Storm Lake Mortgage Rates & Closing Costs

30yr Fixed Rate 15yr Fixed Rate FHA USDA VA 5/1 ARM

30 Year Fixed Rate mortgages in Storm Lake averaged 6.4% for the week of 2025-04-10, compared to the national average of 6.62% for the same period.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-04-03) was 6.22% and one month ago for the week of 2025-03-06, the average rate was 6.51%.

Storm Lake's average rate one year ago was 6.8%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-04-10, the average rate was 6.82%.

Loan Type Date Rate
US 30 Year Fixed Rate 2025-04-10 6.62%
Storm Lake 30 Year Fixed Rate 2025-04-10 6.4%
Storm Lake 30 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2025-04-10 6.82%
Storm Lake 15 Year Fixed Rate 2025-04-10 6.02%
Storm Lake 15 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2025-04-10 5.92%
Storm Lake 30 Year FHA 2025-04-10 6.23%
Storm Lake 30 Year FHA Refi 2025-04-10 6.33%
Storm Lake 30 Year USDA 2025-04-10 6.65%
Storm Lake 30 Year USDA Refi 2025-04-10 6.35%
Storm Lake 30 Year VA 2025-04-10 6.09%
Storm Lake 30 Year VA Refi 2025-04-10 6.09%
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Storm Lake Top Lenders by Rates & Fees

The below table looks at the consensus average rates and fees provided by each lender, for only loans originated in the Storm Lake, IA market. This includes FHA, Conventional, USDA and VA loans, as well as refis. All terms in the below chart are 30 year fixed rate. Unless noted otherwise, other data is all inclusive (FHA, ARM, 15-yr, etc.).

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
Central Bank 66 6.29% $4,001
United Bank of Iowa 12 7.06% $2,897
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 4 7.19% $5,837
Northwest Bank 4 6.97% $3,000
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA 3 7.58% $6,221
U.S. Bank 2 7.00% $2,142
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 7.00% $4,518
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA, LLC 1 7.63% $3,424
IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $2,439
LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.88% $3,295
Lincoln Savings Bank 1 6.25% $2,537
PHH Mortgage Corporation 1 7.38% $4,165
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 6.63% $5,049
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.88% $8,441
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.99% $3,294
Bankers' Bank 1 6.50% $2,338
Bank Iowa 1 6.88% $3,089
Bell Bank 1 6.99% $2,638
Flanagan State Bank 1 7.13% $7,977
GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION 1 6.63% $2,701
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.50% $2,893

Storm Lake Average Closing Costs & Other Stats

Storm Lake, IA's 21 lenders originated 248 loans during 2024. The total origination value was $54,210,000, with an average loan value of $218,589.

Storm Lake's average closing costs are $3,934.

The top Storm Lake lender as defined by loan originations is Central Bank, with 66 loans originated. Their average total fees are $4,001, which is $1,104 higher than the next largest lender, United Bank of Iowa.

The lowest fee Storm Lake lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are United Bank of Iowa ($2,897), Central Bank ($4,001), .

The lowest rate Storm Lake lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Central Bank (6.29%), United Bank of Iowa (7.06%), .

Storm Lake, IA Mortgage Market Share & Volume

Loan origination value is a good proxy for a lender's prominence within the market. The general assumption is that larger lenders will have more resources, but may spend more (and therefore charge more) on marketing and overhead expenses.

