracts provide for cross collateralization and cross default with repurchase agreements and other contracts with the same counterparty.

Maturing or Repricing	September 30, 2015		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		December 31,  2014		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	546,429	0.55	%	$	522,855	0.44	%
31 days to 60 days	113,531		0.91	%	289,819		0.41	%
61 days to 90 days	138,978		1.16	%	321,713		0.49	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%	—		0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	798,938	0.71	%	$	1,134,387	0.45	%

At September 30, 2015, 7 repurchase agreement counterparties individually accounted for between 5% and 10% of our aggregate borrowings. In total, these counterparties accounted for approximately 69.84% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2015. At December 31, 2014, we had 9 repurchase counterparties that individually accounted for 5% or greater or our aggregate borrowings. In total these counterparties accounted for approximately 68.89% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2014.

The table below represents information about repurchase agreement counterparties where the amount at risk individually accounted for 5% or greater of our stockholders' equity at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

		September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.	(2)	$	3,917	12		$	7,289	14
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch	(2)	5,708		31		7,238		42
Credit Suisse First Boston (1)		17,006		72	(2)	2,729		67
Royal Bank of Canada Bank		10,066		51		11,018		42
UBS AG (1)		17,677		342		19,194		615
Wells Fargo Securities		6,189		28	(2)	3,501		20
Total		$	60,563			$	50,969

(1) Amount at risk exceeds 10% of stockholders' equity.

(2) Amounts less than 5%.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 10 - Derivatives

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 also utilize forward contracts for the purchase or sale of TBA Agency Securities.

We have agreements with our derivative counterparties that provide for the posting of collateral based on the fair values of our interest rate swap contracts, swaptions and TBA Agency Securities. 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 in the fixed leg and interest rate index on the floating leg.

TBA Agency Securities are forward contracts for the purchase ("long position") or sale ("short position") of Agency Securities at a predetermined price, face amount, issuer, coupon and stated maturity on an agreed-upon future date. The specific Agency Securities delivered into the contract upon the settlement date, published each month by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, are not known at the time of the transaction. We may enter into TBA Agency Securities as a means of hedging against short-term changes in interest rates. We may also enter into TBA Agency Securities as a means of acquiring or disposing of Agency Securities and we may from time to time utilize TBA dollar roll transactions to finance Agency Security purchases.

We estimate the fair value of TBA Agency Securities based on similar methods used to value our Agency Securities.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 The following tables present information about our derivatives on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

September 30, 2015

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount (2)		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	28	0.73	%	$	100,000	$	—	$	(624	)
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	49	1.59	%	60,000		—		(2,251		)
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	69	1.95	%	100,000		—		(2,538		)
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	92	2.05	%	76,250		—		(3,389		)
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	97	2.04	%	80,000		—		(1,992		)
Interest rate swap contracts	121-132 Months	126	2.07	%	200,000		—		(3,570		)
TBA Agency Securities	—	—	—		65,000		627		—
Total or Weighted Average					$	681,250	$	627	$	(14,364	)

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

(2) Notional amount includes $300,000 of forward starting interest rate swap contracts which become effective within 9 months.

December 31, 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	25-36 Months	34	0.55	%	$	50,000	$	611	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	37-48 Months	41	0.92	%	50,000		241		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	58	1.59	%	60,000		—		(306		)
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	93	1.50	%	175,000		4,178		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	100	1.91	%	526,250		2,291		(2,297		)
Total or Weighted Average		89	1.67	%	$	861,250	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)

(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 or hold cash collateral based upon the net underlying market value of our open positions with the counterparty.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following tables present information about our derivatives 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 condensed consolidated 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 at September 30, 2015.

September 30, 2015			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Held		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	(14,364	)	$	22,867	$	8,503
TBA Agency Securities	627		—			—		627
Totals	$	627	$	(14,364	)	$	22,867	$	9,130

September 30, 2015				Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Posted		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(14,364	)	$	14,364	$	—	$	—
TBA Agency Securities	—			—		—		—
Totals	$	(14,364	)	$	14,364	$	—	$	—

The following tables present information about our derivatives 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 condensed consolidated 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 at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 2014			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Held		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)	$	333	$	5,051
Totals	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)	$	333	$	5,051

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2014				Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Posted		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,603	)	$	2,603	$	—	$	—
Totals	$	(2,603	)	$	2,603	$	—	$	—

We apply trade date accounting. We did not have unsettled purchases or sales of derivatives atSeptember 30, 2015 orDecember 31, 2014.

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 quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

		Income (Loss) Recognized
		For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives	Location on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Interest rate swap contracts:
Realized gain	Realized loss on derivatives	$	(57	)	$	—		$	439		$	—
Interest income	Realized loss on derivatives	143			265			552			768
Interest expense	Realized loss on derivatives	(1,257		)	(3,396		)	(5,530		)	(10,102		)
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(19,717		)	1,456			(22,429		)	(27,555		)
		$	(20,888	)	$	(1,675	)	$	(26,968	)	$	(36,889	)
Interest rate swaptions:
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—			(163		)	—			(6,884		)
		$	—		$	(163	)	$	—		$	(6,884	)
TBA Agency Securities:
Realized gain	Realized loss on derivatives	468			—			468			—
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	792			—			626			—
		$	1,260		$	—		$	1,094		$	—
Totals		$	(19,628	)	$	(1,838	)	$	(25,874	)	$	(43,773	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies

Management Agreement with ACM

We are externally managed by ACM pursuant to a management agreement (as amended from time to time, the “Management Agreement”). See also Note 16, "Related Party Transactions." The Management Agreement entitles ACM 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 $1.0 billion plus (b) 1.0% of gross equity raised in excess of $1.0 billion. Gross equity raised was $238,877 at September 30, 2015. 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. ACM is entitled to receive a termination fee from us under certain circumstances. The ACM 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.

ACM 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 ACM 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 at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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

Note 12 - Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Incentive Plan

Our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (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”) to eligible individuals. The maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for the grant of awards under the Plan 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). 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.

At September 30, 2015, there were 358 shares reserved for award 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 cash, common stock, or a combination of common stock and cash at the option of the director. The number of shares issued each quarter is determined by dividing the chosen U.S. dollar amount of these fees by the closing market price for our stock at the end of each quarter. 

Note 13 - Stockholders’ Equity

Dividends

The following table presents our common stock dividend transactions for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Record Date	Payment Date	Rate per  common share	Aggregate amount  paid to holders of record
January 15, 2015	January 27, 2015	$0.12	$	1,438.2
February 13, 2015	February 27, 2015	$0.12	1,438.2
March 13, 2015	March 27, 2015	$0.12	1,438.2
April 15, 2015	April 27, 2015	$0.09	1,079.2
May 15, 2015	May 27, 2015	$0.09	1,075.7
June 15, 2015	June 29, 2015	$0.09	1,072.0
July 15, 2015	July 27, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
August 17, 2015	August 27, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
September 15, 2015	September 28, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
Total dividends paid			$	10,759

Equity Capital Raising Activities

The following table presents our equity transactions for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Transaction Type	Completion Date	Number of Shares	Per Share price (1)		Net Proceeds
Dividend Reinvestment Plan	January 27, 2015 to September 28, 2015	1	$	7.73	$	7

(1) Weighted average price.

Common Stock Repurchases

The following table presents our common stock repurchases for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Transaction Type	Completion Date	Number of Shares	Per Share price (1)		Net Cost
Repurchased shares	May 7, 2015 to June 9, 2015	81	$	7.57	$	612

(1) Weighted average price.

At September 30, 2015, there were 1,358 authorized shares remaining under our Repurchase Program.

Note 14 – Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

GAAP requires earnings per share to be computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period presented, calculated on a daily basis. Net loss per common share was $(1.39) and $(0.46) based on weighted average shares outstanding of 11,917 and 11,953, respectively, for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015. Net income (loss) per common share was $0.55 and $(0.34) based on weighted average shares outstanding of 11,999 and 11,996, respectively, for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014.

To date, we have not issued any dilutive securities.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 15 – Income Taxes

The following table reconciles our GAAP net income (loss) to estimated REIT taxable income for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

	For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
GAAP Net Income (loss)	$	(16,528	)	$	6,572		$	(5,486	)	$	(4,067	)
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions for 2014	2,049			(1,533		)	(1,171		)	(7,232		)
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	(797		)	845			(5,065		)	(7,931		)
Amortization of deferred hedging gains (costs)	(273		)	148			(714		)	439
Net premium amortization differences	—			—			—			(809		)
Changes in interest rate contracts	18,515			(1,293		)	20,896			34,439
Other	—			(73		)	2			(78		)
Estimated taxable income	$	2,966		$	4,666		$	8,462		$	14,761

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 REIT 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 for tax purposes.

Net capital losses realized in 2013 and 2014 totaling $(80,509) and $(33,335), respectively, may be available to offset future capital gains realized through 2018 and 2019, respectively.

The aggregate tax basis of our assets and liabilities is greater than our Total Stockholders’ Equity at September 30, 2015 by approximately $7,771, or approximately $0.65 per share (based on the 11,924 shares then outstanding).

We are required and intend to timely distribute substantially all of our REIT taxable income in order to maintain our REIT status under the Code. Total dividend payments to stockholders were $10,759 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015. Our estimated REIT taxable income available for distribution as dividends was $8,462 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015. Our REIT taxable income and dividend requirements to maintain our REIT status are determined on an annual basis. Dividends paid in excess of REIT taxable income for the year (including amounts carried forward from prior years) will generally not be taxable to common stockholders.

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 16 - Related Party Transactions

We are externally managed by ACM pursuant to the Management Agreement. All of our executive officers are also employees of ACM. ACM manages our day-to-day operations, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. The Management Agreement runs through 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, ACM is responsible for costs incident to the performance of its duties, such as compensation of its employees and various overhead expenses. ACM 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;

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

• 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 $899 and $2,700 in management fees for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, respectively. For the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we incurred $914 and $2,742 in management fees, respectively.

We are required to take actions as may be reasonably required to enable ACM to carry out its duties and obligations. We are also responsible for any costs and expenses that ACM 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 endedSeptember 30, 2015, we reimbursed ACM $50 and $164, respectively, for expenses incurred on our behalf. For the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we reimbursed ACM $67 and $247, respectively, for expenses incurred on our behalf.

Pursuant to the sub-management agreement, Staton Bell Blank Check LLC ("SBBC") provides the following services to support ACM's performance of services to us under the Management Agreement, in each case upon reasonable request by ACM: (i) serving as a consultant to ACM with respect to the periodic review of our investment guidelines; (ii) identifying for ACM potential new lines of business and investment opportunities for us; (iii) identifying for and advising ACM with respect to selection of independent contractors that provide investment banking, securities brokerage, mortgage brokerage and other financial services, due diligence services, underwriting review services, legal and accounting services, and all other services as may be required relating to our investments; (iv) advising ACM with respect to our stockholder and public relations matters; (v) advising and assisting ACM with respect to our capital structure and capital raising; and (vi) advising ACM on negotiating agreements relating to programs established by the U.S. Government. In exchange for such services, ACM pays SBBC a monthly retainer of $115 and a sub-management fee of 25% of the net management fee earned by ACM under the Management Agreement. The sub-management agreement continues in effect until it is terminated in accordance with its terms. SBBC is also the sub-manager of ARMOUR and provides ACM the services described above in connection with ACM's management of ARMOUR. In connection with the Conversion, SBBC became substantially wholly owned by ACM, effective January 1, 2015.

Note 17 - 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 18 – Subsequent Events

On October 5, 2015, our wholly owned insurance subsidiary, LANCE Indemnity Company, LLC became a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

On October 27, 2015, a cash dividend of $0.09 per outstanding common share, or $1,073 in the aggregate, was paid to holders of record on October 15, 2015. We have also declared cash dividends of $0.09 per outstanding common share payable November 27, 2015 to holders of record on November 16, 2015 and payable December 28, 2015 to holders of record on December 15, 2015.

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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 "ACM" are to ARMOUR Capital Management LP, a Delaware limited partnership, formerly known as ARMOUR Residential Management LLC. On December 19, 2014, ARMOUR Residential Management LLC, our external manager under the Management Agreement, changed its name to ARMOUR Capital Management LP and converted from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware limited partnership and continued as the manager under the same Management Agreement. Refer to the Glossary of Terms for definitions of capitalized terms and abbreviations used in this report.

U.S. dollar amounts and share numbers are presented in thousands, except per share amounts or as otherwise noted.

Overview

We are an externally managed Maryland corporation incorporated on June 18, 2012 and managed by ACM, an investment advisor registered with the SEC (see Note 11 and Note 16 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). We invest primarily in fixed rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage backed securities. Some of these securities may be issued or guaranteed by a U.S. GSEs, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or 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 REIT. Our investment policy permits us to invest in Agency Securities and Non-Agency Securities.

At September 30, 2015, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 72.30% of our MBS portfolio and investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 27.70% of our MBS portfolio. At December 31, 2014, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 87.13% of our MBS portfolio and 86.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions. At December 31, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 12.87% of our MBS portfolio and 13.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, "Linked Transactions" for additional discussion of Linked Transactions).

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 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 ACM’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.

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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

See Note 11 and Note 16 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Market and Interest Rate Trends and the Effect on our Portfolio

Developments at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The payments we receive on the Agency Securities in which we invest depend upon a steady stream of payments by borrowers on the underlying mortgages and the fulfillment of guarantees by GSEs. There can be no assurance that the U.S. Government's intervention in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to be adequate for the longer-term viability of these GSEs. These uncertainties may lead to concerns about the availability of and trading market for Agency Securities in the long term. Accordingly, if the GSEs defaulted on their guaranteed obligations, suffered losses or ceased to exist, the value of our Agency Securities and our business, operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

The passage of any new federal 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 them. 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. 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.

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Short-term Interest Rates and Funding Costs

Although the Fed has maintained a target range for the Federal Funds Rate of between 0.00% and 0.25%, recent Fed Board Committee meeting minutes indicate that they have begun discussions on the appropriate timing of raising the Federal Funds Rate. Our funding costs, which traditionally have tracked 30-day LIBOR have generally benefited by the current monetary policy. Any change in the Fed policy would 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 Federal Funds Rate 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. The difference between 30-day LIBOR and the Federal Funds rate can be quite volatile, with the spread alternately returning to more normal levels and then widening out again. Volatility in these rates and divergence from the historical relationship among these rates could negatively impact our ability to manage our MBS portfolio. If rates were to increase as a result, our net interest margin and the value of our MBS portfolio might suffer as a result.

The following graph shows 30-day LIBOR as compared to the Effective Federal Funds Rate on a monthly basis from December 2012 to September 2015.

Long-term Interest Rates and Mortgage Spreads

Our Agency Securities are valued at an interest rate spread verses long-term interest rates (mortgage spread). This mortgage spread varies over time and can be above or below long-term averages, depending upon market participants' current desire to own Agency Securities over other investment alternatives. When the mortgage spread get smaller (or negative) versus long-term interest rates, our book value will be positively affected. When this spread get larger (or positive), our book value will be negatively affected.

Mortgage spreads can vary due to movements in Agency Securities valuations, movements in long-term interest rates or a combination of both. During the quarter ended September 30, 2015, interest rate swap rates declined more than U.S. Treasury interest rates, causing the interest rate swap spread to be negative to U.S. Treasury interest rates for certain longer tenors, an

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inversion of longstanding market norms. We mainly use interest rate swap contracts (including swaptions) to hedge against changes in the valuation of our Agency Securities. Therefore, this larger decline in interest rate swap rates, versus the increase in the valuation our Agency Securities, negatively impacted our book value for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. As of September 30, 2015, we have not entered into any contract or purchased any asset specifically designed to offset the impact of mortgage spreads on our book value.

