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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
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Quantitative Information Regarding The Significant Unobservable Inputs For Certain Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Fair Value
as ofRange
March 31,(Weighted
In millions2016Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,368Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 6% (2%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Discounted cash flowMultiples(1)
Loan repurchase commitments399Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(2)
Breach rates(2)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes1,176Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 52% (9%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS87BET ModelRecovery rates25% - 90% (63%)
Nonperformance risk24% - 44% (43%)
Weighted average life (in years)1.0 - 3.2 (1.5)
CMBS spreads0% - 62% (22%)
Multi-sector CDO4Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk57% - 57% (57%)
Other8BET Model and Dual DefaultRecovery rates45% - 45% (45%)
Nonperformance risk51% - 57% (57%)
Weighted average life (in years)0.3 - 7.1 (1.4)
Other derivative liabilities19Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $83 ($42)(3)
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are not developed by the Company.
(2) - Recovery rates and breach rates include estimates about potential variations in the outcome of litigation with a counterparty.
(3) - Midpoint of cash flows are used for the weighted average.

Fair Value
as ofRange
December 31,(Weighted
In millions2015Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,292Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 5% (1%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Loan repurchase commitments396Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(1)
Breach rates(1)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes1,267Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 37% (14%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS72BET ModelRecovery rates25% - 90% (66%)
Nonperformance risk33% - 55% (54%)
Weighted average life (in years)1.1 - 3.2 (1.6)
CMBS spreads0% - 59% (19%)
Multi-sector CDO3Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk59% - 59% (59%)
Other10BET Model and Dual DefaultRecovery rates42% - 45% (43%)
Nonperformance risk59% - 59% (59%)
Weighted average life (in years)0.5 - 7.3 (1.9)
Other derivative liabilities18Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $83 ($42)(2)
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(1) - Recovery rates and breach rates include estimates about potential variations in the outcome of litigation with a counterparty.
(2) - Midpoint of cash flows are used for the weighted average.
Company's Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralMarch 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2016
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$1,111$115$-$-$1,226
State and municipal bonds-1,6433 (1)-1,646
Foreign governments149382 (1)-189
Corporate obligations-1,5881 (1)-1,589
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-968- -968
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-49- -49
Commercial mortgage-backed-29- -29
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-426 (1)-30
Other asset-backed-32039 (1)-359
Total fixed-maturity investments1,2604,75471-6,085
Money market securities207---207
Perpetual debt and equity securities22188- -210
Cash and cash equivalents285---285
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-4-(1)3
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralMarch 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2016
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-381 (1)-39
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-161- -161
Commercial mortgage-backed26112 (1)-615
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-121 (1)-13
Other asset-backed-173 (1)-20
Cash47---47
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--1,115-1,115
Other loans receivable--253-253
Loan repurchase commitments--399-399
Derivative assets:
Currency derivatives--5(1)-5
Total assets$1,823$5,785$1,850$(1)$9,457
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$165 (1)$-$165
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-399-102
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-282-(45)237
Other --19-19
Other liabilities:
Warrants-29--29
Securities sold, not yet purchased 3---3
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-1,0281,176-2,204
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives-36- -36
Total liabilities$3$1,378$1,459$(45)$2,795
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2015
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$866$110$-$-$976
State and municipal bonds-1,68541 (1)-1,726
Foreign governments153432 (1)-198
Corporate obligations-1,4507 (1)-1,457
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-993--993
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-51- -51
Commercial mortgage-backed-31- -31
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-529 (1)-34
Other asset-backed-28138 (1)-319
Total fixed-maturity investments1,0194,649117-5,785
Money market securities354---354
Perpetual debt and equity securities18190- -208
Cash and cash equivalents464---464
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-4- (1)3
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificant
Active MarketsOtherSignificantCounterparty
for IdenticalObservableUnobservableand CashBalance as of
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2015
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-3911 (1)-50
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-172- -172
Commercial mortgage-backed-672- -672
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-131 (1)-14
Other asset-backed-186 (1)-24
Cash58---58
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--1,185-1,185
Other loans receivable--107-107
Loan repurchase commitments--396-396
Derivative assets:
Currency derivatives--11(1)-11
Total assets$1,913$5,757$1,834$(1)$9,503
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$161 (1)$-$161
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-385-88
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-240- (32)208
Other--18-18
Other liabilities:
Warrants-18--18
Securities sold, not yet purchased18---18
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-1,0951,267-2,362
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate derivatives-45- -45
Total liabilities$18$1,401$1,531$(32)$2,918
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsMarch 31,March 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20162016
Assets:
Other investments$-$-$4$4$4
Accrued investment income(1)-39-3939
Receivable for investments sold(1)-16-1616
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--525525890
Total assets$-$55$529$584$949
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$912$-$912$1,919
Medium-term notes--552552883
Investment agreements--609609452
Payable for investments purchased(2)-22-2222
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--760760890
Total liabilities$-$934$1,921$2,855$4,166
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$3,200$3,200$1,626
Ceded--999955
__________
(1) - Reported within "Other assets" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.
(2) - Reported within "Other liabilities" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets for Other ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsDecember 31,December 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20152015
Assets:
Other investments$-$-$3$3$3
Accrued investment income(1)-38-3838
Receivable for investments sold(1)-26-2626
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--2,4012,4012,689
Total assets$-$64$2,404$2,468$2,756
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$762$-$762$1,889
Medium-term notes--534534855
Investment agreements--595595462
Payable for investments purchased(2)-36-3636
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--2,5962,5962,689
Total liabilities$-$798$3,725$4,523$5,931
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$3,093$3,093$1,530
Ceded--949456
__________
(1) - Reported within "Other assets" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.
(2) - Reported within "Other liabilities" on MBIA's consolidated balance sheets.
Changes In Level 3 Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Change in
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings
Gains /UnrealizedForeignfor Assets
(Losses)Gains /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncluded(Losses)RecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
BeginningGains /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2016
Assets:
Foreign governments$2$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$2$-
Corporate obligations7---------(6)1-
Collateralized debt
obligations29------(3)---26-
Other asset-backed38(1)(1)5---(2)---39(1)
State and municipal
bonds41------(38)---3-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations11-(5)-------(5)1-
Commercial
mortgage-backed---------2-2-
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Other asset-backed6-(6)------3-3-
Loans receivable-
residential 1,185-(14)----(56)---1,115(14)
Loans receivable- other107----146-----253-
Loan repurchase
commitments396-3--------3993
Currency
derivatives, net11-(6)--------5(6)
Total assets$1,834$(1)$(29)$5$-$146$-$(99)$-$5$(11)$1,850$(18)

