Represents the reduction to interest expense related to the accretion of the net gains.
Accretion of Deferred Hedge Gains
Reduction to interest expense related to the accretion of the net gains
Estimated interest due on reissued bonds
Accrual of Interest on Reissued Collateralized Debt Obligations
Represents the noncash investing and financing activities in relation to reissuance of CDO debt of the reporting entity.
Estimated interest due through maturity
Preferred dividend accrued
Accrued Preferred Dividend
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to preferred dividend.
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Building Real Estate Owned
Building, accumulated depreciation
Represents the cumulative amount of depreciation related to building of real estate owned.
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Buildings and Intangible Assets Real Estate Owned
Building and intangible asset, accumulated depreciation and amortization
Represents the cumulative amount of depreciation and amortization related to building and intangible asset of real estate owned.
Cumulative amount of other comprehensive loss related to net unrealized losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges attributable to fair value of qualifying cash flow hedges
Accumulated change in accumulated gains and losses related to the change in fair value of derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges, net of tax.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cumulative Changes in Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Deferred Hedge Gains, Net of Tax
Cumulative amount of other comprehensive loss related to net unrealized losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges attributable to deferred gains on terminated interest swaps
After tax net amount of deferred hedged gains on terminated swaps that are recognized as increases (decreases) in other comprehensive income.
Cumulative amount of other comprehensive loss related to net unrealized losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges attributable to deferred losses terminated interest swaps
After tax net amount of deferred hedged losses on terminated swaps that are recognized as increases (decreases) in other comprehensive income.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Deferred Hedge Losses, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net, Deferred Hedge Gains (Losses) Net of Tax
Net deferred loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss
After tax net amount of deferred hedged gains (losses) on terminated swaps that are recognized as increases (decreases) in other comprehensive income.
Acquisition of Tangible Assets Through Restructure of Loan
Represents the value of tangible assets acquired through the restructure of loans in noncash investing or financing transactions.
Acquisition of tangible asset through restructure of loan
Represents the number of additional shares for which an over-allotment option was granted to the underwriter.
Additional Shares for which Over Allotment Option was Granted to Underwriter
Additional shares for which an over-allotment option was granted to the underwriter
Amortization and accretion of interest, fees and intangible assets, net
Adjustment for Amortization and Accretion of Interest and Fees
Represents the adjustment for amortization and accretion of interest and fees during the period by the reporting entity.
Affiliate Entities [Member]
Affiliate entities
Represents information pertaining to the affiliate entities.
Affiliate of Mr. Ivan Kaufman [Member]
Affiliate of Mr. Ivan Kaufman
Represents information pertaining to an affiliate of Mr. Ivan Kaufman.
Affiliated entity of Mr. Ivan Kaufman
Amount of outstanding principal on mortgage loans due from an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.
Affiliates Debt Instrument Principal Outstanding
Unpaid Principal Balance of Loans to Equity Affiliates
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Charge Offs Reclassification Other Assets
Charge-off on loan reclassified to other assets
Reflects the amount of loans and leases that have been removed or charged-off, from both loan receivables and the reserve for credit losses due to reclassification to other assets.
Charge-off on loan converted to other assets
Charge-off on loans converted to real estate owned, net
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Charge Offs Reclassification Real Estate Owned
Reflects the amount of loans and leases that have been removed or charged-off, from both loan receivables and the reserve for credit losses due to reclassification to real estate owned.
Charged-off loan loss reserves on loans reclassified to real estate owned, net
Represents the ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans and investments outstanding during the period.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Net Charge Offs Ratio
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans and investments outstanding during the period
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Provision for Loss Gross Loans Not Previously Impaired
The portion of the gross provision for loan and lease losses (before recoveries) that relates to items that have not previously been reserved for impairment.
Loans without previous reserves
The portion of the gross provision for loan and lease losses (before recoveries) that relates to items that were previously reserved for impairment.
Loans with previous reserves
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Provision for Loss Gross Loans Previously Impaired
Charge-offs
Charge-offs to previously recorded reserves
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Total Charge Offs
Reflects the total amount of loans and leases that have been removed or charged-off, from both loan receivables and the reserve for credit losses.
Reflects the total amount of loans and leases that have been removed or charged-off, from both loan receivables and the reserve for credit losses, net of total recoveries for the period.
Net Charge-offs
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Total Charge Offs Net Recoveries
Allowance for Loan Loss, Charge Offs
Reflects the amount of loans and leases that have been removed or charged-off, from both loan receivables and the reserve for credit losses when the loan has been repaid, forgiven or sold.
Charge-offs
The amount of additions to mortgage loans due to loan charge-offs during the reporting period.
Loan charge-offs
Allowance For Loan Loss Total Charge-offs
Represents the amount of federal alternative minimum tax recorded during the reporting period.
Alternative Minimum Tax Federal
Alternative minimum tax
Management fees to be remitted
Amount Due to Related Parties to be Remitted in Next Quarter
Represents the amount of obligations due to related parties which will be remitted in the next quarter.
Amount of New Debt Guaranteed
Amount of new debt guaranteed
Represents the amount of new debt guaranteed.
Annual base compensation
Annual Base Compensation Payable
Represents the amount of annual base compensation payable to an individual.
Arbor Commercial Mortgage LLC [Member]
ACM
Represents the information pertaining to Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC (ACM).
Represents the information pertaining to Arbor ESH II, LLC.
Arbor ESH II LLC [Member]
Arbor ESH II, LLC
Arbor Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
ARLP
Represents the information pertaining to Arbor Realty Limited Partnership (ARLP).
Assets Pledged as Collateral
Assets serving as collateral
Represents information pertaining to the amount of assets, which serve as a collateral.
Available Amount to Fund Unfunded Commitments
Available amount to fund unfunded commitments
Represents the amount of restricted cash balance and CDO III revolver capacity available to fund the portion of the unfunded commitments for loans financed by the entity's CDO vehicles.
Collateral Securities, Carrying Value
Available For Sale Securities Carrying Value
Represents the carrying value of available-for-sale securities that serve as collateral.
Available for Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments
Cumulative Unrealized Loss
Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on securities classified as available-for-sale securities, impacting investments.
Tabular disclosure of available-for-sale securities by credit quality indicator. The credit quality indicator is a statistic about the credit quality of available-for-sale securities. Examples include, but are not limited to, consumer credit risk scores, credit-rating-agency ratings, the entity's internal credit risk grades and other internal metrics.
Summary of the underlying credit rating of the Company's available-for-sale securities
Available For Sale Securities Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Available For Sale Securities, Face Value
Face Value
Represents the face value of available-for-sale securities that serve as collateral.
Collateral Securities, Face Value
Represents the amount provided by the financial institution to the entity on purchase of investment securities categorized as available-for-sale securities.
Available for Sale Securities Financed with Repurchase Agreement with Financial Institution Amount
Investments financed with a repurchase agreement with a financial institution
Available for Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain Accumulated in Investments
Cumulative Unrealized Gain
Amount of accumulated unrealized gain before deducting unrealized loss on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments.
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) Accumulated in Investments
Net amount of the difference between the fair value and market value on investments in available-for-sale securities.
Cumulative Unrealized Gain
Number of securities
Represents the number of available-for-sale securities held by the entity.
Available For Sale Securities, Number
Represents the available-for-sale securities expressed as a percentage.
Available For Sale Securities, Percentage
Percent of Total
Represents the interest rate swap contracts where both rates are variable but are tied to different index rates and contracts in which the cap writer, in return for a premium, agrees to limit or cap the cap holder's risk associated with an increase in interest rates.
Basis Swaps / Caps
Basis Swaps and Caps [Member]
Represents information pertaining to a bridge loan and a preferred equity loan of the entity.
Bridge loan and a preferred equity loan
Bridge Loan and Preferred Equity Loan [Member]
Bridge Loan Mezzanine Loan and Junior Participation Loan [Member]
Bridge loan, mezzanine loans, and a preferred equity loan
Represents information pertaining to a bridge loan, mezzanine loans and a preferred equity loan of the entity.
Represents information pertaining to bridge loans, a mezzanine loan and a preferred equity investment of the entity.
Bridge Loans Mezzanine Loan and Preferred Equity Investment [Member]
Bridge loans, a mezzanine loan and a preferred equity investment
Broker quotes
Broker quotes valuation technique used to measure fair value.
Broker Quotes [Member]
Building and Intangible Assets [Member]
Building and intangible assets
Represents information pertaining to the building and intangible assets.
Buildings and Intangible Assets Net Real Estate Owned
Building and intangible asset, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
Represents the building and intangible asset, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, of real estate owned.
Buildings Net Real Estate Owned
Represents buildings of real estate owned.
Buildings, net of accumulated depreciation
Business Description and Form of Ownership [Line Items]
Description of Business
Chetrit Group LLC [Member]
Chetrit Group L.L.C.
Represents information pertaining to Chetrit Group L.L.C.
Chief Financial Officer of Affiliated Entity [Member]
Chief financial officer of the affiliated entity
Represents information pertaining to the chief financial officer of the affiliated entity.
Classification of Dividend for Tax Purpose [Domain]
Classification of dividend for tax purposes.
Class of Warrant Exercisable after 2010 July, 23 [Member]
Warrants exercisable after July 23, 2010
Represents the class of warrants which are exercisable after July 23, 2010.
Class of Warrant Exercisable after 2011 July, 23 [Member]
Warrants exercisable after July 23, 2011
Represents the class of warrants which are exercisable after July 23, 2011.
Class of Warrant Exercisable Immediately [Member]
Warrants exercisable immediately
Represents the class of warrants which are exercisable immediately.
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights Exercised
Warrants exercised (in shares)
Represents the specified number of securities that each class of warrants or rights outstanding give the holder the right but not the obligation to exercise from the issuer at a specific price, on or before a certain date.
Class of Warrants Exercisable at Dollars 3.50 [Member]
Warrants exercisable at $3.50
Represents the class of warrants, which are exercisable at exercise price of 3.50 dollars.
Class of Warrants Exercisable at Dollars 4.00 [Member]
Warrants exercisable at $4.00
Represents the class of warrants which are exercisable at exercise price of 4.00 dollars.
Class of Warrants Exercisable at Dollars 5.00 [Member]
Warrants exercisable at $5.00
Represents the class of warrants which are exercisable at exercise price of 5.00 dollars.
Collateral Carrying Value
Collateral Carrying Value, Total credit facilities and repurchase agreements
Collateral Carrying Value
The balance represents the carrying value of loans and securities held as collateral.
Collateralized Debt, Obligation Bonds, Fair Value Disclosure
CDO Bonds
Represents the fair value of securities collateralized by a pool of assets.
Collateralized Debt Obligations and Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member]
Collateralized debt obligations and collateralized loan obligations
Securities collateralized by a pool of assets and loans.
Collateralized Debt Obligations Class B and E Notes [Member]
Class B and E
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class B and E notes issued by the CDO issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations Class B C D E F G and H Notes [Member]
Class B, C, D, E, F, G and H
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class B, C, D, E, F, G and H notes issued by the CDO issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations, Class B Notes [Member]
Class B
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class B notes issued by the CDO issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations, Class D Notes [Member]
Class D
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class D notes issued by the CDO issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations, Class E Notes [Member]
Class E
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class E notes issued by the CDO issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations, Class G Notes [Member]
Class G
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class G notes issued by the CDO issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations Class H Notes [Member]
Class H
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class H notes issued by the CDO issuing entity.
CDO I
Collateralized Debt Obligations One [Member]
CDO I debt
Represents the information pertaining to securities collateralized by a pool of assets and whose reinvestment period is through April 2009, stated maturity date of February 2040, interest is variable based on three-month LIBOR.
Collateralized Debt Obligations, Revolving Note Facility [Member]
Revolving note facility
Represents the information pertaining to revolving note facility provided under CDO III.
Collateralized Debt Obligations Revolving Note [Member]
Revolving note class
Represents the information pertaining to revolving note class that provides revolving note facility under CDO III.
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class C notes issued by the CDO III issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations, Three Class C Notes [Member]
Class C
Collateralized Debt Obligations, Three Class F Notes [Member]
Class F
Represents the information pertaining to investment grade rated class F notes issued by the CDO III issuing entity.
Collateralized Debt Obligations Three [Member]
CDO III debt
Represents the information pertaining to securities collateralized by a pool of assets and whose reinvestment period is through January 2012, stated maturity date of January 2042, interest is variable based on three-month LIBOR.
CDO III
CDO II debt
Represents the information pertaining to securities collateralized by a pool of assets and whose reinvestment period is through April 2011, stated maturity date of April 2038, interest is variable based on three-month LIBOR.
CDO II
Collateralized Debt Obligations Two [Member]
Represents the number of collateralized debt obligation subsidiaries in which the entity is a primary beneficiary.
Number of consolidated CDO subsidiaries which qualify as VIEs where the reporting entity is primary beneficiary
Collateralized Debt Obligation, Subsidiaries, Number
Number of collateralized debt obligation subsidiaries
Represents the face value of collateral in default, as defined by the CDO indenture, as well as assets deemed to be a credit risk. Credit risk assets are reported by each of the CDOs and are generally defined as the one that, in the CDO collateral manager's reasonable business judgment, has a significant risk of declining in credit quality or, with a passage of time, becoming a defaulted asset.
Collateralized Loan Obligation, Collateral at Risk
Collateral-At-Risk
Collateralized Loan Obligation Offering Expenditures Incurred but not yet Paid
Accrued and unpaid expenses on collateralized loan obligation offering
Future cash outflow to pay for collateralized loan obligation offering expenses that have occurred.
Collateralized loan obligations
Collateralized Loan Obligations
Collateralized loan obligations (includes $545,750,000 and $264,500,000 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date, including the current and noncurrent portions, of collateralized loan obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Such obligations include mortgage loans, chattel loans, and any other borrowings secured by assets of the borrower.
Collateralized loan obligation
Class A senior secured floating rate notes
Represents information pertaining to investment grade rated Class A senior secured floating rate notes issued by the CLO issuing entity.
Collateralized Loan Obligations Class A Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Represents information pertaining to investment grade rated Class B secured floating rate notes issued by the CLO issuing entity.
Collateralized Loan Obligations Class B Secured Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Class B secured floating rate notes
Collateralized Loan Obligations Class C Secured Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Class C secured floating rate notes
Represents information pertaining to investment grade rated Class C secured floating rate notes issued by the CLO issuing entity.
Collateralized Loan Obligations One [Member]
CLO I - Issued two investment grade tranches September 24, 2012. Replacement period through September 2014. Stated maturity date of October 2022. Interest is variable based on three-month LIBOR; the weighted average note rate was 3.64% and 3.65% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively
Represents information pertaining to securities collateralized by a pool of assets and whose replacement period is through September 2014, stated maturity date of October 2022 and interest is variable based on three-month LIBOR.
