Norwest

Norwest

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  • Norwest Gave Us ~Mega-Stress~

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 23, 2000
    Pros: Monthly billing statements; good-faith efforts to make amends for mistakes
    Cons: Had to contact BBB to resolve our conflict

    Summary: In the three months I've been a member of Epinions, I've read lots of reviews, lots of praises and pans. Whenever I read a "pan", particularly of a nationwide company with many branches, it always gets my back up. I don't think that one ... read more

  • Wells Fargo NOT First Time Buyer Freindly

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 6, 2011
    Pros: Looked hard but cant find any!
    Cons: Bias, Misleading, Too much time lost on WF behalf!

    Summary: I recently began searching for a home, i waited until the timing was right financially.  My credit is great, my income is really great, and i'm also V.A eligible.So i call a WF mortgage specialist and give her all my information.  She pulls my ... read more

  • Mortgage loan with Well Fargo? My advice: Run away from them.

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 30, 2009
    Pros: None
    Cons: Everything

    Summary:  If you are thinking to take a mortgage loan from Well Fargo, prepare yourself to have a lot of problem, and do not even think you can close on time. It has been over 7 weeks since we applied for a mortgage. We still do not have a commitment letter ... read more

  • Unethical and Lie in attempt to cover themselves.

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 27, 2009
    Pros: Loan officer was wonderful to work with.
    Cons: Unethical
    Liars
    Don't care about doing good business

    Summary: Let me start by saying we have less than stellar credit.  Much less in fact.  However, we finally got to a position financially where we can afford a home.  So we decided to see what was out there.  I filled out the information on ... read more

  • Better Business Bureau Link Here....You WILL Need It

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 19, 2002
    Pros: Well, at least they have a toll free number.
    Cons: You Name It!!

    Summary: I don't even know where to start in my review of Wells Fargo (Norwest) mortgage. Instead of name-calling, I will just tell you my experience. Please, take the time to read this review. It could save you a ton of heartache and money. First ... read more

  • My Refinancing Odyssey

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 24, 2001
    Pros: Reputable company, very responsive service
    Cons: Conflicting information from different contacts, paperwork errors, insurance snafu, interest rate fumble

    Summary: When Alan Greenspan and The Federal Reserve started slashing and burning interest rates earlier this year to stimulate a flagging economy, homeowners rushed like cats at the sound of an electric can opener to take advantage of lower mortgage rates -- ... read more

  • Think twice before signing up for Wells Fargo's "equity enhancement" program

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 17, 2001
    Pros: Reasonably competent mortgage servicer.
    Cons: Pitches expensive "equity enhancement" programs to its mortgage customers.

    Summary: "Sign the Equity Enhancement Program coupon on your statement and save $25 on your current mortgage payment. The Wells Fargo Equity Enhancement Program provides an accelerated payment plan that is convenient and easy on your budget." That's ... read more

  • Norwest- The way to go!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 13, 2000
    Pros: Everything
    Cons: Nothing

    Summary: First time home buying can be a cumbersome and stressful experience. When my husband selected Norwest to finance our purchase of a new home, I instantly read through the epinions site and reviewed other people's experiences. I am delighted to say that, ... read more

  • Assumable incompetence

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 16, 2000
    Pros: none
    Cons: bad customer service, incompetence

    Summary: Don't ever assume a mortgage through Wells-Fargo (formerly Norwest mortgage)! My husband and I recently sold our house. We had a low interest rate and had opted for a HUD loan when we purchased the house 2 years ago, so we decided to offer up ... read more

  • They don't want my house!

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 7, 2000
    Pros: Helpful when times are hard
    Cons: Only that I have to pay them :)

    Summary: The title means exactly what it says. Norwest, now known as Wells Fargo does not want my house. They want me to be able to keep it. Let me give you a little history. In March, we had a family medical emergency, and both my husband and I ... read more

  • Norwest, Now Wells Fargo, Home Mortgage Gave Great Service

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 10, 2000
    Pros: attentive and proactive service
    Cons: Luckily I didn't experience any!

    Summary: Norwest, now a part of Wells Fargo, has been my bank for almost ten years. I’ve always been able to rely on them for great service, so when the time came for me to secure a home loan I didn’t think twice about going to them. The transition to becoming ... read more

  • Incompetent

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 1, 2000
    Pros: NONE
    Cons: They are allowed to operate

    Summary: We had the misfortune to have our mortgage sold to Norwest. I have never dealt with a more incompetent group in my life. Our problems arose when one day in June I got a past due tax bill in the mail. I called Norwest and inquired, weren't our taxes ... read more

  • 2 years and still going...

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 28, 2000
    Pros: great rates, price cuts on closing cost fees, great customer service
    Cons: None

    Summary: I have had a mortgage with Norwest for two years now and I have had nothing but successful encounters with them from the start. To begin with, their customer service is excellent. There is never a wait time when I have to call in and when I ... read more

  • Norwest provides the "WE CARE" feel to home buying

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 25, 2000
    Pros: Competitive, Friendly service
    Cons: none

    Summary: My husband & I decided to buy a home of our own after one year of marriage. I went window shopping for a mortgage lender before we actually began looking for a realtor. Well, to my surprise, a local bank recommended Norwest. After researching rates ... read more

  • Don't sign a mortgage until you've spoken to them!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 24, 2000
    Pros: excellent customer service, competitive rates, a variety of mortgage products
    Cons: a fee is charged for the automatic payment option

    Summary: I was first introduced to Norwest when the mortgage company I was signing up with sold my mortgage to them on the day of closing (a common practice, so I am told...and it cost me an extra $75, too). But I was not disappointed with the switch. Norwest ... read more

  • Superb service!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 16, 2000
    Pros: curteous service reps, quick transactions, good at catching homeowner mistakes!
    Cons: none at this time

    Summary: Just out of graduate school, I don't know what possessed me to go out and buy a townhouse, but I figured that the tax benefits and extra space (my parent's house was getting a little crowded), I should just go ahead and try doing it. The ... read more

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  • Norwest is now called WELLS FARGO

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Mar 21, 2004
    Pros: No big problems, but nothing great, either.
    Cons: They no longer return checks sent as payment! - MAKE COPIES before mailing!

    Summary: Haven't had any big problems with Wells Fargo (formerly Norwest). BUT they recently stopped returning checks sent to them as payment. Besides being monumentally annoying to a customer used to getting canceled checks returned, there is the potential

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