Wells Fargo eyes $74bn GE unit

The bank is in discussions about acquiring the US commercial lending and leasing operation, according to reports.

Wells Fargo is in talks to buy mid-market lender GE Capital’s $74 billion US commercial lending and leasing operation, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal reported.

The San Francisco-headquartered bank started discussions to acquire the unit and its assets last week.

GE Capital and Wells Fargo declined to comment.

Share this