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Securitizations Securitization Activity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Securitizations (Abstract)

Securitizations [Table Text Block]

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

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