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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Newell, South Dakota

Newell, South Dakota mortgage lenders include First National BankFirst National Bank217 Girard Ave, Newell, SD 57760A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40%, Pioneer Bank & TrustPioneer Bank & Trust700 State St, Belle Fourche, SD 57717A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.74%, Black Hills Federal Credit UnionBlack Hills Federal Credit Union376 Liberty Boulevard, Box Elder, SD 57719A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, Black Hills Community Bank, NABlack Hills Community Bank, NA840 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, Northern Hills FCUNorthern Hills FCU2211 Dakota Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.48%, Bankwest, Inc.Bankwest, Inc.703 Main Ave, Armour, SD 57313C+4.1 ★Texas Ratio: 26.29%, Plains Commerce BankPlains Commerce Bank524 S Dakota St, Aberdeen, SD 57401A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09%, First Interstate BankFirst Interstate Bank119 6th Ave Se, Aberdeen, SD 57401A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.320 S 1st St, Aberdeen, SD 57401A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, and Granite BankGranite BankA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.85%. 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 Newell, South Dakota in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Newell are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in South Dakota, 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 Newell, South Dakota

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Newell, South Dakota. 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
1 office in Newell
217 Girard Ave, Newell, SD 57760
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.40%
VA, USDA 2 4.4% 66.7% $125,000 View
700 State St, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.74%
Conventional, FHA 3 6.7% 100% $491,666 View
376 Liberty Boulevard, Box Elder, SD 57719
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 2
+1 HELOCs
4.4% 75% $430,000 View
Black Hills Community Bank, NA
840 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Conventional, FHA 2 4.4% 100% $405,000
2211 Dakota Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.48%
Conventional 1 2.2% 100% $55,000 View
703 Main Ave, Armour, SD 57313
C+4.1 ★Texas Ratio: 26.29%
Conventional 1 2.2% 50% $75,000 View
524 S Dakota St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09%
VA 1 2.2% 100% $375,000 View
★ 1 stars, 1 review
119 6th Ave Se, Aberdeen, SD 57401
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%
HELOC 0
+6 HELOCs
0% n/a View
320 S 1st St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.85%
Conventional, FHA, VA 7 15.6% 100% $159,285 View
United Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 5 11.1% 100% $301,000
B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.16%
Conventional, FHA 4 8.9% 100% $97,500 View
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 3 6.7% 75% $118,333
Mortgage Research Center
VA 3 6.7% 75% $255,000
Cmg Mortgage Inc
Conventional 2 4.4% 100% $280,000
New Day Financial, LLC.
VA 2 4.4% 100% $150,000
Navy Federal Credit Union
VA 2 4.4% 100% $150,000
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Conventional 1 2.2% 100% $185,000
American Financing Corporation
VA 1 2.2% 100% $185,000
Mortgage Solutions of Colorado
VA 1 2.2% 100% $565,000
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
VA 1 2.2% 100% $355,000
21St Mortgage
Conventional 1 2.2% 100% $215,000
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 7, 2026.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Newell, South Dakota

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Newell, SD

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

Who Lends in Newell, SD

Independent mortgage companies closed 44.4 percent of home loans in Newell, South Dakota in 2025, banks 44.4 percent and credit unions 11.1 percent. United Wholesale Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, First National Bank the largest bank and Black Hills Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in South Dakota, First National Bank led with 2 loans.

44.4%
Mortgage companies
44.4%
Banks
11.1%
Credit unions
20%
FHA loans
38%
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 South Dakota. State real estate transfer fee of $0.50 per $500 of value (0.1 percent), paid by the seller (SDCL 43-4-21); no mortgage recording tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Newell, SD

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Newell, SD?

By home loans closed in 2025, First National Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Newell, South Dakota with 2 loans, about 4.4 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Newell, SD mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

7 lenders closed FHA loans in Newell, South Dakota in 2025, led by Granite Bank with 2. 10 lenders closed VA loans, led by Granite Bank, 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Newell, SD lender list?

Yes. 9 banks and 3 credit unions closed home loans in Newell, South Dakota in 2025, alongside 10 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 Newell, SD ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Newell, South Dakota 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 Newell, South Dakota 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 Newell. 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.