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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 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
September 30,(Weighted
In millions2018Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$428Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee(1)-18% - 63% (-5%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Loan repurchase commitments415Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(2)
Breach rates(2)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes382Market prices of VIE assets adjusted forImpact of financial guarantee0% - 65% (40%)
financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities:
CMBS 27Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk54% - 54% (54%)
Other derivative liabilities7Discounted 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
AssetsInputsInputsSeptember 30,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)2018
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$765$89$-$854
State and municipal bonds-757- 757
Foreign governments-11- 11
Corporate obligations201,603- 1,623
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-220- 220
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-30- 30
Commercial mortgage-backed-507 (1)57
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-146- 146
Other asset-backed-2174 (1)221
Total fixed-maturity investments7853,123113,919
Money market securities147--147
Perpetual debt and equity securities2638-64
Fixed-income fund---75(2)
Cash and cash equivalents167--167
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
AssetsInputsInputsSeptember 30,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)2018
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-95 (1)14
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-98- 98
Commercial mortgage-backed-35- 35
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-61 (1)7
Other asset-backed-9- 9
Cash12--12
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--428428
Loan repurchase commitments--415415
Other assets:
Currency derivatives--14(1)14
Other --15(1)15
Total assets$1,137$3,320$889$5,421
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$123 (1)$123
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-22729
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-137-137
Other --77
Other liabilities:
Other payable--5(1)5
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-327382709
Total liabilities$-$466$544$1,010
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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$1,459
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
(2) - Investment that was measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and was required not to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsSeptember 30,September 30,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20182018
Assets:
Other investments$-$1$-$1$1
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--901901890
Total assets$-$1$901$902$891
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,132$-$1,132$2,218
Medium-term notes--416416615
Investment agreements--381381314
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-3829001,2821,251
Total liabilities$-$1,514$1,697$3,211$4,398
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$1,231$1,231$100
Ceded--686838

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$1,220
Ceded--616139
Changes In Level 3 Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
Change in
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings
Gains /UnrealizedForeignfor Assets
(Losses)Gains /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncluded(Losses)RecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
BeginningGains /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Assets:
Commercial
mortgage-backed$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$7$-$7$-
Other asset-backed6---------(2)4-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations5----------5-
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Loans receivable-
residential 683-20----(24)(251)--42821
Loan repurchase
commitments415----------415-
Currency
derivatives14-2-(2)------14-
Other14-1--------151
Total assets$1,138$-$23$-$(2)$-$-$(24)$(251)$7$(2)$889$22

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended September 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 ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Assets:
Commercial
mortgage-backed$7$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$(7)$-$-
Other asset-backed5----------5-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Commercial
mortgage-backed3-------(3)----
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Loans receivable-
residential815-2----(58)---7592
Loans receivable-
corporate875-4----(6)---8734
Loan repurchase commitments407-(1)--------406(1)
Currency derivatives9-3-1------134
Other-----17-----17-
Total assets$2,122$-$8$-$1$17$-$(64)$(3)$-$(7)$2,074$9

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 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 ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Assets:
Corporate obligations$2$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$(2)$-$-
Commercial
mortgage-backed7--------7(7)7-
Other asset-backed5----5-(2)(2)-(2)4-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-------(1)-6-5-
Commercial
mortgage-backed6---------(6)--
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Loans receivable-
residential759-26----(106)(251)--42823
Loans receivable-
corporate920-11----(6)(925)----
Loan repurchase
commitments407-8--------4158
Currency
derivatives19-(3)-(2)------14(5)
Other14-1--------151
Total assets$2,140$-$43$-$(2)$5$-$(115)$(1,178)$13$(17)$889$27

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 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 ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Assets:
Corporate obligations$2$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$(2)$-$-
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-
residential916-29----(186)---75929
Loans receivable-
corporate150-36--719-(32)---87336
Loan repurchase
commitments404-2--------4062
Currency derivatives19-(2)-(4)------13(6)
Other-----17-----17-
Total assets$1,552$-$65$2$(4)$736$-$(268)$(3)$18$(24)$2,074$61
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 ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$149$(5)$(1)$11$(1)$-$-$(30)$-$-$-$123$(2)
Credit derivatives316(4)----(6)---27(4)
Other derivatives4-3--------73
Other payable5----------5-
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes389103(11)5-1(15)---3828
Total liabilities$578$11$1$-$4$-$1$(51)$-$-$-$544$5
_______________
(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 ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$123$-$(1)$-$5$-$-$-$-$-$-$127$4
Credit derivatives807(6)----(7)---74(6)
Other derivatives4----------4-
Other payable--1--6-----71
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes491-4----(14)(51)--4304
Total liabilities$698$7$(2)$-$5$6$-$(21)$(51)$-$-$642$3
_______________
(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 ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2018
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$115$(5)$(1)$51$(7)$-$-$(30)$-$-$-$123$(8)
Credit derivatives6349(36)----(49)---27(36)
Other derivatives4-3--------73
Other payable7-2----(4)---52
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes40622(12)(10)3-7(34)---382(9)
Total liabilities$595$66$(44)$41$(4)$-$7$(117)$-$-$-$544$(48)
_______________
(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 ofEndingSeptember 30,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3 (1)Level 3 (1)Balance2017
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$101$-$13$-$13$-$-$-$-$-$-$127$26
Credit derivatives644110----(41)---7412
Other derivatives20-18----(34)---418
Other payable--1--6-----71
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes476-56----(51)(51)--43056
Total liabilities$661$41$98$-$13$6$-$(126)$(51)$-$-$642$113
_______________
(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 September 30, 2018Three Months Ended September 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
IncludedSeptember 30,IncludedSeptember 30,
In millionsin Earnings2018in Earnings2017
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$4$4$6$6
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(6)-(7)-
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange4(1)(4)(4)
Other net realized gains (losses)--(1)(1)
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange31455
Total$5$17$(1)$6

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018Nine Months Ended September 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
IncludedSeptember 30,IncludedSeptember 30,
In millionsin Earnings2018in Earnings2017
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$36$36$(10)$(12)
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(49)-(41)-
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange105(44)(44)
Other net realized gains (losses)(2)(2)(1)(1)
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange283655
Total$23$75$(91)$(52)
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
In millions2018201720182017
Investments carried at fair value(1)$1$2$(4)$8
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value-VIE(2)(7)(2)(19)(16)
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans(2)(3)(55)(79)(157)
Corporate loans(2)-(2)114
Loan repurchase commitments(2)-(1)93
Other assets-VIE(2)1-1-
Medium-term notes(1)7(4)14(26)
Variable interest entity notes (2)2370106160
Other liabilities(3)-(1)(2)(1)
___________
(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.
Difference Between Aggregate Fair Value And The Aggregate Remaining Contractual Principal Balance Outstanding
As of September 30, 2018As of December 31, 2017
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$390$389$1$732$727$5
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)1653912617032138
Corporate loans (90 days or more past due)---1,394920474
Total loans receivable at fair value$555$428$127$2,296$1,679$617
Variable interest entity notes$1,525$709$816$1,882$1,069$813
Medium-term notes$139$123$16$180$115$65