On June 18, 2026, in Grand Rapids and Hastings, Michigan, Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) which owns Independent Bank, boasting total assets of around $5.5 billion, entered a merger agreement with HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of roughly $590 million. The definitive merger agreement was signed on March 18, 2026, outlining the acquisition of HCB by IBCP.