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UWM downgraded by Fitch after Q2 loss, Oaktree deal

Friday, August 7, 2026Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire AutomationView original
Fitch Ratings downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) to B+ from BB-, citing a sharp increase in leverage driven by second-quarter losses and higher borrowings.