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Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Feb. 21, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0001175483    
Document Type 8-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,500,000
Entity Common stock, par value $ 0.01    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   351,453,495  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013