Rocket Companies reported second-quarter results Thursday afternoon showing strong mortgage loan production despite a year-over-year decline in profitability, as the Detroit-based fintech closed its acquisition of Redfin and continued to roll out new products and digital tools.
Rocket Mortgage, the company's mortgage lending division, originated $29.1 billion in closed loans during the quarter, an 18% increase from the same period last year. Net rate lock volume — an indicator of future closings — was also up, reaching $28.4 billion, a 13% gain year-over-year. Rocket Mortgage’s gain on sale margin dipped to 2.80%, down from 2.99% in Q2 2024.
The uptick in originations contributed to $1.36 billion in total GAAP revenue for the quarter, with adjusted revenue coming in at $1.34 billion, above the high end of company guidance. Despite this, net income under GAAP fell sharply to $34 million, compared to $178 million a year ago. On an adjusted basis, net income declined to $75 million from $121 million. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $172 million, down from $225 million in the same quarter last year.
In Q2, Rocket Mortgage introduced several upgrades to support mortgage broker partners. Enhancements include an improved self-serve portal that gives brokers better pipeline visibility and expanded self-service options. These changes, according to the company, have resulted in significant time savings and nearly 20% reduction in outbound outreach.
In addition, more than 1,000 partners have adopted Rocket's enhanced broker compensation split program, the company noted, which aims to offer greater pricing flexibility and allow brokers to tailor compensation structures to fit the needs of their business.
The Rocket Professional platform supports Rocket's Partner Network segment, where the company leverages its client service and brand recognition to grow marketing and influencer relationships and its mortgage broker partnerships through Rocket Pro. In the segment, Rocket reported sold loan volume of $13.4 billion for the second quarter, up from $11.3 billion in the same quarter of 2024.
The segment's sold loan gain on sale margin fell from 1.59% in Q2 last year to 0.90% for the most recent quarter. Total revenue also dropped — from $188 million in the second quarter of 2024 to $148 million in Q2 2025.
Q2 Highlights And CEO's Take
A major highlight of the quarter for Rocket Companies, as noted above, was the completion of its all-stock acquisition of Redfin Corporation on July 1. Redfin, known for its tech-driven real estate marketplace with over 50 million monthly active visitors and more than 1 million listings, is expected to bolster Rocket’s position across the homebuying and financing journey.
During the second quarter, Rocket Mortgage also unveiled a new bridge loan product designed to allow home sellers looking to get into a new home to "buy now, sell later," tapping into home equity to cover down payments or closing costs on their new home. The company also received top honors recently received top honors for mortgage servicing in J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study.
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna described the second quarter of 2025 with one word: “execution.” He emphasized that Rocket not only delivered strong loan production and completed the Redfin acquisition, but also made significant advances in technology by investing heavily in AI.
“Our growth is supercharged by AI, and human capacity is no longer a limiting factor,” Krishna said during the earnings call. He highlighted the company’s new fully digital refinance experience, calling it “a big step forward,” and noted early success with the acquisition: “Our very first Redfin client closed on a home in just 10 days.”
Going Forward
Looking ahead, Rocket expects adjusted revenue between $1.6 billion and $1.75 billion in the third quarter, which will reflect a full quarter of consolidated results from Redfin.
Krishna said the company remains on track to close its acquisition of Mr. Cooper in the fourth quarter. He also underscored that Rocket continues to invest in AI-powered tools and digital innovations designed to simplify the mortgage and home buying process, aiming to strengthen its competitive position in a rapidly evolving market.
