Staff Report WARSAW – MutualBank is transitioning to a new name after a merger that was announced in 2019. The transition to Northwest Bank will be completed when banks open Monday, April 27. The sign outside of MutualBank on Market Street was changed Friday, April 24. MutualBank has been based in Muncie and in …read more.

MUNCIE — MutualFirst Financial Inc., the parent company of MutualBank, recently announced its merger with Pennsylvania based Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Both organizations announced the merger through a press release on Oct. 29. According to the news release from MutualFirst Financial, NorthWest will acquire the Muncie-based holding company in an all-stock transaction currently valued at $346 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — MutualBank introduces its newest loan counselor, Kim Bolt. As a long-term, lake-area resident and a banker for more than 25 years, 22 with MutualBank, Bolt served North Webster clients in multiple roles. She joined the Mutual family as teller, progressing to relationship banker, service manager and Financial Center manager. Today, as loan …read more.

INDIANA —  MutualBank is proud to announce and be acknowledged as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. This program, created by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group is in their thirteenth year with this being MutualBank’s first time making the prestigious list. “We are honored to be named one …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Market Street branch of MutualBank recently held a drive for items needed for domestic violence victims at The Beaman Home.  Personal care items are always in need for sheltered victims, and Beaman Home is grateful for the generosity of the MutualBank employees for these much-needed items.    Beaman Home is a 501 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The MutualBank Charitable Foundation awarded $4,500 to Read to Grow Children’s Book Club a program of Kosciusko Literacy Services.  Kosciusko Literacy Services is honored to receive the support of the MutualBank Charitable Foundation.  The MutualBank Charitable Foundation was created to establish a permanent source of funding for charitable causes in the markets served …read more.

WARSAW — MutualBank has announced the promotion of Juli Eckel to client relationship manager in Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. Eckel served as a business development officer, financial center manager and, most recently, cash management services manager during her 11-year tenure. In her role, Eckel is responsible for new business development and cultivating deeper relationships with …read more.

By JAMIE FAULKNER Vice President of Marketing, MutualBank WARSAW — MutualBank announced the promotion of Juli Eckel to client relationship manager, Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. Eckel  brings an outstanding record of customer service to her new position, having served MutualBank as a business development officer, financial center manager and, most recently, cash management services manager …read more.

WARSAW — Recently serving in a relationship banker capacity, MutualBank promoted Maja Master to business services officer for Kosciusko County. In her new role, Master will assist commercial clients throughout the entire bank footprint with account questions, conduct annual account reviews and ensure each is equipped with MutualBank’s array of business products and services. Master …read more.

MISHAWAKA — MutualBank recently promoted James Martindale to vice president, senior commercial banker, manager. MutualBank added Martindale to the St. Joseph County commercial banking division in 2012. To benefit the team’s strength, Martindale brought more than 20 years of real-world, business experience and spent the last 10 years in the banking industry as a commercial lender. …read more.

WARSAW — MutualBank announce the promotion of Robyn Palmer, previously client relationship manager of Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties, to vice president, commercial banking. Palmer has been with MutualBank more than 13 years and, in his new role, his priority is to find and implement banking solutions, tailored to the needs of Kosciusko County commercial clients. He commits to developing and …read more.

By TERESA WRIGHT Marketing Coordinator, MutualBank WARSAW — MutualBank announces the promotion of Kim Wrenn to financial center manager. Wrenn joined the MutualBank team more than 16 years ago and was promoted multiple times from her initial role as part-time teller. In her new role as manager, Wrenn will assist in the growth of the financial center and development of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival is off to a great start this afternoon, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds. Families from around the local communities are joining in the fun until 4 p.m. today.

By JAIME FAULKNER Communications Manager, Marketing, MutualBank WASHINGTON D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America announced Tuesday, Sept. 1, the winners of its marketing contest, sponsored by Marquis, which highlights the entries judged top 10 for the nation’s best community bank marketing campaigns. MutualBank was featured on this list. “ICBA’s marketing contest highlights the stellar creative campaigns …read more.

WARSAW — MutualBank recently welcomed Brittany Swank, loan counselor, who will coordinate with customers of Kosciusko County to ensure they receive high quality service while obtaining or refinancing a personal loan. Swank brings four years of lending experience to the closing table and creates a positive transaction for her customers. She meets customer’s personal wants and …read more.

By JAIME FAULKNER Communications Manager WARSAW — MutualBank welcomes Brittany Swank, loan counselor, who will coordinate with customers of Kosciusko County to ensure they receive high quality service while obtaining or refinancing a personal loan. Swank brings four years of lending experience to the closing table and creates a positive transaction for her customers. She …read more.

MutualBank announces the addition of Heath Simcoe as financial center manager of the Syracuse MutualBank Financial Center. Simcoe joins the bank from Best Buy where he served in management for 12 years. Simcoe, originally from North Manchester, attended Manchester College majoring in secondary education with a focus on U.S. History. At Best Buy, Simcoe served …read more.

MutualBank announces the return of Chrystal Hurd as financial center manager in Kosciusko County. Hurd returns to Kosciusko County, in particular MutualBank’s 15 North Financial Center, from St. Joseph County where she was the area manager. Her return enables her to be near her fiancé with whom she’ll marry in 2015. Hurd has been a …read more.

MutualBank announced the winners of the BetterLife Award, as part of the 125th anniversary celebration, Oct. 18. MutualBank hosted the BetterLife Awards Celebration at Grace College, Winona Lake. More than 300 people were in attendance, including nominators of the BetterLife award, nominee finalists of the BetterLife Award, MutualBank employees and the board of directors. All …read more.

David W. Heeter, chief executive officer and director of MutualBank, Muncie, has been named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Mike Pence. The award recognizes Hoosiers who complete distinguished statewide service. Heeter was presented the award by Sen. Jim Merritt, R, District 31, on Sept. 30 at the Annual Convention of the Indiana Bankers …read more.

MUNCIE, Ind. – (NASDAQ:MFSF) MutualBank is pleased to announce that it has closed its acquisition of Summit Mortgage Inc., a mortgage banking company headquartered in Fort Wayne. Summit Mortgage has been serving Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities for nearly 20 years. Summit Mortgage excels in conventional, construction, FHA and Veteran lending as well as no PMI …read more.

MUNCIE, Ind. – (NASDAQ:MFSF) MutualBank is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Summit Mortgage Inc., a mortgage banking company headquartered in Fort Wayne. The transaction has received all regulatory approvals and is expected to close in August 2014.Summit Mortgage has been serving Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities for …read more.

MutualBank has announced the acquisition of the trust business of First Farmers Bank and Trust in Converse, Ind. The trust business will be merged into MutualBank’s existing trust operation. David W. Heeter, president and chief executive officer said, “This acquisition will add over $40 million to assets under management in MutualWealth, our Wealth Management group. …read more.

MutualBank announces a new partnership for Merchant Services with Security Card Services. Merchant Services include check and card readers, point-of-sale, contactless and wireless terminals. These solutions will ensure our business customers can handle any payment method their customers throw at them. Through this partnership, the bank is able to offer each merchant and business customer …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has chosen MutualBank as Chamber Member of the Month for June, 2013. MutualBank is a full-service bank with five branches in Kosciusko County. Along with the main branch at 219 W. Market St., the Center Branch on Center Street, and the 15 North branch …read more.

MutualBank has announced and welcomed the hiring of Greg Binkerd as financial center manager for the 15 North office in Warsaw. In his role, Binkerd will be responsible for the 15 North financial center as well as growing relationships with customers in the Warsaw area. Binkerd brings with him over 24 years of outside sales …read more.