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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20202021
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 001-2979
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DelawareNo.41-0449260
(State of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

420 Montgomery Street,, San Francisco,, California 94104
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-1-866-249-3302866-249-3302 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange
on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $1-2/3WFCNYSE
7.5% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, Series LWFC.PRLNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series NWFC.PRNNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series OWFC.PRONYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series PWFC.PRPNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.85% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series QWFC.PRQNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series RWFC.PRRNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series TWFC.PRTNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series VWFC.PRVNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series WWFC.PRWNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series XWFC.PRXNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series YWFC.PRYNYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series ZWFC.PRZNYSE
GuaranteeDepositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.80% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal Wachovia Income Trust SecuritiesNon-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series AAWFC.PRANYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Wachovia Capital Trust IIINon-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series CCWFC/TPWFC.PRCNYSE
Guarantee of Medium-Term Notes, Series A, due October 30, 2028 of Wells Fargo Finance LLCWFC/28ANYSE
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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).                                Yes þ   No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             Large accelerated filer  þ                    Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨                     Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company  
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.             ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes   No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Shares Outstanding
Shares Outstanding
April 24, 202022, 2021
Common stock, $1-2/3 par value4,099,997,5454,133,571,501




FORM 10-Q 
CROSS-REFERENCE INDEX 
PART IFinancial Information 
Item 1.Financial StatementsPage
 Consolidated Statement of Income
 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 Consolidated Balance Sheet
 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 Notes to Financial Statements  
 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
 2
Business Combinations
 3
Cash, Loan and Dividend Restrictions
 4
Trading Activities
 5
Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
 6
Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses
 7
Leasing Activity
 8
Equity Securities
 9
Other Assets
 10
Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities
 11
Mortgage Banking Activities
 12
Intangible Assets
 13
Guarantees, Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments
 14
Legal Actions
 15
Derivatives
 16
Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
 17
Preferred Stock
 18
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
 19
Employee Benefits and Other Expenses
 20
Earnings and Dividends Per Common Share
 21
Other Comprehensive Income
 22
Operating Segments
 23
Regulatory and Agency Capital Requirements
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Financial Review) 
 Summary Financial Data  
 Overview
 Earnings Performance
 Balance Sheet Analysis
 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements  
 Risk Management
 Capital Management
 Regulatory Matters
 Critical Accounting Policies  
 Current Accounting Developments
 Forward-Looking Statements  
 Risk Factors 
 Glossary of Acronyms
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
   
PART IIOther Information 
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.Exhibits
     
Signature







FORM 10-Q
CROSS-REFERENCE INDEX
PART IFinancial Information
Item 1.Financial StatementsPage
Consolidated Statement of Income
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to Financial Statements  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Trading Activities
Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses
Leasing Activity
Equity Securities
Other Assets
Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities
Mortgage Banking Activities
10 Intangible Assets
11 Guarantees and Other Commitments
12 Pledged Assets and Collateral
13 Legal Actions
14 Derivatives
15 Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
16 Preferred Stock
17 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
18 Employee Benefits and Other Expenses
19 Restructuring Charges
20 Earnings and Dividends Per Common Share
21 Other Comprehensive Income
22 Operating Segments
23 Regulatory Capital Requirements and Other Restrictions
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Financial Review)
Summary Financial Data
Overview
Earnings Performance
Balance Sheet Analysis
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Risk Management
Capital Management
Regulatory Matters
Critical Accounting Policies
Current Accounting Developments
Forward-Looking Statements
Risk Factors 
Glossary of Acronyms
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
PART IIOther Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.Exhibits
Signature


Wells Fargo & Company1
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION







FINANCIAL REVIEW
Summary Financial Data
Quarter endedMar 31, 2021
% Change from
($ in millions, except per share amounts)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Selected Income Statement Data
Total revenue$18,063 17,925 17,717 %
Noninterest expense13,989 14,802 13,048 (5)
Pre-tax pre-provision profit (PTPP) (1)4,074 3,123 4,669 30 (13)
Provision for credit losses(1,048)(179)4,005 NMNM
Wells Fargo net income (loss)4,742 2,992 653 58 626 
Wells Fargo net income (loss) applicable to common stock4,363 2,642 42 65 NM
Common Share Data
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share1.05 0.64 0.01 64 NM
Dividends declared per common share0.10 0.10 0.51 — (80)
Common shares outstanding4,141.1 4,144.0 4,096.4 — 
Average common shares outstanding4,141.3 4,137.6 4,104.8 — 
Diluted average common shares outstanding4,171.0 4,151.3 4,135.3 — 
Book value per common share (2)$40.34 39.76 39.71 
Tangible book value per common share (2)(3)33.57 33.04 32.90 
Selected Equity Data (period-end)
Total equity188,348 185,920 183,330 
Common stockholders' equity167,062 164,778 162,654 
Tangible common equity (3)139,016 136,935 134,787 
Performance Ratios
Return on average assets (ROA)(4)0.99 %0.62 0.13 
Return on average equity (ROE)(5)10.6 6.4 0.1 
Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE)(3)12.7 7.7 0.1 
Efficiency ratio (6)77 83 74 
Net interest margin on a taxable-equivalent basis2.05 2.13 2.58 
Selected Balance Sheet Data (average)
Loans$873,439 899,704 965,046 (3)(9)
Assets1,936,710 1,926,872 1,950,659 (1)
Deposits1,393,472 1,380,100 1,337,963 
Selected Balance Sheet Data (period-end)
Debt securities505,826 501,207 501,563 
Loans861,572 887,637 1,009,843 (3)(15)
Allowance for credit losses for loans18,043 19,713 12,022 (8)50 
Equity securities59,981 62,260 54,047 (4)11 
Assets1,959,543 1,955,163 1,981,349 — (1)
Deposits1,437,119 1,404,381 1,376,532 
Headcount (#) (period-end)264,513 268,531 272,267 (1)(3)
Capital and other metrics
Risk-based capital ratios and components (7):
Standardized Approach:
Common equity tier 1 (CET1)11.85 %11.59 10.67 
Tier 1 capital13.54 13.25 12.22 
Total capital16.75 16.47 15.21 
Risk-weighted assets (RWAs) (in billions)1,179.0 1,193.7 1,262.8 (1)(7)
Advanced Approach:
Common equity tier 1 (CET1)12.60 %11.94 11.41 
Tier 1 capital14.39 13.66 13.06 
Total capital16.92 16.14 15.58 
Risk-weighted assets (RWAs) (in billions)$1,109.4 1,158.4 1,181.3 (4)(6)
Tier 1 leverage ratio8.36 %8.32 8.03 
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)127 133 121 
Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR)7.91 8.05 6.84 
Total Loss Absorbing Capacity (TLAC)25.18 25.74 23.27 
NM – Not meaningful
(1)Pre-tax pre-provision profit (PTPP) is total revenue less noninterest expense. Management believes that PTPP is a useful financial measure because it enables investors and others to assess the Company’s ability to generate capital to cover credit losses through a credit cycle.
(2)Book value per common share is common stockholders' equity divided by common shares outstanding. Tangible book value per common share is tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.
(3)Tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents total equity less preferred equity, noncontrolling interests, goodwill, certain identifiable intangible assets (other than mortgage servicing rights) and goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities, net of applicable deferred taxes. The methodology of determining tangible common equity may differ among companies. Management believes that return on average tangible common equity and tangible book value per common share, which utilize tangible common equity, are useful financial measures because they enable management, investors, and others to assess the Company’s use of equity. For additional information, including a corresponding reconciliation to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) financial measures, see the “Capital Management – Tangible Common Equity” section in this Report.
(4)Represents Wells Fargo net income (loss) divided by average assets.
(5)Represents Wells Fargo net income (loss) applicable to common stock divided by average common stockholders’ equity.
(6)The efficiency ratio is noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and noninterest income).
(7)Beginning January 1, 2018, the requirements for calculating common equity tier 1 (CET1) and tier 1 capital, along with risk-weighted assets (RWAs), became fully phased-in. Accordingly, the information presented reflects fully phased-in CET1, tier 1 capital, and RWAs, but reflects total capital still in accordance with transition requirements. See the “Capital Management” section and Note 23 (Regulatory Capital Requirements and Other Restrictions) to Financial Statements in this Report for additional information.

Summary Financial Data         
       % Change 
 Quarter ended  Mar 31, 2020 from 
($ in millions, except per share amounts)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Mar 31,
2019

 Dec 31,
2019

 Mar 31,
2019

For the Period         
Wells Fargo net income$653
 2,873
 5,860
 (77)% (89)
Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock42
 2,546
 5,507
 (98) (99)
Diluted earnings per common share0.01
 0.60
 1.20
 (98) (99)
Profitability ratios (annualized):         
Wells Fargo net income to average assets (ROA)0.13% 0.59
 1.26
 (78) (90)
Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock to average Wells Fargo common stockholders’ equity (ROE)0.10
 5.91
 12.71
 (98) (99)
Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) (1)0.12
 7.08
 15.16
 (98) (99)
Efficiency ratio (2)73.6
 78.6
 64.4
 (6) 14
Total revenue$17,717
 19,860
 21,609
 (11) (18)
Pre-tax pre-provision profit (PTPP) (3)4,669
 4,246
 7,693
 10
 (39)
Dividends declared per common share0.51
 0.51
 0.45
 
 13
Average common shares outstanding4,104.8
 4,197.1
 4,551.5
 (2) (10)
Diluted average common shares outstanding4,135.3
 4,234.6
 4,584.0
 (2) (10)
Average loans$965,046
 956,536
 950,010
 1
 2
Average assets1,950,659
 1,941,843
 1,883,091
 
 4
Average total deposits1,337,963
 1,321,913
 1,262,062
 1
 6
Average consumer and small business banking deposits (4)779,521
 763,169
 739,654
 2
 5
Net interest margin2.58% 2.53
 2.91
 2
 (11)
At Period End         
Debt securities$501,563
 497,125
 483,467
 1
 4
Loans1,009,843
 962,265
 948,249
 5
 6
Allowance for loan losses11,263
 9,551
 9,900
 18
 14
Goodwill26,381
 26,390
 26,420
 
 
Equity securities54,047
 68,241
 58,440
 (21) (8)
Assets1,981,349
 1,927,555
 1,887,792
 3
 5
Deposits1,376,532
 1,322,626
 1,264,013
 4
 9
Common stockholders’ equity162,654
 166,669
 176,025
 (2) (8)
Wells Fargo stockholders’ equity182,718
 187,146
 197,832
 (2) (8)
Total equity183,330
 187,984
 198,733
 (2) (8)
Tangible common equity (1)134,787
 138,506
 147,723
 (3) (9)
Capital ratios (5):         
Total equity to assets9.25% 9.75
 10.53
 (5) (12)
Risk-based capital:        

Common Equity Tier 110.67
 11.14
 11.92
 (4) (10)
Tier 1 capital12.22
 12.76
 13.64
 (4) (10)
Total capital (6)15.21
 15.75
 16.74
 (3) (9)
Tier 1 leverage8.03
 8.31
 9.15
 (3) (12)
Common shares outstanding4,096.4
 4,134.4
 4,511.9
 (1) (9)
Book value per common share (7)$39.71
 40.31
 39.01
 (1) 2
Tangible book value per common share (1)(7)32.90
 33.50
 32.74
 (2) 
Team members (active, full-time equivalent)262,800
 259,800
 262,100
 1
 
(1)2Tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents total equity less preferred equity, noncontrolling interests, goodwill, certain identifiable intangible assets (other than mortgage servicing rights) and goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities, net of applicable deferred taxes. The methodology of determining tangible common equity may differ among companies. Management believes that return on average tangible common equity and tangible book value per common share, which utilize tangible common equity, are useful financial measures because they enable investors and others to assess the Company’s use of equity. For additional information, including a corresponding reconciliation to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) financial measures, see the “Capital Management – Tangible Common Equity” section in this Report.
Wells Fargo & Company
(2)The efficiency ratio is noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and noninterest income).
(3)Pre-tax pre-provision profit (PTPP) is total revenue less noninterest expense. Management believes that PTPP is a useful financial measure because it enables investors and others to assess the Company’s ability to generate capital to cover credit losses through a credit cycle.
(4)Consumer and small business banking deposits are total deposits excluding mortgage escrow and wholesale deposits.
(5)The risk-based capital ratios were calculated under the lower of the Standardized or Advanced Approach determined pursuant to Basel III. Beginning January 1, 2018, the requirements for calculating common equity tier 1 and tier 1 capital, along with risk-weighted assets, became fully phased-in. Accordingly, the information presented reflects fully phased-in common equity tier 1 capital, tier 1 capital and risk-weighted assets, but reflects total capital still in accordance with Transition Requirements. See the “Capital Management” section and Note 23 (Regulatory and Agency Capital Requirements) to Financial Statements in this Report for additional information.
(6)The total capital ratio for December 31, 2019, has been revised to the lower ratio under the Standardized Approach due to an increase in the previously disclosed total capital ratio under the Advanced Approach as a result of a decrease in risk-weighted assets (RWAs) due to the correction of duplicated operational loss amounts.
(7)Book value per common share is common stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding. Tangible book value per common share is tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.

Overview (continued)

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 forward-looking statements due to several factors. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are described in this Report, including in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section, and in the “Risk Factors” and “Regulation and Supervision” sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (20192020 (2020 Form 10-K).
 
When we refer to “Wells Fargo,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” in this Report, we mean Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries (consolidated). When we refer to the “Parent,” we mean Wells Fargo & Company. See the Glossary of Acronyms for definitions of terms used throughout this Report.
Financial Review


Overview
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, community-basedleading financial services company with $1.98that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Foundedassets and proudly serves one in 1852three U.S. households and headquarteredmore than 10% of all middle market companies and small businesses in San Francisco, wethe U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 7,400 locations, more than 13,000 ATMs, digital (online, mobileour four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and social),Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and contact centers (phone, emailInvestment Banking, and correspondence),Wealth and we have offices in 31 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 263,000 active, full-time equivalent team members, we serve one in three households in the United States andInvestment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 2930 on Fortune’s 20192020 rankings of America’s largest corporations. We ranked fourth in assets and third in the market value of our common stock among all U.S. banks at March 31, 2020.2021. 
Wells Fargo’s top priority remains meeting its regulatory requirements in order to build the right foundation for all that lies ahead. ToThe Company is subject to a number of consent orders and other regulatory actions, which may require the Company, among other things, to undertake certain changes to its business, operations, products and services, and risk management practices. Addressing these regulatory actions is expected to take multiple years, and we may experience issues or delays along the way in satisfying their requirements. Issues or delays with one regulatory action could affect our progress on others, and failure to satisfy the requirements of a regulatory action on a timely basis could result in additional penalties, enforcement actions, and other negative consequences. While we still have significant work to do, that, the Company is committingcommitted to devoting the resources necessary to ensure that we operate with the strongeststrong business practices and controls, maintain the highest level of integrity, and have an appropriate culture in place.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been working diligently to protect employee safety while continuing to carry out Wells Fargo’s role as a provider of critical and essential services to the public. We have taken comprehensive steps to help customers, employees and communities.
For our customers, we have suspended residential property foreclosure activities, offered fee waivers, and provided payment deferrals, among other actions. We are also rapidly expanding digital access and deploying new tools, including changes to our ATMs and mobile technology for the convenience of our customers. We continue to work with regulatory agencies, government officials, and not-for-profit groups to identify other ways to assist customers facing financial challenges in the current environment.
For our employees, we have enabled approximately 180,000 to work remotely. For jobs that cannot be done from home, we have taken significant actions to help ensure employee safety, including adopting social distancing measures, staggering staff and shifts, and implementing an enhanced cleaning program. We are also making additional cash payments to employees whose roles require them to come into the office.
To support our communities, we are directing $175 million in charitable donations from the Wells Fargo Foundation to help address food, shelter, small business and housing stability, as well as providing help to public health organizations fighting to contain the spread of COVID-19.
We have strong levels of capital and liquidity, and we remain focused on delivering for our customers and communities to get through these unprecedented times.
Federal Reserve Board Consent Order Regarding Governance Oversight and Compliance and Operational Risk Management
On February 2, 2018, the Company entered into a consent order with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB). As required by the consent order, the Company’s Board of Directors (Board) submitted to the FRB a plan to further enhance the Board’s governance and oversight of the Company, and the Company submitted to the FRB a plan to further improve the Company’s compliance and operational risk management program. The Company continues to engage with the FRB as the Company works to address the consent order provisions. The consent order also requires the Company, following the FRB’s acceptance and approval of the plans and the Company’s adoption and implementation of the plans, to complete an initial third-party review of the enhancements and improvements provided for in the plans. Until this third-party review is complete
and the plans are approved and implemented to the satisfaction of the FRB, the Company’s total consolidated assets as defined under the consent order will be limited to the level as of December 31, 2017. Compliance with this asset cap is measured on a two-quarter daily average basis to allow for management of temporary fluctuations. While our total consolidated assets of $1.98 trillion as of the end of first quarter 2020 were in excess of our total consolidated assets of $1.95 trillion as of December 31, 2017, we continued to operate in compliance with the asset cap because the two-quarter daily average for our assets of $1.943 trillion remained below the asset cap level. We are actively working to create balance sheet capacity to lend to and help our customers during these unprecedented and challenging times created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on April 8, 2020, the FRB amended the consent order to allow the Company to exclude from the asset cap any on- balanceon-balance sheet exposure resulting from loans made by the Company in connection with the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and the FRB’s Main Street Lending Program. As required under the amendment to the consent order, to the extent the Company chooses to exclude these exposures from the asset cap, certain fees and other economic benefits received by the Company from loans made in connection with these programs shall be transferred to the U.S. Treasury or to non-profit organizations approved by the FRB that support small businesses. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had not excluded these exposures from the asset cap. After removal of the asset cap, a second third-party review must also be conducted to assess the efficacy and sustainability of the enhancements and improvements.


Consent Orders with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Regarding Compliance Risk Management Program, Automobile Collateral Protection Insurance Policies, and Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Extensions
On April 20, 2018, the Company entered into consent orders with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pay an aggregate of $1 billion in civil money penalties to resolve matters regarding the Company’s compliance risk management program and past practices involving certain automobile collateral protection insurance (CPI) policies and certain mortgage interest rate lock extensions. As required by the consent orders, the Company submitted to the CFPB and OCC an enterprise-wide compliance risk management plan and a plan to enhance the Company’s internal audit program with respect to federal consumer financial law and the terms of the consent orders. In addition, as required by the consent orders, the Company submitted for non-objection plans to remediate customers affected by the automobile collateral protection insurance and mortgage interest rate lock matters, as well as a plan for the management of remediation activities conducted by the Company. The Company continues to work to address the provisions of the consent orders. The Company has not yet satisfied certain aspects of the consent orders, and as a result, we
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Overview (continued)
believe regulators may impose additional penalties or take other enforcement actions.

Retail Sales Practices Matters
In September 2016, we announced settlements with the CFPB, the OCC, and the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, and entered into related consent orders with the CFPB and the OCC, in connection with allegations that some of our retail customers received products and services they did not request. As a result, it remains a top priority to rebuild trust through a comprehensive action plan that includes making things right for our customers, team members,employees, and other stakeholders, and building a better Company for the future. Our priority of rebuilding trust has included numerous actions focused on identifying potential financial harm to customers resulting from these matters and providing remediation.
For additional information regarding retail sales practices matters, including related legal matters, see the “Risk Factors” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K and Note 1413 (Legal Actions) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Other Customer Remediation Activities
Our priority of rebuilding trust has also included an effort to identify other areas or instances where customers may have experienced financial harm, provide remediation as appropriate, and implement additional operational and control procedures. We are working with our regulatory agencies in this effort. We have previously disclosed key areas of focus as part of our rebuilding trust efforts and are in the process of providing remediation for those matters. We have accrued for the reasonablyprobable and estimable remediation costs related to our rebuilding trust efforts, which amounts may change based on additional facts and information, as well as ongoing reviews and communications with our regulators.
As our ongoing reviews continue, it is possible that in the future we may identify additional items or areas of potential concern. To the extent issues are identified, we will continue to assess any customer harm and provide remediation as appropriate. For moreadditional information, including related legal and regulatory risk, see the “Risk Factors” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K and Note 1413 (Legal Actions) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Recent Developments
Efficiency Initiatives
We are pursuing various initiatives to reduce expenses and create a more efficient and streamlined organization. Actions from these initiatives may include (i) reorganizing and simplifying business processes and structures to improve internal operations and the customer experience, (ii) reducing headcount, (iii) optimizing third-party spending, including for our technology infrastructure, and (iv) rationalizing our branch and administrative locations, which may include consolidations and closures. In first quarter 2021, we recognized a limited amount of restructuring charges within noninterest expense in our consolidated statement of income as a result of these initiatives. For additional information, see Note 19 (Restructuring Charges) to Financial Statements in this Report.

COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been working diligently to protect employee safety while continuing to carry out Wells Fargo’s role as a provider of essential services to the public. We have taken comprehensive steps to help customers, employees and communities.
We have strong levels of capital and liquidity, and we remain focused on delivering for our customers and communities to get through these unprecedented times.

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) created funding for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan program providing forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under a program called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Since its inception, we have funded approximately 264,000 loans under the PPP totaling $13.2 billion, and more than $1.0 billion of principal forgiveness has been provided on qualifying PPP loans. We deferred approximately $420 million of SBA processing fees in 2020 that will be recognized as interest income over the terms of the loans. We voluntarily committed to donate all of the gross processing fees received from PPP loans funded in 2020. Through March 31, 2021, we donated approximately $125 million of these processing fees to non-profit organizations that support small businesses. We funded $2.8 billion of PPP loans in first quarter 2021. For this latest round in first quarter 2021, we deferred approximately $200 million of SBA processing fees that will be recognized as interest income over the terms of the loans. We have committed to donate any net profits related to PPP loans funded in 2021. For additional information on the CARES Act and the PPP, see the “Overview – Recent Developments – COVID-19 Pandemic” section in our 2020 Form 10-K.

LIBOR Transition
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is a widely-referenced benchmark rate, which is published in five currencies and a range of tenors, and seeks to estimate the cost at which banks can borrow on an unsecured basis from other banks. On March 5, 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority and the administrator of LIBOR announced that LIBOR will no longer be published on a representative basis after December 31, 2021, with the exception of the most commonly used tenors of U.S. dollar (USD) LIBOR which will no longer be published on a representative basis after June 30, 2023. Federal banking agencies have issued guidance strongly encouraging banking organizations to cease using USD LIBOR as a reference rate in new contracts as soon as practicable and in any event by December 31, 2021.
For information on the amount of our LIBOR-linked assets and liabilities, as well as initiatives created by our LIBOR Transition Office in an effort to mitigate the risks associated with a transition away from LIBOR, see the “Overview – Recent Developments – LIBOR Transition” section in our 2020 Form
10-K. For information regarding the risks and potential impact of LIBOR or any other referenced financial metric being significantly changed, replaced or discontinued, see the “Risk Factors” section in our 2020 Form 10-K.

Capital Actions and Restrictions
On March 25, 2021, the FRB announced that it was extending measures it previously announced limiting capital distributions by large bank holding companies (BHCs), including Wells Fargo, subject to certain exceptions. The FRB has generally authorized, among other things, BHCs to pay common stock dividends and make share repurchases that, in the aggregate, do not exceed an amount equal to the average of the BHC’s net income for the four preceding calendar quarters, so long as the BHC does not increase the amount of its common stock dividend from the level paid in second quarter 2020. The FRB also announced that if a BHC remains above all of its minimum risk-based capital
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requirements in this year's supervisory stress test, these additional limitations on capital distributions will end for that BHC after June 30, 2021. For additional information about capital planning, including the FRB’s recent announcement on capital distributions, see the “Capital Management – Capital Planning and Stress Testing” section in this Report.

Business and Portfolio Divestitures
On February 23, 2021, we announced an agreement to sell Wells Fargo Asset Management for a purchase price of $2.1 billion. As part of the transaction, we will own a 9.9% equity interest and continue to serve as a client and distribution partner.
On March 23, 2021, we announced an agreement to sell our Corporate Trust Services business for a purchase price of $750 million. Both transactions are expected to close in the second half of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
In first quarter 2021, we completed the first phase of the previously announced sale of our student loan portfolio, which resulted in a $208 million gain included in other noninterest income and a $104 million goodwill write-down included in other noninterest expense. In April 2021, we completed the sale of substantially all of the remaining portfolio, which will result in a $147 million gain and a $79 million write-down of the remaining goodwill in second quarter 2021.
Financial Performance
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Consolidated Financial Highlights
Quarter ended Mar 31,
($ in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Selected income statement data
Net interest income$8,798 11,312 (2,514)(22)%
Noninterest income9,265 6,405 2,860 45 
Total revenue18,063 17,717 346 
Net charge-offs523 941 (418)(44)
Change in the allowance for credit losses(1,571)3,064 (4,635)NM
Provision for credit losses(1,048)4,005 (5,053)NM
Noninterest expense13,989 13,048 941 
Income tax expense326 159 167 105 
Wells Fargo net income4,742 653 4,089 626 
Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock4,363 42 4,321 NM
NM – Not meaningful

In first quarter 2021, we generated $4.7 billion of net income was $653 million in first quarter 2020 withand diluted earnings per common share (EPS) of $0.01,$1.05, compared with $5.9 billion$653 million of net income and $1.20, respectively,EPS of $0.01 in the same period a year ago. Our results in first quarter 2020 were impacted by a $4.0 billion provision for credit losses and an impairment of debt and equity securities of $950 million driven by economic and market conditions. Financial performance items for first quarter 20202021, compared with the same period a year ago, included:
revenue of $17.7 billion, down$3.9 billion, with net interest income of $11.3 billion, down$999 million, or 8%, and noninterest income of $6.4 billion, down$2.9 billion, or 31%;
a net interest margin of 2.58%, down 33 basis points;
noninterest expense of $13.0 billion, down$868 million, or 6%;
an efficiency ratio of 73.6%, compared with 64.4%;
average loans of $965.0 billion, up$15.0 billion;
average deposits of $1.34 trillion, up$75.9 billion;
net loan charge-off rate of 0.38% (annualized) of average loans, compared with 0.30% (annualized);
nonaccrual loans of $6.2 billion, down$749 million, or 11%; and
return on assets (ROA) of 0.13% and return on equity (ROE) of 0.10%, down from 1.26% and 12.71%, respectively.

included the following:
Balance Sheettotal revenue increased due to higher net gains from equity securities and Liquidity
Our balance sheet remained strong during first quarter 2020 with solid levels of liquidity and capital. Our total assets were $1.98 trillion at March 31, 2020. Cash and other short-term investments decreased $6.1 billion from December 31, 2019, reflecting lower federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements,mortgage banking income, partially offset by an increaselower net interest income;
provision for credit losses decreased reflecting lower net charge-offs and improvements in cash balances. Debt securitiesthe economic environment;
noninterest expense increased $4.4 billion from December 31, 2019, predominantly due to an increase in held-to-maturity debt securities,higher personnel expense, partially offset by a decline in available-for-sale debt securities. Loans increased $47.6 billion from December 31, 2019, predominantlylower operating losses and lower professional and outside services expense;
average loans decreased due to increasespaydowns exceeding originations in the residential mortgage and credit card portfolios, weak demand for commercial loans, and industrialthe reclassification of student loans, included in other consumer loans, to loans held for sale after the announced sale of the portfolio in fourth quarter 2020; and
average deposits increased driven by draws of revolving linesgrowth in consumer deposits in the Consumer Banking and origination of new lending facilitiesLending and Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) operating segments due to customers' preferences for liquidity given the impact ofeconomic uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, on economicgovernment stimulus programs, and market conditions. The increase in loans waslower consumer spending, partially offset by a decrease in credit card loans primarily dueactions taken to seasonality and fewer new account openings, and declines in consumer real estate mortgages and other revolving credit and installment loans, as originations and draws of existing lines were more than offset by paydowns.
Averagemanage under the asset cap which reduced deposits in first quarter 2020 were $1.34 trillion, up $75.9 billion from first quarter 2019, which reflected growth from retail banking deposit campaigns, as well as the inflow of deposits associated with corporateCorporate and commercial loan draws.Investment Banking operating segment and Corporate.

Credit Quality
Credit quality declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on market conditions, which impacted our customer base.
Net loan charge-offs were $909 million, or 0.38% (annualized) of average loans, in first quarter 2020, compared with $695 million a year ago (0.30%) (annualized). Our commercial portfolio net loan charge-offs were $324 million, or 25 basis points (annualized) of average commercial loans, in first quarter 2020, compared with net loan charge-offs of $145 million, or 11 basis points (annualized), a year ago, predominantly driven by increased losses in our commercial and industrial loan portfolio primarily related to higher oil and gas net charge-offs reflecting significant declines in oil prices. Our consumer portfolio net loan charge-offs were $585 million, or 53 basis points (annualized) of average consumer loans, in first
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quarter 2020, compared with net loan charge-offs of $550 million, or 51 basis points (annualized), a year ago, primarily driven by increased losses in our credit card portfolio.
The allowance for credit losses (ACL) for loans of $12.0 billion at March 31, 2020, increased $1.2 billion, compared with a year ago, and increased $1.6 billion from December 31, 2019. We had a $2.9 billion increase in the allowance for credit losses for loans in first quarter 2020, partially offset by a $1.3 billion decline as a result of our adoption on January 1, 2020, of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (CECL), compared with a $150 million increase in the allowance in the same period a year ago. The increase in the allowance for credit losses for loans reflected forecasted credit deterioration due to the COVID-19 pandemic and credit weakness in the oil and gas portfolio due to the recent sharp declines in oil prices. The allowance coverage for total loans was 1.19% at March 31, 2020, compared with 1.14% a year ago and 1.09% at December 31, 2019. The allowance covered 3.3 times annualized net loan charge-offs in first quarter 2020, compared with 3.8 times in first quarter 2019. Our provision for loan losses was $3.8 billion in first quarter 2020, up from $845 million a year ago, which reflected an increase in the allowance for credit losses for loans due to forecasted credit deterioration due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and higher net loan charge-offs primarily due to the impact of the recent sharp decline in oil prices on our oil and gas portfolio.
Nonperforming assets (NPAs) at March 31, 2020, of $6.4 billion, increased $759 million, or 13%, from December 31, 2019, and represented 0.63% of total loans at March 31, 2020. Nonaccrual loans increased $810 million from December 31, 2019, driven by increases in commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate mortgage as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on market conditions began to impact our customer base. In addition, real estate 1-4 family mortgage nonaccrual loans increased primarily as a result of our adoption of CECL, which required the reclassification of purchased credit-impaired loans as nonaccruing based on performance. Foreclosed assets decreased $51 million from December 31, 2019. For information on how we are assisting our customers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management” section in this Report.

Capital and Liquidity
We maintained a solidstrong capital position in first quarter 2020,2021, with total equity of $183.3$188.3 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, compared with $188.0$185.9 billion at December 31, 2019. We reduced 2020. Our liquidity and regulatory capital ratios remained strong at March 31, 2021, including:
our common shares outstanding by 38.0 million shares throughliquidity coverage ratio (LCR) was 127%, which continued to exceed the repurchaseregulatory minimum of 75.4 million common shares, net of issuances, in the quarter. On March 15, 2020, we, along with the other members of the Financial Services Forum (which consists of the eight largest and most diversified financial institutions headquartered in the U.S.), decided to temporarily suspend share repurchases for the remainder of the first quarter and for second quarter 2020. This decision is consistent with our objective to use our significant capital and liquidity to provide support to individuals, small businesses, and the broader economy through lending and other important services.100%;
In first quarter 2020, we issued $2.0 billion of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Z. Additionally, we redeemed the remaining $1.8 billion of our Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series K. We also redeemed $669 million of our Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series T.
We believe an important measure of our capital strength is the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio was 11.85%, which was 10.67% at March 31, 2020, down from 11.14% at December 31, 2019, but still abovecontinued to exceed both the regulatory requirement of 9% and our current internal target of 10%; and the regulatory minimum of 9%. As of March 31, 2020,
our eligible external total loss absorbing capacity (TLAC) as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets was 23.27%25.18%, compared with the required minimumregulatory requirement of 22.0%21.50%. Likewise, our other regulatory capital ratios remained strong.
See the “Capital Management” sectionand the “Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Liquidity Risk and Funding” sections in this Report for moreadditional information regarding our capital and liquidity, including the calculation of our regulatory capital and liquidity amounts.

Credit Quality
Credit quality was impacted by the improving economic environment.
The allowance for credit losses (ACL) for loans of $18.0 billion at March 31, 2021, decreased $1.7 billion from December 31, 2020.
Our provision for credit losses for loans was $(1.1) billion in first quarter 2021, down from $3.8 billion in the same period a year ago. The decrease in the ACL for loans and the provision for credit losses in first quarter 2021, compared with the same period a year ago, reflected improvements in the economic environment.

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The allowance coverage for total loans was 2.09% at March 31, 2021, compared with 2.22% at December 31, 2020.
Commercial portfolio net loan charge-offs were $149 million, or 13 basis points of average commercial loans, in first quarter 2021, compared with net loan charge-offs of $324 million, or 25 basis points, in the same period a year ago, predominantly driven by lower losses in our commercial and industrial portfolio primarily within the oil, gas and pipelines industry, partially offset by increased losses in the real estate mortgage and construction portfolios.
Consumer portfolio net loan charge-offs were $364 million, or 37 basis points of average consumer loans, in first quarter
2021, compared with net loan charge-offs of $585 million, or 53 basis points, in the same period a year ago, driven by lower losses in all consumer loan portfolios as a result of payment deferral activities and government stimulus programs instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonperforming assets (NPAs) of $8.2 billion at March 31, 2021, decreased $692 million, or 8%, from December 31, 2020, predominantly driven by decreases in our commercial and industrial portfolio, primarily within the oil, gas and pipelines industry, commercial real estate mortgage, and residential mortgage portfolios reflecting improvements in the economic environment. NPAs represented 0.95% of total loans at March 31, 2021.
Earnings Performance
Wells Fargo net income for first quarter 20202021 was $4.7 billion ($1.05 diluted EPS), compared with $653 million ($0.01 diluted earnings per common share), compared with $5.9 billion ($1.20 diluted per share)EPS) for first quarter 2019.2020. Net income decreasedincreased in first quarter 2020,2021, compared with the same period a year ago, predominantly due to a $999 million$5.1 billion decrease in net interest income, a $3.2 billion increase in our provision for credit losses and a $2.9 billion decreaseincrease in noninterest income, partially offset by a $868 million$2.5 billion decrease in noninterest expense, and a $722 million decrease in income tax expense.
Revenue, the sum of net interest income and a $941 million increase in noninterest income, was $17.7 billion in first quarter 2020, compared with $21.6 billion in the same period a year ago. Net interest income represented 64% of revenue in first quarter 2020, compared with 57% in first quarter 2019. Noninterest income represented 36% of revenue in first quarter 2020, compared with 43% in first quarter 2019.expense.

Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the interest earned on debt securities, loans (including yield-related loan fees) and other interest-earning assets minus the interest paid on deposits, short-term borrowings and long-term debt. The net interest margin isdecreased in first quarter 2021, compared with the average yield on earning assets minussame period a year ago, driven by a repricing of the averagebalance sheet, lower loan balances primarily due to soft demand and elevated prepayments, as well as unfavorable hedge ineffectiveness accounting results, and higher mortgage-backed securities premium amortization.
Table 1 presents the individual components of net interest rate paid for depositsincome and our other sources of funding.the net interest margin. Net interest income and the net interest margin are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis in Table 1 to consistently reflect income from taxable and tax-exempt loans and debt and equity securities based on a 21% federal statutory tax rate for the periods endingended March 31, 20202021 and 2019.2020.
Net interest income and the net interest margin in any one period can be significantly affected by a variety of factors including the mix of earning assets in our portfolio, the overall size of our earning assets portfolio, and the cost of funding those assets. In addition, variable sources of interest income, such as loan fees, periodic dividends, and collection of interest on nonaccrual loans, can fluctuate from period to period.
Net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis was $11.5 billion in first quarter 2020, compared with $12.5 billion for the same period a year ago. Net interest margin on a taxable-equivalent basis was 2.58% in first quarter 2020, compared with 2.91% for the same period a year ago. The decrease inFor additional information about net interest income and net interest margin, see the “Earnings Performance – Net Interest Income” section in first quarterour 2020 compared with the same period a year ago, was driven by unfavorable impacts of repricing due to lower market rates and changes in mix of earning assets and funding sources, including sales of high yielding Pick-a-Pay loans in 2019, as well as higher costs on promotional retail banking deposits.Form 10-K.
Average earning assets increased $49.8 billion in first quarter 2020 compared with the same period a year ago. The change was driven by increases in:
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average federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements of Wells Fargo & Company$24.0 billion;
average loans of $15.0 billion;
average debt securities of $8.5 billion;
average mortgage loans held for sale of $6.5 billion;
average equity securities of $4.5 billion; and
other earning assets of $3.0 billion;
partially offset by decreases in:
average interest-earning deposits with banks of $11.3 billion; and
average loans held for sale of $377 million.

Deposits are an important low-cost source of funding and affect both net interest income and the net interest margin. Deposits include noninterest-bearing deposits, interest-bearing checking, market rate and other savings, savings certificates, other time deposits, and deposits in foreign offices. Average deposits were $1.34 trillion in first quarter 2020, compared with $1.26 trillion in the same period a year ago, and represented 139% of average loans in first quarter 2020, compared with 133% in first quarter 2019. Average deposits were 75% of average earning assets in first quarter 2020, compared with 73% in the same period a year ago. The average deposit cost for first quarter 2020 was 52 basis points, down 13 basis points from a year ago, reflecting the lower interest rate environment, partially offset by retail banking promotional pricing for new deposits.

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Table 1: Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid (Taxable-Equivalent Basis) (1)
Quarter ended March 31,
 20212020
(in millions)Average
balance
Interest
income/
expense
Interest
rates
Average
balance
Interest
income/
expense
Interest
rates
Assets
Interest-earning deposits with banks$223,437 57 0.10 %$129,522 381 1.18 %
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements72,148 7 0.04 107,555 380 1.42 
Debt securities:
Trading debt securities87,383 534 2.45 101,062 770 3.05 
Available-for-sale debt securities206,946 841 1.63 252,559 1,810 2.87 
Held-to-maturity debt securities216,826 1,027 1.90 157,891 1,009 2.56 
Total debt securities511,155 2,402 1.89 511,512 3,589 2.81 
Loans held for sale (2)34,554 331 3.85 21,846 209 3.82 
Loans:
Commercial loans:
Commercial and industrial – U.S.252,892 1,596 2.56 288,502 2,546 3.55 
Commercial and industrial – Non-U.S.65,419 338 2.10 70,659 556 3.16 
Real estate mortgage120,734 812 2.73 121,788 1,187 3.92 
Real estate construction21,755 166 3.10 20,277 229 4.54 
Lease financing15,799 172 4.33 19,288 212 4.40 
Total commercial loans476,599 3,084 2.62 520,514 4,730 3.65 
Consumer loans:
Residential mortgage – first lien266,251 2,068 3.11 293,556 2,650 3.61 
Residential mortgage – junior lien22,321 228 4.13 28,905 370 5.14 
Credit card35,205 1,033 11.90 39,756 1,207 12.21 
Auto48,680 560 4.66 48,258 596 4.96 
Other consumer24,383 233 3.87 34,057 534 6.32 
Total consumer loans396,840 4,122 4.18 444,532 5,357 4.83 
Total loans (2)873,439 7,206 3.33 965,046 10,087 4.20 
Equity securities29,434 137 1.87 37,532 208 2.22 
Other9,498 1 0.03 7,431 14 0.77 
Total interest-earning assets$1,753,665 10,141 2.33 %$1,780,444 14,868 3.35 %
Cash and due from banks24,598  20,571  
Goodwill26,383  26,387  
Other132,064  123,257  
Total noninterest-earning assets$183,045  170,215  
Total assets$1,936,710 10,141 1,950,659 14,868 
Liabilities
Deposits:
Demand deposits$444,764 33 0.03 %$63,086 135 0.86 %
Savings deposits411,596 32 0.03 762,138 978 0.52 
Time deposits44,025 47 0.43 112,077 466 1.67 
Deposits in non-U.S offices30,731  0.01 53,335 163 1.23 
Total interest-bearing deposits931,116 112 0.05 990,636 1,742 0.71 
Short-term borrowings59,082 (9)(0.06)102,977 292 1.14 
Long-term debt198,340 1,026 2.07 229,002 1,240 2.17 
Other liabilities28,875 109 1.50 30,199 142 1.90 
Total interest-bearing liabilities$1,217,413 1,238 0.41 $1,352,814 3,416 1.01 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits462,356  347,327  
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities67,609  62,348  
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities$529,965  409,675 — 
Total liabilities$1,747,378 1,238 1,762,489 3,416 
Total equity189,332  188,170 — 
Total liabilities and equity$1,936,710 1,238 1,950,659 3,416 
Interest rate spread on a taxable-equivalent basis (3)1.92 %2.34 %
Net interest income and net interest margin on a taxable-equivalent basis (3)$8,903 2.05 %$11,452 2.58 %
(1)The average balance amounts represent amortized costs. The interest rates are based on interest income or expense amounts for the period and are annualized. Interest rates and amounts include the effects of hedge and risk management activities associated with the respective asset and liability categories.
(2)Nonaccrual loans and any related income are included in their respective loan categories.
(3)Includes taxable-equivalent adjustments of $105 million and $140 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, predominantly related to tax-exempt income on certain loans and securities.
  Quarter ended March 31, 
     2020
     2019
(in millions)
Average
balance

 
Yields/
rates

 
Interest
income/
expense

 
Average
balance

 
Yields/
rates

 
Interest
income/
expense

Earning assets           
Interest-earning deposits with banks$129,522
 1.18% $381
 140,784
 2.33% $810
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements107,555
 1.42
 380
 83,539
 2.40
 495
Debt securities (2):            
Trading debt securities101,062
 3.05
 770
 89,378
 3.58
 798
Available-for-sale debt securities:           
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies10,781
 1.40
 38
 14,070
 2.14
 74
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions38,950
 3.43
 334
 48,342
 4.02
 486
Mortgage-backed securities:           
Federal agencies158,639
 2.68
 1,062
 151,494
 3.10
 1,173
Residential and commercial4,648
 2.82
 33
 5,984
 4.31
 64
Total mortgage-backed securities163,287
 2.68
 1,095
 157,478
 3.14
 1,237
Other debt securities39,541
 3.48
 343
 46,788
 4.46
 517
Total available-for-sale debt securities252,559
 2.87
 1,810
 266,678
 3.48
 2,314
Held-to-maturity debt securities:           
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies45,937
 2.19
 251
 44,754
 2.20
 243
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions13,536
 3.84
 130
 6,158
 4.03
 62
Federal agency and other mortgage-backed securities98,394
 2.55
 628
 96,004
 2.74
 656
Other debt securities24
 3.10
 
 61
 3.96
 1
Total held-to-maturity debt securities157,891
 2.56
 1,009
 146,977
 2.63
 962
Total debt securities511,512
 2.81
 3,589
 503,033
 3.25
 4,074
Mortgage loans held for sale (3)20,361
 3.87
 197
 13,898
 4.37
 152
Loans held for sale (3)1,485
 3.17
 12
 1,862
 5.25
 24
Loans:           
Commercial loans:           
Commercial and industrial – U.S.288,502
 3.55
 2,546
 286,577
 4.48
 3,169
Commercial and industrial – non U.S.70,659
 3.16
 556
 62,821
 3.90
 604
Real estate mortgage121,788
 3.92
 1,187
 121,417
 4.58
 1,373
Real estate construction20,277
 4.54
 229
 22,435
 5.43
 301
Lease financing19,288
 4.40
 212
 19,391
 4.61
 224
Total commercial loans520,514
 3.65
 4,730
 512,641
 4.48
 5,671
Consumer loans:           
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage293,556
 3.61
 2,650
 285,214
 3.96
 2,821
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage28,905
 5.14
 370
 33,791
 5.75
 481
Credit card39,756
 12.21
 1,207
 38,182
 12.88
 1,212
Automobile48,258
 4.96
 596
 44,833
 5.19
 574
Other revolving credit and installment34,057
 6.32
 534
 35,349
 7.14
 623
Total consumer loans444,532
 4.83
 5,357
 437,369
 5.26
 5,711
Total loans (3)965,046
 4.20
 10,087
 950,010
 4.84
 11,382
Equity securities37,532
 2.22
 208
 33,080
 2.56
 211
Other7,431
 0.77
 14
 4,416
 1.63
 18
Total earning assets$1,780,444
 3.35% $14,868
 1,730,622
 4.00% $17,166
Funding sources           
Deposits:           
Interest-bearing checking$63,086
 0.86% $135
 56,253
 1.42% $197
Market rate and other savings762,138
 0.52
 978
 688,568
 0.50
 847
Savings certificates30,099
 1.47
 110
 25,231
 1.26
 78
Other time deposits81,978
 1.74
 356
 97,830
 2.67
 645
Deposits in non-U.S. offices53,335
 1.23
 163
 55,443
 1.89
 259
Total interest-bearing deposits990,636
 0.71
 1,742
 923,325
 0.89
 2,026
Short-term borrowings102,977
 1.14
 292
 108,651
 2.23
 597
Long-term debt229,002
 2.17
 1,240
 233,172
 3.32
 1,927
Other liabilities30,199
 1.90
 142
 25,292
 2.28
 143
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,352,814
 1.01
 3,416
 1,290,440
 1.47
 4,693
Portion of noninterest-bearing funding sources427,630
 
 
 440,182
 
 
Total funding sources$1,780,444
 0.77
 3,416
 1,730,622
 1.09
 4,693
Net interest margin and net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis (4)  2.58% $11,452
   2.91% $12,473
Noninterest-earning assets           
Cash and due from banks$20,571
       19,614
      
Goodwill26,387
       26,420
      
Other123,257
     106,435
    
Total noninterest-earning assets$170,215
     152,469
    
Noninterest-bearing funding sources            
Deposits$347,327
     338,737
    
Other liabilities62,348
     55,565
    
Total equity188,170
     198,349
    
Noninterest-bearing funding sources used to fund earning assets(427,630)     (440,182)    
Net noninterest-bearing funding sources$170,215
     152,469
    
Total assets$1,950,659
     1,883,091
    
            
Average prime rate  4.41%     5.50%  
Average three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)  1.53
     2.69
  
(1)Yields/rates and amounts include the effects of hedge and risk management activities associated with the respective asset and liability categories.Wells Fargo & Company7
(2)Yields/rates are based on interest income/expense amounts for the period, annualized based on the accrual basis for the respective accounts. The average balance amounts represent amortized cost for the periods presented.
(3)Nonaccrual loans and related income are included in their respective loan categories.
(4)
Includes taxable-equivalent adjustments of $140 million and $162 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, predominantly related to tax-exempt income on certain loans and securities.


Earnings Performance (continued)
Noninterest Income

Table 2: Noninterest Income
 Quarter ended Mar 31,  %
(in millions)2020
 2019
 Change
Service charges on deposit accounts$1,209
 1,094
 11 %
Trust and investment fees:     
Brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees2,482
 2,193
 13
Trust and investment management701
 786
 (11)
Investment banking391
 394
 (1)
Total trust and investment fees3,574
 3,373
 6
Card fees892
 944
 (6)
Other fees:    
Lending related charges and fees328
 347
 (5)
Cash network fees106
 109
 (3)
Commercial real estate brokerage commissions1
 81
 (99)
Wire transfer and other remittance fees110
 113
 (3)
All other fees87
 120
 (28)
Total other fees632

770
 (18)
Mortgage banking:    
Servicing income, net271
 364
 (26)
Net gains on mortgage loan origination/sales activities108
 344
 (69)
Total mortgage banking379

708
 (46)
Insurance95
 96
 (1)
Net gains from trading activities64
 357
 (82)
Net gains on debt securities237
 125
 90
Net gains (losses) from equity securities(1,401) 814
 NM
Lease income352
 443
 (21)
Life insurance investment income161
 159
 1
All other211
 415
 (49)
Total$6,405

9,298
 (31)
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Deposit-related fees$1,255 1,447 (192)(13)%
Lending-related fees361 350 11 
Investment advisory and other asset-based fees (1)2,756 2,506 250 10 
Commissions and brokerage services fees (1)636 677 (41)(6)
Investment banking fees568 391 177 45 
Card fees949 892 57 
Servicing income, net(99)271 (370)NM
Net gains on mortgage loan originations/sales1,425 108 1,317 NM
Mortgage banking1,326 379 947 250 
Net gains from trading activities348 64 284 444 
Net gains on debt securities151 237 (86)(36)
Net gains (losses) from equity securities392 (1,401)1,793 128 
Lease income315 353 (38)(11)
Other208 510 (302)(59)
Total$9,265 6,405 2,860 45 
NM – Not meaningful
Noninterest income was $6.4 billion, or 36% of revenue, in(1)In first quarter 2020, compared with $9.3 billion, or 43% of revenue, for the same period a year ago. The decrease in noninterest income in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, was predominantly due to lower other fees, mortgage banking income, net gains from trading activities, and net losses from equity securities, partially offset by higher service charges on deposit accounts, and2021, trust and investment management fees and asset-based brokerage fees were combined into a single line item for investment advisory and other asset-based fees, and brokerage commissions and other brokerage services fees were combined into a single line item for commissions and brokerage services fees. For more information on our performance obligations andPrior period balances have been revised to conform with the nature of services performed for certain of our revenues discussed below, see Note 18 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) to Financial Statements in this Report.current period presentation.
Service charges on deposit accounts increased to $1.2 billion in
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020

Deposit-related fees, compared with $1.1 billion for the same period a year ago decreased driven by:
, driven by higher overdraft fees and higher treasury management feesaverage consumer deposit account balances due to the impact of a lower earnings credit rate applied to commercial accounts given the lower interest rate environment. Overdraft fees were higher due to one additional day in first quarter 2020, comparedeconomic slowdown and government stimulus programs associated with the same period a year ago, as well asCOVID-19 pandemic; and
higher fee waivers and reversals for customers affected by our data center system outage and the government shutdown in first quarter 2019. Asas part of our actions to support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have provided certain fee waivers and reversalspandemic;
partially offset by:
higher treasury management fees on commercial accounts driven by a lower earnings credit rate due to our customers, which may negatively impact income from service charges on deposit accounts in future periods.the lower interest rate environment.

BrokerageInvestment advisory commissions and other asset-based fees increased toreflecting $2.5 billion in first quarter 2020, compared with $2.2 billion for the same period a year ago, due to higher asset-based fees and higher transactional revenue. Retail brokeragemarket valuations on client assets totaled $1.4 trillion at March 31, 2020, compared with $1.6 trillion at March 31, 2019. Asset-based fees are generally calculated on the market value of the assets as of the beginning of each quarter. All retail brokerage services are provided by our Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) operating segment. investment assets.

For additional information on retail brokeragecertain client investment assets, see the discussion and Tables 4d and 4e in the “Operating“Earnings Performance – Operating Segment Results – Wealth and Investment Management – Retail Brokerage ClientWIM Advisory Assets” sectionand “Earnings Performance – Operating Segment Results – Corporate – Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) Assets Under Management” sections in this Report.

TrustCommissions and investment managementbrokerage services fees decreased to $701 million in first quarter 2020, from$786 million for the same period a year ago, predominantlydecreased driven by lower trust fees due to the sale of our Institutional Retirement and Trust (IRT) business in 2019.
Our assets under management (AUM) totaled $693.1 billion at March 31, 2020, compared with $661.1 billion at March 31, 2019. Substantially all of our AUM is managed by our WIM operating segment. Our assets under administration (AUA) totaled $1.7 trillion at both March 31, 2020 and 2019. Management believes that AUM and AUA are useful metrics because they allow investors and others to assess how changes in asset amounts may impact the generation of certain asset-based fees.
Earnings Performance (continued)




Our AUM and AUA included IRT client assets of $19 billion and $797 billion, respectively, at March 31, 2020, which we continue to administer at the direction of the buyer pursuant to a transition services agreement that will terminate no later than July 2021.
Additional information regarding our WIM operating segment AUM is provided in Table 4f and the related discussion in the “Operating Segment Results – Wealth and Investment Management – Trust and Investment Client Assets Under Management” section in this Report.
Card fees decreased to $892 million in first quarter 2020, compared with $944 million for the same period a year ago,transactional revenue due to higher rewards costs and lower interchange fees driven by decreased purchasecustomer activity due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer spending, partially offset by strong purchase volume early in the quarter.
Other fees decreased to$632 million in first quarter 2020, compared with $770 million for the same period a year ago, largely driven by the sale of our commercial real estate brokerage business, Eastdil Secured (Eastdil), in fourth quarter 2019 and lower business payroll income due to the sale of our Business Payroll Services business in first quarter 2019.
Mortgage banking noninterest income, consisting of net servicing income and net gains on mortgage loan origination/ sales activities, decreased to $379 million in first quarter 2020, compared with $708 million for the same period a year ago. For more information, see Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities) to Financial Statements in this Report.
Net servicing income decreased to $271 million in first quarter 2020 comparedreflecting the economic uncertainty associated with $364 million for the same period a year ago driven by a decrease in contractually specified fees as a result of sales of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) in 2019 and continued prepayments, as well as higher unreimbursed servicing costs due to the expected impactonset of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as extended foreclosure timelinespandemic.

Investment banking fees increased driven by higher advisory fees and equity and debt origination fees.

Card fees increased reflecting lower credit card rewards costs, partially offset by lower late fees due to higher defaults. In addition topayment rates.

Servicing income, net decreased reflecting:
lower servicing fees net servicing income includes amortizationdue to a lower balance of commercial MSRs, changes in the fair value of residential MSRs, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives (economic hedges) used to hedge the residential MSRs. The total fair value of our residential MSRs declined in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, driven by lower mortgage interest rates and higher prepayments, which were substantially offset by hedge gains. In addition, the fair value decline in first quarter 2020 included assumption updates attributable to higher prepayment estimates. Table 2a presents the components of the market-related valuation changes to our residential MSRs, net of hedge results.
Table 2a: Market-Related Valuation Changes on Residential MSRs, Net of Hedge Results
 Quarter ended Mar 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
MSR valuation losses$(3,257) (891)
Net derivative gains from economic hedges of residential MSRs3,400
 962
Net MSR valuation gain$143
 71
Our portfolio of loans serviced for others was $1.6 trillion at both March 31, 2020,resulting from continued prepayments; and December 31, 2019. At March 31, 2020, the ratio of combined residential
lower income from mortgage servicing right (MSR) valuation changes and commercial MSRs to related loans serviced for others was 0.60%, compared with 0.79% at December 31, 2019. See the “Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Mortgage Banking Interest Rate and Market Risk” section in this Report for additional informationhedges, which reflected a favorable
regarding our MSRs risks and hedging approach.impact from changes in interest rates, more than offset by less favorable hedge results.

Net gains on mortgage loan origination/originations/sales activities decreased to $108 million increased
driven by:
higher margins in our retail production channel;
first quarter 2020, compared with $344 million for the same period a year ago, as gains from higher residential real estate held for sale (HFS) origination volumes in our retail production channel;
higher gains related to the re-securitization of loans we purchased from Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) loan securitization pools in 2020; and margins
higher gains due to losses in first quarter 2020 were more than offset by losses driven by the impact of interest rate volatility on hedging activities associated with our residential mortgage loans held for sale portfolio and pipeline, as well as valuation losses on certain residential and commercial loans held for sale due to market conditions.
The production margin
For additional information on residential held-for-sale mortgage loan originations, which representsservicing income and net gains on residential mortgage loan origination/originations/sales, activities divided by total residential held-for-sale mortgage loan originations, provides a measure of the profitability of our residential mortgage origination activitys. Table 2b presents the information used in determining the production margin.

Table 2b:Selected Mortgage Production Data
  Quarter ended March 31, 
  2020
2019
Net gains on mortgage loan origination/sales activities (in millions):   
Residential(A)$360
232
Commercial 23
47
Residential pipeline and unsold/repurchased loan management (1) (275)65
Total $108
344
Residential real estate originations (in billions):   
Held-for-sale(B)$33
22
Held-for-investment 15
11
Total $48
33
Production margin on residential held-for-sale mortgage loan originations(A)/(B)1.08%1.05%
(1)Predominantly includes the results of Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) loss mitigation activities, interest rate management activities and changes in estimate to the liability for mortgage loan repurchase losses.
The production margin was 1.08% for first quarter 2020, compared with 1.05% for the same period a year ago. The increase in production margin in first quarter 2020,compared with the same period a year ago, was due to higher margins in both our retail and correspondent production channel, as well as a shift to more retail origination volume, which has a higher margin. The higher production margin was reduced by valuation losses on residential mortgage loans held for sale, particularly non-agency loans.
Mortgage applications increased to $108 billion in first quarter 2020, compared with $64 billion for the same period a year ago. The 1-4 family first mortgage unclosed application pipeline was $62 billion at March 31, 2020, compared with $32 billion at March 31, 2019. For additional information about our mortgage banking activities and results, see the “Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Mortgage Banking Interest Rate and Market Risk” section andee Note 119 (Mortgage Banking Activities) and Note 16 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Net gains from trading activities which reflect unrealized changes in fair value of our trading positions and realized gains and losses, decreased to $64 million in first quarter 2020, compared with $357 million in the same period a year ago. increased reflecting:
The decrease in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, reflected trading volatility created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We had lower income in first quarter 2020 from wider

credit spreadshigher client demand for asset-backed securitiesfinance products, other credit products, and credit trading, as well as lower trading volumes on asset-backed securities, municipal bonds;
partially offset by increasedby:
lower client demand for interest rate products and lower revenue in equities and commodities.

Net gains on debt securities decreased due to lower interest rates. gains from the sales of agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and municipal bonds as a result of decreased sales volumes.

Net gains (losses) from trading activities exclude interest and dividend income and expense on trading securities, which are reported within interest income from debt and equity securities increased driven by:
lower impairment of $920 million on equity securities due to the market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in first quarter 2020;
losses in first quarter 2020 on deferred compensation plan investments (largely offset in personnel expense). Refer to
8Wells Fargo & Company


Table 3a for the results for our deferred compensation plan and other interest income. related hedges; and
higher realized gains on marketable equity securities.

Lease income decreased due to a reduction in the size of the operating lease asset portfolio.

Other income decreased due to:
lower gains on the sales of residential mortgage loans which were reclassified to held for sale in 2019; and
higher valuation losses related to the retained litigation risk, including the timing and amount of final settlement,
associated with shares of Visa Class B common stock that we sold. For additional information, about trading activities, see the “Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Market Risk-Trading Activities”Risk – Equity Securities” section and Note 4 (Trading Activities) to Financial Statements in this Report.our 2020 Form 10-K;
partially offset by:
Net losses from equity securities were $1.4 billion in first quarter 2020 and included $621 million of deferred compensation plan investment losses (largely offset in employee benefits expense). Net losses from equity securities in first quarter 2020 also included nonmarketable equity securities impairments of $935 million, reflecting lower market valuations. The impairments on equity securities in the venture capital, private equity and certain wholesale businesses represented 17% of the carrying values of these businesses’ portfolio investments subject to the impairment assessment. Table 3a presents results for our deferred compensation plan and related investments.
Lease income decreased to $352 million in first quarter 2020, compared with $443 million for the same period a year ago, driven by reductions in the size of the equipment leasing portfolio.
All other income decreased to $211 million in first quarter 2020, compared with $415 million for the same period a year ago. All other income includes income or losses from equity method investments, including low-income housing tax credit investments (excluding related tax credits recorded in income tax expense), foreign currency adjustments and related hedges of foreign currency risks, and certain economic hedges. The decrease in all other income was driven by higher income in first quarter 2019 from gains on the sales of purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans and a pre-tax gain on the sale of our Business Payroll Services business, partially offset by transition services fees in first quarter 2020 associated with the salea portion of our IRT businessstudent loan portfolio; and gains on the sales of loans reclassified to held for sale in 2019 and sold in first quarter 2020.

higher income from investments accounted for under the equity method.
Earnings Performance (continued)




Noninterest Expense

Table 3: Noninterest Expense
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Personnel$9,558 8,323 1,235 15 %
Technology, telecommunications and equipment844 798 46 
Occupancy770 715 55 
Operating losses213 464 (251)(54)
Professional and outside services1,388 1,606 (218)(14)
Leases (1)226 260 (34)(13)
Advertising and promotion90 181 (91)(50)
Restructuring charges13 — 13 NM
Other887 701 186 27 
Total$13,989 13,048 941 
 Quarter ended Mar 31,  %
(in millions)2020
 2019
 Change
Salaries$4,721
 4,425
 7 %
Commission and incentive compensation2,463
 2,845
 (13)
Employee benefits1,130
 1,938
 (42)
Technology and equipment661
 661
 
Net occupancy (1)715
 717
 
Core deposit and other intangibles23
 28
 (18)
FDIC and other deposit assessments118
 159
 (26)
Operating losses464
 238
 95
Outside professional services727
 678
 7
Contract services630
 563
 12
Leases (2)260
 286
 (9)
Advertising and promotion181
 237
 (24)
Outside data processing165
 167
 (1)
Travel and entertainment93
 147
 (37)
Postage, stationery and supplies129
 122
 6
Telecommunications92
 91
 1
Foreclosed assets29
 37
 (22)
Insurance25
 25
 
All other422
 552
 (24)
Total$13,048
 13,916
 (6)
NM – Not meaningful
(1)Represents expenses for both leased and owned properties.
(2)Represents expenses for assets we lease to customers.
(1)Represents expenses for assets we lease to customers.
Noninterest expense was $13.0 billion inFirst quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020 down 6% from $13.9 billion in the same period a year ago,

Personnel expense increased driven by lower personnel expenses, advertising and promotions expense, travel and entertainment expense, and other expense, partially offset by by:
higher operating losses, and outside professional and contract services expense.deferred compensation expense;
Personnel expenses, which include salaries, commissions,higher incentive compensation and employee benefits, were down $894 million, or 10%, in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, due to lower employee benefits expense, from lower deferred compensation expense (largely offset in net losses from equity securities) and lower incentive compensation and commissions, partially offset by higher salaries driven byincluding the impact of staffing mix changeshigher market valuations on stock-based compensation; and annual salary increases, as well as one additional payroll day in the quarter.
higher revenue-related compensation expense;
partially offset by:
lower salaries.

Table 3a presents results for our deferred compensation plan and related investments.
The decrease in incentive compensation and commissions was due to lower stock incentive compensation expense and lower annual bonus expense, partially offset by higher revenue-related incentive compensation. We have provided various types of financial support to our employees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including additional cash payments for our employees who continue to serve customers, enhanced childcare, and other extended benefits. These additional benefits did not meaningfully impact our expenses in first quarter 2020, but are expected to have a greater impact beginning inhedges. In second quarter 2020, and throughout the remainderwe entered into arrangements to transition our economic hedges of the year. Seedeferred compensation plan liabilities from equity securities to derivative instruments. As a result of this transition, changes in fair value of derivatives used to economically hedge the “Financial Review – Overview” sectiondeferred compensation plan are reported in this Report for morepersonnel expense rather than in net gains (losses) from equity securities within noninterest income. For additional information on the actions we have takenderivatives used in the economic hedges, see Note 14 (Derivatives) to support our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.Financial Statements in this Report.
Table 3a: Deferred Compensation Plan and Related InvestmentsHedges
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Net interest income$ 12 
Net losses from equity securities (621)
Total losses from deferred compensation plan investments (609)
Decrease (increase) in deferred compensation plan liabilities(165)598 
Net derivative gains from economic hedges of deferred compensation160 — 
Decrease (increase) in personnel expense(5)598 
Loss before income tax expense$(5)(11)
Technology, telecommunications and equipment expense increased due to higher expense for technology contracts and higher telecommunications expense related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Occupancy expense increased due to additional cleaning fees, supplies, and equipment expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Operating losses decreased driven by lower expense for litigation accruals and customer remediation accruals.

Professional and outside services expense decreased driven by reduced project spending due to efficiency initiatives.

Lease expense decreased due to a reduction in the size of the operating lease asset portfolio.
 Quarter ended Mar 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Net interest income$12
 13
Net gains (losses) from equity securities(621) 345
Total revenue (losses) from deferred compensation plan investments(609) 358
Employee benefits expense (1)(598) 357
Income (loss) before income tax expense$(11) 1
(1)Represents change in deferred compensation plan liability.Wells Fargo & Company9

Operating losses were up $226 million, or 95%, in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, due to higher litigation and remediation accruals.

Earnings Performance (continued)
Outside professional and contract services expense was up $116 million, or 9%, in first quarter 2020, compared with the

same period a year ago, largely due to an increase in project spending, partially offset by lower legal expenses.
Advertising and promotion expense was down $56 million, or 24%, in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, due to decreases in decreased driven by reduced marketing and brand campaign volumes.volumes due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel and entertainment was down $54 million, or 37%,
Restructuring charges increased related to our efficiency initiatives that began in third quarter 2020. For additional information on restructuring charges, see Note 19 (Restructuring Charges) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Other expenses increased driven by:
a write-down of goodwill in first quarter 2020, compared with2021 related to the same periodsale of a year ago,portion of our student loan portfolio;
higher charitable donations expense driven by the donation of PPP processing fees; and
higher Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit assessment expense driven by a higher assessment rate;
partially offset by:
a reduction in business travel and company events due to ongoing expense management initiatives, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
All other expense was down $130 million, or 24%, in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, due to higher gains on the extinguishment of debt, lower pension benefit plan expenses, and a lower insurance claims reserve.

Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $159$326 million in first quarter 2020, down 82% from $8812021, compared with $159 million in the same period a year ago, driven by lowerhigher pre-tax income. Our Theeffective income tax rate was 19.5%6.4% for first quarter 2020,2021, compared with 13.1%19.5% for the same period a year ago. The effectiveIncome tax expense for first quarter 2021 included net discrete income tax ratebenefits of $154 million related mainly to the resolution of prior period matters with tax authorities. Income tax expense for first quarter 2020 reflectedincluded net discrete income tax expense of $141 million driven by the accounting for stock compensation activity, the net impact of accounting for uncertain tax positions, and the outcome of U.S. federal income tax examinations. The lower rate in first quarter 2019 was related to net discrete income tax benefits of $297 million related mostly to the results of U.S. federal and state income tax examinations and the accounting for stock compensation activity.

Operating Segment Results
As of March 31, 2020, we were organized forOur management reporting purposesis organized into threefour reportable operating segments: CommunityConsumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; WholesaleCorporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management (WIM). TheseManagement. All other business activities that are not included in the reportable operating segments are definedhave been included in Corporate. For additional information, see Table 4. We define our reportable operating segments by type of product type and customer segment, and their results are based on our management reporting process. The management reporting process measures the performance of the reportable operating segments based on the Company’s management structure, and the results are regularly reviewed by our Chief Executive Officer and Operating Committee. The management reporting process is based on U.S. GAAP withand includes specific adjustments, such as for funds transfer pricing for asset/liability management, for shared revenues and expenses, and tax-equivalenttaxable-equivalent adjustments to consistently reflect income from taxable and tax-exempt sources. Onsources, which allows management to assess performance consistently across the operating segments.

In February 11, 2020,2021, we announced a new organizational structure with five principal lines of business: Consumeran agreement to sell Wells Fargo Asset Management and Small Business Banking; Consumer Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporatemoved the business from the Wealth and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment
Management.Management operating segment to Corporate. Prior period balances have been revised to conform with the current period presentation. This new organizational structure is intended to help drive operating, control, and business performance. The Company is currently in the process of transitioning to this new organizational structure, including identifying leadership for some of these principal business lines and aligning management reporting and allocation methodologies. These changes willchange did not impact the previously reported consolidated financial results of the Company, butCompany.
Funds Transfer Pricing Corporate treasury manages a funds transfer pricing methodology that considers interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and other product characteristics. Operating segments pay a funding charge for their assets and receive a funding credit for their deposits, both of which are expectedincluded in net interest income. The net impact of the funding charges or credits is recognized in corporate treasury.
Revenue and Expense Sharing When lines of business jointly serve customers, the line of business that is responsible for providing the product or service recognizes revenue or expense with a referral fee paid or an allocation of cost to resultthe other line of business based on established internal revenue-sharing agreements.
When a line of business uses a service provided by another line of business or enterprise function (included in changesCorporate), expense is generally allocated based on the cost and use of the service provided.
Taxable-Equivalent Adjustments Taxable-equivalent adjustments related to tax-exempt income on certain loans and debt securities are included in net interest income, while taxable-equivalent adjustments related to income tax credits for low-income housing and renewable energy investments are included in noninterest income, in each case with corresponding impacts to income tax expense (benefit). Adjustments are included in Corporate, Commercial Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking and are eliminated to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
Allocated Capital Reportable operating segments are allocated capital under a risk-sensitive framework that is primarily based on aspects of our regulatory capital requirements, and the assumptions and methodologies used to allocate capital are periodically assessed and revised. Management believes that return on allocated capital is a useful financial measure because it enables management, investors, and others to assess a reportable operating segments.segment’s use of capital.
Selected Metrics We will update ourpresent certain financial and nonfinancial metrics that management uses when evaluating reportable operating segment disclosures, including comparative financial results, whenresults. Management believes that these metrics are useful to investors and others to assess the Company completes its transitionperformance, customer growth, and is managed in accordance with the new organizational structure. trends of reportable operating segments or lines of business.
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Table 44:Management Reporting Structure
Wells Fargo & Company
Consumer Banking and LendingCommercial BankingCorporate and Investment BankingWealth and Investment ManagementCorporate

• Consumer and Small Business Banking

• Home Lending

• Credit Card

• Auto

• Personal Lending

• Middle Market Banking

• Asset-Based Lending and Leasing

• Banking

• Commercial Real Estate

• Markets

• Wells Fargo Advisors

• The Private
Bank

• Corporate Treasury

• Enterprise Functions

• Investment Portfolio

• Affiliated venture capital and private equity partnerships

• Non-strategic businesses

Table 5 and the following discussion present our results by reportable operating segment. For additional description of our operating segments, including additional financial information, and the underlying management reporting process, see Note 22 (Operating Segments) to Financial Statements in this Report.
We perform a goodwill impairment assessment annually in the fourth quarter. However, in first quarter 2020, we performed an interim, quantitative impairment assessment of our goodwill given deteriorated macroeconomic conditions from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These market conditions led to a sharp decline in share prices for Wells Fargo and other companies across many industries. As part of our interim assessment, we updated our assumptions used in both the income and market approaches for estimating fair values of our reporting units. The update to assumptions incorporated current market-based information such as price-earnings information and a regular update to our internal enterprise-wide forecasts, which reflected lower interest rates and higher expected credit losses, as well as a weaker macroeconomic outlook. While we observed declines in the fair values of our reporting units and the amount of excess fair value over the carrying amount of our reporting units, we did not have evidence of goodwill impairment. Due to the impact of the market disruption on our investment banking fees and trading activities, our corporate and investment banking reporting unit, included within the Wholesale Banking operating segment, had the smallest difference between fair value and carrying value. Given the uncertainty of the severity or length of the current economic downturn, we will continue to monitor market conditions for circumstances that could have a further negative effect on our estimated fair values on our reporting units.
In connection with the planned change to our operating segment disclosures, we will realign our goodwill to the reporting units that underlie our operating segments. We will reassess goodwill for impairment at the time of the realignment.

Table 4:5: Operating Segment Results – Highlights
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)Consumer Banking and LendingCommercial BankingCorporate and Investment BankingWealth and Investment ManagementCorporate (1)Reconciling Items (2)Consolidated Company
2021
Net interest income$5,615 1,283 1,778 657 (430)(105)8,798 
Noninterest income3,039 925 1,845 2,887 1,319 (750)9,265 
Total revenue8,654 2,208 3,623 3,544 889 (855)18,063 
Provision for credit losses(419)(399)(284)(43)97  (1,048)
Noninterest expense6,267 1,766 1,833 3,028 1,095  13,989 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)2,806 841 2,074 559 (303)(855)5,122 
Income tax expense (benefit)702 203 500 140 (364)(855)326 
Net income before noncontrolling interests2,104 638 1,574 419 61  4,796 
Less: Net income from noncontrolling interests 1   53  54 
Net income$2,104 637 1,574 419 8  4,742 
2020
Net interest income$6,002 1,774 2,019 838 819 (140)11,312 
Noninterest income2,647 728 1,369 2,432 (119)(652)6,405 
Total revenue8,649 2,502 3,388 3,270 700 (792)17,717 
Provision for credit losses1,569 1,041 1,125 262 — 4,005 
Noninterest expense6,257 1,697 1,870 2,657 567 — 13,048 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)823 (236)393 605 (129)(792)664 
Income tax expense (benefit)205 (61)101 152 554 (792)159 
Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interests618 (175)292 453 (683)— 505 
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling
interests
— — — (149)— (148)
Net income (loss)$618 (176)292 453 (534)— 653 
(1)All other business activities that are not included in the reportable operating segments have been included in Corporate. For additional information, see the "Corporate" section below. In February 2021, we announced an agreement to sell Wells Fargo Asset Management and moved the business from the Wealth and Investment Management operating segment to Corporate. Prior period balances have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.
(2)Taxable-equivalent adjustments related to tax-exempt income on certain loans and debt securities are included in net interest income, while taxable-equivalent adjustments related to income tax credits for low-income housing and renewable energy investments are included in noninterest income, in each case with corresponding impacts to income tax expense (benefit). Adjustments are included in Corporate, Commercial Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking and are eliminated to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
(income/expense in millions, Community
Banking 
  
Wholesale
Banking
  
Wealth and
Investment
Management
  Other (1)  
Consolidated
Company
 
balance sheet data in billions) 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
Quarter ended Mar 31,                    
Revenue $9,496
 11,750
 5,817
 7,111
 3,715
 4,079
 (1,311) (1,331) 17,717
 21,609
Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses 1,718
 710
 2,288
 134
 8
 4
 (9) (3) 4,005
 845
Net income (loss) 155
 2,823
 311
 2,770
 463
 577
 (276) (310) 653
 5,860
                     
Average loans $462.6
 458.2
 484.5
 476.4
 78.5
 74.4
 (60.6) (59.0) 965.0
 950.0
Average deposits 798.6
 765.6
 456.6
 409.8
 151.4
 153.2
 (68.6) (66.5) 1,338.0
 1,262.1
Goodwill 16.7
 16.7
 8.4
 8.4
 1.3
 1.3
 
 
 26.4
 26.4
(1)Includes the elimination of certain items that are included in more than one business segment, substantially all of which represents products and services for WIM customers served through Community Banking distribution channels.Wells Fargo & Company11


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CommunityConsumer Banking and Lending offers a complete line of diversified financial products and services for consumers and small businesses with annual sales generally up to $5 million in which the owner generally is the financial decision maker.million. These financial products and services include checking and savings accounts, credit and
debit cards, automobile, student, mortgage,as well as home, equityauto, personal, and small business lending, as well as referrals to Wholesale Banking
lending. Table 5a and WIM business partners. The Community Banking segment also includes the results of our Corporate Treasury activities net of allocations (including funds transfer pricing, capital, liquidity and certain corporate expenses) in support of other segments and results of investments in our affiliated venture capital and private equity partnerships. Table 4a provides5b provide additional financial information for Community Banking.Consumer Banking and Lending.
Table 4a:5a: Consumer Banking and Lending – Income Statement and Selected Metrics
Quarter ended March 31,
($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)20212020$ Change% Change
Income Statement
Net interest income$5,615 6,002 (387)(6)%
Noninterest income:
Deposit-related fees661 879 (218)(25)
Card fees892 819 73 
Mortgage banking1,259 342 917 268 
Other227 607 (380)(63)
Total noninterest income3,039 2,647 392 15 
Total revenue8,654 8,649 — 
Net charge-offs370 621 (251)(40)
Change in the allowance for credit losses(789)948 (1,737)NM
Provision for credit losses(419)1,569 (1,988)NM
Noninterest expense6,267 6,257 10 — 
Income before income tax expense2,806 823 1,983 241 
Income tax expense702 205 497 242 
Net income$2,104 618 1,486 240 
Revenue by Line of Business
Consumer and Small Business Banking$4,550 4,861 (311)(6)
Consumer Lending:
Home Lending2,227 1,876 351 19 
Credit Card1,346 1,375 (29)(2)
Auto403 380 23 
Personal Lending128 157 (29)(18)
Total revenue$8,654 8,649 — 
Selected Metrics
Consumer Banking and Lending:
Return on allocated capital (1)17.2 %4.6 
Efficiency ratio (2)72 72 
Headcount (#) (period-end)123,547 133,394 (7)
Retail bank branches (#)4,944 5,329 (7)
Digital active customers (# in millions) (3)32.9 31.1 
Mobile active customers (# in millions) (3)26.7 24.9 
Consumer and Small Business Banking:
Deposit spread (4)1.6 %2.0 
Debit card purchase volume ($ in billions) (5)$108.5 90.6 17.9 20 
Debit card purchase transactions (# in millions) (5)2,266 2,195 71 
Community Banking
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 Quarter ended Mar 31,   
(in millions, except average balances which are in billions)2020
 2019
 % Change
Net interest income$6,787
 7,248
 (6)%
Noninterest income:     
Service charges on deposit accounts700
 610
 15
Trust and investment fees:    
Brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees (1)518
 449
 15
Trust and investment management (1)194
 210
 (8)
Investment banking (2)(99) (20) NM
Total trust and investment fees613
 639
 (4)
Card fees809
 858
 (6)
Other fees285
 332
 (14)
Mortgage banking340
 641
 (47)
Insurance11
 11
 
Net gains from trading activities29
 5
 480
Net gains on debt securities194
 37
 424
Net gains (losses) from equity securities (3)(1,028) 601
 NM
Other income of the segment756
 768
 (2)
Total noninterest income2,709
 4,502
 (40)
     
Total revenue9,496
 11,750
 (19)
     
Provision for credit losses1,718
 710
 142
Noninterest expense:    
Personnel expense5,455
 5,981
 (9)
Technology and equipment645
 641
 1
Net occupancy529
 542
 (2)
Core deposit and other intangibles1
 1
 
FDIC and other deposit assessments68
 106
 (36)
Outside professional services442
 316
 40
Operating losses454
 219
 107
Other expense of the segment(478) (117) NM
Total noninterest expense7,116
 7,689
 (7)
Income before income tax expense and noncontrolling interests662
 3,351
 (80)
Income tax expense644
 424
 52
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests (4)(137) 104
 NM
Net income$155
 2,823
 (95)
Average loans$462.6
 458.2
 1
Average deposits798.6
 765.6
 4
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Quarter ended March 31,
($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)20212020$ Change% Change
Home Lending:
Mortgage banking:
Net servicing income$(123)257 (380)NM
Net gains on mortgage loan originations/sales1,382 85 1,297 NM
Total mortgage banking$1,259 342 917 268 %
Originations ($ in billions):
Retail$33.6 23.1 10.5 45 
Correspondent18.2 24.9 (6.7)(27)
Total originations$51.8 48.0 3.8 
% of originations held for sale (HFS)75.8 %69.6 
Third-party mortgage loans serviced (period-end) ($ in billions) (6)$801.0 1,037.5 (236.5)(23)
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) carrying value (period-end)7,536 8,126 (590)(7)
Ratio of MSR carrying value (period-end) to third-party mortgage loans serviced (period-end) (6)0.94 %0.78 
Home lending loans 30+ days or more delinquency rate (7)(8)0.56 0.71 
Credit Card:
Point of sale (POS) volume ($ in billions)$21.1 19.9 1.2 
New accounts (# in thousands) (9)266 315 (16)
Credit card loans 30+ days or more delinquency rate (8)2.01 %2.60 
Auto:
Auto originations ($ in billions)$7.0 6.5 0.5 
Auto loans 30+ days or more delinquency rate (8)1.22 %2.31 
Personal Lending:
New funded balances$413 667(254)(38)
NM – Not meaningful
(1)Represents income on products and services for WIM customers served through Community Banking distribution channels which
(1)Return on allocated capital is eliminated in consolidation.
(2)Includes underwriting fees paid to Wells Fargo Securities for services related to the issuance of our corporate securities which are offset in our Wholesale Banking segment and eliminated in consolidation.
(3)Primarily represents gains resulting from venture capital investments.
(4)Reflects results attributable to noncontrolling interests predominantly associated with the Company’s consolidated venture capital investments.
Community Banking reported net income (loss) applicable to common stock divided by segment average allocated capital. Segment net income (loss) applicable to common stock is segment net income (loss) less allocated preferred stock dividends.
(2)Efficiency ratio is segment noninterest expense divided by segment total revenue (net interest income and noninterest income).
(3)Digital and mobile active customers is the number of $155 millionconsumer and small business customers who have logged on via a digital or mobile device, respectively, in the prior 90 days. Digital active customers includes both online and mobile customers.
(4)Deposit spread is (i) the internal funds transfer pricing credit on segment deposits minus interest paid to customers for segment deposits, divided by (ii) average segment deposits.
(5)Debit card purchase volume and transactions reflect combined activity for both consumer and business debit card purchases.
(6)Excludes residential mortgage loans subserviced for others.
(7)Excludes residential mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and loans held for sale.
(8)Beginning in second quarter 2020, customer payment deferral activities instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic may have delayed the recognition of delinquencies for those customers who would have otherwise moved into past due status.
(9)Excludes certain private label new account openings.
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020 down $2.7 billion, or 95%, compared with the same period a year ago.
Revenue of $9.5 billion in first quarter 2020, decreased $2.3 billion, or 19%, compared with the same period a year ago. The decrease in revenue was due to net losses on equity securities (including lower deferred compensation plan investment results, which were largely offset in employee benefits expense), lowerunchanged reflecting:
higher card fees driven by higherlower credit card rewards costs, partially offset by lower late fees due to higher payment rates; and
higher mortgage banking noninterest income driven by higher HFS origination volumes and the impacthigher margins in our retail production channel, partially offset by lower servicing income due to lower servicing fees on lower balances of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer spending, loans serviced for others and lower income from MSR valuation changes and related hedges;
partially offset by:
lower net interest income reflecting the lower interest rate environment and lower mortgage banking income. These decreases were partially offsetloan balances as paydowns exceeded originations;
lower deposit-related fees driven by higher gains on debt securities and service charges onaverage consumer deposit accounts due to one additional day in first quarter 2020, and that first quarter 2019 included a higher level of fee waivers for customers affected by our data center system outage and the government shutdown.
The provision for credit losses in first quarter 2020 increased $1.0 billion compared with the same period a year ago, predominantly due to a $1.0 billion increase in the allowance for credit losses in first quarter 2020 reflecting expected credit deterioration due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Noninterest expense of $7.1 billion in first quarter 2020, decreased $573 million, or 7%, compared with the same period a year ago, predominantly due to lower personnel expenses driven by lower deferred compensation expense (largely offset by net losses from equity securities) and lower other expenses, partially offset by higher operating losses driven by an increase in remediation accruals and higher outside professional services expense.
Income tax expense of $644 million in first quarter 2020, increased $220 million from first quarter 2019, driven by a higher effective income tax rate of 19.5% and included net discrete income tax expense of $141 million driven by the accounting for

stock compensation activity, the net impact of accounting for uncertain tax positions, and the outcome of U.S. federal income tax examinations.
Average loans of $462.6 billion in first quarter 2020, increased $4.4 billion, or 1%, compared with first quarter 2019. The increase in average loans from first quarter 2019 was due to higher real estate 1-4 family first mortgage loans and automobile loans, partially offset by lower junior lien mortgage loans.
Average deposits of $798.6 billion in first quarter 2020 increased $33.0 billion, or 4%, from first quarter 2019 reflecting growth from retail banking deposit campaigns.
Wholesale Banking provides financial solutions to businesses with annual sales generally in excess of $5 million and to financial institutions globally. Products and businesses include Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate and Investment Banking, Credit Investment Portfolio, Treasury Management, and Commercial Capital. Table 4b provides additional financial information for Wholesale Banking.
Table 4b:Wholesale Banking
 Quarter ended Mar 31,   
(in millions, except average balances which are in billions)2020
 2019
 % Change
Net interest income$4,136
 4,534
 (9)%
Noninterest income:     
Service charges on deposit accounts508
 483
 5
Trust and investment fees:    
Brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees90
 78
 15
Trust and investment management131
 114
 15
Investment banking490
 412
 19
Total trust and investment fees711
 604
 18
Card fees83
 86
 (3)
Other fees346
 437
 (21)
Mortgage banking40
 68
 (41)
Insurance75
 78
 (4)
Net gains from trading activities41
 333
 (88)
Net gains on debt securities43
 88
 (51)
Net gains (losses) from equity securities(95) 77
 NM
Other income of the segment(71) 323
 NM
Total noninterest income1,681
 2,577
 (35)
     
Total revenue5,817
 7,111
 (18)
     
Provision for credit losses2,288
 134
 NM
Noninterest expense:    
Personnel expense1,383
 1,510
 (8)
Technology and equipment9
 9
 
Net occupancy104
 95
 9
Core deposit and other intangibles19
 24
 (21)
FDIC and other deposit assessments44
 45
 (2)
Outside professional services101
 184
 (45)
Operating losses4
 1
 300
Other expense of the segment2,099
 1,970
 7
Total noninterest expense3,763
 3,838
 (2)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) and noncontrolling interests(234) 3,139
 NM
Income tax expense (benefit) (1)(546) 369
 NM
Less: Net income from noncontrolling interests1
 
 NM
Net income$311
 2,770
 (89)
Average loans$484.5
 476.4
 2
Average deposits456.6
 409.8
 11
NM – Not meaningful
(1)
Income tax expense for our Wholesale Banking operating segment included income tax credits related to low-income housing and renewable energy investments of $491 million and $427 million for the first quarter 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Wholesale Banking reported net income of $311 million in first quarter 2020, down $2.5 billion, or 89%, from the same period a year ago.
Net interest income of $4.1 billion in first quarter 2020 decreased $398 million, or 9%, from first quarter 2019, due to the impact of the lower interest rate environment, partially offset by higher loan and deposit volumes and increased spreads on trading assets.
Noninterest income decreased $896 million, or 35%, from first quarter 2019, predominantly due to lower market sensitive revenue (represents net gains (losses) from trading activities, debt securities, and equity securities), lower other income from higher amortization on renewable energy and community lending
investments and lower operating lease income, as well as lower other fees related to our sale of Eastdil in fourth quarter 2019.
The provision for credit losses increased $2.2 billion from first quarter 2019, predominantly due to a $2.1 billion increase in the allowance for credit losses reflecting forecasted credit deterioration due to the COVID-19 pandemic and higher charge-offs in the oil and gas portfolio driven by the significant decline in oil prices.
Noninterest expense decreased $75 million, or 2%, from first quarter 2019, reflecting the sale of Eastdil, as well as lower personnel expense, lease expense within other noninterest expense, and travel expense within other noninterest expense, partially offset by higher regulatory and risk related expense within other noninterest expense.
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Average loans of $484.5 billion in first quarter 2020 increased $8.1 billion, or 2%, from first quarter 2019, on broad-based growth across the lines of businesses driven by draws of revolving linesaccount balances due to the economic slowdown associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Averagepandemic, as well as fee waivers and reversals as part of our actions to support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
lower other income driven by lower gains on loan sales.

Provision for credit losses decreased driven by an improving economic environment.

Noninterest expense was largely unchanged reflecting:
higher charitable donations expense due to the donation of PPP processing fees;
higher FDIC deposit assessment expense driven by a higher assessment rate;
higher expense allocated from enterprise functions, reflecting risk management and technology support; and
higher personnel expense driven by higher revenue-related compensation in Home Lending, partially offset by lower branch staffing expense related to efficiency initiatives in Consumer and Small Business Banking;
offset by:
lower operating losses due to lower expense for litigation and customer remediation accruals; and
lower advertising and promotion expense.
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Table 5b: Consumer Banking and Lending – Balance Sheet
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Selected Balance Sheet Data (average)
Loans by Line of Business:
Home Lending$243,036 276,827 (33,791)(12)%
Auto49,518 49,493 25 — 
Credit Card35,205 39,756 (4,551)(11)
Small Business20,137 9,715 10,422 107 
Personal Lending5,185 6,771 (1,586)(23)
Total loans$353,081 382,562 (29,481)(8)
Total deposits789,439 652,706 136,733 21 
Allocated capital48,000 48,000 — — 
Selected Balance Sheet Data (period-end)
Loans by Line of Business:
Home Lending$230,478 275,395 (44,917)(16)
Auto50,007 49,779 228 — 
Credit Card34,246 38,582 (4,336)(11)
Small Business20,820 9,753 11,067 113 
Personal Lending4,998 6,692 (1,694)(25)
Total loans$340,549 380,201 (39,652)(10)
Total deposits837,765 672,603 165,162 25 
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020
Total loans (average and period-end) decreased as growth in small business loans driven by loans funded under the PPP was more than offset by paydowns exceeding originations in the home lending, credit card, and personal lending portfolios. Home lending loan balances were also impacted by actions taken in 2020 to suspend certain non-conforming residential mortgage and home equity originations.

Total deposits (average and period-end) increased driven by government stimulus programs and lower consumer spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Commercial Banking provides financial solutions to private, family owned and certain public companies. Products and services include banking and credit products across multiple industry sectors and municipalities, secured lending and lease products, and treasury management. In March 2021, we
announced an agreement to sell our Corporate Trust Services business and expect to move the business from the Commercial Banking operating segment to Corporate in second quarter 2021. Table 5c and Table 5d provide additional information for Commercial Banking.
Table 5c:Commercial Banking – Income Statement and Selected Metrics
Quarter ended March 31,
($ in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Income Statement
Net interest income$1,283 1,774 (491)(28)%
Noninterest income:
Deposit-related fees317 302 15 
Lending-related fees136 128 
Lease income174 198 (24)(12)
Other298 100 198 198 
Total noninterest income925 728 197 27 
Total revenue2,208 2,502 (294)(12)
Net charge-offs39 170 (131)(77)
Change in the allowance for credit losses(438)871 (1,309)NM
Provision for credit losses(399)1,041 (1,440)NM
Noninterest expense1,766 1,697 69 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)841 (236)1,077 456
Income tax expense (benefit)203 (61)264 433
Less: Net income from noncontrolling interests1 — — 
Net income (loss)$637 (176)813 462
Revenue by Line of Business
Middle Market Banking$1,159 1,455 (296)(20)
Asset-Based Lending and Leasing898 843 55 
Other151 204 (53)(26)
Total revenue$2,208 2,502 (294)(12)
Revenue by Product
Lending and leasing$1,193 1,411 (218)(15)
Treasury management and payments749 982 (233)(24)
Other266 109 157 144 
Total revenue$2,208 2,502 (294)(12)
Selected Metrics
Return on allocated capital12.3 %(4.7)
Efficiency ratio80 68 
Headcount (#) (period-end)22,657 24,036(6)
NM – Not meaningful
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020
Revenue decreased driven by:
lower net interest income reflecting the lower interest rate environment and lower average loan balances; and
lower lease income reflecting a reduction in the size of $456.6 billionthe operating lease asset portfolio;
partially offset by:
higher other noninterest income due to impairments on equity securities in first quarter 20202020; and
higher treasury management fees on commercial accounts, included in deposit-related fees, driven by a lower earnings credit rate due to the lower interest rate environment.
Provision for credit losses decreased driven by an improving economic environment.

Noninterest expense increased $46.8 billion, or 11%,driven by:
higher expenses allocated from enterprise functions, including higher technology expenses;
partially offset by:
lower spending related to efficiency initiatives, including lower personnel expense from reduced headcount;
lower professional and outside services expense reflecting decreased project-related expense; and
lower lease expense reflecting a reduction in the size of the operating lease asset portfolio.
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Earnings Performance (continued)
Table 5d:Commercial Banking – Balance Sheet
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Selected Balance Sheet Data (average)
Loans:
Commercial and industrial$120,929 154,308 (33,379)(22)%
Commercial real estate48,574 53,288 (4,714)(9)
Lease financing and other13,640 17,261 (3,621)(21)
Total loans$183,143 224,857 (41,714)(19)
Loans by Line of Business:
Middle Market Banking$104,379 116,232 (11,853)(10)
Asset-Based Lending and Leasing and Other78,764 108,625 (29,861)(27)
Total loans$183,143 224,857 (41,714)(19)
Total deposits207,993 193,454 14,539 
Allocated capital19,500 19,500— — 
Selected Balance Sheet Data (period-end)
Loans:
Commercial and industrial$119,322 170,893 (51,571)(30)
Commercial real estate47,832 53,531 (5,699)(11)
Lease financing and other13,534 17,179 (3,645)(21)
Total loans$180,688 241,603 (60,915)(25)
Loans by Line of Business:
Middle Market Banking$102,372 125,192 (22,820)(18)
Asset-Based Lending and Leasing and Other78,316 116,411 (38,095)(33)
Total loans$180,688 241,603 (60,915)(25)
Total deposits210,088 209,495 593 — 
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2019,2020
Total loans (average and period-end) decreased driven by lower loan demand, including lower line utilization, and higher paydowns reflecting an inflow ofcontinued client liquidity and strength in the capital markets.

