Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in State Center, 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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✓Fact Checked
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
State Center, Iowa mortgage lenders include Central State BankCentral State Bank109 Main St W, State Center, IA 50247A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.68%, Greenstate Credit UnionGreenstate Credit Union104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18%, Veridian Credit UnionVeridian Credit Union2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%, MEMBERS1st Community Credit UnionMEMBERS1st Community Credit Union423 Main St, Ames, IA 50010A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.02%, South Story Bank & TrustSouth Story Bank & Trust2701 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.43%, First Interstate BankFirst Interstate Bank2770 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%, Old National BankOld National Bank320 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98%, Alerus Financial NAAlerus Financial NA303 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.32%, River Valley Credit UnionRiver Valley Credit Union2811 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.97%, and Farmers Savings BankFarmers Savings Bank218 Main St, Beaman, IA 50609A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.65%. 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 State Center, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in State Center 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 State Center, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in State Center, 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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109 Main St W, State Center, IA 50247 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.68% |
Conventional | 3 | 5.8% | 80% | $308,333 | View |
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104 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.18% |
Conventional, HELOC | 6 +1 HELOCs |
11.5% | 100% | $103,333 | View |
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2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74% |
Conventional, VA, HELOC | 2 +1 HELOCs |
3.8% | 100% | $120,000 | View |
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423 Main St, Ames, IA 50010 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.02% |
Conventional | 2 | 3.8% | 100% | $60,000 | View |
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2701 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.43% |
Conventional | 2 | 3.8% | 100% | $440,000 | View |
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★ 1 stars, 1 review 2770 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +2 HELOCs |
1.9% | 100% | $85,000 | View |
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320 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
1.9% | 100% | $425,000 | View |
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303 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.32% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 50% | $45,000 | View |
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2811 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.97% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $55,000 | View |
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218 Main St, Beaman, IA 50609 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.65% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $35,000 | View |
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4303 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 2327 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.80% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $85,000 | View |
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650 Main St, Ackley, IA 50601 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.49% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $105,000 | View |
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100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $225,000 | View |
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525 Main St, Ames, IA 50010 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $35,000 | View |
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818 8th st SW, Altoona, IA 50009 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.41% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 7 | 13.5% | 100% | $170,714 | |
Midwestone Bank
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Conventional | 2 | 3.8% | 66.7% | $125,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional | 2 | 3.8% | 50% | $140,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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Conventional | 2 | 3.8% | 100% | $55,000 | |
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 2 | 3.8% | 100% | $260,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 2 | 3.8% | 100% | $310,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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VA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $275,000 | |
Everett Financial, Inc.
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FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $195,000 | |
Newrez LLC
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USDA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Envoy Mortgage, Ltd
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FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $165,000 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $275,000 | |
Click n' Close, Inc.
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FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Nfm, Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $45,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.75% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $235,000 | |
New American Funding, LLC.
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FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $105,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09% |
FHA | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $245,000 | View |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.82% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.9% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
State Center 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 State Center, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in State Center? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in State Center in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in State Center, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many State Center, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in State Center, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 44.2 percent of home loans in State Center, Iowa in 2025, banks 30.8 percent and credit unions 25 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Central State Bank the largest bank and Greenstate Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Central 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 State Center, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Central State Bank was the largest mortgage lender in State Center, Iowa with 3 loans, about 5.8 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
5 lenders closed FHA loans in State Center, Iowa in 2025, led by Everett Financial, Inc. with 1. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center, 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.
Yes. 12 banks and 7 credit unions closed home loans in State Center, Iowa in 2025, alongside 13 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 State Center, 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 State Center, 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 State Center. 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.
