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UWM President Mat Ishbia Joins Mortgage Leadership Outlook Live!

Apr 28, 2020
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Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, one of the largest wholesale lenders in the country, is joining series' host Andrew Berman, head of engagement and outreach for NMP magazine, on today's episode of Mortgage Leadership Outlook, Tuesday, April 28. Together, they will have an open discussion about  how UWM has adapted since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and much more.

As the COVID-19 continues to pose challenges for the mortgage industry, the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series looks to help you, the mortgage professional, navigate through these times of uncertainty. Don't forget, you can be a part of the conversation too! Tune in to the NMP Facebook page and post your questions in the comments section.

The UWM CEO went to bat for his employees as the COVID-19 pandemic slowed and drove layoffs throughout the industry. He even vowed to sleep on their couch before he laid anyone off. He has been president and CEO for UWM and United Shore for over 17 years, continuing to foster the growth of both entities. Today, he will provide an update on how his company has handled the COVID-19 pandemic and more.

Join Ishbia and Berman, as they answer all of your questions live, and discuss important topics in the industry at 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT today via NMP's Facebook page.

Previous guests include Carissa Robb, David Schroeder, Robert Stephens, Christine Beckwith, David Luna, Carl White, Barry Habib, Rick Sharga, Gary Malis, Robert Senko, Samir Dedhia, David H. Stevens, Peter Norden, Faith Schwartz, Rob Chrisman and more.

See all the interviews from the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series on its YouTube channel.


 
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