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Summit Credit Union Ranked Top 4% Nationally In Financial Returns To Members

February 1, 2018 MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union was recently ranked in the top four percent among the nation’s credit unions in a report measuring returns to members. Providing an overall ranking of financial returns to members, Summit was ranked seven out of 280 total credit unions surveyed in the $1–10 billion peer group.“We’ve always made giving back to members a top priority,” said Summit CEO & President Kim Sponem. “Being a not-for-profit organization allows us to give members better value, which in turn gives them more financial freedom in their daily lives. That’s what it’s all about.”In addition to the overall ranking, Summit ranked nationally in two other areas. The report found that the member-owned cooperative ranks second in the nation in the Return to Borrowers category, while placing 14th in Member Service Usage. Both marks were the highest among Wisconsin credit unions.Summit has also been named the #1 Mortgage Lender in Dane County for the past eight years.In October, the member-owned financial cooperative broke ground on its new 152,000-square-foot, six-story headquarter campus in Cottage Grove, which is set to open in 2019. You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union shares simple ways to spot imposter scams, recognize warning signs and protect your money and personal information... Summit Credit Union earns a 2026 Woman-Led Top Workplace award for its strong leadership, employee experience and workplace culture... Summit Credit Union invests $1 million in the Live Local Development Fund to expand attainable housing in Jefferson County... Summit Credit Union retains its ranking as Wisconsin's #1 mortgage lender, helping more members achieve homeownership... Summit and TriUnity Foundation offer grants up to $10,000 for members facing terminal or life-threatening illness... Forbes named Summit Credit Union Wisconsin’s #1 credit union and one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026... Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast...