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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 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
December 31,(Weighted
In millions2015Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,292Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 5% (1%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Loan repurchase commitments396Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(1)
Breach rates(1)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes1,267Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 37% (14%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS72BET ModelRecovery rates25% - 90% (66%)
Nonperformance risk33% - 55% (54%)
Weighted average life (in years)1.1 - 3.2 (1.6)
CMBS spreads0% - 59% (19%)
Multi-sector CDO3Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk59% - 59% (59%)
Other10BET Model and Dual DefaultRecovery rates42% - 45% (43%)
Nonperformance risk59% - 59% (59%)
Weighted average life (in years)0.5 - 7.3 (1.9)
Other derivative liabilities18Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $83 ($42)(2)
____________
(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)
____________
(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
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2015
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$866$110$-$-$976
State and municipal bonds-1,68541 (1)-1,726
Foreign governments153432 (1)-198
Corporate obligations-1,4507 (1)-1,457
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-993- -993
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-51- -51
Commercial mortgage-backed-31- -31
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-529 (1)-34
Other asset-backed-28138 (1)-319
Total fixed-maturity investments1,0194,649117-5,785
Money market securities354---354
Perpetual debt and equity securities18190- -208
Cash and cash equivalents464---464
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-4-(1)3
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)Netting2015
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-3911 (1)-50
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-172- -172
Commercial mortgage-backed-672- -672
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-131 (1)-14
Other asset-backed-186 (1)-24
Cash58---58
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--1,185-1,185
Other loans receivable--107-107
Loan repurchase commitments--396-396
Derivative assets:
Currency derivatives--11(1)-11
Total assets$1,913$5,757$1,834$(1)$9,503
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$161 (1)$-$161
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-385-88
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-240-(32)208
Other --18-18
Other liabilities:
Warrants-18--18
Securities sold, not yet purchased 18---18
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-1,0951,267-2,362
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives-45- -45
Total liabilities$18$1,401$1,531$(32)$2,918
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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)$3,463
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsDecember 31,December 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20152015
Assets:
Other investments$-$-$3$3$3
Accrued investment income(1)-38-3838
Receivable for investments sold(1)-26-2626
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--2,4012,4012,689
Total assets$-$64$2,404$2,468$2,756
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$762$-$762$1,908
Medium-term notes--534534855
Investment agreements--595595462
Payable for investments purchased(2)-36-3636
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--2,5962,5962,689
Total liabilities$-$798$3,725$4,523$5,950
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$3,093$3,093$1,530
Ceded--949456
__________
(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$2,899
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,172$-$1,172$1,810
Medium-term notes--8018011,004
Investment agreements--705705547
Payable for investments purchased(2)-42-4242
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--2,7792,7792,757
Total liabilities$-$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 Year Ended December 31, 2015
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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2015
Assets:
Foreign governments$6$-$-$-$(1)$-$-$-$(3)$-$-$2$-
Corporate obligations10--------20(23)7-
Commercial
mortgage-backed2---------(2)--
Collateralized debt
obligations87--3---(50)(8)1(4)29-
Other asset-backed85(2)-(5)-4-(9)(21)12(26)38-
State and municipal
bonds8----45-(10)--(2)41-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations55-(4)----(5)-6(41)11-
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency3-1----(1)-2(5)--
Collateralized debt
obligations5-5----(1)-1(9)1-
Other asset-backed26-2----(9)-1(14)6-
Loans receivable- residential1,431-(13)----(233)---1,185(13)
Loans receivable-other--(1)--108-----107(1)
Loan repurchase
commitments379-17--------39617
Currency
derivatives net--4-7------1111
Total assets$2,097$(2)$11$(2)$6$157$-$(318)$(32)$43$(126)$1,834$14

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Year Ended December 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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2014
Assets:
Foreign governments$12$-$-$-$-$-$-$(15)$-$9$-$6$-
Corporate obligations4823(3)(1)10-(7)(48)7(1)10-
Residential mortgage-
backed agency-------(8)-37(29)--
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency6--(1)------(5)--
Commercial
mortgage-backed14------(14)-3(1)2-
Collateralized debt
obligations82(2)128-5-(15)(41)36(7)87-
Other asset-backed58-4-11-(12)(1)52(27)85-
State and municipal
bonds19--3---(4)(4)46(52)8-
Perpetual debt and equity
securities11-2-----(13)4(4)--
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations48-(10)----(5)(3)25-55-
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency4-(1)----(1)-2(1)3-
Commercial
mortgage-backed3-(3)----------
Collateralized debt
obligations22-(10)----(5)-1(3)51
Other asset-backed54-(26)----(10)-18(10)26(9)
Loans receivable1,612-39----(220)---1,43139
Loan repurchase
commitments359-20--------37920
Total assets$2,352$-$15$31$(1)$26$-$(316)$(110)$240$(140)$2,097$51
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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2015
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$197$-$(16)$-$(20)$-$-$-$-$-$-$161$(36)
Credit derivatives, net24428(159)----(28)---85(145)
Other
derivatives, net24-(6)--------18(6)
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes735-(5)--695-(158)---1,267(5)
Total liabilities$1,200$28$(186)$-$(20)$695$-$(186)$-$-$-$1,531$(192)
_______________
(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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2014
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$203$-$20$-$(26)$-$-$-$$-$-$197$(6)
Credit derivatives, net1,147415(903)----(415)---244(20)
Other derivatives, net-30(6)--------24(6)
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes940-46---3(211)(43)--73542
Currency derivatives, net11-(5)-(6)-------(11)
Total liabilities$2,301$445$(848)$-$(32)$-$3$(626)$(43)(2)$-$-$1,200$(1)
_______________
(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.
(2) - Primarily relates to the deconsolidation of VIEs.
Gains And Losses (Realized And Unrealized) Included In Earnings Pertaining To Level 3 Assets And Liabilities
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
for the Period Included in Earnings
Total Gains (Losses)for Assets and Liabilities still
In millionsIncluded in Earningsheld as of December 31,
201520142013201520142013
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$159$903$1,778$145$20$(87)
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(28)(445)(1,548)---
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange3918(37)4212(12)
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange23(32)1601920260
Total$193$444$353$206$52$161
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Years Ended December 31,
In millions201520142013
Investments carried at fair value(1)$(3)$2$8
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value-VIE(2)(146)(104)(74)
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans(2)(246)(182)(107)
Other loans(2)-1013
Loan repurchase commitments(2)1720172
Medium-term notes(1)36638
Variable interest entity notes (2)381269155
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(1) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange" on MBIA's consolidated statements of operations.
(2) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) on 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 December 31, 2015As of December 31, 2014
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$1,260$1,149$111$1,554$1,377$177
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)1773614122754173
Other loans107107-72171110
Other loans (90 days or more past due)75-75---
Total loans receivable at fair value$1,619$1,292$327$2,502$2,142$360
Variable interest entity notes$3,663$2,362$1,301$3,584$2,479$1,105
Medium-term notes$217$161$56$242$197$45