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Note 9 (Detail) - Loan Origination Reserves (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Loan origination reserves, beginning of period	$ 6,570	$ 5,564	$ 5,063	$ 5,486
Provisions for losses during the period	950	237	3,339	1,958
Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates	220	(349)	272	(1,201)
Payments/settlements	(359)	(220)	(1,293)	(1,011)
Loan origination reserves, end of period	$ 7,381	$ 5,232	$ 7,381	$ 5,232

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Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates during the period related to loan origination reserves

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Reserve for potential losses on mortgages the company has previously sold.

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Payments made or settlements received during the period related to loan origination reserves

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Provisions for losses recorded during the period related to loan origination reserves

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