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Mortgage Loans Held for Investment and Related Assets (Schedule of Allowance for Impaired Loans) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | Apr. 30, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2010
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Based on collateral value method | $ 69,794 | $ 68,696
Based on discount cash flow method | 11,055 | 8,915
Total allowance for loans | $ 80,849 | $ 77,611

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