Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Garfield, Minnesota
Brian McKay
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Garfield, Minnesota mortgage lenders include Bell BankBell Bank1001 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66%, First Western Bank & TrustFirst Western Bank & Trust3313 Highway 29 S, Alexandria, MN 56308A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.55%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.331 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Trustone Financial Credit UnionTrustone Financial Credit Union2772 E 82nd St, Bloomington, MN 55425 1365A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.56%, American Heritage National BankAmerican Heritage National Bank104 Avon Ave N, Avon, MN 56310A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, American Federal BankAmerican Federal Bank201 E Main St S, Ada, MN 56510A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, American National Bank of MinnesotaAmerican National Bank of Minnesota512 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.08%, Wings Financial Credit UnionWings Financial Credit Union14985 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124, Kensington BankKensington Bank321 Washburn Ave, Belgrade, MN 56312A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.45%, and Old National BankOld National Bank101 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN 56431A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98%. 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 Garfield, Minnesota in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Garfield 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 Garfield, Minnesota
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Garfield, 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, VA, HELOC | 9 +6 HELOCs |
10.3% | 69.2% | $361,666 | View |
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3313 Highway 29 S, Alexandria, MN 56308 A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.55% |
Conventional | 4 | 4.6% | 100% | $282,500 | View |
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331 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +1 HELOCs |
2.3% | 66.7% | $500,000 | View |
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2772 E 82nd St, Bloomington, MN 55425 1365 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.56% |
Conventional, HELOC | 2 +1 HELOCs |
2.3% | 100% | $115,000 | View |
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104 Avon Ave N, Avon, MN 56310 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
Conventional | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | $285,000 | View |
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201 E Main St S, Ada, MN 56510 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00% |
Conventional | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | $285,000 | View |
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512 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.08% |
Conventional | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | $80,000 | View |
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14985 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 |
Conventional | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | $250,000 | View |
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321 Washburn Ave, Belgrade, MN 56312 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.45% |
Conventional | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | $60,000 | View |
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101 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN 56431 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +4 HELOCs |
1.1% | 100% | $495,000 | View |
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7510 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14% |
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC | 1 +2 HELOCs |
1.1% | 100% | $865,000 | View |
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143 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.32% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $645,000 | View |
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15 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431 B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 21.20% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $95,000 | View |
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22 1st St Ne, Bagley, MN 56621 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.00% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $235,000 | View |
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11660 Theatre Dr N, Champlin, MN 55316 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.85% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $615,000 | View |
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21450 Forest Blvd N, Forest Lake, MN 55025 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.92% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $585,000 | View |
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11102 57th St Ne, Albertville, MN 55301 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.48% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $395,000 | View |
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122 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $795,000 | View |
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4470 W 78th Street Cir, Bloomington, MN 55435 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.70% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $695,000 | View |
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1719 W Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 4385 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.41% |
HELOC | 0 +3 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Tradition Mortgage, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $695,000 | |
Bremer Bank NA
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HELOC | 0 +5 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | ||
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA | 6 | 6.9% | 66.7% | $266,666 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA | 5 | 5.7% | 100% | $353,000 | |
Gate City Bank
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Conventional, HELOC | 3 +1 HELOCs |
3.4% | 100% | $175,000 | |
Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC
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Conventional | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | $271,666 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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Conventional, VA | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | $468,333 | |
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | $271,666 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 3 | 3.4% | 75% | $388,333 | |
New American Funding, LLC.
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Conventional | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | $355,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.28% |
Conventional, Jumbo | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | $725,000 | View |
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $365,000 | |
Compeer Financial
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $155,000 | |
AdvantageFirst Lending Inc
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FHA | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $225,000 | |
Union Home Mortgage Corp.
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $605,000 | |
Homeowners Financial Group, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $295,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.00% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $455,000 | View |
First International Bank & Trust
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $65,000 | |
Provident Funding Associates
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $315,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.74% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $285,000 | View |
Mission Loans, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $105,000 | |
Better Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $305,000 | |
Keystone Funding, Inc
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VA | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $375,000 | |
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★ 1 stars, 1 review A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $565,000 | View |
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $415,000 | |
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★ 5 stars, 1 review A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.21% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $605,000 | View |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51% |
Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $85,000 | View |
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $305,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.26% |
VA | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
Garfield 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 Garfield, Minnesota
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Garfield? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Garfield in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Garfield, MN
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Garfield, MN lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Garfield, MN
Independent mortgage companies closed 44.8 percent of home loans in Garfield, Minnesota in 2025, banks 50.6 percent and credit unions 4.6 percent. Tradition Mortgage, LLC was the largest mortgage company, Bell Bank the largest bank and Trustone Financial Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Minnesota, Trustone Financial Credit Union led with 2 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 Garfield, MN
By home loans closed in 2025, Bell Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Garfield, Minnesota with 9 loans, about 10.3 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in Minnesota was Trustone Financial Credit Union with 2 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Garfield, Minnesota in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 1. 6 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center, and 1 closed USDA rural loans. 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. 26 banks and 3 credit unions closed home loans in Garfield, 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 Garfield, 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 Garfield, 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 Garfield. 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.
