XML 72 R96.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.1.9
Income Taxes - Valuation Allowance (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation Allowance [Abstract]    
State unused tax benefit carryforwards $ 822hsbcfc_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceStateTaxBenefitLossLimitations $ 875hsbcfc_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceStateTaxBenefitLossLimitations
Deferred capital loss on sale to affiliates 56hsbcfc_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceDeferredCapitalLossOnSaleToAffiliates 56hsbcfc_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceDeferredCapitalLossOnSaleToAffiliates
Total $ 878us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance $ 931us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance