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Note 22 (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 31, 2013 | Oct. 31, 2012
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Note 22 (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Mortgage loans held for sale | $ 84,026 |  | $ 117,024 |
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 22 (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Mortgage loans held for sale | 84,137 | [1] | 116,912 | [1]
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 22 (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Mortgage loans held for sale | 106 |  | (8) |
Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 22 (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Mortgage loans held for sale | $ (217) |  | $ 120 |
[1] | The aggregate unpaid principal balance was $80.5 million and $113.8 million at July 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012, respectively.

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