Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Orient, 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
Orient, Iowa mortgage lenders include Farmers & Merchants State BankFarmers & Merchants State Bank114 S Broad St, Orient, IA 50858A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, Northwest BankNorthwest Bank100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%, First State BankFirst State Bank129 E Main St, Agency, IA 52530, Fnb BankFnb Bank793 Main St, Anita, IA 50020A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.09%, Union State BankUnion State Bank160 E Garfield St, Truro, IA 50257A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, Central BankCentral Bank2805 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72%, AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, Bokf NABokf NAA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.05%, and Castle & Cooke Mortgage, 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 Orient, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Orient 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 Orient, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Orient, 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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1 office in Orient 114 S Broad St, Orient, IA 50858 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
Conventional | 3 | 25% | 100% | $71,666 | View |
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100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +2 HELOCs |
16.7% | 100% | $45,000 | View |
First State Bank
129 E Main St, Agency, IA 52530 |
Conventional | 2 | 16.7% | 100% | $130,000 | |
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793 Main St, Anita, IA 50020 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.09% |
Conventional | 1 | 8.3% | 100% | $125,000 | View |
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160 E Garfield St, Truro, IA 50257 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
Conventional | 1 | 8.3% | 100% | $355,000 | 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 | |
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 8.3% | 100% | $305,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.05% |
VA | 1 | 8.3% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC
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USDA | 1 | 8.3% | 100% | $105,000 |
Orient 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 Orient, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Orient? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Orient in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Orient, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Orient, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Orient, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 16.7 percent of home loans in Orient, Iowa in 2025, banks 83.3 percent and credit unions 0 percent. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC was the largest mortgage company, Farmers & Merchants State Bank the largest bank. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Farmers & Merchants State Bank led with 3 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 Orient, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Farmers & Merchants State Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Orient, Iowa with 3 loans, about 25 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Yes. 7 banks and 0 credit unions closed home loans in Orient, Iowa in 2025, alongside 2 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 Orient, 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 Orient, 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 Orient. 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.
