Securitizations and Financings - Securitization Trusts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total collateral balances	$ 1,940
Total certificate balances	1,884
Unconsolidated securitization trusts	$ 317
Predecessor
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total collateral balances		$ 2,291
Total certificate balances		2,129
Unconsolidated securitization trusts		$ 448

Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Certificate Balances

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Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Collateral Balances

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Recorded Investment in financing receivables that are past due at the balance sheet date.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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