Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Forest, Mississippi
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
Forest, Mississippi mortgage lenders include Community Bank of MississippiCommunity Bank of Mississippi323 E Third St, Forest, MS 39074A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.09%, Bank of ForestBank of Forest211 W Third St, Forest, MS 39074A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43%, Bank of CommerceBank of Commerce167 Court Sq, Charleston, MS 38921A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.84%, Cadence BankCadence Bank326 W Third St, Forest, MS 39074, Trustmark BankTrustmark Bank935 Lodge St, Beaumont, MS 39423A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40%, PriorityOne BankPriorityOne Bank1400 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.03%, First Financial BankFirst Financial Bank204 N Van Buren St, Carthage, MS 39051A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.05%, Great Southern BankGreat Southern Bank15122 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.29%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA2675 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, and Triad Financial Services, Inc.. 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 Forest, Mississippi in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Forest are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Mississippi, 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 Forest, Mississippi
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Forest, Mississippi. 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 Forest 323 E Third St, Forest, MS 39074 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.09% |
Conventional, HELOC | 23 +6 HELOCs |
25% | 92.9% | $79,782 | View |
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211 W Third St, Forest, MS 39074 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.43% |
Conventional | 18 | 19.6% | 100% | $138,333 | View |
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167 Court Sq, Charleston, MS 38921 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.84% |
Conventional | 11 | 12% | 78.6% | $95,909 | View |
Cadence Bank
326 W Third St, Forest, MS 39074 |
Conventional, FHA, USDA, HELOC | 5 +3 HELOCs |
5.4% | 83.3% | $135,000 | |
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935 Lodge St, Beaumont, MS 39423 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40% |
Conventional, FHA | 4 | 4.3% | 100% | $132,500 | View |
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1400 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.03% |
Conventional, USDA | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | $170,000 | View |
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204 N Van Buren St, Carthage, MS 39051 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.05% |
Conventional | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | $270,000 | View |
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15122 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.29% |
Conventional | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
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2675 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $45,000 | View |
Triad Financial Services, Inc.
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Conventional | 5 | 5.4% | 75% | $159,000 | |
21St Mortgage
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Conventional | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% | $137,500 | |
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A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 14.97% |
USDA | 3 | 3.3% | 100% | $255,000 | View |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14% |
FHA, VA | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | $245,000 | View |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, VA | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc
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Conventional | 2 | 2.2% | 66.7% | $125,000 | |
First Community Mortgage, Inc.
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $125,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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VA | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $305,000 | |
Newrez LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 50% | $115,000 | |
Amerisave Mortgage Company
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 50% | $25,000 | |
Southwest Stage Funding LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $175,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $175,000 | |
Better Mortgage Corporation
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | 0% |
Forest Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Mississippi compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Forest, Mississippi
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Forest? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Forest in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Forest, MS
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Forest, MS lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Forest, MS
Independent mortgage companies closed 18.5 percent of home loans in Forest, Mississippi in 2025, banks 80.4 percent and credit unions 1.1 percent. Triad Financial Services, Inc. was the largest mortgage company, Community Bank of Mississippi the largest bank and Navy Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Mississippi, Community Bank of Mississippi led with 23 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 Mississippi. None; Mississippi has no state real estate transfer tax or mortgage recording tax, only per page recording fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Forest, MS
By home loans closed in 2025, Community Bank of Mississippi was the largest mortgage lender in Forest, Mississippi with 23 loans, about 25 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Forest, Mississippi in 2025, led by Cadence Bank with 3. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by American Mortgage Bank, and 3 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 1 credit unions closed home loans in Forest, Mississippi in 2025, alongside 9 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 Forest, Mississippi 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 Forest, Mississippi 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 Forest. 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.
