Independence Home Loans

Independence Home Loans

Wholesale mortgage broker offering transparent rates

Overview

Independent Home Loans is a residential mortgage broker that provides home loan options across purchase, refinance, and reverse mortgages. It works through wholesale lending channels to access lender rates and offers products including Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA, QM and Non-QM. The company emphasizes direct access to underwriters and processors and uses technology to streamline the loan process for faster, easier closings. Unlike retail banks, it aims for lower rates and greater transparency by avoiding hidden fees and backend points, with a pricing model and service designed to be straightforward and fully disclosed. Its goal is to deliver affordable loans with clear terms and responsive service, backed by licenses to operate in multiple states including UT, CA, TX, WA, CO and FL.

About Independence Home Loans

Simplify's Rating
Why Independence Home Loans is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Financial Services

Real Estate

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Australia

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 lease expansion at The Galleria doubled Scottsdale office footprint.
  • Michelle Hedger leads enterprise technology and AI, supporting underwriting and origination efficiency.
  • Wide state licensing enables rapid market entry whenever mortgage volumes recover.

What critics are saying

  • BBB logged 123 complaints in three years, signaling persistent servicing or sales friction.
  • Federal Savings Bank sued Independence Home Loans in 2023, keeping litigation risk alive.
  • StopIHLCalls alleges illegal telemarketing; repeated call-abuse claims can trigger regulator scrutiny.

What makes Independence Home Loans unique

  • Scottsdale-based lender with nationwide licensing across 40-plus states, including California and Texas.
  • Eric Katz’s leadership team includes compliance, technology, and military-veteran operators.
  • March 2026 Irvine hiring and 253 LinkedIn employees show multi-market distribution reach.

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