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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2025
Entity Registrant Name LIVE OAK BANCSHARES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NC
Entity File Number 001-37497
Entity Tax Identification Number 26-4596286
Entity Address, Address Line One 1741 Tiburon Drive,
Entity Address, City or Town Wilmington,
Entity Address, State or Province NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 28403
City Area Code 910
Local Phone Number 790-5867
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001462120
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Common Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Voting Common Stock, no par value per share
Trading Symbol LOB
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series A Preferred Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Depositary Shares
Trading Symbol LOB PR A
Security Exchange Name NYSE