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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Kimballton, Iowa

Kimballton, Iowa mortgage lenders include Shelby County State BankShelby County State Bank155 S Elm St, Avoca, IA 51521, First National Bank of OmahaFirst National Bank of Omaha2421 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.82%, Community 1st Credit UnionCommunity 1st Credit Union1420 S Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531 2636B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12%, Central State BankCentral State Bank2709 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.68%, Premier Credit UnionPremier Credit Union520 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.53%, Iowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationIowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationJohnston, IA, Rocket Mortgage, Mortgage Research Center, First Community Mortgage, Inc.First Community Mortgage, Inc.A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.16%, and Newrez LLC. 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 Kimballton, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Kimballton 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 Kimballton, Iowa

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Kimballton, 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
Shelby County State Bank
155 S Elm St, Avoca, IA 51521
Conventional 3 15.8% 100% $168,333
2421 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.82%
Conventional, FHA 2 10.5% 100% $130,000 View
1420 S Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531 2636
B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
5.3% 100% $25,000 View
2709 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.68%
Conventional 1 5.3% 100% $275,000 View
520 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.53%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 5.3% 50% $265,000
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, VA 3 15.8% 60% $145,000
Mortgage Research Center
Conventional, VA 3 15.8% 60% $118,333
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.16%
Conventional 1 5.3% 100% $115,000 View
Newrez LLC
VA 1 5.3% 100% $585,000
Nationstar Mortgage
Conventional 1 5.3% 100% $75,000
New American Funding, LLC.
Conventional 1 5.3% 100% $295,000
B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 16.98%
VA 1 5.3% 100% $575,000 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 Kimballton, Iowa

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Kimballton, IA

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

Who Lends in Kimballton, IA

Independent mortgage companies closed 52.6 percent of home loans in Kimballton, Iowa in 2025, banks 42.1 percent and credit unions 5.3 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Shelby County State Bank the largest bank and Community 1st Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Shelby County State Bank led with 3 loans.

52.6%
Mortgage companies
42.1%
Banks
5.3%
Credit unions
5%
FHA loans
26%
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 Kimballton, IA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Kimballton, IA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Shelby County State Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Kimballton, Iowa with 3 loans, about 15.8 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

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

1 lenders closed FHA loans in Kimballton, Iowa in 2025, led by First National Bank of Omaha with 1. 4 lenders closed VA loans, led by Rocket Mortgage. 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 Kimballton, IA lender list?

Yes. 5 banks and 2 credit unions closed home loans in Kimballton, Iowa in 2025, alongside 6 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 Kimballton, IA ranked on this page?

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