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Summit Credit Union Top Mortgage Lender In Dane County For Eighth Straight Year

February 16, 2018 Member‐owned cooperative also takes top ranking in Columbia CountyMADISON, Wis.— For the eighth year in a row, Summit Credit Union is the number one mortgage lender in Dane County, surpassing all area financial institutions. Determined by total number of loans closed, the member‐owned financial cooperative is also the top lender in Columbia County this year.“Helping our members with home loans is one of the biggest ways we impact their lives,” said Summit CEO & President Kim Sponem. “We’re really proud that we can help so many people in our communities achieve the life they want.”The designation comes at a dynamic time for Madison’s largest credit union, which was recently ranked in the top 4 percent in the country for financial returns to members.The member‐owned financial cooperative is expected to continue its growth this year and broke ground on its new Cottage Grove headquarters last October. The 152,000‐square‐foot, six‐story campus is set to open in 2019.To connect with a Summit mortgage loan officer or learn more about Summit’s programs, visit 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...