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Fair Value Measurement - Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements Included in Earnings (Details) - Nonrecurring - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Loans held for investment | $ 198 | $ (268)
Other assets | (85) | (76)
Total | $ 113 | $ (344)

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