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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Zions Bancorporation takes $60M provision, $50M charge-off on two commercial loans due to apparent fraud
ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION /UT/
- Bank took $60M provision and $50M charge-off on two commercial loans in Q3 2025 due to apparent misrepresentations and defaults.
- Loans were extended by California Bank & Trust division; obligors have not responded to demands and notices.
- Bank commenced lawsuit in California against guarantors (Obligors) for full recovery of outstanding amounts.
- Bank believes situation is isolated and plans to engage counsel for independent review.