Top Rated Mortgage Company In Detroit Lakes

 

Brian Merritt is very well known in Detroit Lakes as the "Drone Guy," but he is also the "LOAN GUY!"   As a mortgage broker, he goes above and beyond the call of duty to help you achieve your dream - and normally closes home loans in less than 15 days!

Brian Merritt - Minuteman Mortgage

Brian Merritt is a seasoned professional with more than 24 years in the mortgage business.  Licensed as a broker in 4 States, he listens carefully to what you want and aims to exceed your expectations.  Whenever possible, he will answer your phone call anytime you have questions along the way -  Your loan Pre-Approval letter can often be just a few minutes away from clicking the APPLY NOW button.

Give Brian Merritt a call at:

Brian

NMLS# 292485

$350 M

in loans funded to date

13-DAY

average closing

100%

customer satisfaction rate

Home Loans Made Simple

You are in good hands when calling Brian Merritt to assist you with your home loan.  The first thing he normally wants to find out is what is going on in your life and what prompted the need for a new home.  He will also listen carefully to your story and make recommendations that are tailored to your scenario and will make your home purchase much easier.

But sometimes, you might want to explore options on your own - Brian has published a book that might make understanding the process of getting a home loan much easier.

Loan Options

Finding the right home loan requires careful consideration of your needs, finances, and history. We are here to guide you through the process.

Drone Options

If you need to sell your house first, effective marketing is a must!  Drone video is becoming a primary tool to present homes for sale.

Our clients are the foundation of our success

  • Robert was great. Knowledgeable and very responsive. Always available for questions and made the whole experience as painless as possible. I have and will continue to recommend Robert and his... read more

    Samantha Ridderbusch Avatar Samantha Ridderbusch
    September 7, 2022

    Robert Groves is awesome and what he does! Really quick to reply and made the process so much easier than previous ones. Love the work and service that... read more

    Lansen Villanueva Avatar Lansen Villanueva
    September 7, 2021

    Everyone at Minuteman Mortgage was great to work with. My situation was a bit different being overseas but they helped me out, worked with me, found me a lender, and... read more

    Eric P Avatar Eric P
    September 7, 2022

    The loan process is getting more and more difficult these days and I was glad I used Robert Groves with Minuteman Mortgage. We worked hard but got it accomplished and... read more

    Sean Finn Avatar Sean Finn
    September 7, 2021
  • Easy five stars. To make a long story short, my wife and I bought a house beginning of August through Brian and it couldn't have been a better experience. Brian... read more

    Nicolai DeFrees Avatar Nicolai DeFrees
    September 7, 2021

    Tai's thoroughness and attention to detail are second to none in how he runs his business. One of the main reasons why clients love him is because of his... read more

    Nic Costa Avatar Nic Costa
    September 7, 2021

    He Brian, nice to meet someone who cares so much about our Vets. It is great finding a VA Loan specialist here in Oregon. Most of the lenders that pop... read more

    Terry Crandall Avatar Terry Crandall
    September 7, 2021

    It was incredibly easy to work with Brian. I had originally been curious about the home buying and mortgage processes, and called Minuteman Mortgage just to gain some insight as... read more

    Casey Avatar Casey
    September 7, 2022
  • Brian is great! Very helpful, if you want the best rates Brian is your man.

    Jeffrey Lorenzo Avatar Jeffrey Lorenzo
    September 7, 2021

    Brian Merritt was exceptional, he was professional & his area of expertise for keeping the transaction he was handling for my AZ Buyers who sold their home in WA. Was... read more

    Mary Ann Michaels Avatar Mary Ann Michaels
    September 7, 2021

    I am a Realtor with Stellar Northwest. Let me tell you- Moses is the BEST lender I have come across. He is reliable, quick to respond, and extremely knowledgeable. I... read more

    Francis Houle Avatar Francis Houle
    September 7, 2021

    Robert Groves swooped in and saved our bacon when we had to modify our loan in the middle of a home purchase. He moved quickly and professionally and helped... read more

    Josh Tompkins Avatar Josh Tompkins
    September 7, 2020
  • We are so happy with the service we received from Robert and Sarah at Minuteman Mortgage! We used a VA home loan and they were able to close in record... read more

    Jen Ambrecht Avatar Jen Ambrecht
    September 7, 2022

    Moses has been an amazing resource for me today over the last 5 years. He is the reason we chose minuteman and the only reason !! Even though we... read more

    Rick E Mallette Avatar Rick E Mallette
    September 7, 2021

    Kamila was really helpful and responsive. She helped us through the loan process and made it as seamless as it could be.

    Will Nacke Avatar Will Nacke
    September 7, 2022

    Brian & his team are top notch! They were not only able to get us the best rate possible but they made the process of applying & obtaining our... read more

    Jennifer Thompson Avatar Jennifer Thompson
    October 7, 2022
  • Robert at Minuteman mortgage was very responsive! They got us an incredible interest rate. Very easy to work with, not too pushy. He listened to our needs and worked within... read more

    Travis and Vanessa Hill Avatar Travis and Vanessa Hill
    September 7, 2022

    After locking at peak rate, Brian continued to work to get us a lower rate as they came back down before we closed. Thanks Brian!

    Brent Fleming Avatar Brent Fleming
    April 7, 2023

    If you have plan to purchase your dream house I strongly recommended Minuteman Mortgage before you contact other home mortgages. Loan officers are very professional and trusted. help you from... read more

    Ermias Abebe Avatar Ermias Abebe
    September 7, 2021

    I am a veteran and needed to refinance my home. Tai Star has been one of the best agents we have ever worked with and got us a way better... read more

    Ronnie Hall Avatar Ronnie Hall
    September 7, 2021