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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016
or
 
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from to

Commission file number 1-36768
Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
56-1986428   
(State of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)    
90 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(855) 825-1437
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
                        
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer þ Smaller reporting company ¨
(Do not check if a smaller                                                       reporting company.)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ¨ No ¨
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of July 29, 2016, there were 12,900,000 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 



FORM 10-Q
CROSS-REFERENCE INDEX
 
PART I
Financial Information
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Page
  
  
  
  
  
Notes to Financial Statements
 
  
1


  
2


  
3


  
4


  
5


 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Financial Review)
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
PART II
Other Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







1



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Summary Financial Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Quarter ended
 
 
June 30, 2016 from
 
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Jun 30,
2015

 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Jun 30,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2016

 
Jun 30,
2015

 
% Change

 
For the period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
148,728

 
145,029

 
158,900

 
3
 %
 
(6
)
 
$
293,757

 
307,612

 
(5
)%
 
Net income applicable to common stock
144,331

 
140,632

 
154,503

 
3

 
(7
)
 
284,963

 
298,818

 
(5
)
 
Diluted earnings per common share
11.19

 
10.90

 
11.98

 
3

 
(7
)
 
22.09

 
23.16

 
(5
)
 
Profitability ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
Return on average assets
4.48
%
 
4.49

 
4.92

 

 
(9
)
 
4.48
%
 
4.84

 
(7
)
 
Return on average stockholders’ equity
4.81

 
4.67

 
5.15

 
3

 
(7
)
 
4.74

 
5.00

 
(5
)
 
Average stockholders’ equity to average assets
93.16

 
96.14

 
95.53

 
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
94.63

 
96.73

 
(2
)
 
Common dividend payout ratio (1)
96.96

 
99.54

 
90.57

 
(3
)
 
7

 
98.23

 
93.70

 
5

 
Dividend coverage ratio (2)
3,594

 
3,652

 
3,571

 
(2
)
 
1

 
3,594

 
3,571

 
1

 
Total revenue
$
170,168

 
166,719

 
169,274

 
2

 
1

 
$
336,887

 
335,174

 
1

 
Average loans
13,013,458

 
12,897,134

 
12,502,729

 
1

 
4

 
12,955,296

 
12,568,638

 
3

 
Average assets
13,357,024

 
12,989,389

 
12,964,593

 
3

 
3

 
13,173,207

 
12,827,752

 
3

 
Net interest margin
5.02
%
 
5.06

 
5.22

 
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
5.04
%
 
5.25

 
(4
)
 
Net loan charge-offs
$
5,726

 
6,433

 
7,152

 
(11
)
 
(20
)
 
$
12,159

 
17,440

 
(30
)
 
As a percentage of average total loans (annualized)
0.18
%
 
0.20

 
0.23

 
(10
)
 
(22
)
 
0.19
%
 
0.28

 
(32
)
 
At period end
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net of unearned income
$
14,028,200

 
12,482,597

 
13,129,852

 
12

 
7

 
$
14,028,200

 
13,129,852

 
7

 
Allowance for loan losses
117,422

 
118,773

 
163,881

 
(1
)
 
(28
)
 
117,422

 
163,881

 
(28
)
 
As a percentage of total loans
0.84
%
 
0.95

 
1.25

 
(12
)
 
(33
)
 
0.84
%
 
1.25

 
(33
)
 
Assets
$
14,049,883

 
12,599,088

 
13,085,290

 
12

 
7

 
$
14,049,883

 
13,085,290

 
7

 
Total stockholders’ equity
12,417,870

 
12,413,539

 
12,375,335

 

 

 
12,417,870

 
12,375,335

 

 
Total nonaccrual loans and foreclosed assets
245,224

 
266,870

 
310,685

 
(8
)
 
(21
)
 
245,224

 
310,685

 
(21
)
 
As a percentage of total loans
1.75
%
 
2.14

 
2.37

 
(18
)
 
(26
)
 
1.75
%
 
2.37

 
(26
)
 
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing (3)
$
7,769

 
7,057

 
9,111

 
10

 
(15
)
 
$
7,769

 
9,111

 
(15
)
 
(1)
Dividends declared per common share as a percentage of earnings per common share.
(2)
The dividend coverage ratio is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes the dividend coverage ratio is a useful financial measure because the certificate of designation for the Series A preferred stock limits, among other matters, our ability to pay dividends on our common stock or make any payment of interest or principal on our line of credit with the Bank if the dividend coverage ratio for the four prior fiscal quarters is less than 150%. The dividend coverage ratio is expressed as a percentage and calculated by dividing the four prior fiscal quarters' GAAP net income, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property (consistent with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts definition of “funds from operations”), by the amount that would be required to pay annual dividends on the Series A and Series B preferred stock.
(3)
The carrying value of purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans contractually 90 days or more past due is excluded. These PCI loans are considered to be accruing because they continue to earn interest from accretable yield, independent of performance in accordance with their contractual terms.



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This Quarterly Report, including the Financial Review and the Financial Statements and related Notes, contains forward-looking statements, which may include forecasts of our financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and business, and our assumptions for those forecasts and expectations. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from our forecasts and expectations due to several factors. Factors that could cause our results to differ materially from our forward looking statements are described in this Report, including in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section, and the “Risk Factors” section in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (2015 Form 10-K).

When we refer to “WFREIC,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” in this Report, we mean Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation, and where relevant, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, acting on our behalf; “WPFC” refers to Wachovia Preferred Funding Corp.; the “Bank” refers to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association; and “Wells Fargo” refers to Wells Fargo & Company.

Financial Review
OVERVIEW

The Company is engaged in acquiring, holding and managing predominantly domestic mortgage assets and other authorized investments that generate net income for distribution to our shareholders. We are classified as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes.
We are a direct subsidiary of WPFC and an indirect subsidiary of Wells Fargo and the Bank.
As of June 30, 2016, we had $14.0 billion in assets, consisting substantially of real estate loan participation interests (loans). Our interests in mortgage and other assets have been acquired from the Bank pursuant to loan participation and servicing and assignment agreements among the Bank, certain of its subsidiaries and us. The Bank originated the loans, purchased them from other financial institutions or acquired them as part of the acquisition of other financial institutions. Substantially all of our loans are serviced by the Bank.
REIT Tax Status
For the tax year ended December 31, 2015, we complied with the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) to be taxed as a REIT. These provisions for qualifying as a REIT for federal income tax purposes are complex, involving many requirements, including among others, distributing at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to shareholders and satisfying certain asset, income and stock ownership tests. To the extent we meet those provisions, we will not be subject to federal income tax on net income. We continue to monitor each of these complex tests. We believe that we continue to satisfy each of these requirements and therefore continue to qualify as a REIT.
In the event we do not continue to qualify as a REIT, earnings and cash provided by operating activities available for distribution to shareholders would be reduced by the amount of any applicable income tax obligation. Given the level of earning assets, we currently expect there would be sufficient earnings and ample cash to pay preferred dividends. The preferred and common dividends we pay as a REIT are ordinary investment income not eligible for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders or for the favorable qualified dividend tax rate applicable to non-corporate taxpayers. If we were not a REIT, preferred and common dividends we pay generally would qualify for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders and the favorable qualified dividend tax rate applicable to non-corporate taxpayers.
 
Financial Performance
We earned net income of $148.7 million in second quarter 2016, or $11.19 diluted earnings per common share, compared with $158.9 million in second quarter 2015, or $11.98 diluted earnings per common share. For the first half of 2016, net income was $293.8 million or $22.09 diluted earnings per common share, compared with $307.6 million or $23.16 diluted earnings per common share for the same period a year ago. The decrease in net income in the second quarter and first half of 2016 was predominantly attributable to a decrease in net interest income and a higher level of provision for credit losses.
Loans
Total loans were $14.0 billion at June 30, 2016, compared with $13.3 billion at December 31, 2015. Net loans represented 99% of assets at both June 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015.
Credit quality, as measured by net charge-off rates, nonaccruals and delinquencies, continued to improve during second quarter 2016 reflecting the benefit of a continued improving housing market. Net charge-offs were $5.7 million in second quarter 2016 (0.18% annualized as a percent of average loans), compared with $7.2 million in second quarter 2015 (0.23% annualized as a percent of average loans). Nonaccrual loans were $241.5 million at June 30, 2016, compared with $268.0 million at December 31, 2015. Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing were $7.8 million at June 30, 2016, compared with $13.1 million at December 31, 2015.
We did not have a release from our allowance for credit losses (the amount by which net charge-offs exceed our provision for credit losses) in second quarter 2016. In second quarter 2015 we released $11.4 million from the allowance. The higher level of provision reflected moderation in the rate of delinquency improvement. Future allowance levels will be based on a variety of factors, including loan portfolio composition, size and performance, and the general economic environment, including housing market conditions.
Capital Distributions
Dividends declared to holders of our Series A preferred stock totaled $4.4 million and $8.8 million in the second quarter and first half, respectively, of both 2016 and 2015. Dividends declared to holders of our Series B preferred stock totaled $14 thousand and $28 thousand in the second quarter and first half, respectively, of both 2016 and 2015.
Dividends declared to the holder of our common stock totaled $140.0 million and $280.0 million for the second quarter and first half, respectively, of both 2016 and 2015.


3


Earnings Performance

Net Income
We earned net income of $148.7 million and $158.9 million in second quarter 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the first half of 2016, net income was $293.8 million, compared with $307.6 million for the same period a year ago. The decrease in net income in the second quarter and first half of 2016 was predominantly attributable to a decrease in net interest income and a higher level of provision for credit losses.

Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the interest earned on loans and cash and cash equivalents less the interest paid on our Bank line of credit. Net interest income was $166.0 million in second quarter 2016, compared with $168.8 million a year ago and $328.9 million for the first half of 2016, compared with $334.6 million a year ago. The decrease in the second quarter and first half of 2016 was attributable to the reinvestment of higher yielding loan pay-downs and payoffs into lower yielding loans, partially offset by a higher average balance of interest-earning assets.
Net interest margin is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average interest paid for funding. Interest-earning assets predominantly consist of loans. Net interest margin and average yield on total interest-earning assets were both 5.02% in second quarter 2016, compared with 5.22% for both a year ago. Net interest margin and average yield on total interest-earning assets for the first half of 2016 were 5.04% and 5.05%, respectively, compared with 5.25% for both a year ago. The decrease in net interest margin and average yield for the second quarter and first half of 2016 was attributable to the reinvestment of higher yielding loan pay-downs and payoffs into lower yielding loans. Interest income in second quarter 2016 included net accretion and amortization of adjustments on loans of $20.4 million compared with $25.5 million a year ago. Interest income included net accretion and amortization of adjustments on loans of $37.8 million for the first half of 2016, compared with $42.0 million a year ago. Loan pay-downs and payoffs annualized represented 23.5% and 26.7% of average loan balances during second quarter 2016 and 2015, respectively. Loan pay-downs and payoffs annualized represented 23.7% and 24.1% of average loan balances during the first half of 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 
We expect continued downward pressure on our average yield on total interest-earning assets as we invest available funds in the current low interest rate environment. The Company believes it has the ability to increase interest income over time by investing in real estate 1-4 family loans, commercial loans and other REIT-eligible assets; however, interest income in any one period can be affected by a variety of factors, including mix and size of the earning asset portfolio. See the “Risk Management - Asset/Liability Management - Interest Rate Risk” section in this Report for more information on interest rates and interest income.
The Company has a $2.2 billion line of credit with the Bank. Interest expense related to borrowings on the line of credit was $153 thousand and $757 thousand in the second quarter and first half of 2016, compared with $31 thousand and $267 thousand for the same periods a year ago. Average borrowings for second quarter 2016 and 2015 were $116.9 million and $32.5 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 0.53% and 0.38%, respectively. Average borrowings for the first half of 2016 and 2015, were $307.1 million and $141.5 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 0.50% and 0.38%, respectively. The increase in weighted average interest rate in the second quarter and first half of 2016 was attributable to an increase in the average federal funds rate.
Table 1 presents the components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and related average yields to provide an analysis of year-over-year changes that influenced net interest income.



