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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 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
December 31,(Weighted
In millions2017Valuation TechniquesUnobservable InputAverage)
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Loans receivable at fair value$1,679Market prices adjusted for financialImpact of financial guarantee(1)-25% - 35% (-2%)
guarantees provided to VIE obligations
Multiples of EBITDAMultiples(2)
Loan repurchase commitments407Discounted cash flowRecovery rates(3)
Breach rates(3)
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes406Market prices of VIE assets adjusted forImpact of financial guarantee0% - 60% (36%)
financial guarantees provided
Credit derivative liabilities, net:
CMBS 63Direct Price ModelNonperformance risk54% - 54% (54%)
Other derivative liabilities4Discounted cash flowCash flows$0 - $49 ($25)(4)
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(1) - Negative percentage represents financial guarantee policies in a receivable position.
(2) - Unobservable inputs are primarily based on comparable companies' EBITDA multiples.
(3) - Recovery rates and breach rates include estimates about potential variations in the outcome of litigation with a counterparty.
(4) - 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
Multiples of EBITDAMultiples(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:
Recovery rates25% - 40% (33%)
CMBS62BET ModelNonperformance 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)
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are primarily based on comparable companies' EBITDA multiples.
(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
AssetsInputsInputsCollateralDecember 31,
In millions(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Netting2017
Assets:
Fixed-maturity investments:
U.S. Treasury and government agency$1,256$96$-$-$1,352
State and municipal bonds-858- -858
Foreign governments-10- -10
Corporate obligations-1,3382 (1)-1,340
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed agency-368- -368
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-32- -32
Commercial mortgage-backed-607 (1)-67
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-118- -118
Other asset-backed-1785 (1)-183
Total fixed-maturity investments1,2563,05814-4,328
Money market securities180---180
Perpetual debt and equity securities2637--63
Fixed-income fund----82(2)
Cash and cash equivalents122---122
Derivative assets:
Non-insured derivative assets:
Interest rate derivatives-2--2
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)Netting2017
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-19- -19
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency-108- -108
Commercial mortgage-backed-306 (1)-36
Asset-backed securities:
Collateralized debt obligations-81 (1)-9
Other asset-backed-10- -10
Cash24---24
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential loans receivable--759-759
Corporate loans receivable--920-920
Loan repurchase commitments--407-407
Other assets:
Currency derivatives--19(1)-19
Other --14(1)-14
Total assets$1,608$3,272$2,140$-$7,102
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$-$-$115 (1)$-$115
Derivative liabilities:
Insured derivatives:
Credit derivatives-263-65
Non-insured derivatives:
Interest rate derivatives-193--193
Other --4-4
Other liabilities:
Warrants-6--6
Other payable--7(1)-7
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-663406-1,069
Total liabilities$-$864$595$-$1,459
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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 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 fund--- -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$661$-$1,784
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(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by the Company or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.
(2) - Investment that was measured at fair value by applying the net asset value per share practical expedient, and was required not to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Hierarchy Table Presents The Company's Assets And Liabilities Not Recorded At Fair Value On The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices inSignificantSignificant Fair ValueCarry Value
Active Markets forOther ObservableUnobservableBalance as of Balance as of
Identical AssetsInputsInputsDecember 31,December 31,
In millions (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)20172017
Assets:
Other investments$-$2$-$2$2
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--916916890
Total assets$-$2$916$918$892
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,002$-$1,002$2,121
Medium-term notes--406406650
Investment agreements--433433337
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes-3529161,2681,220
Total liabilities$-$1,354$1,755$3,109$4,328
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$1,785$1,785$1,220
Ceded--616139

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$3
Assets held for sale-306-306306
Assets of consolidated VIEs:
Investments held-to-maturity--876876890
Total assets$-$308$876$1,184$1,199
Liabilities:
Long-term debt$-$1,030$-$1,030$1,986
