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Amortization of tax-deductible goodwill Tax Deductible Goodwill Unamortized Amount Represents the amount of tax deductible goodwill yet to be amortized. Remaining balance of Component 2 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 Amendment Description Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Amendment Flag 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 Transaction, Revenue as Percentage of Consolidated Revenue 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, Percentage of Stock Owned by Management Percentage of outstanding stock of related party owned by chairman Represents the percentage of related party stock owned by the management. 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. Prepaid Software License Fees Current Prepaid software license fees Represents the current portion of the carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of software license fees paid in advance; such amounts will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Collections Due to Clients Current Collections due to clients Represents the current portion of the carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of collections due to the clients. Facility Closure Costs [Abstract] Facility Closure Costs 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. Service Based Options [Member] Service-based Options Represents information pertaining to service-based options awarded by the entity to its employees as a form of equity-based compensation. Market Based Options [Member] Market-based Options Represents information pertaining to market-based options awarded by the entity to its employees as a form of equity-based compensation. Current Fiscal Year End Date Ordinary Performance Grant [Member] Ordinary performance grants 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. Extraordinary Performance Grant [Member] Extraordinary performance grants 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 Represents the portion of market-based options subject to ordinary performance criteria. 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Document Period End Date 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. 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Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Contractual Term Contractual life Represents the contractual term of share-based compensation awards. Schedule of Cost of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of cost of revenue Tabular disclosure of the components of cost of revenue. Black Scholes Options Pricing Model [Member] Black-Scholes Represents the information pertaining to Black-Scholes options pricing model, a valuation method used in the computation of fair value of service-based stock options. Binomial 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. Entity [Domain] 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 Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Award Number of Conditions to Vest Shares Number of conditions to vest shares Represents the number of conditions to be fulfilled to vest the shares. Correspondent One SA [Member] Represents information pertaining to Correspondent One S.A. Correspondent One 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. Represents details concerning the May 2010 share repurchase program. May 2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member] May 2010 Stock Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program 2012 [Member] Represents details concerning the 2012 share repurchase program. 2012 Stock Repurchase Program 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. Initial term of the agreement with the related party Represents the initial term of the agreement with the related party. Related Party Transaction Initial Agreement Term with Related Party Represents the term for offering of services under the agreement. Period for Offering Services under Agreement Term for offering of services under agreement Automatic Successive Renewal Period of Agreement for Offering Certain Services Automatic successive renewal term of agreement for offering of certain services The successive period for which the term of the agreement will be automatically renewed unless either party sends a notice to the other party before a specified period from the completion of the initial or renewal term. Period of Notice for Non Automatic Renewal of Agreement for Offering Certain Services Notice period for non renewal of agreement for offering of certain services The notice period required before the completion of the initial or renewal term of agreement for non renewal. Extension Period of Agreement after Date of Separation of Businesses Extension period of agreement after date of separation of businesses The extension period of agreement after the date of separation of businesses. Written Notice Period for Termination of Agreement Written notice period for termination of agreement Represents the period of written notice for the termination of the agreement. Represents the extended term of the agreement with the related party. Related Party Transaction Extended Agreement Term with Related Party Extended term of the agreement with the related party through 2020 Goodwill [Abstract] Goodwill Schedule of Estimated Life of Identifiable Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated life of identified assets acquired as a result of acquisitions 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. 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. Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] Schedule of premises and equipment, net, which includes amounts recorded under capital leases Tabular disclosure of the components of premises and equipment. Springhouse [Member] Springhouse Represents information pertaining to Springhouse, an appraisal management company. Tracmail [Member] Tracmail Represents information pertaining to Tracmail, the entity performing asset recovery services. Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Balance Sheet [Abstract] Summarized financial information, balance sheet Capital and Operating Lease Term Minimum Minimum original term of non-cancelable capital and operating leases Represents the minimum term of capital and operating leases entered into by the entity. Customary lease term Represents the term of operating lease. Operating Lease Term Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capital and operating leases with an original term exceeding one year Tabular disclosure of future minimum lease payments, as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for capital and operating leases. 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. Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] Income tax (benefit) provision 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. US Federal and State Jurisdiction [Member] U.S. Federal and State Represents the designated federal and state tax departments of the government of the United States of America, entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity. NCI Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Nationwide Credit, Inc. Nationwide Credit Inc. [Member] Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Tax effects of the temporary differences 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 Deferred Tax Liabilities Current Classification [Abstract] Current deferred tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Assets Foreign 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 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). SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Income Tax [Abstract] Income Taxes Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Affiliates Indefinitely reinvested cumulative earnings of non-Luxembourg affiliates Represents the amount of undistributed earnings of foreign affiliates which are indefinitely reinvested outside the country of domicile of the entity. Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Operating Loss Carryforwards Annual Limit for Utilization Annual limit on use of operating loss carryforward 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. Entity Voluntary Filers Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity Separation from Related Party and Restructuring Activities Tax effect of separation from Ocwen and relocation of certain operations to Luxembourg charged to stockholders' equity Represents the tax effects of separation of the entity from related party and restructuring activities that occurred during the period charged or credited directly to shareholders' equity. Entity Current Reporting Status Indefinite deferral on earnings of non - U.S Luxembourg affiliates (as a percent) Represents the portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to indefinite deferral of the earnings of non U.S. foreign affiliates. Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Indefinite Deferral on Earnings of Non US Foreign Affiliates Entity Filer Category Total Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Represents the amount of tax credit recognized during the period as a component of current federal tax expense (benefit). Tax Credit Recognized as Component of Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax credit recognized as a component of current Luxembourg tax benefit Entity Public Float Receivable from related party Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Non operating loss carryforwards Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible foreign non operating loss carryforwards. Deferred Tax Assets Non Operating Loss Carryforwards Foreign Entity Registrant Name Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans by Vesting Price Range [Table Text Block] 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. 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Exercise Price Range from Dollars 10.01 to 15.00 [Member] $10.01 - $15.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 10.01 dollars to 15.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 20.01 to 25.00 [Member] $20.01 - $25.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 20.01 dollars to 25.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 30.01 to 35.00 [Member] $30.01 - $35.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 30.01 dollars to 35.00 dollars. Exercise Price Range from Dollars 35.01 to 40.00 [Member] $35.01 - $40.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of exercise price per share of stock options outstanding and exercisable between 35.01 dollars to 40.00 dollars. Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Outstanding Options [Abstract] Options outstanding Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Exercisable Options [Abstract] Options exercisable 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. 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Document Fiscal Period Focus 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) 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. The accumulated amount of amortization of goodwill as of the balance sheet date. Accumulated amortization of tax-deductible goodwill Goodwill Accumulated Amortization SEPARATION OF RESIDENTIAL ASSET BUSINESSES Separation Transaction Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure of the entity's separation activities. The cash outflow associated with the entity's separation transaction activities. Distribution of cash in connection with the Separation of Residential Asset Businesses Payment for Separation Transaction Cash 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. Billing Status, Type [Axis] Number of Independent Companies Number of independent companies Represents the number of independent companies. Number of Separate Publicly Traded Companies Resulted from Spin Off Number of separate publicly-traded companies resulted from the spin-off Represents the number of separate publicly-traded companies that resulted from the 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 Separation Transaction Pro Rata Distribution Ratio Pro rata distribution ratio (in shares) 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. Legal Entity [Axis] Separation Transaction Carrying Value of Net Assets Transferred [Abstract] Carrying value of the net