My name is Zach Snell. I live in Rochester with my wife and 2 children and am MN homegrown! I am very active in fitness, cooking, golfing and gardening. I have worked in customer service my entire life and love what I do!

VP of Mortgage Lending

Zach Snell is your Rochester local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Zach is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Zach at (507) 272-3244 for more information!

Zach Snell at Rate (NMLS #1544486)

I have been in the industry for 21 years. I have seen the ups and downs of the markets and can deliver great service in any market.

Branch Manager

Wayd Wangen is your Rochester local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Wayd is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Wayd at (507) 513-7119 for more information!

Wayd Wangen at Rate (NMLS #370509)

As your trusted Rate Loan Officer, my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing. I take pride in thoroughly educating my customers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program. Whether you are a first time home buyer or seasoned owner, you can trust me and my team with all of your home financing needs. Please reach out anytime using the contact information located on this page and use this website as a resource as you start your home financing journey.

Curt Hoefer is your Rochester local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Curt is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Curt at (507) 993-5474 for more information!

Curt Hoefer at Rate (NMLS #334242)

Steve Ruffalo is your Rochester local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Steve is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Steve at (507) 780-0009 for more information!

Steve Ruffalo at Rate (NMLS #533105)

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