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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
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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 millions2016Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$916Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 28% (3%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Discounted cash flowMultiples(1)
Loan repurchase commitments404Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(2)
Breach rates(2)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes476Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 54% (24%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS62BET ModelRecovery rates25% - 40% (33%)
Nonperformance risk10% - 32% (32%)
Weighted average life (in years)1.1 - 1.5 (1.3)
CMBS spreads25% - 35% (30%)
Multi-sector CDO2Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk58% - 58% (58%)
Other derivative liabilities20Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $83 ($42)(3)
____________
(1) - Unobservable inputs are not developed by the Company.
(2) - Recovery rates and breach rates include estimates about potential variations in the outcome of litigation with a counterparty.
(3) - Midpoint of cash flows are used for the weighted average.

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.
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)Netting2016
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$825$112$-$-$937
State and municipal bonds-1,440- -1,440
Foreign governments-9- -9
Corporate obligations-1,3322 (1)-1,334
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-868- -868
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-45- -45
Commercial mortgage-backed-43- -43
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-715 (1)-22
Other asset-backed-25744 (1)-301
Total fixed-maturity investments8254,11361-4,999
Money market securities521---521
Perpetual debt and equity securities269- -35
Fixed-income fund--- -75(2)
Cash and cash equivalents163---163
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-3--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)Netting2016
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-27- -27
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-149- -149
Commercial mortgage-backed-52- -52
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-71 (1)-8
Other asset-backed-181 (1)-19
Cash24---24
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--916-916
Other loans receivable--150(1)-150
Loan repurchase commitments--404-404
Derivative assets:
Currency derivatives--19(1)-19
Total assets$1,559$4,378$1,552$-$7,564
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$101 (1)$-$101
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-264-66
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-213--213
Other --20-20
Other liabilities:
Warrants-33--33
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-875476-1,351
Total liabilities$-$1,123$661$-$1,784
____________
(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.
(2) - Represents an investment that was measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and was not required to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.

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 securities1817- -35
Fixed-income funds--- -173(2)
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$5,584$1,834$(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 purchased18---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)$2,918
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
(2) - Represents investments that were measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and were not required to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsDecember 31,December 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20162016
Assets:
Other investments$-$2$-$2$3
Assets held for sale-306-306306
Accrued investment income(1)-40-4040
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--876876890
Total assets$-$348$876$1,224$1,239
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,030$-$1,030$1,986
Medium-term notes--478478794
Investment agreements--508508399
Payable for investments purchased(2)-32-3232
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--882882890
Total liabilities$-$1,062$1,868$2,930$4,101
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$2,638$2,638$995
Ceded--181843
__________
(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)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$1,889
Medium-term notes--534534855
Investment agreements--595595462
Payable for investments purchased(2)-36-3636
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--2,5962,5962,689
Total liabilities$-$798$3,725$4,523$5,931
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$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.
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, 2016
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)Balance2016
Assets:
Foreign governments$2$-$-$-$(1)$10$-$(10)$-$-$(1)$-$-
Corporate obligations7--------2(7)2-
Commercial
mortgage-backed--------(1)1---
Collateralized debt
obligations29--18---(32)---15-
Other asset-backed38(1)(1)14---(3)--(3)44(1)
State and municipal
bonds41----122-(39)(1)2(125)--
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations11-(6)----(2)-2(5)--
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency--(1)------1---
Commercial
mortgage-backed--(4)------4---
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Other asset-backed6-(7)------5(3)1-
Loans receivable- residential1,185-(11)----(258)---916(11)
Loans receivable-other107-4--146--(107)--1504
Loan repurchase
commitments396-8--------4048
Currency
derivatives net11-2-6------198
Total assets$1,834$(1)$(16)$32$5$278$-$(344)$(109)$17$(144)$1,552$8

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 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)Balance2016
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$161$-$(3)$-$(1)$-$-$(56)$-$-$-$101$(4)
Credit derivatives, net8543(21)----(43)---64(13)
Other
derivatives, net18-2--------202
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes1,267-(23)--9-(146)(631)--476(23)
Total liabilities$1,531$43$(45)$-$(1)$9$-$(245)$(631)$-$-$661$(38)
_______________
(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)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.
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,
201620152014201620152014
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$21$159$903$13$145$20
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(43)(28)(445)---
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange1391814212
Net investment losses related to
other-than-temporary impairments(1)-----
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange1423(32)321920
Total$(8)$193$444$46$206$52
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Years Ended December 31,
In millions201620152014
Investments carried at fair value(1)$7$(3)$2
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value-VIE(2)(124)(146)(104)
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans(2)(268)(246)(182)
Other loans(2)--10
Loan repurchase commitments(2)81720
Medium-term notes(1)4366
Variable interest entity notes (2)383381269
___________
(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, 2016As of December 31, 2015
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$965$894$71$1,260$1,149$111
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)1432212117736141
Other loans---107107-
Other loans (90 days or more past due)150150-75-75
Total loans receivable at fair value1,2581,0661921,6191,292327
Variable interest entity notes2,4491,3511,0983,6632,3621,301
Medium-term notes1581015721716156