17 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Salt Lake City banks disclose alleged fraud-linked bad loans

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Zions Bancorp's shares dropped 12% and Western Alliance Bancorp fell 11% after disclosing $50 million and $98.6 million losses due to loan fraud to funds investing in distressed commercial mortgages. Zions claims the borrowers have defaulted on a loan, while Western Alliance alleged the borrower omitted senior liens and drained funds from collateral accounts.