Our Story

Mortgage industry trailblazer Anthony Hsieh founded loanDepot in 2010 with a clear purpose: to create a better way for people to finance their homes. He saw that homeownership was the bedrock of the American Dream—and that getting a home loan should be easier, faster, and less stressful so more families could prosper through homeownership. Because a home loan is more than a transaction; it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

Sixteen years later, loanDepot has funded close to $600 billion in home loans for nearly two million customers across all 50 states. We offer a broad range of products, from zero down payment and buydown options to conventional, jumbo and FHA purchase and refinance loans, to home equity loans and lines of credit, to meet our customers wherever they are in their homeownership journey.

Along the way, we’ve been recognized for the things that matter most to borrowers: exceptional service, on-time closings, competitive pricing, and flexible loan options. Our honors include “Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Buyers” (The Wall Street Journal), “America’s Best Customer Service in Financial Services” (USA Today), and “Best for Lower Credit Scores” (CBS News). Winning awards isn’t our goal, but we’re proud to be recognized for the way we bring our mission to life.

Our commitment to making a difference doesn’t stop with our customers. Since the beginning, we’ve donated millions of dollars and rolled up our sleeves to support worthy organizations nationwide. From revitalizing Boys & Girls Clubs to building homes with Habitat for Humanity to supporting combat-wounded Veterans through War Heroes on Water, strengthening the communities where we live and work is in our DNA.