Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Forrest, 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
Forrest, Illinois mortgage lenders include First State Bank of ForrestFirst State Bank of Forrest133 E Krack St, Forrest, IL 61741B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.30%, Bank of PontiacBank of Pontiac500 S Center St, Forrest, IL 61741A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.83%, The Fisher National BankThe Fisher National Bank109 E Vermilion St, Catlin, IL 61817A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.85%, Vermilion Valley BankVermilion Valley Bank509 S 4th St, Chatsworth, IL 60921A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.47%, Goodfield State BankGoodfield State Bank1805 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530B4.6 ★Texas Ratio: 20.01%, North Shore Trust & SavingsNorth Shore Trust & Savings3060 W Sand Lake Rd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87%, First State Mortgage ServicesFirst State Mortgage Services825 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510, Streator Onized Credit UnionStreator Onized Credit Union107 E Chippewa St, Dwight, IL 60420A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.17%, United Community BankUnited Community Bank2403 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.53%, and Heartland Bank & Trust CompanyHeartland Bank & Trust Company485 Lake St, Antioch, IL 60002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.84%. 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, Illinois in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Forrest 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 Forrest, Illinois
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Forrest, 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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133 E Krack St, Forrest, IL 61741 B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.30% |
Conventional | 19 | 38.8% | 80.8% | $67,631 | View |
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1 office in Forrest 500 S Center St, Forrest, IL 61741 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.83% |
Conventional | 7 | 14.3% | 100% | $185,000 | View |
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109 E Vermilion St, Catlin, IL 61817 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.85% |
Conventional | 2 | 4.1% | 100% | $70,000 | View |
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509 S 4th St, Chatsworth, IL 60921 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.47% |
Conventional | 2 | 4.1% | 100% | $295,000 | View |
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1805 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530 B4.6 ★Texas Ratio: 20.01% |
Conventional | 2 | 4.1% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
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3060 W Sand Lake Rd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87% |
FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $135,000 | View |
First State Mortgage Services
825 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510 |
FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $145,000 | |
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107 E Chippewa St, Dwight, IL 60420 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.17% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $65,000 | View |
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2403 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.53% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $125,000 | View |
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485 Lake St, Antioch, IL 60002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.84% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $115,000 | View |
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4415 Martin Luther King Dr, Alton, IL 62002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.31% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $455,000 | View |
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403 State St, Benson, IL 61516 A4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 2.58% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
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400 Public Sq, Benton, IL 62812 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.47% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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209 S Main St, Albany, IL 61230 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.85% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Royal United Mortgage LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $35,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $125,000 | |
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $205,000 | |
Compeer Financial
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Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $205,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $75,000 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $155,000 | |
Click n' Close, Inc.
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VA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $175,000 | |
Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc.
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VA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $225,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $175,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.14% |
FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $125,000 | View |
Forrest Mortgage Rate Trends
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Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Forrest, Illinois
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Forrest? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Forrest in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Forrest, IL
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Forrest, IL lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Forrest, IL
Independent mortgage companies closed 18.4 percent of home loans in Forrest, Illinois in 2025, banks 79.6 percent and credit unions 2 percent. Royal United Mortgage LLC was the largest mortgage company, First State Bank of Forrest the largest bank and Streator Onized Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Illinois, First State Bank of Forrest led with 19 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 Forrest, IL
By home loans closed in 2025, First State Bank of Forrest was the largest mortgage lender in Forrest, Illinois with 19 loans, about 38.8 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
7 lenders closed FHA loans in Forrest, Illinois in 2025, led by North Shore Trust & Savings with 1. 2 lenders closed VA loans, led by Click n' Close, Inc.. 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. 14 banks and 1 credit unions closed home loans in Forrest, Illinois in 2025, alongside 9 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, 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 Forrest, 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 Forrest. 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.