Total deposits (average) increased due to government stimulus programs, customers’ preferences for liquidity given the economic uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and lower investment spending.

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Corporate and Investment Banking delivers a suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services to corporate, commercial real estate, government and institutional clients globally. Products and services include corporate banking, investment banking, treasury management, commercial real
estate lending and servicing, equity and fixed income solutions, as well as sales, trading, and research capabilities. Table 5e and Table 5fprovide additional information for Corporate and Investment Banking.
Table 5e:Corporate and Investment Banking – Income Statement and Selected Metrics
Quarter ended March 31,
($ in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Income Statement
Net interest income$1,778 2,019 (241)(12)%
Noninterest income:
Deposit-related fees266 257 
Lending-related fees183 172 11 
Investment banking fees611 477 134 28 
Net gains from trading activities331 35 296 846 
Other454 428 26 
Total noninterest income1,845 1,369 476 35 
Total revenue3,623 3,388 235 
Net charge-offs37 47 (10)(21)
Change in the allowance for credit losses(321)1,078 (1,399)NM
Provision for credit losses(284)1,125 (1,409)NM
Noninterest expense1,833 1,870 (37)(2)
Income before income tax expense2,074 393 1,681 428 
Income tax expense500 101 399 395 
Net income$1,574 292 1,282 439 
Revenue by Line of Business
Banking:
Lending$453 457 (4)(1)
Treasury Management and Payments370 498 (128)(26)
Investment Banking416 361 55 15 
Total Banking1,239 1,316 (77)(6)
Commercial Real Estate931 883 48 
Markets:
Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC)1,144 914 230 25 
Equities252 396 (144)(36)
Credit Adjustment (CVA/DVA) and Other36 (108)144 133 
Total Markets1,432 1,202 230 19 
Other21 (13)34 262 
Total revenue$3,623 3,388 235 
Selected Metrics
Return on allocated capital17.8 %2.4 
Efficiency ratio51 55 
Headcount (#) (period-end)8,249 7,965
NM – Not meaningful
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020
Revenue increased driven by:
higher net gains from trading activities driven by higher client demand for asset-backed finance products, other credit products, and municipal bonds, partially offset by lower client demand for interest rate products and lower revenue in equities and commodities; and
higher investment banking fees driven by higher advisory fees and equity and debt origination fees;
partially offset by:
lower net interest income reflecting the lower interest rate environment, lower deposit balances, and lower trading-related assets.

Provision for credit losses decreased driven by an improving economic environment.
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Earnings Performance (continued)
Noninterest expense decreased driven by:
lower operating losses due to lower expense for litigation accruals and customer remediation accruals;
lower expenses allocated from enterprise functions reflecting lower spending due to efficiency initiatives; and
a reduction in business travel and company events due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;
partially offset by:
higher personnel expense on revenue-related incentive compensation.
Table 5f:Corporate and Investment Banking – Balance Sheet
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Selected Balance Sheet Data (average)
Loans:
Commercial and industrial$162,290 178,254 (15,964)(9)%
Commercial real estate83,858 79,988 3,870 
Total loans$246,148 258,242 (12,094)(5)
Loans by Line of Business:
Banking$86,536 96,844 (10,308)(11)
Commercial Real Estate107,609 105,194 2,415 
Markets52,003 56,204 (4,201)(7)
Total loans$246,148 258,242 (12,094)(5)
Trading-related assets:
Trading account securities$106,358 123,327 (16,969)(14)
Reverse repurchase agreements/securities borrowed63,965 89,132 (25,167)(28)
Derivative assets27,102 18,284 8,818 48 
Total trading-related assets$197,425 230,743 (33,318)(14)
Total assets511,813 551,987 (40,174)(7)
Total deposits194,501 266,167 (71,666)(27)
Allocated capital34,000 34,000 — — 
Selected Balance Sheet Data (period-end)
Loans:
Commercial and industrial$163,808 206,620 (42,812)(21)
Commercial real estate84,836 81,152 3,684 
Total loans$248,644 287,772 (39,128)(14)
Loans by Line of Business:
Banking$88,042 118,682 (30,640)(26)
Commercial Real Estate108,508 109,937 (1,429)(1)
Markets52,094 59,153 (7,059)(12)
Total loans$248,644 287,772 (39,128)(14)
Trading-related assets:
Trading account securities$100,586 110,544 (9,958)(9)
Reverse repurchase agreements/securities borrowed71,282 79,560 (8,278)(10)
Derivative assets24,228 24,834 (606)(2)
Total trading-related assets$196,096 214,938 (18,842)(9)
Total assets512,340 574,660 (62,320)(11)
Total deposits188,920 260,281 (71,361)(27)
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020
Total assets (average and period-end) decreased predominantly due to a decline in trading-related assets reflecting continued actions to manage under the asset cap and a decline in loan draws.balances driven by lower demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic and higher paydowns reflecting continued client liquidity and strength in the capital markets.

Total deposits (average and period-end) decreased reflecting continued actions to manage under the asset cap.
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Wealth and Investment Managementprovides a full range of personalized wealth management, investment and retirement products and services to clients across U.S.-based businesses
including Wells Fargo Advisors and The Private Bank, Abbot Downing,Bank. We serve clients’ brokerage needs, and Wells Fargo Asset Management. We deliver financial planning, private banking, credit, investment management and fiduciary services to high-net worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals and families. We also serve clients’ brokerage needs and provide investment management capabilities deliveredIn February 2021, we
announced an agreement to global institutional clients through separate accounts and thesell Wells Fargo Funds. The sale of our IRTAsset Management and moved the business closed on July 1, 2019. Forfrom the Wealth and Investment Management operating segment to Corporate. Prior period balances have been revised to conform with the current period presentation. Table 5g and Table 5h provide additional information on the sale of our IRT business, including its impact on our AUMfor Wealth and AUA, see the “Earnings Performance – Noninterest Income” section in this Report. Table 4c provides additional financial information for WIM.Investment Management.

Table 4c:5g: Wealth and Investment Management
 Quarter ended Mar 31,   
(in millions, except average balances which are in billions)2020
 2019
 % Change
Net interest income$867
 1,101
 (21)%
Noninterest income:     
Service charges on deposit accounts5
 4
 25
Trust and investment fees:     
Brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees2,397
 2,124
 13
Trust and investment management582
 676
 (14)
Investment banking1
 5
 (80)
Total trust and investment fees2,980
 2,805
 6
Card fees1
 1
 
Other fees4
 4
 
Mortgage banking(3) (3) 
Insurance19
 17
 12
Net gains (losses) from trading activities(7) 19
 NM
Net gains on debt securities
 
 NM
Net gains (losses) from equity securities(278) 136
 NM
Other income of the segment127
 (5) NM
Total noninterest income2,848
 2,978
 (4)
      
Total revenue3,715
 4,079
 (9)
      
Provision for credit losses8
 4
 100
Noninterest expense:     
Personnel expense1,950
 2,197
 (11)
Technology and equipment7
 11
 (36)
Net occupancy113
 112
 1
Core deposit and other intangibles3
 3
 
FDIC and other deposit assessments12
 14
 (14)
Outside professional services191
 184
 4
Operating losses9
 21
 (57)
Other expense of the segment818
 761
 7
Total noninterest expense3,103
 3,303
 (6)
Income before income tax expense and noncontrolling interests604
 772
 (22)
Income tax expense153
 192
 (20)
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests(12) 3
 NM
Net income$463
 577
 (20)
Average loans$78.5
 74.4
 6
Average deposits151.4
 153.2
 (1)
Quarter ended March 31,
($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)20212020$ Change% Change
Income Statement
Net interest income$657 838 (181)(22)%
Noninterest income:
Investment advisory and other asset-based fees (1)2,306 2,073 233 11 
Commissions and brokerage services fees (1)555 593 (38)(6)
Other26 (234)260 111 
Total noninterest income2,887 2,432 455 19 
Total revenue3,544 3,270 274 
Net charge-offs (1)(100)
Change in the allowance for credit losses(43)(50)NM
Provision for credit losses(43)(51)NM
Noninterest expense3,028 2,657 371 14 
Income before income tax expense559 605 (46)(8)
Income tax expense140 152 (12)(8)
Net income$419 453 (34)(8)
Selected Metrics
Return on allocated capital18.9 %20.2 
Efficiency ratio85 81 
Headcount (#) (period-end)27,993 29,266 (4)
Advisory assets ($ in billions)$885 661 224 34 
Other brokerage assets and deposits ($ in billions)1,177 950 227 24 
Total client assets ($ in billions)$2,062 1,611 451 28 
Annualized revenue per advisor ($ in thousands) (2)1,058 909 149 16 
Total financial and wealth advisors (#) (period-end)13,277 14,364 (8)
Selected Balance Sheet Data (average)
Total loans$80,839 77,883 2,956 
Total deposits173,678 145,388 28,290 19 
Allocated capital8,750 8,750 — — 
Selected Balance Sheet Data (period-end)
Total loans$81,175 78,182 2,993 
Total deposits175,999 162,370 13,629 
NM – Not meaningful
WIM reported net income of $463 million in(1)In first quarter 2020, down $114 million, or 20%, from2021, trust and investment management fees and asset-based brokerage fees were combined into a single line item for investment advisory and other asset-based fees, and brokerage commissions and other brokerage services fees were combined into a single line item for commissions and brokerage services fees. Prior period balances have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.
(2)Represents annualized total revenue divided by average total financial and wealth advisors for the period.
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2019.2020
Net interest income of $867 million in first quarter 2020 decreased $234 million, or 21%, from first quarter 2019,Revenue increased driven by:
higher investment advisory and other asset-based fees driven by lower interest rates.higher market valuations on WIM advisory assets; and
Noninterest income of $2.8 billion in first quarter 2020 decreased $130 million from first quarter 2019, predominantly driven by net losses from equity securities driven by a decline inhigher deferred compensation plan investment results included in other noninterest income (largely offset by personnel expense);
partially offset by:
lower employee benefits expense),net interest income reflecting the lower interest rate environment, partially offset by higher retail brokerage advisory fees (priced at the beginning of the quarter) and higher brokerage transaction revenue.average deposit balances.
Provision for credit losses decreased driven by an improving economic environment.
Noninterest expense of $3.1 billion in first quarter 2020 decreased $200 million, or 6%, from first quarter 2019, predominantly increased due to lowerhigher personnel expense driven by lowerhigher revenue-related compensation and higher deferred compensation plan expense (largely offset by net lossesgains from equity securities), partially offset by higher broker commissions within personnel expense..
Average loans of $78.5 billion in first quarter 2020
Total deposits (average and period-end) increased $4.1 billion, or 6%, from first quarter 2019, driven byprimarily due to growth in nonconforming mortgage loans. Average deposits of $151.4 billion in first quarter 2020 decreased $1.8 billion, or 1%.brokerage clients’ cash balances.
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Earnings Performance (continued)
The following discussions provide additional information for client assets we oversee in our retail brokerage advisory and trust and investment management business lines.

Retail Brokerage ClientWIM Advisory Assets Brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees are received for providing full-service and discount brokerage services predominantlyIn addition to retail brokerage clients. Offeringtransactional accounts, WIM offers advisory account relationships to our brokerage clients is an important component of our broader strategy of meeting their financial needs. Although a majority of our retail brokerage client assets are in accounts that earn brokerage commissions,
the fees from those accounts generally represent transactional commissions based on the number and size of transactions executed at the client’s direction.customers. Fees from advisory accounts are based on a percentage of the market value of the assets as of the beginning of the quarter, which vary across the account types based on the distinct services provided, and are affected by investment performance as well as asset inflows and outflows. A majority of our brokerage advisory, commissions and other fee income is earned from advisory accounts. Table 4d shows advisory account client assets as a percentage of total retail brokerage client assets at March 31, 2020 and 2019.
Table 4d:Retail Brokerage Client Assets
 March 31, 
($ in billions)2020
 2019
Retail brokerage client assets$1,397.9
 1,600.6
Advisory account client assets498.8
 546.7
Advisory account client assets as a percentage of total client assets36% 34
Retail Brokerage advisoryAdvisory accounts include assets that are financial advisor-directed and separately managed by third-party managers, as well as certain client-directed brokerage assets where we earn a fee for advisory and other services, but do not have investment discretion.
WIM also manages personal trust and other assets for high net worth clients, with fee income earned based on a percentage of the market value of these assets. Table 5h presents advisory assets activity by WIM line of business for first quarter 2021 and 2020. Management believes that advisory assets is a useful metric because it allows management, investors, and others to assess how changes in asset amounts may impact the generation of certain asset-based fees.
For first quarter 20202021 and 2019,2020, the
average fee rate by account type ranged from 8050 to 120 basis points.
Table 4e presents retail brokerage5h:WIM Advisory Assets
Quarter ended
(in billions)Balance, beginning of periodInflows (1)Outflows (2)Market impact (3)Balance, end of period
March 31, 2021
Client-directed (4)$186.3 10.6 (9.8)5.6 192.7 
Financial advisor-directed (5)211.0 12.3 (9.0)9.1 223.4 
Separate accounts (6)174.6 8.5 (7.0)7.0 183.1 
Mutual fund advisory (7)91.4 4.0 (3.5)2.8 94.7 
Total Retail Brokerage$663.3 35.4 (29.3)24.5 693.9 
Total Private Wealth (8)189.4 8.9 (12.5)5.7 191.5 
Total WIM advisory assets$852.7 44.3 (41.8)30.2 885.4 
March 31, 2020
Client directed (4)$169.4 10.1 (9.6)(27.2)142.7 
Financial advisor directed (5)176.3 10.7 (8.6)(26.0)152.4 
Separate accounts (6)160.1 6.8 (8.5)(24.2)134.2 
Mutual fund advisory (7)83.7 3.2 (4.5)(12.9)69.5 
Total Retail Brokerage$589.5 30.8 (31.2)(90.3)498.8 
Total Private Wealth (8)188.0 8.5 (11.0)(23.7)161.8 
Total WIM advisory assets$777.5 39.3 (42.2)(114.0)660.6 
(1)Inflows include new advisory account assets, contributions, dividends and interest.
(2)Outflows include closed advisory account assets, withdrawals and client management fees.
(3)Market impact reflects gains and losses on portfolio investments.
(4)Investment advice and other services are provided to client, but decisions are made by the client and the fees earned are based on a percentage of the advisory account assets, activitynot the number and size of transactions executed by account typethe client.
(5)Professionally managed portfolios with fees earned based on respective strategies and as a percentage of certain client assets.
(6)Professional advisory portfolios managed by Wells Fargo Asset Management or third-party asset managers. Fees are earned based on a percentage of certain client assets.
(7)Program with portfolios constructed of load-waived, no-load and institutional share class mutual funds. Fees are earned based on a percentage of certain client assets.
(8)Discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios held in personal trusts, investment agency, or custody accounts with fees earned based on a percentage of client assets.
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Corporate includes corporate treasury and enterprise functions, net of allocations (including funds transfer pricing, capital, liquidity and certain expenses), in support of the reportable operating segments, as well as our investment portfolio and affiliated venture capital and private equity partnerships. In addition, Corporate includes all restructuring charges related to our efficiency initiatives. See Note 19 (Restructuring Charges) to Financial Statements in this Report for additional information on restructuring charges. Corporate also includes certain lines of business that management has determined are no longer
consistent with the long-term strategic goals of the Company, including our student loan and rail car leasing businesses, as well as results for previously divested businesses. In February 2021, we announced an agreement to sell Wells Fargo Asset Management and moved the business from the Wealth and Investment Management operating segment to Corporate. Prior period balances have been revised to conform with the current period presentation. Table 5i, Table 5j, and Table 5k provide additional information for Corporate.
Table 5i:Corporate – Income Statement and Selected Metrics
Quarter ended March 31,
($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)20212020$ Change% Change
Income Statement
Net interest income$(430)819 (1,249)NM
Noninterest income1,319 (119)1,438 NM
Total revenue889 700 189 27 %
Net charge-offs77 102 (25)(25)
Change in the allowance for credit losses20 160 (140)(88)
Provision for credit losses97 262 (165)(63)
Noninterest expense1,095 567 528 93 
Loss before income tax expense (benefit)(303)(129)(174)NM
Income tax expense (benefit)(364)554 (918)NM
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests (1)53 (149)202 136 
Net income (loss)$8 (534)542 101 
Selected Metrics
Headcount (#) (period-end) (2)82,067 77,606 
Wells Fargo Asset Management assets under management ($ in billions)$590 518 72 14 
NM – Not meaningful
(1)Reflects results attributable to noncontrolling interests predominantly associated with the Company’s consolidated venture capital investments.
(2)Beginning in first quarter 2021, employees who were notified of displacement remained as headcount in their respective operating segment rather than included in Corporate.
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020
Revenue increased driven by:
higher gains on equity securities due to impairments in first quarter 2020 related to our affiliated venture capital and 2019.private equity partnerships;
higher deferred compensation plan investment results (largely offset by personnel expense); and
a gain on the sale of a portion of our student loan portfolio in first quarter 2021;
partially offset by:
lower net interest income reflecting the lower interest rate environment and unfavorable hedge ineffectiveness accounting results; and
lower gains on debt securities due to decreased sales volumes.

Provision for credit losses decreased driven by an improving economic environment.

Noninterest expense increased due to:
higher stock-based compensation on higher market valuations;
higher deferred compensation plan expense; and
a write-down of goodwill in first quarter 2021 related to the sale of a portion of our student loan portfolio;
partially offset by:
lower professional and outside services expense driven by reduced project spending due to efficiency initiatives.
As of March 31, 2021, our rail car leasing business had long-lived operating lease assets (as a lessor) of $5.6 billion, which was net of $1.8 billion of accumulated depreciation. The average age of our rail cars is 21 years and the rail cars are typically leased under short-term leases of 3 to 5 years. Our three largest concentrations, which represented 55% of our rail car fleet as of March 31, 2021, were rail cars used for the transportation of agricultural grain, coal, and cement/sand products. Impairments may result in the future based on changing economic and market conditions affecting the long-term demand and utility of specific types of rail cars. Our assumptions for impairment are sensitive to estimated utilization and rental rates, as well as the estimated economic life of the leased asset. For more information on the accounting for impairment of operating lease assets, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2020 Form 10-K.
Corporate includes assets under management (AUM) and assets under administration (AUA) for Institutional Retirement and Trust (IRT) client assets of $22 billion and $668 billion, respectively, at March 31, 2021, which we continue to administer at the direction of the buyer pursuant to a transition services agreement. The transition services agreement has been extended and will now terminate no later than December 2021.
Table 4e:Retail Brokerage Advisory Account Client Assets
 Quarter ended 
(in billions)
Balance,
beginning of period

Inflows (1)
Outflows (2)
Market impact (3)
Balance,
end of period

March 31, 2020     
Client directed (4)$169.4
10.1
(9.6)(27.2)142.7
Financial advisor directed (5)176.3
10.7
(8.6)(26.0)152.4
Separate accounts (6)160.1
6.8
(8.5)(24.2)134.2
Mutual fund advisory (7)83.7
3.2
(4.5)(12.9)69.5
Total advisory client assets$589.5
30.8
(31.2)(90.3)498.8
March 31, 2019     
Client directed (4)$151.5
7.9
(9.3)13.5
163.6
Financial advisor directed (5)141.9
7.5
(7.7)15.2
156.9
Separate accounts (6)136.4
5.6
(6.9)13.2
148.3
Mutual fund advisory (7)71.3
2.8
(3.2)7.0
77.9
Total advisory client assets$501.1
23.8
(27.1)48.9
546.7
(1)Inflows include new advisory account assets, contributions, dividends and interest.
(2)Outflows include closed advisory account assets, withdrawals, and client management fees.
(3)Market impact reflects gains and losses on portfolio investments.
(4)Investment advice and other services are provided to client, but decisions are made by the client and the fees earned are based on a percentage of the advisory account assets, not the number and size of transactions executed by the client.
(5)Professionally managed portfolios with fees earned based on respective strategies and as a percentage of certain client assets.
(6)Professional advisory portfolios managed by Wells Fargo Asset Management or third-party asset managers. Fees are earned based on a percentage of certain client assets.& Company21
(7)Program with portfolios constructed of load-waived, no-load and institutional share class mutual funds. Fees are earned based on a percentage of certain client assets.


Earnings Performance (continued)(continued)




TrustTable 5j: Corporate – Balance Sheet
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020$ Change% Change
Selected Balance Sheet Data (average)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$222,797 122,459 100,338 82 %
Available-for-sale debt securities200,421 244,834 (44,413)(18)
Held-to-maturity debt securities217,346 157,788 59,558 38 
Equity securities10,904 13,970 (3,066)(22)
Total loans10,228 21,502 (11,274)(52)
Total assets727,440 629,210 98,230 16 
Total deposits27,861 80,248 (52,387)(65)
Selected Balance Sheet Data (period-end)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$257,887 123,943 133,944 108 
Available-for-sale debt securities188,724 239,051 (50,327)(21)
Held-to-maturity debt securities231,352 169,070 62,282 37 
Equity securities11,093 14,358 (3,265)(23)
Total loans10,516 22,085 (11,569)(52)
Total assets753,730 622,795 130,935 21 
Total deposits24,347 71,783 (47,436)(66)
First quarter 2021 vs. first quarter 2020
Total assets (average and Investment Clientperiod-end) increased due to:
an increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash managed by corporate treasury as a result of an increase in deposits from the reportable operating segments; and
an increase in held-to-maturity debt securities related to portfolio rebalancing to manage liquidity and interest rate risk;
partially offset by:
a decline in available-for-sale debt securities related to portfolio rebalancing to manage liquidity and interest rate risk;
a decline in equity securities due to the transition from equity securities to derivative instruments for economic hedges of the deferred compensation plan liabilities in second quarter 2020 and a reduction in Federal Home Loan Bank stock; and
a decline in loans due to the sale of a portion of our student loan portfolio in first quarter 2021.
Total deposits (average and period-end) decreased reflecting actions taken to manage under the asset cap.

Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) Assets Under Management We earn trustinvestment advisory and investment managementother asset-based fees from managing and administering assets including mutual funds, separate accounts, and personal trust assets, through our asset management and wealth businesses. Prior to the sale of our IRT business, which closed on July 1, 2019, we also earned fees from managing employee benefit trusts through the retirement business. Our asset management business is conducted by Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM),WFAM, which offers Wells Fargo proprietary mutual funds and manages institutional separate accounts, and
our wealth business manages assets for high net worth clients. Substantially all of our trust and investment management fee income is earnedaccounts. Generally, we earn fees from AUM where we have discretionary management authority over the investments and generate fees as a percentage of the market value of the AUM. For additional informationWFAM assets under management consist of equity, alternative, balanced, fixed income, money market, and stable value, and include client assets that are managed or sub-advised on the salebehalf of our IRT business, including its impact on our AUM and AUA, see the “Earnings Performance – Noninterest Income” section in this Report.other Wells Fargo lines of business. Table 4f5k presents WFAM AUM activity for first quarter 20202021 and 2019.2020. Management believes that AUM is a useful metric because it allows management, investors, and others to assess how changes in asset amounts may impact the generation of certain asset-based fees.
Table 4f:5k: WIM Trust and Investment –WFAM Assets Under Management
Quarter ended
(in billions)Balance, beginning of periodInflows (1)Outflows (2)Market impact (3)Balance, end
of period
March 31, 2021
Money market funds (4)$197.4  (6.2) 191.2 
Other assets managed405.6 23.8 (30.3)0.1 399.2 
Total WFAM assets under management$603.0 23.8 (36.5)0.1 590.4 
March 31, 2020
Money market funds (4)$130.6 35.6 — — 166.2 
Other assets managed378.2 26.2 (28.6)(24.2)351.6 
Total WFAM assets under management$508.8 61.8 (28.6)(24.2)517.8 
(1)Inflows include new managed account assets, contributions, dividends and interest.
(2)Outflows include closed managed account assets, withdrawals and client management fees.
(3)Market impact reflects gains and losses on portfolio investments.
(4)Money Market funds activity is presented on a net inflow or net outflow basis, because the gross flows are not meaningful nor used by management as an indicator of performance.
 Quarter ended 
(in billions)
Balance,
beginning of period

Inflows (1)
Outflows (2)
Market impact (3)
Balance,
end of period

March 31, 2020     
Assets managed by WFAM (4):     
Money market funds (5)$130.6
35.6


166.2
Other assets managed378.2
26.2
(28.6)(24.2)351.6
Assets managed by Wealth and IRT (6)187.4
7.8
(10.6)(21.8)162.8
Total assets under management$696.2
69.6
(39.2)(46.0)680.6
March 31, 2019     
Assets managed by WFAM (4):     
Money market funds (5)$112.4

(2.9)
109.5
Other assets managed353.5
19.3
(21.9)16.1
367.0
Assets managed by Wealth and IRT (6)170.7
9.2
(10.4)11.9
181.4
Total assets under management$636.6
28.5
(35.2)28.0
657.9
(1)22Inflows include new managed account assets, contributions, dividends and interest.Wells Fargo & Company


(2)Outflows include closed managed account assets, withdrawals and client management fees.
(3)Market impact reflects gains and losses on portfolio investments.
(4)Assets managed by WFAM consist of equity, alternative, balanced, fixed income, money market, and stable value, and include client assets that are managed or sub-advised on behalf of other Wells Fargo lines of business.
(5)Money Market funds activity is presented on a net inflow or net outflow basis, because the gross flows are not meaningful nor used by management as an indicator of performance.
(6)
Includes $4.9 billion and $4.8 billion as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, of client assets invested in proprietary funds managed by WFAM.


Balance Sheet Analysis

At March 31, 2020,2021, our assets totaled $1.98$1.96 trillion, up $53.8$4.4 billion from December 31, 2019. Asset growth reflected increases in debt securities and loans of $4.4 billion and $47.6 billion, respectively, partially offset by a $15.7 billion decrease in federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements, and a $14.2 billion decrease in equity securities.2020.
The following discussion provides additional information about the major components of our consolidated balance sheet. Information regarding our capital and
See the “Capital Management” section in this Report for information on changes in our asset mix is included in the “Earnings Performance – Net Interest Income” and “Capital Management” sections and Note 23 (Regulatory and Agency Capital Requirements) to Financial Statements in this Report.equity.

Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities

Table 5:6: Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
($ in millions)Amortized
cost, net (1)
Net
unrealized gains
Fair valueWeighted
average expected maturity (yrs)
Amortized
cost, net (1)
Net
unrealized gains
Fair valueWeighted average expected maturity (yrs)
Available-for-sale (2)197,805 3,045 200,850 5.1 215,533 4,859 220,392 4.5 
Held-to-maturity (3)232,192 1,767 233,959 6.0 205,720 6,587 212,307 4.5 
Total$429,997 4,812 434,809 n/a421,253 11,446 432,699 n/a
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions)Amortized cost, net (1)
 
Net
 unrealized
gain (loss)

 Fair value
 Amortized cost
 
Net
unrealized
gain (loss)

 Fair value
Available-for-sale (2)248,187
 3,042
 251,229
 260,060
 3,399
 263,459
Held-to-maturity (3)169,909
 7,653
 177,562
 153,933
 2,927
 156,860
Total$418,096
 10,695
 428,791
 413,993
 6,326
 420,319
(1)Represents amortized cost of the securities, net of the allowance for credit losses of $41 million and $28 million related to available-for-sale debt securities and $89 million and $41 million related to held-to-maturity debt securities at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
(1)
Represents amortized cost of the securities, net of the allowance for credit losses, of $161 million related to available-for-sale debt securities and $11 million related to held-to-maturity debt securities at March 31, 2020. The allowance for credit losses related to available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities was $0 at December 31, 2019, due to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.
(2)Available-for-sale debt securities are carried on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value.
(3)Held-to-maturity debt securities are carried on the consolidated balance sheet at amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses.
(2)Available-for-sale debt securities are carried on the balance sheet at fair value, which includes the allowance for credit losses, subsequent to the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.
(3)Held-to-maturity debt securities are carried on the balance sheet at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses, subsequent to the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.
Table 56 presents a summary of our portfolio of investments in available-for-sale (AFS) and held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities, which increased $3.7 billionsecurities. See the “Balance Sheet Analysis – Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities” section in balance sheet carrying value from December 31, 2019, predominantly due to higher net unrealized gains.
The total net unrealized gainsour 2020 Form 10-K for information on available-for-sale debt securities were $3.0 billion at March 31, 2020, down from net unrealized gains of $3.4 billion at December 31, 2019, driven by wider credit spreads, which were primarily offset by lower interest rates. For a discussion of our investment management objectives and practices see the “Balance Sheet Analysis” section in our 2019 Form 10-K. Also, seeand the “Risk Management Asset/Liability Management” section in this Report for information on our use of investments to manage liquidity and interest rate risk.
After adoptionThe fair value of CECL, we recorded an allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities. Total provision for credit losses onAFS debt securities was $172 million in first quarter 2020. For a discussion of our accounting policies relatingdecreased from December 31, 2020, as purchases were more than offset by runoff, sales and transfers to the allowance for credit losses onHTM debt securities due to actions taken to reposition the overall portfolio for capital management purposes.
The net amortized cost of HTM debt securities increased from December 31, 2020, as purchases and underlying considerations and analysis, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) and Note 5 (Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities) to Financial Statements in this Report.transfers from AFS debt securities were partially offset by runoff.
At March 31, 2020, debt securities included $52.4 billion of municipal bonds, of which 97.2% were rated “A-” or better based predominantly on external ratings. Additionally, some2021, 93% of the debt securities in our total municipal bond portfolio are guaranteed against loss by bond insurers. These guaranteed bonds are predominantly investment gradecombined AFS and were generally underwritten in accordance with our own investment standards prior to the determination to purchase, without relying on the bond insurer’s guarantee in making the investment decision. The credit quality of our municipal bond holdings are monitored as part of our ongoing evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses on debt securities.
The weighted-average expected maturity of debt securities available-for-sale was 4.2 years at March 31, 2020. The expected remaining maturity is shorter than the remaining contractual maturity for the 66% of this portfolio that is mortgage-backed securities (MBS) because borrowers generally have the right to prepay obligations before the underlying mortgages mature. The estimated effects of a 200 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates on the fair value and the expected remaining maturity of the MBS available-for-sale portfolio are shown in Table 6.
Table 6:Mortgage-Backed Securities Available-for-Sale
(in billions)Fair value
 Net unrealized gain (loss)
 
Expected remaining maturity
(in years)
At March 31, 2020     
Actual$164.6
 5.5
 3.5
Assuming a 200 basis point:     
Increase in interest rates150.2
 (8.9) 5.6
Decrease in interest rates168.2
 9.1
 3.2
The weighted-average expected remaining maturity of debt securities held-to-maturity (HTM) was 4.5 years at March 31, 2020. HTM debt securities portfolio was rated AA- or above. Ratings are measured at amortized costbased on external ratings where available and, therefore, changes in the fair value of our held-to-maturity MBS resultingwhere not available, based on internal credit grades.
The total net unrealized gains on AFS and HTM debt securities decreased from changes inDecember 31, 2020, driven by higher interest rates, are not recognized in earnings.partially offset by tighter credit spreads. See Note 53 (Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities) to Financial Statements in this Report for additional information on AFS and HTM debt securities, including a summary of debt securities by security type.

Balance Sheet Analysis (continued)

Loan Portfolios
Table 7 provides a summary of total outstanding loans by portfolio segment. TotalCommercial loans increased $47.6 billionwere relatively flat compared with December 31, 2020. Consumer loans decreased from December 31, 2019,2020, due to an increaseto:
paydowns exceeding originations in commercial loans.residential mortgage loans; and
Commercial loans increased $52.0 billion from December 31, 2019, predominantly driven by growth in our commercial and industrial loan portfolio, reflecting significant draws on revolving
lines of credit and additional funding requests within our Corporate & Investment Banking and Commercial Banking businesses due to the impact of COVID-19.
Consumer loans were down $4.4 billion from December 31, 2019, primarily due to a decrease in theseasonally lower credit card portfolio due to seasonality and fewer new accounts and lower consumer spending as a result of the impact of COVID-19.balances.
Table 7: Loan Portfolios
(in millions)March 31, 2020
 December 31, 2019
Commercial$567,735
 515,719
Consumer442,108
 446,546
Total loans$1,009,843
 962,265
Change from prior year-end$47,578
 9,155

(in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Commercial$477,520 478,417 
Consumer384,052 409,220 
Total loans$861,572 887,637 
Change from prior year-end$(26,065)(74,628)
Average loan balances and a comparative detail of average loan balances is included in Table 1 under “Earnings Performance – Net Interest Income” earlier in this Report. Additional information on total loans outstanding by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable is included in the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management” section in this Report. Period-end balances and other loan related information are in Note 64 (Loans
and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.
See the “Balance Sheet Analysis – Loan Portfolios” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K for additional information regarding contractual loan maturities and the distribution of loans to changes in interest rates.


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Balance Sheet Analysis (continued)

Deposits
Deposits were $1.4 trillion at March 31, 2020, up $53.9 billionincreased from December 31, 2019, reflecting growth across all deposit gathering businesses driven by seasonality,2020, reflecting:
consumer customers’ flight to quality followingpreferences for liquidity given the emergence ofeconomic uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, government stimulus programs, and lower customer spending, as well as the inflow of deposits associated with corporate and commercial loan draws. The increase in deposits was seasonality for items such as income tax refunds;
partially offset by by:
actions taken to manage tounder the asset cap resulting in declines in other
time deposits, driven by lowersuch as brokered certificates of
deposit (CDs), and interest-bearing deposits in non-U.S. offices.

Table 8 provides additional information regarding deposits. Information regarding the impact of deposits on net interest income and a comparison of average deposit balances is provided in the “Earnings Performance – Net Interest Income” section and Table 1 earlier in this Report.
Table 8: Deposits
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
% of
total
deposits
Dec 31,
2020
% of
total 
deposits 
% Change
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits$494,087 34 %$467,068 33 %
Interest-bearing demand deposits452,484 32 447,446 32 
Savings deposits423,388 29 404,935 29 
Time deposits39,446 3 49,775 (21)
Interest-bearing deposits in non-U.S. offices27,714 2 35,157 (21)
Total deposits$1,437,119 100 %$1,404,381 100 %

($ in millions) 
Mar 31,
2020

 
% of
total
deposits

 Dec 31,
2019

 % of
total
deposits

 

% Change

Noninterest-bearing$379,678
 28% $344,496
 26% 10
Interest-bearing checking71,668
 5
 62,814
 5
 14
Market rate and other savings781,051
 57
 751,080
 57
 4
Savings certificates28,431
 2
 31,715
 2
 (10)
Other time deposits72,928
 5
 78,609
 6
 (7)
Deposits in non-U.S. offices (1)42,776
 3
 53,912
 4
 (21)
Total deposits$1,376,532
 100% $1,322,626
 100% 4
(1)24Includes Eurodollar sweep balances of $22.0 billion and $34.2 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.Wells Fargo & Company


Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain financial instruments and to determine fair value disclosures. See the “Critical Accounting Policies” section in our 2019 Form 10-K and Note 16 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) to Financial Statements in this Report for a description of our critical accounting policy related to fair value of financial instruments and a discussion of our fair value measurement techniques.
Table 9 presents the summary of the fair value of financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, and the amounts measured using significant Level 3 inputs (before derivative netting adjustments). The fair value of the remaining assets and liabilities were measured using valuation methodologies involving market-based or market-derived information (collectively Level 1 and 2 measurements).
Table 9:
Fair Value Level 3 Summary
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
($ in billions)
Total
balance

 
Level 3 (1)

 
Total
balance

 
Level 3 (1)

Assets carried
at fair value
$411.5
 23.3
 428.6
 24.3
As a percentage
of total assets
21% 1
 22
 1
Liabilities carried
at fair value
$33.2
 1.3
 26.5
 1.8
As a percentage of
total liabilities
2% *
 2
 *
* Less than 1%.
(1)Before derivative netting adjustments.

See Note 16 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) to Financial Statements in this Report for additional information on fair value measurements and a description of the Level 1, 2 and 3 fair value hierarchy.

Equity
Total equity was $183.3 billion at March 31, 2020, compared with $188.0 billion at December 31, 2019. The decrease was predominantly driven by common stock repurchases of $3.4 billion, preferred stock redemptions of $2.5 billion, and dividends of $2.4 billion, partially offset by the issuance of preferred stock of $2.0 billion and net income of $653 million.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the ordinary course of business, we engage in financial transactions that are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheet, or may be recorded on the consolidated balance sheet in amounts that are different from the full contract or notional amount of the transaction. Our off-balance sheet arrangements include commitments to lend and purchase debt and equity securities, transactions with unconsolidated entities, guarantees, derivatives, and other commitments. These transactions are designed to (1) meet the financial needs of customers, (2) manage our credit, market or liquidity risks, and/or (3) diversify our funding sources. For additional information on our contractual obligations that may require future cash payments, see the “Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements – Contractual Cash Obligations” section in our 2019 Form 10-K.

Commitments to Lend
We enter into commitments to lend to customers, which are usually at a stated interest rate, if funded, and for specific purposes and time periods. When we enter into commitments, we are exposed to credit risk. The maximum credit risk for these commitments will generally be lower than the contractual amount because a significant portion of these commitments are not funded. For moreadditional information, see Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Transactions with Unconsolidated Entities
In the normal course of business, we enter into various types of on- and off-balance sheet transactions with special purpose entities (SPEs), which are corporations, trusts, limited liability companies or partnerships that are established for a limited purpose. Generally, SPEs are formed in connection with securitization transactions and are considered variable interest entities (VIEs). For additional information, see Note 8 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) to Financial Statements in this Report.
Guarantees and Other Arrangements
Guarantees are contracts that contingently require us to make payments to a guaranteed party based on an event or a change in an underlying asset, liability, rate or index. Guarantees are generally in the form of standby letters of credit, direct pay letters of credit, written options, recourse obligations, exchange and clearing house guarantees, indemnifications, and other types of similar arrangements. For additional information, see Note 11 (Guarantees and Other Commitments) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Commitments to Purchase Debt and Equity Securities
We enter into commitments to purchase securities under resale agreements. We also may enter into commitments to purchase debt and equity securities to provide capital for customers’ funding, liquidity or other future needs. For moreadditional information, see Note 1311 (Guarantees Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Transactions with Unconsolidated Entities
In the normal course of business, we enter into various types of on- and off-balance sheet transactions with special purpose entities (SPEs), which are corporations, trusts, limited liability companies or partnerships that are established for a limited purpose. Generally, SPEs are formed in connection with securitization transactions and are considered variable interest entities (VIEs). For more information, see Note 10 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Guarantees and Other Arrangements
Guarantees are contracts that contingently require us to make payments to a guaranteed party based on an event or a change in an underlying asset, liability, rate or index. Guarantees are generally in the form of standby letters of credit, direct pay letters of credit, written options, recourse obligations, exchange and clearing house guarantees, indemnifications, and other types of similar arrangements. For more information, see Note 13 (Guarantees, Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Derivatives
We use derivatives to manage exposure to market risk, including interest rate risk, credit risk and foreign currency risk, and to assist customers with their risk management objectives. Derivatives are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, and volume can be measured in terms of the notional amount, which is generally not exchanged, but is used only as the basis on which interest and other payments are determined. The notional amount is not recorded on the consolidated balance sheet and is not, when viewed in isolation, a meaningful measure of the risk profile of the instruments. For moreadditional information, see Note 1514 (Derivatives) to Financial Statements in this Report.



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Risk Management
Wells Fargo manages a variety of risks that can significantly affect our financial performance and our ability to meet the expectations of our customers, shareholders, regulators and other stakeholders. For moreadditional information about how we manage risk, see the “Risk Management” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K. The discussion that follows supplements our discussion of the management of certain risks contained in the “Risk Management” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Credit Risk Management
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). Credit risk exists with many of our assets and exposures such as debt security holdings, certain derivatives, and loans.
The Board’s CreditRisk Committee has primary oversight responsibility for credit risk. A Credit Subcommittee of the Risk Committee assists the Risk Committee in providing oversight of credit risk. At the management level, Credit Risk, which is part of the Company’s Independent Risk Management (IRM) organization,IRM, has primary oversight responsibility for credit risk. Credit Risk reports to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO)CRO and also providessupports periodic reports related to credit risk provided to the Board’s Risk Committee or its Credit Committee.

Actions to Support Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have provided accommodations to our customers, including fee reversals for consumer and small business deposit customers, and fee waivers, payment deferrals, and other expanded assistance for mortgage, credit card, automobile, small business, personal and commercial lending customers. We have also provided significant credit to our customers. In March 2020, our commercial customers drew over $80 billion on revolving lines of credit.
From March 9 through April 24, 2020, we helped more than 1.7 million consumer, small business, and commercial customers by deferring payments, reversing and waiving fees, and offering maturity date extensions. We deferred approximately 1.4 million payments, representing more than $4.6 billion of principal and interest payments, of which approximately 50% related to real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans that we service for others. Additionally, we provided over 1.8 million fee waivers exceeding $75 million. For commercial distribution and automobile finance customers, we provided over 175,000 maturity date extensions, representing approximately $6.3 billion of outstanding principal and interest. The accommodations provided to our customers were not limited to customers that were past due. In addition, we do not plan on retaining fees from loans made in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program.
On March 25, 2020, the U.S. Senate approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), a bill designed to provide a wide range of economic relief to consumers and businesses in the U.S. In addition, the CARES Act provides banks optional, temporary relief from accounting for certain loan modifications as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). The modifications must be related to the adverse effects of COVID-19 and certain other criteria are required to be met to apply the relief. In first quarter 2020, we elected to apply the TDR relief provided by the CARES Act, which expires no later than December 31, 2020.Subcommittee.
On April 7, 2020, federal banking regulators issued the
Loan PortfolioInteragency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (Revised) (the Interagency Statement). The
Interagency Statement provides additional TDR relief as it clarifies that it is not necessary to consider the impact of COVID-19 on the financial condition of a borrower in connection with short-term (e.g., six months) loan modifications related to COVID-19 provided the borrower is current at the date the modification program is implemented. For additional information regarding the TDR relief provided by the CARES Act and the clarifying TDR accounting guidance from the Interagency Statement, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report
The TDR relief provided under the CARES Act, as well as from the Interagency Statement, does not change our processes for monitoring the credit quality of ourOur loan portfolios or for updating our measurement of the allowance for credit losses for loans based on expected losses.
Additionally, our election to apply the TDR relief provided by the CARES Act and the Interagency Statement impacts our regulatory capital ratios as these loan modifications related to COVID-19 are not adjusted to a higher risk-weighting normally required with TDR classification.

Loan Portfolios
The following discussion focuses on our loan portfolios, which represent the largest component of assets on our consolidated balance sheet for which we have credit risk. Table 109 presents our total loans outstanding by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable.

Table 10:9: Total Loans Outstanding by Portfolio Segment and Class of Financing Receivable
(in millions)Mar 31, 2020
 Dec 31, 2019
Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial$405,020
 354,125
Real estate mortgage122,767
 121,824
Real estate construction20,812
 19,939
Lease financing19,136
 19,831
Total commercial567,735
 515,719
Consumer:   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage292,920
 293,847
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage28,527
 29,509
Credit card38,582
 41,013
Automobile48,568
 47,873
Other revolving credit and installment33,511
 34,304
Total consumer442,108
 446,546
Total loans$1,009,843
 962,265

(in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$319,055 318,805 
Real estate mortgage121,198 121,720 
Real estate construction21,533 21,805 
Lease financing15,734 16,087 
Total commercial477,520 478,417 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien254,363 276,674 
Residential mortgage – junior lien21,308 23,286 
Credit card34,246 36,664 
Auto49,210 48,187 
Other consumer24,925 24,409 
Total consumer384,052 409,220 
Total loans$861,572 887,637 
We manage our credit risk by establishing what we believe are sound credit policies for underwriting new business, while monitoring and reviewing the performance of our existing loan portfolios. We employ various credit risk management and monitoring activities to mitigate risks associated with multiple risk factors affecting loans we hold could acquire or originate including:
Loan concentrations and related credit qualityquality;
Counterparty credit riskrisk;
Economic and market conditionsconditions;
Legislative or regulatory mandatesmandates;
Changes in interest rates
rates;
Risk Management - Credit Risk Management (continued)

Merger and acquisition activitiesactivities; and
Reputation riskrisk.

Our credit risk management oversight process is governed centrally, but provides for decentralizeddirect management and accountability by our lines of business. Our overall credit process includes comprehensive credit policies, disciplined credit underwriting, frequent and detailed risk measurement and modeling, extensive credit training programs, and a continual loan review and audit process.
A key to our credit risk management is adherence to a well-controlled underwriting process, which we believe is appropriate for the needs of our customers as well as investors who purchase the loans or securities collateralized by the loans.
Credit Quality Overview  Credit quality in first quarter 2021 reflected continued improvement in the economic environment. In particular:
Nonaccrual loans were $8.1 billion at March 31, 2021, down from $8.7 billion at December 31, 2020. Commercial nonaccrual loans decreased to $4.2 billion at March 31, 2021, compared with $4.8 billion at December 31, 2020, and consumer nonaccrual loans declined to $3.8 billion at March 31, 2021, compared with $3.9 billion at December 31, 2020. Nonaccrual loans represented 0.93% of total loans at March 31, 2021, compared with 0.98% at December 31, 2020.
Net loan charge-offs as a percentage of our average commercial and consumer loan portfolios were 0.13% and 0.37%, respectively, in first quarter 2021, compared with 0.25% and 0.53% in first quarter 2020.
Loans that are not government insured/guaranteed and 90 days or more past due and still accruing were $269 million and $598 million in our commercial and consumer portfolios, respectively, at March 31, 2021, compared with $78 million and $612 million at December 31, 2020.
Our provision for credit losses for loans was $(1.1) billion in first quarter 2021, compared with $3.8 billion for the same period a year ago.
The ACL for loans decreased to the effect$18.0 billion, or 2.09% of the COVID-19 pandemic on market conditions, which impacted our customer base. First quarter 2020 results reflected:total loans, at March 31, 2021, compared with $19.7 billion, or 2.22%, at December 31, 2020.
Nonaccrual loans were $6.2 billion at March 31, 2020, up from $5.3 billion at December 31, 2019, largely driven by a $585 million increase in commercial real estate and commercial and industrial nonaccrual loans, as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on market conditions began to impact our customer base. Commercial nonaccrual loans increased to $2.9 billion at March 31, 2020, compared with $2.3 billion at December 31, 2019, and consumer nonaccrual loans increased to $3.3 billion at March 31, 2020, compared with $3.1 billion at December 31, 2019. Nonaccrual loans represented 0.61% of total loans at March 31, 2020, compared with 0.56% at December 31, 2019.

Net loan charge-offs (annualized) as a percentage of our average commercial and consumer loan portfolios were 0.25% and 0.53% in first quarter 2020, respectively, compared with 0.11% and 0.51% in first quarter 2019.
Loans that are not government insured/guaranteed and 90 days or more past due and still accruing were $53 million and $828 million in our commercial and consumer portfolios, respectively, at March 31, 2020, compared with $78 million and $855 million at December 31, 2019.
Our provision for credit losses for loans was $3.8 billion in first quarter 2020, compared with $845 million for the same period a year ago. The increase in provision for credit losses for loans in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, reflected an increase in the allowance for credit losses for loans due to forecasted credit deterioration from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and higher net loan charge-offs primarily due to the impact of the recent sharp decline in oil prices on our oil and gas portfolio.
The allowance for credit losses for loans totaled $12.0 billion, or 1.19% of total loans, at March 31, 2020, up from $10.5 billion, or 1.09%, at December 31, 2019.
Additional information on our loan portfolios and our credit quality trends follows.
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COVID-Related Lending AccommodationsDuring 2020, we provided accommodations to customers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including payment deferrals, and other expanded assistance for mortgage, credit card, auto, small business, personal and commercial lending customers. With the exception of residential mortgage-related accommodation programs, the COVID-related lending accommodations instituted during 2020 were no longer offered as of December 31, 2020. Residential mortgage accommodation programs, which continued during first quarter 2021, offered payment deferrals for up to a total of 18 months. Table 10 summarizes the unpaid principal balance (UPB) of consumer loans that received accommodations under loan modification programs established to assist customers with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (COVID-related modifications) and that remained in a deferral period as of March 31, 2021.
Based on guidance in the CARES Act and the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (Revised) issued by federal banking regulators in April 2020 (the Interagency Statement), both of which we elected to apply, loan modifications related to COVID-19 and that meet certain other criteria are exempt from troubled debt restructuring (TDR) classification. Additionally, our election to apply the TDR relief provided by the CARES Act and the Interagency Statement impacts our regulatory capital ratios as these loan modifications
related to COVID-19 are not adjusted to a higher risk-weighting normally required with TDR classification. At March 31, 2021, substantially all residential mortgage loans that were in a deferral period, excluding those that were government insured/guaranteed, met the criteria for TDR relief and were therefore not classified as TDRs. For additional information regarding the TDR relief provided by the CARES Act and the clarifying TDR accounting guidance from the Interagency Statement, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2020 Form 10-K.
Customer payment deferral activities instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of net charge-offs, delinquencies, and nonaccrual status for those customers who would have otherwise moved into past due or nonaccrual status. Customer loans that are not further modified upon exit from the deferral period may be placed on nonaccrual status or charged-off in accordance with our policies if customers are unable to resume making payments in accordance with the contractual terms of their agreement. As of March 31, 2021, substantially all of our consumer loans were current after exiting the deferral period. For additional information about our COVID-related modifications, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – COVID-Related Lending Accommodations” section and Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2020 Form 10-K.
Table 10:Consumer Loan Modifications Related to COVID-19
($ in millions)Unpaid principal
balance of modified
loans still in deferral period at Mar 31, 2021
% of loan class (1)% current at
Mar 31, 2021 after exit from deferral period (2)
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien (3)$9,210 %97 
Residential mortgage – junior lien (3)1,274 93 
All other consumer (4)221 *92 
Subtotal10,705 
Residential mortgage – first lien (government insured/guaranteed) (5)14,165 
Total consumer$24,870 
*Less than 1%.
(1)Based on total loans outstanding at March 31, 2021.
(2)Represents the UPB of loans that exited the deferral period and had a balance that was less than 30 days past due as of March 31, 2021.
(3)For residential mortgage loans still in active COVID-related accommodation programs as of March 31, 2021, 95% of first lien and 84% of junior lien mortgage loans had a loan-to-value ratio that was 80% or lower.
(4)Includes credit card, auto, and other consumer loans (including personal lines/loans).
(5)Represents residential mortgage – first lien loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that were primarily repurchased from GNMA loan securitization pools. For additional information on GNMA loan securitization pools, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Risks Relating to Servicing Activities” section in this Report. FHA/VA loans are entitled to payment deferrals of scheduled principal and interest up to a total of 18 months.
Significant Loan Portfolio Reviews Measuring and monitoring our credit risk is an ongoing process that tracks delinquencies, collateral values, Fair Isaac Corporation (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. The following discussion provides additional characteristics and analysis of our
significant portfolios. See Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report for more analysis and credit metric information for each of the following portfolios.

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LOANS AND LEASE FINANCING For purposes of portfolio risk management, we aggregate commercial and industrial loans and lease financing according to market segmentation and standard industry codes. We generally subject commercial and industrial loans and lease
financing to individual risk assessment using our internal borrower and collateral quality ratings. Our ratings are aligned to federal banking regulators’regulatory definitions of pass and criticized categories with the criticized category includingsegmented among special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss categories.
The commercial and industrial loans and lease financing portfolio totaled $424.2 billion, or 42% of total loans, at March 31, 2020. The net charge-off rate (annualized) for this portfolio was 0.36% in first quarter 2020, compared with 0.16% for the same period a year ago. At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, 0.45% and 0.44% of this portfolio was nonaccruing, respectively. Nonaccrual loans in this portfolio increased $270 million from December 31, 2019, due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on market conditions, which impacted our customer base. Also, $20.5We had $18.0 billion of the commercial and industrial loan and lease financing portfolio was internally classified as criticized in accordance with regulatory guidance at March 31, 2020,2021, compared with $16.6$19.3 billion at December 31, 2019,2020. The change was driven by decreases in the oil, gas and pipelines, technology, telecom and media, and financials except banks industries reflecting improvement in the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on market conditions, which impacted our customer base.economic environment.
The majority of our commercial and industrial loans and lease financing portfolio is secured by short-term assets, such as accounts receivable, inventory and debt securities, as well as long-lived assets, such as equipment and other business assets. Generally, the primary source of repayment for this portfolio is the operating cash flows of customers, with the collateral
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securing this portfolio representsrepresenting a secondary source of repayment.
The portfolio remained flat at March 31, 2021, compared with December 31, 2020, as a result of limited loan draws offset
by paydowns. Table 11 provides our commercial and industrial loans and lease financing by industry, and includes non-U.S. loans of $79.9 billion and $71.7 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. Significant industry concentrations of non-U.S. loans included $36.8 billion and $31.2 billion in the financials except banks category, and $20.2 billion and $19.9 billion in the banks category at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. The oil, gas and pipelines category included $1.6 billion of non-U.S. loans at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019.industry. The industry categories are based on the North American Industry Classification System.
Table 11:Commercial and Industrial Loans and Lease Financing by Industry
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
($ in millions)Nonaccrual loans Total portfolio% of total loans Total commitments (1)Nonaccrual loans Total portfolio% of total loans Total commitments (1)
Financials except banks$130 119,793 14 %$212,236 $160 117,726 13 %$206,999 
Technology, telecom and media90 21,582 3 55,433 144 23,061 56,500 
Real estate and construction146 23,867 3 53,829 133 23,113 51,526 
Retail84 17,129 2 40,975 94 17,393 41,669 
Equipment, machinery and parts manufacturing66 16,537 2 39,986 81 18,158 41,332 
Materials and commodities43 12,591 1 34,138 39 12,071 33,879 
Health care and pharmaceuticals42 15,020 2 31,610 145 15,322 32,154 
Oil, gas and pipelines635 9,906 1 30,124 953 10,471 30,055 
Food and beverage manufacturing18 12,061 1 29,160 17 12,401 28,908 
Commercial services85 10,322 1 25,730 107 10,284 24,442 
Auto related74 11,297 1 25,113 79 11,817 25,034 
Utilities67 6,270 *19,012 5,031 *18,564 
Insurance and fiduciaries1 3,947 *18,050 3,297 *14,334 
Entertainment and recreation255 9,483 1 17,108 263 9,884 17,551 
Diversified or miscellaneous28 6,304 *16,802 5,437 *14,717 
Transportation services554 8,889 1 15,372 573 9,236 15,531 
Banks 13,292 2 14,209 — 12,789 13,842 
Agribusiness71 6,056 *11,453 81 6,314 *11,642 
Government and education9 5,182 *10,792 5,464 *11,065 
Other (2)74 5,261 *19,232 68 5,623 *23,315 
Total$2,472 334,789 39 %$720,364 $2,957 334,892 33 %$713,059 
*Less than 1%.
(1)Total commitments consist of loans outstanding plus unfunded credit commitments, excluding issued letters of credit.
(2)No other single industry had total loans in excess of $3.8 billion at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
Loans to financials except banks, our largest industry concentration, were $126.3 billion, or 13% of total outstanding loans, at March 31, 2020, compared with $117.3 billion, or 12% of total outstanding loans, at December 31, 2019. This industry category is predominantly comprised of loans to investment firms, financial vehicles, and non-bank creditors, including those that invest in financial assets backed predominantly by commercial or residential real estate or consumer loan assets.nonbank creditors. We had $83.1$84.5 billion and $75.2$80.0 billion of loans originated by our Asset Backed Finance (ABF) and Financial Institution Group (FIG) lines of business at March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. These loans include: (i) loans to customers related to their subscription or capital calls, (ii) loans to nonbank lenders collateralized by commercial loans, and (iii) loans to originators or servicers of financial assets collateralized by residential real estate or other consumer loans such as credit cards, auto loans and leases, student loans and other financial assets eligible for the securitization market. These ABF and FIG loans are limited to a percentage of the value of the underlying financial assets considering underlying credit risk, asset duration, and ongoing performance. These ABF and FIG loans may also have other features to manage credit risk such as cross-collateralization, credit enhancements, and contractual re-margining of collateral supporting the loans. LoansIn addition, loans to financials except banks included

collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) in loan form, all of $7.7which were rated AA or above, of $8.1 billion and $7.0$7.9 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. We had a prime brokerage relationship with Archegos Capital Management, which was closed out as of March 31, 2021. We did not experience losses related to closing out our exposure.
Oil, gas and pipelines loans totaled $14.3 billion, or 1% of total outstanding loans, at March 31, 2020, compared with $13.6 billion, or 1% of total outstanding loans, at December 31, 2019. Oil, gas and pipelines loans included $9.5$6.8 billion and $9.2$7.5 billion of senior secured loans outstanding at March 31, 20202021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. Oil, gas and
pipelines nonaccrual loans decreased to $549 million at March 31, 2020,
2021, compared with $615 million at December 31, 2019, due2020, driven by loan payoffs.
We continue to higher net loan charge-offs, as well as loan payments, partially offsetperform escalated credit monitoring for certain industries that we consider to be directly and most adversely affected by new downgrades to nonaccrual statusthe COVID-19 pandemic.
Our commercial and industrial loans and lease financing portfolio also includes non-U.S. loans of $70.1 billion and $63.8 billion at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. Significant industry concentrations of non-U.S. loans at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, included:
$42.5 billion and $36.2 billion in first quarter 2020.the financials except banks category;
In addition to$13.0 billion and $12.8 billion in the banks category; and
$1.7 billion and $1.6 billion in the oil, gas and pipelines category, industries with escalated credit monitoring include retail, entertainment and recreation, transportation services, and commercial real estate. Table 11 and Table 12 include information about our exposure to certain sectors of these industries, including those that have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Table 11:Commercial and Industrial Loans and Lease Financing by Industrycategory.
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
($ in millions)
Nonaccrual
loans

 Loans outstanding
 
% of
total
loans

 Total commitments (1)
 Nonaccrual
loans

 Loans outstanding
 % of
total
loans

 Total commitments (1)
Financials except banks$95
 126,270
 13% 204,143
 $112
 117,312
 12% 200,848
Equipment, machinery and parts manufacturing58
 25,054
 2
 44,641
 36
 23,457
 2
 42,040
Technology, telecom and media57
 26,896
 3
 56,462
 28
 22,447
 2
 53,343
Real estate and construction49
 27,222
 3
 48,977
 47
 22,011
 2
 48,217
Banks
 20,282
 2
 20,948
 
 20,070
 2
 20,728
Retail (2)204
 27,844
 3
 43,801
 105
 19,923
 2
 41,938
Materials and commodities57
 19,118
 2
 39,385
 33
 16,375
 2
 39,369
Automobile related24
 17,436
 2
 26,032
 24
 15,996
 2
 26,310
Food and beverage manufacturing12
 16,908
 2
 31,004
 9
 14,991
 2
 29,172
Health care and pharmaceuticals81
 18,785
 2
 32,230
 28
 14,920
 2
 30,168
Oil, gas and pipelines549
 14,287
 1
 34,443
 615
 13,562
 1
 35,445
Entertainment and recreation (3)65
 16,163
 2
 20,532
 44
 13,462
 1
 19,854
Transportation services (4)336
 11,901
 1
 17,853
 224
 10,957
 1
 17,660
Commercial services120
 12,684
 1
 22,989
 50
 10,455
 1
 22,713
Agribusiness37
 6,994
 *
 12,137
 35
 7,539
 *
 12,901
Utilities147
 8,598
 *
 21,545
 224
 5,995
 *
 19,390
Insurance and fiduciaries1
 7,292
 *
 16,481
 1
 5,525
 *
 15,596
Government and education7
 5,548
 *
 11,918
 6
 5,363
 *
 12,267
Other (5)11
 14,874
 1
 32,769
 19
 13,596
 *
 32,988
Total$1,910
 424,156
 42% 738,290
 $1,640
 373,956
 39% 720,947
*Less than 1%.
(1)Total commitments consist of loans outstanding plus unfunded credit commitments, excluding issued letters of credit.
(2)
Loans outstanding to the restaurant sector were $5.8 billion and $4.3 billion and included $3.9 billion and $3.1 billion of loans outstanding to limited service restaurants at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(3)
Less than 1% of loans outstanding and 1% of total commitments were to cruise lines at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019.
(4)
Includes air transportation loans outstanding of $2.4 billion and $1.1 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(5)
No other single industry had total loans in excess of $5.0 billion and $4.7 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (CRE) We generally subject CRE loans to individual risk assessment using our internal borrower and collateral quality ratings. Our ratings are aligned to regulatory definitions of pass and criticized categories with criticized segmented among special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss categories. We had $12.0 billion of CRE mortgage loans classified as criticized at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, and $1.9 billion of CRE construction loans classified as criticized at March 31, 2021, compared with $1.6 billion at December 31, 2020. The increase in criticized CRE construction loans was driven by the apartment, institutional, and shopping
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center property types and reflected the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the significant uncertainty related to the duration and severity of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the credit quality of certain property types within our CRE loan portfolio, such as retail, hotel/motel, office buildings, and shopping centers, could continue to be adversely affected.
The total CRE loan portfolio decreased $794 million from December 31, 2020, driven by a decrease in CRE mortgage loans predominantly related to the office, retail (excluding shopping
center), and shopping center property types. The CRE loan portfolio which included $7.8$8.7 billion of non-U.S. CRE loans totaled $143.6 billion, or 14% of total loans, at
March 31, 2020, and consisted of $122.8 billion of mortgage loans and $20.8 billion of construction loans.
Table 12 summarizes CRE loans by state and property type with the related nonaccrual totals.2021. The portfolio is diversified both geographically and by property type. The largest geographic concentrations of CRE loans are in California, New York, Florida
and Texas, which combined represented 49%48% of the total CRE portfolio. ByThe largest property type the largest concentrations are office buildings at 26% and apartments at 18%20% of the portfolio.
Table 12 summarizes CRE loans by state and property type with the related nonaccrual loans totaled 0.67% of the CRE outstanding balancetotals at March 31, 2020, compared with 0.43% at December 31, 2019. The increase in CRE nonaccrual loans reflected the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on market conditions, which impacted our customer base. At March 31, 2020, we had $4.1 billion of criticized CRE mortgage loans, compared with $3.8 billion at December 31, 2019, and $222 million of criticized CRE construction loans, compared with $187 million at December 31, 2019.2021.

Table 12: CRE Loans by State and Property Type
March 31, 2021
Real estate mortgage Real estate construction Total % of
total
loans
($ in millions)Nonaccrual loansTotal portfolioNonaccrual loansTotal portfolioNonaccrual loansTotal portfolio
By state:
California$238 30,892 4,219 240 35,111 %
New York76 12,771 1,951 78 14,722 
Florida41 8,033 1,581 42 9,614 
Texas315 7,800 1,264 320 9,064 
Washington141 4,058 913 147 4,971 *
North Carolina13 3,794 — 794 13 4,588 *
Georgia48 4,129 — 365 48 4,494 *
Arizona57 3,851 319 58 4,170 *
New Jersey87 2,851 — 860 87 3,711 *
Colorado83 3,216 — 481 83 3,697 *
Other (1)604 39,803 38 8,786 642 48,589 
Total$1,703 121,198 55 21,533 1,758 142,731 17 %
By property:
Office buildings$257 33,830 3,254 258 37,084 %
Apartments30 19,940 — 8,025 30 27,965 
Industrial/warehouse84 15,674 1,494 85 17,168 
Retail (excluding shopping center)290 13,442 140 293 13,582 
Hotel/motel319 10,474 1,788 324 12,262 
Shopping center470 10,200 — 924 470 11,124 
Institutional62 4,136 20 2,562 82 6,698 *
Mixed use properties105 5,382 — 760 105 6,142 *
Collateral pool— 2,788 — 191 — 2,979 *
1-4 family structure— — 1,364 — 1,372 *
Other86 5,324 25 1,031 111 6,355 *
Total$1,703 121,198 55 21,533 1,758 142,731 17 %
 March 31, 2020 
 Real estate mortgage    Real estate construction    Total    
% of
total
loans

($ in millions)
Nonaccrual
loans

 
Total
portfolio

   
Nonaccrual
loans

 
Total
portfolio

   
Nonaccrual
loans

 
Total
portfolio

   
By state:                   
California$172
 31,837
   1
 4,446
   173
 36,283
   4%
New York21
 12,676
   2
 1,861
   23
 14,537
   1
Florida22
 8,200
   1
 1,487
   23
 9,687
   *
Texas304
 7,848
   5
 1,393
   309
 9,241
   *
Washington11
 3,979
   
 768
   11
 4,747
   *
North Carolina14
 3,868
   
 617
   14
 4,485
   *
Georgia15
 3,901
   
 465
   15
 4,366
   *
Arizona40
 4,034
   
 269
   40
 4,303
   *
Colorado16
 3,298
   
 546
   16
 3,844
   *
New Jersey18
 2,962
   
 682
   18
 3,644
   *
Other311
 40,164
   12
 8,278
   323
 48,442
 (1) 5
Total$944
 122,767
   21
 20,812
   965
 143,579
   14%
By property: 
                   
Office buildings$140
 34,547
   5
 2,945
   145
 37,492
   4%
Apartments12
 18,642
   
 7,103
   12
 25,745
   3
Industrial/warehouse76
 15,929
   1
 1,471
   77
 17,400
   2
Retail (excluding shopping center)125
 14,089
   2
 223
   127
 14,312
   1
Hotel/motel79
 10,637
   
 1,543
   79
 12,180
   1
Shopping Center279
 10,707
   
 1,361
   279
 12,068
   1
Mixed use properties95
 6,087
   
 545
   95
 6,632
   *
Institutional60
 3,934
   1
 2,041
   61
 5,975
   *
Collateral pool
 2,514
   
 200
   
 2,714
   *
Agriculture70
 2,144
   
 9
   70
 2,153
   *
Other8
 3,537
   12
 3,371
   20
 6,908
   *
Total$944
 122,767
   21
 20,812
   965
 143,579
   14%
*    Less than 1%.
*Less than 1%.
(1)Includes 40 states; no state in Other had loans in excess of $3.7 billion.$3.6 billion.

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NON-U.SNON-U.S. LOANS Our classification of non-U.S. loans is based on whether the borrower’s primary address is outside of the United States. At March 31, 2020,2021, non-U.S. loans totaled $88.0$79.1 billion,, representing approximately 9% of our total consolidated loans outstanding, compared with $80.5$72.9 billion, or approximately 8% of our total consolidated loans outstanding, at December 31, 2019.2020. Non-U.S. loans were approximately 4% of our total consolidated total assets at both March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019.2020.

COUNTRY RISK EXPOSURE Our country risk monitoring process incorporates centralized monitoring of economic, political, social, legal, and transfer risks in countries where we do or plan to do business, along with frequent dialogue with our customers, counterparties and regulatory agencies. We establish exposure limits for each country through a centralized oversight process based on customer needs, and through consideration of the relevant and distinct risk of each country. We monitor exposures closely and adjust our country limits in response to changing conditions.
We evaluate our individual country risk exposure based on our assessment of the borrower’s ability to repay, which gives consideration for allowable transfers of risk, such as guarantees and collateral, and may be different from the reporting based on the borrower’s primary address.
Our largest single country exposure outside the U.S. based on our assessment of risk at March 31, 2020,2021, was the United Kingdom, which totaled $37.6$36.1 billion, or approximately 2% of our total assets, and included $11.2$8.8 billion of sovereign claims. Our United Kingdom sovereign claims arise predominantly from deposits we have placed with the Bank of England pursuant to regulatory requirements in support of our London branch.
The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union (Brexit) on January 31, 2020, and is currently subject to a
transition period during which the terms and conditions of its exit are being negotiated. As the United Kingdom exits from the European Union, our primary goal is to continue to serve our existing clients in the United Kingdom and the European Union as well as to continue to meet the needs of our domestic clients as they do business in those locations. We have an existing authorized bank in Ireland and an asset management entity in Luxembourg. Additionally, we established a broker dealer in France. We are in the process of leveraging these entities to continue to serve clients in the European Union and continue to take actions to update our business operations in the United Kingdom and European Union, including implementing new supplier contracts and staffing arrangements. For additional information on risks associated with Brexit, see the “Risk Factors” section in our 2019 Form 10-K.
Table 13 provides information regarding our top 20 exposures by country (excluding the U.S.) and our Eurozone exposure,, based on our assessment of risk, which gives consideration to the country of any guarantors and/or underlying collateral. With respect to Table 13:
Lending and deposits exposure includes outstanding loans, unfunded credit commitments, and deposits with non-U.S. banks. These balances are presented prior to the deduction of allowance for credit losses or collateral received under the terms of the credit agreements, if any.
Securities exposure represents debt and equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. Long and short positions are netted, and net short positions are reflected as negative exposure.
Derivatives and other exposure represents foreign exchange contracts, derivative contracts, securities resale agreements, and securities lending agreements.
Table 13: Select Country Exposures
March 31, 2021
Lending and depositsSecuritiesDerivatives and otherTotal exposure
(in millions)SovereignNon-sovereignSovereignNon-sovereignSovereignNon-sovereignSovereignNon-
sovereign (1)
Total
Top 20 country exposures:
United Kingdom$8,829 24,199 — 1,027 — 2,063 8,829 27,289 36,118 
Canada15,494 121 373 15,988 15,994 
Japan19 751 14,432 418 — 27 14,451 1,196 15,647 
Cayman Islands— 6,213 — — — 194 — 6,407 6,407 
Ireland1,157 4,468 — 131 — 100 1,157 4,699 5,856 
Luxembourg— 4,035 — 143 — 156 — 4,334 4,334 
China— 3,634 (4)403 145 36 141 4,073 4,214 
Guernsey— 4,013 — — 49 — 4,064 4,064 
Bermuda— 3,578 — 43 — 138 — 3,759 3,759 
Germany— 3,008 (3)91 38 3,137 3,141 
Netherlands— 2,498 — 104 — 129 — 2,731 2,731 
France130 1,976 — 167 301 431 2,147 2,578 
South Korea— 1,875 — 133 16 2,024 2,031 
Switzerland— 1,810 — (62)— 217 — 1,965 1,965 
Brazil— 1,442 — 20 1,466 1,474 
Australia— 1,110 — 110 — 11 — 1,231 1,231 
Norway— 1,009 — — — — 1,010 1,010 
Hong Kong— 921 (2)13 12 10 937 947 
United Arab Emirates— 906 — — — — 909 909 
Chile— 847 — 40 — — 888 888 
Total top 20 country exposures$10,137 83,787 14,424 2,889 483 3,578 25,044 90,254 115,298 
(1)Total non-sovereign exposure comprised $46.8 billion exposure to financial institutions and $43.5 billion to non-financial corporations at March 31, 2021.
 March 31, 2020 
 Lending  Securities  Derivatives and other  Total exposure 
(in millions)Sovereign
 
Non-
sovereign

 Sovereign
 
Non-
sovereign

 Sovereign
 
Non-
sovereign

 Sovereign
 
Non-
sovereign (1)

 Total
Top 20 country exposures:                 
United Kingdom$11,182
 22,815
 
 1,672
 1
 1,968
 11,183
 26,455
 37,638
Canada4
 16,778
 2
 120
 
 593
 6
 17,491
 17,497
Cayman Islands
 8,952
 
 
 
 328
 
 9,280
 9,280
Ireland976
 4,857
 
 122
 
 68
 976
 5,047
 6,023
China
 4,188
 (13) 444
 37
 35
 24
 4,667
 4,691
Bermuda
 4,308
 
 125
 
 51
 
 4,484
 4,484
Luxembourg
 3,925
 
 126
 
 103
 
 4,154
 4,154
Japan20
 1,304
 1,996
 143
 
 256
 2,016
 1,703
 3,719
Guernsey
 3,494
 
 3
 
 35
 
 3,532
 3,532
Germany
 2,787
 10
 45
 6
 59
 16
 2,891
 2,907
South Korea
 2,546
 3
 84
 
 15
 3
 2,645
 2,648
Netherlands
 1,794
 
 171
 14
 241
 14
 2,206
 2,220
France
 1,847
 
 94
 142
 13
 142
 1,954
 2,096
Brazil
 2,062
 1
 3
 6
 8
 7
 2,073
 2,080
Chile
 1,910
 
 1
 
 
 
 1,911
 1,911
India
 1,683
 
 114
 
 1
 
 1,798
 1,798
Switzerland
 1,608
 
 38
 
 90
 
 1,736
 1,736
Australia
 1,505
 
 68
 
 17
 
 1,590
 1,590
Singapore
 1,304
 
 24
 
 88
 
 1,416
 1,416
United Arab Emirates
 1,286
 
 82
 
 4
 
 1,372
 1,372
Total top 20 country exposures$12,182
 90,953
 1,999
 3,479
 206
 3,973
 14,387
 98,405
 112,792
Eurozone exposure:                 
Eurozone countries included in Top 20 above (2)$976
 15,210
 10
 558
 162
 484
 1,148
 16,252
 17,400
Spain
 385
 
 121
 
 9
 
 515
 515
Belgium
 536
 
 (54) 
 4
 
 486
 486
Austria
 234
 
 1
 
 
 
 235
 235
Italy
 108
 
 19
 
 1
 
 128
 128
Other Eurozone exposure
 93
 
 27
 
 
 
 120
 120
Total Eurozone exposure$976
 16,566
 10
 672
 162
 498
 1,148
 17,736
 18,884
(1)
For countries presented in the table, total non-sovereign exposure comprises $56.0 billion exposure to financial institutions and $43.9 billion to non-financial corporations at March 31, 2020.
(2)Consists of exposure to Ireland, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands and France included in Top 20.

Risk Management - Credit Risk Management (continued)

REAL ESTATE 1-4 FAMILYRESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS Our real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage loan portfolio is comprised of both1-4 family first and junior lien mortgage loans. Residential mortgage – first lien loans which are presented in Table 14.comprised 92% of the total residential mortgage loan portfolio at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
Table 14:Real Estate 1-4 Family Mortgage Loans
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions)Balance
 
% of
portfolio

 Balance
 
% of
portfolio

Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage$292,920
 91% $293,847
 91%
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage28,527
 9
 29,509
 9
Total real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans$321,447
 100% $323,356
 100%

The real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage loan portfolio includes some loans with adjustable-rate features and some with an interest-only feature as part of the loan terms and some with adjustable-rate features.terms. Interest-only loans were approximately 3% of total loans at both March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019.2020. We believe we have manageableour origination process appropriately addresses our adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) reset risk across our residential mortgage loan portfolios including ARMand our ACL for loans that have negative amortizing features that were acquired in prior business combinations.considers this risk. We do not offer option ARM products, nor do we offer variable-rate mortgage products with
fixed payment amounts, commonly referred to within the financial services industry as negative amortizing mortgage loans. In connection with our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, our real estate 1-4 family mortgage purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans, which had a carrying value of $568 million, were reclassified as purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) loans. PCD loans are generally accounted for in the same manner as non-PCD loans. For more information on PCD loans, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.
We continue to modify real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage loans to assist homeowners and other borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. For moreadditional information on our modification programs, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Real Estate 1-4 FamilyResidential Mortgage Loans” section in our 2019
2020 Form 10-K. For moreadditional information on customer accommodations, including loan modifications, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Actions to Support Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic”COVID-Related Lending Accommodations” section in this Report.
Part of our credit monitoring includes tracking delinquency, current FICO scores and loan/combined loan to collateral values (LTV/CLTV) on the entire real estate 1-4 family mortgage loan portfolio. These credit risk indicators on the mortgage portfolio exclude government insured/guaranteed loans. Loans 30 days or more delinquent at March 31, 2020, totaled $3.6 billion, or 1% of total mortgages, compared with $3.0 billion, or 1%, at December 31, 2019. Loans with FICO scores lower than 640 totaled $7.5 billion, or 2% of total mortgages at March 31, 2020, compared with $7.6 billion, or 2%, at December 31, 2019. Mortgages with a LTV/CLTV greater than 100% totaled $2.5 billion at March 31, 2020, or 1% of total mortgages, compared with $2.5 billion, or 1%, at December 31, 2019. Information regarding credit quality indicators can be found in Note 6 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.
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Real estate 1-4 mortgage loans by state are presented in Table 15. Our real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans to borrowers in California represented 13% of total loans at March 31, 2020, located predominantly within the larger metropolitan areas, with no single California metropolitan area consisting of more than 4% of total loans.
We monitor changes in real estate values and underlying economic or market conditions for all geographic areas of our real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage portfolios as part of our credit risk management process. Our underwriting and periodic review of loans and lines secured by residential real estate collateral includes original appraisals adjusted for the change in Home Price Index (HPI) or estimates from automated valuation models (AVMs) to support property values. Additional information about appraisals, and AVMs, and our policy for their use can be found in Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report and the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Real Estate 1-4 FamilyResidential Mortgage Loans” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Part of our credit monitoring includes tracking delinquency, current FICO scores and loan/combined loan to collateral values (LTV/CLTV) on the entire residential mortgage loan portfolio. Excluding government insured/guaranteed loans, these credit risk indicators on the residential mortgage portfolio were:
Loans 30 days or more delinquent at March 31, 2021, totaled $4.1 billion, or 1% of total mortgages, compared with $4.7 billion, or 2%, at December 31, 2020. Customer payment deferral activities instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of delinquencies;
Loans with FICO scores lower than 640 totaled $4.9 billion, or 2% of total mortgages at March 31, 2021, compared with $5.6 billion, or 2%, at December 31, 2020; and
Mortgages with a LTV/CLTV greater than 100% totaled $1.3 billion at March 31, 2021, or less than 1% of total mortgages, compared with $1.6 billion, or 1%, at December 31, 2020.

Information regarding credit quality indicators can be found in Note 4 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report. Residential mortgage loans by state are presented in Table 14.
Table 15:14: Real Estate 1-4 FamilyResidential Mortgage Loans by State
March 31, 2021
($ in millions)Residential mortgage – first lienResidential mortgage – junior lienTotal residential mortgage% of
total loans
Residential mortgage loans:
California (1)$97,322 5,646 102,968 12 %
New York30,132 1,185 31,317 
New Jersey10,980 2,104 13,084 
Florida10,088 1,965 12,053 
Washington8,219 457 8,676 
Texas7,217 423 7,640 
Virginia5,990 1,244 7,234 
North Carolina4,589 1,006 5,595 
Pennsylvania4,039 1,278 5,317 
Other (2)50,665 6,000 56,665 
Government insured/guaranteed loans (3)25,122 — 25,122 
Total$254,363 21,308 275,671 32 %
(1)Our residential mortgage loans to borrowers in California are located predominantly within the larger metropolitan areas, with no single California metropolitan area consisting of more than 4% of total loans.
(2)Consists of 41 states; no state in Other had loans in excess of $5.3 billion.
(3)Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 March 31, 2020 
(in millions)
Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage

 
Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage

 
Total real
estate 1-4
family
mortgage

 
% of
total
loans

Real estate 1-4 family loans:       
California$118,484
 7,814
 126,298
 13%
New York31,801
 1,469
 33,270
 3
New Jersey14,074
 2,667
 16,741
 2
Florida11,675
 2,523
 14,198
 1
Washington10,869
 644
 11,513
 1
Virginia8,740
 1,645
 10,385
 1
Texas8,954
 576
 9,530
 1
North Carolina5,758
 1,338
 7,096
 1
Colorado6,357
 644
 7,001
 1
Other (1)65,369
 9,207
 74,576
 7
Government insured/
guaranteed loans (2)
10,839
 
 10,839
 1
Total$292,920
 28,527
 321,447
 32%
(1)
Consists of Wells Fargo & Company41 states; none of which had loans in excess of $6.9 billion.
31
(2)
Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).



First Lien Mortgage PortfolioOur total real estate 1-4 family first lien mortgage portfolio (first mortgage) decreased $927 million in first quarter 2020. Mortgage loan originations of $14.3 billion in first quarter 2020 were more than offset by paydowns.
Net loan charge-offs (annualized) as a percentage of average first mortgage loans was 0.00% in first quarter 2020, compared with a net recovery of 0.02% for the same period a year ago. Nonaccrual loans were $2.4 billion at March 31, 2020, up
$222 million from December 31, 2019. The increase in nonaccrual loans from December 31, 2019 was driven by the implementation of CECL, which required PCI loans to be classified as nonaccruing based on performance. For additional information, see the “RiskRisk Management – Credit Risk Management (continued)

Residential Mortgage Nonperforming Assets (Nonaccrual LoansFirst Lien Portfolio Our total residential mortgage – first lien portfolio decreased $22.3 billion from December 31, 2020, driven by loan paydowns as a result of the low interest rate environment and Foreclosed Assets)” section in this Report.the transfer of $5.9 billion of first lien mortgage loans to loans held for sale (LHFS), partially offset by originations of $12.5 billion.
Table 1615 shows certain delinquency and loss information for the residential mortgage – first mortgagelien portfolio and lists the top five states by outstanding balance.
Table 16:15: Residential Mortgage – First MortgageLien Portfolio Performance
Outstanding balance% of loans 30 days
or more past due
Loss (recovery) rate (annualized) quarter ended
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
California$97,322 104,260 0.95 %1.00 (0.02)(0.03)(0.01)(0.01)(0.01)
New York30,132 31,028 1.25 1.40 (0.01)0.01 0.02 0.02 (0.01)
New Jersey10,980 12,073 2.03 1.92 — (0.03)(0.01)0.03 — 
Florida10,088 10,623 2.47 2.56 (0.11)0.01 0.03 (0.01)(0.03)
Washington8,219 9,094 0.62 0.66 0.02 (0.01)0.01 (0.01)(0.02)
Other72,500 79,356 1.60 1.60 (0.09)0.02 (0.01)0.01 0.01 
Total229,241 246,434 1.30 1.34 (0.04)— — — — 
Government insured/guaranteed loans25,122 30,240 
Total first mortgage portfolio$254,363 276,674 
 Outstanding balance  % of loans 30 days or more past due Loss (recovery) rate (annualized) quarter ended 
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

Dec 31,
2019

 Mar 31,
2020

Dec 31,
2019
 Mar 31,
2020

Dec 31,
2019

Sep 30,
2019

Jun 30,
2019

Mar 31,
2019

California$118,484
118,256
 0.66%0.48 (0.01)(0.02)(0.01)(0.04)(0.03)
New York31,801
31,336
 1.11
0.83 (0.01)0.02
0.01

0.02
New Jersey14,074
14,113
 1.65
1.40 
0.02
0.02
(0.06)0.08
Florida11,675
11,804
 2.36
1.81 (0.03)(0.06)(0.07)(0.11)(0.10)
Washington10,869
10,863
 0.40
0.29 (0.02)(0.02)
(0.03)(0.04)
Other95,178
95,750
 1.36
1.20 0.01
(0.02)
(0.06)(0.02)
Total282,081
282,122
 1.05
0.86 
(0.02)(0.01)(0.04)(0.02)
Government insured/guaranteed loans10,839
11,170
         
PCI (1)N/A
555
         
Total first lien mortgages$292,920
293,847
         
(1)In connection with our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, PCI loans were reclassified as PCD loans and are therefore included with other non-PCD loans in this table. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.


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Residential Mortgage – Junior Lien Mortgage PortfolioThe residential mortgage – junior lien mortgage portfolio consists of residential mortgage lines and loans that are subordinate in rights to an existing lien on the same property. It is not unusual for these lines and loans to have draw periods, interest-only payments, balloon payments, adjustable rates and similar features. Junior lien loan products are mostlyprimarily amortizing payment loans with fixed interest rates and repayment periods between five to 30 years.
We continuously monitor the credit performance of our residential mortgage – junior lien mortgage portfolio for trends and factors that influence the
frequency and severity of loss,losses, such as residential mortgage – junior lien mortgage performance when the residential mortgage – first mortgagelien loan is delinquent.
The decrease in the residential mortgage – junior lien portfolio at March 31, 2021, compared with December 31, 2020, reflected loan paydowns. Beginning in second quarter 2020, we suspended the origination of residential mortgage – junior lien loans. Table 1716 shows certain delinquency and loss information for the residential mortgage – junior lien mortgage portfolio and lists the top five states by outstanding balance. The decrease in
Table 16:Residential Mortgage – Junior Lien Portfolio Performance
Outstanding balance 
% of loans 30 days
or more past due
Loss (recovery) rate (annualized) quarter ended
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
California$5,646 6,237 2.24 %2.20 (0.69)(0.46)(0.34)(0.26)(0.36)
New Jersey2,104 2,258 2.69 2.84 0.32 (0.06)(0.02)(0.12)0.13 
Florida1,965 2,119 2.71 3.06 (0.11)(0.35)(0.22)(0.01)— 
Pennsylvania1,278 1,377 2.19 2.30 (0.22)(0.62)(0.19)0.05 0.11 
Virginia1,244 1,355 2.35 2.41 (0.29)(0.15)(0.34)(0.05)0.09 
Other9,071 9,940 2.26 2.31 (0.36)(0.43)(0.17)(0.21)0.01 
Total junior lien mortgage portfolio$21,308 23,286 2.34 2.41 (0.35)(0.39)(0.22)(0.17)(0.07)

outstanding balances since December 31, 2019, predominantly reflected loan paydowns.
As of March 31, 2020, 4%2021, with respect to loans in the residential mortgage – junior lien portfolio that had a CLTV ratio in excess of 100%:
such loans totaled 3% of the outstanding balance of the residential mortgage – junior lien mortgage portfolio was associated with loans that had a combined loan to value (CLTV) ratio in excess of 100%. Of those junior lien mortgages with a CLTV ratio in excess of 100%, 3%portfolio;
2% were 30 days or more past due. CLTV meansCustomer payment deferral activities instituted in response to the ratioCOVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of delinquencies; and
the total loan balance of first mortgages and junior lien mortgages (including unused line amounts for credit line products) to property collateral value. The unsecured portion (the outstanding amount that was in excess of the most recent property collateral value) of the outstanding balances of these loans totaled 1% of the residential mortgage – junior lien mortgage portfolio at March 31, 2020.portfolio.
CLTV represents the ratio of the total loan balance of first and junior lien mortgages (including unused line amounts for credit line products) to property collateral value. For additional information on consumer loans by LTV/CLTV, see Table 6.124.11 in Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.
Table 17:Junior Lien Mortgage Portfolio Performance
 Outstanding balance  
% of loans 30 days
or more past due
 Loss (recovery) rate (annualized) quarter ended 
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019
 Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Sep 30,
2019

 Jun 30,
2019

 Mar 31,
2019

California$7,814
 8,054
 1.65% 1.62 (0.36) (0.44) (0.51) (0.40) (0.39)
New Jersey2,667
 2,744
 2.67
 2.74 0.13
 0.07
 0.11
 (0.07) 0.12
Florida2,523
 2,600
 2.76
 2.93 
 (0.09) (0.11) (0.11) (0.05)
Virginia1,645
 1,712
 2.15
 1.97 0.09
 (0.02) (0.23) (0.17) 0.14
Pennsylvania1,618
 1,674
 2.18
 2.16 0.11
 (0.10) (0.05) (0.19) 0.04
Other12,260
 12,712
 2.06
 2.05 0.01
 (0.18) (0.29) (0.22) (0.03)
Total28,527
 29,496
 2.08
 2.07 (0.07) (0.21) (0.28) (0.24) (0.11)
PCI (1)N/A
 13
              
Total junior lien mortgages$28,527
 29,509
              
(1)32In connection with our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, PCI loans were reclassified as PCD loans and are therefore included with other non-PCD loans in this table. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.Wells Fargo & Company




Residential Mortgage – Junior Lien Line and Loan and Residential Mortgage – First Lien Line Our junior lien, as well as first lien, lines of credit portfolios generally have draw periods of 10, 15 or 20 years with variable interest rate and payment options available during the draw period of (1) interest onlyinterest-only or (2) 1.5% of outstanding principal balance plus accrued interest. As of March 31, 2020,2021, lines of credit in a draw period primarily used the interest-only option.
During the draw period, the borrower has the option of converting all or a portion of the line from a variable interest rate to a fixed rate with terms including interest-only payments for a fixed period between three to seven years or a fully amortizing payment with a fixed period between five to 30 years. At the end of the draw period, a line of credit generally converts to an amortizing payment schedule with repayment terms of up to 30 years based on the balance at time of conversion. Certain lines and loans have been structured with a balloon payment, which requires full repayment of the outstanding balance at the end of the term period. The conversion of lines or loans to fully amortizing or balloon payoff may result in a significant payment
increase, which can affect some borrowers’ ability to repay the outstanding balance.
On a monthly basis, we monitor the payment characteristics of borrowers in our first and junior lien lines of credit portfolios. In March 2020, approximately 46% of these borrowers paid only the minimum amount due and approximately 50% paid more than the minimum amount due. The rest were either delinquent or paid
less than the minimum amount due. For the borrowers with an interest-only payment feature, approximately 30% paid only the minimum amount due and approximately 66% paid more than the minimum amount due.
The lines that enter their amortization period may experience higher delinquencies and higher loss rates than the ones in their draw or term period. We have considered this increased inherent risk in our allowanceACL for credit lossloans estimate.
In anticipation of our borrowers reaching the end of their contractual commitment, we have created a program to inform, educate and help these borrowers transition from interest-only to fully-amortizing payments or full repayment. We monitor the performance of the borrowers moving through the program in an effort to refine our ongoing program strategy.
Table 1817 reflects the outstanding balance of our portfolio of residential mortgage – junior lien mortgages,liens, including lines and loans, and residential mortgage – first lien lines segregated into scheduled end-of-drawend of draw or end-of-term periods and products that are currently amortizing, or in balloon repayment status. The unfunded credit commitments for residential mortgage – junior and first lien lines totaled $51.9 billion at March 31, 2021.

Table 17:Residential Mortgage – Junior Lien Line and Loan and Residential Mortgage – First Lien Line Portfolios Payment Schedule
Scheduled end of draw/termAmortizing (2)
Outstanding balanceRemainder of 20212026 and
($ in millions)March 31, 20212022202320242025thereafter (1)
Residential mortgage – junior lien lines and loans$21,308 494 2,462 1,669 1,326 2,207 6,558 6,592 
Residential mortgage – first lien lines8,401 270 1,295 975 760 1,041 2,622 1,438 
Total$29,709 764 3,757 2,644 2,086 3,248 9,180 8,030 
% of portfolios100 %13 11 31 26 
(1)Substantially all lines and loans are scheduled to convert to amortizing loans by the end of 2030, with annual scheduled amounts through 2030 ranging from $1.0 billion to $3.5 billion and averaging $1.8 billion per year.
(2)Includes $69 million of end-of-term balloon payments which were past due.
At March 31, 2020, $4642021, $344 million, or 2%, of lines in their draw period were 30 days or more past due, compared with $395$351 million, or 5%, of amortizing lines of credit. IncludedCustomer payment deferral activities instituted in response to the amortizing amountsCOVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of delinquencies. On a monthly basis, we monitor the payment characteristics of borrowers in Table 18 is $53 millionour residential mortgage – first and junior lien lines of end-of-term balloon payments which were pastcredit portfolios. In March 2021, excluding borrowers with COVID-related loan modification payment deferrals:
Approximately 42% of these borrowers paid only the minimum amount due and approximately 53% paid more than the minimum amount due. The unfunded credit commitments for juniorrest were either delinquent or paid less than the minimum amount due.
For the borrowers with an interest-only payment feature, approximately 27% paid only the minimum amount due and first lien lines totaled $58.1 billion at March 31, 2020.approximately 69% paid more than the minimum amount due.
Table 18: Junior Lien Mortgage LineCredit Card, Auto, and Loan and First Lien Mortgage Line Portfolios Payment ScheduleOther Consumer Loans
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
($ in millions)Outstanding
balance
% of
total
loans
Outstanding
balance
% of
total
loans
Credit card$34,246 3.97 %$36,664 4.13 %
Auto49,210 5.71 48,187 5.43 
Other consumer (1)24,925 2.89 24,409 2.75 
Total$108,381 12.58 %$109,260 12.31 %
(1)Other consumer loans primarily include securities-based loans.


     Scheduled end of draw / term   
(in millions)Outstanding balance March 31, 2020
 Remainder of 2020
 2021
 2022
 2023
 2024
 
2025 and
thereafter (1)

 Amortizing
Junior lien lines and loans$28,527
 218
 809
 3,177
 2,191
 1,769
 11,693
 8,670
First lien lines10,210
 103
 395
 1,566
 1,186
 922
 4,368
 1,670
Total$38,737
 321
 1,204
 4,743
 3,377
 2,691
 16,061
 10,340
% of portfolios100% 1
 3
 12
 9
 7
 41
 27
(1)
Substantially all lines and loans are scheduled to convert to amortizing loans by the end of 2029, with annual scheduled amounts through 2029 ranging from $1.8 billion to $4.6 billion and averaging $3.1 billion per year.
CREDIT CARDSCARD  Our credit card portfolio totaled $38.6$34.2 billion at March 31, 2020, which represented 4% of our total outstanding loans. The net charge-off rate (annualized) for our credit card portfolio was 3.81% for first quarter 2020,2021, compared with 3.73% for first quarter 2019.$36.7 billion at December 31, 2020. The decrease in the outstanding balance at March 31, 2021, compared with December 31, 2020, was driven by seasonal paydowns.
 
