Regulatory Capital Requirements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]

Regulatory Capital Classification Measures [Table Text Block]

The following table displays our regulatory capital classification measures as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

	As of December 31,
	2013(1)			2012(1)
	(Dollars in millions)
Core capital(2)	$	(108,811	)	$	(110,350	)
Statutory minimum capital requirement(3)	28,472			30,862
Deficit of core capital over statutory minimum capital requirement	$	(137,283	)	$	(141,212	)

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⁽¹⁾  Amounts as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 represent estimates that we have submitted to FHFA.

⁽²⁾  The sum of (a) the stated value of our outstanding common stock (common stock less treasury stock); (b) the stated value of our outstanding non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock; (c) our paid-in capital; and (d) our retained earnings (accumulated deficit). Core capital does not include: (a) accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) or (b) senior preferred stock.

⁽³⁾  Generally, the sum of (a) 2.50% of on-balance sheet assets, except those underlying Fannie Mae MBS held by third parties; (b) 0.45% of the unpaid principal balance of outstanding Fannie Mae MBS held by third parties; and (c) up to 0.45% of other off-balance sheet obligations, which may be adjusted by the Director of FHFA under certain circumstances (See 12 CFR 1750.4 for existing adjustments made by the Director).