PENNYMAC reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(1,556 total reviews)
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David Spector

55% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

PENNYMAC has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,556 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PENNYMAC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Room to grow and take responsibilities

Cons

Direction from management and work culture.

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PENNYMAC Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide your honest feedback about your experience with our company. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed working with us in your capacity and appreciated the friendly work surroundings. Indeed, we believe that a positive work/life culture is a crucial aspect of any successful business, and we are glad that you recognized our efforts in this regard. We are always willing to learn from our employees' experiences and suggestions. Therefore, we will continue to monitor the working environment, listen carefully to feedback, and make any improvements necessary. Thank you for being a part of our team, and we look forward to continuing our positive working relationship with you.
5.0
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A lot to learn; colleagues are nice

Cons

fast pace working environment; tight-timeline

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PENNYMAC Response
1mo
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed working with our team at Pennymac. We strive to create an environment that fosters growth, collaboration and transparency. It's heartening to know that you felt you were trained well and enjoyed your work. At Pennymac, we value all our employees and aim to provide them with growth opportunities. While we acknowledge the limitations that some roles may have, we're constantly striving to improve and enhance our employee development programs. Thank you for your willingness to learn and grow with us. We appreciate your contribution to our team.
5.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people work here, good energy

Cons

Very intense and high pressure

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PENNYMAC Response
3mo
We would like to extend my sincere thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback about your experience with our company. We value all of our employees' feedback, and we appreciate your insights on the pros and cons of the company. Our direct managers are a critical asset to our company, and we're glad to hear that you find them to be caring and supportive. We also understand that supportive coworkers and casual attire create a relaxed and pleasant working environment for our employees. We'll take your feedback into careful consideration, and we'll make needed changes to ensure we're providing a realistic work environment for our loan officers. We understand that some processes here can be frustrating to you, but rest assured that we're working hard to improve in that area. At our company, we encourage our employees to be top producers by performing to the best of their abilities. Therefore, we'll examine the possibility of reducing micromanagement to boost productivity for all. Lastly, thank you for your willingness to learn and grow. We believe that a strong team is a team that is constantly developing, and we hope you find value in the resources we offer to help you succeed in your role.
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