AUTOMOBILEAUTO Our automobileauto portfolio totaled $48.6$49.2 billion at March 31, 2021, compared with $48.2 billion at December 31, 2020. The net charge-off rate (annualized) for our automobile portfolio was 0.68% for first quarter 2020,outstanding balance at March 31, 2021, compared with 0.82% for first quarter 2019. The decrease in the net charge-off rate in first quarterDecember 31, 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, was driven by lower early losses on higher quality originations.increased slightly as originations exceeded paydowns.

OTHER REVOLVING CREDIT AND INSTALLMENTCONSUMER  Other consumer loans, which include revolving credit and installment loans, totaled $33.5$24.9 billion at March 31, 2020, and largely included student and securities-based loans. Our private student loan portfolio totaled $10.62021, compared with $24.4 billion at MarchDecember 31, 2020. The net charge-off rate (annualized) for other revolving credit and installment loans was 1.59% for first quarter 2020, compared with 1.47% for first quarter 2019.

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NONPERFORMING ASSETS (NONACCRUAL LOANS AND FORECLOSED ASSETS)Table 19 summarizes nonperforming assets (NPAs) for each of the last four quarters. Total NPAs increased $759 million from fourth quarter 2019 to $6.4 billion. Nonaccrual loans of $6.2 billion increased $810 million from fourth quarter 2019. Commercial nonaccrual loans increased predominantly due to an increase in commercial and industrial and real estate mortgage nonaccrual loans as a result of the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting our customers. Consumer nonaccrual loans increased driven by higher nonaccruals in the real estate 1-4 family mortgage portfolio, as our adoption of CECL required PCI loans to be classified as nonaccruing based on performance. Prior to January 1, 2020, PCI loans were excluded from nonaccrual loans because they continued to earn interest income from accretable yield, independent of performance in accordance with their contractual terms. However, as a result of our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, $275 million of real estate 1-4 family mortgage loans were reclassified from PCI to PCD loans, and as a result, were also classified as nonaccrual loans given their contractual delinquency. For more information on PCD
loans, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.
For information about when we generally place loans on nonaccrual status, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 20192020 Form 10-K. As part of our actionsCustomer payment deferral activities instituted in response to support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic wecould continue to delay the recognition of nonaccrual loans for those customers who would have provided borrowers relief in the form of loan modifications. Loan delinquency status will not change during any payment deferral period and loans that were accruing at the time the relief was provided generally will not be placed onotherwise moved into nonaccrual status during the deferral period.status. For more additional
information on customer accommodations, including loan modifications, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Actions to Support Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic”COVID-Related Lending Accommodations” section in this Report.
ForeclosedTable 19 summarizes nonperforming assets (NPAs) for each of $252 million were down $51 million from fourth quarter 2019.the last four quarters.

Table 19: Nonperforming Assets (Nonaccrual Loans and Foreclosed Assets)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2020June 30, 2020
($ in millions)Balance% of
total
loans
Balance% of
total
loans
Balance% of
total
loans
Balance% of
total
loans
Nonaccrual loans:
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$2,223 0.70 %$2,698 0.85 %$2,834 0.88 %$2,896 0.83 %
Real estate mortgage1,703 1.41 1,774 1.46 1,343 1.10 1,217 0.98 
Real estate construction55 0.26 48 0.22 34 0.15 34 0.16 
Lease financing249 1.58 259 1.61 187 1.10 138 0.79 
Total commercial4,230 0.89 4,779 1.00 4,398 0.91 4,285 0.83 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien (1)2,859 1.12 2,957 1.07 2,641 0.90 2,393 0.86 
Residential mortgage – junior lien (1)747 3.51 754 3.24 767 3.05 753 2.81 
Auto181 0.37 202 0.42 176 0.36 129 0.26 
Other consumer38 0.15 36 0.15 40 0.12 45 0.14 
Total consumer3,825 1.00 3,949 0.97 3,624 0.83 3,320 0.79 
Total nonaccrual loans8,055 0.93 8,728 0.98 8,022 0.87 7,605 0.81 
Foreclosed assets:
Government insured/guaranteed (2)16 18 22 31 
Non-government insured/guaranteed124 141 134 164 
Total foreclosed assets140 159 156 195 
Total nonperforming assets$8,195 0.95 %$8,887 1.00 %$8,178 0.89 %$7,800 0.83 %
Change in NPAs from prior quarter$(692)$709 $378 $1,392 
(1)Residential mortgage loans predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA are not placed on nonaccrual status because they are insured or guaranteed.
(2)Consistent with regulatory reporting requirements, foreclosed real estate resulting from government insured/guaranteed loans are classified as nonperforming. Both principal and interest related to these foreclosed real estate assets are collectible because the loans were predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. Receivables related to the foreclosure of certain government guaranteed real estate mortgage loans are excluded from this table and included in Accounts Receivable in Other Assets. For additional information on foreclosed assets, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2020 Form 10-K.
Commercial nonaccrual loans decreased $549 million from December 31, 2020, driven by a decline in commercial and industrial nonaccrual loans in the oil, gas and pipelines industry reflecting improvement in the economic environment. For additional information on commercial and industrial nonaccrual loans, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Commercial and Industrial Loans and Lease Financing” section in this Report.
Consumer nonaccrual loans decreased $124 million from December 31, 2020, driven by a decline in residential mortgage nonaccrual loans.
  March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019  September 30, 2019  June 30, 2019 
($ in millions) Balance
 
% of
total
loans

 Balance
 
% of
total
loans

 Balance
 
% of
total
loans

 Balance
 
% of
total
loans

Nonaccrual loans:                
Commercial:                
Commercial and industrial $1,779
 0.44% $1,545
 0.44% $1,539
 0.44% $1,634
 0.47%
Real estate mortgage 944
 0.77
 573
 0.47
 669
 0.55
 737
 0.60
Real estate construction 21
 0.10
 41
 0.21
 32
 0.16
 36
 0.17
Lease financing 131
 0.68
 95
 0.48
 72
 0.37
 63
 0.33
Total commercial 2,875
 0.51
 2,254
 0.44
 2,312
 0.45
 2,470
 0.48
Consumer:                
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage (1) 2,372
 0.81
 2,150
 0.73
 2,261
 0.78
 2,425
 0.85
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage (1) 769
 2.70
 796
 2.70
 819
 2.66
 868
 2.71
Automobile 99
 0.20
 106
 0.22
 110
 0.24
 115
 0.25
Other revolving credit and installment 41
 0.12
 40
 0.12
 43
 0.12
 44
 0.13
Total consumer 3,281
 0.74
 3,092
 0.69
 3,233
 0.73
 3,452
 0.79
Total nonaccrual loans 6,156
 0.61
 5,346
 0.56
 5,545
 0.58
 5,922
 0.62
Foreclosed assets:                
Government insured/guaranteed (2) 43
   50
   59
   68
  
Non-government insured/guaranteed 209
   253
   378
   309
  
Total foreclosed assets 252
   303
   437
   377
  
Total nonperforming assets $6,408
 0.63% $5,649
 0.59% $5,982
 0.63% $6,299
 0.66%
Change in NPAs from prior quarter $759
   (333)   (317)   (1,042)  
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(2)
Consistent with regulatory reporting requirements, foreclosed real estate resulting from government insured/guaranteed loans are classified as nonperforming. Both principal and interest related to these foreclosed real estate assets are collectible because the loans were predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. Receivables related to the foreclosure of certain government guaranteed residential real estate mortgage loans are excluded from this table and included in Accounts Receivable in Other Assets. For more information on foreclosed assets, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2019 Form 10-K.



Table 20 provides an analysis of the changes in nonaccrual loans.
Table 20:Analysis of Changes in Nonaccrual Loans
 Quarter ended 
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Sep 30,
2019

 Jun 30,
2019

 Mar 31,
2019

Commercial nonaccrual loans         
Balance, beginning of period$2,254
 2,312
 2,470
 2,797
 2,188
Inflows1,479
 652
 710
 621
 1,238
Outflows:         
Returned to accruing(56) (124) (52) (46) (43)
Foreclosures
 
 (78) (2) (15)
Charge-offs(360) (201) (194) (187) (158)
Payments, sales and other(442) (385) (544) (713) (413)
Total outflows(858) (710) (868) (948) (629)
Balance, end of period2,875

2,254

2,312

2,470

2,797
Consumer nonaccrual loans         
Balance, beginning of period3,092
 3,233
 3,452
 4,108
 4,308
Inflows (1)749
 473
 448
 437
 552
Outflows:         
Returned to accruing(254) (227) (274) (250) (248)
Foreclosures(21) (29) (32) (34) (42)
Charge-offs(48) (45) (44) (34) (49)
Payments, sales and other(237) (313) (317) (775) (413)
Total outflows(560) (614) (667) (1,093) (752)
Balance, end of period3,281

3,092

3,233

3,452

4,108
Total nonaccrual loans$6,156
 5,346
 5,545
 5,922
 6,905
(1)In connection with our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, we classified $275 million of PCD loans as nonaccruing based on performance.
Typically, changes to nonaccrual loans period-over-period represent inflows for loans that are placed on nonaccrual status in accordance with our policy,policies, offset by reductions for loans that are paid down, charged off, sold, foreclosed, 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.
While nonaccrual loans are not free


Table 20:Analysis of loss content, weChanges in Nonaccrual Loans
Quarter ended
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Commercial nonaccrual loans
Balance, beginning of period$4,779 4,398 4,285 2,875 2,254 
Inflows773 1,696 1,316 2,741 1,479 
Outflows:
Returned to accruing(177)(99)(166)(64)(56)
Foreclosures(6)(37)— — — 
Charge-offs(202)(367)(382)(560)(360)
Payments, sales and other(937)(812)(655)(707)(442)
Total outflows(1,322)(1,315)(1,203)(1,331)(858)
Balance, end of period4,230 4,779 4,398 4,285 2,875 
Consumer nonaccrual loans
Balance, beginning of period3,949 3,624 3,320 3,281 3,092 
Inflows454 792 696 379 749 
Outflows:
Returned to accruing(152)(208)(160)(135)(254)
Foreclosures(19)(5)(4)(6)(21)
Charge-offs(26)(36)(36)(39)(48)
Payments, sales and other(381)(218)(192)(160)(237)
Total outflows(578)(467)(392)(340)(560)
Balance, end of period3,825 3,949 3,624 3,320 3,281 
Total nonaccrual loans$8,055 8,728 8,022 7,605 6,156 

We believe exposure to loss on nonaccrual loans is significantly mitigated by the following factors at March 31, 2020:2021:
94% of total commercial nonaccrual loans and 99% of total consumer nonaccrual loans are secured. Of the consumer nonaccrual loans, 94% are secured by real estate and 91% have a combined LTV (CLTV) ratio of 80% or less.
losses of $661 million and $1.0 billion have already been recognized on 16% of commercial nonaccrual loans and 30% of consumer nonaccrual loans, respectively, in accordance with our charge-off policies. Once we write down loans to the net realizable value (fair value of collateral less estimated costs to sell), we re-evaluate each loan regularly and record additional write-downs if needed.
75% of commercial nonaccrual loans were current on interest and 66% of commercial nonaccrual loans were current on both principal and interest, but were on nonaccrual status because the full or timely collection of interest or principal had become uncertain. of total commercial nonaccrual loans and 99% of total consumer nonaccrual loans are secured. Of the consumer nonaccrual loans, 96% are secured by real estate and 88% have a combined LTV (CLTV) ratio of 80% or less.
losses of $573 million and $985 million have already been recognized on 11% of commercial nonaccrual loans and 34% of consumer nonaccrual loans, respectively, in accordance with our charge-off policies. Once we write down loans to the net realizable value (fair value of collateral less estimated costs to sell), we re-evaluate each loan regularly and record additional write-downs if needed.

of the $1.1 billion of consumer loans in bankruptcy or discharged in bankruptcy, and classified as nonaccrual, $723 million were current.
73% of commercial nonaccrual loans were current on interest and 66% of commercial nonaccrual loans were current on both principal and interest, but were on nonaccrual status because the full or timely collection of interest or principal had become uncertain.
of the $1.4 billion of consumer loans in bankruptcy or discharged in bankruptcy, and classified as nonaccrual, $905 million were current.
the remaining risk of loss of all nonaccrual loans has been considered and we believe is adequately covered by thein developing our allowance for loan losses.

We continue to work with our customers experiencing financial difficulty to determine if they can qualify for a loan modification so that they can stay in their homes.modification. Under our proprietary modification programs, customers may be required to provide updated documentation, and some programs require completion of payment during trial periods to demonstrate sustained performance before the loan can be removed from nonaccrual status.

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Table 21 provides a summary of foreclosed assets and an analysis of changes in foreclosed assets.



Table 21: Foreclosed Assets
Quarter ended
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Summary by loan segment
Government insured/guaranteed$16 18 22 31 43 
Commercial64 70 39 45 49 
Consumer60 71 95 119 160 
Total foreclosed assets$140 159 156 195 252 
Analysis of changes in foreclosed assets
Balance, beginning of period$159 156 195 252 303 
Net change in government insured/guaranteed (1)(2)(4)(9)(12)(7)
Additions to foreclosed assets (2)88 114 60 51 107 
Reductions:
Sales(107)(104)(88)(98)(154)
Write-downs and gains (losses) on sales2 (3)(2)
Total reductions(105)(107)(90)(96)(151)
Balance, end of period$140 159 156 195 252 
(1)Foreclosed government insured/guaranteed loans are temporarily transferred to and held by us as servicer, until reimbursement is received from FHA or VA.
(2)Includes loans moved into foreclosed assets from nonaccrual status and repossessed autos.
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Sep 30,
2019

 Jun 30,
2019

 Mar 31,
2019

Summary by loan segment         
Government insured/guaranteed$43
 50
 59
 68
 75
Commercial49
 62
 180
 101
 124
Consumer160
 191
 198
 208
 237
Total foreclosed assets$252
 303
 437
 377
 436
Analysis of changes in foreclosed assets         
Balance, beginning of period$303
 437
 377
 436
 451
Net change in government insured/guaranteed (1)(7) (9) (9) (7) (13)
Additions to foreclosed assets (2)107
 126
 235
 144
 193
Reductions:         
Sales(154) (250) (155) (199) (205)
Write-downs and gains (losses) on sales3
 (1) (11) 3
 10
Total reductions(151) (251) (166) (196) (195)
Balance, end of period$252
 303
 437
 377
 436

(1)Foreclosed government insured/guaranteed loans are temporarily transferred to and held by us as servicer, until reimbursement is received from FHA or VA.
(2)Includes loans moved into foreclosed assets from nonaccrual status and repossessed automobiles.
Foreclosed assets at March 31, 2020,2021, included $180$59 million of foreclosed residential real estate, of which 24%28% is predominantly FHA insured or VA guaranteed and expected to have minimal or no loss content. The remaining amount of foreclosed assets has been written down to estimated net realizable value. Of the $252$140 million in foreclosed assets at March 31, 2020, 71%2021, 56% have been in the foreclosed assets portfolio for one year or less.
As part of our actions to support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended certain mortgage foreclosure activities, which may affecthas affected the amount of our foreclosed assets for the remainder of the year.assets. For additional information on loans in process of foreclosure, see Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.



TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS (TDRs)

Table 22:Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs)
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020


Dec 31,
2019


Sep 30,
2019


Jun 30,
2019


Mar 31,
2019

Commercial:         
Commercial and industrial$1,302
 1,183
 1,162
 1,294
 1,740
Real estate mortgage697
 669
 598
 620
 681
Real estate construction33
 36
 40
 43
 45
Lease financing10
 13
 16
 31
 46
Total commercial TDRs2,042
 1,901
 1,816
 1,988
 2,512
Consumer:         
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage7,284
 7,589
 7,905
 8,218
 10,343
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage1,356
 1,407
 1,457
 1,550
 1,604
Credit Card527
 520
 504
 486
 473
Automobile76
 81
 82
 85
 85
Other revolving credit and installment172
 170
 167
 159
 156
Trial modifications108
 115
 123
 127
 136
Total consumer TDRs9,523
 9,882
 10,238
 10,625
 12,797
Total TDRs$11,565
 11,783
 12,054
 12,613
 15,309
TDRs on nonaccrual status$2,846
 2,833
 2,775
 3,058
 4,037
TDRs on accrual status:         
Government insured/guaranteed1,157
 1,190
 1,199
 1,209
 1,275
Non-government insured/guaranteed7,562
 7,760
 8,080
 8,346
 9,997
Total TDRs$11,565
 11,783
 12,054
 12,613
 15,309
Table 22 provides information regarding the recorded investment of loans modified in TDRs. The allowance for loan losses for TDRs was $439 million and $1.0 billion at March 31, 2020, and2021, decreased, compared with December 31, 2019, respectively. See Note 6 (Loans2020, due to paydowns primarily in the commercial and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report for additional information regarding TDRs. industrial portfolio. The amount of our TDRs at March 31, 2021, would have otherwise been higher without the TDR relief provided by the CARES Act and Interagency Statement.
Table 22:TDR Balances
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$1,331 1,933 2,082 1,882 1,302 
Real estate mortgage652 774 805 717 697 
Real estate construction21 15 21 20 33 
Lease financing9 10 10 
Total commercial TDRs2,013 2,731 2,917 2,629 2,042 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien9,446 9,764 9,420 7,176 7,284 
Residential mortgage – junior lien1,174 1,237 1,298 1,309 1,356 
Credit card411 458 494 510 527 
Auto156 176 156 108 76 
Other consumer67 67 190 173 172 
Trial modifications81 90 91 91 108 
Total consumer TDRs11,335 11,792 11,649 9,367 9,523 
Total TDRs$13,348 14,523 14,566 11,996 11,565 
TDRs on nonaccrual status$3,800 4,456 4,163 3,475 2,846 
TDRs on accrual status:
Government insured/guaranteed3,708 3,721 3,467 1,277 1,157 
Non-government insured/guaranteed5,840 6,346 6,936 7,244 7,562 
Total TDRs$13,348 14,523 14,566 11,996 11,565 
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In those situations where principal is forgiven, the entire amount of such forgiveness is immediately charged off. When we delay the timing on the repayment of a portion of principal (principal forbearance), we charge off the amount of forbearance if that amount is not considered fully collectible. The allowance for loan losses for TDRs was $509 million and $565 million at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. As part of our actions to support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have provided borrowers relief in the form of loan modifications. Under the CARES Act and the Interagency Statement, loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic will not be classified as TDRs if they meet certain eligibility criteria. For moreadditional information on the CARES Act
and the Interagency Statement, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Actions to Support Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic”Credit Quality Overview – COVID-Related Lending Accommodations” section in this Report.
For more information on our nonaccrual policies when a restructuring is involved, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs)” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Table 23 provides an analysis of the changes in TDRs. Loans modified more than once as a TDR are reported as TDR inflows only in the period they are first modified. Other than resolutions such asIn addition to foreclosures, sales and transfers to held for sale, we may remove loans held for investment from TDR classification, but only if they have been refinanced or restructured at market terms and qualify as a new loans.loan.
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Table 23: Analysis of Changes in TDRs
Quarter ended
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Commercial TDRs
Balance, beginning of period$2,731 2,917 2,629 2,042 1,901 
Inflows (1)155 486 866 971 452 
Outflows
Charge-offs(49)(72)(77)(60)(56)
Foreclosure(5)— — — — 
Payments, sales and other (2)(819)(600)(501)(324)(255)
Balance, end of period2,013 2,731 2,917 2,629 2,042 
Consumer TDRs
Balance, beginning of period11,792 11,649 9,367 9,523 9,882 
Inflows (1)633 1,226 2,805 425 312 
Outflows
Charge-offs(43)(57)(58)(46)(63)
Foreclosure(14)(5)(7)(8)(57)
Payments, sales and other (2)(1,024)(1,020)(458)(510)(544)
Net change in trial modifications (3)(9)(1)— (17)(7)
Balance, end of period11,335 11,792 11,649 9,367 9,523 
Total TDRs$13,348 14,523 14,566 11,996 11,565 
(1)Inflows include loans that modify, even if they resolve within the period, as well as gross advances on term loans that modified in a prior period and net advances on revolving TDRs that modified in a prior period.
(2)Other outflows include normal amortization/accretion of loan basis adjustments and loans transferred to held for sale. Occasionally, loans that have been refinanced or restructured at market terms qualify as new loans, which are also included as other outflows.
(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.
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(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Sep 30,
2019

 Jun 30,
2019

 Mar 31,
2019

Commercial TDRs         
Balance, beginning of quarter$1,901
 1,816
 1,988
 2,512
 2,422
Inflows (1)452
 476
 293
 232
 539
Outflows         
Charge-offs(56) (48) (66) (37) (44)
Foreclosures
 (1) 
 
 
Payments, sales and other (2)(255) (342) (399) (719) (405)
Balance, end of quarter2,042
 1,901
 1,816
 1,988
 2,512
Consumer TDRs         
Balance, beginning of quarter9,882
 10,238
 10,625
 12,797
 13,109
Inflows (1)312
 350
 360
 336
 439
Outflows         
Charge-offs(63) (57) (56) (61) (60)
Foreclosures(57) (61) (70) (74) (86)
Payments, sales and other (2)(544) (580) (617) (2,364) (593)
Net change in trial modifications (3)(7) (8) (4) (9) (12)
Balance, end of quarter9,523
 9,882
 10,238
 10,625
 12,797
Total TDRs$11,565
 11,783
 12,054
 12,613
 15,309
(1)Inflows include loans that modify, even if they resolve within the period, as well as gross advances on term loans that modified in a prior period and net advances on revolving TDRs that modified in a prior period.Wells Fargo & Company37
(2)Other outflows consist of normal amortization/accretion of loan basis adjustments and loans transferred to held-for-sale. Occasionally, loans that have been refinanced or restructured at market terms qualify as new loans, which are also included as other outflows.
(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.


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LOANS 90 DAYS OR MORE PAST DUE AND STILL ACCRUING Loans 90 days or more past due are still accruing if they are (1) well-secured and in the process of collection or (2) real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage loans or consumer loans exempt under regulatory rules from being classified as nonaccrual until later delinquency, usually 120 days past due. Prior to January 1, 2020, PCI loans were excluded from loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing because they continued to earn interest income from accretable yield, independent of performance in accordance with their contractual terms. In connection with our adoption of CECL, PCI loans were reclassified as PCD loans and classified as accruing or nonaccruing based on performance.
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing, excluding insured/guaranteed loans, at March 31, 2020, were down $52 million, or 6%, from December 31, 2019 due to payoffs. Also, fluctuations from quarter to quarter may be influenced by seasonality.
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA for mortgages were $6.1 billion at March 31, 2020, down from $6.4 billion at December 31, 2019.
Table 24 reflects loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing by class for loans not government insured/guaranteed. For additional information on delinquencies by loan class, see Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Table 24: Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing
($ in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Total:$6,273 7,041 11,698 9,739 7,023 
Less: FHA insured/VA guaranteed (1)5,406 6,351 11,041 8,922 6,142 
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$867 690 657 817 881 
By segment and class, not government insured/guaranteed:
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$55 39 61 101 24 
Real estate mortgage128 38 47 44 28 
Real estate construction86 — — 
Total commercial269 78 108 145 53 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien85 135 97 93 128 
Residential mortgage – junior lien15 19 28 19 25 
Credit card394 365 297 418 528 
Auto46 65 50 54 69 
Other consumer58 28 77 88 78 
Total consumer598 612 549 672 828 
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$867 690 657 817 881 
(1)Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing, excluding government insured/guaranteed loans, at March 31, 2021, were up from December 31, 2020, due to an increase in delinquent commercial real estate mortgage and construction loans. Customer payment deferral activities instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of delinquencies for customers who would have otherwise moved into past due status.
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing whose repayments are largely insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA for mortgages at March 31, 2021, were down from December 31, 2020, consistent with the overall decrease in residential mortgage loans.
(in millions)Mar 31, 2020
 Dec 31, 2019
 Sep 30, 2019
 Jun 30, 2019
 Mar 31, 2019
Total:$7,023
 7,285
 7,130
 7,258
 7,870
Less: FHA insured/VA guaranteed (1)6,142
 6,352
 6,308
 6,478
 6,996
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$881
 933
 822
 780
 874
By segment and class, not government insured/guaranteed:
Commercial:
         
Commercial and industrial$24
 47
 6
 17
 42
Real estate mortgage28
 31
 28
 24
 20
Real estate construction1
 
 
 
 5
Total commercial53

78

34

41

67
Consumer:         
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage128
 112
 100
 108
 117
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage25
 32
 35
 27
 28
Credit card528
 546
 491
 449
 502
Automobile69
 78
 75
 63
 68
Other revolving credit and installment78
 87
 87
 92
 92
Total consumer828
 855

788

739

807
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$881
 933

822

780

874
(1)38
Represents loans whose repayments are Wells Fargo & Companypredominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.


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NET CHARGE-OFFS Table 25 presents net loan charge-offs for first quarter 2021 and the previous four quarters.
NET LOAN CHARGE-OFFS

Table 25: Net Loan Charge-offs
Quarter ended
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
($ in millions)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)
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$88 0.11 %$111 0.14 %$274 0.33 %$521 0.55 %$333 0.37 %
Real estate mortgage46 0.16 162 0.53 56 0.18 67 0.22 (2)(0.01)
Real estate construction    (2)(0.03)(1)(0.02)(16)(0.32)
Lease financing15 0.40 35 0.83 28 0.66 15 0.33 0.19 
Total commercial149 0.13 308 0.26 356 0.29 602 0.44 324 0.25 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien(24)(0.04)(3) (1) 2  (3)— 
Residential mortgage – junior lien(19)(0.35)(24)(0.39)(14)(0.22)(12)(0.17)(5)(0.07)
Credit card236 2.71 190 2.09 245 2.71 327 3.60 377 3.81 
Auto52 0.44 51 0.43 31 0.25 106 0.88 82 0.68 
Other consumer119 1.97 62 0.88 66 0.80 88 1.09 134 1.59 
Total consumer364 0.37 276 0.26 327 0.30 511 0.48 585 0.53 
Total$513 0.24 %$584 0.26 %$683 0.29 %$1,113 0.46 %$909 0.38 %
               Quarter ended  
 Mar 31, 2020  Dec 31, 2019  Sep 30, 2019  Jun 30, 2019  Mar 31, 2019 
($ in millions)
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)

Commercial:                   
Commercial and industrial$333
 0.37 % $168
 0.19 % $147
 0.17 % $159
 0.18 % $133
 0.15 %
Real estate mortgage(2) (0.01) 4
 0.01
 (8) (0.02) 4
 0.01
 6
 0.02
Real estate construction(16) (0.32) 
 
 (8) (0.14) (2) (0.04) (2) (0.04)
Lease financing9
 0.19
 31
 0.63
 8
 0.17
 4
 0.09
 8
 0.17
Total commercial324
 0.25
 203
 0.16
 139
 0.11
 165
 0.13
 145
 0.11
Consumer:                   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage(3) 
 (3) 
 (5) (0.01) (30) (0.04) (12) (0.02)
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage(5) (0.07) (16) (0.20) (22) (0.28) (19) (0.24) (9) (0.10)
Credit card377
 3.81
 350
 3.48
 319
 3.22
 349
 3.68
 352
 3.73
Automobile82
 0.68
 87
 0.73
 76
 0.65
 52
 0.46
 91
 0.82
Other revolving credit and installment134
 1.59
 148
 1.71
 138
 1.60
 136
 1.56
 128
 1.47
Total consumer585
 0.53
 566
 0.51
 506
 0.46
 488
 0.45
 550
 0.51
Total$909
 0.38 % $769
 0.32 % $645
 0.27 % $653
 0.28 % $695
 0.30 %
                    
(1)Quarterly net charge-offs as a percentage of average respective loans are annualized.
(1)Quarterly net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average respective loans are annualized.

Table 25 presents net loan charge-offs for first quarter 2020 and the previous four quarters. Net loan charge-offsThe decrease in first quarter 2020 were $909 million (0.38% of average total loans outstanding), compared with $695 million (0.30%) in first quarter 2019.
The increase in commercial and industrial net loan charge-offs in first quarter 20202021, compared with the prior quarter, was driven by higherby:
lower commercial and industrial loan losses primarily in ourthe oil, gas and gas portfolio. pipelines industry; and
lower commercial real estate mortgage loan losses primarily in the shopping center property type.

The increase in consumer net loan charge-offs in first quarter 20202021, compared with the prior quarter, was driven by higherby:
credit card customers who exited deferral programs; and
additional losses in other consumer loans due to the credit cardsale of a portion of our student loan portfolio.

The COVID-19 pandemic may continue to impact the credit quality of our loan portfolio, including resultingportfolio. Although the potential impacts were considered in additionalour allowance for credit losses for loans, payment deferral activities instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of net loan charge-offs. For moreadditional information on customer accommodations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Actions to Support Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic”COVID-Related Lending Accommodations” section in this Report.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES We maintain an allowance for credit losses (ACL) for loans, which is management’s estimate of the expected credit losses in the loan portfolio and unfunded credit commitments, at the balance sheet date, excluding loans and unfunded credit commitments carried at fair value or held for sale. Additionally, we maintain an allowance for credit lossesACL for debt securities classified as either available-for-saleAFS or held-to-maturity,HTM, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, net investments in leases, and other off-balance sheet credit exposures.
We apply a disciplined process and methodology to establish our allowance for credit lossesACL each quarter. The process for establishing the allowance for credit lossesACL for loans 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. For additional information on our allowance for credit losses,ACL, see the “Critical Accounting Policies – Allowance for Credit Losses” section and Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.our 2020 Form 10-K. For additional information on our allowance for credit lossesACL for loans, see Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report, and for additional information on our allowance for credit lossesACL for debt securities, see the “Balance Sheet Analysis – Available-For-Sale and Held-To-Maturity Debt Securities” section and Note 53 (Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities) to Financial Statements in this Report.


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Table 26 presents the allocation of the allowance for credit lossesACL for loans by loan portfolio segment and class for the most recent quarter end and last four year ends. The detail of the changes in the allowance for credit losses for loans by portfolio segment
(including charge-offs and recoveries by loan class) is included in Note 6 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to Financial Statements in this Report.
Table 26: Allocation of the AllowanceACL for Loans (1)
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2018Dec 31, 2017
($ in millions)ACLLoans
as %
of total
loans
ACLLoans
as %
of total
loans
ACLLoans
as %
of total
loans
ACLLoans
as %
of total
loans
ACLLoans
as %
of total
loans
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$6,51237 %$7,230 36 %$3,600 37 %$3,628 37 %$3,752 35 %
Real estate mortgage3,15614 3,167 14 1,236 13 1,282 13 1,374 13 
Real estate construction4102 410 1,079 1,200 1,238 
Lease financing6042 709 330 307 268 
Total commercial10,68255 11,516 54 6,245 54 6,417 54 6,632 53 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien1,20230 1,600 31 692 30 750 30 1,085 30 
Residential mortgage – junior lien4282 653 247 431 608 
Credit card4,0824 4,082 2,252 2,064 1,944 
Auto1,1086 1,230 459 475 1,039 
Other consumer5413 632 561 570 652 
Total consumer7,36145 8,197 46 4,211 46 4,290 46 5,328 47 
Total$18,043100 %$19,713 100 %$10,456 100 %$10,707 100 %$11,960 100 %
Components:
Allowance for loan losses$16,928 18,516 9,551 9,775 11,004 
Allowance for unfunded credit commitments1,115 1,197 905 932 956 
Allowance for credit losses$18,043 19,713 10,456 10,707 11,960 
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total net loan charge-offs (2)8.13x5.633.463.563.76
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans1.96 %2.09 0.99 1.03 1.15 
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percentage of total loans2.09 2.22 1.09 1.12 1.25 
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percentage of total nonaccrual loans224 226 196 165 156 
(1)Disclosure is not comparative due to our adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ACL)(Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (CECL) on January 1, 2020. For additional information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2020 Form 10-K.
(2)Total net loan charge-offs are annualized for Loans(1)the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
 Mar 31, 2020  Dec 31, 2019  Dec 31, 2018  Dec 31, 2017  Dec 31, 2016 
($ in millions)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$4,231
 40% $3,600
 37% $3,628
 37% $3,752
 35% $4,560
 34%
Real estate mortgage848
 12
 1,236
 13
 1,282
 13
 1,374
 13
 1,320
 14
Real estate construction36
 2
 1,079
 2
 1,200
 2
 1,238
 3
 1,294
 2
Lease financing164
 2
 330
 2
 307
 2
 268
 2
 220
 2
Total commercial5,279
 56
 6,245
 54
 6,417
 54
 6,632
 53
 7,394
 52
Consumer:                   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage836
 29
 692
 30
 750
 30
 1,085
 30
 1,270
 29
Real estate 1-4 family
junior lien mortgage
125
 3
 247
 3
 431
 3
 608
 4
 815
 5
Credit card3,481
 4
 2,252
 4
 2,064
 4
 1,944
 4
 1,605
 4
Automobile1,016
 5
 459
 5
 475
 5
 1,039
 5
 817
 6
Other revolving credit and installment1,285
 3
 561
 4
 570
 4
 652
 4
 639
 4
Total consumer6,743
 44
 4,211
 46
 4,290
 46
 5,328
 47
 5,146
 48
Total$12,022
 100% $10,456
 100% $10,707
 100% $11,960
 100% $12,540
 100%
                    
 Mar 31, 2020  Dec 31, 2019  Dec 31, 2018  Dec 31, 2017  Dec 31, 2016 
Components:         
Allowance for loan losses$11,263  9,551  9,775  11,004  11,419 
Allowance for unfunded
credit commitments
759  905  932  956  1,121 
Allowance for credit losses for loans$12,022  10,456  10,707  11,960  12,540 
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans1.12% 0.99  1.03  1.15  1.18 
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total net loan charge-offs (2)308  346  356  376  324 
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percentage of total loans1.19  1.09  1.12  1.25  1.30 
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percentage of total nonaccrual loans195  196  165  156  126 
(1)Disclosure is not comparative due to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.
(2)
Total net loan charge-offs are annualized for quarter ended March 31, 2020.
The ratio ofratios for the allowance for creditloan losses and the ACL for loans to total nonaccrual loanspresented in Table 26 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.
The allowance for credit lossesACL for loans increased $1.6decreased $1.7 billion, or 15%8%, from December 31, 2019, driven by a $2.9 billion increase2020, reflecting continued improvement in the allowance for credit losses for loans in first quarter 2020, partially offset by a $1.3 billion decline as a result of adopting CECL. The increase in the allowance for credit losses for loans reflected forecasted credit deterioration due to the COVID-19 pandemic and credit weakness in the oil and gas portfolio due to the recent sharp declines in oil prices.economic environment. Total provision for credit losses for loans was $3.8$(1.1) billion in first quarter 2020,2021, compared with $845 million$3.8 billion in first quarter 2019. The increase in the provision for credit losses for loans in first quarter 2020, compared with the same period a year ago, reflected an
increasereflecting lower net charge-offs and improvement in the allowance for credit losseseconomic environment. The detail of the changes in the ACL for loans dueby portfolio segment (including charge-offs and recoveries by loan class) is included in Note 4 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses) to forecasted credit deterioration as a resultFinancial Statements in this Report.
We consider multiple economic scenarios to develop our estimate of the impactACL for loans. The scenarios generally include a base scenario, along with an optimistic (upside) and one or more pessimistic (downside) scenarios. Our estimate of the COVID-19 pandemicACL for loans at March 31, 2021, was based on a weighting of the base and higher net loan charge-offs largelya downside economic scenario of 50% and 50%, respectively, with no weighting applied to an upside scenario. The base scenario assumed economic improvements in the oil and gas portfolio duenear term with a return to the recent sharp declines in oil prices.
In determining our allowance for credit losses for loans in first quarter 2020, our analysis considered multiple factors to evaluate the rapidly evolving impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated a range of expected losses based on economic forecasts that projected both a limited and a severe downturn in economic conditions. In addition, we reviewed several alternative forecasts that included relatively longer yet less severe downturns, as well as relatively shorter yet deeper downturns followed by a significant reboundnormalized levels near the end of 2020.2022. The downside scenario assumed more sustained adverse economic impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with the base scenario. The downside scenario assumed U.S. real GDP growth
rates increasing in the near term followed by a decline with a return to normalized levels after 2023 and a sustained elevation in the U.S. unemployment rate until late 2022. We also assessedconsidered within each scenario our expectations for the impact of the federal government’s recent economic stimulus programs coupled with expectations for customer accommodation activity, of up to six months. Our
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forecasted view reflected a sustained recession through 2020 with a sustained increase in unemployment and decrease in gross domestic product (GDP) for the rest of the year. We also consideredas well as the estimated impact on certain industries that we expectconsider to be directly and most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,pandemic.
In addition to quantitative estimates, we consider qualitative factors that represent risks inherent in our processes and assumptions such as well as our exposureeconomic environmental factors, modeling assumptions and performance, and other subjective factors, including industry trends and emerging risk assessments. We also considered the significant uncertainty related to the oilduration and gas industryseverity of the economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and the potentialincremental risks to our loan portfolio.
The forecasted key economic variables used in our estimate of the ACL for additional drawsloans at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are presented in Table 27.
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Table 27:ForecastedKeyEconomic Variables
2Q 20214Q 20212Q 2022
Blend of economic scenarios (1):
U.S. unemployment rate (2):
Dec 31, 20208.1 7.1 6.2 
Mar 31, 20216.2 6.5 7.0 
U.S. real GDP (3):
Dec 31, 20205.5 4.5 4.0 
Mar 31, 20203.0 (1.1)(0.6)
Home price index (4):
Dec 31, 20201.7 (0.2)2.5 
Mar 31, 20219.2 1.0 (5.2)
Commercial real estate asset prices (4):
Dec 31, 2020(9.2)(9.8)(5.3)
Mar 31, 20212.3 (10.0)(11.5)
(1)Represents a weighting of the forecasted economic variable inputs based on commercial loan commitments.a weighting of 50% for the base and 50% for a downside scenario at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
(2)Quarterly average.
(3)Percent change from the preceding period, seasonally adjusted annualized rate.
(4)Percent change year over year of national average; outlook differs by geography and property type.
Future amounts of the allowance for credit lossesACL for loans will be based on a variety of factors, including loan balance changes, portfolio credit quality and mix changes, and changes in general economic conditions and expectations (including for unemployment and GDP), among other factors. Based onWe observed economic conditions at the end ofimprovements in first quarter 2020, it was difficult2021; however, there remained significant uncertainty related to estimate the length and severity of the economic downturn that may result fromimpact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of other factors that may influence the level of eventual losses and corresponding requirements for future amounts of the allowance for credit losses,ACL, including the impact of economic stimulus programs and customer accommodation activity. The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic. The pandemic could continue to result inimpact the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolios and may result in increases in our allowance for credit losses,ACL, particularly if the impact on the economy worsens.
We believe the allowance for credit lossesACL for loans of $12.0$18.0 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, was appropriate to cover expected credit losses, including unfunded credit commitments, at that date. The entire allowance is available to absorb expected credit losses from the total loan portfolio. The allowance for credit lossesACL for loans 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 lossesACL for loans 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. Our process for determining the ACL is discussed in the “Critical Accounting Policies – Allowance for Credit Losses” section and Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 2020 Form 10-K.

LIABILITY FOR MORTGAGE LOAN REPURCHASE LOSSESFor information on our repurchase liability, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Liability For Mortgage Loan Repurchase Losses” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K.

RISKS RELATING TO SERVICING ACTIVITIES  In addition to servicing loans in our portfolio, we act as servicer and/or master servicer of residential mortgage loans included in GSE-guaranteed mortgage securitizations, GNMA-guaranteed mortgage securitizations of FHA-insured/VA-guaranteed mortgages and
private label mortgage securitizations, as well as for unsecuritized loans owned by institutional investors. In connection with our servicing activities, we could become subject to consent orders and settlement agreements with federal and state regulators for alleged servicing issues and practices. In general, these can require us to provide customers with loan modification relief, refinancing relief, and foreclosure prevention and assistance, as well as can impose certain monetary penalties on us.
As a servicer, we are required to advance certain delinquent payments of principal and interest on the mortgage loans we service. The amount and timing of reimbursement of advances of delinquent payments vary by investor and the applicable servicing agreements. Due to an increase incontinued customer requests for payment deferrals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we expect the amount of our servicing advances of principal and interest advances we are required to make as a servicer to increase, which may adversely impact our
net servicing income.remained elevated. The amount and timing of reimbursement of these advances variesmay continue to increase if additional payment deferrals are provided. Payment deferrals also delay the collection of contractually specified servicing fees, resulting in lower net servicing income.
Upon transfer as servicer, we retain the option to repurchase loans from GNMA loan securitization pools, which becomes exercisable when three scheduled loan payments remain unpaid by investorthe borrower. We generally repurchase these loans for cash and as a result, our total consolidated assets do not change. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our repurchases of these loans were elevated in 2020 but returned to more normalized levels in first quarter 2021.
Repurchased loans that regain current status or are otherwise modified in accordance with applicable servicing agreementsguidelines may be included in place.future GNMA loan securitization pools. However, in accordance with guidance issued by GNMA, certain loans repurchased after June 30, 2020, are ineligible for inclusion in future GNMA loan securitization pools until the borrower has timely made six consecutive payments. This requirement may delay our ability to resell loans into the securitization market.
For additional information about the risks related to our servicing activities, see the “Risk Management – Credit Risk Management – Risks Relating to Servicing Activities” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K. For additional information on mortgage banking activities, see Note 9 (Mortgage Banking Activities) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Asset/Liability Management
Asset/liability management involves evaluating, monitoring and managing interest rate risk, market risk, liquidity and funding. PrimaryFor information on our oversight of interest rate risk and market risk resides withasset/liability risks, see the Finance Committee of“Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management” section in our Board, which oversees the administration and effectiveness of financial risk management policies and processes used to assess and manage these risks. Primary oversight of liquidity and funding resides with the Risk Committee of the Board. At the management level we utilize a Corporate Asset/Liability Committee (Corporate ALCO), which consists of management from finance, risk and business groups, to oversee these risks and provide periodic reports to the Board’s Finance Committee and Risk Committee as appropriate. As discussed in more detail for market risk activities below, we employ separate management level oversight specific to market risk.2020 Form 10-K.
 
INTEREST RATE RISK Interest rate risk which potentiallyis created in our role as a financial intermediary for customers based on investments such as loans and other extensions of credit and debt securities. Interest rate risk can have a significant earnings impact is an integral part of being a financial intermediary.to our earnings. We are subject to interest rate risk because:
assets and liabilities may mature or reprice at different times (for example, iftimes. If assets reprice faster than liabilities and interest rates are generally rising, earnings will initially increase);increase;
assets and liabilities may reprice at the same time but by different amounts (for example, when the general level of interest rates is rising, we may increase rates paid on checking and savings deposit accounts by an amount that is less than the general rise in market interest rates);amounts;
short-term and long-term market interest rates may change by different amounts (foramounts. For example, the shape of the yield curve may affect yield for new loan yieldsloans and funding costs differently);differently;
the remaining maturity offor various assets or liabilities may shorten or lengthen as interest rates change (forchange. For example, if long-term mortgage interest rates increase sharply, MBS held in the debt securities portfolio may pay down at a slower rate than anticipated, which could impact portfolio income);income; or
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interest rates may also have a direct or indirect effect on loan demand, collateral values, credit losses, mortgage origination volume, and the fair value of MSRs and other financial instruments,instruments.
Currently, our profile is such that we project net interest income will benefit from higher interest rates as our assets would reprice faster and to a greater degree than our liabilities, while in the valuecase of the pension liabilitylower interest rates, our assets would reprice downward and other items affecting earnings.

to a greater degree than our liabilities resulting in lower net interest income.
We assess interest rate risk by comparing outcomes under various net interest income simulations using many interest rate scenarios that differ in the direction of interest rate changes, the degree of change over time, the speed of change and the projected shape of the yield curve. These simulations require assumptions regarding drivers of earnings and balance sheet composition such as loan originations, prepayment speeds on loans and debt securities, deposit flows and mix, as well as pricing strategies.
Currently, our profile is such that we project net interest income will benefit modestly from higher interest rates as our assets would reprice faster and to a greater degree than our

liabilities, while in the case of lower interest rates, our assets would reprice downward and to a greater degree than our liabilities.
Our most recent simulations, as presented in Table 28, estimate net interest income sensitivity over the next two years under a range of12 months using instantaneous movements across the yield curve with both lower and higher interest rates. Measured impacts from standardized ramps (gradual changes) and shocks (instantaneous changes) are summarized in Table 27, indicating net interest income sensitivityrates relative to the Company’sour base net interest income plan. Rampscenario. Steeper and flatter scenarios assume interest rates move graduallymeasure non-parallel changes in parallel across the yield curve, relative to the base scenario in year one,with long-term interest rates defined as all tenors three years and the full amount of the ramp is heldlonger (e.g., 10-year U.S. Treasury securities) and short-term interest rates defined as a constant differential to the base scenario in year two.all tenors less than three years. Where applicable, U.S. dollar interest rates are floored at 0.00%. The following describes the simulation assumptions for the scenarios presented in Table 27:28:
Simulations are dynamic and reflect anticipated growth acrosschanges to our assets and liabilities.
Other macroeconomic variables that could be correlated with the changes in interest rates are held constant.
Mortgage prepayment and origination assumptions vary across scenarios and reflect only the impact of the higher or lower interest rates.
Our base scenario deposit forecast incorporates mix changes consistent with the base interest rate trajectory. Deposit mix is modeled to be the same as in the base scenario across the alternative scenarios. In higher interest rate scenarios, customer activity that shifts balances into higher-yielding products could reduce expected net interest income.
We hold the size of the projected debt and equity securities portfolios constant across scenarios.
Table 27:28: Net Interest Income Sensitivity Over Next Two-Year Horizon Relative to Base Expectation
   Lower Rates (1) Higher Rates
($ in billions)Base 
100 bps
Ramp
Parallel
 Decrease
 
100 bps Instantaneous
Parallel
Increase
 
200 bps
Ramp
Parallel
Increase
First Year of Forecasting Horizon       
Net Interest Income Sensitivity to Base Scenario $(1.3) - (0.8) 4.7 - 5.2 4.0 - 4.5
Key Rates at Horizon End       
Fed Funds Target0.27%0.00 1.27 2.27
10-year CMT (2)0.81 0.00 1.81 2.81
Second Year of Forecasting Horizon       
Net Interest Income Sensitivity to Base Scenario $(3.5) - (3.0) 6.8 - 7.3 10.1 - 10.6
Key Rates at Horizon End       
Fed Funds Target0.42%0.00 1.42 2.42
10-year CMT (2)0.89 0.00 1.89 2.89
(1)U.S. interest rates are floored at zero where applicable in this scenario analysis
(2)U.S. Constant Maturity Treasury Rate

($ in billions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Parallel Shift:
+100 bps shift in interest rates$6.8 6.7 
-100 bps shift in interest rates(3.0)(2.7)
Steeper yield curve:
+50 bps shift in long-term interest rates1.2 1.3 
Flatter yield curve:
+50 bps shift in short-term interest rates2.4 2.2 
-50 bps shift in long-term interest rates(1.3)(1.4)
The sensitivity results above do not capture interest rate sensitive noninterest income andor expense impacts. Our interest rate sensitive noninterest income and expense are predominantly driven by mortgage banking activities, and may move in the opposite direction of our net interest income. Mortgage originations generally decline in response to higher interest rates and generally increase, particularly refinancing activity, in response to lower interest rates. Mortgage results are also impacted by the valuation of MSRs and related hedge positions. See the “Risk Management
– Asset/Liability Management –
Mortgage Banking Interest Rate and Market Risk” section in this Reportour 2020 Form 10-K for moreadditional information.
Interest rate sensitive noninterest income also results from changes in earnings credit for noninterest-bearing deposits that reduce treasury management deposit service fees. Additionally, for the trading portfolio, For additional information on our trading assets are (before the effects of certain economic hedges) generally less sensitiveand liabilities, see Note 2 (Trading Activities) to changesFinancial Statements in interest rates than the related funding liabilities. As a result, net interest income from the trading portfolio contracts and expands as interest rates rise and fall, respectively. The impact to net interest income does not include the fair value changes of trading securities and loans, which, along with the effects of related economic hedges, are recorded in noninterest income.this Report.
We use the debt securities portfolio and exchange-traded and over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate derivatives to hedgemanage our interest rate exposures. See the “Balance Sheet Analysis – Available-for-SaleNote 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies), Note 3 (Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities” section in this Report for more information on the use of the available-for-saleSecurities) and held-to-maturity securities portfolios. The notional or contractual amount, credit risk amount and fair value of the derivatives used to hedge our interest rate risk exposures as of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, are presented in Note 1514 (Derivatives) to Financial Statements in this Report. We use derivativesour 2020 Form 10-K for asset/liability management in two main ways:additional information.
to convert the cash flows from selected asset and/or liability instruments/portfolios including investments, commercial loans and long-term debt, from fixed-rate payments to floating-rate payments, or vice versa; and
to economically hedge our mortgage origination pipeline, funded mortgage loans and MSRs using interest rate swaps, swaptions, futures, forwards and options.

MORTGAGE BANKING INTEREST RATE AND MARKET RISK We originate, fund and service mortgage loans, which subjects us to various risks, including credit, liquidity and interest rate risks. For moreadditional information on mortgage banking interest rate and market risk, see Note 9 (Mortgage Banking Activities) to Financial Statements in this Report and the “Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Mortgage Banking Interest Rate and Market Risk” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Hedging the various sources of interest rate risk in mortgage banking is a complex process that requires sophisticated modeling and constant monitoring. There are several potential risks to earnings from mortgage banking related to origination volumes and mix, valuation of MSRs and associated hedging results, the relationship and degree of volatility between short-term and long-term interest rates, and changes in servicing and foreclosures costs. While our hedging activities are designedwe attempt to balance our mortgage banking interest rate and market risks, the financial instruments we use may not perfectly correlate with the values and income being hedged. For example, the change in the value of ARM production held for sale from changes in mortgage interest rates may or may not be fully offset by index-based financial instruments used as economic hedges for such ARMs. Hedge results may also be impacted as the overall level of hedges changes as interest rates change, or as there are other changes in the market for mortgage forwards that may affect the implied carry on the MSRs.
The total carrying value of our residential and commercial MSRs was $9.5 billion at March 31, 2020, and $12.9 billion at December 31, 2019. The weighted-average note rate on our portfolio of loans serviced for others was 4.20% at March 31, 2020, and 4.25% at December 31, 2019. The carrying value of our total MSRs represented 0.60% and 0.79% of mortgage loans serviced for others at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
MARKET RISKMarket risk is the risk of possible economic loss from adverse changes in market risk factors such as interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates, equity and commodity prices, and the risk of possible loss due to counterparty exposure. This applies to implied volatility risk, basis
Asset/Liability Management (continued)

risk, and market liquidity risk. It also includes price risk in the trading book, mortgage servicing rights and the hedge effectiveness risk associated with the mortgage book, and impairment on private equity investments.
The Board’s Finance Committee has primary For information on our oversight responsibility forof market risk, and overseessee the Company’s market risk exposure and market risk management strategies. In addition, the Board’s Risk Committee has certain oversight responsibilities with respect to market risk, including adjusting the Company’s market risk appetite with input from the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee also reports key market risk matters to the Risk Committee.“Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Market Risk” section in our 2020 Form 10-K.
At the management level, the Market and Counterparty Risk Management function, which is part of IRM, has primary oversight responsibility for market risk. The Market and Counterparty Risk Management function reports into the CRO and also provides periodic reports related to market risk to the Board’s Finance Committee.

MARKET RISK – TRADING ACTIVITIESWe engage in trading activities to accommodate the investment and risk management activities of our customers and to execute economic hedging to manage certain balance sheet risks. These trading activities predominantly occur within our Wholesale BankingCIB businesses and to a lesser extent other divisionsbusinesses of the Company. Debt securities held for trading, equity securities held for trading, trading loans and trading derivatives are financial instruments used in our trading activities, and all are carried at fair value. Income earned on the financial instruments used in our trading activities include net interest income, changes in fair value and realized gains and losses. Net interest income earned from our trading activities is reflected in the interest income and interest expense components of our income statement.consolidated statement of income. Changes in fair
value of the financial instruments used in our trading activities are reflected in net gains onfrom trading activities, a component of noninterest income in our income statement.activities. For moreadditional information on the financial instruments used in our trading activities and the income from these trading activities, see Note 42 (Trading Activities) to Financial Statements in this Report.
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Value-at-risk (VaR) is a statistical risk measure used to estimate the potential loss from adverse moves in the financial markets. The Company uses VaR metrics complemented with sensitivity analysis and stress testing in measuring and monitoring market risk. For moreadditional information including information regardingon our monitoring activities, sensitivity analysis and stress testing, see the “Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Market Risk – Trading Activities” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Trading VaR is the measure used to provide insight into the market risk exhibited by the Company’s trading positions. The
Company calculates Trading VaR for risk management purposes to establish line of business and Company-wide risk limits.
Trading VaR is calculated based on all trading positions on our consolidated balance sheet.
Table 2829 shows the Company’s Trading General VaR by risk category. As presented in Table 28, average Company Trading General VaR was $33 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared with $31 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, and $15 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. The increase in average as well as period end Company Trading General VaR for the quarter ended March 31, 2020,2021, compared with the same period a year ago, was driven by a greater presence of market volatility in the 12-month historical lookback window used to calculate average Company Trading General VaR for the quarter ended March 31, 2019,2021. Market volatility was driven by recent market volatility,the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, changes in interest rate curves and a significant widening of credit spreads entering the 12-month historical lookback window used to calculate VaR.spreads.
Table 28:29: Trading 1-Day 99% General VaR by Risk Category
Quarter ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
(in millions)Period
end
AverageLowHighPeriod
end
AverageLowHighPeriod
end
AverageLowHigh
Company Trading General VaR Risk Categories
Credit$22 94 21 112 106 96 80 121 62 28 15 75 
Interest rate36 73 26 120 81 122 81 241 84 32 198 
Equity35 36 28 72 32 21 14 35 10 
Commodity11 5 2 12 
Foreign exchange1 1 1 1 
Diversification benefit (1)(64)(111)(126)(93)(63)(37)
Company Trading General VaR$41 98 97 151 93 33 
(1)The period-end VaR was less than the sum of the VaR components described above, which is due to portfolio diversification. The diversification effect arises because the risks are not perfectly correlated causing a portfolio of positions to usually be less risky than the sum of the risks of the positions alone. The diversification benefit is not meaningful for low and high metrics since they may occur on different days.
   Quarter ended 
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019  March 31, 2019 
(in millions)
Period
end

 Average
 Low
 High
 Period
end

 Average
 Low
 High
 
Period
end

 Average
 Low
 High
Company Trading General VaR Risk Categories                       
Credit$62
 28
 15
 75
 15
 18
 15
 26
 15
 15
 11
 19
Interest rate84
 32
 5
 198
 14
 21
 9
 45
 42
 34
 22
 44
Equity6
 7
 4
 10
 5
 5
 4
 8
 5
 5
 4
 7
Commodity2
 2
 1
 6
 2
 2
 1
 4
 2
 2
 1
 4
Foreign exchange2
 1
 1
 6
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
Diversification benefit (1)(63) (37) 

   (13) (16)     (46) (42)    
Company Trading General VaR$93
 33
     24
 31
     19
 15
    
(1)The period-end VaR was less than the sum of the VaR components described above, which is due to portfolio diversification. The diversification effect arises because the risks are not perfectly correlated causing a portfolio of positions to usually be less risky than the sum of the risks of the positions alone. The diversification benefit is not meaningful for low and high metrics since they may occur on different days.
MARKET RISK – EQUITY SECURITIESWe are directly and indirectly affected by changes in the equity markets. We make and manage direct investments in start-up businesses, emerging growth companies, management buy-outs, acquisitions and corporate recapitalizations. We also invest in non-affiliated funds that make similar private equity investments. These private equity investments are made within capital allocations approved by management and the Board. The Board’s policy is to review business developments, key risks and historical returns for the private equity investment portfolio at least annually. Management reviews these investments at least quarterly and assesses them for possible other-than-temporary impairment
(OTTI) and observable price changes. For nonmarketable equity securities, the analysis is based on facts and circumstances of each individual investment and the expectations for that investment’s cash flows, capital needs, the viability of its business model, our exit strategy, and observable price changes that are similar to the investments held. Investments in nonmarketable equity securities include private equity investments accounted for under the equity method, fair value through net income, and the measurement alternative.
In conjunction with the March 2008 initial public offering (IPO) of Visa, Inc. (Visa), we received approximately 20.7 million shares of Visa Class B common stock, the class which was

apportioned to member banks of Visa at the time of the IPO. To manage our exposure to Visa and realize the value of the appreciated Visa shares, we incrementally sold these shares through a series of sales, thereby eliminating this position as of September 30, 2015. As part of these sales, we agreed to compensate the buyer for any additional contributions to a litigation settlement fund for the litigation matters associated with the Class B shares we sold. Our exposure to this retained litigation risk has been updated quarterly and is reflected on our balance sheet. For additional information, about the associated litigation matters, see the “Interchange Litigation”“Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – Market Risk – Equity Securities” section in Note 14 (Legal Actions) to Financial Statements in this Report.our 2020 Form 10-K.
As part of our business to support our customers, we trade public equities, listed/OTC equity derivatives and convertible bonds. We have parameters that govern these activities. We also have marketable equity securities that include investments relating to our venture capital activities. We manage these marketable equity securities within capital risk limits approved by management and the Board and monitored by Corporate ALCO and the Market Risk Committee. The fair value changes in these marketable equity securities are recognized in net income. For moreadditional information, see Note 86 (Equity Securities) to Financial Statements in this Report.
Changes in equity market prices may also indirectly affect our net income by (1) the value of third partythird-party assets under management and, hence, fee income, (2) borrowers whose ability to repay principal and/or interest may be affected by the stock market, or (3) brokerage activity, related commission income and other business activities. Each business line monitors and manages these indirect risks.
LIQUIDITY RISK AND FUNDING In the ordinary course of business, we enter into contractual obligations that may require future cash payments, including funding for customer loan requests, customer deposit maturities and withdrawals, debt service, leases for premises and equipment, and other cash commitments. The objective of effective liquidity management is to ensure that we can meet customer loan requests, customer deposit maturities/withdrawalsour contractual obligations and other cash commitments efficiently under both normal operating conditions and under periods of Wells Fargo-specific and/or market stress. To help achieve this objective, the Board establishes liquidity guidelines that require sufficient asset-based liquidity to cover potential funding requirements and to avoid over-dependence on volatile, less reliable funding markets. These guidelines are monitored on a monthly basis by the Corporate ALCO and on a quarterly basis by the Board. These guidelines are established and monitored forwe monitor both the consolidated company and for the Parent on a stand-alone basis to ensure that the Parent is a source of strength for its regulated,
deposit-taking banking subsidiaries. The Parent acts as a source of funding for the Company through the issuance of long-term debt and equity, and WFC Holdings, LLC, an intermediate holding company and subsidiary of the Parent (the “IHC”), provides funding support for the ongoing operational requirements of the Parent and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries. For additional information on liquidity risk and funding management, see the “Risk Management – Liquidity Risk and Funding” section in our 2020 Form 10-K. For additional information on the IHC, see the “Regulatory Matters – ‘Living Will’ Requirements and Related Matters” section in our 2020 Form 10-K.

Liquidity Standards We are subject to a rule, issued by the FRB, OCC and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC),FDIC, that includesestablishes a quantitative minimum liquidity requirement consistent with the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) established by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). The rule requires a covered banking institutions,organization, such as Wells Fargo, to hold high-quality liquid assets (HQLA), such aspredominantly consisting of central bank reservesdeposits, government debt securities, and government and corporate debtmortgage-backed securities of federal agencies that can be converted easily and quickly into cash, in an amount equal to or greater than its projected net cash
outflows during a 30-day stress period. The rule is applicableLCR applies to the Company on a consolidated basis and to our insured depository institutions (IDIs) with total assets greater thanof $10 billion.billion or more. In addition, rules issued by the FRB impose enhanced liquidity risk management standards on large bank holding companies (BHC)BHCs, such as Wells Fargo.
The FRB, OCC and FDIC have proposedalso issued a rule that would implementimplementing a stable funding requirement, known as the net stable funding ratio (NSFR), which would require largerequires a covered banking organizations,organization, such as Wells Fargo, to maintain a sufficientminimum amount of stable funding, including common equity, long-term debt and most types of deposits, in relation to theirits assets, derivative exposures and commitments over a one-year horizon period. The NSFR will
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become effective on July 1, 2021, and applies to the Company on a consolidated basis and to our IDIs with total assets of $10 billion or more. Based on our liquidity profile at March 31, 2021, we expect to be compliant with the NSFR requirement.
Liquidity Coverage Ratio As of March 31, 2020,2021, the consolidated Company, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. were above, and Wells Fargo
National Bank West exceeded the minimum LCR requirement of 100%, which is calculated as HQLA divided by projected net cash outflows, as each is defined under the LCR rule. Table 2930 presents the Company’s quarterly average values for the daily-calculated LCR and its components calculated pursuant to the LCR rule requirements.
Table 29: 30:Liquidity Coverage Ratio
Average for Quarter ended
(in millions, except ratio)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
HQLA (1):
Eligible cash$216,403 213,937 118,758 
Eligible securities (2)186,270 201,060 263,192 
Total HQLA402,673 414,997 381,950 
Projected net cash outflows316,116 312,697 315,980 
LCR127 %133 121 
(1)Excludes excess HQLA at certain subsidiaries that is not transferable to other Wells Fargo entities.
(2)Net of applicable haircuts required under the LCR rule.
(in millions, except ratio)Average for Quarter ended March 31, 2020
HQLA (1)(2)$381,950
Projected net cash outflows315,980
LCR121%
(1)Excludes excess HQLA at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
(2)Net of applicable haircuts required under the LCR rule.
Liquidity Sources We maintain liquidity in the form of cash, cash equivalents and unencumbered high-quality, liquid debt securities. These assets make up our primary sources of liquidity which are presented in Table 30.liquidity. Our primary sources of liquidity are substantially the same in composition as HQLA under the LCR rule; however, our primary sources of liquidity will generally exceed HQLA calculated under the LCR rule due to the applicable haircuts to HQLA and the exclusion of excess HQLA at our subsidiary IDIs required under the LCR rule. Our primary sources of liquidity are presented in Table 31, which also includes encumbered securities that are not included as available HQLA in the calculation of the LCR.
Our cash is predominantly on deposit with the Federal Reserve. Debt securities included as part of our primary sources of liquidity are comprised of U.S. Treasury and federal agency debt, and mortgage-backed securitiesMBS issued by federal agencies within our debt securities portfolio. We believe these debt securities provide quick sources of liquidity through sales or by pledging to obtain financing, regardless of market conditions. Some of these debt securities are within our held-to-maturityHTM portfolio and, as such, are not intended for sale but may be pledged to obtain financing. Some of the legal entities within our consolidated group of companies are subject to various regulatory, tax, legal and other restrictions that can limit the transferability of their funds. We believe we maintain adequate liquidity for these entities in consideration of such funds transfer restrictions.
Table 30:31: Primary Sources of Liquidity
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions)TotalEncumberedUnencumberedTotalEncumberedUnencumbered
Interest-earning deposits with banks$258,394  258,394 236,376 — 236,376 
Debt securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies65,811 3,576 62,235 70,756 5,370 65,386 
Mortgage-backed securities of federal agencies (1)262,835 46,145 216,690 258,668 49,156 209,512 
Total$587,040 49,721 537,319 565,800 54,526 511,274 
(1)Included in encumbered securities at March 31, 2021, were securities with a fair value of $422 million, which were purchased in March 2021, but settled in April 2021.
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions)Total
 Encumbered
 Unencumbered
 Total
 Encumbered
 Unencumbered
Interest-earning deposits with banks$128,071
 
 128,071
 119,493
 
 119,493
Debt securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies61,727
 3,785
 57,942
 61,099
 3,107
 57,992
Mortgage-backed securities of federal agencies (1)271,644
 40,769
 230,875
 258,589
 41,135
 217,454
Total$461,442
 44,554
 416,888
 439,181
 44,242
 394,939
(1)44
Included in encumbered securities at Wells Fargo & CompanyMarch 31, 2020, were securities with a fair value of $1.7 billion, which were purchased in March 2020, but settled in April 2020.

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In addition to our primary sources of liquidity shown in
Table 30,31, liquidity is also available through the sale or financing of other debt securities including trading and/or available-for-saleAFS debt securities, as well as through the sale, securitization or financing of loans, to the extent such debt securities and loans are not encumbered. As of March 31, 2020,2021, we also maintained approximately $273.5$227.3 billion of available borrowing capacity at various Federal Home Loan Banks and the Federal Reserve Discount Window.
Deposits have historically provided a sizable source of relatively low-cost funds. Deposits were 136%167% and 158% of total loans at March 31, 2020,2021, and 137% at December 31, 2019.
2020, respectively. Additional funding is provided by long-term debt and short-term borrowings. Table 3132 shows selected information for short-term borrowings, which generally mature in less than 30 days. We pledge certain financial instruments that we own to collateralize repurchase agreements and other securities financings. For additional information, see the “Pledged Assets” section of
Note 12 (Pledged Assets and Collateral) to Financial Statements in this Report.
Table 31:32: Short-Term Borrowings
Quarter ended
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Sep 30,
2020
Jun 30,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Balance, period end
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase$46,871 46,362 44,055 49,659 79,036 
Other short-term borrowings12,049 12,637 11,169 10,826 13,253 
Total$58,920 58,999 55,224 60,485 92,289 
Average daily balance for period
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase$47,358 46,069 46,504 52,868 90,722 
Other short-term borrowings11,724 11,235 10,788 10,667 12,255 
Total$59,082 57,304 57,292 63,535 102,977 
Maximum month-end balance for period
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (1)$47,050 46,879 49,148 50,397 91,121 
Other short-term borrowings (2)12,049 12,637 11,169 11,220 13,253 
(1)Highest month-end balance in each of the last five quarters was in February 2021, and November, July, April and February 2020.
(2)Highest month-end balance in each of the last five quarters was in March 2021, and December, September, April and March 2020.
 Quarter ended 
(in millions)Mar 31
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Sep 30,
2019

 Jun 30,
2019

 Mar 31,
2019

Balance, period end         
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase$79,036
 92,403
 110,399
 102,560
 93,896
Other short-term borrowings13,253
 12,109
 13,509
 12,784
 12,701
Total$92,289
 104,512
 123,908
 115,344
 106,597
Average daily balance for period         
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase$90,722
 103,614
 109,499
 102,557
 95,721
Other short-term borrowings12,255
 12,335
 12,343
 12,197
 12,930
Total$102,977
 115,949
 121,842
 114,754
 108,651
Maximum month-end balance for period         
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (1)$91,121
 111,727
 110,399
 105,098
 97,650
Other short-term borrowings (2)13,253
 12,708
 13,509
 12,784
 14,129
(1)Highest month-end balance in each of the last five quarters was in February 2020, and September, May and January 2019.Wells Fargo & Company45
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Long-Term Debt We access domestic and international capital markets for long-term funding (generally greater than one year) through issuances of registered debt securities, private placements and asset-backed secured funding. We issue long-term debt in a variety of maturities and currencies to achieve cost-efficient funding and to maintain an appropriate maturity profile. Proceeds from securities issued were used for general corporate purposes, and, unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus or prospectus supplement, we expect the
proceeds from securities issued in the future will be used for the
same purposes. Long-term debt of $237.3 billion at March 31, 2020, increased $9.2 billion from December 31, 2019. We issued $18.9 billion of long-term debt in first quarter 2020 and $11.8 billion in April and May 2020. Depending on market conditions, we may purchase our outstanding debt securities from time to time in privately negotiated or open market transactions, by tender offer, or otherwise. We issued $110 million of long-term debt in first quarter 2021. Table 3233 provides the aggregate carrying value of long-term debt maturities (based on contractual payment dates) for the remainder of 20202021 and the following years thereafter, as of March 31, 2020.2021.
Table 32:33: Maturity of Long-Term Debt
 March 31, 2020 
(in millions)Remaining 2020
 2021
 2022
 2023
 2024
 Thereafter
 Total
Wells Fargo & Company (Parent Only)             
Senior notes$9,627
 17,802
 17,782
 11,192
 9,476
 72,658
 138,537
Subordinated notes
 
 
 3,786
 770
 26,704
 31,260
Junior subordinated notes
 
 
 
 
 1,940
 1,940
Total long-term debt – Parent$9,627
 17,802
 17,782
 14,978
 10,246
 101,302
 171,737
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and other bank entities (Bank)             
Senior notes$12,373
 28,398
 5,636
 2,989
 6
 311
 49,713
Subordinated notes
 
 
 1,010
 
 4,923
 5,933
Junior subordinated notes
 
 
 
 
 366
 366
Securitizations and other bank debt2,019
 1,207
 787
 264
 153
 1,890
 6,320
Total long-term debt – Bank$14,392
 29,605
 6,423
 4,263
 159
 7,490
 62,332
Other consolidated subsidiaries             
Senior notes$135
 1,833
 187
 475
 127
 484
 3,241
Securitizations and other bank debt
 
 
 
 
 32
 32
Total long-term debt – Other consolidated subsidiaries$135
 1,833
 187
 475
 127
 516
 3,273
Total long-term debt$24,154
 49,240
 24,392
 19,716
 10,532
 109,308
 237,342

March 31, 2021
(in millions)Remaining 20212022202320242025ThereafterTotal
Wells Fargo & Company (Parent Only)
Senior notes$11,046 13,867 8,410 12,248 14,196 69,946 129,713 
Subordinated notes— — 3,724 757 1,114 21,517 27,112 
Junior subordinated notes— — — — — 1,356 1,356 
Total long-term debt – Parent$11,046 13,867 12,134 13,005 15,310 92,819 158,181 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and other bank entities (Bank)
Senior notes$3,303 4,859 2,879 186 230 11,460 
Subordinated notes— — 1,100 — 169 4,032 5,301 
Junior subordinated notes— — — — — 378 378 
Securitizations and other bank debt1,905 1,304 748 228 128 1,484 5,797 
Total long-term debt – Bank$5,208 6,163 4,727 231 483 6,124 22,936 
Other consolidated subsidiaries
Senior notes$543 192 515 112 436 365 2,163 
Securitizations and other bank debt— — — — — 32 32 
Total long-term debt – Other consolidated subsidiaries$543 192 515 112 436 397 2,195 
Total long-term debt$16,797 20,222 17,376 13,348 16,229 99,340 183,312 
Credit RatingsInvestors in the long-term capital markets, as well as other market participants, generally will consider, among other factors, a company’s debt rating in making investment decisions. Rating agencies base their ratings on many quantitative and qualitative factors, including capital adequacy, liquidity, asset quality, business mix, the level and quality of earnings, and rating agency assumptions regarding the probability and extent of federal financial assistance or support for certain large financial institutions. Adverse changes in these factors could result in a reduction of our credit rating; however, our debt securities do not contain credit rating covenants.
There were no actions undertaken by the ratingsrating agencies with regard to our credit ratings during first quarter 2020. On April 22, 2020, Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch) affirmed the Company’s long-term and short-term issuer default ratings and revised the rating outlook to negative from stable as Fitch expects significant2021.
operating environment headwinds from the disruption to economic activity and financial markets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This rating action followed Fitch’s event-driven review of the commercially-oriented U.S. G-SIBs. Both the Parent and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. remain among the highest-rated financial firms in the United States.
See the “Risk Factors” section in our 20192020 Form 10-K for additional information regarding our credit ratings and the potential impact a credit rating downgrade would have on our liquidity and operations, as well as Note 1514 (Derivatives) to Financial Statements in this Report for information regarding additional collateral and funding obligations required for certain derivative instruments in the event our credit ratings were to fall below investment grade.
The credit ratings of the Parent and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as of March 31, 2020,2021, are presented in Table 33.34.

Table 33:34: Credit Ratings as of March 31, 20202021
Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Senior debt
Short-term
borrowings 
Long-term
deposits 
Short-term
borrowings 
Moody’sA2P-1Aa1P-1
S&P Global RatingsA-BBB+A-2A+A-1
Fitch Ratings, Inc.A+F1AAF1+
DBRS MorningstarAA (low)R-1 (middle)AAR-1 (high)
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK MEMBERSHIP The Federal Home Loan Banks (the FHLBs) are a group of cooperatives that lending institutions use to finance housing and economic development in local communities. We are a member of the FHLBs based in Dallas, Des Moines and San Francisco. Each member of the FHLBs isFHLB members are required to maintain a minimum investment in capital stock of the applicable FHLB. The board of directors of each FHLB can
increase the minimum investment requirements in the event it has concluded that additional capital is required to allow it to meet its own regulatory capital requirements. Any increase in the minimum investment requirements outside of specified ranges requires the approval of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Because the extent of any obligation to increase our investment in any of the FHLBs depends entirely upon the occurrence of a
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future event, potential future payments to the FHLBs are not determinable.

LIBOR TRANSITION Due to uncertainty surrounding the suitability and sustainability of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), central banks and global regulators have called for financial market participants to prepare for the discontinuation of LIBOR by the end of 2021. LIBOR is a widely-referenced benchmark rate, which is published in five currencies and a range of tenors, and seeks to estimate the cost at which banks can borrow on an unsecured basis from other banks. We have a significant number of assets and liabilities referenced to LIBOR and other interbank offered rates (IBORs), such as commercial loans, adjustable-rate mortgage loans, derivatives, debt securities, and long-term debt.
Accordingly, we established a LIBOR Transition Office (LTO) in February 2018, with senior management and Board oversight. The LTO is responsible for developing a coordinated strategy to transition the IBOR-linked contracts and processes across Wells Fargo to alternative reference rates and serves as the primary conduit between Wells Fargo and relevant industry groups, such as the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC).
In addition, the Company is actively working with regulators, industry working groups (such as the ARRC) and trade associations that are developing guidance to facilitate an orderly transition away from the use of LIBOR. We are closely monitoring and seeking to follow the recommendations and guidance announced by such organizations, including those announced by the Bank of England’s Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates. We continue to assess the risks and related impacts associated with a transition away from IBORs. See the “Risk Factors” section in the 2019 Form 10-K for additional information regarding the potential impact of a benchmark rate, such as LIBOR, or other referenced financial metric being significantly changed, replaced, or discontinued.
On March 12, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2020-04 – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (Update) that provides temporary relief from existing GAAP accounting requirements for entities that perform activities related to reference rate reform. The relief provided by the Update is primarily related to contract modifications and hedge accounting relationships that are impacted by the Company’s reference rate reform activities. For additional information on the Update, see the “Current Accounting Developments” section in this Report.
For additional information on the amount of our IBOR-linked assets and liabilities, as well asany future investment in the program structure and initiatives created bycapital stock of the LTO, see the “Risk Management – Asset/Liability Management – LIBOR Transition” section in our 2019 Form 10-K.
FHLBs is not determinable.
Capital Management (continued)

Capital Management

We have an active program for managing capital through a comprehensive process for assessing the Company’s overall capital adequacy. Our objective is to maintain capital at an amount commensurate with our risk profile and risk tolerance objectives, and to meet both regulatory and market expectations. We primarily fund our working capital needs through the retention of earnings net of both dividends and share repurchases, as well as through the issuance of preferred stock and longlong- and short-term debt. Retained earnings decreased $1.4at March 31, 2021, increased $3.9 billion from December 31, 2019,2020, predominantly as a result of $4.7 billion of Wells Fargo net income, partially offset by $755 million of common and preferred stock dividends of $2.5 billion, partially offset by $653 million of Wells Fargo net income.dividends. During first quarter 2020,2021, we issued $1.7 billion$724 million of common stock, substantially all of which was issued in connection with employee compensation and benefits, excluding conversions of preferred shares. During first quarter 2020,2021, we repurchased $3.4 billion17 million shares of common stock. The amountstock at a cost of our repurchases are subject to various factors as discussed in the “Securities Repurchases” section below. On March 15, 2020, we suspended our share repurchase activities for the remainder of the first quarter and for second quarter 2020.$596 million. For additional information about share repurchases,capital planning, including the FRB’s recent announcement on capital distributions, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.the “Capital Planning and Stress Testing” section below.
In January 2020,first quarter 2021, we issued $2.0$4.6 billion of our Preferred Stock, Series Z. In March 2020, wepreferred stock and redeemed the remaining $1.8$4.5 billion of our Preferred Stock, Series K, and redeemed $669 million of our Preferred Stock, Series T.preferred stock. For moreadditional information, see Note 1716 (Preferred Stock) to Financial Statements in this Report.

Regulatory Capital GuidelinesRequirements
The Company and each of our IDIs are subject to various regulatory capital adequacy requirements administered by the FRB and the OCC. Risk-based capital (RBC) guidelinesrules establish a risk-adjusted ratioratios relating regulatory capital to different categories of assets and off-balance sheet exposures as discussed below.

RISK-BASED CAPITAL AND RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS The Company is subject to rules issued by federal banking regulators to implement Basel III capital requirements for U.S. banking organizations. The federal banking regulators’ capital rules, among other things, required on a fully phased-in basis as of March 31, 2020:
a minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 9.00%, comprised of a 4.50% minimum requirement plus a capital conservation buffer of 2.50% and for us, as a global systemically important bank (G-SIB), a capital surcharge of 2.00%;
a minimum tier 1 capital ratio of 10.50%, comprised of a 6.00% minimum requirement plus the capital conservation buffer of 2.50% and the G-SIB capital surcharge of 2.00%;
a minimum total capital ratio of 12.50%, comprised of a 8.00% minimum requirement plus the capital conservation buffer of 2.50% and the G-SIB capital surcharge of 2.00%;
a potential countercyclical buffer of up to 2.50% to be added to the minimum capital ratios, which could be imposed by regulators at their discretion if it is determined that a period of excessive credit growth is contributing to an increase in systemic risk; and
a minimum tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.00%.

The Basel III capital requirements for calculating CET1 and tier 1 capital, along with risk-weighted assets (RWAs), are fully phased-in. However, the requirements for determining tier 2 and total capital are still in accordance with Transition Requirements and are scheduled to be fully phased-in by the end of 2021. The Basel III capital rules contain two frameworks for calculating capital requirements, a Standardized Approach and an Advanced Approach applicable to certain institutions, including Wells Fargo. Accordingly, in the assessment of ourOur capital adequacy we must reportis assessed based on the lower of our CET1, tier 1 and totalrisk-based capital ratios calculated under the two approaches. The Company is required to satisfy the risk-based capital ratio requirements to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments. Table 35 and Table 36 present the risk-based capital requirements applicable to the Company on a fully phased-in basis under the Standardized Approach and underAdvanced Approach, respectively, as of March 31, 2021.

Table 35: Risk-Based Capital Requirements – Standardized Approach
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Table 36: Risk-Based Capital Requirements – Advanced Approach
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In addition to the Advanced Approach.
Effective October 1, 2020,risk-based capital requirements described in Table 35 and Table 36, if the FRB determines that a stress capitalperiod of excessive credit growth is contributing to an increase in systemic risk, a countercyclical buffer willof up to 2.50% could be added to the minimumrisk-based capital ratio requirements. requirements under federal banking regulations.
The capital conservation buffer is applicable to certain institutions, including Wells Fargo, under the Advanced Approach and is intended to absorb losses during times of economic or financial stress.
The stress capital buffer will beis calculated based on the decrease in a financial institution’sBHC’s risk-based capital ratios under the supervisory severely adverse scenario in the FRB’s annual supervisory stress test and related Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR), plus four quarters of planned common stock dividends. The stress capital buffer will replace the current 2.50% capital conservation buffer under the Standardized Approach. Because the stress capital buffer will beis calculated annually as part of CCAR and will be based on data that can differ over time, our stress capital buffer, and thus our risk-based capital ratio requirements under the amount of the buffer isStandardized Approach, are subject to change in future years.periods. The Company’s stress capital buffer for the period October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, is 2.50%.

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Capital Management (continued)
As a G-SIB,global systemically important bank (G-SIB), we are also subject to the FRB’s rule implementing thean additional capital surcharge of between 1.00-4.50% on the minimumrisk-based capital ratio requirements of G-SIBs. Under the rule, we must annually calculate our surcharge under two methods and use the higher of the two surcharges. The first method (method one) considers our size, interconnectedness, cross-jurisdictional activity, substitutability, and complexity, consistent with the methodology developed by the BCBS and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). The second method (method two) uses similar inputs, but replaces substitutability with use of short-term wholesale funding and will generally result in higher surcharges than the BCBS methodology.under method one. Because the G-SIB capital surcharge is calculated annually based on data that can differ over time, the amount of the surcharge is subject to change in future years.
The Basel III capital requirements for calculating CET1 and tier 1 capital, along with risk-weighted assets (RWAs), are fully phased-in. However, the requirements for determining tier 2 and total capital are still in accordance with transition requirements and are scheduled to be fully phased-in by the end of 2021.
Under the risk-based capital rules, on-balance sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of derivatives and off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of several broad risk categories according to the obligor, or, if relevant, the guarantor or the
nature of any collateral. The aggregate dollar amount in each risk category is then multiplied by the risk weight associated with that category. The resulting weighted values from each of the risk categories are aggregated for determining total RWAs.
The tables that follow provide information about our risk-based capital and related ratios as calculated under Basel III capital guidelines.rules. Although we continue to report certain capital amounts and ratios in accordance with Transition Requirementstransition requirements for banking industrybank regulatory reporting purposes, we are managingmanage our capital based on a fully phased-in basis. For information about our capital requirements calculated in accordance with Transition Requirements,transition requirements, see
Note 23 (Regulatory Capital Requirements and Agency Capital Requirements)Other Restrictions) to Financial Statements in this Report.
Table 3437 summarizes our CET1, tier 1 capital, total capital, RWAs and capital ratios on a fully phased-in basis at March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019.

2020. Fully phased-in total capital amounts and ratios are considered non-GAAP financial measures that are used by management, bank regulatory agencies, investors and analysts to assess and monitor the Company’s capital position. See Table 38 for information regarding the calculation and components of our CET1, tier 1 capital, total capital and RWAs, as well as a corresponding reconciliation to GAAP financial measures for our fully phased-in total capital amounts.

Table 34:37: Capital Components and Ratios (Fully Phased-In) (1)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions, except ratios)Required
Capital
Ratios (1)
Advanced ApproachStandardized ApproachAdvanced ApproachStandardized Approach
Common Equity Tier 1(A)$139,724 139,724 138,297 138,297 
Tier 1 Capital(B)159,675 159,675 158,196 158,196 
Total Capital(C)187,585 197,467 186,803 196,529 
Risk-Weighted Assets(D)1,109,354 1,178,996 1,158,355 1,193,744 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio(A)/(D)9.00 %12.60  11.85 *11.94  11.59 *
Tier 1 Capital Ratio(B)/(D)10.50 14.39  13.54 *13.66  13.25 *
Total Capital Ratio(C)/(D)12.50 16.91  16.75 *16.13 *16.46  
    March 31, 2020   December 31, 2019  
(in millions, except ratios) 
Required Minimum
Capital Ratios

 Advanced Approach
 Standardized Approach
  Advanced Approach
 Standardized Approach
 
Common Equity Tier 1(A)  $134,751
 134,751
  138,760
 138,760
 
Tier 1 Capital(B)  154,277
 154,277
  158,949
 158,949
 
Total Capital (2)(C)  183,932
 191,985
  187,813
 195,703
 
Risk-Weighted Assets (3)(D)  1,181,271
 1,262,808
  1,165,079
 1,245,853
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (3)(A)/(D)9.00% 11.41% 10.67
* 11.91
 11.14
*
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (3)(B)/(D)10.50
 13.06
 12.22
* 13.64
 12.76
*
Total Capital Ratio (2)(3)(C)/(D)12.50
 15.57

15.20
* 16.12
 15.71
*
*Denotes the lowest capitalbinding ratio as determinedbased on the lower calculation under the Advanced and Standardized Approaches.
(1)Represents the minimum ratios required to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments. The required ratios were the same under both the Standardized and Advanced Approaches at March 31, 2021.
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See Wells Fargo & CompanyTable 35 for information regarding the calculation and components of CET1, tier 1 capital, total capital and RWAs.
(2)
Fully phased-in total capital amounts and ratios are considered non-GAAP financial measures that are used by management, bank regulatory agencies, investors and analysts to assess and monitor the Company’s capital position. See Table 35 for information regarding the calculation and components of our fully phased-in total capital amounts, including a corresponding reconciliation to GAAP financial measures.


(3)RWAs and capital ratios for December 31, 2019, have been revised as a result of a decrease in RWAs under the Advanced Approach due to the correction of duplicated operational loss amounts.
Table 3538 provides information regarding the calculation and composition of our risk-based capital under the Advanced and
Standardized Approaches at March 31, 2020,2021, and
December 31, 2019.2020.

Table 35:38: Risk-Based Capital Calculation and Components
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions)Advanced ApproachStandardized ApproachAdvanced ApproachStandardized Approach
Total equity$188,348 188,348 185,920 185,920 
Adjustments:
Preferred stock(21,170)(21,170)(21,136)(21,136)
Additional paid-in capital on preferred stock139 139 152 152 
Unearned ESOP shares875 875 875 875 
Noncontrolling interests(1,130)(1,130)(1,033)(1,033)
Total common stockholders’ equity167,062 167,062 164,778 164,778 
Adjustments:
Goodwill(26,290)(26,290)(26,392)(26,392)
Certain identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs)(322)(322)(342)(342)
Goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities (included in other assets)(2,300)(2,300)(1,965)(1,965)
Applicable deferred taxes related to goodwill and other intangible assets (1)866 866 856 856 
CECL transition provision (2)1,298 1,298 1,720 1,720 
Other(590)(590)(358)(358)
Common Equity Tier 1$139,724 139,724 138,297 138,297 
Preferred stock21,170 21,170 21,136 21,136 
Additional paid-in capital on preferred stock(139)(139)(152)(152)
Unearned ESOP shares(875)(875)(875)(875)
Other(205)(205)(210)(210)
Total Tier 1 capital(A)$159,675 159,675 158,196 158,196 
Long-term debt and other instruments qualifying as Tier 223,840 23,840 24,387 24,387 
Qualifying allowance for credit losses (3)4,245 14,127 4,408 14,134 
Other(175)(175)(188)(188)
Total Tier 2 capital (Fully Phased-In)(B)$27,910 37,792 28,607 38,333 
Effect of Basel III Transition Requirements66 66 131 131 
Total Tier 2 capital (Basel III Transition Requirements)$27,976 37,858 28,738 38,464 
Total qualifying capital (Fully Phased-In)(A)+(B)$187,585 197,467 186,803 196,529 
Total Effect of Basel III Transition Requirements66 66 131 131 
Total qualifying capital (Basel III Transition Requirements)$187,651 197,533 186,934 196,660 
Risk-Weighted Assets (RWAs)(4):
Credit risk (5)$717,744 1,126,536 752,999 1,125,813 
Market risk52,460 52,460 67,931 67,931 
Operational risk339,150  337,425 — 
Total RWAs$1,109,354 1,178,996 1,158,355 1,193,744 
(1)Determined by applying the combined federal statutory rate and composite state income tax rates to the difference between book and tax basis of the respective goodwill and intangible assets at period end.
(2)At March 31, 2021, the impact of the CECL transition provision issued by federal banking regulators on our regulatory capital was an increase in capital of $1.3 billion, reflecting a $991 million (post-tax) increase in capital recognized upon our initial adoption of CECL, offset by 25% of the $9.2 billion increase in our ACL under CECL from January 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021.
(3)Under the Advanced Approach the allowance for credit losses that exceeds expected credit losses is eligible for inclusion in tier 2 capital, to the extent the excess allowance does not exceed 0.60% of Advanced credit RWAs, and under the Standardized Approach, the allowance for credit losses is includable in tier 2 capital up to 1.25% of Standardized credit RWAs, in each case with any excess allowance for credit losses being deducted from the respective total RWAs.
(4)RWAs calculated under the Advanced Approach utilize a risk-sensitive methodology, which relies upon the use of internal credit models based upon our experience with internal rating grades. Advanced Approach also includes an operational risk component, which reflects the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events.
(5)Includes an increase of $1.0 billion under the Standardized Approach and a decrease of $1.4 billion under the Advanced Approach related to the impact of the CECL transition provision on our excess allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2021. See footnote (3) to this table.


 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions) Advanced Approach
 Standardized Approach
 Advanced Approach
 Standardized Approach
Total equity $183,330
 183,330
 187,984
 187,984
Adjustments: 
 
    
Preferred stock (21,347) (21,347) (21,549) (21,549)
Additional paid-in capital on preferred stock 140
 140
 (71) (71)
Unearned ESOP shares 1,143
 1,143
 1,143
 1,143
Noncontrolling interests (612) (612) (838) (838)
Total common stockholders’ equity
162,654
 162,654
 166,669
 166,669
Adjustments:        
Goodwill (26,381) (26,381) (26,390) (26,390)
Certain identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs) (413) (413) (437) (437)
Goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities (included in other assets) (1,894) (1,894) (2,146) (2,146)
Applicable deferred taxes related to goodwill and other intangible assets (1) 821
 821
 810
 810
Other (37) (37) 254
 254
Common Equity Tier 1
134,751
 134,751
 138,760
 138,760
         
Common Equity Tier 1 $134,751
 134,751
 138,760
 138,760
Preferred stock 21,347
 21,347
 21,549
 21,549
Additional paid-in capital on preferred stock (140) (140) 71
 71
Unearned ESOP shares (1,143) (1,143) (1,143) (1,143)
Other (538) (538) (288) (288)
Total Tier 1 capital(A)154,277
 154,277
 158,949
 158,949
         
Long-term debt and other instruments qualifying as Tier 2 25,836
 25,836
 26,515
 26,515
Qualifying allowance for credit losses (2) 3,990
 12,043
 2,566
 10,456
Other (171) (171) (217) (217)
Total Tier 2 capital (Fully Phased-In)(B)29,655
 37,708
 28,864
 36,754
Effect of Transition Requirements 136
 136
 520
 520
Total Tier 2 capital (Transition Requirements) $29,791
 37,844
 29,384
 37,274
         
Total qualifying capital (Fully Phased-In)(A)+(B)$183,932
 191,985
 187,813
 195,703
Total Effect of Transition Requirements 136
 136
 520
 520
Total qualifying capital (Transition Requirements) $184,068
 192,121
 188,333
 196,223
         
Risk-Weighted Assets (RWAs) (3)(4):        
Credit risk $802,686
 1,219,948
 790,784
 1,210,209
Market risk 42,860
 42,860
 35,644
 35,644
Operational risk (5) 335,725
 
 338,651
 
Total RWAs (5) $1,181,271
 1,262,808
 1,165,079
 1,245,853
(1)Determined by applying the combined federal statutory rate and composite state income tax rates to the difference between book and tax basis of the respective goodwill and intangible assets at period end.Wells Fargo & Company49
(2)Under the Advanced Approach the allowance for credit losses that exceeds expected credit losses is eligible for inclusion in Tier 2 Capital, to the extent the excess allowance does not exceed 0.60% of Advanced credit RWAs, and under the Standardized Approach, the allowance for credit losses is includable in Tier 2 Capital up to 1.25% of Standardized credit RWAs, with any excess allowance for credit losses being deducted from total RWAs.
(3)RWAs calculated under the Advanced Approach utilize a risk-sensitive methodology, which relies upon the use of internal credit models based upon our experience with internal rating grades. Advanced Approach also includes an operational risk component, which reflects the risk of operating loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems.
(4)Under the regulatory guidelines for risk-based capital, on-balance sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of derivatives and off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of several broad risk categories according to the obligor, or, if relevant, the guarantor or the nature of any collateral. The aggregate dollar amount in each risk category is then multiplied by the risk weight associated with that category. The resulting weighted values from each of the risk categories are aggregated for determining total RWAs.
(5)Amounts for December 31, 2019, have been revised as a result of a decrease in RWAs under the Advanced Approach due to the correction of duplicated operational loss amounts.


Capital Management (continued)(continued)

Table 3639 presents the changes in Common Equity Tier 1CET1 under the Advanced Approach for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021.

