Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Forrest City, 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
Forrest City, Arkansas mortgage lenders include First National Bank of Eastern ArkansasFirst National Bank of Eastern Arkansas101 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.75%, Regions BankRegions Bank321 N Rosser St, Forrest City, AR 72335A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37%, Armor BankArmor Bank715 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.67%, Cross BankCross Bank208 N 2nd St, Blytheville, AR 72315A-4.9 ★Texas Ratio: 16.57%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA1301 Arkansas Blvd, Texarkana, AR 71854A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Arkansas Federal Credit UnionArkansas Federal Credit Union1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326, FirstTrust Home LoansFirstTrust Home LoansSheridan, AR, Rocket Mortgage, Everett Financial, Inc., and Primary Residential Mortgage, INC.. 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 Forrest City, Arkansas in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Forrest City 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 Forrest City, Arkansas
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Forrest City, 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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2 offices in Forrest City 101 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.75% |
Conventional | 8 | 12.9% | 88.9% | $36,250 | View |
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1 office in Forrest City 321 N Rosser St, Forrest City, AR 72335 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
1.6% | 16.7% | $115,000 | View |
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715 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.67% |
Conventional | 4 | 6.5% | 100% | $62,500 | View |
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208 N 2nd St, Blytheville, AR 72315 A-4.9 ★Texas Ratio: 16.57% |
Conventional | 2 | 3.2% | 100% | $35,000 | View |
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1301 Arkansas Blvd, Texarkana, AR 71854 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $75,000 | View |
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326 |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $25,000 | |
FirstTrust Home Loans
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Conventional, FHA, VA | 3 | 4.8% | 100% | $111,666 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA, VA | 8 | 12.9% | 66.7% | $127,500 | |
Everett Financial, Inc.
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Conventional, FHA, USDA | 6 | 9.7% | 100% | $113,333 | |
Primary Residential Mortgage, INC.
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FHA, USDA | 4 | 6.5% | 100% | $102,500 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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FHA, VA | 3 | 4.8% | 37.5% | $178,333 | |
Nationstar Mortgage
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Conventional | 3 | 4.8% | 100% | $85,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72% |
USDA | 2 | 3.2% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
New Day Financial, LLC.
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VA | 2 | 3.2% | 100% | $155,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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FHA, VA | 2 | 3.2% | 100% | $105,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.21% |
VA | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $195,000 | View |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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VA | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
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FHA | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $105,000 | |
Royal United Mortgage LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $45,000 | |
Newrez LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 16.7% | $45,000 | |
Amerisave Mortgage Company
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FHA | 1 | 1.6% | 16.7% | $65,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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FHA | 1 | 1.6% | 50% | $345,000 | |
American Financial Network, Inc.
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USDA | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Mortgage Financial Services
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USDA | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $105,000 | |
Community Mortgage Corporation
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USDA | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $105,000 | |
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A-4.9 ★Texas Ratio: 16.23% |
VA | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $185,000 | View |
21St Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 8.3% | $65,000 |
Forrest City 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 Forrest City, Arkansas
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Forrest City? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Forrest City in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Forrest City, AR
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Forrest City, AR lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Forrest City, AR
Independent mortgage companies closed 69.4 percent of home loans in Forrest City, Arkansas in 2025, banks 29 percent and credit unions 1.6 percent. FirstTrust Home Loans was the largest mortgage company, First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas the largest bank and Arkansas Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Arkansas, First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas led with 8 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 Forrest City, AR
By home loans closed in 2025, First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas was the largest mortgage lender in Forrest City, Arkansas with 8 loans, about 12.9 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
9 lenders closed FHA loans in Forrest City, Arkansas in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 2. 8 lenders closed VA loans, led by New Day Financial, LLC., and 6 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. 6 banks and 1 credit unions closed home loans in Forrest City, Arkansas in 2025, alongside 20 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 Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, 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 Forrest City. 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.
