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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Chelsea, Iowa

Chelsea, Iowa mortgage lenders include Chelsea Savings BankChelsea Savings Bank1101 Station St, Chelsea, IA 52215A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.92%, Greenstate Credit UnionGreenstate Credit Union104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%, Veridian Credit UnionVeridian Credit Union2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%, Corda Credit UnionCorda Credit Union3330 Mount Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.64%, First State BankFirst State Bank129 E Main St, Agency, IA 52530A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.47%, Gnb BankGnb Bank650 Main St, Ackley, IA 50601A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.49%, AIM Credit UnionAIM Credit Union337 N Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Community 1st Credit UnionCommunity 1st Credit Union1420 S Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531 2636B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12%, Hills Bank and Trust CompanyHills Bank and Trust Company240 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40%, and Keystone Savings BankKeystone Savings Bank807 Rosedale Dr, Center Point, IA 52213A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.70%. 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 Chelsea, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Chelsea are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Iowa, 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 Chelsea, Iowa

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Chelsea, Iowa. 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.

LenderProgramsLoans closedMarket shareApproval shareAverage loanView
1 office in Chelsea
1101 Station St, Chelsea, IA 52215
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.92%
Conventional 5 12.2% 100% $135,000 View
104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%
Conventional, HELOC 6
+3 HELOCs
14.6% 100% $96,666 View
2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%
Conventional 2 4.9% 100% $230,000 View
3330 Mount Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.64%
Conventional 2 4.9% 100% $55,000 View
129 E Main St, Agency, IA 52530
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.47%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $435,000 View
650 Main St, Ackley, IA 50601
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.49%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $85,000 View
337 N Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $25,000 View
1420 S Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531 2636
B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $125,000 View
240 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $105,000 View
807 Rosedale Dr, Center Point, IA 52213
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.70%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $175,000 View
5908 Winterberry Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
B4.6 ★Texas Ratio: 20.10%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $125,000 View
423 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.02%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 2 4.9% 100% $80,000
Midwestone Bank
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 4 9.8% 80% $145,000
Mld Mortgage, Inc.Dba the Money Store
Conventional, FHA, USDA 4 9.8% 100% $107,500
Gershman Investment Corp.
Conventional 2 4.9% 100% $135,000
Triad Financial Services, Inc.
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $155,000
Guild Mortgage Company
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $45,000
Mortgage Research Center
VA 1 2.4% 100% $445,000
New American Funding, LLC.
FHA 1 2.4% 100% $275,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.37%
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $85,000 View
Lower, LLC
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $355,000
Farm Credit Mid-America, Aca
Conventional 1 2.4% 100% $215,000
Lender counts and market shares come from 2025 federal HMDA loan data, the public record of mortgage applications and closings. Health grades: MonitorBankRates, rates as of Oct 8, 2026.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Chelsea, Iowa

Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Chelsea? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Chelsea in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Chelsea, IA

Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Chelsea, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.

Who Lends in Chelsea, IA

Independent mortgage companies closed 43.9 percent of home loans in Chelsea, Iowa in 2025, banks 24.4 percent and credit unions 31.7 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Chelsea Savings Bank the largest bank and Greenstate Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Chelsea Savings Bank led with 5 loans.

43.9%
Mortgage companies
24.4%
Banks
31.7%
Credit unions
7%
FHA loans
2%
VA 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 Iowa. State real estate transfer tax of $1.60 per $1,000 of consideration above the first $500, paid by the seller; no mortgage recording tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Chelsea, IA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Chelsea, IA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Chelsea Savings Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Chelsea, Iowa with 5 loans, about 12.2 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Chelsea, IA mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

3 lenders closed FHA loans in Chelsea, Iowa in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 1. 1 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center, and 1 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Chelsea, IA lender list?

Yes. 7 banks and 7 credit unions closed home loans in Chelsea, Iowa in 2025, alongside 10 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.

How are mortgage lenders in Chelsea, IA ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Chelsea, Iowa 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 Chelsea, Iowa 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 Chelsea. 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.