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Allowance for Credit Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments - Summary of Loss Sharing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Change in estimated partner reimbursements that (increased) decreased provision for credit losses | $ 3,909 | $ 2,490 | $ 6,592 | $ 5,285
Loss sharing agreements |  |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Estimated reimbursements from partners, beginning of period | 2,075 | 1,841 | 2,014 | 1,558
Amounts due from partners for charged off loans | (253) | (231) | (577) | (432)
Change in estimated partner reimbursements that (increased) decreased provision for credit losses | (612) | 298 | (227) | 782
Estimated reimbursements from partners, end of period | $ 1,210 | $ 1,908 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,908

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