CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ 33,303	$ (4,048)	$ 89,336	$ (14,414)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of tax of $1,135, $3,225, $(13,641) and $319, respectively	2,109	5,990	(25,332)	593
Comprehensive income (loss)	35,412	1,942	64,004	(13,821)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	339		1,207
Comprehensive income (loss) applicable to Hilltop	$ 35,073	$ 1,942	$ 62,797	$ (13,821)