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Contingencies (Details 2) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Franchise Lending Program Guarantees |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss contingency, amount of guarantee | $ 43
Total loans outstanding | 31
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss contingency, amount of guarantee | 10
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others | Franchise Loan Pool Guarantees [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss contingency, amount of guarantee | 3
Total loans outstanding | $ 15

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