ABOUT US
Excellence and Success since 1863
Since 1863, we've been providing our clients with convenient, secure, and personal banking. Our mission is to help you achieve security, build wealth, and realize your dreams. Keeping your best interests in mind for the long term, we offer straight talk and sound advice to the communities we serve.
1st Source has grown to be the largest locally controlled financial institution headquartered in the northern Indiana-southwestern Michigan area, with $8.9 billion in assets and more than 1200 employees. We have banking centers in 19 counties, as well as several Trust and Wealth Advisory Service locations and 1st Source Insurance offices throughout the region to support the growing needs of our clients. Our business banking services help local businesses grow. Additionally, our Specialty Finance Group continues to propel us to be a leading financier in specialty finance with offices across the nation serving specialty groups like aircraft, construction equipment, long haul trucks, fleets, and much more.
We believe so strongly in our mission that we offer financial education courses and aids at no charge to everyone regardless of being a client. This is through our dedicated 'You 1st' section on our website.
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America's Best Banks (2024-2025)
Second highest ranking bank in the state of Indiana. Awarded #26 overall.
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Forbes Best In State Bank (2022-2024)
We ranked #4 in Indiana! List recognizes banks nationwide that received the highest satisfaction scores and most recommendations by survey respondents.
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S&P Global Market Intelligence's Top 50 Community Banks
Ranked 25th in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Top 50 Community Banks $3B-$10B in assets.
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Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2023
We were identified as one of 31 “top performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the country.”
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Newsweek Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families
One of only 10 companies headquartered in Indiana to make the list.
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KBW Bank Honor Roll (2019-2024)
Among the list of banking institutions with more than $500 million in total assets to have reported 10 consecutive years of increases in annual earnings per share.
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Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employer (2021-2023, 2025)
One of 500 companies with over 1,000 employees that received the most recommendations by survey respondents.
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Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity (2022)
One of 500 companies with over 1,000 employees that received the most recommendations by survey respondents.
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Monitor 100 (2025)
Our Specialty Finance Group ranked #35 of 100 equipment financing and leasing companies in the U.S.
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Monitor Magazine (2024)
We are named as one of the Top Bank Finance/Leasing Companies in the U.S.
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BauerFinancial 5 Star “Superior” Rating
The highest rating possible. Based on capital ratio, profitability/loss trend, credit quality and CRA ratings.
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Forbes America’s Best Employers for New Grads
With core values like integrity, teamwork, and community leadership, our organization is a place where people are proud to work every day.
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Forbes Best In State Bank
In 2024, we ranked #4 in Indiana, among only 2.7% of all banks nationwide that received the highest satisfaction score and more recommendations by survey respondents.
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Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employer
From 2021 to 2023, and again in 2025, we’ve ranked as one of 500 companies with over 1,000 employees that received the most recommendations by survey respondents.
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U.S. News Best Companies to Work For – Midwest 2024
The rating includes factors such as quality of pay and benefits, work/life balance, job and company stability, career opportunities and professional development, and more.
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Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2023
We were identified as one of the “top performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the country.”
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SBA Community Lender Gold Level Award (2013-2024)
We have been honored as the top SBA Lender in Indiana, of banks with less than $10 billion in assets, for 12 years running.
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KBW Bank Honor Roll
For five years, we’ve been among the list of banking institutions with more than $500 million in total assets to have reported 10 consecutive years of increases in annual earnings per share.
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BauerFinancial 5 Star “Superior” Rating
The highest rating possible. Based on capital ratio, profitability/loss trend, credit quality and CRA ratings
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Northwest Indiana Business Magazine Best of Business
We have been selected by readers of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine as one of the best businesses in our Region
Commitment to Community
Your Communities are Our Communities
We are committed to the communities we serve throughout northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Our people live in those communities. They understand and share the local values. You can get to know our bankers personally and build trusting relationships with them.
Career Opportunities
We Invest in our People
Join a culture where family and work-life balance are top priorities.
Work where you feel appreciated, and your professional development is valued.
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