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Here to Help: Financial Assistance for Your Business or You

If you are experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 impact, we are here to work with you.  Regardless of whether you’re a personal banking client or commercial banking client, we have resources and assistance available to you.

Here to Help: Financial Assistance for Your Business or You

If you are experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 impact, we are here to work with you.  Regardless of whether you’re a personal banking client or commercial banking client, we have resources and assistance available to you.  
If you’re a commercial client, we have made it possible for you to modify your loan, whether it’s a conventional commercial loan or SBA 7(a) or 504 loan.  Our COVID-19 commercial resources page has more information available.  Additionally, we have more details for you on how small businesses can benefit from the loan assistance provided by the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program.

The CARES Act has also made relief available to individuals. Effective immediately, impacted clients may request to defer payments up to 90 days on installment and auto loans, mortgage loans and home equity loans without incurring late fees during the deferral period. If you are experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 impact, please use this form to request assistance or call us at 1-877-556-8721 to discuss your options. We are here and ready to work with you.

First Merchants will provide ongoing updates as we continue to navigate this dynamic situation. If you have questions, please contact Customer Service weekdays from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. ET and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. ET on Saturdays. You can chat with a representative online or call 1.800.205.3464.

Private Wealth Advisors Client Information and Resources

At First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors we stand ready to guide our clients through these difficult times.  We will stay vigilant and continue to provide you the best possible advice to assist you in meeting your long term investment goals.  We are hard at work talking with clients and here for you.  Read more about our Private Wealth information and resources available to you

Mobile and Online Banking Tools

As always, you can bank from anywhere at any time using the First Merchants Mobile apps and  firstmerchants.com. Find easy-to-access links to sign-up for online banking or download our mobile app.

Unfortunately, fraud-related schemes associated with COVID-19 are on the rise, including a text scam. Fraudsters try to take advantage of times like this. Please be extra careful and aware. Here are a few reminders to help keep you safe:

  • We will never ask you to repeat a code to us over the phone.
  • If something looks suspicious, hang up and call us at our Customer Service phone number.
  • Do not call back to a different number given to you by a caller claiming to be your bank.
  • Do not click on a link or button in an email unless you are absolutely certain that the sender is legitimate and who they claim they are. Fraudsters can “spoof” a phone number so that a call or message looks like it is coming from First Merchants.
  • Never call a number that is left in a message that is not our number below.
  • Monitor your account closely and notify us if you see anything suspicious.
  • When you have any doubt or suspicion at all, hang up or exit out of the email and call us at 1-800-205-3464.

Protect Yourself from Fraud.