Contingencies And Other Risks (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Loss Contingency [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Reserve And Warranty Obligations [Table Text Block]

The following tables summarize the changes in our reserve for representation and warranty obligations.

Three months ended June 30, ($ in millions)	2012			2011
Balance at April 1,	$	811		$	830
Provision for mortgage representation and warranty expenses
Loan sales	4			5
Change in estimate — continuing operations	18			184
Total additions	22			189
Resolved claims (a)	(45		)	(194		)
Recoveries	1			4
Deconsolidation of ResCap	(665		)	—
Balance at June 30,	$	124		$	829

(a) Includes principal losses and accrued interest on repurchased loans, indemnification payments, and settlements with counterparties.

Six months ended June 30, ($ in millions)	2012			2011
Balance at January 1,	$	825		$	830
Provision for mortgage representation and warranty expenses
Loan sales	8			11
Change in estimate — continuing operations	37			210
Total additions	45			221
Resolved claims (a)	(87		)	(228		)
Recoveries	6			6
Deconsolidation of ResCap	(665		)	—
Balance at June 30,	$	124		$	829

(a) Includes principal losses and accrued interest on repurchased loans, indemnification payments, and settlements with counterparties.