DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — 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 home-buyers 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 home-buyers 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 home-buyer 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.
Potential home-buyers interested in learning more about purchasing a home in Iowa may visit welcomehomeia.com/welcomehome for free resources, including a first-time home-buyer guide, a home-buyer 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.
