Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other Net [Member] Other Net [Member] Represents other net not defined elsewhere. Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net [Member] Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net [Member] Represents gain on loans held for sale, net. Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Interest Rate Caps [Member] Interest Rate Cap [Member] Forward MBS Trades [Member] Forward MBS Trades [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- IRLCs [Member] Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on interest expense on borrowings Hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on interest expense on borrowings [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Expiration Date Interest Rate Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges Expiration Date Interest rate derivatives not designated as hedges expiration date. Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Fair Value Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net Gains / (Losses) Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Consolidated Statements of Operations Caption Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments in Financial Statements Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Reconciliation of Calculation of Basic Earnings per Share to Diluted Earnings per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Ocwen Freddie Servicer Advance Receivables Trust Series 2012-ADV1 [Member] Ocwen Freddie Advance Receivables Trust Series [Member] Ocwen Freddie advance receivables trust series. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2013-VF2,Class A [Member] Class A2 Variable Funding Note [Member] Specific borrowing type. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2013-VF2,Class B [Member] Class B2 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class B2 variable funding note. Advance Receivables Backed Notes - Series 2014-VF3, Class A [Member] Class A3 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class A3 Variable Funding Note [Member] Advance Receivables Backed Notes - Series 2014-VF4 [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series Four [Member] Advance receivable backed notes series four. Advance Receivables Backed Notes - Series 2014-VF4, Class A [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series Four Class A [Member] Advance receivable backed notes series four class A. Advance Receivables Backed Notes - Series 2014-VF4, Class B [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series Four Class B [Member] Advance receivable backed notes series four class B. Advance Receivables Backed Notes - Series 2014-VF4, Class C [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series Four Class C [Member] Advance receivable backed notes series four class C. Advance Receivables Backed Notes - Series 2014-VF4, Class D [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series Four Class D [Member] Advance receivable backed notes series four class D. Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Total Ocwen Servicer Advance Receivables Trust III (OSARTIII) [Member] Ocwen Servicer Advance Receivables Trust [Member] Ocwen servicer advance receivables trust. Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] August 15, 2015 [Member] Margin Period One [Member] Margin period one. September 15, 2015 [Member] Margin Period Two [Member] Margin period two. July 1, 2015 [Member] Margin Period Three [Member] Margin period three. London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral by Type [Axis] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral by Type [Axis] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Type [Domain] Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Type [Domain] Residential Mortgage [Member] Residential Mortgage [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Available borrowing capacity that could be used based on amount of eligible collateral pledged Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount Number of line of credit facilities for which collateral may be pledged Number Of Line Of Credit Facilities For Which Collateral May Be pledged Number of line of credit facilities for which collateral may be pledged. Debt facility termination date Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, End Date Debt instrument, interest rate, basis for effective rate at period end Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Basis for Effective Rate at Period End Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Basis for Effective Rate at Period End Basis spread on variable rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Increase (decrease) to borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) to Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) to Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Weighted average interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Transfers and Servicing [Abstract] Schedule of MSRs and Advances Sold Quantitative Information about Transferred Financial Assets that have been Derecognized and Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Table Text Block] Weighted average prepayment speeds, 10% Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 10 Percent Adverse Change in Prepayment Speed Weighted average prepayment speeds, 20% Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 20 Percent Adverse Change in Prepayment Speed Discount rate (Option-adjusted spread), 10% Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 10 Percent Adverse Change in Discount Rate Discount rate (Option-adjusted spread), 20% Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 20 Percent Adverse Change in Discount Rate Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Non-controlling Interest in Subsidiaries [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Beginning Balance (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Preferred stock dividends ($18.75 per share) Dividends, Preferred Stock Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Deemed Dividend Related To Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Preferred Stock Income Statement Impact Deemed Dividend Related To Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Preferred Stock Income Statement Impact Repurchase of common stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Repurchase of common stock (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Cumulative effect of fair value election - Mortgage servicing rights, net of income taxes Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax Exercise of common stock options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Exercise of common stock options (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Equity-based compensation and other Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Equity-based compensation and other (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Non-controlling interest in connection with acquisition of controlling interest in Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Ending Balance Ending Balance (in shares) Brokers and Dealers [Abstract] Regulatory Requirements Regulatory Requirements [Text Block] Description of regulatory oversight by federal, state, local and foreign governmental authorities that apply to the business. Match Funded Advances Transfers Accounted For As Secured Borrowings Advances [Text Block] The disclosure for the carrying amount of advances transferred to special purpose entities in transactions accounted for as secured borrowings in the transferor's statement of financial position. Advances include receivables for funds advanced by the servicer to meet contractual principal and interest remittance requirements for the investors, pay property taxes and insurance premiums and process foreclosures. Advances also include receivables for funds advanced to maintain, repair and market foreclosed real estate properties on behalf of investors. Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Regulatory Agency [Axis] Regulatory Agency [Axis] Regulatory Agency [Domain] Regulatory Agency [Domain] New York Department Of Financial Services [Member] New York Department Of Financial Services [Member] New York Department of Financial Services. Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight [Member] Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight [Member] Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight. California Department of Business Oversight [Member] California Department of Business Oversight [Member] California Department of Business Oversight. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Mortgage Servicing Practice [Member] Mortgage Servicing Practice [Member] Mortgage Servicing Practice [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action, Civil Penalty [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action, Civil Penalty [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action, Civil Penalty [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action, Restitution Paid [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action, Restitution Paid [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action, Restitution Paid [Member] First Uncured Violation [Member] First Uncured Violation [Member] First uncured violation. Second Uncured Violation [Member] Second Uncured Violation [Member] Second uncured violation. Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Estimate of possible loss Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Ownership interest in trusts Ownership Interest In Trusts Ownership interest in trusts. Number of trusts where trustees received notice of servicer non-performance Number Of Trusts Where Trustees Received Notice Of Servicer Non-Performance Number of trusts where trustees received notice of servicer non-performance. Number of trusts to terminate as servicer in case if allegations proved Number Of Trusts To Terminate As Servicer In Case If Allegations Proved Number of trusts to terminate as servicer in case if allegations proved. Number of trust where servicing transferred to another loan servicer Number Of Non-Agency Servicing Agreements Terminated Due To downgrades In Mortgage Servicer Rating Number of non-agency servicing agreements terminated due to downgrades in mortgage servicer rating. Litigation settlement expense Litigation Settlement, Expense Number of independent directors appointed after consultation with operations monitor Number Of Independent Directors Appointed After Consultation With Operations Monitor Number of independent directors appointed after consultation with operations monitor. Financial penalties in case of uncured violations Financial Penalties In Case Of Uncured Violations Financial penalties in case of uncured violations. Amount of penalty in consent order Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments Accrued penalty Loss Contingency Accrual Oversight monitor period Loss Contingency, Oversight Monitor Period Loss Contingency, Oversight Monitor Period Number of state regulators examinations pending Number Of State Regulators Examinations Pending Number of state regulators examinations pending. Number of states in which regulators examinations pending Number Of States In Which Regulators Examinations Pending Number of states in which regulators examinations pending. Warranty repurchase demands unpaid principal balance Warranty Repurchase Demands Unpaid Principal Balance Represents unpaid principal balance related to outstanding representation and warranty repurchase demands as of the end of the period. Warranty repurchase demands number of loans Warranty Repurchase Demands Number Of Loans Represents the number of loans related to outstanding representation and warranty repurchase demands as of the end of the period. Additional income taxes and penalties Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued Income taxes and penalties, range of possible loss Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] Financing Liability - MSRs Pledged [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rates Pledged 1 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rates Pledged 1 [Member] Derivatives [Member] Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] MSRs [Member] Servicing Contracts [Member] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements: Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases Issuances Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issuances Transfer from MSRs, at amortized cost Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Liability Transfers Into Level 3 From MSRs At Amortized Cost Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation liability transfers into level 3 from MSRs at amortized cost. Transfer from loans held for sale, at fair value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3 Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements, total Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases, (Sales), Issuances, (Settlements) Total realized and unrealized gains and (losses): Total realized and unrealized gains and (losses) (2): [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Included in earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in Other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total realized and unrealized gains and (losses) Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Transfers in and / or out of Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Transfers, Net Ending balance Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Schedule of Components of Interest Expense Schedule Of Interest Expense By Liability [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of interest expense by the components of the Company's interest-bearing liabilities. Schedule of Related Party Interest Expense Schedule of Related Party Interest Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Interest Expense [Table Text Block] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Forward MBS Trades [Member] Forward Mortgage Backed Securities Trades [Member] Represents a forward mortgage backed securities trades. Interest Rate Swaps [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Beginning notional balance Additions Derivative Additions Represents an increase in derivative instruments during the period. Amortization Amortization Of Derivative Represents amount for amortization of derivative instruments during the period. Maturities Derivative Maturities Represents amount for maturities of derivative instruments during the period. Terminations Derivative Terminations Represents amount for termination of derivative instruments during the period. Ending notional balance Fair value of derivative assets (liabilities) at: Fair value of derivative assets (liabilities) at: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Derivatives, at fair value Derivative, Fair Value, Net Maturity Derivative Maturity Period Represents a maturity period of derivative. Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Altisource [Member] Altisource [Member] Specific acquisition. HLSS [Member] Home Loan Servicing Solutions [Member] Represents related party. AAMC [Member] Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] Represents the Altisource Asset Management Corporation (AAMC). Residential [Member] Altisource Residential Lp [Member] Represents the Altisource Residential LP. Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Revenues and Expenses: Revenues and Expenses [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Revenues Revenue from Related Parties Expenses Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Interest Expense Interest Expense [Text Block] The disclosure of the cost of all borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense that was charged against earnings during the period, by category of interest-bearing liabilities. Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] Government-insured loan claims Servicing Receivable, Government-Insured Loan Claims Servicing Receivable, Government-Insured Loan Claims Due from custodial accounts Servicing Receivable, Due From Custodial Accounts Servicing Receivable, Due From Custodial Accounts Reimbursable expenses Servicing Receivable, Reimbursable Expenses Servicing Receivable, Reimbursable Expenses Other servicing receivables Servicing Receivable, Other Servicing Receivable, Other Servicing receivable, total Servicing Receivable Net Amounts due to the servicing business and primarily include reimbursable expenditures due from investors and amounts to be recovered from the custodial accounts of the trustees. Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable Due from related parties Due from Affiliates Other receivables Other Receivables Net The carrying amount of other receivables, net, due from third parties or arising from transactions not separately disclosed. Other receivables, gross Other Receivables, Gross Other Receivables, Gross Allowance for losses Other Receivables, Allowance For Losses Other Receivables, Allowance For Losses Other receivables Other Receivables Schedule of Loans Held for Sale Fair Value Loans Held For Sale Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block] Loans Held For Sale Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Loans Held for Sale at Lower Cost or Fair Value, Activity Schedule of Loans Held For Sale At Lower Cost Or Fair Value, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Loans Held For Sale At Lower Cost Or Fair Value, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Gains on Loans Held for Sale, Net Gain On Loans Held For Sale [Table Text Block] Gain On Loans Held For Sale [Table Text Block] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] NRZ [Member] New Residential Investment Corp [Member] New Residential Investment Corp. Outstanding servicing advances Outstanding Servicing Advances Outstanding servicing advances. Liquidating damages paid Liquidating Damages Paid Liquidating damages paid for certain increased financing costs that are the direct result of a downgrade in servicer rating. Period from sale of tranche of rights to mortgage servicing rights that apportionment of fees is subject to re-negotiation Period From Sale Of Tranche of Rights To Mortgage Servicing Rights That Apportionment Of Fees Is Subject To Re-negotiation Period from sale of tranche of rights to mortgage servicing rights that apportionment of fees is subject to re-negotiation. Number of non-agency servicing agreements terminated due to downgrades in mortgage servicer rating Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Residential [Member] Commercial [Member] Commercial Real Estate [Member] Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Line Items] Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Servicing Loans Serviced Servicing Total Loans serviced where the financial institution owns the mortgage servicing rights. Subservicing Loans Serviced Subservicing Total Loans serviced where the financial institution does not own the mortgage servicing rights. Assets serviced Assets Serviced Total of property assets serviced as measured by UPB. Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Market Based [Member] Market Based [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Basic earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Weighted average shares of common stock (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic earnings per share (in USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Preferred stock dividends Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments Adjusted net income attributable to Ocwen Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted Effect of dilutive elements: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Preferred stock (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock Stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Common stock awards (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Common Stock Awards Represents additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of common stock awards. Dilutive weighted average shares of common stock (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Stock options and common stock awards excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share: Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Anti-dilutive Securities (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Movement In Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Roll Forward] Movement In Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Beginning balance Loans Held For Sale At Lower Of Cost Or Fair Value Loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value. Purchases Payments for Origination of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Payments for Origination of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Proceeds from sales Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Principal collections Proceeds from Principal Payments on Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Proceeds from Principal Payments on Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Transfers to accounts receivable Transfers to Accounts Receivable from Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Transfers to Accounts Receivable from Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Transfers to real estate owned Transfers to Real Estate Owned from Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Transfers to Real Estate Owned from Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower of Cost or Fair Value Gain on sale of loans Gain (Loss) on Sale of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Gain (Loss) on Sale of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Decrease (increase) in valuation allowance Increase (Decrease) in Valuation Allowance of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Increase (Decrease) in Valuation Allowance of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Other Other Adjustments to Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Other Adjustments to Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Ending balance Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] Schedule of Interest Expense [Line Items] Schedule of Interest Expense [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] Servicing fees collected on behalf of NRZ Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable Less: Subservicing fee retained by Ocwen Bank Servicing Fees Retained Bank Servicing Fees Retained Net servicing fees remitted to NRZ Bank Servicing Fees, Remitted Bank Servicing Fees, Remitted Less: Reduction in financing liability Reduction in Financing Liability Reduction in Financing Liability Interest expense on NRZ financing liability Financing Interest Expense Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Life Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Repayment rate Fair Value Inputs, Repayment Rate Fair Value Inputs, Repayment Rate Discount rate Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Fair Value Agency Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value Agency Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair value agency mortgage servicing rights. Fair Value Non-Agency Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value NonAgency Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair value non-agency mortgage servicing rights. Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged [Member] Mortgage servicing rights pledged. Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] Weighted average prepayment speed Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate Weighted average delinquency rate Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default Advance financing cost Fair Value Inputs, Financing Costs, Comparative Derivative Term Fair Value Inputs, Financing Costs, Comparative Derivative Term Interest rate for computing float earnings Fair Value Inputs, Financing Costs, Float Earnings Fair Value Inputs, Financing Costs, Float Earnings Fair value input, interest rate Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread On Variable Rate Represents the fair value inputs basis spread on advance borrowings. Weighted average discount rate Weighted average cost to service (in dollars) Fair Value Inputs Weighted Average Cost To Service Fair value inputs, weighted average cost to service (in dollars). Schedule of Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table] Schedule of Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table] Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Represents a contractual agreement where the right, or rights, to service an existing mortgage are sold by the original lender to another party who specializes in the various functions of servicing mortgages. Advances And Match Funded Advances [Member] Advances And Match Funded Advances [Member] Advances and match funded advances. Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items] Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items] Carrying value of assets sold Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Disposals Gain (loss) on sale Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service Operations Plus: Accrued expenses included in gain (loss) on sale Accrued Expenses Included In Gain (Loss) On Sale Accrued expenses included in gain (loss) on sale of MSRs, advances and match funded advances. Sales price Sales Price As Adjusted The total sale price of assets sold, net of the related assets assumed by the purchaser, including any post-closing adjustments to the price of assets sold or the carrying amount of liabilities assumed. Amount due from purchaser at June 30 Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities Amount paid to purchasers for estimated representation and warranty obligations, compensatory fees for foreclosures that may ultimately exceed investor timelines and related indemnification obligations Amount Paid To Purchasers For Estimated Compensatory Fees Representation And Warranty Obligations Amount paid to purchasers for estimated representation and warranty obligations, compensatory fees for foreclosures that may ultimately exceed investor timelines and related indemnification obligations. Total net cash received Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Axis] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Axis] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Domain] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Domain] Conventional [Member] Conventional Mortgage Loan [Member] Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount Fair value election - transfer from MSRs carried at amortized cost Servicing Asset At Amortized Value Fair Value Election Transfer To MSRs Carried At Fair Value Servicing asset at amortized value fair value election transfer to MSRs carried at fair value. Cumulative effect of fair value election Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss) Sales Servicing transfers and adjustments Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Other Changes that Affect Balance Changes in fair value: Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Changes in Fair Value Resulting from Changes in Valuation Inputs or Changes in Assumptions [Abstract] Changes in valuation inputs or other assumptions Asset at Fair Value, Changes in Fair Value Resulting from Changes in Assumptions Realization of expected future cash flows and other changes Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Other Changes in Fair Value Ending balance Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Ginnie Mae [Member] Ginnie Mae [Member] Ginnie Mae [Member] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowance for Loans Held for Sale [Member] Valuation Allowance for Loans Held for Sale [Member] Valuation Allowance for Loans Held for Sale [Member] Indemnification Liability Obligations [Member] Indemnification Liability Obligations [Member] Indemnification liability obligations. Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Valuation allowance Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Reversal of valuation allowances Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Recoveries Change in valuation allowance, adjustments Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value Primary servicing UPB Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Match Funded Advances [Table] Match Funded Advances [Table] This element represents information regarding Schedule of match funded advances. Match Funded Advances [Line Items] Match Funded Advances [Line Items] Line item represents information regarding match funded advances. Match Funded Advances [Roll Forward] Match Funded Advances [Roll Forward] Match Funded Advances [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Transfers Accounted For As Secured Borrowings Assets Carrying Amount Two Carrying amount of accumulated prepayments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers for principal, interest, taxes (for example, property taxes) and insurance (for example, property and catastrophe) accounted for as secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position at the end of each period presented. Acquisitions Match Funded Advances, Acquired During Period Match Funded Advances, Acquired During Period Transfers from advances Match Funded Advances, Transfers Match Funded Advances, Transfers Sales of advances Sale Of Match Funded Advances Sale related to match funded advances. Collections of pledged advances, net of new advances, and other Match Funded Advances, Collections Match Funded Advances, Collections Ending balance Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Senior Notes [Member] Unsecured Debt [Member] Unsecured Debt [Member] 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 Six Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due Two Thousand Nineteen [Member] Six Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due Two Thousand Nineteen [Member] Face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Interest rate, stated percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Days after the closing of the offering for the registration statement to become effective (on or prior to 270 days) Days After The Closing Of The Offering For The Registration Statement To Become Effective Days After The Closing Of The Offering For The Registration Statement To Become Effective Additional interest Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease) Period for additional interest accrued on non completion of exchange offer Period For Additional Interest Accrued On Non Completion Of Exchange Offer Period for additional interest accrued on non completion of exchange offer. Unamortized debt issuance expense Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Covenant compliance, consolidated tangible net worth Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Covenant compliance, percent of quarterly net income Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Percent of Quarterly Net Income Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Percent of Quarterly Net Income Covenant compliance, consolidated tangible net worth at period end Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Tangible Net Worth at Period End Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Tangible Net Worth at Period End Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Ocwen Loan Servicing [Member] Ocwen Loan Servicing [Member] Ocwen loan servicing. JPMorgan Chase And Co [Member] JPMorgan Chase And Co [Member] JPMorgan Chase and Co. Green Tree Loan Servicing [Member] Green Tree Loan Servicing [Member] Green tree loan servicing. Nationstar Mortgage LLC [Member] Nationstar Mortgage LLC [Member] Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seterus Inc [Member] Seterus Inc [Member] Seterus Inc. MSR sales Number of performing agency loans held for sale Number Of Performing Agency Loans Held For Sale Number of performing agency loans held for sale. Unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale Cash pre-payments to secure future obligations Cash Pre-Payments To Secure Future Obligations Represents total cash prepayments to secure future obligations include repurchases, indemnifications and various fees. Escrow deposit Escrow Deposit OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] Basis spread on UPB Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Unpaid Principal Balance Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Unpaid Principal Balance Servicing revenue, reimbursement payable Servicing Revenue, Reimbursement Payable Servicing Revenue, Reimbursement Payable Gains (losses) attributable to derivatives Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives Schedule of Match Funded Advances on Residential Loans Match Funded Advances On Residential Loans [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of match funded advances on residential loans serviced for others. Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances [Table Text Block] Mortgage servicing rights, at amortized cost Servicing Asset At Amortized Value MSRs Retained Servicing Asset At Amortized Value MSRs Retained Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value Mortgage Servicing Rights At Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights At Fair Value Advances and match funded advances Advances And Match Funded Advances Advances And Match Funded Advances UPB of loans transferred Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Transferred Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Transferred Maximum exposure to loss Maximum Exposure To Loss Maximum Exposure To Loss Schedule of Other Liabilities Schedule of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Changes in Notional Balance of Holdings of Derivatives Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Changes in AOCL Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net Related to Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenues and Expenses Related to Various Service Agreements Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Amounts Receivable or Payable Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity Related to MSRs - Amortization Method Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity Related to MSRs - Fair Value Measurement Method Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Change in Fair Value of MSRs Schedule of Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Composition of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolios by Type of Property Serviced Schedule Of Loans Serviced By Property Type [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of loans serviced by property type. Schedule of Components of Servicing and Subservicing Fees Schedule Of Servicing and Subservicing Fees [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of fees generated during the reporting period for servicing subservicing of assets. Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Homeward Acquisition [Member] Homeward Acquisition [Member] This element represents information about Homeward acquisitions. Servicing receivables, allowance for losses Servicing Receivables, Allowance For Losses Servicing Receivables, Allowance For Losses Allowance for losses related to FHA or VA insured loans Allowance For Losses Related To FHA Or VA Insured Loans Allowance For Losses Related To FHA Or VA Insured Loans Servicing receivables related to sales of MSRs Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Disposals Other receivables, probable losses Other Receivables, Probable Losses Other Receivables, Probable Losses Indemnification claims received in cash Loss Contingency, Receivable, Receipts Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value Loans held for sale, at fair value Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure Other assets, at fair value Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Financing liabilities, at fair value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table] Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table] Master Repurchase And Participation Agreement [Member] Master Repurchase And Participation Agreement [Member] Represents master repurchase and participation agreements. Advance Funding Facility [Member] Advance Funding Facility [Member] Advance funding facility. Servicing Advance Financing Facility [Member] Servicing Advance Financing Facility [Member] Servicing advance financing facility. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation [Line Items] Product Information [Line Items] Expected proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights Term of advance funding facility Debt Instrument, Term Line of credit facility, amount outstanding Long-term Line of Credit Outstanding master repurchase and participation agreements Secured Debt, Repurchase Agreements Number of agencies communicated material sanction, suspension or prohibition Number Of Agencies Communicated Material Sanction Suspension Or Prohibition In Connection With Seller Or Servicer Obligations Represents the number of agencies those communicated any material sanction, suspension or prohibition in connection with our seller/servicer obligations as a result of inability to provide audited financial statements for OLS, Homeward and Liberty within the required time frames. Number of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements Number Of Non-Agency And Whole Loans Servicing Agreements Total number of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements. Number of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with minimum servicer ratings Number Of Non-Agency And Whole Loans Servicing Agreements With Minimum Servicer Ratings Number of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with minimum servicer ratings. Unpaid principal balance of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with minimum servicer ratings Unpaid Principal Balance Of Non-Agency And Whole Loans Servicing Agreements With Minimum Servicer Ratings Unpaid principal balance of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with minimum servicer ratings. Number of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with termination rights triggered Number Of Non-Agency And Whole Loans Servicing Agreements With Termination Rights Triggered Number of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with termination rights triggered. Unpaid principal balance of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with termination rights triggered Unpaid Principal Balance Of Non-Agency And Whole Loans Servicing Agreements With Termination Rights Triggered Unpaid principal balance of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with termination rights triggered. Percentage of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with termination rights triggered of servicing portfolio Percentage Of Non-Agency And Whole Loans Servicing Agreements With Termination Rights Triggered Of Servicing Portfolio Percentage of non-agency and whole loans servicing agreements with termination rights triggered of servicing portfolio. Increased costs of financing to be compensated during any calendar month Increased Costs Of Financing Associated With Downgrade Of Servicer Rating To Be Compensated During Calendar Period Represent the obligation of the company during any calendar month to compensate holdings, the additional costs associated with servicing advance financing facilities including increased costs of funding, to the extent such costs are the direct result of future downgrade of S&P servicer rating below its current rating of "Average”. Increased costs of financing to be compensated during contractual term Increased Costs Of Financing Associated With Downgrade Of Servicer Rating To Be Compensated During Contractual Term Represent the obligation of the company during entire contractual term to compensate holdings, the additional costs associated with servicing advance financing facilities including increased costs of funding, to the extent such costs are the direct result of future