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Iowa Home Loan

Iowa Home Buyer Mortgages

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first time home buyer

FirstHome Program

Down payment assistance and special incentives for first-time home buyers.

Homes For Iowans

Homes for Iowans Program

No matter how many homes you’ve purchased, any home-buying decision is a big one.

fha home ownership

FHA Mortgages

Great for 1st or repeat home buyers looking for great rates and low down payments.

USDA Program

USDA

0% down USDA financing. No down payment. Eligible to rural home buyers.

Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance

When you use one of our down payment and closing costs assistance programs in conjunction with our FirstHome or Homes for Iowans mortgage, homebuying is affordable and easy. The same FirstHome or Homes for Iowans program eligibility requirements apply.

Available with FirstHome Mortgages only.

The down payment and closing costs assistance grant provides homebuyers with a $2,500 ngrant to assist with down payment and closing costs.

This program offers a loan of up to 5% of the home’s sale price with no maximum and is repayable at the time of sale, refinance or when the first mortgage is paid in full. No monthly payments are required.

Iowa Title Guarantee

Iowa Title Guarantee Owner certificates are provided free to homebuyers who use the IFA mortgage program and request it at closing. Title issues do not happen often. When they do, you will be glad you are covered.

Why Choose Us?

At Heritage Bank, we’re not all “About Us.” We’re about you… our customers, our communities, and our employees. Our mission is to help people succeed financially.  Specifically, that means:

  • Helping customers meet their goals and achieve their dreams
  • Supporting our communities and helping them thrive
  • Providing a gainful and enjoyable workplace for our employee owners
  • Providing a sound and profitable return for our investors

Our products and technology have evolved along with the markets we serve as we have grown steadily over the generations. Yet, we maintain the traditional values from our roots as a Midwestern community-focused bank… it’s our heritage.”

Our Team



Teresa Dewolf

Teresa Dewolf

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #1563290
Office: 712-271-8004
Mobile: 712-639-6656
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Ryan Kaufman

Ryan Kaufman

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #1503898
Office: 605-252-5698
Mobile: 605-340-8450
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Jeremy Thompson

Jeremy Thompson

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #914332
Office: 320-214-3942
Mobile: 612-688-1693
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Julie Velline

Julie Velline

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #400989
Office: 320-214-3943
Mobile: 941-304-1612
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Chris Vraa

Christine Vraa

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #580203
Office: 320-214-5507
Mobile: 612-688-5764
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Nikki-Rydberg

Nikki Rydberg

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #2543990
Office: (320) 214-3946
Mobile: (612) 324-4448
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Kara Honebrink

Kara Honebrink

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #502224
Office: 320-214-5552
Mobile: 612-688-4811
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Geofrey Merino

Geofrey Merino

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #317287
Office: 320-214-3944
Mobile: 385-332-8550
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