Commercial Banks

The history of Alden State Bank began in 1906 when the Farmers & Merchants Bank was organized as a privately held unincorporated bank. In 1947 the Farmers & Merchants Bank was incorporated into the Alden State Bank. In 1961 the bank built a new office where it is currently located at 10564 Coy Street, Alden, MI. The bank's continued growth warranted building a branch in Elk Rapids in 1990, Bellaire in 1998, and Central Lake in 2002.

Alden State Bank is committed to providing innovative, state-of-the-art banking products and services with a neighborly approach to customer service. It serves people and small businesses in Alden, Lancaster, and the surrounding communities. By keeping its focus local, the team is able to keep the good of the community central to its mission. Alden State Bank lends locally to promote growth locally, and the bank takes great pride in its community involvement initiatives.

With roots tracing back to 1879, Alerus is a financial services company offering banking, mortgage, retirement, health and welfare, and wealth management. Banking offices are located in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Arizona. Retirement services offices are located in Minnesota, Michigan, and New Hampshire.

Established in 1902, Algonquin State Bank is proud of its tradition of service to the Village of Algonquin. With a strong capital position and a dedicated team of community bankers, it provides a full range of banking and lending services to individuals and businesses. From efficient checking and online and mobile banking for home or business to a mortgage that meets client's lifestyle, Algonquin State Bank is ready to serve. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

In 1969 Gary Huckabay built on his father’s banking business and chartered First Mustang State Bank in Mustang, which is today known as All America Bank. All America Bank operates as a full-service bank. The Bank offers financial products and services such as savings accounts, personal and business loans, debit and credit cards, letter of credit, certificate of deposits, mortgages, equipment financing, cash management, and online banking.

Allegiance Bank is a full-service Houston community bank focused on providing banking services primarily for small to medium-sized businesses, owners and individuals in the greater Houston and surrounding area and to its employees, families and friends. The bank focuses on establishing long-term relationships and recognizes that each customer is unique. Its goal is developing financial packages best suited to meet the customer's credit, cash management and other banking needs. Since opening in 2007, Allegiance Bank has seen remarkable growth.

Alliance Bank & Trust was formed in 2003 by executives from a large regional bank and a group of dynamic business leaders from Gaston and Cleveland counties, all of whom saw the need to redefine community banking in these communities. Alliance Bank & Trust is committed to being the premier financial services organization in its market and to provide outstanding quality service to the customers.

In the 1990’s a group of local business owners decided to form a locally headquartered bank to serve the needs of the community. In 1997 Alliance Bank was founded as a state chartered bank and opened for business. In 2004 Alliance Bancshares, Inc. was formed to be a single bank holding company which owns 100% of the stock of Alliance Bank.

Alliance Bank Central Texas was established in 2007 to fill a void in Waco caused by the many bank mergers, consolidations, and centralizations taking place at the time. As a leader in the financial industry, Alliance Bank Central Texas provides products and services that address some of its communities’ most critical needs. Whether it is making home loans in low-to-moderate income areas or financing a business venture that provided jobs to local residents, it invests back into the local market.

Alliance Bank is a privately owned community bank with assets in excess of $550 million. The Bank provides highly integrated commercial, agricultural, private and personal banking services through seven locations throughout Minnesota. As a family owned bank, Alliance Bank is committed to remaining independent and providing personal interaction and timely decision making. From basic checking and savings products, to business loans, personal loans, sophisticated cash management and online banking services, it offers services to help companies and individuals succeed.