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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]    
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights $ 62,094 $ 47,883
Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders 74,849 42,576
Basic (usd per share) $ 0.55 $ 0.31
Diluted (usd per share) $ 0.54 $ 0.31
MSR Amortization Change In Estimate [Member]
   
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]    
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights (25,998)  
Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders $ 22,755  
Basic (usd per share) $ 0.0017  
Diluted (usd per share) $ 0.0016