CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (42)	$ (21)	$ (163)	$ (60)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in unfunded pension liability, net	0	1	0	1
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	0	1	0	1
Total comprehensive loss	(42)	(20)	(163)	(59)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	13	6	5	9
Comprehensive loss attributable to PHH Corporation	$ (55)	$ (26)	$ (168)	$ (68)