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A: 3025 Boardwalk Drive Suite 260 Ann Arbor MI 48108
P: 734-545-7124
A: 1004 W. Midland Road Auburn, MI 48611
P: 989.662.4403
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
A: 655 N. Port Crescent Bad Axe, MI 48413
P: 989.269.6471
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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 745 N. Euclid Ave. Bay City, MI 48706
P: 989.684.6021
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday - closed
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday - closed
A: 623 Washington Ave. Bay City, MI 48708
P: 989.892.3511
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Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
A: 130 S. Bridge St. Belding, MI 48809
P: 616.794.0600
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 111 E. Capital Ave. Bellevue, MI 49021
P: 269.763.9424
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Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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A: 32800 Southfield Road Beverly Hills, MI 48025
P: 248.647.5900
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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 404 Perry Ave., Suite A Big Rapids, MI 49307
P: 231.796.5865
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
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Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 8700 N. Second St, Brighton, MI 48116
P: 810.819.8005
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
A: 201 N. Mitchell St., Suite 104 Cadillac, MI 49601
P: 231.942.7156
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
A: 1111 W. Caro Road Caro, MI 48723
P: 989.673.5656
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 323 W. Main St. Carson City, MI 48811
P: 989.584.3118
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 6727 Main St. Caseville, MI 48725
P: 989.856.2225
April 1 - September 30
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 1 - March 31
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
April 1 - September 30
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
October 1 - March 31
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday CLOSED
A: 6241 Main St. Cass City, MI 48726
P: 989.872.2105
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 4115 17 Mile Road Cedar Springs, MI 49319
P: 616.696.0050
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Thursday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 129 Lansing St. Charlotte, MI 48813
P: 517.543.4994
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 21250 Hall Road, Suite 200, Clinton Township, MI 48038
P: 586.210.8112
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
A: 21250 Hall Road, Suite 200, Clinton Township, MI 48038
P: 586.327.1318
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
A: 3500 W. Vienna Road Clio, MI 48420
P: 810.687.6710
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 7389 Croton Hardy Dr. Newaygo, MI 49337
A: 16030 Michigan Ave., Suite 210 Dearborn, MI 48126
P: 313.446.8670
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A: 3100 Woodward Ave Suite 102, Detroit MI 48201
P: 248.952.4914
Wednesdays: 9 - 2 pm
Monday - Saturday: By Appointment Only
A: 1380 W. Lake Lansing Road East Lansing, MI 48823
P: 517.203.3800
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 2900 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823
P: 517.324.7400
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A: 2461 S. Michigan Road Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
P: 517.663.4108
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 1615 W. Center Ave. Essexville, MI 48732
P: 989.893.4563
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Sunday - closed
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday - closed
A: 275 Springside Drive., Suite 101, Fairlawn, OH 44333
P: 234.815.1501
By Appointment Only
A: 32900 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334
P: 248.539.4600
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 1014 S Beacon Blvd Grand Haven MI 49417
P: 616.836.9261
A: 6750 Cascade Road SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
P: 616.949.2189
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 77 Monroe Center Ave. NW, Suite 1200 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
P: 616.458.7045
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
A: 4200 E. Beltline Grand Rapids, MI 49525
P: 616.363.1207
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
A: 77 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
P: 616.458.7045
A: 3090 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
P: 616.447.0900
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
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Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 4525 Lake Michigan Dr. Walker, MI 49534
P: 616.735.2293
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Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 4150 E Beltline Grand Rapids MI 49525
P: 616-304-2009
A: 12368 Riley St, Holland, MI 49424
P: 616.344.2470
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday - By Appointment
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
A: 720 W. Shaw Howard City, MI 49329
P: 231.937.4374
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 230 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846
A: 450 S. Dexter St. Ionia, MI 48846
P: 616.527.7500
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 2280 South 11th St Kalamazoo MI 49009
P: 269-569-7254
A: 5854 State St. Kingston, MI 48741
A: 144 S. Main St. Leslie, MI 49251
P: 517.589.8222
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Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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A: 37601 W. Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154
P: 734.591.4400
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 2593 S. Van Dyke Marlette, MI 48453
P: 989.635.3541
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 190 W. Kipp Road Mason, MI 48854
P: 517.244.9361
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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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A: 409 Ashman Midland , MI 48640
P: 989-486-6216
A: 3251 Henry St. Muskegon, MI 49441
P: 231.830.3999
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 41 N. State Rd. Newaygo, MI 49337
P: 231.652.1665
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 199 W. River Valley Newaygo, MI 49337
A: 4046 Huron St. North Branch, MI 48461
P: 810.688.3051
A: 3765 Huron St. North Branch, MI 48461
P: 810.688.4727
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 2119 Hamilton Road Okemos, MI 48864
P: 517.381.0817
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday CLOSED
A: 112 S Main St, Olivet, MI 49076
24 Hour ATM Service
A: 7237 Nitz Street, Pigeon, MI 48755
24 Hour ATM Service
A: 408 Mable St. Pinconning, MI 48650
P: 989.879.2747
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
A: 11628 Bunkerhill Road Pleasant Lake, MI 49272
P: 517.769.2200
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 1601 Grand River Ave. Portland, MI 48875
P: 517.647.7547
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 320 E Vermontville Hwy, Potterville, MI 48876
24 Hour ATM Service
A: 348 Main St. Rives Junction, MI 49277
A: 78 S. Main St. Rockford, MI 49341
P: 616.866.4471
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 28 N Monroe Rockford MI 49341
P: 616-304-2009
A: 1445 N. Center Road Saginaw, MI 48638
P: 989.799.1673
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 5500 Dixie Highway Saginaw, MI 48601
P: 989.777.1661
A: 4850 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48604
P: 989.799.0070
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday - closed
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday - closed
A: 3601 State St. Saginaw, MI 48602
P: 989.799.0720
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 5580 State St Suite 5 Saginaw MI 48603
P: 989-799-3159
By Appointment Only
A: 5 S 3rd St. Sand Lake MI 49343
P: 616.636.8881
A: 29 Church Street Saranac, MI 48881
P: 616.642.9406
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 8880 Unionville Road Sebewaing, MI 48759
P: 989.883.3310
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 49785 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Township, MI 48317
P: 586.731.6130
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 250 Broadway St South Haven MI 49090
P: 269-569-7254
A: 525 S. State St. Sparta, MI 49345
P: 616.887.8277
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 209 S. Main St. Standish, MI 48658
P: 989.846.4595
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 93 W. Fourth St., Suite D Suttons Bay, MI 49682
P: 231.995.5565
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A: 4011 Eastern Sky Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684
P: 231.995.5540
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 333 W. Grandview Parkway Traverse City, MI 49684
P: 231.995.5508
A: 1239 S. Garfield Traverse City, MI 49686
P: 231.995.5575
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A: 201 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
P: 248.689.1200
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A: 201 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 201 Troy, MI 48084
P: 248.918.5690
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A: 6586 Center St. Unionville, MI 48767
A: 194 Main St. Vermontville, MI 49096
A: 1075 Wilcox Ave. White Cloud, MI 49349
P: 231.689.6608
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 1245 E. Grand River Road Williamston, MI 48895
P: 517.655.2168
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 109 E Main St Zeeland MI 49464
P: 616.836.9261
By Appointment Only
Having lived in Grand Rapids for over 50 years, I grew up with the values and expectations that make West Michigan special. I still have these values today: honesty, integrity, faith, and a strong work ethic. I conduct business based on these pillars. To me, a strong work ethic means working hard and working smart, it also translates into being fiercely competitive. I’ve relied on my core values during my 20-plus years in the mortgage industry, while helping fulfil the "American Dream" for thousands of families.
Why work with me? If you’re looking for someone on your home-buying team who will fight for your best interests and not take “no” for an answer, we need to be working together. Independent Bank has all of the standard mortgage products, but also a wide range of specialized products designed to fill in the gaps. Allow me to use my background and years of experience to help you find the mortgage product that will help you realize your short- and long-term financial goals.
Before you choose a lender, here are a few questions to ask:
I can say yes to all of these questions! Plus, I’ve been voted a Grand Rapids Magazine Real Estate All Star for three years in a row. If these things are important to you, I hope you’ll consider letting me assist you with a purchase or refinance of your home. If you still don’t believe me, take a look at the comments below to see what some of my past clients have said.
"Bob and his team were extremely thorough, fast, and helpful. He took our tip-based income and was able to give us the most ideal loan possible. Bob and his team were highly transparent and provided the easiest home-buying experience possible. I would recommend Bob to anyone looking to buy a home!"
“Amazing. Fastest close I ever encountered—16 days—with an appraisal. Bob Storrer is responsive, knowledgeable, experienced; highly ethical, and personable to work with. It is because of him that I recommend Independent Bank to my clients.”
"Bob was absolutely amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better loan officer. He was available whenever we had a question and worked tirelessly with us to close fast and get us the best deal possible."
"Bob was an absolute tremendous professional and working with him was a pleasure. We closed our loan in a timely manner and all of our questions were answered with extreme detail."
"We are first-time home buyers, and Bob was so kind and patient, walking us through all the steps. He answered all of our questions promptly and sincerely. Bob seems to be a true expert in his field. He took the extra step and completed paperwork we needed for the accepted offer on our home while he was out of town! I would recommend him to anyone looking to apply for a loan!"
"Robert (Bob) Storrer and his team are simply Awesome! The level of professionalism, and his personal commitment to my loan was unmatched. Simply put, if I had a financial business of any sort I would INTENSELY try to take Bob from you and make him the CEO of mine."
"Bob Storrer and Janeen Morris were both excellent. Could not have asked for better service or a better mortgage experience. I highly recommend this team for all mortgage needs. Thank you!"
"Bob was amazing! Helped us make a very important step in our life as stress free and painless as possible."
"Bob was amazing, we cannot say enough good things!"
"Whatever my questions or concerns, he addressed them immediately. I was especially impressed with the fact that his responses came even when he was out of the office—weekends and on his vacation time!!! The closing itself was handled most efficiently and professionally. Bob is an excellent example of Independent's high standards; he certainly must be a highly valued employee."
We know that the mortgage process can seem overwhelming, but at Independent Bank, it’s our goal to make this process as seamless as possible.
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