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Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PNC Bank is one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S. With branch locations throughout 28 states and Washington, D.C., it offers a full suite of retail banking services. PNC is also a major national mortgage lender licensed to originate loans in all 50 states.
- Offers a variety of options, including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and specialized loans
- Provides homeownership grants and special offers for eligible buyers
- Loan officers are available seven days a week
- In-person service is restricted to branches in 28 states
- Choice HELOC is available to borrowers in six states
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Reviewed Feb. 11, 2025
When my husband and I started our mortgage loan adventure, we wanted to start with PNC as we use them for our everyday checking. We took the time to compare interest rates for a 30-year fixed conventional mortgage loan and found that PNC had the better interest rates, so it helped solidify our initial interest in applying with PNC. At first, we had an assigned loan officer who was super responsive and quick with her replies helping us get everything submitted for the initial application process. Her name was Angie, and she really was super sweet and helpful!
Once our loan application made it to underwriting is when it all went downhill. They just kept asking for more and more claiming they needed to do a deep dive into our last three years of financials in order to keep our application "moving along". They continued to ask for random documents from us almost every day over the course of the next two weeks. One week prior to our scheduled closing, we received an email from them stating they would be denying our loan application and not moving forward. No good explanation provided until we called them to understand more because we had never been given the impression throughout the process, up until that point, that they would deny us.
Inevitably they denied because I am a contractually based employee, and they do not approve any mortgage applications for anyone who receives contractual employment. We then became even more disappointed in wasting time trying to get a mortgage through PNC because they knew that from the beginning of the process and never said anything to us about that being an issue. The fact that they waited until one week before closing before denying us was beyond frustrating, almost making us lose the house we wanted to purchase. We have gone with a different mortgage loan company who has given us an even better experience through the entire process. We, my husband and I, would highly NOT recommend using PNC for your mortgage loan and to find another company to work with.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2025
PNC Bank was holding the mortgage for my home when I filed for divorce. Despite the fact that my ex wife, who assumed the mortgage are highly qualified, they dragged out the process for 5 months. When you can get approved for a home loan in 30 days, but apparently can't requalify for the same home loan without months of delay, there is a problem. PNC doesn't make as much money in the process and would prefer a re-finance to a higher interest rate. The process was grueling from start to finish. I will avoid PNC Bank every time I have an option!
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025
This is review is specific to how PNC handles mortgages. My mortgage was initially through another company but was sold to PNC which seems like standard practice the mortgage industry. I have no complaints about the initial mortgage company, but I do have complaints on how PNC is exploiting my unfortunate life event.
Legally, I need to remove another person from the existing mortgage and I qualify for a loan assumption. There were no issues on the loan assumption pre-approval given my income and no other debts and proceeded with the formal approval and loan assumption. That was 6 months ago and it there isn't an end in sight. Throughout the past 6 months, PNC has asked for additional documentation, which I supplied, and went back on their word on the loan assumption requirements. Each iteration of additional documentation would take weeks for PNC to review and respond.
What prompted this review is that PNC is pulling multiple hard credit inquiries which is impacting my credit score and ability to secure a mortgage through other options. They already have all the possible financial documentation I have and are no longer asking for consent prior to hard credit inquiries. It seems PNC does not want me to assume the loan because they could make more money off me if I'm forced to refinance. The additional hard inquiries would then be justification for an increased interest rate when I have to shift from an assumption to a refinance.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2025
I have not been able to talk to a human for over 2 weeks. They will send a useless email with a number to call only to find out their service center is closed. I am not able to talk to anyone to resolve an issue that is costing me extra money. Also their escrow analysis is sure to increase your mortgage payment each year and they state there is nothing you can do about it. Even if you pay it upfront.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2024
Our house caught on fire 3-17 Homesite ins. From Progressive sent a letter in June saying they were going to drop us for issues their own adjuster verified were now repaired and up to code they dropped our insurance and blackballed us from getting insurance for over a month. Stayed in touch with PNC EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Found new insurance and meanwhile PNC forced no interior coverage insurance for $3,068.00 a year my insurance is $2023.00 a year. They will not fix the issue, want to back date insurance and charge me another $500 and make me pay two insurance policies for a week and when you call verify who you are sit on hold 37 mins. Tuesday and hung up on. Today 23 mins. Hold and hung up on. Disrespectful, uncaring people.
