Contingencies And Other Risks (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Loss Contingency [Abstract]

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

The following table summarizes the changes in our reserve for representation and warranty obligations.

Three months ended March 31, ($ in millions)	2013 (a)			2012 (b)
Balance at January 1,	$	105		$	825
Provision for mortgage representation and warranty expenses
Loan sales	4			5
Change in estimate — continuing operations	83			19
Total additions	87			24
Resolved claims (c)	(23		)	(42		)
Recoveries	1			4
Balance at March 31,	$	170		$	811

(a) The liabilities are held by Ally Bank and a majority of the previous liability was eliminated as a result of the deconsolidation of ResCap. Refer to Note 1 for more information regarding the Debtors' Bankruptcy and the deconsolidation of ResCap.

(b) Includes activities of our discontinued operations.

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