News Release: Blackhawk Bank Recognizes Top Mortgage Producers

January 18, 2019 (Rockford, IL) –Blackhawk Bank’s mortgage loan originators have been recognized for outstanding closed loan volume during 2018. 

The 2018 top producers with more than $20 million in production are Margie Nowak (NMLS# 476785), Jared Fewell (NMLS# 476484), the Mortgage Team of Rob Grindle (NMLS# 462766) and Warren Swanberg (NMLS# 1502042) and Kelly Pospischil (NMLS # 1369315), along with Mike Hughes (NMLS# 1195168) topping $15 million.

Fewell serves clients in Machesney Park, Loves Park and the surrounding area. Nowak, Grindle and Swanberg serve clients in Rockford and the surrounding area. Pospischil serves residents in the Belvidere area. Hughes serves clients in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.

“The Professionalism, knowledge and expert advice of our Mortgage Department is second to none,” said Tammy Zurfluh, Mortgage Vice President at Blackhawk Bank (NMLS #476483).  “They understand the needs of the community, the marketplace and, most importantly, their clients.”

Zurfluh went on to add, “Our lenders and clients are supported by our tremendously talented local mortgage processing and underwriting team, which provides superior support to guarantee our closings run smoothly.” 

Blackhawk Bank is a market leader in mortgage origination with a high-performance team of experts.  With superior knowledge of state and federal mortgage assistance programs and a large portfolio of loan options, Blackhawk bankers are able to tailor a mortgage loan that fits their clients’ needs.


Blackhawk Bank's 2018 Top Mortgage Producers Nowak, Fewell, Grindle, Swanberg, Pospischil and Hughes.

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About Blackhawk Bank

Established in 1881, Blackhawk Bank has served individuals, families and business owners for 138 years. The Bank operates eight full service banking centers in Rockford, Belvidere, Machesney Park and Roscoe, Illinois and in Beloit and Janesville, Wisconsin. The Bank also operates a Business Banking Center in Elgin, Illinois and a Mortgage Processing Center in Roscoe, Illinois. Complete information about Blackhawk Bank can be found at www.blackhawkbank.com.  Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender