The Bank Slate

INSIGHTS INTO THE BANKING INDUSTRY

Zeal Credit Union agrees to buy Gegebic Range Bank in Michigan

Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, Mich., has agreed to buy Gegebic Range Bank in Ironwood, Mich.

The $839 million-asset Zeal said in a press release that it will pay an undisclosed amount of cash to West End Financial. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter.

“Gogebic is a well-managed bank, and we look forward to welcoming their customers and employees into our family,” Zeal President and CEO Julie Kreinbring said in the release.

The $147 million-asset Gegebic is the 22nd bank to agree to sell to a credit union this year.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *