Segment Information (Narratives) (Details) - May. 31, 2015 - segment	Total
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	5
Home Community Mortgage, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest in the venture	49.90%
Home Community Mortgage, LLC | Nationstar Mortgage, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest in the venture	50.10%
Homebuilding [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	4
Financial services [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	1