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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
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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This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements.

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