When was quicken loans founded

On August 6, , Rocket Companies, Inc. American Express Co. The company, through its subsidiaries, offers products and services including charge and credit p It was founded on Jul China Cinda Asset Management Co. Added by chcom. January Initially a branch-based lender, the company launched Rockloans. December Intuit Inc. The company was renamed Quicken Loans. January The company introduced the first fully electronic mortgage application process — allowing consumers to electronically review and sign documents.

As of April , the company has ranked in the top one-third of the list for 18 consecutive years. December Dan Gilbert led a small group of private investors in purchasing the Quicken Loans Inc.

The company retained all Quicken Loans branding and marketing initiatives. August The company launched QuickenLoans. The newly redesigned site gave consumers more tools and greater functionality to explore their mortgage options, apply for a loan online and calculate payments.

August Quicken Loans moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit. No decision on a name change has been made for that, Rocket spokesman John Perich said. Rocket Companies also includes real estate agency Rocket Homes, virtual vehicle marketplace Rocket Auto and online financer Rocket Loans. Gilbert founded what will become Rocket Mortgage as Rock Financial in At that time, it was a regional branch-based mortgage broker in Metro Detroit.

Gilbert led a group of investors in repurchasing the company in , and it continued on its way to digitizing fully the mortgage process.