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Rocket Mortgage Review 2025

Written by

Andrew Dehan

Edited by

Suzanne De Vita

Updated Jan 22, 2025

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At a glance

NMLS: 3030

Editor's take

Rocket Mortgage pioneered the all-online loan application and has become a popular choice for many, rising to become the top mortgage lender in the country. Still, while the lender offers conveniences like a seamless app and verified approval letters, its rates are often higher than other lenders.

Bankrate Score

3.8

Bankrate Score

Customer Rating

4.8

2,633 ratings

Loans offered

Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, refinancing and more

Min. credit score required

620 for conventional loans, 680 for jumbo loans, 580 for FHA loans, 580 for VA loans

Nationwide availability

All U.S. states

Min. down payment

3% for conventional loans, 10%-15% for jumbo loans, 3.5% for FHA, none for VA loans

Recent customer reviews

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Don't do it.

January, 2024: Called to get a mortgage. SURE! Said the first of like 15 people. We can do that! Ok. Can you send us this obnoxious number of papers? Sure! Time to close! Ohhhh.... wait.... we can't do that. Fast Forward to January 2025: Hey, we are supposed to have another 2 acres of grou...

Becky
PA (Feb 11, 2025)

Stole my money

4 months and no loan. Lost $500 for an appraisal that was never done. Even though my realtor and I where both told it was done and approved. Then got told they needed to do a credit check. They told me I own a business I do NOT own. When my CPA and I couldn't provide the paperwork for this mystery c...

Still H.
MT (Feb 9, 2025)

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Rocket Mortgage overview

Rocket Mortgage is the leading mortgage lender by volume in the U.S. as of 2023. As the biggest mortgage originator, it handles large volumes of conventional loans, FHA mortgages and VA mortgages. Its offerings include a 1 percent conventional loan and an equity product to help homeowners take advantage of higher home values.

Bankrate insights

When taking out a conventional loan, first-time buyers are required to put at least 3 percent down. Rocket’s ONE+ program lowers that minimum to just 1 percent, covering the remaining 2 percent through a grant.

Pros and cons of Rocket Mortgage

Pros

Scores above average for customer service
Contact options include chat and screen-sharing
Up to $10,000 rebate for buying and selling through affiliate Rocket Homes

Cons

Rates often higher than average
No branch locations
No USDA loans

How Bankrate scored Rocket Mortgage

Affordability: 1.8/5

Rocket Mortgage isn’t the most cost-friendly lender, and its APRs are often significantly higher than Bankrate averages. We score it 1.8 out of 5 stars for affordability.

Interest rates: As of this review, Rocket Mortgage’s mortgage rates were well above market average, based on Bankrate data.
Down payment: Rocket offers VA loans with zero percent down, FHA loans with 3.5 percent down and, with its Rocket ONE+ program, you can get a conventional loan with just 1 percent down.
Closing costs: Rocket charges an origination fee, rate-lock fee and more. These fees, as well as other closing costs, vary by the particulars of your loan.

Availability: 5/5

Rocket Mortgage provides several different mortgage types to meet a range of borrower needs, and is available nationwide, awarding it 5 out of 5 stars for availability.

Home loans offered: Rocket Mortgage offers conventional, USDA, jumbo, FHA and VA purchase and refinance options, as well as home equity loans. Notably, the lender’s Fresh Start program pairs borrowers who need help improving their credit with financial consultants.
Footprint: Rocket works with borrowers across the U.S. It does not maintain branch locations.
Where to find: You can apply for a mortgage with Rocket Mortgage online or by phone.

To help you better understand what types of borrowers are interested in this lender, here’s more information about Bankrate users who submitted a form to this lender through our site.

Bankrate consumer statistics

First time homebuyer:

49% were first time homebuyers

Credit score:

90% reported having a credit score of 700 or higher

Down payment:

42% planned to put down less than 20%

Last updated January 22, 2025

Borrower experience: 4.6/5

It’s easy to get in touch with Rocket Mortgage if you need help, and the lender has a solid reputation for customer satisfaction. While you can see generic rate offers on its website, you’ll need to submit contact info for a personalized rate quote. This lowers Rocket’s score to 4.6 out of 5 stars for borrower experience.

Preapproval and application process: Rocket Mortgage is the gold standard as far as application experience. If you have a regular W-2 job, every part of the application process can happen online (if you’re self-employed, you’ll need to connect with a human at some point). The lender has a mobile app that allows you to get preapproved, upload documents and e-sign from your phone.
Transparency: Rocket Mortgage displays promotional rates on its website, which are updated daily. To get a rate tailored to you, however, you’ll need to submit your contact info.
Customer service: You can reach Rocket’s customer service team at 888-452-8179, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to midnight ET, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. The lender also offers customer assistance via online chat seven days a week.

