Loan Loss Obligations Policy [Text Block]
Loan Loss Obligations
Disclosure of accounting policy for loan loss obligation.
Consumer Promotional Costs Policy [Text Block]
Consumer Promotional Costs
Disclosure of accounting policy for consumer promotional costs.
Period in which mortgage loans sold to investors
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Period in which Mortgages Sold to Investors
Represents the period during which the mortgage loans on real estate were sold to investors.
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block]
Schedule of property and equipment, net
Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment.
Deferred Tax Assets Goodwill
Goodwill
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from goodwill.
Deferred Tax Assets Intangible and Other Assets
Intangible and other assets
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from intangible and other assets.
Award Type [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liabilities Intangible and Other Assets
Intangible and other assets
Represents the amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from intangible and other assets other than goodwill.
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes presented in consolidated balance sheets
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Interest
Unrecognized tax benefit including interest
Represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits including interest, as of the balance sheet date.
Commitments Related to Performance on Demand [Table Text Block]
Schedule of funding commitments that could potentially require performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events
Tabular disclosure of commitments that could potentially require performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events.
Amendment Description
Represents the amount of commitment expiration in the first year after the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts.
Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contracts within One Year
Less than 1 year
Amendment Flag
Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contracts Due within Second and Third Year
1-3 Years
Represents the amount of commitment expiration within the second and third year after the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts.
Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contract Due within Three and Fifth Year
3-5 Years
Represents the amount of commitment expiration within the three and fifth year after the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts.
Represents the amount of commitment expiration after the fifth year of the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts.
Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contract Due after Fifth Year
More Than 5 years
Continuing Lease Obligations
Represents information pertaining to continuous lease obligation.
Continuous Lease Obligations [Member]
Represents information pertaining to restructuring expense related to asset write-off.
Asset Write-offs
Asset Write off [Member]
Other
Represents information pertaining to other restructuring costs.
Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Write-offs
Represents the amount write-off against the restructuring reserve during the reporting period.
Restructuring Reserve Write off
Loan Sales in 2012 [Member]
2012
Represents the loan sales in 2012.
Loss Contingency Amount Recognized other than Loan Loss Reserve
Amount tracked separately from the loan loss reserve
Represents amount other than loan loss reserve recognized during the reporting period.
Loss Contingency, Amount Liability Other Than Loan Loss Reserve
Represents amount of liability other than loan loss reserve as on the balance sheet date.
Amount tracked as a liability separately from loan loss reserve
Fourth Warehouse Line of Credit Facility [Member]
Fourth warehouse line of credit facility
Fourth warehouse line of credit facility.
First and Second Warehouse Line of Credit Facility [Member]
First and second warehouse line of credit facility
First and second warehouse line of credit facility.
First Second and Third Warehouse Line of Credit Facility [Member]
First three line of credit facility
First, second and third warehouse line of credit facility.
Minimum tangible net worth required to maintain as per financial and other covenants after renewal
Represents the minimum tangible net worth required to maintain by the entity after renewal of line of credit facility under the terms of financial and other covenants.
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Minimum Tangible Net Worth after Renewal
Number of Days within which Audited Financial Statements Needs to be Provided to Lenders
Number of days within which audited financial statements needs to be provided to lenders
Represents number of days within which audited financial statements needs to be provided to lenders by the entity.
Financing Receivable Number of Months Delinquency for Accrued Interest on Loans to be Deemed Uncollectible
Number of months in delinquency for accrued interest on loans to be deemed uncollectible
Represents the number of months delinquent for accrued interest on loans to be deemed uncollectible.
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Loan Loss Obligations [Abstract]
Loan Loss Obligations
Number of loan types used for determining the severity of loan losses
Represents the number of loan types used for determining the severity of loan losses.
Number of Loan Types Used for Determining Severity of Loan Losses
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Options Expiration Term
The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based [option] award expires.
Term of plan
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Expense and Interest Accrued [Abstract]
Interest on unrecognized tax benefits
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure of Principal
Unpaid principal balance
Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) of principal the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.
Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Before Amendment
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit agreement before amendment
Represents the maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility before the amendment.
Preferred Stock Related Liability to be Settled in Cash
Related liability of preferred stock to be settled in cash
Represents the amount of related liability of preferred stock to be settled in cash.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award Equity Instruments, Other Than Options Granted in Period, Total Fair Value
Total fair value of awards granted
Represents the total fair value of equity-based awards, excluding stock or unit options, granted during the reporting period.
ORGANIZATION
CONTINGENCIES
Represents aggregate deferred tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets and net of valuation allowance.
Aggregate Deferred Tax Liabilities Net of Assets and Net of Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax liability
Document Period End Date
Non-cash contingent consideration gain
This element represents the amount of non-cash (gain) loss resulting from any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination.
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration Noncash Gain Loss
Post-acquisition adjustments
North Carolina Department of Revenue
NORTH CAROLINA [Member]
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.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Noncash Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax benefit
Loss Contingency Accrual Carrying Value other Current
Other current portion, included in current liabilities of discontinued operations
Represents portion of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of other loss contingency liabilities which is expected to be resolved within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Maximum contribution by employees as a percentage of pre-tax earnings
The limit of annual employee contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of compensation.
Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contribution Limit Percentage of Compensation
Generally, the maximum amount an employee may contribute to a defined contribution plan for the calendar year in accordance with statutory limits.
Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contributions of Pretax Base Salary Approximate Statutory Limit
Generally the maximum amount a participant may contribute in accordance with statutory limits
Represents maximum amount by the terms of the plan, that the employer may contribute for each dollar to a defined contribution plan.
Matching contribution by employer per dollar of contribution by participant
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Per Participant Dollar Contributed
Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period for Employer Matching Contribution
Requisite service period for matching contribution
The requisite service period for eligibility for matching contribution by the employer.
