Iowa Mortgage Rates (2026)

Current average mortgage rates, median home prices, and top lenders in Iowa. Rates apply to primary residence purchases with good credit (740+).

30yr Fixed

7.06%

Avg APR

15yr Fixed

6.46%

Avg APR

Median Price

$210,000

Median home

Monthly P&I

$1,120

30yr at 80% LTV

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Top Mortgage Lenders in Iowa

1

Rocket Mortgage

Online convenience

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30yr Fixed

7%

15yr Fixed

6.4%

Min Down

3%

2

Chase

Existing customers

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30yr Fixed

6.9%

15yr Fixed

6.3%

Min Down

3%

3

Wells Fargo

Branch access

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30yr Fixed

7.1%

15yr Fixed

6.5%

Min Down

3%

4

Bank of America

Preferred Rewards

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30yr Fixed

7%

15yr Fixed

6.4%

Min Down

3%

5

loanDepot

Low down payment

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30yr Fixed

6.9%

15yr Fixed

6.3%

Min Down

3%

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First-Time Buyer Programs in Iowa

  • Iowa Finance Authority FirstHome Program
  • Iowa Finance Homes for Iowans

Mortgage Requirements in Iowa

  • Min 640 credit score for IFA programs
  • Income limits apply
  • Complete 8-hour homebuyer education course

Iowa Housing Market Facts

Des Moines is consistently rated a top city for first-time homebuyers.
Iowa has a stable housing market with slow but steady appreciation.
Low property taxes (1.57% avg, but low base values keep bills modest).

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