Credit Risk (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Carrying values of the mortgage loans in foreclosure and real estate owned
Mortgage loans in foreclosure	$ 176	$ 148
Allowance for probable foreclosure losses	(25)	(28)
Mortgage loans in foreclosure, net	151	120
Real estate owned	75	76
Adjustment to value for real estate owned	(25)	(23)
Real estate owned, net	50	53
Advances on mortgage loans in foreclosure	$ 93	$ 65

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of land and buildings obtained through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement.

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The valuation allowance loss on real estate owned or any impairment losses taken against real estate investments held for use or resale.

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