CLO I
CLO III
Represents information pertaining to securities collateralized by a pool of assets and which has two-year replacement period, stated maturity date and interest is variable based on one-month LIBOR.
Collateralized Loan Obligations Three [Member]
Represents information pertaining to securities collateralized by a pool of assets and which has two-year replacement period, stated maturity date of February 15, 2023 and interest is variable based on one-month LIBOR.
CLO II - Issued two investment grade tranches January 28, 2013. Replacement period through January 2015. Stated maturity date of February 2023. Interest is variable based on three-month LIBOR; the weighted average note rate was 2.59%
Collateralized Loan Obligations Two [Member]
CLO II
Represents the number of collateralized loan obligation subsidiaries in which the entity is a primary beneficiary.
Number of consolidated CLO subsidiaries which qualify as VIEs where the reporting entity is primary beneficiary
Collateralized Loan Obligation, Subsidiaries, Number
Number of collateralized loan obligation subsidiaries
CMBS
Represents the fair value of securities collateralized by commercial real estate mortgage loans.
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Common Stock Dividend Rate Percentage
Percentage rate used to calculate dividends payments on common stock
The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on common stock.
Future cash outflow to pay for common stock offering expenses that have occurred.
Common Stock Offering Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid
Accrued and unpaid expenses on common stock offerings
Comparable sales and discounted cash flows
Represents the comparable sales and discounted cash flows valuation techniques used to measure fair value.
Comparable Sales and Discounted Cash Flows [Member]
Compensating Balance by Entity and Affiliates, Covenant Compliance
Required compensating balance to be maintained by the entity and its affiliates
Represents the compensating balance required to be maintained according to covenants related to credit facility.
Concentration Credit Internal Risk Rating
Wtd. Avg. Internal Risk Rating
Represents the individual ratings assigned to credit risk during the loan valuation and risk assessment process.
Consolidated Entity [Member]
Consolidated entity
Represents information pertaining to the consolidated entity.
Contractual Commitments [Line Items]
Contractual Commitments
Contractual Commitments [Table]
Disclosure of contractual commitments of the entity.
Current Interest Coverage Ratio, Covenant Compliance
Current interest coverage ratio for cash flow triggers (as a percent)
Represents the interest coverage ratio maintained during the period under covenant compliance. Interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing interest income by interest expense for the classes senior to those retained by the entity.
Current Overcollateralization Ratio, Covenant Compliance
Current overcollateralization ratio for cash flow triggers (as a percent)
Represents the overcollateralization ratio maintained during the period under covenant compliance. Overcollateralization ratio is calculated by dividing the total principal balance of all collateral in the CDO by the total principal balance of the bonds associated with the applicable ratio.
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate
Advance rate (as a percent)
Represents the advance rate related to debt instruments.
Deferred amount
Debt Instrument, Amount Due at Maturity
Amount of the principal payments due at maturity, which is being amortized into expense over the life of the debt.
Deferred amount Due at maturity
Debt Instrument, Amount of Facility used to Finance Retail and Office Property
Amount of the facility used to finance retail and office properties
Represents the amount of the facility which is used to finance retail and office properties.
Debt Instrument Classes of Secured Floating Rate Notes, Number
Number of classes of secured floating rate notes
Represents the number of classes of secured floating rate notes.
Debt Instrument Covenants Amount Payable on Default of Senior Debt
Amount payable on default of senior debt
Represents the amount payable on default of senior debt under debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Face Amount of Portion of Over Allotment Option Exercised by Underwriters
Face amount of portion of over-allotment option exercised by underwriters
Represents the face amount of portion of over-allotment option exercised by underwriters.
Debt Instrument Financing Replacement Period
Replacement period
Represents the replacement period of financing that allows the principal proceeds and sale proceeds (if any) of the loan obligations to be reinvested in qualifying replacement loan obligations.
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Period [Axis]
Information pertaining to period during which specified interest rate is applicable on borrowings.
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Period [Domain]
Represents information pertaining to period during which specified interest rate is applicable on borrowings.
Represents the number of investment grade tranches issued by the entity under collateralized debt obligations.
Debt Instrument Investment Grade Tranches, Issued, Number
Number of investment grade tranches issued
Represents the amount of debt issued as a percentage of its face value.
Debt Instrument, Issuance as Percentage of Face Value
Percentage of original face amount at which debt was issued
Represents the difference between face value and amount at which debt was issued, expressed as a percentage.
Debt Instrument, Issuance as Percentage of Face Value Difference
Percentage above face value at which debt was issued (as a percent)
Nonredeemable period from issue date (in years)
Represents the period from issuance during which debt instrument was not redeemable.
Debt Instrument, Issue Date Non Redemption Period
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Length of Extension Period
Extension of maturity date (in years)
Length of the extension period of the warehouse facility, which may be presented in years.
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Length of Extension Period Option
Optional extension period (in years)
Length of the optional extension period of the debt instrument, which may be presented in a years.
Debt Instrument, Number of Paydowns
Number of paydowns
The number of times the paydown is required to be made under the borrowing facility.
Original maturity period (in years)
Represents the maturity period of the borrowings of the entity.
Debt Instrument, Original Maturity Period
Debt Instrument, Paydowns Percentage
Paydowns (as a percent)
Represents the paydowns required to be made under the borrowing facility, expressed as a percentage.
Debt Instrument, Periodic Principal Payments, No Longer Made after Replenishment Date
Amount of the periodic principal payments that will no longer be made as of the replenishment date.
Unpaid amortization payments made on replenishment date
Debt Instrument, Period of Advance Repayment in Case of Number of Days Past Due
Period by which loans become past due requiring full payment of an advance (in days)
Represents the period by which loans become past due requiring full payment of an advance.
Debt Instrument Transaction Fees Related to Debt Restructuring
Transaction fees related to the restructuring of notes
Represents information pertaining to the amount of transaction fees incurred related to the restructuring of debt.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Prime Rate [Member]
Prime
The prime rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Warehousing Period
Warehousing period
Represents the warehousing period allowed under the terms of debt agreement.
Weighted average remaining maturity
Represents the weighted average remaining period when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid.
Debt Instrument Weighted Average Remaining Maturity Period
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, Excluding Swap Effect
Weighted average note rate excluding the swap effect (as a percent)
Reflects the calculation, as of the balance sheet date, of the average interest rate excluding the effect of swap weighted by the amount of debt outstanding by type or by instrument at that time.
Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate Including Fees and Costs
Weighted average note rate including certain fees and costs (as a percent)
Represents the calculation as of the balance sheet date of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of debt outstanding, including certain fees and costs.
Deconsolidation of assets from real estate partnership
Represents the non cash investing and financing activities in relation to deconsolidation of assets from real estate partnership.
Deconsolidation of Assets from Real Estate Partnership
Deconsolidation of Liabilities from Real Estate Partnership
Deconsolidation of liabilities from real estate partnership
Represents the non cash investing and financing activities in relation to deconsolidation of liabilities from real estate partnership.
Deconsolidation of Non Controlling Interest from Real Estate Partnership
Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interest from real estate partnership
Represents the non cash investing and financing activities in relation to deconsolidation of noncontrolling interest from real estate partnership.
Deferred Compensation Arrangement Additional Number of Shares Authorized
The additional number of shares authorized for issuance under the deferred compensation arrangement as of the balance sheet date.
Additional stock reserved for issuance (in shares)
Deferred Gain on Termination of Debt
Deferred gain
Represents the amount of deferred gain recognized on termination of debt.
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences.
Deferred Tax Assets, Liabilities Net Before Valuation Allowances
Deferred tax assets
Expenses not currently deductible
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from expenses not currently deductible.
Deferred Tax Assets Non Deductible Expenses
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforwards.
Deferred Tax Assets Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards
Collateral posted
Derivative Collateral Posted
The amount of the right to reclaim cash collateral.
The estimated net amount of deferred gains (losses) on terminated hedges, as of the reporting date, expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.
Derivative Instruments Deferred Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Net
Amount of net deferred loss expected to be recorded to interest expense over the next twelve months
Decrease in notional value
Represents the decrease in the notional value of derivative instruments.
Derivative Notional Amount Decrease
Number of derivative instruments, the notional amount of which decreased
Represents the number of derivative instruments, the notional amount of which decreased.
Derivative Number of Instruments for which Notional Amount Decreased
Derivative Number of Instruments Matured
Number of swaps matured
The number of derivative instruments matured during the period.
Direct Capitalization, Analysis and Discounted Cash Flows [Member]
Direct capitalization analysis and discounted cash flows
Direct capitalization analysis and discounted cash flows valuation technique used to measure fair value.
Director who is Officer of Managing Member of Related Party [Member]
Director is also an officer of the managing member of related party
Represents the director is also an officer of the managing member of related party of the entity.
Director who was Corporate Secretary [Member]
Director who was also the corporate secretary
Represents the director who was also the corporate secretary of the entity.
Discounted Cash Flows [Member]
Discounted cash flows
Discounted cash flows valuation technique used to measure fair value.
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Expenses [Abstract]
Expenses:
Represents the amount of gain, resulting from reversal of accrued liabilities of the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation).
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Gain on Reversal of Accrued Liabilities
Gain on reversal of accrued liabilities
Revenue:
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Revenue [Abstract]
Distributions
Distributions
Distributions Disclosure [Line Items]
Represents the entire disclosure in relation to dividends payable to common shareholders.
Distributions Disclosure [Text Block]
Distributions
Distributions [Table]
Disclosure of information pertaining to distributions of cash dividends declared.
Dividend Classified as Ordinary Income [Member]
Dividend Classified as Ordinary Income
Represents information pertaining to dividend classified as ordinary income for tax purposes.
Document and Entity Information
Due to borrowers
The obligation from funds furnished by a borrower to a lender to assure future payments. Escrow deposits may be received for a variety of purposes such as earnest money and contingent payments.
Due to borrowers (includes $0 and $1,320,943 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Due to Borrowers.
Due to Borrowers
Due to Borrowers
Due to Borrowers Disclosure [Text Block]
Due to borrowers represents borrowers' funds held by the company to fund certain expenditures or to be released at the company's discretion upon the occurrence of certain pre-specified events, and to serve as an additional collateral for borrowers' loans. While retained, these balances earn interest in accordance with the specific loan terms they are associated with.
Due to borrowers and reserves
Represents the adjustment in respect of borrowers' funds held by the company to fund certain expenditures or to be released at the company's discretion upon the occurrence of certain pre-specified events and to serve as additional collateral for borrowers' loans. While retained, these balances earn interest in accordance with the specific loan terms they are associated with.
Due to (Due from) Borrowers and Reserves
Amount of retired debt instrument
Early Retirement of Subordinated Debt
The retirement of long-term borrowing where a lender is placed in a lien position behind debt having a higher priority of repayment (senior) in case of liquidation of the entity's assets before its maturity.
Amount of exchanged debt instrument
Represents information pertaining to the employee compensation and benefit.
Employee Compensation and Benefit [Member]
Employee compensation and benefits
Employees
Employees [Member]
Represents information pertaining to employees of the entity.
Employees of Entity and Related Party [Member]
Employees of the company and a related party
Represents information pertaining to the employees of the entity and a related party.
Equity Method Investment Eliminated
Amount of investment eliminated
Represents the amount of investments eliminated.
Equity Method Investment Estimated Additional Cost
Estimated additional costs
Represents the amount of additional costs estimated for the period.
Equity Method Investment Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest in equity method investment (as a percent)
Represents information pertaining to the percentage of noncontrolling interest in equity method investment.
Noncontrolling interest in equity method investment acquired (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of noncontrolling interest in the equity method investment acquired by the entity.
Equity Method Investment Noncontrolling Interest Acquired
Noncontrolling interest in equity method investment acquired (as a percent)
Equity Method Investment Number of Affiliate Entities Formed
Number of affiliate entities formed
Represents the number of equity affiliates formed.
Equity Method Investment Preferred Return on Investments Percentage
Preferred return on investment (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of preferred return on investment for the noncontrolling interest acquired in the equity method investment.
Equity Method Investment Return on Investments Percentage
Return on investment (as a percent)
Represents the percentage return on investment for the noncontrolling interest acquired in the equity method investment.
Equity Method Investments Ownership Interest Retained
Ownership interest retained
Represents the ownership interest retained by the entity.
Equity Method Investments Property Air Rights Retained
Property air rights retained
Represents the property air rights retained by the entity.
Equity Method Investments Return on Investments
Return on investment
Represents the return on investment for the noncontrolling interest acquired in the equity method investment.
Return on invested capital
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Cash and Cash Equivalents
The amount of cash and cash equivalents reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Depreciation and Amortization
The amount of depreciation and amortization expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Depreciation and amortization
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Expenses
Total expenses
The amount of expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Expenses [Abstract]
Expenses:
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Interest Expense
The amount of interest expense reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Interest expense
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Interest Income
The amount of revenue from interest income reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Interest income
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Net Income (Loss) after Adjusting Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Represents information pertaining to the amount of net income (loss) reported by an equity method investment of the entity after adjusting realized gain loss on disposal.
Arbor's Share of net (loss) income
The amount of notes payable reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Notes payable
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Notes Payable
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Operating Expenses
The amount of operating expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Operating expenses
The amount of revenue from operating income reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Operating income
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Operating Income
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Assets
The amount of other assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Other assets
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Expenses
The amount of other expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Other expenses
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Income
The amount of revenue from other income reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Other income
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Liabilities
The amount of other liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Other liabilities
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Real Estate Assets
The amount of real estate assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Real estate assets
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Reimbursement Income
The amount of revenue from reimbursement income reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Reimbursement income
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Rental Income
The amount of revenue from rental income reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Rental income
Fair Value, Inputs Price Per Acre
Dollar per acre
Cost of construction of real property stated is a price per acre, used as an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Addition from Decrease Amount Financed under Purchase Agreement
The increase of financial instruments classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs from the decrease in the amount financed under the respective repurchase agreement.
Addition from decrease in amount financed under repurchase agreement
Fiduciary Duty Claims [Member]
Fiduciary Duty Claims
Represents information pertaining to the Fiduciary Duty Claims which are claims related to aided and abetted, induced or participated in breaches of fiduciary duty, waste and unjust enrichment.
Percentage of finance to individual investment
Financial Institution Refinance Amount Percentage to Held To Maturity Securities Investments
Percentage of finance to individual investment by financial institution
Represents the percentage of investments in securities categorized as held-to-maturity that is financed by the financial institution.
