INVESTMENTS IN EXCESS MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS - Summary of Equity Method Investees Changed - Roll Forward (Details) - Recurring Basis $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 194,788
Contributions to equity method investees	0
Transfers to direct ownership	0
Distributions of earnings from equity method investees	(11,054)
Distributions of capital from equity method investees	(14,157)
Change in fair value of investments in equity method investees	6,056
Ending balance	$ 175,633

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Equity Method Investment, Decrease from Transfers to Direct Ownership

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The difference between the book value and the carrying value of investments in joint ventures and entities in which the reporting entity has an equity ownership interest, generally of 20 to 50 percent, and exercises significant influence. This element refers to the noncash Gain or Loss.

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Increase (Decrease) in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]

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Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return on investment, classified as operating activities. Excludes distribution for return of investment, classified as investing activities.

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