.5 billion and $ 1.1 billion , respectively . the de- crease in lending-related commitments and the increase in loans were primarily related to the january 1 , 2010 , adoption of the accounting guidance related to vies , which resulted in the elimination of a net $ 17.7 billion of lending-related commitments between the firm and its administrated multi-seller conduits upon consolidation . assets of the consolidated conduits included $ 15.1 billion of wholesale loans at january 1 , 2010