In recent years, many industries have turned to AI for guidance, efficiency, and error reduction. While this shift reflects ongoing evolution, SBA lending at Merchants Bank remains rooted in our team’s expertise. Our customers continue to benefit from the sound, accurate, and personalized guidance our experts provide in an ever-changing lending landscape – a commitment
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CARMEL, Ind. – Merchants Bank announces the addition of Bret Reifsteck as a Mortgage Loan Originator with Merchants Mortgage, a division of Merchants Bank. He will join the expanding leading team based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Bret Reifsteck Reifsteck boasts over 21 years of combined experience as a mortgage lender and real estate land title professional. Prior
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CARMEL, Ind. – Merchants Bank announces the hiring of Jim Wilson as a Mortgage Loan Originator for Merchants Mortgage, a division of Merchants Bank. Wilson adds to the growing Illinois mortgage team based out of the company’s Oak Brook office. Jim Wilson Wilson brings more than 30 years of experience in the banking and mortgage finance
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Buying a home is likely one of the biggest financial decisions someone will ever make, followed closely by refinancing a home. Whether buying for the first time or not, it’s important that home buyers understand all their options and the associated costs. Gain valuable insights into the importance of mortgage rate shopping, guided by expert
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CARMEL, Ind. – Merchants Bank today announces the hiring of Dylan Kramer as a Mortgage Loan Originator for Merchants Mortgage, a division of Merchants Bank. Kramer joins a growing lending team that operates out of offices in Oak Brook, Illinois. Dylan Kramer With a background of more than 30 years in Illinois working within the banking
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CBS News reported at the end of 2024 that only 10 states had a personal finance requirement at the high school level. This is alarming when you consider that a majority of Americans are expected to manage their funds throughout adulthood, and many have been doing so with minimal guidance for generations. This must change
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Merchants Bank (NASDAQ:MBIN) celebrates securing $200,000 total in grants through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) Community Multiplier – Member Match Program. The grants will support RDOOR Housing Corporation, Coburn Place, and Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development Inc.(HAND) enabling them to continue their vital work in providing affordable housing and community services for low-income
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CARMEL, Ind. – Merchants Bank today announces Ronald Brown has joined the lending team as a Mortgage Loan Originator. He will be based out of the Bank’s headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. Ron Brown Brown, an industry veteran, has dedicated nearly 30 years of his career to the residential mortgage lending industry, supporting clients throughout the
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Purchasing a home is a big decision with many factors to consider – location, potential renovations, total cost, and monthly payments. These choices will shape your lifestyle and financial future. That’s why it’s essential to be informed, ask the right questions, and work with a trusted advisor who can help you navigate the process. As
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Merchants Bank has hired Juan “Jay” Arana as a Senior Business Development Officer in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending division. He will be based in Southington, Connecticut. Arana has more than 30 years of experience in commercial lending for financial institutions, recently serving in senior-level commercial relationship management roles for companies including Everwise Credit
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