Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Waldron, Arkansas
Brian McKay
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iEditorial Disclosure
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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✓Fact Checked
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Waldron, Arkansas mortgage lenders include Union BankUnion Bank934 W 2nd St, Waldron, AR 72958A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.65%, Arvest BankArvest Bank181 Highway 71 Byp S, Waldron, AR 72958A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.48%, Chambers BankChambers Bank418 S Main St, Waldron, AR 72958A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.59%, First Financial BankFirst Financial Bank3251 Highway 42, Cherry Valley, AR 72324A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.05%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.115 Highway 64 W, Alma, AR 72921A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Farmers BankFarmers Bank103 North State Highway 45, Bonanza, AR 72916A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.82%, Arkansas Federal Credit UnionArkansas Federal Credit Union1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326, Firstar BankFirstar Bank262 West Van Asche Loop Suite 20, Fayetteville, AR 72703A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.68%, FirstTrust Home LoansFirstTrust Home LoansSheridan, AR, and Farm Credit Services of Western ArkansasFarm Credit Services of Western ArkansasRussellville, AR. 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 Waldron, Arkansas in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Waldron 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 Waldron, Arkansas
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Waldron, 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 Waldron 934 W 2nd St, Waldron, AR 72958 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.65% |
Conventional | 14 | 25.9% | 93.3% | $101,428 | View |
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1 office in Waldron 181 Highway 71 Byp S, Waldron, AR 72958 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.48% |
Conventional, FHA, HELOC | 4 +5 HELOCs |
7.4% | 100% | $147,500 | View |
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1 office in Waldron 418 S Main St, Waldron, AR 72958 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.59% |
Conventional | 4 | 7.4% | 57.1% | $85,000 | View |
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3251 Highway 42, Cherry Valley, AR 72324 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.05% |
Conventional, FHA | 2 | 3.7% | 100% | $115,000 | View |
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115 Highway 64 W, Alma, AR 72921 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $45,000 | View |
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103 North State Highway 45, Bonanza, AR 72916 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.82% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $25,000 | View |
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
1114 Highway 35 N, Benton, AR 72019 2326 |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 50% | $35,000 | |
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262 West Van Asche Loop Suite 20, Fayetteville, AR 72703 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.68% |
FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $135,000 | View |
FirstTrust Home Loans
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Conventional, FHA, USDA | 8 | 14.8% | 100% | $123,750 | |
Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas
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Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
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FHA, USDA | 4 | 7.4% | 100% | $117,500 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional | 2 | 3.7% | 100% | $85,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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Conventional, VA | 2 | 3.7% | 100% | $110,000 | |
Cadence Bank
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FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $285,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 33.3% | $75,000 | |
Triad Financial Services, Inc.
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Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 66.7% | $95,000 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $115,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.65% |
VA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $465,000 | View |
New Day Financial, LLC.
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VA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $255,000 | |
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B-3.5 ★Texas Ratio: 6.80% |
VA | 1 | 1.9% | 50% | $165,000 | View |
Mortgage Solutions of Colorado
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VA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $185,000 | |
Paramount Residential Mortgage
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VA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $145,000 | |
United Federal Credit Union
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | ||
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B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Lendage, LLC dba Achieve Loans
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a |
Waldron 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 Waldron, Arkansas
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Waldron? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Waldron in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Waldron, AR
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Waldron, AR lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Waldron, AR
Independent mortgage companies closed 42.6 percent of home loans in Waldron, Arkansas in 2025, banks 55.6 percent and credit unions 1.9 percent. FirstTrust Home Loans was the largest mortgage company, Union Bank the largest bank and Arkansas Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Arkansas, Union Bank led with 14 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 Waldron, AR
By home loans closed in 2025, Union Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Waldron, Arkansas with 14 loans, about 25.9 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
7 lenders closed FHA loans in Waldron, Arkansas in 2025, led by Arvest Bank with 3. 6 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center, and 2 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. 11 banks and 2 credit unions closed home loans in Waldron, Arkansas in 2025, alongside 12 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 Waldron, 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 Waldron, 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 Waldron. 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.
