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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Harlan, Iowa

Harlan, Iowa mortgage lenders include Farmers Trust and Savings BankFarmers Trust and Savings Bank1901 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, United Bank of IowaUnited Bank of Iowa1802 23rd St, Harlan, IA 51537A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.70%, Midstates Bank NAMidstates Bank NA812 Durant St, Harlan, IA 51537A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.89%, Shelby County State BankShelby County State Bank508 Court St, Harlan, IA 51537, Community 1st Credit UnionCommunity 1st Credit Union1414 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537 1928B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Glenwood State BankGlenwood State Bank940 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.81%, Rolling Hills Bank & TrustRolling Hills Bank & Trust502 Broad St, Adair, IA 50002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.79%, Arbor BankArbor Bank923 Main St, Hamburg, IA 51640A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.07%, and Availa BankAvaila Bank1530 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.89%. 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 Harlan, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Harlan 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 Harlan, Iowa

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Harlan, 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 Harlan
1901 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional 10 7.1% 100% $158,000 View
1 office in Harlan
1802 23rd St, Harlan, IA 51537
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.70%
Conventional 2 1.4% 50% $95,000 View
1 office in Harlan
812 Durant St, Harlan, IA 51537
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.89%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $55,000 View
Shelby County State Bank
508 Court St, Harlan, IA 51537
Conventional 38 27.1% 95% $76,842
1414 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537 1928
B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12%
Conventional, HELOC 5
+4 HELOCs
3.6% 41.7% $173,000 View
100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%
Conventional, VA 4 2.9% 100% $205,000 View
940 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.81%
Conventional 3 2.1% 100% $175,000 View
502 Broad St, Adair, IA 50002
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.79%
Conventional 3 2.1% 100% $261,666 View
923 Main St, Hamburg, IA 51640
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.07%
Conventional 2 1.4% 100% $120,000 View
1530 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.89%
Conventional 2 1.4% 100% $120,000 View
205 E Erie Street, Missouri Valley, IA 51555
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.13%
Conventional 2 1.4% 100% $55,000 View
2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+2 HELOCs
0.7% 100% $225,000 View
2805 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.7% 100% $185,000 View
111 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $155,000 View
104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $25,000 View
801 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $185,000 View
100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $215,000 View
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, VA 15 10.7% 93.8% $185,666
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 11 7.9% 85.7% $149,545
Cmg Mortgage Inc
Conventional, FHA, USDA 5 3.6% 100% $77,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09%
Conventional, FHA, USDA 5 3.6% 100% $205,000 View
Ark-La-Tex Financial Services LLC
Conventional, FHA 3 2.1% 100% $131,666
Amerisave Mortgage Company
Conventional, HELOC 2
+1 HELOCs
1.4% 50% $45,000
United Wholesale Mortgage
VA 2 1.4% 60% $195,000
A4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 2.58%
FHA, USDA 2 1.4% 100% $170,000 View
loanDepot.com LLC
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.7% 100% $185,000
Everett Financial, Inc.
FHA 1 0.7% 100% $155,000
Newrez LLC
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $55,000
Regent Financial Group
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $205,000
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
FHA 1 0.7% 100% $215,000
Guild Mortgage Company
FHA 1 0.7% 100% $435,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.47%
VA 1 0.7% 100% $185,000 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $125,000 View
A+4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $135,000 View
Cardinal Financial Company, Li
FHA 1 0.7% 100% $165,000
New Day Financial, LLC.
VA 1 0.7% 100% $155,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.31%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $205,000 View
Mortgage Research Center
VA 1 0.7% 100% $195,000
Tjc Mortgage Inc
FHA 1 0.7% 100% $145,000
Better Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $65,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.37%
Conventional 1 0.7% 100% $145,000 View
Spring Eq, LLC
Conventional 1 0.7% 50% $55,000
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96%
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Figure Lending LLC
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
Cobalt Credit Union
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.48%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.08%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a 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 Harlan, Iowa

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Harlan, IA

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

Who Lends in Harlan, IA

Independent mortgage companies closed 35.7 percent of home loans in Harlan, Iowa in 2025, banks 57.9 percent and credit unions 6.4 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Farmers Trust and Savings Bank the largest bank and Community 1st Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Farmers Trust and Savings Bank led with 10 loans.

35.7%
Mortgage companies
57.9%
Banks
6.4%
Credit unions
11%
FHA loans
5%
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 Harlan, IA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Harlan, IA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Farmers Trust and Savings Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Harlan, Iowa with 10 loans, about 7.1 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

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

10 lenders closed FHA loans in Harlan, Iowa in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 6. 6 lenders closed VA loans, led by United Wholesale Mortgage, and 3 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 Harlan, IA lender list?

Yes. 22 banks and 8 credit unions closed home loans in Harlan, Iowa in 2025, alongside 19 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 Harlan, IA ranked on this page?

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