Defined Contribution Plan Vesting of Employer Match Prior to Requisite Service Period
Vesting of employer matching contribution prior to requisite service period (as a percent)
Represents the vesting of employer matched funds, expressed as a percentage, prior to the requisite service period.
Defined Contribution Plan Vesting of Employer Match after Requisite Service Period
Vesting of employer matching contribution after requisite service period (as a percent)
Represents the vesting of employer matched funds, expressed as a percentage, after the requisite service period.
Entity [Domain]
Reclassifications [Abstract]
Reclassifications
Number of active plans
Represents the number of active plans under which future awards may be granted.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Active Plans
Grant One and Two [Member]
Represents information pertaining to grant one and grant two of equity-based awards.
Grant one and two
Grant One [Member]
Represents information pertaining to grant one of equity-based awards.
Grant one
Grant Two [Member]
Represents information pertaining to grant two of equity-based awards.
Grant two
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Value of Entity
Represents the equity value of the entity under share-based compensation arrangement.
Equity value of the entity
Lending Tree Holdings Corp [Member]
Lending Tree Holdings Corp.
Represents information pertaining to Lending Tree Holdings Corp.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Number of Grants
Represents the number of grants given to employees under share-based compensation arrangement.
Number of grants
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Percentage of Diluted Equity Available Under Option Granted
Represents the percentage of diluted equity available under options granted pursuant to share-based compensation arrangement.
Percentage of diluted equity available under options granted
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]
Represents the type of grant of equity-based awards.
Investor One [Member]
Investor 1
Represents details related to investor 1.
Customer One [Member]
Customer one
Represents details related to customer one.
Customer Two [Member]
Customer two
Represents details related to customer two.
Investor Two [Member]
Investor 2
Represents details related to investor 2.
Investor Three [Member]
Investor 3
Represents details related to investor 3.
Lender One [Member]
Lender one
Represents information pertaining to lender one.
Concentration Risk Number of Lenders
Number of lenders
Represents the number of lenders who are responsible for concentration of risk.
Additional Interest Expense [Member]
Represents information pertaining to an out of period adjustment of additional interest expense that reduced net income.
Additional interest expense
Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Held in Escrow
Portion of the initial purchase price payment held in escrow for certain actual and/or contingent liabilities
Represents the portion of the initial purchase price payment held in escrow for certain actual and/or contingent liabilities under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity.
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.
Amount receivable for sale of assets
Amount received from sale of assets on the first anniversary of the closing
Represents the aggregate cash receivable from the sale of assets on the first anniversary of the closing under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity.
Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Receivable on First Anniversary of Closing
Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received Prior to Closing
Amount received from sale of assets 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.
Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received upon Closing
Amount received from sale of assets on the closing
Represents the aggregate cash received from the sale of assets on the closing under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity.
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of assets less liabilities.
Assets and Liabilities at fair value
Assets (Liabilities) of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net
Net assets (liabilities)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Equipment and Other Assets
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to equipment and other assets.
Purchase price allocated to equipment and other assets
Represents buyer one of limited documentation loans.
Buyer one
Buyer One [Member]
Buyer Three [Member]
Represents buyer three of limited documentation loans.
Buyer three
Buyer Four [Member]
Buyer four
Represents buyer four of limited documentation loans.
Buyer Two [Member]
Represents buyer two of limited documentation loans.
Buyer two
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Chairman and CEO
Represents information pertaining to chairman and CEO of the entity.
Equity Instruments Denominated in Shares of Certain Subsidiaries [Member]
Equity Instruments Denominated in the Shares of Certain Subsidiaries
Represents information pertaining to the equity instruments denominated in the shares of certain subsidiaries.
COMMITMENTS
Committed Warehouse, Line of Credit Facilities [Member]
Committed warehouse lines of credit
Details pertaining to committed warehouse line of credit facilities.
This element represents the value of common stock issued by a parent company in exchange for preferred stock issued by a subsidiary.
Common Stock Issued in Exchange of Preferred Stock
Exchange of preferred stock issued by a subsidiary to common stock issued by parent
Common Stock Issued in Exchange of Preferred Stock, Shares
Exchange of preferred stock issued by a subsidiary to common stock issued by parent (in shares)
This element represents number of shares exchange of preferred stock issued by a subsidiary to common stock issued by parent.
Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software [Member]
Computer equipment and capitalized software
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.
Minimum LIBOR interest rate (as a percent)
The minimum percentage reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis Percentage Minimum
Discover Bank [Member]
Discover Bank
Represents Discover Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discover Financial Services.
Discover
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of loans receivable held-for-sale.
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Loans Receivable Held For Sale
Loans held for sale
Disposal Group Including, Discontinued Operation Warehouse Lines of Credit
Warehouse lines of credit
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of obligations drawn under warehouse lines of credit used for the funding of mortgage loans, substantially all of which are sold to investors.
Document and Entity Information
EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
This element may be used to describe entire disclosure for earnings per share and compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation of the reporting entity.
Earnings Per Share and Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The amount of employee related liabilities that moved from noncurrent to current during the reporting period due to passage of time.
Accrued compensation and benefits, amount moved from noncurrent to current during reporting period
Employee Related Liabilities, Amount Moved From Noncurrent to Current During Reporting Period
Entity, Number of Licensed Loan Officers
Represents the number of licensed loan officers employed by the reporting entity.
Number of licensed loan officers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Grants Cancelled
Represents the number of grants surrendered for cancellation by the employee under the share-based compensation arrangement.
Number of grants surrendered by employee
Entity Voluntary Filers
Error Correction Adjustment in Diluted Earning Per Share
Revision in earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Represents the adjustment in diluted earnings per share due to correction of error.
Entity Current Reporting Status
Escrow Deposit for Corporate Purchasing Card Program [Member]
Cash in escrow for corporate purchasing card program
Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for corporate purchasing card program.
Entity Filer Category
Escrow Deposit for Loan Loss Obligations [Member]
Cash in escrow for loan loss obligations
Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for loan loss obligations.
Entity Public Float
Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for surety bonds.
