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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Number of available for sale shares acquired (in shares) Available-For-Sale Securities, Number Of Shares Acquired Available-For-Sale Securities, Number Of Shares Acquired Purchase of available for sale securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Liquidating dividend Liquidating dividend Liquidating dividend - dividend received from the sale of HLSS equity securities Available-for-sale securities, shares sold Available-For-Sale Securities, Shares Sold Available-For-Sale Securities, Shares Sold Sale proceeds from HLSS common stock Sale proceeds from HLSS common stock Sale proceeds from HLSS common stock - amount received from sale of HLSS equity securities when average sale price per share was $4.75 Loss on HLSS equity securities and dividends received, net Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND REGULATORY MATTERS Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of components of cost of revenue Schedule of Cost of Revenue [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of cost of revenue. Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Gain on early extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Expenses related to the purchase of available for sale securities Expenses related to the purchase of available for sale securities Expenses related to the purchase of equity securities investment classified as available for sale and reflected in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Interest income Interest Income, Other Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Amounts exclude: (a) equity loss in affiliate, (b) interest expense, (c) interest income, and (d) change in fair value of put options. Total Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET Financing Receivables [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] 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 (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Loss on HLSS equity securities and dividends received, net Change in the fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration, Adjustment To Fair Value, Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration, Adjustment To Fair Value, Liability Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Cash Flow Impact The amount of the current period cash flow impact of bad debt expense. Gain on early extinguishment of debt Amortization of debt discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Financing Costs Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Cash Flow Impact The amount of the current period cash flow impact of deferred income taxes. Loss on disposal of fixed assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Other current and non-current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Additions to premises and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchase of available for sale securities Proceeds received from sale of and dividends from HLSS equity securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Other investing activities 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: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Repayment and repurchases of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Proceeds from stock option exercises Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Distributions to non-controlling interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Other financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Income taxes paid, net Income Taxes Paid, Net Non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in payables for purchases of premises and equipment Change in Accounts Payable for Purchase of Premises and Equipment The increase or decrease in accounts payable related to the purchase of premises and equipment. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Weighted Average [Member] Weighted Average [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trademarks and trade names Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] Customer related intangible assets Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member] Operating agreement Operating Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the operating agreement of the entity. Non-compete agreements Noncompete Agreements [Member] Intellectual property Intellectual Property [Member] Other intangible assets Other Intangible Assets [Member] Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Weighted average estimated useful life (in years) Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Gross carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net book value Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Amortization expense for definite lived intangible assets 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Segment Reporting [Abstract] Number of reporting segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segment Operating Segments [Member] Corporate Items and Eliminations Corporate And Eliminations [Member] Corporate And Eliminations [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Mortgage Services Mortgage Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to mortgage services segment of the entity. Financial Services Financial Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to financial services segment of the entity. Technology Services Technology Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to technology services segment of the entity. 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Binomial Binomial Lattice Model [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Binomial-lattice options pricing model, a valuation method used in the computation of fair value of market-based stock options. Option Employee Stock Option [Member] Employee and Non Employee Stock Option Equity And Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Summary of activity related to our stock Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Stock options granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted average exercise price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average exercise price of stock options granted (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at the end of the period (in usd per share) Exercisable at the end of the period (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average contractual term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted average contractual term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate intrinsic value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate intrinsic value, beginning balance (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value, ending balance (in dollars) Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Risk-free interest rate (%) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected stock price volatility (%) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected option life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Fair value Share Price Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Security deposits Deposits Assets, Noncurrent Maintenance agreements, non-current portion Maintenance Agreements Noncurrent Represents the carrying value of prepaid maintenance agreements as of the balance sheet date. Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Other Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent Total Other Assets, Noncurrent 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] Residential Altisource Residential Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Altisource Residential Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Data Access and Services Agreement Data Access and Services Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Data Access and Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Support Services Agreement Support Services Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Support Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Management, Support and Other Services Agreements Management Support and Other Services Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to management, support and other services agreements entered into by the entity. Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related party, revenue earned Revenue from Related Parties Related party, cost of revenue Related Party Transaction Cost Of Revenue Total cost of revenue recognized resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party. 