Name 2023 Loan Value 2024 Loan Value % Change 2024 Market Share
Central Bank $13,095,000 $19,970,000 52.5% 36.8%
Community State Bank $9,035,000 n/a 16.7%
United Bank of Iowa $6,520,000 $3,025,000 -53.6% 5.6%
American State Bank $215,000 $2,485,000 1,055.8% 4.6%
Lincoln Savings Bank $1,985,000 n/a 3.7%
Northwest Bank $2,370,000 $1,625,000 -31.4% 3.0%
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. $180,000 $1,220,000 577.8% 2.3%
Flanagan State Bank $1,340,000 $1,105,000 -17.5% 2.0%
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC $2,065,000 $960,000 -53.5% 1.8%
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA $620,000 n/a 1.1%
U.S. Bank $145,000 $575,000 296.6% 1.1%
Mortgage Research Center, LLC $325,000 $565,000 73.8% 1.0%
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC $275,000 $510,000 85.5% 0.9%
Bank Iowa $145,000 $410,000 182.8% 0.8%
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. $125,000 $390,000 212.0% 0.7%
CHARTER WEST BANK $195,000 $370,000 89.7% 0.7%
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC $365,000 n/a 0.7%
Bankers' Bank $330,000 $360,000 9.1% 0.7%
IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION $205,000 $360,000 75.6% 0.7%
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION $240,000 $330,000 37.5% 0.6%
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. $330,000 n/a 0.6%
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. $245,000 $325,000 32.7% 0.6%
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA, LLC $300,000 $305,000 1.7% 0.6%
Primebank $305,000 n/a 0.6%
DIGITAL Federal Credit Union $280,000 n/a 0.5%
LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $280,000 n/a 0.5%
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $345,000 $280,000 -18.8% 0.5%
Great Southern Bank $275,000 n/a 0.5%
NBKC BANK $275,000 n/a 0.5%
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. $195,000 $265,000 35.9% 0.5%
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. $255,000 n/a 0.5%
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY $65,000 $215,000 230.8% 0.4%
RESIDENTIAL BANCORP $215,000 n/a 0.4%
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. $165,000 n/a 0.3%
GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION $475,000 $160,000 -66.3% 0.3%
Bell Bank $155,000 n/a 0.3%
PHH Mortgage Corporation $125,000 n/a 0.2%
BankFirst $115,000 n/a 0.2%
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) $905,000 $115,000 -87.3% 0.2%
FIRST $65,000 n/a 0.1%
MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union $65,000 n/a 0.1%
Coastal Community Bank $80,000 $45,000 -43.8% 0.1%

Storm Lake's top lender by overall market share is Central Bank, with 36.8% market share. In second place, with 16.7%, is Community State Bank, having originated $9,035,000 in loans. In third place, with 5.6%, is United Bank of Iowa, having originated $3,025,000 in loans. In fourth place, with 4.6%, is American State Bank, having originated $2,485,000 in loans. In fifth place, with 3.7%, is Lincoln Savings Bank, having originated $1,985,000 in loans.


Storm Lake Housing Market Trends (Median, Average Prices & Listing Count)

