Fair Value Option - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Cumulative increased value of debt through fair value option adjustments	$ 121	$ 155

Cumulative Increased Value of Debt through Fair Value Option Adjustments

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