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Mar 25 2024

Independent Bank Receives the 2024 Michigan Bankers Association Financial Literacy Award

Independent Bank was recognized by the Michigan Bankers Association at the MBA BEST Conference on March 21, 2024, in Traverse City. Independent Bank...
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Feb 1 2024

Independent Bank Celebrates 160 Years of Business

On February 2, 2024, Michigan-based Independent Bank, a stalwart in the financial industry, proudly commemorated 160 years of business. Founded in...
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Dec 19 2023

Patrice Uhnavy Receives the Connie A. Vickroy Distinguished Service Award

Independent Bank would like to congratulate Patrice Uhnavy, First Vice President, Commercial Operations at Independent Bank for receiving the Connie...
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Dec 5 2023

Independent Bank Partners with the L.E.A.D. Foundation to Support Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton

Independent Bank is proud to partner with the Leadership Education Action Development (L.E.A.D.) Foundation and the Legacy Sports Organization in...
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Nov 10 2023

Independent Bank Partnered with Veteran Empowerment Neighborhoods in Southeast Michigan to Facilitate Renovations for Low- to Moderate-Income Homes

Independent Bank partnered with Veteran Empowerment Neighborhoods to assist in much-needed home renovations and modifications for low- to...
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Nov 1 2023

Independent Bank Receives the JA Spirit of Achievement Award from Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes

Independent Bank was recognized by Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes during the JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame event on October...
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Oct 20 2023

Independent Bank Gives Back to Local Communities with Be the Difference Day Initiative

Independent Bank closed its offices on Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, October 9, 2023, to participate in its eighth annual all-employee...
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Oct 19 2023

Independent Bank Partners with Woda Cooper Companies on Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Development

Independent Bank is proud to partner with Woda Cooper Companies on a new affordable housing development in Grand Rapids’ southeast side, Breton...
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Oct 12 2023

Independent Bank Named a Class of 2023 Piper Sandler Sm-All Star

Independent Bank was one of 31 banks and thrifts that comprised the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2023. The list issued in September 2023...
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Oct 5 2023

Independent Bank Will Participate in 8th Annual Be the Difference Day

Independent Bank will be closed on October 9, 2023, to participate in its eighth annual company-wide volunteer day.
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Sep 27 2023

Independent Bank Congratulates the 2023 Graduate School of Banking Graduates

Independent Bank is proud to recognize the immense accomplishments of the 2023 Graduate School of Banking (GSB) at the University of Wisconsin –...
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Sep 19 2023

Ed Lesniak Joins Independent Bank as a Commercial Banker

Ed Lesniak has joined Independent Bank as a Commercial Banker for the Great Lakes Bay market. Ed is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University...
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Sep 13 2023

Independent Bank Now Offers HomeBoost Minority Down Payment Assistance Program

In partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI), Independent Bank now offers the HomeBoost Minority Down Payment Assistance...
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Sep 13 2023

Independent Bank Joins with Freddie Mac to Offer Freddie Mac GreenCHOICE Mortgages®

Independent Bank is excited to partner with Freddie Mac to offer Freddie Mac GreenCHOICE Mortgages,® providing customers with a green solution to...
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Aug 10 2023

Independent Bank Named One of Best-In-State Banks by Forbes Magazine

Independent Bank was recently named a BEST-IN-STATE bank by Forbes magazine for 2023. Forbes partnered with market research firm, Statista, to survey...
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Jul 17 2023

Independent Bank Receives Great Place to Work® Certification for 2023

Independent Bank is proud to announce that it received the Great Place to Work® certification for 2023. With just over 900 employees, 92% said that...
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Jul 14 2023

Independent Bank ONE Account Now Offers Up to 5.00% APY*

Independent Bank recently launched an update to their ONE Account checking product, giving customers the opportunity to earn up to 5.00% APY
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Jul 11 2023

Independent Bank Mortgage Loan Officers Recognized by Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2023 Real Estate All-Stars as Top Mortgage Professionals

Grand Rapids Magazine recently announced the 2023 Real Estate All Stars who had sales volume in the top 5% in revenue of real estate in the Grand...
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Jun 8 2023

