Note 9 (Detail) - Loan Origination Reserves (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Loan origination reserves, beginning of period	$ 9,118	$ 6,429	$ 9,334	$ 5,063
Provisions for losses during the period	709	724	1,335	2,388
Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates	(61)	(39)	(253)	53
Payments/settlements		(544)	(650)	(934)
Loan origination reserves, end of period	$ 9,766	$ 6,570	$ 9,766	$ 6,570