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Table 1: Interest Income
 
Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016

 
 
 
 
 
2015

(in thousands)
Average
balance

 
Interest
income/expense

 
Yields/rates

 
Average
balance

 
Interest
income/expense

 
Yields/rates

Earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
$
2,563,489

 
16,683

 
2.62
%
 
$
3,002,562

 
17,618

 
2.35
%
Real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans
10,449,969

 
149,261

 
5.73

 
9,500,167

 
150,944

 
6.36

Interest-bearing deposits in banks and other interest-earning assets
252,464

 
239

 
0.38

 
462,484

 
292

 
0.25

Total interest-earning assets
$
13,265,922

 
166,183

 
5.02

 
$
12,965,213

 
168,854

 
5.22

Funding sources
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of credit with Bank
$
116,897

 
153

 
0.53

 
$
32,458

 
31

 
0.38

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
116,897

 
153

 
0.53

 
$
32,458

 
31

 
0.38

Net interest margin and net interest income
 
 
$
166,030

 
5.02
%
 
 
 
$
168,823

 
5.22
%
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016

 
 
 
 
 
2015

(in thousands)
Average
balance

 
Interest
income/expense

 
Yields/rates

 
Average
balance

 
Interest
income/expense

 
Yields/rates

Earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
$
2,676,070

 
33,609

 
2.53
%
 
$
3,064,433

 
36,216

 
2.38
%
Real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans
10,279,226

 
295,826

 
5.77

 
9,504,205

 
298,325

 
6.30

Interest-bearing deposits in banks and other interest-earning assets
126,232

 
239

 
0.38

 
241,748

 
304

 
0.25

Total interest-earning assets
$
13,081,528

 
329,674

 
5.05

 
$
12,810,386

 
334,845

 
5.25

Funding sources
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of credit with Bank
$
307,081

 
757

 
0.50

 
$
141,469

 
267

 
0.38

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
307,081

 
757

 
0.50

 
$
141,469

 
267

 
0.38

Net interest margin and net interest income
 
 
$
328,917

 
5.04
%
 
 
 
$
334,578

 
5.25
%

Provision for Credit Losses
Second quarter 2016 provision for credit losses was $5.9 million, compared with a reversal of provision for credit losses of $4.2 million a year ago. We did not have a release from our allowance for credit losses in second quarter 2016. In second quarter 2015 we released $11.4 million from the allowance. The higher level of provision reflected moderation in the rate of delinquency improvement. For the first half of 2016, the provision for credit losses was $11.4 million, compared with a reversal of provision for credit losses of $891 thousand a year ago. The higher level of provision in the first half of 2016 reflected a lower level of allowance release as delinquency improvement moderated compared with a year ago. See the “Balance Sheet Analysis” and "Risk Management-Allowance for Credit Losses” sections in this Report for additional information on the allowance for credit losses.
 
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income in second quarter 2016 was $4.1 million, compared with $451 thousand a year ago and $8.0 million and $596 thousand in the first half of 2016 and 2015, respectively. In the second quarter and first half of 2016 noninterest income predominantly consisted of pledge fees.
We may pledge our loans in an aggregate amount not exceeding 80% of our total assets at any time as collateral on behalf of the Bank for the Bank’s access to secured borrowing facilities through the Federal Home Loan Banks or the discount window of Federal Reserve Banks. In exchange for the pledge of
 
our loan assets, the Bank will pay us a fee that is consistent with market terms. We earned $4.0 million and $7.7 million in pledge fees during the second quarter and first half of 2016, respectively, compared with $318 thousand for both periods a year ago. The increase was attributable to a higher average pledged loan balance as well as a higher pledge fee rate in the second quarter and first half of 2016 compared with the same periods a year ago. See Note 5 (Transactions With Related Parties) to Financial Statements in this Report for more details.

Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense in second quarter 2016 was $15.5 million, compared with $14.6 million a year ago and $31.7 million and $28.5 million in the first half of 2016 and 2015, respectively. Noninterest expense predominantly consists of loan servicing costs, management fees, and foreclosed assets expense.
The loans in our portfolio are predominantly serviced by the Bank pursuant to the terms of participation and servicing and assignment agreements. In limited instances, the Bank has delegated servicing responsibility to third parties that are not affiliated with us or the Bank. Depending on the loan type, the monthly servicing fee charges are based in part on (a) outstanding principal balances, (b) a flat fee per month, or (c) a total loan commitment amount. Loan servicing costs in second quarter 2016 were $8.8 million, compared with $8.7 million in second quarter 2015 and $17.5 million for both the first half of 2016 and 2015.


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Management fees represent reimbursements made to the Bank for general overhead expenses, including allocations of technology support and a combination of finance and accounting, risk management and other general overhead expenses incurred on our behalf. Management fees are calculated based on Wells Fargo’s total allocable costs multiplied by a formula. The formula is based on our proportion of Wells Fargo’s consolidated: (1) full-time equivalent employees, (2) total average assets and (3) total revenue. Management fees were $3.5 million in second quarter 2016, compared with $2.7 million in second quarter 2015 and $7.4 million and $5.5 million in the first half of 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in management fees for the second quarter and first half of 2016 related to an increase in Wells Fargo’s general overhead expenses, including technology and risk management expenses.
Foreclosed assets expense was $3.2 million in second quarter 2016 compared with $2.8 million in second quarter 2015 and $6.5 million and $4.9 million in the first half of 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in the second quarter and first half of 2016 was due to higher costs of maintaining our foreclosed assets, including tax and insurance expenses. Substantially all of our foreclosed assets consist of residential 1-4 family real estate assets.


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Balance Sheet Analysis

Total Assets
Our assets predominantly consist of commercial and consumer loans, although we have the authority to hold assets other than loans. Total assets were $14.0 billion at June 30, 2016, and $13.2 billion at December 31, 2015.
Loans
Loans, net of unearned income were $14.0 billion at June 30, 2016, and $13.3 billion at December 31, 2015. In the second quarter and first half of 2016, we acquired $2.3 billion of consumer loans from the Bank at their estimated fair value, compared with $1.7 billion in the second quarter and first half of 2015. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, consumer loans represented 82% and 78% of loans, respectively, and commercial loans represented the balance of our loan portfolio.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses decreased $3.5 million to $117.4 million at June 30, 2016, from $120.9 million at December 31, 2015, due to recognition of interest income on certain impaired loans in addition to decreasing commercial loan balances and continued performance improvement in residential real estate, partially offset by consumer loan growth through acquisition.
At June 30, 2016, the allowance for loan losses included $103.0 million for consumer loans and $14.4 million for commercial loans; however, the entire allowance is available to absorb credit losses inherent in the total loan portfolio. The total allowance reflects management’s estimate of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. See the “Risk Management — Credit Risk Management — Allowance for Credit Losses” section in this Report for a description of how management estimates the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded credit commitments.
Accounts Receivable—Affiliates, Net
Accounts payable and receivable from affiliates result from intercompany transactions in the normal course of business related to loan pay-downs and payoffs, interest receipts, servicing costs, management fees and other transactions with the Bank or its affiliates.

 
Line of Credit with Bank
We draw upon our $2.2 billion line of credit to finance loan acquisitions. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had $1.6 billion and $828.1 million outstanding, respectively.

Retained Earnings (Deficit)
We expect to distribute annually an aggregate amount of dividends with respect to outstanding capital stock equal to approximately 100% of our REIT taxable income for federal income tax purposes before dividends paid deduction. Because our net income determined under GAAP may vary from the determination of REIT taxable income, periodic distributions may exceed our GAAP net income.
The retained deficit included within our balance sheet results from cumulative distributions that have exceeded GAAP net income, predominantly due to the impact on REIT taxable income of purchase accounting adjustments attributable to the Company during the years 2009 through 2013, from the 2008 acquisition of Wachovia Corporation by Wells Fargo.
For further information on the differences between taxable income before dividends paid deduction reported on our income tax returns and net income as reported in our statement of income, see the "Balance Sheet Analysis" section in our 2015 Form 10-K.
    

        



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Risk Management

Our board of directors has overall responsibility for overseeing the Company’s risk management structure. This oversight is accomplished through the audit committee of the board of directors and a management-level committee that reviews the allowance for credit losses and is supplemented by certain elements of Wells Fargo’s risk management framework. For more information about how we manage these risks, see the “Risk Management” section in our 2015 Form 10-K. The discussion that follows provides an update regarding these risks.
 
Credit Risk Management Loans represent the largest component of our assets and their related credit risk is among the most significant risks we manage. We define credit risk as the risk of loss associated with a borrower or counterparty default (failure to meet obligations in accordance with agreed upon terms).
Table 2 represents loans by segment and class of financing receivable and the weighted average maturity for those loans calculated using contractual maturity dates.

Table 2: Total Loans Outstanding by Portfolio Segment and Class of Financing Receivable and Weighted Average Contractual Maturity
 
Loans outstanding
 
 
Weighted average maturity in years
(in thousands)
Jun 30, 2016

 
Dec 31, 2015

 
Jun 30, 2016
 
Dec 31, 2015
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
36,424

 
46,712

 
0.6
 
0.8
Secured by real estate
2,467,673

 
2,871,021

 
3.0
 
3.1
Total commercial
2,504,097

 
2,917,733

 
2.9
 
3.0
Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
10,288,415

 
8,950,429

 
23.8
 
23.0
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
1,235,688

 
1,388,018

 
16.0
 
16.2
Total consumer
11,524,103

 
10,338,447

 
22.9
 
22.1
Total loans
$
14,028,200

 
13,256,180

 
19.4
 
17.9
The discussion that follows provides analysis of the risk elements of our various loan portfolios and our credit risk management and measurement practices. See Note 2 (Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report for more analysis and credit metric information.
In order to maintain our REIT status, the composition of our loan portfolio is highly concentrated in real estate.
 
We continually evaluate our credit policies and modify as necessary. Measuring and monitoring our credit risk is an ongoing process that tracks delinquencies, collateral values, FICO scores, economic trends by geographic areas, loan-level risk grading for certain portfolios (typically commercial) and other indications of credit risk. Our credit risk monitoring process is designed to enable early identification of developing risk and to support our determination of an appropriate allowance for credit losses.





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LOAN PORTFOLIO BY GEOGRAPHY Table 3 is a summary of the geographical distribution of our loan portfolio for the top five states by loans outstanding.


Table 3: Loan Portfolio by Geography
 
June 30, 2016
 
(in thousands)
Commercial

 
Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage

 
Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage

 
Total

 
% of
total
loans

California
$
907,739

 
1,116,485

 
14,397

 
2,038,621

 
15
%
Florida
212,763

 
694,053

 
163,632

 
1,070,448

 
8

New Jersey
140,490

 
663,104

 
255,286

 
1,058,880

 
8

New York
12,547

 
894,187

 
72,478

 
979,212

 
7

Virginia
65,981

 
756,100

 
124,947

 
947,028

 
7

All other states
1,164,577

 
6,164,486

 
604,948

 
7,934,011

 
55

Total loans
$
2,504,097

 
10,288,415

 
1,235,688

 
14,028,200

 
100
%

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LOANS (C&I) C&I loans were less than 1 percent of total loans at June 30, 2016. We believe the C&I loan portfolio is appropriately underwritten. Our credit risk management process for this portfolio focuses on a customer's ability to repay the loan through their cash flows. Substantially all of the loans in our C&I portfolio are unsecured
 
at June 30, 2016, with the remainder secured by short-term assets, such as accounts receivable, inventory and securities, as well as long-lived assets, such as equipment and other business assets. Generally, the collateral securing this portfolio represents a secondary source of repayment.
 




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COMMERCIAL SECURED BY REAL ESTATE (CSRE) The CSRE portfolio consists of both mortgage loans and construction loans, where loans are secured by real estate. Table 4 summarizes CSRE loans by state and property type. To identify and manage newly emerging problem CSRE loans, we employ a high level of monitoring and regular customer interaction to understand and manage the risks associated with these loans,
 
including regular loan reviews and appraisal updates. We consider the creditworthiness of the customers and collateral valuations when selecting CSRE loans for acquisition. In future periods, we expect to consider acquisitions of CSRE loans in addition to other REIT qualifying assets such as real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans. 