Mortgage Executive Magazine Recognizes Independent Bank’s Mortgage Loan Officers as Being in the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators for 2022

Mortgage Executive Magazine recently announced the mortgage loan officers who were in the top 1% of mortgage originators nationally for 2022. Several...
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Jun 1 2023

Independent Bank Mortgage Loan Officers Recognized by Hour Detroit Magazine’s 2023 Real Estate All Stars as Top Mortgage Professionals

Hour Detroit magazine recently announced the 2023 Real Estate All Stars who had sales volume in the top 5% in revenue of real estate in the Metro...
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Apr 24 2023

The New Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® Facility in Grand Rapids is Now Open for Students

The new Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® facility in Grand Rapids officially welcomed its first group of students on April 14, 2023. The facility is...
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Apr 19 2023

Jeremy Hawke Joins Independent Bank as Senior Vice President of Credit

Jeremy Hawke has joined Independent Bank as Senior Vice President of Credit at Independent Bank. He will be active with the Bank’s state-wide...
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Mar 29 2023

Kyle Anne Johns Named a 2023 Notable Leader in Commercial Banking by Crain’s Detroit Business

Kyle Anne Johns, Senior Commercial Banker at Independent Bank, was recently named a 2023 Notable Leader in Commercial Banking by Crain’s Detroit...
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Mar 3 2023

Independent Bank Employees Donate Supplies to Assist Earthquake Survivors in Turkey and Syria

Independent Bank employees recently pulled together to donate much-needed supplies for survivors of the earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria...
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Feb 22 2023

Independent Bank Participated in Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes Ribbon Cutting Event at the New Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® Facility in Grand Rapids

Independent Bank recently participated in the Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes’ ribbon cutting event at the new Tom Fox Family JA...
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Jan 20 2023

Independent Bank Launches Business Loan Express

Independent Bank is excited to announce the launch of Business Loan Express, the Bank’s new express business loan application platform. With Business...
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Dec 6 2022

Matthew Greene Joins Independent Bank as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it has hired...
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Oct 27 2022

Independent Bank Partners with Ascension Women’s Heart Clinic to Offer Free Heart Screenings

Independent Bank recently partnered with Ascension Women’s Heart Clinic to offer free heart health screenings for Independent Bank employees,...
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Oct 18 2022

Independent Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of New Holland Branch by Awarding $10,000 to Local Non-Profits

Independent Bank celebrated the grand opening of their new full-service branch in Holland on October 11, 2022. The branch officially opened on...
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Oct 17 2022

Independent Bank Gives Back to Local Communities with Be the Difference Day Initiative

Michigan-based bank participated in 7th annual company-wide volunteer day Independent Bank closed its offices on Columbus Day, October 10, 2022, to...
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Oct 11 2022

Perrault Joins Independent Bank’s Grand Rapids - Plainfield Team

Kyle Perrault has joined Independent Bank as Bank Manager of the Bank’s Grand Rapids - Plainfield office.
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Sep 8 2022

Independent Bank Opens Full-Service Branch in Holland

Independent Bank opened a new full-service branch in Holland on September 8, 2022. The Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, currently has a...
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Sep 2 2022

Independent Bank Installs Full-Branch Solar Panels in Cedar Springs

Independent Bank recently completed a full-branch solar panel installation at its Cedar Springs location. The Bank selected the Cedar Springs branch...
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Jul 12 2022

Independent Bank Mortgage Loan Officers Recognized By Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2022 Real Estate All Stars As Top Mortgage Professionals

Grand Rapids Magazine recently announced the 2022 Real Estate All Stars who had sales volume in the top 5% in revenue of real estate in the Grand...
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Jun 15 2022

Independent Bank EVP, Patrick Ervin to Serve on the Mortgage Industry Advisory Board

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) recently announced the appointment of Independent Bank Executive Vice President of...
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Jun 9 2022

Independent Bank Mortgage Loan Officers Recognized by Hour Detroit Magazine’s 2022 Real Estate All Stars as Top Mortgage Professionals

Hour Detroit magazine recently announced the 2022 Real Estate All Stars who had sales volume in the top 5% in revenue of real estate in the Metro...
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Jun 8 2022

Independent Bank Opportunity ONE Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account

