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Government Banking for Michigan Public Entities

Mercantile Bank’s Government Banking team serves Michigan municipalities, such as counties, school districts, and public authorities. We provide secure public‑funds deposits and treasury services, including ACH, wires, Remote Deposit Capture (RDC), Positive Pay, and Lockbox. Our solutions also include expanded FDIC coverage through ICS/CDARS and financing options such as tax/revenue anticipation notes and installment purchase agreements. All services are delivered by local Michigan specialists who understand public procurement and statute requirements.

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Local Expertise

A seasoned team with over 30 years' experience across Michigan.

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Bank Driven Strength

Built on the strength of a dependable bank and the assurance of a trusted financial ally.

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Specialized Knowledge

Banking built for municipalities, schools, counties, and authorities.

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Who does Mercantile Bank serve?

 

  • Municipalities (cities, villages, townships)

  • Counties and county treasurers

  • K‑12 school districts and ISDs

  • Public authorities and utilities

  • Higher education and special districts 

  • Housing authorities

  • Transit and airport authorities

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What Government solutions does Mercantile Bank offer?

 

  • Deposits & Liquidity (Public Funds)

    Public funds checking/savings, Money Market, CDs, ICS®/CDARS® for expanded FDIC coverage, sweep options. 

  • Treasury Management

    ACH origination, wires, Remote Deposit Capture, Positive Pay, Lockbox, Cash Vault, Online Banking (admin controls/dual authorization). Learn more about our treasury department by visiting our page at the button below. 

  • Payment & Disbursement Programs

    Corporate cards, digital disbursements, payroll support. 

  • Financing for Public Entities

    Tax & revenue anticipation notes, installment purchase agreements, lines of credit, equipment finance. 

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Meet The Team

RonFoor

Ron Foor

Director of Governmental Banking

rfoor@mercbank.com
269-373-3425

Tamara Flake

Tam Flake

Vice President,
Government Banking Sales Officer

tflake@mercbank.com
248-434-5929

Karla Childers

Karla Childers

Government Banking Sales Officer

kchilders@mercbank.com
989-463-1594

Explore Our Deposit Options

Choose from the following deposit account options to best support the financial needs of your organization.

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Commercial Analysis Checking Account

A depository account designed for commercial customers using enhanced treasury management services or complex relationship structures.

Key Features & Benefits
  • Optimize account balances to reduce or eliminate monthly service charges

  • No minimum balance requirements and unlimited transaction activity

  • Electronic account analysis statements with aggregate billing structure option

  • Competitive tiered earnings credit rate

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Municipal Checking

Open with $50.00. Maintain $35,000.00 balance to waive $6.00 fee. Enjoy unlimited transactions, cash deposits, wire activity, and tiered interest.

  • $50.00 minimum opening deposit.

  • $6.00 monthly maintenance fee is waived if you maintain a $35,000.00 average available balance per statement cycle or a combined average available balance greater than $50,000.00.

  • Combined average available balance in all deposit accounts held in the same legal name and Tax ID at Mercantile Bank is greater than $50,000.00. Qualifying deposit account(s) include any combination of the following business deposit accounts: checking, money market, savings, and certificate of deposit accounts and must reside on the same customer portfolio.

  • Unlimited monthly transactions.

  • Unlimited monthly cash deposit allowance.

  • Unlimited incoming and outgoing wire activity.

  • Tiered interest rate.

Service charges are subject to change.

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Municipal Certificate of Deposit

Enjoy automatic renewal, flexible maturities, and secure savings. Interest rates set on deposit day; early withdrawal penalties apply.

  • $500.00 minimum opening deposit.

  • Automatic renewal standard for your convenience.

  • Flexible maturities range from 30 days to 60 months.

  • Subject to an early withdrawal penalty when principal is withdrawn prior to maturity.

  • Savings options that comply with Public Act 20 to ensure deposits are safe and secure.

  • The interest rate and annual percentage yield on the account will be determined on the day the deposit is accepted.

  • Fees could reduce earnings on the account.

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Public Funds Money Market Account

Depository investment account for public entities designed to maximize interest on excess liquid balances.

Key Features and Benefits
  • Maintain liquidity and optimize balances to earn interest

  • Includes up to 10 monthly transfers and withdrawals at no charge

  • No monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance requirement

  • Online access to balance, transaction and statement information

  • Interest rate monitored weekly and adjusted according to market conditions

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Our Partnership with INTRAFI

Get peace of mind by accessing millions in FDIC insurance coverage with IntraFi’s ICS & CDARS products – all through your existing Mercantile Bank relationship. Eliminate the need to manage multiple bank relationships, track collateral, or footnote uninsured deposits in financial statements. Funds are held safe and secure within FDIC. 

ICS (IntraFiSM Cash Service SM)


• Tiered interest rate structure

• Daily liquidity and access to funds

• Online access to balances, statements, and ability to initiate transfers between accounts

• Daily automated sweep option

 

CDARS (Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service)


• Standard CD terms available

• Earn one rate for each CD maturity

• CD maturity notices available 10-15 days before maturity

• Receive an easy-to-read statement summarizing your holdings in CDARS

For both ICS & CDARS, deposits are placed with participating network banks (up to $250,000 per bank) with the option to exclude select banks from receiving funds.

 

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Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service 

Choose from various CD terms for your CDARS. Earn one rate per maturity. Get advance maturity notices and detailed monthly statements for easy tracking.

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Municipal Certificate of Deposit

Enjoy automatic renewal, flexible maturities, and secure savings. Interest rates set on deposit day, early withdrawal penalties apply.

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Insured Cash Sweep (ICS)

Benefit from tiered interest, daily liquidity, and no long-term commitment. Access funds online, with automated daily sweeps.

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Municipal 
Checking

Open with $50.00. Maintain $35,000.00 balance to waive $6.00 fee. Enjoy unlimited transactions, cash deposits, wire activity, and tiered interest.

 

Our Partnership with INTRAFI

Get peace of mind by accessing millions in FDIC insurance coverage with IntraFi’s ICS & CDARS products – all through your existing Mercantile Bank relationship. Eliminate the need to manage multiple bank relationships, track collateral, or footnote uninsured deposits in financial statements. Funds are held safe and secure within FDIC. 

For both ICS & CDARS, deposits are placed with participating network banks (up to $250,000 per bank) with the option to exclude select banks from receiving funds.

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"Our clients choose us because we show up with solutions in hand, as true partners to build relationships—not transactions—with the strength of local commitment. As we continue expanding our government banking portfolio, this partnership approach is at the core. We’re investing in local relationships, municipal growth, and a long-term commitment to the communities we serve.”
- Tam Flake

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