Number of additional loans considered to be troubled debt restructurings
Represents the number of additional financing receivables that have been modified during the period that the entity considered to be troubled debt restructurings.
Financing Receivable Additional Modifications Made Considered Trouble Debt Restructurings, Number of Loans
Financing Receivable Modifications Made Considered Trouble Debt Restructurings Number of Loans
The number of financing receivables that have been modified during the period that the company considered to be troubled debt restructurings.
Number of loans considered to be troubled debt restructurings
Financing Receivable Modifications Made Considered Trouble Debt Restructurings that Subsequently Considered Non Performing
Amount of loans considered to be troubled debt restructurings that subsequently considered non-performing
Represents the amount of financing receivables that have been modified during the period that the company considered to be troubled debt restructurings that subsequently considered non-performing.
The number of financing receivables that have been modified during the period that the company considered to be troubled debt restructurings that subsequently considered non-performing.
Financing Receivable Modifications Made Considered Trouble Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Considered Non Performing, Number of Loans
Number of loans considered to be troubled debt restructurings that subsequently considered non-performing
Represents the number of financing receivables modified during the period that were not considered to be troubled debt restructurings by the entity.
Financing Receivable Modifications Made Not Considered Trouble Debt Restructurings Number of Loans
Number of loans not considered to be troubled debt restructurings
Financing Receivable Modifications Made Not Considered Trouble Debt Restructurings Recorded Investment
The amount of the outstanding recording investment related to financing receivables modified during the period that were not considered to be troubled debt restructurings by the entity.
Unpaid principal balance of loans not considered to be troubled debt restructurings
Financing Receivable Modifications Made Post Modification Unpaid Principal Balance
The amount of unpaid principal balance (after modification) in financing receivables that have been modified during the period that the company considered to be troubled debt restructurings.
Modified Unpaid Principal Balance
Financing Receivable, Modifications Made Recorded Investment
The amount of the outstanding recording investment related to financing receivables modified during the period that the company considered to be troubled debt restructurings.
Original Unpaid Principal Balance
Modified Weighted Average Rate of Interest (as a percent)
Represents the weighted average interest rate on a group of loans after modifications that the company considered to be troubled debt restructurings.
Financing Receivable Modifications Post Modification Weighted Average Rate of Interest
Original Weighted Average Rate of Interest (as a percent)
Represents the weighted average interest rate on a group of loans before modifications that the company considered to be troubled debt restructurings.
Financing Receivable Modifications Pre Modification Weighted Average Rate of Interest
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segments Number
Number of portfolio segments
Represents the number of portfolio segments of financing receivables.
Financing receivables on nonaccrual status that are less than 90 days past due.
Less Than 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Less than 90 Days Past Due
Number of loans that were refinanced and/or modified
Number of financing receivable loans, that have been refinanced and/or modified by entity.
Financing Receivable Refinancing or Modifications Number of Loans
Financing Receivable Refinancing or Modifications Recorded Investment
The amount of the outstanding recorded investment related to financing receivables that have been refinanced and/or modified during the period by the entity.
Amount of loans that were refinanced and/or modified
Unfunded commitments on modified loans classified as troubled debt restructurings
Reflects the amount of the unfunded commitments related to loans considered to be troubled debt restructurings.
Financing Receivables Impaired Troubled Debt Restructuring Unfunded Commitments
First Dollar LTV Ratio (as percent)
Represents the First Dollar LTV Ratio that is calculated by comparing the total of the company's senior most dollar and all senior lien positions within the capital stack to the fair value of the underlying collateral to determine the point at which the company will absorb a total loss of its position.
First Dollar LTV Ratio
First Year [Member]
First year
Represents information pertaining to first year of loan.
Flushing 930 and Evergreen 80 [Member]
930 Flushing & 80 Evergreen
Represents the investment in 930 Flushing & 80 Evergreen, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the equity method of accounting.
Former Trust Preferred Securities [Member]
Retired outstanding trust preferred securities
Represents the information pertaining to former trust preferred securities issued by the entity consisting of junior subordinated notes and common stock issued.
Four Loans Collateralized by A Land Development Project [Member]
Four loans collateralized by a land development project
Represents four loans collateralized by a land development project with an unpaid principal balance.
Fred Weber [Member]
Mr. Fred Weber
Represents information pertaining to Mr. Fred Weber, the chairman and chief executive officer of the entity.
Amount of funds placed into an interest reserve, based on contractual requirements, to cover debt service costs.
Total interest reserves
Funded Interest Reserves
Funded Interest Reserves Number of Loans
Number of loans
Represents the number of loans with funded interest reserves.
Aggregate unpaid principal balance
Funded Interest Reserves Unpaid Principal Balance
Amount of unpaid principal balance of receivables with funded interest reserves.
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Mortgage Note Payable Held For Sale
Gain on sale of real estate held-for-sale
Represents the gain (loss) on sale of mortgage notes held-for-sale by the reporting entity.
Gain (Loss) Resulting from Recognition of Deferred Gain and Prepaid Incentive Fee
Net gain resulting from the recognition of the deferred gain as well as a prepaid incentive fee
Represents the amount of gain (loss) resulting from the recognition of the deferred gain and prepaid incentive fee upon termination of portion of the guaranteed debt.
Held To Maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain
Amount of accumulated unrecognized gain on investments in held-to-maturity securities.
Unrealized Gain
Held To Maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss
This item represents the excess of amortized cost basis over fair value of securities in a loss position and which are categorized as held-to-maturity.
Unrealized Loss
Summary of the underlying credit ratings of the company's RMBS and CMBS investments held-to-maturity
Tabular disclosure of held-to-maturity securities by credit quality indicator. The credit quality indicator is a statistic about the credit quality of held-to-maturity securities. Examples include, but are not limited to, consumer credit risk scores, credit-rating-agency ratings, the entity's internal credit risk grades and other internal metrics.
Held To Maturity Securities Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Represents the discount received to acquire investments which are neither classified as trading nor available-for-sale securities.
Held To Maturity Securities Discount
Discount received to acquire investments
Represents the face value of investments categorized as held-to-maturity.
Held To Maturity Securities, Face Value
Face Value
Amount of repurchase agreement for financing the purchase of investments
Held To Maturity Securities, Financed with Repurchase Agreement with Financial Institution Amount
Represents the amount provided by the financial institution to the entity on purchase of investment securities categorized as held-to-maturity.
Purchase amount of securities financed by financial institution
Number of investments financed with a repurchase agreement with a financial institution
Held To Maturity Securities, Number
Number of securities
Represents the number of securities owned by the entity categorized as held-for-sale.
Held To Maturity Securities, Percentage
Percent of Total
Represents the held-to-maturity securities expressed as a percentage.
Premium paid to acquire investments
Represents the premium paid to acquire investments which are neither classified as trading nor available-for-sale securities.
Held To Maturity Securities Premium
Represents the number of held-to-maturity securities purchased.
Held To Maturity, Securities Purchased
Number of investments purchased
Held To Maturity Securities Purchased at Discount Number
Number of investments purchased at discount
Represents the number of held-to-maturity securities purchased at discount.
Held To Maturity Securities, Purchased at Par Number
Number of investments purchased at par
Represents the number of held-to-maturity securities purchased at par.
Represents the number of held-to-maturity securities purchased at premium.
Held To Maturity Securities, Purchased at Premium Number
Number of investments purchased at premium
Number of investments sold
Held to Maturity Securities Sold
Represents the number of held-to-maturity securities sold.
Impaired Financing Receivable Adjustments Made to Appraisals
Adjustments made to appraisals
Represents the amount of impaired financing receivable adjustments made to appraisals during the period.
Aggregate carrying value of impaired loans before reserves
Impaired Financing Receivables Carrying Amount
The carrying value of impaired financing receivables derived after deducting unearned revenue and other holdbacks.
Carrying value
Aggregate carrying value, before reserves
Impaired Financing Receivables Carrying Value before, Write Down
This represents the carrying value of impaired financing receivables prior to the write-down of the carrying value to the fair value of underlying collateral.
Carrying value of impaired loan
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance, Number of Loans
Number of loans with unpaid principal balance
Represents the number of loans with unpaid principal balance.
Impaired Financing Receivable, Weighted Average, Accrual Rate of Interest
Weighted average accrual rate of interest (as a percent)
Represents the weighted average accrual rate of interest.
Impaired Financing Receivable with Related Allowance Number of Loans
Number of impaired loans
Represents the number of impaired loans for which there is a related allowance for credit losses.
Number of impaired loans
Represents the number of impaired loans.
Impaired Loans Number
Impaired Real Estate Owned
Represents the amount of impaired real estate owned as of balance sheet date.
Impaired real estate owned
Impairment loss on real estate owned
Represents the amount of impairment loss from real estate owned.
Impairment of Real Estate Owned
Represents the gain (loss) from continuing operations before gain on extinguishment of debt, gain (loss) on sale of equity interests, and income (loss) from equity affiliates of the reporting entity.
Income before gain on extinguishment of debt, gain on sale of equity interest and income (loss) from equity affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Gain on Extinguishment of Debt Gain (Loss) from Sales of Equity Affiliates and Net Income (Loss) from Equity Affiliates
Change in restricted cash
This element represents the net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use, which includes restricted cash and cash equivalent net cash.
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent
Independent members
Represents information pertaining to independent members of the entity.
Independent Members [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to real estate properties located in Indianapolis city in Indiana.
Indianapolis [Member]
Indianapolis, Indiana
Represents the interest coverage ratio required to be maintained under covenant compliance. Interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing interest income by interest expense for the classes senior to those retained by the entity.
Interest Coverage Ratio, Covenant Compliance
Limit interest coverage ratio for cash flow triggers (as a percent)
Represents the forward based contracts in which two parties agree to swap periodic payments that are fixed at the outset of the swap contract with variable payments based on a market interest rate (index rate) over a specified period and contracts in which the cap writer, in return for a premium, agrees to limit or cap the cap holder's risk associated with an increase in interest rates.
Interest Rate Swaps and Caps [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps / Caps
Risk rating, five
Credit rating five, as defined under internal credit risk assessment. This rating is defined by the entity as the entity expects the loan to underperform over its term, and that there could be loss of interest and/or principal.
Internal Credit Five Rating [Member]
Internal Credit Four Point Five Rating [Member]
Risk rating, 4.5
Credit rating four point five, as defined under internal credit risk assessment. This rating is defined by the entity indicate loans that have characteristics of both the immediately higher and lower classifications.
Credit rating four, as defined under internal credit risk assessment. This rating is defined by the entity as the entity expects that the loan will require a modification of some kind.
Risk rating, four
Internal Credit Four Rating [Member]
Internal Credit Risk Rating
Credit risk individual ratings
Represents the individual ratings assigned to credit risk during the loan valuation and risk assessment process.
Credit rating three point five, as defined under internal credit risk assessment. This rating is defined by the entity indicate loans that have characteristics of both the immediately higher and lower classifications.
Internal Credit Three Point Five Rating [Member]
Risk rating, 3.5
Risk rating, three
Credit rating three, as defined under internal credit risk assessment. This rating is defined by the entity as the entity expects the loan to make both principal and interest payments according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, and is not considered impaired.
Internal Credit Three Rating [Member]
Interest spread (as a percent)
The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the investment securities.
Investment Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Base rate
The reference rate for the variable rate of the investment securities, such as LIBOR or the U.S. Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.
Investment Description of Variable Rate Basis
Represents the estimated remaining maturity period of the investment securities.
Investment Estimated Remaining Maturity Period
Estimated remaining life (in years)
Investments in Equity Affiliates
Investments in the Series A1 Preferred Units of a holding company of Extended Stay, Inc.
Represents the information pertaining to the investment in the Series A1 preferred units of a holding company of Extended Stay, Inc.
Investment in Holding Company of Debtors
Investment in Lightstone Value Plus REITLP through Consolidated Entity [Member]
Investment through consolidated entity
Represents information pertaining to the investment in Lightstone Value Plus REIT L.P. through a consolidated entity.
Investment in Prime Outlet Through Consolidated Entity [Member]
Investment through consolidated entity
Represents information pertaining to the investment in Prime Outlets Member through a consolidated entity .
Stated maturity period (in years)
Represents the maturity period of the investment securities.
Investment Maturity Period
Investment classified as real estate held-for-sale
Represents the value of investment transferred to real estate held-for-sale in noncash transactions during the reporting period.
Investment transferred to real estate held-for-sale, net
Investment Transferred to Real Estate Held For Sale Fair Value
Investment Unamortized Discount
Original discount
Total original discount
Represents the discount amount at the time of purchase of debt security categorized as neither trading nor held-to-maturity.
Represents the weighted average yield on investment securities bases on their face values, including the amortization of premium.
Investment Weighted Average Yield
Weighted average yield (as a percent)
Issuers of Junior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Issuers of Junior Subordinated Notes
Represents the investment in the issuers of the Junior Subordinated Notes, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the equity method of accounting.
Ivan Kaufman and His Affiliated Entity [Member]
Kaufman Entities
Represents the information pertaining to Mr. Ivan Kaufman, chairman, chief executive officer and president and the affiliated entity of Mr. Ivan Kaufman.
JT Prime [Member]
JT Prime
Represents the investment in JT Prime, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the equity method of accounting.
Represents the information pertaining to a junior participating interest in a first mortgage loan.
Junior Participating Interest [Member]
Junior participating interest
Junior participating loans
Represents the information pertaining to junior participating loans.
Junior Participating Loans [Member]
Land and buildings, net of accumulated depreciation
Represents land and buildings of real estate held for sale.
Land and Buildings, Net Real Estate Held For Sale
Land and Hotel
Represents real estate held and assets that are an addition or improvement to real estate held and also assets including hotels.
Land and Land Improvements and Hotel [Member]
Land Held as Collateral
Land investment
Represents the amount of land held as collateral as of balance sheet date.
Land Net Real Estate Owned
Represents land of real estate owned.
Land
Last Dollar LTV Ratio
Last Dollar LTV Ratio (as percent)
Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio that is calculated by comparing the total of the carrying value of the company's loan and all senior lien positions within the capital stack to the fair value of the underlying collateral to determine the point at which the company will initially absorb a loss.
Lawsuit Filed by Extended Stay Litigation Trust [Member]
Lawsuits filed by Extended Stay Litigation Trust (the Trust)
Represents the information pertaining to the lawsuits filed by the Extended Stay Litigation Trust (the Trust) formerly the Extended Stay, Inc. and the Homestead Village L.L.C. family of companies (together ESI).
Lexford Portfolio
Lexford Portfolio [Member]
Represents the investment in Lexford Portfolio, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the equity method of accounting.
Lexford
Represents the investment in Lightstone Value Plus REIT L.P, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the cost method of accounting.
