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Mr. Cooper Mortgage Review 2025

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At a glance

Mr. Cooper
NMLS: 2119
Editor's take

In March 2025, Rocket Mortgage announced a deal to acquire Mr. Cooper. The move is intended to help streamline the many steps in the homebuying process. The following review reflects Bankrate’s take prior to the announcement.

Bankrate Score
4.2
Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
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Loans offered

Conventional, FHA, VA, refinancing and more

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Min. credit score required

620 for conventional loans, 580 for FHA loans, 600 for VA loans

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Nationwide availability

All U.S. states

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Min. down payment

3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans

Mr. Cooper overview

Mr. Cooper is a major non-bank mortgage lender and servicer that operates throughout the U.S. It’ll soon be acquired by Rocket Mortgage. The combined companies offer a number of mortgage options, including low-down payment conventional loans, investment property loans and FHA and VA loans.
 

Pros and cons of Mr. Cooper

Pros

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    Available in all states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

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    Slick app to track loan status and make payments

Cons

  • No branch locations

  • No USDA loans

How Bankrate scored Mr. Cooper

Affordability: 3.3/5

Mr. Cooper tends to offer attractive rates, but it’s difficult to compare current rates via the lender’s website. Along with some fees, this brings its affordability score to 3.3 out of 5 stars. 

  • Interest rates: While Mr. Cooper’s advertised rates are lower than Bankrate’s national averages (as of this review), those rates include discount points that could add up to sizable upfront costs. 
  • Down payment: Mr. Cooper provides low-down payment conventional, FHA and VA loans.
  • Closing costs: Mr. Cooper charges some fees, but you won’t learn your specific costs until you apply.

Availability: 5/5

Mr. Cooper operates nationwide and in some U.S. territories. It offers a range of loan products, including options for investors. We score it the full 5 out of 5 stars for availability.

  • Home loans offered: Mr. Cooper provides conventional loans as well as some government-backed loans (FHA and VA), along with options to refinance your existing mortgage. 
  • Footprint: The lender is licensed to lend throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
  • Where to find: You can apply for a mortgage with Mr. Cooper online or by phone.

Borrower experience: 4.3/5

Mr. Cooper supports a fairly seamless application process on its website and app. J.D. Power has given the lender lower marks for customer satisfaction, though, bringing its borrower experience score to 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  • Preapproval and application process: Unlike many lenders with 30- or 60-day preapproval windows, Mr. Cooper’s preapproval lasts for 120 days, and its VerifiedApproval offering generates an approval letter when you’re ready to make an offer on a home. In addition, the lender’s StreetSmarts tool allows you to browse listings and set up property alerts, which could aid you in your home search. You can also use the lender’s app to check in on your application status.
  • Transparency: Mr. Cooper requires you to submit contact information before receiving a rate quote.
  • Customer service: You can reach Mr. Cooper’s customer service team at 833-685-2566 or online through its 24/7 chat feature.

Mr. Cooper reputation

While Mr. Cooper has favorable reviews on Trustpilot (as of this review), it’s important to note its reputation has some blemishes: The lender’s track record with the Better Business Bureau includes more than 1,900 complaints in the past three years, and it came in well below average in J.D. Power’s latest customer satisfaction study of large mortgage originators. 

What consumers say about Mr. Cooper

Borrowers on Bankrate have had mixed experiences obtaining a mortgage through Mr. Cooper, with some borrowers calling the application process “pretty easy” and “very simple,” but others characterizing it as “very difficult.”

Mr. Cooper in the news

In March 2025, Rocket Mortgage announced plans to acquire Mr. Cooper. Together, the lenders are expected to service more than $2.1 trillion in mortgages. 

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Mr. Cooper

NMLS: 2119 

4.2

Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
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Recent Customer Reviews

Rating: 2.68 stars out of 5

2.7

19 reviews

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NMLS: 1907 

4.9

Rating: 4.9 stars out of 5
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Recent Customer Reviews

Rating: 4.98 stars out of 5

5.0

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Mr. Cooper special offers

Close On Time Guarantee

The Mr. Cooper Close On Time Guarantee helps ensure your home loan will close on or before the contract closing date. If not, you’ll get a check equal to your first month’s principal and interest payment.

Refinancing with Mr. Cooper

Mr. Cooper offers both rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing options.

How to apply for a mortgage with Mr. Cooper

You can apply for a mortgage with Mr. Cooper online or by phone at 855-235-0991.

Mr. Cooper customer ratings and reviews

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NMLS: 2119

2.7

Rating: 2.68 stars out of 5

19 ratings

This lender has 19 recent reviews.

Knowledge
Rating: 2.8 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 2.7 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 2.8 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 2.7 stars out of 5
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53% of customers would recommend this lender.

10 of 19 reviews

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Rating: 1 stars out of 5

WORST MORTGAGE COMPANY!!!!!

