Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Lending [Member] Lending [Member] The Lending segment is focused on originating and purchasing agency-conforming residential mortgage loans mainly through correspondent lending business. Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Servicing [Member] Servicing [Member] Loans serviced on behalf of others. Corporate Items And Other [Member] Corporate Items And Other [Member] Other items than loans serviced for others. Option [Axis] Option [Axis] Information by type of options. Option [Domain] Option [Domain] Type of options. Option 1 [Member] Option 1 [Member] Represents the option 1 A. Option 1 B [Member] Option 1 B [Member] Represents the option 1 B. Option 1 C [Member] Option 1 C [Member] Represents the option 1 C. Option 2 [Member] Option 2 [Member] Represents the option 2. Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Securities or Other Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Maturity Periods [Axis] Securities or Other Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Maturity Periods [Axis] Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Maturity Period [Domain] Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Maturity Period [Domain] July 2014 - 1 [Member] July 2014 - 1 [Member] July 2014 - 1 [Member] September 2014 [Member] September 2014 [Member] Represents maturity date. January 2013 [Member] January 2013 [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- July 2014 - 2 [Member] July 2014 - 2 [Member] July 2014 - 2 [Member] July 2014 - 3 [Member] July 2014 - 3 [Member] July 2014 - 3 [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Specific secured line of credit. Senior Secured Term Loan 2 [Member] Senior Secured Term Loan 2 [Member] Senior Secured Term Loan 2 [Member] Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member] Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member] Represents senior unsecured term loan. Promissory Note [Member] Promissory Note [Member] Specific borrowing type. 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. Securities Sold Under Agreement To Repurchase [Member] Securities Sold Under Agreement To Repurchase [Member] Specific secured line of credit. 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] Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Debt Instrument, Collateral Debt Instrument, Collateral Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid Mandatory Principal Repayment of Net Cash Proceeds from Asset Sale, Period Mandatory Principal Repayment of Net Cash Proceeds from Asset Sale, Period Mandatory Principal Repayment of Net Cash Proceeds from Asset Sale, Period Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Debt Instrument 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. Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Common Stock To Be Repurchased Common Stock To Be Repurchased Represents the amount of common stock that may be repurchased under the amendments to the SSTL lending agreement. Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Secured Debt, Other Secured Debt, Other Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Transfers and Servicing [Abstract] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule [Table] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule [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] California [Member] California [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Florida [Member] Florida [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- New York [Member] New York [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Texas [Member] Texas [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Illinois [Member] Illinois [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Other States [Member] Other States [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items] Residential Loans, Amount (in Dollars) Assets Serviced Total of property assets serviced as measured by UPB. Residential Loans, Count Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Loans Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Income Before Taxes Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Effective Income Tax Reconciliation Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Excess Servicing Advances [Member] Excess Servicing Advances [Member] Excess Servicing Advances [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] 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. OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Wells Fargo [Member] Wells Fargo [Member] Wells Fargo [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Acquired Loans On Hold Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Acquired Loans On Hold Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Acquired Loans On Hold Acquisitions Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages Security Deposit Security Deposit Unpaid Principal Balance of Refinanced Loans, Threshold for Amendment, Percentage Unpaid Principal Balance of Refinanced Loans, Threshold for Amendment, Percentage Unpaid Principal Balance of Refinanced Loans, Threshold for Amendment, Percentage Debt Instrument, Face Amount Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Loans Receivable, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Loans Receivable, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Servicing Fee, Unpaid Principal Balance of Reference Pool, Basis Points Servicing Fee, Unpaid Principal Balance of Reference Pool, Basis Points Servicing Fee Amount, Basis Points Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] ResCap [Member] ResCap [Member] ResCap [Member] Homeward [Member] Homeward Acquisition [Member] This element represents information about Homeward acquisitions. Litton [Member] Litton Acquisition [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Post-Acquisition Results of Operations Business Acquisition Operating Results Since Acquisition Date [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure presenting the revenues and results of operations of acquiree since the date of acquisition through a period end. Pro Forma Results of Operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve Liability Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Sale of Stock, Price Per Share (in Dollars per share) Sale of Stock, Price Per Share Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Cash (in Dollars) Development Stage Entities, Stock Issued, Value, Issued for Cash Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount (in Dollars) Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued Payments for Repurchase of Equity Payments for Repurchase of Equity Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion (in Shares) Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion Number Of Preferred Shares To Be Converted Number Of Preferred Shares To Be Converted Represents the number of preferred shares to be converted. Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [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] HLSS [Member] HLSS [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Fair Value Of Servicing Assets Sold Fair Value Of Servicing Assets Sold Fair value as of the date of sale of an asset representing net future revenues from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements. Sale Of Match Funded Advances Sale Of Match Funded Advances Sale related to match funded advances. Disposal Group Match Funded Advances Disposal Group Match Funded Advances For the disposal group, carrying amount of financial assets accounted for as secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position. Disposal Group Debt Service Account Disposal Group Debt Service Account For the disposal group, carrying amount of interest-earning cash on deposit for unapplied debt repayments of for possible shortfalls in payment of debt interest and related expenses. Disposal Group Debt Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Disposal Group Debt Fees and Debt Issuance Costs For the disposal group, carrying amount of interest-earning cash on deposit for unapplied debt repayments for possible shortfalls in payment of debt interest and related expenses. Disposal Group Other Prepaid Expenses Disposal Group Other Prepaid Expenses For the disposal group, carrying amount of expenditures made, not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, in advance of the timing of recognition of expenses which are expenses to be charged against earnings. Disposal Group Match Funded Liabilities Disposal Group Match Funded Liabilities For the disposal group, carrying value of the liabilities associated with financial assets accounted for as secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position. Disposal Group Accrued Liabilities Disposal Group Accrued Liabilities For the disposal group, carrying value of obligations incurred and payable pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include interest, rent, salaries, and utilities. Proceeds from sale of advance financing subsidiary and special purpose entity Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries Asset Sale Due To Purchaser For Purchase Price Adjustments Asset Sale Due To Purchaser For Purchase Price Adjustments The amount due to the purchaser in an asset sale as the result of a post-closing adjustment to the sale price. Proceeds From Sales Of Assets Investing Activities Before Settlement Of Post Closing Adjustments Proceeds From Sales Of Assets Investing Activities Before Settlement Of Post Closing Adjustments Represents the cash proceeds from sale of assets from investing activities before settlement of post-closing adjustments. Asset Sale Received From Due To Purchaser For Settlement Of Purchase Price Adjustments Asset Sale Received From Due To Purchaser For Settlement Of Purchase Price Adjustments The amount received from (due to) the purchaser in an asset sale as the result of settlement of a post-closing adjustment to the sale price. Sales price, as adjusted Purchase 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. Sales of Other Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Type Of Share Based Compensation [Axis] Type Of Share Based Compensation [Axis] Share based compensation award by type. TypeOfShareBasedCompensation [Domain] TypeOfShareBasedCompensation [Domain] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Stock Options [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock Distribution [Member] Stock Distribution [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Equity-based compensation expense: Equity-based compensation