UWM Holdings faces securities class action lawsuit over $603 million hedge loss
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC) is currently facing a significant securities class action lawsuit following a dramatic drop in its share price by 34% on August 6, 2026. The lawsuit, filed in response to revelations of a $603 million hedge loss associated with the company's failed attempt to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp., alleges that UWM Holdings failed to disclose crucial information about its hedging strategy.
On August 6, 2026, UWM Holdings announced a net loss of $451 million, including a $603 million hedging loss, after Two Harbors decided to terminate its merger agreement with UWM and enter into a deal with CrossCountry Mortgage instead. This sudden change in circumstances led to a 38% decline in the company's equity, causing its share price to plummet.
According to the complaint, UWM Holdings entered into significant hedging transactions with Two Harbors' mortgage servicing rights portfolio, a strategy that could backfire if the acquisition did not proceed. The company had disclosed some information about its hedging positions before March 27, 2026, but full disclosure was not made until August 6, 2026, leading to substantial losses for investors.
Reed Kathrein, a partner at Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, is leading the investigation into UWM Holdings' actions. "We are focused on understanding why UWM Holdings did not unwind its hedges months ago and why management seemed to remain silent on the risks of the naked hedging strategy until recently," Kathrein stated.
Hagens Berman is urging investors who suffered substantial losses to contact the firm. The class period for the lawsuit is defined as March 9, 2026, to August 5, 2026, and the lead plaintiff deadline is set for October 13, 2026. Investors are encouraged to visit the firm's website, www.hbsslaw.com/uwmc, or contact the firm directly at 844-916-0895.
For whistleblowers with non-public information, Hagens Berman offers the SEC Whistleblower program, which can provide rewards totaling up to 30% of any successful recovery. Investors who believe they have relevant information are encouraged to submit their losses to the firm.
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