Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008
The nation's fourth-largest bank will no longer offer mortgages through brokers starting July 25.
CNN: Wachovia to exit wholesale mortgage business
could this be the next bank to go down?????
Wachovia didn't disclose how many jobs will be cut as a result of the change. More details are expected Tuesday when the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank releases its second-quarter earnings.
Posted by mark @ 10:08 AM (351 views) Add Comment
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1. tyrellcorporation said...
IMO this is highly significant. The credit crunch is often seen by bulls as largely a problem that is passing. Announcements like these prove the complete opposite.
2. Whostolemyendowment said...
Wachovia Mortgage is now listed as #267 on the Implode-meter http://ml-implode.com/ & interesting write up on http://ml-implode.com/imploded/lender_WachoviaMortgage,FSB-Wholesale_2008-07-21.html
It will get to the point {if not reached already} that even if you want and can afford a mortgage - there will be non on offer.....
3. beartil2010 said...
TC I agree - I am surprised there are not more comments. A bank of this size afraid to remain in a market in which they should be able to manage risks and get a decent return - and with a 10:1 fractional reserve ratio, any deposits of more than 10% actually give them extra depositor money to help their balance sheet!
If banks can't even stomach that in America then it could be getting 'a lot more serious' - wonder how often we're going to hear that over the next 2 years...