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Note 9 (Detail) - Loan Origination Reserves (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012
Loan origination reserves, beginning of period | $ 9,118 | $ 6,429 | $ 9,334 | $ 5,063
Provisions for losses during the period | 709 | 724 | 1,335 | 2,388
Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates | (61) | (39) | (253) | 53
Payments/settlements |  | (544) | (650) | (934)
Loan origination reserves, end of period | $ 9,766 | $ 6,570 | $ 9,766 | $ 6,570

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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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Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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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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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
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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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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration