Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Newark, West Virginia
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
Newark, West Virginia mortgage lenders include Calhoun County Banks IncCalhoun County Banks IncRoute 33 West, Arnoldsburg, WV 25234A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87%, Peoples BankPeoples Bank40 Lincoln Plz, Branchland, WV 25506A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.03%, Community Bank of ParkersburgCommunity Bank of Parkersburg3906 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.44%, Wesbanco Bank, Inc.Wesbanco Bank, Inc.6501 Mud River Rd, Barboursville, WV 25504A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87%, WV Central Federal Credit UnionWV Central Federal Credit UnionParkersburg, WV, Rocket Mortgage, United Wholesale Mortgage, Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A.Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A.A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.20%, Mortgage Research Center, and Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, 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 Newark, West Virginia in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Newark are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in West Virginia, 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 Newark, West Virginia
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Newark, West Virginia. 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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Route 33 West, Arnoldsburg, WV 25234 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87% |
Conventional | 11 | 55% | 80% | $104,090 | View |
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40 Lincoln Plz, Branchland, WV 25506 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.03% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +2 HELOCs |
5% | 100% | $5,000 | View |
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3906 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.44% |
Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $135,000 | View |
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6501 Mud River Rd, Barboursville, WV 25504 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.87% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
WV Central Federal Credit Union
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Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $25,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 10% | 100% | $155,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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FHA | 1 | 5% | 100% | $125,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.20% |
VA | 1 | 5% | 100% | $315,000 | View |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 1 | 5% | 33.3% | $445,000 | |
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 5% | 50% | $165,000 | |
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a |
Newark Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for West Virginia compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Newark, West Virginia
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Newark? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Newark in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Newark, WV
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Newark, WV lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Newark, WV
Independent mortgage companies closed 25 percent of home loans in Newark, West Virginia in 2025, banks 70 percent and credit unions 5 percent. Rocket Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, Calhoun County Banks Inc the largest bank and WV Central Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in West Virginia, Calhoun County Banks Inc led with 11 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 West Virginia. State excise tax of $1.10 per $500 plus a county tax of at least $0.55 per $500 that counties may raise to $1.65 per $500, so total transfer tax runs $1.65 to $2.75 per $500 (0.33 to 0.55 percent), paid by the seller (W. Va. Code 11-22-2); no mortgage tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Newark, WV
By home loans closed in 2025, Calhoun County Banks Inc was the largest mortgage lender in Newark, West Virginia with 11 loans, about 55 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
2 lenders closed FHA loans in Newark, West Virginia in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 1. 2 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. 5 banks and 2 credit unions closed home loans in Newark, West Virginia in 2025, alongside 4 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 Newark, West Virginia 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 Newark, West Virginia 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 Newark. 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.
