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
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
Rocket CEO Jay Farner, who led company's 2020 IPO, retiring June 1
Former Rocket Mortgage CEO Bill Emerson will serve as the company's interim CEO and fill the board vacancy while its board of directors conducts a search for a permanent leader
by Matt Carter Feb 14
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
Rates may ease, but affordability tools will still be in demand
Zillow, UWM executives are optimistic mortgage rates will come back down but advised real estate agents at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday to get familiar with affordability tools
by Matt Carter Jan 24
After banner year, mortgage brokers seek more political clout
The Association of Independent Mortgage Experts, a trade group representing mortgage brokers, launched a PAC and more than doubled its spending on lobbying in 2022
by Matt Carter Dec 30
Mortgage finance veteran Nick Smith joins Voxtur's board
Mortgage data analytics provider that's pioneering attorney title opinion letters expanded digital asset capabilities in September with $101M Blue Water acquisition
by Matt Carter Dec 28
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2022
The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to 'right size' and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending
by Matt Carter Dec 28
Mortgage lenders innovate to help homebuyers cope with higher rates
Rocket, Guild and UWM are among lenders providing homebuyers with options, such as temporary rate buydowns and reduced fees on refis if rates come down from 2022 peaks
by Matt Carter Dec 27
A basketball just missing the basket
Deal that values Suns and Mercury at $4B sets the stage for nation's largest mortgage lenders, United Wholesale Mortgage and Rocket Mortgage, to be court rivals
by Matt Carter Dec 21
UWM overtakes Rocket Mortgage as biggest US lender after strong Q3
United Wholesale Mortgage says it's attracting not only homebuyers, but mortgage originators, by slashing rates and offering the latest technology to build market share
by Matt Carter Nov 4
UWM can rapidly scale new loans that lack title insurance
The wholesale lender is hiring and training lawyers to generate attorney opinion letters in-house in order to meet what the company expects to be strong demand
by Matt Carter Oct 5
UWM now offering mortgages without lender's title insurance
The nation's largest wholesale mortgage lender moves to capitalize on rule changes by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aimed at helping borrowers save on their closing costs
by Matt Carter Oct 3