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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
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Quantitative Information Regarding The Significant Unobservable Inputs For Certain Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Fair Value
as ofRange
March 31,(Weighted
In millions2015Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,480Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 6% (2%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Loan repurchase commitments385Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(1)
Breach rates(1)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes1,387Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 39% (9%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS191BET ModelRecovery rates25% - 90% (61%)
Nonperformance risk19% - 32% (28%)
Weighted average life (in years)1.0 - 2.0 (1.6)
CMBS spreads0% - 57% (22%)
Multi-sector CDO6Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk50% - 50% (50%)
Other10BET Model and Dual DefaultRecovery rates42% - 45% (45%)
Nonperformance risk50% - 50% (50%)
Weighted average life (in years)0.5 - 7.8 (1.0)
Other derivative liabilities21Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $83 ($42)(2)
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(1) - Recovery rates and breach rates include estimates about potential variations in the outcome of litigation with a counterparty.
(2) - Midpoint of cash flows are used for the weighted average.

Fair Value
as ofRange
December 31,(Weighted
In millions2014Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,431Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 10% (2%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Loan repurchase commitments379Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(1)
Breach rates(1)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes735Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 35% (16%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS224BET ModelRecovery rates25% - 90% (59%)
Nonperformance risk12% - 29% (25%)
Weighted average life (in years)1.3 - 3.2 (2.3)
CMBS spreads0% - 41% (19%)
Multi-sector CDO9Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk53% - 53% (53%)
Other11BET Model and Dual DefaultRecovery rates42% - 45% (45%)
Nonperformance risk41% - 51% (50%)
Weighted average life (in years)0.2 - 7.9 (1.1)
Other derivative liabilities24Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $83 ($42)(2)
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(1) - Recovery rates and breach rates include estimates about potential variations in the outcome of litigation with a counterparty.
(2) - Midpoint of cash flows are used for the weighted average.
Company's Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralMarch 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2015
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$624$120$-$-$744
State and municipal bonds-1,7506 (1)-1,756
Foreign governments210806 (1)-296
Corporate obligations-2,08810 (1)-2,098
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-1,129- -1,129
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-52- -52
Commercial mortgage-backed-221 (1)-23
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-174 (1)-75
Other asset-backed-27174 (1)-345
Total fixed-maturity investments8345,513171-6,518
Money market securities240---240
Perpetual debt and equity securities2427- -51
Cash and cash equivalents596---596
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-2-(1)1
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralMarch 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2015
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-1053 (1)-63
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-1893 (1)-192
Commercial mortgage-backed-737- -737
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-24 (1)-6
Other asset-backed-4221 (1)-63
Cash31---31
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--1,372-1,372
Other loans receivable--108-108
Loan repurchase commitments--385-385
Derivative assets:
Currency derivatives--5(1)-5
Total assets$1,725$6,522$2,122$(1)$10,368
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$180 (1)$-$180
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-3207-210
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-269-(109)160
Other --21-21
Other liabilities:
Warrants-33--33
Investments payable36---36
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-1,2661,387-2,653
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives-76- -76
Total liabilities$36$1,647$1,795$(109)$3,369
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2014
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$573$118$-$-$691
State and municipal bonds-1,7248 (1)-1,732
Foreign governments221636 (1)-290
Corporate obligations-2,04810 (1)-2,058
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-1,162--1,162
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-56- -56
Commercial mortgage-backed-202 (1)-22
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-687 (1)-93
Other asset-backed-15685 (1)-241
Total fixed-maturity investments7945,353198-6,345
Money market securities428---428
Perpetual debt and equity securities2231- -53
Cash and cash equivalents729---729
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-83- (81)2
Assets held for sale:
Equity securities6---6
Loans receivable at fair value-711--711
Cash and cash equivalents55---55
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2014
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-1055 (1)-65
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-1943 (1)-197
Commercial mortgage-backed-86- -86
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-75 (1)-12
Other asset-backed-3526 (1)-61
Cash53---53
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--1,431-1,431
Loan repurchase commitments--379-379
Total assets$2,087$6,510$2,097$(81)$10,613
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$197 (1)$-$197
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-2244-246
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-248- (81)167
Other--24-24
Liabilities held for sale:
Variable interest entity notes-431--431
Payable for loans purchased-323--323
Other liabilities:
Warrants-28--28
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-1,312735-2,047
Total liabilities$-$2,344$1,200$(81)$3,463
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsMarch 31,March 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20152015
Assets:
Other investments$-$-$4$4$4
Accrued investment income(1)-43-4343
Receivable for investments sold(1)-67-6767
Assets held for sale:
Facility-22-2222
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--2,6352,6352,742
Total assets$-$132$2,639$2,771$2,878
Liabilities:
Investment agreements$-$-$711$711$538
Medium-term notes--753753928
Long-term debt-1,113-1,1131,828
Payable for investments purchased(2)-71-7171
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--2,7762,7762,742
Total liabilities$-$1,184$4,240$5,424$6,107
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$3,874$3,874$1,846
Ceded--10310361
__________
(1) - Reported within "Other assets" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.
(2) - Reported within "Other liabilities" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets for Other ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsDecember 31,December 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20142014
Assets:
Other investments$-$-$4$4$4
Accrued investment income(1)-43-4343
Receivable for investments sold(1)-69-6969
Assets held for sale
Facility-26-2626
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--2,6322,6322,757
Total assets$-$138$2,636$2,774$2,899
Liabilities:
Investment agreements$-$-$705$705$547
Medium-term notes--8018011,004
Long-term debt-1,172-1,1721,810
Payable for investments purchased(2)-42-4242
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--2,7792,7792,757
Total liabilities$-$1,214$4,285$5,499$6,160
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$4,051$4,051$1,959
Ceded--10910965
__________
(1) - Reported within "Other assets" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.
(2) - Reported within "Other liabilities" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.
Changes In Level 3 Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Change in
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings
Gains /UnrealizedForeignfor Assets
(Losses)Gains /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncluded(Losses)RecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
BeginningGains /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2015
Assets:
Foreign governments$6$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$6$-
Corporate obligations10----------10-
Commercial
mortgage-backed2---------(1)1-
Collateralized debt
obligations87------(5)(8)--74-
Other asset-backed85(2)-(1)-4-(2)(8)-(2)74-
State and municipal
bonds8---------(2)6-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations55------(2)---53-
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency3-1----(1)---31
Collateralized debt
obligations5-(1)--------4-
Other asset-backed26-3----(2)--(6)213
Loans receivable-
residential 1,431-(3)----(56)---1,372(3)
Loans receivable- Other-----108-----108-
Loan repurchase
commitments379-6--------3856
Currency
derivatives, net--4-1------55
Total assets$2,097$(2)$10$(1)$1$112$-$(68)$(16)$-$(11)$2,122$12

