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Note Borrowings (Additional Information) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Billions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Debt Disclosure |  |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, General Debt Obligations, Disclosures, Maximum Amount Available | $ 3.4 | $ 3.4
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances And Letters Of Credit Amount Used | 0.5 | 0.6
Federal Reserve Bank Advances |  |
Debt Disclosure |  |
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity | 1.2 | 1.2
Federal Home Loan Bank |  |
Debt Disclosure |  |
Line Of Credit Facility Capacity Available For Specific Purpose Other Than For Trade Purchases | $ 0.9 | $ 0.9

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