Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Rison, 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
Rison, Arkansas mortgage lenders include Connect BankConnect Bank265 Highway 65 S, Dumas, AR 71639A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.48%, Cotton Belt Federal Credit UnionCotton Belt Federal Credit Union1703 River Pines Blvd, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, First Horizon BankFirst Horizon Bank706 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.76%, Simmons BankSimmons Bank1323 Military Rd, Benton, AR 72015A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.33%, Arvest BankArvest Bank408 Highway 64 West, Alma, AR 72921A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.48%, Arkansas Federal Credit UnionArkansas Federal Credit Union1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326, FirstTrust Home LoansFirstTrust Home LoansSheridan, AR, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, FLCAAgHeritage Farm Credit Services, FLCALittle Rock, AR, Rocket Mortgage, and Fairway Independent Mort Corp. 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 Rison, Arkansas in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Rison 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 Rison, Arkansas
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Rison, 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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265 Highway 65 S, Dumas, AR 71639 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.48% |
Conventional | 3 | 5.4% | 71.4% | $28,333 | View |
Cotton Belt Federal Credit Union
1703 River Pines Blvd, Pine Bluff, AR 71601 |
Conventional | 2 | 3.6% | 100% | $70,000 | |
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★ 5 stars, 1 review 706 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.76% |
VA | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $265,000 | View |
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1323 Military Rd, Benton, AR 72015 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.33% |
USDA | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $175,000 | View |
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408 Highway 64 West, Alma, AR 72921 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.48% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $135,000 | View |
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326 |
Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 50% | $55,000 | |
FirstTrust Home Loans
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Conventional, FHA, USDA | 5 | 8.9% | 100% | $197,000 | |
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, FLCA
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $225,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA | 9 | 16.1% | 81.8% | $189,444 | |
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
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Conventional, FHA, USDA | 7 | 12.5% | 100% | $142,142 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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FHA, HELOC | 4 +1 HELOCs |
7.1% | 66.7% | $112,500 | |
21St Mortgage
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Conventional | 4 | 7.1% | 41.7% | $97,500 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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FHA, VA | 3 | 5.4% | 75% | $311,666 | |
Mortgage Financial Services
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Conventional, FHA, USDA | 3 | 5.4% | 100% | $235,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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FHA | 1 | 1.8% | 50% | $185,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $255,000 | |
ClearPath Lending
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VA | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $295,000 | |
Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc.
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $215,000 | |
Nationstar Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $155,000 | |
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $55,000 | |
Endeavor Capital, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $275,000 | |
Navy Federal Credit Union
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VA | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 33.3% | $65,000 | |
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 50% | $35,000 | |
Spring Eq, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | $35,000 | |
Figure Lending LLC
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
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Rison 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 Rison, Arkansas
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Rison? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Rison in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Rison, AR
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Rison, AR lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Rison, AR
Independent mortgage companies closed 82.1 percent of home loans in Rison, Arkansas in 2025, banks 10.7 percent and credit unions 7.1 percent. FirstTrust Home Loans was the largest mortgage company, Connect Bank the largest bank and Cotton Belt Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Arkansas, Connect Bank led with 3 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 Rison, AR
By home loans closed in 2025, Connect Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Rison, Arkansas with 3 loans, about 5.4 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
8 lenders closed FHA loans in Rison, Arkansas in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 4. 4 lenders closed VA loans, led by First Horizon Bank, 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. 4 banks and 3 credit unions closed home loans in Rison, Arkansas in 2025, alongside 19 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 Rison, 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 Rison, 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 Rison. 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.
