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New American Funding is a well-established name in the mortgage business, offering an array of loan options for borrowers’ diverse needs. Among the benefits: It can help you put up a cash offer on a home; promises no fees on refinances within five years for existing customers; and provides concierge and insurance services to build on an end-to-end experience for homebuyers.
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Loans offered
Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, refinancing and more
Min. credit score required
620 for conventional loans
Nationwide availability
All U.S. states except Hawaii and New York
Min. down payment
3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans and USDA loans
NMLS: 6606
4.8
Bankrate Score
Loans offered
Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, refinancing and more
Nationwide Availability
All U.S. states except Hawaii and New York
Min. credit score required
620 for conventional loans
Displays current mortgage rates online
Initiatives that focus on serving minority borrowers, including down payment grants
More than 170 branch locations
Not available in Hawaii or New York
New American Funding is a well-established name in the mortgage business, offering an array of loan options for borrowers’ diverse needs. Among the benefits: It can help you put up a cash offer on a home; promises no fees on refinances within five years for existing customers; and provides concierge and insurance services to build on an end-to-end experience for homebuyers.
New American Funding’s rates are generally lower than Bankrate’s averages; you’ll find the lender’s latest APRs for various loan programs on its website. Note that these rates assume that a borrower has a credit score of 740, so if your credit score is lower than that, your rate will likely be higher than what’s advertised. The lender doesn’t disclose its fees online, so be sure to ask for a breakdown of your anticipated closing costs.
New American Funding operates in 48 states, providing conventional, government-backed and refinance loans. It’s also equipped to work with borrowers in unique credit or financial circumstances, offering access to non-qualifying (non-QM) loans, plus reverse mortgages and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs).
New American Funding was founded 20 years ago. The lender is Better Business Bureau-accredited with an A+ rating. On Trustpilot, the lender has a 3.7 out of five stars based on more than 250 customer reviews. In addition, J.D. Power rated the lender below average for customer satisfaction in 2023. Once you get your loan, you can use the New American Funding mobile app for payments and to keep track of your home’s value and your level of equity.
Images courtesy of New American Funding as of 4/3/2024. Note: Depending on method of contact, your individual credit profile and other circumstances, your experience might differ.
You can apply for a mortgage with New American Funding in person at a branch location, online or by phone at 855-276-3747. Here are some tips to prepare for the process:
Check your credit report. It’s important to check your credit report before your lender does, in case there are errors that could impact not only whether you get preapproved but also your ability to get the best mortgage rate. Knowing your credit score also helps you decide what type of loan to apply for. If your score is in the very low 600s, for instance, an FHA mortgage might be best for you, as its standards are more lenient than those for conventional loans.
Gather personal and financial documents. With any lender, you must supply documentation about your income, assets and debts. This includes pay stubs and W-2s and account and loan statements.
Provide details about the property. You’ll need to provide the address of the home and submit to an appraisal. (If you’re refinancing, you might or might not need an appraisal.)
New American Funding offers both rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing options. The lender won’t charge fees on refinances for existing customers if done within five years of the original mortgage.
It’s a fact: If you’re buying a home now, you’re paying a higher interest rate. With New American Funding’s 5-Year Rate Protection Plan, you can still buy now with the ability to refinance, without fees, to a lower rate later, provided you do so within five years.
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Rating: 4.8 stars out of 5
4.8
Bankrate Score
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Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
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Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5
4.6
Bankrate Score
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Rating: 4.9 stars out of 5
4.9
Bankrate Score
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
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Loans offered Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, refinancing and more |
Loans offered Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, refinancing and more |
Loans offered Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, refinancing |
Min. credit score required 620 for conventional loans |
Min. credit score required 620 for conventional loans, 640 for FHA loans, 680 for VA loans |
Min. credit score required 620 for conventional loans, 620 for VA loans |
Down payment 3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans and USDA loans |
Down payment Undisclosed |
Down payment 3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans and USDA loans |
Nationwide availability All U.S. states except Hawaii and New York |
Nationwide availability All U.S. states |
Nationwide availability All U.S. states |
NMLS: 6606
3.8
34 ratings
This lender has 6 recent reviews.
71% of customers would recommend this lender.
