Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Independence, Wisconsin
Brian McKay
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Independence, Wisconsin mortgage lenders include Royal Credit UnionRoyal Credit Union185 S Main St, Adams, WI 53910A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.41%, The First National Bank of BangorThe First National Bank of Bangor1798 Commercial St, Bangor, WI 54614A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.70%, Altra Federal Credit UnionAltra Federal Credit Union1404 S MAIN ST, HOLMEN, WI 54636 8928A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.27%, Collins State BankCollins State Bank314 S Main St, Brillion, WI 54110A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.71%, WNB FinancialWNB Financial1160 Blazing Star Blvd, Altoona, WI 54720A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.47%, Marine Credit UnionMarine Credit Union302 Bay St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.08%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA3321 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54911A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Associated Bank NAAssociated Bank NA724 5th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45%, Citizens Community Federal N.A.Citizens Community Federal N.A.219 Fairfax St, Altoona, WI 54720A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.61%, and BMO Harris Bank NABMO Harris Bank NA121 N Main St, Adams, WI 53910A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54%. 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 Independence, Wisconsin in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Independence 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 Independence, Wisconsin
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Independence, 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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185 S Main St, Adams, WI 53910 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.41% |
Conventional, FHA, HELOC | 6 +4 HELOCs |
23.1% | 77.8% | $218,333 | View |
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1798 Commercial St, Bangor, WI 54614 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.70% |
Conventional | 2 | 7.7% | 100% | $225,000 | View |
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1404 S MAIN ST, HOLMEN, WI 54636 8928 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.27% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +2 HELOCs |
3.8% | 100% | $195,000 | View |
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314 S Main St, Brillion, WI 54110 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.71% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $205,000 | View |
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1160 Blazing Star Blvd, Altoona, WI 54720 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.47% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $145,000 | View |
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302 Bay St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.08% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $45,000 | View |
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3321 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54911 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 50% | $195,000 | View |
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724 5th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $135,000 | View |
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219 Fairfax St, Altoona, WI 54720 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.61% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $235,000 | View |
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121 N Main St, Adams, WI 53910 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $75,000 | View |
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18815 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.25% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $235,000 | View |
Village Capital & Investment
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VA | 2 | 7.7% | 100% | $320,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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FHA | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $85,000 | |
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $325,000 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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FHA | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $205,000 | |
Amerisave Mortgage Company
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Conventional | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $115,000 | |
Guild Mortgage Company
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VA | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $205,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $155,000 | |
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 3.8% | 100% | $345,000 |
Independence 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 Independence, Wisconsin
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Independence? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Independence in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Independence, WI
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Independence, WI lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Independence, WI
Independent mortgage companies closed 34.6 percent of home loans in Independence, Wisconsin in 2025, banks 34.6 percent and credit unions 30.8 percent. Village Capital & Investment was the largest mortgage company, The First National Bank of Bangor the largest bank and Royal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Wisconsin, Royal Credit Union led with 6 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 Independence, WI
By home loans closed in 2025, Royal Credit Union was the largest mortgage lender in Independence, Wisconsin with 6 loans, about 23.1 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
5 lenders closed FHA loans in Independence, Wisconsin in 2025, led by Royal Credit Union with 1. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by Village Capital & Investment. 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. 8 banks and 3 credit unions closed home loans in Independence, Wisconsin in 2025, alongside 8 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence. 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.
