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Financial instruments - Notional and Fair Values of TBAs (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Fair Value Of To Be Announced Securities [Abstract] |  |
FHA loan commitments balance | $ 264.0 | $ 304.4
OMHHF had a loan receivable balance (included in other assets) | $ 25.7 | $ 22.9

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- Definition This balance represents a loan commitment that the company commits to provide to fund the FHA loans. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition This represents the prior loan commitments that have been funded but not yet been securitized. + References No definition available. + Details
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