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Irresponsible
Contacted Domenick about a potential home loan. I only authorized a soft credit pull as I was just gathering information and he did a hard credit pull anyway claiming it was a "glitch." Then he said he could reverse that in 24 hours but then his supurior said it will take two weeks to 30 days and I had to jump through some hoops for them to change to a soft pull. Shopping for a mortgage is stressful enough without someone being reckless with your credit inquiries. Take your business elsewhere.
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
Nathalie A.
New York, N.Y. (June 13, 2024)
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
Their mistake is now my problem
They forgot to have us sign some paperwork with the notary at closing. Now my wife and I have to take off work because they can only have a notary meet us between 9-4 Monday through Friday at a location of their choosing. Poor management.
Rates and terms of loan honored?
Yes
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
James P.
Texas (May 24, 2024)
Rates and terms of loan honored?
Yes
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
Worse Than Bad
The WORST application process I have ever experienced related to a home loan or home equity. I communicated upfront that I was only seeking a home equity loan or line of credit, and I did not want to refinance the primary mortgage. This was acknowledged, but after taking my info and running scenarios, the very first scenario was a refinance of the primary mortgage. A week wasted but they finally working on the home equity loan, but the process started to fall apart with multiple re-entries of the same information, same questions having to be answered multiple times, and inflexible underwriting. Almost TWO MONTHS of what should have been a fairly simple application process with a 'yes' or 'no', resulted in a 'no', but only AFTER they already had the appraisal done at OUR cost of $850. To top it off, he makes another attempt to get me to refinance the primary mortgage. Unbelievable. Never again. Would never recommend.
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
A L.
Colorado (April 15, 2024)
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
Do Not Refinance with NAF
My mother and I worked with our local NAF broker for 2 years and 23 days to obtain a refinance on my mother's home to make necessary improvements to allow her to remain in her home at her age. We were initially told "This will close very quickly, easy refinance." With every day, a new promise never delivered. Communications were non-existent unless I initiated contact. Promise after promise of closing followed by excuse after excuse of why it wouldn't happen that day. This broker promised us we were close to closing and would be safe to start renovations as the money would be in our hands in 3 - 7 days. Needless to say, after 750+ days of my constant badgering, there still is no closing, no money and my 80 yo mother has moved out of her home of 25 years having spent 15K that she didn't have for partial renovations; unable afford the remaining things needed. Do not trust this company, period. Their computer systems are trash (according to the majority of excuses over the last year) and employees/vendors do not care about anything that doesn't bring in big money for more diamonds and LV bags.
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
K.Childree
Columbus, GA (April 6, 2024)
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
Thing are worst now
After talking to a Loan Officer, I decided to give they a chance. Things didn't turn out good. I was trying to get a HELCO and they decided to try and refi my loan. The interest rate was higher then we talked about (12.5%) and the amount of funds I was trying to get with the equity in my home, was increase by them not me. Time went by, my credit score went down and believing in them made things worst for me. I received the paper work in the mail and couldn't believe the figures they came up with. It like they changed the figures to fit they better. Now I'm having to build my credit back up and fix my financial problem another way. Thanks for NOTHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
James R.
Concord, NC (Feb. 23, 2024)
Rates and terms of loan honored?
No
Closed mortgage with this lender?
No
Closed on time?
N/A
Would you recommend this lender?
No
Rayan Bergdahl
Rayan became a friend, not just a lender. When I met Rayan I was almost three months into a refinance with my local lender. I had never purchased or refinanced a home before. I thought the run around I was getting was normal. When Rayan heard of my situation, she jumped fast to help me. She explained the entire process to me--every step, every piece of paper, everything. Rayan definitely knew her stuff and how to help someone when no one else would. She literally saved my house. Words are not enough to thank her. Look her up--she is out of Phoenix. Thank you Rayan 😊
Rates and terms of loan honored?
Yes
Closed mortgage with this lender?
Yes
Closed on time?
Yes
Would you recommend this lender?
Yes
Rebecca H.
Missouri (Aug. 9, 2023)
Rates and terms of loan honored?
Yes
Closed mortgage with this lender?
Yes
Closed on time?
Yes
Would you recommend this lender?
Yes