downgrade of S&P servicer rating below its current rating of "Average”. Accrued expenses in connection with downgrade in servicers rating Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Extended term as named servicer Extended Term As Named Servicer Extended term as a named servicer on loans for which rights to MSRs have been sold to HLSS. Standstill period to replace as named servicer Standstill Period To Replace As Named Servicer Standstill period to replace the company as named servicer on the loans for which Rights to MSRs have been sold to HLSS. Revolving credit facility, remaining borrowing commitment Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Other Assets [Abstract] Period required to remit collections on pledged advances Pledge Advance Remittance Period Pledge Advance Remittance Period Gain on sales of loans Gain On Sale Of Loans Including Value Assigned To MSRs Retained Gain On Sale Of Loans Including Value Assigned To MSRs Retained Change in fair value of IRLCs Gain Loss On Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Represents the net increase or decrease in the fair value of the interest rate derivative or group of derivatives. Change in fair value of loans held for sale Change In Fair Value Of Mortgage Loans Held For Sale The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the fair value of mortgage loans that are held with the intention to sell or be securitized in the near future. Loss (gain) on economic hedge instruments Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings Other Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Real Estate Gain on loans held for sale, net Gain (Loss) on Sales of Loans, Net Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Line Items] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Line Items] Unpaid principal balance of small balance commercial loans serviced Unpaid Principal Balance Of Small Balance Commercial Loans Serviced The unpaid principal balance of small balance commercial loans serviced. Reimbursements on account of loss of servicing revenues Reimbursements On Account Of Loss Of Servicing Revenues Reimbursements on account of loss of servicing revenues. Float balances Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Amount, Asset Losses on economic hedges Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Write-off of losses in AOCL for a discontinued hedge relationship Amortization of Deferred Hedge Gains Loss on derivatives Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Sales of Advances and MSRs Asset Sales and Financing [Text Block] The entire disclosure for sales of assets and liabilities directly associated with those assets that will be transferred in the transaction. This may include a description of an asset sale (or series of individually immaterial assets sales) completed during the period, including background, timing, and assets and liabilities sold. This element does not include fixed asset sales and plant closings. Contingent loan repurchase asset Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Loans Pledged for Repurchase Agreements, at Fair Value Debt service accounts Debt Service Accounts Debt Service Accounts Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense Prepaid lender fees and debt issuance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Real estate Other Real Estate Prepaid income taxes Prepaid Taxes Mortgage backed securities Mortgage-backed Securities Held-to-maturity, Fair Value Disclosure Other Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Other Assets Preferred stock dividends (dollar per share) Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives arising during period, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Projected amortization of unrealized losses from AOCL to earnings, coming twelve months Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Commitments Commitments Disclosure [Text Block] Other Commitments [Table] Other Commitments [Table] Altisource Residential Lp [Member] Floating Rate Reverse Mortgage Loans [Member] Floating Rate Reverse Mortgage Loans [Member] Floating rate reverse mortgage loans. Forward Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Forward Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Forward mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments. Reverse Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Reverse Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Reverse mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments. Other Commitments [Line Items] Other Commitments [Line Items] Additional borrowing capacity to borrowers Additional Borrowing Capacity To Borrowers Additional borrowing capacity to borrowers. Short-term commitments to lend Short-Term Commitments To Lend Short-term commitments to lend. Automatic renewal term of support services agreement Automatic Renewal Term Of Support Services Agreement Automatic renewal term of support services agreement. Term of agreement Term Of Agreement Represents the term of agreement. Servicing Contractually Specified Servicing Fees, Amount Subservicing Contractually Specified Subservicing Fees Amount All amounts that, per contract, are due to the subservicer in exchange for subservicing the financial asset and would no longer be received by a subservicer if the owners of the servicing rights were to exercise their authority under the contract to shift the subservicing to another servicer. Servicing and Subservicing fees, total Contractually Specified Servicing And Subservicing Fees Amount Total All amounts that, per contract, are due in exchange for servicing or subservicing the financial asset. Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) fees Loan Modification Program Fees Earned In Exchange For Servicing Financial Assets Represents fees related to a specific loan modification program due to the servicer in exchange for servicing the financial asset. Late charges Late Fee Income Generated by Servicing Financial Assets, Amount Loan collection fees Loan Collection Fees Earned In Exchange For Servicing Financial Assets Represents loan collection fees paid by the borrower to the servicer for automated payment services. Custodial accounts (float earnings) Float Earnings Earned In Exchange For Servicing Financial Assets Represents amount related to interest earned on unremitted loan payments held in custodial accounts, are due to the servicer in exchange for servicing the financial asset. Other Ancillary Fee Income Generated by Servicing Financial Assets, Amount Fees, total Contractually Specified Servicing Fees, Late Fees, and Ancillary Fees Earned in Exchange for Servicing Financial Assets Advances [Abstract] Advances [Abstract] Advances Advance Payments by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance Summary [Text Block] Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates and Assumptions Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Issued Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Income tax expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Financing Liabilities [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Lines Of Credit And Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Specific interest-bearing liability. Match Funded Liabilties [Member] Match Funded Liabilties [Member] Specific interest-bearing liability. 6.625% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] Other [Member] Other Interest Expense [Member] Other interest expense not previously categorized. Debt securities: Debt Securities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest expense Interest Expense Total [Member] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Balance [Roll Forward] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Balance [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost Fair value election - transfer to MSRs carried at fair value Additions recognized in connection with business acquisitions Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Period Increase (Decrease) Additions recognized in connection with asset acquisitions Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Additions Additions recognized on the sale of mortgage loans Servicing Assets at Amortized Cost, Additions Recognized from Mortgage Sales Servicing Assets at Amortized Cost, Additions Recognized from Mortgage Sales Sales Servicing transfers and adjustments Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Transfers and Adjustments Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Transfers and Adjustments Servicing asset at amortized value, gross Servicing Asset At Amortized Value Gross Servicing asset at amortized value gross. Amortization Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Amortization Impairment Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Valuation Allowance Ending balance Estimated fair value at end of period Beginning balance Originations and purchases Payments for Origination of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Proceeds from sales Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Principal collections Proceeds from Loan and Lease Originations and Principal Collections Transfers to loans held for investment - reverse mortgages Increase (Decrease) in Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Gain on sale of loans Gain (Loss) on Sale of Mortgage Loans Other Other Adjustment Mortgage Loans Held For Sale Represents amount of addition or reductions in principal on mortgage loans held for sale other than foreclosures, costs of mortgages sold, and amortization of premium during the reporting period. Ending balance Capital requirement, unpaid principal balance Capital Requirement, Unpaid Principal Balance Capital Requirement, Unpaid Principal Balance Number of days from fiscal year end that servicer is obliged to provide audited financial statements Number Of Days From Fiscal Year End That Servicer Is Obliged To Provide Audited Financial Statements Number of days from fiscal year end that servicer is obliged to provide audited financial statements. Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash Cash Mortgage servicing rights ($814,450 and $93,901 carried at fair value) Servicing Asset Advances Advances Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of non-interest-bearing advances made on loans serviced for others. Includes receivables for funds advanced by the servicer to meet contractual principal and interest remittance requirements for the investors, pay property taxes and insurance premiums and process foreclosures. Also includes receivables for funds advanced to maintain, repair and market foreclosed real estate properties on behalf of investors. Match funded advances Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount Loans held for sale ($276,581 and $401,120 carried at fair value) Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Mortgage Loans Loans held for investment - reverse mortgages, at fair value Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure Receivables, net Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other assets ($8,157 and $7,335 carried at fair value) Total assets Assets Liabilities and Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities Liabilities [Abstract] Match funded liabilities Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount Financing liabilities ($2,569,217 and $2,058,693 carried at fair value) Long-term Debt, Gross Other secured borrowings Secured Debt, Other Senior unsecured notes Unsecured Debt Other liabilities Other Liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 19 and 20) Commitments and Contingencies Ocwen Financial Corporation (Ocwen) stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 125,380,118 and 125,215,615 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Ocwen stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Mortgage Servicing Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Value [Member] Reported Value Measurement [Member] Impaired Government Insured Stratum [Member] Impaired Government Insured Stratum [Member] Impaired government insured stratum. MSRs, at amortized cost Mortgage Service Rights, Amortized Cost Mortgage Service Rights, Amortized Cost Non Agency Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Non Agency Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Non agency mortgage servicing rights. Fair value measurement of non-agency MSRs, cumulative-effect on retained earnings Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Unpaid principal balance of MSRs Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages Indemnification Obligations Liability [Roll Forward] Indemnification Obligations Liability [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Beginning balance Indemnification Obligations Liability Represents the liability for indemnification obligations. Provision for representation and warranty obligations Provision For Representation And Warranty Obligations Represents provision for representation and warranty obligations. New production reserves Indemnification Obligations Liability Reserves Represents addition of indemnification obligations reserves for new loan production during the period. Charge-offs and other Indemnification Obligations Liability Charge Offs Represents amount of charge-offs against indemnification obligations liability. Ending balance Servicing [Member] Servicing [Member] Loans serviced on behalf of others. Lending [Member] Lending [Member] The Lending segment is focused on originating and purchasing agency-conforming residential mortgage loans mainly through correspondent lending business. Corporate Items and Other [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate Eliminations [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Results of Operations Results of Operations [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Revenue Revenues Expenses Costs and Expenses Other income (expense): Other income (expense): [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest income Interest Income, Operating Interest expense Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Total Assets Total Assets [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance Unrelated Party [Member] Unrelated Party [Member] Represents unrelated party. HLSS Mortgage LP [Member] Home Loan Servicing Solutions Mortgage LP [Member] Home Loan Servicing Solutions Mortgage LP. HLSS SEZ LP [Member] HLSS SEZ LP [Member] HLSS SEZ LP [Member] Delinquent FHA Insured Loans [Member] Delinquent FHA Insured Loans [Member] Delinquent FHA insured loans. FHA Buyout Loans [Member] FHA Buyout Loans [Member] FHA Buyout Loans [Member] Servicing Advances [Member] Servicing Advances [Member] Servicing Advances [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Collateral Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount Unpaid principal balance Loans Held for Sale, Unpaid Principal Balance Loans Held for Sale, Unpaid Principal Balance Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-sale Payments to purchase delinquent FHA-insured loans Payments to Purchase Loans Held-for-sale Gain on loans held for sale, net Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net Proceeds from sale of advances accounted for as a financing Proceeds From Sale of Advances Proceeds From Sale of Advances Gain on sales of reverse mortgage loans Gain on Sales of Reverse Mortgage Loans Gain on Sales of Reverse Mortgage Loans Repurchase Agreement [Member] Repurchase Agreement [Member] Represent repurchase agreement related to loans held for sale. Master Repurchase Agreement [Member] Master Repurchase Agreement [Member] Represents master repurchase agreement. Participation Agreement [Member] Participation Agreement [Member] Represents participation agreement. Participation Agreement [Member] Participation Agreement Two [Member] Participation Agreement Two [Member] Master Repurchase Agreement [Member] Master Repurchase Agreement Two [Member] Master Repurchase Agreement Two [Member] Master Repurchase Agreement [Member] Master Repurchase Agreement Three [Member] Master Repurchase Agreement Three [Member] Mortgage Warehouse Agreement [Member] Mortgage Warehouse Agreement [Member] Represents mortgage warehouse agreement. Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Percentage of net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales allowed to prepay loans Percentage Of Net Cash Proceeds From Permitted Asset Sales Allowed To Prepay Loans Percentage of net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales allowed to prepay loans. Percentage of net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales allowed to reinvest in assets of business use Percentage Of Net Cash Proceeds From Permitted Asset Sales Allowed To Reinvest In Assets Of Business Use Percentage of net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales allowed to reinvest in assets of business use. Time period to reinvest net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales in assets of business use Time Period To Reinvest Net Cash Proceeds From Permitted Asset Sales In Assets Of Business Use Time period to reinvest net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales in assets of business use. Extended time period to reinvest net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales in assets of business use Extended Time Period To Reinvest Net Cash Proceeds From Permitted Asset Sales In Assets Of Business Use Extended time period to reinvest net cash proceeds from permitted asset sales in assets of business use. Corporate leverage ratio Corporate Leverage Ratio Corporate leverage ratio. Additional borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity Beneficial interest Line of Credit Facility, Agreement Term, Potential Benefit Interest Percentage By Lender Line of Credit Facility, Agreement Term, Potential Benefit Interest Percentage By Lender Advances On Behalf of Borrowers [Table] Advances On Behalf of Borrowers [Table] Advances On Behalf of Borrowers [Table] Servicing, Principal and Interest [Member] Servicing Principal And Interest [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicing, Taxes and Insurance [Member] Servicing Taxes And Insurance [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicing, Foreclosures, Bankruptcy and Other [Member] Servicing Foreclosures And Bankruptcy Costs [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Corporate Items and Other [Member] Corporate Items And Other [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Advances On Behalf of Borrowers [Line Items] Advances On Behalf of Borrowers [Line Items] [Line Items] for Advances On Behalf of Borrowers [Table] Servicing: Servicing [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Advances Advances Payments On Behalf Of By Borrower Total advance payments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers in a servicing relationship. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Losses on terminated hedging relationships amortized to earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Gain (Loss) on Termination of Hedge Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Gain (Loss) on Termination of Hedge Decrease in deferred taxes on accumulated losses on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Decrease in accumulated losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax Ending balance Proceeds received from securitizations Proceeds from Securitizations of Loans Held-for-sale Servicing fees collected Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Servicing Fees Purchases of previously transferred assets, net of claims reimbursed Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Purchases of Previously Transferred Financial Assets Cash flows received from and paid to securitization trusts Cash Flows Between Transferor And Transferee Proceeds And Payment Related To Transfers Accounted For Sales Cash flows between transferor and transferee proceeds and payment related to transfers accounted for sales. Schedule of Advances Paid on Behalf of Borrowers or on Foreclosed Properties Schedule Of Advance Payments By Financial Institution On Foreclosed Properties Summary [Table Text Block] Disclosure of accumulated prepayments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers for principal, interest, taxes (for example, property taxes) and insurance (for example, property and catastrophe) which will periodically be remitted to the lender, appropriate governmental agency(ies) or vendor(s) on behalf of the borrower. Schedule of Activity in Advances Schedule of Activity in Advances [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity in Advances [Table Text Block] Allowance for losses on advances Advances, Payments on Behalf of by Borrower, Allowances for Losses Advances, Payments on Behalf of by Borrower, Allowances for Losses Contingent loan repurchase liability Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Repurchase Liability Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities Liability for indemnification obligations Due to related parties Due to Related Parties, Current Payable to loan servicing and subservicing investors Due To Servicing and Subservicing Investors Amounts due to investors in loans that we service under servicing and subservicing agreements. Liability for selected tax items Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions The amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Checks held for escheat Checks Held For Escheat Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of checks held for escheat. Other Other Accrued Liabilities Total other liabilities Business Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Depreciation expense Depreciation Amortization of mortgage servicing rights Amortization of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs) Amortization of debt discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Financing Costs Other Assets Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Schedule of Cash Flows Related to Transfers Accounted for as Sales Schedule Of Cash Flows Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sale [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Cash Flows Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sale [Table Text Block] Schedule of Assets That Relate to Continuing Involvement with Transferred Financial Assets with Servicing Rights and Maximum Exposure to Loss Including the Unpaid Principal Balance Schedule Of Assets That Relate To Continuing Involvement With Transferred Financial Assets With Servicing Rights And Maximum Exposure To Loss Including The Unpaid Principal Balance [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Assets That Relate To Continuing Involvement With Transferred Financial Assets With Servicing Rights And Maximum Exposure To Loss Including The Unpaid Principal Balance [Table Text Block] Fair Value [Member] Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Forward Mortgage Backed Securities Trades [Member] Financial assets: Financial Assets [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loans held for sale: Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value Loans Held For Sale At Lower Cost Fair Value Disclosure This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents loans held-for-sale at lower cost of fair value as presented on the statement of financial position which may include mortgage loans held-for-sale, finance receivables held-for-sale, or any other loans classified as held-for-sale which are due the Company as of the balance sheet date. Total Loans held for sale Loans held for investment - Reverse mortgages, at fair value Loans Held for Investment, Fair Value Disclosure Loans Held for Investment, Fair Value Disclosure Advances and match funded advances Advances and Match Funded Advances Fair Value Disclosure This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents advances and match funded advances. Receivables, net Receivables, Fair Value Disclosure Mortgage-backed securities, at fair value Mortgage-backed Securities Available-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure Financial liabilities: Financial Liabilities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Financing liabilities: Financing Liabilities [Abstract] Financing Liabilities [Abstract] HMBS-related borrowings, at fair value HMBS Borrowings, Fair Value Disclosure HMBS Borrowings, Fair Value Disclosure Financing liability - MSRs pledged Mortgage Service Rights, Pledged, Fair Value Disclosure Mortgage Service Rights, Pledged, Fair Value Disclosure Other Other Financing Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Other Financing Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Total Financing liabilities Financing Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Financing Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Other secured borrowings: Secured Debt [Abstract] Senior secured term loan Senior Secured Term Loan Fair Value Disclosure Represents fair value disclosure of senior secured term loan. Other Other Borrowings Total Other secured borrowings Other Borrowings Including Secured Borrowings Represents amount of other borrowings including secured borrowings. Senior unsecured notes Unsecured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure Unsecured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative financial instruments assets (liabilities): Derivative financial instruments (1): [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest Rate Lock Commitments (IRLCs) Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value Forward MBS trades Derivative Liability Interest rate caps Derivative Asset MSRs: Mortgage Service Rights [Abstract] Mortgage Service Rights [Abstract] Mortgage servicing rights, at amortized cost Total MSRs Principal and interest Principal and Interest Advances Advance payments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers for principal and interest payments. Taxes and insurance Taxes and Insurance Advances Advance payments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers for taxes and insurance. Foreclosures, bankruptcy, real estate and other Foreclosures Bankruptcy Real Estate and Other Advance payments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers related to foreclosures, bankruptcy and real estate. Match funded advances Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Revenues [Abstract] Servicing and subservicing fees Bank Servicing Fees Gain on loans held for sale, net Other revenues Revenue, Other Financial Services Total revenue Expenses Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Amortization of mortgage servicing rights Servicing and origination Servicing and Origination Non-labor costs directly associated with income earned from servicing and originating mortgage loans, excluding amortization of mortgage servicing rights. Technology and communications Communications and Information Technology Professional services Professional Fees Occupancy and equipment Occupancy, Net Other Other Expenses Total expenses Other income (expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest income Interest and Other Income Gain on sale of mortgage servicing rights Gain on extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expense, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Ocwen stockholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Preferred stock dividends Deemed dividends related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Earnings per share attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in USD per share) Diluted (in USD per share) Weighted average common shares outstanding Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Schedule of Indemnification Obligations Schedule Of Liability For Representation And Warranty Obligations Compensatory Fees And Indemnification Obligations [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of changes in liability for representation and warranty obligations, compensatory fees for foreclosures that may ultimately exceed investor timelines and related indemnification obligations. Advances [Roll Forward] Advances [Roll Forward] Advances [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Acquisitions Advance Payments on Behalf of Borrower, Acquired During the Period Advance Payments on Behalf of Borrower, Acquired During the Period Transfers to match funded advances Advance Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Transferred Advance Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Transferred Sales of advances Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrower, Sales Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrower, Sales Collections of advances, net of new advances, and other Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Additions Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Additions Ending balance Receivables Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Receivables Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Net income Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Reclassification adjustment for losses on cash flow hedges included in net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Other Total other comprehensive income, net of income taxes Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Ocwen stockholders Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Financing liability – MSRs pledged [Member] Secured Notes, Ocwen Asset Servicing Income Series, Series 2014-1 [Member] Financing Liability – Advances Pledged [Member] Financing Liability Advances Pledged [Member] Financing Liability Advances Pledged [Member] Maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Financing liabilities Loans Held for Sale Loans Held For Sale [Text Block] The entire disclosure for the loans held for sale carried at fair value and lower of cost or fair value. Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] ResCap [Member] ResCap [Member] ResCap [Member] Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC (OSI) [Member] Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC (OSI) [Member] Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC (OSI) [Member] Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of mortgage servicing rights Loss on valuation of mortgage servicing rights, at fair value Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Impairment (Recovery) Impairment of mortgage servicing rights Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Other than Temporary Impairments Gain on sale of mortgage servicing rights Realized and unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax Provision for bad debts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Depreciation Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Amortization of debt issuance costs Gain on extinguishment of debt (Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment (Increase) decrease in deferred tax assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Equity-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Gain on loans held for sale, net Origination and purchase of loans held for sale Proceeds from sale and collections of loans held for sale Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Loans Held-for-sale Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Decrease in advances and match funded advances Increase Decrease In Advances and Transfers Accounted For As Secured Borrowings Advances The net change during the reporting period in the carrying amount of non-interest-bearing advances on loans serviced for others and advances transferred to special purpose entities in transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. Increase in receivables and other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets Decrease in other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other, net Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Origination of loans held for investment – reverse mortgages Payments to Acquire Loans Held-for-investment Principal payments received on loans held for investment - reverse mortgages Proceeds from Principal Repayments on Loans and Leases Held-for-investment Purchase of mortgage servicing rights, net Payments to Acquire Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights Acquisition of advances in connection with the purchase of mortgage servicing rights Payments To Acquire Advances In Connection With Purchase Of Mortgage Servicing Rights The cash outflow to obtain non-interest bearing advances made on loans serviced for others and other related assets. Acquisition of advances in connection with the purchase of loans Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable Proceeds from sale of advances and match funded advances Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Additions to premises and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Cash paid to acquire business Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Repayment of match funded liabilities RepaymentOfProceedsFromTransfersAccountedForAsSecuredBorrowingsAssociatedLiabilities The net cash inflow (outflow) from debt issuances and repayments associated with advances transferred to special purpose entities in transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. Proceeds from other secured borrowings Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayments of other secured borrowings Repayments of Lines of Credit Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights accounted for as a financing Proceeds From Sale Of Mortgage Servicing Rights Accounted For As Financing Proceeds From Sale Of Mortgage Servicing Rights Accounted For As Financing Proceeds from sale of loans accounted for as a financing Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Accounted For As Financing Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Accounted For As Financing Repurchase of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payment of preferred stock dividends Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Proceeds from exercise of common stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase in cash Cash, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash at beginning of year Cash at end of period Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) [Abstract] Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment Net Receivable (Payable) Net Receivable (Payable) [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Net Receivable (Payable) Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party Ocwen Servicer Advance Funding (SBC) Note [Member] Ocwen Servicer Advance Funding [Member] Ocwen servicer advance funding. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2014-VF1,Class A [Member] Class A1 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class A1 variable funding note. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2014-VF1,Class B [Member] Class B1 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class B1 variable funding note. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2014-VF1,Class C [Member] Class C1 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class C1 variable funding note. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2014-VF1,Class D [Member] Class D1 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class D1 variable funding note. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-VF1,Class A [Member] Class A1 Series 2015 Variable Funding Notes [Member] Class A1 series 2015 variable funding notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-VF1,Class B [Member] Class B1 Series 2015 Variable Funding Notes [Member] Class B1 series 2015 variable funding notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-VF1,Class C [Member] Class C1 Series 2015 Variable Funding Notes [Member] Class C1 series 2015 variable funding notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-VF1,Class D [Member] Class D1 Series 2015 Variable Funding Notes [Member] Class D1 series 2015 variable funding notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T1,Class A [Member] Class A1 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class A1 series 2015 term notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T1,Class B [Member] Class B1 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class B1 series 2015 term notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T1,Class C [Member] Class C1 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class C1 series 2015 term notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T1,Class D [Member] Class D1 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class D1 series 2015 term notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T2,Class A [Member] Class A2 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class A2 series 2015 term notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T2,Class B [Member] Class B2 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class B2 series 2015 term notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T2,Class C [Member] Class C2 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class C2 series 2015 term notes. Advance Receivables Backed Notes, Series 2015-T2,Class D [Member] Class D2 Series 2015 Term Notes [Member] Class D2 series 2015 term notes. Total Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust (OMART) [Member] Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust [Member] Ocwen master advance receivables trust. Total Ocwen Freddie Advance Funding Facility (OFAF) [Member] Ocwen Freddie Advance Funding [Member] Ocwen Freddie advance funding. Available borrowing capacity Amortization date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Eurodollar [Member] Eurodollar [Member] Total Servicing Lines Of Credit [Member] Total Servicing Lines Of Credit [Member] Total amount of servicing lines of credit. Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Other secured borrowings Discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Weighted average interest rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Interest rate at index floor rate Debt Instrument Interest Rate At Index Floor Rate Represents the index floor rate used for interest rate on the debt instrument. Schedule of Other Assets Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block] Contingencies Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Schedule of Reconciliation of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Significant Assumptions used in Valuation Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block] Schedule of Match Funded Liabilities Schedule Of Match Funded Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Match Funded Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Financing Liabilities Schedule of Financing Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Financing Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Secured Borrowings Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] HECM [Member] Home Equity Conversion Mortgages [Member] This element represents home equity conversion mortgages. Average period to securitization Average Period to Securitization Average Period to Securitization Acquisitions Servicing Assets at Amortized Cost, Additions Recognized from Securitization Trusts Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sales Servicing Assets at Amortized Cost, Additions Recognized from Securitization Trusts Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sales Percentage of loan transferred through securitization 60 days or more past due Percentage Of Loan Transferred Through Securitization Sixty Days Or More Past Due Percentage of loan transferred through securitization 60 days or more past due. Charge-offs, net of recoveries associated with transferred loans Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Write-offs, Net Secured borrowings Secured Borrowings With Pledge Of Collateral Amount of secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position at the end of the period presented that are associated with the transfers of reverse mortgages where the transfers are accounted for as a financing. Loans pledged as collateral Loans Pledged as Collateral