Rocket rolls out bridge loan to win more business from homebuyers
New offering lets existing homeowners tap their equity to buy before they sell and make non-contingent offers to better compete with cash buyers in competitive markets
by Matt Carter Jun 24
UWM shrugs off $241M Q1 net loss on loan servicing writedown
Executives put a positive spin on prospects for growth, with loan origination volume up 17% from a year ago to $32.4B, with refi boom helping drive 5% increase in revenue to $613.4M
by Matt Carter May 6
UWM expands its Rocket rivalry into mortgage loan servicing
Long-term agreement with ICE Mortgage Technology will help nation's largest mortgage lender bring $242B loan servicing portfolio in-house, boost repeat business and referrals
by Matt Carter Apr 30
UWM and Google Cloud announce 'strategic' AI mortgage partnership
Nation's largest mortgage lender integrates AI and machine learning tools into its lending platform to streamline underwriting and document processing and provide chat support
by Matt Carter Apr 8
Rocket bucks tariff stock market selloff on prospects for growth
Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket's plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Nation's biggest mortgage lender, UWM, jumping on AI bandwagon
Although it doesn't work directly with consumers, this year UWM has rolled out AI tools to help mortgage brokers serve both homebuyers and homeowners who might benefit from refinancing
by Matt Carter Oct 2
UWM shares at 3-year high on prospect of refi 'mini boom'
In Q2 earnings, the nation's largest mortgage lender posted a healthy $76M profit, paid down debt and said it's in prime position to capitalize and grow as mortgage rates drop to 2024 lows
by Matt Carter Aug 6
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