pricing the loans .
when available , valuation assumptions included observable inputs based on whole loan sales .
adjustments are made to these assumptions to account for situations when uncertainties exist , including market conditions and liquidity .
credit risk is included as part of our valuation process for these loans by considering expected rates of return for market participants for similar loans in the marketplace .
based on the significance of unobservable inputs , we classify this portfolio as level 3 .
equity investments the valuation of direct and indirect private equity investments requires significant management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices , inherent lack of liquidity and the long-term nature of such investments .
the carrying values of direct and affiliated partnership interests reflect the expected exit price and are based on various techniques including publicly traded price , multiples of adjusted earnings of the entity , independent appraisals , anticipated financing and sale transactions with third parties , or the pricing used to value the entity in a recent financing transaction .
in september 2009 , the fasb issued asu 2009-12 2013 fair value measurements and disclosures ( topic 820 ) 2013 investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share ( or its equivalent ) .
based on the guidance , we value indirect investments in private equity funds based on net asset value as provided in the financial statements that we receive from their managers .
due to the time lag in our receipt of the financial information and based on a review of investments and valuation techniques applied , adjustments to the manager-provided value are made when available recent portfolio company information or market information indicates a significant change in value from that provided by the manager of the fund .
these investments are classified as level 3 .
customer resale agreements we account for structured resale agreements , which are economically hedged using free-standing financial derivatives , at fair value .
the fair value for structured resale agreements is determined using a model which includes observable market data such as interest rates as inputs .
readily observable market inputs to this model can be validated to external sources , including yield curves , implied volatility or other market-related data .
these instruments are classified as level 2 .
blackrock series c preferred stock effective february 27 , 2009 , we elected to account for the approximately 2.9 million shares of the blackrock series c preferred stock received in a stock exchange with blackrock at fair value .
the series c preferred stock economically hedges the blackrock ltip liability that is accounted for as a derivative .
the fair value of the series c preferred stock is determined using a third-party modeling approach , which includes both observable and unobservable inputs .
this approach considers expectations of a default/liquidation event and the use of liquidity discounts based on our inability to sell the security at a fair , open market price in a timely manner .
due to the significance of unobservable inputs , this security is classified as level 3 .
level 3 assets and liabilities financial instruments are considered level 3 when their values are determined using pricing models , discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable .
level 3 assets and liabilities dollars in millions level 3 assets level 3 liabilities % (  % ) of total assets at fair value % (  % ) of total liabilities at fair value consolidated assets consolidated liabilities .

Dollars in millions
Total Level 3 Assets
Total Level 3 Liabilities
% of Total Assets at Fair Value
% of Total Liabilities at Fair Value
% of Consolidated Assets
% of Consolidated Liabilities
December 31, 2009
$14,151
$295
22%
6%
5%
< 1
%
December 31, 2008
7,012
22
19%
< 1%
2%
< 1%

during 2009 , securities transferred into level 3 from level 2 exceeded securities transferred out by $ 4.4 billion .
total securities measured at fair value and classified in level 3 at december 31 , 2009 and december 31 , 2008 included securities available for sale and trading securities consisting primarily of non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and asset- backed securities where management determined that the volume and level of activity for these assets had significantly decreased .
there have been no recent new 201cprivate label 201d issues in the residential mortgage-backed securities market .
the lack of relevant market activity for these securities resulted in management modifying its valuation methodology for the instruments transferred in 2009 .
other level 3 assets include certain commercial mortgage loans held for sale , certain equity securities , auction rate securities , corporate debt securities , private equity investments , residential mortgage servicing rights and other assets. .

Question: Analyse this data from a financial earnings document. what was the increase in level 3 assets between december 31 2009 and december 31 2008 , in millions?
Choices:
-7011.8
-7012
7139.0
14278
-6992
Correct choice index: 2