Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] ORGANIZATION Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Mortgage Builder Mortgage Builder [Member] Mortgage Builder [Member] Acquisitions Business Acquisition [Line Items] Amount paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Additional consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Period Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Period Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Period Present value of future earn outs payments Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Payment received from the seller - Adjustment Payment received from the seller - Adjustment Payment received from the seller - Adjustment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Accounts receivable, net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Prepaid expenses and Other assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Premises and equipment, net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Software Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Software Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Software Trademark and Trade Names Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Trademark and Trade Names Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Trademark and Trade Names Customer relationship Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Customer relationship Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Customer relationship Goodwill Goodwill Assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, And Liabilities Assumed, Total Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, And Liabilities Assumed, Total Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Purchase price Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] INVESTMENT IN EQUITY AFFILIATE Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Schedule of income tax provision Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Summary of tax effects of the temporary differences Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of the reconciliation of income tax provision to the Luxembourg statutory income tax rate Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Summary of Income Tax Contingencies Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement Statement [Line Items] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Loss on sale of HLSS equity securities, net of dividends received Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments Change in the fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Impairment losses Goodwill, Intangible Assets, And Premises And Equipment Impairment Goodwill, Intangible Assets, And Premises And Equipment Impairment Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Equity in losses of investment in affiliate Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments and Equity Method Investment other than Temporary Impairment 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. Bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Gain on early extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Amortization of debt discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Financing Costs Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Cash Flow Impact The amount of the current period cash flow impact of deferred income taxes. 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, net of effects of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Other current and non-current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Additions to premises and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchase of HLSS equity securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Proceeds received from sale of and dividends from HLSS equity securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Proceeds from loan to Ocwen Proceeds from Collection of Advance to Affiliate Proceeds from sale of equity affiliate Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repurchases and repayment of long-term debt and payments on capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from stock option exercises Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Contributions from non-controlling interests Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Distributions to non-controlling interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Other financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Income taxes paid, net Income Taxes Paid, Net Non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Acquisition of businesses with restricted shares Value of common stock paid at acquisition Value of common stock paid at acquisition (Decrease) increase in payables for purchases of premises and equipment Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired Decrease in acquisition of businesses from subsequent working capital true-ups Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Increase (Decrease) in Acquisition of Business Subsequent Working Capital Adjustment Amount of increase (decrease) in acquisition of business from subsequent working capital adjustments. Number of reporting segments Number of Reportable Segments Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] 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. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of basic and diluted EPS calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] FAIR VALUE Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Subsegments Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Domain] Subsegments [Domain] Consumer Analytics Division [Member] Consumer Analytics Division [Member] Consumer Analytics Division [Member] Document Solutions Division [Member] Document Solutions Division [Member] Document Solutions Division [Member] Marketplace Solutions Division [Member] Marketplace Solutions Division [Member] Marketplace Solutions Division [Member] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Equity And Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Percentage Of Divisions, Maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Percentage Of Divisions, Maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Percentage Of Divisions, Maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Percentage Of Total Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Percentage Of Total Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Percentage Of Total Award Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period EARs Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Percent Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Percent EARs Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted, Percent Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted, Percent EARs Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures and Expirations, Percent Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures and Expirations, Percent Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Estimated Forfeiture Rate Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Estimated Forfeiture Rate Represents the estimated forfeiture rate applied to determine the amount of compensation expense to be recognized for an equity-based award. Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision to the Luxembourg income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] Statutory tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Permanent difference related to Luxembourg intangible assets Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent Change in valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent State tax expense Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Tax credits Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent Uncertain taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Uncertain Taxes, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Uncertain Taxes, Percent Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] OTHER ASSETS Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Ocwen Ocwen Financial Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Ocwen Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries. Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Revenue from Rights Concentration Risk [Member] Revenue from Rights Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Mortgage Services Mortgage Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to mortgage services segment of the entity. Financial Services Financial Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to financial services segment of the entity. Technology Services Technology Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to technology services segment of the entity. Concentration Risk(2014 Values with Related Party Entity) Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Software Development Software Development [Member] Premises and Equipment Excluding Internally Developed Software Premises and Equipment Excluding Internally Developed Software [Member] Represents information pertaining to premises and equipment (excluding internally developed software). 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 Relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Trade Names Trade Names [Member] Equator LLC Equator LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Equator, LLC, a California limited liability company. Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Asset, Current Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current Payment made to extinguish Equator contingent consideration Payment made to extinguish Equator contingent consideration Amount paid to to settle the remaining contingent consideration liability with the Equator sellers Number of consecutive 12-month periods for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA Business Acquisition Number of Consecutive Twelve Month Periods Considered for Additional Consideration Represents the number of consecutive twelve-month periods considered for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA of acquiree for payment of additional consideration. Number of months for each consecutive period for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA Business Acquisition, Number of Months for each Consecutive Periods Considered for Additional Consideration Represents the number of months for each consecutive period considered for meeting targeted levels of adjusted EBITA of acquiree for payment of additional consideration. 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 First Two Twelve Month Periods Represents the Earn Out consideration that can be earned in each of the first two 12-month periods. Earn Out consideration that can be earned in the third 12-month period Business Acquisition, Earn Out Consideration that can be Earned in Third Twelve Month Period Represents the Earn Out consideration that can be earned in the third 12-month period. Additional consideration that can be paid in restricted stock shares (as a percent) Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price, Percentage of Additional Consideration that can be Paid in Shares Represents the percentage of additional consideration that can be paid in shares to acquire the entity. Preliminary adjusted allocation of the purchase price Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract] Estimated life Estimated Life of Identifiable Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Abstract] Estimated useful lives Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Customer relationship Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Goodwill impairment Goodwill, Impairment Loss Value of Equator contingent consideration after payment to sellers Value of Equator contingent consideration after payment to sellers Value of Equator contingent consideration after payment to sellers Adjustment Accounts Receivable Business Combination, Adjustment Accounts Receivable Business Combination, Adjustment Accounts Receivable Business Combination, Adjustment Prepaid expenses and other current assets Business Combination, Adjustment Prepaid expenses and other current assets Business Combination, Adjustment Prepaid expenses and other current assets Business Combination, Adjustment Premises and equipment Business Combination, Adjustment Premises and equipment Business Combination, Adjustment Premises and equipment Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Adjustment Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Adjustment Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Adjustment Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Adjustment Goodwill Business Combination, Adjustment Goodwill Business Combination, Adjustment Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Adjustment Other non-current assets Business Combination, Adjustment Other non-current assets Business Combination, Adjustment Other non-current assets Business Combination, Adjustments, Total Assets acquired Business Combination, Adjustments, Total Assets acquired Business Combination, Adjustments, Total Assets 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. Adjustment Accounts payable and accrued expenses Adjustment Accounts payable and accrued expenses Adjustment Accounts payable and accrued expenses Deferred Revenue Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Revenue Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Revenue Business Combination, Adjustment Deferred revenue Business Combination, Adjustment Deferred revenue Business Combination, Adjustment Deferred revenue Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Total Liabilities Assumed Business Combination, Adjustments, Total Liabilities Assumed Business Combination, Adjustments, Total Liabilities Assumed Business Combination, Adjustment, Assets Goodwill and Liabilities Net Business Combination, Adjustment, Assets Goodwill and Liabilities Net Business Combination, Adjustment, Assets Goodwill and Liabilities Net Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangement - Equator Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability - Equator Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability - Equator Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of the beginning of the year Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Increases as a result of tax positions taken in the current period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of the year Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capital and operating leases with an original term exceeding one year Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Text