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RoundPoint Mortgage can be a good option for first-time homebuyers with its low down-payment options. But its website isn’t transparent about what types of loans it originates or its rates, so call to speak with a loan officer to determine if this company is right for you.
Loan products offered | Conventional, Refinance, FHA, VA |
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Minimum credit score | FHA: 500 |
Minimum down payment | 3% |
State availability | Available in all states |
NMLS # | 18188 |
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing doesn’t list its mortgage requirements on its website and hasn’t responded to our request for more information as of December 2020. But generally your requirements depend on the loan program you choose, and you can expect lenders to require:
If you choose an FHA loan, your requirements may differ. For example, FHA usually prefers a 580 minimum credit score and has down payment options as low as 3.5%.
Roundpoint doesn’t specify documentation requirements, but for most loans, you’ll need the following documents when you apply:
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing hasn’t charged origination fees in the past, though we were unable to confirm if that’s still the case. Regardless, borrowers are responsible for third-party fees, such as:
Since RoundPoint doesn’t have any physical branches, you can either call 855-801-5831 to connect with a loan officer or follow the steps below to fill out a contact form:
Roundpoint is focused more on servicing loans than originating them, which means the company offers a very limited view into its mortgage products. But its recent merger with top mortgage lender Freedom Mortgage may mean a wider set of mortgage offerings in the future.
As of December 2020, RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing doesn’t have any customer reviews on Trustpilot. It is not accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) but has an A+ rating for closing 334 customer complaints within the last three years. Out of 127 user reviews, RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing earned 3.25 out of 5 stars.
Many users praise RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing for its attentive customer service through the loan process and even during loss mitigation. The main complaint is while RoundPoint estimates taking 45 days to close on a loan refinance, some customers report waiting more than four months to close.
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing was founded in 2007 and is now the mortgage servicing subsidiary of Freedom Mortgage. This nonbank mortgage servicing company has over $90 billion in mortgage assets. In 2018, American business magazine Inc. 5000 ranked RoundPoint Mortgage as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.
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RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing has serviced over 1.3 million customers all over the US. Users are generally happy with RoundPoint Mortgage’s customer service. But you may want to save yourself some frustration and choose another lender if you’re looking to refinance. Some users report delays in closing that resulted in higher interest rates and expired paperwork.