MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association recognized Robert Stafslien as Mortgage Banker of the Year.
As WHEDA’s Director of Single Family, Stafslien is a steadfast advocate for homeownership. He and his team of mortgage professionals have helped WHEDA fund a record-breaking number of mortgages in 2024.
“I’m excited to lead an amazing team at WHEDA, all of whom have a strongly held commitment to helping people purchase and stay in their homes,” Stafslien said. “This is not really an award for me, but for my entire team who led WHEDA to close 2,966 first mortgage loans totaling $596 million in the 2024 fiscal year.”
The previous all-time high at WHEDA was in 2006 when mortgage lending reached $557.4 million.Prior to joining WHEDA, Stafslien served as a sales manager for U.S. Bank where he was a liaison to retail branches in Madison and Milwaukee for the residential mortgage market. He also spent four years in service to McFarland State Bank as Vice President of Mortgage Management before moving to U.S. Bank. His experience includes mortgage lending growth, new product development, and strategic initiatives.
ABOUT WHEDA
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is a self-supporting public agency whose mission is to help Wisconsin thrive by expanding access to affordable housing choices. Since its creation in 1972, the Authority has financed the development of more than 88,700 affordable rental units, helped more than 141,800 families purchase a home, and provided more than 29,280 small business and agricultural loan guarantees. To learn more about the Agency and its programs, visit wheda.com or call 800-334-6873.
