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Securitizations | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012
Securitizations (Abstract) |
Securitizations | Securitizations The following table summarizes securitization activity and cash flows from consolidated special purpose entities (SPEs) used for securitizations (dollars in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31,
| 2012 |  | 2011
Receivables securitized | $ | 1,916 |  |  | $ | 849 |
Net proceeds from securitization | $ | 1,800 |  |  | $ | 800 |
Servicing Fees |  |  |
Variable interest entities | $ | 59 |  |  | $ | 49 |
Net Distributions from Trusts |  |  |
Variable interest entities | $ | 451 |  |  | $ | 143 |
GM Financial retains servicing responsibilities for receivables transferred to certain securitization SPEs. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 GM Financial serviced finance receivables that have been transferred to certain SPEs of $8.5 billion and $7.9 billion. At March 31, 2012 a Canadian subsidiary of GM Financial serviced leased assets of $0.9 billion for a third party.

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