Built for local businesses

Business banking with a hometown advantage

Explore an illustrative lineup of First Midwest FCU business solutions designed for shop owners, contractors, and community organizations.

Business Essentials Checking

Perfect for startups and small shops with predictable cash flow and digital-first needs.

  • 400 free transactions monthly; $0.25 thereafter
  • QuickBooks, Xero, and FreshBooks integration
  • Instant employee card controls and expense tagging

Growth Operating Line

A revolving line of credit to smooth seasonal swings and cover inventory or payroll.

  • Credit limits from $25,000 to $250,000
  • Variable rates tied to Prime + 1.25%
  • Interest-only payments during the first 12 months

Merchant Services Suite

Accept payments in-store, online, or curbside with fast funding and transparent pricing.

  • Flat 2.45% + 10¢ per card-present transaction
  • Next-business-day deposits to your checking account
  • Inventory sync with popular point-of-sale systems

Solutions that scale with your team

Payroll + ACH manager

Upload payroll files, approve from your phone, and view real-time status updates.

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Treasury dashboard

Monitor balances, upcoming payments, and card controls from a single secure view.

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Commercial cards

Set per-employee budgets, auto-categorize expenses, and export to your accounting software.

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How one local bakery scaled with us

“We needed a lender who understood seasonal cash flow and could react quickly when we landed a wholesale account. First Midwest FCU paired a line of credit with merchant services so we could deliver on larger orders without missing a beat.”
— Casey R., Owner of Bluebird Bakery & Café

Business account checklist

1
Articles & EIN

Have your formation documents, EIN confirmation, or DBA certificate ready.

2
Ownership details

List beneficial owners with at least 25% ownership, plus one control person.

3
Operating agreement

Bring resolutions or minutes granting authority to open accounts and borrow.

4
Projected balances

Share estimated monthly deposits, withdrawals, and card volume so we can tailor solutions.