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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Securities |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Fair value option elected aggregate carrying amount, asset | $ 22
Residential loans |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Fair value option elected aggregate carrying amount, asset | 3,100
Business purpose loans |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Fair value option elected aggregate carrying amount, asset | $ 386

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