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Associated Bank Named #1 Mortgage Originator Headquartered in Wisconsin for Third Consecutive Year

02/25/2011

GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The HMDA Market Share Report has established Associated Bank as the #1 mortgage originator headquartered in Wisconsin for the third consecutive year. Associated Bank proudly continues to lend to qualified borrowers.

In 2010, Associated originated more than 25,000 HMDA loans totaling $3.6 billion. The bank helped approximately 1,318 customers avoid foreclosure, which represents nearly $85.9 million in mortgage loans. Associated lending officers are dedicated in helping customers turn plans into growth and enhancements into reality. Associated works to develop customized financial solutions for all client specific needs.

Associated Bank is distinguished by our value-added financial solutions with personal service for our customers. Associated has a strong commitment to our communities we serve which results in exceptional value for our shareholders. Associated has been a provider to Wisconsin since the 1870s and continues to pride itself on providing local support and decision making.  

Associated Banc-Corp (Nasdaq: ASBC) has total assets of $22 billion and is one of the top 50 financial services holding companies operating in the United States.  Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Associated has 280 banking locations serving more than 150 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.  The company offers a full range of banking services and other financial products and services.  More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.

Contact: Autumn M Latimore

Senior Vice President

Public Relations Director

414-278-1860 PHONE

414-380-9082 CELL

Autumn.latimore@associatedbank.com



SOURCE Associated Banc-Corp

Contact: Autumn M Latimore, Senior Vice President, Public Relations Director of Associated Banc-Corp, +1-414-278-1860, cell, +1-414-380-9082, Autumn.latimore@associatedbank.com