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Operating Loss Carryforwards Related to Stock Options Exercised Not Recognized Net operating loss carryforwards related to stock options exercised, not recognized Maximum purchase price authorized (in dollars per share) The maximum cost per share authorized by an entity's Board of Directors for shares to be repurchased under a stock repurchase plan. Stock Repurchase Program Maximum Cost Per Share Authorized For Repurchase Management Support and Other Services Agreements [Member] Management, Support and Other Services Agreements Represents information pertaining to management, support and other services agreements entered into by the entity. Support and Other Services Agreements [Member] Support and Other Services Agreements Represents information pertaining to support and other services agreements entered into by the entity. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 90.01 to 100.00 [Member] $90.01 - $100.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 90.01 dollars to 100.00 dollars. $120.01 - $130.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 120.01 dollars to 130.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 120.01 to 130.00 [Member] Represents the increase in additional borrowings on existing and new debt instruments under accordion feature. Debt Instrument, Accordion Feature Increase in Additional Borrowings Additional increase in debt Amendment Description Long Term Debt Refinanced Amount Amount of long-term debt refinanced. Amount of long-term debt refinanced Amendment Flag 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. Non-related party, Accounts receivable Financial Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to financial services segment of the entity. Financial Services Home Loan Servicing Solutions Ltd [Member] Represents information pertaining to Home Loan Servicing Solutions, Ltd. HLSS Mortgage Services Mortgage Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to mortgage services segment of the entity. Ocwen Ocwen Financial Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Ocwen Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries. Operating Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the operating agreement of the entity. Operating agreement Tax Amortizable Goodwill The amount of tax amortized goodwill during the reporting period. Amortization of tax-deductible goodwill Tax Deductible Goodwill Unamortized Amount, Expected Tax Benefit Represents the amount of tax benefit expected from unamortized portion of tax deductible goodwill. Reductions of intangible assets generated by Component 2 goodwill that can be realized for U.S. tax purposes Technology Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to technology services segment of the entity. Technology Services Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Mortgage Partnership of America LLC [Member] MPA Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Mortgage Partnership of America, L.L.C. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Summary of significant accounting policies Related Party Transaction, Revenue as Percentage of Segment Revenue Related party revenue as a percentage of segment revenue Represents the related party revenue as a percentage of revenue for each segment of the entity. Related party revenue as a percentage of consolidated revenue Represents the related party revenue as a percentage of consolidated revenue of the entity. Related Party Transaction, Revenue as Percentage of Consolidated Revenue Prepaid Maintenance, Current Maintenance agreements, current portion 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. Facility Closure Costs [Abstract] Facility Closure Costs Current Fiscal Year End Date Award Type [Axis] Cost of Revenue [Text Block] The entire disclosure of cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered. COST OF REVENUE The entire disclosure of costs related to selling products and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Disclosure [Text Block] Document and Entity Information Number of Facilities Closed Number of facilities closed Represents the number of facilities closed by the entity during the year. Reversal of Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Reversal of share-based compensation expense (in dollars) Represents the reversal of expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements with employee; directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Ordinary performance grants Ordinary Performance Grant [Member] Represents information pertaining to ordinary performance grants, a component of market-based options awarded by the entity to its employees as a form of equity-based compensation. Represents information pertaining to extraordinary performance grants, a component of market-based options awarded by the entity to its employees as a form of equity-based compensation. Extraordinary performance grants Extraordinary Performance Grant [Member] Extraordinary Percentage of market-based options subject to specified performance achievement. Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Portion of Market Based Options, Granted Subject to Performance Conditions Market-based options subject to specified performance achievement (as a percent) Represents the 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 Percentage of compounded annual gain of stock price over exercise price required for the award to vest Represents the multiplier of stock price on exercise price which is an essential criteria for vesting of an award. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Stock Price on Exercise Price Multiplier Multiplier of stock price over exercise price as a condition for the award to vest 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. Vesting Rights Percentage Vesting percentage for awards that vest upon achievement of certain criteria Document Period End Date 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. Cumulative Vesting Rights Percentage Cumulative vesting percentage for awards that vest in equal annual installments Number of equal annual installments for vesting of award Represents the number of equal annual installments in which the awards vest. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Annual Installments, Vesting of Award Estimated forfeiture rate (as a percent) Represents the estimated forfeiture rate applied to determine the amount of compensation expense to be recognized for an equity-based award. