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Pennymac

Building the foundation of homeownership, one trusted partnership at a time.

Financial Services
Founded 2008
Westlake Village, CA
4,200
Profile last updated: August 2026

About Pennymac

Financial ServicesFounded 2008

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For over 15 years, Pennymac has established itself as a leading and respected mortgage lender and servicer, helping more than 5 million homeowners achieve their aspirations of home ownership. Pennymac offers a wide range of tailored loan solutions, including FHA, VA, home equity, investment property, and jumbo loans, and holds top national rankings as the #1 correspondent aggregator, #2 overall lender, and #3 wholesale lender. Pennymac's dedication to affordable lending and sustainable homeownership is one of the key drivers to its long-term growth and success. The organization has been recognized for various notable awards, including: Newsweek 2024 America’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces, 2025 Military Friendly Employer, Mortgage Women's Magazine 2024 Top Employer for Women, NMP Magazine’s 2024 Best Military Lender. In 2025, Pennymac became a Proud Supporter of Team USA and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learn more at Pennymac.COM.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryFinancial Services
  • Founded2008
  • HeadquartersWestlake Village, CA
  • Certifications22

What Sets Us Apart

Award-Winning Workplace Culture

Recognized as one of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek 2024, Pennymac prioritizes employee satisfaction and creates an environment where team members thrive and feel valued.

Inclusive & Diverse Leadership

Honored as a 2024 Top Employer for Women by Mortgage Women's Magazine and 2025 Military Friendly Employer, Pennymac actively champions diversity, equity, and support for all employees.

Purpose-Driven Mission

Dedicated to affordable lending and sustainable homeownership for over 15 years, Pennymac employees find meaning in helping 5+ million homeowners achieve their dreams while supporting Team USA and the LA28 Olympics.

Our Culture

The lived experience at Pennymac

Continuous Learning and Growth Mindset

Employees are immersed in a culture of constant development where curiosity is celebrated and new skills are actively cultivated through training, mentorship, and real-world challenges that push capability boundaries.

Teamwork and Collective Success

The daily experience emphasizes collaborative problem-solving where wins are celebrated together, and team members lean on each other's strengths to deliver exceptional results for customers and colleagues alike.

Purpose-Driven Work

Employees feel their work matters—helping millions achieve homeownership creates a deep sense of purpose and connection to Pennymac's mission that extends beyond day-to-day tasks.

Trust and Ethical Leadership

A commitment to accountability and doing the right thing permeates the organization, creating an environment where employees trust leadership and feel empowered to act with integrity in their roles.

Authentic Respect and Inclusivity

The workplace actively values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, making employees from all backgrounds feel genuinely included, respected, and heard in decisions that affect their work.

Excellence in Execution

There's an underlying drive to deliver exceptional outcomes, with employees empowered to take ownership of their work and celebrate the tangible impact of their efforts on customers and the business.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive Pennymac

TrustedAccountableReliableCollaborativeEthicalInnovativePurpose-DrivenGrowth-OrientedEmpoweringInclusiveRespectfulStableForward-Thinking

Frequently Asked Questions about Pennymac

Common questions about working at Pennymac, their culture, and benefits.

Pennymac's employer brand profile is available on the Most Loved Workplace® directory. Companies are evaluated through the Best Practice Institute's SPARK methodology, measuring employee sentiment across collaboration, values alignment, and respect.

Pennymac is featured on the Most Loved Workplace® directory. The Best Practice Institute's SPARK methodology evaluates workplaces across systemic collaboration, positive vision, alignment of values, respect, and killer achievement.

Employee sentiment and workplace culture information for Pennymac is available on their Most Loved Workplace® profile, where companies are evaluated using the Best Practice Institute's SPARK methodology.

Pennymac is committed to developing talent through formal training programs, certification opportunities, educational reimbursement, and leadership development at all levels. We emphasize career mobility with clear advancement paths and a strong promote-from-within culture, offering cross-functional opportunities to help employees grow professionally.

Pennymac provides competitive paid time off, six days of sick leave per anniversary year, flexible scheduling options, and comprehensive wellness programs. We believe that employee well-being is essential to long-term success and encourage a sustainable approach to work.

Pennymac is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our corporate culture.

Yes, Pennymac actively encourages employees to give back through volunteer opportunities and community involvement initiatives. We believe in fostering a supportive community where employees feel a sense of purpose and can contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Pennymac values the unique skills and dedication of military personnel and veterans. We have dedicated recruitment and support programs for veterans and military members, including career development opportunities and mentorship, as part of our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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