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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - NARATIVE (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 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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