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Better vs. Guaranteed Rate mortgages

One lender has more loan options, but you'll need good credit to qualify.

Britny Lawhorn
Britny Lawhorn

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Editor's choice: Better.com

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  • Quick online preapproval
  • No origination fees
  • Direct lender
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How do Better.com and Guaranteed Rate compare?

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  • 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 competitive rates
  • Watch out for slow customer service at branch locations
  • A good option if you have good credit and a steady income

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Loans offered

  • Conventional
  • Refinance
  • Jumbo
  • Home Equity
  • FHA
  • VA
  • USDA
  • Conventional
  • Refinance
  • Jumbo
  • Home Equity
  • FHA
  • VA
  • USDA

Minimum credit score

Conventional: 620

Conventional: 620

States available

Not available in: HI, MA, MN, NV, NH, VT, VA

Available in all states

Pros

  • Online experience
  • Price-matches other lenders
  • Fewer fees
  • Competitive rates
  • Positive online reviews
  • Online prequalification
  • Mobile app

Cons

  • Some loan types aren’t available
  • No smartphone app
  • No branches
  • Slow in-person service
  • Need good credit

Customer reviews

Better gets an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and as of December 2020, it gets an average of 4 out of 5 stars from 444 customers. Both positive and negative reviews tend to focus on how automated the loan process is, with several reviewers comparing it to an assembly line. When everything runs smoothly, loans are completed on time and the process is simple. But when there’s an issue, some users complain that it’s hard to get any personalized help.
Reviews on its site state that most of its customers recommend Guaranteed Rate to their friends or family. And its online reviews are mostly positive, with customers saying the site is easy to use and its agents and customer service staff were helpful. Many say they received a better than expected rate and lower fees than they were quoted elsewhere. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars with the Better Business Bureau. Negative reviews tend to focus on customer service experiences with individual agents.

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Compare top brands by home loan type, state availability and credit score. Select See rates to provide the lender with basic property and financial details for personalized rates.
Name Product Loan products offered State availability Min. credit score
Better.com
(NMLS #330511)
Better.com
Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, Refinance
Not available in: HI, MA, MN, NV, NH, VT, VA
620
Online preapproval in minutes and no origination fees with this direct lender.
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Axos Bank
(NMLS #524995)
Axos Bank
Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, Home Equity/HELOC, Refinance
Available in all states
620
Purchase, refinance, and home equity options available with lender fees as low as $0 (restrictions apply).
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SoFi
(NMLS #1121636)
SoFi
Conventional, Home equity, Refinance
Not available in: AK, HI, MO, NH, NM, NY, SD, WV
620
No hidden fees, multiple loan terms, and member discounts available.
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LendingTree
(NMLS #1136)
LendingTree
Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, Home Equity, HELOC, Reverse, Refinance
Available in all states
620
Connect with vetted home loan lenders quickly through this online marketplace.
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