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The balance represents the amount of loans that are secured by real estate mortgages, offset by the reserve to cover probable credit losses on the loan portfolio.

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The amount for notes payable (written promise to pay), due to related parties.

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Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details 6) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial assets
Mortgage loans	$ 3,795	$ 3,686
Financial liabilities
Notes due to related parties	275	275
Liability for collateral	492	510	497	328
Carrying value
Financial assets
Cost method limited partnerships	515	508
Agent Loans	386	368
Bank loans	462	431
Notes due from related party	275	275
Financial liabilities
Contract holder funds on investment contracts	13,408	13,708
Notes due to related parties	275	275
Liability for collateral	492	510
Fair Value
Financial assets
Mortgage loans	4,043	3,922
Cost method limited partnerships	686	686
Agent Loans	379	361
Bank loans	462	427
Notes due from related party	275	275
Financial liabilities
Contract holder funds on investment contracts	14,097	14,364
Notes due to related parties	275	275
Liability for collateral	$ 492	$ 510