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[Line Items] for Long term debt [Table]

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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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Describes when borrowings outstanding under a line of credit will convert to a term loan, and describes the repayment terms, collateral, and priority (seniority) of the term loan.

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Amount before allowance of installment and revolving loans issued to individuals, including, but not limited to credit card, automobile, boat, student, durable home appliance loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of capital lease obligations.

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Debt Obligations Debt Footnote Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Long term debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	$ 41	$ 0	$ (6)
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Consumer, Installment and Revolving	$ 400
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan, Description	171
8.375% Sinking Fund Debentures Due 2016 [Member]
Long term debt [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	$ 40
8.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Long term debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	41
Repayments of Debt	160
aggregate debt principal redeemed	$ 203