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Principles of Consolidation - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	57 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Entity
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of securitization entities to which asset transferred (in entities) | Entity	35
Legacy Sequoia | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of investments	$ 19
Sequoia Choice | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of investments	$ 31

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