Now in its second decade, loanDepot is a mortgage industry leader dedicated to creating seamless borrower experiences through its proprietary mello™ technology and mello smartloan™, the industry’s first end-to-end digital mortgage. An innovator since its inception, loanDepot continues to disrupt the lending industry with its focus on technology to deliver personalized experiences to its customers. The Company has funded over $212 billion since its founding in 2010, and currently ranks as the second largest nonbank lender and one of the leading retail mortgage lenders in the U.S. NMLS #174457
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loanDepot (loandepot.com) has a 4.0 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 194 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Money & Insurance and its reputation is good. 20% of reviews are 1 star, a relatively high share; The business has replied to 98% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Customer service, User experience. Last updated 2026-09-05.
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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff for being exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire loaning process. People deeply appreciate the smooth, well-organized journey, noting that communication remains consistently clear and entirely stress-free from start to finish. Consumers find that representatives go well above and beyond to secure the best possible rates and deliver timely assistance.
However, some customers also noted occasional issues with communication delays, paperwork complexities, and unresponsive representatives during their applications. A few people were truly unhappy with persistent phone calls, unhelpful customer service interactions, and inflexible underwriting rules.
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The Loan Depot rep listened to our goals and presented a package that met those goals well.
The process of loading documentation on the portal was easy.
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi Linda! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your experience with our team. We look forward to being your lender of choice for any future lending needs.
LoanDepot and our loan agent Karlo were exceptional. Karlo helped us with a quick turnaround on both pre-approval and closing and helped us understand our options for financing, including exploring different terms and down payment amounts. This required strong communication and responsiveness often outside of normal business hours. The online portals have been very easy to use for the loan application and for servicing. Most importantly, the rates were competitive. We are already repeat customers of LoanDepot, and we would return again in the future!
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi Amanda! We are thrilled that you had great experience with us and appreciate the time you took to share. Please keep loanDepot in mind for any future lending needs.
Matt was excellent. Always kept us informed and was available when ever we needed to talk. First class service! Thank you
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi Kevin! Thank you for sharing your great experience with us. We will share your kind words with Matt. Please keep us in mind for any future lending needs.
Wow so much to say. I had the the best experience with LoanDepot. It’s hard to tell the entire story, but getting my refi was a 5 month process with two other companies. It started with Rocket Mortgage and then with Navy Federal Credit Union. I can’t believe I didn’t go with LoanDepot from the beginning. The issues in closing from the other companies had nothing to do with income/debt/equity. Nothing changed in the last 5 months. The other two companies dropped the ball on some basic stuff which is astounding since they are major lenders. Loan Depot’ website with so easy to navigate, the staff with very very knowledgeable. They went beyond what they had to by extending my lock in rate at the lowest possible number. Thanks again!
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re sorry to hear about the frustration you faced with other lenders, but we’re glad you ultimately found your way to loanDepot.
It’s great to hear that our team was able to provide a smooth, knowledgeable, and supportive experience, especially after such a long and challenging process.
Congratulations on your refinance, and thank you again for trusting us to get it done!
The process was brutal for us based upon the demands for information and the threats on delays for approval from the underwriters. The underwriters were still asking for details 24 hours before scheduled closing. This was one of the most stressful situations we have been through. We actually were still getting calls while we were closing. It was unbelievable
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi Craig -- Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please connect with our Customer Care team at 888-337-6888 (x6789) or [email protected] and we will do our best to help resolve the issue.
From the initial contact through closing, all the Loan Depot people were excellent. Always polite, efficient, professional, and friendly. Process was quick and everything was just as promised. Highly recommend!!
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi Alan! We appreciate the feedback and are glad to hear that you had a great experience with our team. If you need anything in the future, please let us know.
Fran and the team where there with us every step of the way. True ownership and great service. Outstanding!
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi Robert! Thank you for the kind words. We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience with Fran and loanDepot. If you need anything in the future, please let us know. We appreciate your business!
