Rocket Companies announced its acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group Inc. in a $9.4 billion all‐stock deal. The news, reported on March 31, 2025, marks a significant merger in the financial services sector without clear evidence of efforts to either promote or undermine authoritarian policies.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit alleging that Rocket Homes, a subsidiary of Rocket Companies, engaged in a kickback scheme by pressuring real estate brokerages to refer clients exclusively to Rocket Mortgage. The lawsuit claims that these practices, which violate the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, harm consumer interests by discouraging competitive loan comparisons.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused Rocket Homes, a unit of Rocket Companies, and The Jason Mitchell Group of running an illegal kickback scheme by providing incentives such as gift cards to real estate brokerages to drive mortgage referrals to Rocket affiliates. The CFPB director criticized the practice for undermining competition and potentially increasing costs for homebuyers, while Rocket Homes has denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit flimsy.

A judge in Arizona approved a $3.5M settlement between Rocket Mortgage and current and former employees who alleged that they were not paid the legally mandated overtime rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week. The settlement resolves the class-action lawsuit over these labor violations.

Rocket Mortgage agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle claims by current and former mortgage bankers alleging failure to pay overtime wages, as outlined in court documents filed on May 17, 2024.

A former Rocket Companies employee has filed a new lawsuit alleging systemic workplace discrimination, including claims of racially disparate treatment, pay cuts, demotion, and retaliatory termination. The lawsuit, which cites violations of Title VII, a state anti-discrimination law, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, follows previous allegations against the company.

Following the pro-Trump Capitol riot, Rocket Companies announced that its PAC would donate $750,000 to President-elect Biden’s inauguration committee and suspend all further political contributions. In a statement, CEO Jay Farner expressed dismay at the events at the Capitol and emphasized the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and democratic values.

Rocket Companies, led by CEO Jay Farner, has suspended its political contributions in the wake of the pro-Trump Capitol riot, redirecting $750,000 to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration committee. This shift marks a departure from previous political donations to GOP candidates and demonstrates the company's stance against supporting authoritarian political processes.

Rocket Mortgage is accused of engaging in discriminatory practices when it accepted an appraisal that undervalued a Black homeowner's property by over $200,000 and reportedly retaliated against the homeowner by canceling her refinance application after she raised concerns about racial bias.