Results of Operations

Net Income (Loss) Summary

The following is a summary of our condensed consolidated results of operations:

	For the Quarters Ended					For the Nine Months Ended						Change vs. Prior Period
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Quarter		YTD
Net Interest Income	$	6,266		$	8,026	$	19,498		$	25,915		(21.93	)%	(24.76	)%
Total Other Income (Loss)	(20,958		)	33		(19,660		)	(24,546		)	NM		19.91	%
Total Expenses	1,836			1,487		5,324			5,436			23.47	%	(2.06	)%
Net Income (Loss)	$	(16,528	)	$	6,572	$	(5,486	)	$	(4,067	)	(351.49	)%	(34.89	)%
Net income (loss) per common share (Note 14)	$	(1.39	)	$	0.55	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.34	)	(352.73	)%	(35.29	)%
Weighted average common shares outstanding	11,917			11,999		11,953			11,996			(0.68	)%	(0.36	)%

The main factors for the change in net income (loss) for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2014, were the unrealized losses on derivatives in 2015 as compared to the unrealized gains in 2014 and the decrease in our MBS portfolio. The main factors for the change in net loss for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, as compared to the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, was the decrease in our MBS portfolio in 2015 and a decrease in realized gains on the sale of Agency Securities and a decrease in gains on the sale of Non-Agency Securities, in 2015 as compared to 2014.

Net Interest Income

	For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended						Change vs. Prior Period
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Quarter		YTD
Agency Securities, net of amortization of premium	$	4,626		$	7,246		$	15,102		$	23,722		(36.16	)%	(36.34	)%
Non-Agency Securities, including discount accretion	3,389			2,478			9,106			7,190			36.76	%	26.65	%
Interest expense	(1,749		)	(1,698		)	(4,710		)	(4,997		)	(3.00	)%	5.74	%
Net Interest Income	$	6,266		$	8,026		$	19,498		$	25,915		(21.93	)%	(24.76	)%

Net interest income is a function of both our MBS portfolio size and net interest rate spread.

2015 vs. 2014

• Our nine month average MBS portfolio decreased 29.05% from $1,388,134 at September 30, 2014 to $984,927 at September 30, 2015.

• Our nine month net interest rate spread increased 5 basis points from 1.79% at September 30, 2014 to 1.84% at September 30, 2015. Our average portfolio yield decreased (0.08)% and our cost of funds decreased (0.14)% year over year. The slight increase in interest rate spread from 2014 to 2015 combined with the decrease in our MBS portfolio resulted in decreased net interest income.

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At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our Agency Securities were carried at a net premium to par value with a weighted average amortized cost of 104.05% and 104.03%, respectively, because the average interest rates on these securities are higher than prevailing market rates. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our Non-Agency Securities were carried at a net discount to par value with a weighted average amortized cost of 87.91% and 82.15%, respectively. These securities tend to trade on the basis of prices reflecting current assessments of expected credit performance in addition to relative yields.

The following table presents the components of the net interest margin earned on our MBS portfolio for the quarterly periods presented. Cost of funds includes interest expense on repurchase agreements and net cash paymetns or receipts on currently effective interest rate swap contracts. Our cost of funds does not include swap termination fees or forward starting interest rate swap contracts which are not yet effective. See Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014.

MBS	Asset Yield		Cost of Funds		Net Interest Margin		Interest  Expense on Repurchase Agreements
Agency Securities:
September 30, 2015	2.68	%	1.09	%	1.59	%	0.46	%
June 30, 2015	2.80	%	0.94	%	1.86	%	0.37	%
March 31, 2015	2.65	%	1.76	%	0.89	%	0.42	%
December 31, 2014	2.77	%	1.57	%	1.20	%	0.37	%
September 30, 2014	2.73	%	1.37	%	1.36	%	0.36	%
Non-Agency Securities:
September 30, 2015	4.96	%	2.17	%	2.79	%	2.13	%
June 30, 2015	5.08	%	2.27	%	2.81	%	2.22	%
March 31, 2015	5.18	%	2.07	%	3.11	%	1.92	%
December 31, 2014 (1)	5.09	%	2.68	%	2.41	%	2.00	%
September 30, 2014 (1)	4.72	%	2.58	%	2.14	%	1.86	%
Total portfolio:
September 30, 2015	3.34	%	1.32	%	2.02	%	0.81	%
June 30, 2015	3.35	%	1.16	%	2.19	%	0.67	%
March 31, 2015	3.17	%	1.80	%	1.37	%	0.62	%
December 31, 2014 (1)	3.25	%	1.72	%	1.53	%	0.60	%
September 30, 2014 (1)	3.18	%	1.56	%	1.62	%	0.60	%

(1) Includes Linked Transactions

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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.

Other Income (Loss)

	For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended						Change vs. Prior Period
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Quarter		YTD
Realized gain (loss) on sale of Agency Securities (reclassified from Other comprehensive income (loss))	$	797		$	(845	)	$	5,065		$	7,931		194.32	%	(36.14	)%
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	(2,127		)	1,571			1,149			2,692			(235.39	)%	(57.32	)%
Unrealized net gain (loss) and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	—			1,145			—			8,604			(100.00	)%	(100.00	)%
Subtotal	$	(1,330	)	$	1,871		$	6,214		$	19,227		(171.08	)%	(67.68	)%
Realized loss on derivatives (1)	(703		)	(3,131		)	(4,071		)	(9,334		)	77.55	%	56.39	%
Unrealized income (loss) on derivatives	(18,925		)	1,293			(21,803		)	(34,439		)	NM		36.69	%
Subtotal	$	(19,628	)	$	(1,838	)	$	(25,874	)	$	(43,773	)	(967.90	)%	40.89	%
Total Other Income (Loss)	$	(20,958	)	$	33		$	(19,660	)	$	(24,546	)	NM		19.91	%

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

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2015 vs. 2014

• Purchases and sales of our Agency Securities are recorded on the trade date. Gains (losses) on sale of Agency Securities resulted from the sales of Agency Securities during the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, of $71,057 and $500,852 respectively, compared to $288,572 and $1,032,219, respectively, during the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014. At September 30, 2015, September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, we also considered whether at those balance sheet dates, 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. As a result of this evaluation, no other than temporary impairment was recognized for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, because we determined that we 1) did not have the intent to sell the Agency Securities in an unrealized loss position, 2) did not believe it more likely than not that we were required to sell the securities before recovery (for example, because of liquidity requirements or contractual obligations), and/or (3) determined that a credit loss did not exist.

• Gain on Non-Agency Securities resulted from an increase in the fair value of these securities.

• Gains on Linked Transactions at September 30, 2014 resulted from an increase in the fair value of these securities. Due to a change in accounting method for Linked Transactions, at September 30, 2015, we do not have any securities considered Linked Transactions. See Note 4, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements."

• Gains (losses) on derivatives resulted from a combination of the following:

◦ Our total interest rate swap contracts aggregate notional balance decreased from $801,250 at September 30, 2014 to $616,250 at September 30, 2015.

◦ We decreased our total interest rate swaptions notional balance from $750,000 at September 30, 2014 to $0 at September 30, 2015.

◦ We purchased $65,000 par amount of TBA Agency Securities during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

◦ The net gains (losses) for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 were the result of gradual and sustained increase in interest rates for 2015 and declines in interest rates for 2014.

Expenses

	For the Quarters Ended				For the Nine Months Ended				Changes vs. Prior Year
	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		Quarter		YTD
Management fee	$	899	$	914	$	2,700	$	2,742	(1.64	)%	(1.53	)%
Professional fees	410		136		1,102		1,300		201.47	%	(15.23	)%
Insurance	101		112		298		333		(9.82	)%	(10.51	)%
Board compensation	179		179		536		536		—	%	—	%
Other	247		146		688		525		69.18	%	31.05	%
Total Expenses	$	1,836	$	1,487	$	5,324	$	5,436	23.47	%	(2.06	)%

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. Gross equity raised was $238,877 and $243,282 at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively.

Professional fees include securities clearing, legal, audit and consulting costs and are generally driven by the size and complexity of our MBS portfolio, the volume of transactions we execute and the extent of research and due diligence activities we undertake on potential transactions. Also included were stockholder value advisory expenses of $187 in Q1 2014.

Insurance includes premiums for both general business and directors and officers liability coverage. Insurance policy periods do not correspond to calendar years.

Board compensation represents both cash and stock compensation for our Board.

Other expenses include fees for market and pricing data, analytics and risk management systems and portfolio related data processing costs as well as stock exchange listing fees and similar shareholder related expenses. Year over year increase reflects the results of our efforts to continually improve the capacity and sophistication of our portfolio management tools.

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Taxable Income

As a REIT we are generally not subject to taxation. See Note 15 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other 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 endedSeptember 30, 2015, other comprehensive income (loss) totaled $6,550 and $(2,895), respectively, reflecting net unrealized losses on available for sale Agency Securities net of amounts reclassified upon sale. During the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, other comprehensive (loss) income totaled $(7,706) and $3,113, respectively, reflecting net unrealized gains on available for sale Agency Securities net of amounts reclassified upon sale.

Financial Condition

Agency Securities and TBA Agency Securities

Security purchase and sale transactions, including purchases and sales for forward settlement, are recorded on the trade date to the extent it is probable that we will take or make timely physical delivery of the related securities. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities are included in income and are determined using the specific identification method. We typically purchase Agency Securities at premium prices. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of Multi-Family MBS, which are generally not subject to prepayment, are amortized or accreted into interest income over the contractual lives of the securities using a level yield method. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of other Agency Securities are amortized or accreted into interest income over the actual lives of the securities, reflecting actual prepayments as they occur. 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.

We account for TBA Agency Securities as derivative instruments if it is reasonably possible that we will not take or make physical delivery of the Agency Security upon settlement of the contract. TBA Agency Securities are forward contracts for the purchase ("long position") or sale ("short position") of Agency Securities at a predetermined price, face amount, issuer, coupon and stated maturity on an agreed-upon future date. The specific Agency Securities delivered into the contract upon the settlement date, published each month by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, are not known at the time of the transaction. We estimate the fair value of TBA Agency Securities based on similar methods used to value our Agency Securities. TBA Agency Securities are included in the table below on a gross basis as they can be used to establish and finance portfolio positions in Agency Securities.

The tables below summarize certain characteristics of our Agency Securities and TBA Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

September 30, 2015

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	$	151,387	$	157,920	3.19	%	0.00	%	106	22.34	%
10 Year Fixed	2,080		2,222		3.50	%	3.00	%	112	0.31
15 Year Fixed	315,814		333,269		3.23	%	8.78	%	153	46.60
20 Year Fixed	24,926		25,987		3.08	%	2.93	%	201	3.68
30 Year Fixed	118,454		123,793		3.50	%	7.20	%	350	17.48
Subtotal	$	612,661	$	643,191						90.41	%
TBA Agency Securities (2)	65,000		67,777		3.50	%	—	%	360	9.59
Total or Weighted Average	$	677,661	$	710,968	3.29	%	6.05	%	198	100.00	%

(1) Weighted average for all prepayments during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 including prepayments related to Agency Securities purchased during the quarter.

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(2) Our TBA Agency Securities are recorded as derivative instruments in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2015, our TBA Agency Securities had a net carrying value of 627, reported as derivative asset on our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The net carrying value represents the difference between the fair value of the underlying Agency Security in the TBA Agency Security and the cost basis or the forward price to be paid or received for the underlying Agency Security. The weighted average months to maturity represents the maximum maturity acceptable within the delivery standards. Securities actually delivered may have shorter maturities.

December 31, 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	$	225,449	$	233,702	3.14	%	0.00	%	116	21.98	%
15 Year Fixed	756,806		796,243		3.27	%	7.50	%	164	73.80
20 Year Fixed	43,303		45,576		3.44	%	8.62	%	200	4.22
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,025,558	$	1,075,521	3.25	%	5.90	%	155	100.00	%

(1) Weighted average for all prepayments during the year ended December 31, 2014, including prepayments related to Agency Securities purchased during the year.

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 their loans. 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 Agency Securities, 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 Agency Securities and our hedging strategy.

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.

The tables below summarize certain characteristics of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (including those underlying Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014).

September 30, 2015

Asset Type	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Weighted Average Coupon		Weighted Average Month to Maturity	% of Total Non-Agency Securities
Prime Fixed	$	42,782	$	38,583	5.32	%	283	15.78	%
Prime Hybrid	16,806		14,497		2.33	%	255	6.20
Prime Floater	34,750		33,811		4.37	%	334	12.82
Alt-A Fixed	91,123		75,564		5.86	%	265	33.61
Alt-A Hybrid	8,656		7,474		2.63	%	247	3.19
Non Performing loans	77,002		76,441		3.44	%	273	28.40
Total or Weighted Average	$	271,119	$	246,370	4.51	%	279	100.00	%

At September 30, 2015, our overall investment in Non-Agency Securities represented 27.70% of our total investment in MBS.

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During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $8,940 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with repayment at maturity of related repurchase agreement borrowings of $6,408.

December 31, 2014

Asset Type	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Weighted Average Coupon		Weighted Average Month to Maturity	% of Total Non-Agency Securities
Prime Fixed	$	47,806	$	41,288	5.43	%	286	24.23	%
Prime Hybrid	18,565		15,592		2.29	%	265	9.41
Prime Floater	19,750		18,625		4.22	%	345	10.01
Alt-A Fixed	101,163		84,012		6.01	%	272	51.28
Alt-A Hybrid	9,998		8,354		2.50	%	254	5.07
Total or Weighted Average	$	197,282	$	167,871	5.15	%	282	100.00	%

As of December 31, 2014, our overall investment in Non-Agency Securities (including those underlying Linked Transactions) represented 13.50% 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 numerous investment banking firms and other lenders, 20 of which had open repurchase agreements with us at September 30, 2015 and 20 of which had open repurchase agreements with us at December 31, 2014. We had outstanding balances under our repurchase agreements of $798,938 and $1,134,387 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Our repurchase agreements require excess collateral, known as a Haircut. At September 30, 2015, the average haircut percentage was 9.38% compared to 7.56% at December 31, 2014. See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a list of counterparties holding our excess collateral in excess of 5% of our total stockholders’ equity.

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, 2015, and December 31, 2014, the notional value of our interest rate swap contracts was 81.37% and 69.27%, respectively, of the fair market value of our non-adjustable rate mortgages (including those underlying Linked Transactions through December 31, 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 GAAP 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;

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• 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional balance of $616,250 and $861,250, respectively. 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 a portion of our MBS portfolio. Such contracts are based on assumptions about prepayments which, if not realized, will cause results to differ from expectations. We also purchased $65,000 par amount of TBA Agency Securities during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Although we attempt to structure our derivatives to offset the changes in asset prices, the complexity of the actual and expected pre-payment characteristics of the underlying mortgages as well as the volatility in mortgage interest rates relative to U.S. Treasury and interest rate swap contract rates makes achieving high levels of off-set difficult. For the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we recognized net losses of $(19,628) and $(25,874), respectively, related to our derivatives. For the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we recognized net losses of $(1,838) and $(43,773), respectively, related to our derivatives. The net unrealized loss on Agency Securities for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 was $7,347 and $2,170, respectively. The net unrealized (loss) gain on Agency Securities for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014 was $(8,551) and $11,044, respectively. The changes in the net unrealized gain (loss) on Agency Securities is due to market price fluctuations.

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.

