Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Other Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible assets net carrying value	$ 2,412	$ 2,604
Customer Related And Other Intangibles [Member]
Gross carrying amount	1,524	1,524
Accumulated amortization	(702)	(621)
Intangible assets net carrying value	822	903
Servicing Contracts [Member]
Gross carrying amount	2,317	2,293
Valuation allowance	(115)	(40)
Accumulated amortization	(612)	(552)
Intangible assets net carrying value	$ 1,590	$ 1,701

The cumulative amount of valuation allowance recognized resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value

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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph a(1)

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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph a(1)

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The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph a(1)

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