Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 26,666	$ 32,125
Accounts receivable, net	62,312	52,005
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,379	5,002
Deferred tax asset, net	1,975	1,133
Total current assets	96,332	90,265
Premises and equipment, net	39,081	25,600
Deferred tax asset, net	4,373	4,373
Intangible assets, net	62,768	64,950
Goodwill	14,915	14,915
Investment in equity affiliate	14,146	14,470
Other assets	8,902	9,586
Total assets	240,517	224,159
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	47,797	44,867
Capital lease obligations--current	578	634
Other current liabilities	13,550	9,939
Total current liabilities	61,925	55,440
Capital lease obligations--non-current	57	202
Other non-current liabilities	2,531	2,574
Commitment and contingencies (Note 15)
Equity:
Common stock ($1.00 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 25,413 issued and 23,311 outstanding as of March 31, 2012; 25,413 issued and 23,405 outstanding as of December 31, 2011)	25,413	25,413
Additional paid-in-capital	83,045	83,229
Retained earnings	147,026	126,161
Treasury stock, at cost (2,101 shares as of March 31, 2012 and 2,008 shares as of December 31, 2011)	(82,488)	(72,048)
Altisource equity	172,996	162,755
Non-controlling interests	3,008	3,188
Total equity	176,004	165,943
Total liabilities and equity	$ 240,517	$ 224,159