Table 4: CSRE Loans by State and Property Type
 
June 30, 2016
 
(in thousands)
Total
CSRE loans

 
% of
total
CSRE loans

By state:
 
 
 
California
$
907,739

 
37
%
Florida
199,562

 
8

Arizona
127,375

 
5

Washington
125,623

 
5

New Jersey
122,915

 
5

All other states
984,459

 
40

Total loans
$
2,467,673

 
100
%
By property type:
 
 
 
Office buildings
$
711,696

 
29
%
Warehouses
449,280

 
18

Shopping centers
436,563

 
18

Retail establishments (restaurants, stores)
338,696

 
14

5+ multifamily residences
280,900

 
11

Manufacturing plants
66,175

 
2

Motels/hotels
46,560

 
2

Research and development
39,112

 
2

Real estate collateral pool - multifamily
28,513

 
1

Institutional
18,800

 
1

Other
51,378

 
2

Total loans
$
2,467,673

 
100
%


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REAL ESTATE 1-4 FAMILY MORTGAGE LOANS The concentrations of real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans by state and the related combined loan-to-value (CLTV) ratio are presented in Table 5. CLTV means the ratio of the total loan balance of first and junior mortgages (including unused line amounts for credit line products) to property collateral value. Our underwriting and periodic review of loans secured by residential real estate collateral includes appraisals or estimates from automated valuation models (AVMs) to support property values. We also monitor changes in real estate values and underlying economic or market conditions for all geographic areas of our real estate 1-4 family mortgage portfolio as part of our credit risk management process. Additional information about AVMs and our policy for their use can be found in Note 2 (Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report and the "Risk Management - Credit Risk
 
Management - Real Estate 1-4 Family Mortgage Loans" section in our 2015 Form 10-K.
We continue to modify real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans to assist homeowners and other borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. For more information on our participation in the U.S. Treasury's Making Home Affordable (MHA) programs, see the "Risk Management - Credit Risk Management - Real Estate 1-4 Family Mortgage Loans" section in our 2015 Form 10-K.
The credit performance associated with our real estate 1-4 family mortgage portfolio continued to improve in second quarter 2016, as measured through net charge-offs and nonaccrual loans. Improvement in the credit performance was driven by an improving housing environment.


Table 5: Real Estate 1-4 Family Mortgage Loans CLTV by State
 
June 30, 2016
 
(in thousands)
Real estate
1-4 family
mortgage

 
Current
CLTV
ratio (1)

California
$
1,130,882

 
40
%
New York
966,665

 
63

New Jersey
918,390

 
66

Pennsylvania
894,813

 
63

Virginia
881,047

 
64

All other states
6,732,306

 
62

Total loans
$
11,524,103

 
60
%
(1)
Collateral values are generally determined using AVMs and are updated quarterly. AVMs are computer-based tools used to estimate market values of homes based on processing large volumes of market data including market comparables and price trends for local market areas.

REAL ESTATE 1-4 FAMILY FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS Net charge-offs (annualized) as a percentage of average loans improved to 0.16% in both second quarter and first half of 2016, compared with 0.18% and 0.20%, respectively, for the same periods a year ago. Nonaccrual loans were $182.8 million at
 
June 30, 2016, compared with $201.5 million at December 31, 2015.
Table 6 summarizes delinquency and loss rates by state for our real estate 1-4 family first mortgage portfolio.

Table 6: Real Estate 1-4 Family First Mortgage Portfolio Performance
 
Outstanding balance
 
 
% of loans
30 days
or more past due
 
Loss rate (annualized) quarter ended
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015
 
Jun 30,
2016
 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015
 
Sep 30,
2015
 
Jun 30,
2015
California
$
1,116,713

 
616,333

 
0.35
%
 
1.09
 
 
(0.04
)
 
 
 
New York
894,354

 
718,933

 
1.61

 
2.04
 
0.03
 
0.02

 
0.08
 
0.07
 
0.08
Virginia
755,353

 
638,886

 
1.25

 
2.30
 
0.05
 
0.12

 
0.08
 
0.04
 
0.11
Pennsylvania
700,825

 
690,624

 
4.12

 
4.42
 
0.28
 
0.32

 
0.43
 
0.65
 
0.50
Florida
692,017

 
680,362

 
2.44

 
2.68
 
0.12
 
0.15

 
0.12
 
0.56
 
0.68
Other
6,115,047

 
5,588,177

 
1.51

 
1.93
 
0.21
 
0.17

 
0.13
 
0.28
 
0.09
Total
10,274,309

 
8,933,315

 
1.62
%
 
2.16
 
0.16
 
0.15

 
0.14
 
0.25
 
0.18
PCI
14,106

 
17,114

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total first mortgages
$
10,288,415

 
8,950,429

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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REAL ESTATE 1-4 FAMILY JUNIOR LIEN MORTGAGE LOANS Our junior lien portfolio includes real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage loans secured by real estate. Predominantly all of our junior lien loans are amortizing payment loans with fixed interest rates and repayment periods between 5 to 30 years. Junior lien loans with balloon payments at the end of the repayment term represent less than 1% of our junior lien loans. We frequently monitor the credit performance of our junior lien mortgage portfolio for trends and factors that influence the frequency and severity of loss. Net charge-offs (annualized) as a
 
percentage of average loans improved to 0.66% and 0.81% in second quarter 2016 and first half of 2016, respectively, compared with 0.90% and 1.14%, respectively, for the same periods a year ago. Nonaccrual loans were $55.9 million at June 30, 2016, compared with $64.7 million at December 31, 2015.
Table 7 summarizes delinquency and loss rates by state for our junior lien portfolio, which reflected the largest portion of our credit losses.

Table 7: Real Estate 1-4 Family Junior Lien Portfolio Performance
 
Outstanding balance
 
 
% of loans
30 days
or more past due

 
Loss rate (annualized) quarter ended
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015
 
Jun 30,
2016
 
Mar 31,
2016
 
Dec 31,
2015
 
Sep 30,
2015
 
Jun 30,
2015
New Jersey
$
255,015

 
281,657

 
4.42
%
 
5.38
 
1.27
 
0.84
 
0.81
 
1.73
 
0.82
Pennsylvania
190,717

 
212,776

 
4.56

 
5.57
 
0.86
 
0.64
 
0.21
 
1.32
 
1.02
Florida
163,603

 
185,249

 
2.94

 
3.16
 
0.52
 
1.00
 
0.78
 
0.41
 
1.10
Virginia
124,490

 
141,687

 
3.62

 
4.29
 
0.91
 
1.55
 
1.02
 
0.83
 
1.04
Georgia
93,011

 
106,239

 
1.88

 
3.27
 
0.26
 
0.38
 
2.75
 
0.54
 
1.28
Other
406,938

 
457,178

 
4.97

 
4.71
 
0.26
 
1.08
 
1.06
 
0.57
 
0.69
Total
1,233,774

 
1,384,786

 
4.16
%
 
4.62
 
0.66
 
0.95
 
0.97
 
0.92
 
0.90
PCI
1,914

 
3,232

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total junior lien mortgages
$
1,235,688

 
1,388,018

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

NONPERFORMING ASSETS (NONACCRUAL LOANS AND FORECLOSED ASSETS) Table 8 summarizes nonperforming assets (NPAs) for each of the last five quarters. We generally place loans on nonaccrual status when:
the full and timely collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain (generally based on an assessment of the borrower's financial condition and the adequacy of collateral, if any);
they are 90 days (120 days with respect to real estate 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgages) past due for interest
 
or principal, unless both well-secured and in the process of collection;
part of the principal balance has been charged off;
for junior lien mortgages, we have evidence that the related first lien mortgage may be 120 days past due or in the process of foreclosure regardless of the junior lien delinquency status; or
consumer loans are discharged in bankruptcy, regardless of their delinquency status. 

Table 8: Nonperforming Assets (Nonaccrual Loans and Foreclosed Assets)
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

 
Sep 30,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2015

Nonaccrual loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

Secured by real estate
2,783

 
3,733

 
1,706

 
9,164

 
10,404

Total commercial
2,783


3,733


1,706


9,164


10,404

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
182,814

 
196,967

 
201,531

 
206,821

 
224,674

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
55,874

 
62,316

 
64,718

 
69,656

 
72,975

Total consumer
238,688


259,283


266,249


276,477


297,649

Total nonaccrual loans (1)
241,471


263,016


267,955


285,641


308,053

Foreclosed assets
3,753

 
3,854

 
1,996

 
1,156

 
2,632

Total nonperforming assets
$
245,224


266,870


269,951


286,797


310,685

As a percentage of total loans
1.75
%
 
2.14

 
2.04

 
2.18

 
2.37

(1)
Excludes PCI loans because they continue to earn interest income from accretable yield, independent of performance in accordance with their contractual terms.

Total NPAs were $245.2 million (1.75% of total loans) at June 30, 2016, and included $241.5 million of nonaccrual loans. Total NPAs were $270.0 million (2.04% of total loans) at
 
December 31, 2015, and included $268.0 million of nonaccrual loans. The decrease in second quarter 2016 was due in part to


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improving economic conditions and the Bank's proactive credit risk management activities.
Typically, changes to nonaccrual loans period-over-period represent inflows for loans that are placed on nonaccrual status in accordance with our policy, offset by reductions for loans that are paid down, charged off while on nonaccrual status, or sold,
 
transferred to foreclosed properties, or are no longer classified as nonaccrual as a result of continued performance and an improvement in the borrower’s financial condition and loan repayment capabilities. Table 9 provides an analysis of the changes in nonaccrual loans.

Table 9: Analysis of Changes in Nonaccrual Loans
 
Quarter ended
 
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

 
Sep 30,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
3,733

 
1,706

 
9,164

 
10,404

 
3,663

Inflows
48

 
2,253

 
954

 
141

 
8,807

Outflows
(998
)
 
(226
)
 
(8,412
)
 
(1,381
)
 
(2,066
)
 Balance, end of period
2,783


3,733


1,706


9,164


10,404

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
259,283

 
266,249

 
276,477

 
297,649

 
309,218

Inflows
34,964

 
38,049

 
38,736

 
33,731

 
42,670

Outflows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Returned to accruing
(24,507
)
 
(16,798
)
 
(21,503
)
 
(24,834
)
 
(24,635
)
Foreclosures
(5,212
)
 
(3,177
)
 
(3,403
)
 
(1,418
)
 
(3,490
)
Charge-offs
(9,696
)
 
(8,179
)
 
(8,340
)
 
(11,245
)
 
(9,197
)
Payment, sales and other
(16,144
)
 
(16,861
)
 
(15,718
)
 
(17,406
)
 
(16,917
)
Total outflows
(55,559
)

(45,015
)

(48,964
)

(54,903
)

(54,239
)
 Balance, end of period
238,688


259,283


266,249


276,477


297,649

Total nonaccrual loans
$
241,471


263,016


267,955


285,641


308,053





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TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS (TDRs) The recorded investment of loans modified in TDRs is provided in Table 10. The allowance for loan losses for TDRs was $72.4 million and $74.5 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. See Note 2 (Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report for more information. Those loans discharged in bankruptcy and reported as TDRs have been written down to net realizable collateral value.
In those situations where principal is forgiven, the entire amount of such principal forgiveness is immediately charged off to the extent not done so prior to the modification. We sometimes delay the timing on the repayment of a portion of principal (principal forbearance) and charge off the amount of forbearance if that amount is not considered fully collectible.
 
For more information on our nonaccrual policies when a restructuring is involved, see the "Risk Management - Credit Risk Management - Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) section of our 2015 Form 10-K.
Table 11 provides an analysis of the changes in TDRs. Loans modified more than once are reported as TDR inflows only in the period they are first modified. Other than resolutions such as foreclosures, we may remove loans from TDR classification, but only if they have been refinanced or restructured at market terms and qualify as a new loan.