Lightstone Value Plus REIT LP [Member]
Lightstone Value Plus REIT L.P
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee
Commitment fee
Represents the amount of commitment fees under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Extension Fee, Percentage
Extension fee (as a percent)
The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for extension of maturity of credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Fee for Not Extending
Fee for not extending line of credit
The fee for not extending maturity of credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Temporary Increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Temporary increase in committed line
Represents the amount of temporary increase in maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Uncollateralized Amount
Uncollateralized amount
Represents the uncollateralized amount under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity [Domain]
Represents the details of unused credit capacity under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Excess of 5.0 Million [Member]
Excess of 5.0 million
Represents information pertaining to the excess of 5.0 million unused credit capacity under the credit facility.
First 5.0 million
Represents information pertaining to the first 5.0 million unused credit capacity under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, First 5.0 Million [Member]
Threshold for non-use fee
Line of Credit Facility Unused Capacity Threshold for Basis of Commitment Fee
The threshold for the calculation of non-use fee for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility.
Liquidity Covenant Compliance
Liquidity requirement
Represents the liquidity amount required according to covenants related to credit facility.
Loan Carrying Value
Loan Carrying Value
The carrying value of loans derived after deducting unearned revenue and other holdbacks.
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
Repurchase agreement
Represents the information pertaining to loans represented by an agreement between the entity and another party for repurchase of identical or substantially the same loans at a date certain for a specified price.
Loan Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Loan Repurchase Agreements One [Member]
Repurchase agreement, one
Represents the information pertaining to loans represented by the first agreement between the entity and another party for repurchase of identical or substantially the same loans at a date certain for a specified price.
Represents the information pertaining to loans represented by the second agreement between the entity and another party for repurchase of identical or substantially the same loans at a date certain for a specified price.
Loan Repurchase Agreements Two [Member]
Repurchase agreement, two
Loans and Investments Portfolio [Member]
Loans and investments portfolio
Loans and investment portfolio, when it serves as a benchmark in a concentration of risk calculation, representing the sum of all reported loans and investment portfolio as of the balance sheet date.
Loans and Investments Unfunded Commitments
Unfunded commitments related to loans and investments
Represents the amount of outstanding unfunded commitments related to loans and investments that the entity is obligated to fund as the borrowers meet certain requirements.
Reflects the amount of reserves on loans on which no interest is continuing to be recognized.
Loans and Leases Receivable Impaired Nonperforming Loan Loss Reserves
Loan loss reserves
Number of loans classified as non-performing which did not have loan loss reserve
Reflects the number of loans which did not have loan loss reserves deemed to be questionable as to collection, on which no interest is continuing to be recognized.
Loans and Leases Receivable without Loan Loss Reserves Impaired Nonperforming Loans Number of Loans
Carrying value of loans classified as non-performing which did not have loan loss reserve
Reflects the carrying amount of loans which did not have loan loss reserves on which no interest is continuing to be recognized.
Loans and Leases Receivable without Loan Loss Reserves Impaired Nonperforming Nonaccrual of Interest
Loans in Excess of Three Percent [Member]
Represents the loans in excess of 3 percent.
Loans in excess of 3%
Represents the loans less than 3 percent.
Loans less than 3%
Loans Less than Three Percent [Member]
Loans Receivable [Domain]
Represents type of loans receivable by maturity dates.
Loans Receivable Extended Period of Loan
Extended period of loan
Represents the extended period of the loans receivable.
Represents the minimum LIBOR rate on the loans receivable.
LIBOR Floor rate (as a percent)
Loans Receivable Floor Rate
The maximum LIBOR rate for the variable rate of the loans receivable.
Libor cap (as a percent)
Loans Receivable Libor Cap
Loans Receivable Maturity [Axis]
Represents information pertaining to loans receivable, by their maturity dates.
Loans Receivable, Number of Options to Extend Loan
Number of options to extend loan
Represents the number of options to extend the loans receivable.
Loan to Third Party Amount Received
Amount of loan that was repaid by third party
Represents the amount received from loan to a third party borrower for a portfolio of properties.
Loan to third party borrower, unpaid principal balance
Represents the amount receivable from loan to a third party borrower for a portfolio of properties.
Loan to Third Party Unpaid Principal Balance
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought Value Due to Wrongful Receipt
Amount alleged to be wrongfully received by holders of Series A1 Preferred Units
The value of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter as the plaintiff alleges the amount has been wrongfully received by the holders of the Series A1 Preferred Units.
Loss Contingency Number of Defendants Related to Company
Number of defendants related to the entity
Represents related to the Company number of defendants related to the entity.
Loss Contingency Number of Defendants Removed due to Consolidation of Lawsuits
Number of defendants removed due to consolidation of lawsuits
Represents the number of defendants removed due to consolidation of lawsuits.
Number of defendants who are corporate and partnership entities
Number of defendants named in a legal action who are corporate and partnership entities.
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants who are Corporate and Partnership Entities
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants who are Individuals
Number of defendants named in a legal action who are individuals
Number of defendants named in a legal action who are individuals.
Loss Contingency Number of Lawsuit Consolidated
Number of lawsuits consolidated
Represents the number of lawsuits consolidated.
Number of lawsuits after amendment
Represents the number of lawsuits after amendment.
Loss Contingency Number of Lawsuits after Consolidation of Lawsuit
Loss Contingency Number of Lawsuits before Consolidation of Lawsuit
Number of lawsuits before amendment
Represents the number of lawsuits before amendment.
Loss Contingency, Number of New Claims Filed in United States Bankruptcy Court
Number of lawsuits filed in United States Bankruptcy Court
The total number of new claims filed pertaining to a loss contingency in the United states Bankruptcy Court during the period.
Loss Contingency Number of Remaining Defendants due to Consolidation of Lawsuits
Number of defendants remaining due to consolidation of lawsuits
Represents the number of defendants remaining due to consolidation of lawsuits.
Loss Contingency Seeking of Amounts from Affiliates of Entity
Aggregate amount which the Trust would be seeking from the affiliates of the entity
Represents the aggregate amount which the Trust would be seeking from the affiliates of the entity If the amended complaint is filed.
Loss on sale and restructuring of loans
Losses (Gains) on Sale and Restructuring of Loans
For a lender, the aggregate loss (gain) recognized on the sale or restructuring of loans arises from the difference between the carrying value of the loan before the sale or restructuring and the sales price or fair value of the loan, net of payments received, after restructuring is complete. This element refers to the loss (gain) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale or restructuring.
Loss on sale and restructuring of loans from the execution of a forbearance agreement
For a lender, the aggregate loss (gain) recognized on the sale or restructuring of loans from the execution of a forbearance agreement arises from the difference between the carrying value of the loan before the sale or restructuring and the sales price or fair value of the loan, net of payments received, after restructuring is complete. This element refers to the loss (gain) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale or restructuring.
(Losses) Gains on Sale and Restructuring of Loans from Execution of Forbearance Agreement
(Losses) Gains on Sale and Restructuring of Loans from Sale of Loans to Third Party
Loss on sale and restructuring of loans from the sale of loan to a third party
For a lender, the aggregate loss (gain) recognized on the sale or restructuring of loans from the sale of loan to a third party arises from the difference between the carrying value of the loan before the sale or restructuring and the sales price or fair value of the loan, net of payments received, after restructuring is complete. This element refers to the loss (gain) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale or restructuring.
Management Agreement Base Management Fee
Represents the amount the entity reimbursed to the manager for its actual costs incurred in managing the company's business based on the parties' agreement.
Base
Management Agreement Basis Spread Added to U S Treasury Rate for Calculation of Incentive Fee
Basis spread added to the U.S. Treasury Rate for computation of incentive fee (as a percent)
Represents the basis spread added to the U.S. Treasury Rate for computation of incentive fee.
Management Agreement
Management Agreement Disclosure [Text Block]
Management Agreement
Represents the entire disclosure in relation to management agreement to provide us with certain services. We pay a base management fee and under certain circumstances an annual incentive fee.
Represents the anticipated amount of base management fees that the entity will be reimbursing to the manager during current period. These fees are paid on the basis of arrangement whereby the entity reimburses the other party for its actual costs incurred in managing the entity's business based on the parties' agreement in advance on an annual budget with subsequent quarterly true-ups to actual costs.
Management Agreement Estimated Base Management Fee in Current Fiscal Year
Expected base management fees during current period
Represents the incentive fee charged for operating and managing the entity's business during the reporting period which is based on meeting certain profitability metrics.
Management Agreement Incentive Fee
Incentive
Management Agreement, Incentive Percent, Fee
Incentive fee calculation percentage
Represents the percentage of incentive fee charged for operating and managing the entity's business during the reporting period which is based on meeting certain profitability metrics.
Management Agreement, Interest Rate Used in Calculation of Incentive Fee
Annual interest rate used in computation of incentive fee (as a percent)
Represents the annual interest rate used in computation of incentive fee.
Management Agreement [Line Items]
Management Agreement
Represents the period during which the loan loss reserve recoveries are to be taken into consideration for calculation of incentive fee.
Management Agreement, Loan Loss Reserve Recoveries Period for Calculation of Incentive, Fee
Period during which the loan loss reserve recoveries are to be taken into consideration for calculation of incentive fee
Management Agreement Multiplier used in Calculation of Incentive Fee
Multiplier used in computation of incentive fee
Represents the multiplier used in computation of incentive fee.
Represents the percentage of loan loss reserve recoveries used in calculation of incentive fee.
Management Agreement, Percentage of Loan Loss Reserve Recoveries Used in Calculation of Incentive Fee
Percentage of loan loss reserve recoveries used in calculation of incentive fee
Renewable period for management agreement
Represents the period for which the management agreement is automatically renewable unless terminated.
Management Agreement, Renewable Period
Management Agreement Success Based Payments
Amount of success-based payments made under the terms of management agreement.
Success-based payments made
Disclosure of information pertaining to the agreement with other party related to management services provided by them.
Management Agreement [Table]
Management Agreement, Termination Fee
Termination fee
Represents the amount of termination fee payable on termination of the management agreement.
Management Agreement, Termination Notice Period
Prior written notice period for termination
Represents the period for which notice is required to be served for termination of the management agreement. This notice is required to be served prior to termination.
Term of U.S. Treasury Rate used in computation of incentive fee
Represents the term of the U.S. Treasury Rate used in computation of incentive fee.
Management Agreement, Term of US Treasury Rate Used in Calculation of Incentive Fee
Management Fee Amount, Outstanding
Base management fee expenses due to related party
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties for base management fee expenses.
Management Fees, Incentive Payment Period
Period after each fiscal quarter in which the incentive fee is payable
Represents the period after each fiscal quarter in which the incentive fee is required to be paid.
Maturity Date April 2013 [Member]
Maturity date of April 2013
Represents the information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as April 2013.
Maturity Date April 2015 [Member]
Maturity date of April 2015
Represents information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as April 2015.
Represents the information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as Feb 2013.
Maturity Date Feb 2013 [Member]
Maturity date of February 2013
Maturity Date January 2015 [Member]
Maturity date of January 2015
Represents information pertaining to the maturity date of January 2015, of loans receivable.
Represents information pertaining to the maturity date of July 2013 of loans receivable.
Maturity Date July 2013 [Member]
Maturity date of July 2013
Maturity Date June 2012 [Member]
Maturity date of June 2012
Represents the information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as June 2012.
Maturity Date, June 2014 [Member]
Maturity date of June 2014
Represents information pertaining to June 2014 as the maturity date of loans receivable.
Maturity Date March 2014 [Member]
Maturity date of March 2014
Represents the information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as March 2014.
Maturity date of March 2015
Maturity Date March 2015 [Member]
Represents information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as March 2015.
Maturity Date, March 2016 [Member]
Maturity date of March 2016
Represents information pertaining to March 2016 as the maturity date of loans receivable.
Maturity Date May 2014 [Member]
Maturity date of May 2014
Represents information pertaining to the maturity date of May 2014 of loans receivable.
Maturity Date May 2015 [Member]
Maturity date of May 2015
Represents information pertaining to May 2015 as the maturity date of loans receivable.
Maturity Date May 2016 [Member]
Maturity date of May 2016
Represents the information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as May 2016.
Maturity Date November 2014 [Member]
Maturity date of November 2014
Represents information pertaining to the maturity date of November 2014, of loans receivable.
Maturity Date October 2018 [Member]
Maturity date of October 2018
Represents the information pertaining loans receivable with the maturity date as October 2018.
Represents information pertaining to the maturity date of September 2013 of loans receivable.
Maturity Date September 2013 [Member]
Maturity date of September 2013
Maturity Date September 2014 [Member]
Maturity date of September 2014
Represents information pertaining to the maturity date of September 2014 of loans receivable.
Mezzanine loan
Mezzanine Loans
Represents information pertaining to mezzanine loans issued by the entity.
Mezzanine Loan [Member]
Minimum Percentage of Taxable Income to be Distributed to Claim Exemption from Corporate Federal Income Taxes on Retained Income
Minimum taxable income to be distributed in order not to be subject to corporate federal income taxes on retained income (as a percent)
Represents information pertaining to the minimum percentage of taxable income to be distributed to stockholders in order not to be subject to corporate federal income taxes on retained income.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Accretion of Unearned Revenue
Accretion of unearned revenue
The amount of additions to mortgage loans due to accretion of unearned revenue during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Additional Investment
The entity's interest of the additional investment made in the mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period.
Interest held in the additional investment made
Additional investment made by the company along with a consortium of independent outside investors
The amount of additional investment made by the company, along with a consortium of independent outside investors, in the mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Additional Investment by Entity and Independent Outside Investors
Aggregate carrying value of loans related to which a portion has been sold to third party
Represents the aggregate carrying value of loans related to which a portion has been sold to third party.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Aggregate Carrying Amount of Loans Related to which Portion has been Sold to Third Party
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Area of Submerged Land
Area of pledged submerged land (in acres)
Represents information pertaining to the area of submerged land held as mortgage-related securities.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Area of Usable Land
Area of pledged usable land (in acres)
Represents information pertaining to the area of usable land held as mortgage-related securities.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Carrying Amount of Loan Sold to Third Party
Carrying value of loans sold to third party
Represents information pertaining to the amount of carrying value of loans sold to third party, which had been fully reserved in a prior period.
Carrying value prior to provision for loan loss
The carrying amount of the outstanding balance due under the mortgage loan prior to provision for loan loss.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Carrying Amount of Mortgages Prior to Provision for Loan Loss
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Carrying Value
Represents the carrying value of the mortgage loans that serve as collateral.