Table 36:39: Analysis of Changes in Common Equity Tier 1 (Advanced Approach)
(in millions)  
Common Equity Tier 1 at December 31, 2019 $138,760
Net income applicable to common stock 42
Common stock dividends (2,096)
Common stock issued, repurchased, and stock compensation-related items (2,882)
Changes in cumulative other comprehensive income (253)
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (1) 991
Goodwill 9
Certain identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs) 24
Goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities (included in other assets) 252
Applicable deferred taxes related to goodwill and other intangible assets (2) 11
Other (107)
Change in Common Equity Tier 1 (4,009)
Common Equity Tier 1 at March 31, 2020 $134,751
(1)Effective January 1, 2020, we adopted CECL. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements (in this Report.millions)
(2)Common Equity Tier 1 at December 31, 2020Determined by applying the combined federal statutory rate$138,297 
Net income applicable to common stock4,363 
Common stock dividends(414)
Common stock issued, repurchased, and composite statestock compensation-related items(222)
Changes in cumulative other comprehensive income tax rates(1,444)
Goodwill102 
Certain identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs)20 
Goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities (included in other assets)(335)
Applicable deferred taxes related to the difference between book and tax basis of the respective goodwill and other intangible assets (1)10 
CECL transition provision (2)(422)
Other(231)
Change in Common Equity Tier 11,427 
Common Equity Tier 1 at period end.March 31, 2021$139,724

(1)Determined by applying the combined federal statutory rate and composite state income tax rates to the difference between book and tax basis of the respective goodwill and intangible assets at period end.
(2)At March 31, 2021, the impact of the CECL transition provision issued by federal banking regulators on our regulatory capital was an increase in capital of $1.3 billion, reflecting a $991 million (post-tax) increase in capital recognized upon our initial adoption of CECL, offset by 25% of the $9.2 billion increase in our ACL under CECL from January 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021.
Table 3740 presents net changes in the components of RWAs under the Advanced and Standardized Approaches for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021.


Table 37:40: Analysis of Changes in RWAs
(in millions)Advanced ApproachStandardized Approach
RWAs at December 31, 2020$1,158,355 1,193,744 
Net change in credit risk RWAs (1)(35,255)723 
Net change in market risk RWAs(15,471)(15,471)
Net change in operational risk RWAs1,725 — 
Total change in RWAs(49,001)(14,748)
RWAs at March 31, 2021$1,109,354 1,178,996 
(1)Includes an increase of $1.0 billion under the Standardized Approach and a decrease of $1.4 billion under the Advanced Approach related to the impact of the CECL transition provision on our excess allowance for credit losses. See Table 38 for additional information.
(in millions)Advanced Approach
Standardized Approach
RWAs at December 31, 2019 (1)$1,165,079
1,245,853
Net change in credit risk RWAs11,902
9,739
Net change in market risk RWAs7,216
7,216
Net change in operational risk RWAs(2,926)
Total change in RWAs16,192
16,955
RWAs at March 31, 2020$1,181,271
1,262,808
(1)50Amount for December 31, 2019, has been revised as a result of a decease in RWAs under the Advanced Approach due to the correction of duplicated operational loss amounts.Wells Fargo & Company


TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY We also evaluate our business based on certain ratios that utilize tangible common equity. Tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents total equity less preferred equity, noncontrolling interests, goodwill, certain identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs) and goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities, net of applicable deferred taxes. These tangible common equityThe ratios are as follows:
Tangible(i) tangible book value per common share, which represents tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding; and
Return (ii) return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE),
which represents our annualized earnings contribution as a percentage of tangible common equity.

The methodology of determining tangible common equity may differ among companies. Management believes that tangible book value per common share and return on average tangible common equity, which utilize tangible common equity, are useful financial measures because they enable management, investors, and others to assess the Company’s use of equity.
Table 3841 provides a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures.

Table 38:41: Tangible Common Equity
Balance at period endAverage balance
Quarter endedQuarter ended
(in millions, except ratios)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2020
Total equity$188,348 185,920 183,330 189,332185,748 188,170 
Adjustments:
Preferred stock(21,170)(21,136)(21,347)(21,840)(21,223)(21,794)
Additional paid-in capital on preferred stock139 152 140 145 156 135 
Unearned ESOP shares875 875 1,143 875 875 1,143 
Noncontrolling interests(1,130)(1,033)(612)(1,115)(887)(785)
Total common stockholders’ equity(A)167,062 164,778 162,654 167,397 164,669 166,869 
Adjustments:
Goodwill(26,290)(26,392)(26,381)(26,383)(26,390)(26,387)
Certain identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs)(322)(342)(413)(330)(354)(426)
Goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities (included in other assets)(2,300)(1,965)(1,894)(2,217)(1,889)(2,152)
Applicable deferred taxes related to goodwill and other intangible assets (1)866 856 821 863 852 818 
Tangible common equity(B)$139,016 136,935 134,787 139,330 136,888 138,722 
Common shares outstanding(C)4,141.1 4,144.0 4,096.4 N/AN/AN/A
Net income applicable to common stock(D)N/AN/AN/A$4,363 2,642 42 
Book value per common share(A)/(C)$40.34 39.76 39.71 N/AN/AN/A
Tangible book value per common share(B)/(C)33.57 33.04 32.90 N/AN/AN/A
Return on average common stockholders’ equity (ROE) (annualized)(D)/(A)N/AN/AN/A10.57 %6.38 0.10 
Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) (annualized)(D)/(B)N/AN/AN/A12.70 7.68 0.12 
   Balance at period end  Average balance 
   Quarter ended  Quarter ended 
(in millions, except ratios)  Mar 31,
2020

Dec 31,
2019

Mar 31,
2019

 Mar 31,
2020

Dec 31,
2019

Mar 31,
2019

Total equity  $183,330
187,984
198,733
 188,170
192,393
198,349
Adjustments:         
Preferred stock  (21,347)(21,549)(23,214) (21,794)(21,549)(23,214)
Additional paid-in capital on preferred stock  140
(71)(95) 135
(71)(95)
Unearned ESOP shares  1,143
1,143
1,502
 1,143
1,143
1,502
Noncontrolling interests  (612)(838)(901) (785)(945)(899)
Total common stockholders’ equity(A) 162,654
166,669
176,025
 166,869
170,971
175,643
Adjustments:      
 
Goodwill  (26,381)(26,390)(26,420) (26,387)(26,389)(26,420)
Certain identifiable intangible assets (other than MSRs)  (413)(437)(522) (426)(449)(543)
Goodwill and other intangibles on nonmarketable equity securities (included in other assets)  (1,894)(2,146)(2,131) (2,152)(2,223)(2,159)
Applicable deferred taxes related to goodwill and other intangible assets (1)  821
810
771
 818
807
784
Tangible common equity(B) $134,787
138,506
147,723
 138,722
142,717
147,305
Common shares outstanding(C) 4,096.4
4,134.4
4,511.9
 N/A
N/A
N/A
Net income applicable to common stock(D) N/A
N/A
N/A
 $42
2,546
5,507
Book value per common share(A)/(C) $39.71
40.31
39.01
 N/A
N/A
N/A
Tangible book value per common share(B)/(C) 32.90
33.50
32.74
 N/A
N/A
N/A
Return on average common stockholders’ equity (ROE) (annualized)(D)/(A) N/A
N/A
N/A
 0.10%5.91
12.71
Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) (annualized)(D)/(B) N/A
N/A
N/A
 0.12
7.08
15.16
(1)Determined by applying the combined federal statutory rate and composite state income tax rates to the difference between book and tax basis of the respective goodwill and intangible assets at period end.
Capital Management (continuedDetermined by applying the combined federal statutory rate and composite state income tax rates to the difference between book and tax basis of the respective goodwill and intangible assets at period end.)

SUPPLEMENTARY LEVERAGE RATIOREQUIREMENTS As a BHC, we are required to maintain a supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) of at least 5.00% (comprised of a 3.00% minimum requirement plus a supplementary leverage buffer of 2.00%) to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments. Ourpayments and maintain a minimum tier 1 leverage ratio. Table 42 presents the leverage requirements applicable to the Company as of March 31, 2021.
Table 42:Leverage Requirements Applicable to the Companywfc-20210331_g3.jpg
In addition, our IDIs are required to maintain aan SLR of at least 6.00% to be considered well-capitalizedwell capitalized under applicable regulatory capital adequacy guidelines. In April 2018, therules and maintain a minimum tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.00%.
The FRB and OCC have proposed amendments to the SLR rules. For information regarding the proposed amendments to the SLR rules, (the “Proposed SLR Rules”) that would replacesee the 2.00% supplementary leverage buffer with a buffer equal to one-half of“Capital Management – Leverage Requirements” section in our G-SIB capital surcharge. The Proposed SLR Rules would similarly tailor the current 6.00% SLR requirement for our IDIs. 2020 Form 10-K.
In April 2020, the FRB issued an interim final rule that temporarily allowsallowed a BHC to exclude on-balance sheet amounts of U.S. Treasury securities and deposits at Federal Reserve Banks from the calculation of its total leverage exposure in the denominator of the SLR. TheThis interim final rule became effective on April 1, 2020, and expiresexpired on March 31,April 1, 2021.
At March 31, 2020, our2021, the Company’s SLR for the Company was 6.84%7.91%, and we also exceeded the applicable SLR requirements for each of our IDIs. SeeIDIs exceeded their applicable SLR requirements. In addition, the Company’s SLR at March 31, 2021, would have been 6.97% without relying on the FRB’s April 2020 interim final rule that temporarily allowed for the exclusion of specific on-balance sheet amounts. Table 39 for43 presents information regarding the calculation and components of the SLR.Company’s SLR and tier 1 leverage ratio.
Table 39:Supplementary Leverage Ratio
(in millions, except ratio) Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Tier 1 capital(A)$154,277
Total average assets 1,950,659
Less: Goodwill and other permitted Tier 1 capital deductions (net of deferred tax liabilities) 28,530
Total adjusted average assets 1,922,129
Plus adjustments for off-balance sheet exposures:  
Derivatives (1) 75,994
Repo-style transactions (2) 4,613
Other (3) 253,578
Total off-balance sheet exposures 334,185
Total leverage exposure(B)$2,256,314
Supplementary leverage ratio(A)/(B)6.84%
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Capital Management (continued)
Table 43:Leverage Ratios for the Company
(2)(in millions, except ratio)Adjustment represents counterparty credit riskQuarter ended March 31, 2021
Tier 1 capital(A)$159,675 
Total average assets1,938,008 
Less: Goodwill and other permitted Tier 1 capital deductions (net of deferred tax liabilities)28,744 
Less: Other SLR exclusions272,860 
Total adjusted average assets1,636,404 
Plus adjustments for repo-style transactions where Wells Fargo & Company is the principal (i.e., principal counterparty facing the client).off-balance sheet exposures:
(3)Derivatives (1)Adjustment represents credit equivalent amounts of other66,520 
Repo-style transactions (2)3,650 
Other (3)312,815 
Total off-balance sheet exposures not already included as derivatives and repo-style transactions exposures.382,985 
Total leverage exposure(B)$2,019,389 
Supplementary leverage ratio(A)/(B)7.91 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio (4)8.36 %
(1)Adjustment represents derivatives and collateral netting exposures as defined for supplementary leverage ratio determination purposes.
(2)Adjustment represents counterparty credit risk for repo-style transactions where Wells Fargo & Company is the principal counterparty facing the client.
(3)Adjustment represents credit equivalent amounts of other off-balance sheet exposures not already included as derivatives and repo-style transactions exposures.
(4)The tier 1 leverage ratio consists of tier 1 capital divided by total average assets, excluding goodwill and certain other items as determined under the rule.
TOTAL LOSS ABSORBING CAPACITY As a G-SIB, we are required to have a minimum amount of equity and unsecured long-term debt for purposes of resolvability and resiliency, often referred to as Total Loss Absorbing Capacity (TLAC). U.S. G-SIBs are required to have a minimum amount of TLAC amount (consisting of CET1 capital and additional tier 1 capital issued directly by the top-tier or covered BHC plus eligible external long-term debt) equal to the greater of (i) 18.00% of RWAs and (ii) 7.50% of total leverage exposure (the denominator of the SLR calculation). Additionally, U.S. G-SIBs are required to maintain (i) a TLAC buffer equal to 2.50% of RWAs plus our applicable G-SIB capital surcharge calculated under method one plus any applicable countercyclical buffer to be added to the 18.00% minimum and (ii) an external TLAC leverage buffer equal to 2.00% of total leverage exposure to be added to the 7.50% minimum, in order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments. U.S. G-SIBs are also required to havepayments, as well as a minimum amount of eligible unsecured long-term debt equal to the greater of (i) 6.00% of RWAs plus our applicable G-SIB capital surcharge calculated under method two
and (ii) 4.50% of the total leverage exposure. Under the Proposed SLR Rules, the 2.00% externaldebt. Our minimum TLAC leverage buffer would be replaced with a buffer equal to one-half of our applicable G-SIB capital surcharge, and the leverage component for calculating the minimum amount of eligible unsecured long-term debt would be modified from 4.50%requirements as of March 31, 2021, are presented in Table 44.
Table 44:TLAC and Eligible Unsecured Long-Term Debt Requirements
TLAC requirement

Greater of:
18.00% of RWAs7.50% of total leverage exposure
(the denominator of the SLR calculation)
++
TLAC buffer (equal to 2.50% of RWAs + method one G-SIB capital surcharge + any countercyclical buffer)External TLAC leverage buffer
(equal to 2.00% of total leverage exposure)
Minimum amount of eligible unsecured long-term debt

Greater of:
6.00% of RWAs4.50% of total leverage exposure
+
Method two G-SIB capital surcharge
The FRB and OCC have proposed amendments to 2.50% of total leverage exposure plus one-half ofthe TLAC and eligible unsecured long-term debt requirements. For information regarding these proposed amendments, see the “Capital Management – Total Loss Absorbing Capacity” section in our applicable G-SIB capital surcharge. 2020 Form 10-K.
As of March 31, 2020,2021, our eligible external TLAC as a percentage of total risk-weighted assetsRWAs was 23.27%25.18%, compared with a required minimum of 22.00%21.50%. Similar to the risk-based capital
requirements, we determineour minimum required TLAC requirement is assessed based on the greater of RWAs determined under the Standardized and Advanced approaches.Approaches.
OTHER REGULATORY CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY MATTERS As discussed in the “Risk Management – Asset/ Liability Management – Liquidity and Funding – Liquidity Standards” section in this Report, federal banking regulators have issued a final ruleFor information regarding the U.S. implementation of the Basel III LCR and a proposed rule regardingNSFR, see the NSFR.“Risk Management – Asset/ Liability Management – Liquidity Risk and Funding – Liquidity Standards” section in this Report.
As a result of our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, our allowance for credit losses is now measured using an estimate of expected life-time credit losses methodology. Federal banking regulators issued rules permitting banking institutions whose capital levels decreased upon the adoption of CECL to phase in the adoption impact of CECL over a period of three years. Because we recognized a net reduction to our allowance for credit losses and a resulting increase to our capital levels upon the adoption of CECL, we were not eligible for this transition relief. In March 2020, federal banking regulators also issued rules that provide banking institutions an option to reduce any negative capital impact from the adoption of CECL and the difference between the allowance for credit losses under CECL and the previous incurred loss methodology. In first quarter 2020, we were not eligible for this transition relief.

Capital Planning and Stress Testing
Our planned long-term capital structure is designed to meet regulatory and market expectations. We believe that our long-term targeted capital structure enables us to invest in and grow our business, satisfy our customers’ financial needs in varying environments, access markets, and maintain flexibility to return capital to our shareholders. Our long-term targeted capital structure also considers capital levels sufficient to exceed capital requirements including the G-SIB capital surcharge. Accordingly, based on the final Basel III capital rules under the lower of the Standardized or Advanced Approaches CET1 capital ratios, we currently target a long-term CET1 capital ratio at or in excess of 10.00%, which includes a 2.00% G-SIB capital surcharge.. Our capital targets are subject to change based on various factors, including changes to the regulatory capital framework and expectations for large banks promulgated by bank regulatory agencies, changes to the regulatory requirements for our capital ratios, planned capital actions, changes in our risk profile and other factors. As discussed above in the “Capital Management – Regulatory Capital Guidelines – Risk-Based Capital and Risk-Weighted Assets” section of this Report, the
The FRB has issued a final rule that will replace the current 2.50% capital conservation buffer under the Standardized Approach with a stress capital buffer. Implementation of the stress capital buffer may cause our current long-term CET1 capital ratio target of 10.00% to increase.
Under the FRB’s capital plan rule largeestablishes capital planning and other requirements that govern capital distributions, including dividends and share repurchases, by certain BHCs, are required to submit capital plans annually for review to determine if the FRB has any objections before making any capital distributions. The rule requires updates to capital plans in the event of material

changes in a BHC’s risk profile, including as a result of any significant acquisitions.Wells Fargo. The FRB assesses, among other things, the overall financial condition, risk profile, and capital adequacy of BHCs when evaluating their capital plans. The
We submitted our 2021 capital plan rule also limits a large BHC’s ability to make capital distributions to the extent its actual capital issuances were less than amounts indicated in its capital plan.
Our 2020 capital plan, which was submittedFRB on April 3, 2020, as part of CCAR, included a comprehensive capital outlook supported by an assessment of expected sources and uses of capital over a given planning horizon under a range of expected and stress scenarios.5, 2021. As part of the 20202021 CCAR, the FRB also generated a supervisory stress test, which assumed a sharp decline in the economy and significant decline in asset pricing using the information provided by the Company to estimate performance.test. The FRB is expected to review the supervisory stress test results both as required under the Dodd-Frank Act using a common set of capital actions for all large BHCs and by taking into accountis also expected to review the Company’s proposed capital actions. The FRB has indicated that it will publish its supervisory stress test results as required underby July 1, 2021.
On March 25, 2021, the Dodd-Frank Act,FRB announced that it was extending measures it previously announced limiting large BHCs, including Wells Fargo, from making any capital distribution (excluding any capital distribution arising from the issuance of a capital instrument eligible for inclusion in the numerator of a regulatory capital ratio), unless otherwise approved by the FRB. The FRB has generally authorized BHCs to (i) provided that the BHC does not increase the amount of its common stock dividends to be larger than the level paid in second quarter 2020, pay common stock dividends and make share repurchases that, in the aggregate, do not exceed an amount equal to the average of the BHC’s net income for the four preceding calendar quarters; (ii) make share repurchases that equal the amount of share issuances related CCAR results taking into account the Company’s proposedto expensed employee compensation; and (iii) redeem and make scheduled payments on additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital actions, byinstruments. The FRB has also announced that if a BHC remains above all of its minimum risk-based capital requirements in this year's supervisory stress test, these additional limitations on capital distributions will end for that BHC after June 30, 2020.2021. However, a BHC that falls below any of its minimum risk-based capital requirements in this year's supervisory stress test will remain subject to the additional limitations on capital distributions through September 30, 2021, and if the BHC remains below the capital required by the supervisory stress test at that time, the existing stress capital
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buffer framework will impose even stricter capital distribution limitations.
Concurrently with CCAR, federal banking regulators also require large BHCs and banks to conduct their own stress tests to evaluate whether the institution has sufficient capital to continue to operate during periods of adverse economic and financial conditions. These stress testing requirements set forth the timing and type of stress test activities large BHCs and banks must undertake as well as rules governing stress testing controls, oversight and disclosure requirements.

Securities Repurchases
From time to time the Board authorizes the Company to repurchase shares of our common stock. Although we announce when the Board authorizes share repurchases, we typically do not give any public notice before we repurchase our shares. Future stock repurchases may be private or open-market repurchases, including block transactions, accelerated or delayed block transactions, forward repurchase transactions, and similar transactions. Additionally, we may enter into plans to purchase stock that satisfy the conditions of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Various factors determine the amount of our share repurchases, including our capital requirements, the number of shares we
expect to issue for employee benefit plans and acquisitions, market conditions (including the trading price of our stock), and regulatory and legal considerations, including under the FRB’s response to our capital plan and to changes in our risk profile.rule. Due to the various factors impactingthat may impact the amount of our share repurchases and the fact that we tend to be in the market regularly to satisfy repurchase considerations under our capital plan, our share repurchases occur at various price levels. We may suspend share repurchase activity at any time. On March 15, 2020, we, along with the other members of the Financial Services Forum, suspended our share repurchase activities for the remainder of the first quarter and for second quarter 2020.
At March 31, 2020,2021, we had remaining Board authority to repurchase approximately 168650 million shares, subject to regulatory and legal conditions. For moreadditional information about share repurchases during first quarter 2020,2021, see Part II, Item 2 in this Report.
Historically, our policy has been to repurchase shares under the “safe harbor” conditions of Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including a limitation on the daily volume of repurchases. Rule 10b-18 imposes an additional daily volume limitation on share repurchases during a pending merger or acquisition in which shares of our stock will constitute some or all of the consideration. Our management may determine that during a pending stock merger or acquisition when the safe harbor would otherwise be available, it is in our best interest to repurchase shares in excess of this additional daily volume limitation. In such cases, we intend to repurchase shares in compliance with the other conditions of the safe harbor, including the standing daily volume limitation that applies whether or not there is a pending stock merger or acquisition.

Regulatory Matters (continued)

Regulatory Matters
Since the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, theThe U.S. financial services industry has beenis subject to a significant increase in regulation and regulatory oversight initiatives. This increased regulation and oversight has substantially changedmay continue to impact how most U.S. financial services companies conduct business and hasmay continue to result in increased their regulatory compliance costs.
For a discussion of certain consent orders applicable to the Company, see the “Overview” section in this Report. The following supplements ourFor a discussion of the other significant regulations and regulatory oversight initiatives that have affected or may affect our business, contained insee the “Regulatory Matters” and “Risk Factors” sections in our 20192020 Form 10-K.

REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS RELATED TO COVID-19In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related events, federal banking regulators have undertaken a number of measures to help stabilize the banking sector, support the broader economy, and facilitate the ability of banking organizations like Wells Fargo to continue lending to consumers and businesses. For example, following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in March 2020, federal banking regulators issued interim final rules designed to encourage financial institutions to participate in stimulus measures, such as the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and the FRB’s Main Street Lending Program. Similarly, the FRB launched a number of lending facilities designed to enhance liquidity and the functioning of markets, including facilities covering money market mutual funds and term asset-backed securities loans. Federal banking regulators have also issued several joint interim final rules amending the regulatory capital and TLAC rules and other prudential regulations to ease certain restrictions on banking organizations and encourage the use of certain FRB-established facilities in order to further promote lending to consumers and businesses.
In addition, the OCC and the FRB have issued guidelines for banks and BHCs related to working with customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including guidance with respect to waiving fees, offering repayment accommodations, providing payment deferrals, and increasing daily withdrawal limits at automated teller machines. In addition, the federal government has instituted a moratorium on certain mortgage foreclosure activities. Any current or future rules, regulations, and guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts could require us to change certain of our business practices, reduce our revenue and earnings, impose additional costs on us, or otherwise adversely affect our business operations and/or competitive position.

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT (CRA) RATING On May 4, 2020, we announced that we received an “Outstanding” rating from the OCC on our most recent CRA performance evaluation, which covers the years 2012 to 2018.

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Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies (see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 20192020 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. FiveSix of these policies are critical because they require 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. These policies govern:
the allowance for credit losses;
the valuation of residential MSRs;
the fair value of financial instruments;
income taxes; and
liability for contingent litigation losses.

losses; and
goodwill impairment.

Management has discussed these critical accounting policies and the related estimates and judgments with the Board’s Audit Committee have reviewed and approvedCommittee. For additional information on these critical accounting policies. These policies, are described further insee the “Financial Review – Critical“Critical Accounting Policies” section and Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Current Accounting Developments

The following significant accounting update has been issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and is applicable to us, but is not yet effective:
ASU 2018-12 – Financial Services – Insurance (Topic 944): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts and subsequent related updates

ASU 2018-12 See the “Current Accounting Developments” section in our 2020 Form 10-K for information on the effective date and our assessment of the expected financial statement impact upon adoption.
Other Accounting Developments
The following Update is applicable to us but is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements:
ASU 2020-06 – Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity
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Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements. In connectionaddition, we may make forward-looking statements in our other documents filed or furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and our management may make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. 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. In particular, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make about: (i) the future operating or financial performance of the Company, including our outlook for future growth; (ii) our noninterest expense and efficiency ratio; (iii) future credit quality and performance, including our expectations regarding future loan losses, our allowance for credit losses, and the economic scenarios considered to develop the allowance; (iv) our expectations regarding net interest income and net interest margin; (v) loan growth or the reduction or mitigation of risk in our loan portfolios; (vi) future capital or liquidity levels, ratios or targets; (vii) the performance of our mortgage business and any related exposures; (viii) the expected outcome and impact of legal, regulatory and legislative developments, as well as our expectations regarding compliance therewith; (ix) future common stock dividends, common share repurchases and other uses of capital; (x) our targeted range for return on assets, return on equity, and return on tangible common equity; (xi) expectations regarding our effective income tax rate; (xii) the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings; (xiii) environmental, social and governance related goals or commitments; and (xiv) the Company’s 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 you, 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:
current and future economic and market conditions, including the effects of declines in housing prices, high unemployment rates, U.S. fiscal debt, budget and tax matters, geopolitical matters, and any slowdown in global economic growth;
the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions;
our capital and liquidity requirements (including under regulatory capital standards, such as the Basel III capital standards) and our ability to generate capital internally or raise capital on favorable terms;
current, pending or future legislation or regulation that could have a negative effect on our revenue and businesses,
including rules and regulations relating to bank products and financial services;
developments in our mortgage banking business, including the extent of the success of our mortgage loan modification efforts, the amount of mortgage loan repurchase demands that we receive, any negative effects relating to our mortgage servicing, loan modification or foreclosure practices, and the effects of regulatory or judicial requirements or guidance impacting our mortgage banking business and any changes in industry standards;
our ability to realize any efficiency ratio or expense target as part of our expense management initiatives, including as a result of business and economic cyclicality, seasonality, changes in our business composition and operating environment, growth in our businesses and/or acquisitions, and unexpected expenses relating to, among other things, litigation and regulatory matters;
the effect of the current interest rate environment or changes in interest rates or in the level or composition of our assets or liabilities on our net interest income, net interest margin and our mortgage originations, mortgage servicing rights and mortgage loans held for sale;
significant turbulence or a disruption in the capital or financial markets, which could result in, among other things, reduced investor demand for mortgage loans, a reduction in the availability of funding or increased funding costs, and declines in asset values and/or recognition of impairments of securities held in our debt securities and equity securities portfolios;
the effect of a fall in stock market prices on our investment banking business and our fee income from our brokerage and wealth management businesses;
negative effects from the retail banking sales practices matter and from other instances where customers may have experienced financial harm, including on our legal, operational and compliance costs, our ability to engage in certain business activities or offer certain products or services, our ability to keep and attract customers, our ability to attract and retain qualified employees, and our reputation;
resolution of regulatory matters, litigation, or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, additional costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on our business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences;
a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of our third-party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of cyber attacks;
the effect of changes in the level of checking or savings account deposits on our funding costs and net interest margin;
fiscal and monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board;
changes to U.S. tax guidance and regulations, as well as the effect of discrete items on our effective income tax rate;
our ability to develop and execute effective business plans and strategies; and
the other risk factors and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

In addition to the above factors, we also caution that the amount and timing of any future common stock dividends or repurchases will depend on the earnings, cash requirements and
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financial condition of the Company, market conditions, capital requirements (including under Basel capital standards), common stock issuance requirements, applicable law and regulations (including federal securities laws and federal banking regulations), and other factors deemed relevant by the Company’s Board of Directors, and may be subject to regulatory approval or conditions.
For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, refer to our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at www.sec.gov.1
Any forward-looking statement made by us 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.









































1 We do not control this website. Wells Fargo has provided this link for your convenience, but does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, links, privacy policy, or security policy of this website.
Forward-looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures. From time to time management may discuss forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as forward-looking estimates or targets for return on average tangible common equity. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures because we are unable to provide, without unreasonable effort, a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of amounts that would be necessary for the reconciliation due to the complexity and inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying future amounts or when they may occur. Such unavailable information could be significant to future results.
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Risk Factors
An investment in the Company 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 the Company, we refer you to the “Risk Factors” section in our 2020 Form 10-K.

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Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management evaluated the effectiveness, as of March 31, 2021, of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. The Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer participated in the evaluation. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021.
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 first quarter 2021 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 & Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)20212020
Interest income
Debt securities$2,312 3,472 
Loans held for sale331 209 
Loans7,191 10,065 
Equity securities137 206 
Other interest income65 775 
Total interest income10,036 14,727 
Interest expense
Deposits112 1,742 
Short-term borrowings(9)291 
Long-term debt1,026 1,240 
Other interest expense109 142 
Total interest expense1,238 3,415 
Net interest income8,798 11,312 
Noninterest income
Deposit and lending-related fees1,616 1,797 
Investment advisory and other asset-based fees (1)2,756 2,506 
Commissions and brokerage services fees (1)636 677 
Investment banking fees568 391 
Card fees949 892 
Mortgage banking1,326 379 
Net gains (losses) on trading and securities891 (1,100)
Other523 863 
Total noninterest income9,265 6,405 
Total revenue18,063 17,717 
Provision for credit losses(1,048)4,005 
Noninterest expense
Personnel9,558 8,323 
Technology, telecommunications and equipment844 798 
Occupancy770 715 
Operating losses213 464 
Professional and outside services1,388 1,606 
Advertising and promotion90 181 
Restructuring charges13 
Other1,113 961 
Total noninterest expense13,989 13,048 
Income before income tax expense5,122 664 
Income tax expense326 159 
Net income before noncontrolling interests4,796 505 
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests54 (148)
Wells Fargo net income$4,742 653 
Less: Preferred stock dividends and other379 611 
Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock$4,363 42 
Per share information
Earnings per common share$1.05 0.01 
Diluted earnings per common share1.05 0.01 
Average common shares outstanding4,141.3 4,104.8 
Diluted average common shares outstanding4,171.0 4,135.3 
(1)In first quarter 2021, trust and investment management fees and asset-based brokerage fees were combined into a single line item for investment advisory and other asset-based fees, and brokerage commissions and other brokerage services fees were combined into a single line item for commissions and brokerage services fees. Prior period balances have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Net income before noncontrolling interests$4,796 505 
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax:
Net change in debt securities(1,525)(228)
Net change in derivatives and hedging activities36 137 
Defined benefit plans adjustments35 30 
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments11 (193)
Other comprehensive loss, after tax(1,443)(254)
Total comprehensive income before noncontrolling interests3,353 251 
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) from noncontrolling interests1 (1)
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests54 (148)
Wells Fargo comprehensive income$3,298 400 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions, except shares)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Assets(Unaudited)
Cash and due from banks$28,339 28,236 
Interest-earning deposits with banks258,394 236,376 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash286,733 264,612 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements79,502 65,672 
Debt securities:
Trading, at fair value72,784 75,095 
Available-for-sale, at fair value (includes amortized cost of $197,805 and $215,533, net of allowance for credit losses)200,850 220,392 
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses (fair value $233,959 and $212,307)232,192 205,720 
Loans held for sale (includes $23,538 and $18,806 carried at fair value)35,434 36,384 
Loans861,572 887,637 
Allowance for loan losses(16,928)(18,516)
Net loans844,644 869,121 
Mortgage servicing rights (includes $7,536 and $6,125 carried at fair value)8,832 7,437 
Premises and equipment, net8,760 8,895 
Goodwill26,290 26,392 
Derivative assets25,429 25,846 
Equity securities (includes $31,401 and $34,009 carried at fair value)59,981 62,260 
Other assets78,112 87,337 
Total assets (1)$1,959,543 1,955,163 
Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits$494,087 467,068 
Interest-bearing deposits943,032 937,313 
Total deposits1,437,119 1,404,381 
Short-term borrowings58,920 58,999 
Derivative liabilities14,930 16,509 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (includes $22,733 and $22,441 carried at fair value)76,914 76,404 
Long-term debt183,312 212,950 
Total liabilities (2)1,771,195 1,769,243 
Equity
Wells Fargo stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock21,170 21,136 
Common stock – $1-2/3 par value, authorized 9,000,000,000 shares; issued 5,481,811,474 shares 9,136 9,136 
Additional paid-in capital59,854 60,197 
Retained earnings166,772 162,890 
Cumulative other comprehensive income (loss)(1,250)194 
Treasury stock – 1,340,691,115 shares and 1,337,799,931 shares (67,589)(67,791)
Unearned ESOP shares(875)(875)
Total Wells Fargo stockholders’ equity187,218 184,887 
Noncontrolling interests1,130 1,033 
Total equity188,348 185,920 
Total liabilities and equity$1,959,543 1,955,163 
(1)Our consolidated assets at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, included the following assets of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs: Debt securities, $965 million and $967 million; Loans, $5.5 billion and $10.9 billion; All other assets, $267 million and $310 million; and Total assets, $6.7 billion and $12.1 billion, respectively.
(2)Our consolidated liabilities at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, include the following VIE liabilities for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to Wells Fargo: Long-term debt, $192 million and $203 million; All other liabilities, $890 million and $900 million; and Total liabilities, $1.1 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Wells Fargo stockholders’ equity
Preferred stockCommon stock
($ and shares in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmountAdditional
paid-in
capital
Retained
earnings
Cumulative
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Treasury
stock
Unearned
ESOP
shares
Noncontrolling
interests
Total
equity
Balance December 31, 20205.5 $21,136 4,144.0 $9,136 60,197 162,890 194 (67,791)(875)1,033 185,920 
Net income4,742 54 4,796 
Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax
(1,444)1 (1,443)
Noncontrolling interests42 42 
Common stock issued14.3 0 (61)785 724 
Common stock repurchased(17.2)(596)(596)
Preferred stock redeemed (1)(0.1)(4,526)44 (44)(4,526)
Preferred stock issued0.2 4,560 (31)4,529 
Common stock dividends6 (420)(414)
Preferred stock dividends(335)(335)
Stock incentive compensation
expense
498 498 
Net change in deferred compensation and related plans(860)13 (847)
Net change0.1 34 (2.9)0 (343)3,882 (1,444)202 0 97 2,428 
Balance March 31, 20215.6 $21,170 4,141.1 $9,136 59,854 166,772 (1,250)(67,589)(875)1,130 188,348 
Balance December 31, 20197.5 $21,549 4,134.4 $9,136 61,049 166,697 (1,311)(68,831)(1,143)838 187,984 
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (2)991 991 
Balance January 1, 20207.5 21,549 4,134.4 9,136 61,049 167,688 (1,311)(68,831)(1,143)838 188,975 
Net income653 (148)505 
Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax
(253)(1)(254)
Noncontrolling interests(77)(77)
Common stock issued37.4 (17)(308)2,002 1,677 
Common stock repurchased(75.4)(3,407)(3,407)
Preferred stock redeemed (3)(1.9)(2,215)17 (272)(2,470)
Preferred stock issued0.1 2,013 (45)1,968 
Common stock dividends18 (2,114)(2,096)
Preferred stock dividends(339)(339)
Stock incentive compensation
expense
181 181 
Net change in deferred compensation and related plans(1,354)21 (1,333)
Net change(1.8)(202)(38.0)(1,200)(2,380)(253)(1,384)(226)(5,645)
Balance March 31, 20205.7 $21,347 4,096.4 $9,136 59,849 165,308 (1,564)(70,215)(1,143)612 183,330 
(1)Represents the impact of the redemption of Preferred Stock, Series I, Series P and Series W, and partial redemption of Preferred Stock, Series N, in first quarter 2021.
(2)We adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (CECL) effective January 1, 2020. For additional information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
(3)Represents the impact of the redemption of the remaining Preferred Stock, Series K, in first quarter 2020.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income before noncontrolling interests$4,796 505 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses(1,048)4,005 
Changes in fair value of MSRs and LHFS carried at fair value(1,368)3,486 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion2,237 1,868 
Other net (gains) losses (1)(6,264)7,643 
Stock-based compensation929 582 
Originations and purchases of loans held for sale (1)(45,179)(38,001)
Proceeds from sales of and paydowns on loans originally classified as held for sale (1)24,757 31,971 
Net change in:
Debt and equity securities, held for trading11,122 20,413 
Deferred income taxes299 (1,448)
Derivative assets and liabilities(922)(4,293)
Other assets8,481 (10,391)
Other accrued expenses and liabilities(1,310)933 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities(3,470)17,273 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in:
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements(13,830)15,675 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Proceeds from sales13,367 11,843 
Prepayments and maturities21,840 14,135 
Purchases(36,203)(18,658)
Held-to-maturity debt securities:
Paydowns and maturities20,643 3,769 
Purchases(19,899)(19,141)
Equity securities, not held for trading:
Proceeds from sales and capital returns545 1,115 
Purchases(1,626)(3,338)
Loans:
Loans originated by banking subsidiaries, net of principal collected17,447 (53,400)
Proceeds from sales of loans originally classified as held for investment11,358 1,959 
Purchases of loans(50)(342)
Principal collected on nonbank entities’ loans5,265 3,837 
Loans originated by nonbank entities(3,469)(2,348)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets and short sales180 500 
Other, net(40)91 
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities15,528 (44,303)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in:
Deposits33,222 53,903 
Short-term borrowings(79)(12,223)
Long-term debt:
Proceeds from issuance110 18,895 
Repayment(21,676)(17,563)
Preferred stock:
Proceeds from issuance4,529 1,968 
Redeemed(4,525)(2,470)
Cash dividends paid(276)(280)
Common stock:
Proceeds from issuance66 209 
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes(222)(306)
Repurchased(596)(3,407)
Cash dividends paid(383)(2,032)
Net change in noncontrolling interests(31)(29)
Other, net(76)(76)
Net cash provided by financing activities10,063 36,589 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash22,121 9,559 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period264,612 141,250 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$286,733 150,809 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for interest$1,091 3,479 
Cash paid for income taxes, net (1)358 23 
(1)Prior periods have been revised to conform to the current period presentation.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) for noncash activities.
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Notes to Financial Statements
-See the Glossary of Acronyms at the end of this Report for terms used throughout the Financial Statements and related Notes.
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company. We provide banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through banking locations and offices, the internet and other distribution channels to individuals, businesses and institutions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and in countries outside the U.S. When we refer to “Wells Fargo,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” or “us,” we mean Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries (consolidated). Wells Fargo & Company (the Parent) is a financial holding company and a bank holding company. We also hold a majority interest in a real estate investment trust, which has publicly traded preferred stock outstanding.
Our accounting and reporting policies conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices in the financial services industry. 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, 2020 (2020 Form 10-K). There were no material changes to these policies in first quarter 2021.
To prepare the financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management must make estimates based on assumptions about future economic and market conditions (for example, unemployment, market liquidity, real estate prices, etc.) that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, 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 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 in several areas, including:
allowance for credit losses (Note 4 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses));
valuations of residential mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) (Note 8 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) and Note 9 (Mortgage Banking Activities));
valuations of financial instruments (Note 15 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities));
liabilities for contingent litigation losses (Note 13 (Legal Actions));
income taxes; and
goodwill impairment (Note 10 (Intangible Assets)).

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 adoption2020 Form 10-K.
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2021
In first quarter 2021, we adopted the following new accounting guidance:
Accounting Standards Update (ASU or Update) 2021-01 – Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope
ASU 2020-08 – Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs
ASU 2020-01 – Investments – Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815 (a consensus of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Emerging Issues Task Force)
ASU 2019-12 – Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

ASU 2021-01 clarifies the scope of Topic 848 to include derivatives affected by changes in interest rates for margining, discounting, or contract price alignment as part of the market-wide transition to new reference rate (commonly referred to as the “discounting transition”), even if they do not reference the London Interbank Offered Rate or another rate that is expected to be discontinued as a result of reference rate reform. The guidance also clarifies other aspects of the relief provided in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 848. We adopted ASU 2021-01 in first quarter 2021, and the guidance will be followed until the Update terminates on December 31, 2022. This guidance is applied on a prospective basis. The Update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2020-08 clarifies the accounting for purchased callable debt securities carried at a premium and was issued to correct an unintended application of ASU 2017-08 – Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, CECLwhich requires amortization of such premiums to the earliest call date, but was not clear for the method to be used for instruments with multiple call dates. This Update now specifies that such premiums are amortized to the next call date and requires reassessment throughout the life of the instruments with multiple call dates. The Update did not have an impact on January 1, 2020,our consolidated financial statements, as we had interpreted the provisions of ASU 2017-08 in this manner upon our adoption in first quarter 2019.

ASU 2020-01 clarifies the accounting for equity securities upon transition between the measurement alternative and equity method. The Update also clarifies for forward contracts and options to purchase equity securities an entity need not consider whether upon settlement of the forward contract or option if the equity securities would be accounted for by the equity method or the fair value option. We adopted this Update in first quarter 2021. The Update did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2019-12 provides narrow scope simplifications and improvements to the general principles in ASC Topic 740 – Income Taxes related to intraperiod tax allocation, basis differences when there are changes in ownership of foreign investments and interim periods income tax accounting for year to date losses that exceed anticipated annual losses. The Update did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Significant noncash activities are presented in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1:Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Held-to-maturity debt securities purchased from securitization of LHFS (1)10,252 62 
Transfers from loans to LHFS (2)6,249 1,063 
Transfers from available-for-sale debt securities to held-to-maturity debt securities16,617 
(1)For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, predominantly represents agency mortgage-backed securities purchased upon settlement of the sale and securitization of our conforming residential mortgage loans. See Note 8 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) for additional information.
(2)Prior periods have been revised to conform to the current period presentation.

Subsequent Events
We have evaluated the effects of events that have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2021, and there have been no material events that would require recognition in our first quarter 2021 consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Note 2: Trading Activities

Table 2.1 presents a summary of our trading assets and liabilities measured at fair value through earnings.

Table 2.1:Trading Assets and Liabilities
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Trading assets:
Debt securities$72,784 75,095 
Equity securities20,254 23,032 
Loans held for sale2,303 1,015 
Gross trading derivative assets59,185 58,767 
Netting (1)(35,145)(34,301)
Total trading derivative assets24,040 24,466 
Total trading assets119,381 123,608 
Trading liabilities:
Short sale22,733 22,441 
Gross trading derivative liabilities49,296 53,285 
Netting (1)(37,269)(39,444)
Total trading derivative liabilities12,027 13,841 
Total trading liabilities$34,760 36,282 
(1)Represents balance sheet netting for trading derivative asset and liability balances, and trading portfolio level counterparty valuation adjustments.
Table 2.2 provides a summary of the net interest income earned from trading securities, and net gains and losses due to the realized and unrealized gains and losses from trading activities.
Net interest income also includes dividend income on trading securities and dividend expense on trading securities we have updatedsold, but not yet purchased.
Table 2.2: Net Interest Income and Net Gains (Losses) on Trading Activities
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Interest income:
Debt securities$529 766 
Equity securities103 137 
Loans held for sale12 12 
Total interest income644 915 
Less: Interest expense110 141 
Net interest income534 774 
Net gains (losses) from trading activities (1):
Debt securities(2,106)2,355 
Equity securities1,153 (4,401)
Loans held for sale24 (12)
Derivatives (2)1,277 2,122 
Total net gains from trading activities348 64 
Total trading-related net interest and noninterest income$882 838 
(1)Represents realized gains (losses) from our critical accounting policytrading activities and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair value of our trading positions.
(2)Excludes economic hedging of mortgage banking and asset/liability management activities, for which hedge results (realized and unrealized) are reported with the respective hedged activities.

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Note 3: Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
Table 3.1 provides the amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses.losses (ACL) for debt securities, and fair value by major categories of available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities, which are carried at fair value, and held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities, which are carried at amortized cost, net of the ACL. The net unrealized gains (losses) for AFS debt securities are reported as a component of cumulative other comprehensive income (OCI), net of the ACL and applicable income taxes. Information on debt
securities held for trading is included in Note 2 (Trading Activities).
    Outstanding balances exclude accrued interest receivable on AFS and HTM debt securities, which are included in other assets. See Note 7 (Other Assets) for additional information on accrued interest receivable. Amounts considered to be uncollectible are reversed through interest income. The interest income reversed in first quarter 2021 and 2020 was insignificant.

Table 3.1:Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities Outstanding
(in millions)Amortized
cost, net (1)
Gross
unrealized gains 
Gross
unrealized losses
Fair value
March 31, 2021
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$25,144 136 (63)25,217 
Non-U.S. government securities14,458 0 0 14,458 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions (2)19,288 417 (48)19,657 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities115,503 3,142 (988)117,657 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities (3)4,040 46 (28)4,058 
Collateralized loan obligations9,858 7 (15)9,850 
Other debt securities9,514 490 (51)9,953 
Total available-for-sale debt securities197,805 4,238 (1,193)200,850 
Held-to-maturity debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies40,251 964 (621)40,594 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions27,569 662 (171)28,060 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities144,484 2,986 (2,292)145,178 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities907 36 (15)928 
Collateralized loan obligations18,981 218 0 19,199 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities232,192 4,866 (3,099)233,959 
Total (4)$429,997 9,104 (4,292)434,809 
December 31, 2020
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$21,954 205 22,159 
Non-U.S. government securities16,816 (3)16,813 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions (2)19,263 224 (81)19,406 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities134,838 4,260 (28)139,070 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities (3)3,745 30 (46)3,729 
Collateralized loan obligations9,058 (44)9,018 
Other debt securities9,859 399 (61)10,197 
Total available-for-sale debt securities215,533 5,122 (263)220,392 
Held-to-maturity debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies47,295 1,472 (170)48,597 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions25,860 938 (5)26,793 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities115,437 4,182 (21)119,598 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities890 51 (8)933 
Collateralized loan obligations16,238 148 16,386 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities205,720 6,791 (204)212,307 
Total (4)$421,253 11,913 (467)432,699 
(1)Represents amortized cost of the securities, net of the ACL of $41 million and $28 million related to AFS debt securities and $89 million and $41 million related to HTM debt securities at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(2)Includes investments in tax-exempt preferred debt securities issued by investment funds or trusts that predominantly invest in tax-exempt municipal securities. The amortized cost, net of the ACL and fair value of these types of securities, was $5.2 billion at March 31, 2021, and $5.0 billion at December 31, 2020.
(3)Predominantly consists of commercial mortgage-backed securities at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
(4)We held AFS and HTM debt securities from Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) that each exceeded 10% of stockholders’ equity, with an amortized cost of $103.4 billion and $89.5 billion and a fair value of $104.5 billion and $90.5 billion at March 31, 2021, and an amortized cost of $99.8 billion and $88.7 billion and a fair value of $103.2 billion and $91.5 billion at December 31, 2020, respectively.
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Note 3:  Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities (continued)
Table 3.2 details the breakout of purchases of and transfers to HTM debt securities by major category of security.

Table 3.2:Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities Purchases and Transfers
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Purchases of held-to-maturity debt securities (1):
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$0 3,016 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions1,910 866 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities24,867 15,863 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities29 62 
Collateralized loan obligations3,953 
Total purchases of held-to-maturity debt securities30,759 19,807 
Transfers from available-for-sale debt securities to held-to-maturity debt securities:
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities16,617 
Total transfers from available-for-sale debt securities to held-to-maturity debt securities$16,617 
(1)Inclusive of securities purchased but not yet settled and noncash purchases from securitization of loans held for sale (LHFS).
Table 3.3 shows the composition of interest income, provision for credit losses, and gross realized gains and losses
from sales and impairment write-downs included in earnings related to AFS and HTM debt securities (pre-tax).


Table 3.3:Income Statement Impacts for Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Interest income (1):
Available-for-sale$811 1,726 
Held-to-maturity972 980 
Total interest income1,783 2,706 
Provision for credit losses:
Available-for-sale22 168 
Held-to-maturity47 
Total provision for credit losses69 172 
Realized gains and losses (2):
Gross realized gains151 256 
Gross realized losses0 (4)
Impairment write-downs0 (15)
Net realized gains$151 237 
(1)Excludes interest income from trading debt securities, which is disclosed in Note 2 (Trading Activities).
(2)Realized gains and losses relate to AFS debt securities. There were 0 realized gains or losses from HTM debt securities in all periods presented.
Credit Quality
We monitor credit quality of debt securities by evaluating various attributes and utilize such information in our evaluation of the appropriateness of the ACL for debt securities. The credit quality indicators that we most closely monitor include credit ratings and delinquency status and are based on information as of our financial statement date.
CREDIT RATINGS Credit ratings express opinions about the credit quality of a debt security. We determine the credit rating of a security according to the lowest credit rating made available by national recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs). Debt securities rated investment grade, that is those with ratings similar to BBB-/Baa3 or above, as defined by NRSROs, are generally considered by the rating agencies and market participants to be low credit risk. Conversely, debt securities rated below investment grade, labeled as “speculative grade” by the rating agencies, are considered to be distinctively higher credit risk than investment grade debt securities. For debt
securities not rated by NRSROs, we determine an internal credit grade of the debt securities (used for credit risk management purposes) equivalent to the credit ratings assigned by major credit agencies. Substantially all of our debt securities were rated by NRSROs at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
Table 3.4 shows the percentage of fair value of AFS debt securities and amortized cost of HTM debt securities determined to be rated investment grade, inclusive of securities rated based on internal credit grades.
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Table 3.4:Investment Grade Debt Securities
Available-for-SaleHeld-to-Maturity
($ in millions)Fair value % investment gradeAmortized cost% investment grade
March 31, 2021
Total portfolio (1)$200,850 99 %232,281 99 %
Breakdown by category:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies (2)$142,874 100 %184,735 100 %
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions19,657 99 27,587 100 
Collateralized loan obligations (3)9,850 100 19,031 100 
All other debt securities (4)28,469 92 928 5 
December 31, 2020
Total portfolio (1)$220,392 99 %205,761 99 %
Breakdown by category:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies (2)$161,229 100 %162,732 100 %
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions19,406 99 25,870 100 
Collateralized loan obligations (3)9,018 100 16,255 100 
All other debt securities (4)30,739 93 904 
(1)93% and 92% were rated AA- and above at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(2)Includes federal agency mortgage-backed securities.
(3)99% and 98% were rated AA- and above at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(4)Includes non-U.S. government, non-agency mortgage-backed, and all other debt securities.
DELINQUENCY STATUS AND NONACCRUAL DEBT SECURITIESDebt security issuers that are delinquent in payment of amounts due under contractual debt agreements have a higher probability of recognition of credit losses. As such, as part of our monitoring of the credit quality of the debt security portfolio, we consider whether debt securities we own are past due in payment of principal or interest payments and whether any securities have been placed into nonaccrual status.
Debt securities that are past due and still accruing were insignificant at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020. The carrying value of debt securities in nonaccrual status was insignificant at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020. Charge-offs on debt securities were insignificant for the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
Purchased debt securities with credit deterioration (PCD) are not considered to be in nonaccrual status, as payments from issuers of these securities remain current. PCD securities were insignificant during the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
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Note 3:  Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities (continued)
Unrealized Losses of Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
Table 3.5 shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of AFS debt securities by length of time those individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position. Debt securities on which we have recorded credit impairment are
categorized as being “less than 12 months” or “12 months or more” in a continuous loss position based on the point in time that the fair value declined to below the amortized cost basis, net of allowance for credit losses.
Table 3.5:Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value – Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total 
(in millions)Gross unrealized lossesFair value Gross unrealized lossesFair value Gross unrealized lossesFair value 
March 31, 2021
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$(63)10,584 0 0 (63)10,584 
Non-U.S. government securities0 0 0 0 0 0 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions(37)1,097 (11)1,088 (48)2,185 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities(988)41,851 0 0 (988)41,851 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities(2)777 (26)886 (28)1,663 
Collateralized loan obligations(2)1,984 (13)2,381 (15)4,365 
Other debt securities(25)1,102 (26)1,091 (51)2,193 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$(1,117)57,395 (76)5,446 (1,193)62,841 
December 31, 2020
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$
Non-U.S. government securities(3)16,812 (3)16,812 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions(51)3,681 (30)1,101 (81)4,782 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities(27)11,310 (1)316 (28)11,626 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities(28)1,366 (18)534 (46)1,900 
Collateralized loan obligations(27)5,082 (17)1,798 (44)6,880 
Other debt securities(16)647 (45)1,604 (61)2,251 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$(152)38,898 (111)5,353 (263)44,251 
We have assessed each debt security with gross unrealized losses included in the previous table for credit impairment. As part of that assessment we evaluated and concluded that we do not intend to sell any of the debt securities, and that it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell, prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis. We evaluate, where necessary, whether credit impairment exists by comparing the present value of the expected cash flows to the debt securities’ amortized cost basis. Credit impairment is recorded as an ACL for debt securities.
For descriptions of the factors we consider when analyzing debt securities for impairment as well as methodology and significant inputs used to measure credit losses, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 2020 Form 10-K.
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Contractual Maturities
Table 3.6 and Table 3.7 show the remaining contractual maturities, amortized cost, net of the ACL, fair value and weighted average effective yields of AFS and HTM debt securities, respectively. The remaining contractual principal
maturities for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) do not consider prepayments. Remaining expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations before the underlying mortgages mature.
Table 3.6:Contractual Maturities – Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
By remaining contractual maturity ($ in millions)TotalWithin
one year
After
one year
through
five years
After
five years
through
ten years
After
ten years
March 31, 2021
Available-for-sale debt securities (1): 
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
Amortized cost, net$25,144 296 15,550 7,460 1,838 
Fair value25,217 296 15,573 7,402 1,946 
Weighted average yield0.59 %0.15 0.33 0.95 1.44 
Non-U.S. government securities
Amortized cost, net$14,458 14,433 25 
Fair value14,458 14,433 25 
Weighted average yield(0.11 %)(0.12)0.42 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
Amortized cost, net$19,288 2,024 2,049 4,715 10,500 
Fair value19,657 2,028 2,094 4,712 10,823 
Weighted average yield2.02 %1.35 1.74 1.22 2.56 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities
Amortized cost, net$115,503 292 3,037 112,166 
Fair value117,657 303 3,133 114,213 
Weighted average yield2.70 %2.37 2.34 2.08 2.72 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
Amortized cost, net$4,040 162 3,878 
Fair value4,058 162 3,896 
Weighted average yield2.04 %1.94 2.05 
Collateralized loan obligations
Amortized cost, net$9,858 201 7,359 2,298 
Fair value9,850 201 7,353 2,296 
Weighted average yield1.60 %2.25 1.61 1.51 
Other debt securities
Amortized cost, net$9,514 362 2,595 3,136 3,421 
Fair value9,953 359 2,771 3,171 3,652 
Weighted average yield3.22 %3.04 4.47 3.23 2.29 
Total available-for-sale debt securities
Amortized cost, net$197,805 17,123 20,712 25,869 134,101 
Fair value$200,850 17,124 20,967 25,933 136,826 
Weighted average yield2.13 %0.23 1.03 1.60 2.64 
(1)Weighted average yields displayed by maturity bucket are weighted based on amortized cost without effect for any related hedging derivatives and are shown pre-tax.
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Note 3:  Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities (continued)
Table 3.7: Contractual Maturities – Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
By remaining contractual maturity ($ in millions)TotalWithin
one year
After
one year
through
five years
After
five years
through
ten years
After
ten years
March 31, 2021
Held-to-maturity debt securities (1): 
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
Amortized cost, net$40,251 24,063 12,406 3,782 
Fair value40,594 24,236 13,197 3,161 
Weighted average yield2.12 %2.09 2.37 1.57 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
Amortized cost, net$27,569 628 2,231 2,026 22,684 
Fair value28,060 633 2,305 2,109 23,013 
Weighted average yield2.18 %1.82 1.90 2.69 2.17 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities
Amortized cost, net$144,484 144,484 
Fair value145,178 145,178 
Weighted average yield2.28 %2.28 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
Amortized cost, net$907 14 893 
Fair value928 14 914 
Weighted average yield3.12 %1.57 3.15 
Collateralized loan obligations
Amortized cost, net$18,981 32 8,652 10,297 
Fair value19,199 32 8,748 10,419 
Weighted average yield1.75 %2.32 1.77 1.73 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities
Amortized cost, net$232,192 24,691 14,683 10,678 182,140 
Fair value233,959 24,869 15,548 10,857 182,685 
Weighted average yield2.20 %2.08 2.29 1.94 2.23 
(1)Weighted average yields displayed by maturity bucket are weighted based on amortized cost and are shown pre-tax.
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Note 4:  Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses
Table 4.1 presents total loans outstanding by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable. Outstanding balances include unearned income, net deferred loan fees or costs, and unamortized discounts and premiums. These amounts were less
than 1% of our total loans outstanding at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
Outstanding balances exclude accrued interest receivable on loans, except for certain revolving loans, such as credit card loans.
See Note 7 (Other Assets) for additional information on accrued interest receivable. Amounts considered to be uncollectible are reversed through interest income. During first quarter 2021, we reversed accrued interest receivable of $16 million for our commercial portfolio segment and $51 million for our consumer portfolio segment, compared with $9 million and $63 million, respectively, for the same period a year ago.

Table 4.1:Loans Outstanding
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$319,055 318,805 
Real estate mortgage121,198 121,720 
Real estate construction21,533 21,805 
Lease financing15,734 16,087 
Total commercial477,520 478,417 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien254,363 276,674 
Residential mortgage – junior lien21,308 23,286 
Credit card34,246 36,664 
Auto49,210 48,187 
Other consumer24,925 24,409 
Total consumer384,052 409,220 
Total loans$861,572 887,637 
Our non-U.S. loans are reported by respective class of financing receivable in the table above. Substantially all of our non-U.S. loan portfolio is commercial loans. Table 4.2 presents total non-U.S. commercial loans outstanding by class of financing receivable.



Table 4.2:Non-U.S. Commercial Loans Outstanding
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Non-U.S. commercial loans:
Commercial and industrial$69,493 63,128 
Real estate mortgage7,066 7,278 
Real estate construction1,665 1,603 
Lease financing636 629 
Total non-U.S. commercial loans$78,860 72,638 

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Note 4: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)
Loan Purchases, Sales, and Transfers
Table 4.3 presents the proceeds paid or received for purchases and sales of loans and transfers from loans held for investment to mortgages/loans held for sale. The table excludes loans for
which we have elected the fair value option and government insured/guaranteed residential mortgage – first lien loans because their loan activity normally does not impact the ACL.
Table 4.3:Loan Purchases, Sales, and Transfers
20212020
(in millions)CommercialConsumerTotalCommercialConsumerTotal
Quarter ended March 31,
Purchases$48 1 49 341 342 
Sales(273)(188)(461)(813)(26)(839)
Transfers (to)/from LHFS(435)63 (372)77 79 

Commitments to Lend
A commitment to lend is a legally binding agreement to lend to a customer, usually at a stated interest rate, if funded, and for specific purposes and time periods. We generally require a fee to extend such commitments. Certain commitments are subject to loan agreements with covenants regarding the financial performance of the customer or borrowing base formulas on an ongoing basis that must be met before we are required to fund the commitment. We may reduce or cancel consumer commitments, including home equity lines and credit card lines, in accordance with the contracts and applicable law. For unconditionally cancelable commitments at our discretion, we do not recognize an ACL.
We may, as a representative for other lenders, advance funds or provide for the issuance of letters of credit under syndicated loan or letter of credit agreements. Any advances are generally repaid in less than a week and would normally require default of both the customer and another lender to expose us to loss. The unfunded amount of these temporary advance arrangements totaled approximately $81.9 billion at March 31, 2021.
We issue commercial letters of credit to assist customers in purchasing goods or services, typically for international trade. At both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, we had $1.3 billion, of outstanding issued commercial letters of credit. We also originate multipurpose lending commitments under which borrowers have the option to draw on the facility for different purposes in one of several forms, including a standby letter of credit. See Note 11 (Guarantees and Other Commitments) for additional information on standby letters of credit.
When we enter into commitments, we are exposed to credit risk. The maximum credit risk for these commitments will generally be lower than the contractual amount because a significant portion of these commitments are not funded. We manage the potential risk in commitments to lend by limiting the total amount of commitments, both by individual customer and in total, by monitoring the size and maturity structure of these commitments and by applying the same credit standards for these commitments as for all of our credit activities.
For loans and commitments to lend, we generally require collateral or a guarantee. We may require various types of collateral, including commercial and consumer real estate, autos, other short-term liquid assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and long-lived assets, such as equipment and other business assets. Collateral requirements for each loan or commitment may vary based on the loan product and our assessment of a customer’s credit risk according to the specific credit underwriting, including credit terms and structure.
The contractual amount of our unfunded credit commitments, including unissued standby and commercial letters of credit, is summarized by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable in Table 4.4. The table excludes the issued standby and commercial letters of credit and temporary advance arrangements described above.
Table 4.4:Unfunded Credit Commitments
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$385,575 378,167 
Real estate mortgage8,584 7,993 
Real estate construction15,150 15,650 
Total commercial409,309 401,810 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien37,066 31,530 
Residential mortgage – junior lien31,573 32,820 
Credit card124,077 121,096 
Other consumer51,361 49,179 
Total consumer244,077 234,625 
Total unfunded credit commitments$653,386 636,435 
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Allowance for Credit Losses
We maintain an allowance for credit losses (ACL) for loans, which is management’s estimate of the expected credit losses in the loan portfolio and unfunded credit commitments, at the balance sheet date, excluding loans and unfunded credit commitments carried at fair value or held for sale. Additionally, we maintain an allowance for credit losses for debt securities classified as either held-to-maturity (HTM) or available-for-sale (AFS), other financial assets measured at amortized cost, net investments in leases, and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. In connection with our adoption of CECL, we updated our approach for estimating expected credit losses, which includes new areas for management judgment, described more fully below, and updated our accounting policies. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.
For loans and HTM debt securities, the ACL is measured based on the remaining contractual term of the financial asset (including off-balance sheet credit exposures) adjusted, as appropriate, for prepayments and permitted extension options using historical experience, current conditions, and forecasted information. For AFS debt securities, the ACL is measured using a discounted cash flow approach and is limited to the difference between the fair value of the security and its amortized cost.
Changes in the ACL and, therefore, in the related provision for credit losses can materially affect net income. In applying the judgment and review required to determine the ACL, management considerations include the evaluation of past events, historical experience, changes in economic forecasts and conditions, customer behavior, collateral values, and the length of the initial loss forecast period, and other influences. From time to time, changes in economic factors or assumptions, business strategy, products or product mix, or debt security investment strategy, may result in a corresponding increase or decrease in our ACL. While our methodology attributes portions of the ACL to specific financial asset classes (loan and debt
security portfolios) or loan portfolio segments (commercial and consumer), the entire ACL is available to absorb credit losses of the company.
Judgment is specifically applied in:
Economic assumptions and the length of the initial loss forecast period. Forecasted economic variables, such as gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment rate or collateral asset prices, are used to estimate expected credit losses. While many of these economic variables are evaluated at the macro-economy level, some economic variables may be forecasted at more granular levels, for example, using the metro statistical area (MSA) level for unemployment rates, home prices and commercial real estate prices. Quarterly, we assess the length of the initial loss forecast period and have currently set the period to one year.
Reversion of losses beyond the initial forecast period. We use a reversion approach to connect the losses estimated for our initial loss forecast period to the period of our historical loss expectations. We give consideration to the type of portfolio, point in the credit cycle, expected length of recessions and recoveries, as well as other relevant factors. During forecasted periods of expansionary economic conditions, we revert immediately to our historical loss expectations. However, when recessionary conditions are forecasted over the initial loss forecast period, we will utilize a linear reversion to the long-term average losses. The length of reversion period varies by asset type – one year for shorter contractual term loans such as commercial loans and two years for longer contractual term loans such as 1-4 family mortgage loans. We assess the reversion approach on a quarterly basis and the length of the reversion period by asset type annually.
Historical loss expectations. At the end of the reversion period, we incorporate the changes in economic variables observed during representative historical time periods that include both recessions and expansions. This analysis is used to compute average losses for any given portfolio and its associated credit characteristics. Annually, we assess the historical time periods and ensure the average loss estimates are representative of our historical loss experience.
Credit risk ratings applied to individual commercial loans, unfunded credit commitments, and debt securities. Individually assessed credit risk ratings are considered key credit variables in our modeled approaches to help assess probability of default and loss given default. Borrower quality ratings are aligned to the borrower’s financial strength and contribute to forecasted probability of default curves. Collateral quality ratings combined with forecasted collateral prices (as applicable) contribute to the forecasted severity of loss in the event of default. These credit risk ratings are reviewed by experienced senior credit officers and subjected to reviews by an internal team of credit risk specialists.
Usage of credit loss estimation models. We use internally developed models that incorporate credit attributes and economic variables to generate estimates of credit losses. Management uses a combination of judgement and quantitative analytics in the determination of segmentation, modeling approach, and variables that are leveraged in the models. These models are validated in

accordance with the Company’s policies by an internal model validation group.We routinely assess our model performance and apply adjustments when necessary to improve the accuracy of loss estimation. We also assess our models for limitations against the company-wide risk inventory to help ensure that we appropriately capture known and emerging risks in our estimate of expected credit losses and apply overlays as needed.
Valuation of collateral. The current fair value of collateral is utilized to assess the expected credit losses when a financial asset is considered to be collateral dependent. We apply judgment when valuing the collateral either through appraisals, evaluation of the cash flows of the property, or other quantitative techniques. Decreases in collateral valuations support incremental charge-downs and increases in collateral valuation are included in the allowance for credit losses as a negative allowance when the financial asset has been previously written-down below current recovery value.
Contractual term considerations. The remaining contractual term of a loan is adjusted for expected prepayments and certain expected extensions, renewals, or modifications. We extend the contractual term when we are not able to unconditionally cancel contractual renewals or extension options. We also incorporate into our allowance for credit losses any scenarios where we reasonably expect to provide an extension through a TDR.
Qualitative factors which may not be adequately captured in the loss models. These amounts represent management’s judgment of risks inherent in the processes and assumptions used in establishing the ACL. We also consider economic environmental factors, modeling assumptions and performance, process risk, and other subjective factors, including industry trends and emerging risk assessments.

SensitivityThe ACL for loans is sensitive to changes in key assumptions which requires significant judgment to be used by management. Future amounts of the ACL for loans will be based on a variety of factors, including loan balance changes, portfolio credit quality, and general economic conditions. General economic conditions are forecasted using economic variables, which could have varying impacts on different financial assets or portfolios. Additionally, throughout numerous credit cycles, there are observed changes in economic variables such as the unemployment rate, GDP and real estate prices which may not move in a correlated manner as variables may move in opposite directions or differ across portfolios or geography.
In order to provide a sensitivity analysis, we developed two hypothetical scenarios by applying changes in economic variables to our loan portfolio, which affect the expected balances, credit quality, and mix. The outcomes of both scenarios were influenced by the length of the scenario periods, as well as the duration and timing of changes in economic variables within those scenarios. The scenarios reflect the impact of economic stress and corresponding adverse changes in economic variables for a longer period than the initial loss forecast period used to develop our current ACL for loans. Neither of the scenarios consider any benefit related to economic stimulus programs or other legislative or regulatory relief.
One hypothetical scenario represents an adverse scenario based on changes in economic variables experienced during the last credit crisis. Compared with the economic forecast used to develop our current ACL for loans, this adverse scenario reflects a more substantial and sustained increase in unemployment, a deeper and more sustained decline in GDP along with significant declines in consumer and commercial real estate prices. This adverse scenario resulted in an increase in the ACL for loans of $6.8 billion.
A second more severe scenario is similar to our annual Company-run stress test. Compared with the adverse scenario, the more severe scenario reflects a sustained but sharper increase in unemployment and a more significant and sustained decline in GDP. Declines in real estate prices are consistent with the adverse scenario, with additional stress to consumer and commercial real estate prices based on our regional and industry concentrations, as well as an idiosyncratic stress as a result of declines in oil and gas prices. The more severe scenario resulted in an increase in the ACL for loans of $11.3 billion.
The changes in economic variables in these scenarios were not contemplated in the economic forecast used to develop our current ACL for loans. In addition, these hypothetical increases in our ACL for loans represent changes to our quantitative estimate and do not incorporate the impact of management judgment for qualitative factors applied in the current ACL for loans, which may have an offsetting impact to the scenario results. Finally, if these hypothetical scenarios were to materialize, the increase in our ACL for loans may be recognized over time if actual loss expectations exceed our historical loss experience.
These sensitivity analyses are hypothetical scenarios and the results do not represent management’s view of expected credit losses at the balance sheet date. The sensitivity analyses exclude the ACL for debt securities given its size relative to the overall ACL. Management believes that the current estimate for the ACL for loans was appropriate at the balance sheet date. Because significant judgment is used, it is possible that others performing similar analyses could reach different conclusions.



Current Accounting Developments
Table 41 provides the significant accounting updates applicable to us that have been issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) but are not yet effective.

Table 41:Current Accounting Developments – Issued Standards
DescriptionEffective date and financial statement impact
ASU 2018-12 – Financial Services – Insurance (Topic 944):
Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts and subsequent related updates
The Update requires all features in long-duration insurance contracts that meet the definition of a market risk benefit to be measured at fair value through earnings with changes in fair value attributable to our own credit risk recognized in other comprehensive income. Currently, two measurement models exist for these features, fair value and insurance accrual. The Update requires the use of a standardized discount rate and routine updates for insurance assumptions used in valuing the liability for future policy benefits for traditional long-duration contracts. The Update also simplifies the amortization of deferred acquisition costs.The guidance becomes effective on January 1, 2022. Certain of our variable annuity reinsurance products meet the definition of market risk benefits and will require the associated insurance related reserves for these products to be measured at fair value as of the earliest period presented, with the cumulative effect on fair value for changes attributable to our own credit risk recognized in the beginning balance of accumulated other comprehensive income. The cumulative effect of the difference between fair value and carrying value, excluding the effect of our own credit, will be recognized in the opening balance of retained earnings. As of March 31, 2020, we held $1.1 billion in insurance-related reserves of which $560 million was in scope of the Update. A total of $553 million was associated with products that meet the definition of market risk benefits, and of this amount, $65 million was measured at fair value under current accounting standards. The market risk benefits are largely indexed to U.S. equity and fixed income markets. Upon adoption, we may incur periodic earnings volatility from changes in the fair value of market risk benefits generally due to the long duration of these contracts. We plan to economically hedge this volatility, where feasible. The ultimate impact of these changes will depend on the composition of our market risk benefits portfolio at the date of adoption. Changes in the accounting for the liability of future policy benefits for traditional long-duration contracts and deferred acquisition costs will be applied to all outstanding long-duration contracts on the basis of their existing carrying amounts at the beginning of the earliest period presented, and are not expected to be material.
ASU 2020-04 – Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting
The Update provides temporary, optional relief to ease the potential burden of accounting for reference rate reform activities that affect contractual modifications of floating-rate financial instruments indexed to IBORs and hedge accounting relationships. Contractual modifications and changes to existing hedge accounting relationships must meet specific requirements to qualify for the relief. Upon election the guidance is applied consistently to all applicable instruments, where a qualifying contractual modification is accounted for as the continuation of an existing contract rather than a new contract. The optional relief facilitates the preservation of existing fair value and cash flow hedge relationships while amending certain contractual terms of hedge accounting relationships, and changes the way the amounts excluded from the evaluation of hedge effectiveness are reported in earnings. Hedging relationships that qualify for the relief will not require discontinuation of the existing hedge accounting relationships. The election to apply the optional relief for existing fair value and cash flow hedge accounting relationships may be made on a hedge-by-hedge basis and across multiple reporting periods.



We adopted the guidance on April 1, 2020. We applied the guidance consistently to contractual amendments made to all applicable floating rate instruments indexed to IBORs. We elected to apply the guidance on an individual hedge-by-hedge basis for changes to hedge accounting relationships. The financial statement impact of the Update will change each period as contracts, existing and new, are impacted by reference rate reform activities and as our exposure changes to LIBOR and other IBORs.

The following Updates are applicable to us but are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements:
ASU 2020-01 – Investments – Equity Securities (Topic 321),
Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic
323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Clarifying the
Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815 (a
consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)
ASU 2019-12 – Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

Forward-Looking Statements (continued)

Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements. In addition, we may make forward-looking statements in our other documents filed or furnished with the SEC, and our management may make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. 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. In particular, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make about: (i) the future operating or financial performance of the Company, including our outlook for future growth; (ii) our noninterest expense and efficiency ratio; (iii) future credit quality and performance, including our expectations regarding future loan losses and our allowance for credit losses; (iv) the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses; (v) our expectations regarding net interest income and net interest margin; (vi) loan growth or the reduction or mitigation of risk in our loan portfolios; (vii) future capital or liquidity levels, ratios or targets; (viii) the performance of our mortgage business and any related exposures; (ix) the expected outcome and impact of legal, regulatory and legislative developments, as well as our expectations regarding compliance therewith; (x) future common stock dividends, common share repurchases and other uses of capital; (xi) our targeted range for return on assets, return on equity, and return on tangible common equity; (xii) expectations regarding our effective income tax rate; (xiii) the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings; and (xiv) the Company’s 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 you, 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:
current and future economic and market conditions, including the effects of declines in housing prices, high unemployment rates, U.S. fiscal debt, budget and tax matters, geopolitical matters, and any slowdown in global economic growth;
the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions;
our capital and liquidity requirements (including under regulatory capital standards, such as the Basel III capital standards) and our ability to generate capital internally or raise capital on favorable terms;
financial services reform and other current, pending or future legislation or regulation that could have a negative effect on our revenue and businesses, including the Dodd-Frank Act and other legislation and regulation relating to bank products and services;
developments in our mortgage banking business, including the extent of the success of our mortgage loan modification efforts, the amount of mortgage loan repurchase demands that we receive, any negative effects relating to our mortgage servicing, loan modification or foreclosure practices, and the effects of regulatory or judicial requirements or guidance impacting our mortgage banking business and any changes in industry standards;
our ability to realize any efficiency ratio or expense target as part of our expense management initiatives, including as a result of business and economic cyclicality, seasonality, changes in our business composition and operating environment, growth in our businesses and/or acquisitions, and unexpected expenses relating to, among other things, litigation and regulatory matters;
the effect of the current interest rate environment or changes in interest rates or in the level or composition of our assets or liabilities on our net interest income, net interest margin and our mortgage originations, mortgage servicing rights and mortgage loans held for sale;
significant turbulence or a disruption in the capital or financial markets, which could result in, among other things, reduced investor demand for mortgage loans, a reduction in the availability of funding or increased funding costs, and declines in asset values and/or recognition of impairments of securities held in our debt securities and equity securities portfolios;
the effect of a fall in stock market prices on our investment banking business and our fee income from our brokerage, asset and wealth management businesses;
negative effects from the retail banking sales practices matter and from other instances where customers may have experienced financial harm, including on our legal, operational and compliance costs, our ability to engage in certain business activities or offer certain products or services, our ability to keep and attract customers, our ability to attract and retain qualified team members, and our reputation;
resolution of regulatory matters, litigation, or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, additional costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on our business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences;
a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of our third-party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of cyber attacks;
the effect of changes in the level of checking or savings account deposits on our funding costs and net interest margin;
fiscal and monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board;
changes to U.S. tax guidance and regulations, as well as the effect of discrete items on our effective income tax rate;
our ability to develop and execute effective business plans and strategies; and
the other risk factors and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as supplemented by the “Risk Factors” section in this Report.
In addition to the above factors, we also caution that the amount and timing of any future common stock dividends or repurchases will depend on the earnings, cash requirements and financial condition of the Company, market conditions, capital

requirements (including under Basel capital standards), common stock issuance requirements, applicable law and regulations (including federal securities laws and federal banking regulations), and other factors deemed relevant by the Company’s Board of Directors, and may be subject to regulatory approval or conditions.
For more information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, refer to our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as supplemented by the “Risk Factors” section in this Report, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at www.sec.gov. 
Any forward-looking statement made by us 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.

Forward-looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures. From time to time management may discuss forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as forward-looking estimates or targets for return on average tangible common equity. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures because we are unable to provide, without unreasonable effort, a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of amounts that would be necessary for the reconciliation due to the complexity and inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying future amounts or when they may occur. Such unavailable information could be significant to future results.

Risk Factors
An investment in the Company 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 the Company, we refer you to the “Risk Factors” section in our 2019 Form 10-K.
The following risk factor supplements the “Risk Factors” section in our 2019 Form 10-K.

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our business and financial results, and the ultimate impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains, lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in temporary closures of many businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in many states and communities. As a result, the demand for our products and services may be significantly impacted, which could adversely affect our revenue. Furthermore, the pandemic could continue to result in the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolios and increases in our allowance for credit losses, particularly if businesses remain closed, the impact on the global economy worsens, or more customers draw on their lines of credit or seek additional loans to help finance their businesses. Similarly, because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, we may be required to recognize further impairments on the securities we hold as well as reductions in other comprehensive income. Our business operations may be further disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic, and we have already temporarily closed certain of our branches and offices.
Moreover, the pandemic has created additional operational and compliance risks, including the need to quickly implement and execute new programs and procedures for the products and services we offer our customers, provide enhanced safety measures for our employees and customers, comply with rapidly changing regulatory requirements, address any increased risk of fraudulent activity, and protect the integrity and functionality of our systems and networks as a larger number of our employees work remotely. The pandemic could also result in downgrades to our credit ratings or credit outlook. In response to the pandemic, we have suspended residential property foreclosure sales, evictions, and involuntary automobile repossessions, and are offering fee waivers, payment deferrals, and other expanded assistance for credit card, automobile, mortgage, small business and personal lending customers, and future governmental actions may require these and other types of customer-related responses. In addition, we have temporarily suspended share repurchases and could take other capital actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.


Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management evaluated the effectiveness, as of March 31, 2020, of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. The Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer participated in the evaluation. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2020.

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 first quarter 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions, except per share amounts)2020
 2019
Interest income   
Debt securities$3,472
 3,941
Mortgage loans held for sale197
 152
Loans held for sale12
 24
Loans10,065
 11,354
Equity securities206
 210
Other interest income775
 1,322
Total interest income14,727
 17,003
Interest expense   
Deposits1,742
 2,026
Short-term borrowings291
 596
Long-term debt1,240
 1,927
Other interest expense142
 143
Total interest expense3,415
 4,692
Net interest income11,312

12,311
Provision for credit losses:   
Debt securities (1)172
 
Loans3,833
 845
Net interest income after provision for credit losses7,307
 11,466
Noninterest income   
Service charges on deposit accounts1,209
 1,094
Trust and investment fees3,574
 3,373
Card fees892
 944
Other fees632
 770
Mortgage banking379
 708
Insurance95
 96
Net gains from trading activities64
 357
Net gains on debt securities237
 125
Net gains (losses) from equity securities(1,401) 814
Lease income352
 443
Other372
 574
Total noninterest income6,405
 9,298
Noninterest expense   
Salaries4,721
 4,425
Commission and incentive compensation2,463
 2,845
Employee benefits1,130
 1,938
Technology and equipment661
 661
Net occupancy715
 717
Core deposit and other intangibles23
 28
FDIC and other deposit assessments118
 159
Other3,217
 3,143
Total noninterest expense13,048
 13,916
Income before income tax expense664

6,848
Income tax expense159
 881
Net income before noncontrolling interests505

5,967
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests(148) 107
Wells Fargo net income$653

5,860
Less: Preferred stock dividends and other611
 353
Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock$42
 5,507
Per share information   
Earnings per common share$0.01
 1.21
Diluted earnings per common share0.01
 1.20
Average common shares outstanding4,104.8
 4,551.5
Diluted average common shares outstanding4,135.3
 4,584.0

(1)
Prior to our adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (CECL), on January 1, 2020, provision for credit losses from debt securities was not applicable and is therefore presented as $0 for the prior period. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries    
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
  Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions) 2020
 2019
Wells Fargo net income $653
 5,860
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:    
Debt securities:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (110) 2,831
Reclassification of net gains to net income (172) (81)
Derivative and hedging activities:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 124
 (35)
Reclassification of net losses to net income 58
 79
Defined benefit plans adjustments:    
Net actuarial and prior service gains (losses) arising during the period 3
 (4)
Amortization of net actuarial loss, settlements and other to net income 36
 35
Foreign currency translation adjustments:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (194) 42
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (255) 2,867
Income tax benefit (expense) related to other comprehensive income 1
 (694)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (254) 2,173
Less: Other comprehensive loss from noncontrolling interests (1) 
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (253) 2,173
Wells Fargo comprehensive income 400
 8,033
Comprehensive income (loss) from noncontrolling interests (149) 107
Total comprehensive income $251
 8,140


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries   
Consolidated Balance Sheet   
(in millions, except shares)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Assets(Unaudited)
  
Cash and due from banks$22,738
 21,757
Interest-earning deposits with banks128,071
 119,493
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash150,809
 141,250
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements86,465
 102,140
Debt securities:   
Trading, at fair value80,425
 79,733
Available-for-sale, at fair value (includes amortized cost of $248,187 and $260,060,
net of allowance for credit losses of $161 and $0) (1)
251,229
 263,459
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses of $11 and $0 (fair value $177,562 and $156,860) (1)169,909
 153,933
Mortgage loans held for sale (includes $16,665 and $16,606 carried at fair value) (2)21,795
 23,342
Loans held for sale (includes $1,673 and $972 carried at fair value) (2)1,883
 977
Loans (includes $160 and $171 carried at fair value) (2)1,009,843
 962,265
Allowance for loan losses (11,263) (9,551)
Net loans998,580
 952,714
Mortgage servicing rights:    
Measured at fair value8,126
 11,517
Amortized1,406
 1,430
Premises and equipment, net 9,108
 9,309
Goodwill26,381
 26,390
Derivative assets25,023
 14,203
Equity securities (includes $28,176 and $41,936 carried at fair value) (2)54,047
 68,241
Other assets96,163
 78,917
Total assets (3)$1,981,349
 1,927,555
Liabilities   
Noninterest-bearing deposits $379,678
 344,496
Interest-bearing deposits 996,854
 978,130
Total deposits 1,376,532
 1,322,626
Short-term borrowings92,289
 104,512
Derivative liabilities15,618
 9,079
Accrued expenses and other liabilities76,238
 75,163
Long-term debt 237,342
 228,191
Total liabilities (4)1,798,019
 1,739,571
Equity    
Wells Fargo stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock 21,347
 21,549
Common stock – $1-2/3 par value, authorized 9,000,000,000 shares; issued 5,481,811,474 shares 9,136
 9,136
Additional paid-in capital 59,849
 61,049
Retained earnings 165,308
 166,697
 Cumulative other comprehensive income (loss)(1,564) (1,311)
Treasury stock – 1,385,401,170 shares and 1,347,385,537 shares (70,215) (68,831)
Unearned ESOP shares (1,143) (1,143)
Total Wells Fargo stockholders’ equity 182,718
 187,146
Noncontrolling interests 612
 838
Total equity183,330
 187,984
Total liabilities and equity$1,981,349
 1,927,555
(1)
Prior to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the allowance for credit losses (ACL) related to available-for-sale (AFS) and held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities was not applicable and is therefore presented as $0 at December 31, 2019. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.
(2)Parenthetical amounts represent assets and liabilities that we are required to carry at fair value or have elected the fair value option.
(3)
Our consolidated assets at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, include the following assets of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs: Cash and due from banks, $19 million and $16 million; Interest-earning deposits with banks, $0 million and $284 million; Debt securities, $616 million and $540 million; Net loans, $13.1 billion and $13.2 billion; Derivative assets, $6 million and $1 million; Equity securities, $95 million and $118 million; Other assets, $258 million and $239 million; and Total assets, $14.1 billion and $14.4 billion, respectively.
(4)
Our consolidated liabilities at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, include the following VIE liabilities for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to Wells Fargo: Short-term borrowings, $300 million and $401 million; Derivative liabilities, $8 million and $3 million; Accrued expenses and other liabilities, $230 million and $235 million; Long-term debt, $235 million and $587 million; and Total liabilities, $773 million and $1.2 billion, respectively. 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries       
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)    
        
 Preferred stock  Common stock 
(in millions, except shares)Shares
 Amount
 Shares
 Amount
Balance December 31, 20197,492,169
 $21,549
 4,134,425,937
 $9,136
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (1)       
Balance January 1, 20207,492,169
 $21,549
 4,134,425,937
 $9,136
Net income       
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax       
Noncontrolling interests       
Common stock issued    37,351,887
  
Common stock repurchased    (75,367,520)  
Preferred stock redeemed(1,828,720) (2,215)    
Preferred stock issued to ESOP


 


    
Preferred stock released by ESOP       
Preferred stock converted to common shares
 
 
  
Preferred stock issued80,500
 2,013
    
Common stock dividends       
Preferred stock dividends       
Stock incentive compensation expense       
Net change in deferred compensation and related plans       
Net change(1,748,220) (202) (38,015,633) 
Balance March 31, 20205,743,949
 $21,347
 4,096,410,304
 $9,136
Balance December 31, 20189,377,216
 $23,214
 4,581,253,608
 $9,136
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (2)       
Balance January 1, 20199,377,216
 $23,214
 4,581,253,608
 $9,136
Net income       
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax       
Noncontrolling interests       
Common stock issued    28,057,901
  
Common stock repurchased    (97,363,710)  
Preferred stock redeemed
 
    
Preferred stock issued to ESOP


 


    
Preferred stock released by ESOP  
      
Preferred stock converted to common shares(5) 
 31
  
Preferred stock issued      
  
Common stock dividends       
Preferred stock dividends       
Stock incentive compensation expense       
Net change in deferred compensation and related plans       
Net change(5) 
 (69,305,778) 
Balance March 31, 20199,377,211
 $23,214
 4,511,947,830
 $9,136

(1)We adopted CECL effective January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to Financial Statements in this Report.
(2)
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 842) and subsequent related Updates, ASU 2017-08 – Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.



               
          Three months ended March 31, 
      Wells Fargo stockholders’ equity     
Additional
paid-in
capital

 
Retained
earnings

 
Cumulative
other
comprehensive
income

 
Treasury
stock

 
Unearned
ESOP
shares

 
Total
Wells Fargo
stockholders’
equity

 
Noncontrolling
interests

 
Total
equity

61,049
 166,697
 (1,311) (68,831) (1,143) 187,146
 838
 187,984
  991
 

     991
   991
61,049
 167,688
 (1,311) (68,831) (1,143) 188,137
 838
 188,975
  653
       653
 (148) 505
    (253)     (253) (1) (254)

 

 

 

 

 
 (77) (77)
(17) (308) 

 2,002
 

 1,677
   1,677

 

 

 (3,407) 

 (3,407)   (3,407)
17
 (272)       (2,470)   (2,470)

 

 

 

 
 
   

 

 

 

 
 
   

 

 

 
 

 
   
(45) 

 

 

 

 1,968
   1,968
18
 (2,114) 

 

 

 (2,096)   (2,096)


 (339) 

 

 

 (339)   (339)
181
 

 

 

 

 181
   181
(1,354) 

 

 21
 

 (1,333)   (1,333)
(1,200) (2,380) (253) (1,384) 
 (5,419) (226) (5,645)
59,849
 165,308
 (1,564) (70,215) (1,143) 182,718
 612
 183,330
60,685
 158,163
 (6,336) (47,194) (1,502) 196,166
 900
 197,066
  (492) 481
     (11)   (11)
60,685
 157,671
 (5,855) (47,194) (1,502) 196,155
 900
 197,055
   5,860
   
      5,860
 107
 5,967
      2,173
      2,173
 
 2,173

   
   
   
   
 (106) (106)

 (329)   
 1,468
   1,139
   1,139

     
 (4,820)   (4,820)   (4,820)
  
       
   

     
   
 
   

     
   
 
   

     
 
   
   

     
   
   
   
19
 (2,073)   
   
   (2,054)   (2,054)
  (353)   
   
   (353)   (353)
544
     
     544
   544
(839)   
   
 27
   (812)   (812)
(276) 3,105
 2,173
 (3,325) 
 1,677
 1
 1,678
60,409
 160,776
 (3,682) (50,519) (1,502) 197,832
 901
 198,733




Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries   
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)   
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income before noncontrolling interests$505
 5,967
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Provision for credit losses4,005
 845
Changes in fair value of MSRs, MLHFS and LHFS carried at fair value3,486
 1,144
Depreciation, amortization and accretion1,868
 1,449
Other net (gains) losses7,638
 (1,418)
Stock-based compensation582
 902
Originations and purchases of mortgage loans held for sale(37,216) (25,098)
Proceeds from sales of and paydowns on mortgage loans held for sale31,922
 17,148
Net change in:   
Debt and equity securities, held for trading20,413
 6,969
Loans held for sale(731) 728
Deferred income taxes(1,448) 312
Derivative assets and liabilities(4,293) (1,586)
Other assets(10,391) 1,130
Other accrued expenses and liabilities933
 (541)
Net cash provided by operating activities17,273
 7,951
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Net change in:   
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements15,675
 (18,414)
Available-for-sale debt securities:   
Proceeds from sales11,843
 1,680
Prepayments and maturities14,135
 6,001
Purchases(18,658) (4,937)
Held-to-maturity debt securities:   
Paydowns and maturities3,769
 2,123
Purchases(19,141) 
Equity securities, not held for trading:   
Proceeds from sales and capital returns1,115
 1,180
Purchases(3,338) (1,352)
Loans:   
Loans originated by banking subsidiaries, net of principal collected(53,400) 669
Proceeds from sales (including participations) of loans held for investment1,959
 3,410
Purchases (including participations) of loans(342) (331)
Principal collected on nonbank entities’ loans3,837
 899
Loans originated by nonbank entities(2,348) (1,318)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets and short sales500
 707
Other, net91
 657
Net cash used by investing activities(44,303) (9,026)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Net change in:   
Deposits53,903
 (22,161)
Short-term borrowings(12,223) 810
Long-term debt:   
Proceeds from issuance18,895
 17,338
Repayment(17,563) (11,898)
Preferred stock:   
Proceeds from issuance1,968
 
Redeemed(2,470) 
Cash dividends paid(280) (294)
Common stock:   
Proceeds from issuance209
 181
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes(306) (264)
Repurchased(3,407) (4,820)
Cash dividends paid(2,032) (1,997)
Net change in noncontrolling interests(29) (83)
Other, net(76) (56)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities36,589
 (23,244)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash9,559
 (24,319)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period141,250
 173,287
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$150,809
 148,968
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:   
Cash paid for interest$3,479
 4,401
Cash paid for income taxes207
 126

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) for noncash activities.
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

See the Glossary of Acronyms at the end of this Report for terms used throughout the Financial Statements and related Notes. 
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company. We provide banking, trust and investments, mortgage banking, investment banking, retail banking, brokerage, and consumer and commercial finance through banking locations, the internet and other distribution channels to consumers, businesses and institutions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and in foreign countries. When we refer to “Wells Fargo,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” or “us,” we mean Wells Fargo & Company and Subsidiaries (consolidated). Wells Fargo & Company (the Parent) is a financial holding company and a bank holding company. We also hold a majority interest in a real estate investment trust, which has publicly traded preferred stock outstanding.
Our accounting and reporting policies conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices in the financial services industry. 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, 2019 (2019 Form 10-K).
To prepare the financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management must make estimates based on assumptions about future economic and market conditions (for example, unemployment, market liquidity, real estate prices, etc.) that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, 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 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 in several areas, including:
allowance for credit losses (Note 6 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses);
valuations of residential mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) (Note 10 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) and Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities));
valuations of financial instruments (Note 15 (Derivatives) and Note 16 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities));
liabilities for contingent litigation losses (Note 14 (Legal Actions)); and
income taxes.

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 2019 Form 10-K.
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020
In first quarter 2020, we adopted the following new accounting guidance:
Accounting Standards Update (ASU or Update) 2019-04 – Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and
Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. This Update includes guidance on recoveries of financial assets, which is included in the discussion for ASU 2016-13 below.
ASU 2018-17 – Consolidation (Topic 810): Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities
ASU 2018-15 – Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)
ASU 2018-13 – Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820):Disclosure Framework Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.
ASU 2017-04 – Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
ASU 2016-13 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and related subsequent Updates

ASU 2018-17 updates the guidance used by decision-makers of VIEs. Indirect interests held through related parties in common control arrangements will be considered on a proportional basis for determining whether fees paid to decision-makers and service providers are variable interests. This is consistent with how indirect interests held through related parties under common control are considered for determining whether a reporting entity must consolidate a VIE. The Update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2018-15 clarifies the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract and enhances disclosures around implementation costs for internal-use software and cloud computing arrangements. The guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). It also requires the expense related to the capitalized implementation costs be presented in the same line item in the statement of income as the fees associated with the hosting element of the arrangement and capitalized implementation costs be presented in the balance sheet in the same line item that a prepayment for the fees of the associated hosting arrangement are presented. The Update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2018-13 clarifies, eliminates and adds certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements for assets and liabilities, which affects our disclosures in Note 16 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities). Although the ASU became effective on January 1, 2020, it permitted early adoption of individual requirements without causing others to be early adopted and, as such, we partially adopted the Update during third quarter 2018 and the remainder of the requirements in first quarter 2020. The Update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2017-04 simplifies the goodwill impairment test by eliminating the requirement to assign the fair value of a reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The Update requires that a goodwill impairment loss is recognized if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, including goodwill. The goodwill impairment loss is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The guidance did not change the qualitative assessment of goodwill. This guidance is applied on a prospective basis, and accordingly, the Update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-13 changes the accounting for the measurement of credit losses on loans and debt securities. For loans and held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities, the Update requires a current expected credit loss (CECL) measurement to estimate the allowance for credit losses (ACL) for the remaining contractual term, adjusted for prepayments, of the financial asset (including off-balance sheet credit exposures) using historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
Also, the Update eliminates the existing guidance for purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans, but requires an allowance for purchased financial assets with more than an insignificant deterioration of credit since origination. In addition, the Update modifies the other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) model for available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities to require an allowance for credit impairment instead of a direct write-down, which allows for reversal of credit impairments in future periods based on improvements in credit. Upon adoption, we recognized an overall decrease in our ACL of approximately $1.3 billion (pre-tax) as a cumulative effect adjustment from a change in accounting policies, which increased our retained earnings and regulatory capital amounts and ratios. Loans previously classified as PCI were automatically transitioned to purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) classification. We recognized an ACL for these new PCD loans and made a corresponding adjustment to the loan balance, with no impact to net income or transition adjustment to retained earnings. For more information on the impact of CECL by type of financial asset, see Table 1.1 below.

