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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Ankeny, IA

The 5 mortgage lenders Ankeny borrowers consistently turn to — ranked by the depth and consistency of verified reviews from people who've actually worked with them.

Ankeny, Iowa · Polk County · pop. 70,542

64

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

6.5

Median Reviews

92%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Ankeny, IA

1

Joe Hayhoe

5(211 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 211 reviews — far above the city median of 6.5
  • 210 of 211 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1515-850-9011homeiniowa.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
2

Kristy Morrissey

5(74 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 74 reviews built up over time
  • 74 of 74 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1515-971-5606www.rate.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
3

Spencer Bliven

5(26 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 25 of 26 reviews are five-star (96%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 9:00-17:00
4

Sam Leahy

4.7(20 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1515-537-9210www.charterwest.com
5

Gary Presnall

5(13 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 13 of 13 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1515-963-5040www.nw.bank
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Ankeny

The five mortgage lenders above all rank highly — but they reach the top in different ways. Here's how to read the data so you can match the right one to your situation.

  • Look at review volume, not just rating. The median mortgage lender in Ankeny has just 6.5 reviews — the top-5 averages 69. A 5.0 across 200 borrowers means something very different from a 5.0 across 4. The deeper the review pool, the harder it is to fake.
  • A claimed local-search listing is table stakes. 92% of Ankeny mortgage lenders bother to claim and verify their profile, and all five above have done so. An unclaimed listing usually means the business pays less attention to where customers find them online — sometimes a sign of how they handle communication too.
  • Photos are a small but real signal of investment. The average Ankeny mortgage lender has 5 photos on their listing. It's not the most important factor, but a mortgage lender who posts nothing visual is one who treats their public presence as an afterthought.
  • Match hours to your schedule. 89% of Ankeny mortgage lenders post full weekday hours. If you work a 9–5 and can't take calls during the day, scan the hours block on each card above — some flag weekend or evening availability, which is rare and worth the shortlist if you need it.

Other mortgage lenders in Ankeny

6EZ Money Check Cashing
4.6· 18 reviews
7Deric Kidd
4.7· 13 reviews
8Jason Mullin
5· 8 reviews
9Jenn Oliver
5· 8 reviews
10Lisa Steinkamp
5· 6 reviews
11Jessica Moeller
5· 5 reviews
12Kathy Demsky-
5· 4 reviews
13Neil Kennedy
4.4· 7 reviews
14Mark DouBrava
5· 2 reviews
15Justin Olson
5· 2 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Ankeny

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Ankeny, IA?

Joe Hayhoe currently holds the #1 spot in Ankeny for local-search visibility, with 211 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Ankeny, IA?

We tracked 64 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Ankeny, IA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

What's a typical review count for a mortgage lender in Ankeny?

The median mortgage lender in Ankeny has 6.5 verified reviews. The top-ranked mortgage lenders typically sit several multiples above the median — review depth is one of the strongest signals local-search ranking weighs.

Do most Ankeny mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 92% of Ankeny mortgage lenders have claimed and verified their business profile. Claimed listings rank higher and let the lender control hours, photos, and Q&A — it's the single highest-leverage local-SEO step.

How are these rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on publicly available local-search data — review count, star rating, claimed status, photo activity, and review-distribution patterns. We re-rank regularly so the top of this page reflects the current local-search picture in Ankeny.

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