Search local Minnesota mortgage brokers and lenders associations

Minnesota mortgage lenders associations and mortgage brokers associations can help you find professionals who understand the local housing market.

I recommend: At the Minnesota Mortgage Brokers Association, you can search alphabetically for member brokers at the professional, associate or individual level. The Minnesota Bankers Association offers a variety of helpful consumer tools and allows you to search for lenders in Minnesota in either Minneapolis or St. Paul or alphabetically by city.

Consider local and regional banks for Minnesota mortgage loans

Local and regional banks are some of the most common mortgage lenders in Minnesota.

I recommend: To find banks that are mortgage lenders in Minnesota, visit the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota, Minnesota Bankers Association, LocalLender.info or USCITY.net.

Use online sources for Minnesota mortgage companies

Numerous online sources can help you shop for the best mortgage lenders in Minnesota.

I recommend: MortgageLoan.com lets you search their list of Minnesota mortgage brokers and lenders by city. Many Minnesota mortgage companies and brokers are listed online and easy to find through Mortgage-X.com or MortgageBrokersMinnesota.com.

Work with national mortgage lenders

Many national mortgage brokers and lenders offer Minnesota mortgage loans that may be right for you.

I recommend: Consider national lenders, such as GMAC Mortgage or Wachovia, or check out Equifax, which offers a nationwide mortgage referral service. Veterans may qualify for a loan through the VA Mortgage Center.com or USAA.com, where you can get pre-approved for Minnesota mortgage loans. 

Check with legal authorities about mortgage companies in Minnesota

Make sure the Minnesota mortgage lenders or mortgage brokers you're considering are trustworthy and don't have a paper trail of complaints by borrowers or clients.

I recommend: Contact the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota to check up on mortgage lenders in Minnesota.

Find out what local experts are saying about mortgage companies in Minnesota

Local real estate experts, including your own real estate agent, can provide information on Minnesota mortgage brokers, lenders and other tips on the market for property hunters.

I recommend: The Minneapolis Real Estate Blog and the St. Paul Real Estate Blog help you keep up with the real estate markets in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Real Estate Update covers the rest of the state.