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Change in
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings for
Gains /UnrealizedForeignAssets
(Losses)Gains /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncluded(Losses)RecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
BeginningGains /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof Period(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2015
Assets:
Foreign governments$6$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$6$-
Corporate obligations10----------10-
Commercial
mortgage-backed2---------(1)1-
Collateralized debt
obligations87------(5)(8)--74-
Other asset-backed85(2)-(1)-4-(2)(8)-(2)74-
State and municipal
bonds8---------(2)6-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations55------(2)---53-
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency3-1----(1)---31
Collateralized debt
obligations5-(1)--------4-
Other asset-backed26-3----(2)--(6)213
Loans receivable-
residential1,431-(3)----(56)---1,372(3)
Loans receivable-other-----108-----108-
Loan repurchase commitments379-6--------3856
Currency derivatives, net--4-1------55
Total assets$2,097$(2)$10$(1)$1$112$-$(68)$(16)$-$(11)$2,122$12
Changes In Level 3 Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Change in
Unrealized
(Gains)
Losses for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings for
(Gains) /UnrealizedForeignLiabilities
Losses(Gains) /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncludedLossesRecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
Beginning(Gains) /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2016
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$161$-$(3)$-$7$-$-$-$-$-$-$165$5
Credit derivatives, net851414----(14)---9916
Other
derivatives18-1--------191
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes1,267-(22)--9-(78)---1,176(22)
Total liabilities$1,531$14$(10)$-$7$9$-$(92)$-$-$-$1,459$-
_______________
(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.

Change in
Unrealized
(Gains)
Losses for
the Period
Included in
UnrealizedEarnings for
(Gains) /UnrealizedForeignLiabilities
Losses(Gains) /Exchangestill held
Balance,RealizedIncludedLossesRecognizedTransfersTransfersas of
Beginning(Gains) /inIncludedin OCI orintoout ofEndingMarch 31,
In millionsof PeriodLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2015
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$197$-$5$-$(22)$-$-$-$-$-$-$180$(17)
Credit derivatives, net2449(37)----(9)---207(37)
Other
derivatives, net24-(3)--------21(3)
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes735-8--695-(51)---1,3878
Total liabilities$1,200$9$(27)$-$(22)$695$-$(60)$-$-$-$1,795$(49)
_______________
(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.
Gains And Losses (Realized And Unrealized) Included In Earnings Pertaining To Level 3 Assets And Liabilities
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Change in Change in
UnrealizedUnrealized
Gains (Losses)Gains (Losses)
for the for the
Period IncludedPeriod Included
in Earnings in Earnings
for Assetsfor Assets
and and
Total GainsLiabilities still Total GainsLiabilities still
(Losses)held as of (Losses)held as of
IncludedMarch 31,IncludedMarch 31,
In millionsin Earnings2016in Earnings2015
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$(14)$(16)$37$37
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(14)-(9)-
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange(7)(7)1820
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange(6)534
Total$(41)$(18)$49$61
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,
In millions20162015
Investments carried at fair value$3 (1)$-
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value- VIE(85) (2)(17) (2)
Loans receivable - Residential mortgage loans(70) (2)(58) (2)
Loan repurchase commitments2 (2)6 (2)
Medium-term notes(5) (1)17 (1)
Variable interest entity notes 166 (2)89 (2)
_____________
(1) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) of financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange" on MBIA's consolidated statements of operations.
(2) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) of financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange-VIE" on MBIA's consolidated statements of operations.
Difference Between Aggregate Fair Value And The Aggregate Remaining Contractual Principal Balance Outstanding
As of March 31, 2016As of December 31, 2015
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$1,197$1,080$117$1,260$1,149$111
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)1763514117736141
Other loans107107-107107-
Other loans (90 days or more past due)146146-75-75
Total loans receivable at fair value$1,626$1,368$258$1,619$1,292$327
Variable interest entity notes$3,692$2,204$1,488$3,663$2,362$1,301
Medium-term notes$228$165$63$217$161$56