Table 10: Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs)
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

 
Sep 30,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

Real estate mortgage
3,443

 
4,395

 
2,534

 
3,870

 
4,073

Total commercial TDRs
3,443

 
4,395

 
2,534

 
3,870

 
4,073

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
358,337

 
366,492

 
371,605

 
377,080

 
380,573

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
107,280

 
109,306

 
112,597

 
114,491

 
116,203

Trial modifications
12,217

 
14,693

 
15,663

 
14,257

 
15,488

Total consumer TDRs
477,834

 
490,491

 
499,865

 
505,828

 
512,264

Total TDRs
$
481,277

 
494,886

 
502,399

 
509,698

 
516,337

 TDRs on nonaccrual status
$
150,789

 
159,021

 
159,998

 
162,115

 
165,248

 TDRs on accrual status
330,488

 
335,865

 
342,401

 
347,583

 
351,089

Total TDRs
$
481,277

 
494,886

 
502,399

 
509,698

 
516,337

Table 11: Analysis of Changes in TDRs
 
Quarter ended
 
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

 
Sep 30,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
4,395

 
2,534

 
3,870

 
4,073

 
4,742

Inflows (1)

 
1,885

 

 

 

Outflows (2)
(952
)
 
(24
)
 
(1,336
)
 
(203
)
 
(669
)
Balance, end of period
3,443

 
4,395

 
2,534

 
3,870

 
4,073

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
490,491

 
499,865

 
505,828

 
512,264

 
517,838

Inflows (1)
10,060

 
10,876

 
9,989

 
12,631

 
12,920

Outflows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charge-offs
(1,959
)
 
(2,685
)
 
(3,003
)
 
(2,910
)
 
(2,864
)
Foreclosures
(2,339
)
 
(1,599
)
 
(1,284
)
 
(811
)
 
(1,833
)
Payments, sales and other (2)
(15,943
)
 
(14,995
)
 
(13,072
)
 
(14,115
)
 
(15,132
)
Net change in trial modifications (3)
(2,476
)
 
(971
)
 
1,407

 
(1,231
)
 
1,335

Balance, end of period
477,834

 
490,491

 
499,865

 
505,828

 
512,264

Total TDRs
$
481,277

 
494,886

 
502,399

 
509,698

 
516,337

(1)
Inflows include loans that both modify and resolve within the period as well as advances on loans that modified in a prior period.
(2)
Other outflows include normal amortization/accretion of loan basis adjustments. No loans were removed from TDR classification in the quarters ended June 30 and March 31, 2016, and December 31, September 30, and June 30, 2015, as a result of being refinanced or restructured at market terms and qualifying as new loans.
(3)
Net change in trial modifications includes: inflows of new TDRs entering the trial payment period, net of outflows for modifications that either (i) successfully perform and enter into a permanent modification, or (ii) did not successfully perform according to the terms of the trial period plan and are subsequently charged-off, foreclosed upon or otherwise resolved. Our experience is that substantially all of the mortgages that enter a trial payment period program are successful in completing the program requirements.


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LOANS 90 DAYS OR MORE PAST DUE AND STILL ACCRUING Certain loans 90 days or more past due as to interest or principal are still accruing, because they are (1) well-secured and in the process of collection or (2) real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans exempt under regulatory rules from being classified as nonaccrual until later delinquency, usually 120 days past due.
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing at June 30, 2016 were down $5.3 million from December 31, 2015,
 
due to payoffs, modifications and other loss mitigation activities, and credit stabilization.
Table 12 reflects non-PCI loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing.

Table 12: Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing (1)
(in thousands)
Jun 30, 2016

 
Mar 31, 2016

 
Dec 31, 2015

 
Sep 30, 2015

 
Jun 30, 2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

Secured by real estate

 

 
2,252

 

 

Total commercial




2,252





Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
5,476

 
5,001

 
8,365

 
6,139

 
5,395

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
2,293

 
2,056

 
2,462

 
3,119

 
3,716

Total consumer
7,769


7,057


10,827


9,258


9,111

Total
$
7,769


7,057


13,079


9,258


9,111

(1)
PCI loans of $2.4 million, $3.1 million, $4.4 million, $4.6 million and $4.0 million at June 30 and March 31, 2016 and December 31, September 30 and June 30, 2015, respectively, are excluded from this disclosure even though they are 90 days or more contractually past due. These PCI loans are considered to be accruing because they continue to earn interest from accretable yield, independent of performance in accordance with their contractual terms.

NET CHARGE-OFFS Table 13 presents net charge-offs for second quarter 2016 and the previous four quarters. Net charge-offs in second quarter 2016 were $5.7 million (0.18% of average
 

total loans outstanding) compared with $7.2 million (0.23% of average total loans outstanding) in second quarter 2015. Substantially all net losses were in consumer real estate.

Table 13: Net Charge-offs
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter ended
 
 
Jun 30, 2016
 
 
Mar 31, 2016
 
 
Dec 31, 2015
 
 
Sep 30, 2015
 
 
Jun 30, 2015
 
($ in thousands)
Net loan
charge-
offs

 
% of
avg.
loans (1)

 
Net loan
charge-
offs

 
% of
avg.
loans (1)

 
Net loan
charge-
offs

 
% of
avg.
loans (1)

 
Net loan
charge-
offs

 
% of
avg.
loans (1)

 
Net loan
charge-
offs

 
% of
avg.
loans (1)

Total commercial
$
(1
)
 
%
 
$
(18
)
 
%
 
$
(467
)
 
(0.07
)%
 
$
(178
)
 
(0.03
)%
 
$
63

 
0.01
%
Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
3,630

 
0.16

 
3,281

 
0.15

 
3,030

 
0.14

 
5,556

 
0.25

 
3,474

 
0.18

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
2,097

 
0.66

 
3,170

 
0.94

 
3,486

 
0.97

 
3,503

 
0.92

 
3,615

 
0.90

Total consumer
5,727

 
0.22

 
6,451

 
0.26

 
6,516

 
0.25

 
9,059

 
0.35

 
7,089

 
0.30

Total
$
5,726

 
0.18
%
 
$
6,433

 
0.20
%
 
$
6,049

 
0.18
 %
 
$
8,881

 
0.27
 %
 
$
7,152

 
0.23
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Quarterly net charge-offs (net recoveries) as a percentage of average loans are annualized.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES The allowance for credit losses, which consists of the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded credit commitments, is management’s estimate of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio and unfunded credit commitments at the balance sheet date. The detail of the changes in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment (including charge-offs and recoveries by loan class) is in Note 2 (Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.
We apply a disciplined process and methodology to establish our allowance for credit losses each quarter. This process takes into consideration many factors, including historical and forecasted loss trends, loan-level credit quality ratings and loan grade-specific characteristics. The process involves subjective and complex judgments. In addition, we
 

review a variety of credit metrics and trends. These credit metrics and trends, however, do not solely determine the amount of the allowance as we use several analytical tools.
The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total nonaccrual loans may fluctuate significantly from period to period due to such factors as the mix of loan types in the portfolio, borrower credit strength and the value and marketability of collateral. Substantially all of our nonaccrual loans were real estate 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgage loans at June 30, 2016.
The allowance for loan losses decreased $3.5 million to $117.4 million at June 30, 2016, from $120.9 million at December 31, 2015, due to recognition of interest income on certain impaired loans in addition to decreasing commercial loan balances and continued performance improvement in residential real estate, partially offset by consumer loan


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growth through acquisition. Second quarter 2016 provision for credit losses was $5.9 million compared with a reversal of provision for credit losses of $4.2 million for the same period a year ago. We did not have a release from our allowance for credit losses in second quarter 2016. In second quarter 2015 we released $11.4 million from the allowance. The higher level of provision reflected moderation in the rate of delinquency improvement. For the first half of 2016, the provision for credit losses was $11.4 million compared with a reversal of provision for credit losses of $891 thousand a year ago. The higher level of provision in the first half of 2016 reflected a lower level of allowance release as delinquency improvement moderated compared with a year ago.
We believe the allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2016 was appropriate to cover credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, including unfunded credit commitments, at that date. The allowance for credit losses is subject to change and reflects existing factors as of the date of determination,
 
including economic or market conditions and ongoing internal and external examination processes. Due to the sensitivity of the allowance for credit losses to changes in the economic and business environment, it is possible that we will incur incremental credit losses not anticipated as of the balance sheet date. Future allowance levels will be based on a variety of factors, including loan portfolio composition, size and performance, and the general economic environment, including housing market conditions. Our process for determining the allowance for credit losses is discussed in the “Critical Accounting Policy” section and Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report and in our 2015 Form 10-K.
Table 14 presents an analysis of the allowance for credit losses.
 

Table 14: Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL)
 
Quarter ended
 
 
Jun 30, 2016
 
 
Mar 31, 2016
 
 
Dec 31, 2015
 
 
Sep 30, 2015
 
 
Jun 30, 2015
 
(in thousands)
ACL

 
Loans as % of total loans

 
ACL

 
Loans as % of total loans

 
ACL

 
Loans as % of total loans

 
ACL

 
Loans as % of total loans

 
ACL

 
Loans as % of total loans

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
642

 
%
 
$
639

 
%
 
$
669

 
%
 
$
813

 
%
 
$
825

 
%
Secured by real estate
14,366

 
18

 
17,138

 
21

 
17,007

 
22

 
17,880

 
20

 
17,981

 
22

Total commercial
15,008

 
18

 
17,777

 
21

 
17,676

 
22

 
18,693

 
20

 
18,806

 
22

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
56,648

 
73

 
56,160

 
68

 
56,689

 
68

 
60,582

 
68

 
81,166

 
66

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
46,374

 
9

 
45,516

 
11

 
47,173

 
10

 
52,194

 
12

 
64,522

 
12

Total consumer
103,022

 
82

 
101,676

 
79

 
103,862

 
78

 
112,776

 
80

 
145,688

 
78

Total
$
118,030

 
100
%
 
$
119,453

 
100
%
 
$
121,538

 
100
%
 
$
131,469

 
100
%
 
$
164,494

 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter ended
 
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Mar 31,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

 
Sep 30,
2015

 
Jun 30,
2015

Components:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
117,422

 
118,773

 
120,866

 
130,839

 
163,881

Allowance for unfunded credit commitments
608

 
680

 
672

 
630

 
613

Allowance for credit losses
$
118,030

 
119,453

 
121,538

 
131,469

 
164,494

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans
0.84
%
 
0.95

 
0.91

 
0.99

 
1.25

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of annualized net charge-offs
509.83

 
459.07

 
503.58

 
371.37

 
571.24

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans
0.84

 
0.96

 
0.92

 
1.00

 
1.25

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total nonaccrual loans
48.88

 
45.42

 
45.36

 
46.03

 
53.40


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Asset/Liability Management
Asset/liability management involves the evaluation, monitoring and management of interest rate risk, market risk and liquidity and funding.
INTEREST RATE RISK Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2016, 23% of our loans had variable interest rates. In a declining rate environment, we may experience a reduction in interest income on our loan portfolio and a corresponding decrease in funds available to be distributed to our shareholders. The reduction in interest income may result from downward adjustment of the indices upon which the interest rates on loans are based and from prepayments of loans with fixed interest rates, resulting in reinvestment of the proceeds in lower yielding assets. To manage interest rate risk, we monitor loan pay-down rates, portfolio composition, and the rate sensitivity of loans acquired. Our loan acquisition process attempts to balance desirable yields with the quality of loans acquired.
At June 30, 2016, approximately 77% of our loans had fixed interest rates. Such loans increase our interest rate risk. Our methods for evaluating interest rate risk include an analysis of interest-rate sensitivity “gap,” which is defined as the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within a given time period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate-sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate-sensitive assets. Our interest rate-sensitive liabilities are generally limited to our line of credit with the Bank.
During a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income. During a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income. Because different types of assets and liabilities with the same or similar maturities may react differently to changes in overall market rates or conditions, changes in interest rates may affect net interest income positively or negatively even if an institution is perfectly matched in each maturity category.
At June 30, 2016, 23% of our assets had variable interest rates, and could be expected to reprice with changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2016, our liabilities were 12% of our assets. This positive gap between our assets and liabilities indicates that an increase in interest rates would result in an increase in net interest income and a decrease in interest rates would result in a decrease in net interest income.