Escrow Deposit for Surety Bonds [Member]
Cash in escrow for surety bonds
Entity Registrant Name
Escrow Deposit for Sale of LTL [Member]
Cash in escrow for sale of LTL
Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for sale of LTL.
Entity Central Index Key
Escrow Deposit for Arbitration Matter [Member]
Cash in escrow for arbitration matter
Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for arbitration matter.
Escrow Held by Investor that Purchased Loan [Member]
Escrow held by an investor that purchased loans
Represents the amount of restricted cash in escrow held by an investor that purchased loans.
Escrow Pursuant to Asset Purchase Agreement [Member]
Escrow pursuant to the asset purchase agreement
Represents the amount of restricted cash in escrow pursuant to the asset purchase agreement.
Estimated Investor Bid [Member]
Estimated Investor Bid
Estimated investor bid valuation technique used to measure fair value.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Exchanges and other
This element represents costs related to exchanges and other services.
Exchanges and Other Cost
Exchanges and other
Exchanges and Other Revenue
This element represents revenue derived from both up-front matching fees and closing fees paid by Network Lenders who close a transaction with the consumer.
Change in unrealized gain (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at the end of the period
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).
Fair Value Assets (Liabilities), Measured on Recurring Basis Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Calculation [Roll Forward]
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 [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements
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 Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
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).
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets still held at the end of the period
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Assets (Liability) Transfers Out of Level 3
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.
Transfers of IRLCs 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.
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Assets (Liability), Transfers to Closed Loans
Purchases
Purchases 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.
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Purchases
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements [Abstract]
Purchases, sales, and settlements
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.
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Sales
Sales
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
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.
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Settlements
Settlements
Cash in escrow for surety bonds
Balance at the beginning of the period
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.
Balance at the ending of the period
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability) Value
Loans held for sale
This item represents the aggregate fair value of loans held as assets for which the fair value option has been elected, if the entity's policy is to recognize interest income separately from other changes in fair value.
Fair Value Option, Loans Held as Assets, Aggregate Amount
Aggregate unpaid principal balance
For loans held as assets for which the fair value option has been elected, this item represents the aggregate unpaid principal balance of those loans.
Fair Value Option, Loans Held as Assets, Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance
For loans held as assets for which the fair value option has been elected, this item represents the aggregate unpaid principal balance of those loans that are in nonaccrual status.
Fair Value Option, Loans Held as Assets, Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance in Nonaccrual Status
Aggregate unpaid principal balance
Document Fiscal Year Focus
First Residential Mortgage Network Inc and Real Estate Title Services LLC [Member]
Represents information in the aggregate pertaining to First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. dba SurePoint Lending (SurePoint) and Real Estate Title Services, LLC.
SurePoint and Real Estate Title Services, LLC
Document Fiscal Period Focus
First Warehouse Line of Credit Facility [Member]
First warehouse line
First warehouse line of credit facility.
First Warehouse Line of Credit Facility, Uncommitted [Member]
Uncommitted line of credit facility
Uncommitted portion of first warehouse line of credit facility.
Payables to IAC and Subsidiaries
This element represent payables to parent and subsidiary.
Former Parent Company [Member]
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.
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Full Documentation First Liens
Percentage of full documentation first liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification
Percentage of full documentation second liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification
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.
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Full Documentation Second Liens
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Limited Documentation First Liens
Percentage of limited documentation first liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification
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.
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.
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Percentage of Limited Documentation Second Liens
Percentage of limited documentation second liens of original principal amount of loans related to indemnification
Guarantee Obligations, Number of Investors to whom Loans Guaranteed
Number of investors to whom loans are guaranteed
Represents the number of investors to whom loans are guaranteed by the entity.
Loss from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax
This extension captures Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax.
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net of Applicable Taxes
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
This element represent increase or decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Legal Entity [Axis]
Intangible Asset Impairment Charges [Member]
Impairment charge related to trade names and trademarks
Represents information pertaining to impairment charge related to trade names and trademarks.
Document Type
Internet Domain, Names and Trademarks [Member]
Internet domain names and trademarks
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.
Invested Capital
This element represent invested capital member.
Invested Capital [Member]
Entity Number of Employees
Number of employees
Lending Tree Loans [Member]
Lending Tree Loans
Represents the information pertaining to LendingTree Loans.
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Minimum Tangible Net Worth
Minimum tangible net worth required to maintain as per financial and other covenants
Represents the minimum tangible net worth required to maintain by the entity under the terms of financial and other covenants.
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $503 and $86, respectively
Represents the percentage of the positive quarterly net income added to the minimum tangible net worth under the covenants of the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Percentage of Positive Quarterly Net Income Added for Minimum Tangible Net Worth
Percentage of the positive quarterly net income added to the minimum tangible net worth under the covenants
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Period Prior to Date of Determination for Minimum Tangible Net Worth
Period prior to date of determination for minimum tangible net worth under the covenants
Represents the period prior to date of determination for minimum tangible net worth under the covenants of the credit facility.
Represents the expiration period of line of credit facilities after the closing of the asset purchase agreement.
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period after Close of Asset Purchase Agreement
Expiration period after the closing of the asset purchase agreement
Line of Credit Facility Expired, Number
Number of lines of credit expired
Represents the number of line of credit facilities expired during the period.
Line of Credit Facility Extension Period after Closing Date of Proposed Asset Sale Transaction
Number of days after the closing date of the proposed asset sale transaction with Discover Bank as extension period of lines of credit
Represents the period after closing date of the proposed asset sale transaction as extension period of lines of credit facility.
Represents the number of line of credit facilities available to the entity as of the reporting date.
Line of Credit Facility, Number
Number of lines of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Number of Additional Warehouse Line
Number of additional warehouse line
Represents the number of additional warehouse line under the covenants of the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Number of Lenders
Number of lenders
Represents the number of line of credit facility lenders as of the reporting date.
