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Mortgage Loans Held for Investment and Related Assets (Schedule of Real Estate Owned) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2010 | Apr. 30, 2009
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets |  |  |
Balance, beginning of the period | $ 29,252 | $ 44,533 | $ 350
Additions | 16,463 | 19,341 | 65,171
Sales | (21,889) | (24,308) | (9,072)
Impairments | (4,294) | (10,314) | (11,916)
Balance, end of the period | $ 19,532 | $ 29,252 | $ 44,533

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