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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
	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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