Investor profile - IA
Kent Backen
Kent Backen is a real estate investor and operator based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Public filings show activity across 5 properties held through 1 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Community Savings Bank, Farmers State Bank, and VERIDIAN CU.
Kent's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $53.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 266 mortgage filings and 5 properties held through 1 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Cedar Rapids, IA
ZIP codes: 52302 and 52402
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in MARION and CEDAR RAPIDS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (1)
IA · 4 properties · 266 mortgages
Mortgages (266)
Top Lenders
$19.9M · 45 loans
$10.3M · 51 loans
$10.0M · 19 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | $356k | Open | Ohnward Bank & Trust | INTEGRITY CUSTOM HOMES INC | 1426 ECHO RIDGE LN, MARION, IA 52302 |
| 08/06/2025 | $356k | Open | Ohnward Bank & Trust | INTEGRITY CUSTOM HOMES INC | 1422 ECHO RIDGE LN, MARION, IA 52302 |
| 06/09/2025 | $328k | Closed | Ohnward Bank & Trust | INTEGRITY CUSTOM HOMES INC | 5675 RIDGE STONE LN, MARION, IA 52302 |
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Owned Properties (5)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT LAND NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 | BRAJUL INVESTMENTS INC | Owns - 9.2 yrs | $0 |
| 3231 SILVER OAK TRL, MARION, IA 52302 | INTEGRITY CUSTOM HOMES INC | Owns - 10.2 yrs | $0 |
| 3233 SILVER OAK TRL, MARION, IA 52302 | INTEGRITY CUSTOM HOMES INC | Owns - 10.2 yrs | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Cedar Rapids, IA.
What companies is Kent Backen associated with?
Kent Backen is associated with 1 entity based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include INTEGRITY CUSTOM HOMES INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 5 properties are associated with Kent Backen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Kent Backen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Community Savings Bank, Farmers State Bank, and VERIDIAN CU, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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