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Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ (12,154) | $ (1,969) | $ 14,310
Treasury Options |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | (2,795) | (8,222) | 1,968
Eurodollar Futures |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | 165 | 501 | 333
Interest Rate Swap |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | (4,561) |  |
Forward commitments to buy/sell loans/mortgage-backed securities |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ (4,963) | $ 5,752 | $ 12,009

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