Number of loan segments used to estimate loan loss obligation
Number of loan segments used the by the entity for purposes of estimating its loan loss contingent obligation. Such loan segments may be determined based on the extent of the documentation provided by the borrower to substantiate income and/or assets (full or limited documentation) and the lien position of the mortgage in the underlying property (first or second position).
Loan Loss Contingent Obligation, Number of Loan Segments
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Accounts payable, trade
Loan Sales in 2005 and Prior Years [Member]
2005 and prior years
Represents the loan sales in 2005 and prior years.
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Loan Sales in 2006 [Member]
2006
Represents the loan sales in 2006.
Represents the loan sales in 2007.
Loan Sales in 2007 [Member]
2007
Loan Sales in 2008 [Member]
2008
Represents the loan sales in 2008.
Loan Sales in 2009 [Member]
2009
Represents the loan sales in 2009.
Loan Sales in 2010 [Member]
2010
Represents the loan sales in 2010.
Loan Sales in 2011 [Member]
2011
Represents the loan sales in 2011.
Loan Sales in Year to Date Interim Period, Current Fiscal Year [Member]
Nine months ended September 30, 2012
Represents the loan sales in the year-to-date interim period of the current fiscal year.
Loans Being Sold to Lender [Member]
Details related to loans being sold to the lender.
Loans being sold to lender
Loans, Held For Sale [Member]
Loans held for sale
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.
Loans Not Being Sold to Lender [Member]
Details related to loans not being sold to the lender.
Loans not being sold to lender
Loans Receivable, Held For Sale Ratio of Loans to All Loans
Percentage of loan to total loans held for sale
Reflects the percentage derived from dividing particular loan by total loans outstanding.
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies, Aggregate Loan Losses
Amount of aggregate losses
Represents the aggregate amount of losses incurred on the sale of loans.
Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold
Number of loans sold
Represents the number of loans sold by the entity.
Number of loans with losses
Represents the number of loans sold with losses by the entity.
Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses
Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance
Original principal balance
Represents the original principal balance of loans sold by the entity.
Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance with Losses
Original principal balance of loans with losses
Represents the original principal balance of loans sold with losses by the entity.
Number of buyers of previously purchased limited documentation loans with whom settlement negotiations are entered
Represents the number of buyers of previously purchased limited documentation loans with whom settlement negotiations are entered by the entity.
Loss Contingencies, Settlement, Number of Buyers of Previously Purchased Limited Documentation Loans
The charge-offs made in the period which reduced loss contingency liabilities.
Charge offs to reserves
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value, Charge Offs
Additional amount of settlement payable to buyers of previously purchased loans is up to this amount
Maximum additional amount of settlement payable to buyers of previously purchased loans.
Loss Contingency, Additional Settlement Amount Payable
Represents the amount of total payment made by the entity towards the settlement with the second buyer of previously purchased loans.
Loss Contingency Final Settlement Value
Total settlement value
The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the combined loss contingency liability for losses on previously sold loans. It includes loss reserves and settlement amount payable related to these loans.
Total
Loss Contingency, Liability for Losses on Previously Sold Loans
Reduction to the loss reserve on previously sold loans
Loss Contingency Accrual Carrying Value Period Decrease
Reduction in loss reserve
Represents the decrease in the period in loss contingency liabilities.
The number of quarterly installment payments required by the settlement to a loss contingency.
Number of quarterly installment payments
Loss Contingency Settlement, Number of Quarterly Installment Payments
Payment for settlement with buyers of previously purchased loans
Represents the amount of payment made by the entity towards the settlement with the buyers of previously purchased loans.
Loss Contingency, Settlement Value
Weighted percentage for estimation of range of remaining loan losses in revised analysis
Represents the weighted percentage for estimation of range of 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 on other factor.
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
Loss on impaired loans not sold
Loss on Impaired Loans Not Sold
This element represent loss on loans impaired but still not sold.
Minimum Balance in Warehouse, Lines of Credit [Member]
Minimum required balances for warehouse lines of credit
Represents the minimum balance required to be maintained for warehouse lines of credit.
Minimum Period for Expected Loan Losses to be Made by Investors after Initial Sale of Underlying Loans
Minimum period for loan losses expected to be made by investors following the initial sale of the underlying loans (in months)
Represents the minimum period for loan losses expected to be made by investors after the initial sale of the underlying loans.
Net Book Value of Repurchased Loan in Nonaccrual Status
Net book value of repurchased loans
Represents the net book value of repurchased loans included within the loans on nonaccrual status.
Unpaid Principal Balance on Repurchased Loans
Unpaid principal balance on repurchased loans
Represents the unpaid principal balance on loans repurchased by the entity.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Net Changes Payables to Former Parent Company
Exchange of preferred stock issued by a subsidiary to common stock issued by parent
This element represent net changes in payables to parent company and subsidiaries.
This element represent net transfers made by company to IAC (Parent Company).
Net Transfer to Former Parent Company
Net transfers to IAC (principally tax adjustments related to equity awards)
Network Lending, Service Period
Represents the period for which network lending services are provided by the reporting entity.
Period for which network lending services are provided
Number of Available Line of Credit Facilities to Determine Continuation of Operation of Discontinued Operations
Number of available warehouse lines of credit for determining continuation of operation of discontinued operation
Represents the number of available lines of credit to determine continuation of operation of discontinued operations.
Number of impaired loans carried at lower of cost or market value assessed on an individual loan basis
Number of Impaired Loans, Lower of Cost or Market Value Assessed on an Individual Loan Basis
Represents the number of loans for which market value was assessed on an individual loan basis.
Number of impaired loans on nonaccrual status sold
Represents the number of impaired loans sold during the period.
Number of Impaired Loans Sold
Number of Joining Regulators
Represents the number of state mortgage lending regulators (joining regulators).
Number of Joining Regulators
Number of Line of Credit Facilities Restricting Dividend Payments
Number of line of credit restricting dividend payments
Represents the number of line of credit restricting dividend payments.
