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Lake Area Mortgage – A Division of Royal Credit Union Team Members Recognized as Minnesota Housing 2024 Top Producing Loan Officers

July 8, 2025

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – Lake Area Mortgage – A Division of Royal Credit Union is proud to announce that six team members have been recognized as Top Producing Loan Officers by Minnesota Housing for their homeownership program loan production in 2024. Michelle Robinson, Derek Lodermeier, Marco Rodiles, Stephanie Oyen, Chao Vang and Joe Juliano were among the 125 loan officers across the state recognized for their dedication to helping homebuyers achieve their dream of homeownership through the Minnesota Housing program.

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The Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officer Program recognizes loan officers who demonstrate excellence by originating a high volume of Minnesota Housing first-time homebuyer loans. Since its inception in 2010, the program has celebrated those who go above and beyond in supporting affordable homeownership opportunities for Minnesotans.

“Minnesota Housing has tremendous resources for homebuyers and homeowners, but it’s our lenders who put them in the hands of Minnesotans. We’re grateful to Michelle, Derek, Marco, Stephanie and Chao for their partnership” said Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Leimaile Ho.

About Royal Credit Union

Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 300,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.

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