CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
VIE, consolidated
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
New Residential Interest in Investees	73.20%
Capital distributed to third-party co-investors	$ 327.8
Capital distributed to New Residential	$ 305.2
Consumer Loan SPVs
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Owner interest	53.50%