FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis Included in Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Nonrecurring measurement basis \| Collateral-dependent loans
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gain (loss) included in earnings on assets measured on a nonrecurring basis	$ (22)	$ (24)	$ (44)	$ (28)

Amount of unrealized (holding) gain (loss) which is included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets) related to those assets still held at the reporting date for which fair value is measured on a nonrecurring basis.

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