We are required to account for our TBA Agency Securities as derivatives when it is reasonably possible that we will not take or make timely physical delivery of the related securities. However, we use TBA Agency Securities primarily to effectively establish and finance portfolio positions. See Agency Securities and TBA Agency Securities above.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

We had the following contractual obligations at September 30, 2015:

	Payments Due By Period
Obligations	Total		Less Than 1 Year		2-3 Years		4-5 Years		Greater Than 5 Years
Repurchase agreements	$	798,938	$	798,938	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest expense on repurchase agreements	966		966		—		—		—
Related Party Fees (1)	25,081		3,583		7,166		7,166		7,166
Board of Directors fees (2)	5,005		715		1,430		1,430		1,430
Total	$	829,990	$	804,202	$	8,596	$	8,596	$	8,596

(1) Represents fees to be paid to ACM under the terms of the Management Agreement (Refer to Note 11 and Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements.

(2) Represents fees to be paid to the Board.

We had contractual commitments under derivatives at September 30, 2015. We had interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional balance of $616,250, a weighted average swap rate of 1.78% and a weighted average term of 85 months at September 30, 2015.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2015, we financed our MBS portfolio with $798,938 of borrowings under repurchase agreements and our leverage ratio was 6.66 to 1. At September 30, 2015, our liquidity totaled $23,971, consisting of $20,271 of cash plus $3,700 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. We did not have any reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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 endedSeptember 30, 2015, we purchased $225,935 of MBS using proceeds from repurchase agreements and principal repayments. During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we received cash of $79,669 from prepayments and scheduled principal payments on our MBS. Our total repurchase indebtedness was approximately $798,938 at September 30, 2015, and we made cash interest payments of approximately $13,818 on our liabilities for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015. 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 $19,658 and we decreased our liability by $2,876 for cash collateral posted by counterparties to us at September 30, 2015.

Repurchase and Related Facilities

At September 30, 2015, we had MRAs with 29 counterparties and had $798,938 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties. At December 31, 2014, we had MRAs with 30 counterparties and had $1,134,387 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties.

The following tables represent the contractual repricing and other information regarding our repurchase agreements at September 30, 2015 and our repurchase agreements and Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014 (see Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of repurchase agreements and Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of Linked Transactions for the year ended December 31, 2014).

September 30, 2015	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	608,988	0.47	%	27	4.95	%
Non-Agency Securities	144,869		1.86	%	56	22.22	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	45,081		0.20	%	3	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	798,938	0.71	%	31	9.38	%

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

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December 31, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	1,020,916	0.37	%	39	4.87	%
Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions (2)	77,081		1.76	%	46	25.42	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	42,774		0.19	%	2	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,140,771	0.46	%	38	7.64	%

(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 $6,384 of repurchase agreements on Linked Transactions.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Maturing or Repricing	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Repurchase Agreements (1)		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	546,429	0.55	%	$	523,531	0.44	%
31 days to 60 days	113,531		0.91	%	289,819		0.41	%
61 days to 90 days	138,978		1.16	%	327,421		0.52	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%	—		0.00	%
Total	$	798,938	0.71	%	$	1,140,771	0.46	%

(1) The table above includes $124,540 of repurchase agreements on Linked Transactions at December 31, 2014.

At September 30, 2015, 7 repurchase agreement counterparties individually accounted for between 5% and 10% of our aggregate borrowings. In total, these counterparties accounted for approximately 69.84% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2015. At December 31, 2014, we had 9 repurchase counterparties that individually accounted for 5% or greater or our aggregate borrowings. In total these counterparties accounted for approximately 68.89% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2014.

The table below represents information about repurchase agreement counterparties where the amount at risk individually accounted for 5% or greater of our stockholders' equity at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

		September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.	(2)	$	3,917	12		$	7,289	14
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch	(2)	5,708		31		7,238		42
Credit Suisse First Boston (1)		17,006		72	(2)	2,729		67
Royal Bank of Canada Bank		10,066		51		11,018		42
UBS AG (1)		17,677		342		19,194		615
Wells Fargo Securities		6,189		28	(2)	3,501		20
Total		$	60,563			$	50,969

(1) Amount at risk exceeds 10% of stockholders' equity.

(2) Amounts less than 5%.

In April 2014, we entered in to a long term collateral exchange agreement whereby we will receive approximately $50,000 of U.S. Treasury Securities or cash for two years (declining to $30,000 for a third year) in exchange for certain of our Non-Agency

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Securities. At September 30, 2015, our repurchase agreement balance on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes borrowing against these U.S. Treasury Securities pledged to us under this agreement.

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.

Changing capital or other financial market regulatory requirements may cause our lenders to exit the repurchase market, increase financing rates, tighten lending standards or increase the amount of required equity capital or Haircut we post, any of which could make it more difficult or costly for us to obtain financing.

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.

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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 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our total borrowings were approximately $798,938 and $1,134,387 (excluding accrued interest), respectively. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had a leverage ratio of approximately 6.66:1 and 8.13:1, respectively. At September 30, 2015, we had a leverage ratio (including TBA Agency Securities purchased forward) of 7.22 to 1.

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 for our significant accounting policies.

Valuation of MBS and Derivatives

We carry our MBS and derivatives at fair value. Our Agency Securities are classified as available for sale, and therefore unrealized changes in fair value are reflected directly in stockholders' equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Our Non-Agency Securities are classified as trading securities, and therefore changes in fair value are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as income or loss. We do not use cash flow hedge accounting for our derivatives for financial

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reporting purposes and therefore changes in fair value are reflected in net income as other gain or loss. To the extent that fair value changes on derivatives offset fair value changes in our MBS, the fluctuation in our stockholders' equity will be lower. For example, rising interest rates may tend to result in an overall increase in our reported net income even while our stockholders' equity declines.

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 pricing indications from up to three dealers who make markets in similar Agency Securities. 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 pricing indications and comparisons to a third party pricing model.

The fair values of our derivatives are valued using information provided by third party pricing services that incorporate common market pricing methods that may include current interest rate curves, forward interest rate curves and market spreads to interest rate curves. Management compares pricing information received to dealer quotes to ensure that the current market conditions are properly reflected.

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. 

Realized Gains and Losses on Agency Securities

Security purchase and sale transactions, including purchase and sales for forward settlement, are recorded on the trade date to the extent it is probable that we will take or make timely physical delivery of the related securities. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities are included in income and are determined using the specific identification method. We realize gains and losses on our Agency Securities upon their sale. At that time, previously unrealized amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified and reported in net income as other gain or loss. To the extent that we sell Agency Securities in later periods after changes in the fair value of those Agency Securities have occurred, we may report significant net income or net loss without a corresponding change in our total stockholders' equity.

Declines in the fair values of our Agency Securities that represent other than temporary impairments are also treated as realized losses and reported in net income as other 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. Gains or losses on subsequent sales are determined by reference to such new cost basis.

Gains and Losses on Non-Agency Securities

We carry our Non-Agency Securities at fair value and reflect changes in those fair values in net income as other gains and losses.

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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 18 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:

• 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:

• 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 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;

• 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;

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

• the existence of conflicts of interest in our relationship with ACM, 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 ACM or the availability of qualified personnel at ACM;

• 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 exclusion;

• 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 fixed rate, hybrid adjustable rate and adjustable rate mortgage loans.

“ARMOUR” means ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.

"ARMs" means Adjustable Rate Mortgage backed securities

“Board” means JAVELIN's Board of Directors

"CFO" means our Chief Financial Officer, James Mountain

"Co-CEOs" means our Co-Chief Executive Officers, Jeffrey Zimmer and Scott Ulm

"CMBS" means commercial mortgage backed securities

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code, as amended    

“CPR” means constant prepayment rate

"Dodd-Frank Act" means the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

“Fannie Mae” means the Federal National Mortgage Association

“Fed” means the U.S. Federal Reserve

“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, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and the Government National Mortgage Administration (Ginnie Mae).

"Haircut" means the weighted average margin requirement, or the percentage amount by which the collateral value must exceed the loan amount. Among other things, it is a measure of our unsecured credit risk to our lenders.

"Hybrid" means a mortgage that has a fixed rate for an initial term after which the rate becomes adjustable according to a specific schedule.

“LIBOR” means the London Interbank Offered Rate

“Management Agreement” means the management agreement between the Company and ACM whereby ACM performs certain services for the Company in exchange for a specified fee. The current version of the Management Agreement was filed as an exhibit to our 2014 Form 10-K.

“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.

"Multi-Family MBS" means MBS issued under Fannie Mae's Delegated Underwriting System (DUS) program.

“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

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

“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 authorized by our Board in October 2013 for an initial authorization of up to 2,000 shares of our common stock outstanding, and increased by our Board in March 2014 to 3,000 shares of our common stock outstanding

“SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission

“SBBC” means Staton Bell Blank Check LLC

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

"TBA Agency Securities" means forward contracts for the purchase ("long position") or sale ("short position") of Agency Securities at a predetermined price, face amount, issuer, coupon and stated maturity on an agreed-upon future date.

“U.S.” means United States

“1940 Act” means the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended

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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 we 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. See also Item 1A. Risk Factors - Risks Related to our Business.

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. The structural characteristics of our Non-Agency Securities make them less sensitive to variations in prepayment speeds of the underlying mortgage loans. Volatility in actual prepayment speeds will create volatility in the amount of premium amortization we recognize. Higher speeds will reduce our interest income and lower speeds will increase our interest income. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014. 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 ACM’s expectations. The analysis presented utilized assumptions, models and estimates of ACM based on ACM’s judgment and experience.

September 30, 2015

Change in Interest Rates	Percentage Change in Projected Net Interest Income	Percentage Change in Projected Portfolio Value Including Derivatives
1.00%	(9.47)%	(0.35)%
0.50%	(4.96)%	(0.15)%
(0.50)%	8.94%	0.05%
(1.00)%	10.00%	(0.23)%

December 31, 2014

Change in Interest Rates	Percentage Change in Projected Net Interest Income	Percentage Change in Projected Portfolio Value Including Derivatives
1.00%	5.96%	0.52%
0.50%	3.27%	0.28%
(0.50)%	5.27%	(0.40)%
(1.00)%	8.34%	(1.06)%

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 amortization and the reinvestment of such prepaid principal in lower yielding assets. As a result, the presence of this floor limits

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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 "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" that is included in the stockholders' equity section of our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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 may be 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 Agency Securities guaranteed by 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

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Co-CEOs and 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 Exchange Act) as of the end of our fiscal quarter that ended on September 30, 2015. Based on their participation in that evaluation, our Co-CEOs and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at September 30, 2015 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.

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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

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, 2015. That evaluation did not identify any changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2015, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We 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, 2014, filed on February 26, 2015 except as set forth below.

The membership of our insurance subsidiary, LANCE Indemnity Company, LLC ("LANCE"), in the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Cincinnati may be terminated, and any advances outstanding to LANCE from the FHLB of Cincinnati would be immediately unwound, possibly at a loss.

In September 2014, the Federal Housing Financing Authority issued RIN 2590-AA39, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Comments Involving Proposed Changes to Regulations Concerning Federal Home Loan Bank Membership Criteria (the "Proposed Rule"). The Proposed Rule, among other things, addresses membership terminations for captive insurance companies that became members of the FHLB systems after publication of the Proposed Rule, which would include LANCE. Under the Proposed Rule, LANCE would be ineligible to continue as a member of the FHLB of Cincinnati as of the effective date of the final rule, if adopted as proposed, and as a result would be required to immediately terminate such membership. If LANCE's membership in the FHLB were terminated, the FHLB would have up to five years to redeem the FHLB stock that LANCE purchased and owns as the result of its membership and level of FHLB activity. In addition, if such membership were terminated, LANCE would be required to promptly unwind any outstanding debt advances from the FHLB. This could cause us to experience losses and may have a material adverse effect on our business.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

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.

Date: November 6, 2015	JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp.
	/s/ James R. Mountain
	James R. Mountain Chief Financial Officer, Duly Authorized Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
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 13a14(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 (1)
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)

(1) Filed herewith

(2) Furnished herewith

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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, of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2015 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 6, 2015
	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, of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp., certify that

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2015 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 6, 2015
	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, of JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2015 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 6, 2015
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ James R. Mountain
			James R. Mountain
			Chief Financial 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 ending September 30, 2015 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 6, 2015
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ Scott J. Ulm
			Scott J. Ulm
			Co-Chief Executive 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 ending September 30, 2015 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 6, 2015
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ Jeffrey J. Zimmer
			Jeffrey J. Zimmer
			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 ending September 30, 2015 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 6, 2015
	JAVELIN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP.
		By:	/s/ James R. Mountain
			James R. Mountain
			Chief Financial Officer

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis, Trading Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities	$ (2,127)	$ 1,571	$ 1,149	$ 2,692
Non-Agency Securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			158,931	$ 143,399	$ 143,399
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities, at cost			97,027		32,397
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities			(19,968)		(15,494)
Proceeds from the sale of Non-Agency Securities			0		(9,757)
Gain on Non-Agency Securities			1,149		559
Linked Transactions value of purchased Non-Agency Securities			2,532		7,281
Linked Transactions liabilities recognized			6,407		0
Discount accretion			292		546
Balance, end of period	$ 246,370		246,370		158,931
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities			$ 1,149		$ 559

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Repurchase Agreements - Summary of Repurchase Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 798,938	$ 1,134,387
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.71%	0.45%
Weighted Average Maturity in days	31 days	38 days
Haircut on Repurchase Agreements	9.38%	7.56%
Agency Securities
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 608,988	$ 1,020,916
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.47%	0.37%
Weighted Average Maturity in days	27 days	39 days
Haircut on Repurchase Agreements	4.95%	4.87%
Non-Agency Securities
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 144,869	$ 70,697
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	1.86%	1.74%
Weighted Average Maturity in days	56 days	43 days
Haircut on Repurchase Agreements	22.22%	25.44%
U.S. Treasury Securities
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 45,081	$ 42,774
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.20%	0.19%
Weighted Average Maturity in days	3 days	2 days
Haircut on Repurchase Agreements	0.00%	0.00%

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading - Summary of Weighted Average Lives of Agency Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value
Less than one year	$ 11,480	$ 0
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	67,272	0
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	18,725	20,045
Greater than or equal to five years	148,893	138,886
Total Non-Agency Securities	246,370	158,931
Amortized Cost
Less than one year	11,529	0
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	67,615	0
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	17,688	19,866
Greater than or equal to five years	141,499	133,348
Total Non-Agency Securities	$ 238,331	$ 153,214

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Repurchase Agreements - Contractual Repricing, Master Repurchase Agreement and Other Information Regarding Repurchase Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 798,938	$ 1,134,387
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.71%	0.45%
Within 30 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 546,429	$ 522,855
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.55%	0.44%
31 days to 60 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 113,531	$ 289,819
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.91%	0.41%
61 days to 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 138,978	$ 321,713
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	1.16%	0.49%
Greater than 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Repurchase Agreements	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Contractual Rate	0.00%	0.00%

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Trading securities purchased previously treated as linked transactions		$ 8,940
Repayment at maturity of linked transactions transferred to trading securities		$ 6,408
US treasury securities received in year one and two	$ 50,000
US treasury securities received in year three	$ 30,000
Non-Agency Securities | Market Based Securities | Portfolio Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk		27.70%	12.87%
Non-Agency Securities | Market Based Securities Inclusive of Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts | Portfolio Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk			13.50%

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Dividends Transactions

The following table presents our common stock dividend transactions for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Record Date	Payment Date	Rate per  common share	Aggregate amount  paid to holders of record
January 15, 2015	January 27, 2015	$0.12	$	1,438.2
February 13, 2015	February 27, 2015	$0.12	1,438.2
March 13, 2015	March 27, 2015	$0.12	1,438.2
April 15, 2015	April 27, 2015	$0.09	1,079.2
May 15, 2015	May 27, 2015	$0.09	1,075.7
June 15, 2015	June 29, 2015	$0.09	1,072.0
July 15, 2015	July 27, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
August 17, 2015	August 27, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
September 15, 2015	September 28, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
Total dividends paid			$	10,759

Schedule of Stockholders Equity

The following table presents our equity transactions for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Transaction Type	Completion Date	Number of Shares	Per Share price (1)		Net Proceeds
Dividend Reinvestment Plan	January 27, 2015 to September 28, 2015	1	$	7.73	$	7

(1) Weighted average price.

