Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Stronghurst, Illinois
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Stronghurst, Illinois mortgage lenders include United Community BankUnited Community Bank2403 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.53%, Bank of America NABank of America NA850 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%, Citizens Equity First Credit UCitizens Equity First Credit UPeoria, IL, Ruhl Mortgage LLCRuhl Mortgage LLCMoline, IL, New American Funding, LLC., United Wholesale Mortgage, Two Rivers Bank & Trust, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, First State Bank of St Charles, and Nations Lending Corporation. 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 Stronghurst, Illinois in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Stronghurst 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 Stronghurst, Illinois
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Stronghurst, 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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2403 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.53% |
Conventional | 2 | 11.1% | 100% | $95,000 | View |
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850 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14% |
VA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $85,000 | View |
Citizens Equity First Credit U
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $55,000 | |
Ruhl Mortgage LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $175,000 | |
New American Funding, LLC.
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Conventional, FHA | 3 | 16.7% | 100% | $55,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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Conventional, VA | 2 | 11.1% | 100% | $165,000 | |
Two Rivers Bank & Trust
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Conventional | 2 | 11.1% | 66.7% | $60,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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VA | 1 | 5.6% | 33.3% | $155,000 | |
First State Bank of St Charles
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $265,000 | |
Nations Lending Corporation
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $115,000 | |
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $235,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $115,000 | |
Gershman Investment Corp.
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $95,000 | |
Greenstate Credit Union
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
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Spring Eq, LLC
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | 0% |
Stronghurst Mortgage Rate Trends
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Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Stronghurst, Illinois
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Stronghurst? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Stronghurst in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Stronghurst, IL
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Stronghurst, IL lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Stronghurst, IL
Independent mortgage companies closed 61.1 percent of home loans in Stronghurst, Illinois in 2025, banks 33.3 percent and credit unions 5.6 percent. Ruhl Mortgage LLC was the largest mortgage company, United Community Bank the largest bank and Citizens Equity First Credit U the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Illinois, United Community Bank led with 2 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 Stronghurst, IL
By home loans closed in 2025, United Community Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Stronghurst, Illinois with 2 loans, about 11.1 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
1 lenders closed FHA loans in Stronghurst, Illinois in 2025, led by New American Funding, LLC. with 2. 4 lenders closed VA loans, led by Bank of America NA. 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 2 credit unions closed home loans in Stronghurst, 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 Stronghurst, 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 Stronghurst, 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 Stronghurst. 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.