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Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Lenders One [Member] Lenders One [Member] Lenders One Wholesale One [Member] Wholesale One [Member] Wholesale One [Member] Summary of significant accounting policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Total assets Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Total liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities Schedule of other assets Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Available for sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Current Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total current assets Assets, Current Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Intangible assets, net Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters (Note 22) Commitments Contingencies and Regulatory Matters Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. In addition, indicates that in the entity, in connection to being subject to regulation and oversight by governmental authorities, is exposed to potential losses arising from possible claims against the company's resources. Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common stock ($1.00 par value; 25,413 shares authorized and issued and 18,878 outstanding as of September 30, 2016; 25,413 shares authorized and issued and 19,021 outstanding as of December 31, 2015) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, at cost (6,535 shares as of September 30, 2016 and 6,392 shares as of December 31, 2015) Treasury Stock, Value Altisource equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Change in the fair value of Equator Earn Out Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Other income (expense), net: Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Other income (expense), net Total other income (expense), net Income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Altisource Earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Comprehensive income: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of income tax benefit (provision) of $(2,070), $0, $889, $0 Comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Altisource Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior secured term loan Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the senior secured term loan. Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Adjusted Eurodollar Rate Debt Instrument Variable Rate Adjusted Eurodollar Rate [Member] Represents the adjusted Eurodollar rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Base Rate Base Rate [Member] Minimum Debt Debt Instrument [Line Items] Senior secured term loan Long-term Debt, Gross Less: debt issuance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Less: unamortized discount, net Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Net long-term debt Long-term Debt Less: current portion Debt instrument accordion feature increase in additional borrowings Debt Instrument Accordion Feature Increase in Additional Borrowings Represents the increase in additional borrowings on existing and new debt instruments under accordion feature. Aggregate amount of each consecutive quarterly scheduled principal installment Debt Instrument Repayment Amount of Quarterly Scheduled Principal Installment Represents the aggregate amount of each quarterly scheduled principal installment of the loan. Leverage ratio to be maintained under the credit facility covenants Debt Instrument Covenant Leverage Ratio The leverage ratio required to be maintained under the credit facility covenants. Covenant threshold, leverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant Threshold, Leverage Ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant Threshold, Leverage Ratio Mandatory prepayments owed Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments Owed Represents the amount of mandatory prepayments owed. Extinguishment of debt, amount Extinguishment of Debt, Amount Percentage discount of par received on early extinguishment of debt Weighted average discount of par received on early extinguishment of debt Percentage discount of par received on early extinguishment of debt - the amount of the discount on the par value of our debt that we received as part of our early extinguishment of debt Gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt Reference rate Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Fixed interest rate base (as a percent) Debt Instrument Fixed Base Rate Represents the fixed rate used in the calculation of the base interest rate of the debt instrument. Interest rate margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate at the end of the period (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Number of days within which the entity fails to pay principal when due or interest or any other amount owing on any other obligation under the credit agreement, is considered as event of default Debt Instrument, Number of Days within which Entity Fails to Satisfy Obligations Considered as Event of Default Represents the number of days within which the entity fails to pay principal when due or interest or any other amount owing on any other obligation under the credit agreement, is considered as event of default. Amount of principal or interest if failed to pay considered as event of default Debt Instrument Amount of Principal or Interest if Failed to Pay Considered as Event of Default Represents the amount of principal or interest, if failed to pay, is considered as event of default under the credit agreement. Amount of debt which results in acceleration of debt if failed to pay considered as event of default Debt Instrument Amount of Debt which Results Acceleration of Debt if Failed to Pay Considered as Event of Default Represents the amount of debt which results in acceleration of debt, if failed to pay, is considered as event of default under the credit agreement. Amount of unbonded, undischarged or unstayed debt under entry by court of one or more judgments for certain period to determine as event of default Debt Instrument Amount of Unbonded undischarged or Unstayed Debt under Entry by Court of One or More Judgments for Certain Period to Determine Event of Default Represents the amount unbonded, undischarged or unstayed debt under entry by a court of one or more judgments for certain period to determine the event of default as per the credit agreement. Accumulated amortization Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs Interest on long-term debt Common stock, par value (in usd per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of Revenue [Table] Type of revenue [Axis] Type of revenue [Axis] Type of revenue [Axis] Revenue Service Revenue ASPS [Domain] Service Revenue ASPS Service revenue Service Revenue [Domain] [Domain] for Service Revenue Reimbursable expenses Reimbursable expenses [Domain] Reimbursable expenses Non-controlling interests Non-controlling interests [Domain] Non-controlling interests Schedule of revenue [Line Items] Schedule of revenue [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Revenue [Table] Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Schedule of accounts payable and accrued expenses Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of other current liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Unfunded cash account balances Bank Overdrafts Other Other Sundry Liabilities, Current Total SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Domain] Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill, beginnig of period Goodwill, purchase price allocation adjustment Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease) Acquisition of Granite Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill, end of period Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Equator LLC Equator LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Equator, LLC, a California limited liability company. Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Available-for-sale securities, number of shares Available-for-Sale Securities, Number of Shares Available-for-Sale Securities, Number of Shares Fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Payment made to extinguish contingent consideration Payment made to extinguish Equator contingent consideration Amount paid to to settle the remaining contingent consideration liability with the Equator sellers Value of contingent consideration after payment to sellers Value of Equator contingent consideration after payment to sellers Value of Equator contingent consideration after payment to sellers Billing Status, Type [Axis] Billing Status, Type [Axis] Receivables Billing Status [Domain] Receivables Billing Status [Domain] Billed Revenues Billed Revenues [Member] Unbilled Revenues Unbilled Revenues [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Revenue from Rights Concentration Risk Revenue from Rights Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Revenue, Segment Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Percentage of revenue from largest customer Concentration Risk, Percentage Revenue from largest customer Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Fair value, accounts receivable Fair Value, Concentration of Risk, Accounts Receivable Other portfolio servicing revenue Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Available for sale securities, investment related expenses Available-for-sale Securities, Investment Related Expenses Available-for-sale Securities, Investment Related Expenses Investment income, dividend Investment Income, Dividend Prepaid expenses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other LOSS ON HLSS EQUITY SECURITIES AND DIVIDENDS RECEIVED Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation and benefits Cost of Services, Direct Labor Outside fees and services Fees Paid for Provision of Services Represents the fees paid to external providers for provision of services. Reimbursable expenses Cost of Reimbursable Expense Technology and telecommunications Communications and Information Technology Depreciation and amortization Cost of Services, Depreciation and Amortization Total OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Text Block] Represents the disclosure pertaining to other non current liabilities. Acquisition related obligations Contingent Consideration Liability Noncurrent Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of contingent consideration liabilities expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Other non-current liabilities Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent Total HLSS HLSS [Member] HLSS [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] NRZ NRZ [Member] NRZ [Member] Other portfolio servicing revenue, percentage Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue, Percentage Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue, Percentage Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Escrow and Trust Balances Deposit Assets and Trust Account [Abstract] Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts Escrow Deposit and Trust Account Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts at various financial institutions. Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Occupancy related costs Occupancy, Net Professional services Professional Fees Marketing costs Marketing Expense Depreciation and amortization Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Depreciation and Amortization Represents the depreciation and amortization of non-operating assets directly related to selling, general and administrative expense during the reporting period. Other Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program, Current Share Repurchase Program, Current [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's current share repurchase program. Share Repurchase Programs Share Repurchase Programs [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's share repurchase programs. Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Service-Based Vesting Based on Service [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on length of service. Market-Based Vesting Based on Stock Price [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the stock price. Market-Based, ordinary performance Vesting Based on Stock Price Ordinary Performance [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the increase in the entity's stock price and classified as ordinary performance. Market-Based, extraordinary performance Vesting Based on Stock Price Extraordinary Performance [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the increase in the entity's stock price and classified as extraordinary performance. Performance-Based Performance-Based [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures. Stock Repurchase Plan Treasury Stock [Abstract] Number of shares of common stock authorized to be purchased (in shares) Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Percentage of outstanding shares authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program Percentage of Outstanding Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Represents the percentage of outstanding shares authorized to be repurchased under the stock repurchase plan. Minimum purchase price authorized (in usd per share) Stock Repurchase Program Minimum Cost Per Share Authorized for Repurchase The minimum cost per share authorized by the entity's board of directors for shares to be repurchased under the stock repurchase plan. Maximum purchase price authorized (in usd per share) Stock Repurchase Program Maximum Cost Per Share Authorized For Repurchase The maximum cost per share authorized by an entity's Board of Directors for shares to be repurchased under a stock repurchase plan. Number of shares of common stock purchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Average purchase price per share (in usd per share) Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Remaining number of shares available for repurchase under the plan (in shares) Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Capacity available to repurchase common stock under senior secured term loan (in dollars) Stock Repurchase Program Repurchase Capacity Amount Amount of capacity under debt agreement to repurchase common stock as of the balance sheet date. Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Share-based compensation expense (in dollars) Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Estimated unrecognized compensation costs (in dollars) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Weighted average remaining requisite service period for stock options over which unrecognized compensation costs would be recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Expiration term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Outstanding (in shares) Allowable performance period before expiration date Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Allowable Performance Period Before Expiration Date Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Allowable Performance Period Before Expiration Date Number of components of an award Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Number of Components of Award Represents the number of components of vesting of an award. Percentage of compounded annual gain of stock price over exercise price required for the award to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Percentage of Compounded Annual Gain of Stock Price over Exercise Price Required for Award to Vest Represents the percentage of compounded annual gain of stock price over exercise price required for the award to vest. Vesting percentage for awards that vest upon achievement of certain criteria Vesting Rights Percentage Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a percentage. Cumulative vesting percentage for awards that vest in equal annual installments Cumulative Vesting Rights Percentage Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award vest in equal annual installments, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a percentage. Weighted average fair value of stock options granted and total intrinsic value of stock options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted per share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Grant date fair value of stock options that vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value OTHER ASSETS Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of revenue Schedule of revenue [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block] for Schedule of Revenue [Table] Schedule of premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Basis of Accounting and Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table Text Block] Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule of basic and diluted EPS calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Level 1 Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 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Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Premises and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Billed Accounts receivable, net Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less: allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Total Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical 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