Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] 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] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of basic and diluted EPS calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] 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 Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block] Restricted stock and restricted stock units activity Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] LONG-TERM DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] 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 Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current 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. Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current 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 [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] 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 loss Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Share-based compensation expense APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted share units and 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 unit and restricted share issuances Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation Repurchase of shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Balance (in shares) Balance ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Investment in equity securities Equity Securities, FV-NI Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total current assets Assets, Current Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Right-of-use assets under operating leases, net Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Finite-Lived 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 Deferred revenue Contract with Customer, Liability, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters (Note 24) 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 (deficit): Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common stock ($1.00 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 25,413 issued and 15,629 outstanding as of June 30, 2020; 15,454 outstanding as of December 31, 2019) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost (9,784 shares as of June 30, 2020 and 9,959 shares as of December 31, 2019) Treasury Stock, Value Altisource deficit Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total deficit Total liabilities and deficit Liabilities and Equity Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] SALE OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Forfeited/expired (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 Forfeited/expired (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 (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted average contractual term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) 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 Payables and Accruals [Abstract] ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain] Revenue recognized when services are performed or assets are sold Transferred at Point in Time [Member] 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 [Member] Reimbursable Expenses [Member] Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax REVENUE Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Leases [Abstract] Right-of-Use Assets Under Operating Leases Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block] Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of other non-current liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block] Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] 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] Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Less: Allowance for credit losses Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Total OTHER ASSETS Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Company [Axis] Company [Axis] Company Company [Domain] Company [Domain] [Domain] for Company RESI Altisource Residential Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Altisource Residential Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Rental Property Management Business Rental Property Management Business [Member] Rental Property Management Business [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Revenue Revenue, Segment Benchmark [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Ocwen Ocwen Financial Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Ocwen Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries. Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Number of securities outstanding (in shares) Equity Securities, FV-NI, Number of Shares Outstanding Equity Securities, FV-NI, Number of Shares Outstanding Future proceeds from the sale of business, second installment Future Proceeds from Divestiture of Business The future cash inflow associated with the amount to be received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period. Percentage of revenue from largest customer Concentration Risk, Percentage Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Lease term and assumption Lessee, Operating Lease, Terms And Assumptions [Table Text Block] Lessee, Operating Lease, Terms And Assumptions [Table Text Block] Lease activity during period Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Maturities of operating lease liabilities Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Lessee, Lease, Description [Table] Lessee, Lease, Description [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Selling, general and administrative expense Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Cost of revenue Cost of Sales [Member] Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] Operating lease costs Operating Lease, Cost Cash used in operating activities for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating Lease, Payments Short-term (less than one year) lease costs Short-term Lease, Cost 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. Schedule of accounts receivable, net Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] 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. 2020 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One 2022 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two 2023 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three 2024 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four Thereafter Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Due after Year Four Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Due after Year Four Total lease payments Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid Less: interest Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Present value of lease liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, After Effect Of Adoption Adjustment Operating Lease, Liability, After Effect Of Adoption Adjustment Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of premises and equipment, net by country Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Ownership [Axis] Ownership [Axis] Ownership [Domain] Ownership [Domain] Pointillist Management Pointillist Management [Member] Pointillist Management [Member] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Pointillist, Inc. Pointillist, Inc. [Member] Pointillist, Inc. [Member] Summary of significant accounting policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Number of terms Variable Interest Entity, Terms of Arrangements, Number of Terms Variable Interest Entity, Terms of Arrangements, Number of Terms Agreement term Variable Interest Entity, Terms of Arrangements, Agreement Term Variable Interest Entity, Terms of Arrangements, Agreement Term Total assets Total liabilities Liabilities Contributions for the creation of Pointillist Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent Noncontrolling ownership percentage Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Other Current Assets [Text Block] RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS UNDER OPERATING LEASES Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] Basis of Accounting and Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted and Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] 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] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Mortgage Servicing Rights Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member] Other Default Related Services Other Default Related Services [Member] Other Default Related Services [Member] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Supplier Concentration Risk Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] 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. Ocwen, Investor Ocwen Financial Corporation, Investor [Member] Ocwen Financial Corporation, Investor [Member] NRZ NRZ [Member] NRZ [Member] Highly Correlated - NRZ Highly Correlated - NRZ [Member] Portfolios serviced by NRZ when a party other than NRZ selects Altisource as the service provider. Service Renewals Service Renewal Benchmark [Member] Service Renewal Benchmark [Member] Concentration Risk Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration percentage Revenue Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss Percentage of loans serviced and subserviced by largest customer's largest client Concentration Risk, Percentage Of Loans Serviced And Subserviced By Largest Customer's Largest Client Concentration Risk, Percentage Of Loans Serviced And Subserviced By Largest Customer's Largest Client Subservice transferred subject MSRs, initial term Subservice Transferred Subject Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR), Initial Term Subservice Transferred Subject Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR), Initial Term Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Change in income tax expense from reduction in statutory income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount Right-to-use assets Lease obligation liabilities Operating Lease, Liability Lease obligation liabilities, current Operating Lease, Liability, Current Lease obligation liabilities, noncurrent Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Reduction in reduced accrued rent and lease incentives Reduction Accrued Rent And Lease Incentives, Effect Of Adopting Accounting Standard Reduction Accrued Rent And Lease Incentives, Effect Of Adopting Accounting Standard Sublease income Sublease Income Lease term Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 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. Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at the beginning of the period Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] United States UNITED STATES Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG India INDIA Uruguay URUGUAY Philippines PHILIPPINES Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Total Schedule of other assets Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net loss Adjustments to reconcile net loss 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 Depreciation Amortization of right-of-use assets under operating leases Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Share-based compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Bad debt expense Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) 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 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Short-term investments in real estate Increase (Decrease) In Short-Term Investments, Real Estate Increase (Decrease) In Short-Term Investments, Real Estate 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 Current and non-current operating lease liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Lease, Liability Increase (Decrease) in Operating Lease, Liability 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 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 Proceeds received from sale of equity securities Proceeds from Sale of Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI, Held-for-investment Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by 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] Repayments and repurchases of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt 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 Payments of tax withholding on issuance of restricted share units and restricted shares Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net (decrease) increase 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, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities Income taxes received, net Income Taxes Paid, Net Acquisition of right-of-use assets with operating lease liabilities Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Reduction of right-of-use assets from operating lease modifications or reassessments Lease, Liability Reduction From Lease Terminations and Amendments Lease, Liability Reduction From Lease Terminations and Amendments Non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Net 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. Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis] Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis] Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain] Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain] Computer hardware and software Computer Equipment [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Office equipment and other Office Equipment [Member] Premises and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Text Block] Represents the disclosure pertaining to other non current liabilities. Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Occupancy related costs Occupancy, Net Professional services Professional Fees Marketing costs Marketing Expense Depreciation and amortization Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Depreciation and Amortization Represents the depreciation and amortization of non-operating assets directly related to selling, general and administrative expense during the reporting period. Other Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total Selling, General and Administrative Expense SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [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. Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [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] Measurement Frequency [Domain] Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Recurring [Member] Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Investment in equity securities Long-term receivable Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Senior secured term loan Long-term Debt, Fair Value Compensation and benefits Cost, Direct Labor Outside fees and services Fees Paid for Provision of Services Represents the fees paid to external providers for provision of services. Technology and telecommunications Communications and Information Technology Reimbursable expenses Cost, Reimbursable Expenses Cost, Reimbursable Expenses Depreciation and amortization Cost, Depreciation and Amortization Cost of real estate sold Cost, Real Estate Sales Cost, Real Estate Sales Total Cost of Goods and Services Sold ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Operating lease liabilities Income tax liabilities Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] April 3, 2018 Credit Agreement April 3, 2018 Credit Agreement [Member] April 3, 2018 Credit Agreement Senior secured term loan Term B loans Term B Loans [Member] Represents information pertaining to the term B loans associated with the credit agreement entered into on April 3, 2018. Line of Credit Line of Credit [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] 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] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Outstanding balance of debt Long-term Debt, Gross Less: Debt issuance costs, net Debt Issuance Costs, Net Less: Unamortized discount, net Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Long-term debt Long-term Debt Debt instrument, face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount First repayment of debt due Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, First Payment Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, First Payment Aggregate amount of each consecutive quarterly scheduled principal installment Debt Instrument, Repayment Amount Of Quarterly Scheduled Principal Installment Debt Instrument, Repayment Amount Of Quarterly Scheduled Principal Installment Leverage ratio to avoid mandatory prepayments under the Credit Agreement Maximum Debt Instrument Covenant Leverage Ratio to Avoid Mandatory Prepayments The maximum leverage ratio required to be maintained to avoid mandatory prepayments under the credit facility covenants. Leverage ratio at which mandatory prepayments increase under the Credit Agreement (exceeds) Debt Instrument Covenant Leverage Ratio at Which Mandatory Prepayments Increase The maximum leverage ratio at which mandatory prepayments increase under the credit facility covenants. Potential increase in additional borrowings Debt Instrument Accordion Feature, Potential Increase in Additional Borrowings Represents the potential increase in additional borrowings on existing and new debt instruments under accordion feature. Potential increase in additional borrowings, sublimit Debt Instrument, Accordion Feature, Potential Increase in Additional Borrowings, Sublimit Debt Instrument, Accordion Feature, Potential Increase in Additional Borrowings, Sublimit Debt instrument fixed base rate 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 Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate at the end of the period Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Unused commitment fee Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Threshold for past due debt repayment Debt Instrument, Covenant, Threshold for Past Due Payments Debt Instrument, Covenant, Threshold for Past Due Payments 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 Accumulated amortization Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs Schedule of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] LOSS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Restructuring and related cost, expected future cost (approximate) Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET Financing Receivables [Text Block] Interest income Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net 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) Fair value measurements, recurring and nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table 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] Share Repurchase Program, Current Share Repurchase Program, Current [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's current share repurchase program. Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Employee and non-employee stock 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. Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Service-Based Vesting Based on Service [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on length of service. Market-Based Vesting Based on Stock Price [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the stock price. Market-Based, ordinary performance Vesting Based on Stock Price Ordinary Performance [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the increase in the entity's stock price and classified as ordinary performance. Market-Based, extraordinary performance Vesting Based on Stock Price Extraordinary Performance [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the increase in the entity's stock price and classified as extraordinary performance. Performance-Based Performance-Based [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures. 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. Performance-Based, Vesting Period Three Performance-Based, Tranche Three [Member] Performance-Based, Tranche Three [Member] Performance-Based, Vesting Period Four Performance-Based, Tranche Four [Member] Performance-Based, Tranche Four [Member] Equity And Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share Repurchase Program 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 price of common stock purchased (in usd per share) Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Capacity available to repurchase common stock under senior secured term loan 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 Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract] Estimated unrecognized compensation costs Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Weighted average remaining requisite service period for stock options over which unrecognized compensation costs would be recognized Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 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. 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. 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 Vesting percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Attainment above threshold performance levels, vesting percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Attainment Exceeds Target, Vesting, Percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Attainment Exceeds Target, Vesting, Percentage Stock options granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Performance criteria achieved (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Performance Criteria Achieved In Period, Gross Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Performance Criteria Achieved In Period, Gross Restricted shares and restricted share units outstanding (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number Restricted share units granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted Restricted share units granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested non-option equity-based awards issued during the period. 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] Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Grant date fair value of stock options that vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Operating lease liabilities Other Other Sundry Liabilities, Current Total 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 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two 2023 Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three 2024 Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four 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] 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] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Line Items] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of period (in shares) Granted (in shares) Issued (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Other Forfeited/canceled (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures and Expirations Outstanding at the end of period (in 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. Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses - general Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued salaries and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Total Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Weighted average discount rate Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent DISCONTINUATION OF LINES OF BUSINESS Security deposits Deposits Assets, Noncurrent Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Other Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent Total Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of Revenue [Table] Service revenue Service [Member] Reimbursable expenses Non-controlling interests Non-controlling Interest Revenue [Member] Non-controlling Interest Revenue [Member] Schedule of revenue [Line Items] Schedule of revenue [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Revenue [Table] GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of revenue Gross profit Gross Profit Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative expenses Restructuring charges (Loss) income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) Other (expense) income, net Total other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) (Loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax provision Net loss Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss attributable to Altisource Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Loss per share: 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Business [Member] Financial Services Business [Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Total proceeds from the sale of business Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Up-front payment included in consideration, subject to working capital adjustment upon closing of the sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Up-Front Payment Included in Consideration Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Up-Front Payment Included in Consideration Additional payment to be received on one-year anniversary of the sale closing Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Additional Contingent Consideration Receivable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Additional Contingent Consideration Receivable Transition services agreement term Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Transition Agreement Term Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Transition Agreement Term Transition services agreement extension term Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Transition Agreement Extension Term Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Transition Agreement Extension Term Right-of-use assets under operating leases Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Gross Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Gross Less: Accumulated amortization Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization Total Amortization of right-of-use assets under operating leases Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Expense Schedule of other (expense) income, net Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] RESTRUCTURING CHARGES Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Cover [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, Country Entity Address, Country City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status 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Has Not Been Met Options and Restricted Shares Issuable upon Achievement of Certain Market and Performance Criteria That Has Not Been Met [Member] Options and Restricted Shares Issuable upon Achievement of Certain Market and Performance Criteria That Has Not Been Met [Member] Anti-dilutive securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Options, restricted shares and restricted share units excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Marketable Securities [Table] Marketable Securities [Table] Marketable Securities [Line Items] Marketable Securities [Line Items] Number of investment shares acquired (in shares) Equity Securities, FV-NI, Number of Shares Acquired Equity Securities, FV-NI, Number of Shares Acquired Unrealized gain (loss) from change in fair value Realized gain (loss) from change in 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Loss in Period Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts Escrow Deposit and Trust Account Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts at various financial institutions.