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Loans Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses - Collateral-Dependent Loans Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Commercial lending |  |
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses |  |
Collateral dependent loan | $ 75 | $ 30
Consumer lending |  |
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses |  |
Collateral dependent loan | $ 23 | $ 12

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