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Summit Named to Newsweek’s 2026 Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions

January 5, 2026 MADISON, Wis. — Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, announced today that it has been named one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, for the third consecutive year. This honor is awarded to financial institutions that demonstrate strong financial health, operational excellence and long-term stability.

“We are proud to continue to be recognized as one of the best credit unions in the country,” said Summit Credit Union President & CEO Kim Sponem. “Our team works every day to help women and their families build a strong financial future—through financial wellness education, innovative technology that makes banking easier and exceptional service that earns our members’ trust.”

The America’s Best rankings are based on an extensive analysis of more than 8,800 U.S. financial institutions. Criteria include profitability, lending activity, and overall financial health, combined with customer feedback from 66,000 surveys and reviews of 2.3 million social media posts, 80 million mobile app ratings, press coverage and reputation.

Jennifer Cunningham, Newsweek Editor-in-Chief, noted: “Credit unions, structured as member-owned cooperatives, operate with service as their guiding mission. That commitment often results in lower fees, competitive loan options and an emphasis on member satisfaction.”

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