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Estimated Forfeiture Rate Represents the fees paid to external providers for provision of services. Fees Paid for Provision of Services Outside fees and services Schedule of Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of the components of selling, general and administrative expenses Tabular disclosure of the components of costs related to selling products or services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Corporate Items and Eliminations 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. Corporate Items and Eliminations [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted average contractual term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate intrinsic value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Period for Achievement of Performance Conditions after Termination of Service Period for achievement of performance hurdles after termination of service Represents the period for achievement of performance conditions after termination of service for vesting of shares. Entity [Domain] Represents the contractual term of share-based compensation awards. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions Contractual Term Contractual life Tabular disclosure of the components of cost of revenue. Schedule of Cost of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of cost of revenue 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. Black Scholes Options Pricing Model [Member] Black-Scholes Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Binomial Lattice Model [Member] Binomial 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. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Components of Award Number of components of an award Represents the number of components of vesting of an award. Number of vesting tranches subject to performance Number of conditions to vest shares Represents the number of conditions to be fulfilled to vest the shares. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Award Number of Conditions to Vest Shares Correspondent One Correspondent One SA [Member] Represents information pertaining to Correspondent One S.A. Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Represents the depreciation and amortization of non-operating assets directly related to selling, general and administrative expense during the reporting period. Share Repurchase Programs [Member] Stock Repurchase Programs Represents details concerning the entity's share repurchase programs. Support Services Agreement [Member] Support Services Agreement Represents information pertaining to the Support Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Schedule of Estimated Life of Identifiable Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated life of identified assets acquired Tabular disclosure of the estimated life of identifiable assets acquired as part of a business combination. Springhouse and Tracmail [Member] Springhouse and Tracmail Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Springhouse and Tracmail. Equator LLC [Member] Equator Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Equator, LLC, a California limited liability company. Number of Independent Mortgage Bankers Number of independent mortgage bankers as members in a national alliance Represents the number of independent mortgage bankers as members in a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Working Capital Adjustment Working capital adjustment Represents the working capital adjustment to the cost of acquired entity in a business acquisition. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Period of Escrow Deposit as Security for Indemnification Obligations Period of escrow deposit Represents the period of time during which the shares are deposited in an escrow account as a security for indemnification obligations under the purchase and sale agreement. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Number of Agreements Number of agreements Represents the number of put option agreements entered into by the entity in connection with a business acquisition. Number of put option agreements Maximum percentage of eligible shares to be put each year by exercise of option right Represents the maximum percentage of eligible shares that can be put each year through option exercise right as per the agreement. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Maximum Percentage of Eligible Shares to be Put each Year by Option Exercise Right Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Option Exercise Period Option exercise period Represents the period during which the options can be exercised as per the agreement. Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table] Schedule of the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented, including current and deferred tax expense (benefit). US State Jurisdiction [Member] U.S. State Represents the designated state tax department of the government of the United States of America, entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity. Non US Jurisdiction [Member] Non U.S. Represents the designated tax department of countries other than the United States of America, entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity. Income tax provision Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table] Tabular disclosure of the components of net deferred tax asset or liability recognized in the entity's statement of financial position. NCI Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Nationwide Credit, Inc. Nationwide Credit Inc. [Member] Tax effects of the temporary differences Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from allowance for doubtful accounts and other reserves not separately disclosed. Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Other Reserves Allowance for doubtful accounts and other reserves Current deferred tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities Current Classification [Abstract] Deferred tax asset Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards arising from foreign operations. Deferred Tax Assets Foreign Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Classification [Abstract] Non-current deferred tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Gross Noncurrent Non-current deferred tax assets, gross Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability, attributable to taxable temporary differences expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Income Tax [Abstract] Income Taxes Represents the amount of undistributed earnings of foreign affiliates which are indefinitely reinvested outside the country of domicile of the entity. Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Affiliates Indefinitely reinvested cumulative earnings of non-Luxembourg affiliates Represents the sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available each year to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Operating Loss Carryforwards Annual Limit for Utilization Annual limit on use of operating loss carryforward Summary of the market prices for options to begin to vest Tabular disclosure of option vesting prices, by grouped ranges, including the upper and lower limits of the price range, the number of shares under option and weighted average exercise price. Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans by Vesting Price Range [Table Text Block] Common Stock [Abstract] Common Stock Represents the number of voting rights per share owned by the holders of common stock. Common Stock Voting Rights Per Share Number of votes for each share of common stock Treasury Stock [Abstract] Stock Repurchase Plan Options outstanding Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Outstanding Options [Abstract] Options exercisable Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Exercisable Options [Abstract] Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to stock options expected to vest, stratified by ranges of vesting prices. Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans by Vesting Price Range [Table] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans by Vesting Price Range [Axis] Information by range of vesting prices pertaining to stock options expected to vest. Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Vesting Price Range [Domain] Information pertaining to stock options expected to vest, stratified by ranges of vesting prices. Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Vesting Price Range [Line Items] Market prices for market performance options to vest Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Vesting Price Range Lower Range Limit Market-based options, Vesting price, low end of range (in dollars per share) Represents the customized low end of range of market prices for the purpose of vesting of stock options. Entity Voluntary Filers Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Vesting Price Range Upper Range Limit Market-based options, Vesting price, high end of range (in dollars per share) Represents the customized high end of range of market prices for the purpose of vesting of stock options. Entity Current Reporting Status Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Expected to Vest Number The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding stock options as of the balance sheet date for all option plans in the customized range of market prices. Market-based options, options expected to vest (in shares) Entity Filer Category Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Expected to Vest Weighted Average Exercise Price Market-based options, Weighted average share price (in dollars per share) Represents the weighted-average exercise price for stock options expected to vest, as of the balance sheet date. Entity Public Float The entire disclosure of the entity's separation activities. SEPARATION OF RESIDENTIAL ASSET BUSINESSES Separation Transaction Disclosure [Text Block] Entity Registrant Name The cash outflow associated with the entity's separation transaction activities. Distribution of cash in connection with the Separation of the Residential Asset Businesses Payment for Separation Transaction Cash Entity Central Index Key Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Included in Spin Off Number of wholly-owned subsidiaries included in spin-off The number of wholly-owned subsidiaries included in spin-off. Schedule of Carrying Value of Net Assets Transferred under Separation Transaction [Table Text Block] Schedule of carrying value of the net assets transferred Tabular disclosure of carrying value of the net assets transferred under the entity's separation activities. Residential Represents information pertaining to Altisource Residential Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. Altisource Residential Corporation [Member] ARC The number of shares of common stock received from the resulting entity for each common share held of the reporting entity in the pro rata distribution under the spin-off transaction. Separation Transaction Pro Rata Distribution Ratio Pro rata distribution ratio (in shares) Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Separation Transaction Carrying Value of Net Assets Transferred [Abstract] Carrying value of the net assets transferred Separation Transaction Expenses Amount of expenses incurred in connection with the separation Represents the amount of expenses incurred in connection with the entity's separation activities. Senior unsecured term loan Represents information pertaining to the senior unsecured term loan. Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member] Interest rate, variable interest rate floor (as a percent) The floor for the variable rate base of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis Floor Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earning Per Share [Abstract] Anti-Dilutive Securities Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] AAMC Represents information pertaining to Altisource Asset Management Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. Altisource Portfolio Solutions Altisource Residential Corporation and Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Altisource Portfolio Solutions, Altisource Residential Corporation (Residential) and Altisource Asset Management Corporation (AAMC). Altisource, Residential and AAMC Represents the carrying value of prepaid maintenance agreements as of the balance sheet date. Maintenance Agreements Noncurrent Maintenance agreements, non-current portion INDIA India Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 0.00 dollars to 10.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 0.00 to 10.00 [Member] $0.00 - $10.00 $10.01 - $20.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 10.01 dollars to 20.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 10.01 to 20.00 [Member] $20.01 - $30.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 20.01 dollars to 30.