Renasant Bank Mortgage Review 2023
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At a glance
NMLS: 402669
4.7
Bankrate Score
Loans offered
Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, fixed-rate, adjustable-rate; rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing; home equity line of credit (HELOC); construction and renovation loans
Nationwide Availability
Available in 31 states (not available in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin)
Min. credit score required
620 for conventional loans; 600 for FHA loans
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers home equity lines of credit (HELOCs)
- Offers online payment feature
- More than 200 branches
Cons
- Website experience offers limited information
- Branches limited to only a handful of states
Renasant Bank overview
Renasant Bank has more than 200 locations across Mississippi (where it was founded in 1904), Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Today, it has approximately $16.6 billion in assets. Among the standard suite of mortgage options, the lender also offers new-construction loans with six- to 12-month terms and renovation loans.
Renasant Bank is good for
Borrowers planning to buy or build a home in the Southeast and want to do business with a brick-and-mortar bank
Breakdown of Renasant Bank overall score
- Affordability: Overall, Renasant Bank’s mortgage rates are competitive. You’ll need to connect with a loan officer directly to learn your specific all-in costs.
- Availability: Renasant Bank operates primarily in the Southeast, but is licensed to lend in many states. It offers a range of mortgage products, including construction loans.
- Borrower experience: The bank has a wide window of customer service hours and can turn loans around quickly, but its website lacks information that might be helpful when comparing lenders and offers.
Methodology
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Affordability: 5/5
Renasant Bank’s mortgage rates are generally competitive compared to Bankrate’s averages, but the bank doesn’t display daily rates or disclose fees on its website. To begin the loan process and learn what rate you might qualify for, you can connect with a loan officer using the bank’s online state search tool or by visiting a branch location.
Availability: 4.8/5
Renasant Bank works with borrowers of various types of mortgages, including conventional and government-insured loans (the FHA, VA and USDA programs). The bank also offers refinancing if you’re looking to obtain a lower rate, shorten your loan term or take cash out, along with construction loans. You’ll need a credit score of at least 620 to qualify for a conventional loan, and at least 600 for an FHA loan. (For the latter, this is slightly higher than what some other lenders require.)
Borrower experience: 4.5/5
Renasant Bank has been in business for more than 100 years, and it has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
If you’re eligible for a mortgage, you can expect a conditional approval in 48 hours, and the bank can close in as little as three weeks. Its phone lines are staffed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
The bank’s website, however, is fairly limited in terms of loan information or resources. There are a few calculators to estimate affordability and help with refinance decisions, but for the most part, you’ll need to share your information with a loan officer to understand loan costs.
Refinancing with Renasant Bank
You can refinance your existing mortgage with Renasant Bank. To compare offers, you’ll need to reach out to the bank directly.
Alternatives to Renasant Bank
- LowRates.com mortgage review – Also offers construction loans but with more widespread availability and rate transparency
- Cherry Creek Mortgage review – Also offers construction loans and displays daily rates online
- AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation review – Flat $500 application fee and available almost everywhere (no construction loans, though)
Renasant Bank consumer reviews
NMLS: 402669
4.8
67 reviews
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