Table 1.1:ASU 2016-13 Adoption Impact to Allowance for Credit Losses (1)
   Dec 31, 2019
ASU 2016-13 Adoption Impact
 Jan 1, 2020
(in billions)Balance Outstanding
ACL Balance
Coverage
ACL Balance
Coverage
Total commercial (2)$515.7
6.2
1.2%$(2.9)3.4
0.7%
       
Real estate 1-4 family mortgage (3)323.4
0.9
0.3

0.9
0.3
Credit card (4)41.0
2.3
5.5
0.7
2.9
7.1
Automobile (4)47.9
0.5
1.0
0.3
0.7
1.5
Other revolving credit and installment (4)34.3
0.6
1.6
0.6
1.2
3.5
Total consumer446.5
4.2
0.9
1.5
5.7
1.3
Total loans962.3
10.5
1.1
(1.3)9.1
0.9
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities and other assets (5)420.0
0.1
NM

0.1
NM
Total$1,382.3
10.6
NM
$(1.3)9.3
NM
NM – Not meaningful
(1)Amounts presented in this table may not equal the sum of its components due to rounding.
(2)Decrease reflecting shorter contractual maturities given limitation to contractual terms.
(3)Impact reflects an increase due to longer contractual terms, offset by expectation of recoveries in collateral value on mortgage loans previously written down significantly below current recovery value.
(4)Increase due to longer contractual terms or indeterminate maturities.
(5)Excludes other financial assets in the scope of CECL that do not have an allowance for credit losses based on the nature of the asset.
The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not result in a change to accounting policies, except as noted herein. Our accounting policy for the ACL was updated and is now inclusive of loans, debt securities and other financing receivables. Other than the ACL and the elimination of PCI loans, there were no changes to accounting policies for loans as described in the 2019 Form 10-K. For debt securities, other than the policies with respect to the ACL, all of the current accounting policies, including those that changed as a result of CECL adoption, are included below under Debt Securities.

Debt Securities
Our investments in debt securities that are not held for trading purposes are classified as either debt securities available-for-sale (AFS) or held-to-maturity (HTM).
Investments in debt securities for which the Company does not have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as AFS. AFS debt securities are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in cumulative other comprehensive income (OCI), net of the allowance for credit
losses and applicable income taxes. Investments in debt securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as HTM. HTM debt securities are measured at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses.

INTEREST INCOME AND GAIN/LOSS RECOGNITIONUnamortized premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income over the contractual life of the security using the effective interest method, except for purchased callable debt securities carried at a premium. For purchased callable debt securities carried at a premium, the premium is amortized into interest income to the earliest call date using the effective interest method. As principal repayments are received on securities (e.g., mortgage-backed securities (MBS)), a proportionate amount of the related premium or discount is recognized in income so that the effective interest rate on the remaining portion of the security continues unchanged.
We recognize realized gains and losses on the sale of debt securities in net gains (losses) on debt securities within noninterest income using the specific identification method.
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

IMPAIRMENT AND CREDIT LOSSES Unrealized losses of AFS debt securities are driven by a number of factors, including changes in interest rates and credit spreads which impact most types of debt securities with additional considerations for certain types of debt securities:
Debt securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies, including federal agency MBS, are not impacted by credit movements given the explicit or implicit guarantees provided by the U.S. government.
Debt securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions are most impacted by changes in the relationship between municipal and term funding credit curves rather than by changes in the credit quality of the underlying securities.
Structured securities, such as MBS and collateralized loan obligations (CLO), are also impacted by changes in projected collateral losses of assets underlying the security.

For debt securities where fair value is less than amortized cost basis, we recognize impairment in earnings if we have the intent to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Impairment is recognized equal to the entire difference between the amortized cost basis and the fair value of the security and is classified as net gains (losses) from debt securities within noninterest income. Following the recognition of impairment, the security’s new amortized cost basis is the previous basis less impairment.
For debt securities where fair value is less than amortized cost basis where we did not recognize impairment in earnings, we set up an allowance for credit losses as of the balance sheet date. See “Allowance for Credit Losses” section in this Note.

TRANSFERS BETWEEN CATEGORIES OF DEBT SECURITIES AFS debt securities transferred to the HTM classification are recorded at fair value and the unrealized gains or losses resulting from the transfer of these securities continue to be reported in cumulative OCI. The cumulative OCI balance is amortized into earnings over the same period as the unamortized premiums and discounts using the effective interest method. Any allowance for credit losses previously recorded under the AFS model on securities transferred to HTM is reversed and an allowance for credit losses is subsequently recorded under the HTM debt security model.

NONACCRUAL AND PAST DUE, AND CHARGE-OFF POLICIES We generally place debt securities on nonaccrual status using factors similar to those described for loans. When we place a debt security on nonaccrual status, we reverse the accrued unpaid interest receivable against interest income and suspend the
amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. If the ultimate collectability of the principal is in doubt on a nonaccrual debt security, any cash collected is first applied to reduce the security’s amortized cost basis to zero, followed by recovery of amounts previously charged off, and subsequently to interest income. Generally, we return a debt security to accrual status when all delinquent interest and principal become current under the contractual terms of the security and collectability of remaining principal and interest is no longer doubtful.
Our debt securities are considered past due when contractually required principal or interest payments have not been made on the due dates.
Our charge-off policy for debt securities are similar to those described for loans. Subsequent to charge-off, the debt security will be designated as nonaccrual and follow the process described above for any cash received.

Allowance for Credit Losses
The ACL is management’s estimate of the current expected credit losses in the loan portfolio and unfunded credit commitments, at the balance sheet date, excluding loans and unfunded credit commitments carried at fair value or held for sale. Additionally, we maintain an ACL on AFS and HTM debt securities, other financing receivables measured at amortized cost, and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. While we attribute portions of the allowance to specific financial asset classes (loan and debt security portfolios), loan portfolio segments (commercial and consumer) or major security type, the entire ACL is available to absorb credit losses of the Company.
Our ACL process involves procedures to appropriately consider the unique risk characteristics of our financial asset classes, portfolio segments, and major security types. For each loan portfolio segment and each major HTM debt security type, losses are estimated collectively for groups of loans or securities with similar risk characteristics. For loans and securities that do not share similar risk characteristics with other financial assets, the losses are estimated individually, which primarily includes our impaired large commercial loans and non-accruing HTM debt securities. For AFS debt securities, losses are estimated at the tax-lot level.
Our ACL amounts are influenced by a variety of factors, including changes in loan and debt security volumes, portfolio credit quality, and general economic conditions. General economic conditions are forecasted using economic variables which will create volatility as those variables change over time. See Table 1.2 for key economic variables used for our loan portfolios.
Table 1.2:Key Economic Variables
Loan PortfolioKey economic variables
Total commercial
• Gross domestic product
• Commercial real estate asset prices, where applicable
• Unemployment rate
• Corporate investment-grade bond spreads
Real estate 1-4 family mortgage
• Home price index
• Unemployment rate
Other consumer (including credit card, automobile, and other revolving credit and installment)• Unemployment rate


Our approach for estimating expected life-time credit losses for loans and debt securities includes the following key components:
An initial loss forecast period of one year for all portfolio segments and classes of financing receivables and off-
balance-sheet credit exposures. This period reflects management’s expectation of losses based on forward-looking economic scenarios over that time.
A historical loss forecast period covering the remaining contractual term, adjusted for expected prepayments and

certain expected extensions, renewals, or modifications, by portfolio segment and class of financing receivables based on the changes in key historical economic variables during representative historical expansionary and recessionary periods.
A reversion period of up to 2 years connecting the initial loss forecast to the historical loss forecast based on economic conditions at the measurement date.
Utilization of discounted cash flow (DCF) methods to measure credit impairment for loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring, unless they are collateral dependent and measured at the fair value of the collateral. The DCF methods obtain estimated life-time credit losses using the initial and historical mean loss forecast periods described above.
For AFS debt securities and certain beneficial interests classified as HTM, we utilize the DCF methods to measure the ACL, which incorporate expected credit losses using the conceptual components described above. The ACL on AFS debt securities is subject to a limitation based on the fair value of the debt securities (fair value floor).

The ACL for financial assets held at amortized cost and AFS debt securities will be reversible with immediate recognition of recovery in earnings if credit improves. The ACL for financial assets held at amortized cost is a valuation account that is deducted from, or added to, the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected, which can include a negative allowance limited to the cumulative amounts previously charged off. For financial assets with an ACL estimated using DCF methods, changes in the ACL due to the passage of time are recorded in interest income. The ACL for AFS debt securities reflects the amount of unrealized loss related to expected credit losses, limited by the amount that fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, and cannot have an associated negative allowance.
For certain financial assets, such as residential real estate loans guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), an agency of the federal government, U. S. Treasury and Agency mortgage backed debt securities, as well as certain sovereign debt securities, the Company has not recognized an ACL as our expectation of nonpayment of the amortized cost basis, based on historical losses, adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts, is zero.
A financial asset is collateral-dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the sale or operation of the collateral. When a collateral-dependent financial asset is probable of foreclosure, we will measure the ACL based on the fair value of the collateral. If we intend to sell the underlying collateral, we will measure the ACL based on the collateral’s net realizable value (fair value of collateral, less estimated costs to sell). In most situations, based on our charge-off policies, we will immediately write-down the financial asset to the fair value of the collateral or net realizable value. For consumer loans, collateral-dependent financial assets may have collateral in the form of residential real estate, automobiles or other personal assets. For commercial loans, collateral-dependent financial assets may have collateral in the form of commercial real estate or other business assets.
In general, we do not record an ACL for accrued interest receivables, which are included in other assets. Uncollectible accrued interest is reversed through interest income in a timely manner in line with our non-accrual and past due policies for loans and debt securities. For consumer credit card and certain consumer lines of credit, we include an ACL for accrued interest
and fees since these loans are not placed on nonaccrual status and written off until the loan is 180 days past due.

COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO SEGMENT ACL METHODOLOGYGenerally, commercial loans, which include net investments in lease financing, are assessed for estimated losses by grading each loan using various risk factors as identified through periodic reviews. Our estimation approach for the commercial portfolio reflects the estimated probability of default in accordance with the borrower’s financial strength and the severity of loss in the event of default, considering the quality of any underlying collateral. Probability of default and severity at the time of default are statistically derived through historical observations of default and losses after default within each credit risk rating. These estimates are adjusted as appropriate based on additional analysis of long-term average loss experience compared with previously forecasted losses, external loss data or other risks identified from current economic conditions and credit quality trends. The estimated probability of default and severity at the time of default are applied to loan equivalent exposures to estimate losses for unfunded credit commitments.

CONSUMER LOAN PORTFOLIO SEGMENT ACL METHODOLOGYFor consumer loans, we determine the allowance at the individual loan level. When developing historical loss experience, we pool loans, generally by product types with similar risk characteristics, such as residential real estate mortgages and credit cards. As appropriate and to achieve greater accuracy, we may further stratify selected portfolios by sub-product, origination channel, vintage, loss type, geographic location and other predictive characteristics. We use pooled loan data such as historic delinquency and default and loss severity in the development of our consumer loan models, in addition to home price trends, unemployment trends, and other economic variables that may influence the frequency and severity of losses in the consumer portfolio.

AFS PORTFOLIO ACL METHODOLOGY We develop our ACL estimate for AFS debt securities by utilizing a security-level multi-scenario, probability-weighted discounted cash flow model based on a combination of past events, current conditions, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts. The projected cash flows are discounted at the security’s effective interest rate, except for certain variable rate securities which are discounted using projections of future changes in interest rates, prepayable securities which are adjusted for estimated prepayments, and securities part of a fair value hedge which use hedge-adjusted assumptions. The ACL on an AFS debt security is limited to the difference between its amortized cost basis and fair value (fair value floor) and reversals of the allowance are permitted up to the amount previously recorded.
HTM PORTFOLIO ACL METHODOLOGY For most HTM debt securities, the ACL is measured using an expected loss model, similar to the methodology used for loans. Unlike AFS debt securities, the ACL on an HTM debt security is not limited to the fair value floor.
Certain beneficial interests categorized as HTM debt securities utilize a similar discounted cash flow model as described for AFS debt securities, without the limitation of the fair value floor.

OTHER QUALITATIVE FACTORSThe ACL includes amounts for qualitative factors which may not be adequately reflected in our loss models. These amounts represent management’s judgment
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

of risks in the processes and assumptions used in establishing the ACL. Generally, these amounts are established at a granular level below our loan portfolio segments. We also consider economic environmental factors, modeling assumptions and performance, process risk, and other subjective factors, including industry trends and emerging risk assessments.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT EXPOSURES Our off-balance sheet credit exposures include unfunded loan commitments (generally in the form of revolving lines of credit), financial guarantees not accounted for as insurance contracts or derivatives, including standby letters of credit, and other similar instruments. For off-balance sheet credit exposures, we recognize an ACL associated with the unfunded amounts. We do not recognize an ACL for commitments that are unconditionally cancelable at our discretion. Additionally, we recognize an ACL for financial guarantees that create off-balance sheet credit exposure, such as loans sold with credit recourse and factoring guarantees. ACL for off-balance sheet credit exposures are reported as a liability in accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS Other financial assets are evaluated for expected credit losses. These other financial assets include accounts receivable for fees, receivables from government-sponsored entities, such as Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), and GNMA, and other accounts receivable from high-credit quality counterparties, such as central clearing counterparties. Many of these financial assets are generally not expected to have an ACL as there is a zero loss expectation (for example, government guarantee) or no historical credit losses. Some financial assets, such as loans to employees, maintain an ACL that is presented on a net basis with the related amortized cost amounts in other assets on our consolidated balance sheet. Given the nature of these financial assets, provision for credit losses is not recognized separately from the regular income or expense associated with these financial assets.
Securities purchased under resale agreements are generally over-collateralized by securities or cash and are generally short-term in nature. We have elected the practical expedient for these financial assets given collateral maintenance provisions. These provisions require that we monitor the collateral value and customers are required to replenish collateral, if needed. Accordingly, we generally do not maintain an ACL for these financial assets.

PURCHASED CREDIT DETERIORATED FINANCIAL ASSETSFinancial assets acquired that are of poor credit quality and with more than an insignificant evidence of credit deterioration since their origination or issuance are PCD assets. PCD assets are recorded at their purchase price plus an ACL estimated at the time of acquisition. Under this approach, there is no provision for credit losses recognized at acquisition; rather, there is a gross-up of the purchase price of the financial asset for the estimate of expected credit losses and a corresponding ACL recorded. Changes in estimates of expected credit losses after acquisition are recognized as provision for credit losses (or reversal of provision for credit losses) in subsequent periods. In general, interest income recognition for PCD financial assets is consistent with interest income recognition for the similar non-PCD financial asset.

Troubled Debt Restructuring Relief
On March 25, 2020, the U.S. Senate approved the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) providing optional, temporary relief from accounting for certain loan modifications as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). Under the CARES Act, TDR relief is available to banks for loan modifications related to the adverse effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (COVID-related modifications) granted to borrowers that are current as of December 31, 2019. TDR relief applies to COVID-related modifications made from March 1, 2020, until the earlier of December 31, 2020, or 60 days following the termination of the national emergency declared by the President of the United States. In first quarter 2020, we elected to apply the TDR relief provided by the CARES Act.
On April 7, 2020, federal banking regulators issued the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (Revised) (the Interagency Statement). The guidance in the Interagency Statement provides additional TDR relief as it clarifies that it is not necessary to consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition of a borrower in connection with a short-term (e.g., six months) COVID-related modification provided the borrower is current at the date the modification program is implemented.
For COVID-related modifications in the form of payment deferrals, delinquency status will not advance and loans that were accruing at the time the relief is provided will generally not be placed on nonaccrual status during the deferral period. COVID-related modifications that do not meet the provisions of the CARES Act or the Interagency Statement will be assessed for TDR classification.
Share Repurchases
During the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, we repurchased shares of our common stock under Rule 10b5-1 repurchase plans. On March 15, 2020, we, along with the other members of the Financial Services Forum, suspended our share repurchase activities for the remainder of the first quarter and for second quarter 2020. For more information about share repurchases, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 2019 Form 10-K.


Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Significant noncash activities are presented in Table 1.3.


Table 1.3:Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Trading debt securities retained from securitization of mortgage loans held for sale (MLHFS)$7,538
 8,875
Transfers from loans to MLHFS858
 1,292
Transfers from available-for-sale debt securities to held-to-maturity debt securities
 2,407
Operating lease ROU assets acquired with operating lease liabilities (1)197
 5,127
(1)
Includes amounts attributable to new leases and changes from modified leases. First quarter 2019 also includes $4.9 billion from adoption of ASU 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 842).

Subsequent Events
We have evaluated the effects of events that have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2020, and there have been no material
events that would require recognition in our first quarter 2020 consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Note 2: Business Combinations
There were 0 acquisitions during first quarter 2020. As of March 31, 2020, we had 0 pending acquisitions.



Note 3:Cash, Loan and Dividend Restrictions
Cash and cash equivalents may be restricted as to usage or withdrawal. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) regulations require that each of our subsidiary banks maintain reserve balances on deposit with the Federal Reserve Banks. Table 3.1 provides a summary of restrictions on cash equivalents in addition to the FRB reserve cash balance requirements.
Table 3.1:Nature of Restrictions on Cash Equivalents
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Average required reserve balance for FRB (1)$11,932
 11,374
Reserve balance for non-U.S. central banks1,133
 460
Segregated for benefit of brokerage customers under federal and other brokerage regulations970
 733
Related to consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle liabilities of VIEs19
 300
(1)
Represents average for first quarter 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

We have a state-chartered subsidiary bank that is subject to state regulations that limit dividends. Under these provisions and regulatory limitations, our national and state-chartered subsidiary banks could have declared additional dividends of $1.9 billion at March 31, 2020, without obtaining prior regulatory approval. We have elected to retain higher capital at our national and state-chartered subsidiary banks in order to meet internal capital policy minimums and regulatory requirements. Our nonbank subsidiaries are also limited by certain federal and state statutory provisions and regulations covering the amount of dividends that may be paid in any given year. In addition, under a Support Agreement dated June 28, 2017, as amended and restated on June 26, 2019, among Wells Fargo & Company, the parent holding company (the “Parent”), WFC Holdings, LLC, an intermediate holding company and subsidiary of the Parent (the “IHC”), Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and certain other direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Parent designated as material entities for resolution planning purposes or identified as related support entities in our resolution plan, the IHC may be restricted from making dividend payments to the Parent if certain liquidity and/or capital metrics fall below defined triggers or if the Parent’s board of directors authorizes it to file a case under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Based on retained earnings at March 31, 2020, our nonbank subsidiaries could have declared additional dividends of $24.8 billion at March 31, 2020, without obtaining prior regulatory approval. For additional information see Note 3 (Cash, Loan and Dividend Restrictions) in our 2019 Form 10-K.
The FRB’s Capital Plan Rule (codified at 12 CFR 225.8 of Regulation Y) establishes capital planning and prior notice and approval requirements for capital distributions including dividends by certain large bank holding companies. The FRB has also published guidance regarding its supervisory expectations for capital planning, including capital policies regarding the process relating to common stock dividend and repurchase decisions in the FRB’s SR Letter 15-18. The effect of this guidance is to require the approval of the FRB (or specifically under the Capital Plan Rule, a notice of non-objection) for the repurchase or redemption of common or perpetual preferred stock as well as to raise the per share quarterly dividend from its current level of $0.51 per share as declared by the Company’s Board of Directors on April 28, 2020, payable on June 1, 2020.



Note 4: Trading Activities
Table 4.1 presents a summary of our trading assets and liabilities measured at fair value through earnings.
Table 4.1: Trading Assets and Liabilities
 Mar 31,
 Dec 31,
(in millions)2020
 2019
Trading assets:   
Debt securities$80,425
 79,733
Equity securities13,573
 27,440
Loans held for sale1,673
 972
Gross trading derivative assets72,527
 34,825
Netting (1)(49,821) (21,463)
Total trading derivative assets22,706
 13,362
Total trading assets118,377
 121,507
Trading liabilities:   
Short sale17,603
 17,430
Gross trading derivative liabilities67,891
 33,861
Netting (1)(53,598) (26,074)
Total trading derivative liabilities14,293
 7,787
Total trading liabilities$31,896
 25,217
(1)Represents balance sheet netting for trading derivative asset and liability balances, and trading portfolio level counterparty valuation adjustments.
Table 4.2 provides a summary of the net interest income earned from trading securities, and net gains and losses due to the realized and unrealized gains and losses from trading activities.
Net interest income also includes dividend income on trading securities and dividend expense on trading securities we have sold, but not yet purchased.

Table 4.2:Net Interest Income and Net Gains (Losses) on Trading Activities
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Interest income:   
Debt securities$766
 793
Equity securities137
 115
Loans held for sale12
 23
Total interest income915
 931
Less: Interest expense141
 136
Net interest income774
 795
Net gains (losses) from trading activities (1):   
Debt securities2,355
 688
Equity securities(4,401) 2,067
Loans held for sale(12) 14
Derivatives (2)2,122
 (2,412)
Total net gains from trading activities64
 357
Total trading-related net interest and noninterest income$838
 1,152
(1)Represents realized gains (losses) from our trading activities and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair value of our trading positions.
(2)Excludes economic hedging of mortgage banking and asset/liability management activities, for which hedge results (realized and unrealized) are reported with the respective hedged activities.

Note 5:  Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
Table 5.1 provides the amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses, and fair value by major categories of available-for-sale debt securities, which are carried at fair value, and held-to-maturity debt securities, which are carried at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses. The net unrealized gains (losses) for available-for-sale debt securities are reported as a component of cumulative OCI, net of the allowance for credit losses and applicable income taxes. Information on debt securities held for trading is included in Note 4 (Trading Activities).
Outstanding balances exclude accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities which are included in other assets. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, we reversed accrued interest receivable on our available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities by reversing interest income of $6 million. See Note 9 (Other Assets) for additional information on accrued interest receivable.
Table 5.1:Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities Outstanding
(in millions) Amortized cost, net (1)
 
Gross
unrealized gains 

 
Gross
unrealized losses

 Fair value
March 31, 2020       
Available-for-sale debt securities:       
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$10,952
 88
 (4) 11,036
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions (2)38,686
 206
 (748) 38,144
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
  
Federal agencies154,390
 5,839
 (15) 160,214
Residential820
 
 (44) 776
Commercial3,897
 10
 (253) 3,654
Total mortgage-backed securities159,107
 5,849
 (312) 164,644
Corporate debt securities6,092
 38
 (275) 5,855
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations26,873
 63
 (1,768) 25,168
Other (3)6,477
 19
 (114) 6,382
Total available-for-sale debt securities248,187
 6,263
 (3,221) 251,229
Held-to-maturity debt securities:       
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies48,569
 2,146
 (24) 50,691
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions14,304
 344
 (37) 14,611
Federal agency and other mortgage-backed securities (4)107,013
 5,268
 (43) 112,238
Other debt securities23
 
 (1) 22
Total held-to-maturity debt securities169,909
 7,758
 (105) 177,562
Total (5)$418,096
 14,021
 (3,326) 428,791
December 31, 2019       
Available-for-sale debt securities:       
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$14,948
 13
 (1) 14,960
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions (2)39,381
 992
 (36) 40,337
Mortgage-backed securities:       
Federal agencies160,318
 2,299
 (164) 162,453
Residential814
 14
 (1) 827
Commercial3,899
 41
 (6) 3,934
Total mortgage-backed securities165,031
 2,354
 (171) 167,214
Corporate debt securities6,343
 252
 (32) 6,563
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations29,693
 125
 (123) 29,695
Other (3)4,664
 50
 (24) 4,690
Total available-for-sale debt securities260,060
 3,786
 (387) 263,459
Held-to-maturity debt securities:       
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies45,541
 617
 (19) 46,139
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions13,486
 286
 (13) 13,759
Federal agency and other mortgage-backed securities (4)94,869
 2,093
 (37) 96,925
Other debt securities37
 
 
 37
Total held-to-maturity debt securities153,933
 2,996
 (69) 156,860
Total (5)$413,993
 6,782
 (456) 420,319
(1)
Represents amortized cost of the securities, net of the allowance for credit losses of $161 million related to available-for-sale debt securities and $11 million related to held-to-maturity debt securities at March 31, 2020. Prior to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the allowance for credit losses related to available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities was not applicable and is therefore presented as $0 at December 31, 2019. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(2)
Includes investments in tax-exempt preferred debt securities issued by investment funds or trusts that predominantly invest in tax-exempt municipal securities. The amortized cost net of allowance for credit losses and fair value of these types of securities was $5.8 billion at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019.
(3)
Primarily includes asset-backed securities collateralized by student loans.
(4)
Predominantly consists of federal agency mortgage-backed securities at both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
(5)
We held available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities from Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) that each exceeded 10% of stockholders’ equity, with an amortized cost of $102.4 billion and $88.4 billion and a fair value of $107.0 billion and $92.2 billion at March 31, 2020 and an amortized cost of $98.5 billion and $84.1 billion and a fair value of $100.3 billion and $85.5 billion at December 31, 2019, respectively.


Table 5.2 details the breakout of purchases of and transfers to held-to-maturity debt securities by major category of security.

Table 5.2:Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities Purchases and Transfers
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Purchases of held-to-maturity debt securities:   
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$3,016
 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions866
 
Federal agency and other mortgage-backed securities15,925
 16
Total purchases of held-to-maturity debt securities19,807
 16
Transfers from available-for-sale debt securities to held-to-maturity debt securities:   
Federal agency and other mortgage-backed securities
 2,407
Total transfers from available-for-sale debt securities to held-to-maturity debt securities$
 2,407

Table 5.3 shows the composition of interest income, provision for credit losses, and gross realized gains and losses
from sales and impairment write-downs included in earnings related to available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities (pre-tax).



Table 5.3:Income Statement Impacts for Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Interest income:   
Available-for-sale$1,726
 2,201
Held-to-maturity980
 947
Total interest income (1)2,706
 3,148
Provision for credit losses (2):   
Available-for-sale168
 
Held-to-maturity4
 
Total provision for credit losses172
 
Realized gains and losses (3):   
Gross realized gains256
 173
Gross realized losses(4) (3)
Impairment write-downs included in earnings:   
Credit-related (4)
 (16)
Intent-to-sell(15) (29)
Total impairment write-downs included in earnings(15) (45)
Net realized gains$237
 125
(1)Total interest income from debt securities excludes interest income from trading debt securities, which is disclosed in Note 4 (Trading Activities).
(2)
Prior to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the provision for credit losses from debt securities was not applicable and is therefore presented as $0 for the prior period. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(3)
Realized gains and losses relate to available-for-sale debt securities. There were 0 realized gains or losses from held-to-maturity debt securities in all periods presented.
(4)
For the quarter ended March 31, 2020, credit-related impairment recognized in earnings is classified as provision for credit losses due to our adoption of CECLon January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
Note 5: Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities (continued)

Credit Quality
We monitor credit quality of debt securities by evaluating various attributes and utilize such information in our evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses. The credit quality indicators that we most closely monitor include credit ratings and delinquency status and are based on information as of our financial statement date.

CREDIT RATINGS Credit ratings express opinions about the credit quality of a debt security. We determine the credit rating of a security according to the lowest credit rating made available by national recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO). Debt securities rated investment grade, that is those with ratings similar to BBB-/Baa3 or above, as defined by NRSRO, are generally considered by the rating agencies and market participants to be low credit risk. Conversely, debt securities rated
below investment grade, labeled as “speculative grade” by the rating agencies, are considered to be distinctively higher credit risk than investment grade debt securities.
For debt securities not rated by the NRSRO, we determine an internal credit grade of the debt securities (used for credit risk management purposes) equivalent to the credit ratings assigned by major credit agencies. The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities categorized as investment grade based on internal credit grades was $1.2 billion at March 31, 2020, and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2019. Held-to-maturity debt securities categorized as investment grade based on internal credit grades are not significant. If an internal credit grade was not assigned, we categorized the debt security as non-investment grade.
Table 5.4 shows the percentage of fair value of available-for-sale debt securities and amortized cost of held-to-maturity debt securities determined by those rated investment grade, inclusive of those based on internal credit grades.
Table 5.4:Investment Grade Debt Securities
 Available-for-Sale  Held-to-Maturity 
($ in millions)Fair value
 % investment grade
 Amortized cost
% investment grade
March 31, 2020     
Total portfolio$251,229
99% 169,920
99%
      
Breakdown by category:     
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies (1)$171,250
100% 154,734
100%
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions38,144
99
 14,313
100
Collateralized loan obligations24,582
100
 N/A
N/A
All other debt securities (2)17,253
82
 873
7
December 31, 2019     
Total portfolio$263,459
99% 153,933
99%
      
Breakdown by category:     
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies (1)$177,413
100% 139,619
100%
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions40,337
99
 13,486
100
Collateralized loan obligations29,055
100
 N/A
N/A
All other debt securities (2)16,654
82
 828
4
(1)Includes federal agency mortgage-backed securities.
(2)Includes non-agency mortgage-backed, corporate, and all other debt securities.
DELINQUENCY STATUS AND NONACCRUAL DEBT SECURITIES Debt security issuers that are delinquent in payment of amounts due under contractual debt agreements have a higher probability of recognition of credit losses. As such, as part of our monitoring of the credit quality of the debt security portfolio, we consider whether debt securities we own are past due in payment of principal or interest payments and whether any securities have been placed into nonaccrual status.
We had 0 debt securities that were past due and still accruing at March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019. The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities in nonaccrual status was $327 million and $110 million as of March 31, 2020 and
December 31, 2019, respectively. There were 0 held-to-maturity debt securities in nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019. Purchased debt securities with credit deterioration (PCD) are not considered to be in nonaccrual status, as payments from issuers of these securities remain current.
Table 5.5 presents detail of available-for-sale debt securities purchased with credit deterioration during the period. There were 0 held-to-maturity debt securities purchased with credit deterioration during the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The amounts presented are as of the date of the PCD assets were purchased.


Table 5.5: Debt Securities Purchased with Credit Deterioration
(in millions)Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Available-for-sale debt securities purchased with credit deterioration (PCD): 
Par value$164
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(11)
Discount (or premiums) attributable to other factors3
        Purchase price of available-for-sale debt securities purchased with credit deterioration$156


Unrealized Losses of Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
Table 5.6 shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities by length of time those individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position. Debt securities on which we have recorded credit impairment are categorized as being “less than 12 months” or
“12 months or more” in a continuous loss position based on the point in time that the fair value declined to below the (1) for the current period presented, amortized cost basis net of allowance for credit losses, or the (2) for the prior period presented, amortized cost basis.
Table 5.6:Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value – Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
 Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total  
(in millions)Gross unrealized losses 
 Fair value 
 Gross unrealized losses 
 Fair value 
 Gross unrealized losses 
 Fair value 
March 31, 2020           
Available-for-sale debt securities:           
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$(4) 615
 
 
 (4) 615
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions(678) 22,740
 (70) 1,490
 (748) 24,230
Mortgage-backed securities:        

 

Federal agencies(3) 594
 (12) 737
 (15) 1,331
Residential(44) 591
 
 
 (44) 591
Commercial(228) 3,275
 (25) 243
 (253) 3,518
Total mortgage-backed securities(275) 4,460
 (37) 980
 (312) 5,440
Corporate debt securities(263) 3,337
 (12) 129
 (275) 3,466
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations(1,226) 18,303
 (542) 6,442
 (1,768) 24,745
Other(91) 4,085
 (23) 618
 (114) 4,703
Total available-for-sale debt securities$(2,537) 53,540
 (684) 9,659
 (3,221) 63,199
December 31, 2019           
Available-for-sale debt securities:           
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$
 
 (1) 2,423
 (1) 2,423
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions(10) 2,776
 (26) 2,418
 (36) 5,194
Mortgage-backed securities:           
Federal agencies(50) 16,807
 (114) 10,641
 (164) 27,448
Residential(1) 149
 
 
 (1) 149
Commercial(3) 998
 (3) 244
 (6) 1,242
Total mortgage-backed securities(54) 17,954
 (117) 10,885
 (171) 28,839
Corporate debt securities(9) 303
 (23) 216
 (32) 519
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations(13) 5,070
 (110) 16,789
 (123) 21,859
Other(12) 1,587
 (12) 492
 (24) 2,079
Total available-for-sale debt securities$(98) 27,690
 (289) 33,223
 (387) 60,913

We have assessed each debt security with gross unrealized losses included in the previous table for credit impairment. As part of that assessment we evaluated and concluded that we do not intend to sell any of the debt securities, and that it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell, prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis. We evaluate, where necessary, whether credit impairment exists by comparing the present value of the expected cash flows to the debt securities’ amortized cost basis. In prior periods, credit impairment was recorded as a write-down to the amortized cost basis of the security. In the current period, credit impairment is recorded as an allowance for credit losses.
For descriptions of the factors we consider when analyzing debt securities for impairment as well as methodology and significant inputs used to measure credit losses, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
Note 5: Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities (continued)

Allowance for Credit Losses for Debt Securities
Table 5.74.5 presents the allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities.
Table 5.7:Allowance for Credit Losses for Debt Securities
 Quarter ended March 31, 2020 
(in millions)Available-for-Sale
Held-to-Maturity
Balance, beginning of period (1)$

Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (2)24
7
Balance, beginning of period, adjusted24
7
Provision for credit losses168
4
Securities purchased with credit deterioration11

Reduction due to intent to sell(11)
Charge-offs(32)
Interest income (3)1

Balance, end of period (4)$161
11
(1)
Prior to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the allowance for credit losses related to available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities was not applicable and is therefore presented as $0 at December 31, 2019. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(2)Represents the impact of adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(3)Certain debt securities with an allowance for credit losses calculated by discounting expected cash flows using the securities’ effective interest rate over its remaining life, recognize changes in the allowance for credit losses attributable to the passage of time as interest income.
(4)
Substantially all of allowance for credit losses for debt securities relates to corporate debt securities as of March 31, 2020.


Contractual Maturities
Table 5.8 shows the remaining contractual maturities, amortized cost net of allowance for credit losses, fair value and weighted-average effective yields of available-for-sale debt securities. The remaining contractual principal maturities for MBS do not consider prepayments. Remaining expected maturities will differ
from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations before the underlying mortgages mature. 


Table 5.8:Contractual Maturities – Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
By remaining contractual maturity ($ in millions)Total
 Within one year
 
After one year
through five years

 
After five years
through ten years

 After ten years
March 31, 2020         
Available-for-sale debt securities (1):          
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies         
Amortized cost, net$10,952
 8,023
 28
 45
 2,856
Fair value11,036
 8,029
 29
 49
 2,929
Weighted average yield2.10% 2.32
 1.97
 1.84
 1.49
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions         
Amortized cost, net38,686
 3,940
 4,196
 4,034
 26,516
Fair value38,144
 3,963
 4,244
 4,039
 25,898
Weighted average yield3.15
 4.58
 3.20
 2.78
 2.98
Mortgage-backed securities:         
Federal agencies         
Amortized cost, net154,390
 2
 123
 1,944
 152,321
Fair value160,214
 2
 128
 2,005
 158,079
Weighted average yield3.19
 1.93
 3.06
 2.44
 3.20
Residential         
Amortized cost, net820
 
 
 
 820
Fair value776
 
 
 
 776
Weighted average yield3.19
 
 
 
 3.19
Commercial         
Amortized cost, net3,897
 
 32
 194
 3,671
Fair value3,654
 
 31
 187
 3,436
Weighted average yield2.62
 
 2.49
 2.71
 2.62
Total mortgage-backed securities         
Amortized cost, net159,107
 2
 155
 2,138
 156,812
Fair value164,644
 2
 159
 2,192
 162,291
Weighted average yield3.18
 1.93
 2.94
 2.46
 3.19
Corporate debt securities         
Amortized cost, net6,092
 373
 2,048
 2,847
 824
Fair value5,855
 355
 1,973
 2,755
 772
Weighted average yield4.97
 4.12
 5.18
 5.03
 4.67
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations         
Amortized cost, net26,873
 
 
 12,014
 14,859
Fair value25,168
 
 
 11,362
 13,806
Weighted average yield3.21
 
 
 3.29
 3.15
Other         
Amortized cost, net6,477
 2,021
 704
 1,296
 2,456
Fair value6,382
 2,021
 685
 1,287
 2,389
Weighted average yield1.51
 (0.22) 2.95
 1.41
 2.57
Total available-for-sale debt securities         
Amortized cost, net$248,187
 14,359
 7,131
 22,374
 204,323
Fair value251,229
 14,370
 7,090
 21,684
 208,085
Weighted average yield3.13% 2.63
 3.75
 3.24
 3.14
(1)Weighted-average yields displayed by maturity bucket are weighted based on amortized cost without effect for any related hedging derivatives and are shown pre-tax.

Note 5: Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities (continued)

Table 5.9 shows the remaining contractual maturities, amortized cost net of allowance for credit losses, fair value, and
weighted-average effective yields of held-to-maturity debt securities.
Table 5.9: Contractual Maturities – Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
By remaining contractual maturity ($ in millions)Total
 Within one year
 
After one year
through five years

 
After five years
through ten years

 After ten years
March 31, 2020         
Held-to-maturity debt securities (1):          
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies         
Amortized cost, net$48,569
 8,336
 36,454
 
 3,779
Fair value50,691
 8,494
 38,170
 
 4,027
Weighted average yield2.14% 2.24
 2.18
 
 1.56
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions         
Amortized cost, net14,304
 11
 713
 1,724
 11,856
Fair value14,611
 11
 731
 1,794
 12,075
Weighted average yield2.71
 1.95
 2.22
 2.86
 2.72
Federal agency and other mortgage-backed securities         
Amortized cost, net107,013
 
 15
 104
 106,894
Fair value112,238
 
 13
 111
 112,114
Weighted average yield2.96
 
 2.99
 1.37
 2.96
Other debt securities         
Amortized cost, net23
 
 
 23
 
Fair value22
 
 
 22
 
Weighted average yield3.01
 
 
 3.01
 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities         
Amortized cost, net$169,909
 8,347
 37,182
 1,851
 122,529
Fair value177,562
 8,505
 38,914
 1,927
 128,216
Weighted average yield2.70% 2.24
 2.18
 2.78
 2.89
(1)Weighted-average yields displayed by maturity bucket are weighted based on amortized cost and are shown pre-tax.


Note 6: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses 
Table 6.1 presents total loans outstanding by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable. Outstanding balances include unearned income, net deferred loan fees or costs, and unamortized discounts and premiums. These amounts were less than 1% of our total loans outstanding at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019.
Outstanding balances exclude accrued interest receivable on loans which are included in other assets. During the quarter ended
March 31, 2020, we reversed accrued interest receivable by reversing interest income of $9 million for our commercial portfolio segment and $63 million for our consumer portfolio segment. See Note 9 (Other Assets) for additional information on accrued interest receivable.
Table 6.1:Loans Outstanding
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial$405,020
 354,125
Real estate mortgage122,767
 121,824
Real estate construction20,812
 19,939
Lease financing19,136
 19,831
Total commercial567,735
 515,719
Consumer:   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage292,920
 293,847
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage28,527
 29,509
Credit card38,582
 41,013
Automobile48,568
 47,873
Other revolving credit and installment33,511
 34,304
Total consumer442,108
 446,546
Total loans$1,009,843
 962,265
Our non-U.S. loans are reported by respective class of financing receivable in the table above. Substantially all of our non-U.S. loan portfolio is commercial loans. Table 6.2 presents total non-U.S. commercial loans outstanding by class of financing receivable.


Table 6.2:Non-U.S. Commercial Loans Outstanding
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Non-U.S. Commercial Loans   
Commercial and industrial$78,753
 70,494
Real estate mortgage6,309
 7,004
Real estate construction1,478
 1,434
Lease financing1,120
 1,220
Total non-U.S. commercial loans$87,660
 80,152


Note 6: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)


Loan Purchases, Sales, and Transfers
Table 6.3 summarizes the proceeds paid or received for purchases and sales of loans and transfers from loans held for investment to mortgages/loans held for sale. The table excludes loans for which we have elected the fair value option and government insured/guaranteed real estate 1-4 family first mortgage loans because
their loan activity normally does not impact the ACL. In first quarter 2020, we sold $709 million of 1-4 family first mortgage loans for a gain of $463 million, which is included in other noninterest income on our consolidated income statement. These whole loans were reclassified to MLHFS in 2019.
Table 6.3:Loan Purchases, Sales, and Transfers
 2020  2019 
(in millions)Commercial
 Consumer
 Total
 Commercial
 Consumer
 Total
Quarter ended March 31,           
Purchases$341
 1
 342
 329
 3
 332
Sales(813) (26) (839) (421) (179) (600)
Transfers (to) from MLHFS/LHFS77
 2
 79
 (3) 
 (3)


Commitments to Lend
A commitment to lend is a legally binding agreement to lend funds to a customer, usually at a stated interest rate, if funded, and for specific purposes and time periods. We generally require a fee to extend such commitments. Certain commitments are subject to loan agreements with covenants regarding the financial performance of the customer or borrowing base formulas on an ongoing basis that must be met before we are required to fund the commitment. We may reduce or cancel consumer commitments, including home equity lines and credit card lines, in accordance with the contracts and applicable law.
We may, as a representative for other lenders, advance funds or provide for the issuance of letters of credit under syndicated loan or letter of credit agreements. Any advances are generally repaid in less than a week and would normally require default of both the customer and another lender to expose us to loss. The unfunded amount of these temporary advance arrangements totaled approximately $72.7 billion at March 31, 2020.
We issue commercial letters of credit to assist customers in purchasing goods or services, typically for international trade. At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, we had $981.3 million and $862 million, respectively, of outstanding issued commercial letters of credit. We also originate multipurpose lending commitments under which borrowers have the option to draw on the facility for different purposes in one of several forms, including a standby letter of credit. See Note 13 (Guarantees, Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments) for additional information on standby letters of credit. 
When we make commitments, we are exposed to credit risk. The maximum credit risk for these commitments will generally be lower than the contractual amount because a significant portion of these commitments are not funded. We manage the potential risk in commitments to lend by limiting the total amount of commitments, both by individual customer and in total, by monitoring the size and maturity structure of these commitments and by applying the same credit standards for these commitments as for all of our credit activities.
For loans and commitments to lend, we generally require collateral or a guarantee. We may require various types of collateral, including commercial and consumer real estate, automobiles, other short-term liquid assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and long-lived assets, such as equipment and other business assets. Collateral requirements for each loan or commitment may vary based on the loan product and our assessment of a customer’s credit risk according to the specific credit underwriting, including credit terms and structure.
The contractual amount of our unfunded credit commitments, including unissued standby and commercial letters of credit, is summarized by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable in Table 6.4. The table excludes the issued standby and commercial letters of credit and temporary advance arrangements described above.
Table 6.4:Unfunded Credit Commitments
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial$314,135
 346,991
Real estate mortgage9,360
 8,206
Real estate construction17,236
 17,729
Total commercial340,731
 372,926
Consumer:   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage42,691
 34,391
Real estate 1-4 family
junior lien mortgage
36,301
 36,916
Credit card118,339
 114,933
Other revolving credit and installment25,187
 25,898
Total consumer222,518
 212,138
Total unfunded credit commitments$563,249
 585,064


Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans
Table 6.5 presents the allowance for credit losses(ACL) for loans, which consists of the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded credit commitments. On January 1, 2020, we adopted CECL. Additional information on our adoption of CECL is included in Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). In first quarter 2020, after the adoption of CECL, we added a net $2.9 billion to ourThe ACL for loans predominantly driven by thedecreased
expected impacts$1.7 billion from the COVID-19 pandemic. These expected impacts were most significantly affected by anticipated changes to economic variables, as well as higher expected losses from certain industries in our commercial portfolio segment that we expect to be directly and most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the increase included expected impacts on oil and gas loansDecember 31, 2020, due to lower oil prices and deteriorating credit trends.continued improvement in the economic environment.

Table 6.5:4.5: Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans
Quarter ended March 31,
($ in millions)20212020
Balance, beginning of period$19,713 10,456 
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (1)0 (1,337)
Allowance for purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) loans (2)0 
Balance, beginning of period, adjusted19,713 9,127 
Provision for credit losses(1,117)3,833 
Interest income on certain impaired loans (3)(41)(38)
Loan charge-offs:
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial(159)(377)
Real estate mortgage(52)(3)
Real estate construction0 
Lease financing(21)(13)
Total commercial(232)(393)
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien(17)(23)
Residential mortgage – junior lien(19)(30)
Credit card(335)(471)
Auto(129)(156)
Other consumer(147)(165)
Total consumer(647)(845)
Total loan charge-offs(879)(1,238)
Loan recoveries:
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial71 44 
Real estate mortgage6 
Real estate construction0 16 
Lease financing6 
Total commercial83 69 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien41 26 
Residential mortgage – junior lien38 35 
Credit card99 94 
Auto77 74 
Other consumer28 31 
Total consumer283 260 
Total loan recoveries366 329 
Net loan charge-offs(513)(909)
Other1 
Balance, end of period$18,043 12,022 
Components:
Allowance for loan losses$16,928 11,263 
Allowance for unfunded credit commitments1,115 759 
Allowance for credit losses$18,043 12,022 
Net loan charge-offs (annualized) as a percentage of average total loans0.24 %0.38 
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans1.96 1.12 
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percentage of total loans2.09 1.19 
(1)Represents the overall decrease in our ACL for loans as a result of our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.
(2)Represents the allowance estimated for purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans that automatically became PCD loans with the adoption of CECL. For additional information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 2020 Form 10-K.
(3)Loans with an allowance measured by discounting expected cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate over the remaining life of the loan recognize changes in allowance attributable to the passage of time as interest income.
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Balance, beginning of period10,456
 10,707
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (1)(1,337) 
Allowance for purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) loans (2)8
 
Balance, beginning of period, adjusted9,127
 10,707
Provision for credit losses3,833
 845
Interest income on certain loans (3)(38) (39)
Loan charge-offs:   
Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial(377) (176)
Real estate mortgage(3) (12)
Real estate construction
 (1)
Lease financing(13) (11)
Total commercial(393) (200)
Consumer:   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage(23) (43)
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage(30) (34)
Credit card(471) (437)
Automobile(156) (187)
Other revolving credit and installment(165) (162)
Total consumer(845) (863)
Total loan charge-offs(1,238) (1,063)
Loan recoveries:   
Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial44
 43
Real estate mortgage5
 6
Real estate construction16
 3
Lease financing4
 3
Total commercial69
 55
Consumer:   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage26
 55
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage35
 43
Credit card94
 85
Automobile74
 96
Other revolving credit and installment31
 34
Total consumer260
 313
Total loan recoveries329
 368
Net loan charge-offs(909) (695)
Other9
 3
Balance, end of period12,022
 10,821
Components:   
Allowance for loan losses11,263
 9,900
Allowance for unfunded credit commitments759
 921
Allowance for credit losses for loans12,022
 10,821
Net loan charge-offs (annualized) as a percentage of average total loans0.38
 0.30
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans1.12
 1.04
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percentage of total loans1.19
 1.14
(1)Represents the overall decrease in our allowance for credit losses for loans as a result of our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.Wells Fargo & Company75
(2)Represents the allowance estimated for PCI loans that automatically became PCD loans with the adoption of CECL. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(3)Loans with an allowance measured by discounting expected cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate over the remaining life of the loan recognize changes in allowance attributable to the passage of time as interest income.


Note 6:4: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)


Table 6.64.6 summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses for loansACL by our commercial and consumer portfolio segments.

Table 6.6:4.6: Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans Activity by Portfolio Segment
20212020
(in millions)CommercialConsumer TotalCommercial Consumer Total
Quarter ended March 31,
Balance, beginning of period$11,516 8,197 19,713 6,245 4,211 10,456 
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (1)0 0 0 (2,861)1,524 (1,337)
Allowance for purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) loans (2)0 0 0 
Balance, beginning of period, adjusted11,516 8,197 19,713 3,384 5,743 9,127 
Provision for credit losses(667)(450)(1,117)2,240 1,593 3,833 
Interest income on certain loans (3)(19)(22)(41)(14)(24)(38)
Loan charge-offs(232)(647)(879)(393)(845)(1,238)
Loan recoveries83 283 366 69 260 329 
Net loan charge-offs(149)(364)(513)(324)(585)(909)
Other1 0 1 (7)16 
Balance, end of period$10,682 7,361 18,043 5,279 6,743 12,022 
     2020
     2019
(in millions)Commercial
 Consumer
 Total
 Commercial
 Consumer
 Total
Quarter ended March 31,           
Balance, beginning of period$6,245
 4,211
 10,456
 6,417
 4,290
 10,707
Cumulative effect from change in accounting policies (1)(2,861) 1,524
 (1,337) 
 
 
Allowance for purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) loans (2)
 8
 8
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period, adjusted3,384
 5,743
 9,127
 6,417
 4,290
 10,707
Provision for credit losses2,240
 1,593
 3,833
 164
 681
 845
Interest income on certain loans (3)(14) (24) (38) (11) (28) (39)
            
Loan charge-offs(393) (845) (1,238) (200) (863) (1,063)
Loan recoveries69
 260
 329
 55
 313
 368
Net loan charge-offs(324) (585) (909) (145) (550) (695)
Other(7) 16
 9
 3
 
 3
Balance, end of period$5,279
 $6,743
 $12,022
 $6,428
 $4,393
 $10,821

(1)
(1)Represents the overall decrease in our allowance for credit lossesRepresents the overall decrease in our ACL for loans as a result of our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.
(2)Represents the allowance estimated for PCI loans that automatically became PCD loans with the adoption of CECL. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(3)Loans with an allowance measured by discounting expected cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate over the remaining life of the loan recognize changes in allowance attributable to the passage of time as interest income.
Table 6.7 disaggregates our allowance for credit losses for loans and recorded investment in loans by impairment methodology. This is no longer relevant after December 31, 2019,
given our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.
(2)Represents the allowance estimated for PCI loans that automatically became PCD loans with the adoption of CECL. For additional information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 2020 which has a single impairment methodology.Form 10-K.
(3)Loans with an allowance measured by discounting expected cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate over the remaining life of the loan recognize changes in allowance attributable to the passage of time as interest income.
Table 6.7:Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans by Impairment Methodology
 Allowance for credit losses for loans  Recorded investment in loans 
(in millions)Commercial
 Consumer
 Total
 Commercial
 Consumer
 Total
December 31, 2019 
Collectively evaluated (1)$5,778
 3,364
 9,142
 512,586
 436,081
 948,667
Individually evaluated (2)467
 847
 1,314
 3,133
 9,897
 13,030
PCI (3)
 
 
 
 568
 568
Total$6,245
 4,211
 10,456
 515,719
 446,546
 962,265
(1)76Represents non-impaired loans evaluated collectively for impairment.
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(2)Represents impaired loans evaluated individually for impairment.
(3)Represents the allowance for loan losses and related loan carrying value for PCI loans.


Credit Quality
We monitor credit quality by evaluating various attributes and utilize such information in our evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowanceACL for credit losses.loans. 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 December 31, 2019. Amounts disclosed in the credit quality tables that follow are not comparative between reported periods due to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).

COMMERCIAL CREDIT QUALITY INDICATORSWe 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, which is our primary credit quality indicator. Our ratings are aligned to federal banking regulators’regulatory definitions of pass and criticized categories with the criticized category includingsegmented among special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss categories.
Table 6.84.7 provides a breakdownthe outstanding balances of outstandingour commercial loansloan portfolio by risk category. In connection with our adoption of CECL, creditCredit quality information is provided with the year of origination for term loans. Revolving loans may convert to term loans as a result of a contractual provision in the original loan agreement or if modified in a TDR.troubled debt restructuring (TDR). At March 31, 2021, we had $445.6 billion and $31.9 billion of pass and criticized commercial loans, respectively.

Table 6.8:4.7: Commercial LoansLoan Categories by Risk Categories and Vintage(1)
Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loansTotal
(in millions)20212020201920182017Prior
March 31, 2021
Commercial and industrial
Pass$23,964 34,788 32,106 13,882 6,094 9,951 181,444 250 302,479 
Criticized463 1,355 1,433 1,639 868 952 9,814 52 16,576 
Total commercial and industrial24,427 36,143 33,539 15,521 6,962 10,903 191,258 302 319,055 
Real estate mortgage
Pass6,354 21,274 24,414 17,998 10,279 24,109 4,748 1 109,177 
Criticized489 1,799 2,679 1,844 1,377 3,432 401 0 12,021 
Total real estate mortgage6,843 23,073 27,093 19,842 11,656 27,541 5,149 1 121,198 
Real estate construction
Pass1,126 4,904 6,465 4,403 1,196 416 1,165 2 19,677 
Criticized107 420 535 373 295 126 0 0 1,856 
Total real estate construction1,233 5,324 7,000 4,776 1,491 542 1,165 2 21,533 
Lease financing
Pass934 3,794 3,493 1,962 1,276 2,810 0 0 14,269 
Criticized62 319 429 312 167 176 0 0 1,465 
Total lease financing996 4,113 3,922 2,274 1,443 2,986 0 0 15,734 
Total commercial loans$33,499 68,653 71,554 42,413 21,552 41,972 197,572 305 477,520 
Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loansTotal
20202019201820172016Prior
December 31, 2020
Commercial and industrial
Pass$56,915 34,040 15,936 7,274 4,048 4,738 177,107 997 301,055 
Criticized1,404 1,327 1,357 972 672 333 11,534 151 17,750 
Total commercial and industrial58,319 35,367 17,293 8,246 4,720 5,071 188,641 1,148 318,805 
Real estate mortgage
Pass22,444 26,114 18,679 11,113 11,582 14,663 5,152 109,753 
Criticized2,133 2,544 1,817 1,287 1,625 2,082 479 11,967 
Total real estate mortgage24,577 28,658 20,496 12,400 13,207 16,745 5,631 121,720 
Real estate construction
Pass5,242 6,574 4,771 1,736 477 235 1,212 20,250 
Criticized449 452 527 113 10 1,555 
Total real estate construction5,691 7,026 5,298 1,740 590 245 1,212 21,805 
Lease financing
Pass3,970 3,851 2,176 1,464 1,199 1,924 14,584 
Criticized308 433 372 197 108 85 1,503 
Total lease financing4,278 4,284 2,548 1,661 1,307 2,009 16,087 
Total commercial loans$92,865 75,335 45,635 24,047 19,824 24,070 195,484 1,157 478,417 
 Term loans by origination year Revolving loans
 Revolving loans converted to term loans
 Total
(in millions)2020
 2019
 2018
 2017
 2016
 Prior
 
March 31, 2020                 
Commercial and industrial                 
Pass$32,531
 53,904
 23,788
 11,603
 7,815
 5,061
 250,893
 209
 385,804
Criticized885
 1,053
 948
 721
 433
 458
 14,718
 
 19,216
Total commercial and industrial33,416
 54,957
 24,736
 12,324
 8,248
 5,519
 265,611
 209
 405,020
Real estate mortgage                 
Pass7,336
 31,320
 23,268
 14,577
 15,376
 21,087
 5,563
 128
 118,655
Criticized60
 452
 515
 741
 546
 1,525
 273
 
 4,112
Total real estate mortgage7,396
 31,772
 23,783
 15,318
 15,922
 22,612
 5,836
 128
 122,767
Real estate construction                 
Pass1,293
 7,226
 5,528
 3,024
 1,290
 472
 1,750
 7
 20,590
Criticized2
 98
 93
 6
 8
 14
 1
 
 222
Total real estate construction1,295
 7,324
 5,621
 3,030
 1,298
 486
 1,751
 7
 20,812
Lease financing                 
Pass1,439
 5,566
 3,769
 2,447
 1,844
 2,739
 
 
 17,804
Criticized83
 422
 365
 196
 139
 127
 
 
 1,332
Total lease financing1,522
 5,988
 4,134
 2,643
 1,983
 2,866
 
 
 19,136
Total commercial loans$43,629
 100,041
 58,274
 33,315
 27,451
 31,483
 273,198
 344
 567,735
         Commercial
and
industrial

 Real
estate
mortgage

 Real
estate
construction

 Lease
financing

 Total
December 31, 2019                 
By risk category:                 
Pass        $338,740
 118,054
 19,752
 18,655
 495,201
Criticized        15,385
 3,770
 187
 1,176
 20,518
Total commercial loans        $354,125
 121,824
 19,939
 19,831
 515,719

(1)Disclosure is not comparative due to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).Wells Fargo & Company77


Note 6:4: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)


Table 6.94.8 provides past due information for commercial loans, which we monitor as part of our credit risk management
practices; however, delinquency is not a primary credit quality indicator for commercial loans. Payment deferral activities
instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of delinquencies for customers who otherwise would have moved into past due status.

Table 6.9:4.8: Commercial Loan Categories by Delinquency Status
(in millions)Commercial
and
industrial
Real
estate
mortgage
Real
estate
construction
Lease
financing
Total
March 31, 2021
By delinquency status:
Current-29 days past due (DPD) and still accruing$316,407 118,987 21,293 15,120 471,807 
30-89 DPD and still accruing370 380 99 365 1,214 
90+ DPD and still accruing55 128 86 0 269 
Nonaccrual loans2,223 1,703 55 249 4,230 
Total commercial loans$319,055 121,198 21,533 15,734 477,520 
December 31, 2020
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD and still accruing$315,493 119,561 21,532 15,595 472,181 
30-89 DPD and still accruing575 347 224 233 1,379 
90+ DPD and still accruing39 38 78 
Nonaccrual loans2,698 1,774 48 259 4,779 
Total commercial loans$318,805 121,720 21,805 16,087 478,417 
(in millions)
Commercial
and
industrial

 
Real
estate
mortgage

 
Real
estate
construction

 
Lease
financing

 Total
March 31, 2020         
By delinquency status:         
Current-29 days past due (DPD) and still accruing$402,706
 121,621
 20,696
 18,793
 563,816
30-89 DPD and still accruing511
 174
 94
 212
 991
90+ DPD and still accruing24
 28
 1
 
 53
Nonaccrual loans1,779
 944
 21
 131
 2,875
Total commercial loans$405,020
 122,767
 20,812
 19,136
 567,735
December 31, 2019         
By delinquency status:         
Current-29 DPD and still accruing$352,110
 120,967
 19,845
 19,484
 512,406
30-89 DPD and still accruing423
 253
 53
 252
 981
90+ DPD and still accruing47
 31
 
 
 78
Nonaccrual loans1,545
 573
 41
 95
 2,254
Total commercial loans$354,125
 121,824
 19,939
 19,831
 515,719


CONSUMER CREDIT QUALITY INDICATORS We have various classes of consumer loans that present unique credit risks. Loan delinquency, FICO credit scores and LTV for 1-4 familyresidential mortgage loans are the primary credit quality indicators that we monitor and utilize in our evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit lossesACL for the consumer loan portfolio segment.
Many of our loss estimation techniques used for the allowanceACL for credit lossesloans rely on delinquency-based models; therefore, delinquency is an important indicator of credit quality andin the establishment of our allowanceACL for credit losses.loans.

Table 6.104.9 provides the outstanding balances of our consumer loan portfolio by delinquency status.
Payment deferral activities instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of delinquencies for customers who otherwise would have moved into past due status.
In connection with our adoption of CECL, creditCredit quality information is provided with the year of origination for term loans. Revolving loans may convert to term loans as a result of a contractual provision in the original loan agreement or if modified in a TDR. The revolving loans converted to term loans in the credit card loan category represent credit card loans with modified terms that require payment over a specific term.

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Table 6.10:4.9: Consumer Loan Categories by Delinquency Status and Vintage (1)
Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loans
(in millions)20212020201920182017PriorTotal
March 31, 2021
Residential mortgage – first lien
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD$12,509 49,978 36,683 12,122 20,679 86,286 6,352 1,654 226,263 
30-59 DPD12 28 59 25 37 675 19 35 890 
60-89 DPD0 16 3 3 10 220 13 22 287 
90-119 DPD0 31 2 2 7 85 9 21 157 
120-179 DPD0 129 13 7 5 148 68 87 457 
180+ DPD0 151 8 8 14 775 53 178 1,187 
Government insured/guaranteed
loans (1)
1 202 472 725 820 22,902 0 0 25,122 
Total residential mortgage – first lien12,522 50,535 37,240 12,892 21,572 111,091 6,514 1,997 254,363 
Residential mortgage – junior lien
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD9 22 38 38 33 1,028 13,980 5,036 20,184 
30-59 DPD0 0 0 0 0 16 35 55 106 
60-89 DPD0 0 0 1 0 8 32 41 82 
90-119 DPD0 0 0 0 0 5 25 42 72 
120-179 DPD0 0 0 0 0 9 180 316 505 
180+ DPD0 0 0 0 0 29 78 252 359 
Total residential mortgage – junior lien9 22 38 39 33 1,095 14,330 5,742 21,308 
Credit cards
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 33,315 243 33,558 
30-59 DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 157 9 166 
60-89 DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 121 8 129 
90-119 DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 121 8 129 
120-179 DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 262 2 264 
180+ DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Total credit cards0 0 0 0 0 0 33,976 270 34,246 
Auto
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD6,871 17,864 13,015 5,497 2,880 2,421 0 0 48,548 
30-59 DPD5 112 129 73 49 93 0 0 461 
60-89 DPD0 32 42 23 15 28 0 0 140 
90-119 DPD0 16 18 10 6 10 0 0 60 
120-179 DPD0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 
180+ DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Total auto6,876 18,024 13,205 5,603 2,950 2,552 0 0 49,210 
Other consumer
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD412 1,204 1,175 472 196 208 21,018 144 24,829 
30-59 DPD0 3 5 2 1 3 9 6 29 
60-89 DPD0 1 3 1 1 1 7 1 15 
90-119 DPD0 1 3 2 1 1 6 3 17 
120-179 DPD0 0 0 0 0 0 14 7 21 
180+ DPD0 0 0 0 0 2 3 9 14 
Total other consumer412 1,209 1,186 477 199 215 21,057 170 24,925 
Total consumer loans$19,819 69,790 51,669 19,011 24,754 114,953 75,877 8,179 384,052 
 Term loans by origination year Revolving loans
 Revolving loans converted to term loans
  
(in millions)2020
 2019
 2018
 2017
 2016
 Prior
   Total
March 31, 2020                 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage                 
By delinquency status:                 
Current-29 DPD$14,238
 59,044
 25,047
 36,185
 41,121
 93,490
 7,981
 2,020
 279,126
30-59 DPD14
 65
 30
 39
 64
 1,184
 38
 57
 1,491
60-89 DPD2
 3
 6
 5
 8
 370
 20
 27
 441
90-119 DPD
 
 3
 
 6
 190
 8
 17
 224
120-179 DPD
 
 1
 4
 7
 142
 11
 22
 187
180+ DPD
 
 4
 7
 5
 466
 5
 125
 612
Government insured/guaranteed loans (2)2
 32
 150
 271
 498
 9,726
 
 
 10,679
Loans held at fair value
 
 
 
 
 160
 
 
 160
Total real estate 1-4 family first mortgage14,256
 59,144
 25,241
 36,511
 41,709
 105,728
 8,063
 2,268
 292,920
Real estate 1-4 family junior mortgage                 
By delinquency status:                 
Current-29 DPD8
 44
 51
 48
 39
 1,491
 19,178
 7,058
 27,917
30-59 DPD
 
 
 
 
 34
 76
 119
 229
60-89 DPD
 
 
 1
 1
 15
 28
 58
 103
90-119 DPD
 
 
 
 
 8
 19
 32
 59
120-179 DPD
 
 
 
 
 6
 17
 44
 67
180+ DPD
 
 
 
 1
 16
 10
 125
 152
Total real estate 1-4 family junior mortgage8
 44
 51
 49
 41
 1,570
 19,328
 7,436
 28,527
Credit cards                 
By delinquency status:                 
Current-29 DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 37,320
 259
 37,579
30-59 DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 260
 18
 278
60-89 DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 184
 13
 197
90-119 DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 167
 14
 181
120-179 DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 335
 10
 345
180+ DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 2
 
 2
Total credit cards
 
 
 
 
 
 38,268
 314
 38,582
Automobile                 
By delinquency status:                 
Current-29 DPD6,334
 19,682
 9,085
 5,509
 4,857
 2,145
 
 
 47,612
30-59 DPD8
 158
 134
 111
 168
 104
 
 
 683
60-89 DPD
 49
 40
 32
 53
 34
 
 
 208
90-119 DPD
 18
 13
 9
 15
 10
 
 
 65
120-179 DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
180+ DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total automobile6,342
 19,907
 9,272
 5,661
 5,093
 2,293
 
 
 48,568
Other revolving credit and installment                 
By delinquency status:                 
Current-29 DPD948
 3,580
 2,207
 1,468
 1,298
 5,751
 17,766
 202
 33,220
30-59 DPD1
 9
 10
 12
 9
 66
 19
 7
 133
60-89 DPD
 5
 6
 5
 5
 32
 9
 4
 66
90-119 DPD
 4
 6
 6
 6
 31
 9
 3
 65
120-179 DPD
 
 
 
 
 
 15
 2
 17
180+ DPD
 
 
 
 
 1
 2
 7
 10
Total other revolving credit and installment949
 3,598
 2,229
 1,491
 1,318
 5,881
 17,820
 225
 33,511
Total consumer loans$21,555
 82,693
 36,793
 43,712
 48,161
 115,472
 83,479
 10,243
 442,108

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Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage

 
Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage

 
Credit
card

 Automobile
 
Other
revolving
credit and
installment

 Total
December 31, 2019                 
By delinquency status:                 
Current-29 DPD      $279,722
 28,870
 39,935
 46,650
 33,981
 429,158
30-59 DPD      1,136
 216
 311
 882
 140
 2,685
60-89 DPD      404
 115
 221
 263
 81
 1,084
90-119 DPD      197
 69
 202
 77
 74
 619
120-179 DPD      160
 71
 343
 1
 18
 593
180+ DPD      503
 155
 1
 
 10
 669
Government insured/guaranteed loans (2)      10,999
 
 
 
 
 10,999
Loans held at fair value      171
 
 
 
 
 171
Total consumer loans (excluding PCI)      293,292
 29,496
 41,013
 47,873
 34,304
 445,978
Total consumer PCI loans (carrying value) (3)      555
 13
 
 
 
 568
Total consumer loans      $293,847
 29,509
 41,013
 47,873
 34,304
 446,546

Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loans
(in millions)20202019201820172016PriorTotal
December 31, 2020
Residential mortgage – first lien
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD$53,298 43,297 14,761 24,619 30,533 67,960 6,762 1,719 242,949 
30-59 DPD111 76 36 67 79 750 52 66 1,237 
60-89 DPD88 10 12 13 305 56 68 558 
90-119 DPD232 11 197 26 33 519 
120-179 DPD151 17 29 213 
180+ DPD11 15 758 21 145 958 
Government insured/guaranteed
loans (1)
215 639 904 1,076 2,367 25,039 30,240 
Total residential mortgage – first lien53,950 44,038 15,717 25,796 33,019 95,160 6,934 2,060 276,674 
Residential mortgage – junior lien
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD22 39 39 37 31 1,115 15,366 5,434 22,083 
30-59 DPD22 113 160 297 
60-89 DPD11 154 271 437 
90-119 DPD45 84 137 
120-179 DPD36 77 122 
180+ DPD25 29 155 210 
Total residential mortgage – junior lien22 39 41 39 32 1,189 15,743 6,181 23,286 
Credit cards
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD35,612 255 35,867 
30-59 DPD243 12 255 
60-89 DPD167 10 177 
90-119 DPD144 10 154 
120-179 DPD208 211 
180+ DPD
Total credit cards36,374 290 36,664 
Auto
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD19,625 14,561 6,307 3,459 2,603 697 47,252 
30-59 DPD120 183 114 80 107 46 650 
60-89 DPD32 60 36 25 35 16 204 
90-119 DPD13 26 14 12 80 
120-179 DPD
180+ DPD— 
Total auto19,790 14,831 6,471 3,573 2,757 765 48,187 
Other consumer
By delinquency status:
Current-29 DPD1,406 1,383 577 261 59 193 20,246 162 24,287 
30-59 DPD19 10 49 
60-89 DPD10 28 
90-119 DPD20 
120-179 DPD10 14 
180+ DPD11 
Total other consumer1,410 1,399 587 265 61 200 20,296 191 24,409 
Total consumer loans$75,172 60,307 22,816 29,673 35,869 97,314 79,347 8,722 409,220 
(1)
Disclosure is not comparative due to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(2)
Represents loans whose repayments are predominantlyRepresents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Loans insured/guaranteed by the FHA/VA and 90+ DPD totaled $6.1 billion at March 31, 2020, compared with $6.4 billion at December 31, 2019. Loans insured/guaranteed by the FHA/VA and 90+ DPD totaled $8.1 billion and $11.1 billion at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(3)
26% of the adjusted unpaid principal balance for consumer PCI loans was 30+ DPD at December 31, 2019.
Of the $2.0$3.2 billion of consumer loans not government insured/guaranteed that are 90 days or more past due at March 31, 2020, $8282021, $598 million was accruing, compared with $1.9
$2.7 billion past due and $855$612 million accruing at DecemberatDecember 31, 2019.2020.

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Table 6.114.10 provides a breakdownthe outstanding balances of our consumer loan portfolio by FICO.FICO score. Substantially all of the scored consumer portfolio has an updated FICO score of 680 and above, reflecting a strong current borrower credit profile. FICO isscores are not available for certain loan types or may not be required if we deem it unnecessary due to strong collateral and
other borrower attributes. Loans not requiring a FICO score totaled $8.9$14.7 billion and $9.1$13.2 billion at March 31, 20202021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. Substantially all loans not requiring a FICO score are securities-based loans originated through retail brokerage.

Table 6.11:4.10: Consumer Loan Categories by FICO and Vintage(1)
Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loans
(in millions)20212020201920182017PriorTotal
March 31, 2021
By FICO:
Residential mortgage – first lien
800+$5,312 31,048 24,815 8,195 14,736 54,856 3,216 475 142,653 
760-7995,485 13,403 7,869 2,299 3,532 13,522 1,247 260 47,617 
720-7591,343 4,165 2,711 951 1,500 7,969 793 255 19,687 
680-719291 1,206 923 376 609 4,653 505 216 8,779 
640-67964 313 243 152 175 2,396 231 153 3,727 
600-6395 46 55 55 45 1,330 119 99 1,754 
< 6000 8 28 47 39 1,576 155 155 2,008 
No FICO available21 144 124 92 116 1,887 248 384 3,016 
Government insured/guaranteed loans (1)1 202 472 725 820 22,902 0 0 25,122 
Total residential mortgage – first lien12,522 50,535 37,240 12,892 21,572 111,091 6,514 1,997 254,363 
Residential mortgage – junior lien
800+0 0 0 0 0 263 7,329 1,724 9,316 
760-7990 0 0 0 0 159 2,675 967 3,801 
720-7590 0 0 0 0 186 1,869 949 3,004 
680-7190 0 0 0 0 164 1,129 782 2,075 
640-6790 0 0 0 0 92 461 445 998 
600-6390 0 0 0 0 62 213 267 542 
< 6000 0 0 0 0 63 232 318 613 
No FICO available9 22 38 39 33 106 422 290 959 
Total residential mortgage – junior lien9 22 38 39 33 1,095 14,330 5,742 21,308 
Credit card
800+0 0 0 0 0 0 3,818 1 3,819 
760-7990 0 0 0 0 0 5,202 8 5,210 
720-7590 0 0 0 0 0 7,473 30 7,503 
680-7190 0 0 0 0 0 8,307 59 8,366 
640-6790 0 0 0 0 0 5,102 60 5,162 
600-6390 0 0 0 0 0 1,955 42 1,997 
< 6000 0 0 0 0 0 2,115 69 2,184 
No FICO available0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 
Total credit card0 0 0 0 0 0 33,976 270 34,246 
Auto
800+1,488 2,488 2,392 1,074 614 393 0 0 8,449 
760-7991,162 2,850 2,365 965 472 304 0 0 8,118 
720-7591,093 2,890 2,223 948 473 353 0 0 7,980 
680-7191,150 3,251 2,261 919 449 371 0 0 8,401 
640-6791,084 2,997 1,694 653 328 314 0 0 7,070 
600-639646 1,907 1,007 408 225 266 0 0 4,459 
< 600253 1,620 1,219 627 377 522 0 0 4,618 
No FICO available0 21 44 9 12 29 0 0 115 
Total auto6,876 18,024 13,205 5,603 2,950 2,552 0 0 49,210 
Other consumer
800+126 304 247 76 24 72 2,072 21 2,942 
760-799121 285 228 74 22 36 1,029 14 1,809 
720-75985 207 210 83 26 32 812 24 1,479 
680-71945 135 177 80 27 24 702 24 1,214 
640-67913 58 90 43 15 15 359 24 617 
600-6392 17 30 16 7 8 133 12 225 
< 6002 14 35 23 9 10 150 17 260 
No FICO available18 189 169 82 69 18 1,146 34 1,725 
FICO not required0 0 0 0 0 0 14,654 0 14,654 
Total other consumer412 1,209 1,186 477 199 215 21,057 170 24,925 
Total consumer loans$19,819 69,790 51,669 19,011 24,754 114,953 75,877 8,179 384,052 
 Term loans by origination year Revolving loans
 Revolving loans converted to term loans
  
(in millions)2020
 2019
 2018
 2017
 2016
 Prior
   Total
March 31, 2020                 
By FICO:                 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage                 
< 600$2
 27
 43
 60
 92
 2,643
 209
 229
 3,305
600-63910
 105
 67
 68
 128
 1,663
 148
 115
 2,304
640-67980
 481
 297
 311
 368
 3,075
 298
 171
 5,081
680-719458
 1,870
 905
 1,181
 1,301
 5,847
 665
 264
 12,491
720-7591,896
 6,104
 2,198
 2,901
 3,147
 9,491
 1,024
 291
 27,052
760-7996,242
 16,885
 5,542
 7,135
 7,458
 15,595
 1,609
 298
 60,764
800+5,522
 33,344
 15,917
 24,461
 28,544
 55,278
 3,824
 512
 167,402
No FICO available45
 296
 122
 123
 173
 2,249
 286
 388
 3,682
Government insured/guaranteed loans (2)1
 32
 150
 271
 498
 9,887
 
 
 10,839
Total real estate 1-4 family first mortgage14,256
 59,144
 25,241
 36,511
 41,709
 105,728
 8,063
 2,268
 292,920
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage                 
< 600
 
 
 
 
 133
 370
 611
 1,114
600-639
 
 
 
 
 82
 310
 361
 753
640-679
 
 
 
 
 134
 686
 610
 1,430
680-719
 
 
 
 
 250
 1,697
 1,102
 3,049
720-759
 
 
 
 
 274
 2,751
 1,243
 4,268
760-799
 
 
 
 
 228
 3,785
 1,198
 5,211
800+
 
 
 
 
 359
 9,220
 2,009
 11,588
No FICO available8
 44
 51
 49
 41
 110
 509
 302
 1,114
Total real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage8
 44
 51
 49
 41
 1,570
 19,328
 7,436
 28,527
Credit Card                 
< 600
 
 
 
 
 
 3,117
 119
 3,236
600-639
 
 
 
 
 
 2,657
 49
 2,706
640-679
 
 
 
 
 
 6,291
 61
 6,352
680-719
 
 
 
 
 
 9,324
 53
 9,377
720-759
 
 
 
 
 
 7,866
 24
 7,890
760-799
 
 
 
 
 
 5,176
 6
 5,182
800+
 
 
 
 
 
 3,678
 1
 3,679
No FICO available
 
 
 
 
 
 159
 1
 160
Total credit card
 
 
 
 
 
 38,268
 314
 38,582
Automobile                 
< 600419
 2,045
 1,163
 825
 1,082
 541
 
 
 6,075
600-639687
 1,849
 715
 425
 453
 216
 
 
 4,345
640-6791,031
 2,830
 1,168
 644
 596
 262
 
 
 6,531
680-7191,104
 3,383
 1,549
 885
 749
 318
 
 
 7,988
720-7591,045
 3,334
 1,554
 911
 723
 312
 
 
 7,879
760-799991
 3,335
 1,533
 890
 652
 270
 
 
 7,671
800+1,065
 3,112
 1,580
 1,064
 808
 349
 
 
 7,978
No FICO available
 19
 10
 17
 30
 25
 
 
 101
Total automobile6,342
 19,907
 9,272
 5,661
 5,093
 2,293
 
 
 48,568
Other revolving credit and installment                 
< 6003
 49
 65
 50
 47
 204
 219
 27
 664
600-63912
 66
 59
 40
 41
 198
 188
 15
 619
640-67951
 226
 169
 105
 96
 410
 525
 23
 1,605
680-719124
 472
 310
 195
 172
 719
 1,005
 29
 3,026
720-759191
 683
 399
 248
 226
 969
 1,169
 28
 3,913
760-799249
 857
 445
 288
 265
 1,179
 1,524
 18
 4,825
800+274
 1,024
 621
 452
 453
 2,118
 2,690
 44
 7,676
No FICO available45
 221
 161
 113
 18
 84
 1,564
 41
 2,247
FICO not required
 
 
 
 
 
 8,936
 
 8,936
Total other revolving credit and installment949
 3,598
 2,229
 1,491
 1,318
 5,881
 17,820
 225
 33,511
Total consumer loans$21,555
 82,693
 36,793
 43,712
 48,161
 115,472
 83,479
 10,243
 442,108

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Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loans
(in millions)20202019201820172016PriorTotal
December 31, 2020
By FICO:
Residential mortgage – first lien
800+$29,365 28,652 9,911 17,416 22,215 40,440 3,391 493 151,883 
760-79917,154 9,866 2,908 4,380 4,955 10,843 1,361 274 51,741 
720-7595,274 3,290 1,189 1,829 2,106 7,001 879 265 21,833 
680-7191,361 1,084 490 678 831 4,403 520 221 9,588 
640-679376 287 148 192 226 2,385 241 154 4,009 
600-63955 56 44 56 92 1,429 127 106 1,965 
< 60014 29 36 44 66 1,789 162 175 2,315 
No FICO available136 135 87 125 161 1,831 253 372 3,100 
Government insured/guaranteed loans (1)215 639 904 1,076 2,367 25,039 30,240 
Total residential mortgage – first lien53,950 44,038 15,717 25,796 33,019 95,160 6,934 2,060 276,674 
Residential mortgage – junior lien
800+293 7,973 1,819 10,085 
760-799177 3,005 1,032 4,214 
720-759207 2,093 1,034 3,334 
680-719183 1,233 854 2,270 
640-679103 503 493 1,099 
600-63967 241 299 607 
< 60076 254 374 704 
No FICO available22 39 41 39 32 83 441 276 973 
Total residential mortgage – junior lien22 39 41 39 32 1,189 15,743 6,181 23,286 
Credit card
800+3,860 3,861 
760-7995,438 5,445 
720-7597,897 29 7,926 
680-7198,854 60 8,914 
640-6795,657 64 5,721 
600-6392,242 46 2,288 
< 6002,416 82 2,498 
No FICO available10 11 
Total credit card36,374 290 36,664 
Auto
800+2,875 2,606 1,211 731 452 104 7,979 
760-7993,036 2,662 1,122 579 349 81 7,829 
720-7593,162 2,514 1,095 576 395 98 7,840 
680-7193,534 2,542 1,066 545 400 105 8,192 
640-6793,381 1,948 763 395 334 94 6,915 
600-6392,208 1,165 479 274 276 87 4,489 
< 6001,581 1,357 730 463 533 186 4,850 
No FICO available13 37 10 18 10 93 
Total auto19,790 14,831 6,471 3,573 2,757 765 48,187 
Other consumer
800+353 287 94 35 10 71 2,249 21 3,120 
760-799342 279 93 29 10 34 1,110 16 1,913 
720-759262 258 107 35 11 30 915 26 1,644 
680-719156 213 99 36 11 24 798 31 1,368 
640-67971 112 59 21 10 415 23 718 
600-63918 36 22 151 13 261 
< 60013 41 30 12 161 18 287 
No FICO available195 173 83 88 16 1,248 43 1,849 
FICO not required— 13,249 13,249 
Total other consumer1,410 1,399 587 265 61 200 20,296 191 24,409 
Total consumer loans$75,172 60,307 22,816 29,673 35,869 97,314 79,347 8,722 409,220 
(1)Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.
       Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage

 Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage

 Credit
card

 Automobile
 Other
revolving
credit and
installment

 Total
December 31, 2019                 
By FICO:                 
< 600      $3,264
 1,164
 3,373
 6,041
 704
 14,546
600-639      2,392
 782
 2,853
 4,230
 670
 10,927
640-679      5,068
 1,499
 6,626
 6,324
 1,730
 21,247
680-719      12,844
 3,192
 9,732
 7,871
 3,212
 36,851
720-759      27,879
 4,407
 8,376
 7,839
 4,097
 52,598
760-799      61,559
 5,483
 5,648
 7,624
 4,915
 85,229
800+      165,460
 11,851
 4,037
 7,900
 7,585
 196,833
No FICO available      3,656
 1,118
 368
 44
 2,316
 7,502
FICO not required      
 
 
 
 9,075
 9,075
Government insured/guaranteed loans (2)      11,170
 
 
 
 
 11,170
Total consumer loans (excluding PCI)      293,292
 29,496
 41,013
 47,873
 34,304
 445,978
Total consumer PCI loans (carrying value) (3)      555
 13
 
 
 
 568
Total consumer loans      $293,847
 29,509
 41,013
 47,873
 34,304
 446,546
(1)Disclosure is not comparative due to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(2)
Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.
(3)
41% of the adjusted unpaid principal balance for consumer PCI loans had FICO scores less than 680 and 19% where no FICO was available to us at December 31, 2019.
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 lien mortgage and junior lien mortgage (including unused line amounts for credit line products) 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.
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Table 6.124.11 shows the most updated LTV and CLTV distribution of the real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage – first lien and residential mortgage – 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.ACL. 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.

Table 6.12:4.11: Consumer Loan Categories by LTV/CLTV and Vintage
Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loans
(in millions)20212020201920182017PriorTotal
March 31, 2021
Residential mortgage – first lien
By LTV:
0-60%$4,267 16,832 14,542 5,555 12,104 72,786 4,755 1,574 132,415 
60.01-80%8,209 31,194 19,934 5,894 8,045 13,757 1,206 292 88,531 
80.01-100%23 2,139 2,092 625 501 1,115 365 91 6,951 
100.01-120% (1)0 40 81 26 24 153 97 21 442 
> 120% (1)0 24 35 8 15 75 38 7 202 
No LTV available22 104 84 59 63 303 53 12 700 
Government insured/guaranteed loans (2)1 202 472 725 820 22,902 0 0 25,122 
Total residential mortgage – first lien12,522 50,535 37,240 12,892 21,572 111,091 6,514 1,997 254,363 
Residential mortgage – junior lien
By CLTV:
0-60%0 0 0 0 0 520 8,203 3,646 12,369 
60.01-80%0 0 0 0 0 294 4,423 1,371 6,088 
80.01-100%0 0 0 0 0 155 1,273 527 1,955 
100.01-120% (2)0 0 0 0 0 44 302 122 468 
> 120% (2)0 0 0 0 0 12 105 41 158 
No CLTV available9 22 38 39 33 70 24 35 270 
Total residential mortgage – junior lien9 22 38 39 33 1,095 14,330 5,742 21,308 
Total$12,531 50,557 37,278 12,931 21,605 112,186 20,844 7,739 275,671 
Term loans by origination yearRevolving loansRevolving loans converted to term loans
20202019201820172016PriorTotal
December 31, 2020
Residential mortgage – first lien
By LTV:
0-60%$16,582 15,449 6,065 13,190 21,097 59,291 4,971 1,587 138,232 
60.01-80%34,639 24,736 7,724 10,745 8,970 9,333 1,323 326 97,796 
80.01-100%2,332 2,975 900 654 441 1,003 425 100 8,830 
100.01-120% (1)41 106 45 40 41 168 117 26 584 
> 120% (1)31 41 16 19 16 78 44 253 
No LTV available110 92 63 72 87 248 54 13 739 
Government insured/guaranteed loans (2)215 639 904 1,076 2,367 25,039 30,240 
Total residential mortgage – first lien53,950 44,038 15,717 25,796 33,019 95,160 6,934 2,060 276,674 
Residential mortgage – junior lien
By CLTV:
0-60%548 8,626 3,742 12,916 
60.01-80%335 5,081 1,554 6,970 
80.01-100%187 1,507 641 2,335 
100.01-120% (2)59 376 156 591 
> 120% (2)15 128 50 193 
No CLTV available22 39 41 39 32 45 25 38 281 
Total residential mortgage – junior lien22 39 41 39 32 1,189 15,743 6,181 23,286 
Total$53,972 44,077 15,758 25,835 33,051 96,349 22,677 8,241 299,960 
(1)(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.
(2)Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.

 Term loans by origination year Revolving loans
 Revolving loans converted to term loans
  
(in millions)2020
 2019
 2018
 2017
 2016
 Prior
  Total
March 31, 2020                 
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage                 
By LTV/CLTV:                 
0-60%$4,143
 16,842
 8,032
 14,961
 22,878
 76,122
 5,503
 1,644
 150,125
60.01-80%9,526
 34,239
 14,133
 19,674
 17,326
 17,228
 1,672
 401
 114,199
80.01-100%544
 7,791
 2,714
 1,412
 814
 1,757
 585
 155
 15,772
100.01-120% (2)
 80
 96
 86
 72
 310
 169
 39
 852
> 120% (2)
 47
 29
 27
 29
 124
 71
 14
 341
No LTV/CLTV available42
 113
 87
 80
 92
 300
 63
 15
 792
Government insured/guaranteed loans (3)1
 32
 150
 271
 498
 9,887
 
 
 10,839
Total real estate 1-4 family first mortgage14,256
 59,144
 25,241
 36,511
 41,709
 105,728
 8,063
 2,268
 292,920
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage                 
By LTV/CLTV:                 
0-60%
 
 
 
 
 634
 9,526
 4,023
 14,183
60.01-80%
 
 
 
 
 450
 6,827
 2,055
 9,332
80.01-100%
 
 
 
 
 290
 2,165
 971
 3,426
100.01-120% (2)
 
 
 
 
 102
 566
 262
 930
> 120% (2)
 
 
 
 
 33
 216
 80
 329
No LTV/CLTV available8
 44
 51
 49
 41
 61
 28
 45
 327
Total real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage8
 44
 51
 49
 41
 1,570
 19,328
 7,436
 28,527
Total$14,264
 59,188
 25,292
 36,560
 41,750
 107,298
 27,391
 9,704
 321,447
December 31, 2019            
Real estate
1-4 family
first
mortgage
by LTV

 
Real estate
1-4 family
junior lien
mortgage
by CLTV

 Total
By LTV/CLTV:                 
0-60%            $151,478
 14,603
 166,081
60.01-80%            114,795
 9,663
 124,458
80.01-100%            13,867
 3,574
 17,441
100.01-120% (2)            860
 978
 1,838
> 120% (2)            338
 336
 674
No LTV/CLTV available            784
 342
 1,126
Government insured/guaranteed loans (3)            11,170
 
 11,170
Total consumer loans (excluding PCI)            293,292
 29,496
 322,788
Total consumer PCI loans (carrying value) (4)            555
 13
 568
Total consumer loans            $293,847
 29,509
 323,356
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(2)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.
(3)
Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.


(4)
9% of the adjusted unpaid principal balance for consumer PCI loans have LTV/CLTV amounts greater than 80% at December 31, 2019.
Note 6:4: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)


NONACCRUAL LOANSTable 6.134.12 provides loans on nonaccrual status. In connection with our adoption of CECL, nonaccrual loans may have an allowance for credit lossesACL or a negative allowance for credit losses from expected recoveries of amounts previously written off. Payment

deferral activities instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to delay the recognition of delinquencies for customers who otherwise would have moved into nonaccrual status.
Table 6.13:4.12: Nonaccrual Loans
Amortized costRecognized interest income
Nonaccrual loansNonaccrual loans without related allowance for credit losses (1)Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
20212020
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$2,223 2,698 428 382 31 16 
Real estate mortgage1,703 1,774 78 93 11 
Real estate construction55 48 13 15 0 
Lease financing249 259 44 16 0 
Total commercial4,230 4,779 563 506 42 28 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage- first lien2,859 2,957 1,932 1,908 37 44 
Residential mortgage- junior lien747 754 453 461 12 16 
Auto181 202 0 9 
Other consumer38 36 0 1 
Total consumer3,825 3,949 2,385 2,369 59 64 
Total nonaccrual loans$8,055 8,728 2,948 2,875 101 92 
(1)
 Amortized cost  
(in millions)Nonaccrual loans
 Nonaccrual loans without related allowance for credit losses (2)
 Recognized interest income
March 31, 2020     
Commercial:     
Commercial and industrial$1,779
 243
 16
Real estate mortgage944
 194
 8
Real estate construction21
 5
 4
Lease financing131
 10
 
Total commercial2,875
 452
 28
Consumer:     
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage2,372
 1,382
 44
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage769
 431
 16
Automobile99
 
 3
Other revolving credit and installment41
 
 1
Total consumer3,281
 1,813
 64
Total nonaccrual loans$6,156
 2,265
 92
December 31, 2019     
Commercial:     
Commercial and industrial$1,545
    
Real estate mortgage573
    
Real estate construction41
    
Lease financing95
    
Total commercial2,254
   

Consumer:     
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage2,150
    
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage796
    
Automobile106
    
Other revolving credit and installment40
    
Total consumer3,092
   

Total nonaccrual loans (excluding PCI)$5,346
   

(1)Disclosure is not comparative due to our adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
(2)Nonaccrual loans may not have an allowance for credit losses if the loss expectations are zero given solid collateral value.

Nonaccrual loans may not have an allowance for credit losses if the loss expectations are zero given solid collateral value.
LOANS IN PROCESS OF FORECLOSUREOur recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in process of foreclosure was $3.4$1.3 billion and $3.5$2.1 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, which included $2.7 billion$947 million and $2.8$1.7 billion, respectively, of loans that are government insured/guaranteed. Under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidelines, we do not commence the foreclosure process on real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage loans until after the loan is 120 days delinquent. Foreclosure procedures and timelines vary depending on whether the property address resides in a judicial or non-judicial state. Judicial states require the foreclosure to be processed through the state’s courts while non-judicial states are processed without court intervention. Foreclosure timelines vary according to state law. In connection with our actions to support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended certain mortgage foreclosure activities.


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LOANS 90 DAYS OR MORE PAST DUE AND STILL ACCRUING Certain loans 90 days or more past due are still accruing, because they are (1) well-secured and in the process of collection or (2) real estate 1-4 familyresidential mortgage loans or consumer loans exempt under regulatory rules from being classified as nonaccrual until later delinquency, usually 120 days past due.
Table 6.144.13 shows loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing by class for loans not government insured/guaranteed.
Table 6.14:4.13: Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing
(in millions)Mar 31, 2020
 Dec 31, 2019
Total:$7,023
 7,285
Less: FHA insured/VA guaranteed (1)6,142
 6,352
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$881
 933
By segment and class, not government insured/guaranteed:   
Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial$24
 47
Real estate mortgage28
 31
Real estate construction1
 
Total commercial53
 78
 Consumer:   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage128
 112
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage25
 32
Credit card528
 546
Automobile69
 78
Other revolving credit and installment78
 87
Total consumer828
 855
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$881
 933
(1)
Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.