Realtor.com - Storm Lake (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Price (YoY Change) Average Listing Price (YoY) MSA/US Median Price Ratio Active Listings
2018-01-01 $153,738 (34.7%) $174,160 (37.2%) 0.00 32
2018-02-01 $155,000 (47.0%) $173,924 (43.0%) 0.00 32
2018-03-01 $148,400 (50.1%) $162,428 (23.7%) 0.00 32
2018-04-01 $133,925 (41.0%) $148,260 (-6.7%) 0.00 31
2018-05-01 $110,450 (3.7%) $140,968 (3.9%) 0.00 27
2018-06-01 $122,900 (37.7%) $149,145 (30.5%) 0.00 26
2018-07-01 $135,325 (20.3%) $165,175 (12.8%) 0.00 28
2018-08-01 $129,675 (-2.0%) $158,192 (-9.4%) 0.00 29
2018-09-01 $124,900 (-12.6%) $153,153 (-15.3%) 0.00 30
2018-10-01 $117,500 (-17.5%) $133,368 (-24.6%) 0.00 42
2018-11-01 $112,250 (-7.6%) $138,497 (-13.5%) 0.00 42
2018-12-01 $117,500 (-15.7%) $137,641 (-17.0%) 0.00 37
2019-01-01 $118,950 (-22.6%) $140,884 (-19.1%) 0.00 34
2019-02-01 $118,575 (-23.5%) $140,095 (-19.5%) 0.00 35
2019-03-01 $120,371 (-18.9%) $142,162 (-12.5%) 0.00 32
2019-04-01 $114,446 (-14.5%) $142,698 (-3.8%) 0.00 32
2019-05-01 $115,375 (4.5%) $153,213 (8.7%) 0.00 38
2019-06-01 $109,725 (-10.7%) $149,792 (0.4%) 0.00 37
2019-07-01 $131,000 (-3.2%) $149,738 (-9.4%) 0.00 33
2019-08-01 $129,364 (-0.2%) $148,121 (-6.4%) 0.00 30
2019-09-01 $122,409 (-2.0%) $145,522 (-5.0%) 0.00 29
2019-10-01 $110,875 (-5.6%) $143,146 (7.3%) 0.00 28
2019-11-01 $101,000 (-10.0%) $119,267 (-13.9%) 0.00 24
2019-12-01 $90,000 (-23.4%) $118,321 (-14.0%) 0.00 19
2020-01-01 $90,000 (-24.3%) $115,101 (-18.3%) 0.00 19
2020-02-01 $79,700 (-32.8%) $95,669 (-31.7%) 0.00 25
2020-03-01 $90,000 (-25.2%) $113,238 (-20.4%) 0.00 27
2020-04-01 $90,000 (-21.4%) $124,666 (-12.6%) 0.00 27
2020-05-01 $92,500 (-19.8%) $146,371 (-4.5%) 0.00 27
2020-06-01 $146,250 (33.3%) $165,389 (10.4%) 0.00 27
2020-07-01 $147,250 (12.4%) $168,154 (12.3%) 0.00 28
2020-08-01 $173,900 (34.4%) $191,244 (29.1%) 0.00 30
2020-09-01 $175,000 (43.0%) $198,728 (36.6%) 0.00 27
2020-10-01 $162,500 (46.6%) $187,103 (30.7%) 0.00 28
2020-11-01 $166,975 (65.3%) $179,197 (50.3%) 0.00 26
2020-12-01 $167,225 (85.8%) $189,075 (59.8%) 0.00 22
2021-01-01 $174,950 (94.4%) $193,022 (67.7%) 0.00 19
2021-02-01 $187,000 (134.6%) $200,506 (109.6%) 0.00 17
2021-03-01 $193,625 (115.1%) $201,370 (77.8%) 0.00 16
2021-04-01 $246,000 (173.3%) $235,097 (88.6%) 0.00 16
2021-05-01 $240,000 (159.5%) $226,720 (54.9%) 0.00 12
2021-06-01 $168,500 (15.2%) $174,675 (5.6%) 0.00 12
2021-07-01 $124,900 (-15.2%) $120,189 (-28.5%) 0.00 9
