 Boston Globe | Wachovia Posts Largest-Ever Loss for a Bank Washington Post - By Zachary A. Goldfarb Wachovia posted a $23.9 billion quarterly loss, as its portfolio of loans deteriorated and deposits fled the bank, laying bare the serious financial straits the company was in before Wells Fargo announced it would buy it this ... Wachovia Reports $23.9 Billion Loss for Third Quarter Wachovia posts $23.9B loss |