Better vs. LoanDepot mortgages

Better and LoanDepot are both strong options — the best lender for you depends on a few factors

Both Better and LoanDepot are highly rated mortgage lenders that have gathered frequent praise from their respective customers. Based on customer feedback, we think you’re more likely than not to have a positive experience, whichever of the two lenders you choose to go with.
With that in mind, here are some reasons you might choose one lender over the other.

• Choose LoanDepot for its greater accessibility. LoanDepot is licensed in all 50 states, whereas Better isn’t yet available nationwide.
• Choose LoanDepot for access to more government home loan options. LoanDepot offers all three popular government-backed mortgage options — FHA, VA and USDA loans. Better offers only FHA loans.
• Choose Better to avoid lender fees. Better doesn’t charge any lender fees — no processing, underwriting or origination fees. LoanDepot charges $1,240 in lender fees, which comprises a $695 processing fee and a $545 underwriting fee.
• Choose Better if you want upfront rate information and a fully digital application process. Better publishes its rates online, preapprovals can take just a few minutes and you can handle most of the mortgage process online and entirely yourself. While you can apply online with LoanDepot, you’ll need a loan officer to go over your rates and loan options.

	Better	LoanDepot
At a quick glance	Choose this lender for low closing costs Choose something else if you want to pick your loan servicer A good option for borrowers looking for a conventional or FHA loan	Choose this lender for helpful, professional loan officers Watch out for high origination fees A good option for borrowers who plan to pay off their loan early
Loan products offered	Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, Refinance, HELOC, Equity Unlocker	Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, Refinance
State availability	Available in all states	Available in all states
Min. credit score	620	620
BBB Rating	B	A+
Trustpilot Rating	Great	Average
Pros	Matching technology Better price guarantee 21-day closing commitment Informative website	No steering policy High loan limits Accepted loan-to-value ratios No prepayment fee
Cons	Not available in all states Limited loan types No branch locations	High origination fees
More info	Read Review	Read Review

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