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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
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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
June 30,(Weighted
In millions2018Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$683Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee(1)-17% - 54% (-1%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Loan repurchase commitments415Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(2)
Breach rates(2)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes389Market prices of VIE assets adjusted forImpact of financial guarantee0% - 60% (37%)
financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities:
CMBS 31Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk54% - 54% (54%)
Other derivative liabilities4Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $49 ($25)(3)
____________
(1) - Negative percentage represents financial guarantee policies in a receivable position.
(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 millions2017Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,679Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee(1)-25% - 35% (-2%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Multiples of EBITDAMultiples(2)
Loan repurchase commitments407Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(3)
Breach rates(3)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes406Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 60% (36%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities:
CMBS63Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk54% - 54% (54%)
Other derivative liabilities4Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $49 ($25)(4)
____________
(1) - Negative percentage represents financial guarantee policies in a receivable position.
(2) - Unobservable inputs are primarily based on comparable companies' EBITDA multiples.
(3) - Recovery rates and breach rates include estimates about potential variations in the outcome of litigation with a counterparty.
(4) - 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 MarketsOtherSignificant
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsJune 30,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)2018
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$803$92$-$895
State and municipal bonds-767- 767
Foreign governments-11- 11
Corporate obligations-1,543- 1,543
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-227- 227
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-28- 28
Commercial mortgage-backed-62- 62
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-150- 150
Other asset-backed-2036 (1)209
Total fixed-maturity investments8033,08363,892
Money market securities323--323
Perpetual debt and equity securities2638-64
Fixed-income fund---75(2)
Cash and cash equivalents179--179
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-2-2
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificant
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsJune 30,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)2018
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-115 (1)16
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-99- 99
Commercial mortgage-backed-35- 35
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-81 (1)9
Other asset-backed-10- 10
Cash18--18
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--683683
Loan repurchase commitments--415415
Other assets:
Currency derivatives--14(1)14
Other --14(1)14
Total assets$1,349$3,286$1,138$5,848
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$149 (1)$149
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-23133
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-152-152
Other --44
Other liabilities:
Other payable--5(1)5
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-592389981
Total liabilities$-$746$578$1,324
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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) - Investment that was measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and was required not to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificant
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)2017
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$1,256$96$-$1,352
State and municipal bonds-858- 858
Foreign governments-10- 10
Corporate obligations-1,3382 (1)1,340
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-368-368
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-32- 32
Commercial mortgage-backed-607 (1)67
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-118- 118
Other asset-backed-1785 (1)183
Total fixed-maturity investments1,2563,058144,328
Money market securities180--180
Perpetual debt and equity securities2637-63
Fixed-income fund--- 82(2)
Cash and cash equivalents122--122
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-2- 2
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificant
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)2017
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-19- 19
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-108- 108
Commercial mortgage-backed-306 (1)36
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-81 (1)9
Other asset-backed-10- 10
Cash24--24
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--759759
Corporate loans receivable--920920
Loan repurchase commitments--407407
Other assets:
Currency derivatives--19(1)19
Other--14(1)14
Total assets$1,608$3,272$2,140$7,102
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$115 (1)$115
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-26365
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-193-193
Other--44
Other liabilities:
Warrants-6-6
Other payable--7(1)7
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-6634061,069
Total liabilities$-$864$595$1,459
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
(2) - Investment that was measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and was required not to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsJune 30,June 30,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20182018
Assets:
Other investments$-$1$-$1$1
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--892892890
Total assets$-$1$892$893$891
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,006$-$1,006$2,184
Medium-term notes--387387612
Investment agreements--383383312
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-3748911,2651,239
Total liabilities$-$1,380$1,661$3,041$4,347
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$1,071$1,071$354
Ceded--626238

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)20172017
Assets:
Other investments$-$2$-$2$2
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--916916890
Total assets$-$2$916$918$892
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,002$-$1,002$2,121
Medium-term notes--406406650
Investment agreements--433433337
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-3529161,2681,220
Total liabilities$-$1,354$1,755$3,109$4,328
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$1,785$1,785$1,220
Ceded--616139
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 June 30, 2018
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 ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Assets:
Commercial
mortgage-backed7---------(7)--
Other asset-backed4----2-----6-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations3------(1)-3-5-
Commercial
mortgage-backed6---------(6)--
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Loans receivable-
residential 737-(14)----(40)---683(14)
Loans receivable-
corporate 925-------(925)----
Loan repurchase
commitments407-8--------4158
Currency
derivatives13-(2)-3------141
Other14----------14-
Total assets$2,117$-$(8)$-$3$2$-$(41)$(925)$3$(13)$1,138$(5)

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
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 ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Assets:
Commercial
mortgage-backed---------7-7-
Collateralized debt
obligations13------(5)--(8)--
Other asset-backed5----------5-
State and municipal
bonds1---------(1)--
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations6------(2)--(4)--
Commercial
mortgage-backed---------3-3-
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Other asset-backed1---------(1)--
Loans receivable-
residential844-31----(60)---81531
Loans receivable-
corporate872-29----(26)---87529
Loan repurchase commitments409-(2)--------407(2)
Currency derivatives13-(2)-(2)------9(4)
Total assets$2,165$-$56$-$(2)$-$-$(93)$-$10$(14)$2,122$54

