UWM Holdings: Collect A 9.6% Dividend Yield While Waiting For Housing Market Recovery

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Jun. 15, 2025 2:53 AM ETUWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) StockUWMCIan BezekInvesting Group Leader(10min)SummaryUWM Holdings is a large, profitable mortgage originator investing aggressively in technology and distribution, positioning itself for future housing market recovery.Despite industry headwinds and high interest rates, UWM remains profitable and offers an outsized 9.6% dividend yield.CEO Mat Ishbia's strategic decisions have kept UWM competitive, maintaining fast loan execution and building a stronger moat while peers retrench.Shares are now in value territory; I see UWMC as a buy for income-focused investors.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Ian's Insider Corner get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More »Worawee Meepian/iStock via Getty ImagesI have been following UWM Holdings (NYSE:UWMC) for quite a few years now, as its story fascinates me. The company, which operates as United Wholesale Mortgage, came public via a massive SPAC deal back in 2021. ThatIf you enjoyed this, consider Ian's Insider Corner to enjoy access to similar initiation reports for all the new stocks that we buy. Membership also includes an active chat room, weekly updates, and my responses to your questions.This article was written byIan Bezek22.85K FollowersIan Bezek is a former hedge fund analyst at Kerrisdale Capital. He has spent the decade living in Latin America, doing the boots-on-the ground research for investors interested in markets such as Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. He also specializes in high-quality compounders and growth stocks at reasonable prices in the US and other developed markets.Ian leads the investing group Ian's Insider Corner. Features of the group include: the Weekend Digest which covers everything from new ideas to updates on current holdings and macro analysis, trade alerts, an active chat room, and direct access to Ian. Learn More.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You