Minnesota Housing recognizes Sarah Zahler and Matt O’Brien as a Top Producer

Plymouth, Minn. — Sarah Zahler and Matt O’Brien at Summit Mortgage Corporation were named Top Producers by Minnesota Housing for their homeownership program loan production volume during 2025.

Opportunities for affordable homeownership are essential as Minnesotans face high housing costs and limited inventory. Minnesota Housing’s Top Producers play a key role for Minnesota homebuyers, offering access to affordable financing options which may reduce upfront costs and move buyers closer to owning a home.

In 2025, participating lenders provided over 3,100 Minnesota Housing home mortgage loans totaling nearly $710 million statewide. This work supports Minnesota Housing’s mission to collaborate with individuals, communities and partners to create, preserve and finance affordable housing. It also advances the agency’s Go Big goal of 40% of first-time mortgages going to Black homeowners, Indigenous homeowners, and homeowners of color.

Homeownership continues to be one of the strongest pathways to stability, wealth building and long-term opportunity. Minnesota Housing partners with local loan officers like Sarah Zahler and Matt O’Brien to connect eligible buyers with access to safe, decent and affordable housing options, including down payment and closing cost assistance loans up to $18,000, based on programs. Information and eligibility requirements are available by selecting “I am a Homebuyer or Homeowner” on the Minnesota Housing website at mnhousing.gov. Minnesota Housing also offers home improvement loans through participating lenders and finances single-family and multifamily housing throughout the state.

The Minnesota Housing Top Producer Program has recognized individual loan officers with the highest volume of Minnesota Housing program loans since 2010. The 100 Top Producers in 2025 are recognized on the Minnesota Housing Find A Lender search tool, receive a marketing kit for their use, and are featured on Minnesota Housing social media during June Homeownership Month.

“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 Sarah Zahler and Matt O’Brien for their partnership,” said Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Leimaile Ho.

Minnesota Housing collaborates with individuals, communities, and partners to create, preserve, and finance affordable housing. Find out more at www.mnhousing.gov. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.