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Contingencies And Other Disclosures (Narrative II) (Details) (USD $) Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |  |  |  |  |  | 7 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 Visa Class B Shares [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 Visa Class B Shares [Member] | Mar. 31, 2008 Visa Class B Shares [Member] | Jul. 31, 2012 Visa Interest [Member] | Mar. 31, 2014 Visa Interest [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 Visa Interest [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of Visa Class B shares |  |  |  | 1.1 |  | 2.4 |  |  |
Historical cost |  |  |  | $ 0 |  |  |  |  |
Estimated conversion ratio |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 42.00% |
Derivative liability |  |  |  | 4,900,000 | 2,100,000 |  |  | 4,900,000 | 2,100,000
Unpaid principal balance of servicing portfolio | 583,000,000 | 15,000,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additional amount deposited into escrow account by Visa |  |  |  |  |  |  | 150,000,000 |  |
Contingent liability |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 800,000 |
Cash payment to counterparty |  |  |  |  |  |  | 800,000 |  |
Recognized servicing and P&I advances | 45,500,000 |  | 304,800,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount disputed related to various items for transfers of subservicers | 8,600,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loan-to-value ratio at origination | 80.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accrued losses on loan repurchase exposure | $ 145,700,000 |  | $ 185,500,000 |  |  |  |  |  |

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