Variable Interest Entities (Balances Related to Joint Ventures) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Disclosures [Abstract]
Maximum Guarantee Exposure for Joint Venture Loans	$ 72.8

Maximum Guarantee Exposure for Joint Venture Loans

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