Number of Loans on Nonaccrual Status Repurchased.
Number of loans on nonaccrual status repurchased
Represents the number of loans on a nonaccrual status repurchased during the period.
Number of Loans Repurchased
Number of loans repurchased
Represents the number of loans repurchased during the period.
Number of loans on nonaccrual status sold
Represents the number of loans on nonaccrual status sold during the period.
Number of Loans on Nonaccrual Status Sold
Number of Loans on Nonaccrual Status
Number of loans held for sale or carried at the lower of cost or market (LOCOM) value assessed on an individual loan basis
Represents the number of loans on nonaccrual status.
Number of Goals to be Achieved by Modifying Valuation Methodology
Number of goals to be achieved by modifying valuation calculation
Represents the number of goals to be achieved by modifying valuation methodology.
Number of Major Customers
Number of major customers
Represents the number of major customers of the entity.
ORIGINATION AND SALE OF LOANS, LOANS HELD FOR SALE AND LOAN LOSS OBLIGATIONS
ORIGINATION AND SALE OF LOANS, LOANS HELD FOR SALE AND LOAN LOSS OBLIGATIONS
Origination and Sale of Loans, Loans Held For Sale and Loan Loss Obligations Disclosure [Text Block]
Description and amounts of origination and sale of loans, loans held for sale and loan loss obligations. Disclosure may include the description of the facts and circumstances leading to the sale of loan, the carrying value of the loans held for sale, the gain or loss recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain or loss.
Other Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Other
Represents the restricted cash and cash equivalent that are not separately disclosed elsewhere in the taxonomy.
Escrow Deposit for Earnout Related to Acquisition [Member]
Cash in escrow for earnout related to an acquisition
Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for earnout related to an acquisition.
Period for which Marketing Related Services are Provided
Represents the term for which the entity will be providing the marketing related services to 'Discover'.
Period for which marketing related services are to be provided
Period from Funding of Loans, Held For Sale within which Balance of Loans is Sold to Investor
Period from funding within which selling of balances of loans held for sale to investors occurred due to wind-down activities
Represents the period within which the balance of loans held-for-sale sold to investors due to wind-down activities, which historically has occurred within a specific period of funding.
Period of Loan Sales [Axis]
Information related to loan sales, by period.
Period of Loan Sales [Domain]
Number of equal annual installments for vesting of preferred stock
Represents the number of equal annual installments for vesting of preferred stock.
Preferred Stock Number of Equal Annual Installments for Vesting
Preferred stock, cumulative unpaid dividends (as a percent)
The percentage rate used to calculate unpaid dividend payments on preferred stock.
Preferred Stock Unpaid Dividend Rate Percentage
Proceeds from Sale of Impaired Loans
Proceeds from sale of impaired loans
Represents the proceeds resulting during the period from the sale of impaired loans.
Proceeds from sale of loans on nonaccrual status
Represents the proceeds resulting during the period from the sale of loans on nonaccrual status.
Proceeds from Sale of Loans on Nonaccrual Status
Proceeds from Spin Off Capital Contributions from Former Parent Company
Spin-off capital contributions from IAC
This element represent proceeds from spin off capital contributions from parent company.
Purchase Agreements [Member]
Purchase agreements
Represents information pertaining to purchase agreements, a finite-lived intangible asset of the entity.
Range Five of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range of exercise price $15.00 to $19.99
Represents the exercise price range five of the outstanding stock options.
Range Four of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range of exercise price $10.00 to $14.99
Represents the exercise price range four of the outstanding stock options.
Range One of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range of exercise price $0.01 to $4.99
Represents the exercise price range one of the outstanding stock options.
Range Six of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range of exercise price $20.00 to $24.99
Represents the exercise price range six of the outstanding stock options.
Range Three of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range of exercise price $7.46 to $9.99
Represents the exercise price range three of the outstanding stock options.
Range Two of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range of exercise price $5.00 to $7.45
Represents the exercise price range two of the outstanding stock options.
Real Estate Com [Member]
RealEstate.com
Represents information pertaining to RealEstate.com, REALTORS.
Real estate businesses
LendingTree Loans
This element represents costs associated with loan originations and commission paid.
Real Estate Loans Cost
Residential Conforming Financing Receivable [Member]
Conforming
Financing arrangement that represents a contractual right to receive money either on demand or on fixed or determinable dates related to conforming residential financing.
Financing arrangement that represents a contractual right to receive money either on demand or on fixed or determinable dates related to FHA residential financing.
Residential FHA Financing Receivable [Member]
FHA
Residential FHS and Alt A Financing Receivable [Member]
FHA and Alt-A
Financing arrangement that represents a contractual right to receive money either on demand or on fixed or determinable dates related to FHA and Alt-A residential financing.
Residential Jumbo Financing Receivable [Member]
Jumbo
Financing arrangement that represents a contractual right to receive money either on demand or on fixed or determinable dates related to Jumbo residential financing.
Schedule of activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans
Tabular disclosure of activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans.
Schedule of Activity in Loss Reserves on Loans Sold [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations
Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the classification and carrying value of assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group.
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of revenue and net income (loss) of the discontinued operations
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 Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Cash Flows from Operating Activities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restated cash flows from operating activities section of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Tabular disclosure of prior period adjustments to previously issued cash flows from operating activities section of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
Tabular disclosure of prior period adjustments to previously issued condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restated condensed consolidated statement of operations
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
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.
Tabular disclosure of the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held-for-sale.
Schedule of Fair Value Option, Loans Held For Sale Aggregated Difference [Table Text Block]
Schedule of difference between the aggregate principal balance of loans held for sale for which the fair value option has been elected and for loans measured at LOCOM
Schedule of difference between the aggregate principal balance of loans on nonaccrual status for which the fair value option has been elected and for loans measured at lower of cost or market valuation
Tabular disclosure of the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of those loans that are in nonaccrual status.