Collateral Loans, Carrying Value
The reference rate for the modified variable rate on the mortgage loan receivable, such as LIBOR or the U.S. Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Description of Modified Variable Rate, Basis
Modified variable rate basis
The reference rate for the original variable rate on the mortgage loan receivable, such as LIBOR or the U.S. Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Description of Original Variable Rate, Basis
Original variable rate basis
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Face Amount of Mortgages Modified
Modified loans
Amount of mortgage loans on real estate which were modified.
Represents the fixed interest rate on the mortgage loan receivable or the weighted average interest rate on a group of loans.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Fixed Interest Rate
Fixed rate of interest (as a percent)
The amount of additions to mortgage loans due to funding of unfunded loan commitments during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Funding of Unfunded Loan Commitments
Funding of unfunded loan commitments
Loan carrying value prior to provision for loan losses
The gross carrying amount before any write-off of the outstanding balance due under the mortgage loan.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Gross Carrying Amount of Mortgages Prior to Provision for Loan Loss
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate LIBOR Floor on Variable Rate
LIBOR floor (as a percent)
The percentage points added to the variable rate to compute the original variable rate on the mortgage loan receivable.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Loss on Sale and Restructuring of Loans
Loss on sale and restructuring of loans
The amount of reductions of mortgage loans due to loss on sale and restructuring of loans, during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Modified Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Modified basis spread (as a percent)
The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the modified variable rate on the mortgage loan receivable.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Original Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Original basis spread (as a percent)
The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the original variable rate on the mortgage loan receivable.
Mortgage notes payable - real estate owned
Represents the information pertaining to liability for mortgage notes payable by the reporting entity in connection with the acquisition of real property in which the reporting entity had a loan secured by the real estate property.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Owned [Member]
The amount of partial principal collected on mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Partial Collections of Principal
Loan paydowns
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Percentage
Percent of Total
Represents a category of loans on real estate expressed as a percentage of total loans on real estate.
Percentage of Portfolio
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Pledged Land Number of Dwellings Per Acre
Pledged land, number of dwellings per acre
Represents information pertaining to the number of dwellings per acre on pledged land held as mortgage-related securities.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Principal Amount of Mortgages
Collateral Loans, Unpaid Principal
Represents the unpaid principal balance of the mortgage loans that serve as collateral.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Proceeds Against Junior Loan Participations
Proceeds used against junior loan participations
Represents the amount reductions of mortgage loans due to proceeds and used against junior loan participations during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Proceeds and Receivables from Sale of Loans
Proceeds and receivables from sale of loans
The amount of reductions of mortgage loans due to proceeds and receivables from sale of loans, during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Property Location [Domain]
The location of real estate properties that secure real estate mortgage loans.
The amount of additions to mortgage loans due to reclassification of allowance for loan loss to other assets during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Reclassification of Allowance for Loan Loss to Other Assets
Charge-off on loan converted to other assets
Charge-off on loans converted to real estate owned
The amount of additions to mortgage loans due to reclassification of allowance for loan loss to real estate owned during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Reclassification of Allowance for Loan Loss to Real Estate Owned
Represents the weighted average remaining maturity period of mortgage loans.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Remaining Maturity Period
Wtd. Avg. Remaining Months to Maturity
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Restructured
Loan restructured
The amount of mortgage loans on real estate which were restructured during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Sub Type of Property [Axis]
Information by sub-type of real estate property.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Sub Type of Property [Domain]
Represents the name of sub-type of real estate property.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Unearned Revenue and Costs
Unearned revenue and costs
The amount of reductions of mortgage loans due to unearned revenue and costs, during the reporting period.
The amount of reductions of mortgage loans due to use of loan charge-offs, during the reporting period.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Use of Loan Charge Offs
Use of loan charge-offs
Mortgage Note Payable, Held For Sale
Represents the liability for mortgage notes payable by the reporting entity in connection with the acquisition of real property which is held-for-sale.
Mortgage notes payable-held-for-sale
Mortgage note payable - real estate held-for-sale
Mortgage Notes Payable, Real Estate Owned
Represents the liability for mortgage notes payable by the reporting entity in connection with the acquisition of real property.
Mortgage note payable - real estate owned
First lien mortgage - real estate owned
Mortgage Notes Payable Real Estate Owned and Held for Sale
Mortgage note payable - real estate owned and held-for-sale
Represents the liability for mortgage notes payable by the reporting entity in connection with the acquisition of real property and held-for-sale.
Mortgage Notes Payable Real Estate Owned Transferred to Real Estate Held for Sale
Mortgage note payable - real estate held-for-sale transferred to real estate owned
Represents the value of liability for mortgage notes payable by the reporting entity, transferred to real estate held-for-sale in noncash transactions during the reporting period.
Represents the information pertaining to mortgage notes payable with maturity date of March 2014 secured by real estate owned by the entity.
Mortgage Notes Payable, Secured by Real Estate Owned Due March, 2014 [Member]
Mortgage Notes Payable - Real Estate Owned with maturity date of March 2014
Motion to Amendment Lawsuits [Member]
Motion to amend the lawsuits
Represents information pertaining to the motion filed by the Trust to amend the lawsuits.
Movement in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Additions [Abstract]
Additions during period:
Deductions during period:
Movement in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Deductions [Abstract]
Represents the proceeds from exercise of over-allotment option by underwrites, net of the underwriting discount.
Net Proceeds from Issuance of Stock to Underwriters
Proceeds from underwriters following the exercise of a portion of their over-allotment option, net
Net recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves
Reflects the net recoveries of previously recorded bad debt expense.
Net Recoveries of Bad Debt Expense
Net worth required under covenant
Represents the net worth required to be maintained under covenant related to credit facility.
Net Worth Covenant Compliance
New Preferred Equity Investments in Mortgage Loans [Member]
New preferred equity investment
Represents the entity's new preferred equity investments in mortgage loans on real estate.
Noncash (Losses) Gains on Sale and Restructuring of Loans
Loss on sale and restructuring of loans
For a lender, the aggregate noncash loss (gain) recognized on the sale or restructuring of loans arises from the difference between the carrying value of the loan before the sale or restructuring and the sales price or fair value of the loan, net of payments received, after restructuring is complete. This element refers to the loss (gain) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale or restructuring.
Investment in real estate, net
The amount of investments in real estate that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition of Real Estate
Non-employees
Represents information pertaining to non-employees of the entity.
Non Employees [Member]
Non Financial Instruments Financial Assets Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Non-financial assets:
Represents information pertaining to non-management members of the Board of Directors.
Non Management Members of the Board of Directors [Member]
Non-management members of the Board of Directors
Notes Payable, Expiring July 2016 [Member]
Note payable relating to investment in equity affiliate, expiration July 2016, interest is fixed, the weighted average note rate was 4.06%
Represents the information pertaining to notes payable related to investment in equity affiliates, expiring in July 2016.
Note payable related to the exchange of POM profits interest transaction
Notes payable
Represents the information pertaining to notes payable related to investment in equity affiliates and junior loans in which the entity has interest.
Notes Payable [Member]
Notional value of matured instruments
Represents the notional value of derivative instruments that have matured during the reporting period.
Notional Amount of Derivatives Matured
Number of Days Average Closing Common Stock Price to be Considered for Incentive Fee Paid in Common Stock
Number of days during the end of fiscal quarter with respect to which incentive fee is being paid
Represents the number of days during which the average closing price of the entity's common stock is considered in order to issue common stock shares as a part of management incentive fee.
Number of impaired loans
Represents the number of impaired loans.
Number of Impaired Loans
Number of Loan for which No Provision for Loan Loss Made
Number of loans for which no provision for loan loss made
Represents the number of loans for which the value of the collateral securing the loan was less than the carrying value of the loan for which the entity has not recorded a provision for loan loss.
Number of Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Held To Maturity Debt Securities
Number of investments acquired with deteriorated credit quality had accretable yields
Represents the number of investments acquired with deteriorated credit quality having accretable yields.
Represents the number of loans for which entity had not previously recorded reserves.
Number of Loans not Previously Impaired
Number of loans on which Company had not previously recorded reserves
Number of Loans, Unpaid Principal Balance [Axis]
Information pertaining to number of loans with an unpaid principal balance.
Number of Loans, Unpaid Principal Balance [Domain]
Represents information pertaining to number of loans with an unpaid principal balance.
Represents the number of loans written off during the period.
Number of Loans Written Off
Number of loans written off
Number of Mortgage Loans Reclassified
Number of loans reclassified to real estate owned
Represents the number of mortgage loan reclassified during the period.
Number of Newly Formed Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Number of newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiaries
Represents the number of newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Number of preferred equity investments written-off
Represents the number of preferred equity investments written-off.
Number of Preferred Equity Investments Written Off
Number of real estate properties classified as held-for-sale
Represents the number of real estate properties classified as held-for-sale within the portfolio.
Number of Real Estate Properties Classified as Held For Sale
Number of Real Estate Properties Reclassified as Real Estate Owned
Number of properties reclassified as real estate owned
Represents the number of properties reclassified as real estate owned.
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold
Number of properties sold
Represents the number of real estate properties sold within the portfolio.
Number of Shares Authorized to be Issued under Agreement
Number of shares which the entity may issue and sell through JMP
Represents the number of shares permitted to be issued under the equity offering plan.
Number of Unrelated Borrowers
Number of different borrowers
Represents the number of unrelated borrowers.
Office Building and Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Represents buildings designed primarily for the conduct of business and real estate held and assets that are an addition or improvement to real estate held.
Office and Land
Represents the amount of borrowings supported by equity contributed for equal equity ownership under operating partnership.
Operating Partnership Borrowings Contribution Amount for Equal Equity Ownership
Borrowings supported by equity contributed for commensurate equity ownership under operating partnership
Operating Partnership Structured Finance Assets Contribution Amount for Equal Equity Ownership
Structured finance assets contribution amount for commensurate equity ownership under operating partnership
Represents the amount of structured finance assets contributed for equal equity ownership under operating partnership.
Represents the number of common stock shares issued upon redemption of each operating partnership unit.
Operating Partnership Unit Redemption Rate to Shares
Common stock shares issued on redemption of operating partnership units
Operating Partnership Units Redeemed
Value of operating partnership units redeemed
Represents the number of operating partnership units redeemed.
Operating Partnership Warrants Exercised Units Issued
Operating partnership units issued for which warrants were exercised
Represents the number of operating partnership units issued for which warrants were exercised.
Original Preferred Equity Investments in Mortgage Loans [Member]
Original preferred equity investment
Represents the entity's original preferred equity investments in mortgage loans on real estate.
Overcollateralization Ratio, Covenant Compliance
Limit overcollateralization ratio for cash flow triggers (as a percent)
Represents the overcollateralization ratio required to be maintained under covenant compliance. Overcollateralization ratio is calculated by dividing the total principal balance of all collateral in the CDO by the total principal balance of the bonds associated with the applicable ratio.
Ownership Percentage Limit
Ownership interest allowed under company charter (as a percent)
Represents the maximum percentage of ownership interest allowed under the company's charter.
Ownership Percentage Limit before Amendment
Ownership interest allowed under company charter before amendment (as a percent)
Represents the maximum percentage of ownership interest allowed under the company's charter before amendment.
Represents the cash outflow during the reporting period in respect of payments for loans and investments funded and purchased by the reporting entity.
Loans and investments funded, originated and purchased, net
Payment for Loans and Investments Funded Originated and Purchased, Net
Represents the cash outflow for costs incurred directly with the issuance of preferred stock.
Payment of Expenses on Issuance of Preferred Stock
Expenses paid on issuance of preferred stock
Payments for Early Retirement of Subordinated Debt
Cash payments for debt instrument retired
Represents the amount paid for the retirement of long-term borrowing where a lender is placed in a lien position behind debt having a higher priority of repayment (senior) in case of liquidation of the entity's assets before its maturity.
The cash outflow for financing RMBS investments through repurchase agreement with the same counterparty during the period , which are classified as Linked transactions.
Payments on Financial Instruments Underlying Linked Transactions
Payments on financial instruments underlying linked transactions
The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to equity method investments by the company, along with a consortium of independent outside investors.
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments by Entity and Independent Outside Investors
Equity investment made
Represents the percentage of incentive fee paid by way of issuance of common stock shares.
Percentage of Incentive Fee Paid in Common Stock
Percentage of incentive fee paid by issuance of common stock shares
Percentage of Ownership of Related Party in Other Related Party
Percentage of outstanding membership interest of related party in another related party
Represents the percentage of outstanding membership interest of a related party in another related party.
Percentage of services provided by asset management group per quarter over the level of activity anticipated based on which base management fee can be negotiated in good faith
Represents information pertaining to the percentage of services provided in each quarter over the level of activity anticipated based on which base management fee can be negotiated in good faith.
Percentage of Services Provided over Anticipated Activity per Quarter at which Base Management Fees can be Negotiated
Period within which the entity must sell the loan
Represents the period within which the entity is required to sell the loan receivable from a third party borrower.
Period within which Loan to Third Party Must be Sold
Personal Guaranty
Represents the amount of a legally binding contract by a person to repay a debt in the case a company defaults.
Personal guaranty
Preferred equity investments
Preferred Equity Loans
Represents the entity's preferred equity investments in mortgage loans on real estate.
Preferred Equity Investments in Mortgage Loans [Member]
Preferred Equity Investments Written Off Carrying Value
Carrying value of preferred equity investments written-off
Represents the carrying value of preferred equity investments written-off.
Preferred Stock Amount of Accrued Dividend
Distributions accrued on preferred stock
Aggregate amount of preferred dividend accrued.
Preferred Stock Issued during Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of preferred stock (in shares)
Represents the number of new preferred stock shares issued during the period.
Preferred Stock Issued during Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of preferred stock
Represents the equity impact of the value of new preferred stock issued during the period.
Future cash outflow to pay for preferred stock offering expenses that have occurred.
Preferred Stock Offering Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid
Accrued and unpaid expenses on preferred stock offerings
Represents the amount of incentive management fees paid in advance by the entity.
Prepaid Incentive Management Fee
Prepaid incentive fees
Prepaid incentive management fee
Prepaid Management Fees
Prepaid management fees
Represents the management fees paid in advance by the entity.
Prime Outlet LLC [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Prime Outlets Member, LLC.
POM
Private REIT preferred stock
Private REIT Preferred Stock [Member]
Outstanding private REIT preferred stock.
Proceeds from Issuance of Additional Secured Loan Obligations
Proceeds from additional loan obligations
The cash inflow from amounts received from issuance of additional long-term debt that is wholly or partially secured by collateral.
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Loan Obligation
The cash inflow from amounts received from issuance of long-term debt that is wholly or partially secured by collateral.
Proceeds from collateralized loan obligations
Proceeds from Operating Partnership Investments Equity Contribution
Equity investment for commensurate equity ownership under operating partnership
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from equity contribution made under operating partnership.
