CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (142,125)	$ (70,596)	$ (128,457)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
Reclassification adjustment for losses on cash flow hedges included in net income	147	149	201
Change in unfunded pension plan obligation liability	(3,442)	(3,219)	0
Other	(42)	61	0
Comprehensive loss	(145,462)	(73,605)	(128,256)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(176)	491
Comprehensive loss attributable to Ocwen stockholders	$ (145,462)	$ (73,781)	$ (127,765)