Note 6: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Total:$6,273 7,041 
Less: FHA insured/VA guaranteed (1)5,406 6,351 
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$867 690 
By segment and class, not government insured/guaranteed:
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$55 39 
Real estate mortgage128 38 
Real estate construction86 
Total commercial269 78 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien85 135 
Residential mortgage – junior lien15 19 
Credit card394 365 
Auto46 65 
Other consumer58 28 
Total consumer598 612 
Total, not government insured/guaranteed$867 690 

(1)Represents loans whose repayments are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.
IMPAIRED LOANS
In connection with our adoption of CECL, we no longer provide information on impaired loans. We have retained impaired loans information for the period ended December 31, 2019. Table 6.15 summarizes key information for impaired loans. Our impaired loans at December 31, 2019, predominantly included loans on nonaccrual status in the commercial portfolio segment and loans modified in a TDR, whether on accrual or nonaccrual status. Impaired loans generally had estimated losses which are included in the allowance for credit losses. We did have impaired loans with no allowance for credit losses when the loss
content has been previously recognized through charge-offs, such as collateral dependent loans, or when loans are currently performing in accordance with their terms and no loss has been estimated. Impaired loans excluded PCI loans and loans that had been fully charged off or otherwise had zero recorded investment.
Table 6.15 included trial modifications that totaled $115 million at December 31, 2019.
For additional information on our legacy impaired loans and allowance for credit losses, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 2019 Form 10-K.
Table 6.15:Impaired Loans Summary
   Recorded investment    
(in millions)Unpaid principal balance
 Impaired loans
 Impaired loans with related allowance for credit losses 
 Related allowance for credit losses 
December 31, 2019       
Commercial:       
Commercial and industrial$2,792
 2,003
 1,903
 311
Real estate mortgage1,137
 974
 803
 110
Real estate construction81
 51
 41
 11
Lease financing131
 105
 105
 35
Total commercial4,141
 3,133
 2,852
 467
Consumer:       
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage8,107
 7,674
 4,433
 437
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage1,586
 1,451
 925
 144
Credit card520
 520
 520
 209
Automobile138
 81
 42
 8
Other revolving credit and installment178
 171
 155
 49
Total consumer (1)10,529
 9,897
 6,075
 847
Total impaired loans (excluding PCI)$14,670
 13,030
 8,927
 1,314
(1)
Included the recorded investment of $1.2 billion at December 31, 2019 of government insured/guaranteed loans that are predominantly insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA and generally do not have an ACL. Impaired loans may also have limited, if any, ACL when the recorded investment of the loan approximates estimated net realizable value as a result of charge-offs prior to a TDR modification.

Table 6.16 provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans by portfolio segment and class.


Table 6.16:Average Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
 Year ended December 31,  
 2019 
(in millions)Average recorded investment 
 Recognized interest income 
Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial$2,150
 129
Real estate mortgage1,067
 59
Real estate construction52
 6
Lease financing93
 1
Total commercial3,362
 195
Consumer:   
 Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage9,031
 506
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage1,586
 99
Credit card488
 64
Automobile84
 12
Other revolving credit and installment162
 13
Total consumer11,351
 694
Total impaired loans (excluding PCI)$14,713
 889
Interest income: 
Cash basis of accounting$241
Other (1)648
Total interest income$889
(1)Included 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 RESTRUCTURINGS (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 $11.6$13.3 billion and $11.8$14.5 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. We do not consider loan resolutions such as foreclosure or short sale to be a TDR. In addition, COVID-related modifications are generally not classified as TDRs due to the relief under the CARES Act.Act and the Interagency Statement. For moreadditional information on the TDR relief, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). in our 2020 Form 10-K.
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.
Commitments to lend additional funds on loans whose terms have been modified in a TDR amounted to $403$506 million and $500$489 million at March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

Note 6: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)


Table 6.174.14 summarizes our TDR modifications for the periods presented by primary modification type and includes the financial effects of these modifications. For those loans that modify more than once, the table reflects each modification that
occurred during the period. Loans that both modify and payare paid off or written-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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Note 4: Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)
Table 4.14:TDR Modifications
Primary modification type (1)Financial effects of modifications
($ in millions)Principal forgivenessInterest
rate
reduction
Other concessions (2)TotalCharge-
offs (3)
Weighted
average
interest
rate
reduction
Recorded
investment
related to
interest rate
reduction (4)
Quarter ended March 31, 2021
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$0 1 230 231 6 0.89 %$1 
Real estate mortgage0 4 100 104 0 0.93 4 
Real estate construction0 0 1 1 0 0 0 
Lease financing0 0 3 3 0 0 0 
Total commercial0 5 334 339 6 0.92 5 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien0 7 532 539 0 1.87 7 
Residential mortgage – junior lien0 5 13 18 1 2.41 5 
Credit card0 32 0 32 0 18.87 32 
Auto0 1 14 15 7 3.87 1 
Other consumer0 7 1 8 0 12.20 7 
Trial modifications (5)0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Total consumer0 52 560 612 8 14.01 52 
Total$0 57 894 951 14 12.82 %$57 
Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$18 15 314 347 44 0.65 %$15 
Real estate mortgage13 152 165 0.97 13 
Real estate construction2.49 
Lease financing
Total commercial18 28 472 518 44 0.82 28 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien21 166 190 1.63 17 
Residential mortgage – junior lien14 21 2.38 
Credit card95 95 12.33 95 
Auto10 14 4.69 
Other consumer12 14 8.22 12 
Trial modifications (5)
Total consumer24 118 194 336 10.00 132 
Total$42 146 666 854 50 8.38 %$160 
(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 $256 million and $263 million for first quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)Other concessions include loans discharged in bankruptcy, loan renewals, term extensions and other interest and noninterest adjustments, but exclude modifications that also forgive principal and/or reduce the contractual interest rate.
(3)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. NaN modifications resulted in deferring or legally forgiving principal in first quarter 2021, while $29 million modifications resulted in deferring or legally forgiving principal for the same period in 2020.
(4)Recorded investment related to interest rate reduction 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.
(5)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.

Table 6.17:TDR Modifications
 Primary modification type (1)  Financial effects of modifications 
($ in millions)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 March 31, 2020             
Commercial:             
Commercial and industrial$18
 15
 314
 347
 44
 0.65% $15
Real estate mortgage
 13
 152
 165
 
 0.97
 13
Real estate construction
 
 6
 6
 
 2.49
 
Lease financing
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total commercial18
 28
 472
 518
 44
 0.82
 28
Consumer:             
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage21
 3
 166
 190
 
 1.63
 17
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage1
 6
 14
 21
 
 2.38
 6
Credit card
 95
 
 95
 
 12.33
 95
Automobile2
 2
 10
 14
 6
 4.69
 2
Other revolving credit and installment
 12
 2
 14
 
 8.22
 12
Trial modifications (6)
 
 2
 2
 
 
 
Total consumer24
 118
 194
 336
 6
 10.00
 132
Total$42
 146
 666
 854
 50
 8.38% $160
Quarter ended March 31, 2019             
Commercial:             
Commercial and industrial$
 11
 554
 565
 13
 0.68% $11
Real estate mortgage
 2
 73
 75
 
 0.95
 2
Real estate construction
 
 3
 3
 
 
 
Lease financing
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total commercial
 13
 630
 643
 13
 0.73
 13
Consumer:             
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage35
 3
 294
 332
 1
 1.95
 19
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage2
 11
 25
 38
 1
 2.29
 12
Credit card
 97
 
 97
 
 13.20
 97
Automobile2
 1
 12
 15
 6
 5.38
 1
Other revolving credit and installment
 11
 3
 14
 
 7.58
 11
Trial modifications (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total consumer39
 123
 334
 496
 8
 10.27
 140
Total$39
 136
 964
 1,139
 21
 9.44% $153
(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 $263 million and $360 million for the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, 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 loans discharged in bankruptcy, loan renewals, term extensions and other interest and noninterest adjustments, but exclude modifications that also forgive principal and/or reduce the contractual 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 deferring or legally forgiving principal (actual or contingent) of $29 million and $3 million for the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(5)Reflects the effect of reduced interest rates on loans with an interest rate concession as one of its 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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Table 6.184.15 summarizes permanent modification TDRs that have defaulted in the current period within 12 months of their permanent modification date. We are reporting 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.



Table 6.18:4.15: Defaulted TDRs
 Recorded investment of defaults 
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial$185
 23
Real estate mortgage21
 28
Real estate construction
 3
Total commercial206
 54
Consumer:   
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage10
 11
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage2
 5
Credit card26
 21
Automobile2
 3
Other revolving credit and installment1
 2
Total consumer41
 42
Total$247
 96

Recorded investment of defaults
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$41 185 
Real estate mortgage16 21 
Real estate construction0 
Lease financing0 
Total commercial57 206 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage – first lien3 10 
Residential mortgage – junior lien1 
Credit card10 26 
Auto11 
Other consumer1 
Total consumer26 41 
Total$83 247 

Note 7: Leasing Activity (continued)

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Note 7:5:  Leasing Activity
The information below provides a summary of our leasing activities as a lessor and lessee. See Note 7 (Leasing Activities)5
(Leasing Activity) in our 20192020 Form 10-K for additional information about our leasing activities.

As a Lessor
Noninterest income on leases, which is presented in Table 7.1 presents the composition5.1, is included in other noninterest income on our consolidated statement of income. Lease expense, included in other noninterest expense on our leasing revenue.consolidated statement of income, was $226 million and $260 million in first quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Table 7.1:5.1: Leasing Revenue
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Interest income on lease financing$171 211 
Other lease revenues:
Variable revenues on lease financing26 27 
Fixed revenues on operating leases260 314 
Variable revenues on operating leases18 14 
Other lease-related revenues (1)11 (2)
Noninterest income on leases315 353 
Total leasing revenue$486 564 
(1)    Predominantly includes net gains (losses) on disposition of assets leased under operating leases or lease financings.
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020

2019
Interest income on lease financing$211
 223
Other lease revenues:   
Variable revenues on lease financing27
 24
Fixed revenues on operating leases314
 373
Variable revenues on operating leases13
 18
Other lease-related revenues (1)(2) 28
Lease income352
 443
Total leasing revenue$563
 666
(1)Predominantly includes net gains (losses) on disposition of assets leased under operating leases or lease financings.

As a Lessee
Substantially all of our leases are operating leases. Table 7.25.2 presents balances for our operating leases.

Table 7.2:5.2: Operating Lease Right of Use (ROU) Assets and Lease Liabilities
(in millions)Mar 31, 2020
Dec 31, 2019
ROU assets$4,650
4,724
Lease liabilities5,224
5,297


(in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
ROU assets$4,137 4,306 
Lease liabilities4,769 4,962 
Table 7.35.3 provides the composition of our lease costs, which are predominantly included in net occupancy expense.

Table 7.3:5.3: Lease Costs
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Fixed lease expense – operating leases$265 291 
Variable lease expense78 66 
Other (1)(3)(14)
Total lease costs$340 343 
(1)Predominantly includes gains recognized from sale leaseback transactions and sublease rental income.
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Fixed lease expense – operating leases$291
 297
Variable lease expense66
 73
Other (1)(14) (8)
Total lease costs$343
 362
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Note 8:6:  Equity Securities
Table 8.16.1 provides a summary of our equity securities by business purpose and accounting method, including equity securities with readily determinable fair values (marketable) and those without readily determinable fair values (nonmarketable).
Table 8.1:6.1: Equity Securities
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Held for trading at fair value:
Marketable equity securities$20,254 23,032 
Not held for trading:
Fair value:
Marketable equity securities2,102 1,564 
Nonmarketable equity securities9,045 9,413 
Total equity securities at fair value11,147 10,977 
Equity method:
Low-income housing tax credit investments11,492 11,628 
Private equity2,893 2,960 
Tax-advantaged renewable energy5,562 5,458 
New market tax credit and other405 409 
Total equity method20,352 20,455 
Other:
Federal Reserve Bank stock and other at cost (1)3,585 3,588 
Private equity (2)4,643 4,208 
Total equity securities not held for trading39,727 39,228 
Total equity securities$59,981 62,260 
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Held for trading at fair value:   
Marketable equity securities$13,573
 27,440
Not held for trading:   
Fair value:   
Marketable equity securities (1)7,708
 6,481
Nonmarketable equity securities6,895
 8,015
Total equity securities at fair value14,603
 14,496
Equity method:   
Low-income housing tax credit investments11,290
 11,343
Private equity3,351
 3,459
Tax-advantaged renewable energy3,991
 3,811
New market tax credit and other387
 387
Total equity method19,019

19,000
Other:   
Federal Reserve Bank stock and other at cost (2)4,512
 4,790
Private equity (3)2,340
 2,515
Total equity securities not held for trading40,474
 40,801
Total equity securities$54,047
 68,241
(1)    Substantially alll relates to investments in Federal Reserve Bank stock at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
(1)
Includes $3.1 billion and $3.8 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively, related to securities held as economic hedges of our deferred compensation plan obligations.
(2)
Includes $4.5 billion and $4.8 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively, related to investments in Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock.
(3)
(2)    Represents nonmarketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative.

Equity Securities Held for Trading
Equity securities held for trading purposes are marketable equity securities traded on organized exchanges. These securities are held as part of our customer accommodation trading activities. For moreadditional information on these activities, see Note 42 (Trading Activities).

Equity Securities Not Held for Trading
We also hold equity securities unrelated to trading activities. These securities include private equity and tax credit investments, securities held as economic hedges or to meet regulatory requirements (for example, Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock).

FAIR VALUE Marketable equity securities held for purposes other than trading partially consist of holdings of publicly traded equity securities held for investment purposes and, to a lesser extent, exchange-traded equity funds held to economically hedge obligations related to our deferred compensation plans and, to a lesser extent, other holdings of publicly traded equity securities held for investment purposes.plans. We account for certain nonmarketable equity securities under the fair value method, and substantially all of these securities are economically hedged with equity derivatives.

EQUITY METHOD Our equity method investments consist of tax credit and private equity investments, the majority of which are our low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) investments.
We invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for the LIHTC, which are designed to promote private development of low-income housing. These investments typically generate a return mostly through realization of federal tax credit and other tax benefits. In first quarter 2020,2021, we recognized pre-tax losses of $339$326 million related to our LIHTC investments, compared with $273$339 million in first quarter 2019.2020. These losses were recognized in other noninterest income. We also recognized total tax benefits of $398$435 million in first quarter 2020,2021, which included tax credits recorded to income taxes of $314$354 million. In first quarter 2019,2020, total tax benefits were $370$398 million, which included tax credits of $302$314 million. We are periodically required to provide additional financial support during the investment period. A liability is recognized for unfunded commitments that are both legally binding and probable of funding. These commitments are predominantly funded within three years of initial investment. Our liability for these unfunded commitments was $4.2$4.1 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, and $4.3$4.2 billion at December 31, 2019.2020. This liability for unfunded commitments is included in long-term debt.

OTHER The remaining portion of our nonmarketable equity securities portfolio consists of securities accounted for using the cost or measurement alternative.

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Note 8:6: Equity Securities (continued)(continued)


Realized Gains and Losses Not Held for Trading
Table 8.26.2 provides a summary of the net gains and losses from equity securities not held for trading.trading, which excludes equity method adjustments for our share of the investee’s earnings or
losses that are recognized in other noninterest income. Gains and losses for securities held for trading are reported in net gains fromon trading activities.


and securities.
Table 8.2:6.2: Net Gains (Losses) from Equity Securities Not Held for Trading
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Net gains (losses) from equity securities carried at fair value:
Marketable equity securities$60 (803)
Nonmarketable equity securities(358)(1,104)
Total equity securities carried at fair value(298)(1,907)
Net gains (losses) from nonmarketable equity securities not carried at fair value (1):
Impairment write-downs(15)(935)
Net unrealized gains related to measurement alternative observable transactions225 222 
Net realized gains on sale55 
Total nonmarketable equity securities not carried at fair value265 (713)
Net losses from economic hedge derivatives (2)425 1,219 
Total net gains from equity securities not held for trading$392 (1,401)
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Net gains (losses) from equity securities carried at fair value:   
Marketable equity securities$(803) 377
Nonmarketable equity securities(1,104) 936
Total equity securities carried at fair value(1,907) 1,313
Net gains (losses) from nonmarketable equity securities not carried at fair value:   
Impairment write-downs(935) (36)
Net unrealized gains related to measurement alternative observable transactions222
 185
Net realized gains on sale
 237
All other
 
Total nonmarketable equity securities not carried at fair value(713) 386
Net gains (losses) from economic hedge derivatives (1)1,219
 (885)
Total net gains (losses) from equity securities not held for trading$(1,401) 814
(1)Includes impairment write-downs and net realized gains on sale related to private equity and venture capital investments in consolidated portfolio companies, which are not reported in equity securities on our consolidated balance sheet.
(1)Includes net gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.
(2)Includes net gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.
Measurement Alternative
Table 8.36.3 provides additional information about the impairment write-downs and observable price adjustments related to
nonmarketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative. Gains and losses related to these adjustments are also included in Table 8.2.6.2.
Table 8.3:6.3: Net Gains (Losses) from Measurement Alternative Equity Securities
Quarter ended March 31, Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)2020
 2019
(in millions)20212020
Net gains (losses) recognized in earnings during the period:   Net gains (losses) recognized in earnings during the period:
Gross unrealized gains due to observable price changes$222
 185
Gross unrealized gains due to observable price changes$225 222 
Gross unrealized losses due to observable price changes
 
Impairment write-downs(354) (22)Impairment write-downs(12)(354)
Realized net gains from sale2
 23
Realized net gains from sale0 
Total net gains (losses) recognized during the period$(130) 186
Total net gains recognized during the periodTotal net gains recognized during the period$213 (130)
Table 8.46.4 presents cumulative carrying value adjustments to nonmarketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative that were still held at the end of each reporting period presented.

Table 8.4:6.4: Measurement Alternative Cumulative Gains (Losses)
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020
Dec 31,
2020
Cumulative gains (losses):
Gross unrealized gains due to observable price changes$2,581 2,356 
Gross unrealized losses due to observable price changes(25)(25)
Impairment write-downs(981)(969)
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Cumulative gains (losses):   
Gross unrealized gains due to observable price changes$1,084
 973
Gross unrealized losses due to observable price changes(42) (42)
Impairment write-downs(473) (134)



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Note 9:7: Other Assets
Table 9.17.1 presents the components of other assets.
Table 9.1:7.1: Other Assets
(in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Corporate/bank-owned life insurance$20,446 20,380 
Accounts receivable28,065 38,116 
Interest receivable:
AFS and HTM debt securities1,371 1,368 
Loans2,472 2,838 
Trading and other470 415 
Customer relationship and other amortized intangibles308 328 
Foreclosed assets:
Residential real estate58 73 
Other82 86 
Operating lease assets (lessor)7,098 7,391 
Operating lease ROU assets (lessee)4,137 4,306 
Due from customers on acceptances227 268 
Other13,378 11,768 
Total other assets$78,112 87,337 
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Corporate/bank-owned life insurance$20,128
 20,070
Accounts receivable (1)46,762
 29,137
Interest receivable:   
AFS and HTM debt securities1,705
 1,729
Loans3,038
 3,099
Trading and other708
 758
Customer relationship and other amortized intangibles399
 423
Foreclosed assets:   
Residential real estate:   
Government insured/guaranteed (1)43
 50
Non-government insured/guaranteed137
 172
Other72
 81
Operating lease assets (lessor)8,124
 8,221
Operating lease ROU assets (lessee)4,650
 4,724
Due from customers on acceptances128
 253
Other10,269
 10,200
Total other assets$96,163
 78,917
(1)
Certain government-guaranteed residential real estate mortgage loans upon foreclosure are included in Accounts receivable. For more information, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our Wells Fargo & Company2019 Form 10-K.
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Note 10: Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities (
continued)

Note 10:8: Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities

Involvement with Special PurposeVariable Interest Entities (SPEs)(VIEs)
In the normal course of business, we enter into various types of on- and off-balance sheet transactions with SPEs,special purpose entities (SPEs), which are corporations, trusts, limited liability companies or partnerships that are established for a limited purpose. For further description
SPEs are often formed in connection with securitization transactions whereby financial assets are transferred to an SPE. SPEs formed in connection with securitization transactions are generally considered variable interest entities (VIEs). The VIE may alter the risk profile of the asset by entering into derivative transactions or obtaining credit support, and issues various forms of interests in those assets to investors. When we transfer financial assets from our involvementconsolidated balance sheet to a VIE in connection with SPEs, see Note 10 (Securitizationsa securitization, we typically receive cash and Variable Interest Entities)sometimes other interests in our 2019 Form 10-K.
Table 10.1 provides the classifications ofVIE as proceeds for the assets we transfer. In certain transactions with VIEs, we may retain the right to service the transferred assets and liabilities inrepurchase the transferred assets if the outstanding balance of the assets falls below the level at which the cost to service the assets exceed the benefits. In addition, we may purchase the right to service loans transferred to a VIE by a third party.
In connection with our balance sheet for our transactions with VIEs.
Table 10.1:Balance Sheet Transactions with VIEs
(in millions)
VIEs that we
do not
consolidate

 
VIEs
that we
consolidate

Transfers that
we account
for as secured
borrowings
  Total
March 31, 2020     
Cash and due from banks$
 19
 
 19
Interest-earning deposits with banks
 
 
 
Debt securities (1):       
Trading debt securities1,326
 316
 
 1,642
Available-for-sale debt securities1,718
 300
 
 2,018
Held-to-maturity debt securities1,158
 
 
 1,158
Loans2,196
 13,102
 77
 15,375
Mortgage servicing rights8,709
 
 
 8,709
Derivative assets269
 6
 
 275
Equity securities11,337
 95
 
 11,432
Other assets1,030
 258
 
 1,288
Total assets27,743
 14,096
 77
 41,916
Short-term borrowings
 500
 
 500
Derivative liabilities2
 8
 
 10
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  
154
 231
 
 385
Long-term debt  
4,722
 235
 76
 5,033
Total liabilities4,878
 974
 76
 5,928
Noncontrolling interests
 33
 
 33
Net assets$22,865
 13,089
 1
 35,955
December 31, 2019       
Cash and due from banks$
 16
 
 16
Interest-earning deposits with banks
 284
 
 284
Debt securities (1):       
Trading debt securities792
 339
 
 1,131
Available-for-sale debt securities1,696
 201
 
 1,897
Held-to-maturity debt securities791
 
 
 791
Loans2,127
 13,170
 80
 15,377
Mortgage servicing rights11,884
 
 
 11,884
Derivative assets142
 1
 
 143
Equity securities11,401
 118
 
 11,519
Other assets1,268
 239
 
 1,507
Total assets30,101
 14,368
 80
 44,549
Short-term borrowings
 401
 
 401
Derivative liabilities1
 3
 
 4
Accrued expenses and other liabilities189
 235
 
 424
Long-term debt4,817
 587
 79
 5,483
Total liabilities5,007
 1,226
 79
 6,312
Noncontrolling interests
 43
 
 43
Net assets$25,094
 13,099
 1
 38,194
(1)Excludes certain debt securities related to loans serviced for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) and Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA).


Transactions with Unconsolidated VIEs
Our transactions with unconsolidated VIEs include predominantly securitizations of residential and commercial mortgage loans, and investments in tax credit structures. Wesecuritization or other VIE activities, we have various forms of ongoing involvement with VIEs, including servicing, which may include:
underwriting securities issued by VIEs and subsequently making markets in those securities;
providing credit enhancement on securities issued by VIEs through the use of letters of credit or financial guarantees;
entering into other derivative contracts with VIEs;
holding senior or subordinated interests and entering into liquidity arrangements and derivative contracts. Involvements with these unconsolidated VIEs are recorded on our balance sheet in debt and equity securities, loans, MSRs, derivative assets and liabilities, other assets, other liabilities, and long-term debt, as appropriate.
Table 10.2 provides a summary of our exposure to unconsolidated VIEs with which we have significant continuing involvement but for which we are not the primary beneficiary.
We include transactions where we were the sponsor or servicer and also have other significant forms of continuing
involvement. Sponsorship includes transactions where we solely or materially participated in the initial design or structuring of the VIE or marketed the transaction to investors. We consider investments in securities, loans, guarantees, liquidity agreements, commitments and certain derivatives to be other forms of continuing involvement that may be significant. We also include transactions where we transferred assets to a VIE, account for the transfer as a sale, and service the VIE collateral or have other forms of continuing involvement that may be significant (as described above). We exclude certain transactions with unconsolidated VIEs when our continuing involvement is temporary in nature or insignificant in size. We also exclude secured borrowing transactions with unconsolidated VIEs (for information on these transactions, see the Transactions with Consolidated VIEs and Secured Borrowings section in this Note).
VIEs;
Table 10.2:Unconsolidated VIEsacting as servicer or investment manager for VIEs;
providing administrative or trustee services to VIEs; and
   Carrying value – asset (liability) 
(in millions)
Total
VIE
assets

 
Debt and
equity
interests (1)

 
Servicing
assets and advances

 Derivatives
 
Debt, guarantees, and other
commitments

 
Net
assets

March 31, 2020           
Residential mortgage loan securitizations:           
Conforming (2)$1,082,170
 2,103
 8,607
 
 (649) 10,061
Other/nonconforming5,226
 120
 89
 
 
 209
Commercial mortgage loan securitizations174,761
 2,440
 1,043
 196
 (18) 3,661
Tax credit structures39,499
 12,841
 
 
 (4,201) 8,640
Other asset-based finance structures1,314
 190
 
 71
 (8) 253
Other1,118
 41
 
 
 
 41
Total$1,304,088
 17,735
 9,739
 267
 (4,876) 22,865
   Maximum exposure to loss 
   
Debt and
equity
interests (1)

 
Servicing
assets and advances

 Derivatives
 
Debt, guarantees, and other
commitments

 
Total
exposure

Residential mortgage loan securitizations:           
Conforming (2)  $1,582
 8,607
 
 973
 11,162
Other/nonconforming  120
 89
 
 
 209
Commercial mortgage loan securitizations  2,440
 1,043
 196
 11,776
 15,455
Tax credit structures  12,841
 
 
 1,684
 14,525
Other asset-based finance structures  190
 
 76
 79
 345
Other  41
 
 
 157
 198
Total  $17,214
 9,739
 272
 14,669
 41,894
            
   Carrying value – asset (liability) 
(in millions)Total
VIE
assets

 Debt and
equity
interests (1)

 Servicing
assets and advances

 Derivatives
 Debt, guarantees,
and other
commitments

 Net
assets

December 31, 2019           
Residential mortgage loan securitizations:           
Conforming (2)$1,098,103
 1,528
 11,931
 
 (683) 12,776
Other/nonconforming5,178
 6
 152
 
 
 158
Commercial mortgage loan securitizations169,736
 2,239
 1,069
 80
 (43) 3,345
Tax credit structures39,091
 12,826
 
 
 (4,260) 8,566
Other asset-based finance structures1,355
 157
 
 61
 (20) 198
Other1,167
 51
 
 
 
 51
Total$1,314,630
 16,807
 13,152
 141
 (5,006) 25,094
   Maximum exposure to loss 
   
Debt and
equity
interests (1)

 
Servicing
assets and advances

 Derivatives
 
Debt, guarantees,
 and other
commitments

 
Total
exposure

Residential mortgage loan securitizations:           
Conforming (2)  $972
 11,931
 
 937
 13,840
Other/nonconforming  6
 152
 
 
 158
Commercial mortgage loan securitizations  2,239
 1,069
 80
 11,667
 15,055
Tax credit structures  12,826
 
 
 1,701
 14,527
Other asset-based finance structures  157
 
 63
 91
 311
Other  51
 
 
 157
 208
Total  $16,251
 13,152
 143
 14,553
 44,099
providing seller financing to VIEs.
(1)
Includes total equity interests of $11.3 billion and $11.4 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. Also includes debt interests in the form of both loans and securities. Excludes certain debt securities held related to loans serviced for FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA.

(2)
Carrying values include assets and related liabilities of $521 million and $556 million at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively, related to certain unexercised unconditional repurchase options. These amounts represent the carrying value of the loans and associated debt that would be payable if the option was exercised to repurchase eligible loans from GNMA loan securitizations. These amounts are excluded from maximum exposure to loss as we are not obligated to exercise the options.
Note 10: Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities (continued)

In Table 10.2, “Total VIE assets” represents the remaining principal balance of assets held by unconsolidated VIEs using the most current information available. For VIEs that obtain exposure to assets synthetically through derivative instruments, the remaining notional amount of the derivative is included in the asset balance. “Carrying value” is the amount in our consolidated balance sheet related to our involvement with the unconsolidated VIEs. “Maximum exposure to loss” is determined as the carrying value of our investment in the VIEs excluding the unconditional repurchase options that have not been exercised, plus the remaining undrawn liquidity and lending commitments, the notional amount of net written derivative contracts, and generally the notional amount of, or stressed loss estimate for, other commitments and guarantees. It represents estimated loss that would be incurred under severe, hypothetical circumstances, for which we believe the possibility is extremely remote, such as where the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero, without any consideration of recovery or offset from any economic hedges. Accordingly, this disclosure is not an indication of expected loss.
For complete descriptions of our transactions with unconsolidated VIEs with which we have a significant continuing involvement, but we are not the primary beneficiary, see Note 10 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) in our 2019 Form 10-K.

Loan Sales and Securitization Activity
We periodically transfer consumer and commercial loans and other types of financial assets in securitization and whole loan sale transactions.

MORTGAGE LOANS SOLD TO U.S. GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTITIES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH GINNIE MAE In the normal course of business we sell originated and purchased residential and commercial mortgage loans to government-sponsored entities (GSEs). These loans are generally transferred into securitizations sponsored by the GSEs, which provide certain credit guarantees to investors and servicers. We also transfer mortgage loans into securitizations pursuant to Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) guidelines which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Mortgage loans eligible for securitization with the GSEs or GNMA are considered conforming loans. The GSEs or GNMA design the structure of these securitizations, sponsor the involved VIEs, and have power over the activities most significant to the VIE.
We account for loans transferred in conforming mortgage loan securitization transactions as sales and do not consolidate the VIEs as we are not the primary beneficiary. In exchange for the transfer of loans, we typically receive securities issued by the VIEs which we sell to third parties for cash or hold for investment purposes as HTM or AFS securities. We also retain servicing rights on the transferred loans. As a servicer, we retain the option
to repurchase loans from GNMA loan securitization pools, which becomes exercisable when three scheduled loan payments remain unpaid by the borrower. During the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we repurchased loans of $1.9 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, which predominantly represented repurchases of government insured loans. We recorded assets and related liabilities of $133 million and $176 million at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, where we did not exercise our option to repurchase eligible loans.
Upon transfers of loans, we also provide indemnification for losses incurred due to material breaches of contractual representations and warranties, as well as other recourse arrangements. At March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, our liability associated with these provisions was $209 million and $221 million, respectively, and the maximum exposure to loss was $13.4 billion and $13.7 billion, respectively.
Off-balance sheet mortgage loans sold or securitized presented in Table 8.5 are predominantly loans securitized by the GSEs and GNMA. See Note 9 (Mortgage Banking Activities) for additional information about residential and commercial servicing rights, advances and servicing fees. Substantially all residential servicing activity is related to assets transferred to GSE and GNMA securitizations.

NONCONFORMING MORTGAGE LOAN SECURITIZATIONS In the normal course of business, we sell nonconforming residential and commercial mortgage loans in securitization transactions that we design and sponsor. Nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations do not involve a government credit guarantee, and accordingly, beneficial interest holders are subject to credit risk of the underlying assets held by the securitization VIE. We typically originate the transferred loans , account for the transfers as sales and do not consolidate the VIE. We also typically retain the servicing rights from these salesright to service the loans and may continue to hold other beneficial interests issued by the VIEs, such as debt securities held for investment purposes. Our servicing role related to nonconforming commercial mortgage loan securitizations is limited to primary or master servicer and the most significant decisions impacting the performance of the VIE are generally made by the special servicer or the controlling class security holder. For our residential nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations accounted for as sales, we either do not hold variable interests that we consider potentially significant or are not the primary servicer for a majority of the VIE assets.

WHOLE LOAN SALE TRANSACTIONS We also sell whole loans to VIEs where we have continuing involvement in the transferred financial assets.form of financing. We may also provide liquidity to investors in the beneficial interests and credit enhancements. Throughaccount for these transfers as sales, and do not consolidate the VIEs as we may be exposeddo not have the power to liability under limited amountsdirect the most significant activities of recourse as well as standard representations and warranties we make to purchasers and issuers.the VIEs.

Table 10.38.1 presents information about transfers of assets during the period of assets to unconsolidated VIEs or third-party investors for which we recorded the transfers as sales and have continuing involvement with the transferred assets. In connection with these transfers, we received proceeds and recorded servicing assets, securities, and a liability for repurchase losses which reflects management’s estimate of probable lossesloans. Substantially all transfers were related to various representationsresidential mortgage securitizations with the GSEs or GNMA and warranties forresulted in no gain or loss because the loans transferred.were already measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Each of these interests are initially measured at fair value. Servicing rights are classified as Level 3 measurements, and generally securities are initially predominantly classified as Level 2.
Sales
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Table 8.1:Transfers with Continuing Involvement
20212020
(in millions)Residential mortgagesCommercial mortgagesResidential mortgagesCommercial mortgages
Quarter ended March 31,
Asset balances sold$40,586 3,191 38,385 2,728 
Proceeds from transfer (1)40,691 3,282 38,420 2,797 
Net gains (losses) on sale105 91 35 69 
Continuing involvement (2):
Servicing rights recognized$407 47 446 34 
Securities recognized (3)10,223 29 62 
Loans recognized926 0 
(1)Represents cash proceeds and the fair value of non-cash beneficial interests recognized at securitization settlement. Prior periods have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.
(2)Represents assets or liabilities recognized at securitization settlement date related to our continuing involvement include securitizations of conforming residential mortgagesin the transferred assets.
(3)Represents debt securities obtained at securitization settlement held for investment purposes that are classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity, which predominantly relate to agency securities. Excludes trading debt securities held temporarily for market-marking purposes, which are sold to third parties at or shortly after securitization settlement, of $6.8 billion and $7.7 billion, during the GSEs or GNMA. Substantially all transfers to these entities resulted in no gain or loss because the loans were already measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Table 10.3:Transfers With Continuing Involvement
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)  2020
   2019
 Residential mortgages
 Commercial mortgages
 Residential mortgages
 Commercial mortgages
Net gains (losses) on sale$52
 69
 14
 47
Asset balances sold47,857
 2,728
 34,103
 2,702
Servicing rights recognized446
 34
 320
 26
Securities recognized2,313
 62
 912
 
Liability for repurchase losses recognized3
 
 3
 

quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
In the normal course of business we purchase certain non-agency securities at initial securitization or subsequently in the secondary market. We also provide seller financing in the form of loans. During the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we received cash flows of $75 million and $73 million, respectively, predominantly related to principal and interest payments on these securities and loans.
Table 10.48.2 presents the key weighted-average assumptions we used to initially measure residential MSRs atrecognized during the date of securitization.periods presented.

Table 10.4:8.2: Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights
20212020
Quarter ended March 31,
Prepayment speed (1)14.4 %12.7 
Discount rate6.0 6.5 
Cost to service ($ per loan) (2)$82 91 
 
Residential mortgage
servicing rights
 
 2020
 2019
Quarter ended March 31,   
Prepayment speed (1)12.7% 13.5
Discount rate6.5
 8.1
Cost to service ($ per loan) (2)$91
 94
(1)(1)The prepayment speed assumption for residential MSRs includes a blend of prepayment speeds and default rates. Prepayment speed assumptions are influenced by mortgage interest rate inputs as well as our estimation of drivers of borrower behavior.
(2)Includes costs to service and unreimbursed foreclosure costs, which can vary period to period due to changes in model assumptions and the mix of modified government-guaranteed loans sold to GNMA.

Table 10.5 presents the proceeds related to transfers accounted for as sales in which we have continuing involvement with the transferred financial assets, as well as current period cash flows from continuing involvement with previous transfers accounted for as sales. Cash flows from other interests held predominantly include principal and interest payments received on retained bonds. Repurchasesour estimation of assets represents cash paiddrivers of borrower behavior.
(2)Includes costs to repurchase loans from investors under representation and warranty obligations or in connection with the exercise of cleanup calls on securitizations. Loss reimbursements is cash paid to reimburse investors for losses on individual loans that are already liquidated. Government insured loans are delinquent loans that we service and have exercised our optionunreimbursed foreclosure costs, which can vary period to purchase out of GNMA pools. These loans are insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.

Table 10.5:Cash Inflows (Outflows) From Sales and Securitization Activity
 Mortgage loans 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Quarter ended March 31,   
Proceeds from securitizations and whole loan sales$50,229
 36,507
Fees from servicing rights retained756
 780
Cash flows from other interests held167
 111
Repurchases of assets/loss reimbursements:   
Non-agency securitizations and whole loan transactions
 
Government insured loans(1,440) (1,942)
Agency securitizations(26) (17)
Servicing advances, net of recoveries (1)33
 39
(1)Cash flows from servicing advances includes principal and interest payments to investors required by servicing agreements.

Retained Interests from UnconsolidatedVIEs
Table 10.6 provides key economicperiod due to changes in model assumptions and the sensitivitymix of the current fair value of residential MSRs and other interests held relatedmodified government-guaranteed loans sold to unconsolidated VIEs to immediate adverse changes in those assumptions. Amounts for residential MSRs include purchased servicing rights as well as servicing rights resulting from the transfer of loans. GNMA.
See Note 1615 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) and Note 9 (Mortgage Banking Activities) for additional information on key economic assumptions for residential MSRs. “Other

SALE OF STUDENT LOAN PORTFOLIO In first quarter 2021, we sold $5.6 billion of student loans, servicing-released. We received $5.8 billion in proceeds from the sale and recognized a $208 million gain which is included in other noninterest income on our consolidated statement of income. In connection with the sale, we provided $2.2 billion of collateralized loan financing to a third-party sponsored VIE. The loan is measured at amortized cost and is classified in loans on the consolidated balance sheet. The collateral supporting our loan includes the student loans we sold. We do not consolidate the VIE as we do not have power over the significant activities of the entity. Substantially all of the remaining portfolio was sold in second quarter 2021.
RESECURITIZATION ACTIVITIES We enter into resecuritization transactions as part of our trading activities to accommodate the investment and risk management activities of our customers. In our resecuritization transactions, we transfer trading debt securities to VIEs in exchange for new beneficial interests held” were obtained when we securitized residential and commercial mortgage loans. Residentialthat are sold to third parties at or shortly after securitization settlement. This activity is performed for customers seeking a specific return or risk profile. Substantially all of our transactions involve the resecuritization of conforming mortgage-backed securities retained
in securitizations issued throughby the GSEs or GNMA, are excluded fromGNMA. We do not consolidate the table because these securities have a remote risk of credit loss due to the GSE or government guarantee. These securities also have economic characteristics similar to GSE or GNMA mortgage-backed securities thatresecuritization VIEs as we purchase, which are not includedshare in the table. Subordinateddecision-making power with third parties and do not hold significant economic interests include only those bonds whose credit rating was below AAA by a major rating agency at issuance. Senior interests include only those bonds whose credit rating was AAA by a major rating agency at issuance. Thein the VIEs other than for market-making activities. Table 8.3 presents information presented excludes trading positions held in inventory.about assets transferred to re-securitization VIEs and Table 8.4 presents information about our resecuritization VIEs.

Table 10.6:8.3: Retained Interests from UnconsolidatedTransfers to Resecuritization VIEs
(in millions)
20212020
Quarter ended March 31,
Assets transferred$17,429 9,472 
Securities recognized1,014 662 
  Other interests held 
 
Residential
mortgage
servicing
rights

 Commercial 
($ in millions, except cost to service amounts) 
Subordinated
bonds

 
Senior
bonds

Fair value of interests held at March 31, 2020$8,126
 924
 326
Expected weighted-average life (in years)4.3
 7.1
 5.6
Key economic assumptions:     
Prepayment speed assumption15.7%    
Decrease in fair value from:     
10% adverse change$475
    
25% adverse change1,105
    
Discount rate assumption7.1% 5.4
 3.5
Decrease in fair value from:     
100 basis point increase$293
 54
 16
200 basis point increase563
 103
 30
Cost to service assumption ($ per loan)112
    
Decrease in fair value from:     
10% adverse change234
    
25% adverse change585
    
Credit loss assumption  3.7% 
Decrease in fair value from:     
10% higher losses  $28
 
25% higher losses  31
 
Fair value of interests held at December 31, 2019$11,517
 909
 352
Expected weighted-average life (in years)5.3
 7.3
 5.5
Key economic assumptions:     
Prepayment speed assumption11.9%    
Decrease in fair value from:     
10% adverse change$537
    
25% adverse change1,261
    
Discount rate assumption7.2% 4.0
 2.9
Decrease in fair value from:     
100 basis point increase$464
 53
 16
200 basis point increase889
 103
 32
Cost to service assumption ($ per loan)102
    
Decrease in fair value from:     
10% adverse change253
    
25% adverse change632
    
Credit loss assumption  3.1% 
Decrease in fair value from:     
10% higher losses  $1
 
25% higher losses  4
 

Table 8.4:Resecuritization VIEs
(in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Total VIE assets$131,892 130,446 
Carrying value of securities1,343 1,461 
Wells Fargo & Company93


Note 10:8: Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities  (continued)(continued)

In addition to residential MSRs included in the previous table, we have a small portfolio of commercial MSRs which are carried at lower of cost or market value (LOCOM) with a fair value of $1.5 billion and $1.9 billion at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. Prepayment assumptions do not significantly impact values of commercial MSRs and commercial mortgage bonds as commercial loans generally include contractual restrictions on prepayment. Servicing costs are not a driver of our MSR value as we are typically primary or master servicer; the higher costs of servicing delinquent and foreclosed loans is generally born by the special servicer. The primary economic driver impacting the fair value of our commercial MSRs is forward interest rates, which are derived from market observable yield curves used to price capital markets instruments. Market interest rates significantly affect interest earned on custodial deposit balances. The sensitivity of the current fair value to an immediate adverse 25% change in the assumption about interest earned on deposit balances at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, results in a decrease in fair value of $146 million and $205 million, respectively. See Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities) for further information on our commercial MSRs.
The sensitivities in the preceding paragraph and table are hypothetical and caution should be exercised when relying on this data. Changes in value based on variations in assumptions
generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in the assumption to the change in value may not be linear. Also, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the value of the other interests held is calculated independently without changing any other assumptions. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in others (for example, changes in prepayment speed estimates could result in changes in the credit losses), which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.

Off-Balance Sheet Loans
Table 10.78.5 presents information about the principal balances of off-balance sheet loans that were sold or securitized, including residential mortgage loans sold to FNMA, FHLMC,the GSEs, GNMA and other investors, for which we have some form of continuing involvement (including servicer). Delinquent loans include loans 90 days or more past due and loans in bankruptcy, regardless of delinquency status. In accordance with applicable servicing
guidelines, delinquency status continues to advance for loans with COVID-related payment deferrals. For loans sold or securitized where servicing is our only form of continuing involvement, we would onlygenerally experience a loss only if we were required to repurchase a delinquent loan or foreclosed asset due to a breach in representations and warranties associated with our loan sale or servicing contracts.
Table 10.7:8.5: Off-Balance Sheet Loans Sold or Securitized
Net charge-offs (2)
Total loansDelinquent loans and foreclosed assets (1)Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 202020212020
Commercial$114,247 114,134 1,712 2,217 115 71 
Residential767,216 818,886 25,146 29,962 6 31 
Total off-balance sheet sold or securitized loans (3)$881,463 933,020 26,858 32,179 121 102 
         Net charge-offs (2) 
 Total loans  
Delinquent loans
and foreclosed assets (1)
  Quarter ended Mar 31, 
(in millions)Mar 31, 2020
 Dec 31, 2019
 Mar 31, 2020
 Dec 31, 2019
 2020
 2019
Commercial:           
Real estate mortgage$113,196
 112,507
 679
 776
 71
 79
Total commercial113,196
 112,507
 679
 776
 71
 79
Consumer:           
Real estate 1-4 family first mortgage986,570
 1,008,446
 6,326
 6,664
 31
 67
Real estate 1-4 family junior lien mortgage12
 13
 2
 2
 
 
Total consumer986,582
 1,008,459
 6,328
 6,666
 31
 67
Total off-balance sheet sold or securitized loans (3)$1,099,778
 1,120,966
 7,007
 7,442
 102
 146
(1)Includes $242 million and $394 million of commercial foreclosed assets and $166 million and $204 million of residential foreclosed assets at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(1)
Includes $365
(2)Net charge-offs exclude loans sold to FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA as we do not service or manage the underlying real estate upon foreclosure and, as such, do not have access to net charge-off information
(3) At March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the table includes total loans of $813.1 billion and $864.8 billion, delinquent loans of $23.9 billion and $28.5 billion, and foreclosed assets of $121 million and $152 million, and $492 million of commercial foreclosed assets and $354 million and $356 million of consumer foreclosed assets at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(2)Net charge-offs exclude loans sold to FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA as we do not service or manage the underlying real estate upon foreclosure and, as such, do not have access to net charge-off information.
(3)
At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the table includes total loans of $1.0 trillion at both dates, delinquent loans of $5.2 billion at both dates, and foreclosed assets of $259 million and $251 million, respectively, for FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA.

Transactions with ConsolidatedUnconsolidated VIEs
MORTGAGE LOAN SECURITIZATIONS Table 8.6 includes nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations where we originate and Secured Borrowingstransfer the loans to the unconsolidated securitization VIEs that we sponsor. For additional information about these VIEs, see the “Loan Sales and Securitization Activity” section within this Note. Nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations also include commercial mortgage loan securitizations sponsored by third parties where we did not originate or transfer the loans but serve as master servicer and invest in securities that could be potentially significant to the VIE.
Conforming loan securitization and resecuritization transactions involving the GSEs and GNMA are excluded from Table 8.6 because we are not the sponsor or we do not have power over the activities most significant to the VIEs. Additionally, due to the nature of the guarantees provided by the GSEs and the FHA and VA, our credit risk associated with these VIEs is limited. For additional information about conforming mortgage loan securitizations and resecuritizations, see the “Loan Sales and Securitization Activity” and "Resecuritization Activities" sections within this Note.

TAX CREDIT STRUCTURESWe co-sponsor and make investments in affordable housing and sustainable energy projects that are designed to generate a return primarily through the realization of federal tax credits. The projects are typically managed by project sponsors who have the power over the VIE’s assets. In some instances, our investments in these structures may require that we fund future capital commitments at the discretion of the project sponsors.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS We transfer purchased industrial development bonds and GSE credit enhancements to VIEs in exchange for beneficial interests. We own all of the beneficial interests and may also service the underlying mortgages that serve as collateral to the bonds. Prior to first quarter 2021, we consolidated these VIEs as we controlled the key decisions. During first quarter 2021, we amended the structures such that we no longer control the key decisions of the VIEs. The GSEs have the power to direct the servicing and workout activities of the VIE in the event of a default. As a result,
we deconsolidated the VIEs during first quarter 2021, and recognized the beneficial interests at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet.

OTHER VIE STRUCTURESWe engage in various forms of structured finance arrangements with other VIEs, including collateralized debt obligations, asset-backed finance structures and other securitizations collateralized by asset classes other than mortgages. Collateral may include rental properties, asset-backed securities, student loans, mortgage loans and auto loans. We may participate in structuring or marketing the arrangements, as well as provide financing, service one or more of the underlying assets, or enter into derivatives with the VIEs. We may also receive fees for those services. We are not the primary beneficiary of these structures because we do not have power to direct the most significant activities of the VIEs.

Table 10.88.6 provides a summary of our exposure to the unconsolidated VIEs described above, which includes investments in securities, loans, guarantees, liquidity agreements, commitments and certain derivatives. We exclude certain transactions with unconsolidated VIEs when our continuing involvement is temporary or administrative in nature or insignificant in size.
In Table 8.6, “Total VIE assets” represents the remaining principal balance of assets held by unconsolidated VIEs using the most current information available. For VIEs that obtain exposure to assets synthetically through derivative instruments, the notional amount of the derivative is included in the asset balance. “Carrying value” is the amount in our consolidated balance sheet related to our involvement with the unconsolidated VIEs. “Maximum exposure to loss” is determined as the carrying value of our investment in the VIEs excluding the unconditional repurchase options that have not been exercised, plus the remaining undrawn liquidity and lending commitments, the notional amount of net written derivative contracts, and generally the notional amount of, or stressed loss estimate for, other commitments and guarantees.
Debt, guarantees and other commitments include amounts related to loans sold that we may be required to repurchase, or otherwise indemnify or reimburse the investor or insurer for losses incurred, due to material breach of contractual
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representations and warranties as well as other retained recourse arrangements. The maximum exposure to loss for material breach of contractual representations and warranties represents a stressed case estimate we utilize for determining stressed case regulatory capital needs and is considered to be a remote scenario.
“Maximum exposure to loss” represents estimated loss that would be incurred under severe, hypothetical circumstances, for
which we believe the possibility is extremely remote, such as where the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero, without any consideration of recovery or offset from any economic hedges. Accordingly, this disclosure is not an indication of expected loss.
Table 8.6:Unconsolidated VIEs
Carrying value – asset (liability)
(in millions)Total
VIE assets 
LoansDebt
securities (1)
Equity securitiesAll other
assets (2)
Debt and other liabilitiesNet assets 
March 31, 2021
Nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations$128,438 0 2,318 0 626 0 2,944 
Tax credit structures41,258 1,800 0 11,501 0 (4,109)9,192 
Commercial real estate loans5,375 5,366 0 0 9 0 5,375 
Other9,619 3,201 0 56 49 (1)3,305 
Total$184,690 10,367 2,318 11,557 684 (4,110)20,816 
Maximum exposure to loss
LoansDebt
securities (1)
Equity securitiesAll other
assets (2)
Debt, guarantees,
and other commitments
Total exposure 
Nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations$0 2,318 0 626 33 2,977 
Tax credit structures1,800 0 11,501 0 2,894 16,195 
Commercial real estate loans5,366 0 0 9 0 5,375 
Other4,974 0 56 49 229 5,308 
Total$12,140 2,318 11,557 684 3,156 29,855 
Carrying value – asset (liability)

(in millions)
Total
VIE assets
Loans (3)Debt
securities (1)
Equity
securities
All other
assets (2)(3)
Debt and other liabilitiesNet assets 
December 31, 2020
Nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations$127,717 2,303 606 2,909 
Tax credit structures41,125 1,760 11,637 (4,202)9,195 
Commercial real estate loans
Other1,991 89 51 62 (1)201 
Total$170,833 1,849 2,303 11,688 668 (4,203)12,305 
Maximum exposure to loss
Loans (3)Debt
securities (1)
Equity
securities
All other
assets (2)(3)
Debt,
guarantees,
and other commitments
Total exposure
Nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations$2,303 607 34 2,944 
Tax credit structures1,760 11,637 3,108 16,505 
Commercial real estate loans
Other89 51 62 230 432 
Total$1,849 2,303 11,688 669 3,372 19,881 
(1)Includes $267 million and $310 million of securities classified as trading at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(2)All other assets includes mortgage servicing rights, derivative assets, and other assets (predominantly servicing advances).
(3)Prior period has been revised to conform with the current period presentation to reflect the carrying value of loans separately from all other assets.

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Note 8: Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities  (continued)
Consolidated VIEs
We consolidate VIEs where we are the primary beneficiary. We are the primary beneficiary of the following structure types:

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LOANS AND LEASES We securitize dealer floor plan loans and leases in a revolving master trust entity and hold the subordinated notes and residual equity interests. As servicer and residual interest holder, we control the key decisions of the trust and consolidate the entity. The total VIE assets held by the master trust represent a majority of the total VIE assets presented for this category in Table 8.7. In a separate transaction structure, we also provide the majority of debt and equity financing to an SPE that engages in lending and leasing to specific vendors and service the underlying collateral.

OTHER VIE STRUCTURESOther VIEs are primarily related to municipal tender option bond (MTOB) transactions and nonconforming mortgage loan securitizations that we sponsor. MTOBs are vehicles to finance the purchase of municipal bonds through the issuance of short-term debt to investors. Our involvement with MTOBs includes serving as the residual interest
holder, which provides control over the key decisions of the VIE, as well as the remarketing agent or liquidity provider related to the debt issued to investors. We also securitize nonconforming mortgage loans, in which our involvement includes servicer of the underlying assets and holder of subordinate or senior securities issued by the VIE.

Table 8.7 presents a summary of financial assets and liabilities for asset transfers accounted for as secured borrowingsof our consolidated VIEs. The carrying value represents assets and involvements withliabilities recorded on our consolidated VIEs.balance sheet. Carrying values of “Assets”assets are presented using GAAP measurement methods, which may include fair value, credit impairment or other adjustments, and
therefore in some instances will differ from “Total VIE assets.” For VIEs that obtain exposure synthetically through derivative instruments, the remaining notional amount of the derivative is included in “Total VIE assets.”
On theour consolidated balance sheet, we separately disclose (1) the consolidated assets of certain VIEs that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs.VIEs, and (2) the consolidated liabilities of certain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to Wells Fargo.
Table 10.8:8.7: Transactions with Consolidated VIEs and Secured Borrowings
Carrying value – asset (liability)
(in millions)Total
VIE assets 
LoansDebt
securities (1)
All other
assets (2)
Long-term debtAll other liabilities (3)
March 31, 2021
Commercial and industrial loans and leases$6,907 5,002 0 188 0 (192)
Commercial real estate loans (4)0 0 0 0 0 0 
Other1,597 480 965 79 (192)(899)
Total consolidated VIEs$8,504 5,482 965 267 (192)(1,091)
December 31, 2020
Commercial and industrial loans and leases$6,987 5,005 223 (200)
Commercial real estate loans (4)5,369 5,357 12 
Other1,627 507 967 75 (203)(900)
Total consolidated VIEs$13,983 10,869 967 310 (203)(1,100)
   Carrying value 
(in millions)
Total
VIE assets

 Assets
 Liabilities
 
Noncontrolling
interests

 Net assets
March 31, 2020         
Secured borrowings:         
Residential mortgage securitizations$77
 77
 (76) 
 1
Total secured borrowings77
 77
 (76) 
 1
Consolidated VIEs:         
Commercial and industrial loans and leases7,760
 7,755
 (226) (11) 7,518
Nonconforming residential mortgage loan securitizations679
 567
 (236) 
 331
Commercial real estate loans5,022
 5,022
 
 
 5,022
Municipal tender option bond securitizations500
 505
 (502) 
 3
Other247
 247
 (10) (22) 215
Total consolidated VIEs14,208
 14,096
 (974) (33) 13,089
Total secured borrowings and consolidated VIEs$14,285
 14,173
 (1,050) (33) 13,090
December 31, 2019         
Secured borrowings:         
Residential mortgage securitizations$81
 80
 (79) 
 1
Total secured borrowings81
 80
 (79) 
 1
Consolidated VIEs:         
Commercial and industrial loans and leases8,054
 8,042
 (529) (16) 7,497
Nonconforming residential mortgage loan securitizations935
 809
 (290) 
 519
Commercial real estate loans4,836
 4,836
 
 
 4,836
Municipal tender option bond securitizations401
 402
 (401) 
 1
Other279
 279
 (6) (27) 246
Total consolidated VIEs14,505
 14,368
 (1,226) (43) 13,099
Total secured borrowings and consolidated VIEs$14,586
 14,448
 (1,305) (43) 13,100
(1)Includes $269 million and $269 million of securities classified as trading at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.

(2)
All other assets includes cash and due from banks, Interest-earning deposits with banks, derivative assets, equity securities, and other assets.
(3)All other liabilities includes short-term borrowings, derivative liabilities, and accrued expenses and other liabilities.
(4)For structure description, see the "Transactions with Unconsolidated VIEs" section within this Note. These consolidated VIEs were deconsolidated in first quarter 2021.
We have raised financing through the securitization of certain financial assets in transactions with VIEs accounted for as secured borrowings. We also consolidate VIEs where we are the primary beneficiary. In certain transactions, we provide contractual support in the form of limited recourse and liquidity to facilitate the remarketing of short-term securities issued to third-party investors. Other than this limited contractual support, the assets of the VIEs are the sole source of repayment of the securities held by third parties.
For complete descriptions of our accounting for transfers accounted for as secured borrowings and involvement with consolidated VIEs, see Note 10 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) in our 2019 Form 10-K.

Other Transactions
In addition to the transactions included in the previous tables, we have used wholly-owned trust preferred security VIEs to issue debt securities or preferred equity exclusively to third-party investors. As the sole assets of the VIEs are receivables from us, we do not consolidate the VIEs even though we own all of the voting equity shares of the VIEs, have fully guaranteed the obligations of the VIEs, and may have the right to redeem the third-party securities under certain circumstances. In our
consolidated balance sheet we reported the debt securities issued to the VIEs as long-term junior subordinated debt with a carrying value of $686$710 million and $2.1 billion$704 million at March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. During first quarter 2020, we liquidated certain of our trust preferred security VIEs. As part of these liquidations, the preferred securities issued by the trusts were canceled and junior subordinated debentures with a total carrying value of $1.4 billion were distributed to the preferred security holders. Prior to the liquidations, we held $10 million of these preferred securities, which were exchanged for junior subordinated debentures upon liquidation and subsequently retired with no impact to earnings. See Note 1716 (Preferred Stock) for additional information about trust preferred securities.
Certain money market funds are also excluded from the previous tables because they are exempt from the consolidation analysis. We voluntarily waived a portion of our management fees for these money market funds to maintain a minimum level of daily net investment income. The amount of fees waived was $11 million and $10 million innot significant for first quarter 2020 and 2019, respectively.

2021 or 2020.
Note 11: Mortgage Banking Activities (continued)

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Note 11:9:  Mortgage Banking Activities

Mortgage banking activities consist of residential and commercial mortgage originations, sales and servicing.
We apply the amortization method to commercial MSRs and apply the fair value method to residential MSRs. The amortized
cost of commercial MSRs was $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion with an estimated fair value of $1.7 billion and $1.5 billion at March 31, 2021, and March 31, 2020, respectively. Table 11.19.1 presents the changes in MSRs measured using the fair value method.

Table 11.1:9.1: Analysis of Changes in Fair Value MSRs
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Fair value, beginning of year$6,125 11,517 
Servicing from securitizations or asset transfers (1)406 461 
Sales and other (2)(1)(31)
Net additions405 430 
Changes in fair value:
Due to valuation inputs or assumptions:
Mortgage interest rates (3)1,630 (3,022)
Servicing and foreclosure costs (4)9 (73)
Discount rates47 27 
Prepayment estimates and other (5)(95)(189)
Net changes in valuation inputs or assumptions1,591 (3,257)
 Changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows (6)(585)(564)
Total changes in fair value1,006 (3,821)
Fair value, end of period$7,536 8,126 
(1)Includes impacts associated with exercising cleanup calls on securitizations and our right to repurchase delinquent loans from GNMA loan securitization pools. MSRs may increase upon repurchase due to servicing liabilities associated with these delinquent GNMA loans.
(2)Includes sales and transfers of MSRs, which can result in an increase in MSRs if related to portfolios with servicing liabilities.
(3)Includes prepayment speed changes as well as other valuation changes due to changes in mortgage interest rates.
(4)Includes costs to service and unreimbursed foreclosure costs.
(5)Represents other changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions including prepayment speed estimation changes that are independent of mortgage interest rate changes.
(6)Represents the reduction in the MSR fair value for the cash flows expected to be collected during the period, net of income accreted due to the passage of time.
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Fair value, beginning of period$11,517
 14,649
Servicing from securitizations or asset transfers (1)461
 341
Sales and other (2)(31) (281)
Net additions430
 60
Changes in fair value:   
Due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions:   
Mortgage interest rates (3)(3,022) (940)
Servicing and foreclosure costs (4)(73) 12
Discount rates (5)27
 100
Prepayment estimates and other (6)(189) (63)
Net changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions(3,257) (891)
Changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows over time (7)(564) (482)
Total changes in fair value(3,821) (1,373)
Fair value, end of period$8,126
 13,336
Table 9.2 provides key economic assumptions and sensitivity of the current fair value of residential MSRs to immediate adverse changes in those assumptions. Amounts for residential MSRs include purchased servicing rights as well as servicing
rights resulting from the transfer of loans. See Note 15 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) for additional information on key economic assumptions for residential MSRs.

Table 9.2: Economic Assumptions and Sensitivity of Residential MSRs
($ in millions, except cost to service amounts)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Fair value of interests held$7,536 6,125 
Expected weighted-average life (in years)4.53.7
Key economic assumptions:
Prepayment speed assumption15.6 %19.9 
Impact on fair value from 10% adverse change$447 434 
Impact on fair value from 25% adverse change1,041 1,002 
Discount rate assumption6.1 %5.8 
Impact on fair value from 100 basis point increase$317 229 
Impact on fair value from 200 basis point increase608 440 
Cost to service assumption ($ per loan)115 130 
Impact on fair value from 10% adverse change181 181 
Impact on fair value from 25% adverse change452 454 
The sensitivities in the preceding table are hypothetical and caution should be exercised when relying on this data. Changes in value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in the assumption to the change in value may not be linear. Also, the
effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the value of the other interests held is calculated independently without changing any other assumptions. In reality, changes in one factor may
result in changes in others, which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.
(1)Includes impacts associated with exercising cleanup calls on securitizations as well as our right to repurchase delinquent loans from GNMA loan securitization pools. Total reported MSRs may increase upon repurchase due to servicing liabilities associated with these delinquent GNMA loans.Wells Fargo & Company97
(2)Includes sales and transfers of MSRs, which can result in an increase of total reported MSRs if the sales or transfers are related to nonperforming loan portfolios or portfolios with servicing liabilities.
(3)Includes prepayment speed changes as well as other valuation changes due to changes in mortgage interest rates (such as changes in estimated interest earned on custodial deposit balances).
(4)Includes costs to service and unreimbursed foreclosure costs.
(5)Reflects discount rate assumption change, excluding portion attributable to changes in mortgage interest rates.
(6)Represents changes driven by updates to valuation model inputs or assumptions including prepayment speed estimation changes and other assumption updates. Prepayment speed estimation changes are influenced by observed changes in borrower behavior and other external factors that occur independent of interest rate changes.
(7)Represents the reduction in the MSR fair value for the cash flows expected to be collected during the period, net of income accreted due to the passage of time.

Table 11.2 presents the changes in amortized MSRs.

Table 11.2:Note 9:  Mortgage Banking Activities  Analysis of Changes in Amortized MSRs(continued)
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Balance, beginning of period$1,430
 1,443
Purchases8
 24
Servicing from securitizations or asset transfers34
 26
Amortization(66) (66)
Balance, end of period (1)$1,406
 1,427
Fair value of amortized MSRs:   
Beginning of period$1,872
 2,288
End of period1,490
 2,149
(1)
Commercial amortized MSRs are evaluated for impairment purposes by the following risk strata: agency (GSEs) for multi-family properties and non-agency. There was 0 valuation allowance recorded for the periods presented on the commercial amortized MSRs.



We present the components of our managed servicing portfolio in Table 11.39.3 at unpaid principal balance for loans serviced and subserviced for others and at book value for owned loans serviced.
Table 11.3:9.3: Managed Servicing Portfolio
(in billions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Residential mortgage servicing:
Serviced and subserviced for others$804 859 
Owned loans serviced302 323 
Total residential servicing1,106 1,182 
Commercial mortgage servicing:
Serviced and subserviced for others581 583 
Owned loans serviced122 123 
Total commercial servicing703 706 
Total managed servicing portfolio$1,809 1,888 
Total serviced for others, excluding subserviced for others$1,373 1,431 
MSRs as a percentage of loans serviced for others0.64 %0.52 
Weighted average note rate (mortgage loans serviced for others)3.99 4.03 
(in billions)Mar 31, 2020
 Dec 31, 2019
Residential mortgage servicing:   
Serviced and subserviced for others$1,041
 1,065
Owned loans serviced341
 343
Total residential servicing1,382
 1,408
Commercial mortgage servicing:   
Serviced and subserviced for others573
 575
Owned loans serviced124
 124
Total commercial servicing697
 699
Total managed servicing portfolio$2,079
 2,107
Total serviced for others, excluding subserviced for others$1,602
 1,629
Ratio of MSRs to related loans serviced for others0.60% 0.79


At March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, we had servicer advances, net of an allowance for uncollectible amounts, of $3.3 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively. As the servicer of loans for others, we advance certain payments of principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and default-related expenses which are generally reimbursed within a short timeframe from cash flows from the trust, GSEs, insurer or borrower. The credit risk related to these advances is limited since the reimbursement is generally senior to cash payments to investors. We also advance payments of taxes and insurance for our owned loans which are collectible
from the borrower. We maintain an allowance for uncollectible amounts for advances on loans serviced for others that may not be reimbursed if the payments were not made in accordance with applicable servicing agreements or if the insurance or servicing agreements contain limitations on reimbursements. Servicing advances on owned loans are charged-off when deemed uncollectible.
Table 11.49.4 presents the components of mortgage banking noninterest income.
Table 11.4:9.4: Mortgage Banking Noninterest Income
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Servicing fees:
Contractually specified servicing fees, late charges and ancillary fees$724 865 
Unreimbursed direct servicing costs (1)(124)(107)
Servicing fees600 758 
Amortization(65)(66)
Changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows (2)(A)(585)(564)
Net servicing fees(50)128 
Changes in fair value of MSRs due to valuation inputs or assumptions (3)(B)1,591 (3,257)
Net derivative gains (losses) from economic hedges (4)(1,640)3,400 
Market-related valuation changes to MSRs, net of hedge results(49)143 
Total servicing income (loss), net(99)271 
Net gains on mortgage loan originations/sales (5)1,425 108 
Total mortgage banking noninterest income$1,326 379 
Total changes in fair value of MSRs carried at fair value(A)+(B)$1,006 (3,821)
(1)Includes costs associated with foreclosures, unreimbursed interest advances to investors, and other interest costs.
(2)Represents the reduction in the MSR fair value for the cash flows expected to be collected during the period, net of income accreted due to the passage of time.
(3)Refer to the analysis of changes in fair value MSRs presented in Table 9.1 in this Note for more detail.
(4)See Note 14 (Derivatives) for additional discussion and detail on economic hedges.
(5)Includes net gains (losses) of $1.3 billion and $(929) million in first quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to derivatives used as economic hedges of mortgage loans held for sale and derivative loan commitments.

 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions) 2020
 2019
Servicing income, net:    
Servicing fees:    
Contractually specified servicing fees $808
 840
Late charges 27
 33
Ancillary fees 30
 38
Unreimbursed direct servicing costs (1) (107) (70)
Net servicing fees 758
 841
Changes in fair value of MSRs carried at fair value:    
Due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions (2)(A)(3,257) (891)
Changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows over time (3) (564) (482)
Total changes in fair value of MSRs carried at fair value (3,821) (1,373)
Amortization (66) (66)
Net derivative gains from economic hedges (4)(B)3,400
 962
Total servicing income, net 271
 364
Net gains on mortgage loan origination/sales activities (5) 108
 344
Total mortgage banking noninterest income $379
 708
Market-related valuation changes to MSRs, net of hedge results (2)(4)(A)+(B)$143
 71
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(2)Refer to the analysis of changes in fair value MSRs presented in Table 11.1 in this
Note for more detail.
(3)Represents the reduction in in the MSR fair value for the cash flows expected to be collected during the period, net of income accreted due to the passage of time.
(4)Represents results from economic hedges used to hedge the risk of changes in fair value of MSRs. See Note 15 (Derivatives) for additional discussion and detail.
(5)
Includes net losses of $(929) million10:  and $(151) million in first quarter 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to derivatives used as economic hedges of mortgage loans held for sale and derivative loan commitments.


Note 12: Intangible Assets (continued)

Note 12: Intangible Assets

Table 12.110.1 presents the gross carrying value of intangible assets and accumulated amortization.
Table 12.1:10.1: Intangible Assets
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions)Gross carrying valueAccumulated amortizationNet carrying valueGross carrying valueAccumulated amortization Net carrying value
Amortized intangible assets (1):
MSRs (2)$4,661 (3,365)1,296 4,612 (3,300)1,312 
Customer relationship and other intangibles880 (572)308 879 (551)328 
Total amortized intangible assets$5,541 (3,937)1,604 5,491 (3,851)1,640 
Unamortized intangible assets:
MSRs (carried at fair value) (2)$7,536 6,125 
Goodwill26,290 26,392 
Trademark14 14 
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions)
Gross
carrying
value

 
Accumulated
amortization

 
Net
carrying
value

 
Gross
carrying
value

 
Accumulated
amortization

 
Net
carrying
value

Amortized intangible assets (1):           
MSRs (2)$4,465
 (3,059) 1,406
 4,422
 (2,992) 1,430
Customer relationship and other intangibles879
 (480) 399
 947
 (524) 423
Total amortized intangible assets$5,344
 (3,539) 1,805
 5,369
 (3,516) 1,853
Unamortized intangible assets:           
MSRs (carried at fair value) (2)$8,126
     11,517
    
Goodwill26,381
     26,390
    
Trademark14
     14
    
(1)Balances are excluded commencing in the period following full amortization.
(1)Balances are excluded commencing in the period following full amortization.
(2)See Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities) for additional information on MSRs.
(2)Includes a $37 million valuation allowance recorded for amortized MSRs at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2020. See Note 9 (Mortgage Banking Activities) for additional information on MSRs.

Table 12.210.2 provides the current year and estimated future amortization expense for amortized intangible assets. We based our projections of amortization expense shown below on existing
asset balances at March 31, 2020.2021. Future amortization expense may vary from these projections.

Table 12.2:10.2: Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets
(in millions) Amortized MSRs
 
Customer
relationship
and other
intangibles

 Total
Three months ended March 31, 2020 (actual) $67
 24
 91
Estimate for the remainder of 2020 $202
 71
 273
Estimate for year ended December 31,     
2021 235
 81
 316
2022 210
 68
 278
2023 181
 59
 240
2024 156
 48
 204
2025 130
 39
 169


(in millions)Amortized MSRs Customer relationship and other intangiblesTotal 
Three months ended March 31, 2021 (actual)$65 21 86 
Estimate for the remainder of 2021$184 61 245 
Estimate for year ended December 31,
2022218 68 286 
2023191 59 250 
2024166 48 214 
2025143 39 182 
2026109 32 141 
In February 2021, we announced an agreement to sell Wells Fargo Asset Management and transferred the associated goodwill from the Wealth and Investment Management operating segment to Corporate. Also in first quarter 2021, we
recognized a goodwill write-down related to the sale of a portion of the student loan portfolio. Table 12.310.3 shows the allocation of goodwill to our reportable operating segments. We assess goodwill for impairment at a
reporting unit level, which is generally one level below the operating segments.

Table 12.3:10.3: Goodwill
(in millions)
Community
Banking

 
Wholesale
Banking

 Wealth and Investment Management
 
Consolidated
Company

December 31, 2018$16,685
 8,450
 1,283

26,418
Foreign currency translation
 2
 
 2
March 31, 2019$16,685
 8,452
 1,283
 26,420
December 31, 2019$16,685
 8,429
 1,276
 26,390
Foreign currency translation
 (9) 
 (9)
March 31, 2020$16,685
 8,420
 1,276
 26,381
(in millions)Consumer Banking and LendingCommercial BankingCorporate and Investment BankingWealth and Investment ManagementCorporateConsolidated Company
December 31, 2020$16,418 3,018 5,375 1,276 305 26,392 
Divestitures0 0 0 0 (104)(104)
Foreign currency translation0 2 0 0 0 2 
Transfers of goodwill0 0 0 (932)932 0 
March 31, 2021$16,418 3,020 5,375 344 1,133 26,290 




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Note 13:11:  Guarantees Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments
Guarantees are contracts that contingently require us to make payments to a guaranteed party based on an event or a change in an underlying asset, liability, rate or index. Guarantees are generally in the form of standby and direct pay letters of credit,
written options, recourse obligations, and other types of similar
arrangements. For complete descriptions of our guarantees, see Note 16 (Guarantees, Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments) in our 2019 Form 10-K. Table 13.111.1 shows carrying value, maximum exposure to loss on our guarantees and the related non-investment grade amounts.

Table 13.1:11.1: Guarantees – Carrying Value and Maximum Exposure to Loss
Maximum exposure to loss 
(in millions)Carrying value of obligation (asset)Expires in one year or lessExpires after one year through three yearsExpires after three years through five yearsExpires after five yearsTotal Non-investment grade
March 31, 2021
Standby letters of credit
$145 12,184 4,672 1,692 439 18,987 7,097 
Direct pay letters of credit14 2,394 2,565 524 54 5,537 1,093 
Written options (1)(554)11,965 7,794 755 58 20,572 13,757 
Loans and LHFS sold with recourse (2)33 199 848 2,922 9,484 13,453 11,221 
Exchange and clearing house guarantees0 0 0 0 7,163 7,163 0 
Other guarantees and indemnifications (3)0 623 3 0 306 932 577 
Total guarantees$(362)27,365 15,882 5,893 17,504 66,644 33,745 
December 31, 2020
Standby letters of credit$156 11,977 4,962 1,897 433 19,269 7,528 
Direct pay letters of credit18 2,256 2,746 531 39 5,572 1,102 
Written options (1)(538)12,735 7,972 889 58 21,654 13,394 
Loans and LHFS sold with recourse (2)33 177 819 1,870 9,723 12,589 10,332 
Exchange and clearing house guarantees5,510 5,510 
Other guarantees and indemnifications (3)734 1,414 2,150 590 
Total guarantees$(331)27,879 16,500 5,188 17,177 66,744 32,946 
   Maximum exposure to loss 
(in millions)
Carrying
value of obligation (asset)

 
Expires in
one year
or less

 
Expires after
one year
through
three years

 
Expires after
three years
through
five years

 
Expires
after five
years

 Total
 
Non-
investment
grade

March 31, 2020             
Standby letters of credit$83
 12,016
 3,839
 2,756
 429
 19,040
 7,183
Direct pay letters of credit
 1,674
 3,955
 836
 40
 6,505
 1,321
Written options (1)690
 18,799
 10,315
 2,387
 327
 31,828
 24,176
Loans and MLHFS sold with recourse (2)28
 111
 712
 1,333
 10,039
 12,195
 10,000
Exchange and clearing house guarantees
 
 
 
 5,054
 5,054
 
Other guarantees and indemnifications (3)1
 610
 3
 1
 450
 1,064
 559
Total guarantees$802
 33,210
 18,824
 7,313
 16,339
 75,686
 43,239
December 31, 2019             
Standby letters of credit$36
 11,569
 4,460
 2,812
 467
 19,308
 7,104
Direct pay letters of credit
 1,861
 3,815
 824
 105
 6,605
 1,184
Written options (1)(345) 17,088
 10,869
 2,341
 273
 30,571
 18,113
Loans and MLHFS sold with recourse (2)52
 114
 576
 1,356
 10,050
 12,096
 9,835
Exchange and clearing house guarantees
 
 
 
 4,817
 4,817
 
Other guarantees and indemnifications (3)1
 785
 1
 3
 809
 1,598
 698
Total guarantees$(256) 31,417
 19,721
 7,336
 16,521
 74,995
 36,934
(1)Written options, which are in the form of derivatives, are also included in the derivative disclosures in Note 14 (Derivatives). Carrying value net asset position is a result of certain deferred premium option trades.
(1)Written options, which are in the form
(2)Represent recourse provided, all to the GSEs, on loans sold under various programs and arrangements.
(3)Includes indemnifications provided to certain third-party clearing agents. Estimated maximum exposure to loss was $277 million and $1.4 billion with related collateral of $2.0 billion and $1.2 billion as of derivatives, are also included in the derivative disclosures in Note 15 (Derivatives). Carrying value net asset position is a result of certain deferred premium option trades.
(2)
Represent recourse provided, predominantly to the GSEs, on loans sold under various programs and arrangements.
(3)
Includes indemnifications provided to certain third-party clearing agents. Outstanding customer obligations under these arrangements were $27 million and $80 million with related collateral of $389 million and $696 million at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020,, and December 31, 2019, respectively.


“Maximum exposure to loss” and “Non-investment grade” are required disclosures under GAAP. Maximum exposure to loss represents the estimated loss that would be incurred under an assumed hypothetical circumstance, despite what we believe is a remote possibility, where the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero. Maximum exposure to loss estimates in Table 13.111.1 do not reflect economic hedges or collateral we could use to offset or recover losses we may incur under our guarantee agreements. Accordingly, this required disclosure is not an indication of expected loss. We believe the carrying value is more representative of our exposure to loss than maximum exposure to loss. The carrying value represents the fair value of the guarantee, if any, and also includes an ACL for guarantees, if applicable.
Non-investment grade represents those guarantees on which we have a higher risk of performance under the terms of the guarantee. If the underlying assets under the guarantee are non-investment grade (that is, an external rating that is below investment grade or an internal credit default grade that is equivalent to a below investment grade external rating), we consider the risk of performance to be high. Internal credit default grades are determined based upon the same credit policies that we use to evaluate the risk of payment or performance when making loans and other extensions of credit. Credit quality indicators we usually consider in evaluating risk of
payments or performance are described in Note 64 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses).

MERCHANT PROCESSING SERVICES We provide debit and credit card transaction processing services through payment networks directly for merchants and as a sponsor for merchant processing servicers, including our joint venture with a third party that is accounted for as an equity method investment. In our role as the merchant acquiring bank, we have a potential obligation in connection with payment and delivery disputes between the merchant and the cardholder that are resolved in favor of the cardholder. If we are unable to collect the amounts from the merchant, we incur a loss for the refund to the cardholder. We are secondarily obligated to make a refund for transactions involving sponsored merchant processing servicers. We generally have a low likelihood of loss in connection with our merchant processing services because most products and services are delivered when purchased and amounts are generally refunded when items are returned to the merchant. In addition, we may reduce our risk in connection with these transactions by withholding future payments and requiring cash or other collateral. For first quarter 2021, we processed card transaction volume of $372.5 billion as a merchant acquiring bank, and related losses, including those from our joint venture entity, were immaterial.
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GUARANTEES OF SUBSIDIARIES In the normal course of business, the Parent may provide counterparties with guarantees related to its subsidiaries’ obligations. These obligations are included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet or are reflected as off-balance sheet commitments, and therefore, the Parent has not recognized a separate liability for these guarantees.
The Parent fully and unconditionally guarantees the payment of principal, interest, and any other amounts that may be due on securities that its 100% owned finance subsidiary, Wells Fargo Finance LLC, may issue. These securities are not guaranteed by any other subsidiary of the Parent. The guaranteed liabilities were $2.1$1.8 billion and $1.6$2.3 billion at March 31, 20202021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. These guarantees rank on parity with all of the Parent’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The assets of the Parent consist primarily of equity in its subsidiaries, and the Parent is a separate and distinct legal entity from its subsidiaries. As a result, the Parent’s ability to address claims of holders of these debt securities against the Parent under the guarantee depends on the Parent’s receipt of dividends, loan payments and other funds from its subsidiaries. If any of the Parent’s subsidiaries becomes insolvent, the direct creditors of that subsidiary will have a prior claim on that subsidiary’s assets. The rights of the Parent and the rights of the Parent’s creditors will be subject to that prior claim unless the Parent is also a direct creditor of that subsidiary. For additional information regarding other restrictions on the Parent’s ability to receive dividends, loan payments and other funds from its subsidiaries, see Note 23 (Regulatory Capital Requirements and Other Restrictions).



OTHER COMMITMENTS To meet the financing needs of our customers, we may enter into commitments to purchase debt and equity securities to provide capital for their funding, liquidity or other future needs. As of both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, we had commitments to purchase debt securities of $18 million and commitments to purchase equity securities of $3.1 billion and $3.2 billion, respectively.
As part of maintaining our memberships in certain clearing organizations, we are required to stand ready to provide liquidity to sustain market clearing activity in the event unforeseen events occur or are deemed likely to occur. Certain of these obligations are guarantees of other members’ performance and accordingly are included in Table 11.1 in Other guarantees and indemnifications.
Also, we have commitments to purchase loans and securities under resale agreements from certain counterparties, including central clearing organizations. The amount of our unfunded contractual commitments was $8.7 billion and $12.0 billion as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
Given the nature of these commitments, they are excluded from Table 4.4 (Unfunded Credit Commitments) in Note 4 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses).
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Note 13: Guarantees, Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments (
continued)

Note 12:  Pledged Assets and Collateral
Pledged Assets
Table 13.212.1 provides the carrying amount of on-balance sheet pledged assets and the fair value of other pledged collateral. Other pledged collateral is collateral we have received from third parties, have the right to repledge and is not recognized on our consolidated balance sheet.

TRADING RELATED ACTIVITYOur trading businesses may pledge debt and equity securities in connection with securities sold under agreements to repurchase (repurchase agreements) and securities lending arrangements. The collateral that we pledge related to our trading activities may include our own collateral as well as collateral that we have received from third parties and have the right to repledge. Substantially allAll of the trading activity pledged collateral is eligible to be repledged or sold by the secured party.

NON-TRADING RELATED ACTIVITY As part of our liquidity management strategy, we may pledge loans, debt securities, and
other financial assets to secure trust and public deposits, borrowings and letters of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and FRBthe Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) and for other purposes as required or permitted by law or insurance statutory requirements. Substantially all of the non-trading activity pledged collateral is not eligible to be repledged or sold by the secured party.

VIE RELATED We pledge assets in connection with various types of transactions entered into with VIEs. These pledged assets can only be used to settle the liabilities of those entities.
We also have loans recorded on our consolidated balance sheet which represent certain delinquent loans that are eligible for repurchase from GNMA loan securitizations. See Note 108 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) for additional information on consolidated VIE assets and VIEs accounted for as secured borrowings.assets.
Table 13.2:12.1: Pledged Assets (1)
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Related to trading activities:   
Repledged third-party owned debt and equity securities$61,479
 60,083
Trading debt securities and other39,828
 51,083
Equity securities1,122
 1,379
    Total pledged assets related to trading activities102,429
 112,545
Related to non-trading activities:   
Loans400,111
 406,106
Debt securities:   
Available-for-sale59,116
 61,126
Held-to-maturity3,884
 3,685
Mortgage loans held for sale1,877
 2,266
    Total pledged assets related to non-trading activities464,988
 473,183
Related to VIEs:   
Consolidated VIE assets14,096
 14,368
VIEs accounted for as secured borrowings77
 80
Loans eligible for repurchase from GNMA securitizations533
 568
       Total pledged assets related to VIEs14,706
 15,016
Total pledged assets$582,123
 600,744
(1)Prior period amounts have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.

(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Related to trading activities:
Repledged third-party owned debt and equity securities$51,214 44,765 
Trading debt securities and other20,805 19,572 
Equity securities716 470 
Total pledged assets related to trading activities72,735 64,807 
Related to non-trading activities:
Loans313,479 344,220 
Debt securities:
Available-for-sale52,487 57,289 
Held-to-maturity13,318 17,290 
Other financial assets727 230 
Total pledged assets related to non-trading activities380,011 419,029 
Related to VIEs:
Consolidated VIE assets6,714 12,146 
Loans eligible for repurchase from GNMA securitizations135 179 
Total pledged assets related to VIEs6,849 12,325 
Total pledged assets$459,595 496,161 
Securities Financing Activities
We enter into resale and repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and lending agreements (collectively, “securities financing activities”) typically to finance trading positions (including securities and derivatives), acquire securities to cover short trading positions, accommodate customers’ financing needs, and settle other securities obligations. These activities are conducted through our broker-dealer subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, through other bank entities. Most of ourOur securities financing activities primarily involve high quality,high-quality, liquid securities such as U.S. Treasury securities and government agency securities and, to a lesser extent, less liquid securities, including equity securities, corporate bonds and asset-backed securities. We account for these transactions as collateralized financings in which we typically receive or pledge securities as collateral. We believe these financing transactions generally do not have material credit risk given the collateral provided and the related monitoring processes.

OFFSETTING OF SECURITIES FINANCING ACTIVITIES Table 13.312.2 presents resale and repurchase agreements subject to master repurchase agreements (MRA) and securities borrowing and lending agreements subject to master securities lending agreements (MSLA). We account for transactions subject to these agreements as collateralizedCollateralized financings, and those with a single counterparty, are presented net on our consolidated balance sheet, provided certain criteria are met that permit balance sheet netting. MostSubstantially all transactions subject to these agreements do not meet those criteria and thus are not eligible for balance sheet netting.
Collateral we pledged consists of non-cash instruments, such as securities or loans, and is not netted on the consolidated balance sheet against the related liability. Collateral we received includes securities or loans and is not recognized on our consolidated balance sheet. Collateral pledged or received may be increased or decreased over time to maintain certain contractual thresholds, as the assets underlying each arrangement fluctuate in value. Generally, these agreements require collateral to exceed the asset or liability

recognized on the balance sheet. The following table includes the amount of
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collateral pledged or received related to exposures subject to enforceable MRAs or MSLAs. While these agreements are typically over-collateralized, U.S. GAAP requires disclosure in this table to limit the reported amount of such collateral to the
amount of the related recognized asset or liability for each counterparty.
In addition to the amounts included in Table 13.3,12.2, we also have balance sheet netting related to derivatives that is disclosed in Note 1514 (Derivatives).
Table 13.3:12.2: Offsetting – Securities Financing Activities
(in millions)
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Assets:
Resale and securities borrowing agreements
Gross amounts recognized$113,611 92,446 
Gross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheet (1)(16,480)(11,513)
Net amounts in consolidated balance sheet (2)97,131 80,933 
Collateral not recognized in consolidated balance sheet (3)(96,386)(80,158)
Net amount (4)$745 775 
Liabilities:
Repurchase and securities lending agreements
Gross amounts recognized$63,062 57,622 
Gross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheet (1)(16,480)(11,513)
Net amounts in consolidated balance sheet (5)46,582 46,109 
Collateral pledged but not netted in consolidated balance sheet (6)(46,371)(45,819)
Net amount (4)$211 290 
(in millions)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Assets:   
Resale and securities borrowing agreements   
Gross amounts recognized$128,844
 140,773
Gross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheet (1)(22,762) (19,180)
Net amounts in consolidated balance sheet (2)106,082
 121,593
Collateral not recognized in consolidated balance sheet (3)(105,136) (120,786)
Net amount (4)$946
 807
Liabilities:   
Repurchase and securities lending agreements   
Gross amounts recognized (5)$101,516
 111,038
Gross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheet (1)(22,762) (19,180)
Net amounts in consolidated balance sheet (6)78,754
 91,858
Collateral pledged but not netted in consolidated balance sheet (7)(78,412) (91,709)
Net amount (8)$342
 149
(1)Represents recognized amount of resale and repurchase agreements with counterparties subject to enforceable MRAs that have been offset in the consolidated balance sheet.
(1)Represents recognized amount of resale and repurchase agreements with counterparties subject to enforceable MRAs that have been offset in the consolidated balance sheet.
(2)Includes $86.4 billion and $102.1 billion classified on our consolidated balance sheet in federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. Also includes securities purchased under long-term resale agreements (generally one year or more) classified in loans, which totaled $19.7 billion and $19.5 billion, at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(3)Represents the fair value of collateral we have received under enforceable MRAs or MSLAs, limited in the table above to the amount of the recognized asset due from each counterparty. At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, we have received total collateral with a fair value of $138.7 billion and $150.9 billion, respectively, all of which, we have the right to sell or repledge. These amounts include securities we have sold or repledged to others with a fair value of $61.1 billion at March 31, 2020, and $59.1 billion at December 31, 2019.
(4)Represents the amount of our exposure that is not collateralized and/or is not subject to an enforceable MRA or MSLA.
(5)For additional information on underlying collateral and contractual maturities, see the “Repurchase and Securities Lending Agreements” section in this Note.
(6)Amount is classified in short-term borrowings on our consolidated balance sheet.
(7)Represents the fair value of collateral we have pledged, related to enforceable MRAs or MSLAs, limited in the table above to the amount of the recognized liability owed to each counterparty. At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, we have pledged total collateral with a fair value of $103.4 billion and $113.3 billion, respectively, substantially all of which may be sold or repledged by the counterparty.
(8)Represents the amount of our obligation that is not covered by pledged collateral and/or is not subject to an enforceable MRA or MSLA.
(2)Includes $79.4 billion and $65.6 billion classified on our consolidated balance sheet in federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. Also includes securities purchased under long-term resale agreements (generally one year or more) classified in loans, which totaled $17.7 billion and $15.3 billion, at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(3)Represents the fair value of collateral we have received under enforceable MRAs or MSLAs, limited in the table above to the amount of the recognized asset due from each counterparty. At March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, we have received total collateral with a fair value of $131.2 billion and $108.5 billion, respectively, all of which we have the right to sell or repledge. These amounts include securities we have sold or repledged to others with a fair value of $47.2 billion and $36.1 billion at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(4)Represents the amount of our exposure (assets) or obligation (liabilities) that is not collateralized and/or is not subject to an enforceable MRA or MSLA.
(5)Amount is classified in short-term borrowings on our consolidated balance sheet.
(6)Represents the fair value of collateral we have pledged, related to enforceable MRAs or MSLAs, limited in the table above to the amount of the recognized liability owed to each counterparty. At March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, we have pledged total collateral with a fair value of $64.6 billion and $59.2 billion, respectively, substantially all of which may be sold or repledged by the counterparty.
REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES LENDING AGREEMENTS Securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending arrangements are effectively short-term collateralized borrowings. In these transactions, we receive cash in exchange for transferring securities as collateral and recognize an obligation to reacquire the securities for cash at the transaction’s maturity. These types of transactions create risks, including (1) the counterparty may fail to return the securities at maturity, (2) the fair value of the securities transferred may decline below the amount of our obligation to reacquire the securities, and therefore create an obligation for us to pledge additional amounts, and (3) the counterparty may accelerate the maturity on demand, requiring us to reacquire the security prior to contractual maturity. We attempt to mitigate these risks in various ways. Most of ourOur collateral primarily consists of highly liquid securities. In addition, we underwrite and monitor the financial strength of our counterparties, monitor the fair value of collateral pledged relative to contractually required repurchase amounts, and monitor that our collateral is properly returned through the clearing and settlement process in advance of our cash repayment. Table 13.412.3 provides the gross amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet (before the effects of offsetting) of our liabilities for repurchase and securities lending agreements disaggregated by underlying collateral type.
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Table 13.4:12.3: Gross Obligations by Underlying Collateral Type
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Repurchase agreements:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$28,507 22,922 
Securities of U.S. States and political subdivisions9 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities12,678 15,353 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities1,007 1,069 
Corporate debt securities10,291 9,944 
Asset-backed securities1,072 1,054 
Equity securities1,211 1,500 
Other683 336 
Total repurchases55,458 52,182 
Securities lending arrangements:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies19 64 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities53 23 
Corporate debt securities38 79 
Equity securities (1)7,375 5,189 
Other119 85 
Total securities lending7,604 5,440 
Total repurchases and securities lending$63,062 57,622 
(in millions) Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

Repurchase agreements:    
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies $50,787
 48,161
Securities of U.S. States and political subdivisions 89
 104
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities 32,027
 44,737
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities 1,263
 1,818
Corporate debt securities 10,048
 7,126
Asset-backed securities 1,460
 1,844
Equity securities 721
 1,674
Other 514
 705
Total repurchases 96,909
 106,169
Securities lending arrangements:    
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies 134
 163
Corporate debt securities 364
 223
Equity securities (1) 4,100
 4,481
Other 9
 2
Total securities lending 4,607
 4,869
Total repurchases and securities lending $101,516
 111,038
(1)Equity securities are generally exchange traded and represent collateral received from third parties that has been repledged. We received the collateral through either margin lending agreements or contemporaneous securities borrowing transactions with other counterparties.
(1)Equity securities are generally exchange traded and represent collateral received from third parties that has been repledged. We received the collateral through either margin lending agreements or contemporaneous securities borrowing transactions with other counterparties.
Table 13.512.4 provides the contractual maturities of our gross obligations under repurchase and securities lending agreements.
Table 13.5:12.4: Contractual Maturities of Gross Obligations
(in millions)Overnight/continuousUp to 30 days30-90 days>90 daysTotal gross obligation
March 31, 2021
Repurchase agreements$41,585 3,483 5,025 5,365 55,458 
Securities lending arrangements6,804 200 600 0 7,604 
Total repurchases and securities lending (1)$48,389 3,683 5,625 5,365 63,062 
December 31, 2020
Repurchase agreements$36,946 5,251 5,100 4,885 52,182 
Securities lending arrangements4,690 400 350 5,440 
Total repurchases and securities lending (1)$41,636 5,651 5,450 4,885 57,622 
(1)Securities lending is executed under agreements that allow either party to terminate the transaction without notice, while repurchase agreements have a term structure to them that technically matures at a point in time. The overnight/continuous repurchase agreements require election of both parties to roll the trade rather than the election to terminate the arrangement as in securities lending.
(in millions)Overnight/continuous
 Up to 30 days
 30-90 days
 >90 days
 Total gross obligation
March 31, 2020         
Repurchase agreements$75,413
 7,681
 10,680
 3,135
 96,909
Securities lending arrangements4,392
 65
 150
 
 4,607
Total repurchases and securities lending (1)$79,805
 7,746
 10,830
 3,135
 101,516
December 31, 2019 
Repurchase agreements$79,793
 17,681
 4,825
 3,870
 106,169
Securities lending arrangements4,724
 
 145
 
 4,869
Total repurchases and securities lending (1)$84,517
 17,681
 4,970
 3,870
 111,038
(1)104Securities lending is executed under agreements that allow either party to terminate the transaction without notice, while repurchase agreements have a term structure to them that technically matures at a point in time. The overnight/continuous repurchase agreements require election of both parties to roll the trade rather than the election to terminate the arrangement as in securities lending.Wells Fargo & Company

OTHER COMMITMENTS
To meet the financing needs of our customers, we may enter into commitments to purchase debt and equity securities to provide capital for their funding, liquidity or other future needs. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, we had commitments to purchase debt securities of $89 million and $18 million, respectively, and commitments to purchase equity securities of $2.7 billion as of both periods.
As part of maintaining our memberships in certain clearing organizations, we are required to stand ready to provide liquidity to sustain market clearing activity in the event unforeseen events occur or are deemed likely to occur. Certain of these obligations are guarantees of other members’ performance and accordingly are included in Other guarantees and indemnifications in
Table 13.1.
Also, we have commitments to purchase loans and securities under resale agreements from certain counterparties, including central clearing organizations. The amount of our unfunded contractual commitments was $10.8 billion and $7.5 billion as of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Given the nature of these commitments, they are excluded from Table 6.4 (Unfunded Credit Commitments) in Note 6 (Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses).


Note 14:13:  Legal Actions
Wells Fargo and certain of our subsidiaries are involved in a number of judicial, regulatory, governmental, arbitration, and other proceedings or investigations concerning matters arising from the conduct of our business activities, and many of those proceedings and investigations expose Wells Fargo to potential financial loss. These proceedings and investigations include actions brought against Wells Fargo and/or our subsidiaries with respect to corporate-related matters and transactions in which Wells Fargo and/or our subsidiaries were involved. In addition, Wells Fargo and our subsidiaries may be requested to provide information or otherwise cooperate with government authorities in the conduct of investigations of other persons or industry groups.
Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome, Wells Fargo and/or our subsidiaries have generally denied, or believe we have a meritorious defense and will deny, liability in all significant legal actions pending against us, including the matters described below, and we intend to defend vigorously each case, other than matters we describe as having settled. We establish accruals for legal actions when potential losses associated with the actions become probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. For such accruals, we record the amount we consider to be the best estimate within a range of potential losses that are both probable and estimable; however, if we cannot determine a best estimate, then we record the low end of the range of those potential losses. The actual costs of resolving legal actions may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued for those actions.
ATM ACCESS FEE LITIGATIONIn October 2011, plaintiffs filed a putative class action, Mackmin, et al. v. Visa, Inc. et al., against Wells Fargo & Company, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Visa, MasterCard, and several other banks in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs allege that the Visa and MasterCard requirement that if an ATM operator charges an access fee on Visa and MasterCard transactions, then that fee cannot be greater than the access fee charged for transactions on other networks, violates antitrust rules. Plaintiffs seek treble damages, restitution, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees where available under federal and state law. Two other antitrust cases that make similar allegations were filed in the same court, but these cases did not name Wells Fargo as a defendant. On February 13, 2013, the district court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss the 3 actions. Plaintiffs appealed the dismissals and, on August 4, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the district court’s decisions and remanded the 3 cases to the district court for further proceedings. On June 28, 2016, the United States Supreme Court granted defendants’ petitions for writ of certiorari to review the decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. On November 17, 2016, the United States Supreme Court dismissed the petitions as improvidently granted, and the 3 cases returned to the district court for further proceedings. On March 18, 2020, theThe Company reached a settlement in principlehas entered into an agreement pursuant to which the Company will pay $20.8 million to resolve the cases, subject to final documentation of the settlement agreement.court approval.
AUTOMOBILE LENDING MATTERS On April 20, 2018, the Company entered into consent orders with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to resolve, among other things, investigations by
the agencies into the Company’s compliance risk management
program and its past practices involving certain automobile collateral protection insurance (CPI) policies and certain mortgage interest rate lock extensions. The consent orders require remediation to customers and the payment of a total of $1.0 billion in civil money penalties to the agencies. In July 2017, the Company announced a plan to remediate customers who may have been financially harmed due to issues related to automobile CPI policies purchased through a third-party vendor on their behalf. Multiple putative class action casesactions alleging, among other things, unfair and deceptive practices relating to these CPI policies, have been filed against the Company and consolidated into 1 multi-district litigation in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Company has reached an agreement to resolve the multi-district litigation pursuant to which the Company has agreed to pay, consistent with its remediation obligations under the consent orders, approximately $547$693 million in remediation to customers with CPI policies placed between October 15, 2005, and September 30, 2016. The settlement amount is not incremental to the Company’s remediation obligations under the consent orders, but instead encompasses those obligations, including remediation payments to date. The settlement amount is subject to change as the Company finalizes its remediation activity under the consent orders. In addition, the Company has agreed to contribute $1 million to a common fund for the class. The district court granted final approval of the settlement on November 21, 2019. A putative class of shareholdersShareholders also filed a putative securities fraud class action against the Company and its executive officers alleging material misstatements and omissions of CPI-related information in the Company’s public disclosures. In January 2020, the court dismissed this action as to all defendants except the Company and a former executive officer and limited the action to two alleged misstatements. In addition, the Company is subject to a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging that customers are entitled to refunds related to the unused portion of guaranteed automobile protection (GAP) waiver or insurance agreements between the customer and dealer and, by assignment, the lender. Allegations related to the CPI and GAP programs are among the subjects of a shareholder derivative lawsuitslawsuit pending in federal and state court inthe United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The court dismissed the state court action in September 2018, but plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in November 2018. The parties to the state court action have entered into an agreement to resolve the action pursuant to which the Company will pay plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and undertake certain business and governance practices. The state court granted final approval of the settlement on January 15, 2020, and a notice of appeal has been filed. These and other issues related to the origination, servicing, and collection of consumer automobileauto loans, including related insurance products, have also subjected the Company to formal or informal inquiries, investigations, or examinations from federal and state government agencies.agencies, including the CFPB. In December 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with all 50 state Attorneys General and the District of Columbia to resolve an investigation into the Company’s retail sales practices, CPI and GAP, and mortgage interest rate lock matters, pursuant to which the Company paid $575 million.
COMMERCIAL LENDING SHAREHOLDER LITIGATION In October and November 2020, plaintiffs filed two putative securities fraud class actions in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that the Company and certain of its former executive officers made false and misleading statements or omissions regarding, among other things, the Company’s commercial lending underwriting practices, the credit quality of its commercial credit portfolios, and the value of its commercial loans, collateralized loan obligations and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
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CONSENT ORDER DISCLOSURE LITIGATION Wells Fargo shareholders have brought a putative securities fraud class action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging that the Company and certain of its current and former executive officers and directors made false or misleading statements regarding the Company’s efforts to comply with the February 2018 consent order with the Federal Reserve Board and the April 2018 consent orders with the CFPB and OCC. Allegations related to the Company’s efforts to comply with these three consent orders are also among the subjects of a shareholder derivative lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
CONSUMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT RELATED REGULATORY INVESTIGATIONINVESTIGATIONS The CFPB is conducting an investigation into
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whether customers were unduly harmed by the Company’s historical practices associated with the freezing (and, in many cases, closing) of consumer deposit accounts after the Company detected suspected fraudulent activity (by third parties or account holders) that affected those accounts. The CFPB is also investigating certain of the Company's past disclosures to customers regarding the minimum qualifying debit card usage required for customers to receive a waiver of monthly service fees on certain consumer deposit accounts.
CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT/PAYMENTPAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM Plaintiffs have filed putative class actions in state andvarious federal court in Texas, California, and Coloradocourts against the Company. The actions seeksought damages and injunctive relief related to the Company’s offering of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.Act, as well as claims for fees by purported agents who allegedly assisted customers with preparing PPP loan applications submitted to the Company. These actions have been dismissed or, in a limited number of cases, are proceeding on an individual basis. The Company has also received formal and informal inquiries from federal and state governmentalgovernment agencies regarding its offering of PPP loans.
FIDUCIARY AND CUSTODY ACCOUNT FEE CALCULATIONS Federal government agencies are conducting formal or informal inquiries, investigations, or examinations regarding fee calculations within certain fiduciary and custody accounts in the Company’s investment and fiduciary services business, which is part of the wealth management business within the Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) operating segment. The Company has determined that there have been instances of incorrect fees being applied to certain assets and accounts, resulting in both overcharges and undercharges to customers.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE BUSINESS The United States Department of Justice (Department of Justice) is investigating certain activities in the Company’s foreign exchange business, including whether customers may have received pricing inconsistent with commitments made to those customers. Previous investigations by other federal government agencies have been resolved.
INTERCHANGE LITIGATION Plaintiffs representing a putative class of merchants have filed putative class actions, and individual merchants have filed individual actions, against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo & Company, Wachovia Bank, N.A., and Wachovia Corporation regarding the interchange fees associated with Visa and MasterCard payment card transactions. Visa, MasterCard, and several other banks and bank holding companies are also named as defendants in these actions. These actions have been consolidated in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The amended and consolidated complaint asserts claims against defendants based on alleged violations of federal and state antitrust laws and seeks damages, as well as injunctive relief. Plaintiff merchants allege that Visa, MasterCard, and payment card issuing banks unlawfully colluded to set interchange rates. Plaintiffs also allege that enforcement of certain Visa and MasterCard rules and alleged tying and bundling of services offered to merchants are anticompetitive. Wells Fargo and Wachovia, along with other defendants and entities, are parties to Loss and Judgment
Sharing Agreements, which provide that they, along with other entities, will share, based on a formula, in any losses from the Interchange Litigation. On July 13, 2012, Visa, MasterCard, and the financial institution defendants, including Wells Fargo, signed a memorandum of understanding with plaintiff merchants to resolve the consolidated class action and reached a separate settlement in principle of the consolidated individual actions. The settlement payments to be made by all defendants in the consolidated class and individual actions totaled approximately $6.6 billion before reductions applicable to certain merchants opting out of the settlement. The class settlement also provided for the distribution to class merchants of 10 basis points of default interchange across all
credit rate categories for a period of eight consecutive months. The district court granted final approval of the settlement, which was appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit by settlement objector merchants. Other merchants opted out of the settlement and are pursuing several individual actions. On June 30, 2016, the Second Circuit vacated the settlement agreement and reversed and remanded the consolidated action to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York for further proceedings. On November 23, 2016, prior class counsel filed a petition to the United States Supreme Court, seeking review of the reversal of the settlement by the Second Circuit, and the Supreme Court denied the petition on March 27, 2017. On November 30, 2016, the district court appointed lead class counsel for a damages class and an equitable relief class. The parties have entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the money damages class claims pursuant to which defendants will pay a total of approximately $6.2 billion, which includes approximately $5.3 billion of funds remaining from the 2012 settlement and $900 million in additional funding. The Company’s allocated responsibility for the additional funding is approximately $94.5 million. The court granted final approval of the settlement on December 13, 2019, which was appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit by settlement objector merchants. Several of the opt-out and direct action litigations have been settled while others remain pending. Discovery is proceeding in the opt-out litigations and the equitable relief class case.
LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS Federal government agencies have undertaken formal or informal inquiries or investigations regarding the manner in which the Company purchased, and negotiated the purchase of, certain federal low income housing tax credits in connection with the financing of low income housing developments.
MOBILE DEPOSIT PATENT LITIGATION  The Company is a defendant in 2 separate cases brought by United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging claims of patent infringement regarding mobile deposit capture technology patents held by USAA. Trial in the first case commenced on October 30, 2019, and resulted in a $200 million verdict against the Company. Trial in the second case commenced on January 6, 2020, and resulted in a $102.7 million verdict against the Company. The Company has filed post-trial motions to, among other things, vacate the verdicts, and USAA has filed post-trial motions seeking future royalty payments and damages for willful infringement.
MORTGAGE LOAN MODIFICATION LITIGATION MATTERSPlaintiffs representing a putative class of mortgage borrowers have filed separate putative class actions, Hernandez v. Wells Fargo, et al., Coordes v. Wells Fargo, et al., Ryder v. Wells Fargo, Liguori v. Wells Fargo, and Dore v. Wells Fargo, against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States District Court for the District of Washington, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, respectively. Plaintiffs allege that Wells Fargo improperly denied mortgage loan modifications or repayment plans to customers in the foreclosure process due to the overstatement of foreclosure attorneys’ fees that were included for purposes of determining whether a customer in the foreclosure process qualified for a mortgage loan modification or

repayment plan. The district court in the Hernandez case certified a nationwide breach of contract class for foreclosed borrowers and denied certification on claims pertaining to other impacted borrowers. In March 2020, the Company entered into an agreement pursuant to which the Company will paypaid $18.5 million to resolve the claims of the initial certified class in the Hernandez
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case, which was approved by the district court in October 2020. The case.
MORTGAGE-RELATED REGULATORY INVESTIGATIONS HernandezFederal settlement has been reopened to include additional borrowers who the Company determined should have been included in the settlement class because the Company identified a population of additional borrowers during the relevant class period whose loans had not previously been reviewed for inclusion in the original population of impacted customers. The identification of these additional borrowers will increase the potential class of mortgage borrowers in the other pending matters. In addition, federal banking regulators and stateother government agencies including the Department of Justice, have been investigatingundertaken formal or examining certaininformal inquiries or investigations regarding these and other mortgage related activities of Wells Fargo and predecessor institutions. Wells Fargo, for itself and for predecessor institutions, has responded, or continues to respond, to requests from these agencies seeking information regarding the origination, underwriting, and securitization of residential mortgages, including sub-prime mortgages. These agencies have advanced theories of purported liability with respect to certain of these activities. An agreement, pursuant to which the Company paid $2.09 billion, was reached in August 2018 to resolve the Department of Justice investigation, which related to certain 2005-2007 residential mortgage-backed securities activities. In addition, the Company reached an agreement with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois in November 2018 pursuant to which the Company paid $17 million in restitution to certain Illinois state pension funds to resolve a claim relating to certain residential mortgage-backed securities activities. Other financial institutions have entered into similar settlements with these agencies, the nature of which related to the specific activities of those financial institutions, including the imposition of significant financial penalties and remedial actions.servicing matters.
NOMURA/NATIXIS MORTGAGE-RELATED LITIGATION In August 2014 and August 2015, Nomura Credit & Capital Inc. (Nomura) and Natixis Real Estate Holdings, LLC (Natixis) filed a total of 7 third-party complaints against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in New York state court. In the underlying first-party actions, Nomura and Natixis have been sued for alleged breaches of representations and warranties made in connection with residential mortgage-backed securities sponsored by them. In the third-party actions, Nomura and Natixis allege that Wells Fargo, as master servicer, primary servicer or securities administrator, failed to notify Nomura and Natixis of their own breaches, failed to properly oversee the primary servicers, and failed to adhere to accepted servicing practices. Natixis additionally alleges that Wells Fargo failed to perform default oversight duties. Wells Fargo has asserted counterclaims alleging that Nomura and Natixis failed to provide Wells Fargo notice of their representation and warranty breaches.
OFAC RELATED INVESTIGATION The Company has self-identified an issue whereby certain foreign banks utilized a Wells Fargo software-based solution to conduct import/export trade-related financing transactions with countries and entities prohibited by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury. We do not believe any funds related to these transactions flowed through accounts at Wells Fargo as a result of the aforementioned conduct. The Company has made voluntary self-disclosures to OFAC and is cooperating with an inquiry from the Department of Justice.
ORDER OF POSTING LITIGATIONPlaintiffs filed a series of putative class actions against Wachovia Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as well as many other banks, challenging the “high to low” order in which the banks post debit card transactions to consumer deposit accounts. Most of these actions were consolidated in multi-district litigation proceedings (MDL
proceedings) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The court in the MDL proceedings has certified a class of putative plaintiffs, and Wells Fargo moved to compel arbitration of the claims of unnamed class members. The court denied the motions to compel arbitration in October 2016, and Wells Fargo appealed this decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. In May 2018, the Eleventh Circuit ruled in Wells Fargo’s favor and found that Wells Fargo had not waived its arbitration rights and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. On September 26, 2019, the district court entered an order granting Wells Fargo’s motion and dismissed the claims of unnamed class members in favor of arbitration. Plaintiffsarbitration, which was appealed this decisionby plaintiffs to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. In April 2021, the Eleventh Circuit upheld the district court's decision.
RETAIL SALES PRACTICES MATTERS A number of bodies or entities, including (a) federal, state, and local government agencies, including the Department of Justice, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the United States Department of Labor, (b) state attorneys general, including the New York Attorney General, and (c) Congressional committees, have undertaken formal or informal inquiries, investigations, or examinations arising out of certain retail sales practices of the Company that were the subject of settlements with the CFPB, the OCC, and the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney announced by the Company on September 8, 2016. These matters are at varying stages. The Company has responded and continues to respond, to requests from a numbercertain of the foregoing. In October 2018,As previously disclosed, the Company entered into an agreementagreements to resolve the New York Attorney General’s investigation pursuant to which the Company paid $65 million to the State of New York. In December 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with all 50 state Attorneys General and the District of Columbia to resolve an investigation into the Company’s retail sales practices, CPI and GAP, and mortgage interest rate lock matters, pursuant to which the Company paid $575 million.attorneys general investigations. On February 21, 2020,, the Company entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into the Company’s retail sales practices, as well as a separate agreement to resolve the Department of Justice’s civil investigation. As part of the Department of Justice criminal settlement, no charges will be filed against the Company provided the Company abides by all the terms of the agreement. The Department of Justice criminal settlement also includes the Company’s agreement that the facts set forth in the settlement document constitute sufficient facts for the finding of criminal violations of statutes regarding bank records and personal information. On February 21, 2020,, the Company also entered into an order to resolve the SEC’s investigation arising out of the Company’s retail sales practices. The SEC order contains a finding, to which the Company consented, that the facts set forth include violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. As part of the resolution of the Department of Justice and SEC investigations, the Company has agreed to makemade payments totaling $3.0 billion. In addition, as part of the settlements and included in the $3.0 billion amount, the Company has agreed to the creation of a $500 million Fair Fund for the benefit of investors who were harmed by the conduct covered in the SEC settlement.
In addition, a number of lawsuits have beenwere filed by non-governmental parties seeking damages or other remedies related to these retail sales practices. First, various class plaintiffs, purporting to represent consumers who allege that they received
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products or services without their authorization or consent, have brought separate putative class actions against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and various other jurisdictions. In April 2017,As previously disclosed, the Company entered into a settlement agreement in the first-filed action, Jabbari v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., pursuant to which the Company will pay $142 millionvarious settlements to resolve claims regarding certain products or services provided without authorization or consent for the time period May 1, 2002 to April 20, 2017. The district court issued an order granting final approval of the settlement on June 14, 2018. Several appeals of the district court’s order granting final approval of the settlement have been filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Second, Wells Fargo shareholders brought a consolidated securities fraud class action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging certain misstatements and omissions in the Company’s disclosures related to sales practices matters. The Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve this matter pursuant to which the Company paid $480 million. The district court issued an order granting final approval of the settlement on December 20, 2018. Third, Wells Fargo shareholders have brought numerous shareholder derivative lawsuits asserting breach of fiduciary duty claims against, among others, current and former directors and officers for their alleged involvement with and failure to detect and prevent sales practices issues. These actions are currently pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and California state court as coordinated proceedings. An additional lawsuit, which asserts similar claims and is pending in Delaware state court, has been stayed. The parties have entered into settlement agreements to resolve the shareholder derivative lawsuits pursuant to which insurance carriers will pay the Company approximately $240 million for alleged damage to the Company, and the Company will pay plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees. The federal court granted final approval of the settlement for its action on April 7, 2020. The state court granted final approval of the settlement for its action on January 15, 2020, and a notice of appeal has been filed. Fourth, multiple employment litigation matters are pending against Wells Fargo, including (a) athese lawsuits. A purported Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class action was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota on behalf of 401(k) plan participants; thisparticipants. The district court dismissed the action, has been dismissed and is now on appeal; and (b) multiple single-plaintiff Sarbanes-Oxley Act complaints and state law whistleblower actions filed withJuly 27, 2020, the United States DepartmentCourt of Labor or in various state courts alleging adverse employment actionsAppeals for raising sales practice misconduct issues.the Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal. The 401(k) plan participants filed a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, which was denied on May 3, 2021.

RMBS TRUSTEE LITIGATION In NovemberDecember 2014, a group of institutional investors (Institutional Investor Plaintiffs), including funds affiliated with BlackRock, Inc.,Phoenix Light SF Limited and certain related entities and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) filed a putative class actioncomplaints in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., alleging claims against the Company in its capacity as trustee for a number of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) trusts (Federal Court Complaint). Similar complaintstrusts. Complaints raising similar allegations have been filed against other trustees in various courts, includingby Commerzbank AG in the Southern District of New York and by IKB International and IKB Deutsche Industriebank in New York state court, and in other states, by RMBS investors. The Federal Court Complaint allegedcourt. In each case, the plaintiffs allege that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee, caused losses to investors, and assertedplaintiffs assert causes of action based upon, among other things, the trustee’s alleged failure to notify and enforce repurchase obligations of mortgage loan sellers for purported breaches of representations and warranties, notify investors of
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alleged events of default, and abide by appropriate standards of care following alleged events of
default. Plaintiffs sought money damagesThe Company previously settled 2 class actions with similar allegations that were filed in an unspecified amount, reimbursement of expenses, and equitable relief. In DecemberNovember 2014 and December 2015, certain other2016 by institutional investors filed additional complaints alleging similar claims against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in the Southern District of New York (Related Federal Cases). In January 2016, the Southern District of New York entered an order in connection with the Federal Court Complaint dismissing claims related to certain of the trusts at issue (Dismissed Trusts). The Company’s subsequent motion to dismiss the Federal Court Complaint and the complaints for the Related Federal Cases was granted in part and denied in part in March 2017. In May 2017, the Company filed third-party complaints against certain investment advisors affiliated with the Institutional Investor Plaintiffs seeking contribution with respect to claims alleged in the Federal Court Complaint (Third-Party Claims).
In December 2016, the Institutional Investor Plaintiffs filed a new putative class action complaint in New York state court, in respect of 261 RMBS trusts, including the Dismissed Trusts, for which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., serves or served as trustee (State Court Action). A complaint raising similar allegations to those in the Federal Court Complaint was filed in May 2016 in New York state court by IKB International and IKB Deutsche Industriebank (IKB Action).
respectively. In July 2017, certain of the plaintiffs from the State Court Action filed a civil complaint relating to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.’s setting aside reserves for legal fees and expenses in connection with the liquidation of 11 RMBS trusts at issue in the State Court Action (Declaratory Judgment Action). The complaint sought, among other relief, declarations thatMarch 2021, the Company is not entitled to indemnification, the advancement of funds, or the taking of reserves from trust funds for legal fees and expenses it incurs in defending the claims in the State Court Action.
In May 2019, the New York state court approved a settlemententered into an agreement among the Institutional Investor Plaintiffs and the Company pursuant to which, among other terms, the Company paid $43 million to resolve the Federal Court Complaint andcase filed by the State Court Action. The settlement also resolved the Third Party Claims and the Declaratory Judgment Action. The settlement did not affect the Related Federal Cases or the IKB Action, which remain pending.NCUA.

SEMINOLE TRIBE TRUSTEE LITIGATION The Seminole Tribe of Florida filed a complaint in Florida state court alleging that Wells Fargo, as trustee, charged excess fees in connection with the administration of a minor’s trust and failed to invest the assets of the trust prudently. The complaint was later amended to include 3 individual current and former beneficiaries as plaintiffs and to remove the Tribe as a party to the case. In December 2016, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint on the grounds that the Tribe is a necessary party and that the individual beneficiaries lack standing to bring claims. The motion was denied in June 2018. The case is pending trial.
WHOLESALE BANKING CONSENT ORDER INVESTIGATIONOn November 19, 2015, the Company entered into a consent order with the OCC, pursuant to which the Wholesale Banking group was required to implement customer due diligence standards that include collection of current beneficial ownership information for certain business customers. The Company is responding to inquiries from various federal government agencies regarding potentially inappropriate conduct in connection with the collection of beneficial ownership information.

OUTLOOK As described above, the Company establishes accruals for legal actions when potential losses associated with the actions become probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. The high end of the range of reasonably possible potential losses in excess of the Company’s accrual for probable and estimable losses was approximately $2.5$2.6 billion as of March 31, 2020.2021. The outcomes of legal actions are unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, and it is inherently difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or even possible. It is also inherently difficult to estimate the amount of any loss and there may be matters for which a loss is probable or reasonably possible but not currently estimable. Accordingly, actual losses may be in excess of the established accrual or the range of reasonably possible loss. Wells Fargo is unable to determine whether the ultimate resolution of the retail sales practices matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition. Based on information currently available, advice of counsel, available insurance coverage, and established reserves, Wells Fargo believes that the eventual outcome of otherthe actions against Wells Fargo and/or its subsidiaries will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on Wells Fargo’s consolidated financial condition. However, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of a matter, if unfavorable, may be material to Wells Fargo’s results of operations for any particular period.

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Note 15:14:  Derivatives
We use derivatives to manage exposure to market risk, including interest rate risk, credit risk and foreign currency risk, and to assist customers with their risk management objectives. We designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments in qualifying hedge accounting relationships (fair value or cash flow hedges). Our remaining derivatives consist of economic hedges that do not qualify for hedge accounting and derivatives held for customer accommodation trading or other purposes. For moreadditional information on our derivative activities, see Note 1816 (Derivatives) in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Table 15.114.1 presents the total notional or contractual amounts and fair values for our derivatives. Derivative transactions can be measured in terms of the notional amount, but this amount is not recorded on theour consolidated balance sheet and is not, when viewed in isolation, a meaningful measure of the risk profile of the instruments. The notional amount is generally not exchanged, but is used only as the basis on which interest and other payments are determined.

Table 15.1:14.1: Notional or Contractual Amounts and Fair Values of Derivatives
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Notional or Fair value Notional or Fair value 
contractual DerivativeDerivativecontractual DerivativeDerivative
(in millions)amount assetsliabilitiesamount assetsliabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts$169,631 2,144 449 184,090 3,212 789 
Foreign exchange contracts44,756 1,502 551 47,331 1,381 607 
Total derivatives designated as qualifying hedging instruments3,646 1,000 4,593 1,396 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Economic hedges:
Interest rate contracts251,757 939 945 261,159 341 344 
Equity contracts25,237 1,364 69 25,997 1,363 490 
Foreign exchange contracts63,030 686 1,497 47,106 331 1,515 
Credit contracts72 31 0 73 31 
Subtotal3,020 2,511 2,066 2,349 
Customer accommodation trading and other derivatives:
Interest rate contracts9,778,319 29,057 24,058 7,947,941 32,510 25,169 
Commodity contracts72,563 3,758 1,522 65,790 2,036 1,543 
Equity contracts299,633 18,283 18,314 280,195 17,522 21,516 
Foreign exchange contracts424,251 8,131 6,615 412,879 6,891 6,034 
Credit contracts42,380 54 51 34,329 64 58 
Subtotal59,283 50,560 59,023 54,320 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments62,303 53,071 61,089 56,669 
Total derivatives before netting65,949 54,071 65,682 58,065 
Netting(40,520)(39,141)(39,836)(41,556)
Total$25,429 14,930 25,846 16,509 
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
 
Notional or
contractual
amount

   Fair value
 
Notional or
contractual
amount

   Fair value
(in millions) 
Derivative
assets

 
Derivative
liabilities

  Derivative
assets

 Derivative
liabilities

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments           
Interest rate contracts$187,167
 3,715
 2,199
 182,789
 2,595
 1,237
Foreign exchange contracts31,800
 231
 1,812
 32,386
 341
 1,170
Total derivatives designated as qualifying hedging instruments  3,946
 4,011
   2,936
 2,407
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments           
Economic hedges:           
Interest rate contracts358,717
 2,732
 1,766
 235,810
 207
 160
Equity contracts16,614
 1,969
 106
 19,263
 1,126
 224
Foreign exchange contracts46,486
 1,332
 233
 26,595
 118
 286
Credit contracts – protection purchased499
 34
 
 1,400
 27
 
Subtotal  6,067
 2,105
   1,478
 670
Customer accommodation trading and other derivatives:           
Interest rate contracts12,578,353
 52,162
 43,587
 11,117,542
 21,245
 17,969
Commodity contracts85,629
 2,316
 6,838
 79,737
 1,421
 1,770
Equity contracts316,754
 11,181
 10,248
 272,145
 7,410
 10,240
Foreign exchange contracts343,627
 7,128
 7,979
 364,469
 4,755
 4,791
Credit contracts – protection sold15,035
 13
 78
 12,215
 12
 65
Credit contracts – protection purchased25,144
 106
 15
 24,030
 69
 18
Subtotal  72,906
 68,745
   34,912
 34,853
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments  78,973
 70,850
   36,390
 35,523
Total derivatives before netting  82,919
 74,861
   39,326
 37,930
Netting  (57,896) (59,243)   (25,123) (28,851)
Total  $25,023
 15,618
   14,203
 9,079



Table 15.214.2 provides information on the gross fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, the balance sheet netting adjustments and the resulting net fair value amount recorded on our consolidated balance sheet, as well as the non-cash collateral associated with such arrangements. We execute substantially all of our derivative transactions under master netting arrangements and reflect all derivative balances and related cash collateral subject to enforceable master netting arrangements on a net basis within the consolidated balance sheet. The “Gross amounts recognized” column in the following table includes $73.1$55.9 billion and $69.2$48.0 billion of gross derivative assets and liabilities, respectively, at March 31, 2020,2021, and $33.7$54.6 billion and $33.5$50.1 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2019,2020, with counterparties subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that are eligible for balance sheet netting adjustments. The majority of these amounts are interest rate contracts executed in over-the-counter (OTC) markets. The remaining gross derivative assets and liabilities of $9.8$10.0 billion and $5.7$6.1 billion, respectively, at March 31, 2020,2021, and $5.6$11.1 billion
and $4.4$8.0 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2019,2020, include those with counterparties subject to master netting arrangements for which we have not assessed the enforceability because they are with counterparties where we do not currently have positions to offset, those subject to master netting arrangements where we have not been able to confirm the enforceability and those not subject to master netting arrangements. As such, we do not net derivative balances or collateral within the consolidated balance sheet for these counterparties. Cash collateral receivables and payables that have not been offset against our derivatives were $4.4$1.6 billion and $6.4$2.9 billion, respectively, at March 31, 2020,2021, and $6.3$1.8 billion and $1.4 billion,$984 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019.2020.
We determine the balance sheet netting adjustments based on the terms specified within each master netting arrangement. We disclose the balance sheet netting amounts within the column titled “Gross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheet.” Balance sheet netting adjustments are determined at the counterparty level for which there may be multiple contract
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Note 14: Derivatives (continued)
types. For disclosure purposes, we allocate these netting adjustments to the contract type for each counterparty proportionally based upon the “Gross amounts recognized” by counterparty. As a result, the net amounts disclosed by contract type may not represent the actual exposure upon settlement of the contracts.
We do not net non-cash collateral that we receive and pledge on theour consolidated balance sheet. For disclosure purposes, we present the fair value of this non-cash collateral in the column titled “Gross amounts not offset in consolidated balance sheet (Disclosure-only netting)” within the table. We determine and allocate the Disclosure-only netting amounts in the same manner as balance sheet netting amounts.
The “Net amounts” column within Table 15.214.2 represents the aggregate of our net exposure to each counterparty after considering the balance sheet and Disclosure-only netting adjustments. We manage derivative exposure by monitoring the credit risk associated with each counterparty using counterparty specificcounterparty-specific credit risk limits, using master netting arrangements and obtaining collateral. Derivative contracts executed in OTC markets include bilateral contractual arrangements that are not cleared through a central clearing organization but are typically subject to master netting arrangements. OtherThe proportion of these derivative contracts thatrelative to our total derivative assets and liabilities are settled through a central clearing organization whether OTC or exchange-traded, are excluded from that percentage.presented in the “Percent exchanged in over-the-counter market” column in Table 14.2. In addition to the netting amounts included in the table, we also have balance sheet netting related to resale and repurchase agreements that are disclosed within Note 13 (Guarantees, Pledged12 (Pledged Assets and Collateral, and Other Commitments)Collateral).
Note 15: Derivatives (continued)

Table 15.2:14.2: Gross Fair Values of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
(in millions)Gross amounts recognizedGross amounts offset in consolidated balance sheet (1)Net amounts in consolidated balance sheetGross amounts not offset in consolidated balance sheet (Disclosure-only netting)Net amountsPercent exchanged in over-the-counter market
March 31, 2021
Derivative assets
Interest rate contracts$32,140 (21,206)10,934 (1,155)9,779 93 %
Commodity contracts3,758 (1,015)2,743 (3)2,740 90 
Equity contracts19,647 (10,886)8,761 (730)8,031 71 
Foreign exchange contracts10,319 (7,356)2,963 (33)2,930 100 
Credit contracts85 (57)28 (1)27 92 
Total derivative assets$65,949 (40,520)25,429 (1,922)23,507 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate contracts$25,452 (20,904)4,548 (1,712)2,836 89 %
Commodity contracts1,522 (753)769 (5)764 58 
Equity contracts18,383 (11,868)6,515 (710)5,805 75 
Foreign exchange contracts8,663 (5,581)3,082 (507)2,575 100 
Credit contracts51 (35)16 (3)13 93 
Total derivative liabilities$54,071 (39,141)14,930 (2,937)11,993 
December 31, 2020
Derivative assets
Interest rate contracts$36,063 (21,968)14,095 (1,274)12,821 96 %
Commodity contracts2,036 (940)1,096 (4)1,092 84 
Equity contracts18,885 (10,968)7,917 (737)7,180 74 
Foreign exchange contracts8,603 (5,887)2,716 (141)2,575 100 
Credit contracts95 (73)22 (1)21 90 
Total derivative assets$65,682 (39,836)25,846 (2,157)23,689 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate contracts$26,302 (21,934)4,368 (2,219)2,149 95 %
Commodity contracts1,543 (819)724 724 69 
Equity contracts22,006 (12,283)9,723 (837)8,886 78 
Foreign exchange contracts8,156 (6,481)1,675 (529)1,146 100 
Credit contracts58 (39)19 (3)16 91 
Total derivative liabilities$58,065 (41,556)16,509 (3,588)12,921 
(1)Represents amounts with counterparties subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that have been offset in the consolidated balance sheet, including related cash collateral and portfolio level counterparty valuation adjustments. Counterparty valuation adjustments related to derivative assets were $293 million and $399 million and debit valuation adjustments related to derivative liabilities were $205 million and $201 million as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. Cash collateral totaled $5.8 billion and $4.5 billion, netted against derivative assets and liabilities, respectively, at March 31, 2021, and $5.5 billion and $7.5 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2020.

(in millions)
Gross
amounts
recognized

 
Gross amounts
offset in
consolidated
balance
sheet (1)

 
Net amounts in
consolidated
balance
sheet

 
Gross amounts
not offset in
consolidated
balance sheet
(Disclosure-only
netting)

 
Net
amounts

 
Percent
exchanged in
over-the-counter
market

March 31, 2020           
Derivative assets           
Interest rate contracts$58,609
 (39,677) 18,932
 (1,302) 17,630
 87%
Commodity contracts2,316
 (1,534) 782
 (3) 779
 62
Equity contracts13,150
 (9,929) 3,221
 (802) 2,419
 66
Foreign exchange contracts8,691
 (6,660) 2,031
 (107) 1,924
 100
Credit contracts – protection sold13
 (13) 
 
 
 44
Credit contracts – protection purchased140
 (83) 57
 (3) 54
 85
Total derivative assets$82,919
 (57,896) 25,023
 (2,217) 22,806
  
Derivative liabilities           
Interest rate contracts$47,552
 (42,276) 5,276
 (995) 4,281
 87%
Commodity contracts6,838
 (1,689) 5,149
 (2) 5,147
 90
Equity contracts10,354
 (7,546) 2,808
 (164) 2,644
 56
Foreign exchange contracts10,024
 (7,661) 2,363
 (99) 2,264
 100
Credit contracts – protection sold78
 (68) 10
 
 10
 87
Credit contracts – protection purchased15
 (3) 12
 
 12
 69
Total derivative liabilities$74,861
 (59,243) 15,618
 (1,260) 14,358
  
December 31, 2019           
Derivative assets           
Interest rate contracts$24,047
 (14,878) 9,169
 (445) 8,724
 95%
Commodity contracts1,421
 (888) 533
 (2) 531
 80
Equity contracts8,536
 (5,570) 2,966
 (69) 2,897
 65
Foreign exchange contracts5,214
 (3,722) 1,492
 (22) 1,470
 100
Credit contracts – protection sold12
 (9) 3
 
 3
 84
Credit contracts – protection purchased96
 (56) 40
 (1) 39
 97
Total derivative assets$39,326
 (25,123) 14,203
 (539) 13,664
  
Derivative liabilities           
Interest rate contracts$19,366
 (16,595) 2,771
 (545) 2,226
 94%
Commodity contracts1,770
 (677) 1,093
 (2) 1,091
 82
Equity contracts10,464
 (6,647) 3,817
 (319) 3,498
 81
Foreign exchange contracts6,247
 (4,866) 1,381
 (169) 1,212
 100
Credit contracts – protection sold65
 (60) 5
 (3) 2
 98
Credit contracts – protection purchased18
 (6) 12
 
 12
 93
Total derivative liabilities$37,930
 (28,851) 9,079
 (1,038) 8,041
  
(1)110
Represents amounts with counterparties subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that have been offset in the consolidated balance sheet, including related cash collateral and portfolio level counterparty valuation adjustments. Counterparty valuation adjustments related to derivative assets were Wells Fargo & Company$877 million and $231 million and debit valuation adjustments related to derivative liabilities were $280 million and $100 million at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. Cash collateral totaled $9.8 billion and $11.7 billion, netted against derivative assets and liabilities, respectively, at March 31, 2020, and $2.9 billion and $6.8 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2019.


Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedges
For fair value hedges, we use interest rate swaps to convert certain of our fixed-rate long-term debt and time certificates of deposit to floating rates to hedge our exposure to interest rate risk. We also enter into cross-currency swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps and forward contracts to hedge our exposure to foreign currency risk and interest rate risk associated with the issuance of non-U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt. In addition, we use interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps and forward contracts to hedge against changes in fair value of certain investments in available-for-sale debt securities due to changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates, or both. We also use interest rate swaps to hedge against changes in fair value for certain mortgage loans held for sale. For certain fair value hedges of foreign currency risk, changes in fair value of cross-currency swaps attributable to
changes in cross-currency basis spreads are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recorded in other comprehensive income. See Note 2621 (Other Comprehensive Income) for the amounts recognized in other comprehensive income.
For cash flow hedges, we use interest rate swaps to hedge the variability in interest payments received on certain floating-ratefloating-
rate commercial loans, and paid on certain floating-rate debt due to changes in the contractually specified interest rate. We also use cross-currency swaps to hedge variability in interest payments on fixed-rate foreign currency-denominated long-term debt due to changes in foreign exchange rates.
We estimate $218$107 million pre-tax of deferred net losses related to cash flow hedges in OCI at March 31, 2020,2021, will be reclassified into net interest income during the next twelve months. The deferred losses expected to be reclassified into net

interest income are predominantly related to discontinued hedges of floating rate loans. For cash flow hedges as of March 31, 2020,2021, we are hedging our foreign currency exposure to the variability of future cash flows for all forecasted transactions for a maximum of 109 years. For moreadditional information on our accounting hedges, see Note 1 (Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies) and Note 18 (Derivatives) in our 2019 Form 10-K..
Table 15.314.3 and Table 15.414.4 show the net gains (losses) related to derivatives in fair value and cash flow hedging relationships, respectively.

Table 15.3:14.3: Gains (Losses) Recognized on Fair Value Hedging Relationships
Net interest income  Noninterest income
Total recorded in net income
Total recorded in OCI
Net interest incomeNoninterest incomeTotal recorded in net incomeTotal recorded in OCI
(in millions)Debt securities
Mortgage loans held for sale
Deposits
Long-term debt
 Other
Derivative gains (losses)
Derivative gains (losses)
(in millions)Debt securitiesDepositsLong-term debtOtherDerivative gains (losses)Derivative gains (losses)
Quarter ended March 31, 2020    
Quarter ended March 31, 2021Quarter ended March 31, 2021
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$3,472
197
(1,742)(1,240) 372
N/A
182
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$2,312 (112)(1,026)523 N/A47 
    
Interest contracts:    
Interest contractsInterest contracts
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives(46)
70
174
 
198
 Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives(67)91 550 0 574 
Recognized on derivatives(1,871)(50)530
9,775
 
8,384

Recognized on derivatives1,294 (123)(7,071)0 (5,900)0 
Recognized on hedged items1,856
50
(511)(9,426) 
(8,031) Recognized on hedged items(1,258)119 6,944 0 5,805 
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts(61)
89
523
 
551

Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts(31)87 423 0 479 0 
Foreign exchange contracts:    
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives6


(85) 
(79) Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives28 0 (1)0 27 
Recognized on derivatives(1)

107
 (785)(679)144
Recognized on derivatives1 0 (227)307 81 25 
Recognized on hedged items2


(174) 764
592
 Recognized on hedged items(1)0 194 (317)(124)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts7


(152) (21)(166)144
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts28 0 (34)(10)(16)25 
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on fair value hedges$(54)
89
371
 (21)385
144
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on fair value hedges$(3)87 389 (10)463 25 
Quarter ended March 31, 2020Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive incomeTotal amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$3,472 (1,742)(1,240)863 N/A182 
Interest contractsInterest contracts
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivativesAmounts related to interest settlements on derivatives(46)70 174 198 
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives(1,871)530 9,775 8,434 
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items1,856 (511)(9,426)(8,081)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contractsTotal gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts(61)89 523 551 
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivativesAmounts related to interest settlements on derivatives(85)(79)
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives(1)107 (785)(679)144 
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items(174)764 592 
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contractsTotal gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts(152)(21)(166)144 
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on fair value hedgesTotal gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on fair value hedges$(54)89 371 (21)385 144 
Quarter ended March 31, 2019        
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$3,941
152
(2,026)(1,927) 574
N/A
44
         
Interest contracts:        
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives16

(23)(7) 
(14) 
Recognized on derivatives(814)(8)207
1,986
 
1,371

Recognized on hedged items817
7
(190)(1,947) 
(1,313) 
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts19
(1)(6)32
 
44

Foreign exchange contracts:        
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives10


(142) 
(132) 
Recognized on derivatives(4)

292
 (402)(114)(26)
Recognized on hedged items5


(266) 391
130
 
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts11


(116) (11)(116)(26)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on fair value hedges$30
(1)(6)(84) (11)(72)(26)

Wells Fargo & Company111


Note 15:14: Derivatives (continued)(continued)


Table 15.4:14.4: Gains (Losses) Recognized on Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Net interest incomeTotal recorded in net incomeTotal recorded in OCI
(in millions)LoansLong-term debtDerivative gains (losses)Derivative gains (losses)
Quarter ended March 31, 2021
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$7,191 (1,026)N/A47 
Interest rate contracts:
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income(52) (52)52 
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/AN/AN/A(20)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts(52)0 (52)32 
Foreign exchange contracts:
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income0 (1)(1)1 
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/AN/AN/A(11)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts0 (1)(1)(10)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on cash flow hedges$(52)(1)(53)22 
Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$10,065 (1,240)N/A182 
Interest rate contracts:
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income(56)— (56)56 
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/AN/AN/A
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts(56)(56)56 
Foreign exchange contracts:
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income(2)(2)
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/AN/AN/A(20)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts(2)(2)(18)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on cash flow hedges$(56)(2)(58)38 
 Net interest Income  Total recorded in net income
Total recorded in OCI
(in millions)Loans
Long-term debt
 Derivative gains (losses)
Derivative gains (losses)
Quarter ended March 31, 2020     
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$10,065
(1,240) N/A
182
Interest rate contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income(56)
 (56)56
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/A
N/A
 N/A

Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts(56)
 (56)56
Foreign exchange contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income
(2) (2)2
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/A
N/A
 N/A
(20)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts
(2) (2)(18)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on cash flow hedges$(56)(2) (58)38
Quarter ended March 31, 2019     
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income$11,354
(1,927) N/A
44
Interest rate contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income(78)
 (78)78
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/A
N/A
 N/A

Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on interest rate contracts(78)
 (78)78
Foreign exchange contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) reclassified from OCI into net income
(1) (1)1
Net unrealized gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized in OCIN/A
N/A
 N/A
(9)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) on foreign exchange contracts
(1) (1)(8)
Total gains (losses) (pre-tax) recognized on cash flow hedges$(78)(1) (79)70


Table 15.514.5 shows the carrying amount and associated cumulative basis adjustment related to the application of hedge
accounting that is included in the carrying amount of hedged assets and liabilities in fair value hedging relationships.

Table 15.5:14.5: Hedged Items in Fair Value Hedging Relationship
Hedged items currently designatedHedged items no longer designated (1)
(in millions)Carrying amount of assets/(liabilities) (2)(4)Hedge accounting
basis adjustment
assets/(liabilities) (3)
Carrying amount of assets/(liabilities) (4)Hedge accounting basis adjustment
assets/(liabilities)
March 31, 2021
Available-for-sale debt securities (5)$28,215 (462)16,946 1,050 
Deposits(16,276)(358)0 0 
Long-term debt(146,687)(4,956)(5,236)14 
December 31, 2020
Available-for-sale debt securities (5)$29,538 827 17,091 1,111 
Deposits(22,384)(477)
Long-term debt(156,907)(12,466)(14,468)31 
(1)Represents hedged items no longer designated in qualifying fair value hedging relationships for which an associated basis adjustment exists at the balance sheet date.
(2)Does not include the carrying amount of hedged items where only foreign currency risk is the designated hedged risk. The carrying amount excluded for debt securities is $15.3 billion and for long-term debt is $(4.5) billion as of March 31, 2021, and $17.6 billion for debt securities and $(4.7) billion for long-term debt as of December 31, 2020.
(3)The balance includes $202 million and $153 million of debt securities and long-term debt cumulative basis adjustments as of March 31, 2021, respectively, and $205 million and $130 million of debt securities and long-term debt cumulative basis adjustments as of December 31, 2020, respectively, on terminated hedges whereby the hedged items have subsequently been re-designated into existing hedges.
(4)Represents the full carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability item as of the balance sheet date, except for circumstances in which only a portion of the asset or liability was designated as the hedged item in which case only the portion designated is presented.
(5)Carrying amount represents the amortized cost.

 Hedged Items Currently Designated  Hedged Items No Longer Designated (1) 
(in millions)Carrying Amount of Assets/(Liabilities) (2)(4)
Hedge Accounting
Basis Adjustment
Assets/(Liabilities) (3)

 Carrying Amount of Assets/(Liabilities) (4)
Hedge Accounting
Basis Adjustment
Assets/(Liabilities)

March 31, 2020     
Available-for-sale debt securities (5)$34,959
2,750
 9,567
261
Mortgage loans held for sale514
24
 

Deposits(41,081)(837) (35)2
Long-term debt(147,069)(15,325) (21,214)131
December 31, 2019     
Available-for-sale debt securities (5)$36,896
1,110
 9,486
278
Mortgage loans held for sale961
(12) 

Deposits(43,716)(324) 

Long-term debt(127,423)(5,827) (25,750)173
(1)112Represents hedged items no longer designated in qualifying fair value hedging relationships for which an associated basis adjustment exists at the balance sheet date.
Wells Fargo & Company
(2)
Does not include the carrying amount of hedged items where only foreign currency risk is the designated hedged risk. The carrying amount excluded $3.0 billion for debt securities and $(5.0) billion for long-term debt as of March 31, 2020, and $1.2 billion for debt securities and $(5.2) billion for long-term debt as of December 31, 2019.


(3)
The balance includes $649 million and $136 million of debt securities and long-term debt cumulative basis adjustments, respectively, as of March 31, 2020, and $790 million and $109 million of debt securities and long-term debt cumulative basis adjustments, respectively, as of December 31, 2019, on terminated hedges whereby the hedged items have subsequently been re-designated into existing hedges.
(4)Represents the full carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability item as of the balance sheet date, except for circumstances in which only a portion of the asset or liability was designated as the hedged item in which case only the portion designated is presented.
(5)Carrying amount represents the amortized cost.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments include economic hedges and derivatives entered into for customer accommodation trading purposes.
We use economic hedge derivativesto manage our exposure to interest rate risk, equity price risk, foreign currency risk, and credit risk. We also use economic hedge derivatives to mitigate the periodic earnings volatility caused by mismatches between
the changes in fair value of the hedged item and hedging instrument recognized on our fair value accounting hedges. In second quarter 2020, we entered into arrangements to
transition the economic hedges of our deferred compensation plan liabilities from equity securities to derivative instruments. Changes in the fair values of derivatives used to economically hedge the deferred compensation plan are reported in personnel expense.
For moreadditional information on economic hedges and other derivatives, see Note 1816 (Derivatives) to Financial Statements in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Table 15.614.6 shows the net gains (losses), recognized by income statement lines, related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

Table 15.6:14.6: Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Noninterest incomeNoninterest expense
(in millions)Mortgage bankingNet gains (losses) on trading and securitiesOtherTotalPersonnel expense
Quarter ended March 31, 2021
Net gains (losses) recognized on economic hedges derivatives:
Interest contracts (1)$(375)0 (20)(395)0 
Equity contracts0 425 5 430 (160)
Foreign exchange contracts0 0 71 71 0 
Credit contracts0 0 0 0 0 
Subtotal(375)425 56 106 (160)
Net gains (losses) recognized on customer accommodation trading and other derivatives:
Interest contracts(531)1,924 0 1,393 0 
Commodity contracts0 80 0 80 0 
Equity contracts0 (1,163)(89)(1,252)0 
Foreign exchange contracts0 464 0 464 0 
Credit contracts0 (28)0 (28)0 
Subtotal(531)1,277 (89)657 0 
Net gains (losses) recognized related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$(906)1,702 (33)763 (160)
Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Net gains (losses) recognized on economic hedges derivatives:
Interest contracts (1)$2,471 29 2,500 
Equity contracts1,219 (28)1,191 
Foreign exchange contracts627 627 
Credit contracts16 16 
Subtotal2,471 1,219 644 4,334 
Net gains (losses) recognized on customer accommodation trading and other derivatives:
Interest contracts553 (2,463)(1,910)0 
Commodity contracts112 112 0 
Equity contracts4,749 73 4,822 0 
Foreign exchange contracts(557)(557)0 
Credit contracts281 281 0 
Subtotal553 2,122 73 2,748 
Net gains (losses) recognized related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$3,024 3,341 717 7,082 
(1)Mortgage banking amounts for first quarter 2021 are comprised of gains (losses) of $(1.6) billion related to derivatives used as economic hedges of MSRs measured at fair value offset by gains (losses) of $1.3 billion related to derivatives used as economic hedges of mortgage loans held for sale and derivative loan commitments. The corresponding amounts for first quarter 2020 are comprised of gains (losses) of $3.4 billion offset by gains (losses) of $(929) million.

 Noninterest income 
(in millions)Mortgage banking
Net gains (losses) from equity securities
Net gains (losses) from trading activities
Other
Total
Quarter ended March 31, 2020     
Net gains (losses) recognized on economic hedges derivatives:     
Interest contracts (1)$2,471


29
2,500
Equity contracts
1,219

(28)1,191
Foreign exchange contracts


627
627
Credit contracts


16
16
Subtotal (2)2,471
1,219

644
4,334
Net gains (losses) recognized on customer accommodation trading and other derivatives:     
Interest contracts (3)553

(2,463)
(1,910)
Commodity contracts

112

112
Equity contracts

4,749
73
4,822
Foreign exchange contracts

(557)
(557)
Credit contracts

281

281
Subtotal553

2,122
73
2,748
Net gains (losses) recognized related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$3,024
1,219
2,122
717
7,082

  
 Noninterest income 
(in millions)Mortgage banking
Net gains (losses) from equity securities
Net gains (losses) from trading activities
Other
Total
Quarter ended March 31, 2019     
Net gains (losses) recognized on economic hedges derivatives:     
Interest contracts (1)$811


5
816
Equity contracts
(885)
7
(878)
Foreign exchange contracts


(24)(24)
Credit contracts


15
15
Subtotal811
(885)
3
(71)
Net gains (losses) recognized on customer accommodation trading and other derivatives:     
Interest contracts118

(284)
(166)
Commodity contracts

51

51
Equity contracts

(2,149)(273)(2,422)
Foreign exchange contracts

14

14
Credit contracts

(44)
(44)
Subtotal118

(2,412)(273)(2,567)
Net gains (losses) recognized related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$929
(885)(2,412)(270)(2,638)
(1)
Mortgage banking amounts for Wells Fargo & Companyfirst quarter 2020 are comprised of gains (losses) of $3.4 billion related to derivatives used as economic hedges of MSRs measured at fair value offset by gains (losses) of $(929) million related to derivatives used as economic hedges of mortgage loans held for sale and derivative loan commitments. The corresponding amounts for first quarter 2019 are comprised of gains (losses) of $962 million offset by gains (losses) of $(151) million, respectively.
113



Note 15:14: Derivatives (continued)(continued)

Credit Derivatives
Credit derivative contracts are arrangements whose value is derived from the transfer of credit risk of a reference asset or entity from one party (the purchaser of credit protection) to another party (the seller of credit protection). We use credit derivatives to assist customers with their risk management objectives. We may also use credit derivatives in structured product transactions or liquidity agreements written to special purpose vehicles. The maximum exposure of sold credit derivatives is managed through posted collateral, purchased credit derivatives and similar products in order to achieve our desired credit risk profile. This credit risk management provides
an ability to recover a significant portion of any amounts that would be paid under the sold credit derivatives. We would be
required to perform under the sold credit derivatives in the event of default by the referenced obligors. Events of default include events such as bankruptcy, capital restructuring or lack of principal and/or interest payment. In certain cases, other triggers may exist, such as the credit downgrade of the referenced obligors or the inability of the special purpose vehicle for which we have provided liquidity to obtain funding.
Table 15.714.7 provides details of sold and purchased credit derivatives.
Table 15.7:14.7: Sold and Purchased Credit Derivatives
Notional amount
(in millions)Fair value assetFair value liabilityProtection sold (A)Protection sold – non-investment gradeProtection purchased with identical underlyings (B)Net protection sold (A)-(B)Other protection purchasedRange of maturities
March 31, 2021
Credit default swaps on:
Corporate bonds$6 2 4,727 1,188 3,297 1,430 3,587 2021 - 2029
Structured products0 3 16 16 15 1 82 2034 - 2047
Credit protection on:
Default swap index1 1 3,552 1,165 2,688 864 4,066 2021 - 2030
Commercial mortgage-backed securities index2 18 290 36 265 25 75 2047 - 2072
Asset-backed securities index0 7 41 41 40 1 1 2045 - 2046
Other0 2 8,098 7,992 0 8,098 11,612 2021 - 2040
Total credit derivatives$9 33 16,724 10,438 6,305 10,419 19,423 
December 31, 2020
Credit default swaps on:
Corporate bonds$3,767 971 2,709 1,058 3,012 2021 - 2029
Structured products20 20 19 84 2034 - 2047
Credit protection on:
Default swap index1,582 731 559 1,023 3,925 2021 - 2030
Commercial mortgage-backed securities index21 297 42 272 25 75 2047 - 2072
Asset-backed securities index41 41 40 2045 - 2046
Other6,378 6,262 6,378 11,621 2021 - 2040
Total credit derivatives$10 39 12,085 8,067 3,599 8,486 18,718 
    Notional amount   
(in millions)Fair value asset
Fair value
liability

 
Protection
sold (A)

 
Protection
sold –
non-
investment
grade

 
Protection
purchased
with
identical
underlyings (B)

 
Net
protection
sold
(A) - (B)

 
Other
protection
purchased

 
Range of
maturities
March 31, 2020              
Credit default swaps on:              
Corporate bonds$11
11
 3,602
 825
 2,492
 1,110
 2,753
 2020 - 2029
Structured products
13
 37
 37
 36
 1
 110
 2034 - 2047
Credit protection on:              
Default swap index2
1
 4,339
 1,118
 1,577
 2,762
 5,497
 2020 - 2029
Commercial mortgage-backed securities index
28
 318
 60
 293
 25
 50
 2047 - 2058
Asset-backed securities index
8
 41
 41
 41
 
 1
 2045 - 2046
Other
17
 6,698
 6,230
 
 6,698
 12,793
 2020 - 2049
Total credit derivatives$13
78
 15,035
 8,311
 4,439
 10,596
 21,204
  
December 31, 2019              
Credit default swaps on:              
Corporate bonds$8
1
 2,855
 707
 1,885
 970
 2,447
 2020 - 2029
Structured products
25
 74
 69
 63
 11
 111
 2022 - 2047
Credit protection on:              
Default swap index1

 2,542
 120
 550
 1,992
 8,105
 2020 - 2029
Commercial mortgage-backed securities index3
26
 322
 67
 296
 26
 50
 2047 - 2058
Asset-backed securities index
8
 41
 41
 41
 
 1
 2045 - 2046
Other
5
 6,381
 5,738
 
 6,381
 11,881
 2020 - 2049
Total credit derivatives$12
65
 12,215
 6,742
 2,835
 9,380
 22,595
  

Protection sold represents the estimated maximum exposure to loss that would be incurred under an assumed hypothetical circumstance, where the value of our interests and any associated collateral declines to zero, without any consideration of recovery or offset from any economic hedges. We believe this hypothetical circumstance to be an extremely remote possibility and accordingly, this required disclosure is not an indication of expected loss. The amounts under non-investment grade represent the notional amounts of those credit derivatives on which we have a higher risk of being required to perform under the terms of the credit derivative and are a function of the underlying assets.
We consider the risk of performance to be high if the underlying assets under the credit derivative have an external rating that is below investment grade or an internal credit default grade that is equivalent thereto. We believe the net protection sold, which is representative of the net notional amount of protection sold and purchased with identical underlyings, in combination with other protection purchased, is more representative of our exposure to loss than either non-investment grade or protection sold. Other protection purchased represents additional protection, which may offset the exposure to loss for protection sold, that was not purchased with an identical underlying of the protection sold.


Credit-Risk Contingent Features
Certain of our derivative contracts contain provisions whereby if the credit rating of our debt were to be downgraded by certain major credit rating agencies, the counterparty could demand additional collateral or require termination or replacement of derivative instruments in a net liability position. Table 15.814.8 illustrates our exposure to such derivativesOTC bilateral derivative contracts with credit-risk contingent features, collateral we have posted, and the additional collateral we would be required to post if the credit rating of our debt was downgraded below investment grade.

Table 15.8:14.8: Credit-Risk Contingent Features
(in billions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Net derivative liabilities with credit-risk contingent features$10.3 10.5 
Collateral posted9.1 9.0 
Additional collateral to be posted upon a below investment grade credit rating (1)1.2 1.5 
(1)Any credit rating below investment grade requires us to post the maximum amount of collateral.

(in billions)Mar 31,
2020

Dec 31,
2019

Net derivative liabilities with credit-risk contingent features$16.1
10.4
Collateral posted13.9
9.1
Additional collateral to be posted upon a below investment grade credit rating (1)2.2
1.3
(1)114Any credit rating below investment grade requires us to post the maximum amount of collateral.Wells Fargo & Company




Note 16:15:  Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, such as derivatives, residential MSRs, and trading or AFS debt securities, are presented in Table 16.215.1 in this Note. FromAdditionally, from time to time, we may be required to record fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of LOCOMlower of cost or fair value (LOCOM) accounting, write-downs of individual assets or application of the measurement alternative for nonmarketable equity securities. Assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are presented in Table 16.915.4 in this Note.
We provide in Table 16.15 includes15.8 estimates of fair value for financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value.value, such as loans and debt liabilities carried at amortized cost.
See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 20192020 Form 10-K for discussion of how we determine fair value. For descriptions of the valuation methodologies we use for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, and for estimating fair value for financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value, see Note 1917 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) in our 20192020 Form 10-K.


FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY We classify our assets and liabilities measuredrecorded at fair value as either Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The highest priority (Level 1) is assigned to valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority (Level 3) is assigned to valuations based on significant unobservable inputs. See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) in our 20192020 Form 10-K for a detailed description of the fair value hierarchy.
In the determination of the classification of financial instruments in Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, we consider all available information, including observable market data, indications of market liquidity and orderliness, and our understanding of the valuation techniques and significant inputs used. For securities in inactive markets, we use a predetermined percentage to evaluate the impact of fair value adjustments
derived from weighting both external and internal indications of value to determine if the instrumentThis determination is classified as Level 2 or Level 3. Otherwise, the classification of Level 2 or Level 3 isultimately based upon the specific facts and circumstances of each instrument or instrument category and judgments are made regarding the significance of the Level 3unobservable inputs to the instruments’ fair value measurement in its entirety. If Level 3unobservable inputs are considered significant, the instrument is classified as Level 3.
We do not classify nonmarketable equity securities in the fair value hierarchy if we use the non-published net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) that has been communicated to us as an investor as a practical expedient to measure fair value. We generally use NAV per share as the fair value measurement for certain nonmarketable equity fund investments. Marketable equity securities with published NAVs are classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Measurements from Vendors
For certain assets and liabilities, we obtain fair value measurements from vendors and we record the unadjusted fair value in our financial statements. For additional information, see
Wells Fargo & Company115


Note 19 (Fair15: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) in our 2019 Form 10-K.
Table 16.1 presents unadjusted fair value measurements obtained from third-party pricing services classified within the fair value hierarchy. Unadjusted fair value measurements obtained from brokers and fair value measurements obtained from brokers or third-party pricing services that we have adjusted to determine the fair value are excluded from Table 16.1.
The unadjusted fair value measurements obtained from brokers for available-for-sale debt securities were $18 million in Level 2 assets and $123 million in Level 3 assets at March 31, 2020, and $45 million and $126 million at December 31, 2019, respectively.

Table 16.1:Liabilities Fair Value Measurements obtained from Third-Party Pricing Services(continued)
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions)Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
Trading debt securities2,027
 357
 
 634
 329
 
Available-for-sale debt securities:           
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies11,036
 
 
 13,460
 1,500
 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
 37,793
 66
 
 39,868
 34
Mortgage-backed securities
 163,329
 185
 
 167,172
 42
Other debt securities (1)
 34,603
 743
 
 38,067
 650
Total available-for-sale debt securities11,036
 235,725
 994
 13,460
 246,607
 726
Marketable equity securities
 98
 
 
 110
 
Derivative assets41
 6
 
 12
 1
 
Derivative liabilities(25) (8) 
 (11) (3) 
(1)Includes corporate debt securities, collateralized loan and other debt obligations, asset-backed securities, and other debt securities.


Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Table 16.215.1 presents the balances of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

Table 16.2:15.1: Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Trading debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$30,545 1,996 0 32,541 $32,060 3,197 35,257 
Collateralized loan obligations0 487 152 639 534 148 682 
Corporate debt securities10 11,401 25 11,436 10,696 13 10,709 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities23,569 0 23,569 23,549 23,549 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities1,105 14 1,119 1,039 12 1,051 
Other debt securities0 3,479 1 3,480 3,847 3,847 
Total trading debt securities30,555 42,037 192 72,784 32,060 42,862 173 75,095 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies25,217 0 0 25,217 22,159 22,159 
Non-U.S. government securities0 14,458 0 14,458 16,813 16,813 
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions0 19,291 366 19,657 19,182 224 19,406 
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities0 117,657 0 117,657 139,070 139,070 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities0 4,022 36 4,058 3,697 32 3,729 
Collateralized loan obligations0 9,850 0 9,850 9,018 9,018 
Other debt securities36 7,177 2,740 9,953 38 7,421 2,738 10,197 
Total available-for-sale debt securities25,253 172,455 3,142 200,850 22,197 195,201 2,994 220,392 
Loans held for sale0 22,372 1,166 23,538 17,572 1,234 18,806 
Mortgage servicing rights (residential)0 0 7,536 7,536 6,125 6,125 
Derivative assets (gross):
Interest rate contracts15 31,912 213 32,140 11 35,590 462 36,063 
Commodity contracts0 3,670 88 3,758 1,997 39 2,036 
Equity contracts4,576 13,373 1,698 19,647 4,888 12,384 1,613 18,885 
Foreign exchange contracts19 10,290 10 10,319 19 8,573 11 8,603 
Credit contracts0 41 44 85 45 50 95 
Total derivative assets (gross)4,610 59,286 2,053 65,949 4,918 58,589 2,175 65,682 
Equity securities:
Marketable22,080 275 1 22,356 23,995 596 24,596 
Nonmarketable (1)0 24 8,864 8,888 10 21 9,228 9,259 
Total equity securities22,080 299 8,865 31,244 24,005 617 9,233 33,855 
 Total assets prior to derivative netting$82,498 296,449 22,954 401,901 $83,180 314,841 21,934 419,955 
Derivative netting (2)(40,520)(39,836)
Total assets after derivative netting361,381 380,119 
Derivative liabilities (gross):
Interest rate contracts$(25)(25,215)(212)(25,452)$(27)(26,259)(16)(26,302)
Commodity contracts0 (1,449)(73)(1,522)(1,503)(40)(1,543)
Equity contracts(4,218)(12,038)(2,127)(18,383)(4,860)(15,219)(1,927)(22,006)
Foreign exchange contracts(13)(8,643)(7)(8,663)(10)(8,134)(12)(8,156)
Credit contracts0 (45)(6)(51)(49)(9)(58)
Total derivative liabilities (gross)(4,256)(47,390)(2,425)(54,071)(4,897)(51,164)(2,004)(58,065)
Short-sale trading liabilities(15,743)(6,990)0 (22,733)(15,292)(7,149)(22,441)
Total liabilities prior to derivative netting$(19,999)(54,380)(2,425)(76,804)$(20,189)(58,313)(2,004)(80,506)
Derivative netting (2)39,141 41,556 
Total liabilities after derivative netting(37,663)(38,950)
(1)Excludes $157 million and $154 million of nonmarketable equity securities as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, that are measured at fair value using non-published NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient that are not classified in the fair value hierarchy.
(2)Represents balance sheet netting of derivative asset and liability balances, related cash collateral and portfolio level counterparty valuation adjustments. See Note 14 (Derivatives) for additional information.


(in millions)Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Netting (1)
Total
March 31, 2020        
Trading debt securities:        
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$35,069
 4,638
 
 
39,707
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
 2,972
 
 
2,972
Collateralized loan obligations
 472
 154
 
626
Corporate debt securities
 12,392
 34
 
12,426
Mortgage-backed securities
 23,738
 177
 
23,915
Asset-backed securities
 742
 24
 
766
Other trading debt securities
 13
 
 
13
Total trading debt securities35,069
 44,967
 389
 
80,425
Available-for-sale debt securities:        
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies11,036
 
 
 
11,036
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
 37,793
 351
 
38,144
Mortgage-backed securities:        
Federal agencies
 160,214
 
 
160,214
Residential
 745
 31
 
776
Commercial
 3,500
 154
 
3,654
Total mortgage-backed securities
 164,459
 185
 
164,644
Corporate debt securities33
 4,692
 1,130
 
5,855
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations
 24,532
 636
 
25,168
Asset-backed securities:        
Automobile loans and leases
 884
 
 
884
Home equity loans
 12
 
 
12
Other asset-backed securities
 3,380
 110
 
3,490
Total asset-backed securities
 4,276
 110
 
4,386
Other debt securities
 1,996
 
 
1,996
Total available-for-sale debt securities11,069
 237,748
 2,412
(2)
251,229
Mortgage loans held for sale
 13,508
 3,157
 
16,665
Loans held for sale
 1,654
 19
 
1,673
Loans
 
 160
 
160
Mortgage servicing rights (residential)
 
 8,126
 
8,126
Derivative assets:        
Interest rate contracts152
 57,695
 762
 
58,609
Commodity contracts
 2,301
 15
 
2,316
Equity contracts4,418
 7,371
 1,361
 
13,150
Foreign exchange contracts41
 8,626
 24
 
8,691
Credit contracts
 76
 77
 
153
Netting
 
 
 (57,896)(57,896)
Total derivative assets4,611
 76,069
 2,239
 (57,896)25,023
Equity securities – excluding securities at NAV:        
Marketable20,983
 295
 3
 
21,281
Nonmarketable
 15
 6,751
 
6,766
Total equity securities20,983
 310
 6,754
 
28,047
Total assets included in the fair value hierarchy$71,732

374,256

23,256

(57,896)411,348
Equity securities at NAV (3)       129
Total assets recorded at fair value       411,477
Derivative liabilities:        
Interest rate contracts$(158) (47,317) (77) 
(47,552)
Commodity contracts
 (6,779) (59) 
(6,838)
Equity contracts(4,600) (4,610) (1,144) 
(10,354)
Foreign exchange contracts(25) (9,969) (30) 
(10,024)
Credit contracts
 (63) (30) 
(93)
Netting
 
 
 59,243
59,243
Total derivative liabilities(4,783) (68,738) (1,340) 59,243
(15,618)
Short sale liabilities:        
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies(9,881) (103) 
 
(9,984)
Mortgage-backed securities
 (92) 
 
(92)
Corporate debt securities
 (5,520) 
 
(5,520)
Equity securities(1,984) 
 
 
(1,984)
Other securities
 (23) 
 
(23)
Total short sale liabilities(11,865) (5,738) 
 
(17,603)
Other liabilities
 
 (2) 
(2)
Total liabilities recorded at fair value$(16,648) (74,476) (1,342) 59,243
(33,223)
(1)116Represents balance sheet netting of derivative asset and liability balances, related cash collateral and portfolio level counterparty valuation adjustments. See Note 15 (Derivatives) for additional information.
Wells Fargo & Company
(2)


Largely consists of securities that are investment grade based on ratings received from the ratings agencies or internal credit grades categorized as investment grade if external ratings are not available. The securities are classified as Level 3 due to limited market activity.
(3)Consists of certain nonmarketable equity securities that are measured at fair value using NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy.

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Note 16: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)


(continued from previous page)
(in millions)  
Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Netting (1)
Total
December 31, 2019        
Trading debt securities:        
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$32,335
 4,382
 
 
36,717
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
 2,434
 
 
2,434
Collateralized loan obligations
 555
 183
 
738
Corporate debt securities
 11,006
 38
 
11,044
Mortgage-backed securities
 27,712
 
 
27,712
Asset-backed securities
 1,081
 
 
1,081
Other trading debt securities
 5
 2
 
7
Total trading debt securities32,335
 47,175
 223
 
79,733
Available-for-sale debt securities:        
Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies13,460
 1,500
 
 
14,960
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
 39,924
 413
 
40,337
Mortgage-backed securities:       
Federal agencies
 162,453
 
 
162,453
Residential
 827
 
 
827
Commercial
 3,892
 42
 
3,934
Total mortgage-backed securities
 167,172
 42
 
167,214
Corporate debt securities37
 6,159
 367
 
6,563
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations
 29,055
 640
 
29,695
Asset-backed securities:       
Automobile loans and leases
 951
 
 
951
Home equity loans
 
 
 

Other asset-backed securities
 3,635
 103
 
3,738
Total asset-backed securities
 4,586
 103
 
4,689
Other debt securities
 1
 
 
1
Total available-for-sale debt securities13,497
 248,397
 1,565
(2)
263,459
Mortgage loans held for sale
 15,408
 1,198
 
16,606
Loans held for sale
 956
 16
 
972
Loans
 
 171
 
171
Mortgage servicing rights (residential)
 
 11,517
 
11,517
Derivative assets:       
Interest rate contracts26
 23,792
 229
 
24,047
Commodity contracts
 1,413
 8
 
1,421
Equity contracts2,946
 4,135
 1,455
 
8,536
Foreign exchange contracts12
 5,197
 5
 
5,214
Credit contracts
 49
 59
 
108
Netting
 
 
 (25,123)(25,123)
Total derivative assets2,984
 34,586
 1,756
 (25,123)14,203
Equity securities – excluding securities at NAV:        
Marketable33,702
 216
 3
 
33,921
Nonmarketable
 22
 7,847
 
7,869
Total equity securities33,702
 238
 7,850
 
41,790
Total assets included in the fair value hierarchy$82,518
 346,760
 24,296
 (25,123)428,451
Equity securities at NAV (3)       146
Total assets recorded at fair value

 

 

 

428,597
Derivative liabilities:       
Interest rate contracts$(23) (19,328) (15) 
(19,366)
Commodity contracts
 (1,746) (24) 
(1,770)
Equity contracts(2,011) (6,729) (1,724) 
(10,464)
Foreign exchange contracts(11) (6,213) (23) 
(6,247)
Credit contracts
 (53) (30) 
(83)
Netting
 
 
 28,851
28,851
Total derivative liabilities(2,045) (34,069) (1,816) 28,851
(9,079)
Short sale liabilities:       

Securities of U.S. Treasury and federal agencies(9,035) (31) 
 
(9,066)
Mortgage-backed securities
 (2) 
 
(2)
Corporate debt securities
 (5,915) 
 
(5,915)
Equity securities(2,447) 
 
 
(2,447)
Other securities
 
 
 

Total short sale liabilities(11,482) (5,948) 
 
(17,430)
Other liabilities
 
 (2) 
(2)
Total liabilities recorded at fair value$(13,527) (40,017) (1,818) 28,851
(26,511)
(1)Represents balance sheet netting of derivative asset and liability balances, related cash collateral and portfolio level counterparty valuation adjustments. See Note 15 (Derivatives) for additional information.
(2)A significant portion of the balance consists of securities that are investment grade based on ratings received from the ratings agencies or internal credit grades categorized as investment grade if external ratings are not available. The securities are classified as Level 3 due to limited market activity.
(3)Consists of certain nonmarketable equity securities that are measuredRecorded at fair value using NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy.


Changes in Fair Value Levelson a Recurring Basis
We monitorTable 15.2 presents the availability of observable market data to assess the appropriate classification of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy and transfer between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 accordingly. Observable market data includes but is not limited to quoted prices and market transactions. Changes in economic conditions or market liquidity generally will drive changes in availability of observable market data. Changes in availability of observable market data, which also may result in
changing the valuation technique used, are generally the cause of transfers between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. The amounts reported as transfers represent the fair value as of the beginning of the quarter in which the transfer occurred.
The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, are presented in Table 16.3.basis.



Table 16.3:15.2: Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis – Quarter ended March 31, 2020
   
 
Total net gains
(losses) included in
  
Purchases,
sales,
issuances
and
settlements,
net (1)

   
   
   
 
Net unrealized gains (losses)
related to assets and liabilities held at period end included in
 
(in millions)
Balance,
beginning
of period

 
Net
income

 
Other
compre-
hensive
income

  
Transfers
into
Level 3 (2)

 
Transfers
out of
Level 3 (3)

 
Balance,
end of
period

 Net income
(4)
Other
compre-
hensive
income

Quarter ended March 31, 2020                         
Trading debt securities:                         
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions$
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Collateralized loan obligations183
 (69) 
 19
 21
 
 154
 (69)  
Corporate debt securities38
 (4) 
 3
 
 (3) 34
 (3)  
Mortgage-backed securities
 (42) 
 171
 48
 
 177
 (42)  
Asset-backed securities
 (2) 
 (5) 31
 
 24
 (2)  
Other trading debt securities2
 (1) 
 (1) 
 
 
 (1) 
Total trading debt securities223
 (118) 
 187
 100
 (3) 389
 (117)(5)

Available-for-sale debt securities:                          
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions413
 
 (2) (21) 32
 (71) 351
 
  

Mortgage-backed securities:                         
Residential
 (5) (3) 26
 13
 
 31
 (5)  
(3)
Commercial42
 3
 (13) (2) 124
 
 154
 
  
(12)
Total mortgage-backed securities42
 (2) (16) 24
 137
 
 185
 (5) (15)
Corporate debt securities367
 (52) (16) 
 831
 
 1,130
 (54)  
(16)
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations640
 3
 (53) (12) 58
 
 636
 
  
(53)
Asset-backed securities:                         
Other asset-backed securities103
 
 (4) (18) 29
 
 110
 
  
(4)
Total asset-backed securities103
 
 (4) (18) 29
 
 110
 
  
(4)
Total available-for-sale debt securities1,565
 (51) (91) (27) 1,087
 (71) 2,412
 (59)(6)(88)
Mortgage loans held for sale1,198
 (61) 
 700
 1,322
 (2) 3,157
 (64)(7)
Loans held for sale16
 (2) 
 (2) 7
 
 19
 1
 
Loans171
 
 
 (11) 
 
 160
 (2)(7)
Mortgage servicing rights (residential) (8)11,517
 (3,821) 
 430
 
 
 8,126
 (3,257)(7)
Net derivative assets and liabilities:                        
Interest rate contracts214
 744
 
 (273) 
 
 685
 531
  

Commodity contracts(16) (80) 
 58
 (6) 
 (44) (27)  

Equity contracts(269) 430
 
 73
 (10) (7) 217
 451
  

Foreign exchange contracts(18) 10
 
 2
 
 
 (6) (2)  

Credit contracts29
 15
 
 3
 
 
 47
 17
  

Total derivative contracts(60) 1,119
 
 (137) (16) (7) 899
 970
(9)
Equity securities:                 
Marketable3
 
 
 
 
 
 3
 
 
Nonmarketable7,847
 (1,101) 
 
 7
 (2) 6,751
 (1,103) 
Total equity securities7,850
 (1,101) 
 
 7
 (2) 6,754
 (1,103)(10)
Other liabilities(2) 
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
(7)
(1)See Table 16.4 for detail.
(2)All assets and liabilities transferred into level 3 were previously classified within level 2.
(3)All assets and liabilities transferred out of level 3 are classified as level 2.
(4)Represents only net gains (losses) that are due to changes in economic conditions and management’s estimates of fair value and excludes changes due to the collection/realization of cash flows over time.
(5)Included in net gains from trading activities in the income statement.
(6)Included in net gains from debt securities and provision for credit losses - debt securities in the income statement.
(7)Included in mortgage banking and other noninterest income in the income statement.
(8)For more information on the changes in mortgage servicing rights, see Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities).
(9)Included in mortgage banking income, net gains from trading activities and from equity securities and other noninterest income in the income statement.
(10)Included in net gains (losses) from equity securities in the income statement.
(continued on following page)
Note 16: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

Net unrealized gains (losses)
related to assets and liabilities held at period end
(in millions)Balance,
beginning
of period
Net gains/(losses) (1)Purchases (2)SalesSettlementsTransfers 
into 
Level 3 (3)
Transfers
out of
Level 3 (4)
Balance, 
end of 
period
(5)
Quarter ended March 31, 2021
Trading debt securities$173 16 169 (173)0 7 0 192 8 (6)
Available-for-sale debt securities2,994 (7)15 0 (68)242 (34)3,142 (27)(6)
Loans held for sale1,234 (19)129 (148)(110)81 (1)1,166 (17)(7)
Mortgage servicing rights (residential) (8)6,125 1,006 406 (1)0 0 0 7,536 1,591 (7)
Net derivative assets and liabilities:
Interest rate contracts446 (541)0 0 101 0 (5)1 (225)
Equity contracts(314)(168)0 0 40 (27)40 (429)(177)
Other derivative contracts39 27 0 0 (10)0 0 56 16 
Total derivative contracts171 (682)0 0 131 (27)35 (372)(386)(9)
Equity securities$9,233 (365)0 (5)0 2 0 8,865 (365)(6)
Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Trading debt securities$223 (118)290 (93)(10)100 (3)389 (117)(6)
Available-for-sale debt securities1,565 (142)26 (5)(48)1,087 (71)2,412 (147)(6)
Loans held for sale1,214 (63)866 (70)(98)1,329 (2)3,176 (63)(7)
Mortgage servicing rights (residential) (8)11,517 (3,821)461 (32)8,126 (3,257)(7)
Net derivative assets and liabilities:
Interest rate contracts214 744 (273)685 531 
Equity contracts(269)430 73 (10)(7)217 451 
Other derivative contracts(5)(55)(3)60 (6)(3)(12)
Total derivative contracts(60)1,119 (3)(140)(16)(7)899 970 (9)
Equity securities$7,850 (1,101)(2)6,754 (1,103)(6)

(1)Includes net gains (losses) included in both net income and other comprehensive income. All amounts represent net gains (losses) included in net income except for $14 million and $(91) million included in other comprehensive income from available-for-sale debt securities for first quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(continued(2)Includes originations of mortgage servicing rights and loans held for sale.
(3)All assets and liabilities transferred into Level 3 were previously classified within Level 2.
(4)All assets and liabilities transferred out of Level 3 are classified as Level 2.
(5)Includes net unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held at period end included in both net income and other comprehensive income. All amounts represent net unrealized gains (losses) included in net income except for $0 million and $(88) million included in other comprehensive income from previous page)available-for-sale debt securities for first quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(6)Included in net gains (losses) on trading and securities in the consolidated statement of income.
(7)Included in mortgage banking income in the consolidated statement of income.
(8)For additional information on the changes in mortgage servicing rights, see Note 9 (Mortgage Banking Activities).
(9)Included in mortgage banking income, net gains (losses) on trading and securities, and other noninterest income in the consolidated statement of income.
Table 16.4 presents gross purchases, sales, issuances and settlements related to the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for quarter ended March 31, 2020.


Table 16.4:Gross Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements – Level 3 – Quarter ended March 31, 2020
(in millions)Purchases
 Sales
 Issuances
 Settlements
 Net
Quarter ended March 31, 2020              
Trading debt securities:              
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions$
 
 
 
 
Collateralized loan obligations85
 (56) 
 (10) 19
Corporate debt securities10
 (7) 
 
 3
Mortgage-backed securities195
 (24) 
 
 171
Asset-backed securities
 (5) 
 
 (5)
Other trading debt securities
 (1) 
 
 (1)
Total trading debt securities290
 (93) 
 (10) 187
Available-for-sale debt securities:              
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
 
 
 (21) (21)
Mortgage-backed securities:              
Residential26
 
 
 
 26
Commercial
 
 
 (2) (2)
Total mortgage-backed securities26
 
 
 (2) 24
Corporate debt securities
 
 
 
 
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations
 
 
 (12) (12)
Asset-backed securities:              
Other asset-backed securities
 (5) 
 (13) (18)
Total asset-backed securities
 (5) 
 (13) (18)
Total available-for-sale debt securities26
 (5) 
 (48) (27)
Mortgage loans held for sale23
 (69) 843
 (97) 700
Loans held for sale
 (1) 
 (1) (2)
Loans1
 
 2
 (14) (11)
Mortgage servicing rights (residential) (1)
 (32) 461
 1
 430
Net derivative assets and liabilities:              
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 (273) (273)
Commodity contracts
 
 
 58
 58
Equity contracts
 
 
 73
 73
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 2
 2
Credit contracts6
 (3) 
 
 3
Total derivative contracts6
 (3) 
 (140) (137)
Equity securities:         
Marketable
 
 
 
 
Nonmarketable
 
 
 
 
Total equity securities
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
 
 
 
(1)For more information on the changes in mortgage servicing rights, see Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities).


The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for quarter ended March 31, 2019, are presented in Table 16.5.

Table 16.5:Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis – Quarter ended March 31, 2019
  
Balance,
beginning
of period

 
Total net gains
(losses) included in
  
Purchases,
sales,
issuances
and
settlements,
net (1)

   
   
   
 
Net unrealized
gains (losses)
included in
income related
to assets and
liabilities held
at period end

  
(in millions) 
Net
income 

 
Other
compre-
hensive
income

  
Transfers
into
Level 3 (2)

 
Transfers
out of
Level 3 (3)

 
Balance,
end of
period

 (4)
Quarter ended March 31, 2019                         
Trading debt securities:                         
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions$3
 
 
 (2) 
 (1) 
 
  
Collateralized loan obligations237
 (3) 
 41
 
 
 275
 1
  
Corporate debt securities34
 2
 
 4
 1
 
 41
 2
  
Other trading debt securities16
 (1) 
 
 
 
 15
 
 
Total trading debt securities290
 (2) 
 43
 1
 (1) 331
 3
(5)
Available-for-sale debt securities:                         
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions444
 
 3
 23
 
 
 470
 
  
Mortgage-backed securities:                        
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Commercial41
 
 
 
 
 
 41
 
  
Total mortgage-backed securities41
 
 
 
 
 
 41
 
 
Corporate debt securities370
 1
 4
 2
 
 
 377
 
  
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations800
 6
 (4) (47) 
 
 755
 
  
Asset-backed securities:                        
Other asset-backed securities389
 
 (1) (26) 
 
 362
 
  
Total asset-backed securities389
 
 (1) (26) 
 
 362
 
  
Total available-for-sale debt securities2,044
 7
 2
 (48) 
 
 2,005
 
(6)
Mortgage loans held for sale997
 15
 
 (66) 56
 (4) 998
 15
(7)
Loans held for sale60
 
 
 11
 37
 (37) 71
 
 
Loans244
 
 
 (19) 
 
 225
 (2)(7)
Mortgage servicing rights (residential) (8)14,649
 (1,373) 
 60
 
 
 13,336
 (891)(7)
Net derivative assets and liabilities:                        
Interest rate contracts25
 187
 
 (111) 
 
 101
 132
  
Commodity contracts4
 (51) 
 27
 2
 
 (18) (15)  
Equity contracts(17) (119) 
 (3) 9
 (32) (162) (114)  
Foreign exchange contracts(26) 7
 
 3
 
 
 (16) 11
  
Credit contracts35
 8
 
 6
 
 
 49
 13
  
Total derivative contracts21
 32
 
 (78) 11
 (32) (46) 27
(9)
Equity securities:                
Nonmarketable5,468
 926
 
 (1) 
 (12) 6,381
 926
 
Total equity securities5,468
 926
 
 (1) 
 (12) 6,381
 926
(10)
Other liabilities(2) 
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
(7)
(1)See Table 16.6 for detail.
(2)All assets and liabilities transferred into level 3 were previously classified within level 2.
(3)All assets and liabilities transferred out of level 3 are classified as level 2.
(4)Represents only net gains (losses) that are due to changes in economic conditions and management’s estimates of fair value and excludes changes due to the collection/realization of cash flows over time.
(5)Included in net gains from trading activities in the income statement.
(6)Included in net gains from debt securities in the income statement.
(7)Included in mortgage banking and other noninterest income in the income statement.
(8)For more information on the changes in mortgage servicing rights, see Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities).
(9)Included in mortgage banking income, net gains from trading activities and from equity securities and other noninterest income in the income statement.
(10)Included in net gains (losses) from equity securities in the income statement.
(continued on following page)
Note 16: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)


(continued from previous page)

Table 16.6 presents gross purchases, sales, issuances and settlements related to the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for quarter ended March 31, 2019.
Table 16.6:Gross Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements – Level 3 – Quarter ended March 31, 2019
(in millions)Purchases
 Sales
 Issuances
 Settlements
 Net
Quarter ended March 31, 2019              
Trading debt securities:              
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions$
 
 
 (2) (2)
Collateralized loan obligations130
 (87) 
 (2) 41
Corporate debt securities5
 (1) 
 
 4
Other trading debt securities
 
 
 
 
Total trading debt securities135
 (88) 
 (4) 43
Available-for-sale debt securities:              
Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions
 
 49
 (26) 23
Mortgage-backed securities:             
Residential
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
Total mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities3
 
 
 (1) 2
Collateralized loan and other debt obligations
 
 
 (47) (47)
Asset-backed securities:         
Other asset-backed securities
 (3) 66
 (89) (26)
Total asset-backed securities
 (3) 66
 (89) (26)
Total available-for-sale debt securities3
 (3) 115
 (163) (48)
Mortgage loans held for sale16
 (93) 46
 (35) (66)
Loans held for sale12
 (1) 
 
 11
Loans2
 
 3
 (24) (19)
Mortgage servicing rights (residential) (1)
 (281) 341
 
 60
Net derivative assets and liabilities:             
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 (111) (111)
Commodity contracts
 
 
 27
 27
Equity contracts
 
 
 (3) (3)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 3
 3
Credit contracts6
 
 
 
 6
Total derivative contracts6
 
 
 (84) (78)
Equity securities:         
Nonmarketable
 (1) 
 
 (1)
Total equity securities
 (1) 
 
 (1)
Other liabilities
 
 
 
 
(1)For more information on the changes in mortgage servicing rights, see Note 11 (Mortgage Banking Activities).

Table 16.7 and Table 16.8 provide15.3 provides quantitative information about the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of substantially all of our Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for which we use an internal model.
The significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets and liabilities inherent in the fair values obtained from third-party vendors are not included in the table, as the specific inputs applied are not provided by the vendor.
In addition, the table excludes the valuation techniquesvendor (for additional information on vendor-developed valuations, see Note 17 (Fair Values of Assets and significant unobservable inputs for certain classes of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured using internal models that we consider, both individually andLiabilities) in the aggregate, insignificant relative to our overall Level 3 assets and liabilities. We made this determination based upon an evaluation of each class, which considered the magnitude of the positions, nature of the unobservable inputs and potential for significant changes in fair value due to changes in those inputs.2020 Form 10-K).
Weighted averages of inputs are calculated using outstanding unpaid principal balance for cash instruments, such
as loans and securities, and notional amounts for derivative instruments.
Wells Fargo & Company117


Note 15: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
Table 15.3:Valuation Techniques – Recurring Basis
($ in millions, except cost to service amounts)Fair Value Level 3Valuation Technique(s)Significant
Unobservable Inputs
Range of Inputs Weighted
Average
March 31, 2021
Trading and available-for-sale debt securities$2,180 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate0.4 -10.0 %4.1 
758 Vendor priced
192 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(35.5)-9.1 (5.7)
204 Market comparable pricingMultiples5.9x-12.1x7.4x
Loans held for sale1,166 Discounted cash flowDefault rate0.0 -34.5 %1.5 
Discount rate1.1 -12.6 4.8 
Loss severity0.0 -28.8 16.1 
Prepayment rate6.3 -19.5 13.8 
Mortgage servicing rights (residential)7,536 Discounted cash flowCost to service per loan (1)$57 -665 115 
Discount rate5.2 -9.0 %6.1 
Prepayment rate (2)12.5 -21.2 15.6 
Net derivative assets and (liabilities):
Interest rate contracts151 Discounted cash flowDefault rate0.0 -6.0 1.8 
Loss severity50.0 -50.0 50.0 
Prepayment rate2.8 -22.0 18.4 
Interest rate contracts: derivative loan
commitments
(150)Discounted cash flowFall-out factor1.0 -99.0 19.2 
Initial-value servicing(53.6)-333.0 bps62.9 
Equity contracts230 Discounted cash flowConversion factor(8.7)-0.0 %(8.6)
Weighted average life0.2-2.8yrs1.1
(659)Option modelCorrelation factor(77.0)-99.0 %20.3 
Volatility factor6.5 -88.4 14.7 
Nonmarketable equity securities8,864 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(19.5)-(5.9)(14.5)
Insignificant Level 3 assets, net of liabilities57 
Total Level 3 assets, net of liabilities$20,529 (3)
December 31, 2020
Trading and available-for-sale debt securities$2,126 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate0.4 -14.7 %3.6 
759 Vendor priced
173 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(39.8)-0.3 (8.4)
109 Market comparable pricingMultiples7.2x-12.1x8.0x
Loans held for sale1,234 Discounted cash flowDefault rate0.0 -31.6 %1.7 
Discount rate1.3 -12.0 4.5 
Loss severity0.0 -32.3 18.4 
Prepayment rate8.3 -23.6 15.1 
Mortgage servicing rights (residential)6,125 Discounted cash flowCost to service per loan (1)$63 -712 130 
Discount rate4.9 -8.3 %5.8 
Prepayment rate (2)14.3 -22.8 19.9 
Net derivative assets and (liabilities):
Interest rate contracts206 Discounted cash flowDefault rate0.0 -6.0 1.7 
Loss severity50.0 -50.0 50.0 
Prepayment rate2.8 -22.0 18.2 
Interest rate contracts: derivative loan
commitments
240 Discounted cash flowFall-out factor1.0 -99.0 28.8 
Initial-value servicing(51.6)-268.0  bps65.5 
Equity contracts220 Discounted cash flowConversion factor(8.6)-0.0 %(8.2)
Weighted average life0.5-2.0 yrs1.0
(534)Option modelCorrelation factor(77.0)-99.0 %24.8 
Volatility factor6.5 -96.6 26.4 
Nonmarketable equity securities9,228 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(20.3)-(3.2)(13.8)
Insignificant Level 3 assets, net of liabilities44 
Total Level 3 assets, net of liabilities$19,930 (3)
(1)The high end of the range of inputs is for servicing modified loans. For non-modified loans the range is $57 - $244 at March 31, 2021, and $63 - $252 at December 31, 2020.
(2)Includes a blend of prepayment speeds and expected defaults. Prepayment speeds are influenced by mortgage interest rates as well as our estimation of drivers of borrower behavior.
(3)Consists of total Level 3 assets of $23.0 billion and $21.9 billion and total Level 3 liabilities of $2.4 billion and $2.0 billion, before netting of derivative balances, at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
For additional information on how changes inthe internal valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs affectused in the fair valuesvaluation of our Level 3 assets and liabilities, including how changes in these inputs affect fair value estimates, see Note 1917 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) in our 20192020 Form 10-K.

