ABOUT US


160 Years of Excellence and Success
Founded in 1863 in South Bend, IN, 1st Source Bank has always offered clients a convenient, secure, and personal banking experience. Our mission is to help our clients achieve security, build wealth, and realize their dreams.
1st Source has become the largest locally controlled financial institution headquartered in the northern Indiana-southwestern Michigan area with nearly $8 billion in assets and more than 1100 employees.
We have banking centers in 19 different counties, several Trust and Wealth Advisory Service locations, and 1st Source Insurance offices throughout the region. We have also become a leading financier of specialty groups such as aircraft, long haul trucks, step vans, and much more. Our Specialty Finance Group has locations across the nation.
At 1st Source Bank, we believe strongly that our success is driven by the success of our communities.
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Forbes Best In State Bank (2022)
We ranked #3 in Indiana, among only 2.7% of all banks nationwide that received the highest satisfaction scores and most recommendations by survey respondents.
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KBW Bank Honor Roll (2019-2022)
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)
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 Employer for Diversity (2022)
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 Veterans (2020-2021)
We are one of only two organizations ranked who are headquartered in Indiana.
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Monitor 100 (2022)
Our Specialty Finance Group ranked #37 of 100 equipment financing and leasing companies in the U.S.
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Monitor Magazine (2021)
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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SBA Community Lender Gold Level Award (2013-2022)
We have been honored as the top SBA Lender in Indiana, of banks with less than $10 billion in assets, for 10 years running.
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Indiana SBA “Rural Lender of the Year” (2019)
We were the inaugural winner of this award, which honored us for delivering the greatest number of loans in rural areas of the state.
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Forbes Best In State Bank
In 2022, we ranked #3 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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KBW Bank Honor Roll
For four 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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Monitor 100
In 2022, Our Specialty Finance Group ranked #37 of 100 equipment financing and leasing companies in the U.S.
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Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employer
In 2021 and 2022, 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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BauerFinancial 5 Star “Superior” Rating
The highest rating possible. Based on capital ratio, profitability/loss trend, credit quality and CRA ratings
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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