Level One Bank

Level One Bank was established on October 5, 2007, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Initially, the bank began operations under its original name, Level One Bank. Subsequently, it engaged in a series of acquisitions to expand its footprint, acquiring Michigan Heritage Bank and Paramount Bank in 2009 and 2010, respectively, as part of government-assisted mergers. In 2015, Level One Bank underwent a rebranding and officially changed its name to Level One Bank while also acquiring Lotus Bank. The bank continued its growth trajectory by acquiring Bank of Michigan in March 2016 and Ann Arbor State Bank in January 2020. In December 2012, the main office relocated to 32991 Hamilton Court in Farmington Hills. The institution's history culminated on April 1, 2022, when it merged with First Merchants Bank of Muncie, Indiana, becoming part of this larger banking entity.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

2007-10-05Institution established. Original name: Level One Bank.

2009-04-24Acquired Michigan Heritage Bank in Farmington Hills, MI as part of a government assisted merger.

2010-12-10Acquired Paramount Bank in Farmington Hills, MI as part of a government assisted merger.

2012-12-03Main Office moved to 32991 Hamilton Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.

2015-02-28Acquired Lotus Bank in Novi, MI.

2015-02-28Changed Institution Name to Level One Bank.

2016-03-01Acquired Bank of Michigan in Farmington Hills, MI.

2020-01-02Acquired Ann Arbor State Bank in Ann Arbor, MI.

2022-04-01Merged and became part of First Merchants Bank in Muncie, IN.