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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
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 - 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
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
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
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
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A: 32800 Southfield Road Beverly Hills, MI 48025
P: 248.647.5900
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: 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
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - 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: 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
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
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 - 5:00 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
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
Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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
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 - 5:00 pm
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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Now more than ever, consumers need the right information, options, and value when it comes to mortgage lending. Many assume that all lenders are equal, but the reality is that an experienced lender can save customers both time and money when it comes to purchasing a home. I am an experienced lender, and have continued to assist families long after they have purchased their home.
For over 150 years, Independent Bank has worked to earn the business, and the trust, of our customers across Michigan. Our customers have been our focus since the day we opened our doors, and doing whatever it takes to meet their needs has always been our top priority. Many things have changed over the years, but our investment in our customers and our communities has stayed the same.
"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your invaluable assistance in helping us close on our new house. Your expertise, guidance, and support throughout the entire process were truly exceptional. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt communication made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. We are incredibly grateful for your dedication and hard work, which ultimately led to the successful completion of this important milestone in our lives. Your expertise and guidance were instrumental in making informed decisions and navigating the complexities of the real estate market. Once again, thank you for your outstanding service. We are thrilled with our new home, and couldn't have done it without you."
"The entire experience with the Independent Team was exceptional! I felt very secure and well cared for by everyone involved. It was a very personal experience and was handled in a timely manner. I am very impressed with how cohesive the team is. Everyone works so very well together. It was a seamless, pleasant experience, and I will most definitely refer Maria and her team to anyone I know that may be looking for a mortgage/Re-Fi, etc."
"Maria, Darcy, and Christina did an excellent job taking care of us. This crew is highly skilled. They kept us informed, answered all of our questions, and got us to the closing table quickly! 10 out of 10 recommend!"
"The entire staff was extremely helpful and prompt with any follow up. Maria was such a wealth of knowledge and was far more personal than any other lender I spoke with. The care and attention of this team as well as the educational guidance was beyond what I could have asked for as a first-time homebuyer."
"Maria and team are the best! Responsive and thoughtful. They made the whole process run smoothly. Thank you!"
"Don't change a thing! This was the easiest, clearest closing I could have imagined. I so appreciate the team at Independent Bank!"
"Maria was absolutely incredible and world class. She was very prompt and on top of everything. She treated us like family and we highly recommend her to anybody looking for a mortgage!"
"Your staff was extremely prompt and exceeded our expectations. We have had the dream of owning our own home with property for over 20 years and your staff made that dream possible. Thank you for all your hard work."
"They were always available when I needed them, promptly responded, and went the extra mile to make sure I didn't miss any key dates or information. I highly recommend this team and will recommend them to my family and friends."
"They really cared about what was best for us, and did everything they could to get us settled in our home quickly and efficiently."
"The entire process I felt like I was on a team with Maria, Frank, and Blake to complete everything needed and close on time. This is my first house and I thought it would be stressful, but they took all that away and took care of me. This was a wonderful experience and I look forward to using them in the future."
"The attention to the customer by my loan officer, Maria, was above and beyond. I truly felt like a name and not a number. I have already referred one of my co-workers who is on the hunt for a new home!"
"Overall a very good experience. Maria is a great professional."
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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