PIERRE South Dakota Housing recently 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 2025 is Janel Honke from First National Bank in Huron.
Honorees were chosen based on their total loan volume from over 500 loan originators from 42 Participating Lenders who were divided into seven geographic areas by county to determine the winners.
Together these seven loan originators contributed more than $28 million in homeownership loans. These lenders consistently promoted affordable homeownership products so that South Dakota Housing was able to assist more than 2,000 homebuyers purchase a home.
I am proud that with the help of our lender partners, such as Janel, our agency financed more than $472 million in loans, said Homeownership Programs Director Tammy Jund. It is truly a group effort and Janel 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, First Bank & Trust, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, and First International Bank & Trust.
About the Loan Originator Recognition Program
The South Dakota Housing Loan Originator Recognition Program is an annual honor designed to recognize loan originators who consistently promote affordable housing by offering South Dakota Housings programs. Loan originators from South Dakota Housings Participating Lenders were divided into seven geographic areas by county population base and the number of South Dakota Housing loans purchased.
About South Dakota Housing
South Dakota Housing Development Authority was created by the South Dakota Legislature in 1973 with a stated mission to provide opportunities for quality, affordable housing for South Dakotans.
South Dakota Housing is a self-supporting, nonprofit entity known for our commitment for providing innovative financing solutions to create and preserve affordable housing. South Dakota Housing utilizes housing bonds, tax credits, and other federal and state resources to fund housing programs which provide mortgage and downpayment assistance, housing construction and rehabilitation, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and educational opportunities.
For more information:
Tammy Jund, Homeownership Programs Director, SD Housing, 605.773.7614
Chas Olson, Executive Director, SD Housing, 605.773.318
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