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 20.01 to 30.00 [Member] Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 30.01 dollars to 40.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 30.01 to 40.00 [Member] $30.01 - $40.00 $50.01 - $60.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 50.01 dollars to 60.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 50.01 to 60.00 [Member] $60.01 - $70.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 60.01 dollars to 70.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 60.01 to 70.00 [Member] Exercise Price Range from Dollars 80.01 to 90.00 [Member] $80.01 - $90.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 80.01 dollars to 90.00 dollars. Represents information pertaining to the range of vesting price per share of stock options expected to vest between 160.01 dollars to 170.00 dollars. Vesting Price Range from Dollars 160.01 to 170.00 [Member] $160.01 - $170.00 Senior secured term loan Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the senior secured term loan. Document Fiscal Year Focus Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Adjusted Eurodollar Rate [Member] Adjusted Eurodollar Rate Represents the adjusted Eurodollar rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Document Fiscal Period Focus Quarterly principal installments of loan as a percentage of the initial principal amount Represents the quarterly principal installments, expressed as a percentage of the initial principal amount of the loan. Debt Instrument, Repayment Quarterly Principal Installments as Percentage of Initial Principal Amount Debt Instrument, Covenant Leverage Ratio Leverage ratio to be maintained under the credit facility covenants The leverage ratio required to be maintained under the credit facility covenants. Debt Instrument, Prepayment Fee Percentage Fee, as percentage of principal amount of loan prepaid, for prepayment within one year of initial borrowing The fee, expressed as a percentage of principal amount of loan prepaid, for prepayment within one year of initial borrowing. Debt Instrument, Amount of Principal or Interest if Failed to Pay Considered as Event of Default 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. Debt Instrument, Amount of Debt which Results Acceleration of Debt if Failed to Pay Considered as Event of Default Amount of debt which results in 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. 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 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 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. Represents the percentage of original issue discount rate. Debt Instrument, Original Issue Discount Rate Percent Original issue discount (as a percent) Represents the fixed rate used in the calculation of the base interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Fixed Base Rate Fixed interest rate base (as a percent) 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. 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 SEPARATION OF RESIDENTIAL ASSET BUSINESSES Spin Off Transaction [Table] A listing or table reflecting spin off transactions. Legal Entity [Axis] Spin Off Transaction [Line Items] Separation of residential asset businesses Document Type Including noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). Long-term debt, less current portion Debt Instrument Carrying Amount, Noncurrent Accounting Policies 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. Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Represents information pertaining to the first vesting schedule for the equity-based compensation arrangement. Vesting schedule 1 Vesting Schedule One [Member] Vesting Schedule Two [Member] Represents information pertaining to the second vesting schedule for the equity-based compensation arrangement. Vesting schedule 2 Vesting Schedule Three [Member] Represents information pertaining to the third vesting schedule for the equity-based compensation arrangement. Vesting schedule 3 Percentage of compounded annual realized gain in excess of market value of the entity as a condition for vesting of shares Represents the minimum percentage of compounded annual realized gain in excess of market value of the entity considered as a condition for vesting of shares under the share-based compensation arrangement. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Percentage of Compounded Annual Realized Gain in Excess of Market Value for Vesting Shares Total Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Percentage of the award vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the date performance hurdles were met Represents the percentage of the awards vesting at each of the first four anniversaries of the date that the performance conditions are met. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Percentage of Awards Vesting at each of First Four Anniversaries Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Market Value for Vesting Shares Market value of the entity as a condition for vesting of shares (in dollars) Represents the market value of the entity considered as a condition for vesting of shares under the share-based compensation arrangement. Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Cash Flow Impact The amount of the current period cash flow impact of deferred income taxes. Summary of Financial Information of Noncontrolling Interest [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of financial information of the non-controlling interest. Schedule of summarized financial information 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 billed to related party LUXEMBOURG Luxembourg Residential Capital LLC Mortgage Servicing Platform Assets [Member] ResCap Represents information pertaining to Ocwen's acquisition of certain mortgage servicing platform assets of Residential Capital, LLC. Business Acquisitions, Pro Forma, Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income attributable to Altisource, Pro forma Represents the pro forma net income or loss after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Homeward Servicing Portfolio [Member] Homeward servicing portfolio Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of fee based businesses associated with Ocwen's acquisition of the Homeward servicing portfolios. Estimated life Estimated Life of Identifiable Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Abstract] Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage Sold Percentage of equity interest