Common Stock Repurchases

The following table presents our common stock repurchases for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Transaction Type	Completion Date	Number of Shares	Per Share price (1)		Net Cost
Repurchased shares	May 7, 2015 to June 9, 2015	81	$	7.57	$	612

(1) Weighted average price.

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Derivatives - Interest Rate Swap Contracts, Swaptions and Futures Contracts (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)		89 months
Weighted Average Rate		1.67%
Notional Amount	$ 681,250,000	$ 861,250,000
Asset Fair Value	627,000	7,321,000
Liability Fair Value	$ (14,364,000)	$ (2,603,000)
Interest Rate Swap 25-36 Months
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term-Minimum	25 months	25 months
Remaining / Underlying Term-Maximum	36 months	36 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	28 months	34 months
Weighted Average Rate	0.73%	0.55%
Notional Amount	$ 100,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Asset Fair Value	0	611,000
Liability Fair Value	$ (624,000)	$ 0
Interest Rate Swap 37-48 Months
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term-Minimum		37 months
Remaining / Underlying Term-Maximum		48 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)		41 months
Weighted Average Rate		0.92%
Notional Amount		$ 50,000,000.0
Asset Fair Value		241,000
Liability Fair Value		$ 0
Interest Rate Swap 49-60 Months
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term-Minimum	49 months	49 months
Remaining / Underlying Term-Maximum	60 months	60 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	49 months	58 months
Weighted Average Rate	1.59%	1.59%
Notional Amount	$ 60,000,000	$ 60,000,000
Asset Fair Value	0	0
Liability Fair Value	$ (2,251,000)	$ (306,000)
Interest Rate Swap 61-72 Months
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term-Minimum	61 months
Remaining / Underlying Term-Maximum	72 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	69 months
Weighted Average Rate	1.95%
Notional Amount	$ 100,000,000
Asset Fair Value	0
Liability Fair Value	$ (2,538,000)
Interest Rate Swap 85-96 Months
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term-Minimum	85 months	85 months
Remaining / Underlying Term-Maximum	96 months	96 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	92 months	93 months
Weighted Average Rate	2.05%	1.50%
Notional Amount	$ 76,250,000	$ 175,000,000
Asset Fair Value	0	4,178,000
Liability Fair Value	$ (3,389,000)	$ 0
Interest Rate Swap 97-108 Months
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term-Minimum	97 months	97 months
Remaining / Underlying Term-Maximum	108 months	108 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	97 months	100 months
Weighted Average Rate	2.04%	1.91%
Notional Amount	$ 80,000,000	$ 526,250,000
Asset Fair Value	0	2,291,000
Liability Fair Value	$ (1,992,000)	$ (2,297,000)
Interest Rate Swap 121-132 Months
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining / Underlying Term-Minimum	121 months
Remaining / Underlying Term-Maximum	132 months
Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	126 months
Weighted Average Rate	2.07%
Notional Amount	$ 200,000,000
Asset Fair Value	0
Liability Fair Value	(3,570,000)
TBA Agency Securities
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	65,000,000
Asset Fair Value	627,000
Liability Fair Value	0
Interest rate swap contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives becoming effective in the next nine months	$ 300,000,000

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

On October 5, 2015, our wholly owned insurance subsidiary, LANCE Indemnity Company, LLC became a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

On October 27, 2015, a cash dividend of $0.09 per outstanding common share, or $1,073 in the aggregate, was paid to holders of record on October 15, 2015. We have also declared cash dividends of $0.09 per outstanding common share payable November 27, 2015 to holders of record on November 16, 2015 and payable December 28, 2015 to holders of record on December 15, 2015.

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Linked Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 696	$ 551
Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 24
Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts | Market Based Securities | Portfolio Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	0.72%

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Weighted average coupon rate	3.27%		3.27%		3.25%
Gross realized gains (losses) from sale proceeds	$ 71,057	$ 288,572	$ 500,852	$ 1,032,219
Realized gain (loss) on sale of Agency Securities (reclassified from Other comprehensive income (loss))	$ 797	$ (845)	$ 5,065	$ 7,931
Market Based Securities Including Trading Securities Underlying Linked Transactions | Portfolio Concentration Risk
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of portfolio invested					86.50%
Agency Securities | Market Based Securities | Portfolio Concentration Risk
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of portfolio invested			72.30%		87.13%

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$ 643,191	$ 1,075,521
Non-Agency Securities, trading	246,370	158,931
Linked Transactions, net	0	2,532
Derivatives	627	7,321
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	14,364	2,603
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	643,191	1,075,521
Non-Agency Securities, trading	246,370	158,931
Linked Transactions, net		2,532
Derivatives	627	7,321
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	14,364	2,603
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	643,191	1,075,521
Derivatives	627	7,321
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	14,364	2,603
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value:
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$ 246,370	158,931
Linked Transactions, net		$ 2,532

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Linked Transactions - Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Net Interest Income from Linked Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Linked Transactions Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$ 0	$ 1,182	$ 0	$ 4,051
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	0	(229)	0	(680)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	0	192	0	5,233
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions	$ 0	$ 1,145	$ 0	$ 8,604

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands										3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2015	Aug. 27, 2015	Jul. 27, 2015	Jun. 29, 2015	May. 27, 2015	Apr. 27, 2015	Mar. 27, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015	Jan. 27, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Aggregate tax basis of stockholders' equity in excess of assets and liabilities										$ 7,771,000		$ 7,771,000
Aggregate tax basis of stockholders' equity in excess of assets and liabilities (dollars per share)										$ 0.65		$ 0.65
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)										11,924		11,924		11,985
Common stock dividends paid	$ 1,072,500	$ 1,072,500	$ 1,072,500	$ 1,072,000	$ 1,075,700	$ 1,079,200	$ 1,438,200	$ 1,438,200	$ 1,438,200			$ 10,759,000	$ 16,195,000
Estimated REIT taxable income										$ 2,966,000	$ 4,666,000	$ 8,462,000	$ 14,761,000
Capital Loss Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward														$ (33,335,000)	$ (80,509,000)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Monthly percentage of effective management fee percentage	8.33%
ACM
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Percentage of gross equity raised used in calculation of management fee up to 1 Billion	1.50%
Percentage of gross equity raised used in calculation of management fee in excess of 1 Billion	1.00%
Gross equity raised	$ 238,877

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading - Summary of Non-Agency Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 246,370	$ 158,931
Amortized Cost	238,331	153,214
Principal Amount	$ 271,119	$ 185,084
Weighted Average Coupon	4.51%	5.09%
Prime Fixed
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 38,583	$ 41,288
Amortized Cost	36,519	40,894
Principal Amount	$ 42,782	$ 47,806
Weighted Average Coupon	5.32%	5.43%
Prime Hybrid
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 14,497	$ 15,592
Amortized Cost	13,042	13,982
Principal Amount	$ 16,806	$ 18,565
Weighted Average Coupon	2.33%	2.29%
Prime Floater
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 33,811	$ 18,625
Amortized Cost	33,766	19,380
Principal Amount	$ 34,750	$ 19,750
Weighted Average Coupon	4.37%	4.22%
Alt-A Fixed
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 75,564	$ 75,072
Amortized Cost	71,171	70,986
Principal Amount	$ 91,123	$ 88,965
Weighted Average Coupon	5.86%	5.99%
Alt-A Hybrid
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 7,474	$ 8,354
Amortized Cost	6,987	7,972
Principal Amount	$ 8,656	$ 9,998
Weighted Average Coupon	2.63%	2.50%
Non-Performing
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 76,441
Amortized Cost	76,846
Principal Amount	$ 77,002
Weighted Average Coupon	3.44%

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Organization and Nature of Business Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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 "ACM" are to ARMOUR Capital Management LP, a Delaware limited partnership, formerly known as ARMOUR Residential Management LLC. On December 19, 2014, ARMOUR Residential Management LLC, our external manager under the Management Agreement (as defined below), changed its name to ARMOUR Capital Management LP and converted from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware limited partnership, and continued as the manager under the same Management Agreement (the “Conversion”).

We are an externally managed Maryland corporation managed by ACM, an investment advisor registered with the SEC (see Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies” and Note 16, “Related Party Transactions” for additional discussion). We invest primarily in fixed rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage backed securities. Some of these securities may be 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, as amended (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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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - 2012 Stock Incentive Plan shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for grant (in Shares)	358
Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of common shares reserved for grant of awards as percentage of total common shares issued and outstanding	3.00%

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale - Unrealized Gain or Loss Position and Components of Carrying Value of Available for Sale Agency Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 637,483	$ 1,066,918
Gross Unrealized Loss	(1,892)	(678)
Gross Unrealized Gain	7,600	9,281
Fair Value	$ 643,191	1,075,521
Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	100.00%
Fannie Mae
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 512,274	1,066,918
Gross Unrealized Loss	(476)	(678)
Gross Unrealized Gain	7,600	9,281
Fair Value	$ 519,398	$ 1,075,521
Fannie Mae | Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	80.75%	100.00%
Fannie Mae | Multi-Family MBS
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 154,672	$ 230,799
Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0
Gross Unrealized Gain	3,248	2,903
Fair Value	$ 157,920	$ 233,702
Fannie Mae | Multi-Family MBS | Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	24.55%	21.73%
Fannie Mae | 10 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 2,194
Gross Unrealized Loss	0
Gross Unrealized Gain	28
Fair Value	$ 2,222
Fannie Mae | 10 Year Fixed | Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	0.35%
Fannie Mae | 15 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 328,945	$ 790,238
Gross Unrealized Loss	0	(26)
Gross Unrealized Gain	4,324	6,031
Fair Value	$ 333,269	$ 796,243
Fannie Mae | 15 Year Fixed | Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	51.81%	74.03%
Fannie Mae | 20 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 26,463	$ 45,881
Gross Unrealized Loss	(476)	(652)
Gross Unrealized Gain	0	347
Fair Value	$ 25,987	$ 45,576
Fannie Mae | 20 Year Fixed | Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	4.04%	4.24%
Freddie Mac
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 125,209
Gross Unrealized Loss	(1,416)
Gross Unrealized Gain	0
Fair Value	$ 123,793
Freddie Mac | Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	19.25%
Freddie Mac | 30 Year Fixed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 125,209
Gross Unrealized Loss	(1,416)
Gross Unrealized Gain	0
Fair Value	$ 123,793
Freddie Mac | 30 Year Fixed | Portfolio Concentration Risk | Agency Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	19.25%

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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

Trading Securities

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2015	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	38,583	$	36,519	$	42,782	5.32	%
Prime Hybrid	14,497		13,042		16,806		2.33	%
Prime Floater	33,811		33,766		34,750		4.37	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,564		71,171		91,123		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	7,474		6,987		8,656		2.63	%
Non-Performing	76,441		76,846		77,002		3.44	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	271,119	4.51	%

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at December 31, 2014 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	41,288	$	40,894	$	47,806	5.43	%
Prime Hybrid	15,592		13,982		18,565		2.29	%
Prime Floater	18,625		19,380		19,750		4.22	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,072		70,986		88,965		5.99	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,354		7,972		9,998		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	158,931	$	153,214	$	185,084	5.09	%

Schedule of Unrealized Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Non-Agency Securities

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	89,174	$	(456	)	$	4,406	$	(220	)	$	93,580	$	(676	)
December 31, 2014	$	19,166	$	(1,029	)	$	5,893	$	(296	)	$	25,059	$	(1,325	)

Non-Agency Securities

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

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	11,480	$	11,529	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	67,272		67,615		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	18,725		17,688		20,045		19,866
Greater than or equal to five years	148,893		141,499		138,886		133,348
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	158,931	$	153,214

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Available-for-sale Securities

 At September 30, 2015, 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, 2015 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities are fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.27% at September 30, 2015.

September 30, 2015

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	154,672	$	—		$	3,248	$	157,920	24.55	%
10 Year Fixed	2,194		—			28		2,222		0.35
15 Year Fixed	328,945		—			4,324		333,269		51.81
20 Year Fixed	26,463		(476		)	—		25,987		4.04
Total Fannie Mae	$	512,274	$	(476	)	$	7,600	$	519,398	80.75	%
Freddie Mac
30 Year Fixed	125,209		(1,416		)	$	—	123,793		19.25
Total Freddie Mac	$	125,209	$	(1,416	)	$	—	$	123,793	19.25	%
Total Agency Securities	$	637,483	$	(1,892	)	$	7,600	$	643,191	100.00	%

At December 31, 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 December 31, 2014 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities were fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.25% at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 2014

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	230,799	$	—		$	2,903	$	233,702	21.73	%
15 Year Fixed	790,238		(26		)	6,031		796,243		74.03
20 Year Fixed	45,881		(652		)	347		45,576		4.24
Total Fannie Mae	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521

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

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	123,793	$	(1,416	)	$	25,987	$	(476	)	$	149,780	$	(1,892	)
December 31, 2014	$	58,363	$	(26	)	$	27,640	$	(652	)	$	86,003	$	(678	)

Agency Securities

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

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
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	339,544		335,233		702,485		697,385
Greater than or equal to five years	303,647		302,250		373,036		369,533
Total Agency Securities	$	643,191	$	637,483	$	1,075,521	$	1,066,918

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Repurchase Agreements - Agreements Exceed 5 Percent of Stockholders Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Amount at Risk	$ 60,563	$ 50,969
Weighted Average Maturity in days	31 days	38 days
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Amount at Risk	$ 3,917	$ 7,289
Weighted Average Maturity in days	12 days	14 days
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Amount at Risk	$ 5,708	$ 7,238
Weighted Average Maturity in days	31 days	42 days
Credit Suisse First Boston
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Amount at Risk	$ 17,006	$ 2,729
Weighted Average Maturity in days	72 days	67 days
Royal Bank of Canada Bank
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Amount at Risk	$ 10,066	$ 11,018
Weighted Average Maturity in days	51 days	42 days
UBS AG
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Amount at Risk	$ 17,677	$ 19,194
Weighted Average Maturity in days	342 days	615 days
Wells Fargo Securities
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Amount at Risk	$ 6,189	$ 3,501
Weighted Average Maturity in days	28 days	20 days

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale - Summary of Weighted Average Lives of Agency Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value
Less than one year	$ 0	$ 0
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	339,544	702,485
Greater than or equal to five years	303,647	373,036
Total Agency Securities	643,191	1,075,521
Amortized Cost
Less than one year	0	0
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	335,233	697,385
Greater than or equal to five years	302,250	369,533
Amortized Cost	$ 637,483	$ 1,066,918

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Linked Transactions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Linked Transactions Disclosure [Abstract]

Non-Agency Securities and Repurchase Agreements Underlying Linked Transactions

The following table presents information about our Non-Agency Securities and repurchase agreements underlying our Linked Transactions at December 31, 2014. Our Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions represented approximately 0.72% of our overall investment in MBS at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 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	$	676	1.51	%	Prime	$	—	$	—	$	—	0.00	%
31 days to 60 days	—		0.00	%	Alt-A	8,940		8,854		12,199		6.22	%
61 days to 90 days	5,708		2.01	%	Total	$	8,940	$	8,854	$	12,199	6.22	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	6,384	1.95	%

Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)

The following table presents certain information about the components of the unrealized net gains and net interest income from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

	For the Quarters Ended					For the Nine Months Ended
Unrealized Net Gain and Net Interest Income from Linked Transactions	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$	—	$	1,182		$	—	4,051
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	—		(229		)	—		(680		)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	—		192			—		5,233
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions	$	—	$	1,145		$	—	$	8,604

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Repurchase Agreements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014. No amounts below are subject to offsetting.

September 30, 2015	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	608,988	0.47	%	27	4.95	%
Non-Agency Securities	144,869		1.86	%	56	22.22	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	45,081		0.2	%	3	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	798,938	0.71	%	31	9.38	%

(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, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	1,020,916	0.37	%	39	4.87	%
Non-Agency Securities	70,697		1.74	%	43	25.44	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	42,774		0.19	%	2	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,134,387	0.45	%	38	7.56	%

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

Maturing or Repricing	September 30, 2015		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		December 31,  2014		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	546,429	0.55	%	$	522,855	0.44	%
31 days to 60 days	113,531		0.91	%	289,819		0.41	%
61 days to 90 days	138,978		1.16	%	321,713		0.49	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%	—		0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	798,938	0.71	%	$	1,134,387	0.45	%

Schedule of Repurchase Agreement Counterparties with Whom Repurchase Agreements Exceed 5 Percent of Stockholders' Equity

The table below represents information about repurchase agreement counterparties where the amount at risk individually accounted for 5% or greater of our stockholders' equity at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

		September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.	(2)	$	3,917	12		$	7,289	14
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch	(2)	5,708		31		7,238		42
Credit Suisse First Boston (1)		17,006		72	(2)	2,729		67
Royal Bank of Canada Bank		10,066		51		11,018		42
UBS AG (1)		17,677		342		19,194		615
Wells Fargo Securities		6,189		28	(2)	3,501		20
Total		$	60,563			$	50,969

(1) Amount at risk exceeds 10% of stockholders' equity.

(2) Amounts less than 5%.

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Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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 normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. 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, 2014.

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 condensed consolidated financial statements include the valuation of MBS (as described below) and derivative instruments.

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Derivatives (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Derivative [Line Items]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments

The following tables present information about our derivatives on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

September 30, 2015

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount (2)		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	28	0.73	%	$	100,000	$	—	$	(624	)
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	49	1.59	%	60,000		—		(2,251		)
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	69	1.95	%	100,000		—		(2,538		)
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	92	2.05	%	76,250		—		(3,389		)
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	97	2.04	%	80,000		—		(1,992		)
Interest rate swap contracts	121-132 Months	126	2.07	%	200,000		—		(3,570		)
TBA Agency Securities	—	—	—		65,000		627		—
Total or Weighted Average					$	681,250	$	627	$	(14,364	)

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

(2) Notional amount includes $300,000 of forward starting interest rate swap contracts which become effective within 9 months.

December 31, 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	25-36 Months	34	0.55	%	$	50,000	$	611	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	37-48 Months	41	0.92	%	50,000		241		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	58	1.59	%	60,000		—		(306		)
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	93	1.50	%	175,000		4,178		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	100	1.91	%	526,250		2,291		(2,297		)
Total or Weighted Average		89	1.67	%	$	861,250	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)

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

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 quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

		Income (Loss) Recognized
		For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives	Location on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Interest rate swap contracts:
Realized gain	Realized loss on derivatives	$	(57	)	$	—		$	439		$	—
Interest income	Realized loss on derivatives	143			265			552			768
Interest expense	Realized loss on derivatives	(1,257		)	(3,396		)	(5,530		)	(10,102		)
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(19,717		)	1,456			(22,429		)	(27,555		)
		$	(20,888	)	$	(1,675	)	$	(26,968	)	$	(36,889	)
Interest rate swaptions:
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—			(163		)	—			(6,884		)
		$	—		$	(163	)	$	—		$	(6,884	)
TBA Agency Securities:
Realized gain	Realized loss on derivatives	468			—			468			—
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	792			—			626			—
		$	1,260		$	—		$	1,094		$	—
Totals		$	(19,628	)	$	(1,838	)	$	(25,874	)	$	(43,773	)

Derivative

Derivative [Line Items]

Offsetting Assets

The following tables present information about our derivatives 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 condensed consolidated 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 at September 30, 2015.

September 30, 2015			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Held		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	(14,364	)	$	22,867	$	8,503
TBA Agency Securities	627		—			—		627
Totals	$	627	$	(14,364	)	$	22,867	$	9,130

The following tables present information about our derivatives 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 condensed consolidated 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 at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 2014			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Held		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)	$	333	$	5,051
Totals	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)	$	333	$	5,051

Offsetting Liabilities

December 31, 2014				Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Posted		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,603	)	$	2,603	$	—	$	—
Totals	$	(2,603	)	$	2,603	$	—	$	—

September 30, 2015				Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Posted		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(14,364	)	$	14,364	$	—	$	—
TBA Agency Securities	—			—		—		—
Totals	$	(14,364	)	$	14,364	$	—	$	—

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis, Linked Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Gain on Linked Transactions	$ 0	$ 1,145	$ 0	$ 8,604
Linked Transactions | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			2,532	$ 16,322	$ 16,322
Linked Transactions value of purchased Non-Agency Securities			(2,532)		(7,281)
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities			0		(16,839)
Unrealized net gain and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions			0		10,330
Balance, end of period	$ 0		0		2,532
Gain on Linked Transactions			$ 0		$ 10,330

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Repurchase Agreements - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) counterparty	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) counterparty
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of counterparties with master repurchase agreements	29	30
Repurchase agreements | $	$ 798,938	$ 1,134,387
Number of counterparties with outstanding borrowings	20	20
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital	12
Counterparty Concentration Risk | Borrowings
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of counterparties	7	9
Percentage of concentration risk	69.84%	68.89%
Minimum | Counterparty Concentration Risk | Borrowings
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	5.00%
Maximum | Counterparty Concentration Risk | Borrowings
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	10.00%
Carrying Value
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements | $	$ 798,938

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash	$ 20,271	$ 29,882
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	22,867	3,209
Agency Securities, available for sale, at fair value (including pledged securities of $641,073 and $1,071,298)	643,191	1,075,521
Non-Agency Securities, trading, at fair value (including pledged securities of $246,298 and $158,931)	246,370	158,931
Linked Transactions, net, at fair value (including pledged securities of $8,940 in 2014)	0	2,532
Derivatives, at fair value	627	7,321
Accrued interest receivable	1,667	2,792
Prepaid and other assets	873	713
Total Assets	935,866	1,280,901
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	798,938	1,134,387
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	0	2,876
Derivatives, at fair value	14,364	2,603
Accrued interest payable	551	696
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	2,019	731
Total Liabilities	$ 815,872	$ 1,141,293
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 25,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000 shares authorized, 11,924 shares and 11,985 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.	12	12
Additional paid-in capital	243,418	243,892
Accumulated deficit	(129,144)	(112,899)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,708	8,603
Total Stockholders’ Equity	119,994	139,608
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$ 935,866	$ 1,280,901

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale - Gross Unrealized Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Agency Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	$ 123,793	$ 58,363
12 Months or More	25,987	27,640
Total	149,780	86,003
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	(1,416)	(26)
Unrealized Losses	(476)	(652)
Unrealized Losses	$ (1,892)	$ (678)

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2015 - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		11,985
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 139,608	$ 12	$ 243,892	$ (112,899)	$ 8,603
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock dividends declared	(10,759)			(10,759)
Issuance of common stock, net (in Shares)		1
Issuance of common stock, net	7		7
Stock based compensation, net of withholding requirements (in Shares)		19
Stock based compensation, net of withholding requirements	131		131
Common stock repurchased (in shares)		(81)
Common stock repurchased	(612)		(612)
Net Income (Loss)	(5,486)			(5,486)
Other comprehensive loss	(2,895)				(2,895)
Ending Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2015		11,924
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 119,994	$ 12	$ 243,418	$ (129,144)	$ 5,708

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Derivatives - Offsetting Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	$ (14,364)	$ (2,603)
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	14,364	2,603
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Posted	0	0
Net Amount	0	0
Interest rate swap contracts
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	(14,364)	(2,603)
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	14,364	2,603
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Posted	0	0
Net Amount	0	$ 0
TBA Agency Securities
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Cash Collateral Posted	0
Net Amount	$ 0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 09, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 05, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)		25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred 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, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)		11,924,000	11,985,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)		11,924,000	11,985,000
Stock repurchase program, shares authorized (in shares)				3,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized (in shares)		1,358,000
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	81,000
Common stock repurchased		$ 612
Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock repurchased (in shares)		81,000

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Net Income (Loss) per Common Share (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss) per common share (in usd per share)	$ (1.39)	$ 0.55	$ (0.46)	$ (0.34)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	11,917	11,999	11,953	11,996

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The following table reconciles our GAAP net income (loss) to estimated REIT taxable income for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

	For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
GAAP Net Income (loss)	$	(16,528	)	$	6,572		$	(5,486	)	$	(4,067	)
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions for 2014	2,049			(1,533		)	(1,171		)	(7,232		)
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	(797		)	845			(5,065		)	(7,931		)
Amortization of deferred hedging gains (costs)	(273		)	148			(714		)	439
Net premium amortization differences	—			—			—			(809		)
Changes in interest rate contracts	18,515			(1,293		)	20,896			34,439
Other	—			(73		)	2			(78		)
Estimated taxable income	$	2,966		$	4,666		$	8,462		$	14,761

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 REIT 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 for tax purposes.

Net capital losses realized in 2013 and 2014 totaling $(80,509) and $(33,335), respectively, may be available to offset future capital gains realized through 2018 and 2019, respectively.

The aggregate tax basis of our assets and liabilities is greater than our Total Stockholders’ Equity at September 30, 2015 by approximately $7,771, or approximately $0.65 per share (based on the 11,924 shares then outstanding).

We are required and intend to timely distribute substantially all of our REIT taxable income in order to maintain our REIT status under the Code. Total dividend payments to stockholders were $10,759 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015. Our estimated REIT taxable income available for distribution as dividends was $8,462 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015. Our REIT taxable income and dividend requirements to maintain our REIT status are determined on an annual basis. Dividends paid in excess of REIT taxable income for the year (including amounts carried forward from prior years) will generally not be taxable to common stockholders.

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 - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015 dealer
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of dealers received quotes from	3

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Interest Rate Risk

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee	$ 899,000	$ 914,000	$ 2,700,000	$ 2,742,000
ACM
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period of management agreement			1 year
Period of written notice of termination			180 days
ACM | Management Fee
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee	899,000	914,000	$ 2,700,000	2,742,000
ACM | Reimbursement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee	$ 50,000	$ 67,000	164,000	$ 247,000
Sub-Manager | Armour Capital Management LP | Sub-Management Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Monthly retainer fee			$ 115,000
Fee payable percent of monthly management fee earned			25.00%

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income (Loss)	$ (5,486,000)	$ (4,067,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization of premium on Agency Securities	2,855,000	2,895,000
Accretion of net discount on Non-Agency Securities	(292,000)	(322,000)
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	(1,149,000)	(2,692,000)
Realized gain on sale of Agency Securities	(5,065,000)	(7,931,000)
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions	0	(8,604,000)
Stock based compensation	131,000	132,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable	1,125,000	(320,000)
Increase in prepaid and other assets	(160,000)	(202,000)
Decrease in derivatives, at fair value	18,455,000	35,674,000
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable	(168,000)	297,000
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other accrued expenses	1,288,000	(1,269,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	11,534,000	13,591,000
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of Agency Securities	(128,908,000)	(1,214,850,000)
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities	(97,027,000)	(25,897,000)
Cash receipts on Linked Transactions	0	5,075,000
Principal repayments of Agency Securities	59,701,000	78,096,000
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	19,968,000	10,889,000
Proceeds from sales of Agency Securities	500,852,000	927,361,000
Increase in cash collateral posted to/by counterparties	(22,534,000)	(33,694,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	332,052,000	(253,020,000)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses	7,000	0
Proceeds from repurchase agreements	4,614,455,000	5,822,290,000
Principal repayments on repurchase agreements	(4,956,288,000)	(5,570,695,000)
Common stock dividends paid	(10,759,000)	(16,195,000)
Common stock repurchased	(612,000)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(353,197,000)	235,400,000
Net decrease in cash	(9,611,000)	(4,029,000)
Cash - beginning of period	29,882,000	41,524,000
Cash - end of period	20,271,000	37,495,000
Supplemental Disclosure:
Cash paid during the period for interest	13,818,000	14,100,000
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Receivable for unsettled sales	0	102,163,000
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale Agency Securities	2,170,000	11,044,000
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	$ 2,532,000	$ 7,280,000

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Agency securities pledged	$ 641,073	$ 1,071,298
Non-agency securities pledged	$ 246,298	$ 158,931
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars 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)	11,924,000	11,985,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	11,924,000	11,985,000
Linked Transactions
Linked transactions pledged assets		$ 8,940

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Derivatives

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

Derivatives

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 also utilize forward contracts for the purchase or sale of TBA Agency Securities.

We have agreements with our derivative counterparties that provide for the posting of collateral based on the fair values of our interest rate swap contracts, swaptions and TBA Agency Securities. 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 in the fixed leg and interest rate index on the floating leg.

TBA Agency Securities are forward contracts for the purchase ("long position") or sale ("short position") of Agency Securities at a predetermined price, face amount, issuer, coupon and stated maturity on an agreed-upon future date. The specific Agency Securities delivered into the contract upon the settlement date, published each month by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, are not known at the time of the transaction. We may enter into TBA Agency Securities as a means of hedging against short-term changes in interest rates. We may also enter into TBA Agency Securities as a means of acquiring or disposing of Agency Securities and we may from time to time utilize TBA dollar roll transactions to finance Agency Security purchases.

We estimate the fair value of TBA Agency Securities based on similar methods used to value our Agency Securities.

 The following tables present information about our derivatives on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

September 30, 2015

Derivative Type	Remaining / Underlying Term	Weighted Average Remaining Swap / Option Term (Months)	Weighted Average Rate		Notional Amount (2)		Asset Fair Value (1)		Liability Fair Value (1)
Interest rate swap contracts	25-36 Months	28	0.73	%	$	100,000	$	—	$	(624	)
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	49	1.59	%	60,000		—		(2,251		)
Interest rate swap contracts	61-72 Months	69	1.95	%	100,000		—		(2,538		)
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	92	2.05	%	76,250		—		(3,389		)
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	97	2.04	%	80,000		—		(1,992		)
Interest rate swap contracts	121-132 Months	126	2.07	%	200,000		—		(3,570		)
TBA Agency Securities	—	—	—		65,000		627		—
Total or Weighted Average					$	681,250	$	627	$	(14,364	)

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

(2) Notional amount includes $300,000 of forward starting interest rate swap contracts which become effective within 9 months.

December 31, 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	25-36 Months	34	0.55	%	$	50,000	$	611	$	—
Interest rate swap contracts	37-48 Months	41	0.92	%	50,000		241		—
Interest rate swap contracts	49-60 Months	58	1.59	%	60,000		—		(306		)
Interest rate swap contracts	85-96 Months	93	1.50	%	175,000		4,178		—
Interest rate swap contracts	97-108 Months	100	1.91	%	526,250		2,291		(2,297		)
Total or Weighted Average		89	1.67	%	$	861,250	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)

(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 or hold cash collateral based upon the net underlying market value of our open positions with the counterparty.

