Loans and Leases - Components of Net Investment in Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net investment in sales-type leases:
Leveraged leases	$ 248	$ 285
Direct Financing Leases
Net investment in direct financing leases:
Lease payment receivable (present value)	655	886
Unguaranteed residual assets (present value)	129	147
Net premium on acquired leases	1	1
Sales-Type Leases
Net investment in sales-type leases:
Lease payment receivable (present value)	1,721	1,678
Unguaranteed residual assets (present value)	$ 67	$ 55

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