Block] Represents the disclosure pertaining to other non current liabilities. Maintenance agreements, current portion Prepaid Maintenance, Current Represents the current portion of the carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of costs paid in advance under maintenance agreements; such amounts will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Changes in goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Acquisition of Mortgage Builder Goodwill, Acquired During Period MB Goodwill, Acquired During Period MB: Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Goodwill impairment Acquisition of Owners Goodwill, Acquired During Period Owners Goodwill, Acquired During Period Owners: Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Acquisition of CastleLine Goodwill, Acquired During Period CastleLine Goodwill, Acquired During Period CastleLine: Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Acquisition of Acquired RentRange and Investability Businesses Goodwill, Acquired During Period RentRange and Investability Businesses Goodwill, Acquired During Period RentRange and Investability Businesses: Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Balance at the end of the period Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 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 Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted average exercise price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (in dollars 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 dollars per share) Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average contractual term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted average contractual term 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 Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Lenders One Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Mortgage Partnership of America LLC [Member] Mortgage Partnership of America LLC [Member] Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Mortgage Partnership of America, L.L.C. Best Partners Mortgage Brokers Cooperative, Inc. [Member] Best Partners Mortgage Brokers Cooperative, Inc. [Member] Best Partners Mortgage Brokers Cooperative, Inc. Best Partners Residential Investor Cooperative, Inc. [Member] Best Partners Residential Investor Cooperative, Inc. [Member] Best Partners Residential Investor Cooperative, Inc.. Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Office equipment Office Equipment [Member] Computer hardware Computer Equipment [Member] Computer software Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Summary of significant accounting policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Assets, Noncurrent Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Noncurrent Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Debt issuance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Principles of Consolidation Total assets Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Total liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities Premises and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Goodwill Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract] Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Impairment of intangible assets Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] Expense recorded for discretionary amounts contributed Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Reimbursable expenses Cost of Reimbursable Expense Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Premises and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Other assets Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Deferred tax liabilities, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net 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 (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. In addition, indicates that in the entity, in connection to being subject to regulation and oversight by governmental authorities, is exposed to potential losses arising from possible claims against the company's resources. Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common stock ($1.00 par value; 25,413 shares authorized and issued and 19,021 outstanding as of December 31, 2015; 25,413 shares authorized and issued and 20,279 outstanding as of December 31, 2014) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost (6,392 shares as of December 31, 2015 and 5,134 shares as of December 31, 2014) Treasury Stock, Value Altisource equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segment Operating Segments [Member] Corporate Items and Eliminations Corporate Items and Eliminations [Member] Represents information pertaining to corporate items and eliminations. Corporate is a component of the entity that provides financial and operational oversight and administrative support for other segments. Eliminations include items resulting from intersegment transactions. SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenue Revenues Cost of revenue Cost of Services Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangement - Equator Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Total Assets: Total Assets SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Professional services Professional Fees Occupancy related costs Occupancy, Net Depreciation and amortization Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Depreciation and Amortization Represents the depreciation and amortization of non-operating assets directly related to selling, general and administrative expense during the reporting period. Marketing costs Marketing Expense Other Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] RentRange, Investability and Onit Solutions [Member] RentRange, Investability and Onit Solutions [Member] RentRange, Investability and Onit Solutions CastleLine CastleLine [Member] CastleLine Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] 2015 Stock Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program 2015 [Member] Share Repurchase Program 2015 [Member] Stock Repurchase Programs Share Repurchase Programs [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's share repurchase programs. Employee and Non Employee Stock Option 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. Vesting Based on Service [Member] 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. 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Common Stock [Abstract] Common Stock [Abstract] Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common Stock Voting Rights Per Share Common Stock Voting Rights Per Share Represents the number of voting rights per share owned by the holders of common stock. 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Minimum purchase price authorized (in dollars 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 dollars 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. 