LIQUIDITY AND FUNDING The objective of effective liquidity management is to ensure that we can meet customer loan requests and other cash commitments efficiently under both normal operating conditions and under unpredictable circumstances of industry or market stress. To achieve this objective, Wells Fargo’s Corporate Asset/Liability Management Committee establishes and monitors liquidity guidelines that require sufficient asset-based liquidity to cover potential funding requirements and to avoid over-dependence on volatile, less reliable funding markets.
Proceeds received from pay-downs of loans are typically sufficient to fund existing lending commitments and loan acquisitions. Depending upon the timing of the loan acquisitions, we may draw on our $2.2 billion revolving line of credit we have with the Bank as a short-term liquidity source. At
 
June 30, 2016, there was $1.6 billion outstanding on our Bank line of credit. The rate of interest on the line of credit is equal to the average federal funds rate plus 12.5 basis points.
Our primary liquidity needs are to pay operating expenses, fund our lending commitments, acquire loans to replace existing loans that mature or repay, and pay dividends. The retained deficit included within our balance sheet results from cumulative distributions that have exceeded GAAP net income, predominantly due to the impact on REIT taxable income of purchase accounting adjustments attributable to the Company during the years 2009 through 2013, from the 2008 acquisition of Wachovia Corporation by Wells Fargo. The excess dividend distributions were funded by using cash provided by investing (generally principal payments received on our loans) and financing activities (generally draws on our Bank line of credit). As the remaining purchase accounting adjustments are not expected to cause a significant variance between GAAP net income and REIT taxable income in future years, operating expenses and dividends are expected to be funded through cash generated by operations or paid-in capital. Funding commitments and the acquisition of loans are intended to be funded with the proceeds obtained from repayment of principal balances by individual borrowers and our line of credit with the Bank. We acquired $2.3 billion of consumer loans from the Bank in second quarter 2016. If in future periods we do not reinvest loan pay-downs at sufficient levels, management may request our board of directors to consider a return of capital to the holders of our common stock. Annually, we expect to distribute an aggregate amount of outstanding capital stock dividends equal to approximately 100% of our REIT taxable income for federal tax purposes. Such distributions may exceed net income determined under GAAP.
To the extent that we determine that additional funding is necessary or advisable, we could issue additional common or preferred stock, subject to Board of Directors approval, raise funds through debt financings, or a combination of these methods. Retention of cash flows does not represent a significant source of funding because any cash flow retention must be consistent with the provisions of the Investment Company Act and the Code, which requires the distribution by a REIT of at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, excluding capital gains, and must take into account taxes that would be imposed on undistributed income.
The certificate of designation for the Series A preferred stock contains a covenant in which we agree not to incur indebtedness for borrowed money, including any guarantees of indebtedness (which does not include any pledges of our assets on behalf of the Bank or our other affiliates), without the consent of the holders of two-thirds of the Series A preferred stock, voting as a separate class, provided that, we may incur indebtedness in an aggregate amount not exceeding 20% of our stockholders’ equity.



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Critical Accounting Policy
 
Our significant accounting policies (see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2015 Form 10-K) are fundamental to understanding our results of operations and financial condition because they require that we use estimates and assumptions that may affect the value of our assets or liabilities and financial results. We have identified the accounting policy covering allowance for credit losses as critical because it requires management to make difficult,
 
subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.
Management and the audit committee of the board of directors have reviewed and approved this critical accounting policy. This policy is described in the "Critical Accounting Policy" section in our 2015 Form 10-K.


Current Accounting Developments

Table 15 provides accounting pronouncements applicable to us that have been issued by the FASB but are not yet effective.
 


Table 15: Current Accounting Developments - Issued Standards
Standard
Description
Effective date and financial statement impact
Accounting Standards Update (ASU or Update) 2016-13 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
The Update changes the accounting for credit losses on loans by requiring an expected credit loss model rather than the current incurred loss model to determine the allowance for credit losses. The expected credit loss model estimates losses for the estimated life of the financial asset.
The guidance is effective for us in first quarter 2020 with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption. Early adoption is permitted beginning in first quarter 2019. We are evaluating the impact the Update will have on our financial statements.
ASU 2016-01 - Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
The Update amends the accounting, presentation, and disclosure of certain financial instruments, including financial instruments measured at amortized cost.
The Update is effective for us in first quarter 2018 and should be applied with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the adoption period. Early adoption is prohibited for the amendments applicable to us. We are evaluating the impact of the Update on our financial statements.
ASU 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts With Customers (Topic 606) and subsequent related Updates
The Update modifies the guidance companies use to recognize revenue from contracts with customers for transfers of goods or services and transfers of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. The guidance also requires new qualitative and quantitative disclosures, including information about contract balances and performance obligations.
In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date), which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to first quarter 2018. Early adoption is permitted in first quarter 2017. Predominantly all of our revenue is from net interest income on financial assets and liabilities, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of the update. We continue to evaluate the impact of the Update to our noninterest income and on our presentation and disclosures. We expect to adopt the update in first quarter 2018 with a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings.








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Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “target”, “projects,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “can” and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make about: future results of WFREIC; expectations for consumer and commercial credit performance and the appropriateness of our allowance for credit losses; our expectations regarding net interest income; expectations regarding loan acquisitions and pay-downs; future capital expenditures; future dividends and other capital distributions; the expected outcome and impact of legal, regulatory and legislative developments, as well as our expectations regarding compliance therewith; the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings; and our plans, objectives and strategies.
Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead represent our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. We caution, therefore, against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the following, without limitation:
economic conditions that affect the general economy, housing prices, the job market, consumer confidence and spending habits, including our borrowers’ prepayment and repayment of our loans;
the effect of the current low interest rate environment or changes in interest rates on our net interest income;
the level and volatility of the capital markets, interest rates, currency values and other market indices that affect the value of our assets and liabilities;
the effect of political conditions and geopolitical events;
losses relating to natural disasters, including, with respect to our loan portfolio, damage or loss to the collateral underlying loans in our portfolio or the unavailability of
 
adequate insurance coverage or government assistance for borrowers;
adverse developments in the availability of desirable investment opportunities, whether they are due to competition, regulation or otherwise;
the extent of loan modification efforts, as well as the effects of regulatory requirements or guidance regarding loan modifications;
the availability and cost of both credit and capital;
investor sentiment and confidence in the financial markets;
our reputation and the reputation of Wells Fargo and the Bank;
financial services reform and the impact of other current, pending and future legislation, regulation and legal actions applicable to us, the Bank or Wells Fargo, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and related regulations, and the final definition of qualified mortgage issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau;
changes in accounting standards, rules and interpretations;
various monetary and fiscal policies and regulations of the U.S. and foreign governments;
a failure in or breach of our, the Bank’s or Wells Fargo’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third party vendors and other security providers, including as a result of cyber attacks; and
the other factors described in “Risk Factors” in the 2015 Form 10-K.

In addition to the above factors, we also caution that our allowance for credit losses currently may not be appropriate to cover future credit losses, especially if housing prices decline, unemployment worsens, or general economic conditions deteriorate. Increases in loan charge-offs or in the allowance for credit losses and related provision expense could materially adversely affect our financial results and condition.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this Report speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.


Risk Factors
 
An investment in Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation involves risk, including the possibility that the value of the investment could fall substantially and that dividends or other distributions on the investment could be reduced or eliminated. For a discussion of risk factors that could adversely affect our financial results and condition and the value of, and return on, an investment in WFREIC, refer to the “Risk Factors” section in our 2015 Form
10-K.


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Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company's management evaluated the effectiveness, as of June 30, 2016, of our disclosure controls and procedures. The Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer participated in the evaluation. Based on this evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2016.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Company’s Board, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and includes those policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the Company;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. No change occurred during second quarter 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



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Financial Statements
Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of Income (Unaudited)
 
Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2016

 
2015

 
2016

 
2015

Interest income
$
166,183

 
168,854

 
329,674

 
334,845

Interest expense
153

 
31

 
757

 
267

Net interest income
166,030

 
168,823

 
328,917

 
334,578

Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses
5,903

 
(4,201
)
 
11,431

 
(891
)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
160,127

 
173,024

 
317,486

 
335,469

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pledge fees
4,022

 
318

 
7,742

 
318

Other fees
116

 
133

 
228

 
278

Total noninterest income
4,138

 
451

 
7,970

 
596

Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan servicing costs
8,815

 
8,713

 
17,546

 
17,542

Management fees
3,491

 
2,749

 
7,402

 
5,457

Foreclosed assets
3,215

 
2,810

 
6,453

 
4,904

Other
16

 
303

 
298

 
550

Total noninterest expense
15,537

 
14,575

 
31,699

 
28,453

Net income
148,728

 
158,900

 
293,757

 
307,612

Comprehensive income
148,728

 
158,900

 
293,757

 
307,612

Dividends on preferred stock
4,397

 
4,397

 
8,794

 
8,794

Net income applicable to common stock
$
144,331

 
154,503

 
284,963

 
298,818

Per common share information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
$
11.19

 
11.98

 
22.09

 
23.16

Diluted earnings per common share
11.19

 
11.98

 
22.09

 
23.16

Dividends declared per common share
10.85

 
10.85

 
21.70

 
21.70

Average common shares outstanding
12,900

 
12,900

 
12,900

 
12,900

Diluted average common shares outstanding
12,900

 
12,900

 
12,900

 
12,900

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation
Balance Sheet
(in thousands, except shares)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

Assets
(Unaudited)

 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$

 

Loans, net of unearned income
14,028,200

 
13,256,180

Allowance for loan losses
(117,422
)
 
(120,866
)
Net loans
13,910,778

 
13,135,314

Accounts receivable - affiliates, net
96,096

 
70,982

Other assets
43,009

 
38,572

Total assets
$
14,049,883

 
13,244,868

Liabilities
 
 
 
Line of credit with Bank
$
1,628,803

 
828,149

Other liabilities
3,210

 
3,812

Total liabilities
1,632,013

 
831,961

Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock
110

 
110

Common stock – $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 12,900,000 shares
129

 
129

Additional paid-in capital
12,550,822

 
12,550,822

Retained earnings (deficit)
(133,191
)
 
(138,154
)
Total stockholders’ equity
12,417,870

 
12,412,907

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
14,049,883

 
13,244,868

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation
Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Preferred
stock

 
Common
stock

 
Additional
paid-in
capital

 
Retained
earnings
(deficit)

 
Total
stockholders’
equity

Balance, December 31, 2014
$
110


129

 
12,550,822

 
(194,544
)
 
12,356,517

Net income

 

 

 
307,612

 
307,612

Cash dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Series A preferred stock at $0.80 per share

 

 

 
(8,766
)
 
(8,766
)
Series B preferred stock at $42.50 per share

 

 

 
(28
)
 
(28
)
Common stock at $21.70 per share

 

 

 
(280,000
)
 
(280,000
)
Balance, June 30, 2015
$
110


129


12,550,822


(175,726
)

12,375,335

Balance, December 31, 2015
$
110

 
129

 
12,550,822

 
(138,154
)
 
12,412,907

Net income

 

 

 
293,757

 
293,757

Cash dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Series A preferred stock at $0.80 per share

 

 

 
(8,766
)
 
(8,766
)
Series B preferred stock at $42.50 per share

 

 

 
(28
)
 
(28
)
Common stock at $21.70 per share

 

 

 
(280,000
)
 
(280,000
)
Balance, June 30, 2016
$
110


129


12,550,822


(133,191
)

12,417,870

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
(in thousands)
2016

 
2015

Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
293,757

 
307,612

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Accretion and amortization of adjustments on loans
(37,844
)
 
(41,978
)
Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses
11,431

 
(891
)
Other operating activities, net
(5,350
)
 
(11,842
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
261,994

 
252,901

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in cash realized from
 
 
 
Loans:
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(2,313,927
)
 
(1,700,667
)
Proceeds from payments and sales
1,540,073

 
1,528,075

 Net cash used by investing activities
(773,854
)
 
(172,592
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in cash realized from
 
 
 
Draws on line of credit with Bank
1,774,496

 
707,205

Repayments of line of credit with Bank
(973,842
)
 
(497,698
)
Cash dividends paid
(288,794
)
 
(289,816
)
 Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
511,860

 
(80,309
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$

 

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
 
 
 
Change in noncash items:
 
 
 
Transfers from loans to foreclosed assets
$
8,519

 
6,135

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation (the Company, we, our or us) is a direct subsidiary of Wachovia Preferred Funding Corp. (WPFC) and an indirect subsidiary of both Wells Fargo & Company (Wells Fargo) and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the Bank). The Company, a Delaware corporation, has operated as a real estate investment trust (REIT) since its formation in 1996.
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For discussion of our significant accounting policies, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (2015 Form 10-K). There were no material changes to these policies in the first half of 2016. The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates based on assumptions about future economic and market conditions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and income and expenses during the reporting period and the related disclosures. Although our estimates contemplate current conditions and how we expect them to change in the future, it is reasonably possible that actual future conditions could be worse than anticipated in those estimates, which could materially affect our results of operations and financial condition. Management has made significant estimates related to the allowance for credit losses (Note 2 (Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses)). Actual results could differ from those estimates.
These unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed in this Form 10-Q. The results of operations in the interim financial statements do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for the full year. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with our 2015 Form 10-K.

