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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Mount Vernon, Iowa

Mount Vernon, Iowa mortgage lenders include Mount Vernon Bank and Trust CompanyMount Vernon Bank and Trust Company116 Third Avenue South, Mount Vernon, IA 52314A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.29%, Hills Bank and Trust CompanyHills Bank and Trust Company720 1st Ave Se, Mount Vernon, IA 52314A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40%, Greenstate Credit UnionGreenstate Credit Union104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%, Collins Community Credit UnionCollins Community Credit Union5908 Winterberry Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613B4.6 ★Texas Ratio: 20.10%, Bridge Community BankBridge Community Bank302 Highway 1 S, Mount Vernon, IA 52314A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.13%, Cedar Rapids Bank and TrustCedar Rapids Bank and Trust2322 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.24%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.111 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Corda Credit UnionCorda Credit Union3330 Mount Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.64%, and Veridian Credit UnionVeridian Credit Union2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%. 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 Mount Vernon, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, Iowa

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Mount Vernon, 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
116 Third Avenue South, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.29%
Conventional 54 31.4% 100% $146,851 View
1 office in Mount Vernon
720 1st Ave Se, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40%
Conventional, HELOC 28
+15 HELOCs
16.3% 93.3% $213,928 View
104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 29
+6 HELOCs
16.9% 100% $225,689 View
5908 Winterberry Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
B4.6 ★Texas Ratio: 20.10%
Conventional, HELOC 6
+1 HELOCs
3.5% 100% $153,333 View
302 Highway 1 S, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.13%
Conventional 6 3.5% 100% $278,333 View
2322 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.24%
Conventional 3 1.7% 100% $205,000 View
111 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
Conventional 2 1.2% 66.7% $160,000 View
100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%
Conventional 2 1.2% 100% $240,000 View
3330 Mount Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.64%
Conventional 2 1.2% 100% $295,000 View
2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+4 HELOCs
0.6% 100% $75,000 View
117 N Main Ave, Alburnett, IA 52202
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.19%
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $265,000 View
Ohnward Bank and Trust
4726 50th Ave, Baldwin, IA 52207
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $105,000
5865 Saratoga Rd, Asbury, IA 52002
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87%
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Residential Mortgage Network, Inc.
Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA 9 5.2% 100% $283,888
Midwestone Bank
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $135,000
Homeservices Lending LLC
USDA 1 0.6% 100% $155,000
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $125,000
United Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 5 2.9% 100% $263,000
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 5 2.9% 100% $129,000
New American Funding, LLC.
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 3
+1 HELOCs
1.7% 100% $168,333
Mld Mortgage, Inc.Dba the Money Store
Conventional, FHA 3 1.7% 100% $118,333
Mortgage Research Center
VA 2 1.2% 100% $285,000
Newrez LLC
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $175,000
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $265,000
Amerisave Mortgage Company
Conventional 1 0.6% 33.3% $55,000
Guild Mortgage Company
FHA 1 0.6% 100% $405,000
Ruhl Mortgage LLC
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $185,000
Nationstar Mortgage
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $45,000
Spring Eq, LLC
Conventional 1 0.6% 100% $85,000
loanDepot.com LLC
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.75%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
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 Mount Vernon, Iowa

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Mount Vernon, IA

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

Who Lends in Mount Vernon, IA

Independent mortgage companies closed 20.9 percent of home loans in Mount Vernon, Iowa in 2025, banks 57 percent and credit unions 22.1 percent. Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. was the largest mortgage company, Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company the largest bank and Greenstate Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company led with 54 loans.

20.9%
Mortgage companies
57%
Banks
22.1%
Credit unions
5%
FHA loans
3%
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 Mount Vernon, IA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Mount Vernon, IA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company was the largest mortgage lender in Mount Vernon, Iowa with 54 loans, about 31.4 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which mortgage lenders in Mount Vernon, IA have the highest approval rates?

Among lenders with meaningful volume in Mount Vernon, Iowa, Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company approved the highest share of completed applications in 2025 at 100 percent, against a 97.3 percent average for all lenders. Approval share reflects the applicants a lender attracts as much as its underwriting, so compare it alongside loan programs and median loan size. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

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

7 lenders closed FHA loans in Mount Vernon, Iowa in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 2. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Mount Vernon, IA lender list?

Yes. 9 banks and 6 credit unions closed home loans in Mount Vernon, Iowa in 2025, alongside 16 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 Mount Vernon, IA ranked on this page?

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