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Principles of Consolidation - Additional Information (Detail) - Entity | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of securitization entities to which asset transferred | 4 | 4 | 12

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