| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 05, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Open Lending Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001806201 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 05, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39326 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-5031428 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1501 S. MoPac Expressway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 450 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78746 |
| City Area Code | 512 |
| Local Phone Number | 892-0400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | LPRO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
