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Commitments And Contingencies (Rollforward Of Reserve For Losses On Repurchases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |  |  |  |  |
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Jan. 31, 2012 | Jan. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2012 Repurchase And Indemnifications [Member] | Apr. 30, 2011 Repurchase And Indemnifications [Member] | Jan. 31, 2011 Repurchase And Indemnifications [Member] | Apr. 30, 2010 Repurchase And Indemnifications [Member] | Jan. 31, 2011 Indemnity Agreement Dated April 2008 [Member] | Apr. 30, 2010 Indemnity Agreement Dated April 2008 [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reserve for losses on repurchases, beginning balance | $ 126,260 | $ 188,200 | $ 188,200 | $ 142,923 | $ 126,260 | $ 130,763 | $ 138,415 | $ 24,223 | $ 49,785
Provisions | 20,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Losses on repurchase and indemnifications | (3,337) | (7,652) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Payments under indemnity agreement |  | (25,562) | 49,800 |  |  |  |  |  |
Reserve for losses on repurchases, ending balance | $ 142,923 | $ 154,986 | $ 126,260 | $ 142,923 | $ 126,260 | $ 130,763 | $ 138,415 | $ 24,223 | $ 49,785

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