The following tables present information about our derivatives 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 condensed consolidated 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 at September 30, 2015.

September 30, 2015			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Held		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	(14,364	)	$	22,867	$	8,503
TBA Agency Securities	627		—			—		627
Totals	$	627	$	(14,364	)	$	22,867	$	9,130

September 30, 2015				Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Posted		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(14,364	)	$	14,364	$	—	$	—
TBA Agency Securities	—			—		—		—
Totals	$	(14,364	)	$	14,364	$	—	$	—

The following tables present information about our derivatives 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 condensed consolidated 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 at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 2014			Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Held		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)	$	333	$	5,051
Totals	$	7,321	$	(2,603	)	$	333	$	5,051

December 31, 2014				Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Posted		Net Amount
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,603	)	$	2,603	$	—	$	—
Totals	$	(2,603	)	$	2,603	$	—	$	—

We apply trade date accounting. We did not have unsettled purchases or sales of derivatives atSeptember 30, 2015 orDecember 31, 2014.

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 quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

		Income (Loss) Recognized
		For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives	Location on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Interest rate swap contracts:
Realized gain	Realized loss on derivatives	$	(57	)	$	—		$	439		$	—
Interest income	Realized loss on derivatives	143			265			552			768
Interest expense	Realized loss on derivatives	(1,257		)	(3,396		)	(5,530		)	(10,102		)
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(19,717		)	1,456			(22,429		)	(27,555		)
		$	(20,888	)	$	(1,675	)	$	(26,968	)	$	(36,889	)
Interest rate swaptions:
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—			(163		)	—			(6,884		)
		$	—		$	(163	)	$	—		$	(6,884	)
TBA Agency Securities:
Realized gain	Realized loss on derivatives	468			—			468			—
Changes in fair value	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	792			—			626			—
		$	1,260		$	—		$	1,094		$	—
Totals		$	(19,628	)	$	(1,838	)	$	(25,874	)	$	(43,773	)

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Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Nov. 05, 2015
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	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus (Q1,Q2,Q3,FY)	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		11,924,443

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Management Agreement with ACM

We are externally managed by ACM pursuant to a management agreement (as amended from time to time, the “Management Agreement”). See also Note 16, "Related Party Transactions." The Management Agreement entitles ACM 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 $1.0 billion plus (b) 1.0% of gross equity raised in excess of $1.0 billion. Gross equity raised was $238,877 at September 30, 2015. 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. ACM is entitled to receive a termination fee from us under certain circumstances. The ACM 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.

ACM 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 ACM 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 at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Interest Income:
Agency Securities, net of amortization of premium		$ 4,626	$ 7,246	$ 15,102	$ 23,722
Non-Agency Securities, including discount accretion		3,389	2,478	9,106	7,190
Total Interest Income		8,015	9,724	24,208	30,912
Interest expense		(1,749)	(1,698)	(4,710)	(4,997)
Net Interest Income		6,266	8,026	19,498	25,915
Other Income (Loss):
Realized gain (loss) on sale of Agency Securities (reclassified from Other comprehensive income (loss))		797	(845)	5,065	7,931
Gain (loss) on Non-Agency Securities		(2,127)	1,571	1,149	2,692
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions		0	1,145	0	8,604
Subtotal		(1,330)	1,871	6,214	19,227
Realized loss on derivatives	[1]	(703)	(3,131)	(4,071)	(9,334)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives		(18,925)	1,293	(21,803)	(34,439)
Subtotal		(19,628)	(1,838)	(25,874)	(43,773)
Total Other Income (Loss)		(20,958)	33	(19,660)	(24,546)
Expenses:
Management fee		899	914	2,700	2,742
Professional fees		410	136	1,102	1,300
Insurance		101	112	298	333
Board compensation		179	179	536	536
Other		247	146	688	525
Total Expenses		1,836	1,487	5,324	5,436
Net Income (Loss)		$ (16,528)	$ 6,572	$ (5,486)	$ (4,067)
Net income (loss) per common share (in usd per share)		$ (1.39)	$ 0.55	$ (0.46)	$ (0.34)
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)		$ 0.27	$ 0.45	$ 0.90	$ 1.35
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)		11,917	11,999	11,953	11,996

[1] Interest expense related to our interest rate swap contracts is recorded in realized loss on derivatives on the 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, 2015

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 Accounting Standards Codification 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 pricing indications from up to three dealers who make markets in similar Agency Securities. 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 pricing indications 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 pricing indications 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 and classify it as a Level 3 security. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all of our Non-Agency Security fair values are calculated in this manner and therefore were classified as Level 3.

Linked Transactions - Through December 31, 2014, the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions were valued using similar techniques to those used for our other Non-Agency Securities. The value of the underlying Non-Agency Security was then netted against the carrying amount (which approximated fair value) of the repurchase agreement at the valuation date. The fair value of Linked Transactions also included accrued interest receivable on the Non-Agency Security and accrued interest payable on the underlying repurchase agreement. Our Linked Transactions were classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2014.

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. 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 information provided by third party pricing services that may incorporate current interest rate curves, forward interest rate curves and market spreads to interest rate curves. We estimate the fair value of TBA Agency Securities based on similar methods used to value our Agency Securities. Management compares pricing information received to dealer quotes to ensure that the current market conditions are properly reflected. The fair values of our interest rate swap contracts, our interest rate swaptions and TBA Agency Securities are classified as Level 2.

The following tables provide a summary of our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable  Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)		Balance, September 30, 2015
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	643,191	$	—	$	643,191
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	246,370	$	246,370
Derivatives	$	—	$	627	$	—	$	627
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	$	—	$	14,364	$	—	$	14,364

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels of the fair value hierarchy during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable  Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)		Balance, December 31, 2014
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	1,075,521	$	—	$	1,075,521
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	158,931	$	158,931
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	2,532	$	2,532
Derivatives	$	—	$	7,321	$	—	$	7,321
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	$	—	$	2,603	$	—	$	2,603

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2014.

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				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	$	20,271	$	20,271	$	20,271	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	22,867	$	22,867	$	—	$	22,867	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	1,667	$	1,667	$	—	$	1,667	$	—
Financial Liabilities:									—
Repurchase agreements	$	798,938	$	798,938	$	—	$	798,938	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	551	$	551	$	—	$	551	$	—

	December 31, 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	$	29,882	$	29,882	$	29,882	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	3,209	$	3,209	$	—	$	3,209	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,792	$	2,792	$	—	$	2,792	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	1,134,387	$	1,134,387	$	—	$	1,134,387	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	2,876	$	2,876	$	—	$	2,876	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	696	$	696	$	—	$	696	$	—

The following tables provide a summary of the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Non-Agency Securities	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Balance, beginning of period	$	158,931		$	143,399
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities, at cost	97,027			32,397
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	(19,968		)	(15,494		)
Proceeds from the sale of Non-Agency Securities	—			(9,757		)
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	1,149			559
Linked Transactions value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	2,532			7,281
Linked Transactions liabilities recognized	6,407			—
Discount accretion	292			546
Balance, end of period	$	246,370		$	158,931
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	$	1,149		$	559

Linked Transactions	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Balance, beginning of period	$	2,532		$	16,322
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	(2,532		)	(7,281		)
Cash receipts on Linked Transactions	—			(16,839		)
Unrealized net gain and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	—			10,330
Balance, end of period	$	—		$	2,532
Gain on Linked Transactions	$	—		$	10,330

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 though December 31, 2014) 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 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions), respectively. See Note 8, "Linked Transaction" for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014.

September 30, 2015

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	16.12	%	68.10	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	37.84	%	66.70	%
Discount rate	3.50	%	4.87	%	5.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	16.47	%	55.80	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	0.60	%	8.26	%	23.50	%

December 31, 2014

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	14.98	%	47.89	%
Loss severity (life)	18.80	%	57.15	%	100.00	%
Discount rate	4.60	%	5.44	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	13.51	%	46.30	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	5.20	%	9.02	%	15.50	%

The tables above include the effects of the structural elements of our Non-Agency Securities (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions though December 31, 2014), such as subordination, over collateralization or insurance. 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 for the life of the security. 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, 2015

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). This amendment to the accounting standards changed the accounting for repurchase financing transactions, that is, a transfer of a financial asset financed by a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty. In 2014, certain of these transactions were combined and accounted for as a forward contract and are reported as "Linked Transactions" on our balance sheet. Under the amendment, these arrangements are no longer presented as Linked Transactions on our condensed consolidated balance sheet but are instead accounted for from inception 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 were effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2015, early adoption was prohibited. In 2014, we continued to account for Linked Transactions and Non-Agency Securities all on a fair value basis. Accordingly, the adoption of this amendment had no effect on our results of operations or our accumulated deficit.

The amendment also requires certain additional disclosures about repurchase agreements beginning with the second quarter 2015 condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 9, “Repurchase Agreements.”

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

We are externally managed by ACM pursuant to the Management Agreement. All of our executive officers are also employees of ACM. ACM manages our day-to-day operations, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. The Management Agreement runs through 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, ACM is responsible for costs incident to the performance of its duties, such as compensation of its employees and various overhead expenses. ACM 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 $899 and $2,700 in management fees for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, respectively. For the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we incurred $914 and $2,742 in management fees, respectively.

We are required to take actions as may be reasonably required to enable ACM to carry out its duties and obligations. We are also responsible for any costs and expenses that ACM 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 endedSeptember 30, 2015, we reimbursed ACM $50 and $164, respectively, for expenses incurred on our behalf. For the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we reimbursed ACM $67 and $247, respectively, for expenses incurred on our behalf.

Pursuant to the sub-management agreement, Staton Bell Blank Check LLC ("SBBC") provides the following services to support ACM's performance of services to us under the Management Agreement, in each case upon reasonable request by ACM: (i) serving as a consultant to ACM with respect to the periodic review of our investment guidelines; (ii) identifying for ACM potential new lines of business and investment opportunities for us; (iii) identifying for and advising ACM with respect to selection of independent contractors that provide investment banking, securities brokerage, mortgage brokerage and other financial services, due diligence services, underwriting review services, legal and accounting services, and all other services as may be required relating to our investments; (iv) advising ACM with respect to our stockholder and public relations matters; (v) advising and assisting ACM with respect to our capital structure and capital raising; and (vi) advising ACM on negotiating agreements relating to programs established by the U.S. Government. In exchange for such services, ACM pays SBBC a monthly retainer of $115 and a sub-management fee of 25% of the net management fee earned by ACM under the Management Agreement. The sub-management agreement continues in effect until it is terminated in accordance with its terms. SBBC is also the sub-manager of ARMOUR and provides ACM the services described above in connection with ACM's management of ARMOUR. In connection with the Conversion, SBBC became substantially wholly owned by ACM, effective January 1, 2015.

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Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Incentive Plan

Our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (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”) to eligible individuals. The maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for the grant of awards under the Plan 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). 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.

At September 30, 2015, there were 358 shares reserved for award 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 cash, common stock, or a combination of common stock and cash at the option of the director. The number of shares issued each quarter is determined by dividing the chosen U.S. 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, 2015

Linked Transactions Disclosure [Abstract]

Linked Transactions

Linked Transactions

Through December 31, 2014, our Linked Transactions were 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 reflected the value of the underlying Non-Agency MBS, linked repurchase agreement borrowings and accrued interest receivable and payable on such instruments. For the year ended December 31, 2014, our Linked Transactions were not designated as hedging instruments and, as a result, the change in the fair value and net interest income from Linked Transactions were reported in other income on our consolidated statements of operations. See Note 4, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements."

The following table presents information about our Non-Agency Securities and repurchase agreements underlying our Linked Transactions at December 31, 2014. Our Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions represented approximately 0.72% of our overall investment in MBS at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 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	$	676	1.51	%	Prime	$	—	$	—	$	—	0.00	%
31 days to 60 days	—		0.00	%	Alt-A	8,940		8,854		12,199		6.22	%
61 days to 90 days	5,708		2.01	%	Total	$	8,940	$	8,854	$	12,199	6.22	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%
Total	$	6,384	1.95	%

Not included in the tables above is $24 of accrued interest payable from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The following table presents certain information about the components of the unrealized net gains and net interest income from Linked Transactions included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

	For the Quarters Ended					For the Nine Months Ended
Unrealized Net Gain and Net Interest Income from Linked Transactions	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Interest income attributable to MBS underlying Linked Transactions	$	—	$	1,182		$	—	4,051
Interest expense attributable to linked repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions	—		(229		)	—		(680		)
Change in fair value of Linked Transactions included in earnings	—		192			—		5,233
Unrealized net gain and net interest income from Linked Transactions	$	—	$	1,145		$	—	$	8,604

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Derivatives - Location and Information of Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized loss on derivatives	[1]	$ (703)	$ (3,131)	$ (4,071)	$ (9,334)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives		(18,925)	1,293	(21,803)	(34,439)
Total		(19,628)	(1,838)	(25,874)	(43,773)
Interest rate swap contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total		(20,888)	(1,675)	(26,968)	(36,889)
Interest rate swap contracts | Realized loss on derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized loss on derivatives		(57)	0	439	0
Interest income		143	265	552	768
Interest expense		(1,257)	(3,396)	(5,530)	(10,102)
Interest rate swap contracts | Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives		(19,717)	1,456	(22,429)	(27,555)
Interest rate swaptions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total		0	(163)	0	(6,884)
Interest rate swaptions | Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives		0	(163)	0	(6,884)
TBA Agency Securities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total		1,260	0	1,094	0
TBA Agency Securities | Realized loss on derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized loss on derivatives		468	0	468	0
TBA Agency Securities | Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives		$ 792	$ 0	$ 626	$ 0

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

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Agency Securities, Available for Sale

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

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 reported as part of the statements of comprehensive income. At September 30, 2015, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 72.30% of our MBS portfolio. At December 31, 2014, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 87.13% of our MBS portfolio and 86.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014).

We evaluated our Agency Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, to determine whether there was an other than temporary impairment. All of our Agency Securities are issued and guaranteed by GSEs. The GSEs have a long term credit rating of AA+. At 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. As a result of this evaluation, no other than temporary impairment was recognized for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, because we determined that we 1) did not have the intent to sell the Agency Securities in an unrealized loss position, 2) did not believe it more likely than not that we were required to sell the securities before recovery (for example, because of liquidity requirements or contractual obligations), and/or (3) determined that a credit loss did not exist.

 At September 30, 2015, 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, 2015 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities are fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.27% at September 30, 2015.

September 30, 2015

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	154,672	$	—		$	3,248	$	157,920	24.55	%
10 Year Fixed	2,194		—			28		2,222		0.35
15 Year Fixed	328,945		—			4,324		333,269		51.81
20 Year Fixed	26,463		(476		)	—		25,987		4.04
Total Fannie Mae	$	512,274	$	(476	)	$	7,600	$	519,398	80.75	%
Freddie Mac
30 Year Fixed	125,209		(1,416		)	$	—	123,793		19.25
Total Freddie Mac	$	125,209	$	(1,416	)	$	—	$	123,793	19.25	%
Total Agency Securities	$	637,483	$	(1,892	)	$	7,600	$	643,191	100.00	%

At December 31, 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 December 31, 2014 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities were fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.25% at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 2014

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	230,799	$	—		$	2,903	$	233,702	21.73	%
15 Year Fixed	790,238		(26		)	6,031		796,243		74.03
20 Year Fixed	45,881		(652		)	347		45,576		4.24
Total Fannie Mae	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
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	339,544		335,233		702,485		697,385
Greater than or equal to five years	303,647		302,250		373,036		369,533
Total Agency Securities	$	643,191	$	637,483	$	1,075,521	$	1,066,918

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	123,793	$	(1,416	)	$	25,987	$	(476	)	$	149,780	$	(1,892	)
December 31, 2014	$	58,363	$	(26	)	$	27,640	$	(652	)	$	86,003	$	(678	)

During the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we sold $71,057 and $500,852 of Agency Securities, resulting in realized gains of $797 and $5,065, respectively. During the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we sold $288,572 and $1,032,219 of Agency Securities, resulting in a realized (loss) gain of $(845) and $7,931. Sales of Agency Securities are done to reposition our securities portfolio and to reach our target level of liquidity.