The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards Certification of Opportunity ONE indicates that it meets over 25...
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May 27 2022

Independent Bank Welcomes New Interns for Summer 2022 Internship Program

Independent Bank is excited to welcome a new group of interns to the Bank for the Summer 2022 Internship Program. These talented individuals will be...
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May 27 2022

Independent Bank Partners with Mastercard® to Support Stand Up to Cancer®

Independent Bank is partnering with Mastercard to support Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C). The funds raised will help contribute to groundbreaking cancer...
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May 27 2022

Cattaneo Joins the IB Wealth Management Team

Justin Cattaneo has joined the IB Wealth Management team as Vice President, Senior Investment Executive and is working from Independent Bank’s Shelby...
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May 27 2022

Tate Joins Independent Bank’s Mortgage Team

Keturia Tate has joined Independent Bank’s Mortgage team, and is working from the Bank’s East Beltline office. In her new role as a Neighborhood...
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May 11 2022

50/50 Women on Boards™ Recognizes Independent Bank as a “3+” Company, with Three or More Women Directors

50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving gender balance and diversity on corporate boards,...
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May 11 2022

O’Keefe Joins Independent Bank’s Holland Team

Kevin O’Keefe has joined Independent Bank as Bank Manager of the Bank’s new Holland office. The office is scheduled to open in July, and will be...
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May 11 2022

Independent Bank Congratulates the 2022 MBA Perry School of Banking Graduates

Independent Bank is proud to recognize the tremendous accomplishments of the 2022 Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) Perry School of Banking...
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Apr 27 2022

Independent Bank Recognized As One Of The Top 100 Publicly Traded Banks And Mortgage Loan Officers As Being In The Top 1% Of Mortgage Originators For 2021

Mortgage Executive Magazine recently announced that Independent Bank was in the top 100 publicly traded banks and mortgage companies in America for...
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Apr 21 2022

Independent Bank Donates Over $112,000 to Help the People of Ukraine

Independent Bank recently donated $112,240 to assist the people of Ukraine. The Bank selected two 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to equally send...
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Apr 19 2022

Gandy Joins the IB Wealth Management Team

Eric Gandy has joined the IB Wealth Management team as an AVP, Investment Executive and is working from Independent Bank’s Copper Ridge office in...
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Apr 7 2022

Independent Bank Continues to Make Financial Literacy a Top Priority in 2022

Independent Bank is continuing to make Financial Literacy a top priority this year through various programs and special promotions for both children...
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Apr 2 2022

VanHouzen Joins Independent Bank's Commercial Lending Team

Wade VanHouzen has joined Independent Bank as First Vice President, Senior Commercial Banker at Independent Bank. He will be working out of the...
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Mar 27 2022

Independent Bank Joins with Freddie Mac to Offer the Freddie Mac BorrowSmart(SM) program, Helping Customers Achieve Sustainable Homeownership

Independent Bank is excited to announce the launch of the new Freddie Mac BorrowSmart program. The program provides assistance up to $2,500 for...
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Mar 11 2022

Independent Bank Simplifies Saving for Customers With Their Change it Up Program

Independent Bank is making saving easier than ever for their customers with their Change It Up program.
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Feb 25 2022

Independent Bank is Promoting Brand Loyalty with Their #stuckonib Campaign

Independent Bank is currently promoting brand loyalty with their #StuckonIB social media campaign. Customers have the opportunity to win fun...
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Feb 24 2022

Independent Bank is Currently Participating in the FDIC's #GetBanked Initiative

Independent Bank is currently participating in the FDIC’s #GetBanked Public Awareness Campaign. The initiative was created to help consumers who...
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Feb 15 2022

Josh Meyers Promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations at Independent Bank

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it has promoted...
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Jan 25 2022

Kim Martin Joins Independent Bank as Senior Vice President, Director of Internal Audit

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it has hired...
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Jan 19 2022

Kris Kreter Joins Independent Bank as First Vice President, Controller

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it has hired...
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Jan 19 2022

Angela Champagne Joins Independent Bank as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it has hired...
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Jan 10 2022

