Independent Bank (Michigan)

Independent Bank is a bank headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The bank has 62 branches, all of which are in Michigan.[2]

History

The bank traces its roots to First National Bank of Ionia, which was founded in 1864.

In 1896, relinquished its national charter and obtained a state charter, reorganized as State Savings Bank of Ionia.

in 1952, changed name to First Security Band.

In 1974, Independent Bank Corporation was established as the bank holding company.[3]

In 1985, Independent Bank Corporation joined the NASDAQ stock exchange.[4]

In 2003, the company acquired Mepco Insurance Premium Finance.[5] Mepco was sold in 2017.

In March 2007, the bank acquired 10 branches from TCF Financial Corporation.[6]

In December 2008, the bank received a $72 million investment from the United States Department of the Treasury as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The investment was returned in 2013.[7]

In December 2012, the bank sold 21 branches to Chemical (now TCF Financial Corporation).[8][9]

In 2015, the bank closed 6 branches.[10]

In 2018, the bank acquired Traverse City State Bank.[11]

References

  1. Independent Bank Corporation's 2020 Annual Report Results 31 December 2020, retrieved 2021-06-09^
  2. Independent Bank Corporation 2017 Form 10-K Annual Report U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission^
  3. Institution History for INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION (1201925) Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council^
  4. Independent Bank Corporation [IBCP] President & CEO to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell ir.independentbank.com, retrieved 2025-07-18^
  5. In Brief: Mich. Bank to Buy Premium Financier American Banker, February 27, 2003^
  6. Tom Henderson. TCF Bank Michigan to sell 10 branches to Independent Bank Corp. Crain Communications, November 6, 2006^
  7. Independent Bank Corporation Exits TARP PR Newswire, September 3, 2013^
  8. Kathryn Lynch-Morin. Midland-based Chemical Bank acquires 21 branches of Independent Bank Advance Publications, May 24, 2012^
  9. Chemical Bank Completes Acquisition of 21 Independent Bank Branches in Northeast Michigan and Battle Creek GlobeNewswire, December 10, 2012^
  10. Jim Harger. Independent Bank Corp. announces 6 branch closings across Michigan Advance Publications, January 23, 2015^
  11. Independent Bank Corporation Announces Completion of Merger With TCSB Bancorp, Inc. April 2, 2018^