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Best Bank Mortgage Lenders in Duluth
Updated February 5, 2026
Market Overview
7
Total Lenders
1,066
Total Loans
0.22%
Median Rate Spread
| Rank | Lender | Overall | Pricing | Pull Through | Place | Avg Fees | Spread | Volume | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | U.S. Bank National Association | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | $1,143 | +0.215% | 113 | |
2 | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | Strong | Strong | Sound | Strong | $2,152 | +0.452% | 50 | |
3 | Frandsen Bank & Trust | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | $2,508 | +0.149% | 115 | |
4 | North Shore Bank of Commerce | Strong | Acceptable | Strong | Exceptional | $3,459 | +0.182% | 443 | |
5 | Bell Bank | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | $1,961 | +0.367% | 137 | |
6 | Park State Bank | Strong | Sound | Sound | Strong | $2,278 | +0.017% | 63 | |
7 | National Bank of Commerce | Strong | Acceptable | Sound | Exceptional | $2,558 | +0.195% | 99 |
How We Rank Lenders
Our rankings use geometric mean scoring across equally-weighted categories. This rewards lenders who perform consistently well across all metrics, not just excel in one area.
Our Point System (Max 30 Points)
10
Pricing
Rate and fee competitiveness (33%)
10
Pull Through
Reliability in closing loans (33%)
10
Place
Local market expertise (33%)
Data Integrity & Updates
Data is updated quarterly based on the latest HMDA filings and proprietary SafeRate analysis. All metrics are calculated using standardized methodologies to ensure fair comparison across lenders.
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