Independent Bank Hosted "Fall into Cash" Sweepstakes

Independent Bank recently concluded their “Fall into Cash” Sweepstakes, in which they gave away a total of $11,500 to 66 lucky Independent Bank Debit...
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Jan 9 2022

Independent Bank Expands Footprint With New Commercial Banking Office in Downtown Holland

Independent Bank is proud to expand our footprint in West Michigan to include a new Commercial Banking office in downtown Holland. We are combining...
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Dec 21 2021

Independent Bank Awarded $400,000 Grant to Support Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Independent Bank is proud to announce a $400,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to support the Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corporation’s...
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Dec 17 2021

Independent Bank SVP, Michael Stodolak elected to serve on Board of Directors for National Marine Lenders Association

Independent Bank Market President – Bay Region, Michael Stodolak was recently elected to serve as a Director of the National Marine Lenders...
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Sep 22 2021

Independent Bank Partners with Numerated to Bring Digital Lending Convenience to Michigan Businesses

Numerated, the fast-growing fintech making business banking easy for financial institutions and their clients, announced its partnership with...
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Sep 3 2021

Independent Bank Launches New Environmental, Social, & Governance Page on Website

Independent Bank recently launched a brand new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) page on their website. Important information on the...
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Sep 3 2021

Independent Bank Recognized in Mastercard's Third Annual Community Institution Segment Awards with Innovation Award

Independent Bank is proud to announce that it has been recognized for the third year in a row by Mastercard in its annual Community Institution...
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Aug 17 2021

Independent Bank Launches Sign in 29 Seller Advantage Mortgage Program

Independent Bank is excited to announce the launch of their new Sign in 29 Seller Advantage mortgage program, where eligible applicants can close on...
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Jul 27 2021

Mortgage Executive Magazine Recognizes Independent Bank as a Top 100 Mortgage Company and Mortgage Loan Officers as Being in the top 1% of Mortgage Originators for 2020

Mortgage Executive Magazine recently announced that Independent Bank was in the top 100 publicly traded banks and mortgage companies in America for...
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Jun 18 2021

Michigan Women Forward to Hold Resilience for the Future Panel Discussion Presented by Independent Bank

Expert panelists address how gender and racial equity will play a role in economic prosperity for years to come.
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May 27 2021

Independent Bank Launches New Online and Mobile Banking Platform: ONE Wallet

Independent Bank recently launched their brand new and enhanced Online and Mobile Banking platform, ONE Wallet on May 24, 2021. The launch also...
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May 19 2021

50/50 Women on Boards™ Recognizes Independent Bank as a “3+” Company with Three or More Women Directors

50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on...
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May 19 2021

Independent Bank Working with Freddie Mac to Help Homebuyers with Down Payment Assistance

Independent Bank is working with Freddie Mac to assist homebuyers in overcoming one of the most common barriers of homeownership—the down payment....
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Mar 30 2021

Independent Bank Recognized as a 2020 Top US Community Bank

Independent Bank was recently recognized as a 2020 top US community bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Feb 3 2021

INDEPENDENT BANK AWARDED $500,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT TRAVERSE CITY HOUSING COMMISSION REHABILITATION PROJECT

Independent Bank is proud to announce a $500,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to support the Traverse City Housing Commission’s (TCHC)...
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Jan 12 2021

Independent Bank’s Million Dollar Pledge for Low-Income Communities to Spur Neighborhood Stability

Independent Bank is excited to announce the launch of their new My Home Reward Program, in which eligible home purchase or refinance applicants in...
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Dec 4 2020

Independent Bank Announces Investment in Fund to Develop Affordable Housing in Michigan Communities

Independent Bank has announced a two million dollar investment to support affordable housing development in partnership with Cinnaire and the...
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Nov 9 2020

Independent Bank to Open Full-Service Branch in Brighton

Independent Bank will be opening a new branch in Brighton on December 21, 2020. The Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, currently has a loan...
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Nov 9 2020

Independent Bank Recognized by American Bankers Association for Volunteerism

Independent Bank was recently recognized by the American Bankers Association (ABA) in their ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards in the...
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Nov 9 2020