2021-08-01 $111,250 (-36.0%) $136,138 (-28.8%) 0.00 13
2021-09-01 $162,250 (-7.3%) $173,385 (-12.8%) 0.00 15
2021-10-01 $150,000 (-7.7%) $194,013 (3.7%) 0.00 21
2021-11-01 $148,725 (-10.9%) $196,323 (9.6%) 0.00 23
2021-12-01 $155,000 (-7.3%) $194,688 (3.0%) 0.00 21
2022-01-01 $169,900 (-2.9%) $226,876 (17.5%) 0.00 17
2022-02-01 $189,750 (1.5%) $241,412 (20.4%) 0.00 15
2022-03-01 $186,750 (-3.6%) $223,173 (10.8%) 0.00 17
2022-04-01 $215,000 (-12.6%) $227,021 (-3.4%) 0.00 15
2022-05-01 $211,425 (-11.9%) $232,146 (2.4%) 0.00 14
2022-06-01 $212,450 (26.1%) $206,424 (18.2%) 0.00 18
2022-07-01 $236,000 (89.0%) $262,492 (118.4%) 0.00 21
2022-08-01 $225,750 (102.9%) $247,620 (81.9%) 0.00 25
2022-09-01 $234,750 (44.7%) $241,716 (39.4%) 0.00 23
2022-10-01 $247,000 (64.7%) $245,271 (26.4%) 0.00 26
2022-11-01 $228,000 (53.3%) $239,053 (21.8%) 0.00 28
2022-12-01 $228,000 (47.1%) $233,309 (19.8%) 0.00 30
2023-01-01 $228,000 (34.2%) $236,075 (4.1%) 0.00 28
2023-02-01 $226,000 (19.1%) $235,588 (-2.4%) 0.00 30
2023-03-01 $223,500 (19.7%) $232,152 (4.0%) 0.00 29
2023-04-01 $228,000 (6.1%) $238,148 (4.9%) 0.00 27
2023-05-01 $260,250 (23.1%) $288,685 (24.4%) 0.00 25
2023-06-01 $280,750 (32.2%) $301,076 (45.9%) 0.00 29
2023-07-01 $271,000 (14.8%) $256,316 (-2.4%) 0.00 28
2023-08-01 $271,000 (20.0%) $252,166 (1.8%) 0.00 32
2023-09-01 $267,000 (13.7%) $253,506 (4.9%) 0.00 33
2023-10-01 $249,375 (1.0%) $242,836 (-1.0%) 0.00 30
2023-11-01 $234,500 (2.9%) $240,365 (0.6%) 0.00 32
2023-12-01 $228,000 (0.0%) $228,680 (-2.0%) 0.00 27
2024-01-01 $235,250 (3.2%) $231,327 (-2.0%) 0.00 25
2024-02-01 $235,250 (4.1%) $229,794 (-2.5%) 0.00 25
2024-03-01 $235,000 (5.2%) $245,262 (5.7%) 0.00 30
2024-04-01 $226,475 (-0.7%) $246,398 (3.5%) 0.00 33
2024-05-01 $236,000 (-9.3%) $253,883 (-12.1%) 0.00 40
2024-06-01 $249,500 (-11.1%) $261,376 (-13.2%) 0.00 40
2024-07-01 $234,500 (-13.5%) $243,329 (-5.1%) 0.00 37
2024-08-01 $214,000 (-21.0%) $254,323 (0.9%) 0.00 44
2024-09-01 $211,500 (-20.8%) $272,189 (7.4%) 0.00 38
2024-10-01 $234,500 (-6.0%) $293,604 (20.9%) 0.00 37
2024-11-01 $247,000 (5.3%) $291,250 (21.2%) 0.00 36
2024-12-01 $240,750 (5.6%) $275,674 (20.6%) 0.00 36
2025-01-01 $235,500 (0.1%) $254,125 (9.9%) 0.00 27
2025-02-01 $235,000 (-0.1%) $242,902 (5.7%) 0.00 27
2025-03-01 $230,500 (-1.9%) $257,870 (5.1%) 0.00 26
Storm Lake's median listing price for 2025-03-01 was $230,500, a difference of $-4,500 (-1.9%) versus the prior year and $-4,500 versus the prior month.

