Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of financial information of segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of premises and equipment, net by country Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] 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. Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Changes in goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance, March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 Goodwill Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Revenues Cost of revenue Cost of Services Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense), net: Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Other than temporary impairment loss on HLSS equity securities Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Altisource Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Transactions with related parties included above: Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Revenue Revenue from Related Parties 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. Selling, general and administrative expenses Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party, Net Amount of selling, general and administrative expenses resulting from transactions, excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements, with related party, net of amounts billed to related party and recorded as a reduction to expense. 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] Owners.com Owners.com [Member] Owners.com [Member] Acquisitions Business Acquisition [Line Items] Accounts receivable, net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Prepaid expenses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Software Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Software Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Software Trademarks and trade names Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Trademark and Trade Names Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Trademark and Trade Names Goodwill Assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, And Liabilities Assumed, Total Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, And Liabilities Assumed, Total Assets Accounts payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Purchase price Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET Financing Receivables [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Number of Options 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 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 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, beginning balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average contractual term, ending balance 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 Schedule of accounts receivable, net Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Revenue, Services, Net Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Ocwen Ocwen Financial Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Ocwen Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries. Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Percentage of largest customer Concentration Risk, Percentage Percentage of revenue Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue, Percentage Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue, Percentage 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. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] 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 [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. Intellectual property Intellectual Property [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Weighted average Weighted Average [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 Amortization of Intangible Assets 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Cost of Revenue [Abstract] COST OF REVENUE Cost of Revenue [Text Block] The entire disclosure of cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered. Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of other assets Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Correction of Immaterial Errors Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncement New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Maintenance agreements, current portion Prepaid Maintenance, Current Represents the current portion of the carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of costs paid in advance under maintenance agreements; such amounts will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Schedule of basic and diluted EPS calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Acquisition related contingent consideration 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 Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common stock Common Stock [Member] Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury stock, at cost Treasury Stock [Member] Non-controlling interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Net income Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Share-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Exercise of stock options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Repurchase of shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Balance Balance (in shares) Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Computer hardware and software Computer Equipment [Member] Office equipment and other Office Equipment [Member] 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 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Depreciation and amortization expense, inclusive of capital leases Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Available for sale securities - investment in HLSS Available-for-sale Securities, Current Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Premises and equipment, net Intangible assets, net Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets 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 Deferred tax liabilities, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters (Note 19) 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 20,132 outstanding as of March 31, 2015; 25,413 shares authorized and issued and 20,279 outstanding as of December 31, 2014) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost (5,281 shares as of March 31, 2015 and 5,134 shares as of December 31, 2014) 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 Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Book overdrafts Bank Overdrafts Other Other Sundry Liabilities, Current Total 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 Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure of costs related to selling products and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Amortization of intangible assets Other than temporary impairment loss on HLSS equity securities Change in the fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, 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. 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. (Gain) 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 (used in) provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations 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 Purchase of HLSS equity securities Payments to Acquire 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, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Repayment 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 Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations 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 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] (Decrease) increase in payables for purchases of premises and equipment Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired 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 [Domain] United States UNITED STATES India INDIA Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG Philippines PHILIPPINES Premises & equipment, net Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Text Block] Represents the disclosure pertaining to other non current liabilities. Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Mortgage Builder Mortgage Builder [Member] Mortgage Builder [Member] Present value of future earn outs payments Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Amount paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Additional consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Contingent consideration payment period Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Period Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Period Schedule of assumptions used to determine the fair value of options as of the grant date Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Summary of the weighted average fair value of stock options granted, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised and the fair value of options vested Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value [Table Text Block] Summary of the activity of the entity's stock options Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of changes in goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets, net Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Other Current Assets [Text Block] Number of reporting segments Number of Reportable Segments Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Lenders One Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Related party expenses Adjustments For Related Party Expenses [Member] Represents information pertaining to adjustment of related party expenses. Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] AAMC Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Altisource Asset Management Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. 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 Selling, general and administrative expenses billed by related party Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Selling, general and administrative expenses billed to related party, decrease Related Party Transaction Selling, General and Administrative Services Provided to Related Party Amount Billed Amount billed to related party for selling, general and administrative services provided by the entity and recorded as a reduction to expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] LONG-TERM DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Items and Eliminations [Member] Represents information pertaining to corporate items and eliminations. Corporate is a component of the entity that provides financial and operational oversight and administrative support for other segments. Eliminations include items resulting from intersegment transactions. SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Other income (expense), net Total Assets: Total Assets Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [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. Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] 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 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] Net income attributable to Altisource (in dollars) Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Anti-Dilutive Securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earning Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Options Employee and Non Employee Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby an employee or nonemployee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Options for shares issuable upon achievement of market and performance criteria Shares Issuable upon Achievement of Certain Market and Performance Criteria [Member] Represents information pertaining to the shares issuable upon the achievement of certain market and performance criteria related to common stock price. Anti-dilutive securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Options excluded from the computation of diluted EPS, (less than .1 million for items ended March 31, 2014) (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 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] Maximum Maximum [Member] Debt Debt Instrument [Line Items] Senior secured term loan Long-term Debt, Gross Less: unamortized discount, net Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Net long-term debt Long-term Debt Less: current portion 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. Term of senior secured loan agreement Debt Instrument, Term 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. Mandatory prepayments owed Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments Owed Represents the amount of mandatory prepayments owed. 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. Debt issuance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Accumulated amortization Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs Interest on long-term debt COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND REGULATORY MATTERS Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER ASSETS Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] 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] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Sales Sales [Member] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Board of Directors Chairman Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Altisource Portfolio Solutions Altisource Portfolio Solutions [Member] Altisource Portfolio Solutions [Member] HLSS Home Loan Servicing Solutions Ltd [Member] Represents information pertaining to Home Loan Servicing Solutions, Ltd. Residential Altisource Residential Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Altisource Residential Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. Support and Other Services Agreements Support and Other Services Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to support and other services agreements entered into by the entity. 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. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Related Party Transaction [Line Items] William C. Erbey ownership percentage Related Party Transaction, Ownership Percentage Related Party Transaction, Ownership Percentage Exercisable options held by related parties (in shares) Related Party Transaction, Exercisable Options Held Related Party Transaction, Exercisable Options Held Related party revenue from Ocwen as a percentage of segment revenue Related Party Transaction, Revenue as Percentage of Segment Revenue Represents the related party revenue as a percentage of revenue for each segment of the entity. Related party revenue from Ocwen as a percentage of consolidated revenue Related Party Transaction, Revenue as Percentage of Consolidated Revenue Represents the related party revenue as a percentage of consolidated revenue of the entity. Other portfolio servicing revenue Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue Other Portfolio Servicing Revenue Prior written notice period for cancellation of agreement Related Party Transaction Prior Notice Period For Termination Of Agreement Represents the required period of prior written notice for termination of the agreement. Selling, general and administrative expenses billed to related party 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 amount of available-for-sale securities Revenue earned from related party (less than .1 million) Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Premises and equipment, net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Customer relationship Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Accounts payable and accrued expenses Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Amount of accounts payable and accrued liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. Schedule of premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of other income (expense), net Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] 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 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 Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Estimate of Fair Value Measurement Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Long-term debt Long-Term Debt, Fair Value Disclosure Long-Term Debt, Fair Value Disclosure Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block] ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Schedule of related party revenue as a percentage of segment and consolidated revenue Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Investments by Category [Axis] Investments by Category [Axis] Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain] Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain] Available-for-sale Securities Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Pre-impairment price per share (in usd per share) Share Price, Pre-Impairment Share Price, Pre-Impairment Price per share (in usd per share) Share Price Schedule of the adjusted allocation of the purchase price Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES - INVESTMENT IN HLSS Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Stock Repurchase Programs Share Repurchase Programs [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's share repurchase programs. 2014 Stock Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program 2014 [Member] Represents details concerning the 2014 share repurchase program. Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] 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. Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Domain] Valuation Technique [Domain] Black-Scholes Black Scholes Options Pricing Model [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Black-Scholes options pricing model, a valuation method used in the computation of fair value of service-based stock options. 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. Minimum Minimum [Member] Equity And Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] 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. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Share-based compensation expense (in dollars) Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Expiration term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Outstanding (in shares) 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. Market-based options subject to specified performance achievement (as a percent) Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Portion of Market Based Options, Granted Subject to Performance Conditions Percentage of market-based options subject to specified performance achievement. Multiplier of stock price over exercise price as a condition for the award to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Stock Price on Exercise Price Multiplier Represents the multiplier of stock price on exercise price which is an essential criteria for 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. Number of equal annual installments for vesting of award Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Annual Installments, Vesting of Award Represents the number of equal annual installments in which the awards vest. Stock options granted (in shares) Weighted average exercise price of stock options granted (in usd per share) Assumptions used to determine the fair value of options as of the grant date Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] 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 Risk-free interest rate, minimum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk-free interest rate, maximum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Expected option life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Contractual life (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Contractual Term Represents the contractual term of share-based compensation awards. Fair value (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 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 fair value at grant date per share (in usd per share) Intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Fair value of options vested (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Estimated forfeiture rate (as a percent) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Estimated Forfeiture Rate Represents the estimated forfeiture rate applied to determine the amount of compensation expense to be recognized for an equity-based award. 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 Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] 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 of acquisition related contingent consideration Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Billing Status, Type [Axis] Billing Status, Type [Axis] Receivables Billing Status [Domain] Receivables Billing Status [Domain] Billed Billed Revenues [Member] Unbilled Unbilled Revenues [Member] Accounts receivable, net Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Non-related parties Accounts Receivable, Third Parties, Current Represents the amount of receivables arising from transactions with third parties due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Receivable from related party Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Other receivables Other Receivables, Gross, Current Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less: allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Total Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Payable to Ocwen Due to Other Related Parties, Classified, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued salaries and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Total Security deposits, net 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 Schedule of the components of selling, general and administrative expenses Schedule of Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of costs related to selling products or services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Professional services Professional Fees Occupancy related costs Occupancy, Net 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. Marketing costs Marketing Expense Other Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total Schedule of other non current liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]