Billionaires brawl as everyone else just tries to get by: The Download
As mortgage heads from UWM and Rocket fight it out in the press, it seems like both agents and consumers are just wondering how they're going to pay the bills
by Christy Murdock Apr 13
United Wholesale Mortgage defends its business practices
Citing recent court victories, UWM says 'it is not uncommon nor illegal for a broker to send most or all of their business to a specific lender' and pledges to pay business partners' legal fees
by Matt Carter Apr 10
Mat Ishbia
Hunterbrook Media founder dismisses Ishbia's take as 'baseless conspiracy theory'; Rocket says it and founder Dan Gilbert have no financial interests or relationship to hedge fund
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Nation's largest mortgage lender shorted by Park Avenue hedge fund
United Wholesale Mortgage denied explosive allegations that many mortgage brokers who send it business aren't shopping around for best deals. UWM dismissed a related lawsuit as 'a sham'
by Matt Carter Apr 3
UWM's best year for purchase loans also produces $69.8M loss
Nation's biggest mortgage lender posts first annual loss since going public in 2020, largely driven by an $854.1M write-down in the value of UWM's $300B mortgage servicing rights portfolio
by Matt Carter Feb 28
Inman unveils new class of 2024 Power Players
With its new Power Players list, Inman recognizes 137 industry leaders for their power and influence as it kicks off a year of expanded awards
by Inman Jan 18
Mat Ishbia
The article alleges UWM CEO and Phoenix Suns owner is 'charting a risky path in both business and sports' but the Ishbia family is raking in the profits even when the company is losing money
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Tough times for mortgage lenders? UWM hired 1,000 employees in Q3
While others are downsizing, the nation's biggest mortgage lender is investing in new technology and hiring new team members to be prepared if mortgage rates come down and business booms
by Matt Carter Nov 8
UWM posts $229M Q2 profit as spring mortgage originations soar
United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation's largest lender, also raised refinancing volume by 23% after being hammered by higher interest rates, according to Q2 earnings released Wednesday
by Matt Carter Aug 9
United Wholesale Mortgage shares tumble as originations fade
UWM CEO Mat Ishbia highlights 'operational profitability' as $337M write-down in fair value of mortgage servicing rights drives $138.6M Q1 loss
by Matt Carter May 10
WATCH: UWM CEO Mat Ishbia gets shoved by 7-footer at NBA game
Ishbia, majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, was knocked over by Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic in a play that headed his way, for which he was given a technical foul
by Taylor Anderson May 8
UWM says it's hiring as Bloomberg details alleged 'locker room culture'
The nation's biggest mortgage lender is planning to hire 500 people and is holding a job fair Saturday just days after Bloomberg expose of alleged drug use, discrimination and harassment
by Matt Carter Apr 13
Rocket, UWM cut a combined 9,500 positions in 2022, new filings show
Companies say that instead of laying off workers, they're trimming their payrolls through attrition or by offering voluntary buyouts
by Matt Carter Mar 3
UWM posts $62M Q4 loss but keeps title of America's biggest lender
CEO Mat Ishbia says aggressive 'Game On' pricing is still in place, but acknowledges Pontiac-based wholesaler is seeking to boost profit margins in 2023
by Matt Carter Mar 1
UWM rolls out 'one-time-close' new construction loan in time for spring
Buyers can put as little as 5% down when taking out a new construction loan, with 1 closing and an optional float-down to secure a lower interest rate, according to United Wholesale Mortgage
by Matt Carter Feb 6