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United Wholesale Mortgage Review

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4
Overall Rating
Across every borrower it serves
Beats competitors

See how often this lender's rate is at or below the median on 2025 loans.

Last updated September 30, 2026

How Bankrate scores United Wholesale Mortgage

MeasurePercentileRating
  • Price competitiveness

    How often this lender's borrowers got an interest rate at or below the median rate for similar loans.

    4 out of 5
  • Amount of overpayment

    How much more this lender's borrowers paid than the lowest-cost mortgage offer for a similar borrower and loan, almost always found exclusively through Bankrate's auction.

    3 out of 5
  • Customer complaints

    How often consumers complain about this lender, and whether they get relief.

    12%
    3 out of 5
  • Where and what they lend

    How many states and loan types this lender serves.

    100%
    5 out of 5

No lender can pay for a higher Bankrate Rating. Every score comes from the same data and criteria.

2025 ratings, across all four measures

A few more details worth knowing

Though these don't affect the star rating, we show them so you have the full picture.

AverageOlder borrower outcomes

For applicants age 62 and older, we measure two things: whether this lender denies them more often than its own lending patterns would predict after accounting for loan size, income, debt-to-income ratio, and loan type; and whether it lends to them at rates similar to comparable lenders. Importantly, federal mortgage disclosure data does not include applicants' credit scores, so the analysis cannot account for differences in creditworthiness that may explain some disparities. This limitation applies to all lenders, making comparisons more consistent, but its impact may vary across lenders. These measures identify potential disparities, not proof of unfair treatment.

MediumClosing likelihood

We looked at how often a lender's applications end up as closed loans, not counting any that were denied or the applicant withdrew. At this lender, 90% to 95% did, which might mean some quoted terms changed before closing, some applicants stepped away, or both.

Importantly, this measure is not included in the scores because a lender's closing likelihood might be pulled down by factors outside their control, such as differences in application volume. Nonetheless, there are clear performance differences between lenders even after these factors are controlled for, so it is included for informational purposes only.

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What Bankrate's editors think

Updated September 30, 2026

United Wholesale Mortgage isn’t a direct lender, it operates on a wholesale basis only. You’ll apply through one of its partner brokers, found on your own or through UWM’s Mortgage Matchup tool. You won’t see pricing until you’re working with a broker, but about 62% of UWM’s mortgages were priced below comparable loans in 2025, though its added costs land in the middle of the pack.

UWM runs frequent promotions through its brokers, including a 1% down payment program that covers the remaining 2% of a conventional loan’s down payment, up to $7,000, and a 0% down option pairing a purchase loan with a separate down payment assistance loan of up to $15,000 for qualifying first-time buyers. It offers a wide range of mortgage types to suit a large variety of borrower needs. Its complaint volume alone is low, but only 1% of those complaints were resolved in the borrower’s favor.

Ohio’s attorney general sued United Wholesale Mortgage in 2025, alleging its brokers were marketed as independent while directing nearly all their business back to UWM, pushing borrowers into costlier loans. The case was still pending as of this review.

At a glance

Good for confident borrowers comfortable navigating a broker relationship instead of working directly with a lender. Not a good fit if you want to see pricing yourself before committing, or if you want a single point of contact who answers to the lender rather than an independent broker.

Loan program types
4 program types offered
Rated lending volume in 50 states + D.C.
Originated 10 or more loans there in 2025
Loan volume
266.8k loans, 2025
Rate shopping
Doesn't currently compete for your loan on Bankrate

What consumers say

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United Wholesale Mortgage reviewers, though few in number, are consistent: they characterize the sales process as aggressive rather than respectful.

Very poorSep 14, 2026

They don’t care about the customer , very two faced

So I have been going through a divorce and my wife had been paying the bills but before she filed for divorce she stopped paying and when I took my finances back over I found out, so I filed for hardship and they put me on a three month trial and all three payments needed to be paid on time, I had the money already in the account so it was going to be easy for me but on June first was to be the third payment but mountain America credit union that I do all my banking through was doing a system update and I informed them days before that my bank was going to be doing this update and they kept telling it’s fine it won’t be a problem and I scheduled for it to be taken out when the system was back up and running and after a week I noticed the payment was still sitting there, I go to call them to find out what happened why they hadn’t taken the payment and they automatically sent me to another company ( sold my mortgage to another company) and of course they went straight for for closer, these people are horrible, I have three children that live with me and a disabled adult with a fixed income. Watch your back with these people they don’t listen and will tell you everything is good while they are selling your mortgage to a collection company

Joe E. · Magna UT

PoorAug 8, 2026

Be ready for a lot of confusion!

We have had UWM previously and now our oldest son has a mortgage with them. They run their payment through a company/system called BILT, who make it more difficult and confusing to a first time buyer. If your lender wants to direct you to UWM, consider another option! A HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) was also obtained by us through UWM and they had the loan sold within the first few weeks. The HELOC was overpriced and had harsh restrictions and guidelines, only consider this if you are in a spot and need the funds immediately.

Jeff S. · CA

Very poorJul 13, 2026

Most Incompetent Mortgage company I have ever come across!!!

If I could give United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) zero stars, I would. As an active-duty U.S. service member, I have faced deployments, government shutdowns that delayed my pay, and life-threatening situations overseas. While deployed to Bahrain during periods of regional conflict, I was taking cover from missile and drone attacks while trying to ensure my family back home was taken care of. The last thing I should have had to worry about was whether my mortgage company was giving me accurate information. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened. My experience with UWM has been defined by confusion, inconsistency, and a complete lack of accountability. Every time I called, I received different answers from different representatives. One employee would tell me one thing, only for the next representative to completely contradict it. I found myself constantly calling back just to verify whether the information I had been given was even correct. No homeowner should have to fact-check their own mortgage company. A mortgage is one of the biggest financial obligations most people will ever have. Providing inaccurate or conflicting information isn't just an inconvenience—it can damage your credit, cause missed payments, create unnecessary fees, and potentially put someone's home at risk. When you're dealing with people's homes and financial futures, there is no room for this level of incompetence. What was most disappointing was the apparent lack of understanding or concern for military members facing extraordinary circumstances. Rather than offering clear guidance or consistent support, I was left to navigate an endless cycle of misinformation while serving my country under some of the most stressful conditions imaginable. Customer service should be built on professionalism, knowledge, and accountability. My experience with UWM reflected none of those qualities. Instead, I encountered representatives who often seemed inadequately trained, inconsistent in their guidance, and unable to provide reliable answers to straightforward questions. I rarely write negative reviews, but I believe consumers deserve to know what they may be walking into. A mortgage company should provide peace of mind—not create additional stress and uncertainty. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend United Wholesale Mortgage. If you value accurate information, competent customer service, and confidence that your mortgage is being handled correctly, I strongly encourage you to carefully consider all of your options before choosing this company.

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United Wholesale Mortgage
Overall Rating
4
Not rated
Bankrate Rating
n/a
n/a
Loans at or below the median rate
Overpayment over 8 years
Complaints per 1,000 loans
0.3
N/A
Number of states with rated lending volume
50 states + D.C.
50 states + D.C.
Loans (weighted)
266.8k
81.0k

Figures are drawn from public lending and complaint data and weighted by loan volume.

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