Ally Bank Mortgage Review 2023
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At a glance

NMLS: 181005
4.9
Bankrate Score
Loans offered
Conventional, jumbo, fixed-rate, adjustable-rate; rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing
Nationwide Availability
Available in all U.S. states
Min. credit score required
620 for conventional loans; 700 for jumbo loans
Pros and cons
Pros
- Preapproval in as little as three minutes and closings up to 10 days faster than industry average
- Transparent interest rates
Cons
- No FHA, VA or USDA loans
- No home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) or home equity loans
- No branch locations
Ally Bank overview
Ally Bank is good for
Borrowers looking for a convenient online process and a conventional loan
Breakdown of Ally Bank overall score
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Affordability: Ally Bank’s mortgage rates aren’t as competitive compared to those of some other lenders, but it doesn’t charge loan fees.
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Availability: Qualified borrowers in all states can get a mortgage through Ally Bank. You won’t be able to get a government-insured loan here, however.
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Borrower experience: Some customers have shared less-than-stellar feedback about the bank online, but the complaints aren’t typically tied to mortgages, but rather banking services or auto loans.
Methodology
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Affordability: 5/5
Ally Bank doesn’t charge lender fees, and it posts detailed rate information on its website, often updated throughout the day. The bank’s mortgage rates are right in line with Bankrate’s averages, so shop around — you might find you get a better deal elsewhere.
Availability: 5/5
Ally Bank only offers conventional loans, both conforming and non-conforming if you’re buying a higher-priced property. It doesn’t offer FHA, VA or USDA loans, which might be limiting for some borrowers. The bank is licensed to lend mortgages in all states, but be sure to confirm it’s available in your area before you start the process for a preapproval.
Borrower experience: 4.5/5
Ally Bank began offering home loans in 2016. It has an A grade from the Better Business Bureau, but isn’t accredited by the organization, and its Trustpilot rating is “Bad” based on several hundred complaints (at the time of this review).
The bank doesn’t have brick-and-mortar locations, so if you’re looking to get a mortgage, you’ll do so online. The bank offers tips and educational articles about the mortgage-lending process on its website, and if you have the Ally Bank app, you can access your home loan easily on your phone.
If you have questions about a mortgage, you can call the bank at 888-925-2559, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET or Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
Refinancing with Ally Bank
Ally Bank offers rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing; you can apply through the bank’s website.
Alternatives to Ally Bank
- Real Genius mortgage review – This online lender offers a variety of mortgage types, including some government loans.
- Cherry Creek Mortgage review – This lender originates loans in more than 40 states.
- SoFi mortgage review – This digital finance company also offers home loans.
Ally Bank consumer reviews

NMLS: 181005
4.3
214 reviews
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Written by
Jeff Ostrowski
Senior mortgage reporter
Jeff Ostrowski covers mortgages and the housing market. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, he wrote about real estate and the economy for the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Business Journal.