| Cover Cover | Nov. 06, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 6, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ALTISOURCE ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VI |
| Entity File Number | 001-36063 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 66-0783125 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5100 Tamarind Reef |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Christiansted |
| Entity Address, Country | VI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 00820 |
| City Area Code | 340 |
| Local Phone Number | 692-0525 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | AAMC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001555074 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
