Jeff Ishbia is the founder of United Wholesale Mortgage.
He founded United Wholesale Mortgage in 1986 and previously served as chairman of the company.
Following its establishment, the company had its break during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. When the bigger outfits collapsed, the Ishbias took the new business and available staff.
In 2009, United Wholesale Mortgage issued more than $2 billion in loans.
Jeff Ishbia has over 45 years of experience in the practice of law and serves as the Managing partner of the law firm Ishbia & Gagleard, P.C., a law firm that specialised in transactional, real estate and corporate law.
He is also the principal and manager of various operating businesses, including enterprises in hospitality, home security, title, insurance, auto parts manufacturing and the financial sector.
Jeff Ishbia also owns and manages prime retail and office space in southeastern Michigan.
In 2013, he was recognized by Ernst and Young as the Michigan/Ohio Entrepreneur of the Year.
Jeff Ishbia handed the Chairman and CEO position to his son, Mat Ishbia in 2013 and currently sits as a board member in the company.