Variable Interest Entities (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013 number
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of consolidated securitization trusts with agreements to sell servicing	1
Home Equity [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number Of Securitization Trusts That Have Entered Rapid Amortization Period	2

The number of consolidated securitization trusts with agreements to sell servicing.

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