Independent Bank Hosted "Prime Time" Sweepstakes

Independent Bank recently hosted a sweepstakes for their customers during Amazon Prime Days, October 13-14, 2020. The “Prime Time” Sweepstakes...
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Oct 23 2020

Independent Bank Corporation Appoints Dennis W. Archer Jr. To Its Board of Directors

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that its Board of...
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Oct 14 2020

Independent Bank 'Made A Difference' in Local Communities

Michigan-based bank participated in 5th annual company-wide volunteer day Independent Bank closed its offices on Columbus Day, October 12, 2020, to...
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Sep 18 2020

Independent Bank Recognized in Mastercard's Annual Community Institution Segment Awards with Innovation Award

Independent Bank is proud to announce that it has been recognized for the second year in a row by Mastercard in its annual Community Institution...
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May 13 2020

Independent Bank supports local businesses with SBA’s PPP loan program

Independent Bank is proud to help local businesses who have been negatively impacted due to COVID-19 via the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s)...
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Mar 3 2020

2020 Women on Boards Honors Independent Bank for Having at Least 20% Women on its Corporate Board

Women on Boards, the premier global education and advocacy campaign committed to increasing the number of women on corporate boards, has honored ...
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Feb 6 2020

Independent Bank sponsors WZZM's 13 Reads for 2020

13 ON YOUR SIDE's New Initiative to Get Kids Reading For children to succeed, they need to read. 13 ON YOUR SIDE along with Independent Bank wants...
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Oct 22 2019

Independent Bank EVP, Patrick Ervin to Serve on the Community Bank Advisory Council of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced the appointment of members to the Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC). Eight...
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Oct 15 2019

Independent Bank 'Made A Difference' in Local Communities

Michigan-based bank participated in 4th annual company-wide volunteer day Independent Bank closed its offices on Columbus Day, October 14, 2019, to...
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Aug 26 2019

Independent Bank Corp. Announces Succession Plan for CFO Position

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that Stephen Erickson
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Jul 9 2019

Independent Bank Named SBA 504 Third Party Lender of the Year

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Jul 1 2019

Independent Bank Receives the United Way Gold Award

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Jul 1 2019

Independent Bank Named Best Bank in Michigan by Forbes Magazine

BEST-IN-STATE bank award recipient two years in a row
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May 21 2019

Zelle® Now Live in Independent Bank's Mobile Banking App

Zelle® Changes the way money moves – makes sending money digitally to friends and family fast, safe and easy for more than 95-million mobile banking...
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Mar 19 2019

Independent Bank Named Small Business Administration 504 Lender of the Year

Independent Bank was recently named Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Lender of the Year by the Economic Development Foundation.
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Mar 19 2019

Independent Bank Receives Mastercard Community Institutions Innovation Award

Independent Bank leverages technology on recent billboard campaign to win Mastercard recognition
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Jan 14 2019

Independent Bank is helping Government Employees during the Shutdown

Independent Bank understands that this is a time of uncertainty, and is working to provide as much support as possible to their customers. Federal...
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Dec 10 2018

Independent Bank and Northern Initiatives Support Small Businesses

Independent Bank recently presented Northern Initiatives (NI) with a $10,000 general fund grant. The grant will help assist with expenses as the...
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Oct 12 2018

Independent Bank 'Made a Difference' In Local Communities 2018

4th largest Michigan-based bank participated in 3rd annual company-wide volunteer day Independent Bank closed its offices on Columbus Day, October...
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Oct 4 2018

Independent Bank Named a Class of 2018 Sandler O'Neill SM-ALL Star

Independent Bank was one of 30 banks and thrifts that comprised the Sandler O’Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2018. The list identified top performing...
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Sep 28 2018

Independent Bank will Participate in 3rd Annual Volunteer Day

4th largest Michigan-based bank will be closed on Columbus Day to volunteer in local communities Independent Bank will be closed on Columbus Day,...
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Sep 5 2018

Mitchell Blue Recognized as a 40 Under 40 Professional

Blue was named one of the 40 Under 40 professionals by Traverse City Business News
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Aug 8 2018

Independent Bank Named One of Best-In-State Banks by Forbes Magazine

Independent Bank was recently named #1 best bank headquartered in Michigan Independent Bank was recently named a BEST-IN-STATE bank by...
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Apr 24 2018

