Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Athens, Wisconsin
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
Athens, Wisconsin mortgage lenders include Forward BankForward Bank225 Alfred St, Athens, WI 54411A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.26%, Covantage Credit UnionCovantage Credit UnionAntigo Middle School, Antigo, WI 54409A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.08%, Cloverbelt Credit UnionCloverbelt Credit Union110 McIndoe St, Wausau, WI 54403 4742A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.52%, AbbyBankAbbyBank401 E Spruce St, Abbotsford, WI 54405A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.72%, Nicolet National BankNicolet National Bank205 Clark St, Algoma, WI 54201A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.28%, Bank Five NineBank Five Nine18815 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.25%, Ixonia BankIxonia Bank491 N Main St, Dousman, WI 53118A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.14%, Westconsin Credit UnionWestconsin Credit Union1395 Bluestem Blvd, Altoona, WI 54720A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22%, Marine Credit UnionMarine Credit Union302 Bay St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.08%, and Associated Bank NAAssociated Bank NA724 5th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45%. 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 Athens, Wisconsin in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Athens are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Wisconsin, 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 Athens, Wisconsin
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Athens, Wisconsin. 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 Athens 225 Alfred St, Athens, WI 54411 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.26% |
Conventional | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% | $341,666 | View |
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Antigo Middle School, Antigo, WI 54409 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.08% |
Conventional, HELOC | 8 +6 HELOCs |
16.3% | 90% | $220,000 | View |
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110 McIndoe St, Wausau, WI 54403 4742 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.52% |
Conventional | 6 | 12.2% | 100% | $180,000 | View |
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401 E Spruce St, Abbotsford, WI 54405 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.72% |
Conventional | 6 | 12.2% | 100% | $201,666 | View |
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205 Clark St, Algoma, WI 54201 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.28% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +2 HELOCs |
4.1% | 100% | $130,000 | View |
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18815 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.25% |
Conventional, FHA | 2 | 4.1% | 100% | $245,000 | View |
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491 N Main St, Dousman, WI 53118 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.14% |
FHA, USDA | 2 | 4.1% | 100% | $190,000 | View |
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1395 Bluestem Blvd, Altoona, WI 54720 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $375,000 | View |
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302 Bay St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.08% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $275,000 | View |
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724 5th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
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2445 W Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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185 S Main St, Adams, WI 53910 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.41% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | 100% | View | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14% |
Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $255,000 | View |
Intercity State Bank
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Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $95,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA, VA | 5 | 10.2% | 83.3% | $175,000 | |
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 4.1% | 100% | $90,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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VA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $155,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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FHA | 1 | 2% | 50% | $235,000 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $115,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $195,000 | |
Zillow Home Loans, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $135,000 | |
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
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VA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $225,000 | |
Spring Eq, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 2% | 100% | $25,000 | |
Ark-La-Tex Financial Services LLC
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VA | 1 | 2% | 100% | $515,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | ||
Lendage, LLC dba Achieve Loans
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a |
Athens Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Wisconsin compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Athens, Wisconsin
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Athens? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Athens in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Athens, WI
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Athens, WI lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Athens, WI
Independent mortgage companies closed 30.6 percent of home loans in Athens, Wisconsin in 2025, banks 36.7 percent and credit unions 32.7 percent. Rocket Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, Forward Bank the largest bank and Covantage Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Wisconsin, Forward Bank led with 3 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 Wisconsin. Real estate transfer fee of $3 per $1,000 of value (0.3 percent), paid by the seller (Wis. Stat. 77.22); no mortgage tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Athens, WI
By home loans closed in 2025, Forward Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Athens, Wisconsin with 3 loans, about 6.1 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
7 lenders closed FHA loans in Athens, Wisconsin in 2025, led by Bank Five Nine with 1. 5 lenders closed VA loans, led by Rocket Mortgage, 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.
Yes. 9 banks and 5 credit unions closed home loans in Athens, Wisconsin in 2025, alongside 12 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 Athens, Wisconsin 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 Athens, Wisconsin 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 Athens. 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.