We were ripped on contents for 63 thousand dollars. PNC has added $400 a month for a house the insurance will not fix correctly, still can't live in it and I secured insurance for..My lawyer told me to go public with progressive homesite ripping us off and PNC who I have never in 19 years have been late on a payment. Never use PNC. Disrespectful mortage company. Need a new mortgage company and the world needs to know PNC kicks you while you're down and rips you off. Unbelievable. Need a mortgage and a lawyer that's not scared to fight a rip off mortgage company
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2024
Worst ever. After 12 years of automatic payment referred me to collection for 650 dollars I wasn’t aware I have to pay through certified check. And the customer service can care less and being all arrogant telling one day late means collection and after I paid the supervisor Mathew refuse to submit it to Credit bureau saying it’s not our fault why should I do this favor? Worst ever stay away if you can. They ruined my score
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2024
NEVER AGAIN! Horrible experience trying to sell my house; you would think they'd want their mortgage paid off. Throughout the process of trying to get the necessary paperwork so I could sell my house, I contacted PNC numerous times BEGINNING in April after I hired a realtor. The house had a buyer immediately, but continuous issues with the bank prolonged the closing. I have made numerous complaints along the way, The issues I had include the following
I had a single point of contact (with whom I was never able to actually communicate) that led to errors in the process in May. My new new single point of contact (who actually did communicate with me), informed me that nothing could be done throughout the entire month of June and that I should still NOT pay the mortgage or it would disrupt the process again. Throughout July I tried NUMEROUS times and talked to NUMEROUS PNC employees trying to get an updated payoff letter. Initially I was told that it could not be emailed and would have to be mailed (I believe there were 2 different phone calls made by me requesting the payoff letter that was supposed to be mailed but was never received). After getting a fax number for my realtor and title company, I called again and was told it would be faxed within 15 minutes (when I requested getting it faxed and mailed, I was told that it would require requesting 2 different letters and, basically, was impossible).
After a few hours I called again and was told that it would take a few days to get faxed over. After not receiving the letter, I called again was assured that it would be faxed (at that point I, once again, escalated my complaint with PNC, but still no payoff letter came). I had to contact my lawyer's office in order to get the payoff letter. And even after closing on the house, I received communication that I owed money for some charges that were never explained. The house was no longer mine, yet I was still having issues with PNC and those working on their behalf. Thank goodness for my realtor, otherwise, who knows what would have happened.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2024
Please let me share our experience with PNC Bank. We had a new truck financed through PNC Bank. We wanted to find out when our first payment was due. First let me say my husband is a 81 year old heart patient, he is not computer literate. I have to help him. The agent ask four times for a cell number. My husband gave him my cell number. He said he needed to verify him by sending a code. Each time he send a code (he send 5 codes) either I or he repeated the code. The agent said that he could not verify him as I was reading the code. My husband got so upset that his blood pressure went really high and started cussing him out. All I was trying to do is help my husband read the codes.
Today a PNC employee called by the name of Mark, saying he was the Vice President. Telling us that PNC does not tolerate unprofessional behavior from their customers. That the agent was trying to help us. Just because I was on the phone with my husband and helping him with reading the codes. He is 81 years old, and has a difficult time with cell phones and computer technology. If you want a stress free relationship with a bank don't go through PNC bank.

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024
My family has had a terrible time since my dad died. We have never been late on payment! They started foreclosure and was getting ready to auction it off. I have hired an attorney to stop everything and we have been trying to get payoff. They sent the payoff with. $12,000 fee for their attorney. Would love to know how to start a class action lawsuit.
Reviewed July 2, 2024
I have had problems with this mortgage for the last ten years! First they failed to post automatic payments from my bank, so I went with paying IN PERSON. Then they close one location after another, so there are no branches near me. I tried paying by mail, they do not open mail (more fees to stop payment on lost checks). Pay by phone works, but you have to spend about 30 minutes going through all their prompts, and I have often gotten disconnected and have to start over again. Now I am trying to pay extra toward the principal so I can finally pay this loan off once and for all, and they simply do not acknowledge electronic transfers from my bank. They are actively preventing me from paying off my loan (just trying to collect more interest).
Reviewed May 14, 2024
I have had a very negative experience with them. I applied for a HELOC for 1/3 value of my property which is totally paid off and currently mortgage fee appraised for $3 million dollars and I have excellent credit score and the only payment I have is an auto loan of $800 a month which was getting paid off by the HELOC. Their approval was 10% of my monthly income.
Reviewed May 10, 2024
Horrible mortgage place. From my application to servicing my mortgage, they have been horrible. My realtor didn't even like them, however I gave them a chance to get better. Worse mistake. They are not helpful, friendly, time conscious nor consumer oriented. Please look elsewhere for your mortgage need. You will be glad you did.