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2016
In first quarter 2016, we adopted the following new accounting guidance:
Accounting Standards Update (ASU or Update) 2015-01,
Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items.

ASU 2015-01 removes the concept of extraordinary items from
GAAP and eliminates the requirement for extraordinary items to
be separately presented in the statement of income. We adopted the Update in first quarter 2016 with prospective application. The Update did not impact our financial statements.

Subsequent Events
We have evaluated the effects of subsequent events that have occurred subsequent to June 30, 2016. There were no subsequent events requiring adjustment to the financial statements or disclosure in the Notes to Financial Statements.




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Note 2: Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company acquires loans originated or purchased by the Bank. In order to maintain our status as a REIT, the composition of the loans is highly concentrated in real estate. A significant portion of our loans are concentrated in California, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. These markets include approximately 45% of our total loan balance at June 30, 2016.
 
The following table presents total loans outstanding by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable. Outstanding balances include a total net reduction of $260.1 million and $301.3 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, for unamortized discounts and premiums.

(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
36,424

 
46,712

Secured by real estate
2,467,673

 
2,871,021

Total commercial
2,504,097

 
2,917,733

Consumer:
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
10,288,415

 
8,950,429

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
1,235,688

 
1,388,018

Total consumer
11,524,103

 
10,338,447

Total loans
$
14,028,200

 
13,256,180

 
The following table summarizes the proceeds paid or received from the Bank for acquisitions and sales of loans, respectively.

 
2016
 
 
2015
 
(in thousands)
Commercial

 
Consumer

 
Total

 
Commercial

 
Consumer

 
Total

Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan acquisitions
$

 
2,313,927

 
2,313,927

 

 
1,700,667

 
1,700,667

Loan sales
(128
)
 
(3,248
)
 
(3,376
)
 
(550
)
 
(3,546
)
 
(4,096
)
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan acquisitions
$

 
2,313,927

 
2,313,927

 

 
1,700,667

 
1,700,667

Loan sales
(128
)
 
(5,085
)
 
(5,213
)
 
(550
)
 
(5,984
)
 
(6,534
)
 
Commitments to Lend
The contract or notional amount of commercial loan commitments to extend credit was $342.4 million at June 30, 2016 and $399.5 million at December 31, 2015.

Pledged Loans
See Note 5 (Transactions With Related Parties) for additional details on our agreement with the Bank to pledge loans.





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Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table presents the allowance for credit losses, which consists of the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded credit commitments.

 
Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
(in thousands)
2016

 
2015

 
2016

 
2015

Balance, beginning of period
$
119,453

 
177,116

 
121,538

 
185,174

Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses
5,903

 
(4,201
)
 
11,431

 
(891
)
Interest income on certain impaired loans (1)
(1,600
)
 
(1,269
)
 
(2,780
)
 
(2,349
)
Loan charge-offs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

Secured by real estate
(8
)
 
(67
)
 
(10
)
 
(363
)
Total commercial
(8
)
 
(67
)
 
(10
)
 
(363
)
Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
(5,032
)
 
(4,896
)
 
(9,356
)
 
(10,353
)
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
(5,350
)
 
(7,068
)
 
(11,956
)
 
(15,645
)
Total consumer
(10,382
)
 
(11,964
)
 
(21,312
)
 
(25,998
)
Total loan charge-offs
(10,390
)
 
(12,031
)
 
(21,322
)
 
(26,361
)
Loan recoveries:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

Secured by real estate
9

 
4

 
29

 
9

Total commercial
9

 
4

 
29

 
9

  Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
1,402

 
1,422

 
2,445

 
2,588

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
3,253

 
3,453

 
6,689

 
6,324

Total consumer
4,655

 
4,875

 
9,134

 
8,912

Total loan recoveries
4,664

 
4,879

 
9,163

 
8,921

Net loan charge-offs
(5,726
)
 
(7,152
)
 
(12,159
)
 
(17,440
)
Balance, end of period
$
118,030

 
164,494

 
118,030

 
164,494

Components:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
117,422

 
163,881

 
117,422

 
163,881

Allowance for unfunded credit commitments
608

 
613

 
608

 
613

Allowance for credit losses
$
118,030

 
164,494

 
118,030

 
164,494

Net loan charge-offs (annualized) as a percentage of average total loans
0.18
%
 
0.23

 
0.19

 
0.28

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans
0.84

 
1.25

 
0.84

 
1.25

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans
0.84

 
1.25

 
0.84

 
1.25

(1)
Certain impaired loans with an allowance calculated by discounting expected cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate over the remaining life of the loan recognize reductions in allowance as interest income.

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The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses by our commercial and consumer portfolio segments.

 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
(in thousands)
 
Commercial

 
Consumer

 
Total

 
Commercial

 
Consumer

 
Total

Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
17,777

 
101,676

 
119,453

 
19,679

 
157,437

 
177,116

Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses
 
(2,770
)
 
8,673

 
5,903

 
(810
)
 
(3,391
)
 
(4,201
)
Interest income on certain impaired loans
 

 
(1,600
)
 
(1,600
)
 

 
(1,269
)
 
(1,269
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan charge-offs
 
(8
)
 
(10,382
)
 
(10,390
)
 
(67
)
 
(11,964
)
 
(12,031
)
Loan recoveries
 
9

 
4,655

 
4,664

 
4

 
4,875

 
4,879

Net loan charge-offs
 
1

 
(5,727
)
 
(5,726
)
 
(63
)
 
(7,089
)
 
(7,152
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
15,008

 
103,022

 
118,030

 
18,806

 
145,688

 
164,494

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
17,676

 
103,862

 
121,538

 
19,476

 
165,698

 
185,174

Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses
 
(2,687
)
 
14,118

 
11,431

 
(316
)
 
(575
)
 
(891
)
Interest income on certain impaired loans
 

 
(2,780
)
 
(2,780
)
 

 
(2,349
)
 
(2,349
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan charge-offs
 
(10
)
 
(21,312
)
 
(21,322
)
 
(363
)
 
(25,998
)
 
(26,361
)
Loan recoveries
 
29

 
9,134

 
9,163

 
9

 
8,912

 
8,921

Net loan charge-offs
 
19

 
(12,178
)
 
(12,159
)
 
(354
)
 
(17,086
)
 
(17,440
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
15,008

 
103,022

 
118,030

 
18,806

 
145,688

 
164,494

The following table disaggregates our allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in loans by impairment methodology.

 
Allowance for credit losses
 
 
Recorded investment in loans
 
(in thousands)
Commercial

 
Consumer

 
Total

 
Commercial

 
Consumer

 
Total

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collectively evaluated (1)
$
13,598

 
32,025

 
45,623

 
2,499,489

 
11,030,249

 
13,529,738

Individually evaluated (2)
1,410

 
70,997

 
72,407

 
3,443

 
477,834

 
481,277

Purchased credit-impaired (PCI) (3)

 

 

 
1,165

 
16,020

 
17,185

Total
$
15,008

 
103,022

 
118,030

 
2,504,097

 
11,524,103

 
14,028,200

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collectively evaluated (1)
$
16,893

 
30,187

 
47,080

 
2,913,168

 
9,818,236

 
12,731,404

Individually evaluated (2)
783

 
73,675

 
74,458

 
3,378

 
499,865

 
503,243

PCI (3)

 

 

 
1,187

 
20,346

 
21,533

Total
$
17,676

 
103,862

 
121,538

 
2,917,733

 
10,338,447

 
13,256,180

(1)
Represents loans collectively evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 450-20, Loss Contingencies (formerly FAS 5), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for unimpaired loans.
(2)
Represents loans individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10, Receivables (formerly FAS 114), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for impaired loans.
(3)
Represents the allowance and related loan carrying value determined in accordance with ASC 310-30, Receivables - Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (formerly SOP 03-3) and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for PCI loans.



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Credit Quality
We monitor credit quality by evaluating various attributes and utilize such information in our evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses. The following sections provide the credit quality indicators we most closely monitor. The credit quality indicators are generally based on information as of our financial statement date, with the exception of updated Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) scores and updated loan-to-value (LTV)/combined LTV (CLTV). We obtain FICO scores at loan origination and the scores are generally updated at least quarterly, except in limited circumstances, including compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Generally, the LTV and CLTV indicators are updated in the second month of each quarter, with updates no older than March 31, 2016.
 

COMMERCIAL CREDIT QUALITY INDICATORS In addition to monitoring commercial loan concentration risk, we manage a consistent process for assessing commercial loan credit quality. Generally commercial loans are subject to individual risk assessment using our internal borrower and collateral quality ratings. Our ratings are aligned to Pass and Criticized categories. The Criticized category includes Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful categories which are defined by bank regulatory agencies.
The table below provides a breakdown of outstanding commercial loans by risk category.

(in thousands)
Commercial
and
industrial

 
Secured by
real
estate

 
Total

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
By risk category:
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
36,424

 
2,457,524

 
2,493,948

Criticized

 
10,149

 
10,149

Total commercial loans
$
36,424

 
2,467,673

 
2,504,097

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
By risk category:
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
46,712

 
2,848,613

 
2,895,325

Criticized

 
22,408

 
22,408

Total commercial loans
$
46,712

 
2,871,021

 
2,917,733


The following table provides past due information for commercial loans, which we monitor as part of our credit risk management practices.

(in thousands)
Commercial
and
industrial

 
Secured by
real
estate

 
Total

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
By delinquency status:
 
 
 
 
 
Current-29 days past due (DPD) and still accruing
$
36,424

 
2,463,295

 
2,499,719

30-89 DPD and still accruing

 
620

 
620

90+ DPD and still accruing

 
975

 
975

Nonaccrual loans

 
2,783

 
2,783

Total commercial loans
$
36,424

 
2,467,673

 
2,504,097

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
By delinquency status:
 
 
 
 
 
Current-29 DPD and still accruing
$
46,712

 
2,866,076

 
2,912,788

30-89 DPD and still accruing

 
12

 
12

90+ DPD and still accruing

 
3,227

 
3,227

Nonaccrual loans

 
1,706

 
1,706

Total commercial loans
$
46,712

 
2,871,021

 
2,917,733



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CONSUMER CREDIT QUALITY INDICATORS We have various classes of consumer loans that present respective unique risks. Loan delinquency, FICO credit scores and LTV/CLTV for loan types are common credit quality indicators that we monitor and utilize in our evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses for the consumer portfolio segment.
The majority of our loss estimation techniques used for the allowance for credit losses rely on delinquency matrix models or
 
delinquency roll rate models. Therefore, delinquency is an important indicator of credit quality and the establishment of our allowance for credit losses.
The following table provides the outstanding balances of our consumer portfolio by delinquency status.

(in thousands)
Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage

 
Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage

 
Total

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
By delinquency status:
 
 
 
 
 
Current-29 DPD
$
10,140,605

 
1,189,118

 
11,329,723

30-59 DPD
35,761

 
13,050

 
48,811

60-89 DPD
19,773

 
8,711

 
28,484

90-119 DPD
10,494

 
4,923

 
15,417

120-179 DPD
12,036

 
4,466

 
16,502

180+ DPD
78,549

 
18,725

 
97,274

Remaining PCI accounting adjustments
(8,803
)
 
(3,305
)
 
(12,108
)
Total consumer loans
$
10,288,415

 
1,235,688

 
11,524,103

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
By delinquency status:
 
 
 
 
 
Current-29 DPD
$
8,776,254

 
1,328,855

 
10,105,109

30-59 DPD
42,987

 
19,275

 
62,262

60-89 DPD
24,004

 
9,049

 
33,053

90-119 DPD
14,201

 
5,100

 
19,301

120-179 DPD
14,976

 
6,804

 
21,780

180+ DPD
88,064

 
21,952

 
110,016

Remaining PCI accounting adjustments
(10,057
)
 
(3,017
)
 
(13,074
)
Total consumer loans
$
8,950,429

 
1,388,018

 
10,338,447






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The following table provides a breakdown of our consumer portfolio by FICO. FICO is not available for certain loan types and may not be obtained if we deem it unnecessary due to strong collateral and other borrower attributes.

