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Personal Membership

Discover personal banking solutions and empower your path to financial wellbeing.

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Our Story

Learn more about Lake Trust's vision, values, and impact.

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Business Membership

We support Michigan businesses of every size. And we'd love for you to join us. Let's work together.

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Find budgeting resources.

Visit our Financial Wellbeing Library to learn more about how to prepare to buy a new vehicle.

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Find a new car from home.

Use our online car buying resource from Groovecar to shop and compare vehicles.

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Explore financing options.

Shop with a budget in mind and apply for a pre-approval. Or check out our AutoSaver option for a loan that looks like a lease.

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7 ideas to reach your savings goal.

Reach your next milestone a little faster with these tips to save more each month.

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Plan your next step.

Estimate how your savings will grow over time with the savings goal calculator.

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Watch your savings grow.

Give your savings a boost with a certificate of deposit (CD). Terms available from 3-72 months.

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How to plan your long-term goals.

Setting a goal can help you stay motivated during your financial journey.

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Do you have enough saved to retire?

Use the retirement savings calculator to get an estimate of how long your nest egg will last.

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Empower your future.

Your financial future is in your hands, and our Financial Life Planning team is here to support you.

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How to budget to buy a home.

Before you shop for a home, it's a good idea to get a complete picture of your finances.

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Estimate your monthly payment.

Use a mortgage calculator to see what your monthly payment might look like before you buy a house.

CALCULATE PAYMENT
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The power of home.

Your home plays an important role in your life. Find the perfect home loan for your situation.

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The power of purpose.

Together, we can get one step closer to a world in which everyone thrives.

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Find your new career.

Explore open positions at Lake Trust in our relationship centers, Contact Center, and our headquarters. Apply online.

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Our story.

We work to create a world in which everyone can explore, discover, and thrive. Learn more about our mission.

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What's on your credit report?

It's a good idea to check your credit report each year. Here's what to look for during your review.

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Financial moves that impact credit.

Your credit score plays an important role in your financial life. What can you do to change your score?

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Learn about credit.

Find articles to learn how your credit score is calculated and what you can expect to find on a credit report.

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Online security tips.

There are simple steps you can take today to keep your online account secure.

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Your account coverage.

Lake Trust is federally insured by the NCUA. Learn how this coverage applies to your accounts.

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Online & Mobile Banking.

See recent transaction history and keep track of your accounts by logging in to Online or Mobile Banking regularly.

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Explore personal loans.

A personal loan is a flexible financing option that can help you consolidate debt or make a large purchase.

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Business loans.

Start or grow your business with a lending option to fit your needs, whether you need a lot or a little funding.

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Financial calculators.

Estimate the payment for your next vehicle or home loan. Or see how long it might take to pay off your credit cards.

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How to conquer your debt.

Reducing or eliminating your debt can have a big impact on your financial wellbeing. See tips to make a plan.

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Set a payoff goal.

Create a plan to pay off your credit card debt by using a calculator to estimate how much you should pay each month.

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Explore personal loans.

A personal loan is a flexible financing option that could help you consolidate debt into a more manageable payment.

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Starting an emergency fund.

Prepare for the obstacles life throws your way with an emergency fund. See how to start yours.

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Start saving today.

It's a good idea to put your emergency fund in a separate savings account. Open one today in a few quick steps.

OPEN ACCOUNT
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Supporting your wellbeing.

Build your emergency fund a little faster in an Aspire Savings. Earn 3.00% APY2 on the first $5,000 in your account.

OPEN ASPIRE SAVINGS
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Ideas to save for school.

Take your career to the next step, start a new career, or help your child prepare for college. See tips to manage the cost of school.

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Explore what's possible.

Wherever you are on your educational journey, a student loan or refinance can help you cover the cost of school.

STUDENT LOAN OPTIONS
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Powerful solutions for school.

Help the future college student in your life. Our Financial Life Planning team can help you create a savings plan.

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Online & Mobile Banking.

See recent transaction history, transfer funds, make a budget, and more by logging in to Online or Mobile Banking regularly.

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Visit us.

Find a Lake Trust relationship center, video teller machine, or ATM in your community. Or visit a shared branch.

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Plan for the future.

Take control of your finances by creating a monthly budget and setting goals for what's next.

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Impact takes all of us.

The Lake Trust Foundation enhances wellbeing in Michigan through grants, donations, scholarships, and more.

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The power of community.

We form partnerships and support organizations that share our dedication to enhancing wellbeing in Michigan.

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View our impact report.

Check out how we work together with our members, team, and partners to make a postive impact across Michigan.

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Unleash your vision.

A small business microloan can help you take the first step, or the next step, in bringing your business ideas to life.

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Become a business member.

We support Michigan businesses of every size. And we'd love for you to join us. Let's work together.

