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Guarantees - Indemnification, Representations and Warranties related to loans sold - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance | $ 35,000,000 | $ 56,000,000
Securitization | Guarantee on loans sold or serviced with representation and warranties |  |
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Repurchased Loans | $ 0 | $ 12,000,000

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