Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Hartley, Iowa
Brian McKay
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Editorial DisclosureLender lists come from federal HMDA loan data. Average rates come from our daily monitoring network. Editorial content is independent of any advertiser relationships.
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Hartley, Iowa mortgage lenders include Northwest BankNorthwest Bank100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%, Central BankCentral Bank2805 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72%, Security State BankSecurity State Bank328 Main St, Elma, IA 50628A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.08%, Mount Vernon Bank and Trust CompanyMount Vernon Bank and Trust Company116 Third Avenue South, Mount Vernon, IA 52314A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.29%, United Bank of IowaUnited Bank of Iowa202 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.70%, American State BankAmerican State Bank208 10th St, Alton, IA 51003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.50%, Shelby County State BankShelby County State Bank155 S Elm St, Avoca, IA 51521, Iowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationIowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationJohnston, IA, Homeowners Financial Group, LLC, 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 Hartley, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Hartley 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 Hartley, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Hartley, 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.
| Lender | Programs | Loans closed | Market share | Approval share | Average loan | View |
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100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69% |
Conventional, FHA, HELOC | 5 +1 HELOCs |
15.6% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
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2805 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72% |
Conventional | 2 | 6.2% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
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328 Main St, Elma, IA 50628 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.08% |
Conventional | 2 | 6.2% | 100% | $260,000 | View |
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116 Third Avenue South, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.29% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $215,000 | View |
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202 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.70% |
USDA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $195,000 | View |
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208 10th St, Alton, IA 51003 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.50% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
Shelby County State Bank
155 S Elm St, Avoca, IA 51521 |
Conventional | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $65,000 | |
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 3 | 9.4% | 80% | $178,333 | |
Homeowners Financial Group, LLC
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Conventional, FHA | 6 | 18.8% | 100% | $98,333 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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FHA, VA | 2 | 6.2% | 100% | $195,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 3.1% | 66.7% | $325,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
FHA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $235,000 | View |
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC
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FHA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $175,000 | |
Planet Home Lending, LLC
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VA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $145,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09% |
FHA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $135,000 | View |
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A4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 2.58% |
USDA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $125,000 | View |
Village Capital & Investment
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VA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $345,000 | |
JMAC Lending, Inc.
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FHA | 1 | 3.1% | 100% | $145,000 |
Hartley Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Iowa compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Hartley, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Hartley? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Hartley in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Hartley, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Hartley, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Hartley, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 53.1 percent of home loans in Hartley, Iowa in 2025, banks 46.9 percent and credit unions 0 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Northwest Bank the largest bank. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Northwest Bank led with 5 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 Hartley, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Northwest Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Hartley, Iowa with 5 loans, about 15.6 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
7 lenders closed FHA loans in Hartley, Iowa in 2025, led by Northwest Bank with 1. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center, and 2 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.
Yes. 9 banks and 0 credit unions closed home loans in Hartley, Iowa 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 Hartley, 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 Hartley, 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 Hartley. 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.
