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 26 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

  • Brian is great! Very helpful, if you want the best rates Brian is your man.

    Jeffrey Lorenzo Avatar Jeffrey Lorenzo
    September 7, 2021

    Robert Groves did an incredible job. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and prompt. He went over our options with us and helped us find the perfect fit.

    Nathan Sosa Avatar Nathan Sosa
    September 7, 2022

    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

    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
  • 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

    Excellent service

    K Ray Ellison Avatar K Ray Ellison
    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

    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
  • 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

    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

    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

    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
  • Brian Is great to work with.

    Dave Salholm Avatar Dave Salholm
    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

    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

    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
  • 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

    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

    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

    As first-time home buyers, we really wanted to work with someone who would provide a lot of support and guidance during the process and who we could easily communicate with... read more

    Em Elizabeth Avatar Em Elizabeth
    October 7, 2022