Lupe Montes is the Community Reinvestment Loan Originator and representative for U.S. Bank, Madison Metro.  Lupe has worked in the banking industry for the last 15 years, most notably in the Latino Community. She believes in helping others reach their goals.  One way to achieve that self-sufficiency is through the process of home ownership - a core part of living and achieving the American Dream. Lupe believes educating and arming the community with knowledge in the home buying process, credit establishment and if needed credit repair to achieve investment goals.

Lupe is one of seven siblings of first generation Mexican Americans.  She was born and raised on the West side of Chicago in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Her family is originally from Coahuila, Mexico.  She is the first of her siblings to graduate from college, earning a B.A. degree from U.W. Madison. 

Lupe was appointed by the mayor to sit on the Housing Strategy committee, has served as a poll worker in past elections, and is active in her community. She also serves on several boards and committees relating to housing.