Table 16.7: Valuation Techniques – Recurring Basis – March 31, 2020
($ in millions, except cost to service amounts)Fair Value Level 3
 Valuation Technique(s) Significant Unobservable Inputs 
Range of Inputs 
Positive (Negative)
   
Weighted
Average

March 31, 2020            
Trading and available-for-sale debt securities:            
Securities of U.S. states and
political subdivisions:
            
Government, healthcare and
other revenue bonds
$285
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 1.6
-5.4
% 2.3
 66
 Vendor priced         
Collateralized loan and other debt
obligations
154
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (27.8)-137.9
  6.8
 636
 Vendor priced         
Corporate debt securities865
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 4.0
-14.9
  5.5
 103
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (32.7)-14.2
  (8.3)
 196
 Vendor priced         
Mortgage-backed securities177
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (60.6)-26.2
  (4.6)
 185
 Vendor priced         
Asset-backed securities:            
Diversified payment rights (1)76
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 2.5
-4.7
  3.7
Other commercial and consumer24
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (7.0)-(5.6)  (5.8)
 34
 Vendor priced         
Mortgage loans held for sale (residential)952
 Discounted cash flow Default rate 0.0
-18.2
  1.2
     Discount rate 2.7
-5.5
  4.7
     Loss severity 0.0
-32.0
  22.8
     Prepayment rate 7.3
-18.2
  12.8
 2,205
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (53.3)-0.0
  (6.3)
Loans (2)160
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 3.9
-4.4
  4.2
     Default rate 0.0
 23.1
  0.8
     Prepayment rate 7.8
-100.0
  85.0
     Loss severity 0.0
-39.7
  14.2
Mortgage servicing rights (residential)8,126
 Discounted cash flow Cost to service per loan (3) $59
-622
  112
     Discount rate 6.3
-9.4
% 7.1
     Prepayment rate (4) 11.3
-26.6
  15.7
Net derivative assets and (liabilities):            
Interest rate contracts255
 Discounted cash flow Default rate 0.0
-5.0
  1.6
     Loss severity 50.0
-50.0
  50.0
     Prepayment rate 2.8
-22.0
  14.8
 65
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (14.1) (8.9)  (11.8)
Interest rate contracts: derivative loan
commitments
365
 Discounted cash flow Fall-out factor 1.0
-99.0
  28.0
     Initial-value servicing (37.1)-134.0
bps 35.0
Equity contracts123
 Discounted cash flow Conversion factor (9.0)-0.0
% (7.7)
     Weighted average life 0.3
-2.8
yrs 1.4
 94
 Option model Correlation factor (77.0)-99.0
% 37.4
     Volatility factor 6.5
-92.9
  26.3
Credit contracts3
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (78.9)-135.2
  (13.6)
 44
 Option model Credit spread 0.1
-49.2
  2.7
     Loss severity 12.0
-60.0
  45.6
Nonmarketable equity securities6,751
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment 3.5
-22.9
  14.4
             
Insignificant Level 3 assets, net of liabilities(30)           
Total level 3 assets, net of liabilities$21,914
(5)          

(1)118Securities backed by specified sources of current and future receivables generated from non-US originators.
Wells Fargo & Company
(2)Consists of reverse mortgage loans.
(3)
The high end of the range of inputs is for servicing modified loans. For non-modified loans the range is $59 - $229.
(4)Includes a blend of prepayment speeds and expected defaults. Prepayment speeds are influenced by mortgage interest rates as well as our estimation of drivers of borrower behavior.
(5)
Consists of total Level 3 assets of $23.3 billion and total Level 3 liabilities of $1.3 billion, before netting of derivative balances.


Note 16: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)


Table 16.8:Valuation Techniques – Recurring Basis – December 31, 2019
($ in millions, except cost to service amounts)Fair Value Level 3
 Valuation Technique(s) Significant Unobservable Inputs 
Range of Inputs
Positive (Negative) 
   
Weighted
Average

December 31, 2019            
Trading and available-for-sale debt securities:            
Securities of U.S. states and
political subdivisions:
            
Government, healthcare and
other revenue bonds
$379
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 1.3
-5.4
% 2.4
 34
 Vendor priced         
Collateralized loan and other debt
obligations
183
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (15.0)-19.2
  1.3
 640
 Vendor priced         
Corporate debt securities220
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 3.2
 14.9
  9.2
 60
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (19.7) 14.0
  (4.4)
 125
 Vendor priced         
Asset-backed securities:            
Diversified payment rights (1)92
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 2.3
-3.1
  2.8
Other commercial and consumer11
 Vendor priced         
Mortgage loans held for sale (residential)1,183
 Discounted cash flow Default rate 0.0
-15.5
  0.7
     Discount rate 3.0
-5.6
  4.5
     Loss severity 0.0
-43.5
  21.7
     Prepayment rate 5.7
-15.4
  7.8
 15
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (56.3)-(6.3)  (40.3)
Loans (2)171
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 3.9
-4.3
  4.1
     Prepayment rate 6.0
-100.0
  85.6
     Loss severity 0.0
-36.5
  14.1
Mortgage servicing rights (residential)11,517
 Discounted cash flow Cost to service per loan (3) $61
-495
  102
     Discount rate 6.0
-13.6
% 7.2
     Prepayment rate (4) 9.6
-24.4
  11.9
Net derivative assets and (liabilities):            
Interest rate contracts146
 Discounted cash flow Default rate 0.0
-5.0
  1.7
     Loss severity 50.0
-50.0
  50.0
     Prepayment rate 2.8
-25.0
  15.0
Interest rate contracts: derivative loan
commitments
68
 Discounted cash flow Fall-out factor 1.0
-99.0
  16.7
     Initial-value servicing (32.2)-149.0
bps 36.4
Equity contracts147
 Discounted cash flow Conversion factor (8.8)-0.0
% (7.7)
     Weighted average life 0.5
-3.0
yrs 1.5
 (416) Option model Correlation factor (77.0)-99.0
% 23.8
     Volatility factor 6.8
-100.0
  18.7
Credit contracts2
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (56.1)-10.8
  (16.0)
 27
 Option model Credit spread 0.0
-17.8
  0.8
     Loss severity 12.0
-60.0
  45.6
Nonmarketable equity securities7,847
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (20.2)-(4.2)  (14.6)
             
Insignificant Level 3 assets, net of liabilities27
           
Total level 3 assets, net of liabilities$22,478
(5)          

(1)Securities backed by specified sources of current and future receivables generated from non-U.S. originators.
(2)Consists of reverse mortgage loans.
(3)
The high end of the range of inputs is for servicing modified loans. For non-modified loans the range is $61 - $231.
(4)Includes a blend of prepayment speeds and expected defaults. Prepayment speeds are influenced by mortgage interest rates as well as our estimation of drivers of borrower behavior.
(5)
Consists of total Level 3 assets of $24.3 billion and total Level 3 liabilities of $1.8 billion, before netting of derivative balances.
For information on the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used for our Level 3 assets and liabilities, see Note 19 (Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities) in our 2019 Form 10-K.



Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
We may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of LOCOM accounting, write-downs of individual assets, or useapplication of the measurement alternative for nonmarketable equity securities.
Table 16.915.4 provides the fair value hierarchy and fair value at the date of the nonrecurring fair value adjustment for all assets
that were still held as of March 31, 2020,2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, and for which a nonrecurring fair value adjustment was recorded during the three monthsquarter ended March 31, 2020,2021, and year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
Table 16.1015.5 presents the increase (decrease) in value of certain assets held at the end of the respective reporting periods presented for which a nonrecurring fair value adjustment was recognized during the periods presented.

Table 16.9:15.4: Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions)Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 2 Level 3 Total 
Loans held for sale (1)4,517 1,661 6,178 2,672 2,945 5,617 
Loans:
Commercial338 0 338 1,385 1,385 
Consumer208 0 208 395 395 
Total loans546 0 546 1,780 1,780 
Mortgage servicing rights (commercial)0 0 0 510 510 
Nonmarketable equity securities611 26 637 2,397 790 3,187 
Other assets922 50 972 1,350 428 1,778 
Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis$6,596 1,737 8,333 8,199 4,673 12,872 
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions)Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Total
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Total
Mortgage loans held for sale (1)$
 1,450
 2,868
 4,318
 
 2,034
 3,803
 5,837
Loans held for sale
 161
 
 161
 
 5
 
 5
Loans:                 
Commercial
 207
 
 207
 
 280
 
 280
Consumer
 103
 
 103
 
 213
 1
 214
Total loans
 310
 
 310
 
 493
 1
 494
Nonmarketable equity securities
 639
 844
 1,483
 
 1,308
 173
 1,481
Other assets
 209
 390
 599
 
 359
 27
 386
Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis$
 2,769
 4,102
 6,871
 
 4,199
 4,004
 8,203
(1)Consists of commercial mortgages and residential real estate 1-4 family first mortgage loans.

(1)Predominantly consists of commercial mortgages and residential mortgage – first lien loans.
Nonmarketable equity securities includes impairment on private equity and venture capital investments and gains or losses under the measurement alternative. Other assets includes impairments of operating lease ROU assets, valuation losses on foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned, and impairment on private equity and venture capital investments in consolidated portfolio companies.
Table 16.10:15.5: Change in Value of Assets with Nonrecurring Fair Value Adjustment
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Loans held for sale$25 (39)
Loans:
Commercial(130)(95)
Consumer(47)(71)
Total loans(177)(166)
Nonmarketable equity securities210 (424)
Other assets(19)(334)
Total$39 (963)
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Mortgage loans held for sale$(38) 20
Loans held for sale(1) 
Loans:    
Commercial(95) (74)
Consumer(71) (79)
Total loans(166) (153)
Nonmarketable equity securities(424) 149
Other assets(334) (18)
Total$(963) (2)

Note 16: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)


Table 16.1115.6 provides quantitative information about the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of largely all of our Level 3 assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and determined using an internal model. The table is limited to financial instruments that had nonrecurring fair value adjustments during the periods presented.
We have excluded from Weighted averages of inputs are calculated using outstanding unpaid principal balance for cash instruments, such as loans, and carrying value prior to the table valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs for certain classes of Level 3
assets we consider both individually and in the aggregate, insignificant relative to our overall Level 3 nonrecurring measurements. We made this determination based upon an evaluation of each class that considered the magnitude of the positions, nature of the unobservable inputs and potential for significant changes in fair value due to changes in those inputs.measurement for nonmarketable equity securities.

Wells Fargo & Company119


Note 15: Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
Table 16.11:15.6: Valuation Techniques – Nonrecurring Basis
($ in millions)Fair Value
Level 3
Valuation
Technique(s) (1)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (1)
Range of Inputs
Positive (Negative)
Weighted
Average
March 31, 2021
Loans held for sale (2)$1,519 Discounted cash flowDefault rate(3)0.3 -76.4 %31.1 
Discount rate0.0 -12.1 2.3 
Loss severity0.3 -52.7 5.6 
Prepayment rate(4)4.6 -100.0 40.5 
142 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(8.2)-(6.0)(6.8)
Nonmarketable equity securities20 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(100.0)-(31.1)(38.0)
2 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate10.5 -10.5 10.5 
Other assets50 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate0.9 -3.7 1.5 
Insignificant Level 3 assets4 
Total$1,737 
December 31, 2020
Loans held for sale (2)$1,628 Discounted cash flowDefault rate(3)0.3 -85.5 %31.5 
Discount rate0.6 -11.9 3.0 
Loss severity0.4 -45.0 8.1 
Prepayment rate(4)8.3 -100.0 42.5 
1,317 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(11.6)-(1.8)(3.1)
Mortgage servicing rights (commercial)510 Discounted cash flowCost to service per loan$150 -3,377 2,779 
Discount rate1.9 -1.9 %1.9 
Prepayment rate0.0 -20.0 5.4 
Nonmarketable equity securities (5)844 Market comparable pricingMultiples0.1x-10.9x5.0x
188 Market comparable pricingComparability adjustment(100.0)-(20.0)%(61.4)
76 OtherCompany risk factor(100.0)-(20.0)(57.7)
91 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate10.0 -20.0 11.5 
Company risk factor(62.6)-0.0 (30.3)
Crude oil prices ($/barrel)$42 -48 47 
Natural gas prices ($/MMBtu)-
Insignificant Level 3 assets19 
Total$4,673 
($ in millions)
Fair Value
Level 3

 
Valuation
Technique(s) (1)
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (1)
 
Range of Inputs
Positive (Negative)
 
Weighted
Average (2)

March 31, 2020           
Residential mortgage loans held for sale$2,868
(3)Discounted cash flow Default rate(4)0.4
51.3 % 7.2 %
     Discount rate 1.5
8.7
 4.1
     Loss severity 0.5
72.1
 16.2
     Prepayment rate(5)5.0
100.0
 23.8
Nonmarketable equity securities (6)658
 Market comparable pricing Multiples 0.1x
11.6x
 4.9x
 348
 Market comparable pricing Comparability adjustment (100.0)(6.0)% (45.5)%
 226
 Other Company risk factor (100.0)(20.0) (40.9)
Insignificant level 3 assets2
          
Total$4,102
          
December 31, 2019           
Residential mortgage loans held for sale$3,803
(3)Discounted cash flow Default rate(4)0.3
48.3 % 4.6 %
     Discount rate 1.5
9.4
 4.3
     Loss severity 0.4
100.0
 23.4
     Prepayment rate(5)4.8
100.0
 23.2
Insignificant level 3 assets201
          
Total$4,004
          
(1)See Note 17 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) in our 2020 Form 10-K for additional information on the valuation technique(s) and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of Level 3 assets.
(1)Refer to Note 19 (Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities) in our 2019 Form 10-K for a definition of the valuation technique(s) and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of residential mortgage loans held for sale.
(2)For residential MLHFS, weighted averages are calculated using the outstanding unpaid principal balance of the loans.
(3)
(2)Consists of approximately $1.4 billion and $2.6 billion of government insured/guaranteed loans purchased from GNMA-guaranteed mortgage securitizations at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, and approximately $300 million of other mortgage loans that are not government insured/guaranteed at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
(3)$1.3 billion of government insured/guaranteed loans purchased from GNMA-guaranteed mortgage securitizations at both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and $1.6 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively, of other mortgage loans that are not government insured/guaranteed.
(4)Applies only to non-government insured/guaranteed loans.
(5)Includes the impact on prepayment rate of expected defaults for government insured/guaranteed loans, which impact the frequency and timing of early resolution of loans.
(6)
Includes $390 million of private equity and venture capital investments in consolidated portfolio companies classified in other assets on the balance sheet.
We typically use a market approach to estimatenon-government insured/guaranteed loans.
(4)Includes the fair valueimpact on prepayment rate of our nonmarketableexpected defaults for government insured/guaranteed loans, which impact the frequency and timing of early resolution of loans.
(5)Includes $417 million of private equity and venture capital investments in consolidated portfolio companies. The market approach basescompanies classified in other assets on the fair value measurement on market data (for example, use of market comparable pricing techniques) that are used to derive the enterprise value of the portfolio company. Market comparable pricing techniques include utilization of financial metrics of comparable public companies (multiples), such as ratios of enterprise value or market value of equity to revenue, EBITDA, net income or book value. Comparable company valuation multiples are evaluated and adjusted as necessary to reflect the comparative operational, financial or marketability differences between the public company and subject portfolio company in estimating its fair value. Market comparable pricing techniques also use recent or anticipated transactions (for example, a financing round, merger, acquisition or bankruptcy)
consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2020.
involving the subject portfolio company, or participants in its industry or related industries. Based upon these recent or anticipated transactions, current market conditions and other factors specific to the issuer, we make adjustments to estimate the enterprise value of the portfolio company. As a result of the recent market environment, we also utilized other valuation techniques. These techniques included the use of company risk factors in the estimation of the fair value of certain nonmarketable equity securities. The company risk factors are based upon entity-specific considerations including the debt and liquidity profile, projected cash flow or funding issues as well as other factors that may affect the company’s outlook.





Fair Value Option
The fair value option is an irrevocable election, generally only permitted upon initial recognition of financial assets or liabilities, to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in earnings. We may elect the fair value option to align the measurement model with how the financial assets or liabilities are managed or to reduce complexity
or accounting asymmetry. Following is a discussion of the portfolios for which we elected the fair value option. For moreadditional information, including the basis for our fair value
option elections, see Note 1917 (Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities) in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Table 16.1215.7 reflects differences between the fair value carrying amount of the assets for which we have elected the fair value option and the contractual aggregate unpaid principal amount at maturity. Nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing included in LHFS which we have elected the fair value option were insignificant at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.

Table 16.12:15.7: Fair Value Option
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions)Fair value carrying amountAggregate unpaid principalFair value carrying amount less aggregate unpaid principalFair value carrying amountAggregate unpaid principalFair value carrying amount less aggregate
unpaid
principal
Loans held for sale$23,538 23,429 109 18,806 18,217 589 
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
(in millions)
Fair value
carrying
amount

 
Aggregate
unpaid
principal

 
Fair value
carrying
amount
less
aggregate
unpaid
principal

 
Fair value
carrying
amount

 
Aggregate
unpaid
principal

 
Fair value
carrying
amount
less
aggregate
unpaid
principal

Mortgage loans held for sale:           
Total loans$16,665
 16,096
 569
 16,606
 16,279
 327
Nonaccrual loans131
 155
 (24) 133
 157
 (24)
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing10
 13
 (3) 8
 10
 (2)
Loans held for sale:           
Total loans1,673
 1,804
 (131) 972
 1,020
 (48)
Nonaccrual loans17
 30
 (13) 21
 29
 (8)
Loans:           
Total loans160
 189
 (29) 171
 201
 (30)
Nonaccrual loans123
 151
 (28) 129
 159
 (30)
120Wells Fargo & Company


The changes in fair value related to initial measurement and subsequent changes in fair value included in earnings for these assets measured atLHFS accounted for under the fair value are shownoption were $363 million and $335 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Substantially all of these amounts were included in Table 16.13 bythe mortgage banking noninterest income
line of the consolidated statement line item. Amounts recorded as interest income are excluded from Table 16.13.
Table 16.13:Fair Value Option – Changes in Fair Value Included in Earnings
 2020  2019 
(in millions)Mortgage banking noninterest income
 
Net gains
(losses)
from
trading
activities

 
Other
noninterest
income

 
Mortgage
banking
noninterest
income

 
Net gains (losses)
from
trading
activities

 
Other
noninterest
income

Quarter ended March 31,           
Mortgage loans held for sale$348
 
 
 214
 
 
Loans held for sale
 (13) 
 
 14
 1
Loans
 
 
 
 
 


of income. For performing loans, instrument-specific credit risk gains or losses were derived principally by determining the change in fair value of the loans due to changes in the observable or implied credit spread. Credit spread is the market yield on the loans less the relevant risk-free benchmark interest rate. For nonperforming loans, we attribute all changes in fair value to instrument-specific credit risk. Table 16.14 shows the estimated gainsGains and losses from earnings attributable to instrument-specific credit risk related to assets accounted for under the fair value option.option for the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were insignificant.

Table 16.14:Fair Value Option – Gains/Losses Attributable to Instrument-Specific Credit Risk
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Gains (losses) attributable to instrument-specific credit risk:   
Mortgage loans held for sale(182) (4)
Loans held for sale(12) 14
Total(194) 10




Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Table 16.1515.8 presents a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Some financial instruments are excluded from the scope of this table, such as certain insurance contracts, certain nonmarketable equity securities, and leases. This table also excludes assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments such as the value of the long-term relationships with our deposit, credit card and trust customers, MSRs, premises and equipment, goodwill and deferred taxes.
Loan commitments, standby letters of credit and commercial and similar letters of credit are not included in
Table 16.15.15.8. A reasonable estimate of the fair value of these instruments is the carrying value of deferred fees plus the allowance for unfunded credit commitments, which totaled $853 million$1.3 billion and $1.0$1.4 billionat March 31, 20202021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
The total of the fair value calculations presented does not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying fair value of the Company.

Table 16.15:15.8: Fair Value Estimates for Financial Instruments
Estimated fair value 
(in millions)Carrying amountLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
March 31, 2021
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks (1)$28,339 28,339 0 0 28,339 
Interest-earning deposits with banks (1)258,394 258,214 180 0 258,394 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements (1)79,502 0 79,502 0 79,502 
Held-to-maturity debt securities232,192 40,594 192,437 928 233,959 
Loans held for sale11,896 0 10,575 1,976 12,551 
Loans, net (2)829,370 0 57,382 787,280 844,662 
Nonmarketable equity securities (cost method)3,585 0 0 3,631 3,631 
Total financial assets$1,443,278 327,147 340,076 793,815 1,461,038 
Financial liabilities
Deposits (3)$40,970 0 22,676 18,538 41,214 
Short-term borrowings58,920 0 58,920 0 58,920 
Long-term debt (4)183,281 0 189,787 1,296 191,083 
Total financial liabilities$283,171 0 271,383 19,834 291,217 
December 31, 2020
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks (1)$28,236 28,236 28,236 
Interest-earning deposits with banks (1)236,376 236,258 118 236,376 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements (1)65,672 65,672 65,672 
Held-to-maturity debt securities205,720 48,597 162,777 933 212,307 
Loans held for sale17,578 14,952 3,419 18,371 
Loans, net (2)853,595 56,270 817,827 874,097 
Nonmarketable equity securities (cost method)3,588 3,632 3,632 
Total financial assets$1,410,765 313,091 299,789 825,811 1,438,691 
Financial liabilities
Deposits (3)$52,807 33,321 19,940 53,261 
Short-term borrowings58,999 58,999 58,999 
Long-term debt (4)212,922 219,321 1,381 220,702 
Total financial liabilities$324,728 311,641 21,321 332,962 
   Estimated fair value 
(in millions)Carrying amount
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Total
March 31, 2020         
Financial assets         
Cash and due from banks (1)$22,738
 22,738
 
 
 22,738
Interest-earning deposits with banks (1)128,071
 127,831
 240
 
 128,071
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements (1)86,465
 
 86,465
 
 86,465
Held-to-maturity debt securities, net169,909
 50,691
 126,030
 841
 177,562
Mortgage loans held for sale5,130
 
 2,285
 3,392
 5,677
Loans held for sale210
 
 210
 
 210
Loans, net (2)979,449
 
 53,806
 922,616
 976,422
Nonmarketable equity securities (cost method)4,512
 
 
 4,548
 4,548
Total financial assets$1,396,484
 201,260
 269,036
 931,397
 1,401,693
Financial liabilities         
Deposits (3)$110,841
 
 82,565
 28,732
 111,297
Short-term borrowings92,289
 
 92,289
 
 92,289
Long-term debt (4)237,311
 
 226,294
 1,921
 228,215
Total financial liabilities$440,441
 
 401,148
 30,653
 431,801
December 31, 2019         
Financial assets         
Cash and due from banks (1)$21,757
 21,757
 
 
 21,757
Interest-earning deposits with banks (1)119,493
 119,257
 236
 
 119,493
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements (1)102,140
 
 102,140
 
 102,140
Held-to-maturity debt securities153,933
 46,138
 109,933
 789
 156,860
Mortgage loans held for sale6,736
 
 2,939
 4,721
 7,660
Loans held for sale5
 
 5
 
 5
Loans, net (2)933,042
 
 54,125
 891,714
 945,839
Nonmarketable equity securities (cost method)4,790
 
 
 4,823
 4,823
Total financial assets$1,341,896
 187,152
 269,378
 902,047
 1,358,577
Financial liabilities         
Deposits (3)$118,849
 
 87,279
 31,858
 119,137
Short-term borrowings104,512
 
 104,513
 
 104,513
Long-term debt (4)228,159
 
 231,332
 1,720
 233,052
Total financial liabilities$451,520
 
 423,124
 33,578
 456,702
(1)Amounts consist of financial instruments for which carrying value approximates fair value.
(2)Excludes lease financing with a carrying amount of $15.1 billion and $15.4 billion at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(3)Excludes deposit liabilities with no defined or contractual maturity of $1.4 trillion at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(4)Excludes capital lease obligations under capital leases of $28 million at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(1)Amounts consist of financial instruments for which carrying value approximates fair value.Wells Fargo & Company121


(2)
Excludes lease financing with a carrying amount of $19.0 billionNote 16:  and $19.5 billion at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(3)
Excludes deposit liabilities with no defined or contractual maturity of $1.3 trillion and $1.2 trillion at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(4)
Excludes capital lease obligations under capital leases of $31 million and $32 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.



Note 17: Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue 20 million shares of preferred stock and 4 million shares of preference stock, both without par value. Preferred shares outstanding rank senior to common shares both as to dividends and liquidation preference but have no general voting rights. We have not issued any preference shares under this authorization. If issued, preference shares would be limited to
1 vote per share. Our total authorized, issued and outstanding preferred stock is presented in the following two
tables along with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock. All classes
In January 2021, we issued $3.5 billion of preferred stock, except the Dividend Equalization Preferred Shares and the ESOP Cumulative Convertibleour Preferred Stock, qualify as Tier 1 capital.Series BB, and in February 2021, we issued $1.05 billion of our Preferred Stock, Series CC. In March 2021, we redeemed our Preferred Stock Series I, Series P and Series W, and partially redeemed our Preferred Stock, Series N, for an aggregate cost of $4.5 billion.

Table 17.1:16.1: Preferred Stock Shares
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Liquidation
preference
per share
Shares
authorized
and designated
Liquidation
preference
per share
Shares
authorized
and designated
DEP Shares
Dividend Equalization Preferred Shares (DEP)$10 97,000 $10 97,000 
Series I (1)
Floating Class A Preferred Stock0 0 100,000 25,010 
Series L (2)
7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock1,000 4,025,000 1,000 4,025,000 
Series N (3)
5.20% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 30,000 25,000 30,000 
Series O
5.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 27,600 25,000 27,600 
Series P (3)
5.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock0 0 25,000 26,400 
Series Q
5.85% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 69,000 25,000 69,000 
Series R
6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 34,500 25,000 34,500 
Series S
5.90% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 80,000 25,000 80,000 
Series U
5.875% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 80,000 25,000 80,000 
Series W (3)
5.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock0 0 25,000 40,000 
Series X
5.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 46,000 25,000 46,000 
Series Y
5.625% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 27,600 25,000 27,600 
Series Z
4.75% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 80,500 25,000 80,500 
Series AA
4.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 46,800 25,000 46,800 
Series BB
3.90% Fixed-Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 140,400 
Series CC
4.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000 46,000 
ESOP (4)
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock0 822,242 822,242 
Total5,652,642 5,557,652 
(1)Series I preferred stock issuance relates to trust preferred securities. See Note 8 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) for additional information. This issuance has a floating interest rate that is the greater of three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 0.93% and 5.56975%. In first quarter 2021, Preferred Stock, Series I, was redeemed.
(2)Preferred Stock, Series L, may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into 6.3814 shares of our common stock, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to anti-dilution adjustments.
(3)In first quarter 2021, 16,000 shares of Preferred Stock, Series N, were redeemed. In addition, Preferred Stock, Series P and Series W were fully redeemed.
(4)See the “ESOP Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock” section in this Note for additional information about the liquidation preference for the ESOP Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.
 March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 
 
Liquidation
preference
per share

 
Shares
authorized
and designated

 
Liquidation
preference
per share

 
Shares
authorized
and designated

DEP Shares       
Dividend Equalization Preferred Shares (DEP)$10
 97,000
 $10
 97,000
Series I       
Floating Class A Preferred Stock (1)100,000
 25,010
 100,000
 25,010
Series K       
Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock (2)
 
 1,000
 3,500,000
Series L       
7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock (3)1,000
 4,025,000
 1,000
 4,025,000
Series N       
5.20% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 30,000
 25,000
 30,000
Series O       
5.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 27,600
 25,000
 27,600
Series P       
5.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 26,400
 25,000
 26,400
Series Q       
5.85% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 69,000
 25,000
 69,000
Series R       
6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 34,500
 25,000
 34,500
Series S       
5.90% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 80,000
 25,000
 80,000
Series T       
6.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock (4)25,000
 32,200
 25,000
 32,200
Series U       
5.875% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 80,000
 25,000
 80,000
Series V       
6.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 40,000
 25,000
 40,000
Series W       
5.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 40,000
 25,000
 40,000
Series X       
5.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 46,000
 25,000
 46,000
Series Y       
5.625% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 27,600
 25,000
 27,600
Series Z       
4.750% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 80,500
 
 
ESOP       
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (5)
 1,071,418
 
 1,071,418
Total  5,832,228
   9,251,728
(1)122Preferred Stock, Series I, relates to trust preferred securities. See Note 10 (Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities) for additional information. This issuance has a floating interest rate that is the greater of three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 0.93% and 5.56975%.
Wells Fargo & Company
(2)
Floating rate for Preferred Stock, Series K, is three-month LIBOR plus 3.77%. In first quarter 2020, the remaining $1.8 billion of Preferred Stock, Series K, was redeemed.
(3)
Preferred Stock, Series L, may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into 6.3814 shares of our common stock, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to anti-dilution adjustments.
(4)
In first quarter 2020, $669 million of Preferred Stock, Series T, was redeemed.
(5)See the ESOP Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock section in this Note for additional information about the liquidation preference.

Note 17: Preferred Stock (continued)

Table 17.2:16.2: Preferred Stock – Shares Issued and Carrying Value
March 31, 2020  December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions, except shares)
Shares
issued and
outstanding

 
Liquidation preference
value

 
Carrying
value

 Discount
 
Shares
issued and
outstanding

 
Liquidation preference
value

 
Carrying
value

 Discount
(in millions, except shares)Shares issued and outstandingLiquidation preference valueCarrying
value 
Discount Shares
issued and outstanding
Liquidation preference valueCarrying valueDiscount 
DEP Shares               DEP Shares
Dividend Equalization Preferred Shares (DEP)96,546
 $
 
 
 96,546
 $
 
 
Dividend Equalization Preferred Shares (DEP)96,546 $0 0 0 96,546 $
Series I (1)
               
Series I (1)
Floating Class A Preferred Stock25,010
 2,501
 2,501
 
 25,010
 2,501
 2,501
 
Floating Class A Preferred Stock0 0 0 0 25,010 2,501 2,501 
Series K (2)
               
Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock
 
 
 
 1,802,000
 1,802
 1,546
 256
Series L (3)
               
Series L (2)
Series L (2)
7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock3,967,995
 3,968
 3,200
 768
 3,967,995
 3,968
 3,200
 768
7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock3,967,995 3,968 3,200 768 3,967,995 3,968 3,200 768 
Series N               
Series N (3)
Series N (3)
5.20% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock30,000
 750
 750
 
 30,000
 750
 750
 
5.20% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock14,000 350 350 0 30,000 750 750 
Series O               Series O
5.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock26,000
 650
 650
 
 26,000
 650
 650
 
5.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock26,000 650 650 0 26,000 650 650 
Series P               
Series P (3)
Series P (3)
5.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock25,000
 625
 625
 
 25,000
 625
 625
 
5.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock0 0 0 0 25,000 625 625 
Series Q               Series Q
5.85% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock69,000
 1,725
 1,725
 
 69,000
 1,725
 1,725
 
5.85% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock69,000 1,725 1,725 0 69,000 1,725 1,725 
Series R               Series R
6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock33,600
 840
 840
 
 33,600
 840
 840
 
6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock33,600 840 840 0 33,600 840 840 
Series S               Series S
5.90% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock80,000
 2,000
 2,000
 
 80,000
 2,000
 2,000
 
5.90% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock80,000 2,000 2,000 0 80,000 2,000 2,000 
Series T (4)
               
6.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock5,280
 131
 131
 
 32,000
 800
 800
 
Series U               Series U
5.875% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock80,000
 2,000
 2,000
 
 80,000
 2,000
 2,000
 
5.875% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock80,000 2,000 2,000 0 80,000 2,000 2,000 
Series V               
6.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock40,000
 1,000
 1,000
 
 40,000
 1,000
 1,000
 
Series W               
Series W (3)
Series W (3)
5.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock40,000
 1,000
 1,000
 
 40,000
 1,000
 1,000
 
5.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock0 0 0 0 40,000 1,000 1,000 
Series X               Series X
5.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock46,000
 1,150
 1,150
 
 46,000
 1,150
 1,150
 
5.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock46,000 1,150 1,150 0 46,000 1,150 1,150 
Series Y               Series Y
5.625% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock27,600
 690
 690
 
 27,600
 690
 690
 
5.625% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock27,600 690 690 0 27,600 690 690 
Series Z               Series Z
4.750% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock80,500
 2,013
 2,013
 
 
 
 
 
4.750% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock80,500 2,013 2,013 0 80,500 2,013 2,013 
ESOP               
Series AASeries AA
4.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock4.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock46,800 1,170 1,170 0 46,800 1,170 1,170 
Series BBSeries BB
3.90% Fixed-Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock3.90% Fixed-Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock140,400 3,510 3,510 0 
Series CCSeries CC
4.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock4.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock42,000 1,050 1,050 0 
ESOP (4)
ESOP (4)
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock1,071,418
 1,072
 1,072
 
 1,071,418
 1,072
 1,072
 
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock822,242 822 822 0 822,242 822 822 
Total5,743,949
 $22,115
 21,347
 768
 7,492,169
 $22,573
 21,549
 1,024
Total5,572,683 $21,938 21,170 768 5,496,293 $21,904 21,136 768 
(1)Floating rate for Preferred Stock, Series I, is the greater of three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 0.93% and 5.56975%. In first quarter 2021, Preferred Stock, Series I, was redeemed.
(2)Preferred Stock, Series L, may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into 6.3814 shares of our common stock, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to anti-dilution adjustments.
(3)In first quarter 2021, $400 million of Preferred Stock, Series N, was redeemed. In addition, Preferred Stock, Series P and Series W were fully redeemed.
(4)See the “ESOP Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock” section in this Note for additional information about the liquidation preference for the ESOP Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.
(1)Floating rate for Preferred Stock, Series I, is the greater of three-month LIBOR plus 0.93% and 5.56975%.Wells Fargo & Company123
(2)
Floating rate for Preferred Stock, Series K, is three-month LIBOR plus 3.77%. In first quarter 2020, the remaining $1.8 billion of Preferred Stock, Series K, was redeemed.


Note 16: Preferred Stock (continued)
(3)
Preferred Stock, Series L, may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into 6.3814 shares of our common stock, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to anti-dilution adjustments.
(4)
In first quarter 2020, $669 million of Preferred Stock, Series T, was redeemed.

ESOP CUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKAll shares of our ESOP Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (ESOP Preferred Stock) were issued to a trustee acting on behalf of the Wells Fargo & Company 401(k) Plan (the 401(k) Plan). Dividends on the ESOP Preferred Stock are cumulative from the date of initial issuance and are payable quarterly at annual rates based upon the year of issuance. Each share of ESOP Preferred Stock released from the unallocated reserve of the 401(k) Plan is converted into shares of our common stock based on the stated
value of the ESOP Preferred Stock and the then current market price of our common stock. The ESOP Preferred Stock is also convertible at the option of the holder at any time, unless previously redeemed. We have the option to redeem the ESOP Preferred Stock at any time, in whole or in part, at a redemption price per share equal to the higher of (a) $1,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends or (b) the fair market value, as defined in the Certificates of Designation for the ESOP Preferred Stock.

Table 17.3:16.3: ESOP Preferred Stock
Shares issued and outstandingCarrying value Adjustable dividend rate
(in millions, except shares)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Minimum Maximum 
ESOP Preferred Stock
$1,000 liquidation preference per share
2018221,945 221,945 $222 222 7.00 %8.00 %
2017163,210 163,210 163 163 7.00 8.00 
2016162,450 162,450 162 162 9.30 10.30 
201592,904 92,904 93 93 8.90 9.90 
201499,151 99,151 99 99 8.70 9.70 
201361,948 61,948 62 62 8.50 9.50 
201220,634 20,634 21 21 10.00 11.00 
Total ESOP Preferred Stock (1)822,242 822,242 $822 822 
Unearned ESOP shares (2)$(875)(875)
(1)At both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, additional paid-in capital included $53 million related to ESOP preferred stock.
(2)We recorded a corresponding charge to unearned ESOP shares in connection with the issuance of the ESOP Preferred Stock. The unearned ESOP shares are reduced as shares of the ESOP Preferred Stock are committed to be released.
 Shares issued and outstanding  Carrying value  Adjustable dividend rate 
(in millions, except shares)Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Mar 31,
2020

 Dec 31,
2019

 Minimum
 Maximum
ESOP Preferred Stock           
$1,000 liquidation preference per share           
2018254,945
 254,945
 255
 255
 7.00% 8.00%
2017192,210
 192,210
 192
 192
 7.00
 8.00
2016197,450
 197,450
 198
 198
 9.30
 10.30
2015116,784
 116,784
 117
 117
 8.90
 9.90
2014136,151
 136,151
 136
 136
 8.70
 9.70
201397,948
 97,948
 98
 98
 8.50
 9.50
201249,134
 49,134
 49
 49
 10.00
 11.00
201126,796
 26,796
 27
 27
 9.00
 10.00
Total ESOP Preferred Stock (1)1,071,418
 1,071,418
 $1,072
 1,072
    
Unearned ESOP shares (2)    $(1,143) (1,143)    
(1)124
At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, additional paid-in capital included Wells Fargo & Company$71 million and $71 million, respectively, related to ESOP preferred stock.
(2)We recorded a corresponding charge to unearned ESOP shares in connection with the issuance of the ESOP Preferred Stock. The unearned ESOP shares are reduced as shares of the ESOP Preferred Stock are committed to be released.



Note 18: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (
continued)


Note 18:17: Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Our revenue includes net interest income on financial instruments and noninterest income. Table 18.117.1 presents our revenue by operating segment. The “Other” segment for each of the tables below includes the elimination of certain items that are included in more than one business segment, substantially all of which
represents products and services for WIM customers served through Community Banking distribution channels. For additional description of our
operating segments, including additional financial information and the underlying management reportingaccounting process, see Note 22 (Operating Segments).

Table 18.1: 17.1:Revenue by Operating Segment
Quarter ended March 31, 2021

(in millions)
Consumer Banking and LendingCommercial BankingCorporate and Investment BankingWealth and Investment ManagementCorporateReconciling
Items (1)
Consolidated
Company
Net interest income (2)$5,615 1,283 1,778 657 (430)(105)8,798 
Noninterest income
Deposit-related fees661 317 266 7 4 0 1,255 
Lending-related fees (2)40 136 183 2 0 0 361 
Investment advisory and other asset-based fees (3)0 96 22 2,306 332 0 2,756 
Commissions and brokerage services fees0 0 81 555 0 0 636 
Investment banking fees(6)13 611 (1)(49)0 568 
Card fees:
Card interchange and network revenues (4)778 45 10 1 0 0 834 
Other card fees (2)114 0 0 0 1 0 115 
Total card fees892 45 10 1 1 0 949 
Mortgage banking (2)1,259 0 70 (3)0 0 1,326 
Net gains from trading activities (2)1 2 331 6 8 0 348 
Net gains on debt securities (2)0 0 0 0 151 0 151 
Net gains from equity securities (2)34 13 75 0 270 0 392 
Lease income (2)0 174 1 0 140 0 315 
Other (2)158 129 195 14 462 (750)208 
Total noninterest income3,039 925 1,845 2,887 1,319 (750)9,265 
Total revenue$8,654 2,208 3,623 3,544 889 (855)18,063 
Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Net interest income (2)$6,002 1,774 2,019 838 819 (140)11,312 
Noninterest income
Deposit-related fees879 302 257 1,447 
Lending-related fees (2)48 128 172 350 
Investment advisory and other asset-based fees (3)(5)101 16 2,073 316 2,506 
Commissions and brokerage services fees (5)90 593 (6)677 
Investment banking fees(1)13 477 (99)391 
Card fees:
Card interchange and network revenues (4)657 52 18 730 
Other card fees (2)162 162 
Total card fees819 52 18 892 
Mortgage banking (2)342 40 (3)— 379 
Net gains (losses) from trading activities (2)(5)35 (1)35 64 
Net gains on debt securities (2)237 237 
Net gains (losses) from equity securities (2)(194)116 (261)(1,062)(1,401)
Lease income (2)198 154 353 
Other (2)560 133 147 20 302 (652)510 
Total noninterest income2,647 728 1,369 2,432 (119)(652)6,405 
Total revenue$8,649 2,502 3,388 3,270 700 (792)17,717 
 Quarter ended Mar 31, 
 
Community
Banking
 
Wholesale
Banking
 
Wealth and
Investment
Management
 Other Consolidated
Company
 
(in millions)2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Net interest income (1)$6,787
7,248
4,136
4,534
867
1,101
(478)(572)11,312
12,311
Noninterest income:          
Service charges on deposit accounts700
610
508
483
5
4
(4)(3)1,209
1,094
Trust and investment fees:          
Brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees518
449
90
78
2,397
2,124
(523)(458)2,482
2,193
Trust and investment management194
210
131
114
582
676
(206)(214)701
786
Investment banking(99)(20)490
412
1
5
(1)(3)391
394
Total trust and investment fees613
639
711
604
2,980
2,805
(730)(675)3,574
3,373
Card fees809
858
83
86
1
1
(1)(1)892
944
Other fees:          
Lending related charges and fees (1)50
65
278
282
2
2
(2)(2)328
347
Cash network fees106
109






106
109
Commercial real estate brokerage commissions

1
81




1
81
Wire transfer and other remittance fees66
64
43
48
2
2
(1)(1)110
113
All other fees (1)63
94
24
26




87
120
Total other fees285
332
346
437
4
4
(3)(3)632
770
Mortgage banking (1)340
641
40
68
(3)(3)2
2
379
708
Insurance (1)11
11
75
78
19
17
(10)(10)95
96
Net gains (losses) from trading activities (1)29
5
41
333
(7)19
1

64
357
Net gains (losses) on debt securities (1)194
37
43
88




237
125
Net gains (losses) from equity securities (1)(1,028)601
(95)77
(278)136


(1,401)814
Lease income (1)

352
443




352
443
Other income of the segment (1)756
768
(423)(120)127
(5)(88)(69)372
574
Total noninterest income2,709
4,502
1,681
2,577
2,848
2,978
(833)(759)6,405
9,298
Revenue$9,496
11,750
5,817
7,111
3,715
4,079
(1,311)(1,331)17,717
21,609
(1)These revenues are related to financial assets and liabilities, including loans, leases, securities and derivatives, with additional details included in other footnotes to our financial statements.

(1)Taxable-equivalent adjustments related to tax-exempt income on certain loans and debt securities are included in net interest income, while taxable-equivalent adjustments related to income tax credits for low-income housing and renewable energy investments are included in noninterest income, in each case with corresponding impacts to income tax expense (benefit). Adjustments are included in Corporate, Commercial Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking and are eliminated to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated financial results.

We provide services to customers which have related performance obligations that we complete to recognize revenue. Our(2)These revenues are generally recognized either immediately uponrelated to financial assets and liabilities, including loans, leases, securities and derivatives, with additional details included in other footnotes to our financial statements.
(3)We earned trailing commissions of $298 million and $275 million for the completionquarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(4)The cost of our service or over time as we perform services. Anycredit card rewards and rebates of $310 million and $385 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, are presented net against the related revenues.
(5)In first quarter 2021, trust and investment management fees and asset-based brokerage fees were combined into a single line item for investment advisory and other asset-based fees, and brokerage commissions and other brokerage services performed over time generally require that we renderfees were combined into a single line item for commissions and brokerage services eachfees. Prior period and therefore we measure our progress in completing these services based uponbalances have been revised to conform with the passage of time.

SERVICE CHARGES ON DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS are earned on depository accounts for commercial and consumer customers and include fees for account and overdraft services. Account
charges include fees for periodic account maintenance activities and event-driven services such as stop payment fees. Our obligation for event-driven services is satisfied at the time of the event when the service is delivered, while our obligation for maintenance services is satisfied over the course of each month. Our obligation for overdraft services is satisfied at the time of the overdraft.
Table 18.2 presents our service charges on deposit accounts by operating segment.

Table 18.2: Service Charges on Deposit Accounts by Operating Segment
 Quarter ended Mar 31, 
 Community
Banking
 Wholesale
Banking
 Wealth and
Investment
Management
 Other Consolidated
Company
 
(in millions)2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Overdraft fees$484
417
1
1




485
418
Account charges216
193
507
482
5
4
(4)(3)724
676
Service charges on deposit accounts$700
610
508
483
5
4
(4)(3)1,209
1,094

current period presentation.
BROKERAGEINVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND OTHER ASSET-BASED FEES are earned for providing full-service and discount brokerage services predominantly to retail brokerage clients. These revenues include fees earned on asset-based and transactional accounts and other brokerage advisory, asset management and trust services.
Asset-based revenuesFees from advisory account relationships with brokerage customers are charged based on a percentage of the market value of the client’s assets. The servicesServices and obligations related obligations associated with certain of these revenues, which includeto providing investment advice, active management of client assets, orand assistance with selecting and engaging a third-party advisory manager are generally satisfied over a month or quarter. The remaining revenues include trailingTrailing commissions which are earned for selling shares to investors. Ourinvestors and our obligation associated with earning trailing commissions is satisfied at the time shares are sold. However, these fees are received and recognized over time during the period the customer owns the shares and we remain
the broker of record.
The amount of trailing commissions is variable based on the length of time the customer holds the shares and on changes in the value of the underlying assets.
Transactional revenues are earned for executing transactions at the client’s direction. Our obligation is generally satisfied upon the execution of the transaction and the fees are based on the size and number of transactions executed.
Other revenues earned from other brokerage advisory services include omnibus and networking fees received from mutual fund companies in return for providing record keeping and other administrative services, and annual account maintenance fees charged to customers.
Table 18.3 presents our brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees by operating segment.

Table 18.3: Brokerage Advisory, Commissions and Other Fees by Operating Segment
 Quarter ended Mar 31, 
 Community
Banking
 Wholesale
Banking
 Wealth and Investment Management Other Consolidated
Company
 
(in millions)2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Asset-based revenue (1)$398
343


1,805
1,580
(398)(343)1,805
1,580
Transactional revenue102
89
3
16
432
387
(107)(98)430
394
Other revenue18
17
87
62
160
157
(18)(17)247
219
Brokerage advisory, commissions and other fees$518
449
90
78
2,397
2,124
(523)(458)2,482
2,193
(1)
We earned trailing commissions of $275 million and $280 million for first quarter 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Note 18: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (continued)


TRUST AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES are earned for providing trust, investment management and other related services.
InvestmentAsset management services include managing and administering assets, including mutual funds, and institutional separate accounts. Fees for these services are generally determined based on a tiered scale relative to the market value of assets under management (AUM). In addition to AUM, we have client assets under administration (AUA) that earn various administrative fees which are generally based on the extent of the services provided to administer the account. Services with AUM
and AUA-based fees are generally performedsatisfied over time.
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Note 17: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (continued)
Trust services include acting as a trustee or agent for corporate trust, personal trust, and agency assets. Obligations for trust services are generally satisfied over time, whiletime; however, obligations for activities that are transactionaltransitional in nature are satisfied at the time of the transaction.
Other related services include the custody and safekeeping of accounts. Our obligation for these services is generally satisfied over time.
Table 18.4 presents our trust and investment management fees by operating segment.
Table 18.4: Trust and Investment Management Fees by Operating Segment
 Quarter ended Mar 31, 
 Community
Banking
 Wholesale
Banking
 Wealth and Investment Management Other Consolidated
Company
 
(in millions)2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Investment management fees$
1


489
477


489
478
Trust fees194
209
89
82
102
168
(206)(214)179
245
Other revenue

42
32
(9)31


33
63
Trust and investment management fees$194
210
131
114
582
676
(206)(214)701
786

INVESTMENT BANKING FEES are earned for underwriting debt and equity securities, arranging loan syndications and performing other advisory services. Our obligation for these services is generally satisfied at closing of the transaction. Substantially all of these fees are in the Wholesale Banking operating segment.

CARD FEES include credit and debit card interchange and network revenues and various card-related fees. Credit and debit card
interchange and network revenues are earned on credit and debit card transactions conducted through payment networks such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Our obligation is satisfied concurrently with the delivery of services on a daily basis.
Table 18.5 presents our card fees by operating segment.

Table 18.5: Card Fees by Operating Segment
 Quarter ended Mar 31, 
 Community
Banking
 Wholesale
Banking
 Wealth and Investment Management Other Consolidated
Company
 
(in millions)2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Credit card interchange and network revenues (1)$134
189
83
86
1
1
(1)(1)217
275
Debit card interchange and network revenues513
507






513
507
Late fees, cash advance fees, balance transfer fees, and annual fees162
162






162
162
Card fees$809
858
83
86
1
1
(1)(1)892
944
(1)
The cost of credit card rewards and rebates of $385 million and $354 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, are presented net against the related revenues.
CASH NETWORKCOMMISSIONS AND BROKERAGE SERVICES FEES are earned for processing ATM transactions.providing brokerage services.
Commissions from transactional accounts with brokerage customers are earned for executing transactions at the client’s direction. Our obligation is completed daily upon settlement of ATM transactions. All of these fees are included in the Community Banking operating segment.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS are earned for assisting customers in the sale of real estate property. Our obligation isgenerally satisfied upon the successful brokeringexecution of a transaction. Feesthe transaction and the fees are based on a fixed percentagethe size and number of the sales price. All of thesetransactions executed.
Fees earned from other brokerage services include securities clearance, omnibus and networking fees are includedreceived from mutual fund companies in the Wholesale Banking operating segment. In October 2019, we sold our commercial real estate brokerage business (Eastdil).
WIRE TRANSFER AND OTHER REMITTANCE FEES consist of fees earnedreturn for funds transferproviding record keeping and other administrative services, and issuing cashier’s checks and money orders.annual account maintenance fees charged to customers. Our obligation is satisfied at the time we provide the service which is generally at the time of the funds transfer services or upon issuancetransaction.

For a description of the cashier’s check or money order. Substantially all of these fees are includedour other revenues, see Note 20 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) in in the Community Banking and Wholesale Banking operating segments.our 2020 Form 10-K.

ALL OTHER FEES include various types of fees for products or services such as merchant payment services, safe deposit boxes, and loan syndication agency services. These fees are generally recognized over time as we perform the services. Most of these fees are included in the Community Banking operating segment.



Note 19:18: Employee Benefits and Other Expenses
Pension and Postretirement Plans
We sponsor a frozen noncontributory qualified defined benefit retirement plan, the Wells Fargo & Company Cash Balance Plan (Cash Balance Plan), which covers eligible employees of Wells Fargo. The Cash Balance Plan was frozen on July 1, 2009, and 0 new benefits have accruedaccrue after that date. For additional information on our pension and postretirement plans, including plan assumptions, investment strategy and asset allocation,
projected benefit payments, and valuation methodologies used
for assets measured at fair value, see Note 2321 (Employee Benefits and Other Expenses) in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Table 19.118.1 presents the components of net periodic benefit cost. Service cost is reported in employee benefitspersonnel expense and all other components of net periodic benefit cost are reported in other noninterest expense on the consolidated statement of income.

Table 19.1:18.1: Net Periodic Benefit Cost
20212020
Pension benefits Pension benefits 
(in millions)Qualified 
Non- 
qualified 
Other 
benefits 
Qualified 
Non- 
qualified 
Other 
benefits 
Quarter ended March 31,
Service cost$4 0 0 
Interest cost71 3 3 86 
Expected return on plan assets(152)0 (5)(148)(6)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)37 4 (5)36 (5)
Amortization of prior service credit0 0 (2)(2)
Settlement loss0 2 0 
Net periodic benefit cost$(40)9 (9)(23)11 (9)

Other Expenses
 2020  2019 
 Pension benefits    Pension benefits   
(in millions)Qualified
 Non-qualified
 
Other
benefits

 Qualified
 Non-qualified
 
Other
benefits

Quarter ended March 31,   
Service cost$3
 
 
 3
 
 
Interest cost86
 4
 4
 105
 6
 5
Expected return on plan assets(148) 
 (6) (142) 
 (7)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)36
 4
 (5) 37
 2
 (4)
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 (2) 
 
 (2)
Settlement loss
 3
 
 
 2
 
Net periodic benefit cost$(23) 11
 (9) 3
 10
 (8)
Regulatory Charges and Assessments expense, which is included in other noninterest expense, was $217 million and $163 million in first quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively, and primarily consisted of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit assessment expense.

126Wells Fargo & Company


Note 19:  Restructuring Charges

The Company began pursuing various initiatives to reduce expenses and create a more efficient and streamlined organization in third quarter 2020. Actions from these initiatives may include (i) reorganizing and simplifying business processes and structures to improve internal operations and the customer experience, (ii) reducing headcount, (iii) optimizing third-party spending, including for our technology infrastructure, and (iv) rationalizing our branch and administrative locations, which may include consolidations and closures.
Restructuring charges are recorded as a component of noninterest expense on our consolidated statement of income.

The following costs associated with these initiatives are included in restructuring charges.
Personnel costs – Severance costs associated with headcount reductions with payments made over time in accordance with our severance plan, as well as payments for other employee benefit costs such as incentive compensation.
Facility closure costs – Write-downs and acceleration of depreciation and amortization of owned or leased assets for branch and administrative locations, as well as related decommissioning costs.
Other Expenses– Impairment of other assets and costs associated with our technology infrastructure.

Table 19.2 separately presents other expenses exceeding 1% of the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income in any of the periods presented.

19.1 provides details on our restructuring charges.

Table 19.2:19.1: Other ExpensesAccruals for Restructuring Charges
(in millions)Personnel costsFacility closure costsOtherTotal
December 31, 2019$
Restructuring charges1,371 80 144 1,595 
Payments and utilization(105)(80)(100)(285)
Changes in estimates (1)(96)(96)
December 31, 2020$1,170 44 1,214 
Restructuring charges130 15 0 145 
Payments and utilization(157)(15)(1)(173)
Changes in estimates (1)(133)0 1 (132)
March 31, 2021$1,010 0 44 1,054 
(1)Represents reduction of expense for changes in previously estimated amounts based on refinements of assumptions.

 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Outside professional services$727
 678
Contract services630
 563
Operating losses464
 238
Leases (1)260
 286
Advertising and promotion181
 237
Other955
 1,141
Total other noninterest expense$3,217
 3,143
(1)Represents expenses for assets we lease to customers.Wells Fargo & Company127





Note 20: Earnings and Dividends Per Common Share
Table 20.1 shows earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share and reconciles the numerator and denominator of both earnings per common share calculations.
See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) for discussion on share repurchases.

Table 20.1: Earnings Per Common Share Calculations
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)20212020
Wells Fargo net income$4,742 653 
Less: Preferred stock dividends and other (1)379 611 
Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock (numerator)$4,363 42 
Earnings per common share
Average common shares outstanding (denominator)4,141.3 4,104.8 
Per share$1.05 0.01 
Diluted earnings per common share
Average common shares outstanding4,141.3 4,104.8 
Add: Restricted share rights (2)29.7 30.5 
Diluted average common shares outstanding (denominator)4,171.0 4,135.3 
Per share$1.05 0.01 
(1)The quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, includes $44 million and $272 million, respectively, from the elimination of discounts or issuance costs associated with redemptions of preferred stock.
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions, except per share amounts)2020
 2019
Wells Fargo net income$653
 5,860
Less: Preferred stock dividends and other (1)611
 353
Wells Fargo net income applicable to common stock (numerator)$42
 5,507
Earnings per common share   
Average common shares outstanding (denominator)4,104.8
 4,551.5
Per share$0.01
 1.21
Diluted earnings per common share   
Average common shares outstanding4,104.8
 4,551.5
Add:  Stock options (2)
 2.5
Restricted share rights (2)30.5
 30.0
Diluted average common shares outstanding (denominator)4,135.3
 4,584.0
Per share$0.01
 1.20

(2)
Calculated using the treasury stock method.
(1)
The quarter ended March 31, 2020, includes $272 million from the elimination of discounts or issuance costs associated with redemptions of preferred stock.
(2)Calculated using the treasury stock method.
Table 20.2 presents the outstanding Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L,securities that were anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.

Table 20.2: Outstanding Anti-Dilutive Securities
Weighted-average shares
Quarter ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L (1)25.3 25.3 
Restricted share rights (2)0.3 
(1)    Calculated using the if-converted method.
(2)    Calculated using the treasury stock method.
 Weighted-average shares 
 Quarter ended March 31, 
(in millions)2020
 2019
Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L (1)25.3
 25.3
(1)Calculated using the if-converted method.

Table 20.3 presents dividends declared per common share.
Table 20.3: Dividends Declared Per Common Share
Quarter ended March 31,
20212020
Per common share$0.10 0.51 
 Quarter ended March 31, 
 2020
 2019
Per common share$0.51
 0.45


128Wells Fargo & Company


Note 21: Other Comprehensive Income
Table 21.1 provides the components of OCI,other comprehensive income (OCI), reclassifications to net income by income statement line item, and the related tax effects.



Table 21.1: Summary of Other Comprehensive Income
Quarter ended March 31,
20212020
(in millions)Before 
tax 
Tax 
effect 
Net of 
tax 
Before 
tax 
Tax 
effect 
Net of 
tax 
Debt securities:
Net unrealized losses arising during the period$(2,012)500 (1,512)$(110)22 (88)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses to net income:
Interest income on debt securities (1)137 (34)103 66 (16)50 
Net gains on debt securities(151)35 (116)(237)48 (189)
Other noninterest income0 0 0 (1)(1)
Subtotal reclassifications to net income(14)1 (13)(172)32 (140)
Net change(2,026)501 (1,525)(282)54 (228)
Derivatives and hedging activities:
Fair Value Hedges:
Change in fair value of excluded components on fair value hedges (2)25 (6)19 144 (35)109 
Cash Flow Hedges:
Net unrealized losses arising during the period on cash flow hedges(31)8 (23)(20)(15)
Reclassification of net losses to net income:
Interest income on loans52 (13)39 56 (14)42 
Interest expense on long-term debt1 0 1 (1)
Subtotal reclassifications to net income53 (13)40 58 (15)43 
Net change47 (11)36 182 (45)137 
Defined benefit plans adjustments:
Net actuarial and prior service gains arising during the period10 (3)7 (1)
Reclassification of amounts to noninterest expense (3):
Amortization of net actuarial loss36 (9)27 35 (8)27 
Settlements and other0 1 1 
Subtotal reclassifications to noninterest expense36 (8)28 36 (8)28 
Net change46 (11)35 39 (9)30 
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period13 (2)11 (194)(193)
Net change13 (2)11 (194)(193)
Other comprehensive income (loss)$(1,920)$477 $(1,443)$(255)$$(254)
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) from noncontrolling interests, net of tax1 (1)
Wells Fargo other comprehensive loss, net of tax$(1,444)$(253)
(1)Represents net unrealized gains and losses amortized over the remaining lives of securities that were transferred from the available-for-sale portfolio to the held-to-maturity portfolio.
(2)Represents changes in fair value of cross-currency swaps attributable to changes in cross-currency basis spreads, which are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recorded in other comprehensive income.
(3)These items are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 18 (Employee Benefits and Other Expenses) for additional information).

 Quarter ended March 31, 
 2020  2019 
(in millions)
Before
tax

 
Tax
effect

 
Net of
tax

 
Before
tax

 
Tax
effect

 
Net of
tax

Debt securities:           
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period$(110) 22
 (88) 2,831
 (695) 2,136
Reclassification of net (gains) losses to net income:          

Interest income on debt securities (1)66
 (16) 50
 45
 (11) 34
Net gains on debt securities(237) 48
 (189) (125) 31
 (94)
Other noninterest income(1) 
 (1) (1) 
 (1)
Subtotal reclassifications to net income(172)
32

(140) (81) 20
 (61)
Net change(282)
54

(228) 2,750
 (675) 2,075
Derivative and hedging activities:           
Fair Value Hedges:           
Change in fair value of excluded components on fair value hedges (2)144
 (35) 109
 (26) 7
 (19)
Cash Flow Hedges:           
Net unrealized losses arising during the period on cash flow hedges(20) 5
 (15) (9) 2
 (7)
Reclassification of net losses to net income on cash flow hedges:          

Interest income on loans56
 (14) 42
 78
 (19) 59
Interest expense on long-term debt2
 (1) 1
 1
 
 1
Subtotal reclassifications to net income58

(15)
43

79

(19)
60
Net change182

(45)
137
 44
 (10) 34
Defined benefit plans adjustments:           
Net actuarial and prior service gains (losses) arising during the period3
 (1) 2
 (4) 1
 (3)
Reclassification of amounts to non interest expense (3):           
Amortization of net actuarial loss35
 (8) 27
 35
 (8) 27
Settlements and other1
 
 1
 
 
 
Subtotal reclassifications to non interest expense36

(8)
28
 35
 (8) 27
Net change39

(9)
30
 31
 (7) 24
Foreign currency translation adjustments:           
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period(194) 1
 (193) 42
 (2) 40
Net change(194)
1

(193) 42
 (2) 40
Other comprehensive income (loss)$(255)
1

(254) 2,867

(694)
2,173
Less: Other comprehensive loss from noncontrolling interests, net of tax    (1)     
Wells Fargo other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax    $(253)     2,173
(1)Represents net unrealized gains and losses amortized over the remaining lives of securities that were transferred from the available-for-sale portfolio to the held-to-maturity portfolio.Wells Fargo & Company129
(2)Represents changes in fair value of cross-currency swaps attributable to changes in cross-currency basis spreads, which are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness recorded in other comprehensive income.
(3)These items are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 19 (Employee Benefits) for more information).



Note 21: Other Comprehensive Income (continued(continued))

Table 21.2 provides the cumulative OCI balance activity on an after-tax basis.


Table 21.2: Cumulative OCI Balances
(in millions)Debt
securities
Fair value hedges (1)Cash flow hedges (2)
Defined 
 benefit 
 plans 
 adjustments 
Foreign 
 currency 
 translation 
adjustments 
Cumulative 
 other 
comprehensive 
 income (loss)
Quarter ended March 31, 2021
Balance, beginning of period$3,039 (204)(125)(2,404)(112)194 
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period(1,512)19 (23)7 11 (1,498)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(13)0 40 28 0 55 
Net change(1,525)19 17 35 11 (1,443)
Less: Other comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests0 0 0 0 1 1 
Balance, end of period1,514 (185)(108)(2,369)(102)(1,250)
Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of period1,552 (180)(298)(2,223)(162)(1,311)
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period(88)109 (15)(193)(185)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(140)43 28 (69)
Net change(228)109 28 30 (193)(254)
Less: Other comprehensive loss from noncontrolling interests(1)(1)
Balance, end of period1,324 (71)(270)(2,193)(354)(1,564)
(1)Substantially all of the amounts for fair value hedges are foreign exchange contracts.
(2)Substantially all of the amounts for cash flow hedges are interest rate contracts.
(in millions)
Debt
securities

 Fair value hedges (1)
 Cash flow hedges (2)
 
Defined
benefit
plans
adjustments

 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments

 
Cumulative
other
comprehensive
income

Quarter ended March 31, 2020           
Balance, beginning of period$1,552
 (180) (298) (2,223) (162) (1,311)
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period(88) 109
 (15) 2
 (193) (185)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(140) 
 43
 28
 
 (69)
Net change(228) 109
 28
 30
 (193) (254)
Less: Other comprehensive loss from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (1) (1)
Balance, end of period$1,324
 (71) (270) (2,193) (354) (1,564)
Quarter ended March 31, 2019           
Balance, beginning of period$(3,122) (178) (507) (2,296) (233) (6,336)
Transition adjustment (3)481
 
 
 
 
 481
Balance, January 1, 2019(2,641) (178) (507) (2,296) (233) (5,855)
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period2,136
 (19) (7) (3) 40
 2,147
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(61) 
 60
 27
 
 26
Net change2,075
 (19) 53
 24
 40
 2,173
Less: Other comprehensive income from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period$(566) (197) (454) (2,272) (193) (3,682)

(1)130Substantially all of the beginning and end of period amounts for fair value hedges are foreign exchange contracts.Wells Fargo & Company


(2)Substantially all of the beginning and end of period amounts for cash flow hedges are interest rate contracts.
(3)
The transition adjustment relates to the adoption of ASU 2017-08 Note 22:  Receivables Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. For more information see Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
.


Note 22: Operating Segments
As of March 31, 2020, we had 3Our management reporting is organized into 4 reportable operating segments: CommunityConsumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; WholesaleCorporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management (WIM).Management. All other business activities that are not included in the reportable operating segments have been included in Corporate. We define our reportable operating segments by type of product type and customer segment, and their results are based on our management reporting process. The management reporting process measures the performance of the reportable operating segments based on the Company’s management structure, and the results are
regularly reviewed by our Chief Executive Officer and Operating
Committee. The management reporting process is based on U.S. GAAP withand includes specific adjustments, such as for funds transfer pricing for asset/liability management, for shared revenues and expenses, and tax-equivalenttaxable-equivalent adjustments to consistently reflect income from taxable and tax-exempt sources. Thesources, which allows management reporting process measures theto assess performance ofconsistently across the operating segments based on our management structure and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for other financial services companies. Onsegments.
In February 11, 2020,2021, we announced a new organizational structure with 5 principal lines of business:
Consumeran agreement to sell Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) and Small Business Banking; Consumer Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; andmoved the business from the Wealth and Investment Management. The Company is currently inManagement operating segment to Corporate. Prior period balances have been revised to conform with the process of transitioning to this new organizational structure, including identifying leadership for some of these principal business lines and aligning management reporting and allocation methodologies. These changes willcurrent period presentation. This change did not impact the previously reported consolidated financial results of the Company, but are expectedCompany.

Consumer Banking and Lending offers diversified financial products and services for consumers and small businesses with annual sales generally up to result$5 million. These financial products and services include checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, as well as home, auto, personal, and small business lending.

Commercial Banking provides financial solutions to private, family owned and certain public companies. Products and services include banking and credit products across multiple industry sectors and municipalities, secured lending and lease products, and treasury management.

Corporate and Investment Banking delivers a suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services to corporate, commercial real estate, government and institutional clients globally. Products and services include corporate banking, investment banking, treasury management, commercial real estate lending and servicing, equity and fixed income solutions, as well as sales, trading, and research capabilities.

Wealth and Investment Management provides personalized wealth management, investment and retirement products and services to clients across U.S.-based businesses including Wells Fargo Advisors and The Private Bank. We serve clients’ brokerage needs, and deliver financial planning, private banking, credit, and fiduciary services to high-net worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals and families.
Corporate includes corporate treasury and enterprise functions, net of allocations (including funds transfer pricing, capital, liquidity and certain expenses), in changessupport of the reportable operating segments, as well as our investment portfolio and affiliated venture capital and private equity partnerships. In addition, Corporate includes all restructuring charges related to our operating segments. We will update our operating segment disclosures, including comparative financial results, whenefficiency initiatives. See Note 19 (Restructuring Charges) for additional information on restructuring charges. Corporate also includes certain lines of business that management has determined are no longer consistent with the long-term strategic goals of the Company, completes its transitionincluding our student loan business, rail car leasing business, and is managed in accordance with the new organizational structure.WFAM, as well as results for previously divested businesses.
For
Basis of Presentation
FUNDS TRANSFER PRICING Corporate treasury manages a descriptionfunds transfer pricing methodology that considers interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and other product characteristics. Operating segments pay a funding charge for their assets and receive a funding credit for their deposits, both of our operating segments see which are included in net interest income. The net impact of the funding charges or credits is recognized in corporate treasury.

REVENUE AND EXPENSE SHARING When lines of business jointly serve customers, the line of business that is responsible for providing the product or service recognizes revenue or expense with a referral fee paid or an allocation of cost to the other line of business based on established internal revenue-sharing agreements.
When a line of business uses a service provided by another line of business or enterprise function (included in Corporate), expense is generally allocated based on the cost and use of the service provided.

TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT ADJUSTMENTS Taxable-equivalent adjustments related to tax-exempt income on certain loans and debt securities are included in net interest income, while taxable-equivalent adjustments related to income tax credits for low-income housing and renewable energy investments are included in noninterest income, in each case with corresponding impacts to income tax expense (benefit). Adjustments are included in Corporate, Commercial Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking and are eliminated to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
Wells Fargo & Company131


Note 27 (Operating Segments) in our 2019 Form 10-K. 22: Operating Segments (continued)
Table 22.1 presents our results by operating segment.
Table 22.1: Operating Segments
Quarter ended March 31,

($ in millions)
Consumer Banking and LendingCommercial BankingCorporate and Investment BankingWealth and Investment ManagementCorporateReconciling Items (1)Consolidated
Company
2021
Net interest income (2) $5,615 1,283 1,778 657 (430)(105)8,798 
Noninterest income3,039 925 1,845 2,887 1,319 (750)9,265 
Total revenue8,654 2,208 3,623 3,544 889 (855)18,063 
Provision for credit losses(419)(399)(284)(43)97 0 (1,048)
Noninterest expense6,267 1,766 1,833 3,028 1,095 0 13,989 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)2,806 841 2,074 559 (303)(855)5,122 
Income tax expense (benefit)702 203 500 140 (364)(855)326 
Net income before noncontrolling interests2,104 638 1,574 419 61 0 4,796 
Less: Net income from noncontrolling interests0 1 0 0 53 0 54 
Net income$2,104 637 1,574 419 8 0 4,742 
2020
Net interest income (2)$6,002 1,774 2,019 838 819 (140)11,312 
Noninterest income2,647 728 1,369 2,432 (119)(652)6,405 
Total revenue8,649 2,502 3,388 3,270 700 (792)17,717 
Provision for credit losses1,569 1,041 1,125 262 4,005 
Noninterest expense6,257 1,697 1,870 2,657 567 13,048 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)823 (236)393 605 (129)(792)664 
Income tax expense (benefit)205 (61)101 152 554 (792)159 
Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interests618 (175)292 453 (683)505 
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests(149)(148)
Net income (loss)$618 (176)292 453 (534)653 
2021
Loans (average)$353,081 183,143 246,148 80,839 10,228 0 873,439 
Assets (average)408,553 201,549 511,813 87,355 727,440 0 1,936,710 
Deposits (average)789,439 207,993 194,501 173,678 27,861 0 1,393,472 
Loans (period-end)340,549 180,688 248,644 81,175 10,516 0 861,572 
Assets (period-end)405,597 200,837 512,340 87,039 753,730 0 1,959,543 
Deposits (period-end)837,765 210,088 188,920 175,999 24,347 0 1,437,119 
2020
Loans (average)$382,562 224,857 258,242 77,883 21,502 965,046 
Assets (average)439,386 244,438 551,987 85,638 629,210 1,950,659 
Deposits (average)652,706 193,454 266,167 145,388 80,248 1,337,963 
Loans (period-end)380,201 241,603 287,772 78,182 22,085 1,009,843 
Assets (period-end)435,976 260,644 574,660 87,274 622,795 1,981,349 
Deposits (period-end)672,603 209,495 260,281 162,370 71,783 1,376,532 
(1)Taxable-equivalent adjustments related to tax-exempt income on certain loans and debt securities are included in net interest income, while taxable-equivalent adjustments related to income tax credits for low-income housing and renewable energy investments are included in noninterest income, in each case with corresponding impacts to income tax expense (benefit). Adjustments are included in Corporate, Commercial Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking and are eliminated to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
(2)Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on assets and the cost of liabilities to fund those assets. Interest earned includes actual interest earned on segment assets as well as interest credits for any funding of a segment available to be provided to other segments. The cost of liabilities includes actual interest expense on segment liabilities as well as funding charges for any funding provided from other segments.
 Community
Banking 
  
Wholesale
Banking
  
Wealth and
Investment
Management
  Other (1)  
Consolidated
Company
 
(income/expense in millions, average balances in billions)2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
 2020
 2019
Quarter ended Mar 31,                   
Net interest income (2)$6,787
 7,248
 4,136
 4,534
 867
 1,101
 (478) (572) 11,312
 12,311
Provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses1,718
 710
 2,288
 134
 8
 4
 (9) (3) 4,005
 845
Noninterest income2,709
 4,502
 1,681
 2,577
 2,848
 2,978
 (833) (759) 6,405
 9,298
Noninterest expense7,116
 7,689
 3,763
 3,838
 3,103
 3,303
 (934) (914) 13,048
 13,916
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)662
 3,351
 (234) 3,139
 604
 772
 (368) (414) 664
 6,848
Income tax expense (benefit) (3)644
 424
 (546) 369
 153
 192
 (92) (104) 159
 881
Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interests18
 2,927
 312
 2,770
 451
 580
 (276) (310) 505
 5,967
Less: Net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests(137) 104
 1
 
 (12) 3
 
 
 (148) 107
Net income (loss)$155
 2,823
 311
 2,770
 463
 577
 (276) (310) 653
 5,860
                    
Average loans$462.6
 458.2
 484.5
 476.4
 78.5
 74.4
 (60.6) (59.0) 965.0
 950.0
Average assets1,039.2
 1,015.4
 885.0
 844.5
 88.1
 83.2
 (61.6) (60.0) 1,950.7
 1,883.1
Average deposits798.6
 765.6
 456.6
 409.8
 151.4
 153.2
 (68.6) (66.5) 1,338.0
 1,262.1
(1)132Includes the elimination of certain items that are included in more than one business segment, substantially all of which represents products and services for WIM customers served through Community Banking distribution channels. Wells Fargo & Company


(2)Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on assets
Note 23:  Regulatory Capital Requirements and the cost of liabilities to fund those assets. Interest earned includes actual interest earned on segment assets as well as interest credits for any funding of a segment available to be provided to other segments. The cost of liabilities includes actual interest expense on segment liabilities as well as funding charges for any funding provided from other segments.
(3)
Income tax expense (benefit) for our Wholesale Banking operating segment included income tax credits related to low-income housing and renewable energy investments of $491 million and $427 million for first quarter 2020 and 2019, respectively.Other Restrictions



Note 23: Regulatory and Agency Capital Requirements
Regulatory Capital Requirements
The Company and each of its subsidiary banks are subject to regulatory capital adequacy requirements promulgated by federal bank regulatory agencies.banking regulators. The Federal ReserveFRB establishes capital requirements for the consolidated financial holding company, and the OCC has similar requirements for the Company’s national banks, including Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the Bank).
Table 23.1 presents regulatory capital information for Wells Fargo & Company and the Bank in accordance with Basel III capital requirements. We must reportOur capital adequacy is assessed based on the lower of our Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1), tier 1 and totalrisk-based capital ratios calculated under the Standardized Approach and under the Advanced Approach in the assessment of our capital adequacy.Approach. The Standardized Approach applies assigned risk weights to broad risk categories, while the calculation of risk-weighted assets (RWAs) under the Advanced Approach differs by requiring
applicable banks to utilize a risk-sensitive methodology, which relies upon the use of internal credit models, and includes an operational risk component. The
Basel III capital requirements for calculating CET1Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) and tier 1 capital, along with RWAs, are fully phased-in. However, the requirements for determining tier 2 and total capital are still in accordance with Transition Requirementstransition requirements and are scheduled to be fully phased-in by the end of 2021. Accordingly, the information presented below reflects fully phased-in CET1 capital, tier 1 capital, and RWAs, but reflects total capital still in accordance with Transition Requirements.transition requirements.
At March 31, 2020,2021, the Bank and our other insured depository institutions were considered well-capitalized under the requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
The Bank is an approved seller/servicer of mortgage loans and is required to maintain minimum levels of shareholders’ equity, as specified by various agencies, including the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, GNMA, FHLMC and FNMA. At March 31, 2020, the Bank met these requirements.

Table 23.1: Regulatory Capital Information (1)
 Wells Fargo & Company Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
 March 31, 2020   December 31, 2019   March 31, 2020   December 31, 2019
(in millions, except ratios)Advanced Approach
 
Standardized
Approach

  Advanced Approach
 Standardized
Approach

  Advanced Approach
 Standardized
Approach

  Advanced Approach
 Standardized
Approach

 
Regulatory capital:                  
Common equity tier 1$134,751
 134,751
  138,760
 138,760
  147,537
 147,537
  145,149
 145,149
 
Tier 1154,277
 154,277
  158,949
 158,949
  147,537
 147,537
  145,149
 145,149
 
Total184,068
 192,121
  188,333
 196,223
  162,300
 169,846
  158,615
 166,056
 
Assets:                   
Risk-weighted assets (1)$1,181,271
 1,262,808
  1,165,079
 1,245,853
  1,061,736
 1,171,371
  1,047,054
 1,152,791
 
Adjusted average assets (2)1,922,129
 1,922,129
  1,913,297
 1,913,297
  1,711,367
 1,711,367
  1,695,807
 1,695,807
 
Regulatory capital ratios:                   
Common equity tier 1 capital (1)11.41% 10.67
* 11.91
 11.14
* 13.90
 12.60
* 13.86
 12.59
*
Tier 1 capital (1)13.06
 12.22
* 13.64
 12.76
* 13.90
 12.60
* 13.86
 12.59
*
Total capital (1)15.58
 15.21
* 16.16
 15.75
* 15.29
 14.50
* 15.15
 14.40
*
Tier 1 leverage (2)8.03
 8.03
  8.31
 8.31
  8.62
 8.62
  8.56
 8.56
 
 Wells Fargo & Company   Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.  
 March 31, 2020   December 31, 2019   March 31, 2020   December 31, 2019  
Supplementary leverage (3):                   
Total leverage exposure$2,256,314   2,247,729   2,017,471   2,006,180  
Supplementary leverage ratio6.84%  7.07   7.31   7.24  
Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo Bank, N.A.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in millions, except ratios)Advanced ApproachStandardized
Approach
Advanced ApproachStandardized
Approach
Advanced ApproachStandardized
Approach
Advanced ApproachStandardized
Approach
Regulatory capital:
Common Equity Tier 1$139,724 139,724 138,297 138,297 149,957 149,957 150,168 150,168 
Tier 1159,675 159,675 158,196 158,196 149,957 149,957 150,168 150,168 
Total187,651 197,533 186,934 196,660 163,989 173,392 164,412 173,719 
Assets:
Risk-weighted assets (2)1,109,354 1,178,996 1,158,355 1,193,744 967,790 1,075,024 1,012,751 1,085,599 
Adjusted average assets1,909,264 1,909,264 1,900,258 1,900,258 1,736,044 1,736,044 1,735,406 1,735,406 
Regulatory capital ratios:
Common Equity Tier 1 capital12.60 % 11.85 *11.94  11.59 *15.49  13.95 *14.83  13.83 *
Tier 1 capital14.39  13.54 *13.66  13.25 *15.49  13.95 *14.83  13.83 *
Total capital16.92  16.75 *16.14 *16.47  16.94  16.13 *16.23  16.00 *
Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo Bank, N.A.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Regulatory leverage:
Total leverage exposure (3)$2,019,389 1,963,971 2,095,040 2,041,952 
Supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) (3)(4)7.91 %8.05 7.16 7.35 
Tier 1 leverage ratio (5)8.36 8.32 8.64 8.65 
*Denotes the lowest capitalbinding ratio as determinedbased on the lower calculation under the Advanced and Standardized Approaches.
(1)RWAs and capital ratios for December 31, 2019, have been revised as a result of a decrease in RWAs under the Advanced Approach due to the correction of duplicated operational loss amounts.
(2)The leverage ratio consists of Tier 1 capital divided by total average assets, excluding goodwill and certain other items.
(3)The supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) consists of Tier 1 capital divided by total leverage exposure. Total leverage exposure consists of total average assets, less goodwill and other permitted Tier 1 capital deductions (net of deferred tax liabilities), plus certain off-balance sheet exposures.
(1)At March 31, 2021, the impact of the CECL transition provision issued by federal banking regulators on the regulatory capital of the Company was an increase in capital of $1.3 billion, reflecting a $991 million (post-tax) increase in capital recognized upon our initial adoption of CECL, offset by 25% of the $9.2 billion increase in our ACL under CECL from January 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021. The impact of the CECL transition provision on the regulatory capital of the Bank at March 31, 2021, was an increase in capital of $1.3 billion.
(2)RWAs for the Company and the Bank included an increase of $1.0 billion under the Standardized Approach and decreases of $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, under the Advanced Approach related to the impact of the CECL transition provision on the excess allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2021.
(3)The SLR consists of tier 1 capital divided by total leverage exposure. Total leverage exposure consists of total average assets, less goodwill and other permitted tier 1 capital deductions (net of deferred tax liabilities), plus certain off-balance sheet exposures.
(4)In 2020, the FRB issued an interim final rule that temporarily allowed the exclusion for on-balance sheet amounts of U.S. Treasury securities and deposits at Federal Reserve Banks from the calculation of total leverage exposure in the denominator of the SLR. The Company adopted this interim final rule, but the Bank did not elect to apply these exclusions. The interim final rule expired on April 1, 2021.
(5)The tier 1 leverage ratio consists of tier 1 capital divided by total average assets, excluding goodwill and certain other items as determined under the rule.

At March 31, 2021, under transition requirements, the CET1, tier 1 and total capital ratio requirements for the Company included a global systemically important bank (G-SIB) surcharge of 2.00%. The G-SIB surcharge is not applicable to the Bank. In addition, the CET1, tier 1 and total capital ratio requirements for the Company and the Bank included a stress capital buffer of 2.50% under the Standardized Approach and a capital conservation buffer of 2.50% under the Advanced Approach. The Company is required to maintain these risk-based capital ratios and to maintain an SLR of at least 5.00% (comprised of a 3.00% minimum requirement plus a supplementary leverage buffer of 2.00%) to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments. The Bank is required to maintain an SLR of at least 6.00% to be considered well-capitalized under applicable regulatory capital adequacy rules. Table 23.2 presents the minimum required regulatoryrisk-based capital ratiosand leverage requirements under Transition Requirements
transition requirements to which the Company and
the Bank were subject as of March 31, 2020,2021, and
December 31, 2019.
2020, which were the same under both the Standardized and Advanced Approaches.
Table 23.2: Minimum Required RegulatoryRisk-Based Capital and Leverage Ratios – Transition Requirements (1)
Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
and Dec 31, 2020and Dec 31, 2020
Common Equity Tier 1 capital9.00 %7.00 
Tier 1 capital10.50 8.50 
Total capital12.50 10.50 
Tier 1 leverage4.00 4.00 
Supplementary leverage5.00 6.00 
 Wells Fargo & Company Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
 March 31, 2020
 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Regulatory capital ratios:       
Common equity tier 1 capital9.000% 9.000 7.000 7.000
Tier 1 capital10.500
 10.500 8.500 8.500
Total capital12.500
 12.500 10.500 10.500
Tier 1 leverage4.000
 4.000 4.000 4.000
Supplementary leverage (2)5.000
 5.000 6.000 6.000
(1)
At March 31, 2020, under transition requirements, the CET1, tier 1 and total capital minimum ratio requirements for Wells Fargo & Company include a capital conservation buffer of 2.500% and a global systemically important bank (G-SIB) surcharge of 2.000%. Only the 2.500% capital conservation buffer applies to the Bank at March 31, 2020. Effective October 1, 2020, the 2.500% capital conservation buffer will be replaced under the Standardized Approach by a stress capital buffer that will be calculated annually as part of the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR).
(2)
Wells Fargo & Company is required to maintain a SLR of at least 5.000% (comprised of a 3.000% minimum requirement plus a supplementary leverage buffer of 2.000%) to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments. The Bank is required to maintain a SLR of at least 6.000% to be considered well-capitalized under applicable regulatory capital adequacy guidelines.
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Note 23: Regulatory Capital Requirements and Other Restrictions (continued)

Capital Planning Requirements
The FRB’s capital plan rule establishes capital planning and other requirements that govern capital distributions, including dividends and share repurchases, by certain large bank holding companies (BHCs), including Wells Fargo. The FRB conducts an annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review exercise and has also published guidance regarding its supervisory expectations for capital planning, including capital policies regarding the process relating to common stock dividend and repurchase decisions in the FRB’s SR Letter 15-18. The Parent’s ability to make certain capital distributions is subject to the requirements of the capital plan rule and is also subject to the Parent meeting or exceeding certain regulatory capital minimums.
On March 25, 2021, the FRB announced that it was extending measures it previously announced limiting large BHCs, including Wells Fargo, from making any capital distribution (excluding any capital distribution arising from the issuance of a capital instrument eligible for inclusion in the numerator of a regulatory capital ratio), unless otherwise approved by the FRB. The FRB has generally authorized BHCs to (i) provided that the BHC does not increase the amount of its common stock dividends to be larger than the level paid in second quarter 2020, pay common stock dividends and make share repurchases that, in the aggregate, do not exceed an amount equal to the average of the BHC’s net income for the four preceding calendar quarters; (ii) make share repurchases that equal the amount of share issuances related to expensed employee compensation; and (iii) redeem and make scheduled payments on additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital instruments. The FRB has also announced that if a BHC remains above all of its minimum risk-based capital requirements in this year's supervisory stress test, these additional limitations on capital distributions will end for that BHC after June 30, 2021. However, a BHC that falls below any of its minimum risk-based capital requirements in this year's supervisory stress test will remain subject to the additional limitations on capital distributions through September 30, 2021, and if the BHC remains below the capital required by the supervisory stress test at that time, the existing stress capital buffer framework will impose even stricter capital distribution limitations.

Loan and Dividend Restrictions
Federal law restricts the amount and the terms of both credit and non-credit transactions between a bank and its nonbank affiliates. Additionally, federal laws and regulations limit the dividends that a national bank may pay.
Our nonbank subsidiaries are also limited by certain federal and state statutory provisions and regulations covering the amount of dividends that may be paid in any given year. In addition, under a Support Agreement dated June 28, 2017, as amended and restated on June 26, 2019, among Wells Fargo & Company, the parent holding company (the “Parent”), WFC Holdings, LLC, an intermediate holding company and subsidiary of the Parent (the “IHC”), Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and certain other direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Parent designated as material entities for resolution planning purposes or identified as related support entities in our resolution plan, the IHC may be restricted from making dividend payments to the Parent if certain liquidity and/or capital metrics fall below defined triggers or if the Parent’s board of directors authorizes it to file a case under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
For additional information on loan and dividend restrictions, see Note 28 (Regulatory Capital Requirements and Other Restrictions) in our 2020 Form 10-K.

Cash Restrictions
Cash and cash equivalents may be restricted as to usage or withdrawal. Table 23.3 provides a summary of restrictions on cash and cash equivalents.
Table 23.3:Nature of Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents
(in millions)Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Reserve balance for non-U.S. central banks$234 243 
Segregated for benefit of brokerage customers under federal and other brokerage regulations908 957 
134Wells Fargo & Company


Glossary of Acronyms
Glossary of Acronyms
ACL
ACLAllowance for credit lossesLCRHTMHeld-to-maturity
AFSAvailable-for-saleLCRLiquidity coverage ratio
AFSALCOAvailable-for-saleAsset/Liability CommitteeLHFSLoans held for sale
ALCOARMAsset/Liability Management CommitteeAdjustable-rate mortgageLIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
ARM ASCAdjustable-rate mortgageAccounting Standards CodificationLIHTCLow incomeLow-income housing tax credit
ASCASUAccounting Standards CodificationUpdateLOCOMLower of cost or fair value
ASUAUAAccounting Standards UpdateLTVLoan-to-value
AUAAssets under administrationMBSLTVMortgage-backed securityLoan-to-value
AUMAssets under managementMLHFSMBSMortgage loans held for saleMortgage-backed security
AVMAutomated valuation modelMSRMortgage servicing right
BCBSBasel Committee on BankBanking SupervisionNAVNet asset value
BHCBank holding companyNPANonperforming asset
CCARComprehensive Capital Analysis and ReviewNSFRNet stable funding ratio
CDCertificate of depositOCCOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
CDSCECLCredit default swapsOCIOther comprehensive income
CECLCurrent expected credit lossOTCOCIOver-the-counterOther comprehensive income
CET1Common Equity Tier 1OTTIOTCOther-than-temporary impairmentOver-the-counter
CFPBConsumer Financial Protection BureauPCDOTTIPurchase credit-deterioratedOther-than-temporary impairment
CLOCollateralized loan obligationPCIPCDPurchase credit-impairedPurchased credit-deteriorated
CLTVCombined loan-to-valuePTPPPCIPurchased credit-impaired
CPICollateral protection insurancePTPPPre-tax pre-provision profit
CPICRECollateral protection insuranceRBCRisk-based capital
CRECommercial real estateRMBSResidential mortgage-backed securities
DPDDays past dueROAWells Fargo net income toReturn on average total assets
ESOPEmployee Stock Ownership PlanROEWells Fargo net income applicable to common stockReturn on average equity
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards BoardROTCEto average Wells Fargo common stockholders’ equity
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationROTCEReturn on average tangible common equity
FHAFDICFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationRWAsRisk-weighted assets
FHAFederal Housing AdministrationRWAsSECRisk-weighted assetsSecurities and Exchange Commission
FHLBFederal Home Loan BankSECS&PSecurities and Exchange CommissionStandard & Poor’s Ratings Services
FHLMCFederal Home Loan Mortgage CorporationS&PSLRStandard & Poor’s Global RatingsSupplementary leverage ratio
FICOFair Isaac Corporation (credit rating)SLRSOFRSupplementary leverage ratioSecured Overnight Financing Rate
FNMAFederal National Mortgage AssociationSOFRSPESecured Overnight Financing RateSpecial purpose entity
FRBBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemSPETDRSpecial purpose entityTroubled debt restructuring
GAAPGenerally accepted accounting principlesTDRTLACTroubled debt restructuringTotal Loss Absorbing Capacity
GNMAGovernment National Mortgage AssociationTLACVATotal Loss Absorbing Capacity
GSEGovernment-sponsored entityVADepartment of Veterans Affairs
G-SIBGSEGovernment-sponsored entityVaRValue-at-Risk
G-SIBGlobal systemically important bankVaRVIEValue-at-RiskVariable interest entity
HQLAHigh-quality liquid assetsVIEWIMVariable interest entity
HTMHeld-to-maturityWIMWealth and Investment Management



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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
 
Information in response to this item can be found in Note 1413 (Legal Actions) to Financial Statements in this Report which information is incorporated by reference into this item.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors
 
Information in response to this item can be found under the “Financial Review – 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
 
The following table shows Company repurchases of its common stock for each calendar month in the quarter ended March 31, 2020.2021.

Calendar monthTotal number
of shares
repurchased (1)
Weighted average
price paid per share
Maximum number of
shares that may yet
be repurchased under
the authorizations
January11,558,076 $32.15 655,683,183 
February53,726 34.67 655,629,457 
March5,599,343 39.71 650,030,114 
Total17,211,145 
(1)All shares were repurchased under an authorization covering up to 350 million shares of common stock approved by the Board of Directors and publicly announced by the Company on July 23, 2019. In addition, the Company publicly announced on January 15, 2021, that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 500 million shares of common stock. Unless modified or revoked by the Board, these authorizations do not expire.

Calendar monthTotal number
of shares
repurchased (1)

 Weighted-average
price paid per share

 Maximum number of
shares that may yet
be repurchased under
the authorization

January26,675,407
 $50.40
 216,240,829
February26,845,918
 47.33
 189,394,911
March21,846,195
 36.26
 167,548,716
Total75,367,520
    
      
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All shares were repurchased under an authorization covering up to Wells Fargo & Company350 million shares of common stock approved by the Board of Directors and publicly announced by the Company on July 23, 2019. Unless modified or revoked by the Board, this authorization does not expire.



Item 6.Exhibits


Item 6.    Exhibits
 
A list of exhibits to this Form 10-Q is set forth below.
 
The Company’s SEC file number is 001-2979. On and before November 2, 1998, the Company filed documents with the SEC under the name Norwest Corporation. The former Wells Fargo & Company filed documents under SEC file number 001-6214.

Exhibit
Number
Description Location 
Filed herewith.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 1, 2018.
4(a)See Exhibits 3(a) and 3(b).
4(b)The Company agrees to furnish upon request to the Commission a copy of each instrument defining the rights of holders of senior and subordinated debt of the Company.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 22 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Filed herewith.
Filed herewith.
Furnished herewith.
Furnished herewith.
101.INSInline XBRL Instance DocumentThe instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentFiled herewith.
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith.
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith.
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith.
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith.
104Cover Page Interactive Data FileFormatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.

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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
Dated: May 5, 2020                                                        2021     WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
 
 
By:/s/ MUNEERA S. CARR
Muneera S. Carr
Muneera S. Carr
Executive Vice President,
Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)


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