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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Sandstone, Minnesota

Sandstone, Minnesota mortgage lenders include Members Cooperative Credit UnionMembers Cooperative Credit Union305 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone, MN 55072A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.43%, Northview BankNorthview Bank510 Main St, Sandstone, MN 55072A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.46%, Granite BankGranite Bank11660 Theatre Dr N, Champlin, MN 55316A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.85%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.331 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Neighborhood National BankNeighborhood National Bank15 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 21.20%, Old National BankOld National Bank101 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN 56431A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98%, Bell BankBell Bank1001 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66%, Magnifi Financial Credit UnionMagnifi Financial Credit Union641 Railroad Ave, Albany, MN 56307A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.40%, Minnco Credit UnionMinnco Credit Union2121 Station Pkwy NW, Andover, MN 55304A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.50%, and Blaze Credit UnionBlaze Credit Union10 Northtown Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55434 1033A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.19%. 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 Sandstone, Minnesota in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Sandstone 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 Sandstone, Minnesota

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Sandstone, 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.

LenderProgramsLoans closedMarket shareApproval shareAverage loanView
305 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone, MN 55072
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.43%
Conventional, HELOC 9
+2 HELOCs
18.4% 100% $110,555 View
510 Main St, Sandstone, MN 55072
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.46%
Conventional 4 8.2% 44.4% $180,000 View
11660 Theatre Dr N, Champlin, MN 55316
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.85%
Conventional, VA 2 4.1% 100% $305,000 View
331 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
VA, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
2% 50% $675,000 View
15 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 21.20%
Conventional 1 2% 100% $75,000 View
101 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN 56431
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98%
Conventional 1 2% 100% $175,000 View
1001 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.66%
Conventional 1 2% 100% $325,000 View
641 Railroad Ave, Albany, MN 56307
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.40%
Conventional 1 2% 100% $195,000 View
2121 Station Pkwy NW, Andover, MN 55304
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.50%
Conventional 1 2% 100% $195,000 View
10 Northtown Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55434 1033
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.19%
Conventional 1 2% 100% $105,000 View
410 2nd St W, Ada, MN 56510
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.91%
Conventional 1 2% 100% $115,000 View
900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.54%
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a View
United Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 5 10.2% 83.3% $251,000
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 4 8.2% 100% $172,500
Click n' Close, Inc.
Conventional, FHA 2 4.1% 100% $115,000
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, FHA 2 4.1% 100% $105,000
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc
VA, USDA 2 4.1% 100% $220,000
Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC
Conventional 1 2% 100% $175,000
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
Conventional 1 2% 100% $115,000
SWBC Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 2% 100% $455,000
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
VA 1 2% 50% $145,000
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
VA 1 2% 100% $325,000
loanDepot.com LLC
Conventional 1 2% 100% $45,000
Mortgage Research Center
Conventional 1 2% 100% $145,000
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 1 2% 100% $95,000
New American Funding, LLC.
Conventional 1 2% 100% $205,000
Goprime Mortgage, Inc.
VA 1 2% 100% $475,000
American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company
Conventional 1 2% 100% $165,000
C3.9 ★Texas Ratio: 27.97%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Navy Federal Credit Union
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
Lender counts and market shares come from 2025 federal HMDA loan data, the public record of mortgage applications and closings. Health grades: MonitorBankRates, rates as of Oct 7, 2026.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Sandstone, Minnesota

Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Sandstone? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Sandstone in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Sandstone, MN

Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Sandstone, MN lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.

Who Lends in Sandstone, MN

Independent mortgage companies closed 53.1 percent of home loans in Sandstone, Minnesota in 2025, banks 22.4 percent and credit unions 24.5 percent. United Wholesale Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, Northview Bank the largest bank and Members Cooperative Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Minnesota, Members Cooperative Credit Union led with 9 loans.

53.1%
Mortgage companies
22.4%
Banks
24.5%
Credit unions
8%
FHA loans
16%
VA 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 Sandstone, MN

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Sandstone, MN?

By home loans closed in 2025, Members Cooperative Credit Union was the largest mortgage lender in Sandstone, Minnesota with 9 loans, about 18.4 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Sandstone, MN mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

4 lenders closed FHA loans in Sandstone, Minnesota in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 1. 7 lenders closed VA loans, led by United Wholesale Mortgage, 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Sandstone, MN lender list?

Yes. 7 banks and 7 credit unions closed home loans in Sandstone, Minnesota in 2025, alongside 16 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.

How are mortgage lenders in Sandstone, MN ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Sandstone, 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 Sandstone, 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 Sandstone. 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.