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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Panora, Iowa

Panora, Iowa mortgage lenders include Guthrie County State BankGuthrie County State Bank505 E Main St, Panora, IA 50216A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.93%, Greenstate Credit UnionGreenstate Credit Union104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%, Community Choice Credit UnionCommunity Choice Credit Union818 8th st SW, Altoona, IA 50009A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.41%, Veridian Credit UnionVeridian Credit Union2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%, Charter BankCharter Bank2905 Sw Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, Peoples BankPeoples Bank804 Greenwood Hills Dr, Adel, IA 50003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.17%, First State BankFirst State Bank129 E Main St, Agency, IA 52530, Raccoon Valley BankRaccoon Valley Bank1009 Court St, Adel, IA 50003A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.14%, Fidelity BankFidelity Bank205 Water St, Cambridge, IA 50046A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.99%, and Luana Savings BankLuana Savings Bank16390 Holcomb Ct, Clive, IA 50325A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.00%. 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 Panora, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Panora 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 Panora, Iowa

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Panora, 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
505 E Main St, Panora, IA 50216
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.93%
Conventional, Jumbo 24 19.5% 96% $272,916 View
104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%
Conventional, HELOC 11
+1 HELOCs
8.9% 100% $267,727 View
818 8th st SW, Altoona, IA 50009
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.41%
Conventional, HELOC 5
+2 HELOCs
4.1% 100% $221,000 View
2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%
Conventional, HELOC 4
+2 HELOCs
3.3% 100% $217,500 View
2905 Sw Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional, Jumbo 4 3.3% 100% $665,000 View
804 Greenwood Hills Dr, Adel, IA 50003
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.17%
Conventional 4 3.3% 100% $152,500 View
First State Bank
129 E Main St, Agency, IA 52530
Conventional, Jumbo 4 3.3% 100% $402,500
1009 Court St, Adel, IA 50003
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.14%
Conventional 3 2.4% 100% $78,333 View
205 Water St, Cambridge, IA 50046
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.99%
Conventional, Jumbo 3 2.4% 100% $741,666 View
16390 Holcomb Ct, Clive, IA 50325
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.00%
Conventional, Jumbo 3 2.4% 75% $565,000 View
801 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43%
Conventional 2 1.6% 100% $115,000 View
520 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.53%
Conventional 2 1.6% 100% $260,000 View
100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%
Conventional 2 1.6% 100% $520,000 View
1370 Nw 18th St Ste 101, Ankeny, IA 50023
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 21.01%
Conventional 2 1.6% 100% $145,000 View
2805 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.8% 100% $155,000 View
1403 S Rooselvelt, Burlington, IA 52601
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.26%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $145,000 View
1012 N Us Highway 71, Carroll, IA 51401
A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.31%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $85,000 View
640 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.76%
Conventional, Jumbo 1 0.8% 100% $2,285,000 View
100 Ne Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.18%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $255,000 View
100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $145,000 View
6410 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional, Jumbo 1 0.8% 100% $605,000 View
793 Main St, Anita, IA 50020
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.09%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $75,000 View
502 Broad St, Adair, IA 50002
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.79%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $195,000 View
2701 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.43%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $485,000 View
3401 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, IA 52722
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.41%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $805,000 View
3820 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.48%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, USDA 4 3.3% 100% $182,500
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 5 4.1% 71.4% $265,000
Stockton Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, FHA, Jumbo 4 3.3% 100% $350,000
Farm Credit Mid-America, Aca
Conventional 3 2.4% 100% $495,000
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
Conventional, VA 2 1.6% 100% $505,000
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Conventional 2 1.6% 100% $290,000
Land Home Financial Services,
Conventional, FHA 2 1.6% 100% $150,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.20%
Conventional, FHA 2 1.6% 100% $165,000 View
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.37%
Conventional 2 1.6% 100% $355,000 View
Cmg Mortgage Inc
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.8% 100% $255,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.75%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.8% 100% $225,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.49%
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $455,000 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
FHA 1 0.8% 100% $305,000 View
MortgageOne, Inc
FHA 1 0.8% 100% $305,000
Amerisave Mortgage Company
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $75,000
Guild Mortgage Company
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $335,000
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
FHA 1 0.8% 100% $275,000
I H Mississippi Valley Credit Union
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $315,000
Compass Mortgage, Inc.
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $195,000
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
FHA 1 0.8% 100% $155,000
Spring Eq, LLC
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $25,000
Tomo Mortgage LLC
Conventional 1 0.8% 100% $635,000
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96%
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a 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 Panora, Iowa

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Panora, IA

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

Who Lends in Panora, IA

Independent mortgage companies closed 26 percent of home loans in Panora, Iowa in 2025, banks 52.8 percent and credit unions 21.1 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Guthrie County State Bank the largest bank and Greenstate Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Guthrie County State Bank led with 24 loans.

26%
Mortgage companies
52.8%
Banks
21.1%
Credit unions
8%
FHA loans
1%
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 Panora, IA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Panora, IA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Guthrie County State Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Panora, Iowa with 24 loans, about 19.5 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

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

8 lenders closed FHA loans in Panora, Iowa in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 2. 1 lenders closed VA loans, led by Guaranteed Rate, Inc., and 1 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 Panora, IA lender list?

Yes. 25 banks and 7 credit unions closed home loans in Panora, Iowa in 2025, alongside 17 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 Panora, IA ranked on this page?

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