Loans and ACL - Summary of Nonperforming Assets and Residential Mortgage Loans in the Process of Foreclosure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Financing Receivable
Nonperforming	$ 1,251	$ 1,429
Foreclosed real estate	4	3
Other foreclosed property	49	45
Total nonperforming assets	1,316	1,477
Residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure	187	169
LHFS
Financing Receivable
Nonperforming	$ 12	$ 0

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of all assets obtained in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance; includes real and personal property; equity interests in corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures; and beneficial interests in trusts.

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