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Difference between Fair Value Option and Unpaid Principal Balance (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]    
Fair Value Carrying Amount $ 351,467us-gaap_LoansHeldForSaleFairValueDisclosure $ 201,012us-gaap_LoansHeldForSaleFairValueDisclosure
Aggregate Unpaid Principal 341,245nyb_FairValueOptionMortgagesHeldForSaleAggregateUnpaidPrincipal 194,692nyb_FairValueOptionMortgagesHeldForSaleAggregateUnpaidPrincipal
Fair Value Carrying Amount Less Aggregate Unpaid Principal $ 10,222us-gaap_FairValueOptionAggregateDifferencesLoansAndLongTermReceivables $ 6,320us-gaap_FairValueOptionAggregateDifferencesLoansAndLongTermReceivables