CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONT'D) (USD $) In Millions	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Finance receivables, net	$ 55,671	$ 57,736
Total assets	90,118	91,704
LIABILITIES
Debt	74,922	77,282
Other liabilities	3,163	3,142
Total liabilities	82,787	84,848
Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary Member
ASSETS
Finance receivables, net	11,728	11,317
Total assets	11,728	11,317
LIABILITIES
Debt	11,173	10,626
Other liabilities	3	3
Total liabilities	$ 11,176	$ 10,629

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