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Grand Rapids, MI. (February 11, 2026) – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is proud to announce their hiring of Melissa Rincones as a mortgage loan officer serving the credit union’s West Michigan, serving the Greater Grand Rapids area.
With over 10 years of experience as a mortgage and investment lending specialist, Rincones and her new team will now connect West Michigan homebuyers with personalized home financing options from LMCU’s suit of over a dozen specialty mortgage products. Mortgage loan officers like Rincones are a homebuyer’s first point of contact on the road to homeownership, offering guidance, expertise, and the guiding framework of a pre-approval to help the buyer navigate the housing market with confidence.
LMCU Vice President of Regional Mortgage Production, Kate McDougall, feels Rincones’ focused dedication to her craft will make her a trustworthy mortgage partner for buyers seeking a uniquely human lending experience.
“Melissa is just so passion about what she does,” McDougall said. “She gives her heart and soul to every single member she works with — and they can tell. People love to work with LMCU because of team members like Melissa, who will openly understand and empathize with the challenges facing homebuyers today.”
Rincones echoed this, sharing how wants to use her talents to serve a wider range of hopeful homebuyers.
“I always say, ‘Who you work with matters,’” Rincones said. “That’s why my team and I will help every buyer from beginning to end, with 100% transparency and honesty. Plus, by offering bilingual services in both English and Spanish, I hope to reach even more buyers and help make even more homeownership dreams come true.”
About Lake Michigan Credit Union
Lake Michigan Credit Union, established in 1933, is the largest credit union in Michigan and 13th largest in the country. Employing a staff of over 1,650 and serving more than 635,000 members, LMCU's assets exceed $15 billion, with over $17 billion in portfolio and serviced mortgages. LMCU has 73 convenient branch locations, including 22 across the Tampa Bay area and Southwest Florida. LMCU members have access to over 55,000 Allpoint ATMs worldwide. LMCU provides a full range of financial services, from high interest-bearing checking accounts to personal loans, mortgages, business banking, investments, and insurance.
To find out more, visit LMCU.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #442967
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