Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 FV of Fin Instr) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net	$ 72,163	$ 86,386
Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net	72,163	86,386
Forward Loan Commitments - Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of commitments	2,090	(102)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of commitments	(4,899)	(202)
Forward Loan Commitments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of commitments	4,899	202
Corporate Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of securities	97,495	260,772
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of securities	25,032	148,112
Tax exempt Bond Fund [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value of securities		$ 30,184