Asset Quality - Concession Types for our Commercial Accruing and Nonaccruing TDRs (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Disclosure Asset Quality Concession Types For Our Commercial Accruing And Nonaccruing T D Rs [Abstract]
Additional funds to borrowers related to lending related commitments	$ 33	$ 32	$ 24

Significant commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers with loans on nonperforming status.

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