Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Whittemore, 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
Whittemore, Iowa mortgage lenders include Northwest BankNorthwest Bank100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.111 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Manufacturers Bank & Trust CoManufacturers Bank & Trust Co300 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.80%, First BankFirst Bank602 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.43%, Bank IowaBank Iowa420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73%, Veridian Credit UnionVeridian Credit Union2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%, Iowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationIowa Bankers Mortgage CorporationJohnston, IA, Flanagan State BankFlanagan State BankA4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 2.58%, Pennymac Loan Services LLC, and Amerisave Mortgage Company. 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 Whittemore, Iowa in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Whittemore 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 Whittemore, Iowa
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Whittemore, 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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100 E Railroad St, Afton, IA 50830 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69% |
Conventional, HELOC | 6 +4 HELOCs |
33.3% | 100% | $238,333 | View |
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111 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85% |
Conventional | 2 | 11.1% | 100% | $125,000 | View |
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300 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.80% |
Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $405,000 | View |
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602 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.43% |
Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $115,000 | View |
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420 8th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.73% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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2510 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | 0% | View | |
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 33.3% | $195,000 | |
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A4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 2.58% |
FHA | 2 | 11.1% | 100% | $195,000 | View |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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FHA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Amerisave Mortgage Company
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $35,000 | |
Frontier Financial, Inc. DBA Frontier Mortgage
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FHA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $75,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.20% |
VA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $175,000 | View |
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $585,000 |
Whittemore 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 Whittemore, Iowa
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Whittemore? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Whittemore in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Whittemore, IA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Whittemore, IA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Whittemore, IA
Independent mortgage companies closed 27.8 percent of home loans in Whittemore, Iowa in 2025, banks 72.2 percent and credit unions 0 percent. Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Northwest Bank the largest bank and Veridian Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Iowa, Northwest Bank led with 6 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 Whittemore, IA
By home loans closed in 2025, Northwest Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Whittemore, Iowa with 6 loans, about 33.3 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Whittemore, Iowa in 2025, led by Flanagan State Bank with 2. 1 lenders closed VA loans, led by Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A.. 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. 7 banks and 1 credit unions closed home loans in Whittemore, 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 Whittemore, 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 Whittemore, 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 Whittemore. 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.
