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 at Minuteman Mortgage is amazing! He is so knowledgeable, and was so patient with me during the (rather long and challenging) homebuying process. Robert made sure all was... read more

    Julie Nirula Avatar Julie Nirula
    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

    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

    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
  • 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

    If you haven't talked to Brian you are missing out on re financing. He will make your time pleasant and profitable. Call today

    Nancy Scheewe Avatar Nancy Scheewe
    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

    Moses was a great lender. He walked me through the whole process and got me a great interest rate. This was my first home and I was so thankful to... read more

    Brian Williams Avatar Brian Williams
    September 7, 2021
  • We have been working with Tai for the last 5 years and every experience has been excellent. Once you establish the goal, Tai is responsive to questions, is clear on... read more

    Greg Mattie Avatar Greg Mattie
    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

    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

    Moses is by far one of the best Loan Officers I have ever used! He kept in constant contact with me all the way through the loan and explained all... read more

    Brad Knotts Avatar Brad Knotts
    September 7, 2021
  • Excellent service

    K Ray Ellison Avatar K Ray Ellison
    September 7, 2021

    Brian Is great to work with.

    Dave Salholm Avatar Dave Salholm
    September 7, 2021

    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

    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
  • 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

    Great experience with Brian. He really does go the extra mile to work with you and help. Not many people are willing to work with challenges, but that did not... read more

    Adrian R Avatar Adrian R
    September 7, 2021

    Don Williams helped my husband and I with our recent re-fi of our home. He helped us every step of the way making it a smooth swift process. ... read more

    Billie Cotton Avatar Billie Cotton
    September 7, 2021

    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