expense: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Awards Share-based Compensation Excess tax benefit related to share-based awards Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Receivables [Abstract] Loans held for sale - fair value Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure Loans held for sale - lower of cost or fair value Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loans held for sale Loans Held-for-sale, Mortgages Employee Compensation and Benefit Plan Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Temporary Equity [Abstract] Mezzanine Equity Mezzanine Equity [Text Block] The entire disclosure of temporary equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Interest Margin Period [Axis] Interest Margin Period [Axis] Interest Margin Period [Axis] Interest Margin Period [Domain] Interest Margin Period [Domain] [Domain] for Interest Margin Period [Axis] July 15, 2014 [Member] Margin Period 1 [Member] Margin Period 1 [Member] August 15, 2014 [Member] Margin Period 2 [Member] Margin Period 2 [Member] September 15, 2014 [Member] Margin Period 3 [Member] Margin Period 3 [Member] Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust A [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust A [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicer Advance Revolving Trust B [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust B [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicer Advance Revolving Trust C [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust C [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicer Advance Revolving Trust D [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust D [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicer Advance Revolving Trust E [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust E [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Total Fixed Rate [Member] Total Fiixed Rate [Member] Aggregate amount of fixed rates. Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series C [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series C [Member] Specific borrowing by type. Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series D [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series D [Member] Secured borrowing by type. Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series E [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series E [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series F [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series F [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicer Advance Revolving Trust F [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust F [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicer Advance Revolving Trust G [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust G [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicer Advance Revolving Trust H [Member] Servicer Advance Revolving Trust H [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Homeward Agency Advance Funding Trust 2012-1 [Member] Homeward Agency Advance Funding Trust 2012- 1 [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Homeward DSF Advance Revolving Trust 2012-1 [Member] Homeward DSF Advance Revolving Trust 2012- 1 [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Class A1 Term Note [Member] Class A1 Term Note [Member] Specific borrowing type. Class A2 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class A2 Variable Funding Note [Member] Specific borrowing type. Class B Term Note [Member] Class B Term Note [Member] Specific borrowing type. Total Variable Rate [Member] Total Variable Rate [Member] Specific type of borrowing. Match Funded Liabilties [Member] Match Funded Liabilties [Member] Specific interest-bearing liability. Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series A [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series A [Member] Secured borrowing by type. Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series B [Member] Advance Receivable Backed Notes Series B [Member] Specific borrowing by type. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] 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 Maturity Derivative, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument Amortization Date Debt Instrument Amortization Date Date when the debt instrument revolving period ends under advance facility note and repayment of the outstanding balance must begin if the note is not renewed or extended presented as month and year. Available Borrowing Capacity Match Funded Liabilities Match Funded Liabilities Carrying amount of liabilities associated with 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. Stated percentage of convertible notes Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount Weighted average interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) to Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) to Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) to Borrowing Capacity Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Liability for indemnification obligations Indemnification Obligations Liability Represents the liability for indemnification obligations. Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities Due to related parties Due to Related Parties, Current Foreclosure Liability Foreclosure Liability Represents the liability for certain foreclosure matters. Due To Servicing and Subservicing Investors Due To Servicing and Subservicing Investors Amounts due to investors in loans that we service under servicing and subservicing agreements. Checks Held For Escheat Checks Held For Escheat Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of checks held for escheat. Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions The amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Other Other Accrued Liabilities Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Schedule of Components of Interest Income Interest and Other Income [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] 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] Corporate Items and Other [Member] Corporate Eliminations [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Business Segments Consolidated [Member] Business Segments Consolidated [Member] Aggregate of business segments. Results of Operations Results of Operations [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Revenue Results of Operations, Revenue, Other Operating expenses Operating Expenses Income (loss) from operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Other income (expense): Other income (expense): [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest income Interest Income, Operating Interest expense Interest Expense Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Income (loss) from continuing operations 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 Assets Advances [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Advances [Roll Forward] Advances [Roll Forward] Advances [Roll Forward] Advances, beginning balance Advances Payments On Behalf Of By Borrower Total advance payments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers in a servicing relationship. 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 to HLSS Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrower, Sales Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrower, Sales New advances, net of collections Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Additions Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Additions Other Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Other Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrowers, Other Advances, ending balance Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Level 3 Assets Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Computer hardware and software [Member] Computer Equipment [Member] Building [Member] Building [Member] Leasehold improvements [Member] Leasehold Improvements [Member] Furniture and fixtures [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Office Equipment and Other [Member] Office Equipment and Other [Member] Office Equipment and Other [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Premises and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other Assets [Abstract] Schedule of Other Assets Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block] Expected income tax expense at statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount Differences between expected and actual income tax expense: Differences between expected and actual income tax expense: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- State tax, after Federal tax benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Tax Effects on Select Activities Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Permanent differences Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount Foreign tax differential Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount Provision-to-return and other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 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. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Advances Advance Payments by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance Summary [Text Block] Rescap Acquisition [Member] Rescap Acquisition [Member] Specific acquisition. Premises and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Schedule of Carrying Value of Preferred Shares Temporary Equity [Table Text Block] 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] Tabular disclosure of amounts pertaining to the excess over or deficiency from the carrying amounts of cash flows which are recognized upon the sales. 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] Tabular disclosure of all information related to carrying amounts of assets that relate to continuing involvement with transferred financial assets, that transferred with servicing rights retained as well as maximum exposure to loss including the unpaid principal balance. Professional and Contract Services Expense Professional and Contract Services Expense Recognized Liability Adjustment To Initial Purchase Price Allocation Related To Business Acquisition Recognized Liability Adjustment To Initial Purchase Price Allocation Related To Business Acquisition Represents a liability for certain foreclosure matters recognized as an adjustment to the initial purchase price allocation related to a business acquisition. Match Funded Advance 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. Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Internal Credit Assessment [Axis] Internal Credit Assessment [Axis] Internal Credit Assessment [Domain] Internal Credit Assessment [Domain] Nonperforming Mortgage Loans [Member] Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] 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] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] 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 payments 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 Modifications, charge offs and 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 Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value Valuation allowance Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Loans Held for Sale, Unpaid Principal Balance Loans Held for Sale, Unpaid Principal Balance Loans Held for Sale, Unpaid Principal Balance Borrowings [Axis] Borrowings [Axis] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Borrowings [Domain] Borrowings [Domain] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings by Type [Axis] Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings by Type [Axis] Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Schedule of Advance Payments by Financial Institution 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] Schedule of Match Funded Liabilities Schedule Of Match Funded Liabilities [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of amount secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position at the end of each period presented that are associated with the transfers 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) where the transfers are accounted for as a financing. 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] Schedule of Maturities of Borrowings Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Balance at Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance at (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Issuance of common stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Issuance of common stock (in shares) Discount – Preferred stock beneficial conversion feature Preferred Stock, Convertible Beneficial Conversion Feature Preferred Stock, Convertible Beneficial Conversion Feature Deemed dividends related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Deemed Dividend Related To Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Preferred Stock Income Statement Impact Represents deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock that is an adjustment to net income apportioned to common stockholders. Preferred stock dividend Dividends, Preferred Stock Conversion of 3.25% Convertible Notes Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities Conversion of 3.25% Convertible Notes (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities Conversion of preferred stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion Of Preferred Stock The gross value of stock issued during the period upon the conversion of preferred stock. Conversion of preferred stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Preferred Stock The number of shares of stock issued during the period upon the conversion of preferred stock. Repurchase of common stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Repurchase of common stock (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares 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 Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Equity-based compensation (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Distribution to non-controlling interest holder Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Balance at Balance at (in shares) Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Schedule of Property and Equipment Useful Lives Schedule Of Property And Equipment Useful Lives [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of estimated useful lives of property and equipment. 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 Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Public Float CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Revenue Revenue [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Servicing and subservicing fees Bank Servicing Fees Gain (loss) on loans held for sale, net Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net This element represent net gain (loss) resulting from a sale of loans and fair value adjustments to loans held for sale, at fair value. Other revenues Revenue, Other Financial Services Total revenue Revenues Operating expenses Operating Expenses [Abstract] Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Amortization of servicing rights Amortization of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs) 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 operating expenses Other Cost and Expense, Operating Total operating expenses Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense) Other income (expense) [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest income Interest and Dividend Income, Operating Gain (loss) on debt redemption 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 Net income Net loss 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 Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Earnings per share attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Basic earnings per share [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Basic (usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted average common shares outstanding [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Loans held for sale, at fair value Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value Mortgage servicing rights Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost Mortgage servicing rights fair value Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount Financing liabilities Unsecured Debt Process management fees Process Management Fees Revenue recognized during the period for referral commissions from brokers on sales of foreclosed real estate properties and earned in connection with the preparation of foreclosure and similar documents on loans that have defaulted and also includes fees from lending activities. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Convertible Notes Payable [Member] Convertible Notes Payable [Member] Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged 2 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged 2 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged 2 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rates Pledged 1 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rates Pledged 1 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rates Pledged 1 [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Schedule of Receivables Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Premises and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] 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, total Cash Flows Between Transferor And Transferee Proceeds And Payment Related To Transfers Accounted For Sales Cash Flows between a transferor and a transferee attributable to cash flows received from and paid to securitization trusts related to transfers accounted for as sales. Correspondent One [Member] Correspondent One [Member] This element represents information of Correspondent one. Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures (in Dollars) Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Purchase price deposit Business Acquisition Deposits This element represents acquisition-related deposits incurred to effect a business combination. Prepaid lender fees and debt issuance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Prepaid income taxes Prepaid Taxes Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense Derivatives, at fair value Derivative, Fair Value, Net Investment in unconsolidated entities Other Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Other Assets CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Net income Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss) arising during the year Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Change in deferred gain (loss) on cash flow hedges arising during the year (1) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustment for losses on cash flow hedges included in net income (2) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Net change in deferred loss on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax 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 Schedule of Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Mortgage Loan, Original Amount [Axis] Mortgage Loan, Original Amount [Axis] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Original Loan Amount [Domain] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Original Loan Amount [Domain] Aged Originating Before 2000 [Member] Aged Originating Before 2000 [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Altisource [Member] Altisource [Member] Specific acquisition. Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Foreign Facilities [Member] Foreign Facilities [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingency, Subpoenas Received, Number Loss Contingency, Subpoenas Received, Number Loss Contingency, Subpoenas Received, Number Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number National Mortgage Settlement National Mortgage Settlement, Gross National Mortgage Settlement, Gross Loss Contingency, Oversight Monitor Period Loss Contingency, Oversight Monitor Period Loss Contingency, Oversight Monitor Period Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund Loss Contingency Accrual Loss Contingency Accrual Loss Contingency, Principal Forgiveness Modification Program, Aggregate Amount Loss Contingency, Principal Forgiveness Modification Program, Aggregate Amount Loss Contingency, Principal Forgiveness Modification Program, Aggregate Amount Loss Contingency, Principal Forgiveness Modification Program, Term Loss Contingency, Principal Forgiveness Modification Program, Term Loss Contingency, Principal Forgiveness Modification Program, Term Servicing Assets Unpaid Loan Balance ServicingAssetsUnpaidLoanBalance Unpaid loan balances of all assets being serviced. Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Held-for-sale or Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Held-for-sale or Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Secured Debt, Other Provided Or Assumed Representation And Warranty Obligations Of Unpaid Principal Balance Provided Or Assumed Representation And Warranty Obligations Of Unpaid Principal Balance Represents unpaid principal balance of loans for which the company has provided or assumed representation and warranty obligations. 