Schedule of Fair Value Option, Loans Held For Sale in Nonaccrual Status, Aggregated Difference [Table Text Block]
Schedule of loans sold for the period and the aggregate loan losses
Tabular disclosure of the loans sold for the period and the aggregate loan losses.
Schedule of Loan Sold and Aggregate Loan Losses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of loans held for sale by type of loan
Tabular disclosure of the loans held for sale by type of loan.
Schedules of Loans Held for Sale by Type [Table Text Block]
Second warehouse line of credit facility.
Second Warehouse Line of Credit Facility [Member]
Second warehouse line
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Represents the number of equal installments over which the awards vest, from date of grant.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Installments Vesting of Award
Number of equal installments for vesting of award
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Stock options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Stock options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Spin-off contribution from IAC, net of invested capital and extinguishment of intercompany amounts
This element represent spin-off contribution from parent in the form of net of invested capital and extinguishment of intercompany amounts.
Spin Off Contribution from Former Parent Company
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.
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 spin off (in shares)
Stockholders Equity Note Spinoff Transaction, Shares
Number of new stock issued during the period as a result of a spin-off transaction (a regular or reverse spin-off) which is based on the recorded amounts.
Accrued professional fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Sure Point Lending [Member]
SurePoint
Represents the information pertaining to First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., dba SurePoint Lending (SurePoint).
Third warehouse line
Third warehouse line of credit facility.
Third Warehouse Line of Credit Facility [Member]
Transfer to Former Parent Company
This element represent transfers made by company to IAC (Parent Company).
Transfers to IAC
Two buyers
Represents two buyers of limited documentation loans.
Two Buyer [Member]
Period of estimated cumulative earnings as basis for contingent consideration
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Period of Estimated Accumulated Earnings as Basis for Amount
Represents the period of estimated cumulative earnings as basis for determining the amount of contingent consideration.
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Income taxes payable
Violation of Various Laws and Breach of Contracts and Convenants [Member]
Violation of various laws and breach of contracts and covenants
Represents information pertaining to violation of various laws and breach of contracts and covenants.
Represents information pertaining to 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]
Intentional interference with contractual relations and prospective economic advantage and violation of various laws
Number of Reportable Segments Prior to Expansion
Number of reportable operating segments prior to expansion
Represents the number of reportable operating segments prior to expansion.
Revenue from Marketing
Consumer promotional income
Revenue, resulting from consumer promotion, recognized.
Mortgage [Member]
Mortgage
Represents information pertaining to mortgage segment, one of the reportable segments of the entity.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Related to Windfall Tax Benefits
Carryforward related to windfall tax benefits
The operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, related to windfall tax benefits available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.
Non Mortgage [Member]
Non-Mortgage
Represents information pertaining to non-mortgage segment, one of the reportable segment of the entity.
Adjustments to Reconcile to Adjusted Earnings before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted Earnings before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization
Adjusted EBITDA
Represents amount of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Interest Expense
Adjustments to Reconcile to Income (Loss) before Taxes [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to Income/loss before Taxes:
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in Estimate
Change in estimate
Represents the amount of increase (decrease) in accruals due to change in estimate.
Common Stock Special Dividend Per Share Declared
Special cash dividend (in dollars per share)
Represents the aggregate special dividend announced during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.
Consumer Promotional costs accrued
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Current portion related to settlement, included in current liabilities of discontinued operations
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Accrued advertising expense
Accrued Advertising, Current
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Restricted stock units payable in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends in Excess of Retained Earnings
Special cash dividend resulting into reduction of additional paid in capital
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock-based compensation
Advertising Revenue
Revenue from marketing-related services
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense after income taxes
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense after income taxes
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense before income taxes
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, allowance (in dollars)
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Recoveries of Bad Debts
Bad debt expense (benefit)
Bad debt expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts
Write-off of accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Charge-offs
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangibles
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset impairments
Asset impairments (Note 4)
Fair Value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
ASSETS:
Assets [Abstract]
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
Non-current assets
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Total current assets
Assets
Total assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations
Current assets
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Cash paid upon closing of transaction
Aggregate purchase price in cash
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
The pro forma financial information
Contingent consideration
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Purchase price allocated to goodwill
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Revenue
Contingent consideration
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment
Payout of contingent consideration
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of unaudited pro forma financial information if the sale of substantially all of the operating assets had occurred as of January 1, 2011
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax
Net loss from continuing operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Purchase price allocated to intangible assets
Business Combinations
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combinations: Contingent Consideration
ORGANIZATION
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset
Contingent acquisition consideration
Business Exit Costs
Restructuring (income) expense
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Reduction in contingent consideration
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Equipment acquired through capital lease
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Unamortized capitalized software development costs
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Capitalized software development amortization expense
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Carrying Amount
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Acquisitions
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities attributable to discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operations
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Chairman and CEO
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 11 and 12)
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, outstanding shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, issued shares
Common stock $.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 12,625,678 and 12,169,226 shares, respectively, and outstanding 11,437,199 and 11,045,965 shares, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, authorized shares
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Certain Risks and Concentrations
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Certain Risks and Concentrations
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration risk (as a percent)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Projects in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Number of shares exchanged in the share exchange agreement
Conversion of Stock, Amount Issued
Amount of newly-issued shares in the share exchange agreement
Newly-issued shares in the share exchange agreement
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued
Corporate
Corporate [Member]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Real Estate Revenue
Real Estate
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue.