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Change in
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings for
Gains /UnrealizedForeignAssets
(Losses)Gains /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncluded(Losses)RecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
BeginningGains /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2014
Assets:
Foreign governments$12$-$-$-$-$-$-$(5)$-$-$-$7$-
Corporate obligations48(1)1(1)---(1)(19)3-30-
Residential mortgage-
backed agency---------29-29-
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency6--(1)------(5)--
Commercial
mortgage-backed14------(1)-1-14-
Collateralized debt
obligations82--3-5-(2)-33(6)115-
Other asset-backed58--5---(2)-24-85-
State and municipal
bonds19------(1)-44-62-
Perpetual debt and equity securities11--------4-15-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations48------(1)-17-641
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency4--------1-5-
Commercial
mortgage-backed3----------3-
Collateralized debt
obligations22-(3)----(2)--(3)14(1)
Other asset-backed54-(12)----(4)-4-42-
Loans receivable1,612-(1)----(54)---1,557(1)
Loan repurchase
commitments359-5--------3645
Total assets$2,352$(1)$(10)$6$-$5$-$(73)$(19)$160$(14)$2,406$4
Changes In Level 3 Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Change in
Unrealized
(Gains)
Losses for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings for
(Gains) /UnrealizedForeignLiabilities
Losses(Gains) /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncludedLossesRecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
Beginning(Gains) /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2015
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$197$-$5$-$(22)$-$-$-$-$-$-$180$(17)
Credit derivatives, net2449(37)----(9)---207(37)
Other
derivatives24-(3)--------21(3)
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes735-8--695-(51)---1,3878
Total liabilities$1,200$9$(27)$-$(22)$695$-$(60)$-$-$-$1,795$(49)
_______________
(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.

Change in
Unrealized
(Gains)
Losses for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings for
(Gains) /UnrealizedForeignLiabilities
Losses(Gains) /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncludedLossesRecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
Beginning(Gains) /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2014
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$203$-$12$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$215$12
Credit derivatives, net1,147339(838)----(339)---309(30)
Other
derivatives, net-301--------311
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes940-18----(105)(41)--81216
Currency derivatives,
net11-(6)--------5(6)
Total liabilities$2,301$369$(813)$-$-$-$-$(444)$(41)$-$-$1,372$(7)
_______________
(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.
Gains And Losses (Realized And Unrealized) Included In Earnings Pertaining To Level 3 Assets And Liabilities
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Change in Change in
UnrealizedUnrealized
Gains (Losses)Gains (Losses)
for the for the
Period IncludedPeriod Included
in Earnings in Earnings
for Assetsfor Assets
and and
Total GainsLiabilities still Total GainsLiabilities still
(Losses)held as of (Losses)held as of
IncludedMarch 31,IncludedMarch 31,
In millionsin Earnings2015in Earnings2014
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$37$37$838$30
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(9)-(369)-
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange1820(13)(13)
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange34(23)(6)
Total$49$61$433$11
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,
In millions20152014
Investments carried at fair value$- $1 (1)
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value- VIE(17) (2)(38) (2)
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans(58) (2)(56) (2)
Loan repurchase commitments6 (2)5 (2)
Medium-term notes17 (1)(12) (1)
Variable interest entity notes 89 (2)121 (2)
_____________
(1) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) of financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange" on MBIA's consolidated statements of operations.
(2) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) of financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange-VIE" on MBIA's consolidated statements of operations.
Difference Between Aggregate Fair Value And The Aggregate Remaining Contractual Principal Balance Outstanding
As of March 31, 2015As of December 31, 2014
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$1,478$1,320$158$1,554$1,377$177
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)2205216822754173
Other loans108108-72171110
Other loans (90 days or more past due)70-70---
Total loans receivable at fair value$1,876$1,480$396$2,502$2,142$360
Variable interest entity notes$4,000$2,653$1,347$3,584$2,479$1,105
Medium-term notes$215$180$35$242$197$45