Daryl Halvorson Chosen Top SDHDA Loan Officer

South Dakota Housing Development Authority’s (SDHDA) annual housing conference concluded with the recognition of Daryl Halvorson from Great Western Bank in Milbank as this year’s top loan officer for Area 5. This is the fourth time Mr. Halvorson has earned this honor.

“Without dedicated lenders who originate SDHDA’s loan products, we would not be able to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for South Dakotans,” said Brent Adney, director of homeownership programs. “SDHDA appreciates all the work Daryl does for this organization and his strong commitment to our products.”

Loan officers from SDHDA participating lenders were divided into seven geographic areas by county population base and the number of SDHDA loans purchased to determine the top producers. The SDHDA Loan Officer Recognition Program is an annual honor designed to recognize loan officers who consistently promote affordable housing by offering SDHDA programs. Together, the seven top loan officers originated $25.8 million in first-time homebuyer loans this year.

SDHDA also honored the top five lending institutions in the state. They are Plains Commerce Bank, First Bank and Trust, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, and Great Western Bank.