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Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] 
Fair Value Measurements

7. Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivative instruments, U.S. Treasury bills and notes, and loans held for sale. The fair value measurements of these derivative instruments, U.S. Treasury bills and loans held for sale were determined using the following inputs as of December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011:

 

Following is the reconciliation of loans held for sale which have been measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs:

 

     Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2010     2011     2010     2011  

Opening balance, net

   $ 605      $ 529      $ 552      $ 530   

Impact of fair value included in earnings

     7        8        81        8   

Settlements

     (9     (7     (30     (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing balance, net

   $ 603      $ 530      $ 603      $ 530   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company values the derivative instruments based on market observable inputs including both forward and spot prices for currencies. The quotes are taken from multiple independent sources including financial institutions. Loans held for sale are valued using collateral values based on inputs from a single source when the Company is not able to corroborate the inputs and assumptions with other relevant market information. Investments in U.S. Treasury bills which are classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents, depending on the maturity profile, are measured using quoted market prices at the reporting date multiplied by the quantity held.