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Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ (1,969) | $ 14,310 | $ 7,465
Treasury Options |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | (8,222) | 1,968 | (10,224)
Eurodollar Futures |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | 501 | 333 | (38)
Forward commitments to buy/sell loans/mortgage-backed securities |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ 5,752 | $ 12,009 | $ 17,727

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