(in thousands)
Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage

 
Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage

 
Total

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
By FICO:
 
 
 
 
 
< 600
$
226,428

 
116,444

 
342,872

600-639
199,439

 
93,586

 
293,025

640-679
419,340

 
153,596

 
572,936

680-719
822,974

 
219,439

 
1,042,413

720-759
1,611,472

 
249,980

 
1,861,452

760-799
4,572,173

 
259,001

 
4,831,174

800+
2,333,007

 
131,917

 
2,464,924

No FICO available
112,385

 
15,030

 
127,415

Remaining PCI accounting adjustments
(8,803
)
 
(3,305
)
 
(12,108
)
Total consumer loans
$
10,288,415

 
1,235,688

 
11,524,103

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
By FICO:
 
 
 
 
 
< 600
$
262,799

 
141,809

 
404,608

600-639
214,494

 
108,603

 
323,097

640-679
431,433

 
181,071

 
612,504

680-719
860,106

 
239,838

 
1,099,944

720-759
1,433,933

 
270,970

 
1,704,903

760-799
3,696,156

 
282,387

 
3,978,543

800+
1,952,028

 
146,248

 
2,098,276

No FICO available
109,537

 
20,109

 
129,646

Remaining PCI accounting adjustments
(10,057
)
 
(3,017
)
 
(13,074
)
Total consumer loans
$
8,950,429

 
1,388,018

 
10,338,447





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LTV refers to the ratio comparing the loan’s unpaid principal balance to the property’s collateral value. CLTV refers to the combination of first mortgage and junior lien mortgage ratios. LTVs and CLTVs are updated quarterly using a cascade approach which first uses values provided by automated valuation models (AVMs) for the property. If an AVM is not available, then the value is estimated using the original appraised value adjusted by the change in Home Price Index (HPI) for the property location. If an HPI is not available, the original appraised value is used. The HPI value is normally the only method considered for high value properties, generally with an original value of $1 million or more, as the AVM values have proven less accurate for these properties.
 
The following table shows the most updated LTV and CLTV distribution of the real estate 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgage loan portfolios. We consider the trends in residential real estate markets as we monitor credit risk and establish our allowance for credit losses. In the event of a default, any loss should be limited to the portion of the loan amount in excess of the net realizable value of the underlying real estate collateral value. Certain loans do not have an LTV or CLTV due to industry data availability and portfolios acquired from or serviced by other institutions.

(in thousands)
Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage
by LTV

 
Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage by
CLTV

 
Total

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
By LTV/CLTV:
 
 
 
 
 
0-60%
$
5,083,368

 
352,932

 
5,436,300

60.01-80%
4,295,819

 
311,705

 
4,607,524

80.01-100%
749,693

 
321,982

 
1,071,675

100.01-120% (1)
101,218

 
165,163

 
266,381

> 120% (1)
44,950

 
85,178

 
130,128

No LTV/CLTV available
22,170

 
2,033

 
24,203

Remaining PCI accounting adjustments
(8,803
)
 
(3,305
)
 
(12,108
)
Total consumer loans
$
10,288,415

 
1,235,688

 
11,524,103

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
By LTV/CLTV:
 
 
 
 
 
0-60%
$
4,408,951

 
381,782

 
4,790,733

60.01-80%
3,628,951

 
355,758

 
3,984,709

80.01-100%
718,484

 
352,406

 
1,070,890

100.01-120% (1)
125,295

 
196,760

 
322,055

> 120% (1)
55,217

 
101,808

 
157,025

No LTV/CLTV available
23,588

 
2,521

 
26,109

Remaining PCI accounting adjustments
(10,057
)
 
(3,017
)
 
(13,074
)
Total consumer loans
$
8,950,429

 
1,388,018

 
10,338,447

(1)
Reflects total loan balances with LTV/CLTV amounts in excess of 100%. In the event of default, the loss content would generally be limited to only the amount in excess of 100% LTV/CLTV.




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NONACCRUAL LOANS The following table provides loans on nonaccrual status. PCI loans are excluded from this table due to the existence of the accretable yield.
(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

Secured by real estate
2,783

 
1,706

Total commercial
2,783

 
1,706

Consumer:
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
182,814

 
201,531

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
55,874

 
64,718

Total consumer
238,688

 
266,249

Total nonaccrual loans (excluding PCI)
$
241,471

 
267,955


 
LOANS 90 DAYS OR MORE PAST DUE AND STILL ACCRUING Certain loans 90 days or more past due as to interest or principal are still accruing, because they are (1) well-secured and in the process of collection or (2) real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans exempt under regulatory rules from being classified as nonaccrual until later delinquency, usually 120 days past due. PCI loans of $2.4 million at June 30, 2016, and $4.4 million at December 31, 2015, are excluded from this disclosure even though they are 90 days or more contractually past due. These PCI loans are considered to be accruing because they continue to earn interest from accretable yield, independent of performance in accordance with their contractual terms.
The following table shows non-PCI loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing.
(in thousands)
Jun 30, 2016

 
Dec 31, 2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

Secured by real estate

 
2,252

Total commercial

 
2,252

Consumer:
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
5,476

 
8,365

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
2,293

 
2,462

Total consumer
7,769

 
10,827

Total past due (excluding PCI)
$
7,769

 
13,079





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Impaired Loans The table below summarizes key information for impaired loans. Our impaired loans predominantly include loans on nonaccrual status in the commercial portfolio segment and loans modified in a TDR, whether on accrual or nonaccrual status. These impaired loans generally have estimated losses which are included in the allowance for credit losses. We have impaired loans with no allowance for credit losses when loss content has been previously recognized through charge-offs and
 
we do not anticipate additional charge-offs or losses, or certain loans are currently performing in accordance with their terms and for which no loss has been estimated. Impaired loans exclude PCI loans. The table below includes trial modifications that totaled $12.2 million at June 30, 2016 and $15.7 million at December 31, 2015.

 
 
 
Recorded investment
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Unpaid
principal
balance

 
Impaired
loans

 
Impaired loans
with related
allowance for
credit losses

 
Related
allowance for
credit losses

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

Secured by real estate
3,999

 
3,443

 
3,443

 
1,410

Total commercial
3,999

 
3,443

 
3,443

 
1,410

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
442,263

 
367,552

 
250,463

 
43,527

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
122,720

 
110,282

 
90,443

 
27,470

Total consumer
564,983

 
477,834

 
340,906

 
70,997

Total impaired loans (excluding PCI)
$
568,982

 
481,277

 
344,349

 
72,407

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

Secured by real estate
4,097

 
3,378

 
3,378

 
783

Total commercial
4,097

 
3,378

 
3,378

 
783

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
461,186

 
382,596

 
256,669

 
44,077

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
130,787

 
117,269

 
96,511

 
29,598

Total consumer
591,973

 
499,865

 
353,180

 
73,675

Total impaired loans (excluding PCI)
$
596,070

 
503,243

 
356,558

 
74,458


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The following table provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans by portfolio segment and class.

 
Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
(in thousands)
Average
recorded
investment

 
Recognized
interest
income

 
Average
recorded
investment

 
Recognized
interest
income

 
Average
recorded
investment

 
Recognized
interest
income

 
Average
recorded
investment

 
Recognized
interest
income

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured by real estate
3,737

 
43

 
7,711

 
36

 
3,862

 
49

 
6,853

 
77

Total commercial
3,737

 
43

 
7,711

 
36

 
3,862

 
49

 
6,853

 
77

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
372,878

 
5,705

 
394,137

 
5,931

 
376,513

 
11,253

 
394,921

 
11,502

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
111,626

 
2,312

 
121,615

 
2,336

 
113,691

 
4,695

 
122,713

 
4,776

Total consumer
484,504

 
8,017

 
515,752

 
8,267

 
490,204

 
15,948

 
517,634

 
16,278

Total impaired loans
$
488,241

 
8,060

 
523,463

 
8,303

 
494,066

 
15,997

 
524,487

 
16,355

Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash basis of accounting
 
 
$
2,460

 
 
 
2,624

 
 
 
4,932

 
 
 
5,199

Other (1)
 
 
5,600

 
 
 
5,679

 
 
 
11,065

 
 
 
11,156

Total interest income
 
 
$
8,060

 
 
 
8,303

 
 
 
15,997

 
 
 
16,355

(1)
Includes interest recognized on accruing TDRs, interest recognized related to certain impaired loans which have an allowance calculated using discounting, and amortization of purchase accounting adjustments related to certain impaired loans.

Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDRs) When, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, we grant a concession for other than an insignificant period of time to a borrower that we would not otherwise consider, the related loan is classified as a TDR, the balance of which totaled $481.3 million and $502.4 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. We do not consider any loans modified through a loan resolution such as foreclosure or short sale to be a TDR.
We may require some consumer borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to make trial payments generally for a period of three to four months, according to the terms of a planned permanent modification, to determine if they can perform according to those terms. These arrangements represent trial modifications, which we classify and account for as TDRs. While loans are in trial payment programs, their original terms are not considered modified and they continue to advance through delinquency status and accrue interest according to their original terms. The planned modifications for these arrangements primarily involve interest rate reductions, however, the exact concession type and resulting financial effect are usually not finalized and do not take effect until the loan is permanently modified. The trial period terms are developed in accordance with our proprietary programs or the U.S. Treasury’s Making Homes Affordable programs for real estate 1-4 family first lien (i.e. Home Affordable Modification Program - HAMP) and junior lien (i.e. Second Lien Modification Program - 2MP) mortgage loans.
 
At June 30, 2016, the loans in trial modification period were $5.7 million under HAMP, $770 thousand under 2MP and $5.7 million under proprietary programs, compared with $7.4 million, $663 thousand and $7.6 million at December 31, 2015, respectively. Trial modifications with a recorded investment of $4.7 million at June 30, 2016, and $5.8 million at December 31, 2015, were accruing loans and $7.5 million and $9.9 million, respectively, were nonaccruing loans. Our experience is that substantially all of the mortgages that enter a trial payment period program are successful in completing the program requirements and are then permanently modified at the end of the trial period. As previously discussed, our allowance process considers the impact of those modifications that are probable to occur including the associated credit cost and related re-default risk.
For those loans that may be modified more than once, the following table reflects each modification that occurred during the period. Loans that both modify and pay off within the period, as well as changes in recorded investment during the period for loans modified in prior periods, are not included in the table.


