Investor profile - MN
Dan Berning
Dan Berning is a real estate investor and operator based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI. Public filings show activity across 29 properties held through 1 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include FIRST NATL BANK OF ELK RIVER, Sherburne State Bank, and First Bank Elk River.
Dan's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $11.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 41 mortgage filings and 29 properties held through 1 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI
ZIP codes: 55309, 55398, 55446, 55311, and 55445
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in MINNEAPOLIS, BIG LAKE, ZIMMERMAN, MAPLE GROVE, and BUFFALO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (1)
MN · 17 properties · 41 mortgages
Mortgages (41)
Top Lenders
$4.2M · 20 loans
$4.0M · 2 loans
$2.1M · 6 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | $3.4M | Open | Sherburne State Bank | ZIEGLER CUSTOM HOMES INC | 14981 55TH ST NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376 |
| 10/23/2025 | $643k | Open | Sherburne State Bank | ZIEGLER CUSTOM HOMES INC | 14981 55TH ST NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376 |
| 02/11/2025 | $425k | Open | First Bank Elk River | ZIEGLER CUSTOM HOMES INC | 22069 174TH ST NW, BIG LAKE, MN 55309 |
+38 more not shown
Owned Properties (29)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14981 55TH ST NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376 | ZIEGLER CUSTOM HOMES INC | Owns - 2 mos | $3.0M |
| 22069 174TH ST NW, BIG LAKE, MN 55309 | ZIEGLER CUSTOM HOMES INC | Sold | $500 |
| 20886 FRESNO ST NW, ELK RIVER, MN 55330 | ZIEGLER CUSTOM HOMES INC | Sold | $165k |
+26 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI.
What companies is Dan Berning associated with?
Dan Berning is associated with 1 entity based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ZIEGLER CUSTOM HOMES INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 29 properties are associated with Dan Berning and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Dan Berning to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references FIRST NATL BANK OF ELK RIVER, Sherburne State Bank, and First Bank Elk River, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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