It's Small Business Week, and First Merchants is fortunate to partner with so many amazing locally owned small businesses in the communities we serve. We know how important it can be for entrepreneurs to have access to lending options that work for them. That's why we are proud to be a Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred Lender, which demonstrates SBA’s recognition of our expertise and dedication to serving the small business community. Learn more about what this means: https://bit.ly/48mcsQU
First Merchants Corporation
Financial Services
Muncie, IN 9,300 followers
Helping you prosper. Rated One of the Best Places to Work, Top 5 Best Banks in America(Forbes), Best Big Bank(Newsweek).
About us
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing: • Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking. • Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking. • Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning. First Merchants is committed to customers by: • Developing strong relationships. o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve • Customers benefit from local decision making. o Decisions are made faster o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact. o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions. • The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Investment Management solutions provided by First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors may not be FDIC insured, are not deposits of First Merchants Bank and may lose value. First Merchants and the shield logo are registered service marks of First Merchants Corporation.
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https://www.firstmerchants.com
External link for First Merchants Corporation
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Muncie, IN
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1893
- Specialties
- Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Trust, and Insurance
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Employees at First Merchants Corporation
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Kim Pines, Community Home Lending Officer (NMLS: 292382), knows the importance of walking the talk. A new member of First Merchants Community Home Lending Team serving the Indianapolis Area, Kim says that it’s not uncommon for some lending institutions to let Fair Lending opportunities slip through the cracks. “I worked with lenders in the past that should have followed these guidelines, but every time I submitted a client’s application, I felt like they were being denied or scrutinized more rigorously,” she shared. “I looked around and despite what was being advertised, there was absolutely no footprint or presence in low-to-moderate income communities, and few loans approved in those spaces.” Kim said the experience helped her realized that words and promises aren’t enough when it comes to fair lending, community lending, and equality in lending. It takes a true commitment to breaking the economic barriers and creating a greater level of opportunity. After a 25-year career in mortgage – including for some of the world’s largest financial institutions and for the Department of Housing and Urban Development – it’s an experience that made Kim happy to have found First Merchants and our Community Home Lending Team. “I have a passion for providing financial education and passion about promoting homeownership, and my goal is to bridge racial and cultural gaps within the community and to help others build generational wealth through homeownership,” she shared. “First Merchants has a true level of commitment to bridging the homeownership gap and making a difference in the community – they really care about making a difference. That, to me, is what people in low-to-moderate income communities need more of. First Merchants’ outreach, advocacy, education, our Department of Corporate Social Responsibility, our team’s passion to help others – that is what Fair Housing is about.”
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Eric Segal, Talent Development Manager with First Merchants Bank, loves nothing more than helping others grow. “I love that lightbulb moment that happens when you’re training someone,” he shared. “Especially if they’re new to banking or are trying to learn a new system or process – and you see them go from being unsure to everything being second nature. Just watching that journey is incredibly rewarding for me.” Through his work with our Learning, Development, and Performance Department and involvement in committees fostering company culture, Eric has had an enormous positive impact on First Merchants Bank. See how his passion is helping transform our workplace: https://bit.ly/3PTvyY8 #learning #learninganddevelopment #talentanddevelopment #training #finance #banking #companyculture
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The path to homeownership can be a long one, full of upheaval and triumph. But how do you get started – how do you take that first step? Our Homebuyers Journey lays out each step of the homebuying process, from getting pre-qualified to closing. Included, you’ll also find additional resources to help make sure that, when you’re ready to begin your homebuying journey, you’re able to put your best foot forward. Start your journey: https://bit.ly/3xgcXPL #mortgage #househunting #homebuying
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U.S. stocks fell a third consecutive week as investors struggled to shake off diminished views of Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical volatility in the Middle East. The S&P 500 closed out a rough week with its worst weekly performance in over a year. The decline saw the index slip below the key 5,000-point level for the first time since late February. This week's retreat was driven by stronger-than-anticipated economic data, which, coupled with hawkish Fed minutes, led market participants to dial back their interest rate cut expectations Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for April 23, 2024. https://bit.ly/3UdE05J #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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When it comes to paying off debt, several strategies exist to make the process easier and more effective over the long term. You need to know your options and the possible benefits and downsides of each option. Here are several strategies which can be used. https://bit.ly/3QjFaMf
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We hear sentiments like this from our teammates all the time! First Merchants bankers are ready, willing, and excited to welcome you in and find ways to help you prosper. See what else our teammates are saying: https://bit.ly/48jbbKf
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Did you know that Fair Housing covers your child’s play time? Under a 1988 amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1968, landlords and neighborhoods cannot restrict a child’s outdoor recreation activities or use of common areas. “That same amendment offers other protections to families,” said Tonjola Cole, Community Home Lender with First Merchants Bank (NMLS: 658375). “For example, it made it illegal to only rent downstairs units to families with children, or to restrict them to certain buildings within an apartment complex.” Join us next Friday for another Fair Housing Fact!
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First Merchants Bank is proud to have been named 48th on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2023 Top 50 Public Banks list. This prestigious ranking recognizes our commitment to financial excellence and dedication to serving the diverse communities where we operate. “We are honored to be included again in this esteemed ranking by S&P Global Market Intelligence,” said Mark Hardwick, CEO of First Merchants Corporation. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team, representing passionate focus upon helping our customers and communities prosper.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4avsRnQ
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