Segment Information (Narratives) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016 segment
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	5
Home Community Mortgage, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest in the venture	49.90%
Home Community Mortgage, LLC | Nationstar Mortgage, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest in the venture	50.10%
Homebuilding [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	4
Financial services [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	1