Reviewed April 4, 2024
We got a mortgage loan and wanted to pay off some money towards the principal later - so that we could recast. Regular retail banks usually complete the recasting process in less than 20 days. But with PNC, from the time, we contacted them until they actually applied our additional payment towards the monthly payments - it took 2.5 months. All this is intentional and predatory. While they have online process to do things quickly when obtaining a mortgage, they intentionally delay things during recasting by taking their own sweet time with paperwork. They will take the $ from you, keep it free of cost for over 6 weeks. And, their customer service - is a SHAM, you can shout all you want, but no action.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2024
I am deeply disappointed and frustrated with my recent experience with PNC Bank. After they acquired my loan, I faced significant hurdles in setting up an online account for payments. Despite multiple attempts and calls to customer support, I was continuously informed that the online portal was down. I was reassured that I was within a 60-day grace period and would not face penalties due to their technical issues. However, this assurance was quickly contradicted by threatening letters about foreclosure and loan default, creating unnecessary stress and confusion. It took over a month and numerous calls to finally set up my account, and even then, there were additional delays due to the bank's process of linking external accounts.
I am extremely dissatisfied with the lack of effective communication and support from PNC Bank. The process has been aggressive, inconvenient, and far below the standard one would expect from a reputable financial institution. This experience has severely impacted my trust in PNC Bank, and I am left questioning their commitment to customer service and efficient loan management. Rating: ⭐ (1/5)
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2023
At the beginning of 2023 I was looking for a 75k 2nd mortgage to do work on the house. Interest rates at the time were about 3.5 % to 4%. If I spent the entire 75K. My monthly payment would be in the $400 range which I said. Yes, budget can afford that. I totally understand variable rates and how the rates can increase and your monthly payment will increase. One of their selling points Was you could lock this in to a fixed rate at any time. I will get to this confusing nightmare a little further down. So By the time I've spent the first 58K. Interest interest rates have gone up Significantly, So I do not want to lock it in yet. Rates are up around 8.3% and my monthly payment was about $580 For the 58K spent. We've got the bulk of the work done and we're gonna hold off on the rest until payment comes down.
I've been making the monthly payment though. In the last 4 months I've seen it drop about $20 to $25 a month. Because we haven't been doing any spending, it went from $580 To $560 to $540 to $520 (rough numbers). And I thought great this month. It should drop below $500 getting closer to my budget goal of around $400. I looked at the bill this month and it went from $519 to $595 thinking crap Interest rate must have increased again. So I looked over the statement and no, the interest rate is the same that it's been the last 3 months. There are no added transactions. There are no added surprise fees. The only thing it shows is my payments for the last 4 months.
Now...I've had to call this bank on 2 or 3 occasions. I dreaded the thought that I have to call them again. They are the worst bank to try to get through on the phone to. They're computer, words can't describe how bad their computer Menu is. Talk about frustrating. The computer menu is one of my biggest complaints with this bag. They really should do something about it... if they care. So I finally got through to the loan department and the gentleman I spoke with looked it over. Saw everything's the same and then says "oh, it's the number of days in the billing cycle".
I'm in my 60s and have had many Mortgages, loans and credit cards in my life. I've never known a minimum payment to increase without either a) the interest rate Increasing or b) some kind of transaction or fee that adds to the balance. My next step is I'd like to get ahold of them and find out some kind of billing cycle Schedule, to see how many days there are in each of the billing cycles over the year. As long as they equal 365 a year, it should balance out. I'd like to find an email to email them to find this. But of course they don't give you one to contact them.
I do not have high confidence that the billing cycle is the cause. One of the problems they have is. You can talk to 5 different people and get 5 different andoes the great example of that. Yes, that lock log in to fixed Read. I am still not totally clear on how that works. I've been told you can lock it in. You can unlock it later and relock it if rates go down more) at a $100 a pop. I've been told it cost you a $100 to lock it and doesn't cost you anything to unlock it. Then I've been told, no it cost you a $100 to lock it and a $100 to unlock it. I've been told it converts the whole mortgage to a fixed rate, and I've been told no. You only locked in the money you spent. meaning if I spend $50000.
Of the 75k and lock it in then it's only that $50000 that's locked in. And if I spend the remaining $25000 then that's still on the variable rate. Which makes no sense to me. Because that means you're gonna have two different interest rates on the same loan. I think they make it so complicated that their own people don't even know how it works.
