Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Finance and other interest income	$ 906	$ 1,092
Interest expense on debt held by:
Interest expense	499	647
Net interest income	407	445
Provision for credit losses	791	708
Net interest income (loss) after provision for credit losses	(384)	(263)
Other revenues:
Insurance revenue	58	60
Investment income	20	25
Derivative related income (expense)	205	34
Gain (loss) on debt designated at fair value and related derivatives	(396)	(29)
Servicing and other fees from HSBC affiliates	8	7
Other income (expense)	(4)	14
Total other revenues	(109)	111
Operating expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits	51	48
Occupancy and equipment expenses, net	11	16
Real estate owned expenses	29	106
Other servicing and administrative expenses	90	84
Support services from HSBC affiliates	73	76
Policyholders' benefits	37	41
Total operating expenses	291	371
Loss from continuing operations before income tax	(784)	(523)
Income tax benefit	277	303
Loss from continuing operations	(507)	(220)
Discontinued Operations (Note 2):
Income from discontinued operations before income tax	548	308
Income tax expense	(196)	(109)
Income from discontinued operations	352	199
Net loss	(155)	(21)
Debt issued to HSBC affiliates
Interest expense on debt held by:
Interest expense	40	38
Debt issued to non-affiliates
Interest expense on debt held by:
Interest expense	$ 459	$ 609