UWM Holdings estimated third-quarter mortgage originations of $33.4 billion while lowering its full-year revenue expectation. The company released the preliminary, unaudited figures on October 23, 2026, for the quarter ended September 30.

Key Insights

  • UWM earnings estimates put third-quarter revenue between $800 million and $825 million and net income between $205 million and $220 million.
  • Mortgage originations totaled an estimated $33.4 billion, including $22.8 billion of purchase loans and $10.6 billion of refinancing.
  • UWM expects 2026 revenue of $3.35 billion–$3.50 billion and plans to sell $70 billion–$80 billion of mortgage servicing rights in the fourth quarter.

UWM Earnings Estimates Show $33.4B of Originations

UWM estimated that purchase mortgages accounted for $22.8 billion of quarterly originations, while refinancings contributed $10.6 billion. The company reported an estimated gain margin of approximately 124 basis points.

Preliminary revenue was placed between $800 million and $825 million, with net income estimated at $205 million–$220 million. Adjusted EBITDA was projected between $170 million and $190 million, according to the company’s October 23 preliminary-results release.

UWM Earnings Outlook Reflects Lower Industry Volume

Management now expects full-year revenue of $3.35 billion–$3.50 billion, below its expectations earlier in 2026. UWM attributed the revision to lower mortgage-origination volume across the industry.

The lender expects to account for approximately 8% of total U.S. residential mortgage production during 2026. Mortgage activity remains sensitive to borrowing costs, making the outlook relevant to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and economic-data calendar.

Mortgage Servicing Sales Target Debt Reduction

UWM expects to sell $70 billion–$80 billion of mortgage servicing rights during the fourth quarter, generating more than $1.8 billion in proceeds. The company said those funds and up to $400 million from its rights offering would support reductions in non-funding debt.

The estimates could change as UWM completes its quarterly close and its auditor finishes its review. Investors comparing financial-sector results can also review American Express’s updated outlook and Popular’s earnings and dividend increase.

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