With customers throughout Michigan, Mercantile Bank continues to refine its branch network based on customer trends, ensuring it meets the needs of customers today and in the future. "Our customers are using alternative banking options more and relying less on physical branch locations for their banking and lending needs, thanks to our high-touch service model and robust online, mobile and card banking platforms. As we reviewed our existing branch network and our presence in the Hastings market, we felt it was in the best interest of our Hastings branch customers that we find a partner that was established in the Hastings community and aligned with our mission and values," said Raymond Reitsma, President, Mercantile Bank of Michigan. "We will continue to communicate with our customers in the coming months to ensure a clear and seamless transition process as Lake Trust assumes branch operations in Hastings ."