Securitizations Securitizations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Securtizations [Line Items]
Finance Receivables Transferred to Special Purpose Entities	$ 9.5	$ 7.9

Finance Receivables Transferred to Special Purpose Entities

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