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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated•Originally published 18 May 2026•Updated 18 May 2026•
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UWMC Launches Hostile Bid for Two Harbors to Block CrossCountry Merger

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Key Facts

1UWM Holdings Corporation urged Two Harbors stockholders to vote against the CrossCountry Mortgage merger proposal.
2UWMC's proposal offers TWO stockholders $12.50 per share as an alternative to the CrossCountry transaction.

UWM Holdings Corporation has urged Two Harbors Investment Corp. stockholders to vote against the proposed merger with CrossCountry Mortgage. According to reports, UWMC is promoting its own proposal of $12.50 per share as a superior alternative for TWO stockholders. The company is actively soliciting votes against the CrossCountry transaction, claiming it is inferior to the competing bid.

This hostile move comes amid intensifying competition in the mortgage sector as UWMC seeks to expand its market footprint. In comparison to peers, Rocket Companies (RKT) has shown steady performance per market data, while the broader consumer finance sector remains sensitive to interest rate shifts. The $12.50 offer aims to leverage shareholder dissatisfaction to pivot the acquisition toward UWMC.

Traders are monitoring UWMC, which stood at $9.42, and TWO, which stood at $12.15 (at close May 15, 2026). Looking ahead, the U.S. CPI data release on May 12 serves as a critical catalyst for mortgage-backed securities and financing costs. The outcome of the proxy vote remains the primary driver for near-term volatility in both instruments.