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Iowa Division of Banking

Welcome to the Iowa Division of Banking (IDOB) web site. The IDOB strives to maintain a regulatory environment that assures the citizens of Iowa are provided banking and other financial services that are safe, sound, profitable, and contribute to the economic well-being of the state and its communities. We hope that you will visit our site often.

The IDOB regulates all Iowa state-chartered banks but also has regulatory and licensing authority over consumer lenders, mortgage businesses, real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies and payday lenders conducting business in Iowa. Professional Licensing is a bureau of the Division of Banking and consists of the licensing boards for accountants; architects; engineers and land surveyors; landscape architects; real estate brokers and agents; and interior designers.