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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
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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 millions2017Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,716Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 34% (5%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Discounted cash flowMultiples(1)
Loan repurchase commitments409Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(2)
Breach rates(2)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes491Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 63% (26%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS and multi-sector CDO86Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk46% - 46% (46%)
Other derivative liabilities20Discounted 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 millions2016Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$916Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee0% - 28% (3%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Discounted cash flowMultiples(1)
Loan repurchase commitments404Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(2)
Breach rates(2)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes476Market prices of VIE assetsImpact of financial guarantee0% - 54% (24%)
adjusted for financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS62BET ModelRecovery rates25% - 40% (33%)
Nonperformance risk10% - 32% (32%)
Weighted average life (in years)1.1 - 1.5 (1.3)
CMBS spreads25% - 35% (30%)
Multi-sector CDO2Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk58% - 58% (58%)
Other derivative liabilities20Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $83 ($42)(3)
____________
(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.
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)Netting2017
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$785$110$-$-$895
State and municipal bonds-1,4041 (1)-1,405
Foreign governments-10- -10
Corporate obligations751,417- -1,492
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-791- -791
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-54- -54
Commercial mortgage-backed-40- -40
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-3913 (1)-52
Other asset-backed-2615 (1)-266
Total fixed-maturity investments8604,12619-5,005
Money market securities271---271
Perpetual debt and equity securities279- -36
Fixed-income fund--- -78(2)
Cash and cash equivalents112---112
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-3--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)Netting2017
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-196 (1)-25
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-145- -145
Commercial mortgage-backed445- -49
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-71 (1)-8
Other asset-backed-181 (1)-19
Cash40---40
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--844-844
Corporate loans receivable--872-872
Loan repurchase commitments--409-409
Derivative assets:
Currency derivatives--13(1)-13
Total assets$1,314$4,372$2,165$-$7,929
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$104 (1)$-$104
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-286-88
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-205--205
Other --20-20
Other liabilities:
Warrants-13--13
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-815491-1,306
Total liabilities$-$1,035$701$-$1,736
____________
(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.
(2) - Investment that was measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and was required not to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.

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)Netting2016
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$825$112$-$-$937
State and municipal bonds-1,440- -1,440
Foreign governments-9- -9
Corporate obligations-1,3322 (1)-1,334
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-868--868
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-45- -45
Commercial mortgage-backed-43- -43
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-715 (1)-22
Other asset-backed-25744 (1)-301
Total fixed-maturity investments8254,11361-4,999
Money market securities521---521
Perpetual debt and equity securities269- -35
Fixed-income funds--- -75(2)
Cash and cash equivalents163---163
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-3- -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)Netting2016
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-27- -27
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-149- -149
Commercial mortgage-backed-52- -52
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-71 (1)-8
Other asset-backed-181 (1)-19
Cash24---24
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--916-916
Corporate loans receivable--150(1)-150
Loan repurchase commitments--404-404
Derivative assets:
Currency derivatives--19(1)-19
Total assets$1,559$4,378$1,552$-$7,564
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$101 (1)$-$101
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-264-66
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-213- -213
Other--20-20
Other liabilities:
Warrants-33--33
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-875476-1,351
Total liabilities$-$1,123$661$-$1,784
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
(2) - Investment that were measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and was required not to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsMarch 31,March 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20172017
Assets:
Other investments$-$2$-$2$2
Accrued investment income(1)-37-3737
Receivable for investments sold(1)-52-5252
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--879879890
Total assets$-$91$879$970$981
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,047$-$1,047$2,034
Medium-term notes--456456726
Investment agreements--496496390
Payable for investments purchased(2)-89-8989
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-3378741,2111,211
Total liabilities$-$1,473$1,826$3,299$4,450
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$2,499$2,499$986
Ceded--353543
__________
(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)20162016
Assets:
Other investments$-$2$-$2$3
Accrued investment income(1)-40-4040
Assets held for sale-306-306306
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--876876890
Total assets$-$348$876$1,224$1,239
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,030$-$1,030$1,986
Medium-term notes--478478794
Investment agreements--508508399
Payable for investments purchased(2)-32-3232
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--882882890
Total liabilities$-$1,062$1,868$2,930$4,101
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$2,638$2,638$995
Ceded--181843
__________
(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, 2017
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)Balance2017
Assets:
Corporate obligations2---------(2)--
Collateralized debt
obligations15------(2)---13-
Other asset-backed44--2---(41)---5-
State and municipal
bonds---------1-1-
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations---------6-6-
Commercial
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Other asset-backed1--------1(1)1-
Loans receivable-
residential 916-(4)----(68)---844(3)
Loans receivable- corporate150-3--719-----8723
Loan repurchase
commitments404-5--------4095
Currency
derivatives, net19-(3)-(3)------13(6)
Total assets$1,552$-$1$2$(3)$719$-$(111)$-$8$(3)$2,165$(1)

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 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)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-
residential1,185-(14)----(56)---1,115(14)
Loans receivable-corporate107----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 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)Balance2017
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$101$-$1$-$2$-$-$-$-$-$-$104$3
Credit derivatives, net643122----(31)---8622
Other derivatives20----------20-
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes476-34----(19)---49134
Total liabilities$661$31$57$-$2$-$-$(50)$-$-$-$701$59
_______________
(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)Balance2016
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$161$-$(3)$-$7$-$-$-$-$-$-$165$5
Credit derivatives, net851414----(14)---9916
Other
derivatives, net18-1--------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.
Gains And Losses (Realized And Unrealized) Included In Earnings Pertaining To Level 3 Assets And Liabilities
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
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 Earnings2017in Earnings2016
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$(22)$(22)$(14)$(16)
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(31)-(14)-
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange(3)(3)(7)(7)
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange(36)(35)(6)5
Total$(92)$(60)$(41)$(18)
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,
In millions20172016
Investments carried at fair value(1)$3 $3
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value- VIE(2)(8) (85)
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans(2)(72) (70)
Other loans(2)3 -
Loan repurchase commitments(2)6 2
Medium-term notes(1)(3) (5)
Variable interest entity notes (2)(45) 166
_____________
(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, 2017As of December 31, 2016
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$890$822$68$965$894$71
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)1632214114322121
Corporate loans (90 days or more past due)89087218150150-
Total loans receivable at fair value1,9431,7162271,2581,066192
Variable interest entity notes3,1521,3061,8462,4491,3511,098
Medium-term notes1601045615810157