Compare Iowa’s Mortgage Rates | Friday, October 30, 2026

Rates are current as of October 30, 2026 12:26 AM EDT

Iowa average mortgage rates:
30-Year Fixed

APR 7.23%

0.01% 1w
15-Year Fixed

APR 6.53%

-0.16% 1w
5-Year ARM

APR 6.48%

0.00% 1w
8 ResultsShowing rates for: Purchase, Good (720-739), $500,000, 30-year fixed, Single-family, Primary residence
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8 Results for: Purchase, Good (720-739), $500,000, 30-year fixed, Single-family, Primary residence.
Sage Home Loans

NMLS#3304

APR

6.88%

APR

6.88%

Interest rate

6.88%

Est. mo. payment

$2,628/mo

Total fees

$0

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The Nerdy headline

Sage Home Loans stands out for speed and convenience, though it lacks a mobile app and doesn’t serve New York borrowers.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.5

What we like
  • Sample rates are easy to browse online.
  • Quick, convenient pre-qualification process.
  • Average time to close is just under 20 days, faster than industry standard.
What we don't like
  • Home loans aren’t available in New York.
  • No mobile app or online chat, despite focus on mortgage tech.
  • Online pre-qualification requires sharing contact info.
Tomo

NMLS#2059741

APR

6.91%

APR

6.91%

Interest rate

6.75%

Est. mo. payment

$2,595/mo

Total fees

$6,460

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Tomo, established in 2020, is an online-only lender with a focus on digital efficiency and purchase loans. We’re impressed with its customizable mortgage rate tool. However, you won’t find home equity products. Mortgages are available in 41 states and counting.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.5

What we like
  • Online rate tool is user-friendly and customizable.
  • Accepts borrowers with credit scores below 600.
What we don't like
  • Mortgages not available in all states.
  • No renovation or home equity loans.
  • No mobile app.
New American Funding

NMLS#6606

APR

7.17%

APR

7.17%

Interest rate

7.12%

Est. mo. payment

$2,695/mo

Total fees

$1,629

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New American Funding offers a large menu of loan products, as well as programs like first-time home buyer assistance, but personalized mortgage rates aren't available on its website.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.0

What we like
  • Offers a wide variety of purchase and refinance mortgages, as well as unique buyer assistance programs.
  • Its home equity line of credit can be used for a primary residence or second home.
What we don't like
  • Average rates and fees are on the high side, according to the latest federal data.
  • Personalized mortgage rates are not available on the website without providing contact information.
Farmers Bank of Kansas City

NMLS#613839

APR

7.26%

APR

7.26%

Interest rate

7.25%

Est. mo. payment

$2,729/mo

Total fees

$227

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The Nerdy headline

Farmers Bank of Kansas City offers a strong variety of loan types, competitive APRs, and a convenient online application experience. Their web tool for customizing sample rates makes comparison shopping easy, and access to representatives is quick via live chat.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

5.0

What we like
  • Scores highly for customer experience, with a full suite of application and loan tracking features available via mobile app and online.
  • Offers some less common loan types to support self-employed borrowers and physicians.
  • APRs are more competitive than average, according to the latest federal data.
What we don't like
  • Reported average time to close of 30 days is on the long side, compared to other lenders surveyed by NerdWallet.
  • Does not offer renovation or construction loans.
Mutual of Omaha

NMLS#1025894

APR

7.26%

APR

7.26%

Interest rate

7.25%

Est. mo. payment

$2,729/mo

Total fees

$575

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The Nerdy headline

Mutual of Omaha stands out for fast closings, a generous credit score threshold on conventional loans and strong customer support, though its average APRs tend to skew higher than competitors.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

5.0

What we like
  • Accepts credit scores as low as 500 for conventional loans.
  • Reported average time to close (18 days) is faster than most lenders surveyed by NerdWallet.
  • Offers relocation support with discounts for eligible borrowers.
What we don't like
  • Combined rates and fees are a bit higher than average.
  • Sample mortgage rates can’t be personalized online without starting an application.
NBKC

NMLS#409631

APR

7.32%

APR

7.32%

Interest rate

7.25%

Est. mo. payment

$2,737/mo

Total fees

$1,555

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The Nerdy headline

NBKC stands out for its attractive interest rates and fees, and is primarily an online lender — though its app does not have mortgage features.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.5

What we like
  • Competitive interest rates and fees.
  • Offers most common loan types, as well as a handful of specialty loans.
  • Payouts are available to borrowers whose loans don’t close on time.
What we don't like
  • Customer service is only accessible over the phone for many mortgage customers.
  • Does not offer renovation loans.
  • Home equity products are not currently a lending priority.
Real Genius

NMLS#1281698

APR

7.38%

APR

7.38%

Interest rate

7.38%

Est. mo. payment

$2,763/mo

Total fees

$0

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Real Genius, A Division of Luminate Bank is a smart pick for a do-it-yourself online quote. We’re impressed with its "no fine print” approach and options to sort and customize APR and fees. However, Real Genius, A Division of Luminate Bank does not have a mobile app and doesn’t currently prioritize home equity lending.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.5

What we like
  • Easy and transparent online rate quote tool.
  • May accept borrowers with low credit scores.
  • Closes loans in an average of 30 days (faster than industry average).
What we don't like
  • Federal data isn’t available for us to objectively compare this lender with others.
  • Home equity loans and HELOCs aren’t a priority.
  • Not currently lending in U.S. territories.
Central Bank

NMLS#407985

APR

7.38%

APR

7.38%

Interest rate

7.38%

Est. mo. payment

$2,763/mo

Total fees

$170

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The Nerdy headline

Midwest-rooted Central Bank offers an online application, which you can track via mobile app. But you’ll have to contact the bank for mortgage rates.

Home loans overall

NerdWallet rating

4.0

What we like
  • Among the best when it comes to online convenience.
  • Offers a full selection of mortgage types and products, including jumbo, home equity, and government loans.
  • Claims to offer preapproval within 24 hours of loan application.
What we don't like
  • You'll have to complete a loan application to see mortgage interest rates.
  • Bank branch locations limited to the Midwest.
  • Does not offer home equity lines of credit.

About these rates: The lenders whose rates appear on this table are NerdWallet's advertising partners. NerdWallet strives to keep its information accurate and up to date. This information may be different than what you see when you visit a lender's site. The terms advertised here are not offers and do not bind any lender. The rates shown here are retrieved via the Mortech rate engine and are subject to change. These rates do not include taxes, fees, and insurance. Your actual rate and loan terms will be determined by the partner's assessment of your creditworthiness and other factors. Any potential savings figures are estimates based on the information provided by you and our advertising partners.

Today's mortgage rates in Iowa | Friday, October 30, 2026

Last updated 12:26 AM EDT
On Friday morning, October 30, 2026, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage held steady at 7.23% APR, compared to yesterday.
The average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage held steady at 6.53% APR. The average rate on a 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage held steady at 6.48% APR.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is one basis point higher than one week ago and 91 basis points higher than one year ago.
A basis point is one hundredth of a percent, or 0.01%. We describe mortgage rates’ ups and downs in basis points because they simplify comparisons.
NerdWallet’s rates are expressed as an annual percentage rate, or APR, and our mortgage rates data comes from Zillow.

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