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Investments in Foreclosed Real Estate and Distressed Loans Investments in Foreclosed Real Estate and Distressed Loans (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2015 | Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2015 | Jul. 31, 2014
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO | $ 0 | $ 2,980 | $ 230 | $ 4,503

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