Represents the cash inflow (outflow) during the reporting period from the acquisition (disposition) of investments in real estate owned by the reporting entity.
Proceeds from sale of property
Proceeds from Payments for Investments in Real Estate Owned, Net
Proceeds from investments in real estate, net
Payoffs and paydowns of loans and investments
Proceeds from Payoffs and Paydowns of Loans and Investments
Represents the cash inflow during the reporting period in respect of payoffs and paydowns of loans and investments held by the reporting entity.
Principal paydowns of loan sold
Represents the amount received on sale of investment in joint venture in to a related party.
Proceeds from Sale of Investment in Joint Venture to Related Party
Amount received by related party on sale of investment in joint venture to a related party
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Receivable to Third Party
Sale value of loan sold to third party
The proceeds associated with the sale of a loan to a third party.
Property Management Contract Period
Contract period with the new entity
Represents the period of the property management contract.
Property Management Fees as Percentage of Gross Revenues of Underlying Properties
Fees as a percentage of gross revenues of the underlying properties
Represents the fees payable as a percentage of gross revenues of the underlying properties under the property management contract.
Provision for loan losses
Represents the gross amount charged against earnings during the period as credit losses (bad debt expense) based on review of the loan and lease portfolio and application of the methodology for estimating credit losses.
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses Gross
Provision for loan losses
Impaired loans, provision for loan losses
Purchase Price Allocation Valuation Period Following Real Estate Property Acquisition
Period following the date of acquisition in which the entity finalizes the purchase price allocation of the real estate properties acquired
Represents the period following the date of acquisition which the entity finalizes the purchase price allocation of the real estate properties acquired.
Real Estate Condo [Member]
Condo
A building or complex in which units of property, such as apartments, are owned by individuals and common parts of the property, such as the grounds and building structure, are owned jointly by the unit owners.
Real Estate Held for Sale [Abstract]
Real Estate Held-For-Sale
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Real Estate Held For Sale [Line Items]
Real Estate held for sale
Represents real estate held for sale by the entity.
Real Estate Held For Sale [Member]
Real Estate held for sale
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items of the entity's real estate owned assets which are restricted as to its withdrawal or usage.
Real Estate Investment Property Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash, real estate owned asset
Real Estate Multi Family and Office Building [Member]
Multi-family and Office
Represents the properties, such as apartments, duplexes and others that are constructed for use by multiple family groups and also includes building designed primarily for the conduct of business, for example, but not limited to, administration, clerical services, and consultation.
Multifamily Portfolio
Properties, such as apartments, duplexes and others that are constructed for use by multiple family groups.
Multi-family
Real Estate, Multi Family [Member]
Real Estate Owned and Held for Sale [Abstract]
Real Estate Owned and Held-For-Sale
Real Estate Owned and Held-For-Sale
Real Estate Owned and Held For Sale [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for real estate owned and held for sale.
Real Estate owned
Real Estate Owned [Line Items]
Real Estate Owned [Member]
Real Estate owned
Represents real estate owned by the entity.
Real Estate Owned Properties, Number
Number of properties
Represents the number of properties classified as real estate owned by the entity, as of the balance sheet date.
Real Estate Owned Properties Weighted Average Daily Rate Amount
Amount of weighted average daily rate of properties
Represents the amount of weighted average daily rate of properties classified as real estate owned.
Real Estate Owned Properties Weighted Average Occupancy Rate
Weighted average occupancy rate of properties (as a percent)
Represents the weighted average occupancy rate of properties classified as real estate owned.
Real Estate Owned Properties Weighted Average Revenue Per Available Room Amount
Represents the amount of weighted average revenue per available room of properties classified as real estate owned.
Amount of weighted average daily rate of properties
Realty Finance Corporation
Represents information pertaining to Realty Finance Corporation, formerly CBRE Realty Finance, Inc.
Realty Finance Corporation [Member]
CBRE
Reappointed Director [Member]
Director who was re-appointed to the board of directors on December 19, 2011
Represents the director who was re-appointed to the Board of Directors of the entity.
Receipts on Financial Instruments Underlying Linked Transactions
Receipts on financial instruments underlying linked transactions
The cash inflow provided by financial instruments during the period, which are classified as Linked transactions.
Reclassification of Land Development Loan to Other Assets
Loan converted to other assets
Represents the non cash investing and financing activities in relation to reclassification of land development loan to other assets.
Redemption of investment in preferred shares, net
Represents the cash inflows from redemption of investment in preferred shares during the period.
Redemption of Investment in Preferred Shares
Amount recorded in capital gain from the redemption of preferred stock
Redemption of Preferred Investment from Real Estate Partnership
Redemption of preferred investment from real estate partnership
Represents the amount of redemption of preferred investment from real estate partnership through noncash transactions.
Redemption of Preferred Limited Partnership Interest and Satisfaction of Note Payable
Redemption of preferred limited partnership interest and satisfaction of note payable
Represents the amount of redemption of preferred limited partnership interest and satisfaction of note payable through noncash transactions.
Reissuance of Debt
Represents the non cash investing and financing activities in relation to re-issuance of CDO debt of the reporting entity.
Portion of the entity's bonds that were exchanged
Re-issuance of CDO debt
Related Party Ownership Percentage
Percentage of ownership interest of related party in the entity
Represents the percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation owned by related party in the entity.
Related Party Transaction, Amount of Bridge Loan Receivable
Amount of bridge loan purchased from related party
Represents the amount of bridge loan purchased from the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Amount of Mezzanine Loan Receivable
Amount of mezzanine loan purchased from related party
Represents the amount of mezzanine loan purchased from the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Amount of Mortgage Loan Secured by Property Purchased from Related Party
Amount of mortgage loan secured by property purchased from related party
Represents the amount of mortgage loan secured by property purchased by the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Loan Purchased by Related Party
Loan amount purchased by related party
Represents the amount of loan on the property purchased by the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Contribution by Related Party to Acquire Interest in Third Party Entity
Contribution by related party for acquiring non-controlling interest in a third party entity
Represents the contribution made by the related party for acquiring a non-controlling interest in a third party entity.
Related Party Transaction, Number of Bridge Loans Originated
Number of bridge loans originated
Represents the number of bridge loan purchased from the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Number of Bridge Loans Paid Off
Number of bridge loans paid off
Represents the number of bridge loans paid off to the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Number of Mortgage Loans Secured by Property Purchased from Related Party
Number of mortgage loans secured by property purchased from related party
Represents the number of mortgage loans secured by property purchased from the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Number of Properties Purchased by Related Party
Number of properties purchased by the related party
Represents the number of properties in the portfolio purchased by the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Non Controlling Interest Acquired in Third Party Entity
Percentage of non-controlling interest acquired on contribution
Represents the percentage of non-controlling interest acquired on contribution.
Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Ownership
Percentage of voting power held by related party
Represents the percentage of voting power held by a related party.
Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Ownership Interest
Percentage of ownership of third party entity in joint venture
Represents the percentage of ownership of the third party entity in joint venture.
Related Party Transaction, Shares Held by Related Party
Number of shares held by related party
Represents the number of common shares held by a related party.
Release of Mortgage Note Payable Held For Sale
Release of mortgage note payable held-for-sale
Represents the amount of mortgage note payables released through noncash transactions.
Represents the fair value of securities collateralized by residential real estate mortgage loans.
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Fair Value Disclosure
RMBS
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Purchased at Discount [Member]
RMBS investment purchased at discount
Represents information pertaining to the security collateralized by residential real estate mortgage loans purchased at discount.
RMBS investment purchased at par
Represents information pertaining to the security collateralized by residential real estate mortgage loans purchased at par.
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Purchased at Par [Member]
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Purchased at Premium [Member]
RMBS investment purchased at premium
Represents information pertaining to the security collateralized by residential real estate mortgage loans purchased at premium.
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash
Retirement of Participation Liability
Retirement of participation liabilities
Represents the amount of Participation loan retired through noncash transactions.
Reversal of Liabilities Related to Discontinued Operations
Reversal of liabilities related to discontinued operations
Represents the amount of reversal of liabilities upon the transfer of ownership of real estate held for sale.
Represents the investment in Ritz-Carlton Club, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the equity method of accounting.
Ritz Carlton Club [Member]
Ritz-Carlton Club
Satisfaction of Note Payable from Real Estate Partnership
Satisfaction of notes payable from real estate partnership
Represents the amount of satisfaction of note payable from real estate partnership through noncash transactions.
Represents the amount of Participation loan settled through noncash transactions.
Satisfaction of Participation Loan
Satisfaction of participation loans
Schedule of Base Management Fees and Incentive Fees [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the base management fees and incentive fees paid as per the terms of agreement with management.
Schedule of Company's base management fees and incentive fees
Schedule of information related to description of business and nature of ownership.
Schedule of Business Description and Form of Ownership [Table]
Tabular disclosure of financing receivable charge-offs and recoveries.
Schedule of Charge Offs and Recoveries on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Summary of charge-offs and recoveries
Schedule of Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance [Table Text Block]
Summary of the company's CDO and CLO compliance tests as of the most recent determination dates
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to debt instruments' compliance tests for determination whether the entity was in compliance with all financial covenants and restrictions.
Schedule of Dividends Paid [Table Text Block]
Schedule of dividends paid by the Company on its common and preferred stock
Tabular disclosure of all or some of the information related to dividends paid, as of the financial reporting date.
Tabular disclosure of a condensed balance sheet of equity method investment.
Schedule of Equity Method Investment Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Summary of condensed combined balance sheets for the Company's unconsolidated investments in equity affiliates
Summary of condensed combined statements of operations for the Company's unconsolidated investments in equity affiliates
Tabular disclosure of a condensed income statement of equity method investment.
Schedule of Equity Method Investment Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Overcollateralization Ratio Covenant Compliance [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Company's CDO and CLO overcollateralization ratios
Tabular disclosure of overcollateralization ratio maintained during the period under covenant compliance.
Schedule of Real Estate Held For Sale [Table]
Schedule detailing quantitative information concerning real estate held for sale.
Schedule of real estate held-for-sale
Tabular disclosure of real estate held-for-sale.
Schedule of Real Estate Held for Sale [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Real Estate Owned [Table]
Schedule detailing information of real estate owned.
Schedule of real estate owned
Tabular disclosure of real estate owned.
Schedule of Real Estate Owned [Table Text Block]
Secured Debt Repurchase Agreements and Warehouse Agreement Borrowings
Credit facilities and repurchase agreements
Carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and the carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of the outstanding borrowings under warehouse and revolving lines of credit.
Credit facilities
Debt Carrying Value, Total credit facilities and repurchase agreements
Credit facilities and repurchase agreements
Carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and the carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of the outstanding borrowings under warehouse and revolving lines of credit used by mortgage bankers to finance the origination or purchase of loans.
Secured Debt Repurchase Agreements and Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member]
Repurchase agreements and credit facilities
Credit facilities and repurchase agreements
Represents the notional amount of equity interest retained in the portfolio of secured floating rate notes.
Secured Floating Rate Notes, Notional Amount
Notional amount of equity interest retained
Secured Junior Participating Loans Expiring June 2014 [Member]
Junior loan participation, maturity of June 2014, secured by the Company's interest in a mezzanine loan with a principal balance of $3.0 million, participation interest is a fixed rate of 15.00%
Represents information pertaining to the secured junior participating loans, expiring in June 2014.
Secured Junior Participating Loans Expiring March 2014 [Member]
Junior loan participation, secured by the Company's interest in a first mortgage loan with a principal balance of $1.3 million, participation interest was based on a portion of the interest received from the loan which has a fixed rate of 9.57%
Represents information pertaining to the secured junior participating loans, expiring in March 2014.
Secured Junior Participating Loans Expiring March 2016 [Member]
Junior loan participation, maturity of March 2016, secured by the Company's interest in a bridge loan with a principal balance of $70.1 million, participation interest is a weighted average variable interest rate of 7.30%
Represents information pertaining to the secured junior participating loans, expiring in March 2016.
Secured Junior Participating Loans Expiring October 2018 [Member]
Junior loan participation, maturity of October 2018, secured by the Company's interest in a mezzanine loan with a principal balance of $3.0 million, participation interest is a fixed rate of 13.00%
Represents information pertaining to the secured junior participating loans, expiring in October 2018.
Secured Junior Participating Loans Expiring October 2018 One [Member]
Junior loan participation, maturity of June 2014, secured by the Company's interest in a mezzanine loan with a principal balance of $3.0 million, participation interest is a fixed rate of 15.00%
Represents information pertaining to the secured junior participating loans, expiring in October 2018, one.
Secured Junior Participating Loans Expiring September 2014 [Member]
Junior loan participation, maturity of September 2014, secured by the Company's interest in a mezzanine loan with a principal balance of $3.0 million, participation interest is a fixed rate of 15.00%
Represents information pertaining to the secured junior participating loans, expiring in September 2014.
Secured Junior Participating Loans [Member]
Junior loan participation, maturity of March 2016, secured by the Company's interest in a bridge loan with a principal balance of $70.1 million, participation interest is a weighted average variable interest rate of 7.30%
Represents the information pertaining to junior participating loans secured by first mortgage loan.
Senior Notes Offering Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid
Accrued and unpaid expenses on senior notes offering
Future cash outflow to pay for senior notes offering expenses that have occurred.
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 8.25 Percent [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the 8.25% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock.
8.25% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock
8.25% Series A preferred stock
7.75% Series B cumulative redeemable preferred stock
Represents information pertaining to the 7.75% Series B cumulative redeemable preferred stock.
7.75% Series B preferred stock
Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 7.75 Percent [Member]
Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 8.50 Percent [Member]
8.50% Series C preferred stock
Represents information pertaining to the 8.50 percent Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock.
8.50% Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock
Seven Loans Collateralized by A Land Development Project [Member]
Seven loans collateralized by a land development project
Represents Seven loans collateralized by a land development project with an unpaid principal balance.
Several Loans Written Off [Member]
Write-off of several loans
Represents information pertaining to the several loans written off.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date Fair Value
Total grant date fair value
The total fair value of equity-based payment equity instruments, excluding stock or unit options, as of grant date.
Shareholder Equity Notes [Abstract]
Common stock
Shelf Registration Statement, Amount
Aggregate amount of securities for which the entity filed shelf registration statement
Represents the amount of securities for which the entity filed shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 1933 Act).
Value of common stock remaining under shelf registration
Represents the amount of shares for which the entity filed shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 1933 Act) that are currently available under shelf registration.
Shelf Registration Statement Shares Available Amount
NR
No rating has been requested, or there is insufficient information on which to base a rating by the external credit rating agency, Standard & Poor's.
