On April 8, U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman approved a $1.2 billion settlement paid by Wells Fargo NA to the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) over allegations that Wells Fargo submitted insurance claims for defaulted loans that failed to meet FHA standards.  The Settlement Order states that “Wells Fargo Bank admits, acknowledges, and accepts responsibility” for certain allegations in the FHA’s complaint (October 15, 2012 FIWIR coverage), filed October 9, 2012 in the Southern District of New York. Wells Fargo Settlement Order.