Wells Fargo lays off mortgage bankers – CNBC


Feb 22 (Reuters) – Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) laid off lots of of mortgage bankers this week as a part of its latest strategic shift, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing individuals with data of the matter.

The layoffs affected prime producers, together with bankers who exceeded $100 million in mortgage volumes final yr and a few who attended an inner gross sales convention for prime achievers, the report added.

In an emailed assertion to Reuters, Wells Fargo stated there have been “displacements” throughout its residence lending enterprise in alignment with beforehand introduced strategic plans and a lower in mortgage volumes.

The reported job cuts add on to a slew of layoffs seen throughout most huge banks which can be attempting to streamline operations following a slowdown in dealmaking exercise, weakening financial development and rising rates of interest.

The affected staff this week embody mortgage bankers and residential mortgage consultants, who work throughout the US and are compensated totally on gross sales quantity, the report stated.

Reporting by Anirban Chakroborti in Bengaluru; Enhancing by Shinjini Ganguli and Subhranshu Sahu

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