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Real Estate Market Real Estate Market [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Real Estate Market operating segment. Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations [Member] Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations [Member] Billing Status, Type [Axis] Billing Status, Type [Axis] Receivables Billing Status [Domain] Receivables Billing Status [Domain] Billed Billed Revenues [Member] Unbilled Unbilled Revenues [Member] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Ocwen Ocwen Financial Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Ocwen Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries. Highly Correlated - Ocwen Highly Correlated - Ocwen [Member] Portfolios serviced by Ocwen when a party other than Ocwen or NRZ selects Altisource as the service provider. Highly Correlated - NRZ Highly Correlated - NRZ [Member] Portfolios serviced by NRZ when a party other than NRZ selects Altisource as the service provider. Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Revenue Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Concentration Risk Concentration Risk [Line Items] Percentage of revenue from largest customer Concentration Risk, Percentage Revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Accounts receivable Fair Value, Concentration of Risk, Accounts Receivable Unpaid principal balances of mortgage servicing rights Unpaid Principal Balances of Mortgage Servicing Rights Unpaid principal balances of mortgage servicing rights Estimated percentage of revenue from largest customer Estimated Future Potential Concentration Risk, Percentage For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the estimated future concentration percentage derived from the division. Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Income tax provision on unrealized gain on investment in equity securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification of Gain on Investment in Equity Securities, Net of Tax, to Retained Earnings from the Effect of an Accounting Change, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification of Gain on Investment in Equity Securities, Net of Tax, to Retained Earnings from the Effect of an Accounting Change, Tax Income tax benefit (provision) on unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET Financing Receivables [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] 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] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Investment in equity securities Available-for-sale Securities, Current Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Long-term debt, carrying amount Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term debt, fair value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Segment Reporting [Abstract] SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG India INDIA Philippines PHILIPPINES Uruguay URUGUAY Premises & equipment, net Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Schedule of Impact of Topic 606 on Financial Statements Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] 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] Increase (Decrease) in Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax 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 Cumulative effect of accounting changes Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised and Restricted Shares Issued Value of stock issued as a result of the exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted shares. Treasury shares withheld for the payment of tax on restricted share issuances and stock option exercises Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Repurchase of shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Balance (in shares) Balance Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Income tax liabilities Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue Other non-current liabilities Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent 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 Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other non-current liabilities Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters 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, and (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 connection with being subject to regulation and oversight by governmental authorities, the entity 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; 100,000 shares authorized, 25,413 issued and 17,027 outstanding as of June 30, 2018; 100,000 shares authorized, 25,413 shares issued and 17,418 outstanding as of December 31, 2017) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, at cost (8,386 shares as of June 30, 2018 and 7,995 shares as of December 31, 2017) 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 Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Text Block] Represents the disclosure pertaining to other non current liabilities. Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Occupancy related costs Occupancy, Net Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Marketing costs Marketing Expense Professional services Professional Fees 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 Selling, General and Administrative Expense Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segment Operating Segments [Member] Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Type of revenue [Axis] Type of revenue [Axis] Type of revenue [Axis] Service Revenue ASPS [Domain] Service Revenue ASPS [Domain] Service Revenue ASPS Revenue recognized when services are performed or assets are sold Revenue Recognized When Services are Performed or Assets are Sold [Member] Revenue recognized when services are performed or assets are sold Revenue related to technology platforms and professional services Revenue Related to Technology Platforms and Professional Services [Member] Revenue related to technology platforms and professional services Reimbursable expenses revenue Reimbursable expenses [Domain] Reimbursable expenses Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Domain] Subsegments [Domain] Servicer Solutions Servicer Solutions [Member] Servicer Solutions Origination Solutions Origination Solutions [Member] Origination Solutions Consumer Real Estate Solutions Consumer Real Estate Solutions [Member] Consumer Real Estate Solutions Real Estate Investor Solutions Real Estate Investor Solutions [Member] Real Estate Investor Solutions Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Revenue Revenues Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Other Current Assets [Text Block] Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Number of investment shares acquired (in shares) Available-For-Sale Securities, Number Of Shares Acquired Available-For-Sale Securities, Number Of Shares Acquired Purchase of investment securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in equity securities Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in equity securities, net of income taxes (OCI) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Investment income, dividend Investment Income, Dividend Schedule of revenue Schedule of revenue [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block] for Schedule of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of revenue Disaggregation of Revenue [Table 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] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Adoption/Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Security deposits Deposits Assets, Noncurrent Other Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent Total Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Treasury Stock (in shares) Entity Treasury Stocks Entity Treasury Stocks Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND REGULATORY MATTERS Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Loss on debt refinancing Write-off of Net Discount and Debt Issuance Costs Write-off of net discount and debt issuance costs in an extinguishment of debt. Gain on early extinguishment of debt Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt 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) Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of Revenue [Table] Revenue Service revenue Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] 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] Revenue recognized that was included in contract liability at the beginning of the period Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Short-term investments in real estate Real Estate Held-for-sale 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 Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] 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. 