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 condensed consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

As the result of the adoption of ASU No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860), effective January 1, 2015, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $8,940 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with the recognition of related repurchase agreement borrowings and accrued interest payable of $6,408.

At September 30, 2015, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 27.70% of our MBS portfolio.

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2015	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	38,583	$	36,519	$	42,782	5.32	%
Prime Hybrid	14,497		13,042		16,806		2.33	%
Prime Floater	33,811		33,766		34,750		4.37	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,564		71,171		91,123		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	7,474		6,987		8,656		2.63	%
Non-Performing	76,441		76,846		77,002		3.44	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	271,119	4.51	%

At December 31, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 12.87% of our MBS portfolio and 13.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, "Linked Transactions" for additional discussion of Linked Transactions).

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at December 31, 2014 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	41,288	$	40,894	$	47,806	5.43	%
Prime Hybrid	15,592		13,982		18,565		2.29	%
Prime Floater	18,625		19,380		19,750		4.22	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,072		70,986		88,965		5.99	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,354		7,972		9,998		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	158,931	$	153,214	$	185,084	5.09	%

Prime/Alt-A Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The non-performing Non-Agency Securities represent new securitizations to provide senior financing for a portion of the sponsor's existing non-performing loan portfolio.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	11,480	$	11,529	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	67,272		67,615		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	18,725		17,688		20,045		19,866
Greater than or equal to five years	148,893		141,499		138,886		133,348
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	158,931	$	153,214

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	89,174	$	(456	)	$	4,406	$	(220	)	$	93,580	$	(676	)
December 31, 2014	$	19,166	$	(1,029	)	$	5,893	$	(296	)	$	25,059	$	(1,325	)

Our Non-Agency Securities are subject to risk of loss with regard to principal and interest payments and at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 approximately $50,000 of U.S. Treasury Securities or cash for two years (declining to $30,000 for a third year) in exchange for certain of our Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2015, our repurchase agreement balance on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes borrowing against these U.S. Treasury Securities pledged to us under this agreement.

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

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 reported as part of the statements of comprehensive income. At September 30, 2015, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 72.30% of our MBS portfolio. At December 31, 2014, investments in Agency Securities accounted for 87.13% of our MBS portfolio and 86.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014).

We evaluated our Agency Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, to determine whether there was an other than temporary impairment. All of our Agency Securities are issued and guaranteed by GSEs. The GSEs have a long term credit rating of AA+. At 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. As a result of this evaluation, no other than temporary impairment was recognized for the quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, because we determined that we 1) did not have the intent to sell the Agency Securities in an unrealized loss position, 2) did not believe it more likely than not that we were required to sell the securities before recovery (for example, because of liquidity requirements or contractual obligations), and/or (3) determined that a credit loss did not exist.

 At September 30, 2015, 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, 2015 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities are fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.27% at September 30, 2015.

September 30, 2015

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	154,672	$	—		$	3,248	$	157,920	24.55	%
10 Year Fixed	2,194		—			28		2,222		0.35
15 Year Fixed	328,945		—			4,324		333,269		51.81
20 Year Fixed	26,463		(476		)	—		25,987		4.04
Total Fannie Mae	$	512,274	$	(476	)	$	7,600	$	519,398	80.75	%
Freddie Mac
30 Year Fixed	125,209		(1,416		)	$	—	123,793		19.25
Total Freddie Mac	$	125,209	$	(1,416	)	$	—	$	123,793	19.25	%
Total Agency Securities	$	637,483	$	(1,892	)	$	7,600	$	643,191	100.00	%

At December 31, 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 December 31, 2014 are also presented below. All of our Agency Securities were fixed rate securities with a weighted average coupon of 3.25% at December 31, 2014.

December 31, 2014

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Loss			Gross Unrealized Gain		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Fannie Mae
Multi-Family MBS	$	230,799	$	—		$	2,903	$	233,702	21.73	%
15 Year Fixed	790,238		(26		)	6,031		796,243		74.03
20 Year Fixed	45,881		(652		)	347		45,576		4.24
Total Fannie Mae	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521	100.00	%
Total Agency Securities	$	1,066,918	$	(678	)	$	9,281	$	1,075,521

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
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	339,544		335,233		702,485		697,385
Greater than or equal to five years	303,647		302,250		373,036		369,533
Total Agency Securities	$	643,191	$	637,483	$	1,075,521	$	1,066,918

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	123,793	$	(1,416	)	$	25,987	$	(476	)	$	149,780	$	(1,892	)
December 31, 2014	$	58,363	$	(26	)	$	27,640	$	(652	)	$	86,003	$	(678	)

During the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we sold $71,057 and $500,852 of Agency Securities, resulting in realized gains of $797 and $5,065, respectively. During the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014, we sold $288,572 and $1,032,219 of Agency Securities, resulting in a realized (loss) gain of $(845) and $7,931. Sales of Agency Securities are done to reposition our securities portfolio and to reach our target level of liquidity.

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 condensed consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

As the result of the adoption of ASU No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860), effective January 1, 2015, we completed the purchase of Non-Agency Securities with a fair value of $8,940 that were previously treated as Linked Transactions with the recognition of related repurchase agreement borrowings and accrued interest payable of $6,408.

At September 30, 2015, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 27.70% of our MBS portfolio.

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
September 30, 2015	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	38,583	$	36,519	$	42,782	5.32	%
Prime Hybrid	14,497		13,042		16,806		2.33	%
Prime Floater	33,811		33,766		34,750		4.37	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,564		71,171		91,123		5.86	%
Alt-A Hybrid	7,474		6,987		8,656		2.63	%
Non-Performing	76,441		76,846		77,002		3.44	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	271,119	4.51	%

At December 31, 2014, investments in Non-Agency Securities accounted for 12.87% of our MBS portfolio and 13.50% of our total MBS portfolio inclusive of the Non-Agency Securities underlying our Linked Transactions (see Note 8, "Linked Transactions" for additional discussion of Linked Transactions).

The components of the carrying value of our Non-Agency Securities at December 31, 2014 are presented in the table below. 

	Non-Agency Securities
December 31, 2014	Fair Value		Amortized  Cost		Principal Amount		Weighted Average Coupon
Prime Fixed	$	41,288	$	40,894	$	47,806	5.43	%
Prime Hybrid	15,592		13,982		18,565		2.29	%
Prime Floater	18,625		19,380		19,750		4.22	%
Alt-A Fixed	75,072		70,986		88,965		5.99	%
Alt-A Hybrid	8,354		7,972		9,998		2.50	%
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	158,931	$	153,214	$	185,084	5.09	%

Prime/Alt-A Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The non-performing Non-Agency Securities represent new securitizations to provide senior financing for a portion of the sponsor's existing non-performing loan portfolio.

The following table summarizes the weighted average lives of our Non-Agency Securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Weighted Average Life of all Non-Agency Securities	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$	11,480	$	11,529	$	—	$	—
Greater than or equal to one year and less than three years	67,272		67,615		—		—
Greater than or equal to three years and less than five years	18,725		17,688		20,045		19,866
Greater than or equal to five years	148,893		141,499		138,886		133,348
Total Non-Agency Securities	$	246,370	$	238,331	$	158,931	$	153,214

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	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, 2015	$	89,174	$	(456	)	$	4,406	$	(220	)	$	93,580	$	(676	)
December 31, 2014	$	19,166	$	(1,029	)	$	5,893	$	(296	)	$	25,059	$	(1,325	)

Our Non-Agency Securities are subject to risk of loss with regard to principal and interest payments and at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 approximately $50,000 of U.S. Treasury Securities or cash for two years (declining to $30,000 for a third year) in exchange for certain of our Non-Agency Securities. At September 30, 2015, our repurchase agreement balance on our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes borrowing against these U.S. Treasury Securities pledged to us under this agreement.

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Repurchase Agreements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]

Repurchase Agreements

Repurchase Agreements

At September 30, 2015, we had MRAs with 29 counterparties and had $798,938 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties. At December 31, 2014, we had MRAs with 30 counterparties and had $1,134,387 in outstanding borrowings with 20 of those counterparties. See Note 8, “Linked Transactions” for additional discussion of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014.

The following tables represent the contractual repricing and other information regarding our repurchase agreements to finance our MBS purchases at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. No amounts below are subject to offsetting.

September 30, 2015	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	608,988	0.47	%	27	4.95	%
Non-Agency Securities	144,869		1.86	%	56	22.22	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	45,081		0.2	%	3	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	798,938	0.71	%	31	9.38	%

(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, 2014	Repurchase Agreements		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		Weighted Average Maturity in days	Haircut for Repurchase Agreements (1)
Agency Securities	$	1,020,916	0.37	%	39	4.87	%
Non-Agency Securities	70,697		1.74	%	43	25.44	%
U.S. Treasury Securities	42,774		0.19	%	2	0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	1,134,387	0.45	%	38	7.56	%

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

Our repurchase agreements require that we maintain adequate pledged collateral. 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. We manage this risk by maintaining an adequate balance of available cash and unpledged securities. 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. 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 also may receive cash or securities as collateral from our derivative counterparties which we may use as additional collateral for repurchase agreements. Certain interest rate swap contracts provide for cross collateralization and cross default with repurchase agreements and other contracts with the same counterparty.

Maturing or Repricing	September 30, 2015		Weighted Average Contractual Rate		December 31,  2014		Weighted Average Contractual Rate
Within 30 days	$	546,429	0.55	%	$	522,855	0.44	%
31 days to 60 days	113,531		0.91	%	289,819		0.41	%
61 days to 90 days	138,978		1.16	%	321,713		0.49	%
Greater than 90 days	—		0.00	%	—		0.00	%
Total or Weighted Average	$	798,938	0.71	%	$	1,134,387	0.45	%

At September 30, 2015, 7 repurchase agreement counterparties individually accounted for between 5% and 10% of our aggregate borrowings. In total, these counterparties accounted for approximately 69.84% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2015. At December 31, 2014, we had 9 repurchase counterparties that individually accounted for 5% or greater or our aggregate borrowings. In total these counterparties accounted for approximately 68.89% of our repurchase agreement borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2014.

The table below represents information about repurchase agreement counterparties where the amount at risk individually accounted for 5% or greater of our stockholders' equity at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

		September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days		Amount at Risk		Weighted Average Maturity of Repurchase Agreements in days
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.	(2)	$	3,917	12		$	7,289	14
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch	(2)	5,708		31		7,238		42
Credit Suisse First Boston (1)		17,006		72	(2)	2,729		67
Royal Bank of Canada Bank		10,066		51		11,018		42
UBS AG (1)		17,677		342		19,194		615
Wells Fargo Securities		6,189		28	(2)	3,501		20
Total		$	60,563			$	50,969

(1) Amount at risk exceeds 10% of stockholders' equity.

(2) Amounts less than 5%.

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Stockholders' Equity - Equity Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 09, 2015	Sep. 28, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares reinvested		1
Net Proceeds		$ 7	$ 7
Number of shares repurchased	81
Per share price repurchased	$ 7.57
Net Cost			$ 612
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized (in shares)			1,358
Weighted Average
Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Per share price reinvested		$ 7.73

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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Estimated REIT Taxable Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
GAAP Net Income (loss)	$ (16,528)	$ 6,572	$ (5,486)	$ (4,067)
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions for 2014	2,049	(1,533)	(1,171)	(7,232)
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	(797)	845	(5,065)	(7,931)
Amortization of deferred hedging gains (costs)	(273)	148	(714)	439
Net premium amortization differences	0	0	0	(809)
Changes in interest rate contracts	18,515	(1,293)	20,896	34,439
Other	0	(73)	2	(78)
Estimated taxable income	$ 2,966	$ 4,666	$ 8,462	$ 14,761

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Stockholders' Equity - Dividend Transactions (Details) - USD ($)																			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2015	Sep. 15, 2015	Aug. 27, 2015	Aug. 17, 2015	Jul. 27, 2015	Jul. 15, 2015	Jun. 29, 2015	Jun. 15, 2015	May. 27, 2015	May. 15, 2015	Apr. 27, 2015	Apr. 15, 2015	Mar. 27, 2015	Mar. 13, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 13, 2015	Jan. 27, 2015	Jan. 15, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.12		$ 0.12		$ 0.12	$ 0.27	$ 0.45	$ 0.90	$ 1.35
Rate Per Common Share	$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.12		$ 0.12		$ 0.12
Aggregate amount paid to holders of record (in Dollars)	$ 1,072,500		$ 1,072,500		$ 1,072,500		$ 1,072,000		$ 1,075,700		$ 1,079,200		$ 1,438,200		$ 1,438,200		$ 1,438,200				$ 10,759,000	$ 16,195,000

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Income Taxes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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 quarters and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

	For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
GAAP Net Income (loss)	$	(16,528	)	$	6,572		$	(5,486	)	$	(4,067	)
Book to tax differences:
Net book to tax differences on Non-Agency Securities and Linked Transactions for 2014	2,049			(1,533		)	(1,171		)	(7,232		)
(Gain) loss on sale of Agency Securities	(797		)	845			(5,065		)	(7,931		)
Amortization of deferred hedging gains (costs)	(273		)	148			(714		)	439
Net premium amortization differences	—			—			—			(809		)
Changes in interest rate contracts	18,515			(1,293		)	20,896			34,439
Other	—			(73		)	2			(78		)
Estimated taxable income	$	2,966		$	4,666		$	8,462		$	14,761

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Linked Transactions - Non-Agency Securities and Repurchase Agreements Underlying Linked Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Balance	$ 798,938	$ 1,134,387
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.71%	0.45%
Fair Value	$ 246,370	$ 158,931
Amortized Cost	238,331	153,214
Par/Current Face	$ 271,119	$ 185,084
Weighted Average Coupon Rate	4.51%	5.09%
Within 30 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.55%	0.44%
31 days to 60 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.91%	0.41%
61 days to 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.16%	0.49%
Greater than 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.00%	0.00%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Balance		$ 6,384
Weighted Average Interest Rate		1.95%
Fair Value		$ 8,940
Amortized Cost		8,854
Par/Current Face		$ 12,199
Weighted Average Coupon Rate		6.22%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts | Within 30 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Balance		$ 676
Weighted Average Interest Rate		1.51%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts | 31 days to 60 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Balance		$ 0
Weighted Average Interest Rate		0.00%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts | 61 days to 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Balance		$ 5,708
Weighted Average Interest Rate		2.01%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts | Greater than 90 days
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Balance		$ 0
Weighted Average Interest Rate		0.00%
Prime | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Fair Value		$ 0
Amortized Cost		0
Par/Current Face		$ 0
Weighted Average Coupon Rate		0.00%
Alt-A | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Linked Transactions, Forward Contracts
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Line Items]
Fair Value		$ 8,940
Amortized Cost		8,854
Par/Current Face		$ 12,199
Weighted Average Coupon Rate		6.22%

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Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

GAAP requires earnings per share to be computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period presented, calculated on a daily basis. Net loss per common share was $(1.39) and $(0.46) based on weighted average shares outstanding of 11,917 and 11,953, respectively, for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015. Net income (loss) per common share was $0.55 and $(0.34) based on weighted average shares outstanding of 11,999 and 11,996, respectively, for the quarter and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2014.