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. Sublease area Area of Real Estate Property Rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense Balance at January 1 Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions based on tax positions related to current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Additions for tax positions of prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Lapses in statutes of limitation Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Balance at December 31 Mortgage Servicing Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block] Organization Nature of Operations [Text Block] Consolidation and 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] Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Mortgage Servicing Rights Loans and Leases Receivable, Mortgage Banking Activities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advances and Match Funded Advances Advances and Match Funded Advances [Policy Text Block] Advances and Match Funded Advances [Policy Text Block] Loans Held for Sale Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-sale, Policy [Policy Text Block] Transfers of Financial Assets Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] Premises and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Representation, Warranty and Indemnification Obligations Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block] Litigation Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivatives Financial Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Convertible Preferred Stock Stockholders' Equity Note, Redeemable Preferred Stock, Issue, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock-based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description Components of Loans Receivable Held-for-sale Components of Loans Receivable Held-for-sale [Table Text Block] Components of Loans Receivable Held-for-sale [Table Text Block] Schedule of Loans Held for Sale Fair Value Loans Held For Sale Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of loans held for sale carried at fair value. 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 Gain On Loans Held For Sale [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of gain on loans held for sale. Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Series A Preferred Stock [Member] Series A Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period [Axis] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period [Axis] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period [Axis] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period [Domain] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period [Domain] [Domain] for Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period [Axis] Second Anniversary [Member] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period One [Member] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period One [Member] Third Anniversary [Member] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period Two [Member] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period Two [Member] Fourth Anniversary [Member] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period Three [Member] Preferred Stock, Redemption, Period Three [Member] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in Shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share) Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Preferred Stock, Redemption Price, Premium Preferred Stock, Redemption Price, Premium Preferred Stock, Redemption Price, Premium Protective Provision, Shares Issued, Value Protective Provision, Shares Issued, Value Protective Provision, Shares Issued, Value Write Off Unamortized Discount Of Preferred Shares Converted Write Off Unamortized Discount Of Preferred Shares Converted This element represents amount of write-off of the unamortized discount related to preferred Shares converted. Match Funded Advances [Table] Match Funded Advances [Table] This element represents information regarding Schedule of match funded advances. Residential Mortgage [Member] Residential Mortgage [Member] Match Funded Advances [Line Items] Match Funded Advances [Line Items] Line item represents information regarding match funded advances. 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 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. 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 HLSS Less: Subservicing fee retained by Ocwen Bank Servicing Fees Retained Bank Servicing Fees Retained Net servicing fees remitted to HLSS Bank Servicing Fees, Remitted Bank Servicing Fees, Remitted Less: Reduction in financing liability Reduction in Financing Liability Reduction in Financing Liability Interest expense on HLSS financing liability Financing Interest Expense Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Match Funded Advances [Member] Matchfundedadvances [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Borrowings [Member] Borrowings [Member] 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] Losses attributable to derivatives Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives Life Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Repayment rate Fair Value Inputs, Repayment Rate Fair Value Inputs, Repayment Rate Prepayment rate Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate Delinquency rate Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default Fair value inputs basis spread on variable rate Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread On Variable Rate Represents the fair value inputs basis spread on advance borrowings. Discount rate Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Provision for valuation allowance on deferred tax assets Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Economic Development Commission Benefit, Term Economic Development Commission Benefit, Term Economic Development Commission Benefit, Term Economic Development Commission Benefit, Tax Impact Economic Development Commission Benefit, Tax Impact Economic Development Commission Benefit, Tax Impact Economic Development Commission Benefit, Tax Impact On Diluted Earnings Per Share Economic Development Commission Benefit, Tax Impact On Diluted Earnings Per Share Economic Development Commission Benefit, Tax Impact On Diluted Earnings Per Share Related Party Transactions [Abstract] 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. 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 Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Other Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Other Unpaid Principal Balance Of Small Balance Commerical Loans Serviced UnpaidPrincipalBalanceOfSmallBalanceCommericalLoansServiced The unpaid principal balance of small balance commerical loans serviced. Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Amount, Asset Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Amount, Asset Collateral Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Other AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossOther The balance of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss associated with items other than those included in the taxonomy. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Schedule of Indemnification Obligations Schedule Of Indemnification Obligations [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of indemnification obligations. Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] U S Treasury Futures [Member] U S Treasury Futures [Member] Represents a U.S. Treasury futures. Forward Mortgage Backed Securities Trades [Member] Forward Mortgage Backed Securities Trades [Member] Represents a forward mortgage backed securities trades. Interest Rate Cap [Member] Interest Rate Cap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Notional Amount, beginning balance Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative Additions Derivative Additions Represents an increase in derivative instruments during the period. Amortization Of Derivative Amortization Of Derivative Represents amount for amortization of derivative instruments during the period. Derivative Maturities Derivative Maturities Represents amount for maturities of derivative instruments during the period. Derivative Terminations Derivative Terminations Represents amount for termination of derivative instruments during the period. Notional Amount, ending balance Fair value of derivative assets (liabilities) at: Fair value of derivative assets (liabilities) at: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Derivative, Fair Value, Net Derivative Maturity Period Derivative Maturity Period Represents a maturity period of derivative. 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] 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 Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Compensation Compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Award vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Share Based Award Contractual Term At Issuance ShareBasedAwardContractualTermAtIssuance Share based payment award's contractual term per the terms of the agreement. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Shares Delivered As Payment For Exercise of Options (in Shares) SharesDeliveredAsPaymentForExerciseOfOptions Shares Delivered As Payment For Exercise of Options during the period. Option Exercises Net of Tax Withholding (in Shares) OptionExercisesNetOfTaxWithholding Option Exercises Net of Tax Withholding during the period. Number of Market-based Options Not Meeting Performance Criteria (in Shares) NumberOfMarketBasedOptionsNotMeetingPerformanceCriteria Number of Market-based Options Not Meeting Performance Criteria as of the balance sheet date. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Number of Market-based Options Outstanding (in Shares) NumberOfMarketBasedOptionsOutstanding Number of Market-based Options Outstanding at balance sheet date. Number of Market-based Options Exercisable (in Shares) NumberOfMarketBasedOptionsExercisable Number of Market-based Options Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Depreciation expense Depreciation Amortization of MSRs Amortization of debt discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt issuance costs – senior secured term loan Amortization of Financing Costs Scenario, Forecast [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), 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 Current: Current: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock [Member] Debt Securities Convertible Notes [Member] Debt Securities Convertible Notes [Member] Specific interest-bearing liability. Employee Stock Option [Member] Common Stock Awards [Member] Common Stock Awards [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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 EPS: Basic EPS: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Weighted average shares of common stock (in Shares) Basic (in Dollars per share) Diluted EPS: Diluted EPS: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Preferred stock dividends Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments Interest expense on Convertible Notes, net of income tax Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax Adjusted net income attributable to Ocwen Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted Effect of dilutive elements: Effect of dilutive elements: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Dilutive Securities Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities Dilutive weighted average shares of common stock (in Shares) Diluted (usd per share) Stock options excluded from the computation of diluted EPS: Stock options excluded from the computation of diluted EPS: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Anti-dilutive Securities (in Shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Schedule of Other Liabilities Schedule of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Borrowings Debt Disclosure [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 Schedule of Stock Options Vesting ScheduleOfStockOptionsVestingTableTextBlock Schedule of Stock Options Vesting by type. Schedule of Stock Option Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Valuation Assumptions Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Equity-based Compensation Expense Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] 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 Debt Service Accounts [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Debt Service Accounts Debt Service Accounts [Text Block] The entire disclosure for information about debt service accounts. Domestic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Debt Instrument, 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 Debt Instrument, 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 Income tax benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Income tax expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] 2014 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2015 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2016 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Total Balance Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Interest Income InterestIncomeTextBlock The entire disclosure of income from interest-earning assets accounted for as interest income that was credited to earnings during the period, by category of interest-earning assets. Receivables [Member] Receivables [Member] Gross carrying value for receivables outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Allowancefor Credit Losses [Member] Allowancefor Credit Losses [Member] Change in credit losses per type of receivable. Servicing 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 Other Receivables Receivables, total Other Receivables Net The carrying amount of other receivables, net, due from third parties or arising from transactions not separately disclosed. Schedule of MSRs Schedule of Servicing Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Servicing Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity Related to MSRs - Amortization Method Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [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 the Fair Value of Our 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. Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Geographic Location of Property Schedule of Geographic Residential Loans and Real Estate [Table Text Block] Schedule of Geographic Residential Loans and Real Estate [Table Text Block] 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. Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Gain On Sale Of Loans Including Value Assigned To Msrs Retained Gain On Sale Of Loans Including Value Assigned To Msrs Retained Represents the gain on sale of loans including value assigned to MSRs retained. Gain Loss On Interest Rate Derivative Instruments 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 Mortgage 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. Gain On Hedge Instruments Gain On Hedge Instruments The amount of gain recognized in income during the period on economic hedges not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments. Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Real Estate Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Real Estate Gain on sale of loans held for investment Gain (Loss) on Sales of Loans, Net Acquisitions Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Additions Loans Restricted For Securitization Investors Fair Value Loans Restricted For Securitization Investors Fair Value This element represents the adjustment to initially recognize loans which are restricted for securitization investors at fair value. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Liberty Acquisition Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. [Member] Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. [Member] Homeward Residential Holdings, Inc. [Member] Homeward Residential Holdings, Inc. [Member] Homeward Residential Holdings, Inc. [Member] Litton Acquisition Litton Loan Servicing L P [Member] Specific acquisition. Cash Paid [Member] Cash Paid [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Cash Paid Net [Member] Cash Paid Net [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from operating activities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Depreciation Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Provision for bad debts Provision for Doubtful Accounts (Gain) loss on sale of loans Loss on deconsolidation of variable interest entities Interest Expense, Beneficial Interests Issued by Consolidated Variable Interest Entities Realized and unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax (Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt Gain on valuation of mortgage servicing rights, at fair value Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Impairment (Recovery) (Increase) decrease in deferred tax assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Origination and purchase of loans held for sale Payments to Purchase 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: Changes in assets and liabilities: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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) decrease in receivables and other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets Increase (decrease) in servicer liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable Increase (decrease) in other 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 Cash flows from investing activities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Cash paid to acquire business Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash Cash Acquired from Acquisition Investment in unconsolidated entities Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Purchase of mortgage servicing rights, net Payments to Acquire Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Acquisition of advances in connection with the purchase of MSRs 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. Proceeds from sale of advances and match funded advances Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Net proceeds from sale of diversified fee-based businesses to Altisource Portfolio Solutions, SA Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates Proceeds from sale of MSRs Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Proceeds from sale of beneficial interest in consolidated variable interest entities Proceeds from Sale of Interest in Partnership Unit 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 Additions to premises and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities Cash flows from financing activities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- (Repayment of) proceeds from 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 borrowings Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayments of other borrowings Repayments of Lines of Credit Payment of debt issuance costs – senior secured term loan 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 Cash inflow from the sale of mortgage servicing rights in a transaction that did not meet the requirements for sale accounting and was accounted for as a 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 Issuance of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Repurchase of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Redemption of 10.875% Capital Securities Repayments of Mandatory Redeemable Capital Securities 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 Repayments of Other Debt Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net (decrease) increase in cash Cash, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash at beginning of year Cash Cash at end of year Supplemental cash flow information Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Income tax payments, net Income Taxes Paid, Net Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Conversion of Series A preferred stock to common stock Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted Conversion of 3.25% Convertible Notes to common stock Supplemental business acquisition information (1) Supplemental business acquisition information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Fair value of assets acquired Fair value of assets acquired [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loans held for sale Increase (Decrease) in Loans Held-for-sale Advances Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Advances Acquired Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Advances Acquired Mortgage servicing rights Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Mortgage Servicing Rights Acquired Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Mortgage Servicing Rights Acquired Deferred tax assets Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability Premises and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Period Increase (Decrease) Goodwill Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease) Debt service accounts Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Additions Receivables and other