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Note 9 (Detail) - Loan Origination Reserves (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Loan origination reserves, beginning of period	$ 9,334	$ 5,063
Provisions for losses during the period	626	1,664
Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates	(192)	92
Payments/settlements	(650)	(390)
Loan origination reserves, end of period	$ 9,118	$ 6,429

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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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