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Asset Securitizations (Details Textual) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Securitized Trusts [Line Items] |  |  |
Restricted balances included in Cash and cash equivalents | $ 544,000,000 | $ 525,000,000 | $ 606,000,000
Lending Trust |  |  |
Securitized Trusts [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct and indirect ownership of variable interests | 16,000,000,000 | 15,000,000,000 |
Restricted balances included in Cash and cash equivalents | 59,000,000 | 42,000,000 |
Charge Trust |  |  |
Securitized Trusts [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct and indirect ownership of variable interests | 5,200,000,000 | 3,200,000,000 |
Restricted balances included in Cash and cash equivalents | $ 0 | $ 1,000,000 |

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