SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to the widespread fires affecting Southern California residents, Wells Fargo announced several special programs to help affected customers manage through the recovery process. The company said it will offer: -- Payment options are available for affected customers with an existing home mortgage -- Emergency unsecured loans up to $25,000 for qualified customers -- Home Equity line increases up to $25,000 for qualified existing customers -- Case-by-case assistance for Wells Fargo credit card and Check/ATM card customers -- Assistance for qualified small business customers, including emergency credit line increases, bridge and term loans, credit protection activation, skip-a-payment, fee waivers and case-by-case assistance "The devastating impact of the Southern California fires is being felt by our customers, neighbors, and our own team members," said Laura Schulte, president of Wells Fargo's Western Region. "Wells Fargo wants to help the victims and their families through this difficult experience and help them rebuild their homes and businesses." Customers should call 1-800-TO-WELLS (1-800-869-3557) for assistance or visit their nearest Wells Fargo banking store to discuss financial options. Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $549 billion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through almost 6,000 stores and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the only bank in the U.S., and one of only two banks worldwide, to have the highest credit rating from both Moody's Investors Service, "Aaa," and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, "AAA." DATASOURCE: Wells Fargo & Company CONTACT: Melissa Morey of Wells Fargo & Company, +1-415-396-4417 Web site: http://www.wellsfargo.com/

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