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Note 9 (Details) - Loan Origination Reserves (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2012
Loan Origination Reserves [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Loan origination reserves, beginning of period | $ 9,766 | $ 6,570 | $ 9,334 | $ 5,063
Provisions for losses during the period | 345 | 950 | 1,680 | 3,339
Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates | 260 | 220 | 7 | 272
Payments/settlements |  | (359) | (650) | (1,293)
Loan origination reserves, end of period | $ 10,371 | $ 7,381 | $ 10,371 | $ 7,381

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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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