Reviewed July 17, 2023
My mortgage was bought out by them in April 2023, since then they: Increased my monthly payments without giving me reason. Didn't pay for homeowners insurance so I had to pay for it myself (it's supposed to be covered in my payment). Canceled my application for checking account (only way to pay online and set up auto payment on a specific date), so they just take the mortgage payment from my current bank account whenever they want instead of allowing me to set up a scheduled time. This has been one of the worst and most predatory experiences of my entire life.
Reviewed May 16, 2023
Predatory and awful. Their website is terrible. They bought my mortgage. I tried to make an extra $200 payment towards principal. They double charged my mortgage and added 200. When I called they said they had to "request my money back" and that I would gave to wait for a check in the mail for their mistake. GENUINELY AWFUL AND PREDATORY. Also, after stealing my extra mortgage payment and me calling they said that taking an extra 200/month wasn't doable unless I filled out a few forms (didn't tell me prior to taking my money out).
Reviewed March 13, 2023
Predatory. They threatened to charge 36k for homeowners insurance when price of policy is 6k. Awful customer service. Awful culture in the institution. They never follow up on their promises or calls. Worst bank I have ever dealt with by far. Go elsewhere!

Reviewed March 6, 2023
Ever since this bank took over my mortgage, I have had nothing but problems. They didn't pay my taxes so it went delinquent, I received delinquent letters so I call to ask them and they said they would take care of it, two months later it still was not paid. I turned around and paid it along with the late fees. I called and asked them about it and they did a so-called investigation just to come back and say that my taxes were current. I knew that because I paid for it. Now they send me a letter that my escrow is $2k short so I asked them why they claim that it's because they paid all my taxes. Not, because I paid for it, so they asked me for proof and I send them my information and they still claim that they paid for it. This is the worst mortgage company to deal with.
Reviewed March 4, 2023
Avoid at all costs! Mortgage was sold to them and, long story short, they’re horrible in every way…Frequently providing inaccurate and conflicting information, typically failing to provide attendants with sufficient notes on account to answer questions, and refusing to provide access to any level of support beyond those attendants. I’m seriously considering getting a new loan, at a worse rate, simply to ensure I never have to deal with again. Don’t get stuck, like me, especially with so many alternatives
Reviewed March 3, 2023
PNC Bank did not file my signed paperwork to lock in my rate. Had to resign 2 months later & was told I will get my original rate. When it came time for my payment they wanted me to pay the higher rate along with my locked payment. Costing me over $1000 more. Tried to work with customer service for over 3 weeks & got nowhere. Their customer service is horrible. I would not deal with this bank if at all possible!
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2023
Refinanced with PNC. Paid two month advance payment. A year later changed payment method to twice monthly, paid another two month advance charge. 6 months later I told PNC that I was canceling my homeowners insurance because they were tripling my insurance. Told insurance company too. PNC had paid my escrow a week earlier. PNC then paid my escrow again a month later. They admit that they double paid but because of hurricane claims my problem would have to wait. A week later they doubled the automatic withdrawal from my account. No notice! Severely over drafting my account! They overpaid by 5k and I am screwed for lord knows for how long! Customer service essentially tells me to suck it up until they get around to it! RUN FROM PNC!
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2022
Nothing but issues with PNC. They didn't pay the insurance renewal from escrow billed to them, then sent me a bill when they bought their own policy. Decided to payoff loan, and it was marked paid in full on their website. There was no place on the website to end auto pays, but hey, the loan was paid in full, right? Wrong! They took another payment after marking my loan paid in full, and said I have to wait 20 days to get a refund. I've had lots of mortgages over the years, but never have I had as many issues as I've had with PNC Bank. Highly advise avoiding them if possible.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2022
Unfortunately I cannot tell the story with 200 characters. So, I shall cut to the chase; stay away from this company. They will lure you in with full confidence and assurance. Once you are on the hook they will slow down the process, drag until rates continue to move, make excuses, ask for repetitive information. No matter how cooperative you are, there is always a "but also need ...". Go with a specific mortgage company not a giant bank, all they care is fees and interest. Wasted 60 days. Lost a lower rate I could have had if I didn't fall for these Fraudsters...
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2022
PNC received my ACH payment then said that my bank did a stop transfer. So I checked with my bank and waited 3 days. My bank said and verified that they had not stop nor received back my funds. I received paperwork from bank, went to PNC to report and give them the paperwork from my bank. PNC then said it has to be your bank or you did something wrong when you set up ACH. I set everything up line their paperwork and customer service said to when I called the verifier I had done it right. Because PNC had just taken over my mortgage acct. Now going on 5 days later. They say it will take up to the 28th of the month to find out where my funds went to. And now I can not even set up next month's payment until this matter is taken care of. Worst customer service I have ever had. They make everything your fault and tell you so.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2022
My mortgage was transferred to this bank and from day one I've been having nothing but issues. I was told in a letter that my automatic payments would continue and they included my bank's name and last four numbers of my account. Then a month later I get a letter saying my payment was late and that they don't have that information. I was unable to create an online account to see anything with them and spent hours on the phone. I was then told not worry because I wouldn't have to make a payment for a while due to it being a new transfer. That was incorrect and had to spend more time on the phone with them setting up the automatic transfer.
