(Woodbury, MN – July 23, 2020) Faith Tholkes, Vice President of Mortgage at Ideal Credit Union, has once again been named a “Super Mortgage Professional” for 2020 by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business, marking the fourth time she has been recognized as an industry leader. Tholkes was nominated for the award by clients who view her as a mortgage professional who demonstrates exceptional ability and service.

Tholkes started her career with Ideal CU over 24 years ago. She was promoted to Vice President of Mortgage in 2015. Tholkes and her mortgage advisors at Ideal deliver an extraordinary experience to current and potential mortgage members. This team of mortgage professionals strives to understand the members’ financial situation, anticipates their individual needs and guides them through complex financial decisions.

“Faith is an outstanding mortgage professional and exceptional leader, and is very deserving of this honor,” said Brian Sherrick, Ideal CU President/CEO. “We are proud to see her dedication and hard work recognized by the very members she has served.”

Ideal Credit Union offers a full range of mortgage solutions to fit the needs of borrowers, including fixed rate, FHA/VA, adjustable rate, refinancing options and more. Ideal CU also offers the HomeAdvantage® program, an exclusive, free service that can help users search, buy, sell and save on their next home. HomeAdvantage provides the tools and expertise needed to find and finance a home, and offers an attractive a rebate program that enables home buyers to earn cash back at closing.

Since its inception, the HomeAdvantage program has paid out over $334,490 in rebates to hundreds of Ideal CU members. The average rebate per transaction is $1,481.

Founded in 1926, Ideal Credit Union is a member owned financial institution that is dedicated to providing financial services driven by a sincere and personal interest in the needs of our employees, members and community. Ideal CU offers a complete range of services, including a full suite of digital banking products, savings, checking, loans, mortgage products, business services, investment services and more. Offices are located in Eagan, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, North St. Paul, Stillwater and Woodbury. Visit idealcu.com for details and directions. Ideal has been voted “Best Credit Union in the East Metro” four years in a row by readers of the Stillwater Gazette, “Best Credit Union in the Forest Lake Area” by readers of the Forest Lake Times, and was named a 2020 Star Tribune Top Workplace. Equal Housing Lender.