Merchants Bank in Iowa vs the state
0.0%Denial rate-12.86 pts vs state
0.0%Decision denial rate-15.31 pts vs state
88.9%Origination rate+20.43 pts vs state
6.59%Median rate+0.09 pts vs state
-0.01Rate spread (pts)-0.20 pts vs state
$77kMedian applicant income
8Loans originated
0Denied
Trend in Iowa
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 12 | 0.0% | 6.53% | #316 |
| 2024 | 12 | 9 | 8.3% | 6.28% | #316 |
| 2025 | 9 | 8 | 0.0% | 6.59% | #365 |
What Merchants Bank lends in Iowa
By loan purpose
By loan type
Where in Iowa
Counties with the most Merchants Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allamakee County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lee County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Linn County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Chickasaw County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hardin County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Winnebago County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Howard County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dallas County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Iowa
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENSTATE Credit Union | B | 13,829 | 5.9% | 6.50% |
| Veridian Credit Union | B | 8,725 | 8.9% | 6.49% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 3,761 | 22.7% | 6.63% |
| Hills Bank and Trust | A | 3,434 | 6.1% | 6.25% |
| U.S. Bank | D | 2,720 | 25.7% | 7.00% |
| Dupaco Community | A | 2,669 | 16.1% | 7.00% |
| Community Choice Credit Union | B | 2,653 | 11.8% | 6.13% |
| Iowa Bankers Mortgage | B | 2,423 | 15.4% | 6.50% |
| Broker Solutions | D | 2,386 | 6.4% | 6.75% |
| Northwest Bank | A | 2,181 | 5.7% | 6.38% |
Frequently asked questions
Iowa: 9 applications in 2025, of which 8 were originated and 0 denied.
0.0% of all applications, or 0.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The Iowa statewide average across all lenders was 12.9%.
The median rate on loans Merchants Bank originated in Iowa in 2025 was 6.59%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are Merchants Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Iowa, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology