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Amount of cash outflow to acquire investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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The cash inflow from securitizing loans held with the intention to resell in the near future.

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SECURITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
SECURITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities	$ 57	$ 57		$ 57		$ 58
Taxable interest income from securities		121	$ 153	398	$ 483
Purchases of debt securities available for sale	813			5,547	4,633
Mortgage-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Securitizations of mortgage loans		34	$ 28	34	$ 72
Retail \| Education
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Sale of loans	$ 973	$ 973		$ 973