sold to the related party Represents the percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting sold by the entity. Amount available to repurchase common stock under Luxembourg law (in dollars) Represents amount available to repurchase common stock under specified law. Stock Repurchase Program Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount under Specified Law Stock Repurchase Program Repurchase Capacity Amount Capacity available to repurchase common stock under senior secured term loan (in dollars) Amount of capacity under debt agreement to repurchase common stock as of the balance sheet date. Incremental Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Incremental Term Loan Represents information pertaining to the incremental senior secured term loan. Represents the aggregate amount of each quarterly scheduled principal installment of the loan. Debt Instrument, Repayment Amount of Quarterly Scheduled Principal Installment Aggregate amount of each consecutive quarterly scheduled principal installment Business Acquisition, Number of Consecutive Twelve Month Periods Considered for Additional Consideration Number of consecutive 12-month periods for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA Represents the number of consecutive twelve-month periods considered for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA of acquiree for payment of additional consideration. Business Acquisition, Number of Months for Each Consecutive Periods Considered for Additional Consideration Number of months for each consecutive period for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA Represents the number of months for each consecutive period considered for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA of acquiree for payment of additional consideration. Represents the percentage of additional consideration that can be paid in shares to acquire the entity. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price, Percentage of Additional Consideration that can be Paid in Shares Additional consideration that can be paid in restricted stock shares (as a percent) Working capital adjustment period from closing date Represents the period from closing date over which the purchase price of acquisition is to be settled. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Purchase Price Settlement Period from Closing Date The amount of the current period cash flow impact of bad debt expense. Bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Cash Flow Impact Working capital and net income adjustment Amount of increase (decrease) in preliminary purchase price due to working capital and net income adjustment. Business Acquisition, Working Capital and Net Income Adjustment (Decrease) increase in acquisition of businesses from subsequent working capital true-ups Initial consideration Represents the amount of initial consideration payable to acquire the entity. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Purchase Price Initial Consideration Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Purchase Price Percentage of Initial Consideration that Can be Paid in Shares Initial consideration that can be paid in restricted stock shares (as a percent) Represents the percentage of initial consideration that can be paid in shares to acquire the entity. Billing Status, Type [Axis] Acquired tangible assets Amount of tangible assets acquired at the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Tangible Assets Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued or Issuable Number of Shares Issued Held in Escrow Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity held in escrow. Portion of stock consideration held in escrow as a security for indemnification obligations (in shares) 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. 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 Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated useful lives using the straight-line method Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Shares Issuable upon Achievement of Certain Market and Performance Criteria [Member] Options for shares issuable upon achievement of market and performance criteria Represents information pertaining to the shares issuable upon the achievement of certain market and performance criteria related to common stock price. Total Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on length of service. Service-Based Vesting Based on Service [Member] Vesting Based on Stock Price [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the stock price. Market-Based 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. 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. Market-Based, extraordinary performance Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments and Equity Method Investment other than Temporary Impairment Equity in losses of investment in affiliate The entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied and the other than temporary decline in value has been recognized against an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Gain (loss) in equity affiliate Maturity period from prior term loans' maturity date Represents the maturity period from prior term loans' maturity date. Debt Instrument, Maturity Period from Prior Term Loans Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments Owed Mandatory prepayments owed Represents the amount of mandatory prepayments owed. Business Acquisition, Earn Out Consideration that can be Earned in First Two Twelve Month Periods Earn Out consideration that can be earned in each of the first two 12-month periods Represents the Earn Out consideration that can be earned in each of the first two 12-month periods. Business Acquisition, Earn Out Consideration that can be Earned in Third Twelve Month Period Earn Out consideration that can be earned in the third 12-month period Represents the Earn Out consideration that can be earned in the third 12-month period. Premises and Equipment Excluding Internally Developed Software [Member] Premises and equipment (excluding internally developed software) Represents information pertaining to premises and equipment (excluding internally developed software). Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Stand by Letters of Credit Standby letter of credit Amount of irrevocable undertaking (typically by a financial institution) to guarantee payment of a specified financial obligation. Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Text Block] OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Represents the disclosure pertaining to other non current liabilities. Vesting Price Over Dollars170.00 [Member] Over $170.00 Represents information pertaining to the vesting price per share of stock options expected to vest over 170.00 dollars. Contingent Consideration Liability Noncurrent Contingent consideration (Earn Out) 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). Designated tax departments of the Philippine government entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity. Philippines Jurisdiction [Member] Philippines Deposit Assets and Trust Account [Abstract] Escrow and Trust Balances Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts at various financial institutions. Escrow Deposit and Trust Account 2014 Stock Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program 2014 [Member] Represents details concerning the 2014 share repurchase program. Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents - Adjustment This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to cash and cash equivalents acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable - Adjustment This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to accounts receivable acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. Philippines PHILIPPINES This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to prepaid expenses and other current assets acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets - Adjustment Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Other Noncurrent Assets Other non-current assets - Adjustment This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to non-current assets acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. 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Stock Repurchase Program Percentage of Outstanding Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Percentage of outstanding shares authorized to be repurchased Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses - Adjustment his element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to accounts payable and accrued expenses assumed in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. Increase in current liabilities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Liabilities assumed - Adjustment This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to liabilities assumed in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Liabilities Accounts receivable, net Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Purchase price - Adjustment This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to assets acquired, including goodwill, and liabilities assumed in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Assets Goodwill and Liabilities Net Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Good will Excluding Estimated Impairment Goodwill excluding estimated impairment Amount an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized, excluding estimated impairment. Commitments Contingencies and Regulatory Matters Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters (Note 18) 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. Schedule of the impact of the change in the fair value of Earn Out and goodwill impairment Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition Change in Contingent Consideration and Goodwill Impairment [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the impact of the change in the fair value of contingent consideration and goodwill impairment. Receivable from related party Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current The sum of the increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability and goodwill impairment loss. Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration Liability and Goodwill Impairment Loss Total Data Access and Services Agreement [Member] Data Access and Services Agreement Represents information pertaining to the Data Access and Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party, Net Selling, general and administrative expenses 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. Adjustments For Related Party Expenses [Member] Related party expenses Represents information pertaining to adjustment of related party expenses. 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Assets Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Increase (Decrease) in Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Interest income Interest Income, Other Interest Expense Interest on long-term debt Interest expense Interest income Interest and Dividend Income, Operating Interest paid Interest Paid U.S. Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] Customary lease term Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Leasehold Improvements [Member] Leasehold improvements Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Net 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Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block] Schedule of premises and equipment, net by country 2015 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five 2016 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three Maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Less: current portion Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, less current portion 2014 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months Marketing costs Marketing Expense Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] At least Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Noncontrolling Interest, 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Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Future Adoption of a New Accounting Pronouncement New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] (Decrease) increase in payables for purchases of premises and equipment Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired Non-compete agreement Noncompete Agreements [Member] Non-compete Total other income (expense), net Other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Loan to Ocwen Amount of loan provided to related party Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current Number of reporting segments Number of Reportable Segments Non-controlling interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Contributions from non-controlling interest holders Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest Occupancy related costs Occupancy, 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