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Fifth Third Closes Fannie Mae DUS® Acquisition; Strengthens Multifamily Lending Capabilities
CINCINNATI, May 07, 2026--Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) announced closing of a transaction to acquire Mechanics Bank’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) business line, including an experienced lending team, and a $1.8 billion unpaid principal balance servicing portfolio.
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