Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2025 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

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February 20, 2026 (DES MOINES) – The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2025 top mortgage lenders and Realtors®. The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2025.

“Homeownership is about so much more than buying a house, it’s about creating stability, opportunity and a place where families can truly thrive,” said IFA Director Debi Durham. “Every closing represents a real impact in the lives of Iowans, and it’s made possible by lender and Realtor® partners who go above and beyond to guide families toward a future they once thought was out of reach.”

IFA offers mortgage and down payment assistance programs for Iowa homebuyers through a network of more than 400 lenders throughout the state. These partnerships offer Iowans the convenience of working with their local lender and access to IFA’s down payment and closing cost assistance programs.

In 2025, local lenders assisted 2,600 Iowans in purchasing a home using IFA mortgage and down payment assistance programs and more than 72,000 have reached their goal of homeownership through the program since its inception. 

“I didn’t think homeownership was in my future,” said first-time homebuyer Chloe Tyson of Des Moines. "It felt out of reach until I learned about Iowa Finance Authority programs and connected with the right team. Just weeks later, we were closing on our dream home. If you feel like owning a home is too far off, it may be closer than you think." Tyson worked with The Misty Sold Team, recognized as Iowa Finance Authority’s Top Realtor® Team in 2025.

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Tyson sharing her story at the annual luncheon.

Potential homebuyers interested in learning more about purchasing a home in Iowa may visit welcomehomeia.com/welcomehome for free resources, including a first-time homebuyer guide, a homebuyer checklist, home budget tips, insights on understanding your credit score, details about down payment assistance program eligibility and to connect with an IFA participating lender.

View the 2025 Top Lenders and Realtors® here.