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. Continue reading

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.” Continue reading

UWM CEO Mat Ishbia claims Rocket Mortgage behind attacks

Hunterbrook Media founder dismisses Ishbia’s take as “baseless conspiracy theory”, while Rocket says it and founder Dan Gilbert have no financial interests or relationship to Hunterbrook. Continue reading

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.” Continue reading

UWM’s best year for purchase loans also produces $69.8M loss

The nation’s biggest mortgage lender posts its first annual loss since going public in 2020, largely driven by $854.1 million in write-downs of mortgage servicing rights. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

WSJ eyes Mat Ishbia’s quest to be ‘king of mortgages and basketball’

“The Wall Street Journal” alleges UWM CEO and Phoenix Suns owner is “charting a risky path in both business and sports,” but the Ishbia family is raking in hundreds of millions of dollars in profit even when the company is losing money. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

UWM posts $229M Q2 profit as spring mortgage originations soar

United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation’s largest lender, also raised refinancing volume by 23 percent after being hammered by higher interest rates, according to Q2 earnings released Wednesday. Continue reading