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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Amortization expense of intangible assets $ 31.3us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 24.8us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 12.6us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
Reduction in quantitative impairment test 15.00%wac_PercentageOfCarryingValueOverFairValueOfGoodwillForTwoStepGoodwillImpairmentTest    
Decrease in quantitative impairment test 2.00%wac_PercentageOfIncreaseDecreaseInGoodwillCarryingAmountAfterImpairmentTest    
Decrease in cash flow projection period for goodwill associated with the reverse mortgage reporting unit 25.00%wac_DecreasePercentageInReverseMortgageCashFlowProjectionPeriodForGoodwillImpairment