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
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 ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Assets:
Corporate obligations2---------(2)--
Commercial
mortgage-backed7---------(7)--
Other asset-backed5----5-(1)(3)--6-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-------(1)-6-5-
Commercial
mortgage-backed6---------(6)--
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Loans receivable-
residential759-6----(82)---6836
Loans receivable-
corporate920-11----(6)(925)----
Loan repurchase
commitments407-8--------4158
Currency
derivatives19-(5)--------14(5)
Other14----------14-
Total assets$2,140$-$20$-$-$5$-$(90)$(928)$6$(15)$1,138$9

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
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 ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Assets:
Corporate obligations2------(1)--(1)--
Commercial
mortgage-backed---------7-7-
Collateralized debt
obligations15------(7)--(8)--
Other asset-backed44--2---(41)---5-
State and municipal
bonds---------1(1)--
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-------(2)-6(4)--
Commercial
mortgage-backed---------3-3-
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Other asset-backed1--------1(2)--
Loans receivable-
residential916-27----(128)---81527
Loans receivable-
corporate150-32--719-(26)---87532
Loan repurchase
commitments404-3--------4073
Currency derivatives, net19-(5)-(5)------9(10)
Total assets$1,552$-$57$2$(5)$719$-$(205)$-$18$(16)$2,122$52
Changes In Level 3 Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Change in
Unrealized
(Gains)
Losses for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedUnrealizedEarnings for
(Gains) /(Gains) /ForeignLiabilities
LossesLossesExchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncludedIncluded in RecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
Beginning(Gains) /inCredit Riskin OCI orintoout ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$146$-$(1)$15$(11)$-$-$-$-$-$-$149$(12)
Credit derivatives4925(18)----(25)---31(18)
Other derivatives4----------4-
Other payable5----------5-
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes4004(12)9(7)-1(6)---389(19)
Total liabilities$604$29$(31)$24$(18)$-$1$(31)$-$-$-$578$(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 ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$104$-$12$-$7$-$-$-$-$-$-$123$19
Credit derivatives863(6)----(3)---80(6)
Other derivatives20-18----(34)---418
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes491-18----(18)---49118
Total liabilities$701$3$42$-$7$-$-$(55)$-$-$-$698$49
_______________
(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.

Change in
Unrealized
(Gains)
Losses for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedUnrealizedEarnings for
(Gains) /(Gains) /ForeignLiabilities
LossesLossesExchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncludedIncluded inRecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
Beginning(Gains) /inCredit Riskin OCI orintoout ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$115$-$-$40$(6)$-$-$-$-$-$-$149$(6)
Credit derivatives6344(32)----(44)---31(32)
Other derivatives4----------4-
Other payable7-2----(4)---52
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes40612(16)1(2)-6(18)---389(18)
Total liabilities$595$56$(46)$41$(8)$-$6$(66)$-$-$-$578$(54)
_______________
(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 ofEndingJune 30,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3 (1)Level 3 (1)Balance2017
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$101$-$13$-$9$-$-$-$-$-$-$123$22
Credit derivatives, net643416----(34)---8016
Other derivatives, net20-18----(34)---418
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes476-52----(37)---49152
Total liabilities$661$34$99$-$9$-$-$(105)$-$-$-$698$108
_______________
(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 June 30, 2018Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
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
IncludedJune 30,IncludedJune 30,
In millionsin Earnings2018in Earnings2017
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$18$18$6$6
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(25)-(3)-
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange1212(37)(37)
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange10143636
Total$15$44$2$5

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
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
IncludedJune 30,IncludedJune 30,
In millionsin Earnings2018in Earnings2017
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$32$32$(16)$(16)
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(44)-(34)-
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange66(40)(40)
Other net realized gains (losses)(2)(2)--
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange2627--
Total$18$63$(90)$(56)
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
In millions2018201720182017
Investments carried at fair value(1)$(3)$3$(5)$6
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value-VIE(2)(6)(5)(12)(14)
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans(2)(54)(30)(76)(102)
Corporate loans(2)-4117
Loan repurchase commitments(2)9(2)94
Medium-term notes(1)12(19)6(22)
Variable interest entity notes (2)5645(4)8390(4)
Other liabilities(3)--(2)-
___________
(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.
(3) - Reported within "Other net realized gains (losses)" on MBIA's consolidated statements of operations.
(4) - The Company revised its previously reported losses for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017 of $(45) million and $(90) million, respectively, to gains
of $45 million and $90 million, respectively.
Difference Between Aggregate Fair Value And The Aggregate Remaining Contractual Principal Balance Outstanding
As of June 30, 2018As of December 31, 2017
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$649$645$3$732$727$5
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)1703813217032138
Corporate loans (90 days or more past due)---1,394920474
Total loans receivable at fair value8196831352,2961,679617
Variable interest entity notes1,7919818101,8821,069813
Medium-term notes1751492718011565