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A First Merchants Home Equity Loan is the flexible, low-interest option for any major purchase or expenditure. Our home equity loans typically have a much lower interest rate than using a credit card and you can usually get a larger loan amount than through using other loan options.

Using your home's equity is a smart and affordable way to borrow. And First Merchants offers rate lock options. Rest assured, your home equity can help you cover the expenses that matter most. Schedule an appointment with a banker today and we'll show you how to unlock your home's value.

Emergencies are unpredictable and can affect your financial stability in an instant. While emergencies can’t always be avoided, emergency savings can help you manage unexpected events by giving you peace of mind and preventing you from going into debt. Watch this video for how to build an emergency savings fund.

Why Take Your Bank to the Bank? Get started with Digital Banking today. First Merchants offers you all the tools needed to safely and securely access and manage your funds wherever you are. With a First Merchants Debit Card, you can instantly access your funds with no fees at over 25,000 in the free MoneyPass network. There's no need to carry cash or checks. For added freedom, you can manage finances with online banking. From you computer desktop, you can open accounts, set up account alerts, transfer to and from external accounts, and connect Bill Pay. And for the ultimate in financial flexibility, download our mobile app and put First Merchants in your pocket.

First Merchants Bank free Text Banking service is the fastest, easiest way to check your accounts on the go. Monitor your finances at anytime from anywhere. Just text commands to 49794 from your enrolled mobile phone.

First Merchants Mobile Banking is a simple, secure and convenient way to manage your bank accounts, anytime, anywhere, right from your Apple or Android device! You can download the First Merchants Mobile App using your app store.

First Merchants Mobile Wallet offers options like Apple Pay® and Samsung Pay®, you can experience greater security and convenience on purchases at millions of participating retailers. Follow this step by step guide on how to set up First Merchants Mobile Wallet.

With a  HELOC from First Merchants, you can use the equity in your home to do more of what you want to do! It is often the smartest and most affordable way to borrow.  Learn More

Text Banking must be activated from the Mobile Banking Center within Online Banking. Click on the 'Activate Now' link for Text Banking and follow the instructions presented on the screen.

We understand the importance of security when managing your finances. We use industry standard security measures to protect your information both online and within our mobile apps. Users can create a passcode to sign in quickly and view accounts, iPhone users can use Apple's Touch ID to sign in quickly and view accounts, and ID and password are required when making transfers, payments, or deposits. 

Asset Allocation in Trying Times: Jamie Wright, Portfolio Manager and Research Director for First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors discusses investor considerations. Recent economic data reflects that the positive momentum that we have enjoyed for many years has slowed.

Thanks to the Mobile Deposit feature of the First Merchants Mobile app, depositing checks is now as simple as snapping a picture on your smartphone or tablet device. Now, there’s no need to rush to the bank or wait in line. This training video will teach you how to set-up an online bank account and corresponding mobile app so that you can quickly deposit a check within the comfort of your own home.

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! The fast, easy way to deposit checks from your mobile phone or your tablet.  Learn More

At First Merchants, your bank and your employer can work together to give you even more banking benefits.  Learn more

For more than a century, First Merchants Bank has been a proud partner to business owners throughout our local communities with our combination of vast financial resources and personal, local service. We instill confidence in business owners by making our decisions in the places they call home. We build strong, personal relationships around a common goal to see their businesses thrive and grow.

First Merchants Bank has over 120 locations for your convenience. With an easy location locator within the First Merchants Mobile App you are sure to find a banking center near you.

At First Merchants we recognize different people need different solutions, so we create the solutions that are needed.

First Merchants private wealth advisors have the experience to help grow your portfolio while always working to protect what you’ve built. And every one of our advisors carry the fiduciary designation, which means they serve you and not a sales commission. Each client needs a well thought out plan. They can’t wait for solutions. So, working together, we create them.

Best of friends: Your debit card and mobile app. Just tap the app. Then you can turn your debit card on or off if lost or stolen. Lock in geographic boundaries and even set what types of items you usually buy and how much you can spend.

Referring friends and family is easy! You can use the form on our website or our mobile app or visit a banking center. Each qualified referral earns $50 for you and $50 for your friend, up to $500 in a calendar year.  

First Merchants Has partnered with Zelle to bring you a fast, safe and easy way to send money to family and friends, even if they aren't a First Merchants Bank customer. They only need to have a U.S. bank account.

Managing your financing can be overwhelming! At First Merchants, we are here to help you gain control of your finances with multiple tools and channels to balance your accounts. Our Mobile Banking App, Text Banking, Telephone Banking and Online banking are just a few of those tools. We are here to help!

Save smarter with monthly automatic transfers from your checking account to a CD. You can transfer as little as $25 per month and watch your money grow with a smart savers CD.  Learn more

Set budget goals, alerts and even set up account aggregation to see all of your accounts, or just the accounts you want. It's your choice! The First Merchants personal finance tools within online banking put you in control.

First Merchants was founded on a principle: banks should help their communities thrive. So over 125 years ago, a group of business owners created First Merchants to ensure our neighbors had a trusted place for their money.

Apple Pay is the most secure and convenient way to make purchases. Upload your First Merchants Mastercard Debit Card information and you're ready to go. You can authorize a purchase by holding your finger on touch ID and holding your iPhone next to the terminal to make your purchase and that's it - you're done. It's that easy.

Because we know you’re on the go, we’re doing more to keep up with you. With mobile wallet options like Apple Pay® and Samsung Pay®, you can experience greater security and convenience on purchases at millions of participating retailers. 

Low rate home improvement loans at First Merchants Bank can help you turn your to do list into a done list!  Learn More

Bank anywhere, anytime from your phone, with text banking from First Merchants! Learn More

Take the wheel with a great deal on a low fixed rate auto loan! You can even refinance an existing high rate auto loan. Call us at 1-800-205-3464 for more information.