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About Mr. Cooper

Mr. Cooper is a nonbank mortgage lender and a registered service mark of Nationstar Mortgage (NMLS #2119). It offers conventional and government-backed purchase and refinance loans and publishes its current rates online every day. It also provides convenient calculators to help you figure out how much you can afford to borrow, how much house you can afford and how much you can save by refinancing. Mr. Cooper is licensed to operate in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Pros
  • Online pre-qualification tool takes minutes
  • Online loan tracking
  • On-time closing guarantee
  • Pays local moving costs in some areas
Cons
  • No locations for in-person service
  • No USDA loans

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Rates

Mr. Cooper publishes its current rates for 15- and 30-year fixed-rate conventional loans and 30-year fixed FHA loans on its website. These rates are updated daily, given that mortgage rates are always changing.

From 2019 to 2021, the company’s average rates for home purchase loans have been slightly higher than the national average. In 2021, the average rate for homebuyers who went through Mr. Cooper was 0.06% higher than the national average.

Mr. Cooper average home purchase rate vs. national average

Information pulled from public Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. Rates reflect noncommercial home purchase loans only.

Mr. Cooper offers fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans. Because mortgage rates have been higher than normal in 2022, many borrowers are now considering adjustable-rate mortgages. These loans typically have a set interest rate for the first three to 10 years of the loan, but the rate continually resets once that period is over.

When rates are lower, it often makes sense to go with a fixed-rate loan so you can lock in an ideal rate. However, when rates are higher, it might make sense to go with an adjustable-rate loan, especially if you can sell or refinance before your rate begins to change.

As you search for a mortgage company and compare rates, be aware of the difference between an interest rate and an annual percentage rate (APR). An APR is a better measure of the total cost of a loan because it includes not just your interest rate but also additional fees, such as discount points, loan origination fees and other charges.

Application process

Mr. Cooper does not have local branches, but it offers online tools and access to your loan agent online and by phone. You can apply online, and Mr. Cooper offers several other features to help in the homebuying, mortgage application and closing processes, like

  • Pre-qualification within minutes for most borrowers
  • Agent Assurance, which connects you with local real estate agents
  • The StreetSmarts house searching tool
  • The Mr. Cooper mobile app for accessing loan documents, making mortgage payments and accessing financial education materials
  • A digital loan tracker that lets you follow the process from application to closing
  • The Close On Time Guarantee, which covers your first month’s mortgage payment if Mr. Cooper misses your scheduled closing date
  • The Zero Dollar Move program, which pays for your move (up to 50 miles) if you buy a home with a Mr. Cooper loan

Mr. Cooper application features

Loan types

Mr. Cooper offers both home purchase loans and refinance loans, and they are available with fixed or adjustable rates.

Conventional loans have made up the majority of Mr. Cooper’s originations during 2020 and 2021, according to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data submitted by Nationstar Mortgage. However, the company also originates FHA purchase loans, FHA streamline refinance loans, VA purchase loans and VA IRRRLs (interest rate reduction refinance loans).

Mr. Cooper doesn’t offer USDA loans. If you’re interested in a USDA loan, check out our guide on USDA-approved lenders.

In 2021, Mr. Cooper closed on 4,842 home purchase loans out of a total of 6,641 home purchase applications (73%).

Loan applications for home purchases only by year

Information pulled from public Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. Includes conventional, USDA, VA and FHA mortgages.

Refinancing

More than half of the mortgages originated by Mr. Cooper in 2021 and 2021 were rate-and-term refinance loans, with cash-out refinances being its second most popular option.

During the same years, only about 3% of loans originated by Mr. Cooper were home purchase loans. This trend toward refinancing was common in the industry; because rates were so low in 2020 and 2021, many homeowners opted to refinance.

Home purchase vs. refinance loans by year

Information pulled from public Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data. Includes conventional, USDA, VA and FHA mortgages.

Requirements

Mr. Cooper does not publish specific requirements for borrowers, but representatives told us the lender follows loan requirements from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for conventional loans.

Conventional mortgages that conform to these standards typically require a credit score of at least 620, a down payment of at least 3% and a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of 45% or lower. Nonconforming conventional loans, like jumbo loans, often have different requirements, though.

