Uwm Holdings Corporation
One of the largest residential mortgage lenders in the United States, UWM Holdings is the parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage. Instead of lending directly to homebuyers, it works behind the scenes—underwriting and funding home loans originated by independent mortgage brokers, small banks, and credit unions. Founded in 1986 by attorney Jeff Ishbia as Shore Mortgage in Michigan, the company later renamed itself United Wholesale Mortgage to reflect its all-wholesale focus. Fun fact: current CEO Mat Ishbia, who took over from his father in 2013 and now owns the Phoenix Suns, won an NCAA national championship as a walk-on point guard for Michigan State.