. the business segments review section of this item 7 includes additional information about blackrock . tax credit investments included in our equity investments are direct tax credit investments and equity investments held by consolidated partnerships which totaled $ 2.6 billion at both december 31 , 2014 and december 31 , 2013 . these equity investment balances include unfunded commitments totaling $ 717 million and $ 802 million at december 31 , 2014 and december 31 , 2013 , respectively