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Restriction on Distribution of Net Assets from Subsidiary	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Restriction on Distribution of Net Assets from Subsidiary	Note 13: Restriction on Distribution of Net Assets from Subsidiary WMMRC has net assets totaling $167.1 million and $167.0 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively. These net assets are not immediately available for distribution to WMIHC due to restrictions imposed by trust agreements, and the requirement that the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Hawaii must approve dividends from WMMRC. Distributions from WMMRC to WMIHC are further restricted by the terms of the Runoff Notes described in Note 9: Notes Payable.

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The entire disclosure for assets that are restricted in their use, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. This would include, but not limited to, a description of the restricted assets and the terms of the restriction.

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