Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Salem, 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
Salem, Iowa mortgage lenders include Community 1st Credit UnionCommunity 1st Credit Union1420 S Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531 2636B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12%, Federation BankFederation Bank112 E Washington St, Brighton, IA 52540A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.14%, Greenstate Credit UnionGreenstate Credit Union104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA435 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%, 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%, Residential Mortgage Network, Inc.Residential Mortgage Network, Inc.Iowa City, IA, Two Rivers Bank & TrustTwo Rivers Bank & TrustBurlington, IA, Midwestone BankMidwestone BankIowa City, IA, and Rocket Mortgage. 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 Salem, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Salem 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 Salem, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Salem, 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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1420 S Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531 2636 B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 22.12% |
Conventional, HELOC | 4 +1 HELOCs |
13.8% | 66.7% | $52,500 | View |
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112 E Washington St, Brighton, IA 52540 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.14% |
Conventional | 3 | 10.3% | 75% | $91,666 | View |
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104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
3.4% | 100% | $55,000 | View |
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435 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.4% | 50% | $175,000 | View |
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818 8th st SW, Altoona, IA 50009 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.41% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.4% | 100% | $55,000 | View |
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2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.4% | 100% | $185,000 | View |
Residential Mortgage Network, Inc.
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FHA, VA | 3 | 10.3% | 100% | $305,000 | |
Two Rivers Bank & Trust
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Conventional | 3 | 10.3% | 60% | $145,000 | |
Midwestone Bank
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | ||
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, VA | 4 | 13.8% | 100% | $175,000 | |
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 6.9% | 100% | $165,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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VA | 1 | 3.4% | 100% | $335,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
VA | 1 | 3.4% | 100% | $245,000 | View |
Triad Financial Services, Inc.
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Conventional | 1 | 3.4% | 33.3% | $185,000 | |
Amerisave Mortgage Company
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Conventional | 1 | 3.4% | 100% | $65,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 3.4% | 100% | $225,000 | |
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation
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FHA | 1 | 3.4% | 100% | $275,000 |
Salem 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 Salem, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Salem? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Salem in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Salem, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Salem, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Salem, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 48.3 percent of home loans in Salem, Iowa in 2025, banks 27.6 percent and credit unions 24.1 percent. Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. was the largest mortgage company, Federation Bank the largest bank and Community 1st Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Community 1st Credit Union led with 4 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 Salem, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Community 1st Credit Union was the largest mortgage lender in Salem, Iowa with 4 loans, about 13.8 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Salem, Iowa in 2025, led by Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. with 1. 4 lenders closed VA loans, led by Residential Mortgage Network, Inc.. 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. 5 banks and 4 credit unions closed home loans in Salem, Iowa in 2025, alongside 8 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem. 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.
