Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Chester, Illinois
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
Chester, Illinois mortgage lenders include Buena Vista National BankBuena Vista National Bank1309 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 62233A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.34%, Dieterich BankDieterich Bank2231 State St, Chester, IL 62233B+4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 18.69%, Fcb BanksFcb Banks201 N Commercial St, Albers, IL 62215A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.31%, State BankState Bank1525 N Main St, Columbia, IL 62236C+4.1 ★Texas Ratio: 25.55%, First National Bank of AvaFirst National Bank of Ava304 W Main St, Ava, IL 62907A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.35%, United Community BankUnited Community Bank2403 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.53%, PNC Bank N.A.PNC Bank N.A.791 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%, Guaranteed Rate, Inc.Guaranteed Rate, Inc.Chicago, IL, Community Banc Mortgage CorpCommunity Banc Mortgage CorpChatham, IL, and Das Acquisition Company, 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 Chester, Illinois in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Chester are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Illinois, 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 Chester, Illinois
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Chester, Illinois. 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 Chester 1309 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 62233 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.34% |
Conventional | 25 | 37.3% | 96.2% | $91,000 | View |
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1 office in Chester 2231 State St, Chester, IL 62233 B+4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 18.69% |
Conventional | 3 | 4.5% | 75% | $51,666 | View |
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201 N Commercial St, Albers, IL 62215 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.31% |
Conventional, FHA | 2 | 3% | 66.7% | $185,000 | View |
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1525 N Main St, Columbia, IL 62236 C+4.1 ★Texas Ratio: 25.55% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $55,000 | View |
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304 W Main St, Ava, IL 62907 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.35% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $175,000 | View |
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2403 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.53% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $85,000 | View |
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★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews 791 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
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Conventional, FHA, USDA, HELOC | 11 +1 HELOCs |
16.4% | 100% | $127,727 | |
Community Banc Mortgage Corp
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Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $185,000 | |
Das Acquisition Company, LLC
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Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA | 6 | 9% | 100% | $165,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 6 | 9% | 100% | $235,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 3% | 66.7% | $90,000 | |
Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC
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VA | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $335,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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VA | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $115,000 | |
Union Home Mortgage Corp.
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Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Real Genius LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $95,000 | |
Member First Mortgage, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $165,000 | |
Lower, LLC
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VA | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $305,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $55,000 | View |
Spring Eq, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | $35,000 | |
Figure Lending LLC
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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 |
Chester Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Illinois compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Chester, Illinois
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Chester? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Chester in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Chester, IL
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Chester, IL lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Chester, IL
Independent mortgage companies closed 47.8 percent of home loans in Chester, Illinois in 2025, banks 52.2 percent and credit unions 0 percent. Guaranteed Rate, Inc. was the largest mortgage company, Buena Vista National Bank the largest bank. Among lenders headquartered in Illinois, Buena Vista National Bank led with 25 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.
Attorneys customarily handle closings in Illinois. State transfer tax of $0.50 per $500 plus a county tax of $0.25 per $500, usually paid by the seller; Chicago adds $3.75 per $500 paid by the buyer and $1.50 per $500 paid by the seller, and many suburbs levy their own stamps. No mortgage recording tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Chester, IL
By home loans closed in 2025, Buena Vista National Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Chester, Illinois with 25 loans, about 37.3 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
5 lenders closed FHA loans in Chester, Illinois in 2025, led by Guaranteed Rate, Inc. with 3. 5 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. 10 banks and 0 credit unions closed home loans in Chester, Illinois 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 Chester, Illinois 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 Chester, Illinois 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 Chester. 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.