To date, we have not issued any dilutive securities.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

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 normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. 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, 2014.

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 condensed consolidated financial statements include the valuation of MBS (as described below) and derivative instruments.

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 To/By Counterparties

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 and our Agency Securities purchased or sold on a to-be-announced basis ("TBA Agency Securities").

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, in 2014, if on the purchase settlement date, a repurchase agreement was used to finance the purchase of an MBS with the same counterparty and such transaction was determined to be linked, then the MBS and linked repurchase borrowing were reported on the same settlement date as Linked Transactions (see below).

Agency Securities, Available For Sale

Agency Securities, Available For Sale

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 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

Non-Agency Securities, Trading

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 multiplied by 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 and Obligations to Return Securities Received as Collateral, at Fair Value

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 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 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

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. These transactions include interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions. We also utilize forward contracts for the purchase or sale of TBA Agency Securities. We account for TBA Agency Securities as derivative instruments if it is reasonably possible that we will not take or make physical delivery of the Agency Security upon settlement of the contract. We account for TBA dollar roll transactions as a series of derivative transactions.

We may also purchase and sell TBA Agency Securities as a means of investing in and financing Agency Securities (thereby increasing our "at risk" leverage) or as a means of disposing of or reducing our exposure to Agency Securities (thereby reducing our "at risk" leverage). Pursuant to TBA Agency Securities, we agree to purchase or sell, for future delivery, Agency Securities with certain principal and interest terms and certain types of collateral, but the particular Agency Securities to be delivered are not identified until shortly before the TBA settlement date. We may also choose, prior to settlement, to move the settlement of these securities out to a later date by entering into an offsetting short or long position (referred to as a "pair off"), net settling the paired off positions for cash, and simultaneously purchasing or selling a similar TBA Agency Security for a later settlement date. This transaction is commonly referred to as a "dollar roll." When it is reasonably possible that we will pair off a TBA Agency Security, we account for that contract as a derivative.

Linked Transactions

Linked Transactions

Through December 31, 2014, the initial purchase of Non-Agency Securities and the related contemporaneous repurchase financing of such MBS with the same counterparty were considered part of the same arrangement, or a “Linked Transaction,” when certain criteria were 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, Common Stock, and Common Stock Repurchased

Preferred Stock

At September 30, 2015, 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, 2015, 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 11,924 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and 11,985 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014.

Common Stock Repurchased

On March 5, 2014, our Board increased the authorization under the Repurchase Program to 3,000 shares of our common stock outstanding (the “Repurchase Program”). 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. During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we repurchased 81 shares of our common stock under the Repurchase Program for an aggregate of $612. At September 30, 2015, there were 1,358 authorized shares remaining under our Repurchase Program.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Security purchase and sale transactions, including purchase of TBA Agency Securities, are recorded on the trade date to the extent it is probable that we will take or make timely physical delivery of the related securities. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities are included in income and are determined using the specific identification method. Interest income is earned and recognized on Agency Securities based on their unpaid principal amounts and their contractual terms. Recognition of interest income commences on the settlement date of the purchase transaction and continues through the settlement date of the sale transaction. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of Multi-Family MBS, which are generally not subject to prepayment, are amortized or accreted into interest income over the contractual lives of the securities using a level yield method. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of other 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.

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). This amendment to the accounting standards changed the accounting for repurchase financing transactions, that is, a transfer of a financial asset financed by a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty. In 2014, certain of these transactions were combined and accounted for as a forward contract and are reported as "Linked Transactions" on our balance sheet. Under the amendment, these arrangements are no longer presented as Linked Transactions on our condensed consolidated balance sheet but are instead accounted for from inception 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 were effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2015, early adoption was prohibited. In 2014, we continued to account for Linked Transactions and Non-Agency Securities all on a fair value basis. Accordingly, the adoption of this amendment had no effect on our results of operations or our accumulated deficit.

The amendment also requires certain additional disclosures about repurchase agreements beginning with the second quarter 2015 condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 9, “Repurchase Agreements.

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Non-Agency Securities, Trading - Unrealized Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Non-Agency Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	$ 89,174	$ 19,166
12 Months or More	4,406	5,893
Total	93,580	25,059
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	(456)	(1,029)
12 Months or More	(220)	(296)
Total	$ (676)	$ (1,325)

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Range of Estimates of Cumulative Default and Loss Severities and Discount Rates (Details) - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Cumulative default	0.00%	0.00%
Loss severity (life)	0.00%	18.80%
Discount rate	3.50%	4.60%
Delinquency (life)	0.00%	0.00%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	0.60%	5.20%
Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Cumulative default	16.12%	14.98%
Loss severity (life)	37.84%	57.15%
Discount rate	4.87%	5.44%
Delinquency (life)	16.47%	13.51%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	8.26%	9.02%
Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Cumulative default	68.10%	47.89%
Loss severity (life)	66.70%	100.00%
Discount rate	5.50%	6.50%
Delinquency (life)	55.80%	46.30%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	23.50%	15.50%

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ (16,528)	$ 6,572	$ (5,486)	$ (4,067)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gain) loss on sale of available for sale Agency Securities	(797)	845	(5,065)	(7,931)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale Agency Securities	7,347	(8,551)	2,170	11,044
Other comprehensive income (loss)	6,550	(7,706)	(2,895)	3,113
Comprehensive Loss	$ (9,978)	$ (1,134)	$ (8,381)	$ (954)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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 and our Agency Securities purchased or sold on a to-be-announced basis ("TBA Agency Securities").

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, in 2014, if on the purchase settlement date, a repurchase agreement was used to finance the purchase of an MBS with the same counterparty and such transaction was determined to be linked, then the MBS and linked repurchase borrowing were reported on the same settlement date as Linked Transactions (see below).

Agency Securities, Available For Sale

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 multiplied by 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 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 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, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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. These transactions include interest rate swap contracts and interest rate swaptions. We also utilize forward contracts for the purchase or sale of TBA Agency Securities. We account for TBA Agency Securities as derivative instruments if it is reasonably possible that we will not take or make physical delivery of the Agency Security upon settlement of the contract. We account for TBA dollar roll transactions as a series of derivative transactions.

We may also purchase and sell TBA Agency Securities as a means of investing in and financing Agency Securities (thereby increasing our "at risk" leverage) or as a means of disposing of or reducing our exposure to Agency Securities (thereby reducing our "at risk" leverage). Pursuant to TBA Agency Securities, we agree to purchase or sell, for future delivery, Agency Securities with certain principal and interest terms and certain types of collateral, but the particular Agency Securities to be delivered are not identified until shortly before the TBA settlement date. We may also choose, prior to settlement, to move the settlement of these securities out to a later date by entering into an offsetting short or long position (referred to as a "pair off"), net settling the paired off positions for cash, and simultaneously purchasing or selling a similar TBA Agency Security for a later settlement date. This transaction is commonly referred to as a "dollar roll." When it is reasonably possible that we will pair off a TBA Agency Security, we account for that contract as a derivative.

Linked Transactions

Through December 31, 2014, the initial purchase of Non-Agency Securities and the related contemporaneous repurchase financing of such MBS with the same counterparty were considered part of the same arrangement, or a “Linked Transaction,” when certain criteria were 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. See Note 4, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements."

Preferred Stock

At September 30, 2015, 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, 2015, 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 11,924 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and 11,985 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014.

Common Stock Repurchased

On March 5, 2014, our Board increased the authorization under the Repurchase Program to 3,000 shares of our common stock outstanding (the “Repurchase Program”). 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. During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015, we repurchased 81 shares of our common stock under the Repurchase Program for an aggregate of $612. At September 30, 2015, there were 1,358 authorized shares remaining under our Repurchase Program.

Revenue Recognition

Security purchase and sale transactions, including purchase of TBA Agency Securities, are recorded on the trade date to the extent it is probable that we will take or make timely physical delivery of the related securities. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities are included in income and are determined using the specific identification method. Interest income is earned and recognized on Agency Securities based on their unpaid principal amounts and their contractual terms. Recognition of interest income commences on the settlement date of the purchase transaction and continues through the settlement date of the sale transaction. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of Multi-Family MBS, which are generally not subject to prepayment, are amortized or accreted into interest income over the contractual lives of the securities using a level yield method. Premiums and discounts associated with the purchase of other 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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Derivatives - Offsetting Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	$ 627	$ 7,321
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	(14,364)	(2,603)
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Net Cash Collateral Held	22,867	333
Net Amount	9,130	5,051
Interest rate swap contracts
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	7,321
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	(14,364)	(2,603)
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Net Cash Collateral Held	22,867	333
Net Amount	8,503	$ 5,051
TBA Agency Securities
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	627
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Net Cash Collateral Held	0
Net Amount	$ 627

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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)																				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2015	Sep. 28, 2015	Sep. 15, 2015	Aug. 27, 2015	Aug. 17, 2015	Jul. 27, 2015	Jul. 15, 2015	Jun. 29, 2015	Jun. 15, 2015	May. 27, 2015	May. 15, 2015	Apr. 27, 2015	Apr. 15, 2015	Mar. 27, 2015	Mar. 13, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 13, 2015	Jan. 27, 2015	Jan. 15, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Rate per common share (in Dollars per share)		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.12		$ 0.12		$ 0.12
Aggregate amount paid to holders of record (in Dollars)		$ 1,072,500		$ 1,072,500		$ 1,072,500		$ 1,072,000		$ 1,075,700		$ 1,079,200		$ 1,438,200		$ 1,438,200		$ 1,438,200				$ 10,759,000	$ 16,195,000
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)			$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.09		$ 0.12		$ 0.12		$ 0.12	$ 0.27	$ 0.45	$ 0.90	$ 1.35
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Rate per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.09
Aggregate amount paid to holders of record (in Dollars)	$ 1,073,000
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.09

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

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

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable  Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)		Balance, December 31, 2014
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	1,075,521	$	—	$	1,075,521
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	158,931	$	158,931
Linked Transactions, net	$	—	$	—	$	2,532	$	2,532
Derivatives	$	—	$	7,321	$	—	$	7,321
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	$	—	$	2,603	$	—	$	2,603

The following tables provide a summary of our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable  Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)		Balance, September 30, 2015
Assets at Fair Value:
Agency Securities, available for sale	$	—	$	643,191	$	—	$	643,191
Non-Agency Securities, trading	$	—	$	—	$	246,370	$	246,370
Derivatives	$	—	$	627	$	—	$	627
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Derivatives	$	—	$	14,364	$	—	$	14,364

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, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	September 30, 2015				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	$	20,271	$	20,271	$	20,271	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	22,867	$	22,867	$	—	$	22,867	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	1,667	$	1,667	$	—	$	1,667	$	—
Financial Liabilities:									—
Repurchase agreements	$	798,938	$	798,938	$	—	$	798,938	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	551	$	551	$	—	$	551	$	—

	December 31, 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	$	29,882	$	29,882	$	29,882	$	—	$	—
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	$	3,209	$	3,209	$	—	$	3,209	$	—
Accrued interest receivable	$	2,792	$	2,792	$	—	$	2,792	$	—
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	$	1,134,387	$	1,134,387	$	—	$	1,134,387	$	—
Cash collateral posted by counterparties	$	2,876	$	2,876	$	—	$	2,876	$	—
Accrued interest payable	$	696	$	696	$	—	$	696	$	—

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 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Non-Agency Securities	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Balance, beginning of period	$	158,931		$	143,399
Purchases of Non-Agency Securities, at cost	97,027			32,397
Principal repayments of Non-Agency Securities	(19,968		)	(15,494		)
Proceeds from the sale of Non-Agency Securities	—			(9,757		)
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	1,149			559
Linked Transactions value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	2,532			7,281
Linked Transactions liabilities recognized	6,407			—
Discount accretion	292			546
Balance, end of period	$	246,370		$	158,931
Gain on Non-Agency Securities	$	1,149		$	559

Linked Transactions	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Balance, beginning of period	$	2,532		$	16,322
Linked Transaction value of purchased Non-Agency Securities	(2,532		)	(7,281		)
Cash receipts on Linked Transactions	—			(16,839		)
Unrealized net gain and net interest income (loss) from Linked Transactions	—			10,330
Balance, end of period	$	—		$	2,532
Gain on Linked Transactions	$	—		$	10,330

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 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (inclusive of Non-Agency Securities underlying Linked Transactions), respectively. See Note 8, "Linked Transaction" for additional discussion of Non-Agency Securities that are accounted for as a component of Linked Transactions through December 31, 2014.

September 30, 2015

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	16.12	%	68.10	%
Loss severity (life)	0.00	%	37.84	%	66.70	%
Discount rate	3.50	%	4.87	%	5.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	16.47	%	55.80	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	0.60	%	8.26	%	23.50	%

December 31, 2014

Unobservable Level 3 Input	Minimum		Weighted Average		Maximum
Cumulative default	0.00	%	14.98	%	47.89	%
Loss severity (life)	18.80	%	57.15	%	100.00	%
Discount rate	4.60	%	5.44	%	6.50	%
Delinquency (life)	0.00	%	13.51	%	46.30	%
Voluntary prepayments (life)	5.20	%	9.02	%	15.50	%

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Carrying Values and Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Carrying Value
Financial Assets:
Cash	$ 20,271	$ 29,882
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	22,867	3,209
Accrued interest receivable	1,667	2,792
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	798,938	1,134,387
Cash collateral posted by counterparties		2,876
Accrued interest payable	551	696
Fair Value
Financial Assets:
Cash	20,271	29,882
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	22,867	3,209
Accrued interest receivable	1,667	2,792
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	798,938	1,134,387
Cash collateral posted by counterparties		2,876
Accrued interest payable	551	696
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Financial Assets:
Cash	20,271	29,882
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Financial Assets:
Cash collateral posted to counterparties	22,867	3,209
Accrued interest receivable	1,667	2,792
Financial Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements	798,938	1,134,387
Cash collateral posted by counterparties		2,876
Accrued interest payable	$ 551	$ 696

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

Dividends

The following table presents our common stock dividend transactions for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Record Date	Payment Date	Rate per  common share	Aggregate amount  paid to holders of record
January 15, 2015	January 27, 2015	$0.12	$	1,438.2
February 13, 2015	February 27, 2015	$0.12	1,438.2
March 13, 2015	March 27, 2015	$0.12	1,438.2
April 15, 2015	April 27, 2015	$0.09	1,079.2
May 15, 2015	May 27, 2015	$0.09	1,075.7
June 15, 2015	June 29, 2015	$0.09	1,072.0
July 15, 2015	July 27, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
August 17, 2015	August 27, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
September 15, 2015	September 28, 2015	$0.09	1,072.5
Total dividends paid			$	10,759

Equity Capital Raising Activities

The following table presents our equity transactions for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Transaction Type	Completion Date	Number of Shares	Per Share price (1)		Net Proceeds
Dividend Reinvestment Plan	January 27, 2015 to September 28, 2015	1	$	7.73	$	7

(1) Weighted average price.

Common Stock Repurchases

The following table presents our common stock repurchases for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2015.

Transaction Type	Completion Date	Number of Shares	Per Share price (1)		Net Cost
Repurchased shares	May 7, 2015 to June 9, 2015	81	$	7.57	$	612

(1) Weighted average price.

At September 30, 2015, there were 1,358 authorized shares remaining under our Repurchase Program.