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Note 7 - Mortgage Loans Held for Sale (Detail) - Loan Origination Reserves (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011
Loan origination reserves | $ 5,063 | $ 5,486
Provisions for losses during the period | 4,060 | 2,108
Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates | 1,802 | (1,520)
Payments/settlements | (1,591) | (1,011)
Loan origination reserves | $ 9,334 | $ 5,063

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- Definition Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates during the period related to loan origination reserves + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Reserve for potential losses on mortgages the company has previously sold. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Payments made or settlements received during the period related to loan origination reserves + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Provisions for losses recorded during the period related to loan origination reserves + References No definition available. + Details
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