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Institutional Banking

Capital.
Velocity. Control.

First Merchants Bank provides middle-market enterprises and large corporations with the liquidity structures and treasury oversight required to command volatile markets.

Strategic Treasury Management

Optimizing liquidity is more than moving money; it is the discipline of ensuring daily operational cash is working toward interest goals. At First Merchants Bank, our treasury ecosystems integrate directly with your ERP, reducing manual bookkeeping and accelerating settlement.

Concentration Accounts

Consolidate funds from multiple satellite locations by noon daily. Our remote deposit capture technology ensures that distributed enterprises maintain a unified view of cash.

Technical Specs

Fraud Mitigation

Implementing proactive positive pay systems that scrutinize check and ACH patterns before they settle. Reduce your risk profile with automated surveillance of all disbursements.

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"The transition to a proactive treasury model allowed us to recapture 14% more interest on dormant overnight balances. The first merchants bank login online banking platform provided the transparency our CFO required for real-time reporting." — Regional Logistics Director, Northeast Distribution
Technical Capabilities
  • Real-time ACH and Wire transmission with multi-layer authorization.
  • Zero-balance account (ZBA) sweeps for payroll and subsidiary funding.
  • Comprehensive Merchant Services with PCI-compliant payment gateways.
CAPITAL

Commercial Lending & Specialized Credit

At First Merchants Corporation, we understand the specific debt-to-equity ratios typical of high-growth sectors. We tailor covenants to match seasonal fluctuations and capital cycles.

Connect with our Lending Team

Middle-Market Loans

Flexible financing solutions for acquisitions, partner buyouts, and working capital. We bridge the gap between commercial lending and private wealth management during ownership transitions.

Real Estate (CRE)

Portfolio management that navigates local zoning complexities and debt service coverage ratios. Suitable for industrial, multifamily, and office development in the New York corridor.

Equipment Leasing

Preserve capital for payroll by transitioning from traditional debt to leasing structures. Ideal for industrial machinery and technology upgrades with tax advantage planning.

Trade Services

Mitigate the risk of non-payment for exporters with international letters of credit. Our trade desk manages the complexities of global supply chain finance.

Liquidity & Hedging

In volatile markets, fixed outcomes are the true currency. We deploy interest rate swaps and caps as insurance policies for businesses carrying variable-rate debt burdens.

Routing Information

First Merchants Bank Routing Number

Required for all incoming ACH/Wire transfers. Domestic and International protocols available upon request.

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Supply Chain Finance

Leverage your corporate credit strength to pay suppliers early. Stabilize your vendor network while maximizing your own DPO strategy.

Institutional Stability

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME)

Regional Expertise

New York & Mid-Atlantic Commercial Desks

Compliance

Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

Empower Your Enterprise Capital.

Connect with our Relationship Managers to discuss a tailored lending structure or the integration of first merchants online banking into your daily operations.

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 17:00

Eastern Standard Time

Global Support

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24/7 technical assistance

Headquarters

123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001

Investment and insurance products are not FDIC insured • Not bank guaranteed • May lose value