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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019
First Choice Loan Services, Inc. | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Timing of disposal, term | 12 months

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