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loanDepot Mortgage Refinance Review


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Founded in 2010, loanDepot is a national consumer lender and financial services company with headquarters in Southern California. The company matches borrowers and lenders through their online marketplace, helping customers find competitive mortgage rates and loans with ease. loanDepot currently operates in over 180 locations across the nation and is affiliated with over 1,700 licensed professionals.

How is loanDepot rated?

Breakdown

5.0/5
Loan Variety
4.9/5
Ease of Process
5.0/5
Customer Service and Reputation
5.0/5
Discounts and fees

Overall Rating: 5 / 5 (Excellent)

California-based loanDepot has been providing qualified borrowers with mortgage refinance loans since 2010. Their loan offerings are fairly standard, though they do have a good variety of term lengths. The company does take the unusual step of incentivizing additional refinance loans, by waiving lender fees and reimbursing appraisal costs for second-time customers. Backed by excellent reviews, loanDepot is a great choice for your mortgage refinance, especially if you plan on doing so more than once.

Loan Options

Lender Type
Lender
Loans Offered
Rate & Term
Cash-out
Loan Programs
FHA
VA
Conventional
HARP
Jumbo
Fixed Year Terms
30 Year Fixed
20 Year Fixed
15 Year Fixed
10 Year Fixed
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Terms
10/1 ARM
7/1 ARM
5/1 ARM
3/1 ARM

Loan Variety - 5 / 5

loanDepot has been offering mortgage refinance loans since 2010, funding more than $100 billion. Their over 1,700 licensed lending officers across the U.S., and their no-steering policy, ensures that borrowers are matched with the loan best suited to their needs. Their debt instruments include both conventional loans, and FHA, VA, and USDA-backed alternatives, with one of the largest varieties of term lengths to choose from in the refinance marketplace.

Application Process

FHA Minimum Credit Score
580
Closing Time
Loans close in 3-5 days, once the loan documents are signed and delivered back.
Waived Fees
After refinancing once with loanDepot, they waive the lender fees and reimburse appraisal fees for any future refinance.

Ease of Process - 4.9 / 5

Refinancing your mortgage with loanDepot is a hassle-free process, with quicker approval and closing times than is usual in the industry. They also offer some incentives for refinancing with them more than once, waiving all lender fees and reimbursing appraisal costs.

loanDepot Reputation

Memberships & Regulatory Info.

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System ID
174457
Nationwide Mortgage Regulatory Actions
2
NMLS Collection Date
2017-07-18
CFPB Total Mortgage Complaints
409
CFPB Collection Date
2017-07-13
Total VA Loans Written (Q1 2017)
5,747 loans
Total VA Loan Amount (Q1 2017)
$1,705,766,976

Online Reviews

Trustpilot Trustscore
3.5
BBB Rating
A+
Date Collected
2021-05-03

Customer Service and Reputation - 5 / 5

loanDepot is a BBB-accredited business with overwhelmingly positive reviews, a solid A rating, and only two regulatory actions with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. They have an above average 8.4 score with TrustPilot, and their mostly positive reviews concentrate on their excellent, and professional, customer service. However, the company does have multiple complaints filed with the CFPB.

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(888) 983-3240
Headquarters Address
26642 Towne Center Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA, 92610
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 11733, Newark, NJ, 07101
Year Founded
1995

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56 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Michael O
7/27/2018
I experienced 3 months of pressure tactics and misleading information during a VA loan application, with promises of refinance when rates drop again. Whenever I asked questions or wanted something clarified it annoyed them as it was slowing down the process. I was repeatedly told my application was taking too long. I had a rate lock which was extended once but was told it would not be extended again. Instead, I was told they would contact me and we would resume with a new market rate when I returned from a trip. I was told my application would be put in inactive status and was asked to complete a customer satisfaction survey. After I returned, no one contacted me and I received a loan... Read More


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charles m
11/18/2017
Beginning of process told there's no closing close, get to the end before closing need $3,577.00 didn't have all the funds had to get a gift from a friend. Want the friend to give them saving/checking account number/balance in account or no closing. Who give a company their account number in today hacking world. 24 year veteran with a 11.7% rate met all qualification couldn't get a refinace because friend doesn't want to give company they aren't working with their account number 'be prepared",


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jon s
7/25/2017
These people are horrible to deal with, did all the paper work and everything all set then they tell us at the last minute to pound sand, no reason.


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Lucy
6/5/2017
I just recinanced my house with LDW, I did not have any problems at all. Every step they did they communicated electronically to me. I started the process on 4-27-2017 and I closed on 5-30-2017 with very good interest rate. Thank you very much. Luvel.


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Dan
2/21/2017
I attempted to do a cash out refinance of my FHA mortgage. I began the process in Late August. I had a variety of issues along the way. Specifically, I was entered into the process with an experienced mortgage processor. I was then passed on to another specialist to help me through the refinance. That inexperienced specialist failed to maintain contact with me. I was receiving calls from various companies and Loan Depot would not leave messages. I would contact him via email and recieve emails days later that failed to address my questions. My employer had similar issues when they contacted him to confirm my employment. I had difficulty in getting my appraisal. The appraisal itself was... Read More


Lori R
2/14/2017
Caught them trying to slip by a refinance rate on me that added up to almost.$8,000!! They put it into "pieces" and did add-ons as if I wouldn't notice. Crooks!! True, this may have been just one guy in the nusiness, but why take a chance? Plenty of other optoons out there. Stay away!!


Layo V
2/2/2017
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Kerri F
1/22/2017
Can't really give them a star at all. These people are rude and told us everything was a go. Paid for appraisal that they gave us a discount on but they knew all along they wouldn't be giving us a loan. Got all the way until settlement signed the preliminary papers. Then via email said no. Worst company ever. They will string you along to get money out of you then you get denied. Horrible experience


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Joan
1/17/2017
These people were horrible They took forever to review documents, then they bill you fees for their delays They didn't communicate and they constantly changed the terms on you. I would never recommend them.


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G. B
1/8/2017
Go elsewhere for your mortgage. Poor follow through from assigned mortgage broker, failure to account for all sources of incomes and 10+ days to get a decision after my appraisal. Wasted time and $300+ dollars on an appraisal. Managed to get a refi with another company at a better rate!