Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Rapid River, Michigan
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
Rapid River, Michigan mortgage lenders include Nicolet National BankNicolet National Bank468 N Ripley Blvd, Alpena, MI 49707A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.28%, Flagstar Bank NAFlagstar Bank NA3233 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.11%, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA455 Ada Dr Se, Ada, MI 49301A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%, ELGA Credit UnionELGA Credit Union1479 Straits Dr, Bay City, MI 48706A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%, Mercantile BankMercantile Bank230 Woodworth Ave, Alma, MI 48801A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.63%, Lake Michigan Credit UnionLake Michigan Credit Union496 Ada Dr SE STE 103, Ada, MI 49301, Huntington National BankHuntington National Bank202 W Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66%, Fifth Third Bank, National AssociationFifth Third Bank, National Association475 Ada Drive, Ada Township, MI 49301A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22%, Rocket MortgageRocket MortgageDetroit, MI, and GreenStone Farm Credit ServicesGreenStone Farm Credit ServicesEast Lansing, MI. 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 Rapid River, Michigan in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Rapid River are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Michigan, 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 Rapid River, Michigan
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Rapid River, Michigan. 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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468 N Ripley Blvd, Alpena, MI 49707 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.28% |
Conventional | 3 | 15.8% | 100% | $295,000 | View |
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3233 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101 D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.11% |
Conventional, FHA | 2 | 10.5% | 66.7% | $155,000 | View |
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455 Ada Dr Se, Ada, MI 49301 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68% |
Conventional | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $225,000 | View |
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1479 Straits Dr, Bay City, MI 48706 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72% |
Conventional | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $75,000 | View |
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230 Woodworth Ave, Alma, MI 48801 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.63% |
Conventional | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
Lake Michigan Credit Union
496 Ada Dr SE STE 103, Ada, MI 49301 |
Conventional | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $155,000 | |
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202 W Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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475 Ada Drive, Ada Township, MI 49301 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 10.5% | 50% | $130,000 | |
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
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Conventional | 2 | 10.5% | 100% | $225,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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VA | 1 | 5.3% | 50% | $245,000 | |
Legacy Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $125,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $295,000 | |
Summit Credit Union
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Conventional | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $325,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 1 | 5.3% | 33.3% | $225,000 | |
Navy Federal Credit Union
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VA | 1 | 5.3% | 100% | $245,000 |
Rapid River Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Michigan compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Rapid River, Michigan
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Rapid River? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Rapid River in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Rapid River, MI
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Rapid River, MI lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Rapid River, MI
Independent mortgage companies closed 42.1 percent of home loans in Rapid River, Michigan in 2025, banks 36.8 percent and credit unions 21.1 percent. Rocket Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, Nicolet National Bank the largest bank and ELGA Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Michigan, Flagstar Bank NA led with 2 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.
Title or escrow companies usually handle closings in Michigan. State real estate transfer tax of $3.75 per $500 (0.75 percent) plus a county transfer tax of $0.55 per $500 (0.11 percent), customarily paid by the seller. No mortgage recording tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Rapid River, MI
By home loans closed in 2025, Nicolet National Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Rapid River, Michigan with 3 loans, about 15.8 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in Michigan was Flagstar Bank NA with 2 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
2 lenders closed FHA loans in Rapid River, Michigan in 2025, led by Flagstar Bank NA with 1. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by United Wholesale Mortgage. 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. 6 banks and 4 credit unions closed home loans in Rapid River, Michigan in 2025, alongside 6 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 Rapid River, Michigan 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 Rapid River, Michigan 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 Rapid River. 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.
