Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets with definite lives Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of amortization of intangible assets with definite lives for the next five years Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Deficit Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] As previously reported Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Restatement adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Statement Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Revision (in shares) Adjustment in Common Stock Effect of Prospective Application of New Accounting Principle Represents the adjustments in common stock of the effect of a change in accounting principle on the net income. Revision Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Effect of Prospective Application of New Accounting Principle Represents the adjustments to additional paid in capital amount of the effect of a change in accounting principle on the net income. Comprehensive income: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Non-cash compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Purchase of treasury stock Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Dividends Dividends Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes Stock Issue During Period of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Net Value of Units This element represent Issuance of common stock values upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units net of withholding taxes. Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes (in shares) Stock Issue During Period of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Net Shares of Units This element represent Issuance of common stock shares upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units net of withholding taxes. Balance Balance (in shares) Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Interest Rate Lock Commitments Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Forward delivery contracts Forward Contracts [Member] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Lending Tree Loans Lending Tree Loans [Member] Represents the information pertaining to LendingTree Loans. Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Discontinued operations Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] Gain/(loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for derivatives Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Gain/(Loss) recognized in Income on Derivative Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] RealEstate.com Real Estate Com [Member] Represents information pertaining to RealEstate.com, REALTORS. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Schedule of revenue and net income (loss) of the discontinued operations Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations Schedule of assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the classification and carrying value of assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Schedule of changes in assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issues, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs), by class of asset and liability. Schedule of gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block] Schedule of gain/(loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for derivatives Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Schedule of loans sold for the period and the aggregate loan losses Schedule of Loan Sold and Aggregate Loan Losses [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the loans sold for the period and the aggregate loan losses. Schedule of activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans Schedule of Activity in Loss Reserves on Loans Sold [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans. Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Range of exercise price $0.01 to $4.99 Range One of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range one of the outstanding stock options. Range of exercise price $5.00 to $7.45 Range Two of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range two of the outstanding stock options. Range of exercise price $7.46 to $9.99 Range Three of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range three of the outstanding stock options. Range of exercise price $10.00 to $14.99 Range Four of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range four of the outstanding stock options. Range of exercise price $15.00 to $19.99 Range Five of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range five of the outstanding stock options. Range of exercise price $20.00 to $20.19 Range Six of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range six of the outstanding stock options. Stock options outstanding and exercisable by range of exercise prices Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Options Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options Options Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercise price, low end of the range (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit Exercise price, high end of the range (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit Accounting Policies [Abstract] Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash in escrow for surety bonds Escrow Deposit for Surety Bonds [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for surety bonds. Cash in escrow for corporate purchasing card program Escrow Deposit for Corporate Purchasing Card Program [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for corporate purchasing card program. Cash in escrow for sale of LendingTree Loans Escrow Deposit for Sale of LTL [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for sale of LTL. Cash in escrow for earnout related to an acquisition Escrow Deposit for Earnout Related to Acquisition [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for earnout related to an acquisition. Cash restricted for loan loss obligations Escrow Deposit for Loan Loss Obligations [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for loan loss obligations. Other Other Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Represents the restricted cash and cash equivalent that are not separately disclosed elsewhere in the taxonomy. Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Restricted cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Cost of revenue Cost of Sales [Member] Selling and marketing expense Selling and Marketing Expense [Member] General and administrative expense General and Administrative Expense [Member] Product development Research and Development Expense [Member] Non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Total non-cash compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Schedule of restricted cash and cash equivalents Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block] ORGANIZATION -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Release of restrictions on restricted stock awards Errors Related to Release of Awards [Member] Represents the information of errors related to release of awards. Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Chairman and CEO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member] Represents information pertaining to chairman and CEO of the entity. As Reported Adjustment Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Special dividend paid (in dollars per share) Common Stock Special Dividend Per Share Paid Represents the aggregate special dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Dividend overpaid Common Stock Special Dividend Overpaid Represents the aggregate amount of special dividend overpaid during the period on common stock. Over accrual of dividend for unvested shares Over Accrual of Dividend for Unvested Shares Represents the carrying value as of the balance sheet date of over accrual of dividends for unvested shares. Effect of corrections on consolidated statement of operations Income Statement [Abstract] Weighted average basic shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average diluted shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Operations before Extraordinary Items, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Diluted (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Net income (loss) per share from discontinuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Basic (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Diluted (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income (loss) per share Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Error correction related to the control number utilized for diluted earnings per share (in shares) Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments for Weighted Average, Number of Diluted Shares Outstanding Represents the error corrections and adjustments related to the outstanding weighted average diluted shares. Error correction related to the control number utilized for diluted earnings per share (in dollar per share) Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments for Earnings Per Share, Diluted Represents the error corrections and adjustments related to the diluted earnings per share. Effect of errors on consolidated balance sheet Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] Common stock, issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, outstanding shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loan loss obligations Obligation to Repurchase Receivables Sold [Member] Period of Loan Sales [Axis] Period of Loan Sales [Axis] Information related to loan sales, by period. Period of Loan Sales [Domain] Period of Loan Sales [Domain] Details pertaining to loan sales, by period. 