Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 FV of Fin Instr) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net	$ 68,642	$ 113,517
Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net	68,642	113,517
Forward Loan Commitments - Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of commitments	67	(496)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of commitments	(250)	(181)
Forward Loan Commitments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of commitments	250	181
Corporate Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of securities	$ 13,000	$ 52,508