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Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities - Changes in Fair Value for All Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Non-Agency Prime [Member] | Mortgage-Backed Securities Residential [Member]    
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Issuances      
Settlements      
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
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Purchases      
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Issuances      
Settlements      
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
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Issuances      
Settlements      
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Net Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Purchases      
Sales      
Principal Payments      
Issuances      
Settlements      
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
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Principal Payments      
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Settlements      
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
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Principal Payments      
Issuances      
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Issuances      
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