Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Vail, 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
Vail, Iowa mortgage lenders include Westside State BankWestside State Bank115 Highway 30, Vail, IA 51465A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.31%, United Bank of IowaUnited Bank of Iowa202 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.70%, Bank IowaBank Iowa420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73%, Dupaco Community Credit UnionDupaco Community Credit Union5865 Saratoga Rd, Asbury, IA 52002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87%, Greater Iowa Credit UnionGreater Iowa Credit Union801 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Rocket Mortgage, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Spring Eq, LLC, and Cobalt Credit Union. 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 Vail, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Vail 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 Vail, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Vail, 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 Vail 115 Highway 30, Vail, IA 51465 A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.31% |
Conventional | 8 | 38.1% | 100% | $122,500 | View |
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202 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.70% |
Conventional, USDA | 5 | 23.8% | 71.4% | $95,000 | View |
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420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +2 HELOCs |
9.5% | 100% | $110,000 | View |
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5865 Saratoga Rd, Asbury, IA 52002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
4.8% | 100% | $165,000 | View |
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801 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43% |
Conventional | 1 | 4.8% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
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100 Nile Kinnick Dr N, Adel, IA 50003 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 1 | 4.8% | 100% | $45,000 | View |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 4.8% | 100% | $105,000 | |
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
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FHA | 1 | 4.8% | 100% | $115,000 | |
Spring Eq, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 4.8% | 100% | $85,000 | |
Cobalt Credit Union
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a |
Vail Mortgage Rate Trends
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Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Vail, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Vail? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Vail in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Vail, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Vail, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Vail, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 14.3 percent of home loans in Vail, Iowa in 2025, banks 76.2 percent and credit unions 9.5 percent. Rocket Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, Westside State Bank the largest bank and Dupaco Community Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Westside State Bank led with 8 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 Vail, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Westside State Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Vail, Iowa with 8 loans, about 38.1 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
1 lenders closed FHA loans in Vail, Iowa in 2025, led by Mutual of Omaha Mortgage with 1. 0 lenders closed VA loans, 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. 4 banks and 3 credit unions closed home loans in Vail, Iowa in 2025, alongside 3 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 Vail, 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 Vail, 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 Vail. 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.
