Zero Hedge has obtained Wells Fargo’s brand new confidential protocol guidelines on loan repurchase demands by investors and mortgage insurers, sent out on October 15, and which becomes effective tomorrow. We have reproduced these below to see just how much more “streamlined” the process is, now that the bank is fully aware of the massive liability it faces as a “loan puttable” entity in a world that is suddenly replete with pervasive and rampant title fraud. Amusingly, in the CIM, Wells states: “Wells Fargo is committed – just like you are – to honoring contractual obligations with investors and mortgage insurance (MI) companies. We want to ensure that the resolution process for Repurchase and Rescissions is as smooth and swift as possible.”
Wells Fargo prepares for tsunami of loan repurchase demands
October 21, 2010, 10:29am
Jacob Gaffney is formerly Editor-in-Chief of HousingWire and HousingWire.com. He previously covered securitization for Reuters and Source Media in London before returning to the United States in 2009. While in Europe for nearly a decade, he covered bank loans and the high yield market, in addition to commercial paper, student loan, auto and credit card space(s).see full bio
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Jacob Gaffney is formerly Editor-in-Chief of HousingWire and HousingWire.com. He previously covered securitization for Reuters and Source Media in London before returning to the United States in 2009. While in Europe for nearly a decade, he covered bank loans and the high yield market, in addition to commercial paper, student loan, auto and credit card space(s).see full bio