Fair Value Measurements - FV Option (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Measurements
Mortgage loans held for sale, fair value	$ 1,860	$ 1,750
Mortgage loans held for sale, unpaid principal balance	$ 1,790	$ 1,710

Represents the amount of unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale accounted under the fair value option.

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