The amount paid on the mortgage repurchase facility to fund future mortgage repurchases by the company.

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Notes payable.

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The interest rate associated with the repurchase agreements. This is also known as the repo rate.

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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment.

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Amount of current borrowing capacity under the credit facility considering any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed (for example, borrowings may be limited by the amount of current assets), but without considering any amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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The aggregate amount of the participating mortgage obligation at the end of the accounting period.

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The carrying amount, as of the date of the latest financial statement presented, of loans receivable which are owned but transferred to serve as collateral for the payment of repurchase obligations, and for which the transferee is not permitted to sell or re-pledge them to an unrelated party.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date , including the current and noncurrent portions, of collateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Such obligations include mortgage loans, chattel loans, and any other borrowings secured by assets of the borrower.

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Notes Payable (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
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Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	2.00%	2.00%
Notes Payable (Textuals) [Abstract]
Debt repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 500
Debt repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	241.7	241.7
Authorized Repurchase of Debt Securities	500	500
Aggregate price of senior note retirements	191.4 plus accrued interest	322.4 plus accrued interest
Net loss on retirement of debt	(6.5)	(10.7)	(6.7)
Non recourse debt payable secured by un developed land	17.5	17.5
Repurchase of purchased loans specified time frame		45 to 120
Capacity of facility	100	100
Mortgage loans held for sale pledged under repurchase agreement	258.1	258.1
Mortgage loans, collateral value	242.1	242.1
Advance pay downs on mortgage repurchase facility	125.8	125.8
Mortgage repurchase facility	116.3	116.3
Interest rate on mortgage repurchase facility	3.80%	3.80%
Increase in mortgage repurchase capacity	$ 150	$ 150
6% senior notes due 2011, net [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	6.00%	6.00%
6.875% senior notes due [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	6.875%	6.875%
5.625% senior notes due [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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5.25% senior notes due [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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6.5% senior notes due [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	6.50%	6.50%
7.875% senior notes due 2011, net [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	7.875%	7.875%
5.375% senior notes due 2012 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	5.375%	5.375%
6.875% senior notes due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	6.875%	6.875%
6.125% senior notes due 2014, net [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	6.125%	6.125%
2% convertible senior notes due 2014, net [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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5.25% senior notes due 2015, net [Member]
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5.625% senior notes due 2016, net [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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6.5% senior notes due 2016, net [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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5.375% senior notes due 2012 redeemed in April 2011[Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Interest Rate Stated Percentage	5.375%	5.375%