Standard Poors Unrated [Member]
St. John's Development
Represents the investment in St. John's Development, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the equity method of accounting.
St Johns Development [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to real estate properties located in St. Louis city in Missouri.
St Louis [Member]
St. Louis, Missouri
Represents the number of shares issued to underwriters as a result of exercise of over-allotment option.
Stock Issued During Period Shares Issued to Underwriters
Additional shares issued due to exercise of portion of over-allotment option by underwriters
Over-allotment option exercised by underwriters (in shares)
Stock Issued during Period Shares New Issues on Exercise of Overallotment Option by Underwriter
Option exercised by underwriters (in shares)
Number of new stock issued during the period on exercise of over-allotment option by underwriters.
Stock Issued During Period Shares Warrants Exercised
Common stock shares issued from exercise of warrants
Number of share warrants exercised during the period.
Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period on exercise of over-allotment option by underwriters.
Additional net proceeds from exercise of over-allotment option by underwriters
Stock Issued during Period Value New Issues on Exercise of Overallotment Option by Underwriter
Additional net proceeds from exercise of option by underwriters
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Information related to various accounting policies of the entity.
Tangible Net Worth, Covenant Compliance
Tangible net worth including junior subordinated notes as equity
Represents the tangible net worth including junior subordinated notes as equity required according to covenants related to credit facility.
The amount of the tax credit carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws that will expire in year four.
Tax Credit Carryforward Amount That Will Expire in Year Four
Federal and state capital loss carryover that will expire in 2017
Tax Credit Carryforward Amount That will Expire in Year Six
Federal and state capital loss carryover that will expire in 2019
The amount of the tax credit carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws that will expire in year six.
Terminated Hedges [Member]
Terminated hedges
Derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments which have been terminated.
Thereafter [Member]
Thereafter
Represents information pertaining to period after first year of loan.
Threshold for reporting loans (as a percent)
Threshold Percentage for Reporting Loans
The threshold percentage for reporting loans in the schedule of mortgage loans on real estate.
Total Liabilities Less Subordinated Debt, Covenant Compliance
Total liabilities less subordinated debt
Represents the total liabilities less subordinated debt required according to covenants related to credit facility.
Transfer of land held as collateral
Represents information pertaining to the transfer of land held as collateral.
Transfer of Land Held as Collateral [Member]
Transfer of real estate held-for-sale to first lien holder
Transfer of Real Estate Held For Sale
Value of real estate held for sale transferred to first mortgage holder in satisfaction of mortgage note payable in noncash transactions.
Tucson [Member]
Tucson, Arizona
Represents the information pertaining to real estate properties located in Tucson city in Arizona.
Two Loans from Properties Transferred and Purchased Out of Bankruptcy [Member]
Represents information pertaining two loans on properties that were transferred to the Company by the owner, as well as purchased by the Company out of bankruptcy.
Two loans transferred to the company and purchased out of bankruptcy
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, April 2037 One [Member]
Junior subordinated notes, maturity April 2037, unsecured, face amount of $15.7 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 2.71% and 2.74%, respectively
Represents the first unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of April 2037.
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, due April 2035 One [Member]
Junior subordinated notes, maturity April 2035, unsecured, face amount of $7.0 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 3.48% and 3.51%, respectively
Represents the first unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of April 2035.
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, Due April 2035 Two [Member]
Junior subordinated notes, maturity April 2035, unsecured, face amount of $21.2 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 3.48% and 3.51%, respectively
Represents the second unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of April 2035.
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, Due April 2037 Two [Member]
Represents the second unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of April 2037.
Junior subordinated notes, maturity April 2037, unsecured, face amount of $31.5 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 2.71% and 2.74%, respectively
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, due June 2036 One [Member]
Junior subordinated notes, maturity June 2036, unsecured, face amount of $14.6 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 2.79% and 2.83%, respectively
Represents the first unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of June 2036.
Junior subordinated notes, maturity June 2036, unsecured, face amount of $2.6 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 2.79% and 2.83%, respectively
Represents the second unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of June 2036.
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, Due June 2036 Two [Member]
Junior subordinated notes, maturity March 2034, unsecured, face amount of $28.0 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 3.15% and 3.18%, respectively
Represents the first unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of March 2034.
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, due March 2034 One [Member]
Junior subordinated notes, maturity March 2034, unsecured, face amount of $27.3 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 3.15% and 3.18%, respectively
Represents the third unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of March 2034.
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, due March 2034 Three [Member]
Unsecured Junior Subordinated Notes, due March 2034 Two [Member]
Junior subordinated notes, maturity March 2034, unsecured, face amount of $28.0 million, interest rate fixed until 2012 then variable based on three-month LIBOR, the weighted average note rate was 3.15% and 3.18%, respectively
Represents the second unsecured junior subordinated notes with maturity date of March 2034.
Valuation Models [Member]
Valuation models
Represents the valuation models and techniques used to measure fair value.
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Text Block]
Represents the entire disclosure of Variable Interest Entities and evaluation by entity of its loans and investments, mortgage related securities, investments in equity affiliates, junior subordinated notes and CDOs, in order to determine if they qualify as VIEs or as variable interests in VIEs. A VIE is defined as an entity in which equity investors (i) do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, and/or (ii) do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional financial support from other parties. Three CDO subsidiaries, which qualify as VIEs, of which the company is the primary beneficiary.
Variable Interest Entities
Represents the investment in securities collateralized by a pool of assets, of a VIE.
Variable Interest Entity, Collateralized Debt Obligation Bonds [Member]
CDO Bonds
Represents the investment in securities collateralized by commercial real estate mortgage loans, of a VIE.
Variable Interest Entity, Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
CMBS
Exposure to loss
Represents the exposure to loss on investments that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).
Variable Interest Entity, Exposure to Loss
Variable Interest Entity, Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Junior subordinated notes
Represents the investment in junior subordinated notes, of a VIE.
Variable Interest Entity, Loan and Investment [Member]
Loans and equity investments
Represents the loan and investment in a VIE.
Represents the loan in a VIE.
Variable Interest Entity, Loan [Member]
Loans
Variable Interest Entity Not Primary Beneficiary Number
Number of VIEs where the reporting entity is not VIE's primary beneficiary
Represents the number of variable interest entities (VIEs) in which the entity is not a primary beneficiary.
Carrying amount of the total liabilities that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).
Variable Interest Entity Real Estate Debt Exposure
Exposure to real estate debt
Variable Interest Entity, Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
RMBS
Represents the investment in securities collateralized by residential real estate mortgage loans, of a VIE.
Represents information pertaining to the vesting period one.
Vesting Period One [Member]
May, 2015
Vesting Period Two [Member]
May, 2016
Represents information pertaining to the vesting period two.
$100 million warehousing credit facility
Represents information pertaining to warehousing credit facility expiring in April 2015.
Warehousing Credit Facility Due April 2015 [Member]
Warehousing Credit Facility Due December 2013 Three [Member]
Warehousing credit facility due December 2013, three
Represents information pertaining to the three warehousing credit facility expiring in December 2013.
Warehousing Credit Facility Due February 2014 [Member]
$75 million warehousing credit facility
Represents information pertaining to the warehousing credit facility, which will expire in February 2014.
Warehousing Credit Facility Due June 2014 [Member]
$60 million warehousing credit facility
Represents information pertaining to the warehousing credit facility expiring in June 2014.
Warehousing Credit Facility due November 2015 [Member]
$33 million warehousing credit facility
Represents information pertaining to the warehousing credit facility expiring in November 2015.
Warehousing Credit Facility One [Member]
$12.6 million warehousing credit facility
Represents information pertaining to the warehousing credit facility one.
Warehousing Credit Facility Two [Member]
$17.3 million warehousing credit facility
Represents information pertaining to the warehousing credit facility two.
Warrants Repurchase Price as Discount Percentage of Common Stock Closing Price
Warrants repurchase price as a discount to closing price of common stock (as a percentage)
Represents the warrants repurchase price as a discount to closing price of common stock, expressed as a percentage.
West 450 Street 33 [Member]
450 West 33rd Street
Represents the investment in 450 West 33rd Street, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the cost method of accounting.
West Shore Cafe [Member]
West Shore Cafe
Represents the investment in West Shore Cafe, an equity affiliate of the entity accounted under the equity method of accounting.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accretion of discount on investments
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain related to available-for-sale securities
Net unrealized losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Cumulative amount of other comprehensive loss related to net unrealized losses on derivatives designated as qualifying hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Issuance of warrants in conjunction with debt restructuring
Share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Annual base compensation
Summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Changes in allowance for loan losses
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Loss, Recovery of Bad Debts
Recoveries of reserves
Recoveries of reserves
Recoveries
Additional interest expense related to the amortization of the loss
Amortization of Deferred Hedge Gains
Number of warrants that did not have a dilutive effect (in shares)
Apartment building
Apartment Building [Member]
Area of property
Area of Real Estate Property
Impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Assets
Total assets
Assets [Abstract]
Assets:
Total assets
Assets, Total [Member]
Carrying Value / Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
Amortized Cost
Carrying value
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Net unrealized gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Collateral Securities, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral
Award Type [Axis]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis Swaps
Basis Swap [Member]
Bridge Loans
Bridge loan
Bridge Loan [Member]
Capital Loss Carryforward
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accretion
Additions
Paydowns
Accretable Yield
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Aggregate carrying value of investment with deteriorated credit quality
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Held-to-maturity Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net
Chief executive officer
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Equity
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Distributions
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Exercise price (in dollars per share)
Warrant exercise price
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Warrants
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right [Table]
Collateralized debt obligations
Collateralized debt obligation (CDO) bond
Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member]
Collateralized loan obligations
Collateralized loan obligation
Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member]
Commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS)
CMBS
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Commercial
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividend Paid Per Share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock
Common equity securities
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common stock outstanding (in shares)
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 500,000,000 shares authorized; 53,128,075 shares issued, 50,477,308 shares outstanding at June 30, 2014 and 51,787,075 shares issued, 49,136,308 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Comprehensive income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Variable Interest Entities
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total
Contractual Obligation
Thereafter
Contractual Obligation, Due after Fifth Year
2018
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fifth Year
2017
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year
2014
Contractual Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2015
Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year
2016
Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year
Contractual Obligations, Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Schedule of material contractual obligations
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Other joint ventures
Investments in Equity Affiliates
Cost and Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]
Cost method investments
Cost Method Investments
Property operating expenses
Cost of Real Estate Revenue
Joint venture members
Co-venturer [Member]
Credit risk concentration
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Rating, AM Best [Axis]
Credit Rating, AM Best [Domain]
Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Axis]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current tax (benefit) provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current tax (benefit) provision:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Customer risk concentration
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Number of warrants issued (in shares)
Number of warrants issued
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Warrants or Options Issued
Debt Obligations
Debt Obligations
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Variable rate, spread (as a percent)
Weighted average spread (as a percent)
Variable rate, spread (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Variable interest rate, description
Description of variable rate basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Face amount of debt instrument re-issued
Face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt, Face Value
New note payable
Decrease in the amount financed on the repurchase agreements
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net
Effective rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Obligations
Debt Covenants
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Repurchase amount
Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Maturity period (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term
Period of additional loan obligations
Deferred amount
Issuance costs
Debt Issuance Cost
CDO bond and CMBS investments
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Security [Axis]
Weighted average note rate (as a percent)
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted Average Note Rate (as a percent)
Accrued deferred compensation expense
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unearned revenue
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables
Federal-net of valuation allowance
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred tax (benefit) provision
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Deferred tax (benefit) provision:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred revenue
Deferred revenue recognized on transfer of control of 450 West 33rd Street property
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue recorded
State-net of valuation allowance
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Net operating loss carryforwards
Valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Interest in equity affiliates-net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates
Depreciation in connection with reclassification of property from real estate held-for-sale to real estate owned, net
Depreciation
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Repurchase financing
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Notional Value, classified in Other Assets
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Derivative financial instruments
Forward contract derivatives
Derivative Asset
Cap rate (as a percent)
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Fair Value, classified in Other Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Fair Value, classified in Other Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Change in fair value
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Net losses in fair value of RMBS investments
Derivative, Gain on Derivative
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Interest Expense (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Change in fair value of non-qualifying swaps and linked transactions
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative Liability
Notional Value, classified in Other Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Net unrealized losses in fair value of RMBS investments
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Fair value of derivatives in a net liability position
Total principal paydowns
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Count
Number of interest rate swaps
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedging Activities and Derivatives
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Qualifying
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Director
William C. Green
Director [Member]
Gain on sale of real estate held-for-sale
Gain on sale of real estate held-for-sale
Gain on sale of real estate
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
(Loss) income from operations of real estate held-for-sale
(Loss) income from operations of real estate held-for-sale
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Depreciation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Interest expense, discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Property operating expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Property operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Distributions
Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends [Axis]
Distributions - common stock
Dividends, Common Stock
Total Dividends Paid
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Distributions - preferred stock
Distributions declared and paid on preferred shares issued to third parties by its subsidiary REIT
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Due from related party (includes $23,043 and $91,988 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Due from related party
Receivable from related party
Due from Related Parties
Due to related party
Due to Related Parties
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings per common share:
Basic (loss) earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per common share:
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective income tax rate as a percentage of pretax income or loss differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Change in valuation allowance (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Refund (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
REIT non-taxable income (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent
Equity Component [Domain]
Distributions of operations from equity affiliates
Proceeds from equity affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Voting interest in entities accounted for primarily under the equity method (as a percent)
Ownership interest (as a percent)
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Ownership percentage
Retained interest (as a percent)
Gain on exchange of profits interest
Gain on the sale of an equity method investment
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Equity investment, balance
Equity Investment
Equity Method Investments
Investments in Equity Affiliates
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Condensed Combined Balance Sheets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Total assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets
Assets:
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets [Abstract]
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity
Stockholders' equity Arbor
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Equity Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Revenue:
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Statements of Operations:
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
Total liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Total liabilities and deficit
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' (deficit) equity
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Total revenues
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Fair Value
Estimated Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
External Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Domain]
Repayment of outstanding debt
Amount of debt instrument purchased from third party investor
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Adjustments to fair value:
Fair Value, Adjustment Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Fair value of these assets and liabilities
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table]
Schedule of certain financial and non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Asset Class [Domain]
Financial assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Schedule of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Summary of the carrying values and the estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements on a recurring and non-recurring basis
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table]
Schedule of quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements on a recurring and non-recurring basis
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Capitalization rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Revenue growth rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate
Cumulative default rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default
Gain (loss) on sale of investments and settlement of derivative financial instruments
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Recurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Net accretion and amortization
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net changes in fair value
Additions
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Sales and settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Paydowns
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Balance at the end of the period
Balance at the beginning of the period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Other income, net
Other Income
Fees and Commissions, Other
Loans, Investments and Securities
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial assets:
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Financial liabilities:
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Summary of the loan portfolio's weighted average internal risk ratings and LTV ratios by asset class
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Troubled debt restructurings by asset class
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Greater Than 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due
