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Types of Loans Offered
Conforming, jumbo, VA, FHA, USDA, new construction, renovation, refinance
Types of Loans Offered
Conforming, jumbo, VA, FHA, USDA, new construction, renovation, refinance
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- Offers mortgages in all 50 US states and Washington, DC
- Physical branches in 44 states
- Does not accept alternative credit data, such as proof that you pay bills on time, if you have a low/no credit score
- Minimum credit score and down payment displayed are for conforming mortgages
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Pros and cons
Caliber Home Loans mortgage rates
Caliber Home Loans doesn’t have general mortgage rates information on its website. However, you can estimate your monthly payment or see if refinancing is a better option through one of Caliber Home Loan’s mortgage calculators.
If you want to get a personalized rate, you can fill out a quick form for a refinancing rate or contact a loan consultant for more information.
Caliber Home Loans vs. Rocket Mortgage
If you’re looking for a lender with a lot of customer service features, Rocket Mortgage may be more appealing. Rocket Mortgage ranked top in customer satisfaction for 11 straight years, according to J.D. Power, and it ranked No. 2 in 2021. It also has longer hours for telephone customer service support and a live online chat feature.
If you are in search of a new construction loan or renovation loan, Caliber Home Loans is clearly the better match. Rocket Mortgage doesn’t offer those types of loans.
Caliber Home Loans vs. Carrington Mortgage Services
If you are looking for a lender with physical branch locations nearby, Caliber Home Loans may stand out to you more. Caliber Home Loans has branches in more locations across the US than Carrington Mortgage Services. You also can’t get a mortgage from Carrington if you live in Massachusetts or North Dakota.
However, if you have a poor credit score or no credit score, Carrington Mortgage Services may be a better fit. You can use alternative forms of credit to apply for a loan.
How Caliber Home Loans works
Caliber Home Loans is a national mortgage lender with physical branches in every state except Hawaii, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, or Wyoming. While there aren’t branches available in all major cities across the US, you can apply for a mortgage online from anywhere in the country.
Caliber Home Loans has a variety of home mortgage products including:
- Conventional mortgages (conforming loans)
- Jumbo mortgages
- FHA mortgages
- VA mortgages
- USDA mortgages
- fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages
- home renovation loans
- new construction loans
Caliber Home Loans doesn’t offer home equity loans, HELOCs, or reverse mortgage options.
However, it does provide streamline refinancing options for any VA loans or FHA loans.
If you don’t have a credit score or have a poor credit score, Caliber Home Loans doesn’t let you use alternative credit data — like past utility bills. You’ll have to show a credit score.
The minimum credit score needed for a loan will depend on the type of loan you apply for. Generally, FHA loans tend to have more lenient requirements and may be easier to apply for than conventional loans.
However, if you don’t think you’ll meet the minimum credit score requirements, you’ll want to consider other lenders.
If you need to talk to someone about your loan, customer service is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST.
If you have specific questions about an in-process loan, you’ll need to get in contact with a Caliber Home Loans consultant. There may be a loan consultant in a nearby branch you can talk to or one online. You’ll have to comb through this list online to see what your options are.
Is Caliber Home Loans trustworthy?
Caliber Home Loans has a good customer satisfaction rating, according to the 2021 Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power. It also has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
We use BBB ratings to see how a business deals with customer issues. However, a good BBB rating won’t guarantee that your relationship with the lender will be perfect. Make sure that you also talk to friends and family about their experiences, or read reviews online.
In 2019, Caliber Home Loans paid $2 million in a settlement with the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General when accused of giving homeowners unfair and costly loan modifications when they were at risk of foreclosure. As a result of the settlement, Caliber Home Loans will have to provide loan modification relief to the homeowners involved, as well as create a new loan modification program.
Caliber Home Loans FAQ
Is Caliber Home Loans a legit company?
Yes, Caliber Home Loans is a real mortgage lender accredited by the Better Business Bureau. It’s an Equal Housing Opportunity lender, which means the US Department of Housing and Urban Development holds it to certain standards regarding discrimination in lending.
Does Caliber Home Loans have good rates?
Caliber doesn’t show mortgage rates on its website. On Zillow, customers leave mixed reviews about rates with the lender. Some write that their rates were lower than expected, while others say rates were as expected or higher than anticipated.
How do I talk to someone at Caliber Home Loans?
Call customer service at 1-800-401-6587. Customer service is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST.
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Sophia Acevedo
Junior Banking Reporter
Sophia Acevedo is a junior banking reporter at Insider who covers banking and savings for Personal Finance Insider. She joined Insider in July 2021 as a fellow for the Personal Finance Insider Reviews team. Before joining the Insider team, she was a freelancer based in Los Angeles and worked briefly in publishing. She also graduated from California State University Fullerton in 2020. You can reach out to her on Twitter at @sophieacvdo or send a quick email at [email protected] Read more about how Personal Finance Insider chooses, rates, and covers financial products and services >>
