2025 · Wisconsin
Most active investment-property lenders in Wisconsin
In 2025, 8,498 investment-property loans were originated on single-family 1-4 unit homes in Wisconsin. These are the lenders that wrote the most of them, by HMDA-reported volume.
Wisconsin lender rankings
| # | Lender | Focus | Originations | Volume | Biz-purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiavi Funding, Inc. | DSCR / biz | 316 | $57M | 100% |
| 2 | Nicolet National Bank | DSCR / biz | 277 | $67M | 100% |
| 3 | Summit Credit Union | Mixed | 248 | $57M | 45% |
| 4 | United Shore Financial Services, LLC | DSCR / biz | 240 | $42M | 100% |
| 5 | Educators Credit Union | DSCR / biz | 181 | $37M | 77% |
| 6 | Covantage Credit Union | Mixed | 162 | $26M | 57% |
| 7 | Community First | DSCR / biz | 137 | $37M | 96% |
| 8 | Fox Communities Credit Union | DSCR / biz | 126 | $26M | 90% |
| 9 | Homexpress Mortgage Corp. | DSCR / biz | 113 | $22M | 100% |
| 10 | Rocket Mortgage, LLC | Conventional | 108 | $21M | 1% |
Lenders with at least 10 reported investor originations in Wisconsin, top 10.
How investors borrow in Wisconsin
The rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR share in Wisconsin — Investor Financing Report.
Where Wisconsin cash-flows
Gross rental yield and top metros in Wisconsin — Best Cash-Flow Markets.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the most active investment-property lenders in Wisconsin?
By 2025 HMDA-reported volume, the most active investment-property (single-family 1-4 unit) lenders in Wisconsin were Kiavi Funding, Inc. (316 originations), Nicolet National Bank (277), and Summit Credit Union (248). 8,498 investor loans were originated statewide.
Which Wisconsin lenders focus on DSCR / business-purpose loans?
Lenders whose Wisconsin investor loans are mostly business- or commercial-purpose (the DSCR/LLC bucket) include Kiavi Funding, Inc., Nicolet National Bank, United Shore Financial Services, LLC, Educators Credit Union. Each lender's mix is flagged in the table.
Is this a ranking of the best lenders?
No — it ranks HMDA-reported origination volume, not rate, service, or terms. HMDA omits non-reporting private/hard-money lenders and under-captures business-purpose loans. Use it as a research starting point, not a recommendation.
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Source: CFPB / FFIEC HMDA combined Modified LAR (loan-level public dataset, early release), 2025. Most active by reported volume, not a quality ranking. Lender names resolved from the 2024 HMDA filers registry (LEIs are stable across years) with a GLEIF fallback. The 2025 HMDA institution registry was not yet published at build time.