Note 8 - Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
TBA Securities [Member]
   
Note 8 - Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]    
Beginning balance $ 234,000 $ 202,000
Additions 2,563,000 3,088,000
Settlement, expiration or exercise (2,609,000) (3,056,000)
Ending balance 188,000 234,000
US Treasury Futures [Member]
   
Note 8 - Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]    
Beginning balance (172,100) (92,800)
Additions 875,600 1,142,100
Settlement, expiration or exercise (715,400) (1,221,400)
Ending balance (11,900) (172,100)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
   
Note 8 - Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]    
Beginning balance (13,000)  
Additions 542,700 6,000
Settlement, expiration or exercise (772,400) (19,000)
Ending balance (242,700) (13,000)
Eurodollar Future [Member]
   
Note 8 - Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]    
Beginning balance (2,852,000) (2,422,000)
Additions 3,492,000 1,531,000
Settlement, expiration or exercise (4,000,000) (1,961,000)
Ending balance (3,360,000) (2,852,000)
US Treasury Futures Options [Member]
   
Note 8 - Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]    
Beginning balance 70,000 199,500
Additions 310,000 1,181,500
Settlement, expiration or exercise (340,000) (1,311,000)
Ending balance 40,000 70,000
Swaption [Member]
   
Note 8 - Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]    
Additions   100,000
Ending balance $ 100,000 $ 100,000