Equity [Abstract] Stock repurchase program, authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Repurchase of common stock (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Stock redeemed or called during period, value Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Value Transfers and Servicing [Abstract] Match Funded Advances Transfers Accounted For As Secured Borrowings Advances [Text Block] The disclosure for the carrying amount of advances transferred to special purpose entities in transactions accounted for as secured borrowings in the transferor's statement of financial position. Advances include receivables for funds advanced by the servicer to meet contractual principal and interest remittance requirements for the investors, pay property taxes and insurance premiums and process foreclosures. Advances also include receivables for funds advanced to maintain, repair and market foreclosed real estate properties on behalf of investors. 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] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] 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 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 Cap [Member] Interest Rate Cap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] 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] Forward MBS Trades [Member] Forward MBS Trades [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- IRLCs [Member] IRLC [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 [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on interest expense on borrowings Hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on interest expense on borrowings [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Expiration Date Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated as Hedges -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Notional Amount Derivative, 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 Statements of Operations Caption Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments in Financial Statements Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Servicing [Member] Servicing [Member] Loans serviced on behalf of others. Lending [Member] Lending [Member] The Lending segment is focused on originating and purchasing agency-conforming residential mortgage loans mainly through correspondent lending business. Corporate Items and Other [Member] Corporate Items And Other [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Corporate Eliminations [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Business Segments Consolidated [Member] Business Segments Consolidated [Member] Aggregate of business segments. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] 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 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 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 Loss on derivatives Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Basic EPS to Diluted EPS Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] 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. Residential Mortgage [Member] Residential Mortgage [Member] Commercial Real Estate [Member] Commercial Real Estate [Member] Total [Member] Total [Member] Sum of several amounts added or considered together. Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] HLSS [Member] HLSS [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Line Items] Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Servicing and Subservicing Portfolio [Table] Servicing Loans Serviced Servicing Total Loans serviced where the financial institution owns the mortgage servicing rights. Subservicing Loans Serviced Subservicing Total Loans serviced where the financial institution does not own the mortgage servicing rights. Assets Serviced Assets Serviced Total of property assets serviced as measured by UPB. Unpaid Principal Balance Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Initial Estimate [Member] Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Adjustments [Member] Scenario, Adjustment [Member] 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 Premises and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment 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. Liability for indemnification obligations Indemnification Obligations Liability Represents the liability for indemnification obligations. 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 Goodwill Goodwill Total consideration Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Altisource [Member] Altisource [Member] Specific acquisition. AAMC [Member] Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] Represents the Altisource Asset Management Corporation (AAMC). Residential [Member] Altisource Residential Lp [Member] Represents the Altisource Residential LP. Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Revenues and Expenses: Revenues and Expenses [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Revenues Revenue from Related Parties Expenses Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] As Reported [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 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. -- Decrease in deferred tax assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Repayments of other secured borrowings Repayments of Lines of Credit Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Receivables [Abstract] Receivables Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Match Funded Advances [Table] Match Funded Advances [Table] This element represents information regarding Schedule of match funded advances. Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] 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. Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Match Funded Liabilities Schedule Of Match Funded Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Match Funded Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Financing Liabilities Schedule of Financing Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Financing Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Secured Borrowings Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] Debt Instrument Redemption Debt Instrument Redemption [Table Text Block] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Line of Credit [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Movement In Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Roll Forward] Movement In Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Beginning balance Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure Originations and purchases Payments for Origination of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Proceeds from sales Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Transfers to loans held for investment - reverse mortgages Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3 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 Collateral Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Class A3 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class A3 Variable Funding Note [Member] Class A3 Variable Funding Note [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] OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] OASIS Series 2014-1 [Member] Financing Liability Advances Pledged [Member] Financing Liability Advances Pledged [Member] Financing Liability Advances Pledged [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged 2 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged 2 [Member] Financing Liability Mortgage Servicing Rights Pledged 2 [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] HMBS - Related Borrowings [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Financing Liabilities [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Unpaid Principal Balance Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Unpaid Principal Balance Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Unpaid Principal Balance Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Financing liabilities Long-term Debt, Gross Debt instrument, face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Gain On Retirement Of Financing Liability Gain On Retirement Of Financing Liability Represents the gain on retirement of a financing liability. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] 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] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Assets [Abstract] Debt service accounts Debt Service Accounts Debt Service Accounts Prepaid lender fees and debt issuance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Prepaid income taxes Prepaid Taxes Purchase price deposit Business Acquisition Deposits Business Acquisition Deposits Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense Derivatives, at fair value Derivative, Fair Value, Net Contingent assets - ResCap Acquisition Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Asset Investment in unconsolidated entities Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Other Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Other Assets Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Depreciation expense Depreciation Amortization of MSRs Amortization of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs) Amortization of debt discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt issuance costs – senior secured term loan Amortization of Financing Costs Schedule of Receivables Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Interest expense Total other expense, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income attributable to Ocwen stockholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent 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 Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Indemnification Obligations Liability [Roll Forward] Indemnification Obligations Liability [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Beginning balance 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. Ending balance Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table Text Block] Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Advances [Abstract] Advances [Abstract] 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] Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] 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. -- Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Lines Of Credit And Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Specific interest-bearing liability. Match Funded Liabilties [Member] Match Funded Liabilties [Member] Specific interest-bearing liability. Unsecured Debt [Member] Unsecured Debt [Member] Other [Member] Other Interest Expense [Member] Other interest expense not previously categorized. Schedule of Interest Expense [Line Items] Schedule of Interest Expense [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Interest Expense [Table] Debt securities: Debt Securities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest expense Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Preferred shares [Member] Preferred Stock [Member] Stock options [Member] 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. -- Weighted average shares of common stock (in Shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic EPS (usd per share) Diluted EPS: Diluted EPS: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Preferred stock dividends Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments Adjusted net income attributable to Ocwen Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted Effect of dilutive elements: 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) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted EPS (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 Indemnification Obligations Schedule Of Indemnification Obligations [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Indemnification Obligations [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Liabilities Schedule of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Liabilities [Table Text Block] Servicing fees collected on behalf of HLSS Bank Servicing Fees 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 Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] Loans Held for Investment - Reverse Mortgages [Member] 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. Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Borrowings [Member] Borrowings [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [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] Gains (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 Discount rate Fair Value Inputs, Discount 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. Proceeds received from securitizations Proceeds from Securitizations of Loans Held-for-sale Servicing fees collected Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Servicing Fees 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 Transferor And Transferee Proceeds And Payment Related To Transfers Accounted For Sales Gain on sales of loans Gain On Sale Of Loans Including Value Assigned To Msrs Retained Represents the gain on sale of loans including value assigned to MSRs retained. Change on fair value of IRLCs Gain Loss On Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Represents the net increase or decrease in the fair value of the interest rate derivative or group of derivatives. Change in fair value of loans held for sale Change In Fair Value Of Mortgage Loans Held For Sale The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the fair value of mortgage loans that are held with the intention to sell or be securitized in the near future. Gain (loss) on economic 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. Other 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. Gain on sales of reverse mortgage loans Gain on Sales of Reverse Mortgage Loans Gain on Sales of Reverse Mortgage Loans Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table] Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table] Servicing and Origination Expenses [Member] Servicing and Origination Expenses [Member] Servicing and Origination Expenses [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Assets [Member] Other Assets [Member] Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items] Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items] Debt service accounts reclassified 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 Servicing Receivable, Due From Custodial Accounts Servicing Receivable, Due From Custodial Accounts Servicing Receivable, Due From Custodial Accounts Servicing Receivable, Government-Insured Loan Claims Servicing Receivable, Government-Insured Loan Claims Servicing Receivable, Government-Insured Loan Claims Servicing Receivable, Reimbursable Expenses Servicing Receivable, Reimbursable Expenses Servicing Receivable, Reimbursable Expenses Servicing Receivable, Other Servicing Receivable, Other Servicing Receivable, Other 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 Other Receivables, Gross Other Receivables, Gross Other Receivables, Gross Other Receivables, Allowance For Losses Other Receivables, Allowance For Losses Other Receivables, Allowance For Losses Receivables, total Other Receivables Net The carrying amount of other receivables, net, due from third parties or arising from transactions not separately disclosed. 