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Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Notes)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

Automotive

The following table summarizes the carrying amount and fair value of debt (dollars in millions):


June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
Total Automotive debt
$
9,187

 
$
9,292

 
$
9,410

 
$
9,799

Fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs
 
 
$
7,255

 
 
 
$
7,550

Fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs
 
 
$
2,037

 
 
 
$
2,249



The fair value of debt measured utilizing Level 1 inputs was based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments that a market participant can access at the measurement date. The fair value of debt measured utilizing Level 2 inputs was based on a discounted cash flow model using observable inputs. This model utilizes observable inputs such as contractual repayment terms and benchmark yield curves, plus a spread based on our senior unsecured notes that is intended to represent our nonperformance risk. We obtain the benchmark yield curves and yields on unsecured notes from independent sources that are widely used in the financial industry.

Automotive Financing – GM Financial

The following table summarizes the carrying amount and fair value of debt (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
Secured debt
$
26,617

 
$
26,628

 
$
25,214

 
$
25,228

Unsecured debt
17,713

 
17,926

 
12,217

 
12,479

Total GM Financial debt
$
44,330

 
$
44,554

 
$
37,431

 
$
37,707

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs
 
 
$
39,264

 
 
 
$
32,790

Fair value utilizing Level 3 inputs
 
 
$
5,290

 
 
 
$
4,917



The fair value of debt measured utilizing Level 2 inputs was based on quoted market prices for identical instruments and if unavailable, quoted market prices of similar instruments. For debt that has terms of one year or less or has been priced within the last six months, the carrying amount or par value is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair value of debt measured utilizing Level 3 inputs was based on the discounted future net cash flows expected to be settled using current risk-adjusted rates.

Secured Debt

Secured debt consists of revolving credit facilities and securitization notes payable. Most of the secured debt was issued by VIEs and is repayable only from proceeds related to the underlying pledged finance receivables and leases. Refer to Note 6 for additional information on GM Financial's involvement with VIEs. In the six months ended June 30, 2015 GM Financial issued securitization notes payable of $6.8 billion and entered into new or renewed credit facilities with substantially the same terms as existing debt and a total net additional borrowing capacity of $4.1 billion.

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured debt consists of senior notes, credit facilities and other unsecured debt. In January 2015 GM Financial issued $2.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes comprising $1.0 billion of 3.15% notes due in January 2020, $1.0 billion of 4.0% notes due in January 2025 and $250 million of floating rate notes due in January 2020. In February 2015 GM Financial issued Euro 650 million of 0.85% term notes due in February 2018. In April 2015 GM Financial issued $2.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes comprising $850 million of 2.4% notes due in April 2018, $1.25 billion of 3.45% notes due in April 2022 and $300 million of floating rate notes due in April 2018. In May 2015 GM Financial issued Canadian Dollar (CAD) $500 million of 3.08% senior notes due in May 2020.

In July 2015 GM Financial issued $2.3 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes comprising $1.5 billion of 3.2% notes due in July 2020 and $800 million of 4.3% notes due in July 2025.