Represents gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO through foreclosure recorded during the period.

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Investments in non-performing loan portfolios and foreclosed real estate.

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Amount of the excess of a loan's cash flows expected to be collected over the investor's initial investment in acquired loans not accounted for as debt securities with evidence of deterioration of credit quality.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of land and buildings obtained through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement.

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Amount, before tax, of net income (loss) derived from real estate held for development and sale, and related investments.

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Investments in Distressed Loans and Foreclosed Real Estate (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Investments in Non Performing Loan Portfolios and Foreclosed Real Estate (Textual) [Abstract]
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	$ 50,233	$ 69,799	$ 72,972	$ 58,353
Gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO	200	4,500	3,600
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield		0	6,606	$ 17,196
Gibraltar [Member]
Investments in Non Performing Loan Portfolios and Foreclosed Real Estate (Textual) [Abstract]
Real Estate Partnership Investment Subsidiaries, Net Income (Loss) before Tax	10,168	14,364	$ 10,185
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Investments in Non Performing Loan Portfolios and Foreclosed Real Estate (Textual) [Abstract]
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	1,700	11,700
real estate held and used [Member]
Investments in Non Performing Loan Portfolios and Foreclosed Real Estate (Textual) [Abstract]
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure	$ 48,500	$ 58,100