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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Elma, Iowa

Elma, Iowa mortgage lenders include Security State BankSecurity State Bank328 Main St, Elma, IA 50628A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.08%, CUSB BankCUSB Bank1407 S Grand Ave, Charles City, IA 50616A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%, Fidelity Bank & TrustFidelity Bank & Trust107 S Garnavillo St, Anamosa, IA 52205A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.05%, First National BankFirst National Bank4500 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.42%, Bank IowaBank Iowa420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73%, Rocket Mortgage, loanDepot.com LLC, New Market BankNew Market BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, Bluff View BankBluff View BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, and Marine Credit Union. 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 Elma, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Elma 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 Elma, Iowa

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Elma, 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 Elma
328 Main St, Elma, IA 50628
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.08%
Conventional 4 22.2% 100% $115,000 View
1407 S Grand Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%
Conventional 7 38.9% 77.8% $119,285 View
107 S Garnavillo St, Anamosa, IA 52205
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.05%
Conventional 1 5.6% 100% $195,000 View
4500 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.42%
Conventional 1 5.6% 100% $145,000 View
420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Rocket Mortgage
FHA 1 5.6% 100% $95,000
loanDepot.com LLC
Conventional 1 5.6% 100% $255,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional 1 5.6% 100% $105,000 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional 1 5.6% 100% $165,000 View
Marine Credit Union
Conventional 1 5.6% 100% $25,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.77%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
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 Elma, Iowa

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Elma, IA

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

Who Lends in Elma, IA

Independent mortgage companies closed 11.1 percent of home loans in Elma, Iowa in 2025, banks 83.3 percent and credit unions 5.6 percent. Rocket Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, Security State Bank the largest bank and Marine Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Security State Bank led with 4 loans.

11.1%
Mortgage companies
83.3%
Banks
5.6%
Credit unions
6%
FHA loans
0%
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 Elma, IA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Elma, IA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Security State Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Elma, Iowa with 4 loans, about 22.2 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

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

1 lenders closed FHA loans in Elma, Iowa in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 1. 0 lenders closed VA 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 Elma, IA lender list?

Yes. 8 banks and 1 credit unions closed home loans in Elma, Iowa in 2025, alongside 3 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 Elma, IA ranked on this page?

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