Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Afton, Minnesota
Brian McKay
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Afton, Minnesota mortgage lenders include Bell BankBell Bank1001 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66%, Associated Bank NAAssociated Bank NA7760 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55435A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45%, Vermillion State BankVermillion State Bank255 33rd St W, Hastings, MN 55033A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.51%, Merchants Bank, National AssociationMerchants Bank, National Association7300 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.28%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA122 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Blaze Credit UnionBlaze Credit Union10 Northtown Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55434 1033A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.19%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.331 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Bank of America NABank of America NA7510 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%, Affinity Plus Federal Credit UnionAffinity Plus Federal Credit Union1719 W Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 4385A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.41%, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA15103 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%. Banks, credit unions and mortgage companies are listed together, with FHA, VA and local options flagged for quick comparison.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Afton, Minnesota in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Afton are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Minnesota, then lenders from other states that closed loans there. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade, star rating and Texas Ratio, so you can judge how financially sound they are. Mortgage companies have no deposits to rate, so compare their loan programs, median loan and borrower reviews instead. Compare at least three lenders and ask each for a written loan estimate before you choose.
Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Afton, Minnesota
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Afton, Minnesota. Approval share is approvals divided by completed applications. Grade is the MonitorBankRates Health and Safety Grade, available for banks and credit unions only. Average loan is the lender's mean loan amount here.
| Lender | Programs | Loans closed | Market share | Approval share | Average loan | View |
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1001 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66% |
Conventional, HELOC | 6 +1 HELOCs |
7.4% | 100% | $498,333 | View |
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7760 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55435 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45% |
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC | 4 +1 HELOCs |
4.9% | 100% | $777,500 | View |
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255 33rd St W, Hastings, MN 55033 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.51% |
Conventional, Jumbo | 4 | 4.9% | 100% | $412,500 | View |
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7300 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.28% |
Conventional, VA | 3 | 3.7% | 100% | $511,666 | View |
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122 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 3 | 3.7% | 75% | $188,333 | View |
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10 Northtown Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55434 1033 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.19% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +7 HELOCs |
2.5% | 100% | $495,000 | View |
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331 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +6 HELOCs |
2.5% | 50% | $340,000 | View |
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7510 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14% |
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC | 2 +1 HELOCs |
2.5% | 100% | $935,000 | View |
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1719 W Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 4385 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.41% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +1 HELOCs |
2.5% | 100% | $225,000 | View |
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15103 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68% |
Conventional, Jumbo | 2 | 2.5% | 100% | $1,230,000 | View |
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14985 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 |
Conventional | 2 | 2.5% | 100% | $245,000 | View |
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3225 Denmark Ave, Eagan, MN 55121 1382 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.61% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
1.2% | 100% | $255,000 | View |
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11020 39th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.45% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $515,000 | View |
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405 E Main St, Anoka, MN 55303 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $655,000 | View |
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208 W Front St, Claremont, MN 55924 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.06% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $545,000 | View |
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1230 4th St S, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.12% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $465,000 | View |
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15751 Emperor Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.90% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $95,000 | View |
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★ 5 stars, 1 review 5941 94th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.52% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $35,000 | View |
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410 2nd St W, Ada, MN 56510 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.91% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $435,000 | View |
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101 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN 56431 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98% |
HELOC | 0 +4 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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2772 E 82nd St, Bloomington, MN 55425 1365 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.56% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | 0% | View | |
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900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.54% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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14986 Lynwood Dr, Baxter, MN 56425 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.01% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Tradition Mortgage, LLC
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Conventional, Jumbo | 3 | 3.7% | 100% | $1,115,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, VA, Jumbo | 7 | 8.6% | 87.5% | $515,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA, VA | 6 | 7.4% | 85.7% | $546,666 | |
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
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Conventional | 3 | 3.7% | 100% | $505,000 | |
Nationstar Mortgage
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Conventional | 2 | 2.5% | 100% | $50,000 | |
New American Funding, LLC.
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Conventional, VA | 2 | 2.5% | 66.7% | $640,000 | |
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
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Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
1.2% | 100% | $815,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.17% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
1.2% | 100% | $605,000 | View |
Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $285,000 | |
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 33.3% | $615,000 | |
Newrez LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 33.3% | $635,000 | |
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
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Conventional, Jumbo | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $1,965,000 | |
Amerisave Mortgage Company
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $105,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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VA, Jumbo | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $1,455,000 | |
Cmg Mortgage Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $195,000 | |
Gate City Bank
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $395,000 | |
Strong Home Mortgage, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $695,000 | |
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $425,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.11% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $505,000 | View |
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VA | 1 | 1.2% | 50% | $505,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.95% |
Conventional, Jumbo | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $1,305,000 | View |
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
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FHA | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $415,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $375,000 | View |
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | $315,000 | |
Figure Lending LLC
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | ||
Westconsin Credit Union
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | ||
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.09% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.32% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View |
Afton Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Minnesota compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Afton, Minnesota
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Afton? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Afton in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Afton, MN
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Afton, MN lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Afton, MN
Independent mortgage companies closed 44.4 percent of home loans in Afton, Minnesota in 2025, banks 44.4 percent and credit unions 11.1 percent. Tradition Mortgage, LLC was the largest mortgage company, Bell Bank the largest bank and Blaze Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Minnesota, Vermillion State Bank led with 4 loans.
How to Read This List
A high approval share with a small median loan usually points to a lender comfortable with first time and FHA borrowers. A large median loan with conventional and jumbo programs points to a move up and jumbo specialist. The health grade says whether a bank or credit union is financially sound; it says nothing about service, which is what the reviews below are for.
Title or escrow companies usually handle closings in Minnesota. State deed tax of 0.33 percent of the price (seller pays) and a mortgage registry tax of 0.23 percent of the mortgage amount (borrower pays); Hennepin and Ramsey counties add 0.01 percent to each through 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Afton, MN
By home loans closed in 2025, Bell Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Afton, Minnesota with 6 loans, about 7.4 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in Minnesota was Vermillion State Bank with 4 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
2 lenders closed FHA loans in Afton, Minnesota in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 1. 6 lenders closed VA loans, led by Merchants Bank, National Association. Use the FHA and VA filters above the table to see only those lenders; FHA loans allow 3.5 percent down and lower credit scores, VA loans need no down payment for eligible veterans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Yes. 23 banks and 9 credit unions closed home loans in Afton, Minnesota in 2025, alongside 20 independent mortgage companies and brokers. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade. Mortgage companies are not deposit institutions, so they have no health grade; their HMDA figures and borrower reviews stand in. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Afton, Minnesota during 2025 as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays to be listed or to rank higher, and reviews do not change the order. Counts cover first and second lien loans on one to four unit homes for purchase, refinance and home improvement; home equity lines are counted separately.
Methodology and Sources
Lender rankings use the loan level records that lenders file under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, published by the FFIEC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the 2025 reporting year. Counts include originated first and subordinate lien loans on one to four unit homes in Afton, Minnesota for purchase, refinance and other purposes; home equity lines of credit are counted separately and reverse mortgages and business purpose loans are excluded. Approval share is originations plus approved but not accepted applications divided by all completed applications (withdrawn and incomplete files are excluded). Lender type comes from the lender's federal regulator and the FFIEC National Information Center. City figures use the Census tracts that make up Afton. Health grades are MonitorBankRates data and are current as of the date shown. Lenders below the HMDA reporting thresholds do not appear. MonitorBankRates receives no payment for placement on this page. Last updated October 8, 2026.
