Isabella Bank Corp. to Acquire Grand River Commerce in $54.6 Million Strategic Expansion into Grand Rapids

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — In a move that signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the West Michigan financial sector, Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA) announced on Monday, June 17, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Grandville-based Grand River Commerce, Inc. (OTCPK: GNRV). The transaction, valued at approximately…

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The Battle Against Rent-a-Bank Schemes: Consumer Advocates Call on White House to Halt High-Interest Lending Expansion

Date: May 28, 2026 Subject: Regulatory Oversight and Consumer Protection in the Fintech Sector In a sharp rebuke of current regulatory trajectories, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) has issued a pointed appeal to the Trump administration, urging federal regulators to block the acquisition of national banks by prominent fintech lenders. At the heart of…

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