The Orange County Register recently released its lists of 2015 top places to work and Foothill Ranch based loanDepot was ranked #1 in the large company category. Employees from 1,188 companies were surveyed on a variety of topics from employee satisfaction to wages and benefits. loanDepot has proven that you can increase profitability and employee satisfaction as the company has grown to 5,000 employees with 22.1 billion in loans. 85% of new hires are referrals from existing employees. The company boasts a “loanDepot University” which gives training to employees wishing to grow with the company. It appears the future is bright for “the google of the mortgage/loan world”.