Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Bradford, Arkansas
Brian McKay
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Editorial DisclosureLender lists come from federal HMDA loan data. Average rates come from our daily monitoring network. Editorial content is independent of any advertiser relationships.
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Bradford, Arkansas mortgage lenders include Southern BankSouthern Bank5227 Highway 367 N, Bradford, AR 72020A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.11%, First Community BankFirst Community Bank159 Highway 167 N, Bald Knob, AR 72010B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.04%, Regions BankRegions Bank506 Main St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37%, First Security BankFirst Security BankDewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.58%, Simmons BankSimmons Bank1323 Military Rd, Benton, AR 72015A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.33%, Arkansas Federal Credit UnionArkansas Federal Credit Union1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326, FirstTrust Home LoansFirstTrust Home LoansSheridan, AR, Mortgage Research Center, 21St Mortgage, and Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC. Banks, credit unions and mortgage companies are listed together, with FHA, VA and local options flagged for quick comparison.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Bradford, Arkansas in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Bradford are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Arkansas, then lenders from other states that closed loans there. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade, star rating and Texas Ratio, so you can judge how financially sound they are. Mortgage companies have no deposits to rate, so compare their loan programs, median loan and borrower reviews instead. Compare at least three lenders and ask each for a written loan estimate before you choose.
Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Bradford, Arkansas
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Bradford, Arkansas. Approval share is approvals divided by completed applications. Grade is the MonitorBankRates Health and Safety Grade, available for banks and credit unions only. Average loan is the lender's mean loan amount here.
| Lender | Programs | Loans closed | Market share | Approval share | Average loan | View |
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1 office in Bradford 5227 Highway 367 N, Bradford, AR 72020 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.11% |
Conventional | 4 | 9.5% | 100% | $120,000 | View |
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159 Highway 167 N, Bald Knob, AR 72010 B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.04% |
Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA | 13 | 31% | 92.9% | $184,230 | View |
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506 Main St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
2.4% | 33.3% | $55,000 | View |
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Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.58% |
Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
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1323 Military Rd, Benton, AR 72015 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.33% |
USDA | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $105,000 | View |
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326 |
Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 20% | $105,000 | |
FirstTrust Home Loans
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USDA | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $135,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 3 | 7.1% | 100% | $295,000 | |
21St Mortgage
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Conventional | 3 | 7.1% | 28.6% | $141,666 | |
Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC
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Conventional | 2 | 4.8% | 100% | $315,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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VA | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $185,000 | |
Newrez LLC
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USDA | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $85,000 | |
Triad Financial Services, Inc.
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Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 33.3% | $105,000 | |
Amerisave Mortgage Company
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FHA | 1 | 2.4% | 50% | $155,000 | |
Cmg Mortgage Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $275,000 | |
United Built Homes, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $285,000 | |
Sfmc, LP
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FHA | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $165,000 | |
Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc.
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VA | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $235,000 | |
New Day Financial, LLC.
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VA | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $215,000 | |
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $105,000 | |
CSL Financial, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Southwest Stage Funding LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | $115,000 |
Bradford Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Arkansas compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Bradford, Arkansas
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Bradford? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Bradford in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Bradford, AR
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Bradford, AR lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Bradford, AR
Independent mortgage companies closed 50 percent of home loans in Bradford, Arkansas in 2025, banks 47.6 percent and credit unions 2.4 percent. FirstTrust Home Loans was the largest mortgage company, Southern Bank the largest bank and Arkansas Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Arkansas, First Community Bank led with 13 loans.
How to Read This List
A high approval share with a small median loan usually points to a lender comfortable with first time and FHA borrowers. A large median loan with conventional and jumbo programs points to a move up and jumbo specialist. The health grade says whether a bank or credit union is financially sound; it says nothing about service, which is what the reviews below are for.
Title or escrow companies usually handle closings in Arkansas. Real property transfer tax of $3.30 per $1,000 (0.33 percent) on sales over $100, customarily split between buyer and seller; no mortgage recording tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Bradford, AR
By home loans closed in 2025, Southern Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Bradford, Arkansas with 4 loans, about 9.5 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in Arkansas was First Community Bank with 13 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Bradford, Arkansas in 2025, led by First Community Bank with 3. 5 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center, and 4 closed USDA rural loans. Use the FHA and VA filters above the table to see only those lenders; FHA loans allow 3.5 percent down and lower credit scores, VA loans need no down payment for eligible veterans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Yes. 5 banks and 1 credit unions closed home loans in Bradford, Arkansas in 2025, alongside 16 independent mortgage companies and brokers. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade. Mortgage companies are not deposit institutions, so they have no health grade; their HMDA figures and borrower reviews stand in. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Bradford, Arkansas during 2025 as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays to be listed or to rank higher, and reviews do not change the order. Counts cover first and second lien loans on one to four unit homes for purchase, refinance and home improvement; home equity lines are counted separately.
Methodology and Sources
Lender rankings use the loan level records that lenders file under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, published by the FFIEC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the 2025 reporting year. Counts include originated first and subordinate lien loans on one to four unit homes in Bradford, Arkansas for purchase, refinance and other purposes; home equity lines of credit are counted separately and reverse mortgages and business purpose loans are excluded. Approval share is originations plus approved but not accepted applications divided by all completed applications (withdrawn and incomplete files are excluded). Lender type comes from the lender's federal regulator and the FFIEC National Information Center. City figures use the Census tracts that make up Bradford. Health grades are MonitorBankRates data and are current as of the date shown. Lenders below the HMDA reporting thresholds do not appear. MonitorBankRates receives no payment for placement on this page. Last updated October 8, 2026.
