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Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ (6,598) | $ 9,662
Treasury Options |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | (2,170) | 7,231
Eurodollar Futures |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | (8) | 66
Interest Rate Swap |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | (197) | 1,496
Forward commitments to buy/sell loans/mortgage-backed securities |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ (4,223) | $ 869

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