Independent Bank Corp. Appoints of Terry Beia to Board of Directors

Independent Bank Corporation, the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that its Board of Directors...
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Apr 19 2018

Independent Bank Receives Top 10 Lender Award

MSHDA recognizes Independent Bank for their participation in the Mortgage Credit Certificate program in 2017 Independent Bank was named a top 10...
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Apr 18 2018

Independent Bank Sponsors Junior Achievement West Michigan Business Hall of Fame

Brad Kessel, President and CEO, describes the importance of Junior AchievementArticle provided by Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes ...
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Mar 23 2018

Independent Bank Corp. Appoints Joane VanLuven as SVP Human Resources

Independent Bank Corporation, the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it has hired Joane E....
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Feb 15 2018

Independent Bank Honors 2017 Top Employee Volunteer

Tara Binder, Bank Manager of Independent Bank Standish office, volunteered over 650 hours in 2017 Independent Bank recently honored Tara Binder,...
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Jan 5 2018

Independent Bank | Phase Four: Investing in Communities Campaign

Serving our Communities – Veterans Programs, Military Outreach Groups, and Active Duty Support Services Independent Bank concluded their 2017...
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Dec 4 2017

Independent Bank Corp. Announces Agreement to Acquire Traverse City State Bank

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $2.8 billion, and TCSB...
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Nov 21 2017

Independent Bank Corporation Announces Executive Management Promotions

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it has...
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Nov 7 2017

Independent Bank Launches Affordable Mortgage Program for Low-Income Families

Independent Bank recently launched the Affordable Mortgage Program to assist low-income families in finding more flexible home financing options....
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Nov 1 2017

Independent Bank | Phase Three: Investing in Communities Campaign

Housing our Communities – Homeless Shelters, Housing Projects, and Home Building Centers Independent Bank continued their 2017 donation campaign,...
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Oct 16 2017

Independent Bank 'Made a Difference' In Local Communities 2017

4th largest Michigan-based bank dedicated an entire day to a company-wide volunteer effort Independent Bank closed its offices on Columbus Day,...
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Oct 3 2017

Independent Bank will Participate in Annual Company-Wide Volunteer Day

4th largest Michigan-based bank is closing its doors on Columbus Day to volunteer in local communities Independent Bank will close its offices on...
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Aug 3 2017

Independent Bank donates $20,000 to animal non-profit organizations

Four non-profits were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in Investing in Communities contest Independent Bank continued their 2017 donation...
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Jul 25 2017

Independent Bank Opens Residential Lending Office in Akron, Ohio

Independent Bank recently expanded its footprint into Ohio, with the opening of a new Residential Lending office in the Columbus area in February....
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Jul 7 2017

Independent Bank Rebrands Investment Program to IB Wealth Management

Independent Financial & Insurance Services is now IB Wealth Management Independent Bank recently announced the rebranding of their investment...
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Jun 30 2017

Independent Bank Corp. Appoints Michael Cok to its Board of Directors

Independent Bank Corporation, the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that its Board of Directors...
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Jun 19 2017

Independent Bank Opens Retail Lending Office in Dearborn

Independent Bank, the fourth largest bank headquartered in Michigan, opened a new Retail Lending office in Dearborn. Independent Bank offers more...
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Jun 15 2017

Independent Bank Opens Retail Lending Office in Grosse Pointe Woods

Independent Bank, the fourth largest bank headquartered in Michigan, opened a new Retail Lending office in Grosse Pointe Woods. Independent Bank...
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Jun 8 2017

Independent Bank Partners with Insuritas

Insuritas, the nation's premier provider of financial institution-owned insurance agencies, announced it has partnered with Independent Bank to...
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May 29 2017

Independent Bank | Phase Two: Investing in Communities Campaign

Protecting our Communities – Animal Shelters, Humane Societies, and Animal Rescue Centers Independent Bank will continue their donation campaign,...
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Mar 30 2017

Independent Bank donates $20,000 to four food non-profit organizations

Four non-profits were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in Investing in Communities contest Independent Bank kicked off their 2017 donation...
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Mar 13 2017

