Note 9 - Loan Origination Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Loan origination reserves, beginning of period	$ 8,306	$ 7,942	$ 8,025	$ 7,352
Provisions for losses during the period	45	39	203	168
Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates	(27)	(30)	96	431
Payments/Settlements	(197)		(197)
Loan origination reserves, end of period	$ 8,127	$ 7,951	$ 8,127	$ 7,951