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Segment Information (Narratives) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |  |  |  | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2013 segment | Aug. 31, 2013 Home Community Mortgage, LLC | Jul. 18, 2013 Home Community Mortgage, LLC | Aug. 31, 2013 Home Community Mortgage, LLC Nationstar Mortgage, LLC | Aug. 31, 2013 Homebuilding [Member] segment | Aug. 31, 2013 Financial services [Member] segment
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of reporting segments | 5 |  |  |  | 4 | 1
Ownership interest in the venture |  | 49.90% |  | 50.10% |  |
Initial Capital Contribution to Joint Venture |  |  | $ 5.0 |  |  |

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