I received the forms they requested (by snail mail), mailed it in and still did not got automatic payments the following month. I literally gave up and just send my payments in the old school way and hope it covers the min amount since I'm enrolled in paperless billing but have no access to their online banking. It's a mess and certainly still struggling. I miss my old mortgage company! So simple and stress free.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2022
My loan was sold to PNC from AmeriSave as these things happen. I'm writing this review as I'm still on the phone with them to provision my account. I'm on my fourth person trying to help me. Each time, the person said they would get me some help, they just forward my call to the next person with no information, which means that I have told my story starting with my name, account number, blab, blab, blab. This is my first interaction with them. This is not the time to refinance, but as soon as I can, I will.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2022
My wife and I were working with PNC on a HELOC loan. We both have 740 or higher credit with a debt to income ratio of under 50 and good income, we also invested over 120k in the property over the past 12 months. We started the process on 7/15/2022 and finally decided to use a different lender on 9/08/2022. The reason is because PNC used a drive by appraiser that undervalued our property by at least 115k. When we brought this to PNC’s attention and provided receipts and documentation, it was like pulling teeth to have them set up a new appraisal. When they finally did, it was the same appraisal company, but this time they came into our house.
Two weeks later the new appraisal came in 20k less than their 1st appraisal. THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE SINCE WE HAD JUST INVESTED 120k. PNC did not want to loan us what we were requesting so we reached out to another lender, and we are already set to close on 9/22/22. The new lenders appraisal came in at 115k over what PNC had. They were so disturbed by the other appraisal company’s incompetence, that they decided to file a complaint. It took PNC almost 3 months to process a basic HELOC loan with good credit and income, as our new lender completed the process in about 3 weeks. I will never use PNC again!

Reviewed July 28, 2022
We are applying for a Home Equity Line Of Credit. Since the first week of June, we are applying for a Home Equity Line Of Credit!! Still In The Application Process!! Since the first week of June!! We are simple people, living a simple life, both retired, no investments, one mortgage, 2 credit cards, no other loans, and living in the "principal residence". We have 82% equity in our home.
We got a loan officer who makes statements about approval that do not happen. We got denied because of it. We found out in a passing conversation with the loan processor!! We got denied 2 weeks ago and Still Have Not received anything in writing saying we were denied!! We are now 7 weeks in and starting all over again. Got passed onto a loan processor that Does Not Know The Difference Between:
1) A Family "Trust"2) A Deed of "Trust"
That is just scary!!! Getting asked 3 and 4 times for the same supporting documents. "Tracker", the website they request you work through, is frustrating to work with. We had a 4-page document to upload and it is not letting me because it is "too large". It is a mortgage website and 4-pages is too large?!?! We have had 8 homes between us, refinanced a dozen times, and have never had a worse experience. Save yourself time, trouble, aggravation, and headaches.... Run, do not walk away from the idea of working with these people. I can already tell you it is a smart move.
Reviewed May 20, 2022
I have had a PNC Mortgage for many years, but have found their customer service in recent months wanting; in decline. As of about a year ago it was easy to mail in a principle only payment in-between the regular monthly mortgage payment, and see it correctly reflected in my online account a day or two later. In recent months, after mailing in a principle only payment, it would show up as a regular mortgage payment, and I would have to call in to have it corrected. This would take up to 10 days for it to then reflect properly. At one point the customer service person said I could do a transfer online. I tried that today, but it does not work. It won't allow for a payment less than the amount of the usual mortgage payment. Nowhere is there a function for principle only.
I called customer service, and the person I talked to had no clue how to do the principle payment online. She said she would transfer me to the mortgage department, but was on hold for over 20 minutes, and I hanged up. Another corporation with declining customer service - people who cannot fix the issue, online programs that do not allow for simple principle payment. PNC is not easier to bank with, they are harder to use than in the past in my experience.
PNC Mortgage Company Information
- Company Name:
- PNC
- Year Founded:
- 1852
- City:
- Pittsburgh
- State/Province:
- PA
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.pnc.com