Medium-term notes--478478794
Investment agreements--508508399
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs:
Variable interest entity notes--882882890
Total liabilities$-$1,030$1,868$2,898$4,069
Financial Guarantees:
Gross$-$-$2,638$2,638$995
Ceded--181843
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 Year Ended December 31, 2017
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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Assets:
Corporate obligations2----1----(1)2-
Commercial
mortgage-backed---------14(7)7-
Collateralized debt
obligations15------(7)--(8)--
Other asset-backed44--2---(41)---5-
State and municipal
bonds---------1(1)--
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations-------(2)-6(4)--
Commercial
mortgage-backed--------(3)9-6-
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Other asset-backed1--------1(2)--
Loans receivable-
residential916-79----(236)---75979
Loans receivable-
corporate150-89--719-(38)---92089
Loan repurchase
commitments404-3--------4073
Currency
derivatives, net19-2-(2)------19-
Other--(3)--17-----14(3)
Total assets$1,552$-$170$2$(2)$737$-$(324)$(3)$31$(23)$2,140$168

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Year Ended December 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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof Year(Losses)Earningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2016
Assets:
Foreign governments$2$-$-$-$(1)$10$-$(10)$-$-$(1)$-$-
Corporate obligations7--------2(7)2-
Commercial
mortgage-backed--------(1)1---
Collateralized debt
obligations29--18---(32)---15-
Other asset-backed38(1)(1)14---(3)--(3)44(1)
State and municipal
bonds41----122-(39)(1)2(125)--
Assets of
consolidated VIEs:
Corporate obligations11-(6)----(2)-2(5)--
Residential mortgage-
backed non-agency--(1)------1---
Commercial
mortgage-backed--(4)------4---
Collateralized debt
obligations1----------1-
Other asset-backed6-(7)------5(3)1-
Loans receivable-
residential1,185-(11)----(258)---916(11)
Loans receivable-
corporate107-4--146--(107)--1504
Loan repurchase
commitments396-8--------4048
Currency derivatives, net11-2-6------198
Total assets$1,834$(1)$(16)$32$5$278$-$(344)$(109)$17$(144)$1,552$8
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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3(1)Level 3(1)Balance2017
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$101$-$(1)$-$15$-$-$-$-$-$-$115$14
Credit derivatives, net6451(1)----(51)---631
Other derivatives, net20-18----(34)---418
Other payable-----7-----7-
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes476-37----(56)(51)--40637
Total liabilities$661$51$53$-$15$7$-$(141)$(51)$-$-$595$70
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(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 ofEndingDecember 31,
In millionsof YearLossesEarningsin OCIEarningsPurchasesIssuancesSettlementsSalesLevel 3 (1)Level 3 (1)Balance2016
Liabilities:
Medium-term notes$161$-$(3)$-$(1)$-$-$(56)$-$-$-$101$(4)
Credit derivatives, net8543(21)----(43)---64(13)
Other derivatives, net18-2--------202
Liabilities of
consolidated VIEs:
VIE notes1,267-(23)--9-(146)(631)--476(23)
Total liabilities$1,531$43$(45)$-$(1)$9$-$(245)$(631)$-$-$661$(38)
_______________
(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
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
for the Period Included in Earnings
Total Gains (Losses)for Assets and Liabilities still
In millionsIncluded in Earningsheld as of December 31,
201720162015201720162015
Revenues:
Unrealized gains (losses) on
insured derivatives$1$21$159$(1)$13$145
Realized gains (losses) and other
settlements on insured derivatives(51)(43)(28)---
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange(32)139(32)142
Net investment losses related to
other-than-temporary impairments-(1)----
Revenues of consolidated VIEs:
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments
at fair value and foreign exchange13114231313219
Total$49$(8)$193$98$46$206
Changes In Fair Value Included In The Company's Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Years Ended December 31,
In millions201720162015
Investments carried at fair value(1)$8$7$(3)
Fixed-maturity securities held at fair value-VIE(2)(22)(124)(146)
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans(2)(158)(268)(246)
Other loans(2)52--
Loan repurchase commitments(2)3817
Other(2)(3)--
Medium-term notes(1)(14)436
Variable interest entity notes (2)230383381
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(1) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange" on MBIA's consolidated statements of operations.
(2) - Reported within "Net gains (losses) on 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 December 31, 2017As of December 31, 2016
ContractualContractual
OutstandingFairOutstandingFair
In millionsPrincipalValueDifferencePrincipalValueDifference
Loans receivable at fair value:
Residential mortgage loans$732$727$5$965$894$71
Residential mortgage loans (90 days or more past due)1703213814322121
Corporate loans (90 days or more past due)1,394920474150150-
Total loans receivable at fair value2,2961,6796171,2581,066192
Variable interest entity notes1,8821,0698132,4491,3511,098
Medium-term notes1801156515810157