assets Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Accounts Receivable Acquired Fair value of assets acquired, total Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Fair value of liabilities assumed Fair value of liabilities assumed [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Match funded liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities Other secured borrowings Line of Credit Assumed Servicing liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Total consideration Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Issuance of preferred stock as consideration Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Amount due from seller for purchase price adjustments Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation, Subsequent Years, Remaining Adjustments Cash paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Less cash acquired Cash Acquired in Excess of Payments to Acquire Business Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities Business Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table] Conventional [Member] Conventional Mortgage Loan [Member] Government Insured [Member] Government Insured [Member] Government Insured [Member] Non-Agency [Member] Non-Agency [Member] Non-Agency [Member] Total [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Rescap Acquisition [Member] Liberty Acquisition [Member] Ally MSR Transaction [Member] Ally MSR Transaction [Member] Ally MSR Transaction [Member] OneWest MSR Transaction [Member] OneWest MSR Transaction [Member] OneWest MSR Transaction [Member] Greenpoint MSR Transaction [Member] Greenpoint MSR Transaction [Member] Greenpoint MSR Transaction [Member] Other [Member] Other Additions [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Saxon [Member] Saxon [Member] Saxon [Member] JP Morgan Chase Bank [Member] JP Morgan Chase Bank [Member] Specific acquisition. Bank Of America [Member] Bank Of America [Member] Specific Acquisition. Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Line Items] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Line Items] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Balance [Roll Forward] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Balance [Roll Forward] Balance at December 31, Acquisitions 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 Asset at Amortized Cost, Disposals Servicing transfers and adjustments Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Transfers and Adjustments Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Transfers and Adjustments Change in valuation allowance Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Valuation Allowance Amortization Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Amortization Balance at December 31, Asset Acquisition Loans Unpaid Principal Balance Asset Acquisition Loans Unpaid Principal Balance Represents the unpaid principal balance of loans related to servicing acquired in connection with the acquisition of servicing assets. Asset Acquisition Advances Acquired Asset Acquisition Advances Acquired Amount of non-interest-bearing servicing advances acquired in connection with the acquisition of servicing assets. Origination Representation And Warranty Obligations Origination Representation And Warranty Obligations Represents the amount of origination representation and warranty obligations assumed in connection with the acquisition of servicing assets. Deferred Unrecognized Gain On Sale Of Mortgage Loans Deferred Unrecognized Gain On Sale Of Mortgage Loans Represent unrecognized deferred gain on sale of MSRs. Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] 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. Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items] Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items] Percentage Of Loan Transferred Through Securitization 60 Days Or More Past Due Percentage Of Loan Transferred Through Securitization 60 Days Or More Past Due Represents percentage of transferred residential loans that were 60 or more days past due at period end. Secured Borrowings With Pledge Of Collateral 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 Loans held for investment - reverse mortgages, at fair value Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure Acquisitions 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] Foreign Exchange Future [Member] Foreign Exchange Future [Member] Forward MBS Trades [Member] Forward MBS Trades [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- IRLC [Member] IRLC [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- U. S. Treasury Futures [Member] U. S. Treasury Futures [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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, Maturity Date 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 Swaps Not Designated as Hedges -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Notional Amount Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated as Hedges 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 Statement of Operations Caption Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments in Financial Statements Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Service Condition Awards [Member] Service Condition Awards [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Performance Shares [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Extraordinary Performance-based Awards [Member] Extraordinary Performance Based Awards [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Service Condition: Service Condition: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Percent of Options Awarded Percent of Options Awarded Percent of options awarded by type. Vesting Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Match Funded Advances [Roll Forward] Match Funded Advances [Roll Forward] Match Funded Advances [Roll Forward] Beginning balance 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 to HLSS Collections of pledged advances, net of new advances Match Funded Advances, Collections Match Funded Advances, Collections Ending balance 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. Initial Estimate [Member] Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Unrelated Party [Member] Unrelated Party [Member] Represents unrelated party. Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Investments [Domain] Investments [Domain] Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae Loans [Member] Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates and Obligations and Government National Mortgage Association Certificates and Obligations [Member] Investments in debentures, bonds and other debt securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA or Fannie Mae) and Investments in debentures, bonds and other debt securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA or Ginnie Mae). Subservice Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Subservice Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Represents a contractual agreement where the right, or rights, to subservice. Lender Name [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Barclays Bank PLC [Member] Barclays Bank PLC [Member] Barclays Bank PLC [Member] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Severance [Member] Employee Severance [Member] Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Debt Instrument Net Additional Capital Deployed Debt Instrument Net Additional Capital Deployed Amount of additional capital deployed. Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Loans Unpaid principal balance assets acquired Proceeds from sale of businesses Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Proceeds from sale business, net Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Sale of Subsidiary, Number Sale of Subsidiary, Number Sale of Subsidiary, Number Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Derecognition of goodwill in connection with the sale of a business Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit Total consideration Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Escrow Deposit Escrow Deposit Business Combination, Term for Escrow Account Business Combination, Term for Escrow Account Business Combination, Term for Escrow Account Professional Fees Business Acquisition, Acquiree Debt Repaid BusinessAcquisitionAcquireeDebtRepaid The amount of acquiree debt repaid in a business acquisition. Servicing Borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Period Over Which Severance Plans Remain In Effect (in Years) Period Over Which Severance Plans Remain In Effect Period over which severance plans of acquiree remain in effect as of acquisition date. Severance Costs Severance Costs Reserve Funded For Benefit of Note Holders ReserveFundedForBenefitONoteHolders Reserve funded for the benefit of note holders in connection with the establishment of a match funded advance facility. Debt Issuance Cost Debt Issuance Cost Amortization Period, Debt Issuance Costs (in Years) Amortization Period Debt Issuance Costs Period over which debt issuance costs are amortized, in years. Other Nonrecurring Expense Other Nonrecurring Expense Severance And Other Complensation Related Charges SeveranceAndOtherComplensationRelatedCharges Severance And Other Complensation Related Charges. Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Depreciation Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Payments for Restructuring Payments for Restructuring Goodwill Goodwill Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Total consideration Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Recognized Gain Loss On Changes In Fair Value Of Investment Recognized Gain Loss On Changes In Fair Value Of Investment This element represents recognized gain loss on changes in fair value of investment. Business Acquisition, Repayment Of Outstanding Debt Business Acquisition, Repayment Of Outstanding Debt Represents amount of existing outstanding debt repaid to the seller. Reverse mortgage acquired Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Reverse Mortgage Loan Acquired Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to reverse mortgage loan. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Loans Held For Sale Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Loans Held For Sale The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets expected to be sold. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Warehouse Facilities Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Warehouse Facilities The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to warehouse facilities to be used in ongoing operations. Mortgage Backed Security Borrowings Mortgage Backed Security Borrowings Represents the mortgage backed security borrowings. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash Mortgage servicing rights ($116,029 and $85,213 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 ($503,753 and $426,480 carried at fair value) Receivables, net Debt service accounts Debt Service Accounts Includes amounts collected on pledged advances to be remitted to the trustee which have not yet been applied to reduce the related match funded debt. The balance also includes amounts that have been set aside from the proceeds of match funded advance facilities to provide for possible shortfalls in the funds available to pay certain expenses and interest. These funds are held in interest earning accounts. Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Premises and equipment, net Other assets Total assets Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Liabilities Liabilities [Abstract] Match funded liabilities Financing liabilities ($615,576 and $0 carried at fair value) Other secured borrowings Other liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Mezzanine Equity Mezzanine Equity [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 62,000 and 162,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; redemption value $62,000 plus accrued and unpaid dividends at December 31, 2013 Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 135,176,271 and 135,637,932 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, 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 Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] ResCap Acquisition Residential Capital Llc [Member] This element represents name and other information of an entity. Homeward Acquisition Homeward Residential Holdings Inc [Member] This element represents name and other information of an entity. HomEq Acquisition Hom Eq Servicing [Member] This element represents name and other information of an entity. Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance at December 31, 2012 Recognition of goodwill in connection with a business acquisition Goodwill, Acquired During Period Derecognition of goodwill in connection with the sale of a business Balance at December 31, 2013 Loans held for sale Interest and Fee Income, Loans Held-for-sale, Mortgages Other Interest Income, Other Interest Income Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] MSRS [Member] MSRS [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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 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 Other, net Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in Other comprehensive income (loss) 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 Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] 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] Schedule of Changes in Notional Balance of Holdings of Derivatives Schedule of Derivative Instruments [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 the Losses on Cash Flow Hedges Included in AOCL Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Statements of Operations Related to Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] 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 and Bankruptcy Costs [Member] Servicing Foreclosures And Bankruptcy Costs [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 Office Equipment [Member] Office Equipment [Member] Estimated useful life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Estimated useful life Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Employee termination benefits [Member] Lease termination costs [Member] Facility Closing [Member] Total [Member] Total [Member] Sum of several amounts added or considered together. Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Liability beginning balance Employee-related Liabilities, Current Liability beginning balance Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Liability beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Additions charged to operations Increase (Decrease) in Other Employee Related Liabilities Additions charged to operations Additions charged to operations Restructuring Charges Amortization of discount Other Labor-related Expenses Amortization of discount Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Amortization of discount Payments Payments to Employees Payments Payments for Rent Payments Liability ending balance Liability ending balance Liability ending balance 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Consumer Relief Expense Consumer Relief Expense Consumer Relief Expense Revenue Other expense Other Expenses Income before income taxes Results of Operations, Income before Income Taxes Net income Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Debt Instrument, Convertible, Beneficial Conversion Feature Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Serviced By Type Of Financial Instruments [Axis] Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Serviced By Type Of Financial Instruments [Axis] The unpaid principal balance of loans serviced. Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Serviced By Type Of Financial Instruments [Domain] Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Serviced By Type Of Financial Instruments [Domain] Represents by the type of the instrument unpaid principal balance. Commercial Real Estate [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 Unpaid Principal Balance Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance 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 Fair value as of the balance sheet date of an asset representing mortgage servicing rights. Advances and match funded advances Advances And Match Funded Advances This element represents the carrying amount (balance) as of the balance sheet date of advances and match funded advances. Unpaid principal balance of loans transferred Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Transferred This element represents the carrying amount (balance) as of the balance sheet date of unpaid principal balance of loans transferred. Maximum exposure to loss Maximum Exposure To Loss This element represents the carrying amount (balance) as of the balance sheet date of maximum exposure to loss. 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 loss, net of income taxes Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 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 Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Gain (Loss) on Termination of Hedge Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL), Net of Income Taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Carrying Value Reported Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Financial assets: Financial Assets [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. 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 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 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 Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Total Other secured borrowings Other Borrowings Including Secured Borrowings Represents amount of other borrowings including secured borrowings. Derivative financial instruments: Derivative financial instruments (1): [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Derivative financial instruments Derivative Asset MSRs: Mortgage Service Rights [Abstract] Mortgage Service Rights [Abstract] MSRs, at fair value Mortgage Servicing Rights This element represents amount of mortgage servicing rights carried at fair value. MSRs, at amortized cost Mortgage Service Rights, Amortized Cost Mortgage Service Rights, Amortized Cost Total MSRs Mortgage Service Rights, Fair Value Disclosure Mortgage Service Rights, Fair Value Disclosure Interest Expense By Category Of Interest Bearing Liability [Axis] Interest Expense By Category Of Interest Bearing Liability [Axis] Interest expense categorized by type of interest-bearing liability. Interest Expense By Category Of Interest Bearing Liability [Domain] Interest Expense By Category Of Interest Bearing Liability [Domain] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Lines Of Credit And Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Lines Of Credit And Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Specific interest-bearing liability. Capital Securities [Member] Capital Securities [Member] Specific borrowing type. 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 Financing Interest Expense Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable at end of year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Exercisable at end of year (in Dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted Granted (in Dollars per share) Exercised Exercised (in Dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Forfeited (in Dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding Outstanding (in Dollars per share) Other Assets Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] MSRs - Amortization method MSRs - Fair value measurement method Mortgage servicing rights, total Revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Revenues Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Net income Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Summary of the Assets and Liabilities Sold to HLSS Schedule Of Purchase Price Allocation To Sale Of Assets and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of carrying value of MSRs and advances sold to, and liabilities assumed by the purchaser in an asset sale. The sale of MSRs are accounted for as a financing and the sale of advances qualify for sales accounting. Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Preferred stock dividends (usd per share) Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared Loans Held for Sale At Fair Value [Text Block] Loans Held for Sale At Fair Value [Text Block] Loans Held for Sale At Fair Value [Text Block] 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. Gains (losses) on economic hedges Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Write-off of losses in AOCL for a discontinued hedge relationship Amortization of Deferred Hedge Gains Write-off of losses in AOCL for hedge of a financing facility assumed by HLSS Loss on Discontinuation of Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Receivables Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Black-Scholes [Member] Black Scholes [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Binomial [Member] Binomial [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Risk-free interest rate Risk-free interest rate Risk free interest rates expressed in a range of values used in the determination of share-based compensation. Expected stock price volatility Expected stock price volatility (1) Expected volatility assumption used in determining the fair value of share based compensation award. Expected option life (in years) Expected option life (in years) (2) Expected life assumption expressed as a range of inputs used in the determination of the fair value of option awards. Contractual life (in years) Contractual life (in years) Contractual life assumption used in determining the fair value of an option under certain valuation models. Fair value Fair value Fair values of options awarded in each period expressed as a range of outcomes. Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Board of Directors Chairman [Member] President and Chief Executive Officer and Director [Member] President and Chief Executive Officer and Director [Member] First or second ranking officer of the entity that may be appointed by the board of directors and highest ranking executive officer, who has ultimate managerial responsibility for the entity and who reports to the board of directors. In addition, the chief executive officer (CEO) may also be the chairman of the board or president and person serving on the board of directors (who collectively have responsibility for governing the entity). Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] Altisource Residential Lp [Member] Ocwen [Member] Ocwen [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Senior Unsecured Term Loan Facility [Member] Senior Unsecured Term Loan Facility [Member] Represents senior unsecured term loan facility. Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Special Equity Incentive Plan 2012 [Member] Special Equity Incentive Plan 2012 [Member] Represents the 2012 special equity incentive plan. Related Party Ownership Interest in Parent Company and Subsidiaries, Percentage RelatedPartyOwnershipInterestInParentCompanyAndSubsidiariesPercentage -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Ownership Percentage By Related Party Ownership Percentage By Related Party The related party's interest in net assets of the company, expressed as a percentage. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number (in Shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number (in Shares) Real Estate, Other Acquisitions (in Dollars) SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Other Acquisitions Service Agreement, Automatic Renewals, Period Service Agreement, Automatic Renewals, Period Service Agreement, Automatic Renewals, Period Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party (in Dollars) Interest Expense, Related Party Interest Expense, Related Party Term Of Agreement Term Of Agreement Represents the term of agreement. Sale Of Non Performing Residential Mortgage Loan Sale Of Non Performing Residential Mortgage Loan Represents the sale of non performing residential mortgage loan under an agreement. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding 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. Balance at December 31, 2012 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. Obligations assumed in connection with MSR and servicing business acquisitions Indemnification Obligations Assumed With Msr And Servicing Business Acquisitions Represents indemnification obligations assumed in connection with MSR and servicing business acquisitions. Charge-offs and other Indemnification Obligations Liability Charge Offs Represents amount of charge-offs against indemnification obligations liability. Balance at December 31, 2013 Net operating loss carryforward Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Delinquent Servicing Fees Deferred Tax Assets, Delinquent Servicing Fees Deferred Tax Assets, Delinquent Servicing Fees Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Legal Settlements Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Legal Settlements Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves Net unrealized gains and losses on securities Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Partnership losses Partnership losses Deferred tax asset recognized for the temporary differences associated with parternship losses. Bad debt and allowance for loan losses Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accrued other liabilities Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities Interest rate swaps Deferred Tax Assets, Derivative Instruments Tax residuals and deferred income on tax residuals Tax residuals and deferred income on tax residuals Deferred Tax Asset recognized for temporary differences associated with Tax Residuals And Deferred Income On Tax Residuals Stock-based compensation expense Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost Accrued incentive compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Bonuses Foreign deferred assets Foreign deferred assets Deferred tax asset recognized for temporary differences associated with foreign tax items. Accrued lease termination costs Accrued lease termination costs Deferred Tax Asset recognized for temporary differences associated with Accrued Lease Termination Costs. Intangible asset amortization Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Valuation allowance on real estate Valuation allowance on real estate Deferred Tax Asset recognized for change in Valuation Allowance On Real Estate. Capital losses Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Mortgage Servicing Rights Amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Mortgage Servicing Rights Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred Tax Assets (Liability), Gross Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Net deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net Liberty Home Equity Solutions Inc [Member] Liberty Home Equity Solutions Inc [Member] This element represents name and other information of an entity. Line of Credit [Member] Line of Credit [Member] 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 Gain (loss) 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 Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances [Table Text Block] 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total minimum lease payments Schedule of Basic EPS to Diluted EPS Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of Premises and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Adjustments [Member] Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Loans held for sale Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Mortgage Loans Held For Sale The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to mortgage loans expected to be sold. MSRs Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Mortgage Servicing Rights The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to mortgage servicing rights. Advances and match funded advances Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Advances and Match Funded Advances The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to advances and match funded advances. Deferred tax assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Debt service accounts Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Advances and Debt Service Account The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to debt service account. Investment in unconsolidated entities Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Investment In Unconsolidated Entities The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to investment in unconsolidated entities. Receivables and other assets Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Assets Receivables and Other Assets The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to receivables and other assets. Match funded liabilities Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Match Funded Liabilities The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to match funded liabilities. Other borrowings Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Liability for indemnification obligations Liability for certain foreclosure matters Accrued bonuses Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Bonuses The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accrued expenses of the acquired entity. Checks held for escheat Business Acquisition Checks Held For Escheat The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to checks held for escheat. Other Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Total identifiable net assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Base purchase price, as adjusted Purchase price revision for tax liability Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Preferred Stock [Roll Forward] Preferred Stock [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Preferred Stock Discount for beneficial conversion feature Conversion of 100,000 Preferred Shares Accretion of BCF discount (Deemed dividend) Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments Preferred Stock Schedule of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Debt service accounts Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Additions recognized on the sale of residential mortgage loans Servicing Assets at Fair Value, Additions Recognized from Mortgage Sales Servicing Assets at Fair Value, Additions Recognized from Mortgage Sales Changes in market value assumptions Asset at Fair Value, Changes in Fair Value Resulting from Changes in Assumptions Realization of cash flows and other changes Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Other Changes in Fair Value Ending balance Receivables Related To FHA Or VA Insured Loans Receivables Related To FHA Or VA Insured Loans Receivables 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 Allowance For Losses Related To FHA Or VA Insured Loans Other receivables, probable losses Other Receivables, Probable Losses Other Receivables, Probable Losses Financing liabilities, fair value Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, Par Value (in Dollars per share) Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, Shares Issued Convertible Preferred stock, Series A, Shares Outstanding Convertible Preferred stock, Series A, Redemption Value (in Dollars) Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Business Acquisitions Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Related To Servicing Assets Sold Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Related To Servicing Assets Sold Unpaid principal balance of loans related to servicing assets, measured at fair value, that have been conveyed to the third parties.