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Primary modification type (1)
 
 
Financial effects of modifications
 
(in thousands)
Principal (2)

 
Interest
rate
reduction

 
Other
concessions (3)

 
Total

 
Charge-
offs (4)

 
Weighted
average
interest
rate
reduction

 
Recorded
investment
related to
interest rate
reduction (5)

Quarter ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

 
%
 
$

Secured by real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
1,911

 
2,477

 
4,129

 
8,517

 
508

 
3.32

 
3,544

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
611

 
1,434

 
1,318

 
3,363

 
381

 
3.74

 
1,872

Trial modifications (6)

 

 
(1,665
)
 
(1,665
)
 

 

 

Total consumer
2,522

 
3,911

 
3,782

 
10,215

 
889

 
3.47

 
5,416

Total
$
2,522

 
3,911

 
3,782

 
10,215

 
889

 
3.47
%
 
$
5,416

Quarter ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

 
%
 
$

Secured by real estate

 

 
1,501

 
1,501

 

 

 

Total commercial

 

 
1,501

 
1,501

 

 

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
2,413

 
4,648

 
5,486

 
12,547

 
340

 
3.54

 
6,288

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
538

 
1,124

 
1,362

 
3,024

 
414

 
5.28

 
1,416

Trial modifications (6)

 

 
2,280

 
2,280

 

 

 

Total consumer
2,951

 
5,772

 
9,128

 
17,851

 
754

 
3.86

 
7,704

Total
$
2,951

 
5,772

 
10,629

 
19,352

 
754

 
3.86
%
 
$
7,704


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Primary modification type (1)
 
 
Financial effects of modifications
 
(in thousands)
Principal (2)

 
Interest
rate
reduction

 
Other
concessions (3)

 
Total

 
Charge-
offs (4)

 
Weighted
average
interest
rate
reduction

 
Recorded
investment
related to
interest rate
reduction (5)

Six months ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

 
%
 
$

Secured by real estate

 

 
1,848

 
1,848

 

 

 

Total commercial

 

 
1,848

 
1,848

 

 

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
3,835

 
4,979

 
9,870

 
18,684

 
1,039

 
3.48

 
7,688

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
683

 
2,687

 
2,345

 
5,715

 
1,041

 
3.80

 
3,164

Trial modifications (6)

 

 
(2,314
)
 
(2,314
)
 

 

 

Total consumer
4,518

 
7,666

 
9,901

 
22,085

 
2,080

 
3.57

 
10,852

Total
$
4,518

 
7,666

 
11,749

 
23,933

 
2,080

 
3.57
%
 
$
10,852

Six months ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

 

 
%
 
$

Secured by real estate

 

 
3,884

 
3,884

 

 

 

Total commercial

 

 
3,884

 
3,884

 

 

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
4,208

 
10,518

 
9,761

 
24,487

 
1,170

 
3.32

 
13,642

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
697

 
2,275

 
2,842

 
5,814

 
932

 
5.29

 
2,658

Trial modifications (6)

 

 
1,984

 
1,984

 

 

 

Total consumer
4,905

 
12,793

 
14,587

 
32,285

 
2,102

 
3.64

 
16,300

Total
$
4,905

 
12,793

 
18,471

 
36,169

 
2,102

 
3.64
%
 
$
16,300

(1)
Amounts represent the recorded investment in loans after recognizing the effects of the TDR, if any. TDRs may have multiple types of concessions, but are presented only once in the first modification type based on the order presented in the table above. The reported amounts include loans remodified of $2.2 million and $5.3 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, and $4.2 million and $8.0 million for first half of 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(2)
Principal modifications include principal forgiveness at the time of the modification, contingent principal forgiveness granted over the life of the loan based on borrower performance, and principal that has been legally separated and deferred to the end of the loan, with a zero percent contractual interest rate.
(3)
Other concessions include loan renewals, term extensions and other interest and noninterest adjustments, but exclude modifications that also forgive principal and/or reduce the interest rate.
(4)
Charge-offs include write-downs of the investment in the loan in the period it is contractually modified. The amount of charge-off will differ from the modification terms if the loan has been charged down prior to the modification based on our policies. In addition, there may be cases where we have a charge-off/down with no legal principal modification. Modifications resulted in legally forgiving principal (actual, contingent or deferred) of $439 thousand and $549 thousand for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, and $745 thousand and $1.2 million for first half of 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(5)
Reflects the effect of reduced interest rates on loans with an interest rate concession as one of their concession types, which includes loans reported as a principal primary modification type that also have an interest rate concession.
(6)
Trial modifications are granted a delay in payments due under the original terms during the trial payment period. However, these loans continue to advance through delinquency status and accrue interest according to their original terms. Any subsequent permanent modification generally includes interest rate related concessions; however, the exact concession type and resulting financial effect are usually not known until the loan is permanently modified. Trial modifications for the period are presented net of previously reported trial modifications that became permanent in the current period.

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The table below summarizes permanent modification TDRs that have defaulted in the current period within 12 months of their permanent modification date. We report these defaulted
 
TDRs based on a payment default definition of 90 days past due for the commercial portfolio segment and 60 days past due for the consumer portfolio segment.

 
Recorded investment of defaults
 
 
Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
(in thousands)
2016

 
2015

 
2016

 
2015

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 

 

 

Secured by real estate

 

 
807

 

Total commercial

 

 
807

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage
375

 
902

 
924

 
2,467

Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage
61

 
165

 
312

 
431

Total consumer
436

 
1,067

 
1,236

 
2,898

Total
$
436

 
1,067

 
2,043

 
2,898



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Note 3: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
 
We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. We did not elect the fair value option for any financial instruments as permitted in FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, which allows companies to elect to carry certain financial instruments at fair value with corresponding changes in fair value reported in the results of operations. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis were less than 1 percent of total assets. See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 2015 Form 10-K for additional information about our fair value measurement policies and methods.
 
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments The table below is a summary of fair value estimates by level for financial instruments. The carrying amounts in the following table are recorded in the balance sheet under the indicated captions.
We have not included assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments in our disclosure, such as other assets and other liabilities. The total of the fair value calculations presented does not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.

 
 
 
Carrying
amount

 
Estimated fair value
 
(in thousands)
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Total

June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (1)
$

 

 

 

 

Loans, net (2)
13,910,778

 

 

 
14,915,910

 
14,915,910

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of credit with Bank (1)
1,628,803

 

 

 
1,628,803

 
1,628,803

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (1)
$

 

 

 

 

Loans, net (2)
13,135,314

 

 

 
13,892,807

 
13,892,807

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of credit with Bank (1)
828,149

 

 

 
828,149

 
828,149

(1)
Amounts consist of financial instruments for which carrying value approximates fair value.
(2)
Carrying amount reflects net discount and allowance for loan losses.




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Note 4: Common and Preferred Stock

The following table provides details of our authorized common and preferred stock.

 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
 
 
Liquidation
preference per
share

 
Shares
authorized

 
Shares
issued and
outstanding

 
Par value
per share

 
Carrying
value

Preferred stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.375%, Cumulative, Perpetual Series A Preferred Stock
$
25

 
11,000,000

 
11,000,000

 
$
0.01

 
110,000

Series B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$85 Annual Dividend Per Share, Cumulative, Perpetual Series B Preferred Stock
1,000

 
1,000

 
667

 
0.01

 
7

Common stock
 
 
100,000,000

 
12,900,000

 
0.01

 
129,000

Total
 
 
111,001,000

 
23,900,667

 
 
 
$
239,007


In the event that the Company is liquidated or dissolved, the holders of the Series A and Series B preferred stock will be entitled to a liquidation preference for each security plus any authorized, declared and unpaid dividends that will be paid prior to any payments to common stockholders. With respect to the payment of dividends and liquidation preference, the Series A preferred stock ranks on parity with Series B preferred stock and senior to the Company’s common stock. The Company may issue additional shares of common stock to affiliates of Wells Fargo without further action by the Series A or Series B stockholders.
Additional information related to Series A and B preferred stock is included in Note 5 (Common and Preferred Stock) to Financial Statements in our 2015 Form 10-K.


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Note 5: Transactions With Related Parties

The Company engages in various transactions and agreements with affiliated parties in the ordinary course of business. Due to the common ownership of the Company and the affiliated parties by Wells Fargo, these transactions and agreements may reflect circumstances and considerations that could differ from
 
those conducted with unaffiliated parties. The principal items related to transactions with affiliated parties included in the accompanying statement of income and balance sheet are described in the table and narrative below.

 
Quarter ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
(in thousands)
2016

 
2015

 
2016

 
2015

Income statement data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion and amortization of adjustments on loans
$
20,449

 
25,452

 
37,844

 
41,978

Interest on deposits
239

 
292

 
239

 
304

Total interest income
20,688

 
25,744

 
38,083

 
42,282

Pledge fees
4,022

 
318

 
7,742

 
318

Interest expense
153

 
31

 
757

 
267

Loan servicing costs
8,816

 
8,704

 
17,540

 
17,524

Management fees
3,491

 
2,749

 
7,402

 
5,457

(in thousands)
Jun 30,
2016

 
Dec 31,
2015

Balance sheet related data
 
 
 
Loan acquisitions (year-to-date)
$
2,313,927

 
3,303,296

Loan sales (year-to-date)
(5,213
)
 
(11,751
)
Pledged loans (carrying value) (1)
6,835,879

 
5,760,284

Foreclosed asset sales (year-to-date)
(6,763
)
 
(11,137
)
Line of credit with Bank
1,628,803

 
828,149

Accounts receivable - affiliates, net
96,096

 
70,982

(1)
The fair value of pledged loans was approximately $7.3 billion and $6.1 billion at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Loans We acquire and sell loans to and from the Bank. The acquisitions and sales are transacted at fair value resulting in acquisition discounts and premiums or gains and losses on sales. The net acquisition discount accretion is reported within interest income. Gains or losses on sales of loans are included within noninterest income.
We may pledge our loans in an aggregate amount not exceeding 80% of our total assets at any time as collateral on behalf of the Bank for the Bank’s access to secured borrowing facilities through the Federal Home Loan Banks or the discount window of Federal Reserve Banks. In exchange for the pledge of our loan assets, the Bank will pay us a fee that is consistent with market terms. At June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, the fee was equal to an annual rate of 28 basis points (0.28%) and 11 basis points (0.11%), respectively, as applied to the unpaid principal balance of pledged loans on a monthly basis. Such fee may be renegotiated by us and the Bank from time to time.
Loan Servicing Costs The loans in our portfolio are predominantly serviced by the Bank pursuant to the terms of participation and servicing and assignment agreements. In some instances, the Bank has delegated servicing responsibility to third parties that are not affiliated with us or the Bank. Depending on the loan type, the monthly servicing fee charges are based in part on (a) outstanding principal balances, (b) a flat fee per month, or (c) a total loan commitment amount.
Management Fees We pay the Bank a management fee to reimburse for general overhead expenses, including allocations of technology support and a combination of finance and
 
accounting, risk management and other general overhead expenses incurred on our behalf. Management fees are calculated based on Wells Fargo’s total allocable costs multiplied by a formula. The formula is based on our proportion of Wells Fargo’s consolidated: (1) full-time equivalent employees, (2) total average assets and (3) total revenue.
Deposits Interest income earned on deposits is included in interest income. Our cash management process includes applying operating cash flows to reduce any outstanding balance on our line of credit with the Bank. Operating cash flows are settled through our affiliate accounts receivable/payable process. Upon settlement cash received is either applied to reduce our line of credit outstanding or retained as a deposit with the Bank.
Foreclosed Assets We sell foreclosed assets back to the Bank from time to time at estimated fair value.
Line of Credit We have a revolving line of credit with the Bank, pursuant to which we can borrow up to $2.2 billion at a rate of interest equal to the average federal funds rate plus 12.5 basis points (0.125%).
Accounts Receivable - Affiliates, Net Accounts receivable from or payable to the Bank or its affiliates result from intercompany transactions which include net loan pay-downs, interest receipts, and other transactions, including those transactions noted herein, which have not yet settled.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

WFREIC is not currently involved in nor, to our knowledge, currently threatened with any material litigation. From time to time we may become involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that the eventual outcome of any such routine litigation will, in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our financial statements. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of those matters, if unfavorable, could be material to our financial statements for any particular period.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

Information in response to this item can be found under the “Risk Factors” section in this Report which information is incorporated by reference into this item.

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Information required by this Item 2 pursuant to Item 703 of Regulation S-K regarding issuer repurchases of equity securities is not applicable since we do not have a program providing for the repurchase of our securities.

Item 6.    Exhibits

A list of exhibits to this Form 10-Q is set forth on the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such exhibits and is incorporated herein by reference.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Wells Fargo Real Estate Investment Corporation
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ RICHARD D. LEVY
 
 
Richard D. Levy
Executive Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: August 4, 2016


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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Location
 
 
 
 
 
(3)(a)
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(a) to WFREIC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
(3)(b)
 
Bylaws.

 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to WFREIC’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 No. 333-198948 filed November 18, 2014.

 
 
 
 
 
(12)
 
Computations of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(31)(a)
 
Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(31)(b)
 
Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(32)(a)
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(32)(b)
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(101.Ins)
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(101.Sch)
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(101.Cal)
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(101.Lab)
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(101.Pre)
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith.
 
 
 
 
 
(101.Def)
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith.

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