Note 9 (Details) - Loan Origination Reserves (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	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