Lohokare is based in New York and will cover RMBS, develop strategies, publish research and generate investment ideas for institutional investors with a focus on prepayment analysis and pass-through strategies, Wells said in a release on Tuesday.
He will report to head of residential mortgage research Greg Reiter.
“Anish brings significant expertise to his role with 11 years of agency RMBS and rates experience from the sell-side and both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,” said Diane Schumaker-Krieg, Wells’ global head of research, economics & strategy.
Lohokare's previous sell-side research experience also includes serving as agency RMBS and rates strategist for Deutsche Bank Securities.