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses
Total costs and expenses
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current income tax provision (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Current income tax provision (benefit):
Customer lists
Customer Lists [Member]
Customer concentration
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer deposits and escrows
Customer Deposits, Current
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Variable interest rate basis
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
WAREHOUSE LINES OF CREDIT
WAREHOUSE LINES OF CREDIT
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Margin add to variable interest rate (as a percent)
Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred rent
Deferred Rent Credit, Current
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred income tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Deferred income tax benefit:
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred revenue
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Provision for accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred tax liabilities
Less valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Deferred income taxes
Maximum contribution by employer (as a percent)
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent
BENEFIT PLANS
Matching contribution made by the entity
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Gain/(Loss) recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Fair value of derivative assets included in current assets of discontinued operations
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Fair value of derivative liabilities included in current liabilities of discontinued operations
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Fair value of total derivatives
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instrument
Technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]
Common stock repurchases
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Income tax benefit (expense)
Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Gain from sale of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income (loss) before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Tax effect on gain from sale of discontinued operations
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Property and equipment
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue and net income (loss) of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Other non-current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Goodwill
Gain on sale of internet domain names and trademarks
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and liabilities of facilities reported as discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets
Other current assets
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash
Cash compensation expense related to preferred stock
Dividends
Dividends
Dividends Payable
Accrued and unpaid dividend
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) per Share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income (loss) per common share, basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Net income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Additional disclosure
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued compensation and benefits
Weighted-average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation
Non-cash compensation
Non-cash compensation expense
Equity Component [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Correction of an Error
Restated condensed consolidated statement of operations
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Total Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Transfers into Level 3
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)
Gain due to change in fair value of loans held for sale
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Sales
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Settlements
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Total net gains (losses) included in earnings (realized and unrealized)
Total net gains (losses) included in earnings
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements [Abstract]
Purchases, sales, and settlements
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Total net gains (losses) included in earnings (realized and unrealized)
Total net gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets
Significant unobservable inputs for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and non-recurring basis
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements
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)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Purchases
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Difference between fair value and aggregate unpaid principal balance
Fair Value, Option, Loans Held as Assets, Aggregate Amount in Nonaccrual Status, Aggregated Difference
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair value on a non-recurring basis
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]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]
Schedule of 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)
Schedule of estimated fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the ending of the period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Loans on Nonaccrual
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table]
Fair Value, Option, Loans Held as Assets, Aggregate Difference
Difference between fair value and aggregate unpaid principal balance
Fair Value, Option, Loans Held as Assets [Abstract]
Loans held for sale
Fair Value, Option, Loans Held as Assets, Aggregate Amount in Nonaccrual Status
Loans on nonaccrual
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-sale, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loans Held for Sale
Impaired loans-fair value option elected
Financing Receivable [Member]
Amortization Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Useful life of finite- lived intangible asset
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Year ending December 31, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible assets with definite lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Year ending December 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives computed on a straight-line basis
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Year ending December 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Year ending December 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Year ending December 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Three months ending December 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Intangible assets with definite lives, net
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Forward Contracts [Member]
Forward delivery contracts
Forward Delivery Contracts
Furniture and other equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Loans and Leases
Gain on origination and sale of loans
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Real Estate
Loss on real estate acquired in satisfaction of loans
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Goodwill
Goodwill
Net balance at beginning of period
Net balance at end of period
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment [Abstract]
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill disposal charges
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Balance of goodwill, including changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Other deductions
Goodwill, Allocation Adjustment
Goodwill acquired during the period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Impairment losses
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Accumulated impairment losses
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Commitment
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Original principal amount of loans related to indemnification
Total Amounts Committed
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure
Surety bonds
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Home equity
Instrument Type [Domain]
Instrument [Axis]
Impairment charge on definite-lived intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Asset impairments
Impairment charges related to trade names and trademarks
Intangible impairment
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets with Definite Lives
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Property and equipment impairment
Income (Loss) from Operations before Extraordinary Items, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract]
Net loss per share from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic (in dollars per share)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Restated condensed consolidated statement of operations
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Loss from continuing operations
Net loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Basic and diluted net loss per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Organization- Discontinued Operations
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Loss before income taxes
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
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
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Income tax benefit at the federal statutory rate of 35%
Reconciliation of income tax provision to amounts computed by statutory federal income tax rate to loss from continuing operations before income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Change in valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Estimated range of possible loss for 2006 through 2008 tax audit by North Carolina Department of Revenue
Income Tax Examination, Range of Possible Losses
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Components of the income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Non-deductable non-cash compensation expense
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income tax payments
Income Taxes Paid
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Other, net
Less loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Less loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Loans
Origination of loans
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Prepaid and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets with indefinite lives
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract]
Total intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, net
Interest and Fee Income, Loans, Consumer
LendingTree Loans
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Interest Rate Lock Commitments
Interest
Interest Paid
Software Development Costs
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Federal
Investment Income, Interest
Interest income
Expenses charged to operations under lease agreement
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
CONTINGENCIES
Lender Concentration Risk [Member]
Lender concentration
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Current liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 7)
Current liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Additional borrowings available under warehouse lines of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Outstanding borrowings
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit [Member]
Warehouse lines of credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Warehouse Lines of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Interest rate (a a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Line of Credit, Current
Warehouse lines of credit
Litigation settlements and contingencies
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Litigation settlements and contingencies (Note 12)
Estimated Litigation Liability
Liability related to litigation settlements
Litigation accruals
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Net
Loans held for sale
Loans Held for Sale
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Net [Abstract]
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Amount
Loans held for sale ($115,908 and $92,236 measured at fair value, respectively)
Loans and Leases Receivable, Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Real Estate Properties Acquired in Satisfaction of Loans
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure
Loans held for sale, fair value (in dollars)
Number of total complaints filed
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value, Current
Other current portion, included in current liabilities of discontinued operations
Current portion related to settlements, included in current liabilities of discontinued operations
Loss Contingency, Classification of Accrual [Abstract]
Liability for losses on previously sold loans
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Amount of reserve for contingencies
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
Number of customers within the Education business for leads delivered
Number of requests for loan repurchases and indemnifications considered in determining the appropriate reserve amount
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Number of settlements
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number
Number of complaints dismissed by federal and state courts
Loss Contingency Accrual, Carrying Value, Provision
Provisions (recoveries)
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans
Number of former network lenders
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value, Noncurrent
Long term portion, included in non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loan Loss Obligations
Contingencies
Probable loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Estimated range of remaining possible losses due to loan losses, maximum
Range of possible loss, maximum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Estimated range of remaining possible losses due to loan losses, minimum
Range of possible loss, minimum
Major Customers [Axis]
Consumer Promotional expense
Marketing Expense
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising
High end of the range
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Low end of the range
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Domain]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Loans held for sale
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule [Table]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Loan Type [Axis]
Mortgages Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure
Market value (or fair value) of impaired loans
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Change in valuation and qualifying accounts
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Nature of Error [Domain]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in operating activities attributable to continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Total cash used in continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations
Net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations
Total cash provided by discontinued operations
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net (loss) income
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncash Merger Related Costs
Non-cash restructuring expense
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Notional value outstanding
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Number of states in which residential mortgage provider service is licensed
Number of segments
Number of Operating Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reportable business segments
Number of reportable operating segments
Number of entities acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not designated as hedging instrument
Obligation to Repurchase Receivables Sold [Member]
Loan loss obligations
Future minimum payments under operating lease
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses.
