Investor profile - MN
Howard Paster
Howard Paster is a real estate investor and operator based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI. Public filings show activity across 21 properties held through 24 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bridgewater Bank, Great Southern Bank, and Wings Financial Credit Union.
Howard's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $156.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 36 mortgage filings and 21 properties held through 24 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and multifamily assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI
ZIP codes: 55426, 55116, 55104, 55401, and 55424
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in MINNEAPOLIS, SAINT PAUL, EXCELSIOR, and HOPKINS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (24)
MN · 0 properties · 5 mortgages
MN · 2 properties · 3 mortgages
MN · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
+21 more not shown
Mortgages (36)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | $4.9M | Open | Wings Financial Credit Union | MENDOTA MALL ASSOCIATES LLC | 752 N PLAZA DR, SAINT PAUL, MN 55120 |
| 11/02/2023 | $4.0M | Open | MidCountry Bank | 606 NORTH LOOP LLC | 5320 W 23RD ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 |
| 10/11/2023 | $180k | Open | Bridgewater Bank | 218 NORTH FIRST LLC | 212 N 1ST ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 |
+33 more not shown
Owned Properties (21)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 SNELLING AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104 | 161 SNELLING LLC | Owns - 2.6 yrs | $800k |
| 161 SNELLING AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104 | 161 SNELLING LLC | Sold | $800k |
| 950 13TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 | 13TH & TYLER LLC | Owns - 3.8 yrs | $2.3M |
+18 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, multifamily, and vacant properties across Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI.
What companies is Howard Paster associated with?
Howard Paster is associated with 24 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SCP PE MINNETONKA LLC, TEXA TONKA SHOPPING CENTER LLC, PASTER FORD CLEVELAND LLC, 161 SNELLING LLC, and 50TH STREET PLAZA LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 21 properties are associated with Howard Paster and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Howard Paster to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bridgewater Bank, Great Southern Bank, and Wings Financial Credit Union, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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