Before reviewing this woman’s mortgage application, Wells Fargo asked her to write a “motivational letter” to explain why they were moving, with the essay to include reflections on her plans to “increase/decrease” her family or property size and her commuting distance to work. Besides being rude, the request could also be against the law, something the woman picked up on, because she is a lawyer.

Wells Fargo’s Odd Mortgage Essay Question [Bucks Blog]

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