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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Garner, Iowa

Garner, Iowa mortgage lenders include Reliance State BankReliance State Bank175 E 3rd St, Garner, IA 50438B4.6 ★Texas Ratio: 19.85%, Manufacturers Bank & Trust CoManufacturers Bank & Trust Co300 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.80%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.111 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Bank IowaBank Iowa420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73%, Midwest Heritage Bank FSBMidwest Heritage Bank FSB640 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.76%, Veridian Credit UnionVeridian Credit Union2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%, Iowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationIowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationJohnston, IA, Rocket Mortgage, Plains Commerce BankPlains Commerce BankA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09%, and Mortgage Research Center. 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 Garner, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Garner 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 Garner, Iowa

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Garner, 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 Garner
175 E 3rd St, Garner, IA 50438
B4.6 ★Texas Ratio: 19.85%
Conventional 12 19.7% 100% $197,500 View
300 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.80%
Conventional 4 6.6% 100% $110,000 View
111 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
Conventional 2 3.3% 100% $120,000 View
420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73%
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $245,000 View
640 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.76%
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $65,000 View
2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $325,000 View
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, FHA 12 19.7% 92.3% $169,166
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 6 9.8% 100% $160,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09%
Conventional 4 6.6% 100% $170,000 View
Mortgage Research Center
VA 3 4.9% 100% $365,000
United Wholesale Mortgage
VA 2 3.3% 100% $230,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional, FHA 2 3.3% 100% $130,000 View
New American Funding, LLC.
Conventional, FHA 2 3.3% 100% $110,000
Alliant Credit Union
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $265,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66%
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $85,000 View
Servion
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $145,000
Sage Home Loans Corporation
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $405,000
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
FHA 1 1.6% 100% $215,000
Endeavor Capital, LLC
FHA 1 1.6% 100% $175,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.37%
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $195,000 View
Navy Federal Credit Union
Conventional 1 1.6% 100% $235,000
A4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 2.58%
VA 1 1.6% 100% $245,000 View
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 Garner, Iowa

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Garner, IA

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

Who Lends in Garner, IA

Independent mortgage companies closed 50.8 percent of home loans in Garner, Iowa in 2025, banks 44.3 percent and credit unions 4.9 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Reliance State Bank the largest bank and Veridian Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Reliance State Bank led with 12 loans.

50.8%
Mortgage companies
44.3%
Banks
4.9%
Credit unions
10%
FHA loans
10%
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 Garner, IA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Garner, IA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Reliance State Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Garner, Iowa with 12 loans, about 19.7 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

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

6 lenders closed FHA loans in Garner, Iowa in 2025, led by Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation with 1. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center. 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 Garner, IA lender list?

Yes. 9 banks and 3 credit unions closed home loans in Garner, 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 Garner, IA ranked on this page?

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