I was very pleased with their expertise and knowledge. …
I was very pleased with their spending so much on getting our closing in a short time. No hassles just getting what we needed to respond to them with expert efficiency. The representatives were professional caring and pleasant. I'm happy with the entire process and staff. Thank you
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi Arletta! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for sharing your story. We are here for you if you have any questions or future financial needs.
loan depot has always been my first choice for a mortage
they work with you and always keep you informed with uptodate info and work to make your purchase easy .
James Terrelll
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hi James - Thank you for your continued trust in loanDepot! we’re honored to be your first choice for a mortgage. We’re glad to hear our team kept you informed every step of the way and helped make your home buying experience as smooth and easy as possible. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future!
This company is not trust worthy. I warn future clients to be wary of false statements by agents.
Reply from loanDepot2026-05-14
Hello – Thank you for taking the time to share your concern. Please contact our Customer Care team at 888-337-6888 (x6789) or [email protected] so that we can assist you further.
Worst experience that I ever had was with loan depot.Dobt
Worst experience that I ever had. The laan officer out of California was awful ... deceitful....wouldn't take no for an answer. Kept my appraisal fees. The appraisal was never performed. Won't return any of my money that she out in my credit card. Tried to get me to sign the loan without my wife's approval
Her name was Nahed Mouasher.
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-27
Hi Timothy -- Thank you for sharing your experience. We would appreciate hearing more. Please contact our Customer Care Team at 888-337-6888 (x6789) or [email protected] so that we can discuss your situation further. Thank you!
Charged my credit card for an appraisal deposit. When I opted out of their loan , no appraisal was done…& they kept the deposit, refusing to refund it! Good company to stay away from!
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-27
Hi Carolyn – We apologize that your experience was not satisfactory and would like to learn more. Please call our Customer Care team at 888-337-6888 (x6789) or [email protected].
I was referred to Loan Depot by a coworker I applied for a refinance online the representative was great everything was going perfect they pulled my credit I paid and had an appraisal done on my home a week away from closing I was denied with no phone call or warning I saw the denial when I logged into my application I called to ask why The representative explain my current mortgage holder had a Lein I called my mortgage holder anyways I had to do a lot of back and forth Loan depot would not talk to them directly to clear up my situation after a few attempts no one would get back to me or respond I called a supervisor and he assured me someone would get back to still nothing miscommunication and no communication I was left very disappointed and fustrated all they had to do and talk to
My mortgage holder directly and it would have worked out
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-23
Hi Sarahys – We take your feedback very seriously and would like to investigate further. Please contact our Customer Care team at 888-337-6888 (x6789) or [email protected] at your earliest convenience.
i would like to thank Brandon Reyes for everything that he did to help me secure a loan.
While i could not accept the final offer, my situation, he went above an beyond, with compassion and grace, that you don't find often. He explained everything to me in a way that anyone could understand. I will be forever grateful to have had him in my corner.
Thank you Brandon,
Sandi Grinnell
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-24
Hi Sandra! Thank you for sharing your great experience with us. We will share your kind words with (lD employee name). Please keep us in mind for any future lending needs.
Even though the process is convoluted, as usual, the people I worked with were absolutely exceptional in every way which made the process tolerable. Highly recommend.
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-20
Thank you for your feedback, Willard! We understand that the mortgage process can feel complex, and we’re glad our team was able to make it more manageable for you. It’s wonderful to hear that the people you worked with provided exceptional support throughout the experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your trust in loanDepot.
The representative that I dealt with, Lucas, was fantastic. He answered any questions I had.He got back in touch with quickly, and he explained everything to me plus he was very personable
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-20
Hi Janice! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your experience with our team. We look forward to being your lender of choice for any future lending needs.
Mila Koniukhova worked with me and everything was just wonderful, clear explanation of all the numbers and details, everything was fast and high quality
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-20
Hi Bohdan! Thank you for sharing your great experience with us. We will share your kind words with Mila. Please keep us in mind for any future lending needs.
We have been planning to refinance our house for a while. We checked multiple vendors and loanDepot accomodated us the best way that fits our situation. We would definitely recommend them!
Reply from loanDepot2026-04-20
Hello! Thank you for sharing the positive experience you had with loanDepot. Customer satisfaction is our priority and your feedback is greatly appreciated.