Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Feb. 29, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0001175483    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned User No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 287.9
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   66,654,598  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015