assets transferred Document Type 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. Separation Transaction Number of Options Held by Reporting Entity's Employees to Purchase Common Stock of Resulting Company Number of options held by the reporting entity's employees to purchase common stock of the resulting company Represents the number of options held by the reporting entity's employees to purchase the common stock of the resulting entity under the spin-off transaction. Separation Transaction Number of Options Held by Reporting Entitys Chairman to Purchase Common Stock of Resulting Company Number of options held by the reporting entity's chairman to purchase common stock of the resulting company Represents the number of options held by the reporting entity's chairman to purchase the common stock of the resulting entity under the spin-off transaction. Separation Transaction Number of Options Held by Resulting Company's Employees to Purchase Common Stock of Reporting Entity Number of options held by the resulting company's employees to purchase common stock of the reporting entity Represents the number of options held by the resulting entity's employees to purchase the common stock of the reporting entity under the spin-off transaction. Total Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member] Senior unsecured term loan Represents information pertaining to the senior unsecured term loan. Master Services Agreement [Member] Master Services Agreement Represents information pertaining to the Master Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Represents information pertaining to the Trademark License Agreement entered into by the entity. Trademark License Agreement [Member] Trademark License Agreement Technology Products and Services Agreement [Member] Technology Products and Services Agreement Represents information pertaining to the Technology Products and Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Eurodollar Rate [Member] Represents the Eurodollar rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Eurodollar Rate Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Rate [Member] Represents the base rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Base Rate Accounts Receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Debt Instrument Variable Rate Basis Floor Interest rate, variable interest rate floor (as a percent) The floor for the variable rate base of the debt instrument. 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 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 Exercise Price Range from Dollars 10.01 to 20.00 [Member] $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. 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] $20.01 - $30.00 Exercise Price Range from Dollars 30.01 to 40.00 [Member] $30.01 - $40.00 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 50.01 to 60.00 [Member] $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 60.01 to 70.00 [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 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. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Vesting Price Range from Dollars 150.00 to 160.00 [Member] $150.00 - $160.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of vesting price per share of stock options expected to vest between 150.00 dollars to 160.00 dollars. Vesting Price Range from Dollars 160.01 to 170.00 [Member] $160.01 - $170.00 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 180.01 to 190.00 [Member] $180.01 - $190.00 Represents information pertaining to the range of vesting price per share of stock options expected to vest between 180.01 dollars to 190.00 dollars. Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Over $190.01 Represents information pertaining to the vesting price per share of stock options expected to vest over 190.01 dollars. Vesting Price Over Dollars 190.01 [Member] Accounts Receivable, net Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Senior secured term loan Represents information pertaining to the senior secured term loan. Represents the adjusted Eurodollar rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Adjusted Eurodollar Rate [Member] Adjusted Eurodollar Rate 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 Quarterly principal installments of loan as a percentage of the 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. Debt Instrument Term Term of loan facility The term of the loan facility. Debt Instrument Original Issue Discount Rate Percent Original issue discount (as a percent) Represents the percentage of original issue discount rate. Fixed interest rate base (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 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 Provision for Doubtful Accounts Cash Flow Impact The amount of the current period cash flow impact of bad debt expense. Bad debt expense SEPARATION OF RESIDENTIAL ASSET BUSINESSES Spin Off Transaction [Table] A listing or table reflecting spin off transactions. Spin Off Transaction [Line Items] Separation of residential asset businesses The floor for the rate base of the debt instrument. Minimum interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument Rate Basis Floor Debt Instrument Carrying Amount, Noncurrent 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 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. Other, net Vesting [Axis] Information by vesting type pertaining to equity-based compensation. Vesting schedule 1 Vesting Schedule One [Member] Represents information pertaining to the first vesting schedule for the equity-based compensation arrangement. Vesting schedule 2 Vesting Schedule Two [Member] Represents information pertaining to the second vesting schedule for the equity-based compensation arrangement. Vesting schedule 3 Vesting Schedule Three [Member] Represents information pertaining to the third vesting schedule for the equity-based compensation arrangement. Vesting [Domain] Vesting type pertaining to equity-based compensation. 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 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. 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