Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees - Cash Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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| Loan repurchases and indemnification payments | $ 43 | $ 65 |
| Realized losses | 27 | 37 |
| Unpaid principal | $ 59 | $ 138 |
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- Definition Represents the unpaid principal balance of loan guarantees for which the reporting entity repurchased and paid indemnification claims for during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of payments made reducing loss contingency liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of loss pertaining to the specified contingency that was charged against earnings in the period, including the effects of revisions in previously reported estimates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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