Independent Bank Opens Retail Lending Office in Brighton

Independent Bank, the fourth largest bank headquartered in Michigan, opened a new Retail Lending office in Brighton. Independent Bank offers more...
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Feb 21 2017

Independent Bank Residential Loan Office Opens in Traverse City

Staff of five has combined 65 years of experience TRAVERSE CITY, MI—Article written by the Traverse City Record Eagle – Independent Bank recently...
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Feb 10 2017

Independent Bank Opens Retail Lending Office in Traverse City

Independent Bank,the fourth largest bank headquartered in Michigan, opened a new Retail Lending office in Traverse City. Independent Bank offers...
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Feb 8 2017

Independent Bank 2017 donation campaign: Investing in Communities

Independent Bank is proud to announce that they will continue their community donation efforts in 2017 with their new campaign, “Investing in...
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Feb 6 2017

Independent Bank Opens Retail Lending Office in Ann Arbor

Independent Bank, the fourth largest bank headquartered in Michigan, opened a new Retail Lending office in Ann Arbor. Independent Bank offers more...
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Feb 3 2017

Independent Bank Opens Retail Lending Office in Columbus, OH

Independent Bank recently expanded its footprint into Ohio, with the opening of its new Retail Lending office in the Columbus area. Independent Bank...
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Feb 2 2017

Independent Bank Opens Retail Lending Office in Troy

Independent Bank, the fourth largest bank headquartered in Michigan, opened a new Retail Lending office in Troy. Independent Bank offers more than ...
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Dec 20 2016

Independent Bank Corp. appoints Christina Keller to Board of Directors

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that its Board of...
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Oct 18 2016

Independent Bank donates $20,000 for Athletics at four local schools

Four local schools were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in 'Investing In Youth" contestGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank concluded...
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Oct 12 2016

Independent Bank 'Made a Difference' In Local Communities 2016

4th largest Michigan-based bank dedicated an entire day to a company-wide volunteer effortGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Independent Bank closed its offices...
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Oct 3 2016

Independent Bank Will Participate in a Company-Wide Volunteer Day

4th largest Michigan-based bank is closing its doors on Columbus Day to volunteer in local communitiesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Independent Bank will...
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Sep 13 2016

Independent Bank Corp. appoints Patrick Ervin as Senior VP Mortgage

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank,...
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Sep 5 2016

Independent Bank announces phase three of Investing In Youth campaign

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank will conclude their 2016 donation campaign, Investing in Youth, with phase three beginning September 12, 2016....
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Jul 24 2016

Independent Bank Corp. appoints Joan A. Budden to Board of Directors

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank,...
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Jun 1 2016

Independent Bank hosts "How Do You Live Michigan?" photo contest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Independent Bank is hosting the "How Do You Live Michigan?" photo contest this summer to see how people in our great state get...
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May 20 2016

Independent Bank donates $20,000 to local schools for arts programs

Four local schools were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in Investing In Youth contestGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank continued...
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Apr 11 2016

Independent Bank launches financial literacy campaign: Pour Into Sweet Savings

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank is launching a financial literacy campaign, Pour into Sweet Savings, April 17th, 2016 to promote teaching...
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Apr 4 2016

Independent Bank announces phase two of Investing In Youth campaign

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank will continue their donation campaign, Investing In Youth, with phase two beginning April 11, 2016. They will...
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Mar 11 2016

Independent Bank donates $20,000 for academics at local four schools

Four local schools were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in Investing In Youth contestGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank kicked off...
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Jan 25 2016

Independent Bank announces 2016 donation campaign: Investing In Youth

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank is proud to announce that they will continue their community donation efforts in 2016 with their new campaign,
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Dec 22 2015

Independent Bank donates $20,000 to local arts non-profits

Four local Arts non-profits were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in Investing With You contestGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank...
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Oct 9 2015

Independent Bank donates $20,000 to local non-profits

Four local non-profits were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in "Investing With You" contestGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank...
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Sep 23 2015

President & CEO Brad Kessel Rang Nasdaq Closing Bell in Times Square

Independent Bank celebrates 30th Anniversary of being listed on Nasdaq Executive team members and Board members of Independent Bank,...
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Jul 29 2015