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 Gain on loans held for sale, net Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net Other revenues Revenue, Other Financial Services Total revenue Revenues Operating expenses Operating Expenses [Abstract] Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Amortization of mortgage servicing rights Servicing and origination Servicing and Origination Non-labor costs directly associated with income earned from servicing and originating mortgage loans, excluding amortization of mortgage servicing rights. Technology and communications Communications and Information Technology Professional services Professional Fees Occupancy and equipment Occupancy, Net Other 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. -- Gain (loss) on debt redemption Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expense, net Income before income taxes Net income Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Ocwen stockholders Preferred stock dividends Dividends, Preferred Stock Deemed dividends related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Deemed Dividend Related To Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Preferred Stock Income Statement Impact Deemed Dividend Related To Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Preferred Stock Income Statement Impact Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted average common shares outstanding [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Mortgage servicing rights, at amortized cost Servicing Asset At Amortized Value MSRs Retained Servicing Asset At Amortized Value MSRs Retained Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value Mortgage Servicing Rights At Fair Value Mortgage Servicing Rights At Fair Value Advances and match funded advances Advances And Match Funded Advances Advances And Match Funded Advances Unpaid principal balance of loans transferred Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Transferred Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans Transferred Maximum exposure to loss Maximum Exposure To Loss Maximum Exposure To Loss Business Acquisitions Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC (OSI) [Member] Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC (OSI) [Member] Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC (OSI) [Member] Powerlink Settlement Services [Member] Powerlink Settlement Services [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures (in Dollars) Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives arising during period, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Projected amortization of unrealized losses from AOCL to earnings, coming twelve months Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Eurodollar [Member] Eurodollar [Member] Class A-2 Note [Member] Class A-2 Note [Member] Class A-2 Note [Member] Class A-3 Note [Member] Class A-3 Note [Member] Class A-3 Note [Member] Other Secured Borrowings [Member] Corporate Items And Other [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Senior Secured Term Loan 2 [Member] Senior Secured Term Loan 2 [Member] Senior Secured Term Loan 2 [Member] 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. Mortgage Warehouse Agreement [Member] Mortgage Warehouse Agreement [Member] Represents mortgage warehouse agreement. 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] April 2014 [Member] April 2014 [Member] [Member] April 2014 [Member] [Member] September 2014 - 2 [Member] September 2014 - 2 [Member] September 2014 - 2 [Member] November 2014 [Member] November 2014 [Member] November 2014 [Member] September 2014 - 3 [Member] September 2014 - 3 [Member] September 2014 - 3 [Member] July 2014 [Member] July 2014 - 3 [Member] July 2014 - 3 [Member] 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. Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Line of Credit Facility, Agreement Term, Potential Benefit Interest Percentage By Lender Line of Credit Facility, Agreement Term, Potential Benefit Interest Percentage By Lender 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, Description of Variable Rate Basis Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Debt instrument, maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date 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. Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Forward Mortgage Backed Securities Trades [Member] Forward Mortgage Backed Securities Trades [Member] Represents a forward mortgage backed securities trades. Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Derivative Notional Balance [Roll Forward] Notional Amount, beginning balance 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. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Statement [Table] Statement [Table] 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] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance at Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance at (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Net income (loss) Preferred stock dividend Repurchase of common stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Repurchase of common stock (in 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 Non-controlling interest in connection with acquisition of controlling interest in Ocwen Structured Investments, LLC Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Balance at Balance at (in shares) Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] 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. -- Homeward Agency Advance Funding Trust 2012-1 [Member] Homeward Agency Advance Funding 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. 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] Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 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. 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 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 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 Maximum borrowing capacity Schedule of Effects of Restatement Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block] 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] Loans Held for Sale Loans Held for Sale At Fair Value [Text Block] Loans Held for Sale At Fair Value [Text Block] Correspondent One [Member] Correspondent One [Member] This element represents information of Correspondent one. Liberty Acquisition [Member] Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. [Member] Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. [Member] OSI [Member] Subservice Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Subservice Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Represents a contractual agreement where the right, or rights, to subservice. 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). Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Specific secured line of credit. Unrelated Party [Member] Unrelated Party [Member] Represents unrelated party. Purchase price Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Unpaid principal balance assets acquired Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages Debt instrument net additional capital deployed Debt Instrument Net Additional Capital Deployed Amount of additional capital deployed. Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Percentage of voting interests acquired Total consideration Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents 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 Recognized Gain Loss On Changes In Fair Value Of Investment Repayment of outstanding debt Business Acquisition, Repayment Of Outstanding Debt Business Acquisition, Repayment Of Outstanding Debt Reverse mortgage acquired Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Reverse Mortgage Loan Acquired Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Reverse Mortgage Loan Acquired 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 Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Loans Held For Sale Purchase price allocation warehouse facilities Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Warehouse Facilities Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Warehouse Facilities Mortgage backed security borrowings Mortgage Backed Security Borrowings Mortgage Backed Security Borrowings Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, mortgage service rights Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Mortgage Service Rights Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Mortgage Service Rights Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, mortgage backed securities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Mortgage Backed Securities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Mortgage Backed Securities Servicing receivables, allowance for losses Servicing Receivables, Allowance For Losses Servicing Receivables, Allowance For Losses Allowance for losses related to FHA or VA insured loans Allowance For Losses Related To FHA Or VA Insured Loans Allowance For Losses Related To FHA Or VA Insured Loans Other receivables, probable losses Other Receivables, Probable Losses Other Receivables, Probable Losses Liability for indemnification obligations Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities Payable to loan servicing and subservicing investors Due To Servicing and Subservicing Investors Amounts due to investors in loans that we service under servicing and subservicing agreements. Due to related parties Due to Related Parties, Current Liability for selected tax items Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions The amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Checks held for escheat Checks Held For Escheat Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of checks held for escheat. Liability for certain foreclosure matters Foreclosure Liability Represents the liability for certain foreclosure matters. Additional purchase price due seller - ResCap Acquisition Other Other Accrued Liabilities Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) 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 Advances Payments on Behalf of Borrower, Sales 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 Advances, ending balance CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] -- 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. -- Depreciation Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Provision for bad debts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Gain on sale of loans Realized and unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax (Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt Loss (gain) on valuation of mortgage servicing rights, at fair value Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Impairment (Recovery) Decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets, net 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 (Decrease) increase in other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other, net Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Net cash provided by 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 Net cash acquired in acquisition Cash Acquired from Acquisition 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 mortgage servicing rights Payments To Acquire Advances In Connection With Purchase Of Mortgage Servicing Rights The cash outflow to obtain non-interest bearing advances made on loans serviced for others and other related assets. Acquisition of advances in connection with the purchase of loans Payments To Acquire Advances In Connection With Purchase Of Loans Payments To Acquire Advances In Connection With Purchase Of Loans 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 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 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 match funded liabilities RepaymentOfProceedsFromTransfersAccountedForAsSecuredBorrowingsAssociatedLiabilities The net cash inflow (outflow) from debt issuances and repayments associated with advances transferred to special purpose entities in transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. Proceeds from other secured borrowings Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayments of other secured borrowings Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights accounted for as a financing Proceeds From Sale Of Mortgage Servicing Rights Accounted For As Financing Proceeds From Sale Of Mortgage Servicing Rights Accounted For As Financing Proceeds from sale of loans accounted for as a financing Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Accounted For As Financing Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Accounted For As Financing Proceeds from sale of advances accounted for as a financing Proceeds From Sale of Advances Proceeds From Sale of Advances Repurchase of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payment of preferred stock dividends Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Other Repayments of Other Debt Net cash provided by financing activities Net increase in cash Cash, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash at beginning of year Cash Cash at end of period Supplemental business acquisition information - ResCap (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. -- 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 Fair value of liabilities assumed Fair value of liabilities assumed [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Total consideration Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Amount due to seller Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation, Subsequent Years, Remaining Adjustments Cash paid Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights - Amortized Costs [Member] Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings by Type [Axis] Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings by Type [Axis] 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] Acquisitions Servicing Assets at Amortized Cost, Additions Recognized from Securitization Trusts Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sales Servicing Assets at Amortized Cost, Additions Recognized from Securitization Trusts Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sales Percentage Of Loan Transferred Through Securitization 60 Days Or More Past Due Percentage Of Loan Transferred Through Securitization 60 Days Or More Past Due Percentage Of Loan Transferred Through Securitization 60 Days Or More Past Due 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 Match Funded Liabilities 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 Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Wells Fargo [Member] Wells Fargo [Member] Wells Fargo [Member] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [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 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, Consumer Relief Fund, Former Owner Responsibility, Amount Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund, Former Owner Responsibility, Amount Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund, Former Owner Responsibility, Amount Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund, Former Owner Responsibility, Amount Received Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund, Former Owner Responsibility, Amount Received Loss Contingency, Consumer Relief Fund, Former Owner Responsibility, Amount Received 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 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. Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Repurchase of common stock Number of preferred shares to be converted Number Of Preferred Shares To Be Converted Represents the number of preferred shares to be converted. Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued Transfers and Servicing, Unpaid Principal Balance of Obligation Transferred Servicing Liability at Amortized Cost, Disposals Bank Servicing Fees, Monthly, Under Servicing Contract Contractually Specified Servicing Fees, Monthly Amount Contractually Specified Servicing Fees, Monthly Amount Debt Instrument Redemption [Table] Debt Instrument Redemption [Table] 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 Six Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due Two Thousand Nineteen [Member] Six Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due Two Thousand Nineteen [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Any time prior to May 15, 2016 [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member] On or after May 15, 2016 [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five [Member] 2016 [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] 2017 [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] 2018 and thereafter [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] Interest rate, stated percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs Redemption period Debt Instrument, Redemption Period Notice Debt Instrument, Redemption Period Notice Redemption price, percentage Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Additional premium, percentage of principal amount Debt Instrument, Additional Premium, Percentage of Principal Amount Debt Instrument, Additional Premium, Percentage of Principal Amount Additional interest, percentage Debt Instrument, Additional Interest, Percentage Debt Instrument, Additional Interest, Percentage Redemption of principal amount (up to 35%) Debt Instrument, Use Of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings, Percentage Of Principal Amount Redeemable Debt Instrument, Use of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemable Use of cash proceeds from Equity Offerings, redemption price, percentage Debt Instrument, Use Of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings, Redemption Price, Percentage Debt Instrument, Use Of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings, Redemption Price, Percentage Use of cash proceeds from Equity Offerings, minimum percentage of principal amount outstanding Debt Instrument, Use of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings, Minimum Percentage of Principal Amount Outstanding Debt Instrument, Use of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings, Minimum Percentage of Principal Amount Outstanding Days after Equity Offering consummation for redemption (not more than 120 days) Debt Instrument, Use Of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings For Redemption, Maximum Days After Consummation Of Offering Debt Instrument, Use Of Cash Proceeds From Equity Offerings For Redemption, Maximum Days After Consummation Of Offering Change of control, purchase price, percentage Debt Instrument, Change Of Control, Purchase Price, Percentage Debt Instrument, Change Of Control, Purchase Price, Percentage Days after the closing of the offering for the registration statement to become effective (on or prior to 270 days) Days After The Closing Of The Offering For The Registration Statement To Become Effective Days After The Closing Of The Offering For The Registration Statement To Become Effective Unamortized debt issuance expense Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Business Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Value [Member] Reported Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value [Member] Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Financial assets: Financial Assets [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loans held for sale, at fair value 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. Debt securities Unsecured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure Unsecured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure 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 Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Axis] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Axis] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Domain] Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Domain] Conventional [Member] Conventional Mortgage Loan [Member] Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount Changes in 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 Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity Related to MSRs - Amortization Method Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity Related to MSRs - Fair Value Measurement Method Schedule of Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Change in 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. 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. 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 (2) Sale Of Match Funded Advances Sale related to match funded advances. Collections, net of new advances Match Funded Advances, Collections Match Funded Advances, Collections Ending balance 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] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Preferred stock dividends (usd per share) Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash Mortgage servicing rights ($104,220 and $116,029 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 ($410,335 and $503,753 carried at fair value) Loans Held-for-sale, Mortgages Loans held for investment - reverse mortgages, at fair value Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure Receivables, net Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other assets Total assets Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Equity Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Liabilities Liabilities [Abstract] Match funded liabilities Financing liabilities ($1,033,712 and $615,576 carried at fair value) Other secured borrowings Secured Debt, Other Senior unsecured notes Unsecured Debt 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 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013; redemption value $62,000 plus accrued and unpaid dividends Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Ocwen Financial Corporation (Ocwen) stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 132,771,321 and 135,176,271 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Ocwen stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity Liabilities and Equity CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Change in deferred loss on cash flow hedges arising during the year 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 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 (loss), 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 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] 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 Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL), Net of Income Taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] 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 Unpaid principal balance of small balance commercial loans serviced UnpaidPrincipalBalanceOfSmallBalanceCommericalLoansServiced The unpaid principal balance of small balance commerical loans serviced. Float balances Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Amount, Asset Other Assets Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block] Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Additional net losses on cash flow hedges Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Losses on terminated hedging relationships amortized to earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Gain (Loss) on Termination of Hedge Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Gain (Loss) on Termination of Hedge Net increase (decrease) in accumulated losses on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax Decrease (increase) in deferred taxes on accumulated losses on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent (Decrease) increase in accumulated losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Ending balance 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. 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] 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 Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] Altisource Residential Lp [Member] HLSS SEZ LP [Member] HLSS SEZ LP [Member] HLSS SEZ LP [Member] HLSS Mortgage LP [Member] HLSS Mortgage LP [Member] HLSS Mortgage LP [Member] Ocwen [Member] Ocwen [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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, Outstanding, Number Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, exercisable, number (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Options surrendered (in shares) Recognized compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 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. 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 Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-sale Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Ginnie Mae [Member] Ginnie Mae [Member] Ginnie Mae [Member] FHA Buyout Loans [Member] FHA Buyout Loans [Member] FHA Buyout Loans [Member] Servicing Advances [Member] Servicing Advances [Member] Servicing Advances [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 Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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 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 Increase in valuation allowance Increase (Decrease) in Valuation Allowance of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Increase (Decrease) in Valuation Allowance of Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Other Other Adjustments to Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Other Adjustments to Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale, at Lower Cost or Fair Value Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value Valuation allowance Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Unpaid principal balance Loans Held for Sale, Unpaid Principal Balance Loans Held for Sale, Unpaid Principal Balance Payments to purchase loans held-for-sale Payments to Purchase Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Gain on loans held for sale, net Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Schedule of Cash Flows Related to Transfers Accounted for as Sales Schedule Of Cash Flows Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sale [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Cash Flows Related To Transfers Accounted For As Sale [Table Text Block] Schedule of Assets That Relate to Continuing Involvement with Transferred Financial Assets with Servicing Rights and Maximum Exposure to Loss Including the Unpaid Principal Balance Schedule Of Assets That Relate To Continuing Involvement With Transferred Financial Assets With Servicing Rights And Maximum Exposure To Loss Including The Unpaid Principal Balance [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Assets That Relate To Continuing Involvement With Transferred Financial Assets With Servicing Rights And Maximum Exposure To Loss Including The Unpaid Principal Balance [Table Text Block] 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 Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table] Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost [Table] Total [Member] ResCap Acquisition [Member] Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. [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. -- 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] Beginning balance Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost 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 Servicing transfers and adjustments Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Transfers and Adjustments Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Transfers and Adjustments Amortization Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost, Amortization Ending balance Mortgage servicing rights fair value 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. Principal amount outstanding on loans securitized or asset-backed financing arrangement Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement 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 Capital Requirement, Unpaid Principal Balance Capital Requirement, Unpaid Principal Balance Capital Requirement, Unpaid Principal Balance Retained earnings Total stockholders’ equity 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] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee termination benefits [Member] Employee Severance [Member] Lease termination costs [Member] Facility Closing [Member] 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 Operating Leases, Rent Expense 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 Payments for Restructuring Liability ending balance Liability ending balance Liability ending balance Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Mortgage Servicing Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block] Financing liabilities, fair value Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, Par Value (in Dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, Shares Issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Convertible Preferred stock, Series A, Shares Outstanding Preferred Stock, 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 Comprehensive income attributable to Ocwen stockholders Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis] Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis] Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain] Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain] MSR Amortization Change In Estimate [Member] MSR Amortization Change In Estimate [Member] MSR Amortization Change In Estimate [Member] Schedule of Loans Held for Sale Fair Value Loans Held For Sale Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block] Loans Held For Sale Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Loans Held For Sale At Lower Cost Or Fair Value, Activity Schedule of Loans Held For Sale At Lower Cost Or Fair Value, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Loans Held For Sale At Lower Cost Or Fair Value, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Gains on Loans Held for Sale Gain On Loans Held For Sale [Table Text Block] Gain On Loans Held For Sale [Table Text Block] Advances Advance Payments by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance Summary [Text Block] 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. Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances [Table Text Block] Schedule of Activity In Match Funded Advances [Table Text Block] 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 Transfer from loans held for sale, at fair value Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements, total Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases, (Sales), Issuances, (Settlements) Total realized and unrealized gains and (losses): Total realized and unrealized gains and (losses) (2): [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Included in earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in Other comprehensive income (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 Schedule of Other Assets Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]