# Best VA Mortgage Bank Lenders in Minneapolis

**As of:** 2026-05-26

Compare the top banks for VA loans in Minneapolis.

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## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 202
- **Total Loans:** 44,572
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.2291767676767677%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | SafeRate Score | Pricing | Pull-Through | Volume | Type |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|--------------|--------|------|
| 1 | U.S. Bank National Association | 89 | 71 | 65 | 972 | Bank |
| 2 | Bell Bank | 88 | 49 | 82 | 3,624 | Bank |
| 3 | Alerus Financial, National Association | 79 | 54 | 73 | 647 | Bank |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 79 | 75 | 54 | 328 | Bank |
| 5 | Flagstar Bank, N.A. | 79 | 56 | 68 | 325 | Bank |
| 6 | Plains Commerce Bank | 79 | 46 | 66 | 221 | Bank |
| 7 | USAA Federal Savings Bank | 79 | 62 | 58 | 126 | Bank |
| 8 | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 77 | 53 | 55 | 880 | Bank |
| 9 | GRANITE BANK | 74 | 53 | 70 | 318 | Bank |
| 10 | Barrington Bank & Trust Company, National Association | 60 | 14 | 65 | 223 | Bank |
| 11 | Ixonia Bank | 60 | 15 | 73 | 120 | Bank |

## Methodology

Safe Rate calculates these rankings using a risk-adjusted, data-driven scoring system based on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) filings. Rather than relying on simple averages, our statistical models control for loan-level risk factors (such as LTV, loan amount, and property value) to evaluate a lender's true competitiveness within Minneapolis.

Our composite SafeRate Score is derived using an equal, geometric weighting of the following factors:
1. **Pricing:** Evaluates the lender's interest rates and net fees relative to the market.
2. **Pull-Through:** Measures the percentage of applications that successfully close, indicating reliability and customer service.
3. **Product Knowledge:** Evaluates the lender's specific experience and volume originating the selected loan product.
4. **Local Place Knowledge:** Analyzes the lender's total number of loans originated in the specific geography to determine local market expertise.