Carrying Value
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status
Non-performing loans by asset class
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
First mortgage
First Mortgage [Member]
First lien mortgage
Forward Contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments
Forward Contracts [Member]
Gain on sale of equity interest
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments
Gain on sale of equity interest
Gain on sale of securities
Gain on sale of securities
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Securities, Net
Gain on extinguishment of debt
Gain on extinguishment of debt
Gain
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Securities held-to-maturity, net
Carrying Value
Held-to-maturity Securities
Amortized Cost
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized Cost before Other than Temporary Impairment
Maturing within one year
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
Maturing after ten years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Ten Years, Fair Value
Maturing after five years through ten years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Maturing after one year through five years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Securities held-to-maturity, net
Estimated Fair Value
Net fair value
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value
Held-to-maturity securities
Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]
Aggregate carrying value of investments sold
Held-to-maturity Securities, Sold Security, at Carrying Value
Net gain on sale of investments
Held-to-maturity Securities, Sold Security, Realized Gain (Loss)
Summary of the company's securities classified as held-to-maturity
Held-to-maturity Securities [Table Text Block]
Hotel Portfolio
Hotel [Member]
Hotel
Impaired Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses, Loss on Sale and Restructuring of Loans and Charge-offs
Impaired Financing Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impaired loans, net
Impaired loans
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment
Allowance for Loan losses
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance
Summary of the company's impaired loans by asset class
Impaired Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Unpaid principal balance on loans
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance
Average Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance
Impairment loss on real estate held-for-sale
Impairment of Real Estate
Impairment loss on real estate held-for-sale
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends (in dollars per share)
Income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends, per common share
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends (in dollars per share)
Income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends, per common share
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Property operating income, discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per common share (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per common share (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
(Income) loss from equity affiliates
Income (loss) from equity affiliates
Income from equity affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash used for taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Benefit from income taxes
Total (benefit) provision
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income tax receivable for the expected refund of income taxes paid by a taxable REIT subsidiary
Income Taxes Receivable
Deferred fees, net
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Due to/from related party
Increase (Decrease) in Due from Related Parties, Current
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Change in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dilutive effect of warrants (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Net interest income
Net interest income
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Net interest income
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Interest income recorded
Interest Income, Related Party
Cash used to pay interest
Interest Paid
LIBOR Caps
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Interest expense expected to be reclassified from qualifying cash flow hedges over the next twelve months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Interest Rate Swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Real estate held-for-sale, net (includes $0 and $2,550,000 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Real estate held-for-sale, net
Inventory, Real Estate, Held-for-sale
Investment Holdings [Table]
Premium amortized into interest income
Premium amortized/accretion of discount into interest income
Net interest income
Investment Income, Net, Amortization of Discount and Premium
Fair value of real estate owned
Investment Owned, at Fair Value
Number of shares of common stock purchased
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Securities
Investments in equity affiliates
Investment in Equity Affiliates
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Investment in Equity Affiliates
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Summary of the company's investments in equity affiliates
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table Text Block]
Securities
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Junior Participations Loans
Junior Loans [Member]
Junior subordinated notes to subsidiary trust issuing preferred securities
Junior subordinated notes
Debt Carrying Value
Debt Carrying Value
Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust
Junior subordinated notes
Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Junior notes
Employee compensation and benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Land
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity:
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Outstanding balance of facility
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Commitment fee upon closing (as a percent)
Commitment fee (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Committed line
Revolving note amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Non-use fee (as a percent)
Commitment fee on the undrawn portion (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Investments acquired
Loan loss reserves related to VIEs
Allowance for loan losses
Allowance at beginning of the period
Allowance at end of the period
Provision for loan losses
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance
Impaired Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses, Loss on Sale and Restructuring of Loans and Charge-offs
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount of bridge loans paid off
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Collections
Loan held-for-sale
Unpaid principal balance of loans classified as held-for-sale
Loans and Investments
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Base spread (as a percent)
Loans Receivable, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Base rate
Loans Receivable, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Fair value
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term Debt
Aggregate outstanding balance of related party debt
Outstanding debt
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Total damages that the plaintiff is seeking
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Number of lawsuits or complaints filed
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Number of defendants
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
Customer [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain]
Maximum
Less than
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated entity
Noncontrolling interest in the entity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Decrease in non-controlling interest
Distributions attributable to noncontrolling interest
Distribution to noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Third party's interest in the equity of a consolidated subsidiary
Voting interest owned by the company for consolidation (as a percent)
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Secured amount of loan
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
SCHEDULE IV - LOANS AND OTHER LENDING INVESTMENTS
SCHEDULE IV - LOANS AND OTHER LENDING INVESTMENTS
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, by Loan Disclosure [Text Block]
Loans to VIEs
Carrying value of loans before loan loss reserves
Additional preferred equity investment outstanding
Loans and investments, gross
Unpaid Principal Balance
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages
Loan payoffs
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Collections of Principal
Loans and investments, net (includes $1,258,768,746 and $1,196,434,032 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Loans and investments, net
Loans and investments, net
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Description, Loan Category [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Principal balance
Loan amount retained by related party
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages
Face value
Federal income tax basis
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Federal Income Tax Basis
Loans converted to real estate owned
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Foreclosures
Wtd. Avg. Pay Rate (as a percent)
Weighted average variable interest rate (as a percent)
Preferred interest in a joint venture (as a percent)
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate
Preferred interest in a joint venture (as a percent)
Loans and Investments
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Category [Domain]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Axis]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Domain]
Fixed interest rate, maximum (as a percent)
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Maximum Interest Rate in Range
Fixed interest rate, minimum (as a percent)
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Minimum Interest Rate in Range
Real Estate [Domain]
New mortgage note payable assumed
New loan originations
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, New Mortgage Loans
Number of loans
Loan Count
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Loans
Loan converted to other assets
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Other Deductions
Carrying Amount Subject to Delinquent Interest
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Principal Amount of Delinquent Loans
Prior Liens
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Prior Liens
Amount of loans extended
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Renewed and Extended, Amount
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule [Table]
Reconciliation of the Company's loans and investments carrying amounts
Movement in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Customer [Domain]
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest
Non-controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Non-Qualifying
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Non-performing loans
Non-performing
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Assumption of mortgage notes payable - real estate owned
Notes Assumed
Debt Carrying Value
Notes Payable
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Number of real estate owned properties
Number of properties owned
Number of Real Estate Properties
Office
Office building
Office Building [Member]
Total other expenses
Total other expenses
Operating Expenses
Other expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Federal and state net operating and capital loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income Taxes
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Description of Business
Description of Business
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Other assets
Other assets (includes $23,321,607 and $19,861,310 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Other Assets
Net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax
Realization of unrealized gain reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification of unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale realized into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Net realized losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Reclassification of net realized loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Amount of net unrealized loss recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss due to a reclassification of securities
Net unrealized gain on securities transferred to available-for-sale from held-to-maturity
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Transfers from Held-to-maturity to Available-for-Sale Securities, Net of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale, net
Total other revenue
Total other revenue
Other Income
Other revenue:
Component of Operating Income [Abstract]
Other Income
Other income
Other Income [Member]
Other liabilities
Other liabilities (includes $10,779,854 and $13,944,737 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Other Liabilities
Total Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Partnerships
Summary of the company's non-performing loans by asset class
Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Payments on swaps and margin calls to counterparties
Payments for Hedge, Financing Activities
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for warrants acquired and canceled
Payments for Repurchase of Warrants
Distributions paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Distributions paid on preferred stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Payment of deferred financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Expenses paid on issuance of common stock
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Investment in real estate, net
Payments to Acquire and Develop Real Estate
Purchase price
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Noncontrolling interest
Equity investment made
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Contributions to equity affiliates
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest
Equity investment made
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Preferred stock, dividend, variable rate basis
Preferred Stock, Dividend Payment Rate, Variable
Return on the preferred shares issued to third parties by its subsidiary REIT (as a percent)
Preferred stock, dividend rate (as a percent)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Preferred stock dividends
Less: Preferred stock dividends
Cash dividend declared on redeemable preferred stock (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared
Preferred stock, liquidation preference (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Preferred stock, aggregate liquidation preference
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Number of shares of preferred stock authorized for issuance
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred stock; 8.25% Series A; 7.75% Series B; 8.50% Series C
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Prepaid management fee - related party
Incentive fee installment recorded as prepaid management fee
Prepaid Expense
Mr. Ivan Kaufman
President [Member]
Deposits received relating to loan held-for-sale
Proceeds received from loan repayments held as collateral
Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable
Distributions from equity affiliates
Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates
Receipts on swaps and margin calls from counterparties
Proceeds from Hedge, Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from issuance of shares under public offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Additional debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Newly issued debt instrument
Net proceeds
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Private equity offering, gross proceeds
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Proceeds from collateralized debt obligations
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt
Proceeds from senior unsecured notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants
Proceeds from repurchase agreements, loan participations, credit facilities and notes payable
Proceeds from sale of properties
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Notes Payable
Amount of payoff received on mortgage notes payable
Change in restricted cash
Change in restricted cash
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Total principal paydowns
Principal collection on securities, net
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from sale of securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from sale of properties
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Proceeds from Sale of Held-to-maturity Securities
Proceeds from sale of investments
Proceeds from sale of securities
Proceeds from sale of loans
Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of property
Value of property sold by the borrower
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate
Net proceeds from exercise of warrants
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises
Legal, financial and accounting fees
Professional Fees
Net income (loss)
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for loan losses (net of recoveries)
Provision for loan losses
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses
Provision for loan losses
Summary Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information - Unaudited
Summary Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information - Unaudited
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Real Estate Owned and Held-For-Sale
Real Estate Owned and Held-For-Sale
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Carrying value of real estate properties classified as held-for-sale
Real Estate Held-for-sale
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation
Real estate owned, gross
Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost
Real estate owned, net
Real estate owned, net (includes $80,787,215 and $80,787,215 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Real Estate Investment Property, Net
Real estate owned, net
Approximate aggregate carrying value of loans reclassified to real estate owned
Real Estate Property Ownership [Axis]
Real Estate Properties [Domain]
Property operating income
Property operating income relating to real estate owned properties
Real Estate Revenue, Net
Loans and Investments
Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Management fee - related party
Total Management fee
Related Party Costs
Related Party [Domain]
Management Fees:
Related Party Fees and Other Arrangements, Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP) [Abstract]
Agreements and transactions with related parties
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreements and Transactions with Related Parties
Related Party [Axis]
Agreements and Transactions with Related Parties
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Paydowns and payoffs of repurchase agreements, loan participations and credit facilities
Repayments of Bank Debt
Debt repaid
Debt paid down due to principal paydowns received
Payment of debt
Face Amount
Repayments of Debt
Paydown of mortgage notes payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Payoff of notes payable-related party
Payoffs and paydowns of collateralized debt obligations
Repayments of Secured Debt
Residential mortgage-backed security (RMBS)
RMBS
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Restricted cash
Restricted cash (includes $155,539,121 and $54,051,439 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Collateral Cash, Restricted Cash
Restricted cash due to escrow requirement
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted common stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Retail
Retail Site [Member]
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Higher credit risk
Risk Level, High [Member]
Lower credit risk
Risk Level, Low [Member]
Value of common shares issued to the public (in dollars per share)
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Available-for-sale securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Summary of the company's securities classified as available-for-sale
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of (benefit) provision for income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of borrowings
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Summary of significant components of deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the effect of the company's derivative financial instruments on the statements of income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of derivative financial instruments held by the company
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of dividends declared by the Company (on a per share basis)
Schedule of Dividends Payable [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted EPS computations
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of difference between effective income tax rate as a percentage of pretax income or loss that and the U.S. federal statutory rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of face amount and gain on extinguishment of the company's CDO bonds repurchased by bond class
Schedule of certain financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructurings [Table]
Held-to-maturity securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivable [Table]
Summary of quarterly financial data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Summary of the company's variable interests in identified VIEs, of which the company is not the primary beneficiary
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Second mortgage
Second Mortgage [Member]
Collateralized debt obligations (includes $433,297,191 and $639,622,981 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)
Debt, Carrying Value
Secured debt
Secured Debt
Collateralized debt obligations
Selling and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Senior notes
Senior Notes
Senior unsecured notes
Senior Unsecured Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Deferred Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Common stock closing price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
AAA
Standard & Poor's AAA rating
Standard & Poor's, AAA Rating [Member]
AA+
Standard & Poor's, AA+ Rating [Member]
AA
Standard & Poor's, AA Rating [Member]
BB
Standard & Poor's, BB Rating [Member]
CCC-
Standard & Poor's CCC- rating
Standard & Poor's, CCC- Rating [Member]
CCC
Standard & Poor's, CCC Rating [Member]
CC
Standard & Poor's, CC Rating [Member]
D
Standard & Poor's, D Rating [Member]
State taxes for the entity's taxable REIT subsidiaries
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Class of Stock [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Statement [Table]
Value of warrants using Black-Scholes method
Stock and Warrants Issued During Period, Value, Preferred Stock and Warrants
Total Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Equity
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Issuance of common stock for management incentive fee
Stock Issued
Private equity offering, common stock shares sold
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Units
Common stock, shares issued as an incentive management fee (in shares)
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
Issuance of common stock for incentive management fee (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Stock-based compensation (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Number of fully vested shares issued
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Common stock issued to entity
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Purchase of treasury stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
REIT subsidiaries
Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Federal and state capital loss carryover
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Investment transferred from real estate held-for-sale, net to real estate owned, net
Transfer from Investments
Loans converted to real estate owned, net
Real Estate Owned, Transfer from Real Estate Owned
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock, at cost - 2,650,767 shares at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Treasury Stock, Value
Summary of loan modifications and extensions by asset class that the entity considered to be troubled debt restructurings by asset class
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities
Carrying Amount
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Unconsolidated VIEs
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Consolidated VIEs
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Weighted average
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
United States
UNITED STATES
Amendment Description
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Period End Date
Document Type
Entity by Location [Axis]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity [Domain]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Legal Entity [Axis]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)
Investment Interest Rate
Schedule of composition of loan and investment portfolio
Investment [Table Text Block]
All States and Provinces [Domain]
California
CALIFORNIA
Florida
FLORIDA
New York
NEW YORK
Texas
TEXAS