Not sure exactly what you mean . If Wells Fargo holds your mortgage that doesn't mean that they own your minerals. Most of the people I know dont own their homes out right but they can still lease their minerals.I am certainly no lawyer but I am quite sure this is the conclusion that was arrived at during the discussion. This was a discussion earlier on this site that went into detail about this . I will try and find it and supply you with the link.
My co-worker has a mortage with Wells Fargo, and they leased with CK a month ago. They live in Bossier City. There was no problem with the lease, because of it mortgaged.
they want a completed and signed"application for modification to original mortgage document", which states that I agree that wells fargo may at its option apply any of the proceeds from my transaction to my home mortgage and or to such other items as they may deem proper, as well as an application fee before they give me any information as to releasing my mineral rights to me.
I would probably ask the better business bureau if they have had any complaints in this regard concerning wells fargo. I would probably refinance somewhere else if that option is available to you.