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Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Investment in equity securities, number of shares Available-for-Sale Securities, Number of Shares Available-for-Sale Securities, Number of Shares 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. RSU [Abstract] RSU [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] 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. Performance-Based Performance-Based [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures. Performance-Based, Vesting Period One Performance-Based, Tranche One [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures, Tranche One. Performance-Based, Vesting Period Two Performance-Based, Tranche Two [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures, Tranche Two. 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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. 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Schedule of other assets Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table] Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table] Balances without adoption of Topic 606 Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] Accounts receivable, net Total current assets Total assets Deferred revenue Total current liabilities Deferred revenue, non-current Retained earnings Altisource equity Total equity Total liabilities and equity Revenue Cost of revenue Gross profit Income from operations Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interests Net income (loss) attributable to Altisource Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Weighted Average 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] Customer related intangible assets Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member] Operating agreement Operating Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the operating agreement of the entity. Trademarks and trade names Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] 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 Amortization expense for definite lived intangible assets 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Earnings (loss) 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 [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Employee and non-employee stock options Options, restricted shares and restricted share units issuable upon achievement of market and performance criteria Options and Restricted Shares Issuable upon Achievement of Certain Market and Performance Criteria [Member] Represents information pertaining to the options and restricted shares issuable upon the achievement of certain market and performance criteria related to common stock price. Options, restricted shares and restricted share units excluded due to net loss Options, restricted shares and restricted share units excluded due to net loss [Member] Due to the net loss attributable to the Company, these options, restricted shares and restricted share units were not included in diluted earnings per share (EPS) because to do so would decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented. 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Share Repurchase Programs Share Repurchase Programs [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's share repurchase programs. 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. 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. Period that shares may be repurchased, from the date of approval Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force Remaining number of shares available for repurchase under the plan (in shares) Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased 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 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 Share based compensation arrangement, estimated forfeiture rate 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. 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. Stock options granted (in shares) Plan modification, number of stock options affected Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Number of Stock Options Affected Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, plan modification, number of stock options affected Plan modification, number of employees affected Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Number of Employees Affected 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 (in usd 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 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] 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 Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Restricted stock and restricted stock units activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of other income (expense), net Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] 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 (loss) 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 Change in the fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Gain on early extinguishment of debt Amortization of debt discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Debt Issuance 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 Loss on debt refinancing 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 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] Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repayments and repurchases of long-term debt Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs Proceeds from stock option exercises Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Purchase of treasury shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Distributions to non-controlling interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Payment of tax withholding on issuance of restricted shares and stock option exercises Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 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. Increase in payables for purchases of treasury shares Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable for Purchases of Treasury Shares The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable for treasury shares repurchased and the amount of obligations incurred but not paid. Number of reporting segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Gross profit (loss) Income (loss) from operations Total other income (expense), net Total assets: LONG-TERM DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of other non-current liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block] 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] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts receivable, net Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Subtotal Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Total Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] REALServicing REALServicing [Member] REALServicing [Member] 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. Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Unfunded cash account balances Bank Overdrafts Other Other Sundry Liabilities, Current Total Schedule of accounts receivable, net Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Schedule of premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] 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 components of cost of revenue Schedule of Cost of Revenue [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of cost of revenue. 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. OTHER ASSETS Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]