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Fair Value (Fair Value Measurement - Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Loans $ 36us-gaap_LoansHeldForSaleOther $ 18us-gaap_LoansHeldForSaleOther
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Total assets 102us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosure 142us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosure
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Repossessed And Foreclosed Assets [Member]
   
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
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