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UWM rolls out ‘one-time-close’ new construction loan in time for spring

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Homebuyers can put as little as 5 percent down when taking out a new construction loan, with one closing and an optional float-down to secure a lower interest rate, according to United Wholesale Mortgage. Continue reading →

After banner year, mortgage brokers seek more political clout

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A trade group representing mortgage brokers launched a political action committee and more than doubled its spending on lobbying in 2022. Continue reading →

The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2022

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The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to “right size” and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending. Continue reading →

Family behind UWM to buy Phoenix Suns and Mercury

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The Suns and Mercury deal, valued at $4 billion, sets the stage for the nation’s largest mortgage lenders, United Wholesale Mortgage and Rocket Mortgage, to be court rivals. Continue reading →

UWM overtakes Rocket Mortgage as biggest US lender after strong Q3

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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. Continue reading →

UWM can rapidly scale new loans that lack title insurance

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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. Continue reading →

UWM now offering mortgages without lender’s title insurance

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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. Continue reading →

Competition between top mortgage lenders for homebuyers heats up

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Rocket Mortgage rolls out “Inflation Buster” mortgage, which provides a lower rate for one year, as it battles rival United Wholesale Mortgage for homebuyer market share. Continue reading →

More MSU athletes to plug UWM on social media

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The Michigan-based lender’s “name, image and likeness” deal with men’s football and basketball teams has expanded to encompass women’s basketball and volleyball. Continue reading →