Union Bank headquarters

Our Mission

Serving Our Communities Since 1934

Union Bank has proudly served as a local, independent bank for 90 years. We have seen much change over the years, yet we've remained solid in our support of the many West and Central
Michigan businesses who make, build and grow for a living. We will continue to stand as your
trusted financial partner—today and into the future.
 
Solid Past. Brighter Future.
To extend our nearly century-long service to West and Central Michiganders with roots that started in the agricultural industry into the 21st century as a local, independent bank serving small businesses, especially those who make, build and grow for a living.
  1.  Remain independent and local, while extending operations into strategically targeted West Michigan locations.
  2.  Focus on small business owners, especially those in manufacturing, agriculture and skilled trades.
  3.  Provide a high level of personal service and consultation.
  4. Develop infrastructure, internal operations and a diversified product and service mix that will increase profitability and shareholder value.
Union Bank is a truly local, right-sized and proudly independent bank with roots deep in West and Central Michigan’s soil. Built on a solid past, we equip business owners who make, build and grow for success today and into the future. The Bank is state-chartered and overseen by a Board of Directors who are fully committed to remaining independent and genuine: real people who solve real problems, who listen with local knowledge and who consult with common sense.

Founded as a Union of Two Banks

Union Bank was established in 1934 as a "union" of two Lake Odessa banks who closed their doors during the bank holiday. Today, Union Bank is committed to serving the
communities of Ada, Dimondale, Grand Rapids, Hastings, Lake Odessa, Mulliken, Portage/Kalamazoo and Westphalia.
 

Using Our Solid Past to Build A Brighter Future

Established as a local and independent bank, we have strategically expanded our operations into West and Central Michigan. Our primary focus is serving business owners in key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture and skilled trades, offering a high level of personalized service and expert consultation. Over the years, we have earned a reputation as a go-to financial institution for home lending, commercial
financing and personal financial needs, equipping our makers, builders and growers with the tools and support necessary to succeed and grow their business.
 

Your Life. Your Bank

Our top priority has always been the Union Bank family. While we continue to enhance our products and services to provide our customers with the best that the financial industry has to offer, our dedication to shaping those services to fit individual lifestyles, and meet the needs of our communities, hasn’t changed. When we say “Your life. Your bank.” we back it up with hard work and personal service. Our commitment to celebrating the owners and operators who make, build and grow for a living is and will always be at the core of what we do—we are people who work hard for hard-working people.

Why Banking Locally Matters

  • Invest in your community
  • Have a say with local decision-making
  • Create and retain local employment
  • Support community enrichment
  • Enjoy direct access to Union Bank executives

Why Community Banks Are Essential 

  • Serve local business owners and families in your community
  • Your financial partner, committed to your success
  • Provide a high level of personal service and consultation
  • Relationship-driven lending model
  • Credit worthiness based on qualitative vs. solely quantitative data
  • Less exposure to higher-volatility business lines such as investment banking and trading