Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Rock Rapids, 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
Rock Rapids, Iowa mortgage lenders include Frontier BankFrontier Bank301 1st Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246A+4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.203 S 2nd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Premier BankPremier Bank710 1st Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.19%, American State BankAmerican State Bank208 10th St, Alton, IA 51003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.50%, Peoples BankPeoples Bank71 Hardy St, Akron, IA 51001A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.85%, Security Savings BankSecurity Savings Bank100 S Main St, George, IA 51237A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.70%, Greater Iowa Credit UnionGreater Iowa Credit Union801 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43%, PrimebankPrimebank37 1st Ave Nw, Le Mars, IA 51031A-4.9 ★Texas Ratio: 16.11%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, and Iowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationIowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationJohnston, IA. 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 Rock Rapids, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Rock Rapids, 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 Rock Rapids 301 1st Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 A+4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
Conventional | 13 | 20.3% | 100% | $184,230 | View |
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1 office in Rock Rapids 203 S 2nd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85% |
Conventional, HELOC | 10 +7 HELOCs |
15.6% | 100% | $314,000 | View |
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1 office in Rock Rapids 710 1st Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.19% |
Conventional | 8 | 12.5% | 69.2% | $267,500 | View |
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208 10th St, Alton, IA 51003 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.50% |
Conventional | 4 | 6.2% | 80% | $197,500 | View |
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71 Hardy St, Akron, IA 51001 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.85% |
Conventional | 3 | 4.7% | 100% | $75,000 | View |
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100 S Main St, George, IA 51237 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.70% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $105,000 | View |
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801 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $185,000 | View |
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37 1st Ave Nw, Le Mars, IA 51031 A-4.9 ★Texas Ratio: 16.11% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $115,000 | View |
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100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $185,000 | View |
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional, VA | 8 | 12.5% | 80% | $177,500 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA | 5 | 7.8% | 83.3% | $173,000 | |
Homeowners Financial Group, LLC
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Conventional, FHA | 3 | 4.7% | 100% | $301,666 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.79% |
Conventional | 2 | 3.1% | 100% | $205,000 | View |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.05% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $555,000 | View |
First International Bank & Trust
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FHA | 1 | 1.6% | 50% | $195,000 | |
Farm Credit Mid-America, Aca
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Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 50% | $405,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.91% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | $85,000 | View |
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a |
Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Rock Rapids? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Rock Rapids in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Rock Rapids, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Rock Rapids, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Rock Rapids, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 26.6 percent of home loans in Rock Rapids, Iowa in 2025, banks 71.9 percent and credit unions 1.6 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Frontier Bank the largest bank and Greater Iowa Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Frontier Bank led with 13 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 Rock Rapids, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Frontier Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Rock Rapids, Iowa with 13 loans, about 20.3 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Rock Rapids, Iowa in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 1. 1 lenders closed VA loans, led by Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation. 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. 12 banks and 1 credit unions closed home loans in Rock Rapids, Iowa in 2025, alongside 5 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 Rock Rapids, 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 Rock Rapids, 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 Rock Rapids. 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.
