Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Independence, 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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✓Fact Checked
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Independence, Iowa mortgage lenders include BankiowaBankiowa331 2nd St Ne, Independence, IA 50644A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.18%, Northeast Security BankNortheast Security Bank231 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, Veridian Credit UnionVeridian Credit Union1900 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%, Greenstate Credit UnionGreenstate Credit Union104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%, Farmers State BankFarmers State Bank515 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.10%, Dupaco Community Credit UnionDupaco Community Credit Union5865 Saratoga Rd, Asbury, IA 52002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87%, Luana Savings BankLuana Savings Bank16390 Holcomb Ct, Clive, IA 50325A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.00%, Cedar Falls Community Credit UnionCedar Falls Community Credit Union123 W 4th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 2831A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.82%, First Federal Credit UnionFirst Federal Credit Union602 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.81%, and Citizens State BankCitizens State BankFirst Street, Hopkinton, IA 52237A-4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 12.58%. 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 Independence, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Independence 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 Independence, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Independence, 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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3 offices in Independence 331 2nd St Ne, Independence, IA 50644 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.18% |
Conventional, Jumbo | 34 | 20.4% | 97.4% | $83,529 | View |
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1 office in Independence 231 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
Conventional | 8 | 4.8% | 100% | $152,500 | View |
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1900 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74% |
Conventional, HELOC | 38 +32 HELOCs |
22.8% | 86.4% | $153,684 | View |
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104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18% |
Conventional, HELOC | 18 +3 HELOCs |
10.8% | 94.7% | $116,111 | View |
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515 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.10% |
Conventional | 8 | 4.8% | 90% | $200,000 | View |
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5865 Saratoga Rd, Asbury, IA 52002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87% |
Conventional, HELOC | 4 +4 HELOCs |
2.4% | 80% | $120,000 | View |
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16390 Holcomb Ct, Clive, IA 50325 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.00% |
Conventional | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | $270,000 | View |
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123 W 4th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 2831 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.82% |
Conventional | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | $45,000 | View |
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602 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.81% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $5,000 | View |
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First Street, Hopkinton, IA 52237 A-4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 12.58% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $35,000 | View |
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3330 Mount Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.64% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $195,000 | View |
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2805 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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818 8th st SW, Altoona, IA 50009 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.41% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional, FHA, USDA | 14 | 8.4% | 66.7% | $156,428 | |
Midwestone Bank
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Conventional | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | $160,000 | |
New American Funding, LLC.
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Conventional, FHA | 6 | 3.6% | 100% | $108,333 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, VA | 4 | 2.4% | 80% | $80,000 | |
Guild Mortgage Company
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FHA, VA | 3 | 1.8% | 100% | $171,666 | |
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 3 | 1.8% | 100% | $111,666 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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Conventional, VA | 2 | 1.2% | 50% | $190,000 | |
Cmg Mortgage Inc
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FHA, USDA | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | $60,000 | |
Cardinal Financial Company, Li
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | $140,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.75% |
Conventional | 2 | 1.2% | 66.7% | $130,000 | |
Newrez LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $135,000 | |
United Trust Bank
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VA | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $275,000 | |
First State Bank of St Charles
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Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $335,000 | |
Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc.
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USDA | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $135,000 | |
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation
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USDA | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $205,000 | |
Nationstar Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $65,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 1 | 0.6% | 50% | $145,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $185,000 | |
Towne Mortgage Company
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FHA | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $195,000 | |
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
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Conventional | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | $285,000 |
Independence 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 Independence, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Independence? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Independence in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Independence, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Independence, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Independence, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 25.7 percent of home loans in Independence, Iowa in 2025, banks 34.7 percent and credit unions 39.5 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Bankiowa the largest bank and Veridian Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Bankiowa led with 34 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 Independence, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Bankiowa was the largest mortgage lender in Independence, Iowa with 34 loans, about 20.4 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
6 lenders closed FHA loans in Independence, Iowa in 2025, led by New American Funding, LLC. with 4. 5 lenders closed VA loans, led by Rocket Mortgage, and 4 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. 10 banks and 8 credit unions closed home loans in Independence, Iowa in 2025, alongside 15 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence. 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.