Total operating expenses
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards
Rentals to be received in future non-cancelable subleases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals
Valuation allowance related to portion of tax operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating loss
Operating income (loss)
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating losses
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other
Other Liabilities, Current
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other income (expense)
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other income (expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Noncash Expense
Non-cash interest expense
Other Real Estate Revenue
Real Estate
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other, net
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Dividends
Payments of Dividends
Payments of Loan Costs
Payments to investors for loan repurchases, settlements and early payoff obligations
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Capital expenditures
BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Measured at Fair Value
Portion at Other than Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Measured at LOCOM
Preferred stock $.01 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, authorized shares
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Preferred stock, cumulative dividends (as a percent)
Preferred Stock, Accretion of Redemption Discount
Interest expense related to accreting the preferred stock
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, issued shares
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Par value of share (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount
Amount issued including accrued dividends for redemption of approved shares
Aggregate liquidation preference amount
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock, outstanding shares
Shares of preferred stock held
Preferred stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Out of Period Adjustment
Prior Period Adjustment [Abstract]
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Significant future cash flows anticipated from disposition of the business
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Borrowing under warehouse lines of credit
Proceeds from Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Principal payments on long-term obligations
Proceeds from Loans
Principal payments received on loans
Income tax refunds
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-sale
Proceeds from sales of loans
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets
Cash received from stock option exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Depreciation period
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Schedule of depreciation period for each asset category
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Additional interest expense
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount
Nature of Error [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party [Domain]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party [Axis]
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayments of warehouse lines of credit
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Research and Development Expense
Product development
Product development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Product Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Residential, Subprime, Financing Receivable [Member]
Subprime
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Impairment Correction
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Restricted stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and severance
Restructuring expense
Restructuring (income) expense
Accrued restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring liabilities included in accrued expense and other current liabilities
Payments (receipts)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE
Accrued restructuring liabilities classified in other long term liabilities
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring liabilities included in other long-term liabilities
Changes in restructuring expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Restructuring Reserve
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenues
Revenue
Revenue
Revenues [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Outstanding - 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
Options Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Options exercisable at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Weighted-average period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected 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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
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]
Revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member]
As Previously Presented
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Schedule of components of the income tax provision (benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of changes in outstanding stock options
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule representing the approximate percentage of the LendingTree Loan's revenue for its largest investors
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of total income tax provision to amounts computed by applying statutory federal income tax rate to loss from continuing operations before income taxes
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of future minimum payments under operating lease agreements
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of non-vested RSUs and restricted stock outstanding 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 intangible assets with definite lives
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [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 [Table]
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]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Schedule of balance of goodwill, including changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
Schedule of liability for losses on previously sold loans
Schedule of restricted cash and cash equivalents
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [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 Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of restructuring expense and payments against liabilities
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of quarterly and annual data to reflect the change in reportable operating segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Summary of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of gain/(loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for derivatives
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment [Domain]
Segment, Operating Activities [Domain]
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued operations
Selling and Marketing Expense
Selling and marketing expense
Selling and Marketing Expense [Abstract]
Consumer Promotional Costs
Selling and marketing expense
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Fair value of awards vested
Nonvested RSUs and Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Nonvested RSUs and Restricted Stock, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation
Non-cash compensation expense
Non-cash compensation
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
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 dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested 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 [Roll Forward]
Stock options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
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
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)
Expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)
Dividends assumed for Black-Scholes option pricing model
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments
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
Dividend yield (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Volatility factor (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Additional disclosure
Options exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Stock options, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Weighted average assumptions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Awards forfeited (in shares)
Stock vested or expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost
Incremental non-cash compensation expense
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Options Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable by range of exercise prices
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Options Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price, low end of the range (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Award Type [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Exercise price, high end of the range (in dollars per share)
Shares, Issued
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Software development
Software Development [Member]
Employee Termination Cost
Special Termination Benefits [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Business Segments [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock options
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Issuance of common stock upon spin off
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
HLC
Lending Tree Holdings Corp.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Surety bond
Surety Bond [Member]
Actual tax benefit realized
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Temporary Equity, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Liquidation preference of preferred stock (in dollars per share)
Par value of preferred stock (in dollars per share)
Temporary Equity, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued
Preferred shares granted
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks
Treasury stock 1,188,479 and 1,123,261 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Number of shares repurchased
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)
Purchase price (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Aggregate consideration for shares repurchased
Purchase of treasury stock
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Massachusetts Division of Banks
Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Additions based on tax position related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Deductions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Material accruals for penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Balance, beginning of the period
Balance, end of the period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Interest accrued
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Reduction for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized tax benefit that would impact the effective interest rate, if recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Interest expense
Accounting Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Decrease in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Charges to Earnings
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Balance at End of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Deferred tax valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Charges to Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member]
Warehouse lines of credit
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted