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United Wholesale Mortgage

Wholesale mortgage lender financing brokers' loans

Property Support Associate

Full-TimeDeadline 7/1/27
No salary listed
Entry
Pontiac, MI, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & Repair

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • A sense of urgency is required.
  • Basic mechanical skills, including using a tape measure, are required.
  • A strong commitment to providing elite client service is required.
  • Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to operate a push cart or hand cart/trolley.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor company supply levels according to departmental needs.
  • Set up and reset corporate events.
  • Deliver furniture as needed.
  • Assist with interoffice and regular mail services.
  • Assist with recycling bins throughout the company when needed.
  • Remove overflowing trash throughout the company.
  • Deliver paper and supplies to departments when needed.
  • Change, clean, and maintain fountain pop machines and flavor coffee machines.
  • Perform data entry and other administrative duties as needed.

About the company

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United Wholesale Mortgage

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United Wholesale Mortgage funds loans for independent mortgage brokers rather than directly to homebuyers, operating as a wholesale lender. Brokers submit loan requests to UWM, which underwrites and funds the loans, then the brokers close the loan with the borrower. UWM grew from a small Michigan operation to the largest wholesale mortgage lender in the United States, helped by CEO Mat Ishbia’s leadership after joining in 2003 and driving rapid expansion. In 2021, UWM went public through a SPAC merger valued at $16.1 billion, boosting capital and visibility for the broker channel. The company differentiates itself by focusing on the broker channel, scale, and speed of funding, aiming to provide efficient, reliable mortgage funding and technology to support independent brokers and their customers.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Pontiac, Michigan

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • September 24, 2026 ChatUWM mobile app adds AI Voice Assistant for brokers.
  • September 9, 2026 Bullseye 90 and high-balance LLPA cuts improve broker pricing power.
  • Underwriting+ pilot closed loans in 8.3 days, strengthening speed versus retail competitors.

What critics are saying

  • August 6, 2026 securities lawsuit alleges UWM hid over-hedging tied to Two Harbors.
  • Q2 2026 delivered a $603.2 million derivatives loss and $451.9 million net loss.
  • Failed hedges and equity erosion threaten liquidity, forcing dilutive recapitalizations and broker confidence collapse.

What makes United Wholesale Mortgage unique

  • UWM remains the largest wholesale mortgage lender, serving only independent brokers since 1986.
  • September 2026 ChatUWM app and Underwriting+ deepen UWM’s broker-first technology moat.
  • September 28, 2026 CIO hire from PennyMac strengthens capital markets execution and portfolio strategy.

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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Additional parental and maternity leave benefits
  • Adoption reimbursement program
  • Paid volunteer hours
  • Paid training and career development
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Mortgage discount and area business discounts
  • Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center
  • Wellness area
  • Gourmet cafeteria
  • Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

26%
Associated Press
Oct 12th, 2026
UWM investors face October 13 lead plaintiff deadline after $603.2M hedge loss and 35% share drop

A class action lawsuit has been filed against UWM Holdings (NYSE: UWMC) on behalf of investors that bought its securities between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026. Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced the case. Investors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff must apply to the court by October 13, 2026. The complaint says UWM reported a $603.2 million interest rate derivatives loss on August 5, 2026, which contributed to a $451.9 million second-quarter net loss. Total equity fell 43.6% year over year. On an earnings call, chief executive officer Mathew Ishbia said the company was over-hedged to guard against its Two Harbors deal, which later fell through. Shares fell $0.64, or 34.78%, to close at $1.20 on August 6, 2026. The suit alleges UWM failed to disclose its unusual hedging position, making its positive statements misleading.

RISMedia
Oct 8th, 2026
UWM announces lender now defaults to borrowers' best credit scores.

