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Innovation. It’s in our blood. It’s the enduring thread that runs through our history and continues to move us forward. As long as there are customers to be helped, we’ll keep at it. And keep sharing our stories here. Welcome.

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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJuly 10, 1969

Northwest Bancorporation of Minneapolis acquired mortgage banking firm Iowa Securities Company. The home lending company founded by Willard Beal in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1906 is now part of Wells Fargo.
Print advertisement reads Money for building loaned on real estate in Waterloo. Lowest interest rate and best pre-payment privileges. Money now on hand to close loans promptly. Arrange for your loan now. Do not wait till rates have gone up. Iowa Securities Company, phone and address. Black print on white background.

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Equal parts innovation and endurance, we have a long history of helping customers do new and amazing things. You might say getting things done is our specialty.

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Our collection of artifacts and images document a great deal of America’s history and serve as valuable research material to historians and communities.

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A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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