MEET THE TEAM

Erin Kline is unique in her field. All of her mortgage loan business comes from referrals from delighted customers, colleagues, peers, friends, and family. Yes! 100% of her very active business is referral based, undoubtedly because she and her team members are 100% invested in doing the right thing for each customer—and doing it well.

Because Erin started as a receptionist and worked her way up from the ground level, she knows the industry inside and out. She learned how to prepare files for underwriters as a processor. Understanding the entire process, she knows how to get loans approved by underwriting. With her wealth of knowledge, she helps customers bring their property ownership dreams to life.

Erin Kline

Personal Mortgage Consultant

Resourceful. Energetic. Giving.

As a dedicated Personal Mortgage Consultant at Alerus, Erin Kline LOVES learning about people’s lives and goals, so she can educate them on real estate financing. Since 1990, she has been helping her clients make smart financial choices to buy, refinance, and invest in real estate and build future wealth. For Erin, each transaction is like a jigsaw puzzle. She loves putting the pieces together to create the perfect picture for homeownership and investment. Erin is a lifelong learner and personal development enthusiast. Her commitment to excellence has earned her the appreciation of her clients and peers as well as several awards. She has been voted "Twin Cities Best Mortgage Professional" multiple times by Mpls St Paul magazine. An advocate of both financial and physical fitness, Erin is also a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and Certified Ironman Coach. It’s no wonder that some of her favorite activities are weightlifting, cycling, triathlons, scuba diving, and spending time in nature. Erin lives in St Louis Park, Minnesota, with her partner, Todd, his 2 sons, and their two cats, Gizmo and Loki. She enjoys the city’s trails and parks, reading, live music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Ask her how she had the perseverance to run 14 Ragnar relays in one year and the patience to teach piano to preschoolers! On her bucket list? She would love a photo safari in Africa and a diving adventure in the Galapagos.

Becki Banitt

Loan Processor

Diligent. Kind. Compassionate.

A strong team member at Alerus Mortgage, Becki serves as Loan Processor, always focusing on doing what’s right for the customer. She is delighted to be part of the team because of the everyday commitment to providing high quality products and serving with integrity. She loves making customer satisfaction a top priority and being part of a team that brings value to the customer experience. Becki thrives on organizing and problem solving behind the scenes. With 21 years in the business, she is knowledgeable and has the depth of experience to navigate even the most unusual situations. As a detail-oriented, hard worker, she can spot things that need attention, research, or clarification. Customers quickly understand that she has their best interests at heart.Married for 30 years, Becki and Scott have 3 children and 4 grandchildren and feel fortunate that they all live within 20 miles of each other. Family time includes outdoor games, roasting hotdogs and brats, and making S’mores. They also enjoy horse racing and life on their hobby farm with their horses, dog, and three cats. Becki enjoys the small-town atmosphere of living in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, where she grew up and where they raised their kids. It’s the perfect place to breed, raise, and race their standardbred horses. If you wonder what’s unique about Becki, she will tell you that she has no sense of smell—as in she cannot smell a thing—nothing, nada, zero!And as an animal-loving farm girl, what’s on her bucket list? She would like to own a Nigerian dwarf nanny goat, for it to have babies, and for her grandkids to show the babies in 4H. Uniquely perfect!

Tammy Kabus

Loan Officer Assistant

Loyal. Outdoorsy. Thoughtful.

With over 24 years in mortgage banking, Tammy is the newest addition to Erin Kline’s team, serving as Loan Officer Assistant. She started her career as an opener, then a mortgage loan processor, and is delighted to be part of Erin Kline’s team because they have “customer service unlike any other.” Tammy fits well into this team because she loves to treat people well, and she often receives compliments for being caring and kind. At work, Tammy likes knowing that they are helping clients achieve the American dream—every day. And as a big fan of Erin’s, Tammy says, “Erin is knowledgeable, provides high quality service and commitment to her clients, maintains high energy, and is very, very kind.” Tammy and Matt have been married 23 years and have one daughter and a Springer Spaniel, Riley. Living in the Northwoods community of Voyager Village in Danbury, Wisconsin, they enjoy the quiet of the woods and a daily dose of wildlife: birds, squirrels, deer, and eagles. She has even spotted albino deer in the wilderness by their home. Tammy loves camping and fishing, but she won’t eat the fish! Other hobbies? Tammy loves to cook, bake, and make homemade caramel. She also enjoys crafting with her best friend of 40 years. Some of their recent projects are making gnomes, trees, Furry Highlander cow shelf sitters, and snowmen out of pallets. If you’re in the area, you might spot these at a local craft show. And what’s on Tammy’ bucket list? She would like to go on a hot air balloon ride or skydiving—but just once! She would also like to visit Las Vegas to see the lights and shows.

“We appreciated all of Erin and her team’s ability to be flexible and quick on our short timeline. She made sure there was understanding at each step. With all the paperwork and correspondence, it could have been easy to get lost in the action. We are thankful for her time and kindness during the process. Our experience was as amazing as our expectations were exceeded. Thank you!”

—Declan Bazzani