Fair Value Measurements - Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Transfer of commercial and consumer loans from held-for-sale to held-to-maturity, current fair value	$ 17

Transfer of commercial and consumer loans from held-for-sale to held-to-maturity, current fair value.

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