They have lied to us for 3 months saying we can release 2 acres to gift our son. We still have over 10 acres on the mortgage. Family land so no money is owed on the land. They are the BIGGEST BUNCH OF CROOKS!!! Steer clear if you’re looking for a mortgage company! I didn’t want to even give 1 star! I’d give a negative stars if I could!!!

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

No

Closed on time?

N/A

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Leshon M.
Cherokee Co (April 21, 2025)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Unable to talk to an actual human being about my home mortgage.

My home mortgage was recently bought by Mr. Cooper from my previous mortgage company. This is the 3rd time this has happened. I have attempted to call Mr. Cooper twice and my wife has attempted 3 times about our mortgage payment. It is apparently impossible to navigate through their automated telephone system and actually talk to an account representative. Each time we state,"ACCOUNT AGENT OR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE " their system just simply starts over and it's on a continuous loop. I do not recommend any company where they make it as difficult as possible to speak to a human being. If companies do not want to hire or contract employees to handle their phone service then they should consider a different line of business. Not impressed with the customer service at Mr. Cooper at all!

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

No

Closed on time?

N/A

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Rhdavis
Illinois (April 18, 2025)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Just don't mortgage with this place

customer support is horrible. Can't talk to anyone.

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

No

Closed on time?

N/A

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Tim S.
Pennsylvania (March 31, 2025)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Terrible customer service and insurance process.

Working with Mr. Cooper has been one of the most frustrating and infuriating experiences I’ve had as a homeowner. Their customer service is absolutely awful — disorganized, misleading, and completely unwilling to take accountability. I’ve been on the phone more than a dozen times, trying to get my final insurance check endorsed so I can pay my contractor and finalize the sale of my home. I was told twice by their reps that an exception would be made to expedite the process — and both times, they lied. No action, no follow-up, just empty promises. Most recently, I spent over an hour on the phone, on hold for the majority of it, waiting to speak to a supervisor. The second the clock hit 5:00 PM, the rep came back just to tell me I’d have to call back tomorrow — after wasting my time and refusing to help me further. I wasn’t even asking for anything new — just trying to escalate my ongoing issue. To make it worse, Mr. Cooper wasn’t even the mortgage company when this insurance claim began over a year ago. But now they’re holding the final check hostage, demanding excessive documentation, and making the process beyond difficult for no reason — all while knowing the home is being sold and their interest in it will be gone. This isn’t about protecting their investment — it’s about red tape, disorganization, and a total lack of empathy. I strongly advise anyone considering them to look elsewhere.

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

Yes

Closed on time?

Yes

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Noah T.
Colorado (March 31, 2025)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Taxes and insurance

When we refinanced our home in February, the taxes and insurance had already been paid, according to the letter we received from Mr Cooper, the funds in escrow went to pay the taxes and insurance, the taxes and insurance were paid prior to the refinancing in February, this amounts to nothing more than fraud, I don't recommend any one doing business with Mr Cooper or his company.

Knowledge
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

Yes

Closed on time?

Yes

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Clyde j.
Mo (March 19, 2025)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Horrible company repeat the same mistake in hope customer not pay attention

Mr Cooper repeated the same mistakes two times this year, buying insurance for me that's at ~3000K annual rate, double the insurance I purchased then charged to my escrow account, in hope customers would not pay attention. I was on call with them for over 2 hours the first time and over multiple hours the 2nd to fix this. They even admitted it's user errors both times. Never do business with them again!!!

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

Yes

Closed mortgage with this lender?

Yes

Closed on time?

No

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Joe S.
GA (Feb. 19, 2025)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Horrible custom service

Been going back & fourth with customer service in regards to having my pmi removed..did the appraisal been given the round wish I would have read the reviews prior ..

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

No

Closed on time?

N/A

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Jen P.
Ny (Feb. 6, 2025)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Poor Customer Service -

Terrible Experience. Poor Customer Service and took charged double payments - multiple phone calls, emails, chats - do not do business with this company

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

No

Closed on time?

N/A

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Texas B.
Texas (Nov. 21, 2024)

Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Worst customer service

I would give zero star if possible. Worst customer service, for a company who doesn’t have any physical offices for in person meet. Nonsensical process for recast taking 3 months, and not even aware of basic information. No response for basic information like amortization sheet. Will not recommend to anyone.

Knowledge
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 1 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

No

Closed mortgage with this lender?

No

Closed on time?

N/A

Would you recommend this lender?

No

Kunal P.
Atlanta, GA (Oct. 25, 2024)

Rating: 3 stars out of 5

It was relatively easy. We got a good rate and closed on time.

Knowledge
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Level of service
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Professionalism
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
Responsiveness
Rating: 3 stars out of 5

Rates and terms of loan honored?

Yes

Closed mortgage with this lender?

Yes

Closed on time?

No

Would you recommend this lender?

Yes

Anonymous Reviewer
(July 1, 2024)