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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona, Pennsylvania mortgage lenders include Altoona First Savings BankAltoona First Savings Bank203 N Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.09%, ARC Federal Credit UnionARC Federal Credit Union1919 7th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 2237A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.00%, First Commonwealth BankFirst Commonwealth Bank2984 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.25%, Reliance Savings BankReliance Savings Bank1119 12th St, Altoona, PA 16601A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%, First National Bank of PAFirst National Bank of PA2610 Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16601A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.62%, Penncrest BankPenncrest Bank3301 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.61%, Northwest BankNorthwest Bank413 S Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.99%, Citizens Bank, NACitizens Bank, NA181 Sophrira Lane, Altoona, PA 16602A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.44%, Investment Savings BankInvestment Savings Bank900 S 16th St, Altoona, PA 16602A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.27%, and M&T BankM&T Bank811 17th St, Altoona, PA 16602A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%. 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 Altoona, Pennsylvania in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Altoona are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Pennsylvania, 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 Altoona, Pennsylvania

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 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.

LenderProgramsLoans closedMarket shareApproval shareAverage loanView
203 N Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.09%
Conventional 50 8.1% 98% $101,200 View
1919 7th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 2237
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.00%
Conventional 49 7.9% 87.5% $85,408 View
2 offices in Altoona
2984 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.25%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 43
+11 HELOCs
6.9% 74.6% $102,209 View
3 offices in Altoona
1119 12th St, Altoona, PA 16601
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%
Conventional 38 6.1% 92.9% $111,052 View
3 offices in Altoona
2610 Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.62%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 27
+7 HELOCs
4.4% 58.3% $94,259 View
3301 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.61%
Conventional 18 2.9% 64.5% $66,111 View
1 office in Altoona
413 S Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.99%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 15
+2 HELOCs
2.4% 88.2% $112,333 View
2 offices in Altoona
181 Sophrira Lane, Altoona, PA 16602
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.44%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 14
+25 HELOCs
2.3% 87.5% $115,714 View
900 S 16th St, Altoona, PA 16602
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.27%
Conventional 11 1.8% 91.7% $63,181 View
2 offices in Altoona
811 17th St, Altoona, PA 16602
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 6
+19 HELOCs
1% 100% $113,333 View
1 office in Altoona
615 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16601
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.78%
Conventional, HELOC 6
+1 HELOCs
1% 100% $206,666 View
1 office in Altoona
1100 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.93%
Conventional, HELOC 3
+13 HELOCs
0.5% 100% $85,000 View
2 offices in Altoona
2600 Plank Road Cmns, Altoona, PA 16601
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.83%
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $185,000 View
113 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015 4731
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.23%
Conventional, HELOC 18
+5 HELOCs
2.9% 76.9% $58,333 View
Hometown Bank of Pennsylvania
4327 Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, PA 15521
Conventional 3 0.5% 100% $58,333
11 N Main St, Alburtis, PA 18011
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.26%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+5 HELOCs
0.3% 50% $45,000 View
2706 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66%
Conventional, FHA 2 0.3% 66.7% $175,000 View
1101 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%
Conventional 2 0.3% 50% $85,000 View
★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews
2676 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+2 HELOCs
0.2% 100% $275,000 View
5605 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106 9720
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.79%
Conventional 1 0.2% 50% $75,000 View
990 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $195,000 View
1550 S Main St Ste 1, Mansfield, PA 16933 9586
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.80%
FHA 1 0.2% 50% $105,000
Jersey Shore State Bank
Conventional, HELOC 14
+6 HELOCs
2.3% 93.3% $93,571
Newrez LLC
Conventional, FHA 4 0.6% 66.7% $135,000
Affordable Mortgage Advisors
Conventional, FHA 2 0.3% 100% $150,000
Spring Eq, LLC
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.2% 25% $65,000
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 51 8.2% 74.6% $110,686
Equity Resources Inc
Conventional, FHA, VA 34 5.5% 89.5% $159,117
Mortgage Research Center
Conventional, FHA, VA 22 3.5% 78.6% $144,545
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, FHA, VA 19 3.1% 100% $147,105
Radius Financial Group Inc
Conventional, FHA, VA 16 2.6% 94.1% $124,375
United Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 15 2.4% 88.2% $164,333
Paramount Residential Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 14 2.3% 100% $140,000
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
Conventional, FHA 13 2.1% 100% $152,692
Union Home Mortgage Corp.
Conventional, FHA, VA 9 1.5% 100% $157,222
Nationstar Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 8 1.3% 80% $100,000
United Trust Bank
Conventional, FHA 6 1% 85.7% $141,666
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Conventional, FHA 6 1% 66.7% $118,333
D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.11%
Conventional, FHA 5 0.8% 55.6% $175,000 View
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%
Conventional, VA 5 0.8% 83.3% $183,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.02%
FHA, VA 4 0.6% 66.7% $162,500 View
New American Funding, LLC.
Conventional, FHA 4 0.6% 80% $87,500
Envoy Mortgage, Ltd
Conventional, FHA 3 0.5% 100% $208,333
Planet Home Lending, LLC
Conventional 3 0.5% 75% $111,666
Zillow Home Loans, LLC
Conventional, FHA 3 0.5% 100% $95,000
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
Conventional, FHA, VA 3 0.5% 100% $151,666
Royal United Mortgage LLC
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $80,000
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC
FHA, VA 2 0.3% 100% $130,000
loanDepot.com LLC
FHA, VA 2 0.3% 50% $125,000
Amerisave Mortgage Company
FHA 2 0.3% 25% $90,000
Cardinal Financial Company, Li
Conventional, FHA 2 0.3% 100% $185,000
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
Conventional, VA 2 0.3% 100% $145,000
Mortgage Solutions of Colorado
FHA, VA 2 0.3% 100% $145,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51%
Conventional, FHA 2 0.3% 100% $105,000 View
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc
FHA 2 0.3% 100% $120,000
Movement Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.2% 100% $265,000
EMM Loans LLC
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $145,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.21%
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $135,000 View
First Community Mortgage, Inc.
FHA 1 0.2% 100% $165,000
American Financial Resources LLC
FHA 1 0.2% 100% $95,000
Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $175,000
Goodleap, LLC
VA 1 0.2% 33.3% $125,000
PHH Mortgage Corporation
VA 1 0.2% 100% $225,000
Princeton Mortgage Corporation
VA 1 0.2% 100% $135,000
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $165,000 View
American Financial Network, Inc.
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $305,000
Cmg Mortgage Inc
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $115,000
New Day Financial, LLC.
VA 1 0.2% 33.3% $155,000
B-3.5 ★Texas Ratio: 6.80%
VA 1 0.2% 50% $145,000 View
T2 Financial LLC
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $145,000
Direct Mortgage Loans, LLC
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $165,000
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Co. Inc
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $195,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.48%
FHA 1 0.2% 100% $125,000 View
Union Savings Bank
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $125,000
B4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 21.68%
FHA 1 0.2% 100% $115,000 View
Mission Loans, LLC
FHA 1 0.2% 100% $175,000
Better Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $85,000
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC
Conventional 1 0.2% 100% $95,000
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Conventional 1 0.2% 50% $165,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22%
Conventional 1 0.2% 33.3% $115,000 View
Village Capital & Investment
VA 1 0.2% 100% $135,000
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96%
HELOC 0
+4 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Figure Lending LLC
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a
Connexus Credit Union
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
A-4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 12.33%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Lender counts and market shares come from 2025 federal HMDA loan data, the public record of mortgage applications and closings. Health grades: MonitorBankRates, rates as of Oct 8, 2026.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Altoona? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Altoona in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Altoona, PA

Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Altoona, PA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.

Who Lends in Altoona, PA

Independent mortgage companies closed 43.4 percent of home loans in Altoona, Pennsylvania in 2025, banks 44.5 percent and credit unions 12.1 percent. Newrez LLC was the largest mortgage company, Altoona First Savings Bank the largest bank and ARC Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Pennsylvania, Altoona First Savings Bank led with 50 loans.

43.4%
Mortgage companies
44.5%
Banks
12.1%
Credit unions
22%
FHA loans
8%
VA 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 Pennsylvania. State realty transfer tax of 1 percent plus a local tax that is usually another 1 percent (Philadelphia 3.278 percent local, Pittsburgh 4 percent local), for a typical combined 2 percent customarily split between buyer and seller; no mortgage recording tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Altoona, PA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Altoona, PA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Altoona First Savings Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Altoona, Pennsylvania with 50 loans, about 8.1 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which mortgage lenders in Altoona, PA have the highest approval rates?

Among lenders with meaningful volume in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Altoona First Savings Bank approved the highest share of completed applications in 2025 at 98 percent, against a 81.5 percent average for all lenders. Approval share reflects the applicants a lender attracts as much as its underwriting, so compare it alongside loan programs and median loan size. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Altoona, PA mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

39 lenders closed FHA loans in Altoona, Pennsylvania in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 20. 22 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center. 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Altoona, PA lender list?

Yes. 31 banks and 6 credit unions closed home loans in Altoona, Pennsylvania in 2025, alongside 48 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.

How are mortgage lenders in Altoona, PA ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Altoona, Pennsylvania 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 Altoona, Pennsylvania 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 Altoona. 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.