Independent Bank announces phase two of Investing With You campaign

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank will launch phase two of their Investing with You campaign on August 1, 2015. They will donate $5,000 each to...
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May 22 2015

Independent Bank donates $20,000 to local schools

Four local schools were awarded $5,000 for receiving the most votes in "Investing With You" contestGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank and its...
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Mar 19 2015

Independent Bank to match up to $50,000 in donations to Sparrow Ionia Hospital

It is one of the largest gifts pledged to the $1.2 million capital campaign, which is more than 55% completeIONIA, Mich. – Ionia’s new...
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Mar 4 2015

Independent Bank’s Logo and ATM Wraps Win West Michigan ADDY Awards

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Independent Bank rebranded in 2014, the bank’s 150th anniversary, in collaboration with Grand Rapids-based Full Circle...
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Oct 8 2014

Independent Bank Celebrates 150th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting

By Jim Harger of the Grand Rapids Press
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Jul 18 2014

Independent Bank celebrates 150th Anniversary with 150 volunteer days

5th largest Michigan-based bank attributes growth to local investments and community engagement Independent Bank, founded in Ionia, Michigan in 1864...
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Dec 9 2013

Independent Bank’s “unique and local” Bad Axe office has grand opening

Independent Bank announces the grand opening of its new banking office at 655 N. Port Crescent in Bad Axe. During the grandopening days, December 16...
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Jul 17 2013

Independent Bank partners with Sallie Mae to offer private education loan

Independent Bank announced today that it has partnered with Sallie Mae to offer customers a private education loan program that helps...
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Jun 19 2013

INDEPENDENT BANK RANKED NATIONALLY AS A TOP MORTGAGE LENDER

Scotsman Guide releases Top Mortgage Lenders 2012 Rankings
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May 31 2013

Independent Bank ranked as a top-performing mid-size bank

Independent Bank is pleased to announce it has received a second place ranking from the ABA Banking Journal in its Top-performing Mid-size Banks...
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Jan 17 2013

Independent Bank Corp. appoints William B. Kessel to CEO & Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announces that William (Brad) Kessel has been appointed to serve as Chief...
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How do I balance my checking account?

To get started, use the Balance Your Account form.

To get started, use the Balance Your Account form.

Why is my ATM balance different than my actual balance?

It may not reflect deposits or checks that have not cleared. To see an accurate balance, be sure to keep a check register, go to the branch, or visit online banking.

It may not reflect deposits or checks that have not cleared. To see an accurate balance, be sure to keep a check register, go to the branch, or visit online banking.

How is my personal information used?
Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that ...
Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. Your information is securely stored on your account and customer records when your new account is opened.
How can I change my personal information?
If your personal information is already on file with Independent Bank, you can make changes through ...
If your personal information is already on file with Independent Bank, you can make changes through online banking to your address, phone number, or email address. Just log into your account and select the "Customer Service" tab. You can also visit any Independent Bank location. Please note some changes may require you to present documentation at your local branch.
How do I endorse my check for Mobile Deposit?
You should sign your check with your name or business name and “For Mobile Deposit Only at Independent Bank.”
You should sign your check with your name or business name and “For Mobile Deposit Only at Independent Bank.”
How can I make a deposit into my son's or daughter's account at college?
We know that banking for college students involves transactions both on campus and at home. That’s ...
We know that banking for college students involves transactions both on campus and at home. That’s why we make it easy to add money to your Independent Bank checking account through Independent Bank offices statewide, by mail or through wire transfers.
How can I speed up my application to open an account?
If you already have an account with us, we will automatically fill out parts of your application ...
If you already have an account with us, we will automatically fill out parts of your application using information you provided when you opened your other account. This could be information from your ATM or debit card, a deposit account (excluding CD accounts), or a loan account.
What is Independent Mobile?
Independent Mobile gives you access to your accounts from our mobile banking app, Independent ...
Independent Mobile gives you access to your accounts from our mobile banking app, Independent Mobile, on your smartphone or tablet. You can view account balances, pay bills to existing payees, search recent account activity, transfer funds, use SnapCheck mobile deposit, and find ATM or branch locations.
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