Storm Lake's median listing price comes in at 0% of the national average.

Storm Lake's average listing price for 2025-03-01 was $257,870, a difference of $12,608 (5.1%) versus the prior year and $14,968 versus the prior month.

For the 2025-03-01 period, Storm Lake had 26 MLS listings, a difference of -1 listings (-4%) versus the prior month and -4 listings (-13%) versus the prior year.

Median Listing Time on Market & Square Footage

Realtor.com - Storm Lake (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Time on Market Median Square Footage
2018-01-01 0 days 1,699 sqft
2018-02-01 0 days 1,644 sqft
2018-03-01 0 days 1,587 sqft
2018-04-01 0 days 1,655 sqft
2018-05-01 0 days 1,722 sqft
2018-06-01 0 days 1,715 sqft
2018-07-01 0 days 1,859 sqft
2018-08-01 0 days 1,771 sqft
2018-09-01 0 days 1,776 sqft
2018-10-01 0 days 1,541 sqft
2018-11-01 0 days 1,573 sqft
2018-12-01 0 days 1,476 sqft
2019-01-01 0 days 1,478 sqft
2019-02-01 0 days 1,573 sqft
2019-03-01 0 days 1,670 sqft
2019-04-01 0 days 1,639 sqft
2019-05-01 0 days 1,503 sqft
2019-06-01 0 days 1,512 sqft
2019-07-01 0 days 1,644 sqft
2019-08-01 0 days 1,657 sqft
2019-09-01 0 days 1,671 sqft
2019-10-01 0 days 1,680 sqft
2019-11-01 0 days 1,497 sqft
2019-12-01 0 days 1,435 sqft
2020-01-01 0 days 1,644 sqft
2020-02-01 0 days 1,299 sqft
2020-03-01 0 days 1,431 sqft
2020-04-01 0 days 1,365 sqft
2020-05-01 0 days 1,572 sqft
2020-06-01 0 days 1,882 sqft
2020-07-01 0 days 1,933 sqft
2020-08-01 0 days 2,143 sqft
2020-09-01 0 days 2,152 sqft
2020-10-01 0 days 2,122 sqft
2020-11-01 0 days 2,087 sqft
2020-12-01 0 days 2,026 sqft
2021-01-01 0 days 2,006 sqft
2021-02-01 0 days 1,985 sqft
2021-03-01 0 days 2,085 sqft
2021-04-01 0 days 2,091 sqft
2021-05-01 0 days 2,100 sqft
2021-06-01 0 days 2,041 sqft
2021-07-01 0 days 1,573 sqft
2021-08-01 0 days 1,611 sqft
2021-09-01 0 days 1,818 sqft
2021-10-01 0 days 1,600 sqft
2021-11-01 0 days 1,588 sqft
2021-12-01 0 days 1,618 sqft
2022-01-01 0 days 1,593 sqft
2022-02-01 0 days 1,640 sqft
2022-03-01 0 days 1,697 sqft
2022-04-01 0 days 1,356 sqft
2022-05-01 0 days 1,374 sqft
2022-06-01 0 days 1,299 sqft
2022-07-01 0 days 1,299 sqft
2022-08-01 0 days 1,387 sqft
2022-09-01 0 days 1,696 sqft
2022-10-01 0 days 1,765 sqft
2022-11-01 0 days 1,781 sqft
2022-12-01 0 days 1,757 sqft
2023-01-01 0 days 1,780 sqft
2023-02-01 0 days 1,588 sqft
2023-03-01 0 days 1,587 sqft
2023-04-01 0 days 1,786 sqft
2023-05-01 0 days 1,837 sqft
2023-06-01 0 days 1,864 sqft
2023-07-01 0 days 1,907 sqft
2023-08-01 0 days 1,982 sqft
2023-09-01 0 days 1,860 sqft
2023-10-01 0 days 2,069 sqft
2023-11-01 0 days 2,032 sqft
2023-12-01 0 days 1,824 sqft
2024-01-01 0 days 1,700 sqft
2024-02-01 0 days 1,602 sqft
2024-03-01 0 days 1,636 sqft
2024-04-01 0 days 1,568 sqft
2024-05-01 0 days 1,661 sqft
2024-06-01 0 days 1,784 sqft
2024-07-01 0 days 1,672 sqft
2024-08-01 0 days 1,581 sqft
2024-09-01 0 days 1,600 sqft
2024-10-01 0 days 1,691 sqft
2024-11-01 0 days 1,656 sqft
2024-12-01 0 days 1,613 sqft
2025-01-01 0 days 1,514 sqft
2025-02-01 0 days 1,593 sqft
2025-03-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
Storm Lake's median listing age (time on market) for 2025-03-01 was 0 days.

Storm Lake's median square footage for active listings during the 2025-03-01 period was 1,731 sqft. One year prior, the average listing was 1,636 sqft.

Storm Lake, IA Market Loan Reason

Loan Purpose Originations Total Value Average Loan
Home Purchase 166 $42,440,000 $255,663
Home Improvement 21 $1,235,000 $58,810
Cash Out Refi 21 $4,915,000 $234,048
Other 20 $1,050,000 $52,500
Refi 20 $4,570,000 $228,500

Storm Lake's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 166 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 21 originations.

Interest Rate Frequencies

Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
6-7% 97 $17,685,000 $182,320
7-8% 53 $8,025,000 $151,415
Over 8% 45 $4,855,000 $107,889
5-6% 36 $7,750,000 $215,278
<2.5% 6 $40,000 $6,667
4-5% 3 $585,000 $195,000

During 2024, Storm Lake's most frequently originated rate bucket was 6-7%, with 97 originations.

Loan Sizing (Storm Lake, IA MSA)

Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan
$100k-200k 105 $15,165,000 $144,429
$100,000 or less 78 $3,970,000 $50,897
$200k-400k 54 $14,090,000 $260,926
$Over $1MM 5 $17,615,000 $3,523,000
$400k-600k 4 $1,960,000 $490,000
$600k-1000k 2 $1,410,000 $705,000

Storm Lake's loan sizing saw the bucket of loans from $100k-200k with 105 originations, totaling $15,165,000 in origination value.

LTV Distribution

Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan
80-100% 118 $24,770,000 $209,915
60-80% 42 $6,200,000 $147,619
20-40% 33 $3,735,000 $113,182
Under 20% 26 $1,250,000 $48,077
40-60% 20 $2,770,000 $138,500
Over 100% 1 $215,000 $215,000

Storm Lake's loan sizing saw loans grouped in the 80-100% Loan-to-value bucket with 118 originations, totaling $24,770,000 in origination value.