Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment (in millions):

	Years Ended December 31,
	2014								2013						2012
	North America			International(a)		Total			North America		International(a)		Total		North America
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,108		$	132	$	1,240		$	1,108	$	—	$	1,108	$	1,108
Acquisition	—			6		6			—		132		132		—
Foreign currency translation	(2		)	—		(2		)	—		—		—		—
Balance at end of period	$	1,106		$	138	$	1,244		$	1,108	$	132	$	1,240	$	1,108

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(a) See Note 2 - "Acquisition of Ally Financial International Operations" for further discussion. Goodwill increased $6 million during 2014 due to certain post-closing adjustments to the purchase price.