Government-backed loans, like FHA and VA loans, generally have less strict requirements than conventional loans. You can get approved for an FHA loan with a credit score as low as 500, but you need a score of 580 or higher to qualify for a 3.5% down payment. You can get a VA loan with no down payment.

If you’re unsure of whether you can afford a loan, Mr. Cooper does offer calculators to estimate how much house you can afford, potential mortgage payments, the cost of renting versus buying and how much you could save by refinancing.

National mortgage requirements by type

Cost and fees

Mr. Cooper does not publish its fees online. However, according to a Mr. Cooper representative, origination fees on typical conventional conforming loans are $1,500. Additional fees vary based on your type of loan, your down payment amount, the type of property and other factors.

If you apply, the company is legally required to send you a Loan Estimate within three business days of receiving your loan application. This document shows your estimated interest rate, closing costs and monthly payment amount.

FAQ

How does Mr. Cooper work?

You can start the preapproval process with Mr. Cooper by calling or filling out a form online. Once you provide details about your identity and finances, Mr. Cooper does a soft credit check and provides a preapproval letter showing an amount you generally qualify to borrow. If you’re further along in the process and ready to make an offer, you should seek “verified approval,” which requires a more detailed check of your income and assets and gives you an approval letter to show the seller. Once your offer is accepted, you formally apply for a loan and lock in your interest rate.

Is Mr. Cooper legit?

Mr. Cooper is one of the largest mortgage originators in the U.S. and had 3.9 million customers around the country as of March 2022, according to investor information provided by the company.

Where is Mr. Cooper available?

Mr. Cooper is licensed in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and several U.S. territories, including Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2026

    If I could give Mr. Cooper negative stars, I would. They have been my mortgage holder for several years. They bought my mortgage from my previous holder. My escrow account with my previous holder worked smoothly. For some reason, Mr. Cooper did not set-up an escrow account when they bought my mortgage and I was still charged the same payment. EVERY YEAR since I have had to re-set-up my escrow account with them. This was the first year everything was going smoothly with my escrow . . . or so I thought. Mr. Cooper never paid my flood insurance policy. When I called to tell them to please pay it, I was told that they pay all the flood insurance payments at once. Well, my flood insurance lapsed and wound up being cancelled. I had to get a new policy at a HIGHER RATE, all because of Mr. Cooper. Negative 5 stars.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry for the frustration this has caused. This isn’t the experience we want for you. We’d like to review your escrow and flood insurance concerns in detail. Please contact us so we can help make this right.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026

    Trying to pay off our mortgage early so each month, I call in to make a "principal only" payment. Did so on Feb 3 with clear instructions that the amount was a principal payment. Yet, when the statement arrives, I see that the amount was not credited as instructed. Called and spoke with a rep who confirmed that the notes showed that the payment was for principal only but she is not sure why the system credited it towards the loan. How convenient!! Could it be that this 'mistake' was made because in paying off the loan early, the lender will not earn as much interest???

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      Reviewed Feb. 6, 2026

      The worst company with which I have ever dealt. They CANNOT manage the escrow appropriately and continue to tell me that my homeowners insurance has increased $3300+ year over year - which in fact it has not. You cannot get ANYONE on the phone and the "chat help" is hardly helpful.

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      Response from Mr. Cooper

      Thanks for sharing your feedback. I’m really sorry for the frustration this has caused. Escrow and insurance issues can be stressful, and this isn’t the experience we want for you. We’d like to take a closer look and help get this resolved. Please contact us so we can review your account together.

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      Reviewed Feb. 3, 2026

      We are living a nightmare with Mr Cooper/Rocket Mortgage. Rocket sent our escrow check in early December for our taxes and it returned unpaid by Rocket's third party to our taxing authority! In other words, the escrow check bounced! While trying to work this out with Rocket they sent another payment in early January, but took it out of our escrow account AGAIN, over $5100, twice! We now have an escrow account shortage and a monthly payment that they have raised almost $600 a month to make up for a shortage that is their fault! I have spent hours in their chat and on the phone over the past month with still no resolution. Getting ready to file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Agency as I'm just done with them. Worst thing that could have happened when Mr. Cooper was bought out by Rocket!

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      Reviewed Jan. 28, 2026

      Not a fan, unfortunately, my mortgage was sold to Mr. Cooper. I inadvertently made a double payment on my mortgage when all I wanted to do was add extra money toward principal. Website is not so user-friendly. My mistake ended up in a double mortgage payment. I was asked to provide banking statement indicating both payments had posted. I provided the information, which was not acceptable to Mr. Cooper. I was told I would be refunded in 3 days, and to date, 8 days later, I have not been refunded. I am jumping through hoops to get my money back, and countless emails and phone calls are not helping at all. Very disappointed with customer service.

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      Reviewed Jan. 22, 2026

      I thought I did the right thing by paying off my way overpriced money sucking interest rate mortgage. For some reason Mr. Crooked cannot send the documentation stating the fact. This company is fishy at best. Do not trust them or any mortgage co really, but they in my opinion are the bottom of the barrel when it comes to promises. In short if they are not sucking your money they will not comply to your needs. Even when they are sucking your money, they must give bonuses at customer service dept for screwing people over serious.

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      Reviewed Jan. 22, 2026

      I am a client and cannot get into my account even after verifiying my sign in credentials. I have been attempting to contact a live agent at 3 different telephone numbers that all filter back into the same bot system that does NOT allow you access to an agent. When I state "online help" it tells me I'm being transferred to an agent and then I am informed that the center is closed and the hours listed are within the time frames they are supposed to be open. This is the 4 time in 2 weeks I have tried to call and it's always the same. I need to get into my account, and there is absolutely no way. I've verified my email and even changed my password, but I still cannot sign in. A company without customer service should not be in business.

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      Reviewed Jan. 21, 2026

      The absolute worst customer experience and customer service I've ever received. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Beware, trying to get a hold of a real person may ultimately result in your suicide. Rumor is the website was creating my actual monkeys. I tried to reset my password and upon reentering the new password, I was locked out..

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      Reviewed Jan. 21, 2026

      I chatted with Mr. Cooper Powered by Rocket Mortgage today. I requested an emailed copy of the letter I received within the past month requesting proof of flood insurance on our Florida property. The first 2 customer service reps I chatted with sent me 3 separate emailed documents --- all were wrong and much older. I waited for a supervisor to jump on the chat. They eventually told me that the document was too new and it wasn't digital yet on their end. There are critical and vital communication breakdowns with their customer service. I will never do business again with Mr. Cooper or Rocket Mortgage. My assumption is Indian call centers for $2 an hour. Don't even bother trying to chat. You'll just rip your hair out.

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      Reviewed Jan. 13, 2026

      I DO NOT RECOMMEND FOR MORTGAGES. I would give Mr. Cooper 0 stars if I could. I have received some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I was hung up on by three customer service reps - live humans, not their horrible voice system. I was calling because my mother died and I need to pay her bills.

      The entire point of me calling them is to pay my dead mother's mortgage- I'm literally trying to give them money and this has been my experience! I can't believe the Mr. Cooper reps think it is ok to hang up on someone after their mother dies and they are calling you for help. It must be part of their customer service training because it happened 3 times to me on the phone. I also cannot get Laquante from Social Media to respond to me or Kalie **, Social Media Customer Advocacy Analyst, (**) I have asked both of the people listed above and many people on the phone for their written policies, or to speak with a manager, and by phone, email, and, social media I have been ignored and hung up on.

      I am selling my dead mother's condo which is why I had to contact them in the first place. So right now I am working a lot with Chicago and New York City real estate agents, brokers, real estate lawyers, an other financial institutions. When I have told several of these people the issues I've had with Mr. Cooper they have been appalled. As professionals in the industry, several people have told me they have never heard of this outrageous behavior from other mortgage companies. I will be telling all my friends, family, and coworkers about this and NOT Mr. Cooper's services in the future. Mark my words you will regret it. What a disgrace.

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      Response from Mr. Cooper

      We’re truly sorry for what you’ve experienced and for your loss. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. Please reach out to us directly at socialmedia@mrcooper.com or call 888-480-2432 so we can review your situation and assist you promptly. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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      Mr. Cooper Company Information

      Company Name:
      Mr. Cooper
      Company Type:
      Public
      Address:
      8950 Cypress Waters Blvd
      City:
      Dallas
      State/Province:
      TX
      Postal Code:
      75019
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.mrcooper.com