Is Lower a good company to work for?

Lower has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 719 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 9% over the last 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Lower to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lower have been left by employees working as Loan Concierge , Account Manager and Lending Coordinator .

Does Lower pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lower employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lower. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lower?

58% of Lower employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lower 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lower?

Loan Advisor (146) , Loan Officer (43) , Account Manager (40) , Mortgage Loan Officer (32) , Loan Processor (25) , Lending Coordinator (23) , Senior Loan Officer (22) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (18) , Senior Loan Advisor (17) , Loan Concierge (14) , Operations (14) , Operations Analyst (12) , Assistant Vice President (8) , Mortgage Loan Processor (8) , Intern (6)

What are the pros of working at Lower according to real employee reviews?

"Great people that work there and during the “all time low rates” the company really was the place to be of course." ((in 78 reviews)); "Met great coworkers and memories" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great work environment and pay is competitive." ((in 23 reviews)); "fun work environment for employees" ((in 22 reviews)); "Training is excellent." ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lower according to real employee reviews?

"401K match and benefits are terrible for a company that makes "billions"." ((in 38 reviews)); "401K benefits could be better" ((in 33 reviews)); "and other lenders that had MASSIVE layoffs." ((in 26 reviews)); "6. Upper management gives you what you deserve as soon as you resign." ((in 24 reviews)); "Work/life balance is absolute 0." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lower layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lower layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lower in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Lower locations?

New Albany , Columbus , Columbia , Brick , Lincoln , Georgetown , Dallas , Houston , Edinburg , Cincinnati , Westerville , Boulder , Denver , Spokane , Baltimore , Pensacola , Sarasota , Ohio , Homeside

Lower reviews

3.6

58% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)

Dan Snyder

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Lower has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 684 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lower employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

684 reviews

2.0

May 10, 2024

Comp Changes Galore

Loan officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment and culture.

Cons

Constant comp change and company budget issues.

Lower Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about Lower. We are constantly finding new ways on how we can continue to keep being an enjoyable place to work. While we understand that it may be confusing to receive new compensation schedules, we send them so you have a clear understanding on how you are being paid. Anytime a new type of loan or situation comes through, we update them for clear understanding for both our employees and payroll team for proper payment.

1.0

May 9, 2024

Awful experience

Mortgage banker (mlo)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

youll meet some very cool people

Cons

terrible work enviornment gaslighting unsupportive management upper management does not check-in middle management is trash

Lower Response

2y

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm disappointed to hear you felt like your idea's weren't heard and management didn't support you. I would encourage you to reach out to Lower's HR team so Lower can review your concerns.

4.0

May 8, 2024

Full of Opportunities

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

There is no shortage of opportunities available at Lower! If you are looking for a place to develop a wide range of skills (and become a master at them all) - look no further! This company is fantastic at giving you the space to grow and develop, while being surrounded by truly amazing people! That's another thing, the culture is so vibrant, empowering, and based on a mutual respect for one another.

Cons

It is a tough industry, especially when the market has not been kind to us.

Lower Response

2y

We appreciate the time you took to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that you have had such a positive experience! You are correct that there is so much opportunity at Lower, and we always try to promote from within!

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