South Dakota Housing has recognized the seven top loan originators of its homeownership loan programs. These programs provide affordable homeownership financing opportunities, which in turn provides security for families, stabilization for communities and the foundation from which dreams are built upon.
One of the top South Dakota Housing loan originators of 2024 is Dona Mae Johnson from BankWest in Pierre. This is the fourth time that Dona Mae has held this honor.
Honorees were chosen based on their total loan volume from over 500 loan originators from 41 Participating Lenders who were divided into seven geographic areas by county to determine the winners.
Together these seven loan originators contributed more than $63 million in homeownership loans in 18 months. These lenders consistently promoted affordable homeownership products so that South Dakota Housing was able to assist more than 2,900 homebuyers purchase a home.
“I am proud that with the help of our lender partners, such as Dona Mae, our agency financed more than $630 million in loans,” said Homeownership Programs Director Tammy Jund. “It is truly a group effort and Dona Mae played a key role in the homebuying process for our homebuyers and the success of our programs.
In addition, South Dakota Housing also honored the top five lending institutions within the state. They are Plains Commerce Bank, First Premier Bank, Gateway Mortgage, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, and First Bank & Trust.