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Market-based options subject to specified performance achievement (as a percent) Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Portion of Market Based Options, Granted Subject to Performance Conditions Percentage of market-based options subject to specified performance achievement. Multiplier of stock price over exercise price as a condition for the award to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Stock Price on Exercise Price Multiplier Represents the multiplier of stock price on exercise price which is an essential criteria for vesting of an award. Percentage of compounded annual gain of stock price over exercise price required for the award to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Percentage of Compounded Annual Gain of Stock Price over Exercise Price Required for Award to Vest Represents the percentage of compounded annual gain of stock price over exercise price required for the award to vest. Vesting percentage for awards that vest upon achievement of certain criteria Vesting Rights Percentage Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a percentage. Cumulative vesting percentage for awards that vest in equal annual installments Cumulative Vesting Rights Percentage Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award vest in equal annual installments, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a percentage. Number of equal annual installments for vesting of award Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Annual Installments, Vesting of Award Represents the number of equal annual installments in which the awards vest. 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Earnings Per Share - Diluted (in dollars per share), As Reported Earnings Per Shares diluted (in dollars per share), As reported Earnings Per Shares diluted (in dollars per share), As reported Earnings Per Share - Diluted (in dollars per share), Pro forma Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of estimated useful lives using the straight-line method Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life [Table Text Block] 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. 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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Correspondent One Correspondent One SA [Member] Represents information pertaining to Correspondent One S.A. Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Investment in equity affiliates Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Ownership percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Percentage of equity interest sold to the related party Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage Sold 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. 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Extraordinary performance grants Extraordinary Performance Grant [Member] 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. Market prices for market performance options to vest Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Vesting Price Range [Line Items] Market-based options, Vesting price, low end of range (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Vesting Price Range Lower Range Limit Represents the customized low end of range of market prices for the purpose of vesting of stock options. Market-based options, Vesting price, high end of range (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Vesting Price Range Upper Range Limit Represents the customized high end of range of market prices for the purpose of vesting of stock options. 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AAMC Altisource Asset Management Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Altisource Asset Management Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. Support and Other Services Agreements Support and Other Services Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to support and other services agreements entered into by the entity. Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Data Access and Services Agreement Data Access and Services Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Data Access and Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Support Services Agreement Support Services Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Support Services Agreement entered into by the entity. Management, Support and Other Services Agreements Management Support and Other Services Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to management, support and other services agreements entered into by the entity. Senior unsecured term loan Senior Unsecured Term Loan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the senior unsecured term loan. Eurodollar Rate Eurodollar [Member] TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Revenue from related party Receivable from related party Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Cost of revenue Related Party Transaction Cost Of Revenue Total cost of revenue recognized resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party. 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Annual limit on use of operating loss carryforward Operating Loss Carryforwards Annual Limit for Utilization 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. 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Anti-dilutive securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Options excluded from the computation of diluted EPS, approximate (in shares) (less than 0.1 million shares for the years 2014 and 2013) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of other non current liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Business Acquisition Working Capital and Net Income Adjustment Business Acquisition Working Capital and Net Income Adjustment Amount of increase (decrease) in preliminary purchase price due to working capital and net income adjustment. 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Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] 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 Revenue Sales Revenue, Services, Net Gross profit Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interests Net income Net income (loss) attributable to Altisource Earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Other Current Assets [Text Block] ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Service Revenue Service Revenue ASPS Service Revenue ASPS Reimbursement Revenue Reimbursement Revenue Non-controlling interests’ Revenue Non-controlling interests’ Revenue ASPS Non-controlling interests’ Revenue ASPS Revenue Income Statement [Abstract] Other income (expense), net: Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense), net Income tax provision Net income Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Altisource Earnings per share: Transactions with related parties included above: Selling, general and administrative expenses Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party, Net Amount of selling, general and administrative expenses resulting from transactions, excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements, with related party, net of amounts billed to related party and recorded as a reduction to expense. Other income Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party Loss in equity affiliate, including impairment loss Interest income Interest Income, Other Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Amounts exclude: (a) equity loss in affiliate, (b) interest expense, (c) interest income, and (d) change in fair value of put options. 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