Rialto Segment (Other Income Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Realized gains on REO sales, net			$ 17,251	$ 14,879
Rialto
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Realized gains on REO sales, net	$ 4,337	$ 6,178	13,575	13,852
Unrealized losses on transfer of loans receivable to REO and impairments, net	(6,617)	(3,124)	(12,166)	(7,892)
REO and other expenses	(13,006)	(14,714)	(39,964)	(43,123)
Rental and other income (loss)	7,674	12,832	10,667	37,191
Rialto other income (expense), net	$ (7,612)	$ 1,172	(27,888)	$ 28
Rialto | Hospital
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Write-off of uncollectible receivable			$ 16,000