UWM announces lender now defaults to borrowers' best credit scores. New enhancement selects the strongest qualifying score, unlocking better pricing opportunities for borrowers and a simpler process for brokers. Reading Time: 2 mins read In an effort toward making credit evaluations simpler and more borrower-friendly, mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has announced a process enhancement that automatically selects the best credit score returned for a consumer by obtaining FICO(R) Scores and VantageScore(R) 4.0 on all credit pulls. The firm says the move will ensure it provides the borrower with the lowest payment, less expensive mortgage insurance and lower all-in fees and costs, providing a more affordable mortgage for consumers. Early research shows pulling all scores could save many borrowers thousands, the company stated. "Our goal is simple: Put borrowers in the best possible position while making it easier for brokers to do business," said Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM. "No one should have to worry about which credit model wins. We handle that automatically by obtaining FICO and Vantage on all credit pulls to help consumers save more money and improve affordability, empowering brokers to close more loans and further strengthening UWM's position as the mortgage industry leader in delivering innovation, value and better outcomes for brokers and borrowers alike." Calling it "a huge benefit for consumers," UWM says rather than pursuing only short-term cost savings, the lender has made the deliberate choice to leverage every available tool and innovation to help consumers secure the best deal possible. A release also states brokers will no longer need to navigate the nuances between scoring models because with the default to the strongest qualifying score available, it maximizes opportunities while creating a faster, more seamless experience for brokers. The lender says Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte and FHFA's approach to driving competition in credit scoring by supporting multiple credit models, including the potential of a third model with FICO Score 10T, has had a positive impact on consumers, ultimately driving costs down. UWM will continue to embrace competition like this that benefits American consumers while working with FHFA and the GSEs to drive mortgage costs down further, the release states. UWM adds the enhancement reflects its ongoing commitment to removing friction from the mortgage process and creating more opportunities and a better experience for both borrowers and brokers.

American Banker
Oct 6th, 2026
Two Harbors wants UWM to return its $25 million termination fee.

Two Harbors wants UWM to return its $25 million termination fee. Published October 06, 2026, 4:59 p.m. EDT Updated October 06, 2026, 8:18 p.m. EDT Two Harbors is demanding $25.4 million from United Wholesale Mortgage as the fallout from the acquisition saga heats up. Two is seeking the return of the hefty termination fee it paid UWM when it spurned the wholesale giant for CrossCountry Mortgage's offer earlier this year. The companies appear poised for a lengthy court battle, as the sides have slammed each other's conduct during the negotiations for control of the real estate investment trust and its Roundpoint subsidiary. In a lengthy filing last week, attorneys for Two accused UWM of breach of contract for failing to disclose its massive bet on the market. The lender placed a $27.5 billion position that resulted in $741 million in losses across the first and second quarters. Andrew Martinez joined National Mortgage News in January 2022. He previously worked at Bisnow, covering commercial real estate news in the Boston... Read full bio

HousingWire
Oct 5th, 2026
Two Harbors countersues UWM over hedging bet, alleged merger breach.

Two Harbors countersues UWM over hedging bet, alleged merger breach. The REIT seeks the return of its $25.4M breakup fee Article Summary. Two Harbors Investment Corp. filed a counterclaim on Oct. 1 against UWM Holdings Corp. in federal court, seeking the return of its $25.4 million merger termination fee and damages for alleged fraudulent misstatements. AI Summary Two Harbors Investment Corp. is firing back against UWM Holdings Corp., claiming the wholesale lender breached their now-defunct merger agreement by concealing its deteriorating financial condition, entering an outsized and speculative interest rate trade, and misrepresenting its intentions to combine operations once the deal closed. UWM and TWO entered into a merger agreement in December 2025 for a stock-for-stock transaction valued at $1.3 billion. TWO ultimately terminated UWM's deal in March 2026 and accepted a competing offer from CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM). A bidding war ensued, which ended when CCM and TWO closed their transaction in late August. The counterclaim responds to a lawsuit UWM filed against TWO in August in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland's Northern Division. UWM seeks more than $500 million in damages, alleging TWO's leadership sabotaged a shareholder meeting scheduled to approve the transaction while threatening to sell RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC, its servicing subsidiary, to CCM if UWM refused to keep TWO's operations intact post-acquisition. Membership Full access Billed annually Membership includes: * | Unlimited access to HousingWire reporting and analysis * | Access to HousingWire Intelligence * | Member-only newsletter * | Event perks Free account Limited access * | Read 2 subscriber-only articles each month

Associated Press
Sep 29th, 2026
Suns owner Mat Ishbia dismisses $450M mortgage loss impact on team spending

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia said his mortgage company's financial troubles will have "zero" effect on his basketball operations. United Wholesale Mortgage reported a $450 million net loss in the second quarter this year. Despite this, the 46-year-old billionaire is working to purchase an additional 14% of the team, bringing his ownership stake to roughly 80%. Ishbia, who bought the Suns and Phoenix Mercury in 2022 for $4 billion, insisted the mortgage company's performance won't impact spending on players or fan experience. He noted UWM still employs 9,000 people and remains well-positioned going forward. The Suns finished last season 45-37 and return most of their roster.