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Debt Obligations (Other Credit Facilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Clearinghouse Credit Facilities |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Credit facility, available liquidity | $ 170 | $ 202

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Period Type: | instant

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