Bankrate staff insights

"Their app is very easy to use, which I appreciate since I hate calling 1-800 numbers. I can log in quickly and immediately see my payments and when the next one is coming up. In the app, you can access endless documents you may need as well such as escrow and tax forms."

Natasha Cornelius, Editor, Bankrate

"My favorite feature is the website and UI. It's very well done and easy to navigate. My advice to others would be to make sure you fully understand the terms if you are buying points. It wasn't very apparent to me how long it would take to see the benefit of buying down the rate."

Robert Vrabel, Senior engineer, Bankrate

"When I last took a loan through Rocket in 2007, it had a fairly high-tech process for dealing with all the paperwork, showing you the status of your loan, etc. My biggest complaint with Rocket is that when I checked their rates in 2021 when I was looking to refi, their reps were really pushy following that initial rate check. They called/emailed me multiple times trying to get me to start the refi process, and it overall felt very like "used car sales" tactics. "

Red Ventures staffer, (Bankrate parent company)

Rocket Mortgage reputation

While Rocket Mortgage does have its share of customer complaints, the lender ranks above-average for customer satisfaction in the mortgage industry, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 mortgage origination satisfaction study. The lender is accredited with the Better Business Bureau and has an A+ rating from the organization.

What consumers say about Rocket Mortgage

Rocket Mortgage has mixed reviews from borrowers on Bankrate. On one hand, some reviewers remark on the seamless experience, knowledgeable staff, solid customer service and easy-to-use tech. However, several reviewers find the company to be dishonest, incompetent and pushy.

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NMLS: 3030

3.8

Bankrate Score

Bankrate's take

Rocket Mortgage pioneered the all-online loan application and has become a popular choice for many, rising to become the top mortgage lender in the country. Still, while the lender offers conveniences like a seamless app and verified approval letters, its rates are often higher than other lenders.

Loans offered

Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, refinancing and more

Min. credit score required

Nationwide availability

All U.S. states

Min. down payment

3% for conventional loans, 10%-15% for jumbo loans, 3.5% for FHA, none for VA loans

Recent Customer Reviews

4.8

2633 reviews

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Lender

NMLS: 399798

4.9

Bankrate Score

Bankrate's take

The biggest bank in the U.S. and a large national mortgage lender, Chase combines branch and online service to help you get the loan you need. The bank’s mortgage unit offers special pricing for banking customers, so if you already have an account (or plan to open one), it’s worth checking out for a home loan. It has a special focus on first-time homebuyers, too, offering special loans and grants for those who need help with a down payment.

Loans offered

Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, refinancing and more

Min. credit score required

Nationwide availability

All U.S. states

Min. down payment

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

Recent Customer Reviews

4.1

24 reviews

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Rocket Mortgage special offers

ONE+

When taking out a conventional loan, you’re required to put down at least 3 percent. If you’re eligible, Rocket’s ONE+ program lowers that minimum to just 1 percent, covering the remaining 2 percent through a grant. The program also covers private mortgage insurance (PMI) at no cost.

Rocket credit card

Rocket Mortgage’s Visa Signature Card offers a generous 5 percent back on all purchases, up to the limit, with the catch that the rewards are worth full value only if you ultimately get your home loan from Rocket Mortgage. That can discourage you from shopping around for a mortgage, a practice that could save you more money than the credit card’s cash back.

Welcome Home RateBreak

If you qualify, Rocket’s Welcome Home RateBreak program offers 2 percent off your mortgage rate in your first year and 1 percent off in your second year. This is referred to as a temporary buydown.

Refinancing with Rocket Mortgage

Rocket Mortgage offers both rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing options.

How to apply for a mortgage with Rocket Mortgage

You can apply for a mortgage with Rocket Mortgage online or by phone at 888-452-8179.

Learn more: How to get a mortgage

To determine a mortgage lender’s Bankrate Score, Bankrate rates lenders on a scale of one (1) to five (5) stars — with five (5) the highest rating — based on a variety of factors relating to the lender’s products and services. To assign our ratings, we assessed each mortgage lender across three core areas:
1. Affordability: Annual percentage rate (APR) - 80%; assistance for first-time homebuyers - 10%; down payment - 10%
2. Availability: Loan products - 50%; licensing - 40%; credit score - 10%
3. Borrower experience: Rate transparency - 35%; customer service - 35%; convenience - 20%; rate locks - 10%; reputation (if applicable)
Learn more about our methodology.

Rocket Mortgage customer ratings and reviews

NMLS: 3030

4.8

2,633 ratings

This lender has 47 recent reviews.

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95% of customers would recommend this lender.

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