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For each line item in the statement of financial position, the amounts of gains and losses from fair value changes included in earnings.

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Fair Value Inputs Credit Valuation Adjustment As A Percentage Of Derivative Contract

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Other guarantees carrying value excluding standby letters of credit.

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Unfunded commitments deferred non-yield related loan fees and standby letters of credit carrying value.

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Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value, net gain (loss)	$ 18	$ 51
Carrying value of unfunded commitments, deferred non-yield related loan fees and standby letters of credit	526		$ 532
Other guarantees carrying value	$ 288		$ 263
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assumed credit valuation adjustment as percentage of derivative contract fair value	0.00%
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assumed credit valuation adjustment as percentage of derivative contract fair value	113.00%
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assumed credit valuation adjustment as percentage of derivative contract fair value	1.00%