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Small business funding.

You have an idea or a vision for your business. Now find the funding support you need with our powerful solutions.

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PERSONAL BANKING

The power of personal.

Discover the personal banking solutions you need — and the financial wellbeing you deserve. Become a member and join a diverse, powerful network of nearly 200,000 individuals across the state of Michigan.
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Better for business.

Invest in your story with our business banking solutions. When you become a Lake Trust business member, we work to empower your vision and unleash your success. Because when your business succeeds, our communities succeed, too.
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Empowered to dream.

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Empowered to dream.

Lake Trust business members Sandy and Doug saw a need for a new type of fine dining restaurant in their community. A place where everyone was welcome. And where exceptional food was a priority. Welcome to Freya Detroit.

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Over 1,000 hours donated back to Michigan communities during Powered by Good Day

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In 2023, five students received scholarships from the Lake Trust Foundation with a total value of over $123,000.

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Lake Trust members help giveback $54,390 to housing nonprofits.

Through 2022, Lake Trust members helped donate to local housing nonprofits when they closed on their mortgages.

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Powered by Good Day 2022: Giving back to those experiencing homelessness.

The Lake Trust team spent Powered by Good Day 2022 dedicated to giving back, together. They assembled essential kits for those experiencing homelessness in Michigan. And distributed them to local shelters and nonprofits.

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Shop local for the holidays.

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Tuition-free Michigan Impact scholarships awarded to 5 Cleary University students.

In 2022, the Michigan Impact Scholarship through the Lake Trust Foundation was awarded to five students who attended Cleary University.

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2022 New Beginnings scholarship recipients awarded up to $5,000 each.

The Lake Trust Foundation recently awarded scholarships valued at up to $5,000 to six students entering skilled trade careers.

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Lake Trust Foundation golf outing: 10 years of giving back together.

A warm summer rain fell briefly at Barton Hills Country Club where golfers and volunteers gathered for the 10th annual Lake Trust Foundation Invitational.

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304,770 meals provided to food banks through Meals for Michigan.

As part of the Lake Trust Foundation’s Meals for Michigan initiative, eight food banks across the state received enough donations to provide 304,770 meals.

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Lake Trust members help donate $73,200 to support housing nonprofits.

Throughout 2021, Lake Trust members had the opportunity to share the feeling of home with someone in need through our continued home loan giveback program.

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5 great reasons to apply for a Lake Trust Foundation scholarship.

Lake Trust Foundation scholarship applications for college, trade school, and Cleary University are available each year! Take a chance on your dreams.

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Volunteer day shows how Lake Trust is Powered by Good

On Powered By Good Day 2021, our team donated 1,128 hours back to Michigan communities by volunteering at local nonprofits. Learn more about our impact.

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How our yearly golf invitational makes a difference.

At the 9th annual Lake Trust Foundation Invitational, our supporters gathered for a cause to help us meet community needs.

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$40,000 donated to nonprofits through home loan giveback program.

As part of our 2020-2021 home loan giveback program, $40,000 was donated to four nonprofits through the Lake Trust Foundation. Read more about our impact.

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New Beginnings scholarships awarded to students pursuing careers in skilled trades.

Five students were recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship through the Lake Trust Foundation to put toward their education in a skilled trade career.

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Michigan Impact scholarship helps students experience the power of a tuition-free education.

We're pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the Michigan Impact Scholarship, which covers up to four years of tuition at Cleary University.

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Inspiring hope by supporting Eastside Community Action Center.

The pandemic increased the need for services at nonprofits. To support this need, the Lake Trust Foundation donated to Eastside Community Action Center.

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How Meals for Michigan demonstrates the power of giving back.

Together, we helped our neighbors in need during the Meals for Michigan food drive, hosted by the Lake Trust Foundation. Thank you to those who donated!

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Focus on wellness during our third annual team volunteer day.

For the third year in a row, Team Lake Trust spent an entire day making a difference in Michigan. This year, we focused on reducing food insecurity.

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5 full-tuition Michigan Impact scholarships awarded to Cleary University students.

Join the Lake Trust Foundation in congratulating the winners of the 2020 Michigan Impact Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship to Cleary University.

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2020 New Beginnings Scholarship recipients.

6 students awarded $5,000 New Beginnings Scholarships.

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Supporting local businesses during the Great Lakes Giveback.

Lake Trust launched the Great Lakes Giveback crowdfunding initiative to support small businesses in Michigan.

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Over 1,500 hours donated during Moved by Good Day 2019

Nearly 350 Lake Trust team members signed up to volunteer at 20 different nonprofit sites across the state.

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Launching Community Impact Scholarship

Lake Trust launches the Community Impact Scholarship in honor of Doug Hawes

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