CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (131)	$ 87	$ 164
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment	0	(22)	(14)
Change in unfunded pension liability, net	1	(5)	5
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net	0	0	(1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1	(27)	(10)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(130)	60	154
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	14	6	29
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to PHH Corporation	$ (144)	$ 54	$ 125