2013 Loan Sales in 2013 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2013. 2012 Loan Sales in 2012 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2012. 2011 Loan Sales in 2011 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2011. 2010 Loan Sales in 2010 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2010. 2009 Loan Sales in 2009 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2009. 2008 Loan Sales in 2008 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2008. 2007 Loan Sales in 2007 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2007. 2006 Loan Sales in 2006 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2006. 2005 and prior years Loan Sales in 2005 and Prior Years [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2005 and prior years. Loan Loss Obligations Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Number of segments Number of Operating Segments Weighted percentage for estimation of range of remaining loan losses in revised analysis Loss Contingency Weighted Percentage for Estimation of Loan Losses Represents the weighted percentage for estimation of range of loan losses in revised analysis. Weighted percentage for estimation of range of remaining loan losses on other factor Loss Contingency Weighted Percentage of Other Factors for Estimation of Loan Losses Represents the weighted percentage for estimation of range of loan losses on other factor. Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value Estimated range of remaining possible losses due to loan losses, minimum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum Estimated range of remaining possible losses due to loan losses, maximum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum Number of investors to whom loans are guaranteed Guarantee Obligations, Number of Investors to whom Loans Guaranteed Represents the number of investors to whom loans are guaranteed by the entity. Original principal balance Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance Represents the original principal balance of loans sold by the entity. Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses Represents the number of loans sold with losses by the entity. Number of loans sold Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold Represents the number of loans sold by the entity. Original principal balance of loans with losses Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance with Losses Represents the original principal balance of loans sold with losses by the entity. Amount of aggregate losses Loss Contingencies, Aggregate Loan Losses Represents the aggregate amount of losses incurred on the sale of loans. Number of requests for loan repurchases and indemnifications considered in determining the appropriate reserve amount Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number Original principal balance for loans pending Loss Contingencies Original Principal Balance Pending Represents the original principal balance of loans sold by the entity that are pending approval. Percentage of full documentation first liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Full Documentation First Liens Represents the percentage of full documentation first liens of original principal amount of loans for which the entity may be obligated to reimburse the purchaser of that loan if and when losses are incurred. Percentage of full documentation second liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Full Documentation Second Liens Represents the percentage of full documentation second liens of original principal amount of loans for which the entity may be obligated to reimburse the purchaser of that loan if and when losses are incurred. Percentage of limited documentation first liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Limited Documentation First Liens Represents the percentage of limited documentation first liens of original principal amount of loans for which the entity may be obligated to reimburse the purchaser of that loan if and when losses are incurred. Percentage of limited documentation second liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Limited Documentation Second Liens Represents the percentage of limited documentation second liens of original principal amount of loans for which the entity may be obligated to reimburse the purchaser of that loan if and when losses are incurred. Activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning of period Provisions (recoveries) Loss Contingency Accrual, Carrying Value, Provision Charge offs to reserves Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value, Charge Offs The charge-offs made in the period which reduced loss contingency liabilities. Balance, end of period Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated impairment losses Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Net goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets with indefinite lives Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets with definite lives, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Total intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Schedule of effect of corrections on the Company's consolidated statements of operations Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of prior period adjustments to previously issued condensed consolidated statement of operations. Schedule of effect of errors on consolidated balance sheet Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of prior period adjustments to previously issued condensed consolidated balance sheet. Payables and Accruals [Abstract] ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Summary of information by segment and reconciliations to Adjusted EBITDA and income (loss) before income taxes Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Restricted stock Restricted Stock [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Type of Grant [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Type of Grant [Axis] Information by type of grant of equity-based awards. Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Type of Grant [Domain] Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Type of Grant [Domain] Represents the type of grant of equity-based awards. Grant one Grant One [Member] Represents information pertaining to grant one of equity-based awards. Grant two Grant Two [Member] Represents information pertaining to grant two of equity-based awards. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Number of awards granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Fair value of awards Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award Equity Instruments, Other than Options Granted in Period, Total Fair Value Represents the total fair value of equity-based awards, excluding stock or unit options, granted during the reporting period. Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Accounts receivable, allowance (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, issued shares Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, outstanding shares Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, authorized shares Common Stock, Shares Authorized Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] DISCRETIONARY CASH BONUS Compensation Related Costs, General [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Loans held for sale Loans, Held For Sale [Member] Represents the loans receivable that will be sold to other entities. Includes mortgage and all other loans (collectively, loans) not classified as held for investment. Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Number of loans held for sale or carried at the lower of cost or market (LOCOM) value assessed on an individual loan basis Number of Loans on Nonaccrual Status Represents the number of loans on nonaccrual status. Gain due to change in fair value of loans held for sale Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss) Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Computer equipment and capitalized software Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software [Member] Represents the computer equipment and capitalized software held by the entity for its use in production of products and services in which the entity deals, and are subject to depreciation, depletion and amortization. Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Furniture and other equipment Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Projects in progress Construction in Progress [Member] PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Compensation charge related to discretionary cash bonus Special Options Bonus Represents the amount of special options bonus. Schedule of non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Summary of changes in outstanding stock options Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] Schedule of non-vested RSUs, restricted stock and restricted stock with a market condition as at the end of the period and changes during the reporting period Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of income taxes (Table) [Abstract] Schedule of income taxes (Table) [Abstract] Schedule of income tax provision benefit Schedule of income tax provision benefit [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block] for Schedule of income tax provision benefit [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Mortgage Mortgage [Member] Represents information pertaining to mortgage segment, one of the reportable segments of the entity. Non-Mortgage Non Mortgage [Member] Represents information pertaining to non-mortgage segment, one of the reportable segment of the entity. Corporate Corporate [Member] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable operating segments prior to expansion Number of Reportable Segments Prior to Expansion Represents the number of reportable operating segments prior to expansion. Number of reportable operating segments Number of Reportable Segments Revenue Revenues Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) Cost of Revenue Selling and marketing expense Selling and Marketing Expense General and administrative expense General and Administrative Expense Product development Research and Development Expense Depreciation Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Amortization of intangibles Amortization of Intangible Assets Restructuring and severance Restructuring Charges Litigation settlements and contingencies Litigation Settlement, Expense Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA: Adjustments to Reconcile to Adjusted Earnings before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loss (gain) on disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Non-cash compensation Share-based Compensation Discretionary cash bonus Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Earnings before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization Represents amount of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjustments to reconcile to Income before taxes: Adjustments to Reconcile to Income (Loss) before Taxes [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest expense Interest Expense Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Warehouse lines of credit Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member] Warehouse Lines of Credit Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Number of lines of credit expired Line of Credit Facility Expired, Number Represents the number of line of credit facilities expired during the period. Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity ASSETS: Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $485 and $503, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Current assets of discontinued operations Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Non-current assets of discontinued operations Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES: Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable, trade Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Current liabilities of discontinued operations Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock $.01 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock $.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 12,505,331 and 12,195,209 shares, respectively, and outstanding 11,136,399 and 11,006,730 shares, respectively Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock 1,368,932 and 1,188,479 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of computation of weighted average diluted shares WeightedAverageShareDisclosureTable [Table Text Block] WeightedAverageShareDisclosureTable [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] CONTINGENCIES Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Continuing Lease Obligations Continuous Lease Obligations [Member] Represents information pertaining to continuous lease obligation. RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Changes in restructuring expenses Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] December 31, 2012 Restructuring Reserve Restructuring expense Business Exit Costs Payments Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash September 30, 2013 Restructuring liabilities Restructuring Reserve [Abstract] Restructuring liabilities included in accrued expense and other current liabilities Restructuring Reserve, Current Restructuring liabilities included in other non-current liabilities Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Internet domain names and trademarks Internet Domain, Names and Trademarks [Member] Internet domain names is a string of typographic characters used to describe the location of a specific individual, business, computer, or piece of information online. Formally known as the Uniform Resource Locator or URL, it is often considered to be the address of a certain World Wide Web site. Trademarks are the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style. Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Discover Bank Discover Bank [Member] Represents Discover Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discover Financial Services. Organization- Discontinued Operations Proceeds from sale of assets Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets Gain on sale of internet domain names and trademarks Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Amount of proceeds for sale of assets Asset Purchase Agreement Proceeds From Sale Represents the proceeds for sale of the assets under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Amount received from sale of assets prior to closing Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received Prior to Closing Represents the aggregate cash received from the sale of assets prior to the closing under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Amount received from sale of assets on the closing Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received upon Closing Represents the aggregate cash received from the sale of assets on the closing under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Amount receivable for sale of assets Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Receivable Represents the aggregate cash receivable for sale of the assets under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Period for which marketing related services are to be provided Period for which Marketing Related Services are Provided Represents the term for which the entity will be providing the marketing related services to 'Discover'. Accounting Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Certain Risks and Concentrations Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule of property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Purchase agreements Purchase Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to purchase agreements, a finite-lived intangible asset of the entity. Technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Customer lists Customer Lists [Member] Other Other Intangible Assets [Member] Weighted average Weighted Average [Member] Intangible assets with definite lives Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Total intangible assets with definite lives, net Weighted Average Amortization Life (Years) Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life ORGANIZATION Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Basic income per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Diluted income per share Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Effect of stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Effect of dilutive share awards (in shares) IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits Weighted average common shares, diluted Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Aggregate consideration for shares repurchased Remaining authorized repurchase amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Schedule of information required and determined to be provided for purposes of reconciling beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (level 3). Such reconciliation, separately presenting changes during the period, at a minimum, may include, but is not limited to: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income, and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issues, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs), by class of asset and liability. Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of goals to be achieved by modifying valuation calculation Number of Goals to be Achieved by Modifying Valuation Methodology Represents the number of goals to be achieved by modifying valuation methodology. Notional value outstanding Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives Net liabilities Assets (Liabilities) of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of assets less liabilities. Changes in assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Calculation [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance at the beginning of the period Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability) Value This element represents an asset (liability) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. Transfers out of Level 3 Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Assets (Liability) Transfers Out of Level 3 Transfers out of assets (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period. Total net gains (losses) included in earnings (realized and unrealized) Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Purchases, sales, and settlements Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Sales Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Sales Sales that have taken place during the period in relation to assets (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Settlements Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Settlements Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to assets (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers of IRLCs to closed loans Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Assets (Liability), Transfers to Closed Loans Transfers to closed loans that have taken place during the period in relation to asset (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Balance at the ending of the period Changes in assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Transfers into Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 Total net gains (losses) included in earnings (realized and unrealized) Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Purchases, sales, and settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements [Abstract] Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Balance at the ending of the period Schedule of restructuring expense and payments against liabilities Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net income (loss) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to continuing operations: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Loss on disposal of fixed assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Non-cash compensation expense Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Noncash Expense (Benefit) The noncash component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Bad debt expense (benefit) Provision for Doubtful Accounts Changes in current assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities This element represent increase or decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities Income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Other, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Decrease (increase) in restricted cash Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends Payments of Dividends Decrease in restricted cash Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Total cash used in continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash used in financing activities attributable to discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations Total cash provided by discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives computed on a straight-line basis Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] December 31, 2013 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year December 31, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two December 31, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three December 31, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four December 31, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Stock options, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Expired (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Options exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Stock options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Options exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Outstanding at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Stock options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Outstanding at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Options exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income tax benefit (provision) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Effective tax rates (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Total net gains (losses) included in earnings Total net gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets Change in unrealized gain (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at the end of the period Fair Value Assets (Liabilities), Measured on Recurring Basis Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings This item represents the amount of change in unrealized (holding) gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income. Such unrealized (holding) gains or losses relate to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets still held at the end of the period Fair Value Assets, Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings This item represents the amount of the total change in unrealized (holding) gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets). Such unrealized (holding) gains or losses relate to those assets still held at the reporting date for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Violation of various laws and breach of contracts and covenants Violation of Various Laws and Breach of Contracts and Convenants [Member] Represents information pertaining to violation of various laws and breach of contracts and covenants. Intentional interference with contractual relations and prospective economic advantage and violation of various laws Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and Prospective Economic Advantage and Violation of Various Laws [Member] Represents information pertaining to intentional interference with contractual relations and prospective economic advantage and violation of various laws. Massachusetts Division of Banks Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Contingencies Number of total complaints filed Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number Number of complaints dismissed by federal and state courts Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number Number of former network lenders Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Number of Joining Regulators Number of Joining Regulators This element represents the number of state mortgage regulation divisions that agree to not pursue litigation as part of an agreement for the company to sign a Consent Agreement and Order. Joining Regulators with analogous allegations Joining Regulators with Analogous Allegations This element represents the number of state mortgage regulation divisions that have joined the settlement (Joining Regulators) and have decided to pursue analogous allegations against the company. Range of possible loss, minimum Range of possible loss, maximum Amount of reserve for contingencies Document and Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] RSUs Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted stock market condition Performance Shares [Member] Nonvested RSUs, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock with a Market Condition, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares) Nonvested RSUs, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock with a Market Condition, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Real estate businesses Discover Indemnification claim settlement value and other miscellaneous items Loss Contingency, Settlement Value Represents the amount of payment made by the entity towards the settlement with the buyers of previously purchased loans. Revenue and net income (loss) of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract] Revenue Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Income (loss) before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income tax benefit (expense) Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation Income (loss) from discontinued operations Assets and liabilities of facilities reported as discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract] Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Statement [Line Items] Costs and expenses Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Litigation settlements and contingencies Operating income (loss) Other income (expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net of Applicable Taxes This extension captures Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax. Weighted average diluted shares outstanding Net (loss) per share from continuing operations Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations Net income (loss) per share Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Litigation accruals Estimated Litigation Liability, Current Accrued advertising expense Accrued Advertising, Current Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued professional fees Accrued Professional Fees, Current Accrued restructuring costs Customer deposits and escrows Customer Deposits, Current Deferred rent Deferred Rent Credit, Current Other Other Liabilities, Current Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued restructuring liability classified in other non-current liabilities SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]