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NASDAQ:UWMC 17 December 2025 - 20 February 2026

Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.01%, the lowest since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage lenders Rocket Companies and UWM Holdings fell in Friday trading, while homebuilder shares were steady. New home sales slipped 1.7% in December, and the median new house price rose to $414,400. Pending home sales and mortgage applications both showed little movement despite easing rates.
20 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today steady near 6.23% as bond yields hold; mortgage stocks mixed in premarket

Mortgage rates today steady near 6.23% as bond yields hold; mortgage stocks mixed in premarket

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates held at 6.23% early Monday as investors awaited key economic data and delayed government reports. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was steady at 4.21%. Rocket Companies shares fell 1.6% premarket, while UWM Holdings dropped 7.7% and loanDepot rose 4.9%. Traders are focused on Wednesday’s delayed jobs report and Friday’s inflation data.
9 February 2026
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UWM stock jumps nearly 9% as Two Harbors earnings near and merger math tightens

UWM stock jumps nearly 9% as Two Harbors earnings near and merger math tightens

UWM Holdings shares rose 8.6% to $5.33 by midday Monday after closing at $4.91, ahead of Two Harbors’ quarterly earnings report due after the bell. UWM last week filed a Form S-4 for its planned $1.3 billion stock-for-stock acquisition of Two Harbors. Two Harbors shares gained 7.5%. The deal’s value depends on UWM’s share price and awaits shareholder and regulatory approval.
2 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed stays near 3-year low as mortgage stocks trade mixed premarket

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed stays near 3-year low as mortgage stocks trade mixed premarket

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.10%, according to Freddie Mac, while mortgage applications fell 8.5% last week and refinancing dropped 16%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. UWM Holdings slid 3.3% premarket; homebuilder stocks and ETFs moved higher. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.26%. The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate steady this week.
30 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today hover near 6% ahead of Fed decision as housing stocks wobble

Mortgage rates today hover near 6% ahead of Fed decision as housing stocks wobble

Mortgage rates hovered near 6% early Wednesday, with Zillow showing a 30-year fixed at 5.99%. Homebuilder stocks fell before the open, with ITB down 1.3% and XHB off 1.2%. SFS Corp, linked to UWM CEO Mat Ishbia, sold nearly 1.9 million UWM shares last week. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at its policy meeting Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today tick higher near 6% as Treasury yields bite again and housing stocks slip

Mortgage rates today tick higher near 6% as Treasury yields bite again and housing stocks slip

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates rose to 6.07% Wednesday, with the APR at 6.09%, according to NerdWallet. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.29% Tuesday, its highest since August, as bond markets sold off. Homebuilder and lender shares fell in premarket trading, with Lennar down 2.9% and Rocket Companies off 5%. The National Association of Realtors will release December pending home sales data later Wednesday.
21 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Rocket Companies shares fell 1.9% to $22.76 in early Wednesday trading as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.07%. Mortgage lenders and insurers, including loanDepot and MGIC Investment, also dropped. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, keeping traders focused on inflation and upcoming economic data. Investors are watching for fresh mortgage-application numbers and inflation reports later in the day.
14 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

U.S. mortgage rates hovered near 6.2% Tuesday as traders awaited inflation data. Rocket Companies shares slipped 0.5% premarket, while D.R. Horton and Lennar rose over 1%. The Trump administration began buying mortgage-backed securities, starting with $3 billion. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged lower ahead of bank earnings and the Consumer Price Index release.
13 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today hover near 6.2% as Rocket stock slips in premarket

Mortgage rates today hover near 6.2% as Rocket stock slips in premarket

Rocket Companies fell 0.6% to $23.14 in premarket trading Monday, retreating after Friday’s housing-driven rally. Mortgage rates hovered near 6.2% as the White House directed $200 billion in government-backed mortgage bond purchases, with an initial $3 billion round underway. loanDepot dropped 2.1% premarket. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data.
12 January 2026
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UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM Holdings shares jumped 13.7% to $5.36 Friday on heavy volume, as investors reacted to news of a $200 billion federal mortgage bond-buying plan. The move comes ahead of Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index report, seen as a key signal for mortgage rates. Rocket Companies shares also rose 9.6%. Some Fed officials and analysts questioned whether bond buying alone will lower rates or boost housing activity.
12 January 2026
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Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.65% to $23.29 Friday after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage-bond purchase plan. UWM Holdings rose 14%. The Federal Housing Finance Agency confirmed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would handle the buying but gave no further details. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report for clues on rates and housing market direction.
12 January 2026
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Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond plan — what to watch next

Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond plan — what to watch next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.6% to $23.29 Friday after President Trump ordered a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase to push down rates. loanDepot soared 24%, UWM Holdings rose 11.6%, and Opendoor climbed nearly 19%. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will handle the bond buys, but officials declined to give details. Markets reopen Monday as investors watch for follow-through.
11 January 2026
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UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWMC stock jumps on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order as traders hunt for proof rates will fall

UWM Holdings shares surged 14% to $5.36 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases to lower borrowing costs. Over 22 million shares traded. CEO Mat Ishbia’s SFS Holding sold nearly 1.9 million shares earlier in the week at $4.43–$4.70. Investors await inflation and mortgage-rate data for further direction.
9 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: Trump’s $200B bond order lifts Rocket Companies stock, loanDepot premarket

Mortgage rates today: Trump’s $200B bond order lifts Rocket Companies stock, loanDepot premarket

President Donald Trump ordered a $200 billion purchase of mortgage-backed securities, sending Rocket Companies up 6.45% and loanDepot up 18.85% in premarket trading. Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.16% for the week ended Jan. 8. Traders await the 8:30 a.m. ET U.S. jobs report.
9 January 2026
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TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

UWM Holdings and Two Harbors Investment Corp. announced a $1.3 billion all-stock merger on December 17, 2025. Two Harbors Series B preferred shares (TWO-PB) will be exchanged one-for-one for new UWMC preferred shares, according to a Form 8-K. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending approvals. Two Harbors brings a $176 billion mortgage servicing portfolio to the combined company.
17 December 2025
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