Debt consolidation involves combining multiple debts and streamlining payments to a single creditor, often with the benefit of lowering interest rates. It can accelerate debt payoff and save you money, lifting financial pressures. Our new blog will provide various ways to consolidate debt and considerations to make before consolidating. https://bit.ly/3yaGyue
First Merchants Corporation
Financial Services
Muncie, IN 9,340 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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Summer is well on its way, and with it those high price-tag vacations all your friends are taking. But if money is tight, how can you relax, keep the kids occupied, and stay on budget? Exploring your local community with a Staycation can be a great way to accomplish all of those goals. You can explore local state and national parks, peruse local antique stores, or check out nearby attractions. Our communities are filled with hidden gems – often in unexpected places! Why not take some time to find something new, and spare your wallet at the same time? We promise, your future self will thank you. #budgeting #budgetvacation #staycation #localgems #finance
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A welcoming face and listening ear can make all the difference. Thomas Bowling, Client Relationship Representative at our Franklin Banking Center, recently helped a customer who brought in his younger sister for some financial advice. The young woman was interested in opening a CD and had initially gone to a different bank – but she told Thomas she didn’t feel like the banker there had listened to her. “What works for one client doesn’t always work for another, and sometimes people have an idea of what they want, but there’s another solution that meets that want and also meets their financial needs,” Thomas said. “So, I asked her what her goals were – what she really wanted this money to accomplish for her, because depending on that answer a CD may not have been the best choice for her.” The young woman shared that she had a small business account, and that her goal was to earn interest on the money she had. Keeping in mind the changing nature of businesses, Thomas recommended a Money Market account, which would meet her goal of a higher interest rate but would keep the funds available in case she needed them for her business. “She was happy with that recommendation and told me she’d never had a banker recommend things that helped her, as opposed to just selling her something,” Thomas said. “That really touched me, because this is why we do what we do – my goal is to always build a life-long relationship over pushing a product.” Thank you, Thomas, for helping your clients prosper!
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U.S. equity markets continued to rebound higher last week and recoup from April’s pullback that was sparked by sticky inflation readings that indicated greater risk of interest rates being held higher for longer. Last week’s market gains were bolstered by data showing a modest slowdown in hiring and growth from red-hot levels, which increased expectations that the Fed could begin to lower rates this year with the economy still on firm footing (albeit cooling), despite the recent inflation readings. For the week, the Dow Jones led the way rising 2.2%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite notched gains of 1.8% and 1.2%, respectively. Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for May 14, 2024. https://bit.ly/4bzUYT6 #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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Investors reacted positively to the Federal Reserve showing a slightly more dovish stance on monetary policy and an uptick in the unemployment rate, resulting in back-to-back weekly gains for most markets. The softer April jobs report, including the slight increase in unemployment, was well received by markets because it plays into hopes for a “Goldilocks” economic outlook in which the labor market and growth remain resilient but without overheating and stoking inflation. For the week, the S&P 500 was up 0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.14%, and the NASDAQ gained 1.44%. The S&P Mid-cap Index and Small cap Index were up 1.19% and 1.39%, respectively, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index was up 1.68%. The MSCI AC World ex USA was up 1.49% for the week. Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for May 7, 2024. https://bit.ly/4bthrBi #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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Whether it’s consolidating higher interest debts, making a large purchase, or renovating your home, a HELOC puts the equity in your home to work for you. HELOC loan rates are much lower than other loans or credit options, which can save you a lot of money. Ask one of our attentive bankers to show you the ways you can confidently put your home to work for you! We want to help you and your home prosper. https://bit.ly/3vxWjKM
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to take a minute to say thank you to these classroom leaders who help our kids learn and grow. The work you do is not easy, but we know how critical it is for the future of our communities. That's why teachers qualify for our premium First Direct checking account. Learn how you can benefit: https://bit.ly/3Uo1t4i
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First Merchants Bank is proud to partner with Detroit leaders! On Monday, Mayor Mike Duggan, Councilwoman Angela Calloway, and Kevin Johnson (DEGC CEO) joined us for the groundbreaking of our new Fitzgerald branch. This branch will serve the Bagley, University District, and Fitzgerald/Marygrove neighborhoods, providing essential banking services and resources to residents and businesses and helping them achieve their financial goals. This will be the second Detroit branch for First Merchants, who entered the Michigan market with previous Monroe Bank and Trust and LevelOne Bank acquisitions. Member FDIC. https://bit.ly/4aYxBmp
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You’re ready to start your house hunt -- but what mortgage is best for you? Our latest blog lays out the differences between two of the most common affordable mortgage programs -- Federal Housing Authority (FHA) mortgages and conventional mortgages, and what you’ll need to qualify for each: https://bit.ly/3UkpY2e #lending #mortgage #affordablelending #homebuying #finance
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