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UWM Holdings (NYSE: UWMC) sells $1.0B 6.250% senior notes due 2031

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UWM Holdings Corporation reported that its subsidiary UWM Holdings LLC issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2031. The notes were issued at 100% of face value and pay interest semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, starting March 15, 2026, with final maturity on March 15, 2031.

UWM Holdings LLC can redeem the notes early at set premiums, including specified call prices beginning March 15, 2028, and an equity offering-related redemption of up to 40% of the notes at a price of 106.250% before that date. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of UWM Holdings LLC and are fully guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, ranking equally with their other senior unsecured debt and effectively behind secured borrowings such as warehouse lines and facilities secured by mortgage servicing rights.

The indenture includes customary covenants that limit additional non-funding indebtedness based on leverage and coverage ratios, as well as restrictions on mergers, asset sales, restricted payments, affiliate transactions, sale-leasebacks and liens, along with change-of-control repurchase and event-of-default acceleration provisions.

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UWM adds $1.0B fixed-rate senior notes with standard high-yield style protections.

The company’s subsidiary UWM Holdings LLC issued $1.0 billion of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2031, priced at 100% of face value with semi-annual interest. This adds a sizable, long-dated fixed-rate layer to the capital structure, alongside existing senior notes due 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2030. The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC.

The indenture places limits on new non-funding debt unless UWM meets either a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 3.0x or a Debt-to-Equity Ratio no higher than 2.0x. It also restricts restricted payments, affiliate transactions, sale-leasebacks, liens, and major structural changes, which is typical for this type of instrument and provides a framework for future leverage decisions.

Investor protections include a Change of Control put at 101% of principal plus accrued interest and acceleration upon certain events of default, including specified bankruptcy events for UWM. Optional redemption terms allow refinancing flexibility: make-whole style calls before March 15, 2028, equity-claw up to 40% at a premium, and step-down call prices thereafter. Actual impact on leverage and liquidity will depend on how the company uses the note proceeds, which is not detailed in this excerpt.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2025
UWM Holdings Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 001-39189 84-2124167
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 (Commission
File Number)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
585 South Boulevard E.
                                   Pontiac,
Michigan48341
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(800) 981-8898
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s)
 Name of each exchange
on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share UWMC New York Stock Exchange
Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 UWMCWS New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐





Item 1.01    Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On September 16, 2025, subsidiaries of UWM Holdings Corporation, UWM Holdings, LLC (“UWM Holdings LLC”), as issuer, United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC (“UWM”), as guarantor, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, executed an indenture (the “Indenture”) pursuant to which UWM Holdings LLC issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 Senior Notes”). The 2031 Senior Notes have an interest coupon of 6.250% and were issued at a price of 100% of their face value. Interest on the 2031 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on March 15, 2026. The 2031 Senior Notes mature on March 15, 2031.
UWM Holdings LLC may redeem the 2031 Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time during the twelve-month period beginning on the following dates at the following redemption prices: March 15, 2028 at 103.125%, March 15, 2029 at 101.563, or March 15, 2030 until maturity at 100.000%, of the principal amount of the 2031 Senior Notes to be redeemed on the redemption date plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, until March 15, 2028, UWM Holdings LLC may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Senior Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 106.250% of the principal amount of the 2031 Senior Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. UWM Holdings LLC may also redeem some or all of the 2031 Senior Notes at any time prior to March 15, 2028 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Senior Notes to be redeemed plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding the redemption date. The Applicable Premium means, with respect to any of the 2031 Senior Notes on any redemption date, the greater of (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of such note and (ii) the excess, if any, of (A) the present value at such redemption date of (1) the redemption price of such note at March 15, 2028 (as set forth in the Indenture), plus (2) all required interest payments due on such note through March 15, 2028 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date), computed using a discount rate equal to the treasury rate on such redemption date plus 50 basis points over (B) the principal amount of such Note.
The 2031 Senior Notes are UWM Holdings LLC’s senior unsecured obligations and are guaranteed by UWM. The 2031 Senior Notes rank (i) equal in right of payment with all of UWM Holdings LLC’s existing and future unsecured senior debt, including its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2030, (ii) senior in right of payment to all of UWM Holdings LLC’s future subordinated debt and (iii) effectively subordinated to any of UWM Holdings LLC’s secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. Further, the guarantee is UWM’s senior unsecured obligation and ranks (i) equal in right of payment with all of UWM’s existing and future unsecured senior debt, including UWM’s 5.500% Senior Notes due 2025, its 5.500% Senior Notes due 2029, its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2027 and its guarantee of the 6.625% Senior Notes due 2030, (ii) senior in right of payment to all of its future subordinated debt and (iii) effectively subordinated to any of its secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, including its warehouse lines of credit, its two facilities that are secured by mortgage servicing rights and other funding debt.
If UWM Holdings LLC experiences a Change of Control (as defined in the Indenture), each holder of the 2031 Senior Notes will have the right to require UWM Holdings LLC to repurchase all of such holder’s notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of any notes repurchased plus accrued interest to the date of purchase.
If any Event of Default (as defined in the Indenture) occurs and is continuing, the trustee under the Indenture or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and the trustee may, and the trustee at the request of such holders will, declare the principal of and accrued interest on the 2031 Senior Notes to be immediately due and payable. If certain bankruptcy and insolvency Events of Default specified in the Indenture occur with respect to UWM, all outstanding notes will become due and payable without any other act on the part of the trustee or the holders.
The Indenture contains customary covenants, subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications, including restrictions on UWM Holdings LLC’s ability to (1) incur additional non-funding indebtedness unless either (y) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Indenture) is no less than 3.0 to 1.0 or (z) the Debt-to-Equity Ratio (as defined in the Indenture) does not exceed 2.0 to 1.0, (2) merge, consolidate or sell assets, (3) make restricted payments, including distributions, (4) enter into transactions with affiliates, (5) enter into sale and leaseback transactions and (6) incur liens securing indebtedness.
The description above is qualified in its entirety by the Indenture, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
Certain of the initial purchasers and their affiliates have engaged, and may in the future engage, in investment banking, commercial banking and other financial advisory and commercial dealings with UWM Holdings LLC and its affiliates.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information set forth under Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference herein.





Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
Description
4.13
Indenture, dated September 16, 2025, by and between UWM Holdings, LLC, as issuer, United Wholesale Mortgage, as guarantor, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.
4.14
Form of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (included in Exhibit 4.13).
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 16, 2025

UWM HOLDINGS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Rami Hasani
Name: Rami Hasani
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


FAQ

What did UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) announce in this 8-K?

UWM Holdings Corporation disclosed that its subsidiary UWM Holdings LLC executed an indenture and issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2031, guaranteed by United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC.

What are the key terms of UWM Holdings LLCs 6.250% senior notes due 2031?

The 2031 Senior Notes have a 6.250% interest coupon, were issued at 100% of face value, pay interest semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 starting March 15, 2026, and mature on March 15, 2031.

How can the 2031 Senior Notes be redeemed by UWM Holdings LLC?

UWM Holdings LLC may redeem the notes at specified premiums: beginning March 15, 2028 at 103.125%, March 15, 2029 at 101.563%, and March 15, 2030 until maturity at 100.000%, plus accrued interest. Before March 15, 2028, it may also redeem up to 40% of the notes with certain equity offering proceeds at 106.250%, or redeem earlier at 100% plus an Applicable Premium and accrued interest.

How do the 2031 Senior Notes and their guarantee rank in UWMs capital structure?

The 2031 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of UWM Holdings LLC, ranking equally with its other unsecured senior debt, senior to any future subordinated debt, and effectively subordinated to secured debt. The guarantee by UWM is also a senior unsecured obligation, ranking equally with UWMs other senior unsecured debt, senior to subordinated debt, and effectively subordinated to UWMs secured debt, including warehouse lines and facilities secured by mortgage servicing rights.

What investor protections are included in the 2031 Senior Notes indenture for UWM?

The indenture includes a Change of Control provision giving holders the right to require repurchase at 101% of principal plus accrued interest, event of default acceleration rights, and covenants restricting additional non-funding debt based on coverage and leverage ratios, as well as restrictions on mergers, asset sales, restricted payments, affiliate transactions, sale-leasebacks and liens.

What financial covenants apply to UWM Holdings LLC under the new notes?

UWM Holdings LLC is restricted from incurring additional non-funding indebtedness unless it maintains either a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0 or a Debt-to-Equity Ratio not exceeding 2.0 to 1.0, along with other customary limitations described in the indenture.
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