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The Loan Officer Perspectives Really Matter

Choosing where to grow your loan officer career is a big decision. That’s why it helps to hear from people who’ve made that choice. These stories come straight from Summit loan officers and team leaders. People who know firsthand what it’s like to work here.

Michael Brewbaker – Branch Manager

Michael shares why he returned to Summit after trying another company, and how the leadership, systems, and support he missed brought him back.

Seeing what I saw in our detour away from Summit, a lot of dysfunction, a lot of disconnection. Summit is very efficient, very dialed in. I really didn’t know that until I saw other companies.

Pat Barney – Midwest Regional Manager

As one of the longest-tenured employees at Summit Mortgage, Pat shares his perspectives on why he has remained at Summit for over 30 years.

I think the biggest factor is the people I work with. That’s why I’ve stayed. I’ve had opportunities over time to go somewhere else, and I haven’t really looked around because I’m happy where I’m at.

Kevin Kappler – Retired Regional Manager

Kevin talks about the importance of building trust and protecting your reputation, which is why he values Summit’s transparency and consistency.

Summit has been a very proven entity for us, we value the operations, we value the underwriting consistency… Not every company is as transparent as Summit is.

Matt Redding – Area Manager

Matt explains how the people at Summit create an environment where you’re surrounded by support and everyone is working toward your success.

When you find the right people to work with, everything about your business falls in place.

Thoughts From Our Team About Working at Summit

On Compensation
At Summit, our branch managers and originators have room and freedom to grow and receive some of the highest compensation in the industry because of our minimal layers of upper-management structure and financial strength.
Bill Zimmerman
Regional Manager
On Empowerment
Being a smaller lender, it’s much easier for me to implement my business marketing and strategy because of fewer layers of decision makers. Marketing, compliance, HR, whatever, I can call that person and get answers within minutes vs days or weeks.
Justin Larson
Branch Manager
On Operational Support
Summit provides the operational support, underwriting consistency, and competitive pricing necessary to enable long-lasting success in our industry.
Kevin Kappler
Retired Regional Manager
On Leadership
Our leadership group at Summit Mortgage has the capacity to translate a vision into reality.
Cheldon Frank
Branch Manager
On Culture
The people and culture are what attracted me to Summit Mortgage; it's truly second to none. Regardless of the position you are seeking, if culture and people matter to you, check out Summit Mortgage; I think you’ll find your new home.
Matt Redding
Area Manager
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